MACAFEE –ANNA LOUISE SIMONS, 94, of Waverly, N.Y., passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre following a brief illness. She was born on August 2, 1924 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Norman H., Sr. and Eva (Phrang) Macafee. Anna Louise lived in Athens until the age of four and then her family moved to a farm in Litchfield, Pa.. She attended grade school in Litchfield and graduated in 1942 from Athens High School. Anna Louise worked at F.W. Woolworth for 22 years and then the New York Store as a manager for 22 years, prior to retiring. She married Donald J. Simons in Waverly, N.Y., on January 4, 1945 and they celebrated 62 years of marriage, prior to his passing in September 2007. After her husband passed, she and her niece whom she was very close to became traveling partners. They traveled to many Celtic music concerts and made a trip to Lexington and Concord to research their family genealogy. Anna Louise was always very proud of being a five-generation family. She was loved by her family and looked up to as the family matriarch and will be dearly missed. Anna Louise also enjoyed camping with her friends at Spencer Lake and watching NASCAR on TV. She is predeceased by her husband, Donald Simons, sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Frank Presher, and Joan and Gordon Clark, sister, Betty Macafee, her niece and sidekick, Eva Wade, and sister-in-law, Sara Macafee. Anna Louise is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Carol Simons of Waverly, N.Y., granddaughter and her husband, Ann Marie and Richard Gillespie of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., great-grandsons, Carter Peyton Gilliespie and Joshua Sawyer Gilliespie both of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., brother, Norman Macafee, Jr. (Lucille) of Westport, Pa., and many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Wells officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa., at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made in Anna Louise's memory to: Greater Valley EMS, 904 North Lehigh Avenue, Sayre, PA or the Waverly Free Library, 18 Elizabeth Street, Waverly, NY. –Sayre Morning Times 12/3/2018

MACAFEE Betty J. Macafee
84, of Sayre, PA died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at ElderWood at Tioga following an extended illness. She was born March 30, 1926 in Sayre, Pa. the daughter of the late Norman H. and Eva Phrang Macafee. Betty graduated from Athens Area High School in 1944. She was employed with Guthrie Clinic in the Orthopedic Unit as an aide working closely with the Orthopedic surgeons and patients, developing many special friendships during that time. Betty then moved to the X-Ray Dept. becoming a certified technician, moving into the supervisor’s position in 1978 of the Satellite Dept. Betty was a member and past president of the Southern Tier Society of X-ray Technology, past president of the New York State Society of Radiologic Technologist, past Worthy Matron of the Sayre Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, and past District Deputy of the Order of Eastern Star, District l7. She is predeceased by her sisters Jane Presher and JoAnn Clark. Betty is survived by her sister Anna Louise Simons of Waverly, N.Y.; brother Norman Macafee of Westport, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends and family may call on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Sharon Lowery officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Sayre Morning Times - December 23, 2010

 

MACGUFFIE –LOIS M. DAVENPORT, 95, of 925 W. Lockhart St., Sayre died Sunday Nov. 15, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born Aug. 8, 1892 in Waverly, she was the daughter of Matthew and Martha Morgan MacGuffie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gen. James W. Davenport on Dec. 7, 1964. A resident of the Valley area her entire live, she was a graduate of Waverly High School. Previous to her marriage she was a stenographer with the Sayre Cold Storage Company. She was a member of the Sayre First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and an active member of the Sayre Monday Club. Mrs. Davenport is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Martha) Schreck of Sayre; three sons: James of Elmira, Robert of Stroudsburg and Warren of Wysox; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren and three nieces. Friends may call at the Allgeier and Blauvelt Funeral home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal services will be held at the Sayre First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy Woodruff, pastor and the Rev. Donald C. Kretzchmar of Wheaton, Ill. Officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorials may be directed to the Sayre Public Library Building Fund. –Towanda Daily Review

MACMORRAN -MARCELLA J. BEARDSLEY, 97, of Litchfield Township, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Elderwood, Waverly, NY. She was born on Oct. 9, 1922 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Harlan A. and S. Delphine (Hedrick) MacMorran. Marcella loved spending time with her family. She was an avid reader and an archivist of local history, especially anything related to WWII. She also enjoyed traveling. She is predeceased by her husband Ray E. Beardsley, Jr. Marcella is survived by her children, Bonnie (Michael) Urie of Colorado, James (Vanessa) Beardsley of Illinois, Richard Beardsley of Arizona, Jane (Thomas) Halloran of New York, and Robert (Nancy) Beardsley of New York; grandchildren, Jessica (Jason) Lamp, Andrea (Nicholas) Kot, David (Cory) Beardsley, Stephanie (Jeremy) Hopper, Ryan (Natalie) Jewell, Spencer (Sarah) Jewell, Sarah Jewell (Jacob Brennan), and Lucas Beardsley; and great-grandchildren, James Hopper, Andrew and Benjamin Lamp, James Jewell, and Cameron Kot. At Marcella’s request, services will be private. The family is being assisted by Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens, PA. Burial will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Marcella’s name to: Tioga Point Museum, 724 S. Main St., No. 2, Athens, PA or Sayre Historical Society, 103 South Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 724/2020

MACNEAL – Bernard N. MacNeal, 78, of 300 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Sayre, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1994 while visiting in Pompano Beach, Fla.
Born Dec. 26, 1915 in Sayre, he was the son of William and Henrietta Brown MacNeal.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He worked for Sayre Floral Company, Stroemann’s Bakery and retired from Ingersoll-Rand in Athens.   Mr. MacNeal was a member of the Sayre Elks Lodge No. 1148, Sayre Skiff-Bower VFW Post No. 1536 and Sayre and Athens senior citizen clubs.  He survived by a brother, Tracey MacNeal of Rome, Pa.; a sister, Mary Tolbert of Sayre; grandchildren, Keith, Kevin and Kurt MacNeal and Kristy Haile, all of Massachusetts; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. MacNeal was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice; a sister, Eunice Ashley; a son, John; and Brothers Paul and Gerald. Friends may call Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens. The Sayre Elks Lodge No. 1148 will hold a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Vincent Langan, pastor of St. John’s Catholic Church, South Waverly, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Sayre Evening Times 8 Dec 1994.

MACNEAL –MARY E. TOLBERT, 93, of Sayre, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at The Highlands, Laporte, PA following an extended illness. She was born on March 19, 1920 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late William A. and Henrietta Brown MacNeal. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked in the Sayre Floral greenhouse and Scrivens Greenhouse for many years. Mary enjoyed camping for 33 years in Campbell, NY. She was a Member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Athens, a Lifetime Member of Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company, Life Member of The Penn York Valley Bowling Association, and Life Member of the Rebecca Lodge, Wysox, PA, serving over 60 years. She was predeceased by her husband Merle R. Tolbert, daughter Eileen B. Tolbert, son James A. Tolbert, sister Eunice, and brothers Gerald, Paul, Bernard, Tracey, and Stewart. Mary is survived by her children Lynn and Betsy Tolbert of Barton, NY and Carol and John Reed of Sayre, PA, grandchildren Grant and Amy Tolbert of Owego, NY, Keenan and Laura Tolbert of Corning, NY, Brett Tolbert of Sayre, PA, Seth Tolbert of DE, Riane and Denny Casper of Philadelphia, PA, great-grandchildren Parker Tolbert, Miles Tolbert, and Ambrose Casper, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 703 South Main Street, Athens, PA with the Rev. Benjamin Lentz officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Mary's memory to: Trinity Episcopal Church, Building Fund, 703 South Main Street, Athens, PA.

MACNEAL - Michael P. MacNeal, 36, of 161 Cayuta St., Sayre, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 11, 1988 in Pittsburg, Pa.  He was born March 31, 1951 in Sayre, son of Paul and Violet Hakes MacNeal.  Mr. MacNeal graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1969.  Mr. MacNeal was a member of the Sayre American Legion Post 283.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was employed by Sperry Rail and before that was employed by Schrecks Fine Furniture.  Mr. MacNeal is survived by his mother of Sayre; five children: Michael Paul II, Jennifer, Jyl, Amy and Christopher; and one stepson, Michael R.; three sisters: Mrs. John (Ann) Bond of Jacksonville, Fla.; Helen Tracy of Sayre; and Janice Vallilee of Waverly; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Paul, in 1974 and a sister, Lois Stork in 1984.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, South Waverly, with the Rev. Vincent Langan, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery with full military service.  The Evening Times.

A Mass of  Christian Burial for Michael P. MacNeal of 161 Cayuta St., Sayre was held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, South Waverly, with the Rev. Vincent Langan officiating.  A biblical wake service was held Sunday at 3:45 p.m. at the Allgeier and Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly St., Waverly.  John Foley was organist.  Greeter was Gerald Spagnoli.  Helpers were Larry Costello and John Alteri.  Full military honors were accorded by the Sayre VFW Post 536 and the Sayre American Legion Post 283.  Members of the firing squad were Harry Earley, Glenn Frisbie, George Stoll, Albert Cryder, Edward Burns, Tom Briggs, Ed Lutz, William Carey and Ray Sklarkowski.  Members of the color guard were John Felicita, Leonard Wells, Mike McMahon, Bill Cook and Daniel Molkey.  Sergeant-at-arms was Cecil Morningstar.  The flag was folded by Cecil Morningstar and Glenn Frisbie.  Buglar was Gordon Bidlack. Color guard and firing squad captain was Glenn Frisbie.  Pallbearers were Jake Beahan, Jeff Hanaway, Mike McDonald, Bill McKinery, John Raab, James Ervin, Mike Viselli and Mark McQueeny.   Burial was in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  The Evening Times 16 Feb 1988.

MACNEAL - Paul MacNeal, Retired I-R Employee, Dies -  Paul W. MacNeal, 66, of 114 Draper St., Sayre, died last night, Nov. 18, 1974 at 8:10 at the Robert Packer Hospital where he had been admitted Monday morning.  He had been in ill health for two years.  Born in Towanda, the son of the late William and Henrietta Brown MacNeal, he came to Sayre with his parents at the age of four and resided here until his marriage after which he and his wife moved to South Waverly where they resided for 30 years prior to moving to their present address. Mr. MacNeal had been employed as a grower for Sayre Floral Co. before entering the employ of the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens in the stock room.  He retired in July of 1973. He was a member of the Church of the Redeemer in Sayre and of the Loyal Order of Moose No. 1490 of Waverly.  Surviving are his wife, Violet Hakes MacNeal at home; four daughters, Mrs. John (Patricia) Bond of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Helen Tracy of Waverly, Mrs. B. William (Lois) Stork of Waverly and Mrs. Richard (Janice) Vallilee of Waverly; one son, Michael P. MacNeal at home; eleven grandchildren; three brothers, Gerald MacNeal of King of Prussia, Pa., Bernard of Sayre and Tracey of Nichols; two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Ashley of Athens, Mrs. Merle (Mary) Tolbert of Athens and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Barber Funeral Home, 211 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.    Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m.  Rev. Albert F. Greene, of the Church of the Redeemer in Sayre, will officiate.  Burial will be later in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Evening Times 19 Nov 1974.

MacNEAL - William Ambrose MacNeal of 201 Chestnut Street, retired Lehigh Valley railroad conductor, died Sunday night at 11:50 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Tolbert of Sayre R. D. 2, after an illness of two months.  He was born at Syracuse, Mo., the son of George and Eunice Foster McNeal, but came to the Valley 41 years ago, remaining a resident of Sayre since that time.  He was employed by the Lehigh Valley railroad in 1911, and continued in that service until his retirement in 1941, following an injury suffered while at work on the top of a box car at Laceyville.  He was a member of the Sayre lodge of the Brotherhood of  Railroad Trainmen, and of the Church of the Redeemer.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Henrietta MacNeal; four sons, Paul of South Waverly, Gerald of Skippack, Pa., Bernard of Sayre R. D. 2, and Tracy of Collegeville, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Sterne Ashley of Sayre and Mrs. Tolbert; one sister, Mrs. George Solomon (sic) of Ulster; an uncle, Marvin Foster of Athens; 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one niece, three nephews and several cousins.  The body is at the Barber Funeral home on W. Lockhart Street where friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday, and where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30, with Rev. Albert Greene, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  Evening Times 18 Oct 1954.

 

MACYNSKI -MARY ELIZABETH "Betty" MACYNSKI TRAVER, 88, of Sayre, PA passed away Tuesday morning, September 29, 2020 at the Sayre Health Care Center. Mary was born in Leetsdale, Pa. on August 24, 1932 the daughter of Frank and Eva Polinski Macynski. She was a graduate of Sayre High School with the Class of 1950. On December 30, 1950, she married Robert E. Traver at the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sayre. Mary continued her education with the Binghamton School of Practical Nursing graduating in 1967. She began her nursing career with the Robert Packer Hospital and retired from the GI department of the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre following 15 years of service in 1990. Mary assisted with numerous dinners at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Athens over the years. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed camping, playing board games, and working puzzles. She was a devoted NY Mets and NY Giants fan. Mary’s family expresses their deepest appreciation to the staff of Sayre Health Care Center for their excellent care. Mary is survived by her sons, Robert (Joette) Traver of Horseheads, N.Y.; David (Teresa) Traver of Athens; and her daughter, Kathy Traver who was Mary’s sole, loving, and devoted caregiver, of Athens; grandchildren, Jenelle (Brendan) Glover, Lindsay Traver, Matthew (Samantha) Traver, Lucas Traver, and Nichole Traver; her sister, Alice Macynski of Germantown, Md. as well as several cousins. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Traver Sr. on July 24, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 9th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, South Elmer Ave, Sayre, Pa. with Rev. Andrew Hvozdovic, pastor, as celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Mary Elizabeth Macynski Traver. Service arrangements are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, Sayre, Pa. -Sayre Morning Times 10/2/2020

 

MADER Fredric H. Mader

of Sayre, Pa., died at home on Wednesday, October 17, 2012.  He was born in Hazleton, Pa. on October 22, 1932, the son of the late Eleanor and Fred W. Mader. He was also predeceased by a brother Karl in 2011. He graduated from McAdoo High School and received his Bachelor and Master of science degrees in education from Pennsylvania State University. While there, he was a participant in ROTC.  After college, Fred served on active duty with the Air Force in two separate enlistments. He was a member of the Air Force Reserves, completing 20 years of service, and, during the 1970s, he served as a Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy, completing his career as a Lieutenant Colonel.  He was employed as a science and chemistry teacher in the Sayre Area Schools for 37 years.   Fred had a lifelong interest in photography, especially of wildflowers and nature. In the 1960s, he participated in the Elmira Camera Club and later in the Southern Tier Organization of Photographers, Cayuga Nature Photographers, Roberson Camera Club and the Grand Canyon Photo Club. He enjoyed presenting slide shows of his work to many groups in Pennsylvania and New York. He was a member of the Photographic Society of America and earned a Star Exhibitor rating in nature photography. He displayed his work within the area, entering local competitions and winning several awards.  He participated in photo shoots on predatory animals in Minnesota, led by Len Rue Jr. and Perry Conway and in McClure, Pa., with Joe and Mary MacDonald on the subject of reptiles. He attended a seminar on Impressionism with Andre Gallant and another with noted Canadian Courtney Milne. Fred was a juried member of the Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Council. He was a member of the Carantouan Greenway and participated in its tracker program, the Susquehanna Valley Audubon Society, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and served on the Sayre Borough planning board.  Fred is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maryanne Turchetti Mader, and his son Fredric Jr. of Randolph, New Jersey; cousins Henry Mader and June Mader; along with several other cousins.  Friends and family may call on Friday, October 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond Street, Sayre, Pa.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 304 South Elmer Avenue, in Sayre. Burial will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. with the Valley Color Guard according full military honors.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, celebrating 50 years this year, to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848-9415 or to a charity of one’s choice.    Sayre Morning Times – October 19, 2012

 

MADIGAN –ALBERTA MADIGAN HORTON, 92, widow of Claude E. Horton, formerly of Towanda, died Saturday morning, June 6, 1998 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born June 21, 1905 in Burlington Twp., Pa. she was a daughter of the late Verne and Alma Jennings Madigan.  Alberta was a graduate of the Luthers Mills School and of Towanda High School, class of 1923.  She was a graduate of the Mansfield Normal School and subsequently taught in one-room school houses on the Burlington Turnpike and Milan areas for several years.  On June 21, 1926, Alberta married Claude E. Horton in a double wedding ceremony along with the wedding of Helen Horton and Einar Eckman which was held in Towanda.  Alberta assister her husband in the operation of their business, Horton’s Cash Market, which was located on Main Street in Towanda for many years.  She later served as a bookkeeper for the A&P Market in Towanda for many years until her retirement in 1970.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, where she served as an attendant in the church nursery for many years, Order of Eastern Star No. 76, Towanda, Rebekah Lodge No. 443, Wysox-Towanda area, Senior Citizens, Bradford County Republican Women and was a life member of the Mayflower Grange in Luthers Mills.  Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Ted Hild of Towanda; her son and daughter-in-law, Myles and Claire Horton of Horseheads, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Myles Horton of Horseheads, N.Y., Verne Horton of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Sheryle Kellerman of Perry, Ohio, Mary Lynne Hild of Towanda; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter, two nephews and a niece.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Horton, on May 24, 1985, a brother, Myles Madigan and a sister, Alta Bullock.  The funeral and committal service will be held Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. John Dabback of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, officiating.  Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court Street, Towanda, Pa. in Mrs. Horton’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

MADIGAN Alfred V. Madigan
Age 72 of 543 Madigan Road, Waverly, New York died unexpectedly at his home. Monday, December 20, 2010. A private funeral service will be held at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York  Birth Date - January 26, 1938 in Waverly, N.Y.  Burial in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.   Blauvelt Funeral Home.  Sayre Morning Times - December 22, 2010

MADIGAN –DONNA MADIGAN ROMANIA, 60, of Lincoln St., Sayre, Pa. died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.  Born Nov. 8, 1942 in Waverly, N.Y., she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Preston Madigan.  Donna was a graduate of Waverly High School Class of 1960.  On Jan. 21, 1961 she married Billy Romania at the St. James Catholic Church in Waverly.  Donna was employed by Sharping Shoe Store in Sayre for over 20 years before her retirement earlier this year.  She enjoyed growing roses in her flower garden.  Donna’s life encompassed her home and family.  She especially loved her grandchildren.  Surviving are; her husband of 42 years, Billy Romaina, at home; 4 children and their spouses, Brian and Tammy Romania of Sayre, Lisa and Scott Baird of Sayre, Scott and Angie Romania of Endicott, N.Y., Michelle and Timothy Glon of Lima, Ohio; five grandchildren, Kyle Baird, Courtney Baird, Megan Romania, Brittany Baird and Ashley Romania; her parents Frank and Elizabeth Madigan of Sayre; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Marjorie Madigan of Sayre, Michael and Metty Madigan of Florida.  A prayer service will be held Thursday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa.  The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa.  Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Stray Have, 194 Shepard Road, Waverly, N.Y. in Donna Romania’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

MADIGAN –MABLE MURPHY, 74, of Athens RR 1 died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at home following an extended illness.  Born June 16, 1929, in Waverly, N.Y., she was the daughter of Walter and Dorothy Wells Madigan.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Athens, and a former member of the American Legion Post of Van Etten, N.Y.  Mable was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Stroud in 1983; a daughter, Mary Cummings, in 1986; her brothers Charles Madigan, Carl Madigan and Walter Madigan Jr.; and a son-in-law, Paul Tryon, in 2001.  She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Maurice, at home, her children; daughters Patty Lafaro of Philadelphia and Judy Tryon of Waverly, N.Y., and a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Cindy Lafaro of Spencer, N.Y.; her stepchildren, Charles Jr. and Sherry Stroud of Nevada, Sharon Shannon of Maryland, Dennis and Connie Stroud of Topeka, Kan., and Dean and Lisa Stroud of Lowman, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sisters, Violet Fyles of Watertown, N.Y., Louise Johnson of Waverly, N.Y., Sue Tryon of North Carolina, Cindy Rossillo of Milltown, Pa., and Nancy Robbins of North Carolina; her brothers, Paul Madigan of Waverly, N.Y. and Alfred Madigan of Sayre; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Family and friends may call Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lowery funeral Home, Athens.  A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Athens.  The Rev. Vincent Langan will officiate.  Burial will be on the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

MALFATTI Frank Louis Malfatti

91, of 305 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa., died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at his home.  Frank was born in Sayre on October 15, 1920 the son of the late Atos and Anita Pellegrini Malfatti. He was a graduate of Sayre High School and later served honorably and well in the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II. from June 1, 1942 to December 18, 1945, having attained the rank of sergeant. Frank was employed by Carrier Corporation for several years in the Southern United States and returned to the Valley area in the 1950s. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local No. 44 for 40 years until his retirement.  Frank was a member of the Epiphany Parish in Sayre. In early years, he enjoyed hockey and basketball and was an avid golfer.  He is survived by his sister, Gloria Quatrini of California; nieces, Anita Saxe of Horseheads, N.Y., Patricia (Walter) Golonka of California, Toni Marie Bannister of California, Alice (Roger) Fisher of Oregon; nephews, Michael (Patricia) Allegrucci of State College, Pa., Paul Quatrini of California; several great-nieces, greatnephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Hilda Allegrucci in 2002. In honor of Frank’s request, there are no calling hours.  A memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at the Epiphany Parish, South Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa., with the Rev. Vincent Langan as celebrant. Interment will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa., with Skiff-Bower VFWPost 1536 Sayre according military honors. Contributions in Frank’s memory may be directed to the Epiphany Parish, 304 S. Elmer Ave. Sayre, PA 18840 or to the charity or organization of one’s choice.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa.  Sayre Morning Times – January 24, 2012

 

MALLOY –JULIA E. PRUYNE, 95 of Sayre died on Monday, Sept. 14, 1992.  She was born on June 13, 1897, in Athens, the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Clark Malloy.  She was a former member of the Pocahontas Club and was a charter member of the Athens American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 246.  Mrs. Pruyne was predeceased by her husband, Harry Pruyne Sr. and by two sons, Leonard and Charles Pruyne.  She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, June and Harold Denny of Miami, Fla., Doris Jean and William Talada of Athens and Nancy and Jerry Bradley of Athens; a son, Harry “Butch” Pruyne of Sayre; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Joyce Pruyne of Athens and Thomas and Eileen Pruyne of Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Daisy Pruyne; three stepdaughters, Hilda Hicks of Elmira, Dorothy Finger of port Richey, Fla. and Eleanor Van Aiken of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., twenty grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m.  The Rev. Roy Hansen, Chaplain of the Robert Packer Hospital will officiate.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 246 will hold memorial services at the funeral home on Wednesday at 8 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to the Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services, 201 Alison St., Sayre, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

ROSS L. MANDEVILLE, 89, of Waverly passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at his home surronded by his family. Born February 14, 1928 in Chemung, N.Y., the son of the late Lillian (Crawford) and Arthur Mandeville, and loving husband of the late Madeline (Bellis) Mandeville. Ross was a United States veteran serving in both the Navy and the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He was a retired truck driver from Fowler and Williams Trucking with 30 years of service. He loved boating, and camping, woodworking, and attending auctions and sales. Ross was a loving father and grandfather. Surviving Ross are his children; his son, Patrick Mandeville, Cortland, N.Y., daughters; Debbie Kamandulis, Sayre, Pa., and Valerie Coleman, Waverly, N.Y., and son Michael Mandeville, also of Waverly. He is also survived by his grandchilren; Robert (Kim) Spallone, Brian Ripley, Richard Spallone, Sarah McClanahan, Christy Meux, Leah Flemming, and Megan Richards as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are ivited to call Thursday June 1, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, N.Y. Funeral services will be held Friday June 2, 2017 at noon at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

 

HOWARD F. MANSFIELD III, 71, of Hudson, FL and Chincoteague, VA, formerly of Sayre, PA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 in Hudson, FL with his loving wife by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard F. Mansfield II, and Natalie Gusew Mansfield; and his brother, Richard Mansfield. Howard is survived by his loving wife, Louise E. Mansfield; brother and sister-in-law, E. Gregory and Marie Mansfield; sister-in-law and husband, Linda and Milo Kobbe; and nieces and husbands, Jennifer and Matt Hattersley and Carrie and Nicholas Lacy. He retired from IBM Glendale and enjoyed boating. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, NY with his brother, Deacon Gregory Mansfield officiating. The family invites friends to visit from 10 to 10:45 prior to the services. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Blauvelt Funeral Home’s notice, Carol Brotzman

MANZER - Doris M. Jackson, 86, of Waverly, N.Y., formerly of Athens, Pa., died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at ElderWood at Tioga after an extended illness.  She was born May 24, 1923, in Gibson, Pa., the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary RISSMILLER Manzer.  Doris was a member of the First Church of God, and retired from the Robert Packer Hospital as a Home Health Aide.  She is predeceased by: her husband Ralph W. Jackson in 2000; daughters Judy Brague and Gloria Cornish; brothers Donald and Raymond Manzer; and sisters Charlotte Seaman and Ruth Kocher.  Doris is survived by: her children, Janice Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., Carole Shipman of Waverly, N.Y., Kerry and Susan Jackson of Columbia Crossroads, Pa., Jerry and Nancy Jackson of Ulster, Pa., Sam Jackson of Athens, Pa., and Kathy and Almer Finnerty of Burlington, Pa.; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; siblings Margaret Wood, Gary Manzer, Arnold Jack Manzer, David Manzer, and Robert Manzer; sister-in-law Arlene Manzer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dewey Jeffrey from the First Church of God officiating. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: American Diabetes Foundation, Wilkes-Barre Pa. Office, 65 E. Elizabeth Ave., Suite 502, Bethlehem, PA 18018.  04 Nov. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

CARL L. MARCY, 73, of Homosassa, Fla., formerly of Athens died Wednesday June 22, 1988 in Seven Rivers Hospital, Crystal Rivers, Fla. after an extended illness. He was born in Wyalusing Sept. 2, 1914, the son of Leonard and Luetta Bennett Marcy. He was a self-em-loyed plumber in the Valley before he retired to Florida in 1973. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Kellogg of Athens RD 1; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Betty Marcy of Monroeton; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Emma Lamphere, Athens RD 1; a son, Carl L. Marcy, Jr. of Homosassa, Fla., 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Vargason of Wyalusing and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St. with the Rev. Rodney Saylor of St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. –Towanda Daily Review

SHARON D. MARRONE - Don't cry for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. To the world you may have been just somebody, but to all of us you were the world.Sharon Marrone, 62, passed away August 4 following a period of declining health at the Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born June 3, 1954 to Erma Westbrook Kepner and Adelcki Marrone at the Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA. Sharon is a 1972 graduate of Sayre Area High School and 1976 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a degree in Special Education. Sharon was known for her love of the water and excelled on the Sayre Swim Team and was best known for her butterfly stroke. Sharon also was a Sayre Track Team Member during her high school years. She was happiest at the Lake, Pool or Beach as long as she was around water. Sharon was a lifelong member of the Sons of Italy. She is predeceased by her parents Erma Kepner and Adelcki Marrone, brother Douglas Kepner, brother-in-law Frank Kilmer and dear loyal friend John Smith. She is survived by her loving sisters and best friends Glory Kilmer, Waverly NY, Jody (James) Campbell Waverly, NY and Tammy (Tim) Card Sayre, PA. Nieces and Nephews Jamie (Missy) VanDuzer, Scott VanDuzer, Todd (Christina Tesan) VanDuzer, Amy (Patrick) Orlandi, Marcus Campbell, Brittani Card, Bridgette Card, Riley Card, Jennifer (Derrick) Dolan, Josh (Shanone) Kepner. Great Nieces and Nephews Brelin, Kannon, Mazlin, and Afftyn VanDuzer, Christopher Bergman and Brenton Campbell. Nicholas and Carter Dolan and Masyn and Evelyn Kepner, and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Sharon is also survived by special loving friends Francis Smith and MaryLou Horton whom she worked side by side with for the last 38 years as a cook and waitress at Mangialardo's Restaurant in Sayre PA. Services will be held Monday August 8th at the Waverly United Methodist Church in Waverly NY with Pastor Anne Canfield officiating. Family and Friends may call from 11:00 am till Noon. Services will be at Noon and Burial at Tioga Point Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Sharon's memory to the Waverly United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of The Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira St., Sayre, Pa. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/6/2016

MARTIN –JANICE ‘JAN’ MARTIN MERENA, 95, of Sayre, Pa., passed away very peacefully on Sept. 26, 2016, at the Sayre Personal Care Center, Sayre. Jan was born in Sayre on Oct. 23, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Abraham and Florence Mills Martin. Jan attended Sayre schools and graduated from Sayre High School. She furthered her education at Elmira Business Institute, earning her Business Certification. She was employed by Northern Central Bank and Trust in Athens, Pa., for many years. She was proud of her years of service, having worked within several capacities in the banking industry, including the Bookkeeping Department, prior to her retirement. Being an avid golfer, and loving to travel, Jan kept busy in her retirement years. Jan was also a member of the Valley Red Hat Society, Towanda Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Athens United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husbands Lyle Smith, Paul E. Seibel and Walter Merena, as well as her son, Martin Smith. She is survived by her extended family including niece Lisa Adam of Oregon, and nephew John Adam of Massachusetts, as well as special nieces, Cathy Pientka of Sayre, Pa., and Cheryl Bernhard of Annapolis, Md. Jan is also survived by many friends with whom she golfed, played cards and traveled. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Tioga Point Cemetery, 803 N. Main St., Athens, Pa. Arrangements are under the direction of Denny Thomas, Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service, Sayre, Pa. Sympathy messages can be left at thomascremationfuneralservice.com. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Memorial donations in Jan's memory may be directed to: Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, PA, Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, PA or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA. –Sayre Morning Times 9/29/2016

MARTZ - James Gary Martz, 67, of Keystone Ave., Sayre, died Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1940 in Sayre, a son of the late Lewis and Pearl (Mastellar) Martz. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. James loved nature and was a devoted Christian. He is survived by: his children, Michael (Geraldine) Martz of Corning, Gary Martz of Chemung, and Kathy (Jerry) LaValley of Brushton, N.Y.; stepchildren Charles (Mary) Payne of Elmira, Richard Payne of Sayre, Connie (Alex) Alteri of Kingston, Pa., and Leah (Gary) Robinson of Sayre; sisters Ruby Jenney, Athens, and Jean Bill, Johnson City; brother Robert Martz, Van Etten; eight grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Julia Jane Martz, and two brothers, Lewis Martz Jr. and LaRue Martz.
Family and friends are invited to a period of visitation Tuesday, May 13 from 12-2 p.m. at Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options Inc., 802 N. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Vanderpoolofficiating. The family will provide flowers and requests memorials be directed to American Diabetes Association. Following the services there will be a period of fellowship at 511 N. Keystone Ave. Sayre. Burial will take place in Tioga Point Cemetery at a later date. - Sayre Morning Times, 12 May 2008

RICHARD W. MARVIN SR., 76 of 108 Clinton St., Sayre died July 3, 1993.  Born May 27, 1918 in Covington, he was the son of Edward E. and Celia Blanchard Marvin Phillips.  He graduated from Covington High School in June 1936.  He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Mansfield State Teachers College in June 1940 and received a master’s degree in school administration from Bucknell University in 1950.  He completed additional doctoral credits at Penn State University.  He served for 18 months with the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He was a high school math and science te3acher in the Ulster and Athens High Schools for 16 years before being appointed supervising principal for Athens Area Schools.  This position was changed to superintendent of schools in 1966.  He served for a total of 20 years as the administrator of the Athens School System.  During his teaching career Mr. Marvin also coached the boys’ soccer, baseball and basketball teams.  Mr. Marvin played semi-pro baseball and basketball in Tioga County, Pa and played two years of professional baseball with the St. Louis Browns and Chicago Cubs organizations.  He was a member of the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame and the Athens High School Sports Hall of Fame.  Mr. Marvin was a life member of the National Education Association and twice served as a Pennsylvania delegate to the National Education Association convention.  He was a member of the Bradford County Education Association and the Athens Teachers Association and served as president of both organizations.  He was a member and past president of the Sayre Sportsman Club and a member of the Sayre-Athens Lions Club, Athens Rotary and Blossburg Masonic Lodge No. 350.  At the time of his death Mr. Marvin was serving as an Athens Township supervisor and chairman of the Athens Township Sewer Authority.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Miriam E. Marvin; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Jr. and Lois of Spencerport, N.Y. and Charles and Diane of Sayre; grandchildren, Christopher and Jeffrey of Sayre, and Jennifer, Richard and Megan of Spencerport; a brother, Edward of Morris, Pa. and three nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister, Tina Marvin Achilles.  At Mr. Marvin’s request there will be no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers he requested that donations be made to the Athens High School Baseball Fund.  Checks should be made payable to the Richard Marvin Baseball Memorial, c/o Athens High School, Athens, Pa. or Athens Township Round Top Development, c/o Athens Township, Herrick Avenue, Sayre, Pa. or a charity of one’s choice.   A memorial service will be held at the Athens United Methodist Church, Athens on Aug. 27, 1994 at 1 p.m. with the pastor, the Rev. Howard Hockenbury officiating.  Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA)

MASLIN -HARRIET ELIZABETH “Betty” GRIMLEY went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Robert Packer Hospital following a heart attack. Her life was a testimony of love for God and her family. One of 10 children, Betty was the seventh child born to Robert and M. Ruth Maslin. She was born in South Waverly and raised on the family farm in Litchfield. She was always grateful to be born into a family that loved the Lord. Like her father, she had a deep interest in Biblical prophecy and was a faithful supporter of Chosen People Ministries. On Sept. 3, 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Stanley Grimley. Together they raised three daughters: Elizabeth, Patricia and Brenda. Betty worked for approximately 14 years at Penn York Lanes in Waverly, New York, as a secretary/bookkeeper. She also assisted her husband with the business end of Grimley Excavating. Upon their retirement they spent many years enjoying the lake Bob built in Ridgebury Township. They were blessed with 52 years together until Bob’s passing on Dec. 13, 2000. In recent years, Betty loved spending time in her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens by day and admiring her collection of solar lights at night. She also enjoyed visiting with her children and grandchildren who frequently spent time with her. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Athens for most of her adult life and attended services faithfully until her declining health made it difficult. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert S. Grimley; eight of her siblings and their spouses: Carl, Roger (Martha) Maslin, Don (Margery) Maslin, Paul (Genevieve) Maslin, Pearl (Lloyd) Arnold, Grace (Lewis) Maple, Vivan (Willis) Arnold, Janice (Ivan) Purdy; brother-in-law, Roger McManus; sister-in-law, Shirley Kidd; and granddaughter, Alanna Nichole Einstein. Betty is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (Donald) Einstein, Patricia Grimley and Brenda (Robert) Wandell; her sister, Rita McManus; her four grandchildren, Rob (Molly) Linebaugh, Michael (Maranda) Einstein, Joy (Joseph) Darrow and Clint (Melissa) Wandell; and three great-grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Also, beloved grand-puppy “Gemma,” her faithful friend. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church, 701 W. Pine St., Athens, PA with Pastor Mark Cox officiating. Visiting hours will be one hour before the service. Please wear a mask until seated and socially distance following COVID-19 guidelines. Interment will follow at Tioga Point Cemetery. Flowers will be provided by the family. Memorials may be directed to Calvary Baptist Church, 701 W. Pine St., Athens, PA or Chosen People Ministries 241 E. 51st Street, New York, NY. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, Sayre, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 8/7/2020

MASON –ROSE MAY OWENS, 73, of 23 Feather Lane, Hopewell, N.J., formerly of the Valley died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1995.  She was born Feb. 9, 1922 in Athens, Pa. the daughter of William and Inez Patterson Mason.  She was a member of the Athens Presbyterian Church, past president of the Skiff Bower Post No. 1536 Ladies Auxiliary, Sayre and past president of the Athens Auxiliary of the Fort Sullivan Post, Athens American Legion.  She was predeceased by her husband, William on April 23, 1983.  Mrs. Owens is survived by her children: Arthur L. Finnerty of Gillett, Marshall G. Finnerty of Elmira Heights, N.Y. and Elton P. Finnerty of Windsor, Va., Gordon D. Finnerty of Levittown, Pa. and Janet Antrobus of Lawrenceville, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at which time funeral services will be held there with the Rev. Dr. Walter Swewtnam, pastor of the Athens Presbyterian Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  –Towanda Daily Review

MASTRANTONIO Alexander Joseph
Age 43, of 601 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, PA, Thursday, May 15, 1980 at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass. following a lengthy illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Sayre.  He ended his employment as a machinist at Ingersoll Rand in 1969 due to disability.  He was a communicant of the Church of the Epiphany and a member of the Waverly Moose Lodge.  Survived by his wife, the former Saundra Renshaw; three sons, Alexander J. Jr., Brian E. and Shawn J., all at home; grandson Anthony Warren Mastrantonio of Jacksonville; sisters Mrs. Martin (Mary) Derrig of Sayre, Mrs. James (Angeline) Danna of Elmira; brothers Louis of Sayre, Henry of Las Vegas, Angelo of Elmira; several nieces, nephews and many great nieces and nephews.  A sister Mrs. Kathern Tribe, and a brother, Anthony preceded him in death.  Visitation will be at the family home, 601 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, any time after 6 p.m. on Saturday and all day Sunday.  The Most Holy Rosary will be offered at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Prayers will be offered at the family home Monday at 9 a.m., followed by a mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Epiphany at 9:30 a.m. with Msgr. Thomas Jordan as celebrant.  Committal Services will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Arrangements by Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre.   Elmira Star Gazette – 17 May 1980

 

MASTRANTONIO Brian Eugene Mastrantonio

54, of 34 William St., Sayre, died on August 6, 2013 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Brian at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Church of the Epiphany, Sayre. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to his wife, Maria Mastrantonio, 34 William Street, Sayre, PA 18840. Star Gazette – August 10, 2013

 

MATHEWS, Hazel Ruth Mullen, 88, formerly of Keystone Manor, Sayre, PA, died on Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, PA.  Hazel was born in Sayre on November 8, 1908 to the late George and Clara Inman Mathews.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sayre where she was a long time active member.  Hazel was also a Stanley home demonstrator for several years.  She is survived by her son, Howard Mullen of Riverside, CA; daughters-in-law, Beatrice Mathews of West Burlington and Clara Mullen of South Waverly; a special friend, Ella Terwilliger; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren ; a cousin, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mullen, in 1970 and her brother, Lyman Mathews.  Funeral and committal services were held October 30 with Pastor Roman Romig of the First Baptist Church in Sayre officiating and burial to be at Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Sayre, 221 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840.

 

MATHEWS –PHYLLIS M. CALLEAR, 85, of Athens, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Towanda Personal Care Home. She was born on October 24, 1931 in Waverly, NY, the daughter of the late Lyman W. and Beatrice C. (Bowman) Mathews. Phyllis was a 1949 graduate of Sayre High School and then attended Ridley Lowell Business School. She was employed at the IR, Athens as a Switchboard Operator, and the Stock Room from 1974-1991, before retiring. She also sold Stanley Home Products in the 1970's. She was very active in the Sayre Christian Church, helping with the church dinners and was a member of the Choir, until her health prevented her from being involved. Phyllis was a member of the IR Randette's, a member of the Valley Chorus, and she volunteered with Guthrie Hospice. Phyllis was an avid golfer and bowler. When her daughters were young, she loved baking and sewing and was very active in their school events, including serving as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She is predeceased by her husband LaVern Callear in 2002, and baby daughter in 1964. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Michelle Callear Jenkins of Elmira, NY and Pam Callear of Athens, PA, her 4 grandchildren Danielle Jenkins and Bobby Narosky of Elmira, NY, Matthew Jenkins and Stephanie Balmer of Elmira, NY, Kaitlin and Brian Smith of Athens, PA, and Cody Weed of New Orleans, LA, great-grandchildren Makaya, Areianna, Layn, Hailey, and Abner, sister, Sandy Leidich of Salem, VA, nephews, Dale Leidich (Heather Brown) and David (Valerie) Leidich, and cousins. Friends and family may call on Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 2pm-4pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 4pmm with the Rev. Kevin Arensman officiating from the Sayre Christian Church. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Phyllis's memory to: Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Kirby Health Center, 57 N. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

MATTHEWS Allan H. Matthews
76, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Waverly, N.Y., died at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa., on Dec. 26, 2010 in the early afternoon. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his family.  Allan was born on Sept. 4, 1934 in Sayre, Pa., a son of the late George and Winifred Goble Matthews.  Throughout his life Allan touched the lives of many others, whether as a teacher for Waverly Central Schools and later Spencer-Van Etten Central Schools or as a constable and assessor for the Town of Barton. He had also served in the United States Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as an amateur radio operator with the call sign of W2IJL. Allan had earned degrees from Mansfield University and Elmira College culminating in a master's of science in education from Elmira College. Allan was predeceased by a sister, Jeanne Piccolo, and brothers Ernest, Wilfred and David Matthews. Allan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley; his three sons, David (Connie) of Retsof, N.Y., Stephen (Betty) of Horseheads, N.Y., and Kevin (Joyce) of Campbell, N.Y.; as well as his eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and his little buddy Slick. Also surviving Allan are his siblings, Marilyn VonWolffradt of Sayre, Pa., Paul (Betty) Matthews of Athens, Pa.; and sister-in-law Bettina Matthews of Athens, Pa., as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Alan Bill officiating.  Burial will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Allan's memory to the Fox Chase Cancer Research Center, Office of Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Please designate the funds to be used for prostate cancer research. Towanda Daily Review - December 28, 2010

MAY –AUGUSTA F. SALSMAN, 81, of Troy RR3, formerly of Page Manor, Athens, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 1994.  Born Mary 30, 1913, in Wyalusing, she was the daughter of John and Mary Ann Kester May.  She lived in the area since 1951.  She worked as a seamstress for the Blue Swan Mills.  She is survived by children and their spouses Florence and Harold Smith of Sayre and Doris and Ray Eberlin of Sayre; her daughter, Phyllis Shaffer of Binghamton; a son, Donald Salsman of Montrose, Pa.; 26 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call the Lowery Funeral home, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will follow at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, Athens, the Rev. Paul Barrett, officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

MAYS Gordon Mays

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, long time Valley resident Gordon E. Mays died peacefully at home. He was born Nov. 27, 1924 in Elmira, N.Y.  At a young age, Gordon's biological father died and he was adopted by Ralph and Millie Mays. He joined the Army in 1942 and was honorable discharged. Gordon later met Ruth Bump, who he and they married in 1946, and the two eventually moved to the Valley where they raised two sons, Kenneth and David. He went to work at the Ingersoll Rand in 1959 where he worked in shipping until retirement in 1986. Gordon enjoyed camping, tinkering in his work shop and spending time with his family, especially his great grandchildren.   Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Ralph in 1978, and Millie in 1985, son David in 1984, wife Ruth in 1988 and son Kenneth in 2002.   Gordon is survived by his grandchildren, David and wife Roxane Mays of Athens, Pa., John and wife Brandy Mays of Canton, Pa., Chris and wife Lacey Mays of Columbia Cross Rd., Pa., and Cara Mays of Waverly, N.Y. ; and most of all, the light of his world, his great-grandchildren Trisha, David III, Jacob, Arianna, Samuel and Gracie; and great-great grandchild Brayden.  A time of gathering with family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y. The celebration of Gordon's life will follow the visitation with the Pastor Micah Smith honoring his memory at 11 a.m. A special tribute for Gordon's life will be presented on DVD during the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.   Towanda Daily Review – December 22, 2011

 

KENNETH E. MAYS, 54, Waverly, NY, died May 10, 2002 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born November 11, 1947 in Sayre, he was the son of Gordon and Ruth Bump Mays.  He was employed at Staver’s Hydraulic in Sayre, in the shipping and receiving department for 21 years until his illness.  Surviving are his father, Gordon Mays, Waverly; daughter, Cara Mays, Canton; son, Chris Mays, Canton; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.  He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Mays; brother, David.  Funeral services were held at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, Waverly, with the Rev. William Wells officiating.  Graveside services were in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

MCCAROLL - Phyllis M. House of Sayre , Pennsylvania died on September 9, 2009 at the Sayre House Nursing Home after an extended illness.  Phyllis was born at the People’s Co-Operative Hospital in Sayre , PA July 1, 1930 and is the daughter of the late Charles H. McCarroll and Cora Alvesta (HUNSINGER) McCarroll and a life-long resident of Sayre. She is the paternal granddaughter of Harry H. McCarroll and Dicae (FELTON) McCarroll and maternal granddaughter of Clinton Hunsinger and Margaret (THRASHER) Hunsinger.  She graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1949 and attended Ridley’s Business School in Binghamton , New York .  She retired from the Sayre Area School District after thirty-seven years as Secretary to twelve High School Principals from 1956 through 1993.  Phyllis loved and enjoyed her family, church, flower gardens, bird watching, and her devoted kitty "Muffin." She was especially interested in her family genealogy.  She also volunteered at the Sayre Area School District "Archives" for many years helping to organize and computerize the inventory for the preservation of the extensive "Archival" collection. She served as chairperson of The Church of the Redeemer (Episcopal) Memorial Donation Committee and compiled and helped to update the Memorial Donation and Stained-glass Window Book.   She is survived by a very devoted and loving daughter Terri L. House of Sayre and extended family of brothers-in-law and their wives; Charles and Doris House of Waverly, New York, Donald and Wilhelmina House of Sayre, PA and nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband William Howard House whom she married in 1952 was killed in an automobile accident February 5, 1970 .  Memorials in Phyllis’s memory may be made to the Sayre Public Library 122 S. Elmer Avenue, Sayre, PA or a charity of your choice.  Flowers will be provided by her family.  A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday September 13, 2009 from 1-3 PM at the Blauvelt Funeral Home 625 Broad Street Waverly, NY.  Funeral services to celebrate Phyllis's life will be held on Monday September 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Redeemer in Sayre Pa.  Burial will be held in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens Pa.  Blauvelt Funeral Home obit.

McCARTHY –CATHERINE J. MCMAHON, of 211 W. Pine St., Athens, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, after a brief illness.  She was born April 5, 1918, in Sayre, the daughter of Timothy and Kathryn Boland McCarthy.  She graduated from Sayre High School, where she was the salutatorian of the Class of 1936.  After graduation, she moved to Binghamton, N.Y., where she graduated from the Lowell School for Business and Broome Community College.  She was employed for 25 years in the administration offices of the General Aniline & Film Corp.  She worked for 16 years at the first City National Bank, and later became the secretary to the president and executive assistant in the trust department of Chase Lincoln First Bank.  She retired in 1983.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Athens and a former member and officer of the Binghamton chapters of the National Secretaries Association and the Alpha Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.  She was predeceased by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Helen and John Cronin of Binghamton; sister, Marguerite McCarthy of Syracuse, N.Y.; and infant brother, “Broddie.”  She is survived by her husband, Paul, at home; nephew, Jack Cronin of Binghamton; and niece, M. Kathryn Cronin of Harpursville, N.Y.  There will be no calling hours.  Private funeral and committal services will be held at Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, with her pastor, the Rev. Vincent Langan, officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made to Guthrie Hospice, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

ROBERT J. MCCARTHY, 63, of 513 Stevenson St., Sayre died unexpectedly on Monday Nov. 6, 1989 at Robert Packer Hospital. Born Aug. 6, 1926 in Sayre, he was the son of the late Patrick and Alice Schroeder McCarthy. He was a graduate of Epiphany Elementary School and Sayre Area High School. Mr. McCarthy was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. Upon his discharge from the service he became a member of the Sayre Police Force for five years. He then worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for 34 years. Mr. McCarthy retired in December 1986 as manager of the Towanda Job Service Center. He was a member of the Church of The Epiphany, Sayre; a member and past commander of the Ball-Skerpon Post No. 773 Catholic War Vets, Sayre; a member of the VFW Skiff-Bower Post No. 1536, Sayre; B.P.O.E. Sayre Lodge No. 1148, Howard Elmer Hose Company No. 4; the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees and a social member of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America Roma Madre Lodge No. 1342, Sayre. He is survived by his wife, the former Anne Finn at home; two daughters, Mrs. James (Maryalice) Henthorn of Baltimore, Md. And Maura McCarthy of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Kevin of Atlanta and Patrick of Boston, Mass.; a sister, Mary Sabatura of Sayre; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, John. Friends may call at the Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Ball-Skerpon Post No. 773 Catholic War Vets, Sayre will hold memorial services at the funeral home at 7 o’clock tonight, followed by B.P.O.E. Sayre Lodge 1148 services at 7:30 p.m. and a recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens with VFW Skiff-Bower Post No. 1536, Sayre according full military honors. –Towanda Daily Review

ROBERT J. MCCARTHY, 86, of Sayre, PA passed away peacefully in his home with his beloved family by his side on March 25, 2018. He was born on June 29, 1931 in Towanda, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Bahl) McCarthy. Robert’s life and first priority always was about family. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn House for 66 years, prior to his passing. Robert, with his wife Carolyn, avidly supported and attended every event that took place in their children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s lives from sporting events to concerts, and everything in between. His support and pride in his family was always very apparent and unending. He frequently told all that he took “God’s Word literally when it spoke to go forth and multiply the earth.” He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he loved that he had become a great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. For Robert, if you had family, you had everything you ever needed. He also enjoyed his animal friends, Molly the Cat, and the granddogs’ Dexter and Goose which played an important role in the family. He was employed with GTE Sylvania as a Millwright for over 40 years, prior to retiring. He also enjoyed singing, dancing and all styles of music but especially Polka. For many years, he was a Little League Coach and Boy Scout Leader. He also just loved hopping in the car with family and traveling all over the place, and if it appeared he was lost, his famous words were, “Every road leads to somewhere.” And apparently, he was correct, as they always ended up home or at their destination. Robert was a member of the Church of the Epiphany and a lifetime member of the Sayre VFW Post #1536. He is predeceased by his grandson; John Michael McCarthy, daughter-in-law; Laura McCarthy, sister and brother-in-law; Jean and Ernest Heath, mother-in-law and father-in-law; Solomon and Olive House, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Susie and Norm Carpenter and Ella and Lawrence Gallow, brothers-in-law; Edward House, Mike Kutcher, and Pete Plestis, sister-in-law; Marion House, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years; Carolyn at home, children and their spouses; Dennis and Vicki McCarthy of Sayre, PA, Kathy and Ken Devine of Athens, James “Jim” and Cindy McCarthy of Brackney, PA, Bob and Sandy McCarthy of Athens, PA, Bill and Lorraine McCarthy of Waverly, NY, John McCarthy and fiancé Lisa Flick of Sayre, PA, Lisa and David Cole of Sayre, PA, and Stacy McCarthy of Bath, NY, grandchildren; Joe and Kim McCarthy, Josh and Kim McCarthy, Kierstin and Richard Gardner, Sarah and Jeff Rae, Jen and Ed Franklin, Scott Devine and fiancé Carissa Belles, LouCinda and Dennis Gareau, Lisa and Jeff Webber, Kevin and Ruth McCarthy, Jamie and Chris Luettgenau, Melissa and Garrett McConnell, NikkiLee and Shawn Ringler, Billy and Lisa McCarthy, Heather McCarthy, Justin and Jess McCarthy, Travis and Liz McCarthy, Brittany McCarthy, Nicholas McCarthy, Megan Cole and Nick Foster-Mann, Zach and Dawn Cole, and Emma Cole; 47 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law; Pat and Pete Webster of Athens, PA, brother-in-law; Jack House of Newark Valley, NY, sisters-in-law; Gladys Kutcher of Horseheads, NY, and Betty Plestis of Endicott, NY, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends may call on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 10am-12pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 12pm with Chaplain Will Baez officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Robert’s memory to: Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA  or Animal Care Sanctuary, 353 Sanctuary Hill Ln., East Smithfield, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 3/27/2018

McCLENNY - Trinity Raeyn McClenny and Serenity Raelyn McClenny are now in heaven with God to watch over us and to keep us safe. We love and miss you. They were born and diedMarch 23, 2009. They are survived by parents Antonio McClenny and Danielle Turner Grace of Athens; sisters Brandi Ann, Shelby and Blaze Grace at home; brothers Keyon’dre McClenny, at home and Isaiah, Tyler and Tavone McClenny of New Jersey; maternal grandparent Alfred (Pete) Turner of Athens; paternal grandparents Carolyn McClenny and Edward Harris of North Carolina; maternal aunts Darlene Turner Wampole and Bill Morley of South Waverly, Brenda Matson, Dawn Amistadi and Bill Jo Genova of Virginia; maternal uncles, Daryl Turner of South Carolina, Gregg Turner and Cinnamon Johnson of Athens, Steven Turner and Jamie Beebe of Waverly, Pete and Tracy Turner of West Virginia and Ramsey Turner of Virginia; paternal aunt Deshawn McClenny of North Carolina; paternal uncles Dennis McClenny of New Jersey and Nate McClenny of New Jersey; special ‘aunt and uncle’ to family Dicky and Rachel Kithcart; cousins Walter, Adam, Brook, Paige and Blair Wampole, Thomas Morley of South Waverly; Dawn Turner and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. Friends and family are invited to call at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, N.Y. on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Gravesite burial will be on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens. The Rev. Dianne Bentley will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate any donations be sent to 44 Warren St., Sayre, PA 18840 to be used to help cover funeral arrangements. - Sayre Morning Times, 26 March 2009

MCCLOE –ANNA FERN MCCLOE WESTBROOK, 86, of East Smithfield, Pa., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family due to declining health on Sunday, June 1, 2014.  She was born in Sayre, Pa., on Sept. 22, 1927 to the late Grace and James McCloe. Anna attended Sayre Area High School. She married the late Franklin "Pete" Westbrook on Jan. 19, 1946. She was a homemaker and loving mother to 10 children. She was full of life and enjoyed bingo, music and dancing and loved winning at playing cards. Anna enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for her famous pies, fruit salad, pork chops, and fried potatoes. Anna was predeceased by her husband Franklin "Pete" Westbrook; their daughter Susan; brothers Lloyd McCloe, Kenneth McCloe; sisters Maude McCloe, Alma Parks, Nellie Frisbie, Margaret Ellers, Euleta Shaffer Reynolds, and Genevieve "Betty" Scott. She is survived by her brother James (Helen) McCloe; brother-in-law George Westbrook; numerous nieces and nephews; sons: Gary (Linda) Westbrook, Terry "Jake" Westbrook, Randy (Linda) Westbrook; daughters: Patricia Westbrook, Vicky (Lester) Bostwick, Brenda Shirah, Rita (Bruce) Kennedy, Rhonda (Mark) Allis, Joette (Gil) Crossett; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Private graveside services will be held at Tioga Point Cemetery, with Pastor Stan Gill officiating, at the convenience of the family. Flowers will be provided by the family and those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to a charity of one’s choice in loving memory of Anna Westbrook. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas Funeral and Direct Burial Service, 110 Woodworth St., Sayre, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 6/2/2014

McCLOE GENEVIEVE (BETTY) SCOTT
Genevieve (Betty) McCloe - 85 years old, died July 19, 2007 at Robert Packard Hospital. Predeceased by husband, Woodrow Scott. Survived by brother, James (Helen) McCloe; sister, Anna (Pete) Westbrook; daughters, Carol (Ray) Scott, Lyndsey, and Joyce and David Everson; grandchildren, Sherry and John Paul Rockett, Sue and John Bailey and Wesley and Linda Rockwell, Scott and Dee Rockwell; several aunts, unlces, nieces and nephews. Viewing: Monday, July 23, 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral to follow. Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly St., Waverly, NY 14892. Burial: Tioga Point Cemetery.

McCLOE - SCOTT, Genevieve "Betty"
Age 85, of Waverly, the widow of Woodrow Scott, died on July 19, 2007. Born on September 3, 1921, the daughter of the late James and Grace McCloe. Calling Hours are from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Monday, July 23rd, with memorial service to celebrate her life to follow (11 a.m.) at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly Street, Waverly, NY. Burial at the Tioga Point Cemetery in Sayre, PA

McCLOE - Genevieve “Betty” Scott, 85, of Waverly, died at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre on Thursday, July 19, 2007.  “Betty” was born on Sept. 9, 1921 in Milltown, the daughter of the late James and Grace McCloe.“Betty” was a member of the Sayre Christian Church, a W.W. II veteran and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 8104. She was a seamstress/floor supervisor for the Blue Swan Knitting Mills and animal lab technician for the Food and Drug Research Labs and Liberty Research of Waverly. She and her husband also were foster parents to four children from Tioga County. Her life on earth has ended but Betty's spirit will live on. She was loving, gracious and caring to all she met.She is survived by: daughters, Lyndsey Woodard of Tioga County and Carol Scott of Quakertown, Pa.; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; her brother, James (Helen) McCloe of Waverly; and sister, Anna (Peter) Westbrook of East Smithfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by: her husband of 42 years, Woodrow; her sisters, Maude, one year, and Alma Park; brothers, Kenneth and Lloyd McCloe; sisters, Euleta Shaffer Reynolds, Margaret Ellis and Nellie Frisbie.A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, July 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly St., Waverly. Funeral services to celebrate “Betty's” life will be held at 11 a.m. following calling hours. Pastor James Donahoo of the Sayre Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be held in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, with full military honors being accorded.  Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman    July 20, 2007  Sayre Morning Times

ROBERT J. ‘BOB’ MCDERMOTT, age 94, of Chapel Road, Milan (nearly his lifelong home) passed away on Jan. 21, 2016 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center, Athens. He was born March 14, 1921 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. the son of Peter and Blanche (Houseweart) McDermott. He was the second of six children, three boys and three girls. His father predeceased him in 1955, mother in 1966, oldest brother Joseph in 1963, and youngest brother Donald in 1988, along with Joseph's wife, Eva and Donald's wife Janet and the sad loss of two infant sisters that joined the angels shortly after birth at the Robert Packer Hospital, Geraldine Marie in 1926 and Beatrice Mary in 1928. Most recently, he lost his nephew Kerry Jackson in July of 2012 and his brother-in-law Ben Jackson on Dec. 30, 2015. Bob is survived by his sister Regina Jackson of Columbia Cross Roads (Wetona), Pa. Also surviving are his niece Susan Jackson; nephew, Gary McDermott; nephew and his wife David and Sandy Jackson; nephew and his wife Daniel and Michelle Jackson; niece Cathleen Evangelista; and nephew and his wife Dean and Rebecca Jackson; and 16 great-nieces and great-nephews, which includes Bob's great niece, Christy, who was a special caregiver to him. Bob attended East Smithfield High School and for two summers along with his brother Joe, he worked at odd jobs at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He had many interesting stories to tell about people there and how it was at that time in the late 1930s. He quit school before graduation and got a job at the American LaFrance in Elmira. The storm clouds were gathering around the world and he wanted to get a job established before he was drafted, which he knew was inevitable, so he would have a workplace to come back to when he returned. After WWII, he returned to his job at American LaFrance and was employed a total of 42 years, prior to retiring. Bob and his two brothers, Joe and Don, were drafted and entered the Army Air Corps (Air Force) within a short period of time. Joe joined in 1921, retiring as a Lt. Colonel after a 20-year career, Bob entered in January of 1942 and was discharged in October of 1945 as a Corporal, and Don entered April of 1942 and was discharged as a Sergeant in Oct. of 1945. At the time Bob entered the service, there were no aptitude tests. They were assigned where they were needed. Although a very good mechanic, he was placed in the medics. He said the only mechanical work he did was on the ambulances that he drove in Italy, where he was with the 15th Air Force that flew B-17s from the 483 Bomb Group that sent hundreds of bombers a day until Germany was defeated. On March 14, 1943, he was one of many that left New York Harbor in a 79-ship convoy, destination Italy. He said that Uncle Sam thought so much of him that he sent him on a cruise for his 22nd birthday. The ship was named the Isaac Sharpless, but the troops called it the Isaac Hopeless, due to the fact that it took 27 days to reach Italy. The reason being that they sailed to Brazil and Africa to avoid German subs in the Atlantic. The German subs couldn't hold enough fuel to reach them on the route that they took as they could only patrol the Mid-Atlantic. A three day storm and the attack by German planes as they came near to Italy, caused damage and delay. Bob and his unit were awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster during this time. During this time of war, Bob was presented with the EAME Theater Ribbon with eight Bronze Stars.The sacrifices of all military personnel and their families must never be forgotten, especially the ones that were severely wounded or gave their young lives so that we could keep our freedom. Where would we be today if during WWII the many thousands of young men and women stayed home and never crossed the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans to foreign lands to keep us free from the evil of that era? Think about it and thank God for each and every one of our military today and veterans, especially the WWII veterans, as so few remain! Our family was thankful for the return of " Our Boys" but lives were changed and never the same. Think about it tonight and remember that FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE!!! Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review 1/23/2016

McEWEN JEAN CLARK
Jean, Age 91, of Athens, and longtime resident of the Valley, died 11 August 2007 after a period of declining health. She was born on March 29, 1916 in Waverly, NY, to Frederick and Emma (Meade) McEwen. Family and friends may call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., Athens, on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral and Committal services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. James Donahoo, Pastor of the Sayre Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. The family will provide their own flowers. Memorial donations in Jean's name may be made to the Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA 18840.

 

McINTIRE Merle S. McIntire

93, of Athens, Pa., died on Tuesday, May 27, 2013, at Sayre Health Care Facility due to complications from pneumonia.  He was born on Sept. 7, 1919, in Quimby, Iowa, the son of the late Alvah J. and Jennie Brownmiller McIntire.  Merle was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the owner/operator of J.F. Hanlon, Inc. in Athens from 1954 until his retirement. Merle loved working with wood and spending time outdoors especially out in the woods.  He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Pauline McIntire; brother, Kenneth McIntire; sisters, Helen Zahorian, Ardith Scrivener and Thelma Landon; granddaughter, Tracey Bourdette; and brother-in-law, Roger Chamberlain.  Merle is survived by his children, Carol and Dale Bourdette of Lake Wales, Fla., Connie and Terry Cockcroft of Athens, Pa., and Barbara and David Battishill of Waverly, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jeffrey Bourdette of Winter Haven, Fla., Gary Lougher of Athens, Pa., Toni Bloss of Springfield, Va., Paul Lougher of Sayre, Pa., and Jamie Rosenberger of Athens, Pa.; five great-grandchildren; sister, Velma Utter of Elmira, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Marie Chamberlain; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends and family may call from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Pastor Anne Canfield and David White co-officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Merle's memory to Jodi's Journey. Make checks payable to Jodi's Journey and mail to: Kim Lattimer, c/o Jodi Lattimer-Root, 503 N. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA 18840.   Towanda Daily Review – June 2, 2013

 

MCINTOSH –JEAN M. DAVIS, 78, formerly of Barton, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Jean was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Pastor Ted E. Davis; son, Michael Maurey. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-law, Craig and Laurie Maurey, Scott Maurey; seven stepchildren, Ted, Ruth, Lucia, Cynthia, Rebecca, Daniel, Joel; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Louise McIntosh; several nieces and nephews. Jean loved the Lord and was a devoted servant. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Greater Valley Assembly of God, 104 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. with the Pastor Chris Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at church. –Sayre Morning Times 4/18/2016

 

MCKEAN –MARY JANE (MCKEAN) MCGRATH, of Athens, Pa., passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 27, 2018, after an extended illness. Mary was born in Shohola, Pa., on Dec. 24, 1932, the seventh of nine children born to Samuel and Rose McKean. Growing up in Shohola, she left school after eighth grade to work the family farm, selling chickens through the Depression and World War II years. As a young woman she moved to Paterson, N.J., with her sister to seek work. That is where she met and married her husband Francis McGrath of Paterson, N.J., on July 12, 1952, after his return from the Korean War. They were married 48 years and raised five loving children until his death in 2000. They moved to the Valley in 1955, residing the majority of times in Wilawana, Pa. For the most part she was a dedicated wife and mother raising five children, although she did work some odd and ends part-time jobs in her later life.
Surviving Mary is her sister June Costanza of Texas; sons Francis "Frank" McGrath Jr. (Lori) of Athens and John McGrath (Judy), also of Athens; daughters Dianne Turo of White Sands, N.M., Linda Krause (Wayne) of Rome, Pa., and Mary Jo of Sayre, Pa. Mary is also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who cherish their Aunt Mary. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Yskamp, and brothers Carl McKean, Grant McKean, Henry McKean, Paul McKean, Xenophon McKean and Samuel McKean Jr. and their spouses. She was also preceded by an infant daughter Debbie. Mom was an incredible selfless mother. Never having much, we ate, then she ate; she was cold so we could be warm. She never had the finer things in life, but she had our everlasting love and we hers. She is with Dad now and they are and forever will be greatly missed.
At Mary's request, there will be no calling hours. A private service and burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 12 p.m. at the Tioga Point Cemetery. Caring assistance is being provided by Cooley Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Options, Athens, Pa. –Sayre Morning Times 1/30/2018

ROSEMARY ‘ROSE’ MCKEAN, 49, of Waverly, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2016 at home. She was born on September 14, 1966 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Grant, Sr. and Ann Gizzi McKean. Rose worked at State Line Auto as a Group Leader and Paxar in South Waverly, PA. She was a loyal patron of Dunkin Donuts “D&D”. Wherever she journeyed, she was always on the lookout for her favorite coffee spot. She was a faithful friend and loved her family and friends unconditionally. Rose was a giving and loving person who would do anything for anyone at any time. She gave of herself to be sure that people were cared for. Her main hobby was: she loved to drive. With her job at Stateline she got to see many places and kept everyone up to date with her photos of each place she travelled to. Rose was a prankster and everyone around her was “fair game”. She was best known for wearing shorts no matter what the weather, even when temperatures were below zero. She is predeceased by her brother in law Larry Ostrander and extended family James “Jim” King and R. Richard “Dick” King. Rose is survived by her Siblings Grant and Debbie McKean of Waverly, NY, Ruth Ostrander of Gillett, PA, Mark and Cathy McKean of Athens, PA, Twin brother Joseph “Joe” McKean of California, MD, Aunts June Costanzo of TX and Mary McGrath of Athens, PA; nieces and nephews Jeremy McKean of Campbell, NY, Kevin and Audrey McKean of Sayre, PA, Andrew Sozanski, Amy McKean and fiancé Matt DuPre of Apalachin, NY, Seth McKean of Athens, PA, Rainey McKean of Athens, PA, Jeff Ostrander of Gillett, PA and her extended family Irene Shoemaker and family of Van Etten, NY and Fran Simko of Athens Township, PA Linda Rogers and her children Pam and Cliff McCabe of Litchfield, PA, Shelly and Brian Steward of South Waverly, PA and their children; Joe and Linda King of Athens Township, PA and their family; Mary and Art Hall of Dundee, NY and their family; Barb King and family. Several great nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Terese Mullen of Spencer, NY and many friendships made through work and throughout her life. Friends and family may call Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 1-3pm at the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company, 150 Herrick Avenue, Sayre, PA. Funeral Services will follow at the Fire Company at 3pm with her extended family member Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA to go towards expenses of the services. –Funeral home notice contributed by Carol Brotzman

McKERNAN - Death date March 30, 1925. Mrs. Lola Loomis of Milan, Pa. died at 6:20 o'clock last night at the People's hospital. She is survived by her husband and four children, Paul, Mildred, Geraldine and Donald at home, her mother, Mrs. Laura (note-Lura) McKernan of Laddsburg, six sisters, Mrs. Katherine McMann of Athens; Mrs. Mabel Shapher (note-Shaffer) of Saco, Mrs. Josephine Sullivan, Mrs. Evelyn Mahoney, Towanda; Miss Mary McKernan at home and Mrs. Lida Sandow of Laddsburg; four brothers, Byron, Martin, Joseph and Bernard, all of Laddsburg. Funeral services will be held at the home at 9 o'clock Thursday morning and at St. Joseph's church in Athens at 10 o'clock. Submitted by Marolyn Campbell Cole, RR 1, Box 105, Athens, PA 18810. Email <cole@cyber-quest.com>

MCMAHON MARGARET CLAIRE ROBBINS
Margaret Claire, 87, died Monday, April 30, 2007, at the Robert Packer Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Corning on April 17, 1920 to James Joseph McMahon and Mary Catherine Wood McMahon, she married Bernard Carl Robbins on July 31, 1943 in the St. Patrick's Church of Corning, NY. Mrs. Robbins attended St. Patrick's parochial school and graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1937. She enrolled at the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, in Sayre, PA in 1938 and graduated in 1941. Mrs. Robbins worked as a nurse for 47 years. During that time she worked as a general duty nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY, a public health nurse for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and a private duty nurse for the Robert Packer Hospital. She was best known however, for her 33 years of service as the office nurse, working for Dr. George Meikle, Sr. and Dr. Charles Meikle, where she was both loved and respected by the patients and their families. Mrs. Robbins also gave a great deal of her time to the local community. She volunteered her time at the Spalding Memorial Library in Athens, Meals on Wheels, and also for the American Red Cross. She was a member of the Church of St. Joseph, the St. Joseph's Altar and Rosary Society at St. Joseph's Church in Athens; Business and Professional Women's Association; an officer in the Sayre-Athens branch of the American Association of University Women. In 1977, she was presented with the "Woman of the Year" Award for outstanding service to her community. She is survived by her husband, with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Dr. Edward Jones of Athens, Laura and David Rosenbloom of Athens, and Mary and William Cotton of Athens; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Gretchen Robbins of Elmira, NY; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Athens. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church of South Waverly with Father Vincent Langan officiating. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery following the services.

MCLAUD –VERA M. DUNBAR, 91, formerly of Athens, PA died Sunday, July 21, 1996 at the Bradford County Manor where she had been a resident for three weeks.  Born November 6, 1904 in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, the daughter of George and Myrtle Sharer McLaud, she was a graduate McLaud, she was a graduate of Mansfield Normal College and started teaching in a one-room school in the Lacyville area.  After her marriage in 1929, she returned to elementary teaching in the Athens School District in 1945.  She retired in 1970 after 25 years of service.  Mrs. Dunbar was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the Retired Teachers Association and a former member of the Ladies Library Club.  She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Florence and Duane Gable of Ulster, PA; grandchildren, Scott Gable of Levittown, PA, Deborah Trickett of Denver, PAS and Terri Lloyd of Elizabethtown, PA; eight great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Peggy Hager of Troy; several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth in 1990; a sister, Florence Brink of Stevensville and a brother, Paul McLaud of Rush, PA.  Graveside funeral and committal of the family at the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, with the Rev. Donald Anderson officiating.  Memorial donations may be made to the memorial fund of the Athens United Methodist Church; 118 S. Main St., Athens, PA.  –Troy Gazette-Register

McCLOE - ELLERS
Margaret M. 81, of 219 Hillcrest Dr. Sayre, PA, died Monday, December 3, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Born December 29, 1919 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the James and Grace Stevens McCloe. She was retired from Thatcher Glass Co. with 35 years of service. She enjoyed playing cards, loved to cook and loved to dance. She devoted all her time and love to her family. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #195, Waverly; a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. of Sayre and a member of the Sons of Italy Roma Madre Lodge. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and the late Ralph Ward; Lana and Ken Wolcott all of Sayre, PA; Martha and Michael Zepp of Elmira, NY; her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Joyce Ellers of Sayre, PA, Joseph and Doris Ellers of Auburn, NY, Malcolm "Sonny" and Darla "Dee" Ellers of Waverly, NY; Russell and Diane Ellers of Waverly, NY, Raymond and Denise Ellers of Chemung, NY; and a son, Richard "Rabbit" Ellers of Sayre, PA; 35 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren. Also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Helen McCloe of Waverly, NY; her sister, Euleta and Ed Reynolds of Athens, PA, Betty and the late Woodrow Scott of Waverly, NY; Nell and Glen Frisbe of Sayre, , Anna & Pete Westbrook of East Smithfield, PA; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Alma Park and brothers. Floyd McCloe and Kenneth McCloe; also a great grand daughter, Cassidy Ellers. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 PM and Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home, Thursday at 2:00 PM with Rev. John Nippert officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.

McCLOE,  Nellie M.(MC CLOE) FRISBIE, 80, of 221 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Sayre, died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Nellie was born Dec. 5, 1922 in Sayre to her parents James and Grace STEVENS MC CLOE.  Nellie loved to be with her family. Her family was her life.  She enjoyed playing bingo and playing cards.  Nellie was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter No. 195, Waverly American Legion Auxiliary and the Sayre VFW Auxiliary.  Nellie is survived by her husband, Glendon FRISBIE, at home. Nellie and Glendon would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Nov. 22. She is survived by a special grandson, Joseph LYNCH, at home.  Nellie is survived by: her children and their spouses, Judy MC CLOE, Bonnie NICHOLS, Harriett JOHNSON, Clarence and Victoria FRISBIE, Elizabeth and Donald BARBER, Edward FRISBIE and Dave COLLETT, Tommie and Geraldine FRISBIE, LuAnn and Ralph CARPENTER and Bryant FRISBIE; a brother, James MC CLOE; and sisters, Euletta SHAFFER, Betty SCOTT and Anna WESTBROOK. Nellie had 12 children, 34 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by: her parents, James and Grace; children, infant John Dewey in 1947, Charles FRISBIE in 1970 and Daryl FRISBIE in 1982; brothers, Lloyd MC CLOE and Kenneth MC CLOE; and sisters, Maude MC CLOE, Elma PARK and Margaret ELLERS.  Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 7-9 p.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 445 Waverly St., Waverly, N.Y.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Donahoo, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the American Lung Association, 738 S. Main Ave., Scranton, PA 18504.

EDWARD A. (MOSE) MCDONALD, 67, of Harris Manor, Waverly RD 2 died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday night (Dec. 7, 1976).  Born 27 June 1909 in Berwick, the son of the late John McDonald and the late Maude Bump McDonald Murray, he had been employed in the bench department of the Ingersoll-Rand for 40 years retiring about eight years ago.  He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy as First Chief Petty Officers as ships’ cook serving overseas for 31 months.  He was a member of Local 1064, I.A.M., the I-R Service Club, Skiff-Bower Post No. 1536 V.F.W. of Sayre, Sayre Elks Lodge No. 1148 and Protection Hose Co. No. 1.  Surviving are a daughter, Andrea F. McDonald at home; four brothers, Bernard of South Waverly,  John and Lawrence, both of Towanda, Leo of Athens; four step-sisters, Mrs. James (Joan) Daly of Sayre, Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) George of Fruit Heights, Utah; Mrs. Arthur (Betty) Ericson of El Cajon, Calif., and Mrs. Walter (Ann) Keegan of Athens, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at the Epiphany Church in Sayre.  The Rev. Vincent Langan, pastor of St. John’s Catholic Church, South Waverly, will be the celebrant.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  A Biblical wake service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 8 p.m., Sayre Elk Lodge will conduct services at 7:30 and the V.F.W. at 7 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review.

MCINTIRE –ARDITH MCINTIRE SCIVENER, 76, formerly of Athens died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. She is survived by: Her daughter, Karen (Mark) Winchell of Gorham, N.Y.; three sons, E. Michael (Kimberly) Scrivener of Lyons, N.Y., Alan Scrivener of Canandaigua and Warren (Jacqueline) Scrivener of Scio, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Merle (Pauline) McIntire of Athens; two sisters, Helen Zahorian of Millerton, Pa. and Velma Utter of Horseheads; two brother-in-laws, Raymond (Grace) Scrivener of Athens and Daniel (Dot) Scrivener of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert C. Scrivener in October 2004. Ardith was born in Athens, the daughter of Alvah and Jennie Brownmeuller McIntire. She attended schools in Athens and was a graduate of Athens High School. Friends may call Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at John C. Johnson Funeral Home Inc., 47 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, N.Y. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at the Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 595 Blossom Road, Suite 208, Rochester, N.Y. 14610 Contributed by Carol Brotzman.  –Evening Times Mar. 2, 2005.

KENNETH C. McINTIRE
 Kenneth C. McIntire, 86, or Granville Summit, RR 1, PA died Saturday, June 22, 2002 at Troy Community Hospital. He was born December 30, 1915 in Quimby, Iowa, the son of Alvah J. and Jennie T. Brownmiller McIntire.  The family moved from Iowa to Forksville, PA in 1929. Kenneth was a member of the Calvary Alliance Chapel in Canton.  He was a member of the Bradford County Old Timers Association and a member of the No. 4 Howard Elmer Hose Co. in Sayre. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Kinney McIntire, at home; daughter, Juanita Austin of Waverly, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Bud Reeder of Pine City, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Carol McIntire of Waverly, NY; son, Gerald McIntire of Waverly, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Jeff Allis Hand of Clinton, WA; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Zahorian of Millerton, PA, Ardith (Herbert) Scrivener of Plattsburg, NY, Velma Hunter of Horseheads, NY; brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Pauline McIntire of Athens, PA; several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was predeceased by his first wife, Betty, in 1990; sister, Thelma Arnold Landon, in 1994; granddaughter Debbie McIntire in 1966; grandson, David McIntire in 1970; and great-great-granddaughter Leslie Garling in 1999. Funeral services were to be held at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens on Wednesday, June 26 at noon (calling hours from 11 am to noon) with the Rev. David McIntire, pastor of the Calvary Alliance Chapel officiating and burial to be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made to the Sayre Athens Lions Club, c/o Alan Shaw, 228 Desmond St., Sayre, PA 18840. (TGR, Thursday, June 27, 2002)

McMAHON –HANNA J. JACOBS, 97, formerly of North Elmira Street, Athens, died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at the Bradford County Manor.  She was born Dec. 25, 1905, in Mildred, the daughter of Frank Jr. and Phebe Tracy McMahon.  She moved to the Valley in 1913 and attended schools in Athens.  Hanna worked at Blue Swan Mills and then worked for Remington Rand in Elmira and was transferred to Washington, D.C., retiring in 1970.  She then returned to the Valley.  She was the widow of Ernest “Jake” Jacobs, who died March 2, 1986.  Her sister, Martha Allen Andrus, and two nephews, Jerry Allen and William Allen, also predeceased her.  She is survived by her nieces, Phyllis Allen Oddi of Sayre; R. Lois Allen of Athens and Marjorie Allen of Athens; a step-son and his spouse, Alva and Karen Jacobs of Maryland, and a step-daughter and her spouse, Betty and Stanley Taber of Maryland; two step-grandchildren, Kevin and Brian Jacobs; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.  There will be no calling hours.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Athens, with the Rev. Vincent Langan officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made to the Bradford County Manor Activities Fund, RR3, Box 322, Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

McNAUGHTON Cody Allen McNaughton

21, of Sayre, Pa., died unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2013.  Cody was born on May 8, 1992 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was the son of Bonnie Besecker Maio and the late George Michael McNaughton. Cody graduated from Sayre High School in 2010. While there, he participated in track, wrestling, and school musicals. He was also active in the Missoula Children's Theatre. Cody loved his family, friends, fishing, and music. Cody was an extremely talented musician and played his guitar at several local establishments. He was known for his sense of humor, his laugh, and his bear hugs. Cody could always cheer someone up when they were feeling down and would do anything he could to help anyone.  He is predeceased by his father George Michael McNaughton, Aunt Robin Besecker, Uncle Dale Besecker and maternal grandfather Thomas "Pop Pop" Besecker.  Cody is survived by his mother Bonnie Besecker Maio, sister Cassandra Maio, stepfather Phillip Maio, maternal grandmother Janice Besecker, paternal grandmother RuthAnn Fry, maternal aunts Katherine Park, Terri Hunt, Brenda Jo Steinbrecher, maternal uncles Thomas Besecker and Richard Johnson, as well as Tony and Beth Maio, and their children Bailey, Blaise, and Zachary, Timothy Pipher, and Belinda Maio and her son J.B Maio. Also surviving are his cousins Dan and Michael Wayman, their children Erin, Courtney, Matthew (Blaire), and Colleen, Janelle and Jeremy Howe, their children Alyson Hunt and Austyn Stedge Howe, as well as Joel, Cherie, Cole, Carsen, and Holden Hunt. Cody is also survived by his girlfriend Tiffany Sewalt and her daughter Madyson. Cody touched countless lives in his brief time on earth.  Friends and family may call on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Glen Mahaffey officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Cody's memory to: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA 18810 to help offset the cost of the funeral expenses.   Sayre Morning Times – December 23, 2013

 

MCNEIL -MARY LOU HORN, 88, of Ocala, Fla., and formerly of Endwell, N.Y., died peacefully in her sleep with her daughter at her side on Aug. 3, 2021. Born in Williamsport, Pa., to the late Herbert and Edna McNeil, she graduated from Athens, Pa., schools. She held several jobs over the years, all involving banking and bookkeeping, and was a whiz with numbers! Besides her parents, Mary Lou was predeceased by her husband, Edward Horn, and her sister, Jane Avery. She is survived by her daughter Sandra (Loren) Morse of Ocala, Fla., two grandsons, Andrew (Jessica) Morse of Binghamton, and Gregory (Leah) Morse or Shelburne, Vt., as well as two great-grandchildren, Gretchen and Chandler, in whom she took great delight. Mary Lou is also survived by her sister, Patricia Ackerman of Athens, Pa., and her brother James McNeil of Belleview, Neb., as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. Mary Lou was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church, Ocala, and a former member of First Baptist Church of Johnson City. The family will receive friends at Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main St., Endicott, on Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mary Lou will be interred next to her husband with a private graveside service at Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, FL. -Sayre Morning Times 8/7/2021

 

JOSEPH P. MCSPARRON, 82, Sayre House died Tuesday June 23, 1987 at the Robert Packer Hospital following an extended illness. Born Nov. 30, 1904 in Mildred, he was the son of Thomas A. and Ellen Crowley McSparron. He was employed as a machinist for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. In 1942, Mr. McSparron became general chairman and president of District 124 and a former president of Lodge 1067 IAM. Unpon his retirement in 1965 he was a special representative to the Grand Lodge IAM. A lifelong Sayre resident, he was a member of the Sayre Church of the Epiphany and the Waverly Loyal Order of the Moose #1490. His wife, Helen predeceased him as did a son, Thomas in 1986. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law Marie and James E. Walsh, Towanda; another daughter and son-in-law Carol and Arthur Wichtowski and a daughter-in-law, Pauline McSparron of Athens; a son, John J. of Buffalo; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Prayer services will be held there at 9 a.m. Friday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at his church at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Menghini as celebrant. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Valley Ambulance Corps. –Towanda Daily Review

THOMAS WILLIAM MCSPARRON, 58, of 605 First St., Athens died Thursday Sept. 25, 1986 at the Bath Veterans Hospital in Bath, N.Y. after an extended illness. Mr. McSparron was born in Sayre July 10, 1928, the son of Joseph P. McSparron. He has been a lifelong resident of the Valley. He was employed as a conductor of the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, retiring 14 years ago after 27 years of service. He was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Athens. Mr. McSparron was also a member of the B.P.O.E. Sayre Elks Chapter No. 1148, the VFW of Sayre No. 1536 and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He is survived by his wife, Pauline McSparron at home; two sons, Joseph McSparron of Williamsport and Jeremiah McSparron at hoem; his father, Joseph P. McSparron of Sayre; two sisters, Mrs. James (Marie) Walsh of Towanda and Mrs. Arthur (Carol) Wichtowski of Elmira; one brother, John J. McSparron of Buffalllo, N.Y. Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was predeceased by his mother, Helen McSparron in 1978. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens on Friday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph T. Conboy as the celebrant. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorials may be directed to the Robert Packer Hospital Diabetes Foundation. The Elks will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. There will be a scripture service at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. –Towanda Daily Review

MCPHERSON –FAYE MCPHERSON GRIFFIS, 81, of 5191 Laurel Hill Road, Milan, Pennsylvania, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2018, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Faye was born at home in Herrickville, Pennsylvania, on July 21, 1937, the daughter of Millard A. McPherson and Neva B. Blair McPherson. As a youth, Faye moved with her family from Herrickville to Towanda, Pennsylvania, where she attended the Towanda schools and graduated from Towanda High School with the class of 1955. Following high school, Faye pursued a career in nursing, graduating from the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in 1958. Faye served as a registered nurse with the Robert Packer Hospital for over 20 years and later with the Heritage Nursing Home in Athens, Pennsylvania, for 19 years until her retirement. In early years, Faye was a member of the Milan United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a Cub Scout leader. She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and was a member of Rome Chapter No. 26 Order of Eastern Star where she was a Past Matron, Past District Deputy and Past Representative to Rhode Island. Faye loved spending time with her family, cooking, baking, walking, the outdoors and caring for her flowers. She enjoyed traveling the United States and abroad with her husband Craig, reading and working word seek puzzles. Faye will be remembered by all for her kind and gracious personality and her winning smile. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 60 years, Craig W. Griffis whom she married on Oct. 25, 1958; their children, Kathy G. Watkins and husband Dale of Troy, Pennsylvania, Mark C. Griffis and wife Sheri of Mansfield, Pennsylvania, William A. Griffis and wife Tammy of Westlawn, Pennsylvania; granddaughters, Julia and Melinda Griffis; her sister, Ruth Smith of Harrisonburg, Virginia; as well as several nieces, nephews cousins and many good friends. In addition to her parents, Faye was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Horton and Margaret “Jane” Gold. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, Pennsylvania. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at the Athens United Methodist Church with Rev. Helen Learn, pastor, officiating. Rome Chapter No. 26 Order of Eastern Star will hold a Service of Remembrance Monday at 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be private in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pennsylvania. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140, in memory of Faye McPherson Griffis. –Towanda Daily Review 10/11/2018

 

McQUEENEY  James V. McQUEENEY, 67, of Sayre RR (Litchfield Township) died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 26, 2003, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born April 19, 1935, in Waverly, N.Y., he was a son of the late Ernesto Rota and Elizabeth "Betty" COLALILLO McQUEENEY.  Jim was a graduate of Sayre High School, Class of 1954, and attended Penn State University in State College, Pa.  On Feb. 13, 1967, he married the former Diane M. ONOFRE. Jim was employed by I.B.M. in Owego, N.Y., for 35 years until his retirement in 1991.  He was a member of the Church of the Epiphany, Sayre, and its Perpetual Adoration Society; Tioga Country Club, Nichols, N.Y.; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1148, Sayre; Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge No. 1490, Waverly; North American Hunting Club; and Penn State Alumni Association.  James was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, golfing and outdoor activities. He had a strong faith and strong sense of family.  Surviving are his wife, Diane M. McQUEENEY, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Vincent A. and Meggan McQUEENEY of Barrington, Ill.; a daughter and her fiancé, Lisa A.M. McQUEENEY and Scott KOPATZ of Apalachin, N.Y.; a sister, Rosalie Marrone of Athens; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Donna McQUEENEY of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mark and Nancy McQUEENEY of Apalachin; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Kay ONOFRE of Waverly; a brother-in-law, Nicholas ONOFRE of Waverly; an uncle, Pat ROSSI of Buffalo, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 29, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, South Elmer Avenue, Sayre, with the Rev. William Karle, pastor, as celebrant.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre. Sayre Elks Lodge No. 1148 will hold a memorial service that evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1490 will hold a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.