REV. RAYMOND E. ACKLEY, 58, WELL KNOWN AREA RESIDENT OF Canton, went home to be with the Lord late Saturday morning, Dec. 6, 1997, at the Robert Packer Hospital, following an extended illness.  Rev. Ackley was born July 18, 1939 in Endicott, N.Y.  He was a son of the late Leonard and Lena Babcock Ackley.  Ray was a graduate of Vestal High School, class of 1958.  He continued his education at the Buffalo Bible Institute, graduating in 1962.  Following graduation, Rev. Ackley served as pastor for various churches throughout Pa., and N.Y.  In 1978, the Ackleys moved to Leroy, where Ray became pastor of the Leroy Baptist Church.  He served as pastor for 13 years until his retirement in 1990.  In earlier years Ray enjoyed hunting.  He was also a CB radio enthusiast.  Rev. Ackley will be best remembered as a very giving person.  He loved people and possessed many dear friends. His main interest throughout life was family and faith in God.  He was former pastor and member of the Leroy Independent Baptist Church.  Survivors are his wife, Esther M. Ackley of Williamsport, Pa.; a daughter, Rachel Bunch of Lynchburg, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Nicole Ackley of Canton RR 1; four grandchildren; a brother, Frank Ackley of Newark Valley, N.Y.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Ray was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Tartanian and Elsie Crandall.  The funeral and committal service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton, with his pastor, Rev. Thomas Henderson and Rev. William Pepper, officiating.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997, and Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., one hour prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home.  Private interment will be held in the Windfall Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Leroy Independent Baptist Church, PO Box 41, Leroy, Pa., 17743 in Rev. Ackley’s Memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

ADKISON –ROSA S. TRENT, 88 died at the Bradford County Manor early Sunday morning March 27, 1977.  She was born in Arcola, W.Va. Feb. 23, 1889 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adkison.  She lived in Canton and Granville Center most of her life.  Her survivors include one son, E. Harold Trent of the Bradford County Manor; two daughters, Mrs. Eloise Ayrton of Canton and Mrs. Hallie Weldy of Monroeton; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Funeral and committal services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Morse Funeral Home, 12 E. Main St., Canton.  Officiating will be the Rev. S. Wade Stewart, pastor of the Canton First Baptist Church.  Interment will be in the Windfall Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

ALEXANDER - HAZEL DUART
 Services for Hazel Duart, 70, of Sylvania, are being held at 11 am on June 11 with the Rev. Horace Patton and the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating and interment in Windfall Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm.  Mrs. Duart died June 8, 1981 at Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira.  She was born April 22, 1911 in Sullivan Twp., Tioga Cty., the daughter of Lewis and Edith Sherman Alexander.  She was a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church and Sylvania Silver Link Rebekah Lodge.  She is survived by her husband Rex; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Lou) Kelley of Granville Summit, Mrs. Gale (Barbara) Palmer of Mosherville, Mrs. Lee (Doris) Strange of Wellsboro and Mrs. Richard (Connie) Boyles of Sylvania; son Donald Duart of Sylvania; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Manning of Waverly, NY and Mrs. David (Geraldine) Woodling of Annapolis, MD; brother Wayne Alexander of Halifax, PA; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Memorials may be sent to the Sylvania Presbyterian Church memorial fund. (TGR, Thursday, June 11, 1981)

ALLEN Infant - Granville Summit News) The five weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Allen died suddenly Tuesday morning. TGR 1922

ALLEN –MADELINE D. ‘PAT’ BELLOWS, 77, Canton, died peacefully, October 29, 1998 at her home following a period of declining health.  Born on April 18, 1921 in Windfall, PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Jennie Shedden Allen.  She was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1939 and later was employed at various places.  Throughout the years she worked as a waitress, retail clerk, and a production worker.  Born on April 18, 1921 in Windfall, PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Jennie Shedden Allen.  She was a graduate of troy High School, class of 1939 and later was employed at various places.  Throughout the years she worked as a waitress, retail clerk, and a production worker.  Her main interest in life was the love she devoted to her home and family.  Memberships included the Windfall United Methodist Church, the A.A.R.P., and the Women of the Moose Canton Lodge No. 981.  Surviving are: children and their spouses: Patricia and Pete Stage, Alba, Robert and Janet VanNoy, Mansfield, Cleone and Bert Scheweikart, Williamsport; daughter-in-law, Deborah Bellows, Prattsbrug, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Ron Weeks, Elmira; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold (Bob) VanNoy in 1944; second husband, Maxwell Bellows in 1994; son, Jerry Max Bellows, 1983; brothers, Clarence, Walter and James (Junior) Allen; four sisters, Ethel Chamberlin, Geraldine Jennings, Margaret Houser, and Hazel Guisewhite.  The funeral service was held November 1, 1998 at the Pepper funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. Jasper Smith, retired Methodist minister, officiating.  Interment will be in Windfall Cemetery.  The family suggests memorials be directed to a charity of one’s choice in Mrs. Bellow’s memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

ALLEN Madeline D. “Pat” BELLOWS, 77, died Thursday, October 29, 1998 at her home in Canton, PA following a period of declining health.  Born on April 18, 1921 in Windfall, PA she was a daughter of the late James and Jennie Shedden Allen.  Pat was a graduate of Troy High school, class of 1939.  She later worked at various positions and throughout the years worked as a waitress, retail clerk and production worker.  She was a member of the windfall United Methodist Church, the AARP and the Women of the Moose Canton Lodge No. 981.  Surviving are her children and their spouses, Patricia and Pete Stage of Alba, PA, Robert and Janet VanNoy of Mansfield, PA, Cleone and Bert Scheweikart of Williamsport, PA; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Bellows of Prattsburg, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Martha an Ron Weeks of Elmira, NY; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents,  Pat was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold (Bob) VanNoy, in 1944; her second husband, Maxwell Bellows in 1994; a son, Jerry Max Bellows, in 1983; brothers, Clarence, Walter and James (Junior) Allen; sisters, Ethel Chamberlin, Geraldine Jennings, Margaret Houser and Hazel Guisewhite.  Funeral services were held at the Pepper Funeral Home in canton on October 31 with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating and interment to be in Windfall Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice in Mrs. Bellows’ memory.

JAMES ANDERSON, 46, died Nov. 21, 1986 at Halifax Hospital, Daytona Beach following a brief illness. Formerly of Bradford County, he resided in Daytona Beach since the early 1970s. Survived by wife, Dorothy of Daytona Beach, Fla., mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey of St. Aug. FL; children, Mrs. James Henzei (Cindy) of NC, Timothy Anderson of Troy, Mrs. Charles Freeh (Diane) of Lancaster, PA, Mrs. Dale Shepard (Penny) of Germany; sisters, Mrs. John Fedorchak (Mary) of Rome, Mrs. John Sick (Nancy) of Canton, Mrs. Bryant Pacetti (Raeann) of St. Augustine, FL; 7 grandchildren. Predeceased by father, Raymond Anderson, 1977, brother, Robert Anderson died 1960. He worked as a Lab Technician at Robert Packer Hospital ‘61-66’, owned and operated Anderson T.V. at Daytona Beach. –Towanda Daily Review (Buried Windfall Cemetery, Granville Twp., PA)

ANDRUS - SHOEMAKER
Lucille Marie Age 85, formerly of Granville Summit, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at the Dar-Way Nursing Home where she resided for almost a year. Before that, Lucille resided at the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Center in Gillett, PA for over 3 years. She was the widow of Max Shoemaker, who pre-deceased her in 1975. Born in Elmira, New York, she was then daughter of Clayton and Laura (Wilcox) Andrus. Lucille graduated with honors from Southside High School in Elmira with the Class of 1938, and went on to graduate from Elmira Business Institute. She was the Purchasing Agent for the Chemung Foundry when she met Max, who was a journeyman, master machinist. They were married on March 4, 1939 and raised four children. The family moved to PA in 1951 into the general store in Cowley, at which time it became "Shoemakers". In 1960, Lucille became the Granville Summit Postmaster, serving in that capacity until her retirement in 1987. Lucille was a 50 year plus member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and the Windfall Grange #257, a 50-year member of the Bradford County Council of Republican Women and many years with the Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge #567. She was also a member of the Troy Business & Professional Women for several years. Lucille will always be remembered as a very helpful lady, especially at the post office, and very politically active. She loved to Crochet, especially baby sweater sets, having won numerous Blue Ribbons at the Troy Fair and State Grange. She loved to just give them away, as well as the afghans and slippers. Lucille played the piano and the accordion as well. She enjoyed doing the crossword puzzle in "Ink", in the National Observer when in circulation. Surviving are; sons, Arthur (Sandy) Shoemaker of Albany, GA, and Jeffrey (Karen) Shoemaker of Monroe, LA; daughters, Judith (Earle) Brown of Wapwallopen, PA, and Lorelei (Ron) Colton of Alba, PA; brother-in-law, James VanNess of South Carolina; stepson, James Shoemaker of Troy, PA. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband; Lucille was pre-deceased by a granddaughter, Lindsay Colton; and great-grandson, Clayton Shoemaker; step-granddaughter, Susan Shoemaker; three brothers and two sisters. Family and friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, on Friday, January 27, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., then again on Saturday, January 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Thomas Blackall officiating from the First Christian Church of Alba along with Pastor Nettie Treat of the Windfall United Methodist Church, New Creation Parish. Interment will be at Windfall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Lucille's memory to the Windfall Grange #257 or the Windfall United Methodist Church, c/o Marjorie Pratt, RR#1 Box 175, Granville Summit, PA 16926.

ANDRUS –LUCILLE MARIE SHOEMAKER, age 85, formerly of Granville Summit, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at the Dar-Way Nursing Home where she resided for almost a year. Before that, Lucille resided at the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Center in Gillett, PA for over 3 years. She was the widow of Max Shoemaker, who predeceased her in 1975. Born in Elmira, New York, she was then daughter of Clayton and Laura (Wilcox) Andrus. Lucille graduated with honors from Southside High School in Elmira with the Class of 1938, and went on to graduate from Elmira Business Institute. She was the Purchasing Agent for the Chemung Foundry when she met Max, who was a journeyman, master machinist. They were married on March 4, 1939 and raised four children. The family moved to PA in 1951 into the general store in Cowley, at which time it became "Shoemakers". In 1960, Lucille became the Granville Summit Postmaster, serving in that capacity until her retirement in 1987. Lucille was a 50 year plus member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and the Windfall Grange #257, a 50-year member of the Bradford County Council of Republican Women and many years with the Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge #567. She was also a member of the Troy Business & Professional Women for several years. Lucille will always be remembered as a very helpful lady, especially at the post office, and very politically active. She loved to Crochet, especially baby sweater sets, having won numerous Blue Ribbons at the Troy Fair and State Grange. She loved to just give them away, as well as the afghans and slippers. Lucille played the piano and the accordion as well. She enjoyed doing the crossword puzzle in "Ink", in the National Observer when in circulation. Surviving are; sons, Arthur (Sandy) Shoemaker of Albany, GA, and Jeffrey (Karen) Shoemaker of Monroe, LA; daughters, Judith (Earle) Brown of Wapwallopen, PA, and Lorelei (Ron) Colton of Alba, PA; brother-in-law, James VanNess of South Carolina; stepson, James Shoemaker of Troy, PA. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband; Lucille was pre-deceased by a granddaughter, Lindsay Colton; and great-grandson, Clayton Shoemaker; step-granddaughter, Susan Shoemaker; three brothers and two sisters. Family and friends are invited to call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, on Friday, January 27, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., then again on Saturday, January 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Thomas Blackall officiating from the First Christian Church of Alba along with Pastor Nettie Treat of the Windfall United Methodist Church, New Creation Parish. Interment will be at Windfall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Lucille's memory to the Windfall Grange #257 or the Windfall United Methodist Church, c/o Marjorie Pratt, RR#1 Box 175, Granville Summit, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

 

ANEY - BARBARA CROUTHAMEL
 Mrs. Barbara Jean Crouthamel, 63, Granville Summit RR 1, PA, died Sunday, January 23, 1994 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  She was formerly of Perkasie, PA and moved to this area in 1981. Mrs. Crouthamel was born December 28, 1930 in Glendale Township, Monroe County, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Irene Broughton Aney. She was a very active member of the Canton Mennonite Church and a volunteer of many hours at the Troy Community Hospital. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Robert R. Crouthamel; a daughter and her husband, Sandra and Ralph Nocella of Quakertown, PA; a son, Robert D. Dunlap of Sacramento, CA; grandson, Robert Dunlap of Elk Grove, CA; her mother, Mrs. Irene Goff of Nyssa, OR; a brother, Charles Aney of Nyssa, OR; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held January 28 (10:30) at the Canton Mennonite Church with the Rev. Douglas Graybill officiating and interment to be in Windfall Cemetery.  Arrangements are by the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Family Life Ministries, PO Box 506, Bath, NY 14810 in Mrs. Crouthamel's memory. (TGR, Thursday, January 25, 1994)
Granville Twp., Bradford Co., PA

 

CHARLES G. AYRES.  On the morning of Sunday, August 26th, 2001, Charles Galen Ayres, 75, Granville Township died at Troy Community Hospital after a long illness.  Born in Canton Township on January 24th, 1926, he was the son of Lou and Lola (Shoemaker) Ayres.  He attended the one room Packard School near Alba.  His quick mind and precocious nature made him a fast learner, and enabled him to skip a few elementary grades.  After graduating from Troy High School, he worked on the family farm.  He also worked as an auctioneer’s clerk for the Athens Livestock Auction as well as Jape Spencer’s Auction House in West Franklin.  Mr. Ayres also served as a substitute mail carrier with the Granville Summit Post Office.  But farming remained his first and foremost vocation.  He strode through life with a bright sparkle in his eye and a broad, friendly smile.  Over the years his outgoing personality earned for him numerous friends throughout Bradford County.  Having become so well acquainted with so many people, and having such a memory for details, he became known as a walking “Who’s Who” in an instant, he could sort out the genealogy of most any family in the area.  He was also a 50-year member of the Windfall Grange and a member of Canton Lodge #429 Loyal Order of Moose.  He had an abiding faith in the Lord and had been a baptized member of the First Christian Church of Alba, and in recent years was in fellowship with the Granville Center Church of Christ.  Surviving by his sister Jane (Leon) Shedden, RR1 Granville Summit, six nieces, two nephews and numerous cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lou and Lola Ayres, brother Thomas Ayres and sister Ellen VanDerpool.  A graveside funeral service was held Wednesday, August 29th at 1:30 p.m. at the Windfall Cemetery, with Pastor Harrell Phelps of the Granville Church of Christ, officiating.  Memorial contributions in Mr. Ayres’ name may be directed to Memorial Home Health Care, or Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Dr., Towanda, PA or to Guthrie Hospice, Towanda, PA.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

 

Charles Galen AYRES of Granville Township, PA died Sunday, August 26, 2001 at Troy Community Hospital after a long illness.  Born in Canton township on January 24th, 1926 he was the son of Lou and Lola (Shoemaker) Ayres.  Charles attended the one room Packard School near Alba.  After graduating from Troy High School, Charles worked on the family farm.  He also worked as an auctioneer’s clerk for Athens Livestock Auction as well as Jake Spencer’s Auction House in West Franklin.  He also served as a substitute mail carrier with the Granville Summit Post Office.  He was a fifty-year member of the Windfall Grange and a member of Canton Lodge #429 Loyal Order of Moose.  He was a baptized member of the First Christian Church of Alba and in recent years, was in fellowship with the Granville Center Church of Christ.  Charles is survived by his sister, Jean (Leon) Shedden of Granville Summit RR 1; six nieces, two nephews and numerous cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lou and Lola Ayers; brother, Thomas Ayres; and sister, Ellen VanDerpool.  Graveside services were held August 28 (1:30 pm) at the Windfall Cemetery with Pastor Harrell Phelps of the Granville Church of Christ officiating Services were in the C\charge of the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home in Canton.  Memorial contributions in Charles’ name may be directed to memorial Home Health Care or Memorial Hospice, 1 Hospital Dr., Towanda, PA 18848 or to Guthrie Hospice, RR #1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.  “Troy Gazette-Register,”  Troy, PA   Thursday, August 30, 2001

 

EARL S. AYERS, formerly of Alba, Pa., died at Norwich, N.Y., Tuesday, July 26, 1938.  The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Windfall, Pa. Methodist Church.  Burial in the Windfall Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/28/1938

 

AYERS, Essie A. Haflett, 54, of Canton RR 2, PA died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident of Saturday, December 6, 1997.  Essie was born March 26, 1943 in Dundee, NY, the daughter of Emory and Ida Winder Ayers.  Essie moved to the area as a young teenager and graduated from Troy High School, class of 1961.  Essie was the cafeteria manager at the Granville Elementary until its closure.  She was then employed as a product display demonstrator for retail grocery stores throughout the area for several years.  Essie was a member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  She was also a member of the Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge No. 567, Windfall, PA.  Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Donald; daughters, Eustaciaa and Barry Putnam of Troy RR 2 and Evelyn and Dequett “Duke” Cryan of Canton RR 2; grandchildren, Summer Putnam, Frank and Faith Cryan; brothers, Elwood Ayers of Martinsburg, WV and Edward Ayers of Roaring Branch, PA; a sister, Evelyn Ayers of Grenville Christian College, Canada; half-sisters, Leona Cowan of Mulberry, FL and Esther Hyer of Odessa, NY; an aunt, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Essie was preceded in death by a brother, Emory Ayers; two half brothers and a half sister.  Funeral services were held at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton on December 9 with retired Methodist minister, Rev. Jasper Smith officiating and interment to be in Windfall Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Windfall United Methodist Church, c/o Marjorie Pratt, RR 1, Granville Summit, PA 16926 in Mrs. Essie Haflett’s memory. AYRES , Florence I. - Mrs. A.Z. Porter, expired last Sunday at the family home in Granville.  Though confined to her home by illness for several years, Mrs. Porter's influence was felt throughout the community and her death is widely mourned.  With her husband are left three sons and two daughters, Curtis and Gordon of Granville, Gerdon Porter and Mrs. Frank Beach of Troy and Mrs. Elliott of Elmira.  (TGR 1914)

 

AYRES , Florence I. - Mrs. A.Z. Porter, expired last Sunday at the family home in Granville.  Though confined to her home by illness for several years, Mrs. Porter's influence was felt throughout the community and her death is widely mourned.  With her husband are left three sons and two daughters, Curtis and Gordon of Granville, Gerdon Porter and Mrs. Frank Beach of Troy and Mrs. Elliott of Elmira.  (TGR 1914)

 

AYERS - Jean Shedden, 75, longtime resident of Granville Summit, Pa., diedon Thursday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2009, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, N.Y.  Jean Carolyn Ayres was born on April 18, 1933, in Canton, Pa., one of four children born to the late Lou and Lola (Shoemaker) Ayres. She graduated from Troy High School with the class of 1951. On Oct. 23, 1953, Jean married Leon F. Shedden at the First Christian Church in Alba. They were blessed with more than 55 years together and raised five daughters. Jean was a member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and the Windfall Grange No. 257.  Forever devoted to her family, Jean was a wonderful wife and mother. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. In addition to being a great help on the family's dairy farm, she was a talented cook and baker. Jean enjoyed doing many things, especially reading, being outdoors and tending to her flowerbeds.  In addition to her husband, Leon, surviving are her children, Carolyn (Ron) Yanchuk of Troy, Pa., Barbara (Roger) Kingsley of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Diane (Brian) Wolf and Connie (Marty) West, all of Granville Summit, and JoAnn (Rich) Spencer of Erin, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Bradley Yanchuk, Jenny Alderfer, Julie Kassak, Blake and Danielle Carlson, Morgan and Walker West, and Devin Spencer; two great-grandchildren, Savannah and Jacob; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends and neighbors.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Tom and Charles Ayres and Ellen Vanderpool.  In keeping with Mrs. Shedden's wishes, funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Windfall Cemetery.  Those who wish may make a donation in Jean's name to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 175, Granville Summit, Pa. 16926, or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Pepper Funeral Home in Canton.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review.

 

K. EARL AYRES, 85, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born in Windfall on April 24, 1934, a son of the late O. Kenneth and Stella (Campbell) Ayres. Earl attended Troy High School and was a graduate of the class of 1952. He ran his family’s dairy farm in Windfall until acquiring his own. He was always considered a “true farmer” and would help anyone with a farming task when asked. Earl was known as being a “jack of all trades.” He could fix just about anything and was a very skilled laborer. Following farming he worked as a carpenter/contractor in the Troy area for Art Wilston. In his early years he was an avid softball player and will be remembered for being an amazing catcher. He loved to joke and laugh and even when his health declined, he kept his sense of humor. He remained determined and was a strong fighter throughout his life. His family held prominence above all. Earl was a talented woodworker and enjoyed making wooden toys for each of his grandchildren. He was a very creative person always figuring out how to provide for family, even with limited resources. Earl was an independent man with a very calm demeanor, almost never getting angry. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle, loving husband, father and grandfather who would be there to help his family at any cost. He was a man of faith and attended his childhood church the Windfall United Methodist Church and later the New Life Church of Canton. Surviving are his daughter, Tania (Jim) Mullen; two sons, Jeffrey (Stephanie) Dean and Tim (Roni) Dean; brothers, Lloyd Ayres and his companion Phyllis, Marsden (Shirley) Ayres and Gary (Donna) Ayres; seven grandchildren, Ben (Karla) Mullen, Anthony (Kelly) Mullen, Lyndci Mullen, Joshua (Stephanie) Dean, Sharae (Corey) Roof, Ariel (Craig) Benedict, and Sarah Nittinger; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 47 years, Iva (Norton) Ayers who passed away on Jan. 24, 2013; a sister and brother in law, Virginia (Lyle) Vermilya; a brother, Marvin Ayers and an infant son. A memorial service to honor Earl’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at the New Life Church, 299 McMurry Road, Canton, PA. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a luncheon will follow the services at the church. A private burial will be held in Windfall Cemetery at a later date. Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton, is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers consider a memorial donation in K. Earl Ayres’ name to your local Little League program or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN. -Towanda Daily Review 10/3/2019

 

LOU THOMAS AYRES, JR., 24, of Canton RD 2, Saturday, April 22, 1961.  Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou T. Ayres Sr. of Canton RD 2; sisters, Mrs. Garfield VanDerpool of Wyalusing, Pa., Mrs. Leon Shedden of Granville Summit, Pa.; brother, Charles of Granville Summit; maternal grandfather, Charles Shoemaker of Granville Summit.  Body at family home.  Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. in First Christian Church, Alba, Pa., the Rev. Wayne Warren.  Windfall (Pa.) Cemetery.  –Elmira Advertiser 4/23/1961

 

LYNN E. AYRES of Granville Summit, Pa., passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Cornerstone Personal Care Home in New Tripoli, Pa., surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Louise E. (Bristol) Ayres who passed away on Nov. 7, 2013. The couple married June 18, 1949 and had 64 wonderful years together. Lynn was born on June 14, 1928 in Johnson City, N.Y., son of the late Arthur and Mary (Harris) Ayres. He was a 1946 graduate of Troy High School. Lynn farmed, was a part-time police officer, a sheriff's deputy, and tax collector. In 1988 Lynn became Magistrate of Bradford County District Court 42-3-1 until his retirement 10 years later. He was a life member of the Windfall United Methodist Church, was a trustee, superintendent, was on the cemetery board, and helped with the building of the Windfall parsonage. Lynn enjoyed hunting and spending time with family and friends. Lynn is survived by his children, Calvin (Sandra) Ayres of New Tripoli, Pa. and Nancy (Gary) Earle of Reading, Pa.; his grandsons, Christopher (Megan) Earle, Michael (Erin) Earle, Bradley (Laura) Ayres, Mark Ayres and Scott Ayres; his great-grandchildren, Molly Earle, Sarah Earle, Jonathan Earle, Conner Earle, Zoey Ayres, and Ashlynn Earle; his brother-in-law, Clyde (Marilyn) Bristol of Kansas; his sister-in-law, Lucille (Herb) Mallory of Marion, Pa., along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Louise; and his brother, Robert A. Ayres. Family and friends are welcome to call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2017 and again from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday morning, July 24, at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 1093 West Main St., Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Lynn's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 24 at the funeral home with burial following in Windfall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Lynn's memory to the Windfall United Methodist Church or to the Windfall Cemetery Association, c/o Carla Packard, P.O. Box 33, Granville Summit, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 7/22/2017

AYRES - MABEL WETHERBEE
 Mabel Wetherbee, 98, formerly of Alba and Canton, died Wednesday, June 5, 1991 at Broad Acres Nursing Home where she resided. She was born in Canton Township, Bradford County, the daughter of Galan and Caroline Ayres. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Wetherbee was an active member of the Alba Christian Church and the church's Christian Women's Fellowship, the Bradford County Republican Women, Minnequa Grange and the Troy Community Hospital Volunteers. Surviving are her daughter, Janice Merritt of Broad Acres, Nursing Home, Wellsboro; son and daughter-in-law, Max and Shirley Wetherbee of Marietta, GA; sister-in-law, Lola Ayres of Granville Center; grandchildren, Rick Merritt of Horseheads, Mrs. Bradley (Dawn) Chamberlain of Troy, Mrs. Douglas (Sheree) Ripley of Troy, Gary Wetherbee of Marietta, GA, Donna Wetherbee of Marietta, GA and Jeff Wetherbee of Clearwater, FL; nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John E. Wetherbee, in 1963. Funeral services were held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton on June 8 with the Rev. David Morris officiating and interment to be in Windfall Cemetery, Granville Township. Memorial donations can be made to the Alba Christian Church, Alba, PA 16960. (TGR, Thursday, June 13, 1991)

MARK L. AYRES, (SRGP 38919) 80, of Canton, died Wednesday at the Troy Community Hospital.  He was a retired carpenter in the Canton area.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Men’s Sunday School Class, of Canton and the IOOF Lodge of Canton, where he had held several offices.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Donald and Lanier, both of Canton; one sister, Mrs. Clarence Seeley of Canton RD 1; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Friday at the Morse Funeral Home.  Burial was in the Bradford County Memorial Park.  Officiating was the Rev. C. David Jones. –Canton Independent Sentinel. (Died Nov. 4, 1973. Parents Frank and Cora Jackson Robbins, adopted by Oscar M. and Lottie M. Garbrant Ayres)  Although the paper says buried at the Bradford Co. Memorial Park he is buried at Windfall Cemetery, Windfall, PA.

 

AYERS Mima

Granville Summit News)  Miss Mima Ayers, for many years a resident here but more recently of Elmira, died last Monday.  Burial services were held at the Windfall cemetery Wednesday afternoon. TGR 1919

 

O. KENNETH AYRES, 83, of RR 2, Box 80, Canton, died Friday, June 30, 1995, at Troy Community Hospital, Troy, Pa.  Mr. Ayres was born June 24, 1912, in Windfall, Bradford Co. a son of Frank and Fannie Clark Ayres.  Kenneth, along with the assistance of his family, operated a dairy farm in Granville Township for may years.  He was employed at Ward LaFrance in Elmira, N.Y., from 1951 to 1971.  He was a member of the Windfall United Methodist Church for over 70 years.  Other memberships included the Windfall Grange, IOOM No. 429, Canton, I.A.M. Elmira Local; and A.A.R.P.  Surviving are a daughter, Virginia and her husband Lyle Vermilya, of Canton; four sons; Lloyd and his friend, Phyllis, of Morris RR 1, K. Earl and his wife, Iva, of Canton RR 3, Marsden W. and his wife, Shirley, of Canton RR 1, and Gary and his wife, Donna, of Granville Summit RR 1; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; nephews, including Lynn Ayres of Granville Summit RR 1; nieces, including Marcia Lamon of Montrose; cousins; and a special friend, Bernice Campbell of Athens.  Predeceasing Mr. Ayres were his wife, the former Stella Ayres, in 1989; and a son Marvin, in 1968.  Visitation will be held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Sunday, 7-9 p.m. and at the Windfall United Methodist Church on Monday, 10-11 a.m.  The funeral service will be conducted at the church on Monday at 11 a.m. with the rev. Glen Landis, pastor of the New Life Church, Canton, officiating.  Interment will be in Windfall Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Larry Fleming, Brad Haflett, Mert Haflett, Leon Shedden, Ted Foust, Gerald Pratt and Cliff McMurray.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church of the Troy Ambulance Association in Mr. Ayres’ memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

AYRES, Oscar
On the evening of Saturday, May 21, 2005, well known Canton resident Oscar Alvin Lanier Ayres died at Troy Community Hospital.  He was 82 years of age. Born in Gillett on May 24, 1922, he was the son of Mark L. Ayres and Sophia Elizabeth Holcomb Ayres.  He grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1940. On Oct.30,1942, Mr. Ayres enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Philippines. After the war he returned to his family in Canton. He farmed, delivered milk door to door for George Harkness, and worked as an auto mechanic at the garages of John Keltz and George Crain. Eventually he secured a position as a machinist at Schrader Bellows (Pneumatic Division of North America), retiring 30 years later as plant superintendent. Lanier was a charter member of the Canton Lions Club and was honored along with his fellow charter members at the club's 50th anniversary on Sept. 15, 2004. He enjoyed dining at the Wheel Inn Club and took pride in the achievements of his family.  He took pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand-children.He also enjoyed family barbecues and spending time at his cabin on Armenia Mountain.  Mr. Ayres made it one of his missions in life to help keep his mountain free of debris and an enjoyable place for all. He also enjoyed wintering in Florida and was active in the American Legion in Ft.Mead as well as the Canton VFW Post No. 714.  Of paramount importance was his faith in the Lord and he was an active member of the Ward United Methodist Church. Mr Ayres is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Helen Crandle, at home; his son, Lanier D."Bud" (and Dorothy)Ayres of Monroeton; his daughters, Kay (and Dick) Porter of Canton,  Ann (and Tom) Carl of Leroy, Connie(and Bill) Spencer of Granville Summit,and Sue (and Dan) Bastion of Troy; sisters-in-law LaRene Ayres, Margie (and Max) Thomas, and Phyllis (and Dennis) Arnold; a brother-in-law, LaRue (and Joannie) Crandle; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Becky, who was his constant companion. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald L. Ayres; great-grandaughter  Kirsten Elizabeth Ostrander; and infant granddaughters Baby Girl Spencer, on Oct.16, 1963, and Heidi Maria Spencer, on Oct. 6,1969. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Dean A. Walrath officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Windfall Cemetery, where Canton Post No. 714 will accord military honors. The family will provide the flowers and suggest that memorial contributions be directed to the Ward United Methodist Church, RR 2 Canton, Pa.17724 or the Green Free Library, 14 N. Center St. Canton.

ROBERT ARTHUR AYRES, 71, of Granville Summit RR 1 died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995, at home.  He was born July 29, 1923, in Granville Summit, the son of Arthur and Mary Harris Ayres.  He graduated from troy High School in 1943.  Mr. Ayres was a farmer all his life and was a 50-year member of the Windfall Grange.  He was a lifelong member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and held a variety of offices including Sunday school superintendent, tax speaker and trustee, and he was treasurer for over 25 years.  From 1957 to 1994 he served as supervisor and secretary/treasurer for the Windfall Cemetery Association for many years.  He was a former member of the Troy Auxiliary Police.  He was an avid hunter.  He had many lifelong friends and will be fondly remembered by all. Mr. Ayres is survived by his wife, Ophelia “Faye” Ayres, with whom he would have celebrated 49 years of marriage on Feb. 21, 1995.  Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Tim Clines of New York City; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Robin Ayres of Granville Summit; granddaughters Caitlin Ayres and Anna Jackel; a great-grandson, Robert Jackel; a brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Louise Ayres of Granville Summit; a nephew, Calvin Ayres; a niece, Nancy Ayres Earle; an uncle, Kenneth Ayres; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, in Troy, on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.  The funeral will be held at the Windfall United Methodist Church Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Douglas Graybill officiating.  Burial will be in Windfall Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church or the Troy Volunteer Fire Department.  Canton Independent Sentinel.

Thomas AYERS died very suddenly last Tuesday night with apoplexy.  TGR 1901

AYRES –VIRGINIA (AYRES) VERMILYA - On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, Virginia (Ayres) Vermilya of Canton went to be with her Lord while at Troy Community Hospital, with her family at her side. She was 84 years of age. Born Sept. 29, 1930 on her family's farm in Windfall, she was the eldest child, and only daughter of Oscar Kenneth and Stella (Campbell) Ayres. Growing up with only brothers to play with resulted in her proficiency in the game of baseball, and encouraged her to strive harder and go the extra mile. She was well acquainted with the more rigorous chores of farm life as she milked cows and drove tractors with the best of them. In her young adulthood Ginny waited tables at various restaurants in Canton and Troy. At one such place she met Lyle Vermilya, the man with whom she would share her life and raise her family. Later, she worked at the former Swayze Folding Box Company for several years. Ginny's primary focus was on her family. She took pride in the achievements of her sons and grandchildren, especially their sports events, which she attended faithfully. Her relationship with Jesus was of paramount importance, and she put her faith and trust in Him always. She is survived by her sons Lyle Gene (and Terry) Vermilya of Troy, Dennis Vermilya of Canton, Roger (and Donna) Vermilya of Roaring Branch, Russell (and Sheryl) Vermilya of Windfall and Daryl Vermilya (and Dave Carson) of Canton; brothers Lloyd (and Phyllis) Ayres, Earl Ayres, Marsdon (and Shirley) Ayres, all of Canton, and Gary (and Donna) Ayres of Granville Summit; sister-in-law Mary Vermilya of Bloomsburg; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; feline companions Jeb and Jasper; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle, and brother Marvin Ayres. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12, at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton. Services will be at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Canton Mennonite Church, East Union and Center streets, Canton, with pastors Doug Graybill and Darren Peachey officiating. Interment will follow in Windfall Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, c/o Carla Packard, P.O. Box 33, Granville Summit, PA or the Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center, P.O. Box 42, Canton, Pa. or to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 1/10/2015

ROBERT C. BAILEY - On the morning of Thursday, March 30, 2017, well-known Troy resident, Robert C. Bailey passed away at Bradford County Manor. He was 74 years of age. Born Oct. 31, 1942 in Canton, he was the son of Robert and Mary Josephine (Hawthorne) Bailey. As a child he bravely fought the ravages of polio. Bob was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1960, and was employed for many years at Paper Magic as a product planner. Bob always found the time to engage in volunteer work in his community. He ran the Troy Food Pantry for many years, assisting local residents who were in need. He was also active with New Beginnings, helping with the fight against substance abuse. Bob was not only concerned with helping the physical nature, but the spiritual nature as well. He was a man of great faith and was an active member of Victory Church in Troy. Bob was also active with the Gideons International, helping to spread the Good News of Jesus to young and old alike. As he bravely fought his illness in his latter days Bob found strength and consolation through his relationship with the Lord. Bob is survived by sisters, Valerie Benjamin of Troy and Marcia Larson of Durango, Colo.; several special friends, David and Sally Good of Mt. Lake, Woody and Jeanie Oldroyd of Gillett and Ronnie and Samantha Croft of Albion, N.Y., who were just like family to him. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Victory Church, 645 E. Main St., Troy, Pa. A celebration of Bob's life will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastors Josh Payne and Mark Burlingame officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Windfall Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Bradford County Gideons, P.O. Box 17, Granville Summit, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 4/1/2017

BAILEY –BEVERLY BAILEY LOOMIS YANUZZI of South Waverly died peacefully at home Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007.  She was the daughter of Wilmer K. Bailey and Ernestine Kelly Bailey Dobbins of Monroeton.  She married Elwin "Jack" Loomis of Canton Aug. 2, 1947.  After Jack's death on Nov. 22, 1975 she married Michael L. Yanuzzi of South Waverly Sept. 12, 1979.  Prior to her marriage to Michael Beverly worked for Memorial Hospital Inc. in Towanda as the secretary to the administrator and later as the personnel director.  For many years Beverly was very active in the Republican Party, being a member of the national and local committees, served on the Council of Republican Women, and was a state committeewoman.  She was also a member of Roma Madre Lodge No. 1342 Order Sons of Italy in Sayre, Red Hat Society-Scarlet O'Hatters Chapter, and Wheel Inn.  Beverly was predeceased by her parents and husbands Jack and Michael.  She is survived by: her daughter, Donna Loomis Fairchild Potter of Wyalusing RR 3; her son and daughter-in-law, John and Peggy Loomis of Chelmsford, Mass.; her stepson, Christopher Yanuzzi and his wife Anya of New York City; granddaughters Teresa (Jeffrey) Fairchild Pitcher of Towanda, Katherine Fairchild of Towanda, and Amy Loomis of Lutz, Fla.; great-grandsons Nathan and Will Pitcher and Joshua Loomis Fisher; sisters-in-law Josephine Yanuzzi and Elvera "Vera" Yanuzzi, both of South Waverly, and Grace Mariano of Sayre; brothers-in-law Ralph Yanuzzi and his wife Judy of South Waverly and Angelo Yanuzzi and his wife Virginia of South Waverly; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, with the Rev. Thomas Blackall officiating.  Interment will follow in Windfall Cemetery, Granville Twp. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home. I n lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. 3rd St. Williamsport, PA in Beverly's memory.

 

BATES Hyram

The Troy Register 1887

Last week the people of Granville was admonished of the brevity of human life by the untimely death of Mr. Hyman Bates.  The tree he intended to peel had lodged in a beech about twenty-eight feet from the ground and in order to get the tree down he had to climb the beech and chop the hemlock in two.  When the tree fell he lost his hold and followed the hemlock down, striking upon it and thus met his death.   

 

PHILLIP BAXTER JR. age 18 of Granville Summit, Pa., Sunday, Dec. 3, 1967.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral home, Troy.  Calling hours Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Francis Geiger.  Windfall Cemetery.  Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Newell; father, Phillip Baxter of Granville; brother, Dale at home; half-sisters, Beverly and Cynthia at home, Vicki of Troy; half-brothers, Edward at home, Donald of Troy; maternal grandparents, Mrs. Arthur Hill of Canton, Mr. Frank Johnson of Canton; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Wheeler of Troy; step-grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Newell of Waynesville, Ohio; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Zoa Baxter of Bradford County Home.  Mr. Baxter was a member of the Windfall Methodist Church; graduated from Troy High School Class of 1967; was attending M.D.T.A. Training School in Sayre at the time of his death.  Elmira Star-Gazette 12/4/1967

BECKER
Becker, Charles H. age 68 of Millerton RD 1, Pa. Wednesday Feb. 6, 1974 at the Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, N.Y. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held there Friday 2 p.m. Rev. David Weldman. Burial in Windfall Cemetery. Those wishing may make a donation to the American Cancer fund. Survived by wife, Benita Merritt; sons, Richard of Pine City and Merritt of Millerton RD1, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Harriett Rutherford of Norman, Okla.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a former farmer and cattle dealer in the Troy, Pa. area. Before his retirement, he operated a store in Jackson Summit, Pa.

JERRY M. BELLOWS, 32, of Prattsburg, NY, died Sunday, July 24, 1983, in Prattsburg as a result of a motorcycle accident.  He was born December 18, 1950 in Canton, Bradford County, Pa., the son of Maxwell E. and Madeline (Pat) Allen Bellows.  He was employed by the Empire Telephone Co., Prattsburg, for the past nine years as a switchman.  He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict and a member of Trojan F & A.M. Lodge No. 306 of Troy, PA.  Jerry graduated from Canton High School in 1968.  He is survived by his wife, the former Debbie Burk; three children, Annalisa, Teresa and Sarah Jo, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Bellows of Canton; a brother, Robert VanNoy of Mansfield; two sisters, Ms. Patricia Chopak of Stroudsburg and Mrs. Bert (Cleone) Schweikart of Williamsport, Pa.; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Burk of Troy, PA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.   Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with Rev. David Morris, pastor of Canton Church of Christ, Disciples officiating.  Interment will be in Windfall Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7-9 p.m.  The Troy Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services this evening at the funeral home at 8:45 p.m.  –Towanda Daily Review.

MAXWELL BELLOWS
 Maxwell (Max) Bellows, 72, of Canton, PA, died at the Troy Community Hospital on Friday, November 4, 1994 following an extended illness. Max was born January 18, 1922, son of the late Seymour and Lillie Watts Bellows, East Canton. His employment included Swayze Folding Box Co., Jones and Brague Mining Co. and Rockwell's Feed Mill.  He retired in 1987. Mr. Bellows served four years with the US Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Canton Moose Lodge No. 429. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Madeline (Pat) A. of Canton; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Janet VanNoy of Mansfield; daughters, Patricia Gilly of Stroudsburg, a daughter and son-in-law, Cleone and Bob Schweikart of Williamsport; and daughter-in-law, Debra Bellows of Prattsburg, NY.  There are seven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Jerry Max Bellows, of Prattsburg, in 1983. Funeral services were held at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton on November 6 with the Rev. David B. Morris officiating and interment in the Windfall Cemetery, Granville Township.  A service was conducted by the Canton Moose Lodge No. 429. (TGR, Thursday, November 17, 1994)

BENNETT - BEATRICE M. MOORE
 Beatrice M. Moore, 80, of Troy RR 3 died Sunday, August 18, 1991 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born March 16, 1911 in Owego, NY, daughter of the late Howard and Bessie Hawkins Bennett. She was the wife of the late Sim Moore.  They resided in Granville Summit for 36 years.  Her main love in life was her family. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Lois Moore of Canton; daughter, Nellie Holley of Troy; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Carl Ayers of Granville Summit; brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry and Josephine Bennett of Owego, NY and William and Marion Bennett of Smithboro, NY; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held August 21 (2 pm) at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and burial to be in Windfall Cemetery, Windfall, PA. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church in Troy. (TGR, Thursday, August 22, 1991)

HENRY BENNETT, 82.  Suddenly and unexpectedly on July 22, 1999, the Lord called home the soul of Henry Joseph Bennett at the Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, N.Y.  Henry was 82 years of age.  Born in Owego, N.Y., on Jan. 14, 1917, he was one of three boys and four girls in the family of Howard and Betsy Hawkins Bennett.  He left school at an early age and went to work as was often the case for youngsters of the Great Depression Era.  Henry moved to Bradford County, where he found work on a farm on Bunyan Hill, Granville Township.  It was there that he met the love of his life, Josephine Shedden, and they were married on Feb. 11, 1937.  Henry worked on several farms over the years, as well as the Belmar Manufacturing Co. of Canton.  The Bennetts moved to Granville Summit, where they resided for over 40 years.  Henry was employed by the Paul Percival Mining Co. on Barclay Mountain for many years and later for the Jones and Brague Mining Co. as a truck driver and mechanic, retiring at the age of 65.  For the past 15 years the Bennetts have lived in Candor, N.Y.  Henry was a man who loved God’s creatures – the birds, the animals and the flowers.  He took pride in the appearance of his home and lawn.  He enjoyed making lawn ornaments for others as well as himself.  Henry was always ready to help anyone with a building project.  Henry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josephine, at home; sons and daughters-in-law, Floyd and Jean Bennett of Gillett and Douglas and Carol Bennett of Granville Summit; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Harry Bonnell of Gillett and Doris and John Gowin of Leroy; 13 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Teresa Ann Muszynski.  Calling hours will be Sunday, July 25, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., in Canton.  Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. with Laurie Greenlaw, pastor of the Millerton Wesleyan Church officiating.  Interment will be in the Windfall Cemetery.  –Towanda Daily Review.

BENNINGER –IVA BENNINGER MCNEARY, 97, of the Bradford County Manor, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1989.  She was born Aug. 21, 1892, in Granville Center, the daughter of Marble and Emma Reynolds Benninger.  She worked for many years for Chemical Bank of New York City.  She was a member of Union Congregational Church of Richmond Hill, N.Y.  She is survived by a niece and her husband, Sibyl and John Stump of Windfall, Pa.; nephew, Henry Fleming; good friends; Ethel Suckling of Rockville Center, N.Y., Herbert and Lorraine Parman of Chappaqua, N.Y.; Richard and Rita Mooney of Charlotte, N.C., Neva McMurray of Windfall, Pa., Betty and Bick Strait of Centerville, Pa.; several great nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. McNeary, in 1964.  Friends may call Friday from 1-2 p.m. in the parlors of the Windfall United Methodist Church with the funeral service following the calling hours at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jeffrey Patton officiating.  Burial will be in Windfall Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Windfall United Methodist Church.  Arrangements are by the Vickery Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

BERGQUIST –MARY LOU JANE WHEELER - On the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, lifelong Canton, Pa., resident Mary Lou Jane (Bergquist) Wheeler died quietly at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.  She was 76 years of age.  Born in Canton, on May 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Nels and Bernice (Phinney) Bergquist.  Mary Lou graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1948, and was employed for a while at Eastman Kodak, and later the Belmar Woodworking Co. in Canton.  In April of 1952 she was united in marriage to Scott Wheeler.  Together they raised three sons and a daughter, and shared 48 years until Scott's passing.  In addition to being a homemaker, she was employed for many years at Canton Manufacturing, retiring in 1997.  She enjoyed flower gardening, raising house plants, knitting, crocheting and crossword puzzles.  She was also skilled at the art of upholstery.  But first and foremost, Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed the company of her beloved family.  Mary Lou is survived by her sons, Scott A. (and Chris) Wheeler of Wysox, Steven (and Penny) Wheeler of LeRoy, and Michael Wheeler, at home; daughter, Jacolyn K. (and John) Adair of Covington, Ga.; brothers, Daniel A Bergquist of Elmira, N.Y., and William J. (and Claudia) Bergquist of Tennessee; sisters, Ruth E. (and William) Ward and Doris I. Kohler, all of Rochester, and Evangeline A. Card of Blackwell, Pa.; as well as 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott; sister, Nancy Lee Bergquist; sister-in-law, Sue Bergquist; and brother-in-law, George Clair Card.  Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday with retired pastor Jasper Smith officiating.  Interment will be in Windfall Cemetery.  The family will provide the flowers and suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the Green Free Library, 14 N. Center St., Canton, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review 1/20/2007

BERGQUIST MARY LOU WHEELER
Mary Lou On the evening of Wednesday, January 17th, 2007, lifelong Canton resident Mary Lou Jane (Bergquist) Wheeler died quietly at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was 76, and a widow of Scott Wheeler. Visitation will be Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Services Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Windfall Cemetery.

NANCY L. BERGQUIST, On Monday, May 10, 1999 Nancy Lee Bergquist, 63, died quietly at her home in Williamsport after a brave battle with cancer.  Born in Canton, April 20th, 1936, she was a daughter of Daniel Nels Bergquist and Bernice (Phinney) Bergquist.  She was a woman who devoted her life to helping others, as was evident in her calling to the nursing profession.  At the age of 16 she worked as a nurse’s aide, saving her money to put herself through nursing school.  After graduation from Canton High School in 1955 she entered nursing school and two years later embarked on her career as a registered nurse.  Over the years she worked for the Red Cross in Syracuse, Troy Hospital and the former Blossburg Hospital.  She was later employed by a nursing home in Herkimer, NY until her health failed in 1996.  Surviving and brothers Daniel A. (Sue) Bergquist, Horseheads, NY, William J. (Claudia) Bergquist, Florida; sisters, Ruth E. (William) Ward, Rochester, NY; Doris I. (Raymond) Koehler, Rochester; Mary Lou (Scott) Wheeler, Canton; Evangeline (George) Card, Williamsport.  Special friend Leora Wilcox; numerous nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held May 15 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton.  Interment was in Windfall Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

Ellis BEST an aged and respected citizen also a veteran of the Civil War, expired suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. R.B. Lilley, where he was boarding.  He was ill only about two hours, heart trouble the cause of his death.  He was a native of Danville, PA, and was 79 years of age and unmarried.  He leaves two sisters and a brother besides several other relatives and friends to mourn.  Interment in Windfall Cemetery  (TGR 1914).

BOUCH - MRS. ANNA BOVIER
Nichols, Feb. 17—Mrs. Anna Bovier, aged 55, died at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, following a five months illness. Mrs. Bovier is survived by her husband, Bernard Bovier of Granville Center; a daughter, Mrs. Ward Hallings of Binghamton and five sons, Ned and Coy Bovier of Nichols, Don of Granville Center and Dean Bovier of Binghamton, Walter Hayes of Altoona; two brothers, I. M. Bouch of Altoona, and Hugh Bouch of Cresson, Pa.; one grandson Robert Bovier of Granville Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:30 in the Church of Christ at Granville Center. The Rev. Jesse Porter, pastor of that church, will officiate. Burial will be at Windfall. (handwritten on article 1937)

 

BOHLAYER Henrietta Mary Bohlayer VanNoy 

95, of Mansfield, died October 14, 2012. Etta is survived by her daughters, Linda Thomas of Hornell, NY, & Judy VanNoy of Wellsboro, PA, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, a great great-granddaughter, one brother, and a host of close friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, and her sons, William & Byron. Friends are invited to a memorial service to celebrate Etta's life at the Gary Wilston Funeral home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, Saturday at 2:00 PM with Pastor Calvin Yoder officiating. To honor Etta's memory if you choose, please bring a single long stem rose to the service to add to the family vase. Private burial will be in Windfall Cemetery.  Star Gazette – October 16, 2012   

 

BOVIER Bernard-formerly of Windfall, died at the home of Mrs. Floyd Young at Standing Stone Monday night, Feb 4, at 11 o’clock. He is survived by two sons, Ned Bovier of Nichols, NY and Coy E Bovier of Hollywood, Calif; a daughter, Mrs. Cleone Halling of Watertown, NY. The body was removed to the Sutfin Funeral Home at Nichols, NY.

 

BOVIER Cleo Bovier HALLINGS, age 93, died in Augusta, GA Friday, February 13, 1998.  Mrs. Hallings was one of six children born to Bernard and Anna Bouch Bovier in Mahaffey, PA.  She spent her younger years in Granville Center, PA.  Upon her marriage she and her husband, ward Hallings, lived in Watertown, NY where they operated their own business.  In 1965 they moved to Lake Worth, FL where she was head housekeeper for a condominium for many years.  Mrs. Hallings is survived by her son, ward Hallings of August, GA; a brother, Coy Bovier, also of Augusta; several beloved nieces and nephews.  Graveside services will be held at Windfall Cemetery, Bradford County, PA at the convenience of the family.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, NY  Thursday,  March 5, 1998

 

BOVIER Jennie Ayers

Local News)  The body of Mrs. Jennie Bovier Ayers who died Monday night in Elmira was brought to Troy Wednesday morning and taken to Windfall for burial.  TGR 1919

 

BOVIER Lou  - Friends of Mrs. Harry Wilcox (nee Lou Bovier) were shocked to learn of her death on Wednesday, July 24, at Jersey City. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Seeley Bovier of this place, who survive her besides two brothers and her husband and an infant daughter, one week old.  Her remains were brought to the home of her parents, where the funeral was held at 12 o'clock on Saturday.  The service was conducted by Rev. H.W. Cadwell; of Canton, and interment at Windfall.  The large attendance at the funeral and the profusion of flowers showed the esteem of a large circle of friends, who join with the family in mourning her untimely demise.  TGR 1913

 

The Rev. Solomon BOVIER, a former resident of Granville, where his influence for good was potent with all ages and shades of religious belief, died the first of the week at his home with his son at Waverly, Ohio.  He was about 67 years old and leaves a wife, a large family of boys and one or two daughters.  Mrs. Bovier, the widow is a daughter of Mrs. Austin Titus of the boro.  The remains were brought to Windfall where funeral services were held yesterday at the church.  (TGR 1914)

BOYCE Glenn E. Age 76 of Spring Grove, PA died at 12:26 PM, Friday, August 3, 2001 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Lynette J. (Shedden) Boyce, to whom he was married 53 years. A private graveside service will be held at Windfall Cemetery in Windfall, Bradford County. Sauter-Irwin Funeral Home, 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove, PA is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Boyce was born May 27, 1925 in Sussex, New Jersey. He was a son of the late Glen W. and Edith R. (Krause) Boyce. He taught for 17 years in the Elmira Heights School District in Elmira, NY, retiring in 1982. He was a 1944 graduate of Blossburg High School in Blossburg, Tioga County and was a 1965 graduate of Mansfield University in Mansfield, PA. Mr. Boyce also leaves two daughters, Susan Boyce of Bloomington, Indiana and Betsy Boyce of Spring Grove; two sons, Dennis Boyce of Clemmons, North Carolina and Steven Boyce of Colorado Springs, Colorado; six grandchildren; a brother, Richard Boyce of Biglerville; and a sister, Shirley Smith of Corning, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 924 N. Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403.

Glenn E. BOYCE, 76, of Spring Grove, PA died August 3, 2001 at York Hospital.  Mr. Boyce was born May 27, 1925 in Sussex, NJ, the son of the late Glen W. and Edith R. (Krause) Boyce.  He taught for 17 years in the Elmira Heights School District in Elmira, NY retiring in 1982.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lynette J. (Shedden) Boyce; daughters, Susan Boyce of Bloomington, IN and Betsy Boyce of Spring Grove, PA; sons, Dennis Boyce of Clemmons, NC and Steven Boyce of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren; a brother, Richard Boyce of Biglerville, PA and a sister, Shirley Smith of Corning, NY.  Private graveside services were held at the Windfall Cemetery, Windfall, PA with professional arrangements by Sauter-Irwin funeral Home in Spring Grove, PA Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer society, 924, Colonial Ave., York, PA 77403.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, August 8, 2001

JOHN L. BRACKMAN, 74, Succumbs.  Funeral arrangements have been completed for John L. Brackman, 74 (W. LeRoy) Canton RD 1, who died Monday at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, where he had been admitted earlier that day.  Mr. Brackman was born Feb. 10, 1905 in Fox Township, Sullivan County, the son of Charles and Ina Lewis Brackman.   John graduated from troy High School in 1925.  He hen took a Dairy Herd Improvement Association course and became one of the first cow testers in Bradford County.  In 1931 he purchased an 84-acre farm from his father-in-law, Herbert Wilcox, which he and his sons turned into a very productive 350-acre Guernsey farm.  The Brackman farm is well known throughout Pennsylvania for its superior milk production and high butter fat test averages.  In 1965 Mr. Brackman provided 10 pairs of cows for Penn State dairy specialist to perform a controlled mineral and vitamin-feeding project.  First demonstration herds in the Bang’s clean-up program.  Mr. Brackman was also one of the first in the area to recognize the importance of artificial breeding practices.  In 1967 Mr. Brackman was named one of seven Master Farmers of the Year in Pennsylvania.  This award is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Farmer Magazine and the Cooperative Extension Service, Penn State University.  On Dec. 5, 1979 Mr. Brackman was honored at the Wysox Fire Hall by the Bradford County extension Service for his outstanding services and achievements in the farming profession.  John was a member of the Windfall grange and the Bradford County Pomona Grange for 59 years.  He was also active in the Grange at the state and national levels.  Mr. Brackman was also a member of the Bradford County Committee of the Agriculture, Stabilization and Conservation Service, retiring from that committee in 1973.  He was a past member of the Canton School Board for 18 years, 15 of which he was president.  He also had served as a member of the Western Bradford Artificial Breeding Cooperative for 23 years, 17 as vice president and six as president.  He was recently elected chairman of the Bradford County Planning Commission.  Most important, was Mr. Brackman’s active membership in the E. Canton United Methodist Church.  He was a member of the board of trustees, the administrative board, served at lay speaker and the adult class Sunday school teacher.  He was also elected yearly as a delegate to the United Methodist annual district conference by the E. Canton congregation.  He is survived by four sons, Charles of Denver, Pa., Lewis of Columbia Cross Roads, Owen, with whom he lived and Paul of Canton RD1; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Nellie) Denkenburger of Troy RD4 and Mrs. Frank (Myrtle) Mott of Columbia Cross Roads RD; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.  The funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the E. Canton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry S. Clark, his pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in the Windfall Cemetery.  Friends are invited to call at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, on Wednesday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.  Memorial donations may be directed to the E. Canton United Methodist Church or to the Gideons Memorial Bibles. –Towanda Daily Review.

LEWIS RAYMOND BRACKMAN, 72, of Columbia Cross Roads, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, December 30, 2003.  Born on December 24, 1931 in LeRoy, he was a son of the late John L. and Hazel Mae (Wilcox) Brackman.  He was a member of Canton High School’s graduating class of 1949.  Mr. Brackman served our country as a sergeant with the US Marines and was a veteran of the Korean War.  On June 7, 1952, Lou married Nida Erma Croman in Pottsgorve, PA and together they shared over 51 years together and raised nine children.  Lou was employed as a journeyman lineman with Penelec in Towanda for many years, retiring in 1990.  He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church of Columbia Cross Roads, serving as Lay Leader to the United Methodist Annual Conference, a Conference President of the United Methodist Men and a former President and Trustee of his church’s Administrative Board.  He also was a member of the Sylvania Lions Club and served as club president.  Lou cherished times spent with his family and especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Erma; three sons, Lewis R. Brackman Jr., Columbia Cross Roads; Gary Lee Brackman, Stroudsburg, PA; Scott Alan Brackman, Pittsburgh; six daughters; April Kim Lions, Miami, FL; Judy Ann Muff, Magnolia, NJ; Carol May Reiser, Toayuan, Taiwan; Karen Christine Paci, Felton, PA; Amy Beth Sullivan, Columbia Cross Roads.  Twenty-two grandchildren: Mary Frances, Jason and Demetria Brackman; Jessica Frenley, Rebecca Brackman, Raymond and Paul Liens; Joshua, Aislinn and Michael Brackman; Jeremy, James and Matthew Huff, Stephanie and Derrick Graff; Nathaniel, Seth and Johnathan Reiser; Lawrence and Jefferson Paci; Dion Jr. and Elizabeth Sullivan.  Two Great-grandchildren, Fiaryanna Frenley and Nathaniel Ryan Brackman.  Three brothers, Paul Brackman and Owen Brackman of RR 1 Canton, and Charles (Audrey) Brackman, Granville Summit, several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  Calling hours were held January 2, 2004 at the Pepper funeral Home, Springbrook Drive.  A memorial services was held January 3, 2004 at the Columbia Cross Roads United Methodist Church with Pastor Melvin Good officiating.  A private burial will be held in the Windfall Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

BRACKMAN Nellie Mae DENKENBERGER, of RR 2, Troy, PA passed from this life on July, 1998.  She was the wife of Michael Denkenberger with whom she shared 61 years of loving devotion.  She was the daughter of Charles J. and Ina (Lewis) Brackman.  Nellie moved to this area with her family from Sullivan County when she was eight years old.  They settled on the homestead in Granville Twp. where she lived the rest of her life.  In June, 1937, she married Michael Denkenberger and they continued the farming operation with her father.  Michael and Nellie have been farming side by side for 61 years.   Nellie always helped with the field work and the barn chores with a special satisfaction in raising the calves.  She did this in addition to faithfully caring for her home and family.  Her church, family and community richly filled her life.  Nellie took great pleasure in visiting the elderly and the shut-ins, sharing with them a few of her “goodies” she had baked.  Her other delights were her children, grandchildren, and her hobbies of quilting, embroidery and raising flowers.  Nellie was a member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and an active member of the United Methodist Women.  She was a member of the Windfall Grange for 57 years, and served as their treasurer for 25 years.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Marjorie (Gerald) Pratt of Granville Smt., PA, Ruthie (Helmut) Wicker of Schnecksville, PA, James (Joan) Denkenberger of Granville Smt., PA, Charles (Martha) Denkenberger of Montrose, PA; grandchildren, Anneliese Wicker Gualtieri, Carlene Wicker-Cernoch, Josef Wicker, Rachel Wicker, Michael Pratt, Mark Pratt, Scott Denkenberger, Susan Denkenberger, David Denkenberger and Thomas Denkenberger step grandchildren, Sean Seymour and Nathan Seymour; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Daniel Pratt; sister, Myrtle Mott of Troy, PA; many nieces and nephews.  Also a special friend, Helen Wilston, a dedicated companion and friend who gave Nellie the rare and wonderful privilege of staying in her home until her death.  She was predeceased by a brother, John L. Brackman.  Friends were invited to call at the Gerald W. Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on August 1, 1998.  Services were held at the Windfall United Methodist Church, Windfall, PA on August 2, 1998 with Reverend Kay Schwab and Reverend Jasper Smith officiating.  Interment was in the Windfall Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR1, Granville Smt., PA 16926 or Guthrie Home Care, RR1 Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday  August 6 , 1998

BREDBINNER - Granville Summit News) Mr. Bredbinner died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Orange Kendall. Funeral services were held at Windfall. His former home was in Baltimore. One other daughter, Mrs. Ralph Chaapel, resides at Cowley. TGR 1922    David S. Bredbinner

 

BRISTOL Louise E. (Bristol) Ayres

82 of Granville Summit, Pa., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Lynn E. Ayres. The couple married June 18, 1949 and had 64 wonderful years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc. 1093 W. Main St. Troy, Pa., and again from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Windfall United Methodist Church, 3351 Windfall Rd., in Granville Summit, Pa. The funeral service to honor Louise's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, at the church with her pastor, Rev. Richard Noggle, officiating. Burial will follow in Windfall Cemetery. Louise was born on June 20, 1931 in Elmira, N.Y., a daughter of the late Clyde and Maude (Rumsey) Bristol. She was a Troy High School graduate, Class of 1949, and was a life member of the Windfall United Methodist Church. She worked for American Silk as a weaver, helped in the Troy High School Cafeteria, and was a bookkeeper for the First National Bank of Troy. All through her married life she was always beside Lynn, helping on the farm and caring for her family. Louise is survived by her loving husband Lynn; her children Calvin (Sandra) Ayres of New Tripoli, Pa., and Nancy (Gary) Earle of Reading, Pa.; her grandsons Christopher (Megan) Earle, Michael (Erin) Earle, Bradley (Laura) Ayres, Mark Ayres and Scott Ayres; her great-grandchildren Molly Earle, Sarah Earle, Jonathan Earle, and Conner Earle; her brother Clyde (Marilyn) Bristol of Kansas; her sister Lucille (Herb) Mallory of Marion, Pa., along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made in Louise's memory to the Windfall United Methodist Church, c/o Carla Packard, P.O. Box 33, Granville Summit, PA 16926; or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848. Towanda Daily Review – November 9, 2013

 

DELBERT L. BROWN, 83, of Windfall, PA passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Delbert Lewis was born January 26, 1937 in Leroy Township a son of the late Catherine Vivian (Duart) and John Sanford Brown. He attended Troy Area School and worked on the family dairy farm before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Shortly following his honorable discharge, on July 13, 1965 he married the love of his life, the former Lucille Giles. They raised their children and shared 52 wonderful years of marriage until Lucy's passing on April 30, 2018. Delbert was employed by Kennedy Valve in Elmira, NY as a machinist for nearly 40 years, until retiring in 1999. He was a long- time member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union Local 1379. "Delly" as known by most, was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting on his farm in East Troy, fishing and camping with family and friends. Delly was a very talented woodworker, crafting a variety of items. He took great pleasure in maintaining his immaculate yard, gardens and canning what he harvested, especially tomatoes. Delbert loved his family and cherished any time he was able to spend with them. He looked forward to his grandchildren's sporting events and was one of their biggest fans. Surviving are his children; John Brown (Cindy Ridall) of Troy, Tim Brown (Ken Cummings) of Athens, step-children; Steve (Connie) Bolt of Mansfield, Richard Bolt of Lebanon County, Bonnie (Charles) Roupp of Blossburg, Roger (Susie) Bolt of Mainesburg, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including two very special granddaughters; Lauren Ridall and Blaklee Brown, sister; Loretta Gustin of Troy, brother in laws; Richard Thomas of Alba; James (Celeste) Giles, Wilson Delos II (Tressa) Giles and Richard (Laura) Giles all of Mill Creek numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and dear friends. Besides his parents and wife Lucy, Delbert was predeceased by sisters; Virginia Thomas and Martha (Robert) White and a brother-in-law; Richard Gustin. In maintaining to Delly's wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Mr. Brown's name to the Windfall United Methodist Church, C/O Marge Pratt, 132 Coolbaugh Hill Road, Granville Summit, PA. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA is assisting the family with arrangements. -Elmira Star-Gazette 10/14/2020

 

BROWN - Joshua David Brown, 18 day old son of David and Cynthia MCMURRAY Brown of RD#2 Lee Center, NY, diedMonday November 10, 1986, in the Buffalo Children's hospitl, Buffalo, NY.  Joshua was born Oct. 24, 1986 in Rome Township, Oneida County, NY.  He is survived by his parents David and Cynthia M. Brown of Lee Center, NY; sister, Chasity K. Brown, at home; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Jane McMurray of Canton RD# 2; paternal grandparents, Richard A. and Joeann Brown of Canton RD# 2; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs Neva McMurray of Granville Summit RD 1; paternal great-grandparents, Mrs. Agnes Brown of Canton and Walter Kilbourn of Canton; paternal great-great-grandmother, Mrs Bertha Morgan of Elmira.  Also survivng are several aunts, uncles and cousins.  The funeral and committal service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center Street, Canton, with the Rev. Diane Taylor officiating.  Interment will be in the Windfall Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.  Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association, in Jushua's name.  RHW.  November 1986, Towanda Daily Review.

RICHARD A. BROWN, 76, of Canton, Pa., passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 11, 2017, at the Bradford County Manor, Troy, Pa. Richard Allen was born April 26, 1940 in Williamsport, Pa., a son of the late Chester and Agnes (Morgan) Brown. Richard was a member of the 1958 Canton High School graduating class. He married the former Joeann Kilbourn in Grover on Oct. 1, 1959. They were blessed with 57 loving years together and raised five sons. He was employed for many years as a security guard for Masonite Corp. in Towanda until retirement. In earlier years, he worked at Canton's Bellows Valvair Co. Special times for Richard were shared with family; he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and black powder rendezvous. He also followed NASCAR and was a big Carl Edwards fan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joeann; sons, Donald (Claudette) Brown, David (Cindy) Brown, Daniel (Litza) Brown, all of Canton, Darl (Nancy) Brown of Troy, Denley (Danette) Brown of Williamsburg, Va.; nine grandchildren, Brandis (Nick) Roth of Northridge Township, Ohio, Krystle (Bud) Putnam of Wyalusing, Donny Brown (friend Chelsea) of Mansfield, Chasity (Jim) Murphy of Canton, Dana (Kelsi) Brown of Minneapolis, Min., Ryan Brown of Baltimore, Md., Whitney (Craig) Sheeley of Troy, Parker Brown of 29 Palms, Calif., and Rylee Brown of Williamsburg, Va.; six great-grandchildren, Grace and Emily Roth, Brooke Murphy, Jordyn and Jase Sheeley, Nolan Putnam; a brother, Robert (Sally) Brown of Warrensville, Pa.; three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Gale Monroe of Coudersport, Stub (Helen) Kilbourn of Roaring Branch, Garry Kilbourn of Granville Center and Connie Blaney of Canton; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Besides his parents, Richard was predeceased by two grandsons, Joshua Brown and Tyler Brown; a sister, Eleane Monroe; a nephew, Kevin Brown; and an infant brother, Donnie. His family invites friends to call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton. The Rev. Josh Davinsizer will officiate the funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. A private burial will be held in the Windfall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Mr. Brown's memory to "The Tyler Brown Memorial Fund" which helps families dealing with addiction, c/o Fellowship Bible Church, 121 Mud Creek Road, Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 2/13/2017

WILLARD L. BROWN, 71, of Troy RD2, died April 11, 1989, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Brown was born June 8, 1917 in Shunk, a son of Charles and Jenny Hess Brown.  Mr. Brown was a former member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Troy, and a member and trustee of the Windfall United Methodist Church.  Mr. Brown was a veteran of World War II and a member of Troy American Legion Post 49.  He was a member of Windfall Grange and was a Granger of the Year.  Mr. Brown was a member of the National Rifle Association.  Mr. Brown loved hunting and was also an excellent wood craftsman.  He was a good, kind, loving man.  He was employed by Troy Engine Machine Company for a number of years and at the Skinner Engine Company in Erie, PA.  Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of six years, Helen Packard Brown; daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Jerry Kellogg, East Smithfield; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Shirley Brown, Clover, SC; Eugene and Lorraine Brown, Fort Lauderdale, FL; step-daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Bill Bruhl, Columbia Cross Roads and Linda and Mike Whitford, Horseheads, NY; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Patty Fleming, Towanda; Larry and Kathie Fleming, Granville Summit; four sisters, Mrs. Emory (Dorothy) Bryan, Hillsgrove; Mrs. Edward (Lenora) Snyder, Canton; Mrs. Charles (Ada) Groover, Canton; Mrs. Earl (Ida) Preston, Roaring Branch; two brothers, Walter Brown, Burlington and Emory (Sonny) Brown, Troy.  Eleven grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law also survive.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen Caseman Brown, April 10, 1982; a son, Larry Brown in 1951; a stepson, Robert Fleming in 1968; two sisters, Helen and Mabel; three brothers, Carl, Chester, and Delbert.  The funeral service was held Saturday at the Vickery Funeral Home, with full military honors accorded by Troy American Legion Post No. 49.  The Rev. Garry Zuber, the Rev. Jeffrey Patton, and the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiated.  Burial was in Windfall cemetery, Windfall, PA.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda. –Towanda Daily Review.

BRUCE MERTON
Bruce, Merton age 77, of Troy, Pa., Monday October 29, 1973 at the Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Burial Windfall Cemetery. Survived by nephews George, Robert, Donald, Harry Bruce all of Troy, Pa. and Harold of Delaware; one niece Mrs. George (Jane) Gleason of Liverpool, N.Y.; several great-nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Bruce was a constituent of the Troy United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of the Troy Engine Machine Co.

BUMP –SHARON K. MAY, 73, of Canton, Pennsylvania, unexpectedly passed away at her home Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. Sharon Bump was born Jan. 21 1945 in Canton, a daughter of the late Wesley Bump and Beatrice (Clinton) Keschl. She was a member of Canton High School’s graduating class of 1963. On Aug. 9, 1992 she married the love of her life Bradley E. May at the Grover Church of Christ. Sharon drove school bus for 39 years after retiring in 2010. To her kids she was a loving Mom who made their lives fun by spending lots of time playing with them and she was always a source of strength. To her grandkids she was Mimi. She was known by them as someone who could bake anything they wanted, would play any games they had and had no problems playing a great game of hide and seek. Mimi was a true matriarch whose family was her priority and she kept them all together. Sharon was a long-time faithful member of the Grover Church of Christ. She also was a member of Canton’s Innes Hose Company’s Auxiliary and was active with many of their community functions. She volunteered with central Pennsylvania food banks “Fresh Express” at the Canton Calvary Church. Sharon is known for her many acts of kindness and willingness to always jump in and lend a hand. Never one to back down she was never afraid to do the right thing. Sharon had a heart that was very forgiving and generous. Surviving are her children, John Walters Jr. (Jeanette) of Canton, Kevin Walters of Seymour, Tennessee, Michele (Tony) Caprella of Dacula, Georgia, and Clinton “C.J.” (Becca) Walters of Canton; step-children, Byron May, Boyd (Julie) May and Debra (Donnie) Sharp all of Canton; 11 grandchildren, Brandon Walters, Halley Walters, Cayenne Walters, Savina Walters, Olivia Caprella, Alayna Caprella, Gavin Sharp, Logan Sharp, Hannah Walters, Emily Walters and Jackson Walters; four siblings, Joyce Brown of New York, Beverly Bump of Philadelphia, Robert (Linda) Bump of Millerton and Denis Keschl of Belgrade, Maine. In addition to her husband, Brad, who passed away April 4, 2016 Sharon was predeceased by three siblings, Sheila Bump, Diane Keschl and Charles Bump. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton. At 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, Pastor Will Strunk will officiate the funeral service at the Grover Church of Christ at 498 Grover Road followed by burial in Windfall Cemetery. Those who wish may consider a memorial in Sharon’s name to the Grover Church of Christ, P.O. Box 139 Grover, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 12/19/2018

BUNYAN John D-aged 80 of Fairport, NY, formerly of Canton, died early Saturday morning at his home. (1949) He is survived by his wife, Lillian; a foster daughter, Mrs. Ross Williams of Canton, a step-daughter, Miss Nancy Golden, Fairport; two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Bunyan, Canton and Mrs. Carl Benscoter, Kane, Pa; two brothers, William G of Brockway, Pa and Max E of Jamaica, NY. Prayer services were held at the home in Fairport Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 8 at 2 pm at the Alba Church of Christ. Burial in Windfall cemetery

BUNYAN - Mildred daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Bunyan of Windfall, who have been a great sufferer for the past seven months, died May 22nd, aged ten years.  Last October, the child in some unaccountable way, ran an umbrella brace in her eye,and it is thought it penetrated the brain. Some of the most skillful physicians of Elmira and Canton have been puzzled over the case.  She had been ailing ever since and has been a terrible sufferer all the time.  She became entirely blind and deaf, a long time before her death.  Funeral services were held Sunday following in the M.E. Church,in chare of undertaker Collins of Canton.It was the largest funeral that has been held in that place for some time.  The choir, consisting of Rev. and Mrs.S.L. Bovier, Mr. & Mrs. Burr Warren, Miss Marion Bunyan, and rendered excellent music.  Rev. Delmot spoke very pathetically to the bereaved parents.  Elegant floral pieces were sent by members of the L.F.L., she being a member.  Interment in Windfall Cemetery.TGR 1903

CLYDE E. BURKE, 86, of Troy, passed away, Saturday evening Dec. 14, 2019 at his home while surrounded by family. Clyde Eugene was born July 31, 1933 in Williamsport, a son of the late Harold E. Burk and Jean (Nesbitt) Burk Peabody. He attended both Williamsport and canton schools and later received an Automobile mechanic certificate from the Williamsport Technical Institute. Clyde was a proud veteran of the Korean War and served four years with the U.S. Navy. He married the former Barbara Ann McNeal on July 5, 1953 in the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). Barbara predeceased Clyde on Oct. 24, 2016 following 63 years of devoted marriage. Clyde owned and operated Burk’s Auto Repair in Troy for over 50 years and later was employed by the Troy Area School District until his retirement. He enjoyed times spent with his family, friends, pets and in his summer home at Mountain Lake. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, reloading and fishing. Clyde was a life member and supporter of the NRA. Mr. Burk was a devote 32° member and past master of the Trojan Lodge 306, the Towanda AASR and the Valley Williamsport AASR. He also belonged to various sportsman’s clubs and was a member of the Troy American Legion Post 49. Surviving Clyde is his daughter, Debra Bellows Gardner of Canandaigua, NY; a sister, Mary (Bill) Frey of Florida; a sister-in-law, Joyce Rice of Canton; three granddaughters, Annalisa Bellows of Rochester, NY, Theresa (Ryan) Monaghan and Sarah Bellows (Jamie Northrop) all of Naples, NY; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Adiah, Max and Finnegan; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by brother, Llewellyn (Marcelyn) Burk. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. The family also extends an invite to the Troy Vets Club at 3 p.m. for light refreshments. A private burial will be in Windfall Cemetery at a later date. The family will provide flowers and suggest your consideration of a memorial to a charity of one’s choice. -Towanda Daily Review 12/20/2019

JASON A. BURNHAM
 Jason A. Burnham, 30, of Elmira, NY died Friday, March 16, 2001 in Syracuse, NY after a long battle with cancer. Jason was a US Navy veteran having served on the nuclear submarine USN James K. Polk.  He was currently employed at the Corning Federal Credit Union. Jason is survived by his wife, Jill Haflett Burnham; daughter, Taylor R. Burnham; mother, Rita Lynch of Annapolis, MD; father, Jeffrey Burnham and wife Kathy of Greenwood, IL; brother, Mark Burnham of New Whiteland, IN; sister, Heather Gaffney and her husband Mike of San Diego, CA; step-sisters, Mary Driscoll, Melinda Cheshier; step-brother, John Cheshier, all of IN; grandmother, Gladys Barger and Mary Burnham, both of IN; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bradley and Paula Haflett of Granville Summit, PA; brother-in-law, Rob Haflett and wife Christa of Sylvania, PA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held March 20 at the McInerny Funeral Home in Elmira with interment to be in Windfall Cemetery (Windfall Methodist Church, 1 pm on Wednesday, March 21). Donations in Jason's memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 627 W. Church St., Elmira, NY 14905. (TGR, Thursday, March 22, 2001)

BUTLER DELPHINE
DRESTE Mrs. Herman-82, well known to many in Troy, died in her home in Sebring, Fla, Friday, Dec 3, 1948. She is survived by two daughters-Mrs. Hermina Davison, Canton and Mrs. Carl Tripp. Services were held Wednesday at the Morse Funeral Home, Canton with burial in Windfall.