FLETCHER –MRS. GENEVIEVE (FLETCHER) WEED - The death angel that seemed to have been hovering over our neighborhood the past two weeks and removed from our midst on Sunday, April 15, 2007, Mrs. Genevieve (Fletcher) Weed, 93, resident of the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington.  She was the widow of the late Lawrence E. Weed, who preceded her seven years ago into the spirit land.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa., from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, and again from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 18 at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Union Cemetery in East Smithfield, Pa.  Genevieve was born on March 25, 1914, in East Smithfield, Pa.  She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Worden) Fletcher. Genevieve was a homemaker, but more than that was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very hard workingwoman who treasured her family above all else.  She adored her grand and great-grandchildren. Genevieve enjoyed cooking and baking, reading and yard work. She loved flowers, especially geraniums. Genevieve was among those who patiently endured the hardships of being poor her entire life.  Genevieve is survived by her sons: Larry (Florence) Weed of Sugar Run, Pa., David (Violet) Weed of East Smithfield, Pa., Joseph (Frances) Weed of RD 1 Milan, Pa., and Robert (Cathy) Weed of Towanda, Pa., 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.  Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence; and her sister, Jeanette Fletcher.  Genevieve's family would like to thank the Troy Community hospital and staff and the Bradford County Manor and staff for all the care and concern shown to Genevieve over the years.  Contributions may be made in Genevieve's memory to the Bradford County Manor, RR 3, Box 322, Troy, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review 4/17/2007

The Hon. Loron W. Forrest died of heart failure at his home in Smithfield, at 8 o’clock Monday morning, Feb. 22 , 1910.  He had been unwell all winter, but was able to be around the house and do some light chores.  He came to election Feb. 15th.  He arose from bed Monday morning for some medicine and while his wife and daughter were preparing the medicine he arose from his chair and dropped dead.  He was a son of Dana and Margaret Forrest, and was born in Smithfield January 7th, 1843.  He was a born mechanic and when a small boy built a dam across a run near his father’s house and built a miniature water wheel and saw mill.  His father had a large family and was a man of moderate means and could not give him the advantages some boys had, but he made use of what talents he had.  He attended the public schools until he was 14 years of age and being obliged to  hustle for himself, he hired out to the master mechanic, Warren Hill, who at that time was operating the old Hyatt foundry in Smithfield.  The following year, 1858, Mr. Hill commenced building a foundry of his own on the vacant lot west of the old tannery in Smithfield, Mr. Forrest assisting him.  After the completion of the foundry Mr. Hill in company with Robert Meterchun commenced the manufacture of stoves, plows, and doing a general repair work in every line.  Mr. Forrest became an apt scholar and became an expert wood workman.  He remained in the employ of Mr. Hill until the breaking out of the Rebellion.  When the Rebels fired on Fort Sumter April 12, 1861, and President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers for three months service, Daniel Bradbury of Athens was the first man to respond to the call from Athens, and commenced recruiting a company.  Mr. Forrest hearing that Captain Bradbury was forming a company remarked that if he was at Athens he would enlist in Captain Bradbury’s company.  Jonathan King said if he wanted to enlist he would carry him out.  Mr. King took him out and the same day he enrolled his name for three months’ service.  At the same time Captain Gore of Towanda was forming a company, and on the 23rd of April the two companies started for Harrisburg to offer their services to the government.  Upon arriving at Harrisburg the quota had already been filled and they were not accepted, and the two companies were disbanded.

Governor Curtin realizing that the Rebellion was of such magnitude that it would not be suppressed in three months, and that there would not be any body of organized troops to step into the breach, got permission of the legislature to enlist 15,000 men for the protection of the State, and to be turned over to the United states when called for.   Captain Bradbury and Captain Gore then commenced recruiting for the three years’ service.  The companies were soon filled and Mr. Forrest enrolled his name in the same company for the three years service.  In the formation of the regiments Captain Bradbury’s company became Co. F, and Captain Gore’s Company I, 6th Pa. Reserves.  The balance of the 15 regiments were soon filled and they were put into one division by themselves and were called the Pa. Reserves.

Loron, as he was familiarly called by the men in the company, was made sergeant in Captain Bradbury’s company.  After the disastrous battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861, President Lincoln sent a dispatch to Gov. Curtin, saying:  “Send on the Pa. Reserves, we are beaten at Bull Run.”  The division was hastily convened at Washington and stepped into the breach and prevented the Rebels taking Washington.  Loron remained with his company, always doing his duty, and was respected by all the men of the regiment that he came in contact with.

The three years for which the regiment and division had enlisted would expire in the spring of 1864, and all those in the division were  given an opportunity to re-enlist in the winter of 1863-64 for three years more, unless sooner discharged.  Loron re-enlisted for three years more and came home on leave of absence for 30 days.  While home on his leave of absence he was married to Miss Emma Ormsby, daughter of Levi Ormsby, one of the pioneers of Smithfield.  At the expiration of his furlough he bade his young wife of a week or two adieu and returned to his regiment, and with them took part in the Wilderness campaign in May, 1864.  On May 30 the term of enlistment of the division having expired (the next day after the battle of Bethesda Church) those of the division that had not re-enlisted were ordered to Harrisburg to be mustered out of service.  The men of the regiment were loth to part with those that had re-enlisted.  Those that re-enlisted out of the division were put into two regiments – the 190th and 191st.  Loron was made Second Lieutenant of Company H, 191st.  He served with distinction and bravery and was captured by the Rebels on the Weldon railroad Aug. 18, 1864, and was sent to Libby Prison where he remained until Oct. 1st, when he was sent to Salisbury prison where he remained for two months.  From Salisbury he was sent to Danville where he was confined until Feb. 20th, when he was taken back to Libby and exchanged Feb. 22, 1865, and was discharged from the service by reason of close of the war April 27, 1865.

After his discharge from the service he returned to Smithfield and engaged in wagon-making for two years, and in 1867 with his brother Charles P. and D. A. Forrest purchased the Hill foundry, which he helped build.  The following year, 1868, D. A. Forrest retired from the firm and Jones Castle bought an interest, the firm being Forrest Bros. & Castle.  In the year 1872 J. D. Kelley purchased Mr. Castle’s interest and the firm became Forrest Bros. & Kelly.  This partnership continued until 1901, when Mr. Forrest disposed of his interest in the foundry, and engaged in farming upon the farm he had previously purchased of his father-in-law.  When the fusion between the Republicans and Democrats took place in 1890, they were looking for a man to represent the soldier element on the ticket for the legislature, and he received the nomination and with the balance of the ticket was elected.  He served his constituents with satisfaction, and would not receive any free passes from the railroads.

He came of a patriotic family.  His great-grandfather came to this town from Vermont in the year 1814, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.  His father tried to enlist for the Civil War, but on account of his age they would not accept  him, but he sent seven sons to represent him and they all came home.  They all met in reunion at the home of L. W. Forrest in Smithfield, June 10, 1907.  Their ranks remained unbroken until the death of Loron W., which took place Feb. 22nd.  His oldest brother, Cyrenius, however, died last Saturday and the funeral was held from the old Christian church Monday.  He was buried in the Christian cemetery.  Loron W. was a self-made man, and a skilled mechanic.  There was no piece of machinery that his trained eye could not penetrate.  He was kind to the poor and needy, and any person appealing to him for aid if deserving was not turned away empty handed.  He was a charter member of Phelps Post, No. 124, of Smithfield, and a member of the Union Veteran Legion of Athens.  His funeral was observed from his late home Wednesday, March 2, the Rev. Mark Schuyler officiating.  He was deposited in his last resting place by six of his comrades, three of them belonging to his regiment.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow and one daughter, Mrs. G. E. Beach, with whom she lives, and five brothers – Marcus A., of Nichols, N.Y., Charles P. of Orient, S. Dak., L. D., of Eugene City, Ore., William B. of Ulster, and D. A. Forrest of East Smithfield; also two sisters, Miss Belle Forrest and Mrs. Annie Titus of Providence, R. I.  His loss will be keenly felt by his family and relatives, and also by his friends who are legion, and his counsel and advice will be missed in the Post room.

At a regular meeting of Phelps Post, No. 124, G.A.R., held at East Smithfield, March 5, 1910, it was thought advisable to have a short history of the life and service of their late comrade Loron W. Forrest, and have it published in place of a resolution to his memory, and by a resolution of the Post the Commander was delegated on account of his long and continued acquaintance and comradeship with him, to prepare the history, which proposition was cheerfully accepted by the Commander, it being a worthy tribute to a deserving comrade.  Diton Phelps ,  Com. Phelps Post, No. 124, G. A. R., E Smithfield, Pa.,  March 7, 1910 

 

FOSBURG –MADELON E. DICKINSON, 89 of Rochester, NY, formerly of East Smithfield died November 15, 1988 at the ?esley-On-East Nursing Home in Rochester. She was born November 1, 1899, daughter of Walter and Mary Phelps Fosburg. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank in 1932. She is survived by her sons: Charles of Lima, NY and Keith of Lakeland, FL, a daughter, Nellie Williams of Springfield, OR; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson and a niece. Friends may call Friday from 2-5 at the O’Connell-Drown Funeral Home, Lima, NY where a service will be held Friday evening at 7. A service of committal will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association in Mrs. Dickinson’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review (paper torn at ?esley)

FOWLER –MARION L. ALLOWAY, 90, wife of Robert Alloway of Ulster RR 2, Pa., died Friday afternoon, July 21, 2000, at her home after an extended illness.  Born Dec. 13, 1909, in Monroe Township, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Charles Austin Fowler and Jennie Kellogg Fowler.  In September 1936 she married Robert Alloway.  Marion was a member of the former Monroeton Presbyterian Church.  Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Robert Alloway, at home; two nieces, Dorothy fowler Pierce and Virginia Fowler Terry, both of Towanda RR 4; five nephews, Kenneth, Bruce and Grover Fowler, all of Towanda RR 4, Leo Fowler of New Albany, Pa., and Harold Fowler of Elmira, N.Y.; several grandnieces and grandnephews.  She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Wayne Fowler; and by her brothers, Howard, Ray, Lloyd, Leslie and Leonard Fowler; and a sister, Liza Bump.  The funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Lowell Patton officiating.  Interment will be in the Union Cemetery, east Smithfield, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Janette E. FRALEY, 84, East Smithfield
02/07/2002 Towanda Daily Review
Janette E. Fraley, 84, of East Smithfield died at the Bradford County Manor on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002. Born Feb. 27, 1917, in Trenton, N.J., she was the daughter of Carl and Marie Grenell Fraley.  She was formerly employed at the Harriet Child Elementary School as a custodian for 23 years. She very much enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball. She was predeceased by her brother, Carl Fraley Jr. Friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens. Funeral and committal services will follow there at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Nathan Blow officiating. Burial will be at a later time in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield. Memorial donations may be made at the East Smithfield Fire Company, East Smithfield, Pa. 18817, or the Bradford County Humane Society, Route 6, Ulster, Pa. 18850.

FRALEY - Miss Minnie Fraley, who had just returned from a visit to her cousin, Mrs. Warren Seeley in this boro, died suddenly Monday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jesse Sumner, in Smithfield. She was 47 years old and had been in poor health for several years. Formerly she was a teacher in West Burlington. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Eliza Fraley, two sisters, Mrs. Sumner and Mrs. Chas. Allyn, a brother, Harry Fraley all of East Smithfield and a brother, Carl Fraley, of Trenton, N.J. The funeral and burial will be in Smithfield this Thursday afternoon.
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FREEMAN –KATHERINE LOUISE ‘KATIE’ STORCH a longtime resident of the Pine City Community, passed away Thur. Sep. 27, 2018 following declining health at the age of 75. Born on May 22, 1943 in Elmira, NY; Katie was the daughter of the late, Jesse & Louise Lutz Freeman. She married Burdette Storch in 1964 and he predeceased her in 1978, During there marriage, she enjoyed the excitement of travel that his 20-year Navy career afforded. Devoted to helping others, Katie was a self-employed nurse's aide, for over 20 years, caring for those in their final days. She is remembered for her love of laughter, enjoyed her favorite TV shows, and adored her family especially the little ones. Surviving are her loving children, Lori (Jim) Glynn, Amy Eckman, and Steve (Jenny) Storch, all of Pine City, NY; three grandchildren, Stephen, Erika, and MaKenzie; a great grandson, Cayde; a sister, Joyce Squires (Paul Zinck), SC; brothers-in-law, Eugene Storch, CA; and Ted Berry, FL; special aunts, Theo (Dick) Johnson, Southport, NY; and Audrey Lutz, Elmira, NY; nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Katherine was predeceased by a son-in-law, Patrick Eckman; sisters, Doris (Bill) Squires and Mary Berry. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport/Elmira on Sun. Sep. 30, 2018 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 4:15 p.m. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/29/2018

FRENCH –GERTRUDE I. NICHOLS, 92, of Box 12, RR 1, East Smithfield, Pa. died Friday, Dec. 20, 1996, at home unexpectedly.  Born in Smithfield Township on July 3, 1904, she was the daughter of Luke and Emma Gibson French.  She was a 1919 graduate of Smithfield High School and a 1921 graduate of Mansfield State Normal School.  She then taught school in Pennsylvania for two years and seven years in New York State before her marriage to Donald V. Nichols on Nov. 26, 1931, in East Smithfield.  She was an active member of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church since her childhood, the U.M.W. and the W.C.T.U.  She served as secretary-treasurer of the Union Cemetery Association for over 50 years.  She was a 50-year member of the D.A.R. and she organized the East Smithfield Garden Club in 1938, and had a lifetime interest in horticulture.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Wallace and Jean Nichols of East Smithfield; her grandchildren and their spouses; Larry W. and Barbara Nichols of East Smithfield, Brian and Rebecca Nichols of East Smithfield, Pamela and Robert Clarke of Apalachin, N.Y., Alan J. and Elaine Nichols of Palm Harbor, Fla., Teresa and Brian Lennon of Palm Harbor, Fla.; Lisa and Donald Vandergrift of East Smithfield; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Nov. 17, 1978.  Private services will be held with her pastor the Rev. Kermit Shawder officiating.  Memorial donations may be made to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, East Smithfield, Pa.  Funeral services are under the direction of the Lowery Funeral home, 225 So. Main St., Athens.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Harold FRENCH, age 86 of Troy, February 3, 1979. Friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa., Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Whitney Trousdale officiating. Burial East Smithfield Cemetery. Survived by wife, Anna P. French; daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Pauline) James of Canoga Park, Calif; one son, Francis J. French of Erie, Pa.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother George (Jim) French of Sayre. He was a member of the Troy Presbyterian Church; Trojan Masonic Lodge; Troy Chamber of Commerce; Troy Rotary and was owner of French Real Estate. Harold and Anna French celebrated 59 years of marriage Oct. 7, 1978.

FRENCH William L-74, died at his home in Smithfield Township Sunday morning after a short illness. He was born May 10, 1873 in Smithfield Township. Most of his life he followed the lumbering and construction business. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Albert Hall and his mother, Mrs. Luric Clark, both of East Smithfield. The body was removed to the Farr Funeral Home in Ulster where it will remain until Wed at 1 pm when it will be taken to the home of Mrs. Albert Hall in East Smithfield for funeral services at 2 pm. Interment will be in the East Smithfield Cemetery.

FULLER –ELSIE G. FULLER NICHOLS, 92, OF Sayre died on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  She was born on June 15, 1909, in Wetona, a daughter of the late Donald and Altheda Rice Fuller.  Elsie was the widow of Ralph L. Nichols.  She was a member of the East Smithfield Methodist Church.  Elsie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law.  Ralph E. and JoAnn Nichols; daughters and sons-in-law, Angeline and Richard Yale and Patricia and Ramon Yale; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and half-sister, Mara Wolfe and Josephine Moser.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Loretta Fay, and half-sister, Ida Jean Ford.  There will be no calling hours or service.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts Funeral home Inc., Wellsburg, N.Y.  –Towanda Daily Review  (Buried Union Cemetery, E. Smithfield

GATES –BARBARA G. DECKER, 90, formerly of East Smithfield, Pa. died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born Oct. 21, 1912 in Springfield Twp., Pa. the daughter of Freeman and Bessie Ockerman Gates.  Barbara was a high school graduate of Troy High School in 1930, she then graduated from Mansfield College in 1932, she then went back to Mansfield to get her B.S., in 1963 and graduated from Elmira College in 1970 with her Master’s.  She was an elementary teacher at the Harriet Childs School in East Smithfield from 1932-1936 and 1955 to June 1974 when she retired.  Barbara was an 80-year-member of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church where she was very active until illness prevented her from participating; the Wetona WTCU; the Towanda Order of the Eastern Star; and the Bradford-Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association; and the Pennsylvania Retired Teacher Assoc.  She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.  Predeceased by her husband, Donald A. Decker, Sept. 25, 1988.  Survived by her best friend, Darleen Hillyard and her family of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.  Brian and Laura Harris and their family of East Smithfield, Pa. Jack and Christine Woodworth-Bartho of Salisbury, England and Howie Sassar of Portugal and Elaine Sassar of Virginia.  Family and friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Friday Aug. 15, 2003 from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. at the East Smithfield United Methodist Church with her pastor, the Rev. William Lusk officiating and the Rev. Dean Walrath of the Canton United Methodist Church co-officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made to the Bradford County Manor Outdoor Project, RR2, Box 322, Troy, Pa. or the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, East Smithfield, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

BERNARD E GEROULD, 74, of West Burlington Township, Pa., died Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa.  Born Oct. 14, 1931 in East Smithfield, Pa., he was the son of the late Harry and Myrtle Chase Gerould. Bernard was a graduate of Sayre High School class of 1949.  He was employed in construction his entire life and was employed by the Dalrymple Construction Company of Elmira, N.Y., for many years until his retirement. Bernard was a member of Teamsters Union Local 529, Elmira, N.Y.  He is survived by his wife, Jane Chapman Gerould, at home; his stepdaughter, Merrie Hotaling and her husband, George Hotaling, of Rummerfield, Pa.; his step-grandson, Russell Hotaling and his wife, Lisa Hotaling, of Monroeton, Pa.; three step-great-grandchildren, Lauren, Meghan and Ryan Hotaling, all of Monroeton, Pa.; his brother, Lt. Commander Donald Gerould, U.S. Navy (retired) and his wife AvisGerould of Sun City Ariz.; two cousins, Mary Ellen Chamberlain of East Smithfield, Pa., and Kenneth Gerould of East Smithfield, Pa.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Gerould.  Services will be private.  Interment will be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, Pa.  Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa., is assisting Bernard’s family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Tri-Township Ambulance Association in care of Diane Husted, Box 76, RR 3, Gillett, Pa., 16925 in Bernard E. Gerould’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review

CARROLL GEROULD, age 78, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died on Friday, October 21, 2005, at home.  He was born on April 3, 1927, the son of the late Merritt and Belle (Breese) Gerould.  Carroll was a farmer and worked for the East Smithfield Township for more than 24 years.  He was a member of the East Smithfield Federated Church.  Carroll served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the East Smithfield VFW Post 7378 and a member of the Bradford County Grange.  Carroll is survived by sons Russell Gerould and Glenn Gerould, both of Columbia Cross Roads; sisters Bertha Brown of West Burlington, Pa., Gladys Maciel of Elmira, N.Y., Shirley Beach of Gillett, Pa., and Betty Russick of East Smithfield, Pa.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Janet (Kingsley) Gerould; daughter, Ann Marie Finnerty; brothers, Hubert, Clayton and Manley Gerould; and sisters Irene Hamilton, Ruth Morse and Marjorie Gerould.  Family and friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, then again from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Vickery Funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa.  Funeral and committal services will be held immediately following visitation at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lynn Ensign officiating.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at Union Cemetery, East. Smithfield.  Memorials in Carroll’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  –Towanda Daily Review.

GEROULD Miss Harriett of East Smithfield died Monday afternoon at the age of 87. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Gerould; two nieces, Agnes and Margaret Gerould; and a nephew, Justin Gerould, all of Hammondsport, Pa. Miss Gerould was a member of the East Smithfield Baptist Church. The body is at the Soper and Vickery Funeral home, Troy and will be taken to the East Smithfield Baptist Church Wednesday for funeral services at 2:30 pm. Burial will be in East Smithfield Cemetery with Rev Orey Crippen officiating.

 

GEROULD Kenneth E. Gerould

84, of East Smithfield, Pa., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 31, 2012 from Robert Packer Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Alene (Wakely) Gerould. The couple married October 5, 1975 and had 37 happy years together.  Family and friends are welcome to call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Federated Church of East Smithfield, Church Street, East Smithfield, Pa. The funeral service to honor Ken’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4 at the church with his pastor, the Rev. Stan Gill, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Union Cemetery. The Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 1093 West Main St., Troy, Pa., has been entrusted with arrangements. Ken was born on February 3, 1928 in East Smithfield, son of the late Lewis and Lena (Dickinson) Gerould. He was a graduate of SRU High School, class of 1946. Upon graduation from school, Ken married his high school sweetheart Sylvia Pipher who predeceased him in 1974. He worked the family farm for a number of years, drove a school bus, milk truck, and coal truck as well. He also worked a number of years for US Steel-American Bridge Co. in Elmira. After briefly owning his own trucking company, he was employed by Gulf Oil Co., from which he retired. He was a member of the Federated Church of East Smithfield, and enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spirited political discourse.  Ken is survived by his wife, Alene; his children, Nancy (David) Galleher of Geneva, N.Y., Michael Gerould of Bradenton, Fla., and Edward Gerould of Bentley Creek, Pa.; his step-children, Diane (Terry) Husted of Centerville, Pa., Darlene (David) Hayford of Athens, Pa., Duane Ordway of Athens, and Darla (Peter) Sielaff of Trumansburg, N.Y.; several grandchildren including Kelly (Dan) Chacchia of Webster, NY, Bethany (Jeff) Scaglia of Geneva, N.Y., and Shane (Debbie) Gerould of Lowman, N.Y.; many great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Ellen (Zane) Chamberlain of East Smithfield, along with several nieces and nephews.  Ken was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Sylvia; and his two brothers, Charles and Robert Gerould.  Contributions may be made in Ken’s memory to the Federated Church of East Smithfield, Church Street, East Smithfield, PA 18817 or to the Tri-Township Ambulance Service, c/o Diane Husted, 16145 Berwick Tpk, Gillett, PA 16925.   Sayre Morning Times – January 2, 2013

 

GEROULD Russell E. Gerould

57, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Wilkes Barre, Pa. Russell was born on April 29, 1955 in Troy, Pa., a son of the late Carroll and Janet (Kingsley) Gerould. He was first employed America Bridgeworks in Elmira, N.Y. and after leaving there was employed until recently by Taylor Trucking in Wyalusing, Pa., as a dispatcher. Russell attended Mount Pisgah Wesleyan Church, was a life member of the  NRA, and was passionate about hunting and fishing.  Russell is survived by his brother Glenn Gerould of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., along with several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ann Marie Finnerty.  Family and friends are welcome to call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 1093 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Russell's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 25 at the funeral home with Rev. Lynn Ensign and Pastor Patrick Kelly officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of Russell's family in Union Cemetery in East Smithfield, Pa.  Memorial contributions may be made in Russell's memory to the Mount Pisgah Wesleyan Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 10 East Smithfield, PA 18817.   Towanda Daily Review – May 22, 2012

 

GIBSON EMMA G. FRENCH
Emma G. French died very suddenly on Monday morning at her home in East Smithfield. She is survived by her husband, Luke French; two sons, Paul and Purl French, and a daughter, Mrs. Donald Nichols, all of East Smithfield; and a sister, Mrs. J. W. Smith of Athens. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at the home. Rev. O. J. Steverson will officiate. Burial will be made in the East Smithfield Cemetery. (handwritten on article 1936)

GINN –HARRIET G. KINGSLEY, 72, of Milan RR 1 died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Born July 19, 1931, in McKeesport, Pa., she was a daughter of Dr. Edgar and Isabella Little Ginn.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Harriet enjoyed sewing, gardening, crafts and cooking.  She was a member of the Sayre Christian Church and the Good Neighbors Club in East Smithfield.  Her parents and a sister, LaVerne G. Shaw, predeceased her.  She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Laurence, at home; her children and their spouses, Janet K. and William B. Shaffer Jr. of Dushore, Charles R. and Patricia Kingsley of Columbia Cross Roads, and Edgar J. and Deborah Kingsley of Milan; her grandchildren, Lindsay, Sandy, Ray, Andrew, Daniel, Frank and Erin; her brother and sister-in-law, Roy E. and Martha Ginn of St. Paul, Minn.; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois G. and Robert “Sam” Day of Bradford , Pa.; her brother-in-law, William H. Shaw of Englewood, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including her cousin, the Rev. Daniel and Elaine Little of Indiana, Pa.  Family and friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Sunday, Sept. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held Monday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. with her pastor, the Rev. James Donahoo, officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, east Smithfield.  Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre, Pa. or the American Cancer Society at 1948 east Third St., Williamsport, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

GORTON - Mrs. Alice Amelia Phelps, 85, widow of Dighton Phelps of East Smithfield, Pa., died at 3 p.m. Friday, November 6, 1936 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Schill. She is survived by one other daughter Mrs. J. N. Keeler of Portland, Ore., also five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the family residence. Burial at East Smithfield Cemetery.

GRENNELL Mrs. Marie Louise Fraley, 68, died suddenly at her home in East Smithfield early Thursday morning. She is survived by a son, Carl, of Troy; a daughter Janette at home; three sisters, Miss Angie Grennell of East Smithfield; Miss Fannie Grennell of Ithaca, Mrs. Darley Cowles of Orwell; a brother, Clarence Grennell of Binghamton several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Soper and Vickery Funeral Home in Troy and will be removed to the family home Friday afternoon where services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in the East Smithfield cemetery with Rev. Paul Dershem officiating. Submitted by Pat Raymond - Pat717@aol.com from her grandmother's scrapbook, Clara OLIPHANT Smith.

HALL Albert C-82, died at his home in East Smithfield last night at 9 o’clock after a long illness. He was born, July 12, 1866, in East Smithfield, a son of Philander and Laura Clark Hall. He has been retired for several years. He was a member of East Smithfield Grange. Surviving are his wife and several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the Farr funeral home in Ulster from where it will be taken to the home Tuesday evening for services to be held Thursday afternoon. Rev. Paul Dershem of East Smithfield will officiate. Burial will be in East Smithfield cemetery.

HANSEN-PARK Caroline June
Age 83, widow of Merle R. Park, formerly of East Smithfield, PA, left this life on October 30, 2008 in Litchfield Park, Arizona to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Born June 24, 1925 in Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Vera B. Lane-Hansen. June attended Watkins Glen High School in Watkins Glen, NY. She was a longtime member of the Riggs Grace Baptist Church in East Smithfield, PA, and was a member and former Director of the Bradford County Old Timers Association. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Goodwin and her husband, Gary of Litchfield Park, Arizona; her son, Mark E. Kinner and his wife, Tami of Elbert, Colorado; grandchildren, Chad Goodwin, Christopher Kinner and Melanie Kinner; brothers, Peter Hansen and his wife, Eva, Christian "Kidda" Hansen and his wife, June Anne; stepchildren, Winifred Park-Beattie and Richard Park; sister-in-law, Letha Boughton; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special neighbor and good friend, Kathy Nichols. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Electra Hansen. The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, PA. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Grace Baptist Church, RR 2 Box 223, Ulster, PA 18850; or to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, in Caroline's memory.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/5/2008

John Henry HARDENSTINE, Jr, 62
John Henry Hardenstine, Jr, 62, of RD#1 Milan, East Smithfield Township, died Wednesday evening January 26, 2005 at his home.     Born February 3, 1943 in Towanda, he was the son of the late John Henry Hardenstine, Sr. and Harriet Oliver Hardenstine Piatt. John was a graduate of S.R.U. High school, class of 1960. On May 14, 1966 he married the former Linda Kingsley in East Smithfield. John was employed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in its food and cover for 24 years until his retirement in January 2003.  John loved his family, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and his horses.     He is survived by his wife of 38 years Linda Kingsley Hardenstine of San Francisco, California, his daughter Penny Hardenstine of San Francisco, California; his son and daughter in law John H Hardenstine III and his wife Michelle of Columbia Cross Roads; his daughter and son in law Vicky and John Galvin of Columbia Cross Roads; three granddaughters Markenna Galvin, Johnecca and Olivia Hardenstine; a dear Aunt Shirley Walburn of Towanda; a step sister Patty Jackson and her husband Bryce Jackson of Endicott, N.Y.; a half brother Ted Hardenstine and his wife , Sandy Hardenstine, of Newark Valley N.Y.; a half sister Marty Brazeal of Appalachian, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father John Henry Hardenstine Sr. and his mother Harriet Oliver Piatt; his Henry and Vina Hardenstine; an uncle William Walburn. The funeral and committal service will be held at 4 P.M. on Saturday January 29, at the Mr. Pisgah Wesleyan Church with Pastor Lynn Ensign officiating. There will be no calling hours. Internment will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Avenue, Towanda, PA  The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church Building Fund P.O. Box 10, East Smithfield, PA. 18817 in memory of John Henry Hardenstine Jr. Historians Note: He was previously married to Mary Collins (daughter of George and Helen Hoose Collins) who is the mother of Penny Hardenstine.

CHARLES F. HARKNESS
 Charles F. Harkness, 64, of Milan RR 1, died Monday, March 2, 1992 at his home. Born in Smithfield Township, January 30, 1928, the son of Clifford and Ina Herda Harkness, he graduated from the East Smithfield High School in 1946. He was a dairy farmer all of his life in Smithfield Township.  Mr. Harkness was a member of the Tri-Township Ambulance Corps and the East Smithfield Fire Department. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Mae Harkness, in 1963. Surviving are an aunt and uncle, Earl and Sophia Tracy of Waverly; cousins, Charles Nichols, East Smithfield; Wilma Horton, Milan RR 1; Charlene Book, Dimock, PA; Shirley VanDermark, Dimock; Betty Houghtalen, Conklin, NY; Joyce Everhart, Tucson, AZ. Funeral services were held March 5 (11 am) at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens with Lieutentants Douglas and Betty Bartlebaugh of the Sayre Salvation Army Center officiating and burial to be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Edna Mae Harkness Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Athens Area High School, W. Frederick St., Athens, PA 18810. (TGR, Thursday, March 5, 1992)

LEE F. HARKNESS JR., 85, of East Smithfield, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Troy Community Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on Sept. 24, 1934 in Springfield, the son of the late Lee F. Sr. and Libbie (Vinson) Harkness. Lee was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and he adored his great-grandchildren. Lee worked for Scoville-Meno in Sayre, as a mechanic, prior to retiring. After his retirement, he still enjoyed tinkering on vehicles. Lee was a very giving man, often repairing people’s cars at no charge. The highlight of his retirement was taking a vacation to Alaska and traveling across the country to get there. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved spending time with family and friends at Thousand Islands Kring Point State Park and camping for over 50 plus years. He was a Little League coach and an avid football fan, with his favorite team being the New York Giants. He is predeceased by his brother, Gerald Harkness and sister, Shirley Meier. Lee is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Anne (Jelliff) Harkness at home; son, Nolan Harkness of Elmira, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Cindy Harkness of East Smithfield; grandchildren, Meagan and Tim Nolt of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania, Kyle Harkness and fiancée, Heather Chapman of Horseheads, New York, Shiloh and Jake Magsamen of Bath, New York, Cherith Harkness of Philadelphia, and Aaron Harkness and fiancé, Breen Looney of Vermont; great-grandchildren, Parker and Addy Nolt, Sadie Magsamen and soon to be baby boy, Magsamen; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Lillie Harkness of Kentucky; and many special friends and neighbors and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church, 6346 Berwick Turnpike, Columbia Cross Road. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with Pastor Jeff Falke officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield. Memorial donations may be made in Lee’s memory to: Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church, 6346 Berwick Turnpike, Columbia Cross Road, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 3/14/2020

HARRINGTON –JANE H. FRALEY, 93, of Athens, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit. She was born on June 14, 1920 in Montour Falls, N.Y., the daughter of the late Orlo and Helen Argetsinger Harrington. Jane was a 1938 graduate of East Smithfield High School and then attended Robert Packer School of Nursing. Jane was a nurse with the Athens Area School District, retiring in 1981. She was a lifetime member of the Athens United Methodist Church, joining the church on April 5, 1942, served on the Church Administrative Board, and was a member of the United Methodist Women. After her retirement, Jane volunteered at the Robert Packer Hospital for over 10 years. She was an avid Penn State fan. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Robert C., in 1991; son, Robert, in 1941 and grandson, Weaver in 1969. Jane is survived by: her children, Ann and Tom Weaver of South Waverly, Pa., Bill and Sharon Fraley of Dillsburg, Pa., and Larry and Delina Fraley of Jupiter, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Freddie Albee of Sarasota, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main St., Athens, with the Rev. Andrew Weidner officiating. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield. Memorial donations may be made in Jane's memory to Athens United Methodist Church, 118 South Main St., Athens, PA or charity of one's choice. –Sayre Morning Times 3/26/2014

ALLAN N. HARRIS, 83, of East Smithfield died April 23, 2001, at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Born Jan. 27, 1918, in Smithfield Township, he was the son of Lewis and Bessie Scott Harris.  He was a member of the East Smithfield Federated Church, where he served on the board of deacons for many years.  He was a self-employed dairy farmer from 1938 to 1985.  He was a life member of the American Jersey Cattle Club, a 55-year member of the Diahoga Grange No. 1951 and a member of the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Club.  He attended Alfred University, where he learned to breed registered Jersey cattle.  Survived by his wife, Ruth, of 56 years at home; two children, Doris Harris of Clinton, Conn., and Loren Harris of Battle Mountain, Nev.; a sister and brother-in-law Helen and Robert McQueen of Milan, Pa.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  At the request of the family there will be no calling hours and a private family funeral with his pastor, the Rev. Robert Stradling, officiating.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  Memorial donations may be directed to the East Smithfield Federated Church, Church Street, East Smithfield, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review.

HART - Alice M. Huff, 85, of Forksville, Pa., diedFriday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Darway Nursing Home.  She was born March 8, 1923, in Forksville, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Baker Hart.  Alice graduated from Estella High School in 1940 and Mansfield University in 1944.  She was a member of the Millview Wesleyan Church and belonged to its Quilting Club, and was employed at several schools in the New Jersey School Systems, Smithfield Township School, and Upper Freehold Township School as a teacher.  She is predeceased by her sister, Doris Mitteer of Montoursville, Pa.
Alice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Alfred; her children, Deborah and Andrew McCabe of Manahawken, N.J., Frank and Marilyn Huff of Montoursville, William and Sylvia Huff of New Egypt, N.J., Ethel "Dee" and Robert Tarcza of LaPorte, Pa., and Stephen Huff of Puyallup, Wash., Rebecca Steele and fiancée Vito Ciampa of Trenton, N.J., and Darrell Huff of Stewartsville, N.J.; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings and in-laws Mildred and William Frazier of Muncy Valley, Pa., and William and Nancy Hart of Forksville.  Friends and family may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Feb. 21, at the Millview Wesleyan Church, Rt. 87, Millview, Pa. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eric Ferguson officiating.  Arrangements are under the care of the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Alice's memory to: Millview Wesleyan Church, 6575 Route 87, Forksville, PA 18616.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review.

HAYWORTH –MARGARET H. NICHOLS, 85, formerly of East Smithfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, at the Bradford County Manor.  Born in High Point, N.C., on Aug. 12, 1914, the daughter of William and Mittie Crouch Hayworth, she came to the Smithfield area to visit her sister and met her future husband, James E. Nichols and they married Feb. 22, 1935.  He predeceased her on Oct. 21, 1997.  She was a member of the East Smithfield Federated Church, a former member of the Towanda Order of the Eastern Star; a former volunteer at the Robert Packer Hospital Auxiliary, where she made the “Pinky Puppets.”  She was known for her home cooking and her sticky buns, and also as a loving mother and grandmother.  She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and LaRue Wakely of Ulster RR 2, Pa.; her grandchildren and their spouses, James W. and Elizabeth Nichols of East Smithfield, Mary and Bruce Woodard of Midland, Texas, Vianna and Patrick Wrisley of East Smithfield, Christine Wakely of Ulster RR 2 Pa., Rebecca and Mark Wrisley of RR 2, Ulster, Pa.; great-grandchildren, James G. Nichols, Daniel Nichols and Emily S. Wrisley, all of East Smithfield, and Seth E. Woodard of Midland, Texas; an aunt, Della Moore of Winston-Salem, N.C., several nieces, nephews and cousins.  A son, James H. Nichols, predeceased her on May 3, 1997.  Family and friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.  Funeral and committal service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the East Smithfield Federated Church with the Rev. Robert Stradling officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, Pa.  Memorials may be made to the East Smithfield Federated Church, East Smithfield, PA in her memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

HEASLEY Norma Jean GUILES, 62, East Smithfield, PA, died Thursday, May 25, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born June 19, 1932 in Bradford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Marie Stone Heasley.  Norma was formerly employed by Kennedy’s Store in east Smithfield for many years.  She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1490, Waverly, NY.  Surviving are her husband, Glen A. Guiles, Sr., East Smithfield; her stepchildren and their spouses, Jayne and Duane Petrucci of Burlington, PA; Jennifer Strope of Waverly, NY; Jeffery and Kim Jones of east Smithfield; Joyce and Charles Smith of Pine Valley, NY; Glen A. and Sara Guiles Jr. of East Smithfield; Glenna and Leon Robertson of Tampa, FL; Theresa Williamson of Colorado; Patricia Guiles of Georgia; Emily and Jean Guiles of Elmira, NY; 33 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers, Alfred Heasley Jr. of California, Charles Heasley of Wetona, PA, Thomas Heasley of Ulster RR 2, PA, Roger Heasley of Mississippi; sisters, Phyllis K. Briggs of Erin, NY and Donna Briggs of Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on May 30 with the Rev. Nathan Blow officiating and interment to be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield.  Memorials may be directed to the Bradford Unit of the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main ST. Athens, PA 18810 in Norma Jean Guiles memory.

(Note:  HEASLEY Norma Jean GUILES is a repeat of June 8, 1995 with a few changes.)
HEASLEY Norma Jean GUILES, 62, East Smithfield, PA, died Thursday, May 25, 1995 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born June 19, 1932 in Bradford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Marie Stone Heasley.  Norma was formerly employed by Kennedy’s Store in east Smithfield for many years.  She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1490, Waverly, NY.  Surviving are her husband, Glen A. Guiles, Sr., East Smithfield; her children and their spouses, Jayne and Duane Petrucci of Burlington, PA; Jennifer Strope of Waverly, NY; Jeffery and Kim Jones of East Smithfield; Joyce and Charles Smith of Pine Valley, NY; Glen A. and Sara Guiles Jr. of East Smithfield; Glenna and Leon Robertson of Tampa, FL; Theresa Williamson of Colorado; Patricia Guiles of Georgia; Emily and Jean Guiles of Elmira, NY; 33 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers, Alfred Heasley Jr. of California, Charles Heasley of Wetona, PA, Thomas Heasley of Ulster RR 2, PA, Roger Heasley of Mississippi; sisters, Phyllis K. Briggs of Erin, NY and Donna Briggs of Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Phyllis and Barbara Guiles, both in 1992 and by a son, James Jones.  Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on May 30 with the Rev. Nathan Blow officiating and interment to be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield.  Memorials may be directed to the Bradford Unit of the American Cancer Society, 413 S. Main ST. Athens, PA 18810 in Norma Jean Guiles memory.

HERDA –SOPHIA A. TRACY, 97 of East Smithfield died Feb. 1, 1994 at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly.  She was born in Monroeton, Pa. Jan. 3, 1897 the daughter of Fred and Tula Strope Herda.  She attended East Smithfield Federated Church.  She was a companion to Gene Stratton Porter, an authoress, for many years.  She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Earl for Waverly; a daughter and her husband, Mrs. Carl R. (Betty) Houghtalen of Conklin, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Blazer of Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Joyce Everingham of Tucson, Ariz.  She was predeceased by a son, Robert Tracy in 1986.  Friends may call the Lowery Funeral, Athens Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held there Thursday at 2 p.m. with the pastor of the East Smithfield Federated Church, the Rev. Richard McGuire officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield.  Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  –Towanda Daily Review

HILL –ROWENA PEARL (HILL) (O’MELIA, LEWIS) BOURDETTE - Formerly of Lawrenceville, PA Was born March 4, 1918 in Fallbrook, PA, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ruby (Naylor) Hill, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 while under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA at the age of 88.  She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Mary Jane and Russell Tice of Gillett, PA; Clarice and David Low of Brunswick, GA; Sharon and Richard Bragg of Brunswick, GA; Ronald D. and Toni Bourdette of Millerton, PA; James and Priscilla Bourdette of Ormond Beach, FL; along with 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  Her husbands, Clarence Bourdette, Bill O'Melia and Clifford Lewis predeceased Rowena.  She was a graduate of Troy High School and retired from Posey Fence Company after several dedicated years as a secretary. A native of Fallbrook, PA, she has resided in Brunswick, GA for the past 31 years. Rowena was a faithful member of the Glyndale Baptist Church and a member of the Monday and Wednesday Bunco Clubs.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Sunday, January 21, 2007 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Funeral services honoring her life will be celebrated by the Reverend Dave Dressler, Pastor of the Bakerfield Community Church in Mainesburg, PA.  Memorial Donations may be directed to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA or to a Hospice of your choice in her memory.  Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in the Union Cemetery in East Smithfield, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette

HINDMARSH - DOROTHY A. ROBY
 Dorothy A. Roby, 89, of the Bradford County Manor, formerly of Canton, died January 6, 1990 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a lingering illness. She was born May 26, 1900 in Morris Run, Tioga County, a daughter of George and Bertha Carew Hindmarsh. Mrs. Roby was a housewife. Surviving are sons, John S. Roby of Elmira and Paul R. Roby Jr. of Troy RD 3; daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Henrietta) B. Vermilya of Riverside, CA, Mrs. Dolores Jane Wilston,  Mr. Robena M. Page and Mrs. Robert (Donna) L. Greene, all of Canton, Mrs. Loren (Lucille) M. Green of Troy; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Mrs. Marvin (Hannah) Tebo of Avon Park, FL; a nephew, William Tebo of Canton.  She was predeceased by her husband, Paul R. Roby Sr. in 1971; a granddaughter, Carlynda Greene in 1982; two brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held January 8 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Norman Pierce officiating and burial to be in East Smithfield Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, January 11, 1990)

HOBIAK
Helen H. Huff, 83
12/18/2001 Towanda Daily Review
Helen H. Huff, 83, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, at the Julie Blair Nursing Home, Albany, N.Y., after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Helen was born in Dushore to Andrew and Anna Hobiack, immigrants from Russia. Helen married George W. Huff on Oct. 4, 1939, in Dushore. They began their life together in Kingston, then moved to Albany in the 1950s. They celebrated 57 years of marriage until George's death in 1997. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, church member and a lover of children. Her dearest passion was flowers. She grew them in her garden and was known as the "Flower Lady" of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Weekly, she ordered and arranged flowers for the church altar and for distribution to shut-ins. She was one of the original delivery people for Meals-on-Wheels and faithfully distributed meals for over 25 years. Helen is survived by her son, Robert Huff; daughter, Carole Keith; brother, William Hobiack of California; and sister, Rose Smith of New Jersey. She was the mother-in-law of Richard Keith and Susan Feidner Huff; grandmother of Mitchell and Todd Huff, Jeffrey Keith, Karl and Gary Feidner; great-grandmother of Ryan Keith, Faith Feidner and Andrew Huff. Helen lived the last seven years other life at the Julie Blair Nursing Home, formerly University Heights, among friends and extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Frederick Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. A service will follow. Interment will be at noon Friday in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield. Those who wish to send flowers may do so to a shut-in or nursing home of their choice, or contributions may be made to the Julie Blair Nursing Home, 325 Northern Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12204, or The Emmanuel Baptist Church Music Program, 275 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12210.

HOLMES J. Rush Holmes, 81, of East Smithfield died at 3 a.m. yesterday at the Robert Packer hospital in Sayre. He was a life-long resident of East Smithfield and is survived by his wife, Nettie. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the home in East Smithfield. Burial will take place in the East Smithfield cemetery. Submitted by Pat Raymond

BERT HOOSE, 85, of RR 2, Box 177, Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997, at his home following an extended illness.  Born Aug. 1, 1912, in Athens, he was the son of William and Rose Zimmerman Hoose.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church of East Smithfield, Pa., and long-time seventh degree member of the Diahoga Grange No. 1951 of East Athens.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mr. Hoose worked for Pennsylvania Department of Highways for 22 years and dairy farmed for many, many years on the Berwick Turnpike in Smithfield Township.  He married the former Alice Jung, April 20, 1946, and helped raise many foster children.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice, at home; his four daughters, and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and William Pierce of Columbia Cross Roads, Linda and Leslie Temple of Waverly, N.Y. Irene and Richard Scouten of Ulster, Doris and Richard Temple of Waverly; his sons, Burton Hoose Jr. of Columbia Cross Roads, his son and daughter-in-law, John and Bunny Hoose of Columbia Cross Roads; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a foster son, Robert Ellsworth of Elmira, N.Y.; his sisters, Bessie Foster of Elmira, Helen Collins of Milan, Pa.; his brothers, James Hoose and Melvin “Pat” Hoose, both of Athens.  He was predeceased by three sisters; Nellie LaBarr, Mary Hoose and Katherine Hoose; five brothers, Frank, George, Charles, Elmer and Fred.  The family will provide flowers.  Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa., Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Barbara Troxell, his church pastor officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, east Smithfield, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, East Smithfield or the East Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps, East Smithfield.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Bert HOOSE, 85, Columbia Cross Roads, RR 2, PA died Monday, September 29, 1997 at his home following an extended illness.  Born August 1, 1912 in Athens he was the son of William and Rose Zimmerman Hoose.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church of East Smithfield, PA and long time seventh degree member of the Diahoga Grange NO. 1951 of East Athens.  Mr. Hoose worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways for 22 years and diary farmed for many years on the Berwick Turnpike.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Alice Long, at home; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and William Pierce of Columbia Cross roads, Linda and Leslie Temple of Waverly, NY, Irene and Richard Scouten of Ulster, Doris and Richard Temple of Waverly; his son Burton Hoose Jr. of Columbia Cross Roads; son and daughter-in-law, John and Bunny Hoose of Columbia Cross Roads; 17 grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; a foster son, Robert Ellsworth of Elmira, NY; his sisters, Bessie Foster of Elmira, Helen Collins of Milan, PA; his brothers, James Hoose and Melvin “Pat” Hoose, both of Athens.  He was predeceased by three sisters and five brothers.  Funeral services were held at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens with the Rev. Barbara Troxell officiating and burial to be in the Union Cemetery, east Smithfield, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the East Smithfield United Methodist Church or the East Smithfield Fire Department or the Ambulance Corps.  Troy Gazette Register

HOOSE Nicholas
Daily Review February 1, 1902
Nicholas Hoose of Litchfield, died on Wednesday evening of this week at age 60 years. Mr. Hoose was a Civil War Veteran and is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services will be held at his late home this afternoon. (Burial was in the Union Cemetery East Smithfield, PA) submitted by Carol HOOSE Brotzman

EUGENE B. HORTON, 88, of Chemung View Apt., Athens, formerly of east Smithfield, died at the Bath VA Hospital Sunday, June 10, 1983, after an extended illness.  He was born in E. Smithfield on Dec. 30, 1895, son of Otis and Effie Blakeslee Horton.  He was graduated from e. Smithfield High School in 1915.  He served in WW I from 1917-1919 in France in the Medical Corps.  He was employed as a clerk in the Blakeslee Grocery Store and DeVoe Red and White Grocery Store, both in E. Smithfield.  He also served as assistant postmaster from 1955-57 in E. Smithfield.  He was a member of the Cavalry Baptist Church of Athens.  Survived by one cousin, Anna Withey of E. Smithfield.  Friends may call at the Lowery funeral Home, Athens, Tuesday 7-9.  Funeral and committal services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Paul W. Barrett, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield.  –Towanda Daily Review

JACK T. HORTON
Jack T. Horton, 76, Milan RR 1, PA died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 6, 1996 at home. Born in Milan June 30, 1920, the son of Charles and Lillian Driesbaugh Horton, he graduated from East Smithfield High School and then served in the US Marine Corps for six years during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. After the war he returned to East Smithfield and started a dairy farm. He worked extra at East Smithfield Farms and later at Whipple's Lumber Yard. He was a member of the East Smithfield Federated Church; VFW Post No. 7378 of which he was a past commander; American Legion Post No. 49 of Troy; Disabled American Veterans; Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1490 of Waverly; Troy Senior Citizens; AARP; Tio-Bra Road Runners; Good Sam Camping Club No. 41; and the Tom Jack Indians Camping Club of which he was president and a charter member. He helped to organize the fist Little League in Bradford County and was an avid sportsman. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wilma, at home (Box 192); his son, Terry Horton of DuBois, PA; and his sons and daughters-in-law, George and Sandy Horton of Hamden, CT and John and Lynell Anderson of Canton, PA; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Doris Storch. Funeral services were held at the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens with burial to be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the VFW Post No. 7378, c/o Bob Weldy, Burlington, PA. (TGR August 15, 1996)

HUBBARD Ethel O
Death has again entered the home of Joseph Hubbard and taken his daughter Ethel, aged 10 years and 10 months after a short illness of that dread disease diphtheria. The funeral was at her home Monday at 11 o’clock. The services were conducted by Rev. S. Califf of Riggs. Ethel was laid to rest in the Smithfield cemetery. A father and mother, three sisters and a brother are left to mourn her loss. She was loved by all who knew her. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.  Died 18 Feb 1894

HUBBARD Mamie Jane
Death has again entered the home of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Hubbard and taken their youngest daughter, Mamie, aged 3 years, after a short illness of that dread disease, diphtheria. The funeral was at her home Friday at 11 o’clock. The services were conducted by Rev. S. Califf of Riggs. Mamie was laid to rest in the Smithfield cemetery beside her sister R???el who died Feb. 17 of the same disease. Mamie was a bright little girl and was loved by all who knew her. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. March 25, 1894  Died 23 Mar 1894

ALFRED R. HUFF, 89, of Dushore, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. He was born on the family farm May 26, 1925 in East Smithfield Township, Pa., the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Harris) Huff, which he later owned and operated. Alfred was a graduate of Smithfield High School in 1943. He was a member of the Millview Wesleyan Church. Alfred was employed at DHIA as a milk tester for Bradford County Extension, Farm Credit Bureau as a loan officer in Towanda, Pa., and Flemington, N.J.; he was the research farm manager for Squibb Pharmaceuticals in Cream Ridge, N.J.; he was the supervisor of buildings and grounds at Presbyterian Retirement Homes in Hightstown, N.J.; and Proprietor of the Millview Motel in Forksville, PA. He is predeceased by his wife Alice M. Huff, brother, George Huff, sisters: Barbara Stowell and Ellen Keller. Alfred is survived by his children Deborah and Andrew McCabe of Manahawkin, N.J., Frank and Marilyn Huff of Montoursville, Pa., William and Sylvia Huff of New Egypt, N.J., Ethel "Dee" and Robert Tarcza of Laporte, Pa., Stephen Huff of Puyallup, Wash., Rebecca Steele of Beverly, N.J., and Darrell Huff and fiancé Laura Bowers of Stewartsville, N.J.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. Friends and family may call on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with an 11 a.m. service to follow at the Millview Wesleyan Church, 6675 Route 87, Forksville, PA with Pastor William Hargenrader, Pastor Mathew Pickering, and Pastor Eric Ferguson officiating. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Athens, Pa. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in East Smithfield, Pa., at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Alfred's memory to: Millview Wesleyan Church, 6675 Route 87, Forksville, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 12/1/2014

GEORGE W. HUFF, 83, OF Albany, N.Y., died Friday, May 16, 1997, at University Heights Nursing Home.  Born in East Smithfield, Pa., he was a son of Raymond and Margaret Harris Huff and attended Elmira Business Institute.  Mr. Huff was the office member and treasurer for the Normanskill Farm Dairy for 20 years and retired in 1970.  Previously he worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.   He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 47 years and its treasurer for 25 years.  He was also a member of Wadsworth Lodge 417 F & AM, a 38-year member and treasurer for 30 years of the former Normanskill League Pro and Con Golf League at Western Turnpike Golf Course.  Surviving are his wife, Helen Hobiack Huff; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert R. and Susan Huff of Albany; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Carole) Keith of Albany; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; a sister, Ellen Keeler of Stoneville, N.C.; a brother, Alfred Huff of Forksville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.  A sister, Barbara Stowell predeceased him.  Mr. Huff was an anatomical donation to Albany Medical College.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the Frederick Funeral Home, Albany.  –Towanda Daily Review.  (Tombstone at Union Cemetery, E. Smithfield, PA.)

HAROLD B. HULINGS SR., 61, of 8 Chestnut St., Kane, Pa., formerly of East Smithfield, Pa., died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  Born July 8, 1944, in Kane, he was the son of Bertha T. Broman Hulings and the late Harold W. Hulings.  Harold attended St. Mary’s School in St. Mary’s, Pa.  In early years Harold was employed by Ulbrich Stainless Steel in Wallingford, Conn., and was later employed by Hotchkiss Express as a truck driver for 15 years.  In 1976, Harold was involved in a motorcycle accident, which left him disabled.  With great inner strength and determination, Harold continued on, operating a farm at East Smithfield and transporting cattle and equipment with his truck for many years.  He possessed great love and devotion to his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Harold also loved the outdoors, farming, camping, hunting, boating and water skiing.  He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his keen wit and sense of humor.  Surviving are his wife, Gene Finn Hulings; his mother Bertha T. Hulings of East Smithfield; his children, Harold B. Hulings Jr. and his wife, Tammy, of Bentley Creek, Pa., Annette J. Tinkham and her husband, Adam, of Rome, Pa., and Timothy R. Hulings and his wife, Audra, of Kane; nine grandchildren; his brother, Wade Hulings of Meriden, Conn.; his sisters, Marjorie Scouten and her husband Wayne, of East Smithfield, Janice Robinson of East Smithfield, Geraldine Krieg and her husband, Howard, of Wilcox, Pa. and Carolyn Yount and her husband, James, of Southington, Conn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Harold W. Hulings, in 1969, and by a brother William Hulings, in 2005.  The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home, 314 Desmond St., Sayre, with the Rev. William Lusk, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of East Smithfield, officiating.  Interment will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. in Harold B. Hullings Sr.’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

HULINGS Janice J. Robinson

78 of E. Smithfield, Pa died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ron Ayers in Magnolia, TX. Janice was born on November 27, 1935 in Kane, Pa a daughter of the late Harold and Bertha (Broman) Hulings. Janice was an active member of the E. Smithfield United Methodist Church and the Senior Citizens club who she entertained with her talent of beautiful music, by playing the piano. She was a self-taught pianist and could play by ear ~ having had not one lesson. She was a retired employee of GTE – Sylvania, Towanda following 28 years of service. She enjoyed her home, family and spending time with her faithful canine companion, Bridget.  Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, “nanny” as she was known by many of the grandchildren will be greatly missed by her daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Ron Ayers of Magnolia, TX; her son and daughter-in-law: Stephen and Mary Steele of St. Mary’s PA; her special grandchildren: Amy and Tim Hoke of Nichols; Jamie and Bobbi Ayers of Rome, Pa; Stacy and Paul Slatter of Magnolia, TX; Ashley Ayers and Todd Fox of Rome, PA; TJ and Ashley Steele of St. Mary’s, Pa; Stephen A. Steele, US ARMY; Patrick Steele and Nicki Hadfield of St. Mary’s Pa; Great grandchildren: Whitney & Nate Hoke of Nichols; Kylie and Skylar Ayers of Rome, Pa; Ryan Pedro of Woodfield, OH; Ashlynn Pedro-Slatter of Magnolia, TX; Cameran Ayers of Rome, Pa; Gabby and Bobby Steele of St. Mary’s, PA; and a great great grandson Connor Cole, Athens, PA. a very special friend, Jeannette Palmenter of E. Smithfield, Pa. Her sisters and brothers-in-law: Marjorie and Wayne Scouten of E. Smithfield, PA; Geraldine Krieg of Wilcox, Pa; Carolyn and James Yount, Meriden, CT; brother Wade Hulings of E. Smithfield; sisters-in-law: Jean Hulings of Milan, Pa; Paula Hulings of CT and Sandy Hulings of Albany, NY; numerous nieces, nephews and their families also survive. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Harold and Williams Hulings and brother-in-law Howard Krieg.  Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation and time of sharing memories on Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 12-1 pm at the E. Smithfield United Methodist Church. Funeral services and a celebration of Janice’s life will follow at 1 pm with her Pastor Laverne Jackson, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family on Monday in the Union Cemetery, E. Smithfield, Pa. Memories and condolences for Janice’s family may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 in loving memory of Janice J. Robinson.  Towanda Daily Review – December 10, 2013

 

WILLIAM L. HULINGS, SR., 59, of Wallingford, Conn., died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington.  He was a lifelong resident of Wallingford, Conn. and a resident of Milan for the past year.  He was born Jan. 27, 1946 in Kane, Pa., the son of Harold and Bertha Broman Hulings.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed working on a farm.  William was predeceased by his father.  He is survived by his wife Paula Mansfred Hulings of 34 years of marriage at home; a son William Hulings, Jr., of Wallingford, Conn.; a daughter, Lisa Marie Hulings of Wallingford, Conn.; his mother, Bertha Hulings of Milan, Pa.; his sisters, Margie and Wayne Scouten of Milan, Pa., Janice Robinson of Milan, Pa., Geraldine and Howard Krieg of Wilcox, Pa., Carolyn and James Yount of Southington, Conn.; his brothers, Wade and Sandy Hulings of Meriden, Conn.; and Harold and Jean Hulings of Kane, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.  Family and friends may call from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., 225 S. Main Street, Athens, Pa.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in William’s name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Thirds St., Williamsport, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

HULSLANDER, ALFRED,  (SRGP 65601) Alfred W. Hulslander, 62, of Columbia Cross Roads, RD2, died September 7, 1986 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was born August 9, 1924 in West Burlington, the son of Alfred and Esther Weed Hulslander.  He was a member of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church and a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Anna Mary VanHorn Hulslander; sons, Allen and Judith Hulslander, Millerton, Donald and Barbara Hulslander of Pine City, NY, James and Judy Hulslander of RD2, Columbia Cross Roads, Wade Hulslander of RD2, Columbia Cross Roads; daughter, Mrs. Bernie (JoAnn) Petry of RD2 Columbia Cross Roads; father, Alfred A. Hulslander of RD3, Troy; 11 grandchildren; brothers, George Hulslander of Granville Summit and John Hulslander of RD3, Troy; sisters, Edith Hulslander of Lakeland, FL, Frances Morrell of Pine City, NY and Adelaide Pierce of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his mother, Esther Weed Hulslander in 1964.  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Allen F. Hulslander officiating and burial to be in East Smithfield Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.  Memorial contributions may be made to the library funds of Gladys Burnham Elementary School, RD3 Gillett or the Harriet Child Elementary School in East Smithfield, in care of Ray Hughes.  (TGR Sept. 11, 1986)

HUNTINGTON –JOSEPHINE (HUNTINGTON) WAKELY, 86, East Smithfield, PA died on September 27, 1914, in Springfield Twp., PA she was a daughter of the late Warren G. and Neva (Harkness) Huntington.  She was a 1933 graduate of Troy High School and a 1937 graduate of the Mansfield Normal School.  She began her teaching career at the one room schoolhouse in Big Pond, PA, where she taught for two years, and then for 3 years at a one room schoolhouse in Springfield Twp., PA.  She spent the next 31 years teaching second grade at the East Smithfield School.  Memberships included the Federated Church of East Smithfield, the Retired Teachers Association, the Rebekah Lodge; the Troy Senior Citizens, and she was also a 50 year member of the Diahoga Grange #1951 in East Athens, PA.  She spent many years as a volunteer at the Robert Packer Hospital.  She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed her flowers, music and walking, and devoted her life to caring for other people.  Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Clifford Fred Wakely at home; son, Clifford LaRue (Sue) Wakely, East Smithfield, PA; daughters, Alene (Kenneth) Gerould, East Smithfield, PA, Sharon (Arthur) Kennedy, Oxford, NY and Brenda Zello, Waverly, NY; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne (Gertrude) Huntington, Springfield, PA; many nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her parents and her sister, Blanche Gustin.  Friends are invited to call at the Federated Church of East Smithfield on Thursday, April 26, 2001 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The funeral service will immediately follow at the church at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Robert Stradling officiating.  Interment will be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, PA.  Memorials contributions in Mrs. Wakely’s name may be directed to the Federated Church of East Smithfield, East Smithfield, PA, the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Dept., Box 81, East Smithfield, PA or to the Tri-Twp Ambulance Association, Smithfield Division, c/o Diane Husted, RR 2 Gillett, PA.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., Troy, PA.

HUNTINGTON William V-Troy, Jan 8 (1948)-aged 81 of Elmira, well known in this area, died Thursday morning. He is survived by a daughter, Eva Pauline at home; a granddaughter, Evelyn Lorraine at home; a brother, George of Apalachin, NY and several nieces and nephews.

 

JACKSON Wilma J. Nichols

82, of East Smithfield died on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  She was born on May 9, 1931 in Sayre, the daughter of the late Leon and Flossie Wakely Jackson.  Wilma was a 1949 graduate of SRU High School. She worked for Acme Supermarkets as a clerk from 1990 until her retirement. Wilma was noted for her pie baking, loved to travel, gardening, and camping. One of her favorite times was the holidays, especially spending time with her grandchildren having their Christmas cookie and tea together.  She was a member of East Smithfield United Methodist Church, serving on their Finance Committee. Wilma was a lifelong resident of East Smithfield and served on the Village Green Community Board for rebuilding the bandstand and maintaining the shrubbery and grounds. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Club in East Smithfield and was instrumental in starting the group, Order of the Eastern Star No. 76, Towanda, served as a past Matron; past member of the Lady Rebekah Lodge, East Smithfield, served as a past Noble Grand; and a member of the Bradford County Republican Committee, serving on their Executive Board.  She is predeceased by her son, Brian D. Nichols, in 2004; grandson, Larry W. Nichols Jr.; and granddaughter, Baby Girl Nichols.  Wilma is survived by her children, Larry W. and Barbara Nichols of East Smithfield, Pamela K. and Robert Clarke of Apalachin, N.Y., Alan J. and Elaine Nichols of Palm Harbor, Fla., Teresa J. and Brian Lennon of Palm Harbor, and Lisa L. Nichols of East Smithfield; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Juanita and William Raymond of Millerton, Pa., Sandra and George Rugar of LaGrangeville, N.Y., and Ronald and Janet Jackson of Sayre; and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at the East Smithfield Federated Church, Church Street, East Smithfield. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made in Wilma's memory to: East Smithfield Federated Church, P.O. Box 7, East Smithfield, PA 18817.  Sayre Morning Times – December 13, 2013

 

H. LARUE JENNEY passed away April 11, 2019 following a long illness. He is predeceased by his wife, RuthAnn; son, James; and son-in-law, James Drake. Larue is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rose Marie Jenney and Phillip Hurlbert; daughter, Melissa A. Drake; and grandsons, Shawn Flynn and Bradley Kizale. LaRue was a graduate of Athens Area High School. He served with the 224th Infantry during the Korean War. Upon returning, he earned a degree in education at Mansfield College. LaRue taught at Northeast Bradford High School teaching geography, history, and photography, until his retirement. He and his parents maintained a dairy herd into the ‘70s, and he has continued to maintain the farm. LaRue was a lifetime member of the Grange and Sayre VFW Post No. 1536. He was a former firearms safety instructor, avid photographer, and enjoyed hunting and gardening. And at age 81, he returned to his love of motorcycles. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pennsylvania. Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in LaRue’s memory to: Guthrie Veteran’s Patient Assistance Fund, Attn.: Resource Development, One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA. These funds are used for veterans who are receiving medical attention to help transport them to appointments, medical bills, household bills, and mortgage payments to help sustain them while going through medical issues. –Towanda Daily Review 4/16/2019

 

HOMER R. JENNEY, 97, of Milan RR 1 died at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, on Sunday after a brief illness.  Born in Milan, Pa., on Nov. 29, 1894, at the family homestead, he was the son of Seymour and Anna Loomis Jenney.  He attended school at Balsam Swamp.  He worked the family farm and also worked at the Ingersoll-Rand as a sand blaster from 1942-1960.  Mr. Jenney was a member of the Laurel Hill and Diahoga granges.  He was a member of East Smithfield Federated Church and a former member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of East Smithfield.  He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larue and Ruth Ann Jenney of Milan RR 1; two granddaughters, Millissa Kizale of Athens and Rose Marie Flynn of Athens and Rose Marie Flynn of Fair Haven, Vt.; two great-grandsons, Bradley Kizale and Shawn Flynn; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Pierce, Milan RR 1.  He was predeceased by brother, Floyd Jenney; and two sisters, Laura Millard and Edna Rice.  He was moved to the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St., Athens, where friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and where services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Norris Webster, pastor of the East Smithfield Federated Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield.  –Towanda Daily Review.

JUNG Alice I. Hoose
82, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Bradford County Manor with her family by her side. She was born on Aug. 26, 1928 in Brooklyn, N.Y., a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Lillian Hersur Jung. Alice was the oldest member of the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, being a member of 72 years, and a member of the W.S.C.F. and W.C.T.U. She was a member of the East Smithfield Grange. Alice enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, and playing bingo with her friends at the Bradford County Manor. She is predeceased by her husband Bert in 1997. Alice is survived by her children Elizabeth (William) Pierce of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Linda (Leslie) Temple of Waverly, N.Y., Irene (Richard) Scouten of Ulster, Pa., Doris (Richard) Temple of Sebring, Fla., Burton (Sue) Hoose, Jr. of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., and John (Bonnie) Hoose of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; grandchildren Vanessa (Tom) Cox, Tricia (Rich) Fusare, Melissa (Michael) O'Connor, George (Carlote) Chamberlain, Rachel Tryon and fiancée (Billy Chilson), Shawn (Melinda) Chamberlain, Rose, Becky, Charlie, and Jackie MacBride, Kerrylee (Jody) Fisher, Dave (Michelle) Colton, Jr., Karl (Tracy) Temple, Matthew Temple, Jacob Temple, Eileen (Corey) Mosher, Joshua, Lacey, and Jessie Hoose; 36 great-grandchildren; and two special family members Laura (Dick) Spencer, and Bobby Ellsworth. Friends and family may call from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at the East Smithfield United Methodist Church, Church Street, East Smithfield, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the church at with Lay Pastor LaVern Jackson officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc., Athens, Pa. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Alice's memory to: East Smithfield United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 75C1, Milan, PA 18850 c/o James Eldidge.- Towanda Daily Review, September 11, 2010