PACE - Alice L. Pace Watkins, 90, of the Keystone Manor, Sayre, formerly of 123 Stedman St., Sayre, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.  Born March 30, 1919, in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Umberto and Mary QUATTRINI) Pace. Alice attended Sayre High School. In earlier years she was employed by Belle Knitting in Sayre, Pa., and later at Paxar in Sayre, Pa., until her retirement.  On Aug. 3, 1946, she married Robert A. Watkins in Sayre. Alice was a member of the Church of the Epiphany, Sayre. Alice enjoyed crocheting.  Surviving are: her son, Charles E. Watkins of Sayre, Pa.; her grandsons, Sean R. Watkins and his fiancée Sarah Lockwood of Sayre, Pa., and Robert C. Watkins of Sayre, Pa.; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Morgan, Austin, Jacob and Olivia; her sister Kathryn "Kate" Skerpon of Sayre, Pa.; former daughter-in-law Brenda Hartwick; sisters-in-law Golden Pace of Sayre, Pa., Greta Pace of Waverly, N.Y., and Doris Pace of Syracuse, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents, husband and an infant son, she was preceded in death by her brothers Dominic, Eugene and Donald Pace, and a sister, Louise Camillo.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at the Church of the Epiphany, South Elmer Avenue, Sayre, Pa. There are no calling hours. Interment will be Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Greater Valley EMS, 904 N. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA 18840, in Alice L. Pace Watkins' memory.January 13, 2010, Towanda Daily Review.

CHRISTOPHER A. ‘CHRIS’ PACK, 24, of Del Ray Beach, Florida, formerly of Sayre, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at home, due to a sudden illness. He was born on July 29, 1993, in Sayre, the son of Mark and Brenda (Pinkowski) Pack. Chris loved spending time with family and friends. He graduated from Athens High School in 2012, where he excelled in baseball and wrestling. During his high school years, Chris received the 2010 Athens Baseball George Levering Award, the 2010-2011 Varsity Letter for Baseball and Wrestling, 2011 Baseball Player of the Year Award, and the 2011-2012 Richard Martin Outstanding Baseball Player Award. After high school, Chris attended Mansfield University and Onondaga Community College, obtaining an associate’s degree in physical therapy assistant in 2015. He was an avid weightlifter. Chris enjoyed hanging out with his friends watching the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Robert Pack and paternal grandmother, Betty Pack. Christopher is survived by his parents, mother, Brenda Madigan of Athens and father, Mark Pack of Sayre; special friend and loving sister, Nicole Morley and her husband Dusten of Derby, Kansas; brother, Jonathan Pack of Sayre; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Joan Pinkowski of Sayre; maternal aunts and uncles, Tim and Shelley Pinkowski of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Jennifer and Perry Mingos of Endicott, New York, Pete Pinkowski of Groton, New York, and Steve and Jessica Pinkowski of Ocala, Florida; paternal aunts and uncles, Kathy and Mike Daniels of Virginia, and Jennifer Hicks of Sayre; maternal cousins, Lauren Pinkowski, Justine and Andrew Franzen, Eric and Leigh Mingos, Gregory Pinkowski, Tommy Pinkowski, Jheri Weiss, and Tyler Pinkowski; and paternal cousins, Maureen and Jeffrey Decker, Kristy Hicks, Katherine Hicks, Ethan Chacona, and Eric and Leann Sealander. Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Church of the Epiphany, 304 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made in Chris’ memory to Athens High School, Athletic Department, 401 W. Frederick St., Athens, PA for the purchase of baseball equipment. –Towanda Daily Review 11/5/2017

PACK Robert LaVern Pack, Jr
Robert LaVern Pack Jr., of Horseheads, N.Y., died December 1, 2010 at Bethany Village Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born on March 31, 1930 in Elmira, N.Y., the son of the late Robert L. and Elizabeth Blick Pack. He was a 1948 graduate of Elmira Free Academy where he excelled in wrestling and football. He also played on Elmira’s semi-pro football team the “Chiefs.” Bob was employed in the drafting room of Ingersoll-Rand during the ‘50s and ‘60s. He also did sub-contracting drafting for I.B.M. In the late ‘60s and ‘70s, he worked with Charlie Vanderpool as Charlie was inventing a bagging machine for dress factories. The rights were sold to BMT of Big Flats, N.Y. He went with the machine installing it and making any needed repairs.  Bob traveled all over the USA and abroad on his job. After retiring, he owned a condominium in Mass and enjoyed deep sea fishing. He then moved back to Elmira area doing part-time security at the Elmira Airport.  Bob is survived by the mother of his children Betty Pack; his children Kathy Daniel of Lynchburg, Va., Mark Pack of Endicott, N.Y., and Jennifer Hicks of Sayre, Pa.;  grandchildren Eric Sealander of West Va., Maureen Lee of Wellsboro, Pa., Kristy Hicks of Philadelphia, Pa., Jonathan, Nicole and Christopher Pack of Sayre, Pa., Katherine Hicks and Ethan Chacona of Sayre, Pa.; brother Clifford (Laura) Pack of Pine Valley, N.Y.; nieces Cindy (Al) Yee of Breesport, N.Y., and Christine Viele of Elmira, N.Y.; sister-in-law Barbara Brooks of Sayre, Pa., and a nephew John (Missy) Brooks of Van Etten, N.Y., along with numerous cousins, great nieces, and nephews. Friends and family may call on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at noon with the Rev. James Donahoo officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery.  Sayre Morning Times - December 4, 2010

 

JAMES T. PAGE, 62, of Waverly, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Hazel Jane Page; and sister, Judy Parmenter. Jim is survived by his loving wife Pamela Safford Page; children, Matthew Page of Elmira, Kylicia (Thomas) Heinzelman of Elmira, Micah (Sondra) Page of Elmira; step-children, Matthew Guay of Maryland, and Jessica Guay of Waverly; brother, John (Judy) Page of Athens; sister, Joan (Arthur) Markle of Sayre; six grandchildren, Katelyne, Bianca, Brooke, Sytarrah, Ali and Chloe; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. He retired after 27 years with the Department of Corrections and was currently employed with State Line Auto Auction in Waverly. He enjoyed reading, trivia and camping. Jim was an avid sports fan who followed the Packers and the Yankees. He graduated from Athens High School in 1971. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y. with Rev. Dr. Dianne H. Bentley officiating and burial to follow at Tioga Point Cemetery. –Sayre Morning Times 6/6/2016

 

PAGE Joyce A. Page Bentley

83, of South Waverly, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 21, 2012 at the Sayre House. Joyce was born in Sayre, on Aug. 27, 1929 the daughter of Burt and Julia Merrill Page. She was a graduate of Sayre High School class of 1947. Joyce was employed in the housekeeping department of the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre for 11 years until her retirement. Joyce loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting and going for walks.  She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gene M. and Sharon Bentley, David J. and Marlene Bentley, Stephen N. and Frances Bentley and Ken A. and Kim Bentley, all of South Waverly, James P. and Colleen Bentley of Sayre; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Michael F. Page of Carlisle; a sister-in-law, Mary Agnes Murray of South Waverly; brothers-in-law, Leo Bentley Sr. of South Waverly and Bernard Bentley of Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Bentley on July 31, 2007, a granddaughter, Suzanne Bentley and brothers, Philip, Richard and Louis Page.  A private family funeral and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, with Pastor Diane Bentley of the East Canton United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. There are no calling hours.  The family suggests that contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848 in Joyce's memory.  Towanda Daily Review – December 23, 2012

 

PALMER - Donna Jean Allen, 57, a life long resident of Athens, died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Donna was born July 31, 1950 in Sayre, the daughter of the late Mervin and Dorothy (Johnson) Palmer. Donna married her best friend Edward Allen in 1996, he predeceased her after only a few months of marriage. She enjoyed making crafts and spending time with her family and two grandchildren. Donna was very much looking forward to the arrival of her third grandchild. Donna is survived by: her sons, Chris and his wife Rosemary Young of Athens, Jason Young and his girlfriend Jamie Cook of Towanda; brother and sister-in-law, David and Nancy Palmer of Litchfield; brother-in-law, Ron Reynolds of Litchfield; grandchildren, Trenton Young of Athens and Alex Young of Towanda. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. In addition to her parents, Mervin and Dorothy, and husband, Edward, Donna was predeceased by a sister, Nina Reynolds, and an infant son, Wayne Allen Young. A memorial service and celebration of Donna's life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sayre, 221 N. Elmer Ave. Sayre, with Rev. Roland Romig, officiating. Flowers will be provided by the family, however those who wish may consider a donation to the First Baptist Church of Sayre in loving memory of Donna. A graveside service will be held at the Tioga Point Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements and caring service is being provided by the Cooley Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options, 802 N. Main St., Athens. - Sayre Morning-Times, 19 January 2008

PALMER - Joan V. "Joanie" Smith, 77, of Sayre, Pa., died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Ashton Healthcare Facility following an extended illness.  She was born May 5, 1932 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Kenneth and Myrtle WEBSTER Palmer.  Joanie was a lifelong member of the First Church of God in Sayre, was a Sunday School teacher, choir member, on the Board of Christian Education, and a Guiding Council member. She attended Athens Schools graduating from Athens High School in 1950, and was employed as a daycare teacher with Fun n Friends Nursery School, and with Bradford County Daycare until her retirement on June 30, 1997. Joanie was chairperson of The Dave Smith Run for 18 years, which was named after Dana's and Joan's son that died from cancer and became an annual 24 hour event at the Sayre school for many years. She was Beta Sigma Phi Woman of the Year, WATS Citizen of the Year in 1990 and 1991, Kiwanis Senior Citizen of the year 1999, was an honorary member of the Valley Kiwanis, and won the Valley Kiwanis "Harry Arnold" Award, the V.F.W. Americanism Award, and the Legacy Legend Award in 2006.  She was predeceased by her son David John 1983, brother Edward Palmer, and nephew Mark Palmer.  Joanie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dana, at home; sons, Edward Thomas (Michelle) Smith of Sayre, Pa. and Dale Kenneth (JoAnn) of Schenectady, N.Y.; grandchildren, Aaron, Celeste, and Aubrey Smith of Sayre, Pa., and Christopher, Danielle, Alex, and Andrea Smith of Schenectady, N.Y.; brother, Richard (Vivian) PALMER of Mansfield, Pa.; sister-in-law, Arlene PALMER of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and many special nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Family and friends may call from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, and from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the First Church of God, 416 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the First Church of God with the Rev. Dewey Jeffrey officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main Street, Athens, Pa.  Burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: The Legacy, P.O. Box 404, Athens, PA 18810 or The First Church of God, 416 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA 18840. 26 September 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

MERVIN F. PALMER, 77, OF Athens, Pa., died unexpectedly at home Sunday, July 17, 2005.  Born Nov. 27, 1927 in Athens, Pa., he was a son of the late Mervin C. and May Frisbie Palmer.  Mervin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He enjoyed traveling and working outdoors.  He is survived by his children, Donna J. Allen of Athens, Pa, and David and Nancy Palmer of Athens; a son-in-law: Ronald Reynolds of Litchfield, Pa.; grandchildren, Barbara and Michael Melfi of New Jersey, Jason Young, of Athens, Pa., Erica Eastwood of Waverly, N.Y. Brian and Medina Reynolds of Warren, Pa., Jamie Palmer of Lockwood, N.Y.; Christopher and Rosemary Young of Athens, Monica and Greg Gross of Ulster, Pa., and Shannon Palmer of Athens; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Dolan of Athens, Pa. and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Bonnie Merrill.  He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Palmer, who died on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, and a daughter, Nina Reynolds, in 1999.  Friends and family may attend the visitation at the First Baptist Church of Sayre, 221 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa., on Wednesday, July 20, from 10 to 11 a.m.  A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Roland Romig officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Greater Valley EMS, 904 Lehigh Ave., Sayre, Pa. or the Sayre First Baptist Church, 221 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PALMER –NINA G. REYNOLDS, 47, of RR 2, Box 444, Athens, Pa., died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre following an extended illness.  Born in Sayre, Pa., on April 1, 1952, the daughter of Mervin and Dorothy Johnson Palmer, she attended Sayre High School and was formerly employed as an assistant teacher for the Bradford County Day Care Center at the Main Elementary School Building.  She volunteered at the Bradford County Veteran’s Appreciation Day picnic at Hornbrook Park in June each year and participated and worked at the Dave Smith Run yearly.  She is survived by her husband, Ronald, at home; her children and their spouses, Barbara and Michael Melfi of Philadelphia and Brian and Medina Reynolds of Crofton, Md.; one grandson, Michael Melfi of Philadelphia; her parents, Mervin and Dorothy Palmer of Litchfield, Pa.; a sister, Donna Allen of Waverly, N.Y.; a brother, David Palmer of Litchfield, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Family and friends may call Saturday morning at the First Baptist Church of Sayre, 221 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.   A memorial service will follow there at 10:30 a.m. with the pastor, the Rev. Roland Romig officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made to the Dave Smith Run, c/o Joan Smith, 145 Chestnut St., Sayre, Pa.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

GUY C. PARK, 86, of Athens died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre following a brief illness. Born May, 27, 1918 in Sayre, he was the son of Laurence and Sadie Myers Park. Guy was a lifelong resident of Athens and a member of the Athens United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the VFW, Skiff-Bower Post #1536, Sayre, and a former member of the Athens Rotary. He served his country in the U.S. Army during W.W.II from 1936 until 1943 in the European Theatre, where he received his Purple Heart. After the service he worked at the Ingersol Rand, Athens and in 1947 he opened his own business, The Red & White Grocery Store on Willow St., Athens. In 1960 he moved the business to Sayre, as the Sayre Super Duper. He later went to work for the State of Pennsylvania as a social worker, retiring in 1980. After retirement he enjoyed golf, making wooden crafts, and participating in craft shows. Guy was predeceased by: his parents; his children, Wayne C. Park and Fraya Joan Park; and sister-in-law, Twila Delaney.  He was survived by: his wife Virginia of 66 years at home; brother, Raymond and Jean Park; nephews, Raymond and Bonnie of New Post Rickey, Fla., John and Diane of St. Mary's, Ga., and David and Tracie of Waverly; brothers-in-law, Bruner Lange of Mill Hall, Pa., and family, George Lange of Mill Hall and family, David Delaney of North Andover, Mass.; and niece, Dora Bittencourt of Peabody, Mass.  At the family's request, there will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, with Rev. Donald Anderson of the Athens United Methodist Church officiating. Military honors will be accorded. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to the Athens United Methodist Church, General Fund, 118 Main St., Athens, PA 18810. Submitted by Carol Brotzman.  –Evening Times Feb. 15, 2005.

 

PARK Letha M. Boughton

98, of Athens, Pa., died on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit.  She was born on January 18, 1914 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Thomas and Myra West Park.  Letha was employed with Blue Swan, Remington Rand, Guthrie Clinic in Central Supply and as a Caregiver at Sayre House. She was a founding member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Athens. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, baking, and cooking but what she enjoyed most was spending time with her family.  She is predeceased by her first husband Herbert Campbell, 1974, and second husband Albert E. Boughton, 1995; daughters Barbara Campbell, 1955 and Hazel Palipkonich, 2000; brothers and sisters-in-law Myron and Margaret Park and Merle and June Park; and sons-in-law John Palipkonich and Albert Williams.   Letha is survived by her children Doris Williams of South Waverly, Pa., Geraldine and Howard Depew of Athens, Pa., William and Norma Campbell of Litchfield, Pa., step-daughter Deborah and Vincent Tumbilio of Syracuse, N.Y., 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Marjorie Park of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., special friends Frances Miner of Rome, Pa., and Helen Williams of Waverly, N.Y., and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Donahoo from Sayre Christian Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa., at the convenience of the family.  Sayre Morning Times – June 11, 2012

 

PARK –MARIAN PARK MAY, 78, widow of Leonard E. “Fat” May of Towanda RR6, Wysox Township, died Sunday morning, Jan. 14, 1996, at the Skilled Nursing Unit, Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Marian was born April 8, 1917, in Waverly, N.Y.  Her main interest in life encompassed her home and family.  On May 27, 1985 Marian and her husband, Leonard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 22, 1985.  She was a member of the Wysox Presbyterian Church and the Morning TOPS’ Club of Troy.  Surviving are: two daughters and sons-in-law; Donna and Ted Matthews of Allis Hollow and Nanette and Howard Light of East Towanda; two sons and daughters-in-law; David and Juanita May of East Smithfield and Ed and Ellen May of East Towanda; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances Harris of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a sister, betty Patton, in 1995.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with the Rev. Anne Marie Myerhoffer, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Harry L. Ferguson.  Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.   The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  –Towanda Daily Review.

MYRON T. PARK, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., formerly of Milan, died at Covenant Health Care, Saginaw, Mich., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, following a brief illness.  He was born Dec. 21, 1919, in Litchfield Township, the son of Thomas and Myra West Park.  He owned and operated three farms in the Laurel Hill area for many years.  Myron was a graduate of Athens High School in the class of 1938.  He was a Baptist who practiced his faith fully his whole life.  He was a member of the board of the Agway Corp.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret, in 2000.  He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, at home; his stepchildren, Susan and Jeff Gunderman of Maine, Mich., Thereasa and Michael Smith of Deltona, Fla., Ronald Lynch of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Carl and Annette Lynch of Deltona, Fla., and Bradley and Diane Lynch of Holland, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Letha Boughton of Sayre; two nieces, Doris (Albert) Williams of Sayre and Geraldine (Howard) Depew of Athens; one nephew, William (Norma) Campbell of Athens.  Family and friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lowery funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dann Hauser, pastor of the Independent Baptist Church of Towanda, officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made to the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

PARK Raymond M. Park

86, of Sayre, Pa., beloved husband for 69 years, of Jean M. (Bond) Park, died Sunday June 3, 2012 in Burlington, Pa. He was born on July 28, 1925 in Athens, Pa., and was the son of the late Laurence M. and Sadie M. Park. He graduated Athens high School in 1943. Raymond entered the United States Navy and was a Carpenters Mate Third-Class. He served on the USS Bataan in WWII. Raymond was honorably discharged in 1946. His Naval Commendations included: The American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal-6 Stars, The Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. Upon his discharge, he became a member of the V.F.W. Post #1536 in Sayre, Pa. Raymond was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church. He was a Packaging Coordinator at GTE Sylvania for over 30 years. He was also an active member in the Sayre High School Band Boosters Association for several years. He was also an active member of the Round Top Campers Club, serving as President for many years. He had a special admiration for the Sayre Historical Society and donated several pieces of memorabilia over the years. Raymond enjoyed eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, golf and going to Tioga Downs, but his favorite pastime was attending the functions for all 17 of his grandchildren.  Raymond was predeceased by a brother Guy Park.  Besides his wife Jean, he leaves behind his three children Raymond “Corky” (Bonnie) Park of Clearwater, Fla., John R. (Diane) Park of St. Mary’s, Ga., and David T. (Deborah) Park of South Waverly, Pa., as well as seven grandchildren Laurie Park Kelley, Melanie Papineau, Tom Park, Michael Park, Matthew Park, Keighley Park, and Keenan Park, nine great-grandchildren Johnathan Kelley, Aaron Papineau, Christopher Park, Alexandra Kelley, Tristan Kovacs, Lily Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Cameron Park, and Damon Park, and one greatgreat grandchild Olivia Kelley.  Friends and family may call on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.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 5pm with the Rev. Thom Fassett officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  The Park Family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charities of ones’ choice. A very special thank you to the nursing staff at Robert Packer Hospital and the Bradford County Manor for the excellent care given to Raymond during his brief illness.  Sayre Morning Times – June 5, 2012    

 

PARK –RUTH E. STROUD, 88 formerly of Athens died Friday, July 6, 2001 at the Elcor Nursing Home after an extended illness.  Born Nov. 28, 1912 in Sayre the daughter of the late Harry and Belle Madigan Park, she was an employee of the Eclipse and Ingersoll-Rand and was retired from Sylvania.  She was an excellent cook and loved baking pies for family and friends.  She was a 50-year member of the Athens United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her daughter, Jane Ellen Churchman; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Joyce Park and Frank and Lela Park, all of Waverly, N.Y.; a brother, James Park of Kokomo, Ind.; a sister, Ida Crandall of Binghamton, N.Y.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Julia and Dewey Agler of Napaleon, Ohio and June and Raymond Malonski of Chemung, N.Y.; a grandson, Mark Churchman of Elmira; a granddaughter, Rae Anne (Ray) Windsor of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; a great-grandson, Brett Churchman of Elmira, N.Y.; great-granddaughters, Alexandra Churchman of Elmira, N.Y., and Katherine and Janelle Windsor of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Stroud was predeceased by her husband, Richard Stroud; her brothers, Wilbur, Robert, Richard, Walter, Harry and Herbert Park and a sister, Mariam Park.  Family and friends may call Monday, July 9, 2001 from noon until 2 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens.  Funeral services will follow there at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Anderson, her pastor officiating.   Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorials may be made to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, East Corning, N.Y. or a charity of one’s choice.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

PARKS Beverly J. Callear

86, of Sayre, Pa., died on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at home following a period of declining health. She was born on March 6, 1926 in Johnson City, N.Y. the daughter of the late Floyd and Alta Robinson Parks.  Beverly was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the Athens United Methodist Women. She worked at Athens Agway. A volunteer at the Gift Shop at Robert Packer Hospital, Beverly enjoyed spending time with her family and reading. She was a 1944 graduate of Athens Area High School. In 2009, Gerald and Beverly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.  She is predeceased by her husband Gerald in 2009.  Beverly is survived by her children Diane C. and James Sidey of Athens, Pa. and Dale and Cindy Lu Callear of Athens, Pa.; grandchildren Shawn and Carrie Sidey, Patrick and Kelli Sidey and Erin Sidey Miller and her fiancé Jay Dubina; grandpuppies Dusty and Barclay Callear; great-grandchildren Autumn, Connor and Brie Sidey and Abbie Jane Miller; brother Daryl Parks; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at the Athens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Andrew Weidner officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in Beverly's memory to the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 or Spalding Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810.  Towanda Daily Review – August 18, 2012

 

PARKS, James S. Age 56 of 108 Spruce St., Athens, Monday, September 11, 1972. Friends may call at the Jenkins Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens, Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at the funeral home, Rev. Clarence Pitkin of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment in Tioga Point Cemetery. Survived by one brother, John M. Parks of Athens; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Parks of Waverly, N. Y., Mrs. Roy Tompkins, of Athens, Mrs. Robert Bentley of Byron, Texas, Mrs. James Cole of Sedgwick, Kansas. He was employed at the Ingersoll Rand Shipping Dept. for 36 years. He was a member of the Athens American Legion No. 246; W. F. W.; Last Man’s Club; Honest Horse Thieves; Protection Hose Co.; Sayres Elks No. 1148; Tioga Point Hunting Club and Local No. 1064 I. of A.M. and also a member of Athens United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II.

 

PARKS - Naomi (Noni) A. Parks Tompkins, 91, of Athens, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda.  She was born on April 5, 1918 in Athens, PA the daughter of the late John and Lula MARTIN Parks.  Naomi lived her entire life in the Athens and Athens Township area.  She met and married Roy Tompkins and started a family. Early in her marriage, she was employed at Blue Swan Mills, but then stayed home to raise their 5 children. Noni was a very loving, caring, and dedicated mother and grandmother. She had a great love for children and helped to raise many. She also found time to work at the Bradford County Daycare Center and as a Crossing Guard to be near and protect children.  She was a very devoted member of the First Church of God, where she was a member of the choir, Sunday School teacher, member of the Mother's Club, and President of the Missionary Society. She was always there for the bazaars, rummage sales, bake sales, and candy sales.  She donated many crafts for the annual Christmas bazaar.  She is predeceased by her husband Roy in 1999, son Norman in 2003, granddaughter Kimberly Leahy brothers James and John Parks, sisters Hazel Parks, Freida Bentley, Ruth Parks and Helen Cole, sisters-in-law Florence Thompson and Betty Barnhart, brothers-in-law Ed Zedonovich, Ernest Barnhart, Frank Stroud, Patrick Parks, and Robert Bentley  Naomi is survived by her daughters Judy (Thomas) Leahy of Sayre, PA and Elaine (Kenneth) Tomb of East Smithfield, PA and her sons Dale (Judy) Tompkins of Shoreham, VT and Marlin Tompkins of NJ, a special family member William Snyder of Mauricetown, NJ, sister-in-law Helen Zedonovich of Endicott, NY and Virginia Parks of Waverly, NY, 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 23 at 11:00 am at the First Church of God, 416 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA with the Rev. Jeffery Dewey officiating. Lay minister LaVern Jackson will co-officiate. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc.  Burial will in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: First Church of God, 416 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA 18840.  Lowery Funeral Home, Athens obit.  20 September 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

 

PARRISH Vada P. Anderson

81, born November 5, 1931 in Valdosta, Ga., died on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at her home in Athens, Pa.  She was the daughter of Aubrey and Ruth Parrish. She grew up and lived in Valdosta, Ga., until meeting her husband, Harold (Andy) Anderson, who was stationed at Moody Air Force Base. The two married on July 25, 1954, and moved to Sayre where they soon started a family.  Vada enjoyed being a member and the cook at the Sayre Sportmen’s Club for many years. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, and bowling, but she especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Andy; her daughters Vicki (Louis) Judson and Lisa (Rock) Shadduck, all of Athens; her grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Davidson, Andrew and Christopher Carl, Tyler and Cassidy Shadduck; and step-grandchildren Dee Murray and Louis Judson III. She is also survived by a sister, Ruth (Talmadge) Moore; a brother Bill (Delores) Parrish; sisters-inlaw Marion Parrish of Georgia, and LaQuita Parrish of Florida; brothers/sisters-in-law Robert and Judy Anderson of East Smithfield, John and Joyce Anderson of Sayre, Chuck and Barb Anderson of Athens, along with many nieces and nephews and her lifelong friend Donna Sassman Robinson.   She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter Kathy; son Harold David; brothers Aubrey and Raymond Parrish; nephew Donald Parrish; and niece Nancy McDaniel.  A time of gathering with family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York. The celebration of Vada’s life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 with the Rev. Benjamin Lee Lentz officiating. A special tribute to Vada’s life will be presented on DVD during the funeral service. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.   Sayre Morning Times – March 6, 2013

 

PARSHALL - Gerald S. Parshall, 67, of Athens, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at home unexpectedly.  Born on Dec. 11, 1940 in Waverly, the son of the late Norris and Mary Tooker Parshall.  Gerald was a graduate of Athens High School, Class of 1958, and served in the US Army from 1958-1961, honorably discharged in 1961. He was employed as a machinist with Kennedy Valve for 41 years. Gerald enjoyed wood working, golf, bowling and supervising the building of the bridge. He was a member of the Sayre Elks Lodge #1148 and the Fort Sullivan Post 246 AM Legion.  He is predeceased by his brother, Robert Parshall, and good friend, Vinny Thurston.  He is survived by: his spouse, Susan Parshall, Sayre; children, Daryl Parshall, Athens, and Daryl’s mother, Barbara Parshall, Sayre; grandchildren, Hannah and Joseph Parshall, and their mother Danelle, Athens; siblings, Jon and Peggy Parshall, Athens, Jim and Loucinda Parshall, Sayre, Clifford Parshall, South Waverly; and step-brothers, Keith Rowe, South Waverly, and Thomas and Barbara Rowe, Henrietta, N.Y.; step-motherm Alberta Ziats, Burlington; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends and family may call on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. James Donahoo officiating. A 1 p.m. service and time of fellowship will follow at the Elk’s Club, Elmer Street, Sayre.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery; full military honors will be accorded by the Valley Color Guard.  The Morning Times Sayre,PA

 

JON W. ‘BIG JON’ PARSHALL, 72, of Athens, PA passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness with his family by his side  He was born on July 2, 1942 in Waverly, NY, the son of the late Norris C. and Mary Tooker Parshall. Jon graduated from Athens Area High School in 1960. He then entered the US Army serving from 1960-1963. While in the Army, Jon played on the football team in Germany. Upon his return from the service, he entered the University of Laramie, Wyoming on a full football scholarship. Jon was employed as an International Purchaser with the IR, Athens for 32 years, prior to retiring. He was a supporter of his families interests in motorcycle racing and was the backbone of Parshall Motorcycle Racing, serving as President and was the founder of Sutliff Hill Campground and Motorsports Park. He was an avid NASCAR fan and his loyalty was to driver Kevin Harvick. Jon was an avid sports fan of Athens High School sports, and Penn State Football and Wrestling. He was a member of Square Deal Riders Motorcycle Club of Harpursville, NY, American Motorcycle Association, Athens American Legion Post #246, Sayre ELKS, and prior to the flood of 2011 he had his own special stool at Johnny’s Tavern. He enjoyed hunting and took many fishing trips. He is predeceased by his mother Mary Parshall, father Norris Parshall, stepmother Alberta Parshall Ziats, and brothers Bob Parshall and Gerry Parshall. Jon is survived by his wife of 50 years Peggy Morley Parshall at home, children Conrad and Lynn Parshall of Athens, PA, Colleen Parshall and Grady Forbes of Athens, PA, and Cathy Parshall and Ron Kendrick of Athens, PA, foster son Rusty (Debbie Moscato) Rose of Raleigh, NC, grandchildren Brittany Kreider, Trey (Lindsey Rogers) Kreider, Joel Kreider, Hannah Forbes, Tyler Forbes, and Gabby Forbes, Regan Parshall, Caleb Parshall, Travis Polzella, Lindsey Polzella, Cody Williams, Caden Williams, Shawn Irons, Peyten Kendrick, great-grandson Maddox Jon Kreider, brother Clifford Parshall of Sayre, PA, brother and sister-in-law Jim and Lucinda Parshall of Sayre, PA, step-brother Keith Rowe of Sayre, PA, step-brother and sister-in-law Tom and Barb Rowe of Pavilion, NY, many nieces and nephews of whom he was very fond, and several cousins. Friends and family may call on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 2pm – 5pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A Memorial Service will follow at the funeral home at 5pm with the Rev. James Donahoo officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Jon’s memory to: Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA or Bradford County Humane Society, Rt. 220, Ulster, PA. –Carol Brotzman

PASTUZAK Katherine T. WILSON
Age 78 and formerly of Woodbrook in Elmira and Horseheads died after an illness on Wed. Sept. 8, 2010 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Katherine was born Nov. 17, 1931 a daughter to the late Joseph and Carolina (Peroski) Pastuzak. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph in 1984. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa (John) Boslett of Ithaca, NY and Patricia (Curt) Rumsey of Elmira, NY; Grandchildren, Andrew Boslett of Syracuse, NY and James Boslett of Ithaca, NY, Kathleen Sherwood of Brooklyn, NY; Sisters, Caroline Droleski, Frances Kowilich and Josephine Zorich. Katherine was a long time communicant of St. Casimir's Church. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads, NY on Sat. Sept. 11, 2010 from 10-11:00 am. A funeral service will be celebrated there in the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours on Saturday at 11:00 am with the Rev. Scott Kubinski officiating, a committal service to follow in Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, PA. Special thanks to Dr. Rupik along with the many nurses and staff of Arnot 4D , Southern Tier Hospice and the staff of Woodbrook for their care and kindness over these many years. Those wishing may also remember Katherine with memorials to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Rd. Corning NY 14830.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 10, 2010

 

JACK G. PATTERSON, 85, of Athens, PA passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born on September 20, 1932 in Athens, PA, the son of the late Cory and Grace (Wheeler) Patterson. Jack was a 1950 graduate of Athens High School. Following graduation, he entered the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict with the Army Security Agency, Baumholder, Germany. Upon returning home, Jack attended Penn State University, obtaining his Associates Degree in Engineering. Jack married the former Joan Kandelin in Athens on June 7, 1961, and they celebrated their 48th anniversary, prior to her passing in 2009. He was employed for a short time with GE, Syracuse, NY. He and his wife then returned to the Valley area where he worked as a Mail Carrier with the Athens Post Office and then Ingersoll Rand, Athens, as a Quality Control Engineer and Supervisor, retiring in March of 1991. He was a devoted member of the Athens United Methodist Church. Jack served as a Trustee for 15 years and on the Administrative Board at the church. On Sunday mornings, Jack could be seen alongside his beloved wife singing in the choir. Jack and Joan were members of the Valley Chorus for many years and also toured Europe on two occasions with the First Presbyterian Church of Endicott Touring Choir. He was a member for over 60 years of the Rural Amity Lodge #70, Athens. Jack loved being outdoors and usually could be found in the garden or the blueberry patch. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and watching Penn State Football. He enjoyed listening to classical music and playing the trumpet. Jack always looked forward to the annual Barrett-Patterson Family Reunion with anticipation of visiting and sharing memories. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joan, brother, Edward Patterson, and sister, Gloria Ann Patterson. Jack is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jon and Stacy Patterson of Virginia Beach, VA and Jeffrey and Colleen Patterson of Athens, PA, grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, Amelia, and Riley, brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Patterson of Athens, PA and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11am at the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main Street, Athens, PA with the Rev. Helen Learn officiating. Burial will follow at the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jack's memory to: Valley Chorus, P.O. Box 145, Athens, PA or the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Jack's family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to his devoted caregivers: Kelly Sindoni, Sandie Budinger, Fawne Bostwick, and Teresa Vincent. –Towanda Daily Review 5/34/2018

 

PATTON –ADA P. RYAN, 73, of Tunkhannock RD 7, formerly of 23 Mechanic St., Towanda died Wednesday afternoon March 15, 1989 at the Carpenter Care Center, Tunkhannock. Born Nov. 11, 1915, she was a daughter of Albert and Helen Eddy Patton. Ada spent her early years in Orwell and Wilawanna, attending South Waverly Schools. She married Thomas Ryan in Athens in 1934. He preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 1970. Mrs. Ryan was formerly employed by Porter’s Drug Store and the New York Store in Towanda. She was a member SS. Peter and Paul Church, Towanda. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ronald (Dorothy) Squires of Sayre; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Robert Patton. The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A Mass of Christian Burial Will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at SS. Peter and Paul Church. Interment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. –Towanda Daily Review

 

PATTON Jacqueline A. Patton

of Athens, Pa., died on Friday, June 1, 2012 at Robert Packer Hospital.  She was born on December 31, 1931 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of the late Donald J. and Ruth Rymell Patton.  Jacqueline enjoyed bird watching, gardening, and sewing.  She is predeceased by her sisters Mary Louise Patton and Donna Cole, and brother Donald R. “Bob” Patton.  Jacqueline is survived by her sister Joyce Springer of Athens, Pa., and brothers Gerald (Janice) Patton of South Waverly, Pa., and James Patton of Vacaville, Calif., and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  At the request of the family a private service will be held. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Athens, Pa.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made in Jacqueline’s memory to: The Audubon Society, 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 or Stray Haven, 194 Shepard Road, Waverly, NY 14892.  Sayre Morning Times – June 2, 2012    

 

PATTON Richard A. Patton, 74, of Athens, Pa., died on Friday, April 9, 2010, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Dick was the husband of Marlene K. (BODINE) Patton. The couple married June 6, 1986 and had 23 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, at the Burlington United Methodist Church, on the Berwick Turnpike in Burlington, Pa., with Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in Bradford County Memorial Park with military rites given by the Troy Veterans Honor Guard. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, N.Y. has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Dick was born on Dec. 12, 1935, in Noxen, Pa., son of the late James C. and Saloma (HACKLING) Patton, Sr. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a farmer and also worked for Lewis Transportation until he retired. Dick was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church and also the Troy American Legion Post No. 49. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman.  Dick is survived by his wife, Marlene; his sons, Charles J. Patton of Cocoa, Fla., Thomas (Dixie) Womer of Sayre, Pa., Urban (Heidi) Womer of Skanatelas, N.Y., and Raymond (Debra) Covey of Lawrenceville, Pa.; his daughters, Karen J. (Wayne) Potts of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Victoria (Thomas) Henry of Gillett, Pa., Tina (Gerald) Mullen of Gillett, Pa., Charise Vargo of Painted Post, N.Y., and Bonnie Stevens of Torrance, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; his brothers, James C. Patton, Jr. of Towanda, Pa., and William E. (Elsa) Patton of Kingman, Ariz. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and his two sons, Carl W. Patton and Kevin A. Patton.  Memorial contributions may be made in Dick's memory to the Burlington United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 162, Burlington, PA 18814; or to the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society , 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.  April  12, 2010, Towanda Daily Review.

WALTER L. ‘WALT’ PATTON, 88, of Athens, Pa., passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1928 in Athens, Pa., the son of the late William G. and Mabel Ammerman Patton.Walt worked at the Ingersoll-Rand. He was the past Fire Chief of the Athens Borough Fire Department, past President of the Athens Borough Fire Board, Athens Borough Fireman's Relief and Diahoga Hose Co., past President of the Valley Smoke Eaters Gun Club, member of the Athens American Legion, Sayre Elks Club, Litchfield United Methodist Church and Litchfield Fire Company. He enjoyed hunting, going for rides and going on cruises. Walt is predeceased by his first wife, Shirley; sisters Ethel Waterman and Elizabeth Jean Place; brother, William C. Patton; and grandson, Sean Robinson.Walt is survived by his wife of 16 years, Joyce, at home; children, Vicki and Robert Fulmer of Towanda, Pa., Michael Patton of Athens, Pa., Dale and Cathy Patton of E. Athens, Pa., Pam and Mike Felt of Virginia, Tina and Ed Rogers of Waverly, N.Y.; grandchildren, Ryan and Terri Fulmer of Towanda, Pa., Shannon and Paul Maynard of Towanda, Pa., Courtney Fulmer of Virginia, Trent Patton of Virginia, Trevor Patton of East Athens, Trey Patton of North Carolina, Krista and Dan Riggs of Indiana, Kiley Robinson of Athens, Pa., Melanie and Bill Corbett of Troy, Pa., Lisa and Jeff Biles of Athens, Pa.; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Conrad of Chemung, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Tom and Roberta Place; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Friends and may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2016, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Walt's name to the Litchfield Fire Company, P.O. Box 144-J, Sayre, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 11/12/2016

PATSY - Tillie Lacey died peacefully on March 11, 2008 at the age of 79 in the home of her daughter Susan Hoffman in Schnecksville, Pa. Born July 19, 1928 in Sayre, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Lazorcheck Patsy. As a member of the Sayre High School class of 1946, she was involved in many activities, including cheerleading. After high school she married Carl Lacey on Feb. 5, 1948, who preceded her in death in 1967. Before retiring in 1993, Tillie was a receptionist and bookkeeper since 1981 at the mental health department of the Guthrie Clinic. Prior to that, she worked at the cafeteria of the H. Austin Snyder Elementary School, in Sayre. She was a faithful member of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Sayre and attended The Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pa. In addition, she was an active member of the altar guild and St. Mary’s Guild at the Church of the Redeemer. Her family will remember her love of cooking, ceramics, her sense of humor and her constant devotion to her family. She will be greatly missed by her seven children, to whom she was a devoted mother. They are Pamela Nash, Susan Hoffman (husband Randy), Dr. Carl Jeffrey Lacey, Tara Slowik (husband Gary), James Lacey (wife Mindy), John Lacey (wife Cindy) and Joseph Lacey (wife Darlene). She is survived by: 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition, her surviving family includes: her sisters, Eva Coulter, Millie Regan, Irene Bowman and Phyllis Focht; brother-in-law, George R. Lacey and his wife, Gwen; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre. A Requiem Mass will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, 201 South Wilbur Ave., Sayre, with the Rev. Lauri Kerr as celebrant. Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, next to her beloved husband, Carl. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Mary’s Guild at the Church of the Redeemer, 201 S Wilbur Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840 in Tillie’s memory. - Sayre Morning Times, 13 Mar 2008

EDWARD W. PATTERSON, 83 of Homosassa, Fla., formerly of the Valley, died on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at the home of his son Richard and under the care of his family and hospice.  Born Oct. 24, 1923, in Athens, Pa., he was the son of the late Cory Grover and Grace Wheeler.  Ed graduated from Athens High School in 1941 and worked for one year at Ingersoll-Rand, Athens.  In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps for three years. After 10 months he became an aerial gunner armorer on a B17 four-engine bomber, receiving his Flyer Crew Wings and Sergeant Stripes. On Feb. 13, 1944, on the eighth mission aboard the B-17 Scheherazade, the lead ship of 10W Squadron of 447 Bomber, the Scheherazade received a direct burst of flak behind the No. 3 engine.  Ed had to bail out and landed in a hornet's nest of German soldiers and became a prisoner of war for the next 15 months. On Feb. 6, 1945, he walked 500 miles in the coldest of winter and in June of 1945 he returned back to the USA.  He was decorated with an Air Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, European Theater of War Medal and the American Theater of War Medal.  On July 21, 1945, he married his sweetheart, Gene Corl, in Waynesboro, Pa., and returned to work at Ingersoll-Rand, Athens, as a machinist, where he retired after 45 years of service.  Ed was active in voicing his opinion in political matters. At the age of 80 he wrote and published three books, "My Three Years," about his experience in the Army Air Corps; and "POW, Scheherazade," a daily log of a B-17, about the life from "Start" to "Scrap Yard" in detail; and the third book, "My Valley History," all about his personal life in Athens, PA.  Ed was a 50-year member of the Rural Amity Lodge F&AM No. 70, and a member of the 8th Air Force Historical Association, 447th Bomb Group Association, Air Force Museum Foundation, Caterpillar Club, National Rifle Association, and VFW Skiff-Bower Post 1536, Sayre, Pa.  He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Linda of Wellsboro, Pa., in 2000 and a sister, Gloria Patterson.  He is survived by his two sons, Donald and Linda Patterson of Wellsboro and Richard Sr. and Sandy Patterson of Inverness, Fla.; two brothers, Jack and Jim Patterson of Athens; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Friends and family may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ted Rood of Wellsboro officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. –Towanda Daily Review 5/7/2007

PATTERSON - Gloria Ann Patterson, Funeral services for Gloria Ann Patterson of Athens, who was found dead behind her car along the Athens-Wilawana Road Friday afternoon will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lowery Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery. An autopsy showed that she died from monoxide poisoning. Submitted by Carol Brotzman...In regard to Gloria Patterson, the Tioga Point cemetery listing records 1931-1953...

 

PAYNE Alice E. Tetreault

92, died on Friday, March 02, 2012, at ElderWood Healthcare at Tioga in Waverly, N.Y.  She was born on June 9, 1919, in Sheshequin Township, Pa., the daughter of (the late) Floyd S. and Bessie (Bidlack) Payne.  She was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church and the Sayre and Athens Senior Citizens. Alice was employed with Ingersoll Rand, Athens Plant as a machine operator and also baby sat for several Valley families.   She is predeceased by her husband Ephraim; grandson, Brian Harding; sisters, Mabel Fice, Marie Horton, Irene Rumsey, Phyllis Williams, and Ida Mastellar; and brothers, L. Wilbur Payne, Fred Payne, Floyd Payne, Jr., and Carlton Payne; and step-mother, Mattie Myers Payne.  Alice is survived by her children: George (Nancy) Tetreault of Owego, N.Y., Robert Tetreault of Sayre, Pa., Marie (Terry) Harding of Waverly, N.Y., and Peter (Beth) Tetreault of Canada; grandchildren, Kelly Coneglien, Amy Nocchi, Lori Herzog, and Beth Morsep; great-grandchildren, Adam, Chris, Linzy, Tevor, and Taylor Nocchi and Joshua and Christopher Herzog; sisters, Grace Scrivener, Shirley Saik, and Sylvia Higgins; and her brothers, Elmer Payne and Martin Stevens.   A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens, PA.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.  Memorial donations may be made in Alice’s memory to the: Waverly United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 158 Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892 or Guthrie Hospice, R.R.#1, Box 154, Att.: Clinical Coordinator, Towanda, PA 18848.  Sayre Morning Times – March 6, 2012

 

PAYNE Alice E. Tetreault

92, died on Friday, March 2, 2012, at ElderWood at Tioga. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Tioga Point Cemetery with the Rev. Anne Bey Canfield officiating. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Athens, Pa. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Alice’s memory to the: Waverly United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 158 Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892 or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Att.: Clinical Coordinator, Towanda, PA 18848

 

CHARLES EMERSON PAYNE, 61, of Wysox RD 2, Rome Township, died early Wednesday morning, May 18, 1988 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Nov. 5, 1926 in Endicott, N.Y., he was the son of Emerson and Edna Brenchley Payne.  Charles attended the Rome schools.  He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator for many years.  On Sept. 4, 1948, he married the former Alberta Swain in Hagerstown, Md.  Mr. Payne was later employed by the International Union Operating Engineers Local No. 832 for 20 years, having worked on many major construction projects in the area.  He also owned and operated the Brenchley Lake Campground in Rome Township for many years.  Charles was a member of the North Rome Wesleyan Church.  He is survived by his wife, Alberta Swain Payne, at home; his son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Kathy Payne of Wysox RD 2 (Bumpville); three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Ronald Sandor, of Ulster RD 1 (Bumpville) Patricia and Clair Thrush of Ulster RD 1 and Nancy and Daryl Smith of Ulster RDD 1 (Bumpville); eight grandchildren, Holly, Jenny, Eleanor, Carrie and Beth Payne; Melissa and Monica Smith and Matthew Sandor; a sister, Mrs. George (Helen) Crain Bulkley of Canton, RD; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by three brothers, George, Clarence and Elmer Crain.  The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 o’clock at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.  A memorial service will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the North Rome Wesleyan Church with his pastor, the Rev. Will Beers officiating.  Interment will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  The family suggests that memorials be directed to the North Rome Wesleyan Church, RD 1, Ulster, in Mr. Payne’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

PAYNE –JEAN (PAYNE) LANDMESSER passed away on June 8, 2015 in Ithaca, NY at age 98. She was born April 2, 1917 to William S. and Marie (Bittner) Payne in Mauchunk, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Clarence (Jim) Landmesser, who died in 1996. She is survived by a son, James (Martha) Landmesser of Corydon, Indiana, a daughter Doris (Peter) Walsh of Ithaca; four grandchildren, Liesel Walsh (Darrell Rosenstein) of Mill Valley, California, Glenn Landmesser (Julie) of Munster, Indiana, Sarah Landmesser Hernandez (Nicholas) of Corydon, Indiana, and Marie Walsh VanDeMark of Toluca Lake, California, six great grandsons, two special nieces, Clara Wheaton and Jean White, nephews, and cousins. She was also predeceased by her brother. Jean was a longtime resident of Benjamin Rd. in Horseheads and more recently of Ithaca, relocating closer to her daughter. She was a member of Sullivanville United Methodist Church and President of United Methodist Women's Society, Church Treasurer, a 57-year member and Seventh Degree member of Veteran Grange #108, Pomona, and National Granges, and a member of North County Seniors of Horseheads. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. June 17, 2015 from 1-2:00 pm. Her service will follow there at the funeral home on Wed. at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Beverly Davenport will officiate. Burial in Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, PA. Gifts in her memory may be directed to Sullivanville United Methodist Church 69 Old Sullivanville Rd., Horseheads NY or to Hospicare, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/10/2015

 

KENNETH P. PAYNE, 67, of Sheshequin died Monday, July 11, 2005 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following an extended illness.  Born Nov. 29, 1937 in Sayre, he was the son of Carlton and Geraldine Loomis Payne. He enjoyed his family, fishing and hunting. He retired from Ingersoll-Rand in Athens after 30 years of employment. He was predeceased by his wife Emogene in 2004 and his father in 1999. He is survived by: his mother, Geraldine Loomis Payne; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Mark Dickensheets of Athens, Cindy and Michael Pierce of Sayre, Susan and Mathew Ward of Tunkhannock, Kim Garrison of Waverly, N.Y., Kathy Jo and Ronald Tomasko of Pittston, Pa., Angie and Robert Jenney of Athens and Mary Payne of Athens; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Joanne Payne of Springville, Pa., Mark Garrison of Waverly and Kevin and Robin Payne of Sayre; 27 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Dean and Lois Payne of Ulster, Bonnie and Leland Whipple of Montoursville and Linda and Gary Estes of Sayre. Friends and family may call Thursday, July 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral and committal services will follow Thursday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be sent in his name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. For those unable to attend the service and are wishing to sign the e-guestbook and send condolences, you may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. I would like to make a note here he was first married to Phyllis Joy Sweet. –Sayre Evening Times July 13, 2005.

 

PEARSON Arnold G. Pearson

age 80, of Lockwood, N.Y., died on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at his home.  Arnold was born on July 3, 1932 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Henry Walter and Alice (Henderson) Pearson.  He served as a Private in the U.S. Army and later retired from Chase Manhattan Bank Security. Arnold moved to the Catskills in New York where he was a charter member of the Cairo - Durham Elks. Finally, Arnold moved to Lockwood, N.Y., to be close to family. He was an avid hunter and handy-man who loved spending time with family and friends, especially at the Sayre Elks and Atlantic City.  Arnold was predeceased by his parents; former wife and friend, Pauline Rivenburg; daughter-in-law, Donna Pearson and great-grandson, Dylan. He was also predeceased by his brothers: Robert, Allen, and Joel Pearson.  Arnold is survived by son, Richard and his wife Carrie; sister, Joyce Pearson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; granddaughters: Crystal (Ricky) and Tina; great-granddaughter, Areya.  He is also survived by extended family: Michael and Marikay Buiniskis, Shawn (Angie), Christopher (Bobbi) and Kevin (Courtney) Buiniskis; beloved friends, Brian and Cathy Balfour and children; as well as several nieces, nephews, and other close friends.   A time of gathering with family and friends will be Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 from 2 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York, 14892. The celebration of Arnold’s life will follow the visitation on Friday at 11:00 a.m. A special tribute to Arnold’s life will be presented on DVD during the funeral service. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.   Sayre Morning Times – February 20, 2013

 

PEET, Edgar F. Age 60 of 1790 Swatara Creek Rd., Middletown, Pa. Wednesday, Jan 2, 1974. Friends may call at the family home Friday at 1 p.m. until time of funeral services there Monday at 9:30 a.m., burial Tioga Point Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Frank E Matinchek Funeral Home, 260 E. Main St., Middletown, Pa. Survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Mrs. Cheryle Burns of Middletown, Pa., Mrs. Marilyn Blakley of Schenectady, N.Y.; sons Russell Peet of Houston, Texas, Charles Peet of Elmira Heights, N.Y., Thomas Peet of Montour Falls, N.Y.; brother Walter Peet of Rochester, N.Y.; sister Mrs. Elizabeth Dickinson of Elmira; 14 grandchildren. He was an employee of the Olivetti Corp. of America.  Survived by wire, Mrs. Patricia Craig Pautz; sons, Jeffery and Dennis, at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George (Grace Kent) Pautz, Doty Hill, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Shirley) Baxter of Elmira; brothers, Francis Pautz of Rochester, Phillip Pautz of Gillett, Pa., Raymond Pautz of Elmira; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

PELLETT –MARY E. SCHRADER, 80 of 206 Pennsylvania Ave., Sayre died Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at the Robert Packedr Hospital after a short illness.  Born in Madison, Wis. Feb. 4, 1919 the daughter of Elijah and Mabell Keuhl Pellett, she was formerly employed at the Blue Swan Mills in Sayre and at the A&P Plant in Horseheads, N.Y.  She enjoyed knitting, baking and her grandchildren.  She was a 50-year member of the Athens United Methodist Church.  She was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Schrader on Aug. 30, 1995; one sister and several brothers.  She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Roselyn and Gary Babcock of Athens and Connie and Tom Pierce of Washington, Ill.; a daughter, Lynne Malden of Ladson, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Violet Hardenza of Binghamton, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews.  Per Mrs. Schrader’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

PELLETT
Vernon M., age 45 of Sayre RD 1 unexpectedly, Friday, July 20, 1973. Friends may call at the Kolb Allgeier Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa. Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Albert F. Greene, Church of the Redeemer, officiating. Interment in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Survived by wife, Mary; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Debbie) Kapner of Sayre, Miss Anna Pellett, New York City, Miss Rosemary Pellett, at home; one son, Roy (Rocky) Pellett, at home; two grandsons, Michael and Scott Kepner, both of Sayre; three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Mary) Schrader, Athens, Violet Buttons, Binghamton, Mrs. Leslie (Mabel) Benson, Viola, Wisc.; two brothers, Vincent, Savona, N.Y., Kenneth Keuhl, Mayville N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. He was employed at Ingersoll-Rand Co.

G. EUGENE PENNAY, 54, Athens RD 2, Athens passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital Thursday Sept. 28, 1989 after an extended illness. Born in Wyalusing Township on Sept. 16, 1935, he was the son of Cecil and Doris Warner Pennay. After graduating from the Wyalusing Valley High School in 1953, he worked in the Ingersoll-Rand foundry before serving in the U.S. Army from 1959-60. He then worked as a real estate agent for Strout Realty in Sayre until his retirement on Aug. 19, 1989. He was a member of the Church on the Hill, Milan. He was also a chaplain at the Bradford County Jail and a member of the Athens Township Fire Police. He is survived by his wife Dorothy at home; one son, Wayne E. Arnold, Fort Mill, S. C.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sue) Clymer, Sayre; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Doris Pennay, Laceyville RD 2; four sisters: Ruth Downing, Sayre, Eula Talo of N.J., Clara Halstead, Northampton, Pa.; Mildred Goodwin, Laceyville; two brothers: Clarence Pennay of Waverly and Harold Pennay of Stevensivlle; also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral home, Athens on Saturday 2/4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. David C. Wilkerson, pastor of the Church on the Hill officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. –Towanda Daily Review

REV. ROBERT E. ‘BOB’ PERRY, 80, of Candor, NY, formerly of Athens, PA went home to be with His Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2016 with his family by his side at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on July 9, 1935 in Athens, PA, the son of the late William Isaac and Minnie Belle (Jackson) Perry. Bob was devoted to his faith and his family. He loved going out to eat with his wife, Loretta, every Friday night. He loved going for coffee at McDonalds with his nephews, Ted and Tom Perry. Bob also enjoyed doing projects with his friend and handyman Aaron Wood. He was truly fond of his "shopping" families at Price Chopper and the Salvation Army. Bob was fortunate over the years to have met so many wonderful people through his evangelism work. He enjoyed stopping by and visiting with his friend, Verda Morris. Bob was immensely proud of his "favorite" and only grandson, Dustin. His daily trips to Athens to have coffee with his girls and to bring a banana to his "grandpuppy" Dex will be sorely missed. He is predeceased by his first wife Charlotte L. Perry, brothers Charles, John, Theodore, Norman, Lawrence, and Paul, and sisters Mae, Lorraine, and Erva. Robert is survived by his wife of 20 years Loretta at home, his two daughters Penelope Perry of Athens, PA and Pamela Hunt of Athens, PA, grandson Dustin R. Ackley and his fiancé Bobbie Brignola, step-children Lee Webster of Cortland, NY, Wanda Gravenor of Salisbury, MD, Bruce Webster of Salisbury, MD, Dianne Wooters of Eden, MD, Lisa Marshall of Geneva, NY, and Stephen Webster of Seneca Falls, NY, 20 step-grandchildren, 18 step-great-grandchildren, brother-in-law and his wife Dan and Julie Chilson of Friendsville, PA, numerous nieces and nephews, and several cousins. At Bob's request there will be no services. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens, PA. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Robert's memory to the: Good News Assembly of God, 2222 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4, Canada. –Funeral home obituary contributed by Carol Brotzman

PETERPAUL  Ennis   Hortense "Tansy" Peterpaul Ennis, widow of Frank Alexander Ennis of Sayre, died Sept. 9, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  A graveside service will be held Tueday, Sept. 9 at the Tioga Point Cemetery.

PETERPAUL - ENNIS
Hortense "Tansy" Peterpaul 81, widow of Frank Alexander Ennis of 107 S. Higgins Ave, Sayre, PA, died Saturday morning, September 1, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Surviving are: her children and their spouses; Michael F. and Lana Ennis of Fox Chapel, PA, Thomas F. Ennis of Turnersville, NJ, Joseph F. and Elizabeth Ennis of Marlton, NJ, James F. and Mary Ellen Ennis of Fairport, NY, Debra A. and Michael Schweiger of River Edge, NJ, Frank A. and Amy Ennis of Austin, TX, Janet M. Ennis of Baltimore, MD; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Leona O'Leary of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Laura O'Connell of Sayre. Many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Ennis, on January 9, 1998; a brother, Jeremiah Peterpaul, and a sister, Matilda Peterpaul. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Alteri Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St. Sayre, PA. Lodge Roma Madre, No. 1342, Order Sons of Italy Sayre will hold a memorial service Monday evening at 8:15 PM at the funeral home. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 10:00 AM at the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.

LARRY W. PETREY, 79, of Sayre passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Guthrie Troy Hospital in Tory Pa. He was predeceased by his father, Earl W. Petrey; and his sister, Patricia Leary. Larry is survived by mother, Ruby Petrey of Waverly; children, Liz (Mike) Trengo of Elmira and Earl (Mona) Petrey of Elmira; sister, Nancy (Terry) Farrell of Sayre; grandchildren, Kyle, Isabella and Austin Trengo, Christopher Petrey; and great-grandchildren, Zoe and Zaydee Trengo. Larry was born in Waverly and worked for many years at Hadco in Owego. He enjoyed collecting trains and building train models. He loved woodworking, carpentry, gardening, watching TV, and watching Fox news. A time of calling will be eld on Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, NY with Rev. Cindy Schulte officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, Pa. at the convenience of the family. -Towanda Daily Review 4/19/2021

 

RACHEL M. PETROCCO, 76, of South Waverly, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 following a period of declining health. She was born on June 29, 1941 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Dominic and Delia (Wispell) Petrocco. Rachel was employed with General Motors for many years, prior to retiring. She loved spending time with her family. Rachel was a wonderful babysitter and watched her nephew, great-nephews, and many of the neighborhood kids, and was known to all as, “Auntie”. She enjoyed doing crafts, was a collector of Elephants, Tweetie Birds, and Avon red glass dishes. Rachel loved baseball and football and was an avid Boston Red Sox and Buffalo Bills fan. She is predeceased by her an infant sister; Edith Petrocco, infant brother; MiMi Petrocco, and brother; Michael “Big Mike” Petrocco. Rachel is survived by her sister; Joyce Petrocco of South Waverly, PA, sister-in-law; Shirley Petrocco of South Waverly, PA, special nephew; Michael “Mike” Petrocco of Sayre, PA, her Godson, great-nephews; Dominic Petrocco and Kaden Petrocco, and several cousins. Friends and family may call on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 11am – 1pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 1pm at the funeral home with the Rev. Andrew Hvozdovic  officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.

 

MICHAEL ‘BIG MIKE’ PETROCCO - "We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives. Some lessons are painful, some are painless, but all are priceless." Michael "Big Mike" Petrocco, 73, of South Waverly, Pa., passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 14, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born on October 22, 1943 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Dominico and Delia Wispell Petrocco. Mike was a graduate of Sayre High School. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from the service, Mike was employed with DuPont in Towanda, retiring after 25 years. Mike and his late father, Dominic, were accomplished carpenters and built many of the houses in South Waverly, which has allowed for a great bond and friendship with the many neighbors on Broad Avenue. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was his son's best man in his wedding and was his best friend throughout his entire life. The most important part of his life was his family and friends, especially his beloved grandchildren. He never missed his grandsons sporting events. Every fall he could be found on the sidelines of the soccer field cheering and encouraging his two favorite players, "the grandsons" on to the win. One of his favorite spots was the dugout, selling food and drinks to help support the Sayre Soccer team. Mike had so many interest and hobbies. Often during the nicer weather, he could be found on the golf course with his son or outside tending to the yards on Broad Avenue. No one ever went hungry in the Petrocco household, because there was always on of his favorite dishes brewing, whether it was his famous Italian meatballs, Pasta Fazul, or his every tasty spaghetti sauce. Those dishes were always a part of the famous Broad Avenue Block Parties, which also entailed many shenanigans such as lawn mower races and wheelbarrow fire pits right in the middle of the street. These parties were under the direction of the Broad Avenue Mayor, "Michael Petrocco", until one year he didn't leave time to fulfill his preparation duties and the rowdy neighborhood voted to impeach him. Mike loved holidays, especially Halloween. There was no limit to the decorating and participating with his grandchildren in greeting the kids, passing out the candy, and scaring the adults. Mike was an avid N.Y. Yankees and N.Y. Giants fan. He was a proud member of the Sayre VFW, Sons of Italy Roma Madre Lodge #1342, VFW Skiff Bower Post #1536, American Legion Post #283, and UNICO. Mike was a man who touched many hearts along his journey here. A man who was always willing to help all those around him, and was a great listener. He will be missed by all those who knew him and loved him. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Shirley Petrocco at home, son, Michael Dominic Petrocco of Sayre, Pa., grandchildren, Dominic T. Petrocco and Kaden M.W. Petrocco who were the loves of his life. He is also survived by his sisters, Rachel Petrocco and Joyce Petrocco, both of South Waverly, Pa., and special family member, Liza Kennedy of East Smithfield, Pa. Friends and family may call on Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, September 18, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Drevitch officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Mike's name to the: VFW Post Skiff-Bower Post #1536, 932 West Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA. –Sayre Morning Times 9/17/2017                

PHELPS - Betty J. Barnhart, Age 79, of 285 Old Rt# 34, Waverly, New York died at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa, June 15, 2009. Born October 29, 1929 in Penn Yan, New York. The daughter of the late Harry and Myrtle Phelps. She and her husband was owners of Barnhart's Plumbing & Heating until their retirement. She was a member of the First Church of God in Sayre, PA. Betty is survived by her two daughters: Cheryl Barnhart of Waverly, NY, Jean Kennedy of Williamsburg, VA, her son, Richard Barnhart of Summerville, SC, her sister, Helen Zedanovich of Endicott, NY. 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest Barnhart who died December 7, 2008 and her sister, Florence Stroud, brother Roy Thompkins.  A time for gathering with family and friends will be Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the First Church of God, 416 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA. with her son Richard Barnhart and Pastor Dewey Jeffrey honoring her memory at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to, First Church of God, 416 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA 18840. Inurnment will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.   Blauvelt Funeral Home, Waverly, New York obit.

ANN LOUISE PHILLIPS, 62, of Waverly, N.Y., died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, following an extended illness. Born June 5, 1942 in Sayre, she was the daughter of Russell and Evelyn Cole Phillips. She was a graduate of Athens High School. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Thomas Wolcott Jr. of Sayre, Tammy Wolcott of Waverly and Brett Wolcott and Jennifer Driesbaugh of Waverly; seven grandchildren, Lucas and Bradley Chaffee, Derrick and Jessi Wolcott, Kristen Stephanie, Katie Wolcott and Travis Johnson; her parents; a brother, Donald Phillips of Sayre; a sister, Nancy Lubertowitz of Athens; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call Friday, April 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be sent to a charity of one’s choice. Contributed by Carol Brotzman.  –Towanda Daily Review Apr. 15, 2005.

PHINNEY –ALICE HORTON, 76, of Sayre died on Monday, Oct. 4, 1999 at the Sayre House.  Born in Eatonville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Irene Dailey Phinney.  She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star-Tunkhannock Chapter No. 74 and the Ladies Library Club of Athens.  She spent many fond years as a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America program in Montrose.  She was predeceased by her brother, Walter Phinney of Tunkhannock, Pa.; a stepmother, Anna Phinney of Tunkhannock; and a brother-in-law, Earl Latsha of Harrisburg, Pa.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Miles, of Sayre; a daughter, Faye Horton-Stewart, and her husband John F. Stewart of Lexington, S.C.; grandsons, Miles Stewart and Craig Stewart of Lexington, S.C.; step-grandsons, Shawn Stewart of Columbia, S.C., and Patrick Stewart of Denver, Colo.; a brother, Dean Phinney of Endwell, N.Y.; her sisters, Nellie Homes of Tunkhannock, Bertha Wintermute of Mehoopany, Pa., and Delia Stark of Clarks Summit, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Belle Latsha of Harrisburg; a cousin-in-law, Shirley Templeton of East Athens; and several nieces and nephews.  Family and friends may call Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Donald Anderson, her pastor will officiate.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  Memorial donations may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church Building Fund, 118 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PIERCE –GERTRUDE E. FANNING, 86, formerly of Athens and more recently of Whitesboro, N.Y., died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital Center, Utica, N.Y.  She was born Nov. 9, 1909, in Myersburg, Pa., the daughter of Edwin and Hila Tuttle Pierce.  She received her education in the Myersburg schools and on Feb. 22, 1931, married Audley Fanning, who predeceased her on May 11, 1970.  She worked in a silk mill as a weaver and later at the Norden Bombsite, Elmira, N.Y.  She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and while in Whitesboro was a member of the D.I.A.L. at the Lutheran Home, Clinton, N.Y.  She is survived by a daughter, Wilma Simons of Whitesboro; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, LaVerna Mahoney of Towanda; and three brothers, John, Burton and Dyton, all of Towanda.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held there Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Anderson, pastor of the Athens United Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HAROLD ALLEN PIERCE SR. of Sayre, Pa. passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, at his sister's home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Harold was born July 2, 1946 in Waverly, N.Y. to Willis and Jean Brown Pierce. He graduated from Sayre High School in 1964 where he was a standout baseball and football player. His love of sports followed him throughout his life with a special love of the New York Yankees. Harold entered the United States Navy in 1965 and served 13 months at Da Nang Air Base, Viet Nam during the Viet Nam Conflict. He then served a tour of duty along with his brother, Tom at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Upon leaving the military he was employed at Ingersoll Rand, Athens, Pa. and retired in 2006 from Lockheed Martin Owego, N.Y. after 27 years of service. Harold loved nothing more then his golf games with his friends at Shepard Hills Country Club and to meet with friends for breakfast at Becky's Diner in Waverly. Harold belonged to many civic organizations: Sayre Elks, Sayre Sons of Italy and Sayre VFW. Harold is survived by his sons Michael Pierce, Waverly, and Harold Jr. of Montour Falls, N.Y., his sister Sandra (Duane) Henrich of Sayre, his nephew John Thurston of Athens and his nieces Jeanine Meyer of Athens and Shelby (Shawn) McCutcheon of Sayre, his great niece Carlee McCutcheon, his great nephews Derek Meyer, Thomas Hendricks, Cameron Mc Cutcheon and Kayne McCutcheon, his aunts Patricia Johnson, Leona DeSisti and Jacqueline Gallagher as well as many cousins and his lifelong friend Bob Thomas as well as many other friends. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Thomas Pierce, his maternal grandparents, Frank and Evelyn DeSisti, his paternal grandparents, Allen and Victoria Pierce, his uncles Joseph DeSisti, Bernard DeSisti and Franklin DeSisti and his aunt Marilyn Robinson and his uncle Harold Brown. At Harold's request, there will be no calling hours. Graveside service will be held Friday, February 19th at 1 p.m. at Tioga Point Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers it is the families' request that donations be made to Saint Jude's Children Hospital or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of The Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira St., Sayre, Pa. –Sayre Morning Times 2/15/2016

PIERCE –MAXINE L. LEARN, 71, of Chesapeake was called home on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Maxine, from Elmira, NY, was born in Sayre, PA. Daughter of the late John A. and Leatha E. (Lewis) Pierce Sr. She was predeceased by her husband, Brian D. Learn; brother, John A. Pierce Jr. She lived in Virginia and worked as an accountant for most of her life. Her family was her pride and joy. She is survived by her sons: Scott Learn (Anne) and Wade Learn (Tana); grandchildren, Joshua Learn (Nicole Kulik) and Cody Learn; great-grandchildren, Makayla, Kameron and Aubree; brother, Kenneth (Becky) Pierce. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Art Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Tioga Point Cemetery where Maxine will be laid to rest will with her beloved Brian. –Elmira Star-Gazette  11/8/2018

PINE Mavis A. Pine

57, of Athens, died on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre with her family and close friends by her side following a brief illness.  She was born on September 8, 1956 in Waverly, the daughter of Alan D. and Ada M. Burke Pine.  Mavis enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandson, Josh whom she was very proud of and was the light of her life. She had a great sense of humor and was always ready to tease anyone in the room with her. Mavis cared about all she met and was always willing to help anyone.  She was the manager of the Acorn Market, Athens, for 15 years, worked at Tioga Downs, and Dandy Mini Mart where she interacted with her customers and remained friends with many of them after leaving, as well as Mills Pride. Mavis was a past member of the Waverly Fire Police, volunteered as an EMT for the Sayre Ambulance Corps and enjoyed attending the monthly breakfasts and ham and turkey parties at Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company.  She is predeceased by her dad Alan D. Pine and brother Paul Pine.  Mavis is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Ted, Jr. Pantle of Waverly; grandson Josh Pantle of Waverly; mother, Ada M. Pine of Athens; nephew and spouse Chad and Debbie Pine of Maine; niece and spouse Sue and Rick Sinsabaugh of Sayre; several aunts, uncles, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and special friends, Sheila Fuller of Maine, Patty Parr of Lockwood, Jim and Linda Woodcock of Lockwood, NY, her beloved cat Miss Priss, many dear friends, and she will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.  Friends and family may call on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.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 1pm with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.   Sayre Morning Times – October 18, 2013

 

PIPER Robert A. Robert A. Piper, 78, of Sayre, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at the Sayre House, Inc., following an extended illness. Born August 6, 1926 in Tyrone, PA, the son of Harry and Helen Reed Piper. Bob graduated from Tyrone High School and Eckles Mortuary College in Philadelphia, PA. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was formerly employed as a Pennsylvania State Mortuary Inspector from 1976-1988. He was a member of the Church of the Redeemer, Westfield Masonic F&AM Lodge #477, Valley of Coudersport Consistory. He held a Funeral Director's license in PA and NY States. He is survived by his wife, Natalie of 52 years at home; sons, Robert J. Piper, Nichols, NY, and David G. and Maxine Piper, Waverly, NY; daughter, Carol and Mark Ochab, Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren, Heather and Megan Piper, Waverly, NY, and Amber and Andrew Ochab, Elmira Heights, NY Predeceased by a brother, Walter Piper. Friends and family may call the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, PA, on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at the Church of the Redeemer, 201 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, PA, with Rev. Benjamin Lentz officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.

 

PLACE -MARIE A. DETRICK, 88, of Sayre, Pa. passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Elderwood Care in Waverly, N.Y. from complications of the COVID-19 virus. She was predeceased by her parents, William C. and Edna Barnes Place; sister, Euleta Kasson; and brothers, Gerald Place and Howard Place. Marie is survived by her longtime companion, John Pelchy; two children, Mark (Vicky) Detrick of Sayre and Gregg Detrick of Waverly; grandchildren, Brett Detrick, Jennifer VanZile, Matthew Detrick and Ashley Detrick; great grandchildren, Isla Cline, Amanda Hoak, Jade VanZile, Hallie VanZile, Caleb Detrick, Tyler Detrick and Emma Detrick; special nieces, Donna Horton and Sharon Clark; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Marie grew up in Ulster and South Waverly and graduated from Sayre High School. She was a bookkeeper and cashier at the Grand Union in Waverly and later in Endicott, where she retired. For many years, she and John enjoyed being snowbirds, spending winters in Florida with numerous special friends. Marie was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her zest for life will live on through them. She will be truly missed and will live in our hearts forever. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 10 am. at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, N.Y. and burial will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens. The service will stream for public viewing at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020. -Sayre Morning Times 4/21/2020

PLATT –HAZEL D. HORTON, 95, formerly of Page Manor, Athens, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at the Bradford County Manor following an extended illness.  She was born July 26, 1905, in Herrickville, the daughter of Dayton and Pennell Hettie Platt.  She worked as a practical nurse at the Robert Packer Hospital for 16 ½ years, retiring in 1967.  She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Waverly, N.Y.  She enjoyed crocheting and embroidering and gave her creations away to the family.  She was predeceased by her husband, Carleton E. Horton, in 1986; a son, Alvin Horton, in 1989; and a grandchild, Dale Horton, in 1963.  She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Wesley D. and Erma Horton of Athens, and Herbert G. and Cathy Horton of Athens; and a daughter-in-law, Eugenia Horton of Lewisburg, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Family and friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Funeral services will follow there at 1 p.m. with the Rev. David Larson, pastor of the Athens Wesleyan Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PLATT –JANET MARIE PLATT DUNNE, 62 died with her grandson Ronald A. "Buddy" Newman Jr. in the same fire in Sayre, PA, of 114 S. East St., Sayre, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. Born Sept. 5, 1940 in Sayre, she was the daughter of Floyd and Caroline Hardenstine Platt.  Janet was an avid bingo player.  She was a loving wife, mother and special grandmother.  She is survived by: her husband of 15 years, Alex, of Sayre; children, son Floyd and his wife Vicki Pond of Phoenix, Ariz., daughter Penny Nogar of Sayre, daughter Terry Lynn and her husband Herbert Taylor of Winter Springs, Fla., and son Lloyd Wayne Pond and his fiance Gina Gombrazzio of Deltona, Fla.; nine grandchildren; five sisters, Jesse and Joe Arcesi of Athens, Genevieve Babcock of Sayre, Margaret Howard of Athens, Sarah Casterline and her special friend Sally Dempsey of Elmira, N.Y., and Joann and Bob Stevens of Sayre; and one brother and his wife, Stanley and Alice Platt of Deltona.  She was predeceased by: her parents; four brothers, George, Leon, Joseph and Alex Platt; and three sisters, Patricia Williams, Shirley Young and Dawn Spencer. Family and friends may call Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1-2 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens.  Funeral and committal services will follow Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Blaine Hill, pastor of the Waverly Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Contributed by Carol Brotzman.  -Sayre Evening Times.

JOSEPH L. PLATT, 75, of Milan, PA, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on December 27, 1939 in Sayre, PA the son of the late Joseph and Edna Williams Platt.

Joseph loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked at Ingersoll Rand, Waverly Foundry and taught at Penn State, Main Campus. He enjoyed woodworking and made many different projects. Joseph spent many hours in his woodshop working with and teaching his children his craftsmanship. He will be missed by his family and friends but he is now with his beloved wife, Margaret. He is predeceased by his wife Margaret Ann Platt, son, Daniel Platt, and brother, David Platt. Joseph is survived by his son, Michael and Ellen Platt of Milan, PA, daughter-in-law Kim Platt of Milan, PA, grandchildren Dustin Platt, Amanda Gallagher, Stephanie Miller, Michael Platt, and Megan Platt, great-grandchildren Emily Frisbee, Connor Gallagher, Wayne Tunnicliff, Aiden Miller, and Mia Miller, sister-in-law Fran Platt of Rome, NY, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.Friends and family may call on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 11am-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 the Rev. James Donahoo officiating.

Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.Memorial donations may be made in Joseph's memory to the: Animal Care Sanctuary, 353 Sanctuary Hill Lane, East Smithfield, PA. –Carol Brotzman

PLATT - Margaret L. Howard, 84, of Athens, PA formerly of Waverly, NY died on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  Margaret was born on October 5, 1925 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Floyd and Caroline Platt.  She was an avid bingo player who loved to crochet and was faithful at listening to her scanner.  She is predeceased by her first husband Kenneth E. Whitbeck, 1985; second husband Milford E. Howard, 1987; two children Joyce Whitbeck and Kenneth F. "Butch" Whitbeck; son-in-law Donald Seymour; two grandchildren Alex Whitbeck, Jr. and Matthew D. Cole; four brothers George, Leon, Joe and Alex Platt; four sisters Pat Williams, Shirley Wood, Dawn Spencer, and Janet Dunne.  She is survived by her four sons Alex (Louise) Whitbeck, Sebring, FL, Ronald (Carol) Howard, Spencer, NY, Donald (Peggy) Howard, Waverly, NY, John (Terri) Howard, Waverly, NY; three daughters Barbara Seymour, Sayre, PA, Sherrie (David) Cole, Waverly, NY, Leola (Randy) Cornell, Athens, PA; one brother Stanley Platt; four sisters, Jessie Arcesi, Genevieve Babcock, Joann Stevens and Sarah Casterline; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends and family may call on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 1-3:00pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.  A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. William Wells officiating.   Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made in Margaret's memory to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.  Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home obit.

PLATT On April 16, 2010 Stanley Eugene Platt Sr., 83, was called home by the Lord to join his late, ever loving wife, Alice Diane Platt.  He was born on March 9, 1927 in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Floyd and Caroline HARDENTSTINE Platt.  Stanley was a Jack of all Trades. He was a very loving father, grandfather and friend. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Boatswain and survived World War II.  He is predeceased by his parents and his wife, Alice Diane Platt; brothers George, Leon, Joseph and Alex Platt; sisters Auseneth (Pat) Williams, Margaret Howard, Shirley Young, Dawn Spencer and Janet Dunne.  Stanley is survived by his children Larry Platt, Cortland, N.Y., Paul and Cathy Platt, Oneida, N.Y., Michelle and Richard Millard, Athens, Pa., Terry Satterly, Athens, Pa., Richard and Daisy Platt, Deltona, Fla., and Stanley (Jr.) and Christina Platt, Sayre, Pa.; siblings Sarah Casterline, Joan and Bob Stevens, Jessie and Joe Arcesi, and Genevieve Babcock; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special adopted family Art and Dorothy VanRiper.  Friends and family may call at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, Pa., on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 1 to 2 p.m.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sharon Lowery officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  April 19, 2010, Sayre Morning Times.

PLOUSE Jeffrey S. - Jeffrey S. Plouse, 40, of Sayre, Pa., went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. He was born July 21, 1970, in Waverly, N.Y., the son of Vine and Cora Calkins Plouse. Jeff was a past member of the East Smithfield Volunteer Fire Dept. and Fire Police. One of his greatest joys in life was being active in all parts of Cub Scouts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He loved to cook, bake, and go on gambling trips with his family. Prior to his hunting accident, he was employed with the Veal Company and the Tree Farm. He loved his family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents, brother-in-law Robert R. Eberlin, and step-brother David Swingle. Jeff is survived by: his loving wife Michelle (Frisbie), at home; son Matthew, at home; step-son Benjamin Theopheles of Troy, N.Y.; parents Cora Plouse (Dean O'Connor) of Athens, Pa., and Vine (Sally) Plouse of Waverly, N.Y.; father and mother-in-law Marcus and Esther Frisbie of Sayre, Pa.; siblings Roger Plouse (Debbie Barber) of Waverly, N.Y., Roxanne Eberlin of Endicott, N.Y., Charlotte (Robert) Hamblin of Sayre, Pa., Jennifer Plouse of Sayre, Pa., Stephanie Jordan (Jackie Shaffer) of Sayre, Pa., Bradley Collins of Maryland, and Vine Plouse Jr. of Waverly, N.Y.; step-sister Lori (Michael) Boffane; brothers and sisters-in-law Jonathan (Heather) Frisbie of Sayre, Pa., Stephanie (Gregory) Bernardo of Denton, Texas, and Marcus (Cheri) Frisbie of Ulster, Pa.; faithful companion Biscuit; best friends Jeana Harris of Waverly, N.Y. and Timothy Gillie of Chemung, N.Y.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. The East Smithfield Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold a service. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain Linda Rogers from the Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Jeff's memory to: Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 191, Athens, PA 18810, to help offset the cost of the funeral expenses.- Towanda Daily Review, July 23, 2010

POND, George E.
Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. George Pond at 1205 S. Main St., Elmira, Wednesday, July 19, 1972 at Robert Packer Hospital. Private graveside services were held Thursday, July 20, 1972 at Tioga Point Cemetery at 3 p.m., the Rev. Richard Ploth officiating. Survived by parents, Mr. & Mrs. George Pond of Elmira; two sisters; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Willis Hall of Waverly; paternal grandfather, Donald Pond of Athens. Arrangements by Kolb-Allgeier Funeral Service, 445 Waverly St., Waverly.

 

POND Howard C. Pond

80, of Sayre, Pa., died on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. He was born on Oct. 14, 1932, in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late William and Margaret Bellows Pond. Howard retired from the Ingersoll Rand, Athens Foundry in 1996. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Howard loved going to flea markets and working on cars. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. He is predeceased by his wife, Florence Pond, six brothers and two sisters. Howard is survived by his children, Charles Eugene Pond of Waverly, N.Y., Gary and LeAnn Pond of Sand Coulee, Mont., Kenneth J. and Linda Pond of Jersey Shore, Pa., and Jack Pond of Litchfield, Pa.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Tioga Point Cemetery, 803 N. Main St., Athens, Pa., with Rev. Jon Austin officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Howard's memory to the Litchfield United Methodist Church, 2759 Litchfield Road, Sayre, PA 18840, In Memory of Howard and Florence Pond. The family wishes to thank the nurses and aides at Ashton Healthcare Facility and Sayre Healthcare Facility for the wonderful care given to their loved one. Towanda Daily Review – September 18, 2013

 

POND Stanley E. Pond

of 6545 Wolcott Hollow Rd., Athens, Pa., died peacefully at home on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was surrounded by his very loving family.  Born on July 17, 1952 in Sayre, Pa., he was a son of the late Leland and Aleatha Pond. Stanley attended school in Candor, N.Y. and Athens, Pa.  He is survived by his wife Janice Pond at home; his children Leo "Ed" Tappan of South Waverly, Pa., Michael and Tina Tappan of Nichols N.Y., Scott and Stacie Tappan of Sayre, Pa., Scott and Tracy Pond of Derry, N.H., Christopher "Lee" Pond of Athens, Pa., Cindy and Thomas Patrick of Owego, N.Y., and Crystal Greeno of Athens Pa.; 20 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and another on the way; brother Leland and Bernice Pond of Seattle, Wash.; sisters Reva and Norman Bradley of Sayre, Pa., Connie and Edward Norton Sr. of Sayre, Pa., Sandra and Gerald Grantier of Gillett, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Stanley was preceded in death by Rebecca Pond (infant daughter), William Pond (brother) and Margaret Randall (sister).  Stanley's previous careers included employment at Ingersol Rand Foundry, Valley Cities Gas, Twin Tiers Casting, and Iroquois Foundry.  In 1991, he started his own plumbing, heating, and electrical contracting business, which he operated until the time of his illness.  In his younger years, he was a long-time member of the Burro Enduro Motorcycle Club, where he organized races and competed with his many friends. Stanley loved spending time with his family, fishing with the boys, taking his hot rod for a spin through town and showing it in many competitions (where he won various awards), or just sitting on the front porch watching the birds after a long day. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and his dream was to go to Dallas to see them play.  Stanley kept his great sense of humor right to the end and will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and his many loyal customers (who he appreciated more than they knew).  Arrangements are being made by Blauvelt Funeral Home located at 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y. The viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at the funeral  home. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, with graveside services following at the Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, Pa. Contributions may be made in Stanley's memory to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or American Cancer Society , 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company, 211 Herrick Ave., Sayre PA 18840.   Towanda Daily Review – July 18, 2011

 

PONZELLA Angelo C. Polzella

87, of Parma, Ohio, formerly of Sayre, Pa., died on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Greenbrier Health Center, Parma Heights, OH.   He was born on December 5, 1924, in Sayre, Pa., the son of the late Armenio and Mary Altieri Polzella.  Angelo served in the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal and received two Bronze Stars for the Campaigns. Upon returning, Angelo worked for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He was the beloved husband of the former Jean Cotter having celebrated 66 years of marriage before her passing in 2010.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife Jean Elizabeth Nov. 19, 2010, son-in-law Gerald Wall, brothers Modestino and Anthony, and sister Beatrice.  Angelo is survived by his loving children Angelo A. (Toni) Polzella of Parma, OH, Mary Clare (Anthony) Hartmann of Buffalo, N.Y., Patricia Wall of Athens, Pa., Michael (Debbie) Polzella Niagara Falls, NY, and Thomas (Carmen) of Fort Worth, TX, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a dear sister and brother Filomena (Duane) Bond of Oviedo, FL and Michael (Louise) Polzella of Athens, Pa., and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Tioga Point Cemetery, 803 North Main Street, Athens, Pa. Military Honors will be accorded. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens, Pa.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Sayre Morning Times – May 16, 2012

 

PORTER Sarah A. “Sally” Cole

96 of Sayre, Pa., died on Friday, January 18, 2013 at ElderWood following a brief illness.  Sarah was born February 5, 1916 on Porter Hill in the Town of Baldwin, N.Y., the sixth daughter of 12 girls of (the late) William and Flora Belle (Inman) Porter.  Sally was a member of the Church of the Redeemer, Sayre, Pa. She attended Waverly High School, and was employed with Blue Swan during the war; riding her bicycle to work from her home in Wildwood. She then decided to become a stay at home wife and mother. With her husband, Victor, their dream became reality when they purchased a lot on Waneta Lake in 1956. They camped while building their dream cottage, named “The Cole Bin.” This became and has remained the family meeting place of four generations for all special occasions, celebrations, and where Sally loved spending her summers.  She was an avid bowler most of her life, bowling at the first alley on Lockhart St., Sayre, to Waverly Bowling Center. When her husband was being transferred on the LVRR, she moved during the bowling season but continued to bowl by taking the Black Diamond back to Lehighton, Pa., and not once did she need a sub.  Sally lived at her same home for over 70 years until the time of her death. She was a member and supporter of the Sayre Historical Society.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Victor Cole in1994 and 10 sisters.  Sarah is survived by her children Elaine Ferris of Sayre, Pa., and Barry (Gloria) Cole of Wynnewood, Pa.; grandchildren Jim (Judy) Ferris, Jr., Jason Ferris, Meredith (Brad) Braverman, and Adam (Emily) Cole; great-grandchildren Ryan Cole Braverman, Kelly Ferris, Heath Ferris, (she was so looking forward to the newest Cole addition due in March); the last of the 12 sisters Edna Elbertson of Horseheads, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews, including her niece Carol Roarke of Southbury, Conn.; and special friends Wendy Laugher of Waverly, N.Y., and Diane Mosier of Athens, Pa.  Family and friends may call Monday, January 21, 2013 from 1 – 2 p.m., at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Glenn Mahaffey of the Church of the Redeemer officiating.  Burial with be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made in Sally’s memory to the: Sayre Historical Society, 103 North Lehigh Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840.    Sayre Morning Times – January 19, 2013

 

POTTER - Gerald Luther Potter, 96, died on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 at the Bradford County Manor, W. Burlington Township.  Born on July 22, 1911 in Dushore, he was the son of the late George and Emma Bahr Potter. Gerald was a graduate of Athens High School in 1928 and later retired from the Ingersoll-Rand, Athens, after 30 years as a Draftsman. He was a member of the Sayre Christian Church and enjoyed bowling. Gerald is predeceased by siblings Dorothy Lillian Shellard, Laura Gilbertson, Lloyd Potter and William Potter. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. James Donahoo of the Sayre Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made to the Bradford County Manor Activities Fund, RR 3, Box 322, Troy, PA 16947.  CQ services posted December 16, 2007

JAMES W. (JIM) POTTER, 84 of Sayre and formerly from Towanda, passed away on July 6, 2018, at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness with his daughters by his side. He was born on April 23, 1934, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Gerald and Virginia Ware Potter. Jim attended Towanda High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 and served three years in Munich, Germany. After returning home, he worked briefly for Yoder’s Tire Service in Towanda before starting a job at Fulmer Bros. Tire Service in Wysox. On Nov. 17, 1956, Jim married the love of his life, Lola Lantz. Together for over 58 years, they created a warm home atmosphere and raised their family with love, laughter, and happiness. After moving to Fort Myers, Florida in 1984 with his wife and daughter, Lisa, Jim worked at Firestone until moving back to Pennsylvania in 1987. He then went back to work at Fulmer Bros. until retiring in 1999. Jim was a good-natured, quiet man who loved animals and his family deeply. He was a member of bowling leagues for many years, liked to play cards, golf, and also played softball in his younger years. Beginning in 1975, Jim built and raced slot cars for several years with his son Cliff and other friends. He enjoyed going to Tioga Downs Casino, yard sales, helping Veda Rose at Discover the World Children’s Center, quiet times with his pets, and ice cream. He is predeceased by his wife, Lola; parents, Gerald and Virginia Ware Potter; in-laws, Clifton (Kip) and Mildred Strope Lantz; son, Cliff E. Potter; son-in-law, Wade W. Warner; brothers, Gerald (Junior), Donald (Dick), and Charles (Huck) Potter; brother and sister-in-law, Paul (Bud) and Helen Potter; his only sister, Mary Imogene Hawkins Thompkins; brothers-in-law, Roy Hawkins and William Thompkins; nephews, Donny, Scott, and Jeff Potter; and his beloved dog, Kendall. Jim is survived by his daughter, Sherry Warner of Sayre; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and David Scheftic of Sayre, Pennsylvania; grandsons, Cliff James (Jay) Potter of Niagara Falls, New York, Williams Franks II, David Scheftic, and Patrick Scheftic all of Sayre; granddaughters, Christina Sue Nina Potter and Lisa Lee Potter of Niagara Falls, New York, Gabriella Scheftic of Sayre, Pennsylvania, Michaela Hadlock and her husband, Kevin of Athens; great-granddaughter Norah of Athens; great-grandsons, Kurt, Zachary, and Corey Merritt all of Niagara Falls, New York, sister-in-law, Marian Potter of Apopka, Florida, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also surviving are his beloved Sheltie and best friend, Daisy Mae; his cats, Oscar, Molly, Skeeter, and Sadie; and a much-loved Boxer named Phoebe. A Military Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Tioga Point Cemetery, 803 North Main Street, Athens, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to the Bradford County Humane Society, US Highway 220, Ulster, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 7/8/2018

PRATT Leslie G. Pratt

85, of Milan, Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Robert Packer Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born Jan. 7, 1926 in Warren, Ohio, the only son of the late Guy and Gertrude Graham Pratt.  Leslie graduated from Sayre Area High School in 1944. He is a Veteran of World War II, serving aboard the New Bern Victory as a radar and radio operator. Leslie was a member of the Sayre Christian Church, Disciples of Christ where he was very active, being an Elder for 50 years and holding many other offices. He was active in the Boy Scouts, being a Scoutmaster for 25 years of Pack 18, Neighborhood Commander, and Assistant District Commander. He was awarded the Scouts Key and the Silver Beaver. Leslie worked at Sylvania in Towanda as an Electrician in the Service Department. He also worked for Honeywell as a Field Service Representative, retiring in 1988. Leslie loved to camp. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He is predeceased by his wife Lois, 2006.  Leslie is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon M. and Allen G. Warner of Wichita, Kansas, and Laura J. and Brian E. Harris of Milan, Pa.; two sons and daughters-in-law, David L. and Melanie Pratt of Clarks Summit, Pa., and Scott G. and Deborah A. Pratt of Falls, Pa.; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn A. Pratt of Falls, Pa.; four grandsons, Troy M. Patterson and fiancé Chelsey of Orcas Island, Wash., Todd G. Patterson and friend Kristen of Montoursville, Pa., Aaron G. Harris of Milan, Pa. and Erik S. Pratt of Falls, Pa.; two step grandchildren, Sasha Harris (Jason) Campbell of Huntersville, N.C. and Seth Harris of Davidson, N.C.; one great-grandson, Benjamin Campbell of Huntersville, N.C.; "special daughter" Barbara Satterly and "granddaughters" Rachel and Miranda Satterly all of Milan, Pa.; three sisters-in-law, Lola Fice of Hickory, N.C., Ruby Jenny of Athens, Pa. and Nancy Jenney of Athens, Pa.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at the Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre, Pa., with the Rev. James Donahoo officiating. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Athens, Pa.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.   In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA 18840, Boy Scouts of America, Pack 18, Five Rivers Council, 3300 Chambers Road, Suite 5190, Horseheads, NY 14845, or a charity of one's choice.   Towanda Daily Review – May 12, 2011

 

PRICE –PEGGY GOWAN SMITH, 64, of 130 Herrick Ave., Athens Township, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at her loving home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Peggy was born on Aug. 28, 1938, in Avoca, Pa., to Russell and Margaret Price.  Peggy loved spending time with her grandchildren.  Her family was her life.  She loved to read and play cards.  She graduated from Athens High School.  Peggy wanted to thank Nancy McCutheon, Betty Northrup, Henrietta Lamontagne and Peggy Two for over 60 years of friendship.  Peggy is survived by a special friend, Richard Gowan Sr. of Sayre; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Mary Gowan of Athens; a daughter and son-in-law, Lucinda and Kenneth Cron of Milan; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Carson Killian of Glen Allen, Va.; a daughter and special friend Margaret Miller and Brad Bidlack of Towanda; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews, and a sister, Alice Reed of Dushore.  Peggy was predeceased by her parents and brothers, David Price, Russell Price Jr. and Arthur Price.  Family and friends may call Sunday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 126 N. Elmer Ave., Sayre.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor James Donahoo of the Sayre Christian Church officiating.  Paxar Local Union 2067 I.A.M will conduct a memorial service on Sunday at the funeral home at 6 p.m.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens.  Memorials in Peggy’s name may be made to Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Towanda, Pa.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to Guthrie Hospice for the wonderful care and understanding given to Peggy and her family during the past difficult months.  –Towanda Daily Review.

PRINCE
Miss Kathryn M. Prince, 83, formerly of 305 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, and later of Hayden St. died Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 1971, at the Bradford County Manor following an extended illness. She had been a schoolteacher for 50 years. Born in Athens, Sept 5, 1887, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Jennie Myers Prince. She attended Athens Schools graduating with the class of 1906. Following graduation, she was given a teacher’s certificate and taught school in East Athens and Greene’s Landing. She began teaching in the Sayre School System in 1908 and taught at Milltown, College Hill and at Elmer Avenue schools. In 1922, Miss Prince acquired her permanent Pennsylvania Standard Certificate. In 1929, she entered the new high school where she taught social science. From 1927 until 1937 she attended summer sessions at Pennsylvania State University where she received her bachelor of science degree in 1938. In 1938 she began teaching eighth grade in the Junior High School and was part time guidance counselor. She taught social science from 1942 until 1947 during which time she also served as part time guidance counselor. Miss Prince became full time guidance counselor in 1947 serving in that capacity until her retirement, June 30, 1956. She was a member of the Sayre Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. E.B. (Lucille) Nickeson of Wellsboro and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral and committal services will be held at the Lowry Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Rev. Reginald McInroy, pastor of the Sayre Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be later in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.

HARRY L. PRUYNE, 68, of Sayre died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor following an extended illness.  Born Feb. 8, 1935 in Sayre, he was the son of Harry L. and Julia E. Malloy Pruyne.  He was a member ob the V.F.W. Skiff-Bower Post 1536, American Legion Post 246, Ft. Sullivan, Loyal Order of Moose No. 1490, Handy Man Club of America and a social member of the Sons of Italy.  He worked for the Ingersol Rand Athens plant for 25 years, retiring in 1995.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1961 and in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1966.  He was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers, Leonard F. Pruyne and Charles H. Pruyne.  Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Knecht of Sayre; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Darwin High of Troy; a son, Larry L. Pruyne III of Bowling Green, Ky.; a daughter, Elizabeth Puryne of Sayre; sisters, June M. Denny of Miami, Fla., Doris J. and William Talada of Sayre, Nancy A. and Gerald Bradley of Athens, and Hilda Hicks of Trumansburg, N.Y.; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Joyce Pruyne of Athens, Thomas E. and Eileen Pruyne of Charlotte, NC; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 13, at 2 pm. at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral home inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. with the Rev. Grant T. Nichols, pastor of the Watkins Glen United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa.  Military honors will be accorded by the Valley Color Guard from the Skiff-Bower Post o. 1536 V.F.W. of Sayre and the American Legion Post No. 283 of Milltown, Pa.  Memorial donations may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. or the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

 

QUATTRINI James R. Quattrini

65, of Sayre, Pa., died on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on June 4, 1948, in Sayre, Pa., the son of Thomas and Ethel Ryman Quattrini.  James enjoyed a plethora of creative hobbies including cooking, gardening, art and craftsmanship. He had an inquisitive desire for knowledge, and there was never a question he left unanswered. James was a loving and selfless man with a sense of humor that found the lightheartedness in any situation. He was active in his community as a member of the Roma Madre Lodge #1543 Sons of Italy, a registered nurse and a supportive neighbor.  He is predeceased by his daughter Linda Quattrini and brother Louis Quattrini.  James is survived by his children Jessica Quattrini, John Quattrini, Amy Wiley and Becky Casterline; four grandchildren; siblings; and in-laws Nellie Tyler, Thomas and Marlene Quattrini, Peter Quattrini; and twin sister Janelle Quattrini; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral Services will follow at the funeral home at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Anne Bey Canfield officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa., at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made in James' memory to the Nancy Quattrini Cancer Research Fund, Guthrie Clinic Research Center, One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840.   Towanda Daily Review – June 10, 2013

 

PETER J. ‘PETE’ QUATTRINI, 71, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre with his family by his side. He was born on Dec. 18, 1946, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Thomas and Ethel (Ryman) Quattrini. Pete was a 1964 graduate of Sayre High School. Following graduation, he entered the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from the service, Pete went to work as a Union Carpenter. Pete was community minded and gave of his time with many projects in the area. Just a few were the Memorials at the Sayre Park, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Snyder Elementary Bells, Powerhouse at the Guthrie, and the Airport Soaring Museum in the Elmira area. He also helped to refurbish two long-standing businesses in the Valley, the Sons of Italy and Mangialardo’s Restaurant. His generosity and gentle nature will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. When he wasn’t working or doing a project for someone, Pete loved spending time with his family and friends, especially spoiling his beloved grandchildren. He enjoyed shuffleboard, bocce ball, fishing, and gardening. The guy that was known as the lucky one in his family, he frequently won on scratch off tickets or at the casino as he was exiting the door. He was a member and officer at the Sons of Italy. He is predeceased by his wife, Nancy; twin brother, Louis M. Quattrini Sr.; brother, James Quattrini; sister, Janelle Quattrini; brothers-in-law, Jack Tyler and William Pitcher. Peter is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Peter Jr. and Brenda Quattrini of South Waverly, Pennsylvania; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Chris Payne of Altadena, California; his beloved grandchildren, Allia, Andrew, Austin, and Cecilia; sister, Nellie Tyler of Sayre, Pennsylvania; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Marlene Quattrini of Sayre, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Denise Pitcher; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pete was also loved and will be greatly missed by Deb Chandler and her family. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pennsylvania. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at noon. Family will provide flowers, please make memorial donations in Peter’s memory to the Nancy Quattrini Patient Fund, One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 8/14/2013

 

THOMAS QUATTRINI, 71, of Straw hill Road, Barton, N.Y. died Thursday Sept. 7, 1989 at his home. He was born in Sayre Nov. 1, 1917, the son of Joseph and Maria DePaul Quattrini. He has been a lifelong resident of the Valley area. He was employed by Eastern Freightways Trucking Company. Mr. Quattrini was interested in restoring horse-drawn carriages. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Waverly Moose and the Teamsters Retiree Club. He is survived by two daughters, Nellie Tyler of Kirkwood, N.Y.; Janelle Polzella of South Waverly; four sons: Thomas Quattrini of Waverly, N.Y.; Peter Quattrini of Sayre, Louis Quattrini of Sayre, James Quattrini of Elmira, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren and three brothers: Floyd Quattrini of Calif., Peter and Frank Quattrini, both of Sayre; two sisters, Eleanor Yale of Waverly, N.Y.; Katherine Stevens of Binghamton, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Jenki8ns Funeral Home, 111 S. Main St., Athens. The funeral will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday 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. –Towanda Daily Review

 

QUINN –ELIZABETH A. ‘BETTY’ DANIELS, 71, of Athens died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at her home with hospice and family around her. Born Dec. 31, 1933 in Sayre, the daughter of Leo J. and Marguerite Walker Quinn. She enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her dog, Spike. She also enjoyed bingo, sewing, and making quilts. She was the supervisor of the housekeeping division at the Robert Packer Hospital for 25 years. She traveled with her husband while he was in the military to Kansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Newfoundland, Canada, and volunteered for the Family Services of the military in these states. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Betty was predeceased by: a brother, George Quinn; and her aunt and uncle, Mary and Tommy Kingston. She is survived by: her husband, Sidney, of 35 years at home; two daughters, Betty and Fred Sindoni of Sayre and Lynne (Daniels) and Richard Ferreira of Sayre; three grandchildren, Melissa Sindoni of Sayre, Michael Sindoni and wife, Kelly, of Athens, and Katie-Marie Ferreira of Sayre; three great-grandchildren, Cody and Connor Sindoni of Athens and Logan Sindoni of Sayre; sisters, Maria and Fred Wasielewski of Sayre, Ellen and Ralph Summers of Sayre, and Marylou and Paul Sorenson of Waverly; brother, Joe and Bonnie Quinn of Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and Friends may call Monday, Jan. 10, 2005 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S, Main St., Athens from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Vincent Langan of St. John's Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens. Memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Jude's Children Research, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Submitted by Carol Brotzman.  –Sayre Evening Times.

 

QUINN –SANDRA I. SMITH, 70, of Athens passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Sayre Health Care in Sayre. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Gertrude Quinn; sisters, Norma Jean and Ruth Ellen and brother, Joseph M. Quinn. Sandra is survived by her children, Robert (Jana) Reynolds of Chemung, Steven Reynolds of Chemung and Rebecca (Donald) Sharpsteen of Athens; brothers, James (Barb) Quinn of Waverly, John Quinn of North Carolina and Jeff (Sandy) Quinn of Chemung; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Harriett and Alberta; and all her bingo buddies. Sandra enjoyed playing bingo, taking trips to the casinos, making candy, camping, a good cup of coffee, putting puzzles together, playing cards and, most of all, spending time with her family and friends. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa., where she will be laid to rest next to her parents. –Sayre Morning Times 4/20/2018