HAROLD W. BALL - Until we meet again, we know one thing for sure; you will be there greeting us as we cross through Heaven’s door……Harold W. Ball, 84, of Nichols, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2019. He was born on June 27, 1934 at home on Osborne Hill in Rome, Pa., a son of the late Katherine (White) and Clarence Ball. Harold attended school in Nichols and was a graduate of Nichols High School in 1953. On Aug. 21, 1954, he married Dorothy Kelsall and together they shared 38 years of marriage until her passing on Feb. 17, 1992. A lifelong dairy farmer, Harold owned and operated the Ball Farm in Nichols with his brother Emory. He enjoyed reading, especially the Wall Street Journal and traveling the countryside. Harold and Dorothy were founding members of the Gospel Mission Church, which later became the Nichols Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by his son, Steven Ball of Owego, N.Y.; his daughter and son-in-law, RuthAnn and Melvin Race of Nichols, N.Y.; his brothers, Emory Ball of Nichols, and Ralph (Sandra) Ball of Lawrenceville, Ga.; his nieces and nephews, Robert Ball, Rebecca Ball, Lois (Malin) Martin, Martha Struble, Tim (Theresa) Ball, Mary Ball, Benjamin Ball, Sharon (Walter) Ballard, Cheryl (Jerome) Brittingham, Scott (Georgia) Ball; Mel’s mother, Barbara Race; many great-nieces and nephews, among them a special great-niece and caregiver Amanda Struble. Harold was predeceased by his parents Katherine and Clarence Ball; his wife Dorothy; his sister-in-law Judith Ball; and his nephew Terry Struble. Family and friends are invited to a funeral service and celebration of Harold’s life on Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Pastor Steve Canfield officiating. Interment and prayers of committal will be held at the convenience of the family on Monday in the Valley Home Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the North Rome Christian School, 3376 N. Rome Road, Rome, PA. –Sayre Morning Times 3/29/2019

 

BRACE –DEETTE B. COLE, 89, (SRGP 02122) of Windham, died on June 25, 1993, at the Bradford County Manor where she had been a resident for the past several years.  She was born on Dec. 28, 1903, in Mill creek, Rutland Twp., Pa., a daughter of Harry and Lucy Tanner Brace.  She was a graduate of Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1929, and a long-time member of the Nichols Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and enjoyed singing.  She also enjoyed a variety of handiworks including crocheting and knitting in addition to her gardening and homemaking skills.  She was predeceased by her husband, Harold O. Cole in 1986, and her daughter, Jeannine Blow in 1984.  She is survived by: her daughters and sons-in-law: Norma and Ralph Kelsall, Windham, Gloria and Howard Fabry, Delmar, N.Y. and step-daughter, Wanda Westbrook and husband, Eldon of Litchfield; sons and daughters-in-law; D. William and Mary Cole, Mainesburg, Pa. and Ronald and Rosemary Cole, Litchfield; brothers, Sterling Brace of Wellsboro, Pa. and Gordon Brace, Mainesburg; sisters, Frances Vosburg, Mansfield, Eloise Foster, Elmira and Winifred Tears, Troy, Pa.; twenty grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.  Friends may call at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Main Street, Nichols, Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.  Funeral services will follow there with her Pastor, Clifford Proper officiating.  Interment will be in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Nichols Baptist Church in memory of DeEtte B. Cole. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

ELWYN ‘BUTCH’ BRAINARD - A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. ... Elwyn “Butch” Brainard, 95, of Windham, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Sayre Personal Care Home. Butch, as he was loving known by his family and many friends, was born on May 24, 1923 in Nichols, New York, a son of the late Floyd and Lillian “Lilly” (Kuykendall) Brainard. As a child, he spent his youth living in Windham and enjoyed swimming and fishing in the nearby creek. One of Butch’s neighbors was a young girl named Mildred “Millie” — she was the apple of his eye and following his graduation from the LeRaysville High School, Butch and Millie married in 1941. Butch continued to assist his family in the operation of the family farm following high school. For many years, Butch was employed at the Ingersoll-Rand and retired following over 30 years of dedicated service. Butch enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors in his vegetable garden. An avid history buff, Butch enjoyed reading and expanding his knowledge on the history of the Civil War. His family was his greatest enjoyment. Butch will be greatly missed by his children, Earlene and Chester Merrill of Windham, Pennsylvania, Suzy and Donald Brown of Rome, Pennsylvania, Cindy and Frank Robbins of Waverly, New York, Sam and Darcy Brainard of Windham; a daughter-in-law, Karen Brainard of Williamsport; son-in-law, Brian Beckwith of Rome, Pennsylvania; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his extended family at the Sayre Personal Care Home — the love and care they had given to Dad will always be remembered. Butch was predeceased by his wife, Millie; a son, Gary; daughter, Patricia Beckwith; and a baby granddaughter, Colleen Brainard. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham, Pennsylvania. Pastor David Pitcher of the West Warren Congregational Church will officiate. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Sayre Personal Care Home, for the special care and love Dad received there we are so very grateful. –Towanda Daily Review 4/9/2019

BRAINARD - I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when my life is done ... Our hearts were saddened on Sept. 28, 2008, with the passing of our loving wife, mother and grandmother Patricia Beckwith, 64, of Windham (RR 2, Rome, Pa.).  Pat was born on Oct. 22, 1943, in Sayre, Pa., a daughter of Elwyn "Butch" and the late Millie Brainard.  A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Pat treasured the time spent with her family. Pat was family oriented. She spent her early years raising a large family. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening, music and baking.  In her later years, she enjoyed her grandchildren. Some of her favorite pastimes were watching and playing games with her family.  In addition to her father, Elwyn "Butch" Brainard of Windham, Pat is survived by: her husband of 49 years, Brian Beckwith of Windham; her daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Rob Stoll of Rome, Shawn and Pat O'Connor of Windham, Pa., and Amanda and Kevin Rubert of Towanda, Pa.; her sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Peggy Beckwith of Monroeton, Pa., Ed Beckwith of Rome, Rick and Lori Beckwith of Gloucester, Va., John and Tammy Beckwith of North Orwell, Pa.; her grandchildren Tony Stoll, Isaac Stoll, Dr.'s Brandon & Sara O'Connor, Annie O'Connor, Sara Parsons, Brent Beckwith, Cole Beckwith, Nicholas Rubert, Adam Rubert, Ben Rubert, Brad Seliga, Dawn Seliga, Dustin Beckwith, Kyla Beckwith and Ashlynn Beckwith; her sisters and brothers-in-law Earlene and Chester Merrill of Windham, Suzie and Don Brown of Orwell, Pa., Cindy and Frank Robbins of Waverly, N.Y., Karen Brainard of Williamsport, Pa.; a brother and sister-in-law Sam and Darcy Brainard; her mother-in-law Marion Beckwith of Athens, Pa.; her brothers-in-law Robert (Emma) Beckwith of Sayre, Pa., Hugh (Delores) Beckwith of Rome, Mike (June) Beckwith of Erie, Colo. and Phil (Patty) Beckwith of Rome; and sister-in-law Mary (Elmer) Folk of Fort Wayne, Ind. Several nieces, nephews, and their families also survive, along with her cats Skeezkit and Bobby.  Pat was predeceased by her mother Millie Brainard, a brother Gary Brainard, her father-in-law Glenn Beckwith, and a niece Colleen Brainard.  A time of remembering the special gift Pat was to all of us will be held at noon on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with Pastor Helen M. Learn officiating.  Interment with prayers of committal will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral chapel.  Memories and condolences for Pat's family may also be shared by visiting our Web site at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com.  For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the Valley Home Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Carol Jacobs, RR 2, Box 164, Rome, Pa. 18837, in loving memory of Patricia Beckwith.  RHW.  The Towanda Daily Review.

BROWN –BONNIE BROWN TRUESDAIL, 36, of Binghamton, N.Y., and formerly of LeRaysville, Pa., died suddenly March 30, 1988.  She was born May 22, 1951 in Sayre, the daughter of Charlotte (Ross Brown and the late Donald H. Brown.  Ms. Truesdail was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School, class of 1970 and was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Binghamton.  She was employed by Kelly Services, Binghamton.  She is survived by two daughters, Gail and Kelly Truesdail of Candon, N.Y.; her mother, Charlotte Brown of Apalachin, N.Y.; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Donald and Jean Brown, Windham: Ronnie (her twin) and Doris Brown, LeRaysville; George L. Brown, Dale and Sharon Brown and Robert Brown, all of Little Meadows; her sisters and brothers-in-law: Dixie and Jim Russell, and Joan and Les Evans, Little Meadows; Anita Smales of Litchfield: Gail O’Connell, Little Meadows; her paternal grandmother, Eva Brown of Windham and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols, N.Y. with the Rev. George Jatko officiating.  Interment will follow in Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 until 9 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel. –Towanda Daily Review

BROWN –EULETA M. HARDING, 76, of Windham (RR2, Rome, Pa.) loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went home to be with her Lord Monday morning, Sept. 8, 1997.  She was born on Nov. 9, 1920, in Rush, Pa., a daughter of Henry Aaron and Eva May (Krause) Brown.  Sixty years ago, on May 22, 1937, Euleta Brown and Theodore Harding were united in marriage in Allis Hollow.  Since that time they have made their home in Windham.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing Uno with her children, but her greatest love was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  In addition to her husband, Theodore, Euleta is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Raymond Decker.  Sharon and Orlando Brown; her son and daughter-in-law. Duane Theodore and Ethel Harding, all of Windham; 16 grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her son, Donald Robert Harding, in 1966; her brothers, Donald Brown in 1979 and Isaac Brown in 1994.  Funeral services and a celebration of Euleta’s life will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997 at 2 p.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 Main St., Nichols,, with Rev. William Kohler, pastor of the Windham Center Community Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  The family will receive their friends on Thursday, from 12 until the time of the service at 2 p.m.  Friends who wish may remember the Windham Ambulance, c/o Kelly Pakes, RR 2, Box 323, Rome, Pa., in loving memory of Euleta.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ARTHUR D. COON. 72, of Peck Road, Windham, (Rome RD 2), died suddenly Saturday evening, June 23, 1990, at the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  Born Feb. 23, 1918 in Johnson City, he was a son of the later Arthur and Etta J. (Scott) Coon.  On Dec. 26, 1938, he married the former Margaret E. VanWinkle at the family home in Windham.  For many years they operated a dairy farm.  Later Mr. Coon was employed at Westinghouse in Horseheads and then retired from Masonite Corp. in Wysox.  A devoted family man and an avid camper, Mr. Coon, with his wife enjoyed winters in Salt Springs and Silver Springs, Fla.  In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Pam and Calvin Whalen of Windham and Denise Ham of North Orwell; eight sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Lloyd and Linda Coon of Sodius, N.Y., Larry and Nancy of Endicott; Donald of Wysox, Alan and Diana of Towanda, Claude and Patricia of North Rome, Arthur “Bill” and Mary of Towanda, Robert and Kathy of Rome, and Kevin and Lori of LeRaysville; 25 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols, with the Rev. Daniel C. Crane, pastor of the Windham Center Community Church, and Mr. Coon’s son the Rev. Lloyd Coon officiating.  Interment will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Stufin Funeral Chapel.  Memorials in memory of Mr. Coon may be directed to the Windham Ambulance Association in care of Lillian Merrill, Rome RD or to the Gideons’ Bible Fund.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

ARTHUR W. CLYMER - When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared, and that will comfort thee…. Arthur W. Clymer, 86, of Windham, Pa. and formerly of Vestal, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, Pa. He was born on Feb. 6, 1928 in Endicott, N.Y., a son of the late Wesley and Mini (Adams) Clymer. On Aug. 1, 1955 he married Rovena Hunsinger and together they have shared 59 years of marriage. Arthur was a member of the Windham Center Community Church. He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed hunting, attending auctions and spending time with his family. Arthur will be greatly missed by his wife, Rovena; his son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Sheila Clymer; grandsons, Casey and his wife Samantha Clymer, Jerod Clymer; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Howard Hunsinger, Cathy and Lester Bakeman, Elva and Fletcher Chapin, Charlotte and Bill Kie, Nancy Breen, Janet and Phil Williams, Donna Shaver, Carol and Steve Card, Sally and Tom Huyck, Gail and Wayne Harper, Ronnie and Vicky Hunsinger, Norma Hunsinger, Brenda Hunsinger; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Art was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Raymond and Wesley; sister, Betty Hemmerick; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald Hunsinger, Leo Hunsinger, Thomas Hunsinger, Edward Breen, Lou Shaver, Geraldine Hunsinger and Theresa Hunsinger. Arthur's family would like to thank the staff at the Bradford County Manor for all the care he received — their kindnesses will always be remembered. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation and time of sharing memories from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Funeral services and a celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday with Pastor Paul Kapr and Pastor William Kohler, officiating. A period of visitation will also be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Interment will be in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Windham Center Community Church, c/o Mrs. Sharon Brown, 38890 Route 187, Rome, PA in loving memory of Arthur W. Clymer. –Towanda Daily Review 7/4/2014

 

DEATS Jesse Zern Allen Deats

89, of Windham Twp., (LeRaysville Road) Rome, Pa., died peacefully, with his family at his side on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. Jesse was born on July 8, 1922 in Moore Township, Northampton Co., Pa., a son of the late Zern Jacob Deats and Mabel Mae Kromer Deats.  Jesse spent his youth in Gilletts Bridge and was a graduate of Rome High School. Following graduation, Jesse enlisted into the U.S. Army where he served his country proudly during World War II. He served in the Army headquarters division of the 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Jesse served in North France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe and the battle of the Bulge. On July 13, 1946, at the United Methodist Church in Nichols, Jesse married Anita S. Churchill. He was a carpenter and was employed at the Ingersol Rand, Endicott Lumber and Box. In addition, he also was a machinist at K. Heins Machine Shop and Universal Instruments.  Many will remember Jesse for his service to others by installing and servicing oil furnaces. Jesse was a member of the Wappasening Grange No. 188 and the Nichols United Methodist Church. Jesse enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and visiting with friends and neighbors.  Jesse is survived by his wife of 65 years Anita S. Deats; his daughter Sylvia M. Deats; several nieces, nephews and their families; sisters-in-law Jean Deats and Wanda Rice; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Norman and Jean Churchill. He was predeceased by his brother Philip Deats; sisters Dorothy Bull Carter and Ethel Rifenberg; brothers-in-laws Jack Rifenberg, Clarence "Nick" Carter, Malcom Bull and Ray Stever; special friend and brother-in-law Frederick Rice; sister-in-law Thelma Stever; nephews Donald Deats and James Churchill.  Funeral services and a celebration of Jesse's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Pastor Leann Campbell, officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery.     A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the funeral chapel.  Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Hezekiah Hands, 318 State St., Towanda, PA 18848; or the North Orwell Union Church, c/o Pastor Leanne Campbell, 986 Main St., Rome, PA 18837 or a charity of one's choice , in loving memory of Jesse Zern Allen Deats.   Towanda Daily Review – November 7, 2011

 

DOANE  Lillian Doane Fields, 84, of Windham Center, died unexpectedly, Monday morning, Oct. 6, 1986, at her home.  She was born in Windham Center on July 10, 1902, the daughter of the late Clyde and Lucy FINCH Doane.  She was a life-resident of Windham Center and was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College.  For many years she taught school in Windham Center and later years was a substitute teacher at Northeast Bradford Elementary School.  She will be affectionately remembered as a loving, kind, sweet woman who especially loved the children.  She was a member of the Windham Center ladies Aide and the Windham Fire Auxilary.  She was the widow of the late Lew Fields who predeceased her in 1965.  Mrs. Fields is survived by her adopted daughter, Mrs. Dino (Mary Ann) Soultanis and grandson, Peter Soultanis, both of Endicott, and several cousins including Cora Ryan on Massachusetts; Mrs. Alfred (Marie) Berthold Barnum of Ohio; Junia Duffy and Marjorie Barnum both of Vestal; Lois Reynolds of Vermont and Betty Boldman of Owego, NY; also three very special friends, Mildrem Muller, Jesse Deats and Marian F.G. Brown.  The funeral service will be held Thursday from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel in Nichols at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Huges officiating.  Burial will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery in Windham.  Friends who wish may remember the Windham Ambulance Association in her memory.  Friends are invited to call at the funeral chapel on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and at their convenience on Thursday until the time of the service.  RHW, October 1986, Towanda Daily Review.

 

ELSBREE - A mother holds her child's hand for a little while ... and their heart forever.  Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Irene Frances Reeve, 92, of Wyalusing, Pa, went home to be with her Lord, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009.  Irene was born on July 11, 1916, in Windham Center, Pa, a daughter of Earnest and Mertie (Boardman) Elsbree. She attended school in Windham Center and spent her young adult years there. Irene was a member of the Windham Center Community Church and served as a 4-H leader to many area youths in Herrickville, Pa. Irene was a devoted mother and homemaker who always could be found helping anyone who has a task to complete. She enjoyed spending time in her flower garden and bird watching.   Irene is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Robert Proof of Homets Ferry, Pa; her special grandchildren, Jeffrey (Theresa) Wheeler of Windham Center, Pa. and Ann-Rae (William) Travis of Homets Ferry, Pa.; her great-grandchildren, Kevin Wheeler of Windham Center, Pa. and Faith-Rae and Grace Irene Travis of Homets Ferry, Pa; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carol Harford of Ulster, Pa., Charles (Anna Mae) Reeve of Sayre, Pa., Marsha Reeve of Herrickville, Pa., Leola (Herbert) Abbott of Wellsburg, N.Y., and Medie Lauring of Oklahoma; a special friend, Donna Wheelock, of Kansas; and several nieces, nephews and their families also survive.  Irene was predeceased by: her husbands Paul Harford and Carl Reeve; a son, Ray Harford; sisters, Marie Harford, Estella Harford and Mary Daily; and a niece, Gerry Seck.  Funeral services and a celebration of Irene's life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at the Windham Center Community Church with her pastor, Rev. William Kohler, officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held from 12 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Tuesday.   Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105; www.stjude.org.
Caring assistance is being provided by The Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols. RHW.  Towanda Daily Review.

 

FOSTER –RAMONA JEAN KIEFER, 80, a former Antes Fort resident and most recently a seven year resident of Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont, PA. On July 7 God open the cell door of the prison of Alzheimer and welcomed her home. She was born Oct. 1, 1933 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of James and Esther (Kable) Foster. Ramona was a graduate of the Clearfield High School. She was a member of the Antes Fort United Methodist Church. After raising her two sons, she became a CNA and worked as until retirement. Before moving to Antes Fort in 1992, she spent many years as a resident of Windham Township, Bradford County, PA. Ramona was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Windham Township Volunteer Fire Co. In her teenage years, she was a big fan of the movie stars of that era. But, her biggest joy was going to the cabin with her family. Ramona was gifted in crocheting and got much praise for her work. Being the oldest of 10 siblings, Ramona never lost her desire to be the mother to one and all. Ramona is survived by her devoted family; husband, George Kiefer of Antes Fort; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Andrew and Karen Askey of Parker, CO, Bruce and Jean Askey of Elmira, NY; two brothers, Fred Foster of Cogan Station, John Foster of Muncy; four sisters, Amy Cowher of Rauchtown, Sheila Fox of Williamsport, Carolyn Hunt of Woodland, PA and Carol Lumadue of West Decatur; four grandchildren, James and Joseph of Parker, CO and Amanda and Joshua of Elmira, NY. Preceding her in death were four brothers, Jack, James, Arthur and Kenneth Foster. Ramona's Life Celebration will be at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Antes Fort United Methodist Church with Rev. Stevan Atanasoff officiating. A visitation will be from 11 am until 12 pm at the church. The interment will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday July 16, 2014 at the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham, Bradford County. Memorial contributions can be made to the Antes Fort United Methodist Women, 39 Main Road, Jersey Shore, PA. Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Ltd. "A Life Celebration Home" 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 711/2014

HARDING Theodore C.
Theodore C. Harding  (February 6, 1920 - February 25, 2008)  Suftin funeal home notice 2-25-2008
Theodore C. Harding, 88, of Windham (RR2, Rome, PA) went home to be with his Lord and was reunited with his wife Euleta on Monday morning, February 25, 2008. Ted was born on February 6, 1920 in Owego, New York a son of the late Eugene and Kathryn (Ballou) Harding. On May 22, 1937 he married Euleta Brown and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage until her passing on September 8, 1997. For many years, Ted owned and operated a the family farm in Windham. He was a member of the Windham Center Community Church. Ted enjoyed watching western movies and farming although his greatest pleasure was being surrounded by his family and grandchildren. Ted is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Duane and Ethel Harding, daughter and son-in-law: Peggy and Raymond Decker; daughter Sharon Brown all of Rome, Pa; brother Robert Harding of Middletown, NY; sister Vivian Robinson of Massachuetts; grandchildren: Jeffrey (Sue) Harding, Wanda (Ignasious) Allen, Lisa (Mike) Horton, Tina (Dennis) Frisbie; Russell (Eleanor) Decker, LaRita Jayne; Michael (Alisha) Decker, Andrew (Lynn) Decker, Christine (Jason) Nolt; Susan (Chad) Rogers; Shawn Brown; Lawana (Mark) Morse; Lynette (Carl) Higley; Dusty (Lisa) Harding; Donna (Donald) Eastabrook; Donald (Irene) Harding; forty-seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren, his special friend and companion Roberta Howe; several nieces, nephews, and his faithful dog Shado also survive. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Kathryn Harding, his wife Euleta; son Donald Harding; son-in-law Orlando F. Brown; siblings: John Harding, William Harding, Roger Harding, Carol Buck and Marion Harding. A time of remembering the special gift Ted was to all of us will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 11 am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols with his pastor Rev. William Kohler, officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held at the funeral chapel on Friday evening, February 29th from 6 to 8 pm.   We would like to send a thank you to the Guthrie Hospice Team for the loving care provided during Dad’s final days. A special thank you to June Olmstead for her care, support and love shown to us all. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa 18848 or to the Windham Community Church c/o Mrs. Sharon Brown, RR1 Box 98, Rome, PA 18837 in loving memory of Theodore C. Harding.  Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman

Theodore C. Harding, 88, of Windham (RR 2, Rome, Pa.) went home to be with his Lord and was reunited with his wife Euleta on Monday morning, Feb. 25, 2008. Ted was born on Feb. 6, 1920 in Owego, N.Y., a son of the late Eugene and Kathryn (Ballou) Harding. On May 22, 1937, he married Euleta Brown and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage until her passing on Sept. 8, 1997. For many years, Ted owned and operated the family farm in Windham. He was a member of the Windham Center Community Church. Ted enjoyed watching western movies and farming although his greatest pleasure was being surrounded by his family and grandchildren.  Ted is survived by: his son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Ethel Harding; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Raymond Decker; and daughter, Sharon Brown all of Rome, Pa.; brother, Robert Harding of Middletown, N.Y.; sister, Vivian Robinson of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sue) Harding, Wanda (Ignasious) Allen, Lisa (Mike) Horton, Tina (Dennis) Frisbie; Russell (Eleanor) Decker, LaRita Jayne; Michael (Alisha) Decker, Andrew (Lynn) Decker, Christine (Jason) Nolt; Susan (Chad) Rogers; Shawn Brown; Lawana (Mark) Morse; Lynette (Carl) Higley; Dusty (Lisa) Harding; Donna (Donald) Eastabrook; Donald (Irene) Harding; forty-seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; his special friend and companion Roberta Howe; several nieces, nephews, and his faithful dog Shado.  Ted was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene and Kathryn Harding; his wife, Euleta; son, Donald Harding; son-in-law, Orlando F. Brown; siblings, John Harding, William Harding, Roger Harding, Carol Buck and Marion Harding.   A time of remembering the special gift Ted was to all of us will be held on at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with his pastor Rev. William Kohler, officiating. Interment will follow in the Ted is survived by: his son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Ethel Harding; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Raymond Decker; and daughter, Sharon Brown all of Rome, Pa.; brother, Robert Harding of Middletown, N.Y.; sister, Vivian Robinson of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sue) Harding, Wanda (Ignasious) Allen, Lisa (Mike) Horton, Tina (Dennis) Frisbie; Russell (Eleanor) Decker, LaRita Jayne; Michael (Alisha) Decker, Andrew (Lynn) Decker, Christine (Jason) Nolt; Susan (Chad) Rogers; Shawn Brown; Lawana (Mark) Morse; Lynette (Carl) Higley; Dusty (Lisa) Harding; Donna (Donald) Eastabrook; Donald (Irene) Harding; forty-seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; his special friend and companion Roberta Howe; several nieces, nephews, and his faithful dog Shado.  Ted was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene and Kathryn Harding; his wife, Euleta; son, Donald Harding; son-in-law, Orlando F. Brown; siblings, John Harding, William Harding, Roger Harding, Carol Buck and Marion Harding.  A time of remembering the special gift Ted was to all of us will be held on at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with his pastor Rev. William Kohler, officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, Feb. 29, at the funeral chapel. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our Web site at: www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com.  We would like to send a thank you to the Guthrie Hospice Team for the loving care provided during Dad’s final days. A special thank you to June Olmstead for her care, support and love shown to us all. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848, or to the Windham Community Church c/o Mrs. Sharon Brown, RR 1 Box 98, Rome, Pa. 18837, in loving memory of Theodore C. Harding.the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, Feb. 29, at the funeral chapel. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our Web site at:  sutfinfuneralchapel.com.  We would like to send a thank you to the Guthrie Hospice Team for the loving care provided during Dad’s final days. A special thank you to June Olmstead for her care, support and love shown to us all. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848, or to the Windham Community Church c/o Mrs. Sharon Brown, RR 1 Box 98, Rome, Pa. 18837, in loving memory of Theodore C. Harding.  RKW  Daily Review Towanda, PA

 

JONES Carolyn J. "Cookie" Newman

70, of North Orwell, Pa., died on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. Carolyn was born on Sept. 7, 1943 at home in West Warren, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Llewellyn and Ruth (Taylor) Jones. Cookie was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School Class of 1961. For many years, she was employed at Kveragas' Meat Plant and retired from GTP in 2005. She enjoyed gardening, playing the guitar and singing, reading, fishing, bowling, and treasured the time spent with her grandchildren. Cookie will be greatly missed by her children: Richard and Wendy Newman, Jr. of Ulster, Pa; Joel R. Newman and Sherry Benjamin of Rome Twp., Jeanne M. Newman of Erie, Pa; her grandchildren: Nate (Chelsea) Newman, Luke, Danielle, Jacob Newman, Houston, Jadon, Landon and Payton Swope. Her sisters and brother-in-law: Janice and Barry Wilkins of Warren Center, Pa; Darlene Dunham of Apalachin; a brother and sister-in-law: Ronnie and Cheri Jones of Rome, Pa.; her special friend Cora Gardner of Rome, Pa.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families also survive. She was predeceased by her parents, an infant brother Olyn Jones and a brother-in-law Robert Dunham. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y. Funeral services and a celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 at the funeral chapel with Pastor C. Kenneth Crain and Pastor Benjamin Miller, officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery. Memories, pictures and condolences may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Bumpville Bible Church in loving memory of Carolyn "Cookie" J. Newman.  “Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know." Our loving mom, grandma, sister and friend.  Towanda Daily Review – October 9, 2013

 

KEEFER
Reese B. Keefer Sr.  Well attended funeral serivces for Reese B. KEEFER Sr., 90 of Bisbee, AZ and formerly of Windham, PA, were held on Thursday, Jan 25, 2001 at 2 p.m. fron the Sutfin Funeral Chapel 273 S. Main Street Nichols with his step son the Rev Garry JONES, officiating.  Servies opened with the hymn "In the Garden" Rev. JOnes reflected on Reese's life when he lived in Windham and most recently in Florida and Arizona.  Interment and prayers of committal followed in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  Pallbearers were; Gerald STROPE, David RACE, Bob MOORE, Ray MACKEWICZ, Paul JONES and Michael KIEFER.  Following the services a luncheon and period of fellowship was held at the Windham Community Hall.

 

KIEFER    Reese Bertholf KIEFER Sr., 90, of Bisbee, Ariz., and formerly of Windham died on Friday Jan. 19, 2001, at  the home of his stepson and family.  Funeral services and a celebration of Reese's life will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, NY, with the Rev. Garry JONES, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from noon until the time of  the service at 2 p.m. at the chapel.  Those who wish may remember their local chapter of the American Cancer   Society by calling 1-800-227-2345 in loving memory of Reese B. KIEFER Sr.

 

PORTER K.LAWRENCE, 80, OF Windham, Pa. died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002.  He was born on July 29, 1922, at home a son of the late Joseph Vincent and Nellie Angel (Kuykendall).  Porter attended school in Windham and was a graduate of LeRaysville High School Class of 1940.  On Oct. 7, 1944 in Nichols, NY he married Edith Strope and they made their home on the family dairy far.  Porter will be remembered for the many stories he shared with others and his keen sense of humor.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Edith; a son Larry Lawrence of Windham; a daughter and son-in-law; Lorna and Lawrence Morgan of Tyrrell Hill; grandson Timothy and his wife Tetyana Morgan; three great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Peter and Mercy Strope; a sister-in-law, Mildred Leonard.  He was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter, and half-brother George Lawrence.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002 at 8 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Rev. David Pitcher, officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Memorial Hospice, Towanda, PA or their Local Chapter of the American Diabetes Association in memory of Porter K. Lawrence.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

MACKIEWICZ Joan A. Kiefer

75, of Windham Twp., died Wednesday morning, Aug. 22, 2012 following a period of declining health at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Joan was born on Nov. 13, 1936 in Elizabeth, N.J., a daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Mackiewicz of Liberty, Pa.  She is survived by her son Steven Kiefer of Williamsport, Pa; daughter Janet Kiefer of Crescent City, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law Raymond and Carol Mackiewicz of Millerton, Pa.; grandson Michael Kiefer; granddaughters Shannon Richer and Samantha Kiefer; three great-grandsons all of Syracuse, N.Y.; niece Theresa (Curt) Dunlap of Roaring Branch, Pa.; nephews William Frey of Liberty, Pa., Charles Frey of Mansfield, Pa., Scott (Cynthia) Blanchard, Kent Blanchard; special friends and neighbors Bill and Dorette Burnham of Windham. Joan was predeceased by her husband Reese Kiefer; son Michael Kiefer and sister Eleanor Frey.  Abiding with her wishes, there will be no services. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.  Towanda Daily Review – August 26, 2012

 

NUZZOLO -JOAN MARIE MAFFEI, 79, of Windham, PA was promoted to heaven on Jan. 1, 2020 after faithfully serving God with her life. Joan was born on Nov. 14, 1940 in Queens, NY. a daughter of the late Victor and Ann (Tranick) Nuzzolo. On July 9, 1960 she married the love of her life, Albert A. Maffei and together they have shared 59 years together. They expressed a love and commitment to each other that would be exemplary to all who knew them. Through the years, Joan’s loving personality, encouragement, wit, kindness, compassion and devotion made her a joy to know. Joan also displayed her love towards animals, nature, children, the less-fortunate, and, her Lord. Also, those who knew her well can almost hear her say, “I want dessert first!” She was a pleasure to be around and you would always feel encouraged because of her impact upon your life. Joan will be greatly missed by her husband, Albert A. Maffei; sister, Barbara Mill; sister-in-law, Louise Tarson; her church family, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends also survive. We will miss her smile and her presence but we look forward to one day seeing her again. Friends are invited to attend a period of visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Greater Valley Assembly of God Church, 104 S. Main St., Athens. A memorial service and celebration of her life will follow at 2 p.m. with her pastor Rev. Chris Gray, officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. -Towanda Daily Review 1/3/2020

 

PRINCE Ochlee D. Lee

Surrounded by her loving family, Ochlee D. Lee, 82, of Cadis, Pa. went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, Aug. 17, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer. Ochlee was born on October 21, 1928 in Cadis, a daughter of the late Leon and Genevieve (Dewing) Prince. She attended school in Warren Center and was a graduate of Vestal High School. On Nov. 12, 1949 she married Thomas H. Lee and together they have celebrated 61 years of marriage. Ochlee was a devoted member of the Warren Center Baptist Church where she was a dedicated music director, Sunday School teacher and enjoyed greeting those that would attend services. She enjoyed quilting, glass collecting and was the owner of Genevieve's Glass. Although her greatest treasures were being surrounded by her family and friends.Ochlee is survived by her loving husband Thomas H. Lee; daughters Susan (Charlie) Camin of Owego, N.Y. and Kelly (Dominic) Sileo of Ulster, Pa.; son, Robert (Lori) Lee of Seaford, Del.; sister Mary Delmer of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sisters-in-law: Mary Prince of Cadis and Marilyn Kozlowski of Hernando, Fla.; her special grandchildren: Jason Lee, Rachel Angola, Joshua Lee, Silas Camin, Ockie Harris and husband Chad, Nicholas Sileo and wife Jamie, Amanda Sileo, Madison Lee, Meagan, Joshua and Will Miller; her great grandchildren: Logan Lee and Sophia Sileo. Several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Ochlee was predeceased by an infant brother Joey Prince, brother Kenneth Prince and a sister Eloise Newman. A gathering for family and friends and time of sharing memories from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20th at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Memories may also be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. A memorial service and celebration of Ochlee's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21st at the Warren Center Baptist Church with Pastor Larry D. Jennings, officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Valley Home Cemetery. Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Warren Center Baptist Church , c/o Pastor Larry Jennings, 883 Coburn Hill Rd., Warren Center, PA 18851 or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd.,Towanda , PA 18848 in loving memory of Ochlee D. Lee.   Towanda Daily Review – August 19, 2011

 

ROGERS -  JAKWAY – Mrs. Lucinda Jakway of Windham died Sunday at Sayre at the age of 85 years. She was born in Windham, Feb. 11, 1857, the daughter of Wilsey and Sarah Lilley Rogers. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Sutfin Funeral Home, Nichols, N.Y., at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Windham and Rev. Burton Lyons will officiate. . (The Daily Review, Towanda, Pa. March 24, 1942

 

ROBERT M. SEYMOUR - A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best ... Robert M. Seymour, 82, of Peck Hill, Rome, Pa passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday morning, Aug. 1, 2020. Robert was born on July 2, 1938 in Elmira, NY a son of the late John and Evelyn (Sours) Seymour. He left school at an early age to enlist into the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country from 1955 to 1957. Bob was a  member of the VFW Post 6824, Rome. On Feb. 15, 1962 in Towanda, Pennsylvania, Bob married Marian E. Decker and together they shared 54 years of marriage until his heart was broken on May 10, 2016 when Marian passed away. For many years, Bob was employed as a machinist and was employed by various companies to include the Ingersoll Rand and drove delivery truck for Pargas. He treasured his family and always looked forward to gatherings at his home.  Bob will be greatly missed by his children, Edward M. Seymour, Linda K. and her husband Tracy Yeagle,  Stephen L. Seymour and Kevin R. Seymour; his special grandchildren, Eric Edward Seymour, Amelia Rose Seymour, Tyler Jacob Yeagle, Melinda Lee Seymour, Jarred Stephen Seymour, Ayla Marie Seymour and John Robert Seymour; his great-grandchildren, Raelynn, Layla, and Chase; special friend and caregiver, Audra Vanderpool (your loving care and gentle touch you gave to our Dad will always hold a special place in our hearts). He is also survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law,  Frieda and Ronald Smith, Shirley Blemle, Pat Vanderpool, Dorothy Hillard, Peggy and Jim Colby, Dorothy Decker and William Decker. Several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Bob was predeceased by his parents, John and Evelyn; his beloved wife, Marian E. Seymour; his sisters,  Evelyn “Pete” Vosburg and Shirley Silvernail; and a brother, Donnie Seymour. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and celebration of Bob’s life will follow at noon. Those attending the service will be asked to practice state-required social distancing guidelines. Bob will be laid to rest next to his loving wife Marian in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. Full military honors will be accorded. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the VFW Post 6824, 1468 Haighs Pond Rd, Rome, PA or Guthrie Hospice for the loving care they gave to Dad in his final days at home, Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd, Towanda, PA in loving memory of Robert M. Seymour. -Towanda Daily Review 8/4/2020

 

SHIRLEY   Mary Ellen Wagner, 75 of West Warren died on Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital.  She was born on March 30, 1928 in Endicott, N.Y. a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Marguerite (Mericle) Shirley. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and was always willing to help others in their time of need. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.  Mary is survived by her children, Joseph (Dawn) Wagner of Rome, Henry (Bonnie) Wagner of Elmira, N.Y., George (sue) Wagner of Little Meadows, Pa. Frieda (John) Platt of Candor, N.Y., Patricia (Al) Wendela of Rome, Donna (Tim) Bennett of Smithboro, N.Y., Richard (Vicky) Wagner of Rome, Sandra (Charles) Reese of Lockwood, N.Y.; daughter in law, Reva Wagner of Rome; Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.  Mary was predeceased by her husband Joseph and sons Charles and Francis; brothers, John and Paul Shirley; and a twin sister Theresa Shirley.  Funeral services and celebration of Mary's life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Pastor Larry D. Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 27, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.  Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Valley Home Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. Carol Jacobs, RR 2, Box 164, Rome, Pa. 18837 in loving memory of Mary Ellen Wagner.

 

SIMONS   Frank Simons, 87, Wysox, died at 5;15 a.m. Sunday at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda, where he had been a patient for about six weeks.  He was born in Cadis April 14, 1885, son of the late Reuben L. and Mary (Taylor) Simons.  He was a well-known farmer and worked at that time for Tyrell's Feed Store in Nichols, NY.  In 1946, Frank and Annah (Taylor) Simons moved to Wysox.  Mrs. Simons died April 29, 1965.  Mr. Simons also worked for Vandervort Mills in Wysox until his retirement.  He made many friends while working at Allis HOmes Fruit Stand in Wysox before his illness.  He was a member of the Wysox Lodge 1152 IOOF and the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Luella) McCormick of Wysox, Mrs. Robert (Sarah) Pitcher of RD1 Towanda and Mrs. Daniel (Anita) Aquillo Jr. of Wysox; three sons, Glen Simons of Casselberry, Fl, Lee R. Simons of  New Albany and Leslie R. Simons of Binghamton, NY; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother Neil of St. Petersburg, FL and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral sevices will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sutfin and Plass Funeral Chapel in NIchols, with Rev. Harry L. Ferguson, pastor of the Wysox Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review 1972.  Note: According to draft records Frank was drafted. 

 

SNELL –ALICE SNELL KIEFER, 62 of Nichols RD 2 died unexpectedly in Windham Township Monday Oct. 18, 1976.  She was born on Oct. 25, 1913 the daughter of George and Wilhelmena Beisel Snell.  Mrs. Kiefer was a member of the United Methodist Church in Nichols and the Wappasening Grange.  Her survivors include her husband, Reese B. Kiefer of Nichols; three sons, Reese B. Jr. and George, both of Nichols and Ronald of Newark Valley; one brother, Lee Snell of Vestal; five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols.  The Rev. F. Newton Cooper, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Nichols will officiate.  Burial will be in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham Township.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

 

STROPE –BESSIE L. ROGERS, 99 of Nichols and Windham died early Sunday morning Sept. 23, 1990 at Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly following an extended illness.  Born May 21 1891 in Litchfield she was a daughter of Frank and Alice Brown Strope.  Mrs. Rogers was employed for many years at the former Blue Swan Knitting Mills in Sayre and was an expert wallpaper hanger.  She was a gold star mother (World War II), a member of the Nichols American Legion and an honorary member of the Auxiliary of VFW Post 1371, Owego.  She was predeceased by her husband, Leon Rogers and three sons, Kenneth, Erwin and Arthur Rogers.  Mrs. Rogers is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Merle and Estella Rogers of Nichols and Walter and Bonnie Rogers of Fountain, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Pearl and Guy Allis of Orange City, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Sutfin funeral Chapel, Nichols.  Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel.  Memorials may be directed to the Nichols Emergency Squad.  –Towanda Daily Review

STROPE    Edith S. Lawrence, 83, of Windham (Rome RR 2), Pa., died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born Aug. 29, 1922, in Windham Township, a daughter of the late Harry and Phoebe (Olmstead) Strope.  Edith was a graduate of Warren Center High School Class of 1941 and for many years assisted in the daily operations of the family farm in Windham.  Edith is survived by her son, Larry Lawrence of Windham; daughter and son-in-law, Lorna and Lawrence Morgan of Tyrrell Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald "Pete" and Mercy Strope of Windham; sister Mildred Leonard of Cadis, Pa.; grandson, Timothy and his wife, Nataliya Morgan, of Windham; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Edith was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Porter K. Lawrence, on Dec. 5, 2002; an infant daughter; and a brother, Kenneth Strope.  Funeral services and a celebration of Edith's life will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with Pastor David Pitcher of the West Warren Congregational Church officiating.  Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of service Saturday.  Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Memorial Hospice, Towanda, Pa. 18848

TAYLOR
Daily Review April 29, 2007
Ruth E.  Taylor Jones,  When someone you love becomes a memory…the memory becomes a treasure . Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, Ruth E. Jones, 92, of North Orwell, Pa., died peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2007 at the Towanda Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit. Ruth was born on February 18, 1915 in Warren Township, Pa., the daughter of the late Charles Hiram and Kathryn (Scott) Taylor. She attended school in Warren Center and later graduated from Sayre High School. Ruth is a member of the Cadis Baptist Church and attended the North Orwell Union Church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, bird watching, hunting and playing games with her friends and family . In addition, Ruth was an avid baker and crafter of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls -- although her greatest enjoyment was being surrounded by her family.  Ruth is survived by her children: her daughters and sons-in-law: Janice and Barry Wilkins of Warren Center, Pa; Darlene R. Dunham of Apalachin, N.Y.; Carolyn Newman of North Orwell, Pa.; her son and daughter-in-law: Ronny L. and Cherie L. Jones of North Orwell, Pa; her sister-in-law: Arline Taylor of Towanda, Pa; her 12 special grandchildren: Peggy (Daniel) Crane of Paraguay, South America; Wendy (John) Compton of Newark Valley, N.Y.; Douglas (Christine) Wilkins of Rochester, N.Y.; Renee (Scott) Henke of Owego, N.Y.; Robert Dunham, II of Apalachin; Richard "Rick" (Wendy) Newman, Jr. of Rome, Pa.; Joel Newman of Rome, Pa; Jeanne (John) Swope of Erie, Pa.; Greg Jones of Warren Center, Pa.; Brian (Lynn) Jones of Caribou, Maine; Paul (Missy) Jones of Rome, Pa.; Janice (Mat) Dewing of North Orwell; 35 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband Llewellyn Clayton Jones on December 23, 1977; her son Olyn Clayton Jones on October 31, 1940; sisters Matilda Wheaton; Blanche Fuller, brother Hiram Taylor and 10 additional infant brothers and sisters. A time of remembering the special gift Ruth was to all of us will be held on Monday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols. Her pastor, Rev. K. Ben Robinson, will officiate. Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham, Pa. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Monday, from 12 noon until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to a charity of one's choice in loving memory of Ruth E. Jones.  Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman

 

TELLEFSEN Adelaide Tellefsen Johnson

Adelaide Johnson, 102, a resident of Fair Haven Christian Retirement Home in Rockford, Ill., and formerly of Windham Summit, Pa., died on Sunday, March 6, 2011.  Her husband Carl preceded her in death in 1982 when they lived at Windham Summit, Pa. Now they are both with their Savior. Adelaide is survived by three children, Linda Houser (George) of Burlington, Pa., Monica Craig (James) of Rockford, Ill., and Carl (Rhonda) of Kirkwood, Pa. She leaves eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive.  There will be a private service in Windham Township, Pa., for Adelaide and the burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Valley Home Cemetery. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.  Towanda Daily Review – March 9, 2011

 

TYRRELL Marion T. Beckwith

Marion Estelle Beckwith, 96, of Rome, Pa., died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born on May 8, 1915 in Windham, Pa., a daughter of the late Floyd and Ida (McKinsey) Tyrrell. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Beckwith, on Aug. 2, 1931. Most of their married life was spent on Tyrrell Hill, farming and raising a family of six children. Following Glenn's death in 1985, Marion sold the farm and moved to Seven Hills Trailer Park in Rome. She was a lifetime member of the Windham Ladies Aid. Marion enjoyed spending time with children and at one time served as a 4-H leader. She caringly opened her heart and was a ready and willing babysitter for the grandchildren and neighborhood children.  In addition, she also enjoyed gardening, cooking and farming.  Marion is survived by her sons, Hugh (Delores) Beckwith of Rome, Pa., Robert (Emma) Beckwith of Zolfo Springs, Fla., Philip (Patricia) Beckwith of Rome, Pa., and Michael (June) Beckwith of Erie, Colo.; a daughter, Mary (Elmer) Folk of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Sarah Tyrrell or Rome, Pa.; 22 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 29 great great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Marion was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Ida Tyrrell; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Beckwith; two sisters and a brother.  A memorial service and celebration of Marion's life will be held at a later date. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Valley Home Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Carol Jacobs, 11591 LeRaysville Rd., Rome, PA 18837. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.    Towanda Daily Review – December 24, 2011

 

TYRRELL Marion Estelle Beckwith

96, of Rome, Pa., died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born on May 8, 1915 in Windham, Pa., a daughter of the late Floyd and Ida (McKinsey) Tyrrell. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Beckwith on Aug. 2, 1931. Most of their married life was spent on Tyrrell Hill, farming and raising a family of six children. Following Glenn's death, in 1985 Marion sold the farm and moved to Seven Hills Trailer Park in Rome. She was a lifetime member of the Windham Ladies Aid. Marion enjoyed spending time with children and at one time served as a 4-H leader. She caringly opened her heart and was a ready and willing babysitter for the grandchildren and neighborhood children. In addition, she also enjoyed gardening, cooking and farming. Marion is survived by her sons Hugh (Delores) Beckwith of Rome, Pa., Robert (Emma) Beckwith of Zolfo Springs, Fla., Philip (Patricia) Beckwith of Rome, Pa., Brian Beckwith of Rome, Pa., Michael (June) Beckwith of Erie, Colo.; daughter Mary (Elmer) Folk of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a sister-in-law Sarah Tyrrell or Rome, Pa.; 22 grandchildren; 45 great- grandchildren; 29 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Marion was predeceased by her parents Floyd and Ida Tyrrell; a daughter-in-law Patricia Beckwith; a great-grandson Curtis Schaeffer; two sisters Leona Brown, Norma Milner and a brother Vernon Tyrrell. A memorial service and celebration of Marion's life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the North Orwell Union Church. Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery. A luncheon and time of sharing will be held at the Windham Community Hall. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Valley Home Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Carol Jacobs, 11591 LeRaysville Road, Rome, PA 18837. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. N.Y.  Towanda Daily Review – May 20, 2012

 

VANWINKLE –MARGARET E. (VANWINKLE) COON, 74, of Rome RR 3 (Seven Hills Mobile Home Park) died peacefully Friday, May 10, 1996, at the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was born on Dec. 29, 1921, in Orwell, Pa., a daughter of George and Adelaid (Dymond) VanWinkle.  Margaret’s family was the center of her life.  She enjoyed crafts and made many treasurers for her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed traveling and camping with her late husband, Arthur, who predeceased her on June 23, 1990.  Margaret was an active member of the Windham Center Ladies Aid and also a member of the Windham Center Community Church.  She is survived by her loving and devoted family; daughters, Denise Ham and her spouse, Jerry Peterson, of Waverly and Pam Whalen of North Orwell; sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Linda Coon of Sodius, N.Y., Larry and Nancy Coon of Sayre, Alan and Diana Coon of Towanda, Claude and Pat Coon of Ulster, William “Bill” and Mary Coon of Wysox, Robert and Kathy Coon of Windham, and Kevin and Lori Coon of LeRaysville; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Alice VanWinkle of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kermit VanWinkle of Heritage Nursing Home, Athens; 29 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband, Arthur, of 51 years, she was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Clair VanWinkle.  The funeral service for Margaret will be held on Monday, May 13, 1990, at 1 p.m. at the Sutfin funeral Chapel, 273 Main St., Nichols, N.Y., with the Rev. Daniel C. Crain, and Margaret’s son, the Rev. Lloyd Coon officiating.  Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery, Windham.  The family will receive friends today, Sunday, May 12, 1996, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m.  Friends, who wish may remember the Windham Center Community Church, in care of Sharon Brown, RR 2, Box 98, Rome, Pa. in loving memory of Margaret E. Coon.  –Towanda Daily Review.

 

WAGNER Charles O. "Chuck" Wagner Sr.

State Police at Towanda said two cars were demolished in a Sunday night collision and termed it a "Miracle" that none of the ten people involved in the mishap was injured.  Authorities said Earnest Kuhlman, 20, of Owego was headed west on Route 699 about two and a half miles east of Windham  at 6:05 p.m. when the 1980 Chevrolet Z-28 he was operating veered into the oncoming lane and struck the left side of an eastbound 1973 Chevrolet Caprice operated by James Crawn, 16, of LeRaysville.  Upon impact, the Crawn vehicle veered off the road's west side, traveled along a drainage ditch and into a field.  Police said the car traveled about 240 feet as a result of the crash.  Right after all six of Crawn's passengers got out of the demolished car, it burst into flames.  Kuhlman's car continued west after the impact, crossing into the westbound lane and back into the eastbound lane before coming to rest on the south side of the road.  The passengers in the Crawn vehicle were reportedly headed for Nichols to attend the funeral services for Charles O. Wagner Sr., at the time of the accident.  Crawn's passengers were identifed as Sandra B. Wagner, 15, Nichols RD 2, Stacey Platt, 15, of Candor, NY, Mary Beth Wagner, 10, of Rome RD 1, Saandra Lynn Wagner, 11, of Rome RD 1, Tammy Scovell, 8, of Nichols RD 2, and Joann Wagner of Nichols RD 2.  The passengers in the Kuhlman vechile were identified as Jacqueline Hutchinson, 17 , of Owego and David Darling, 17 of Warren Center.  Police said the Crawn's vehicle was a total loss and estimated damage to Kulman's vehicle at $2,000.  In a Friday night accident, Charles O. Wagner Sr., 29, of Rome RD 1 was pronounced dead on arrival at the Wilson Memorial Hospital after a one-vehile accident.  According to the Owego's Sheriff's Department, Wagner was operating his pickup truck southbound on Glenmary Drive in Tioga County when he lost control of the truck while negotiating a curve, slamming into a tree.  A passenger, Gerald L. Snyder, 40, of Owego, NY was treated and released at a local hospital.  The truck was demolished in the 9:18 p.m. accident.  NOTE:  He was the father of Sandra L. and Mary Beth who were in the Crawn vehicle on the way to their father’s viewing).  Submitted by Reva Howard Wagner    Towanda Daily Review--Monday May 12, 1980 

 

WAGNER Charles O. "Chuck" Wagner Sr.

29 of Sugar Cabin Road, Orwell Township, died Friday evening as a result of an accident in Owego, NY.  He was born May 27, 1950 in Edicott, NY the son of Joseph George and Mary Ellen SHIRLEY Wagner.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1595 of Owego and the Nichols American Legion.  Mr. Wagner was a self-employed logger.  Surviving are his wife Reva HOWARD Wagner of Rome RD 1; two daughters, Sandra Lynn Wagner and Mary Beth Wagner; a son Charles O. Wagner Jr., all at home; five brothers George of Little Meadows, PA, Richard and Joseph Jr., both of Nichols RD 2, Henry of Corning RD 1 and Francis of Dundee, NY; four sisters, Mrs John (Frieda) Platt of Candor, NY, Mrs. Patricia Scovell of Nichols RD 2; Miss Donna Wagner of Nichols RD 2, Sandra Betty Wagner of Nichols RD 2 and his step-grandmother Mrs. Mary Wagner.  Funeral and committal services will be held at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Main Street Nichols on Tuesday 2 p.m. with Reverend Raymond Purdy of Orange Center Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Valley Home Cemetery, Windham Township.  Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 7 to 9 p.m.  Towanda Daily Review May 12,1980.  Note from Reva:  Patricia is now Mrs. Alfred Wandela, Sandra is now Mrs.Charles Reese and Donna is now Mrs. Tim Bennett.  Largely attended funeral and committal services were held Tuesday at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols, NY with the Reverend Raymond Purdy of Warren Center Baptist Church officiating.  Burial was in Valley Home Cemetery in Windham Center.  Pallbearers were: Rick Hamm, Kurt Jacobs, Larry Olmstead, Larry Collins, Elton Dymond, Dale Thetga and Norm Vandervort.  Submitted by Reva Howard Wagner.  Towanda Daily Review--May 13, 1980.

WALKER   Fred E. Walker, 73, of Windham Center died May 24, at the Robert Packer Hospital.  He was a World War 1 veteran.  Funeral services will be held at the Windham Center Church Saturday, May 27, at 2 p.m.  Burial will be in Valley Home cemetery, Windham.  Friends may call at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Nichols this Friday evening from 7 to 9.  Stufin Funeral Chapel, Nichols, NY.  RHW.  May 25, 1961, Towanda Daily Review.

WHEATON Cryrus Gilbert Wheaton, 73, of Windham died Thursday night at 7:20.  He was born Sept. 7, 1886 and died in the same house in which he was born in.  Surviving are three daughters, Miss Adelle Wheaton, at home, Mrs. Veron Tyrell of North Orwell, and Miss Marion Wheaton at home; two sons Charles of North Orwell and Walter at home; and six grandchildren.  Friends may call at the Stufin Funeral Home, Nichols Sat. evening from 7 to 9 o'clock and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock.  Funeral services will be held there Monday at 2 o'clock with Rev. Phillip J. Cleveland officiating.  Burial will be in Valley Home cemetery in Windham.  Submitted by Reva Wagner.  January 8, 1961, Towanda Daily Review.

WILBUR Charles Bruce Wilbur, 85, of Windham died Saturday night Jan. 9, at the Ruth Walker Nursing Home in Windham.  Mr. Wilbur was a retired Windham Township farmer.  He was born Sept. 9, 1874, the son of Emery Briggs and Cara TRYELL Wilbur.  Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Newell Wilmont of Rome; three sons, Earnest of Windham Center, Francis of West Warren and Emery of Salamaca, NY; a sister Mrs. Lena Boardman of North Orwell; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the Stufin Funeral Home in Nichols at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  Burial will be in the Valley Home cemetery in Windham.  Funeral; services will be held at the Stufin Funeral Home in Nichols, NY at 2 o'clock Tuesday.  Friends may call Monday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock at the funeral home. Submitted by Reva Wagner. January 11, 1961, Towanda Daily Review.

STANLEY C. YOUNGS, 87, of Windham Township, Rome, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday morning, Aug. 29, 2018, at his home. Stan was born on April 4, 1931, in Belmar, New Jersey, a son of the late Charles and Pauline (Doney) Youngs. He graduated from Morristown, New Jersey High School, class of 1949, and proudly served his country with the United States Navy for four years during the Korean conflict. On June 25, 1955, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Stan married Barbara L. Anderson and together they shared 63 years together. Stan was employed in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. He treasured the time spent with his family, enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, hunting and fishing. Stan was a member of the Sayre’s Sportsmen’s Club and also was an active member of the First Congregational Church of West Warren, Pennsylvania. Stan is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Youngs-Maher (Larry Maher) of Baldwinsville, New York; his son, Jeffrey Youngs of Batavia, New York; his granddaughter, Marisa Maher of Baldwinsville, New York; a brother, Robert A. Youngs of Enfield, Connecticut; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Stan was predeceased by his parents Charles and Pauline Youngs. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A celebration of his life will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Pitcher, officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Valley Home Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the First Congregational Church of West Warren c/o Mrs. Judy Davenport, 3645 N. Rome Road, Ulster, PA or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA  in loving memory of Stanley C. Youngs. –Towanda Daily Review 8/30/2018