Butler Hill Cemetery
Deerfield Township, Tioga County, PA.

BELLOWS, Wilma L. - Wilma L. Flynn, age 85 of Westfield passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at her home in Westfield. Born March 26, 1933 in Deerfield Twp., PA,  she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Doan) Bellows. She is survived by her husband Dean L. Flynn. Children, Melony J. (Phillip) Ackley of Westfield, Pa, Warren Dean (Vicky) Flynn of Osceola, Pa, Kelvin D. (Robin) Flynn of Westfield, Pa, and Kevin C. (Stephanie) Flynn of Corsicana, TX;  10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by a brother Robert Bellows and a sister Norma Heatwole. Wilma attended Butler Hill Baptist Church, she was also a self employed truck driver, lifelong grange member serving in various offices at the local and state levels. She was involved in activities such as working with the youth group at Knoxville Baptist church, and hosting foreign exchange students at her home several times. Wilma loved horses and was an avid horse rider, as well as an avid gardener, lifelong farmer and loved the outdoors. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main Street, Elkland on Saturday the 22nd of September from 12:00-2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. William O'Neil officiating.  Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Butler Hill Baptist Church. – Mansfield Gazette, 20 September 2018

BLOOM Sarah M
Wellsboro Agitator - December 23, 1908
Miss Sarah M. Bloom, aged 66, widow of the late William Bloom, died at the home of her son, Mr. G. H. Bloom, in Deerfield, on Dec. 14.  Besides the son named, she is survived by three sisters and two brothers - Mrs. A. J. Gleason, Mrs. Diana Vinson and William Grover, all of Lawrenceville.  Mrs. Phoebe Niles, of Corning and Sidney Grover, of Tompkins.  The cause of Mrs. Bloom's death was heart disease. The funeral was held last Wednesday; burial in the Butler Hill cemetery.

BOLLEN - JELLIFF, Fannie Ida Bollen
92, formerly of Butler Hill Road, Knoxville, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Broad Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Born in Woodhull, NY, April 21, 1916, she is the daughter of Walter and Mabel Mather Bollen. She married Charles "Ed" Jelliff, February 1, 1941 who predeceased her on December 20, 2001. A graduate of Woodhull High School, she was a homemaker who dearly loved her Lord, her family, and her friends. She loved people and to her there were no strangers, just friends she hadn't yet met. Survivors are three sons, Ernie (Ruthie) of Wellsboro, Russell and Harold (Sandy), both of Knoxville; three daughters, Mabel (Dick) Carl of Knoxville, Martha (Jim) Emery of Lakeland, FL and Margaret (Ken) Whitsell of Knoxville; stepdaughter, Donna (Melvin) King of Mansfield, PA; stepdaughter-in-law, Elaine Jelliff of Holliday, PA; 33 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Diane (Russell) Jelliff; stepson, Robert (Elaine); and sister, Gladys Carr of Osceola. There will be no public visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Daybreak Ministries Worship Center conducted by her son, Rev. Ernie Jelliff, and her grandson, Rev. Ed Jelliff. Burial will be at the Butler Hill Cemetery.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/21/2008.

 

BROWN Staley A. "Pete"

Age 88, of #1202 Croft Hollow Road, Osceola, PA died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the home of his daughter, Sonja Hall. He was born April 9, 1923 in Kittanning, PA, the son of Alvin and Lucy Brummett Brown. Pete retired after working for "35" years for Ingersoll- Rand. He was a member of Butler Hill Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during WWII. He is survived by son, Staley Douglas "Sinda" Brown, Osceola, PA, daughters, Bonnita "Donald" Gilman, Little Marsh, PA, Margie "Tom" Lockwood, Tioga, PA, Marqueen "Ron" Roe, Tioga, Pa, Sonja "Gary" Hall, Wellsboro, PA, Leah "Paul" Patt, Wellsboro, PA; brother, Arlington "Lucille" Brown, Wellsboro, PA; sister, Esther Willard, Wellsboro, PA; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Sybil, in 1987.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Butler Hill Baptist Church, Friday from 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA 16920.   Star Gazette – June 9, 2011

 

BURGESS -Betty Burguess Webster Age 82, of R.R. #1, Osceola, PA, died Thursday, November 4, 2004, at her residence. She was born August 27, 1922, in Corning, NY, the daughter of George and Edna Hakes Burguess. She was a homemaker. She worked for many years for Fay's Drugs, Painted Post, NY. She was a member of the "Over 63 Club," Elkland, PA. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, James and Rosaland Webster, RD., Osceola, PA, Gary and Laura Webster, Gillette, PA, Michael and Joanne Druetto, Batesville, MS; son and financee, Ronald Druetto and Beverly Bartlett, Sykesville, MD; sisters, Sarah Wood, South Corning, NY, Clara McChesney, Painted Post, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Marion and Darwin Cook, South Corning, NY; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by brothers, James, George, Richard and Robert Burguess. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Sunday from 2-4 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted, Monday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp., PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn., in Betty's memory.

 

BUTLER –ESTHER B. LADD a long time resident of Elmira Heights, passed away Sat. Jan. 24, 2015 at Taylor Health Care, Bath, NY at the age of 95. Born on Feb. 3, 1919 in Knoxville, PA; Esther was the daughter of the late, Delevan & Edith Smith Butler. She was married to Lawrence Ladd in 1945 and he predeceased her in 1971. Esther was employed by the Village of Elmira Heights for over 25 years as a clerk and treasurer. She was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church and enjoyed caring for her home. Surviving are 2 step grandchildren, Larry (Patricia) Chorman and Richard (Mishele) Chorman, 4 step great grandchildren; niece, Jean Foster; nephews, Kermit (Rebecca), Daryl (Portia) and Kean (Connie) Butler. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport/Elmira on Wed. Jan. 28, 2015, between the hours of 10 - 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following. Interment will take place at the Butler Hill Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/27/2015

 

BUTLER FRANCES - MRS. FRANCES DOAN
Wellsboro Agitator – December 15, 1943
Mrs. Frances Doan, of Osceola, died Dec. 9, at the Blossburg hospital. She is survived by  husband, Herman Doan; sons, Hugh, of Osceola;  Otto, of Knoxville; sister, Mrs. Lena Steadman, of Osceola; granddaughters, Katheen and Patricia, of Knoxville, Wanda of Osceola; several nieces and nephews.  Burial at Butler Hill Sunday, Rev. Robert Cocks officiating.

 

BUTLER Koeth E. Butler

Koeth E. Butler, age 78 of Osceola, PA passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Williamsport Hospital. Born November 15, 1934 in Corning, NY, he is the son of the late Milton and Eva (Harrington) Butler. Koeth married Marjorie Prutsman, they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15th. He was a lifelong farmer, Deerfield Township Supervisor for over 20 years and retired from WalMart. He was a member of the Maple City Barbershop Chorus and the Shortsville Baptist Church. Koeth enjoyed hunting, camping, 4- wheeling and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his son, Lorry and Mary Butler of Knoxville; his daughter, LaRena and Chuck Armstrong of Germania; his four grandchildren, Erin Butler of Knoxville, Dustin and Lindsey Butler of Little Marsh, Wade Owlett of Middlebury Center and Clint and Lauren Owlett of Liberty; great grandchildren, Brayden, Sophie, Eva and Gabriel Butler and Colton, Anna and Calvin Owlett; his siblings, Rev. Daryl and Portia Butler of Westfield, Kean and Connie Butler of Elkland, Jean Foster of Boulder City, NV and Kermit and Becky Butler of Cambridge, OH and an aunt, Esther Ladd of Elmira. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the Shortsville Baptist Church, 6 Hughes Rd. (corner of Hughes Rd. and Rt. 249), Middlebury Center on Tuesday, 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the Butler Hill Cemetery.  Funeral home obituary - July 27, 2013

 

CALVIN –ELEANOR R. BROWN, age 79 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Williamsport General Hospital. Born December 1, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth (Simpson) Calvin, Sr. She married Franklin Brown, who passed away in 1998. Eleanor was the former owner of Thurston’s Restaurant for a short time and the restaurant at the Cowanesque Valley Live Stock Market for many years. She helped with the kids after school program and many dinners at the Knoxville Community Center and was a well-known cook in the area. She was a member of the craft club at the Knoxville Public Library and a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church. Eleanor loved to square dance, bowl, crochet and crafts. She is survived by her children, David (Peggy) Brown of Knoxville, Diana (Richard) Anthony of Lawrenceville and Kevin (Brenda) Brown of Osceola; grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Anthony Brown, Jill (Trevor) Flint, Rebecca (Shane) Patterson, Ryan Flynn, Renea (David) Sindlinger and Brittany (Billy) Chapa; 8 great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Richard (Betty) Colvin of Corning, NY, Edward Colvin of Branson, MO, Gary (Marie) Colvin of Gary, IN , Wanda (James) Vance of Woodhull, NY, Mary Wooldridge of Rochester, NY, Janet (Dennis) Smithers of Elkland, and Helen Chase of Covington and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin and two brothers, Frederick Colvin, Jr. and Maynard Colvin. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday from 2:00 -4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM with Rev. William O’Neil officiating. Burial will follow in the Butler Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to your local American Red. Cross. –Kenyon Funeral Home Notice 4/23/2015 (I do not know the correct spelling, obit as listed (Calvin or Colvin)

 

CARL Wayne Age 90, of RR. #1, Knoxville, PA, died Friday, October 1, 2004, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Butler Baptist Church, Rev. William O'Neil officiating. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp., PA. Memorial donations may be made to Broad Acres Nursing Home, and the Butler Hill Baptist Church in Wayne's memory.

CARL – Wayne Carl, 90, of RR1, Knoxville, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born March 1, 1914 in Beach Lake, he was the son of Emmett and Charlotte Olver Carl. He was a life-long farmer and a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church. He was on the board of directors for Agway and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association; owned and operated the Osceola Sunoco station for 25 years; served as supervisor for Osceola Township for many years; was a member of Osceola Lodge #421 F&AM for over 50 years; a member of Knoxville VFW Post #6753; veteran of the United States Navy, who served in Europe as a “C.B.” during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Winifred Stafford Carl; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Mabel Carl of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Jolene and Dick Kroop of Knoxville; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Gingerich of Canandaiqua, NY; and several nephews. Family and friends were invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., Elkland on Sunday, Oct. 3. Services were held Monday, Oct. 4 at the Butler Hill Baptist Church with Rev. William O’Neil officiating. Burial was made in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Township. Memorial donations may be made to Broad Acres Nursing Home and the Butler Hill Baptist Church. – The Mansfield Gazette, 6 Oct. 2004, p.6A

CARPENTER Leah Nettie
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA., Wednesday, September 28, 1927
Mrs Leah Carpenter Doan died Sept 21, at her home after a long and painful illness. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, Lynn, Willard and Henry of Knoxville; Lewis of Penn Yan, NY; 2 daughters, Mary Bell at home; Mrs Ruth Doan Bellows of Osceola; 1 brother, Fred Carpenter of Knoxville; one sister, Mrs Ada Carpenter Davenport of Knoxville. The funeral was held at her late home, Thursday. Burial in Bowen Cemetery.

COLE Jesse - Jesse Cole, 73, of Knoxville, RD2, died at the Blossburg State Hospital Thursday, June 10, 1954. He was born in Farmington August 18, 1880. He is survived by two brothers Floyd, Knoxville RD and John, address unknown. Funeral services were held Monday and burial was in Butler Hill Cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, June 17, 1954, p.6

 

CURRAN Frances

Wellsboro Agitator - December 10, 1947

Mrs. Frances Teachman, aged 86 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leon Lewis in Philadelphia,, Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the Griggs Funeral Home in Knoxville, Saturday.  Burial in the Butler Hill cemetery.

 

DANIELS - DOAN Aletha J.
Age 95, of Knoxville, PA, died December 4, 2009 at Bradford Co. Manor, Troy, PA. She was born October 17, 1914 in Deerfield Twp., PA, the daughter of Benjamin and Blanche Edwards Daniels. She was a homemaker, member of the Valley Grange and was very active in the Home Extension during the war. She is survived by her husband, A. Paul Doan; son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Betty Doan, Knoxville, PA; granddaughters, Kathy J. (Randy) Morgan, Elkland, PA, Linda E. (Douglas) Skinner, Westfield, PA, Wendy S. (Michael) Kimble, Elkland, PA, Jodie L. (Jason) Dibble, Knoxville, PA; great-grandchildren, Ryan M. (April) Morgan, Elkland, PA, Kelly A. (Ben) Walker, Richmond, KY, Christopher M. Kimble, Arizona, Daniel C. Skinner, serving with the Air Force in Iraq, John R. Kimble, serving with the Air Force in North Dakota, Leah E. Skinner, Westfield, PA, Logan J. Dibble, Knoxville, PA; great-great-grandchildren, Caleb M. Morgan, Aryen J. Morgan and Alyvia J. Morgan. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Monday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp., PA. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Published in Star-Gazette on December 6, 2009

 

DANIELS Aletha J

The Wellsboro Gazette from December 7 to December 15, 2009

Aletha J. Doan, 95, of Knoxville, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Bradford County Manor, Troy.  She was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Deerfield Township, the daughter of Benjamin and Blanche Edwards Daniels.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Monday, Dec. 7, from noon to 2 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dorothy Densmore will officiate. 

 

DANIELS, H.F. – H. F. Daniels died June 2, at his home in Deerfield.  He was at Knoxville May 30 and took his place with the civil war veterans in the observance of Memorial day.  Returning home he was taken sick soon after 6 o’clock that evening and continued to grow worse until he died Monday from uric acid poisoning.  H.F. Daniel was born in Deerfield, February 26, 1841, a son of Henry F. Daniels, Sr., and Esther Cloos Daniels.  He spent his whole life as a farmer near his birthplace.  July 14, 1866, he married Jerusha L. VanDusen, who died several years ago.  Mr. Daniels is survived by three sons, Fred, Benjamin and George Daniels, and one daughter, Bertha, wife of Perry Wood, all residents of Deerfield township.  He is also survived by two sisters, Mary J., widow of the late Lucian A. Mattison, and Emma, widow of the late Willard S. Carpenter.  On Lee’s invasion into Pennsylvania in 1863 Mr. Daniels joined co. G, 35th Pa. Militia, and served in the army.  He filled several offices in his township as clerk and treasurer, and was a justice of the peace.  He was an active Granger and had been connected with the Tioga County Grange Fire Insurance Company since its organization many years ago.  Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 o’clock; interment in the Butler Hill cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 11 June 1919.

 

DOAN Charles H

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, November 20, 1946

Charles H. Doan, aged 67 years, died Sunday at his home, Knoxville, R. D. He was a son of Sylvester C. and Polly Butler Doan and had resided all his life in Deerfield township. He was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist church and Valley Grange. Survivors include his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Marian Owlett, of Middlebury; one son, Paul, of Knoxville, R. D., and one brother, Bert L. Doan, of Addison, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Robert Duza, pastor of the Butler Hill Baptist church, will officiate; burial in the Butler Hill cemetery. 

 

DOAN Donald P.

Age 89, of 406 East Main Street, Knoxville, PA died Monday, September 10, 2001 at Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born January 1, 1912 in Deerfield Twp., PA the son of Bert L. and Myrtle A. Palmer Doan. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1930. He married Doris Wass July 3, 1932. He was a farmer for many years and worked at Ingersoll-Rand, Painted Post as a pipe fitter for 24 years where he retired. He was a carpenter and a electrician. He was a member of Butler Hill Baptist Church where he attended since he was a little boy. He had been a teacher, Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon. He was a lifetime member of the Corning Area Bible Club board where he had been very active, working at Bible Club Camp for over 50 years. After retirement he spent six months of the year in Florida where he learned wood carving and had many friends there. Donald was a born again Christian. His life was His Lord, His Family and His Bible. He is survived by: his wife of 69 years, Doris; daughters, Marilyn (Edwin) Tuttle, Knoxville, PA, Connie (Tom) Depp, Knoxville, PA, Donna (Richard) Hartman, Knoxville, PA, Carol Ann (Donald) Tshudy Sabinsville, PA, Charlene (Mike) Clark, Cowanesque, PA; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Emma) Doan, Spartensburg, NC; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Donald Cary and great grandson, Robert Cary. Friends are invited ti call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. Friday 1-3 PM where funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM. Rev. Daryl Butler Offc. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery, R.D. Knoxville, PA. Family will provide flowers.

 

DOAN Eliza E
Wellsboro Agitator - November 16, 1910
Mrs. Eliza Baird aged 67 years, recently of Deerfield township, died Sundav afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Stratton, in Corning, of creeping paralysis.  She went to Corning about three months ago.  Besides her daughter, she is survived by one son, Jacob H Baird, of Galeton, one sister, Mrs. Mary Holiday, of Holiday, Pa , and two brothers, John Doan, of Holiday, and Sylvester Doan of Deerfield.  A praver service was held at the home on Bridge street, at 8 o'clock Monday evening, and the body was taken yesterday to Deerfield for burial.

DOAN Eliza E
Wellsboro Agitator - November 23, 1910
Death of Mrs. Nathan Baird.
Mrs. Eliza Baird, aged 87, widow of the late Nathan Baird, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nettie Stratton, in Corning, on Nov. 13, of creeping paralysis. She was born May 19, 1843. She was married June 12. 1872, and was the mother of three children-Nettie, John and Nellie.  Nellie died at the age of 5 months.  She was also a good mother to four step-children; one of these girls died about 30 years ago.  She is survived by two children, Mrs. Nettie Stratton, of Corning, and John Baird, of Galeton; also three stepchildren, Mrs. Elmira Churchill, of Middlebury; Mr. Elmer Baird, of Beaver Dams, N.Y.; also one sister, Mrs. Mary Holiday, of Middlebury, and two brothers, Jacob Doan, of Middlebury, and Sylvester Doan, of Deerfield, besides several grandchildren and a host of friends.  She was a member of the Owlett M. E church. The body was brought from Corning Tuesdav night and funeral services were held Wednesday, at 2 p. m. , at the Butler Hill church; interment in Butler Hill cemetery.

DOAN - Ernest Frank Doan, 30, of Deerfield Twp. died February 18, 1958. He was a former and trucker. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Root Doan; sons, Ernest Frank Jr. and Dana Charles, both at home; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Doan of Farmington; brothers, Loren Doan of Nelson and Dean Doan of Knoxville RD; sisters, Mrs. Waldo Wood of Knoxville, Mary Jane and Barbara Jean Doan, both at home; grandmother, Mrs. Ernest Case of Cowanesque. The body will be removed to the home of the parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Doan on Thursday. Funeral there on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. R. Drehmer of Knoxville and Rev. Edward Walker of Butler Hill. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. - Mansfield Advertiser, Feb. 1958

DOAN Frank Justin
Wellsboro Agitator - July 7, 1943
Frank J. Doan died Wednesday at his home at Butler Hill, where he had spent most of his life.  He is survived by sons: Loren W. Doan, Willard C. Doan and
Henry F. Doan, of Knoxville and Lewis S. Doan, of Penn Yan; daughters, Mary Bell Northup and Ruth Bellows, of Knoxville; brothers, Charles Doan, of Knoxville
and Bert Boon, of Lindley; several  nieces and nephews, 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  The funeral was held Saturday,  Rev. Owen's, of Knoxville, officiating; burial at Butler Hill.

GORDON P. DOAN
                Gordon P. Doan, 73, of Knoxville RR 1 died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Jan. 20, 1927, in Deerfield Township, he was the son of Williard and Marjorie Wood Doan.  He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Valley Grange.   Preceding him in death were brothers Leslie and Carroll; and sisters Sybil, Patty  and Kathryn. Surviving are his wife, Alma; two sons and daughters-in-law, Neil and Julie  Doan of Knoxville and Gail and Kelley Doan of Brockway, Mont.; four  grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan, Lindsey and Lacey; two brothers and  sisters-in-law, Joseph and Sarah Doan of Osceola and Steve and Emily Doan of Charlottesville, N.Y.; one sister, Becky Steadman of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Family respectfully declines flowers.   Friends are invited to call at the Butler Hill Baptist Church, Knoxville, on  Thursday, Jan. 11, from noon to 2 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 2  p.m. with the Rev. William O'Neil officiating.    Burial will be made at Butler Hill Cemetery, Knoxville.  Memorial donations may be made to Valley Community Ambulance Association  or the Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department.  Arrangements are being handled by Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.

DOAN HERMAN ELANSON
Wellsboro Gazette – December 30, 1943
Knoxville – Herman E. Doan, 64, died Friday at the home of his son, Hugh Doan, of Osceola, just 15 days after the death of his wife, Mrs. Frances Butler Doan.  Mr. Doan had been in poor health for about 15 years. Born in Little Marsh, he was the son of James E. and Martha Losey and had lived in this vicinity his entire life.  Mr. Doan was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  In addition to his son, Hugh, he leaves another son, Otto Doan, of Knoxville; a brother, Vernie Doan, of Keeneyville, and three grandchildren.  The funeral was held Monday, with the Rev. Robert Cocks, pastor of the Elkland and Osceola Presbyterian Churches, officiating; burial in Butler Hill Cemetery.

DOAN Jacob B
Wellsboro Agitator - May 30, 1882
DOAN - In Chatham, Pa., April 6, 1882, Mr. Jacob Doan, in the seventy-fifth year of his age.

OTTO J. (Pete) DOAN
Wellsboro Gazette – March 7, 1984
Otto J. (Pete) Doan, 74, of RD 2, Westfield, Pa died Sunday, March 4. 1984 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  He was born Nov 12, 1909 in Osceola, Pa. to Herman E. and Frances (Butler) Doan.  He was a retired lineman for the Rural Electric Association. He was involved in Scouting for over 50 years and had been awarded the Silver Beaver.  Surviving are his wife, the former Gladys Bartlett; daughters, Mrs. Patricia Marzo of Elkland and Mrs. Kathleen Giantomasi of Elkland; grandchildren. Joseph Marzo of RD. Knoxville. Dr. Terry Marzo of Elkland Mrs. Nancy Schoonover of  Astabula. Ohio and Mrs. Marty Cobb of Rochester, NY; seven great-grandchildren, one niece and several cousins.  Friends were invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Westfield on Tuesday. March 6, 1984 from 7 to 9 p m and at the funeral home today, Wednesday, March 7 from 7 to 9 p m with funeral services to be held there, Thursday, March 8 a t 11 a m with The Rev Robert T. Busteed officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Township.  Memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville Ambulance Association or the charity of the donor's choice. The family will furnish the flowers.

 

DOAN Paul A

age 99, of Knoxville PA, died April 12th, 2011 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro PA. He was born March 22nd, 1912 in Deerfield Twp., PA, the son of Charles and Maude Marble Doan. He was a lifelong farmer, member of the Valley Grange, former Deerfield Twp. road supervisor and dug graves in Butler Hill Cemetery for many years. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Betty Doan of Knoxville PA; granddaughters, Kathy J. (Randy) Morgan of Elkland PA, Linda E. (Douglas) Skinner of Westfield PA, Wendy S. (Michael) Kimble of Elkland PA, Jodie L. (Jason) Dibble of Knoxville PA; great-grandchildren, Ryan (April) Morgan of Elkland PA, Kelly A. (Ben) Walker of Richmond KY, Christopher M. Kimble of AZ, Daniel C. Skinner of NJ, John R. Kimble of ND, Leah E. Skinner of Westfield PA, Logan J. Dibble of Knoxville PA; 3 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aletha, on Dec. 9th, 2009. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland PA, Friday from 1:00 to 3:00PM, where funeral services will be conducted following calling hours at 3:00PM. Rev. Dorothy Densmore will be officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp., PA. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Star Gazette – April 14, 2011

 

DOAN –RUTH L. BELLOWS age 91 of RD 1, Box 70, Knoxville, PA diedTuesday, July 27, 1999 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.  Born in Farmington Township PA, June 10th 1908 she was the daughter of Frank and Leah N. Carpenter Doan.  She attended Knoxville High School, was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Knoxville, PA and a former member of Valley Grange.  She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma L. and Simon Heatwole of Corydon, Indiana & Wilma L. and Dena Flynn of Osceola, PA; one brother, Lewis Doan of Penn Yan, NY; 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Her husband, Henry Bellows and son, Robert L. Bellows preceded her in death in 1992.  Friends may call Friday, July 30th 204 and 7-9 p.m. at the H. P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main Street, Woodhull, New York where funeral services and committal services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m.  Rev. Jefferson Brewster will officiate.  Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery.  –Elmira Star Gazette

DOAN Sylvester
Wellsboro Agitator - May 23, 1923
Sylvester C. Doan died at his home in Elkland, Thursday, of paralysis.  He was 83 years old.  He is survived by his widow and four children.  The funeral was held Saturday morning.

FENSTERMACHER, Richard A. Sr. - Richard A. Fenstermacher, Sr., age 89 of Tioga, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. He was born June 26, 1927 in Bloomsburg, PA. Richard served in the US military during WWII and worked for Corning Glass as a quality control inspector for 45 years. He loved hunting, fishing and playing cards. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Gloria; his children, Richard (Sue) Fenstermacher, Jr. of Lawrenceville, PA, Steven (Lisa) Fenstermacher of Addison, PA and Debbie (Dave) Monk of Lawrenceville; step children, Richard (Debbie) Whitteker, Allen (Kendra) Whitteker and Bruce (Debbie) Cox; 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a step daughter, Barbara Cox. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, March 6th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 3:00 PM with Pastor Deb Button officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Butler Hill Cemetery.- Mansfield Gazette, 8 March 2017

GRAFF Donald William
Age 80, of #117 West Highland Avenue, Elkland, PA, diedMonday, April 23, 2007, at his residence. He was born July 22, 1926 in Jersey Shore, PA, the son of William and Edith Moyer Graff. He worked for 25 years for the Elkland Leather Company and he was a carpenter by trade. Don was a veteran of the US Army, stationed in Switzerland and England during WWII. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Don was a member of the V.F.W., the C.V. Rod and Gun Club, the Eagles of Jersey Shore, the Elkland American Legion, the Elkland Moose Lodge and the Elkland Softball Association. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean Yocum Graff; son, Evan William Graff, Elkland, PA; daughter, Peggy Graff Sweet, Painted Post, NY; stepdaughter, Doris Yocum Harding, Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Patrick (Dortha) Harding, Addison, NY, Paula (Phil) Thornton, Pittsburgh, PA, Cassandra Jean Sweet, Painted Post, NY, Kyle Evan Graff, Elkland, PA; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Sarah (Joe) Doan, R.D., Osceola, PA, Joan (Elwood) Heffner, Lawrenceville, PA, Judy (John) Bruce, Elkland, PA; brother, Leroy Graff, R.D., Osceola, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and William Graff; brother, William Graff Jr.; and sister, Shirley Graff Gee. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 1-2:00 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp., PA. Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and the Elkland Softball Association in Don's memory.

GROVER Martha Estelle
Wellsboro Agitator - August 6, 1941
Mrs. Martha Estelle Kizer, aged 60 years, died on her birthday at her home in Elkland, July 28. She was born in Lawrenceville, a daughter of the late Sidney and Louisa Abbott Grover. She leaves her husband, Ned Kizer; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Near, of Batavia; a son, James, of Elkland; two sisters, Mrs. Adeline Walker, of Macedon, N. Y., and Mrs. Margaret King, of Knoxville; a brother, Thomas Grover, of tlhaca; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The funeral was held at the Elkland Methodist church Thursday, Rev. E. T. Rowe officiating; burial in the Butler Hill cemetery.

HARRINGTON - BUTLER, Eva P.
Age 95, of RD Knoxville, PA, diedFebruary 6, 2009, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born February 8, 1913 in Deerfield Twp., PA, the daughter of Fay and Grace E. Clark Harrington. She was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church for over 65 years, worked as a cook for the Northern Tioga School District for over 17 years and enjoyed playing the piano. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Koeth and Marjorie Butler, RD Osceola, PA, Daryl and Portia Butler, Westfield, PA, Kean and Connie Butler, Elkland, PA, Kermit and Rebecca Butler, Cambridge, OH; daughter, Jean Foster, Middlebury Center, PA; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Esther Ladd, Elmira Heights, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; son, Larry Dean Butler; daughter, Esther Dawn Butler; daughter-in-law, June Butler; and sons-in-law, Claud Marsh and Bill Foster. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Monday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. where funeral services will be held Monday following calling hours at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Donald Hulbert officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery, RD Knoxville, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA; or Shortsville Baptist Church, 6 Hughes Rd., Middlebury Center, PA 16935.   Published in the Star-Gazette from 2/7/2009 - 2/8/2009

 

HARRINGTON Frank

Wellsboro Agitator, March 26, 1947 Obit

Frank Harrington, aged 74 years, died March 17 at the Blossburg Hospital. Formerly of Knoxville, he was born in Troupsburg, son of Albert and Josephine Brooks Harrington.  Survivors include 3 brothers, Fay Harrington of Knoxville, N. M. Harrington of Hammondsport, NY, and William Harrington of Pittsburgh; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nina Reed of Bath and Mrs. Margaret Tucker of Canisteo.The funeral was held Friday; burial in the Butler Hill Cemetery.           

 

JELLIFF Charles "Ed" Charles "Ed" Jelliff

87, formerly of Butler Hill Rd., Knoxville, PA, diedThursday, December 20th at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Born in Richmond Township, PA, June 25, 1914, he was the son of Ernest R. & Iva Smith Jelliff. A graduate of Charlestown High School, he was formerly employed at Elkland, Leather Co., operated a dairy farm & retired as the proprietor of Jelliff Appliance & Refrigerator Service. He was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church. He married Frannie Bollen February 1, 1942, she survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ernest W. Jelliff of Wellsboro, PA, Russell D. Jelliff of Knoxville, PA and Harold P. Jelliff of Osceola, PA; three daughters, Mabel Carl of Knoxville, PA, Martha Emery of Lakeland, FL and Margaret Whitsell of Knoxville, PA; sisters, Dorothy Priset of Cherry Flats, PA and Rose Geneski of Deland, FL; 37 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews & cousins. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Jelliff of Wellsboro, PA, who died the same day. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. William O'Neil, assisted by Rev. Eddy Musted & pastor Ed Jelliff at 4PM, Sunday, December 23rd at the Butler Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery.

JOHNSON - Obituary for Orange Johnson, buried in Butler Hill Cemetery:
Wellboro Agitator, Wednesday, March 14, 1923 - Orrin G. Johnson, aged 91 years, a native of Vermont, who has resided in Wellboro for several years, died Sunday at the Blossburg Hospital. He is survived by his widow and two sons, William H Johnson, of Farmington, and Charles Johnson, of Elmira.  He was a veteran of the civil war.

KING Sandra K
Surrounded by her six daughters and her faithful dog Dottie, Sandra K. Trowbridge, of Milliken, Colo., peacefully died on Saturday, May 1, 2010, after battling cancer for two years. Sandra was born on May 11, 1950, in Wellsboro, to Leland and Mary Davis King. She grew up in Pennsylvania and married Wayne Emerson Trowbridge on Dec. 9, 1968. Sandra was known for her love of gardening. She loved baking and cooking for a large crowd, she never could cook for just two. She worked for numerous years at Bruce's Bar in Severance, Colo., doing any task put in front of her. She is survived by her six girls, Annette and Kevin Treat of Saratoga, Wy., Dianna Trowbridge and Bill Grove of Westminster, Colo., Maria and Greg Johnson of Saratoga, Wy., Corina and Keith Hendren of Phoenix, Ariz., Amy Trowbridge and Scott Rowell of Loveland, Colo., Ann and Russell Martin of Hayden, Colo.; siblings, Melvin King of Mansfield, Linda Cochran of Wellsboro, Marjorie Bergh and Gary King, both of Middlebury Center. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; her parents, Leland and Mary King; and brother, Eldon. A local memorial service will be held at Butler Hill Cemetery, Knoxville, at a later date. – Wellsboro Gazette, May 5, 2010

KIZER ABIJAH
Wellsboro Agitator - October 9, 1901
Death of Mr. Abijah Kizer
Mr. Abijah Kizer, a civil war veteran, aged 65, died suddenly at his home in Deerfield township on Sunday forenoon of heart disease.  He had been in ill health for some time, but of late had been feeling better.  The deceased is survived by his wife (nee Charlotte Butler), by his son, Clarence, and by his daughter, Mrs. Maria Westmiller, all of Deerfield.

KIZER Clarence
Wellsboro Agitator - January 12, 1916
Butler Hill, Jan. 10 - Clarence Kizer, of Galeton, died at his home Tuesaay morning and was brought to Butler Hill Thursday, where the funeral was held at the church at 11 a m., Rev. A. M. Young officiating. Several members of the lodges to whic he belonged attended the funeral. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Weeks Kizer, and three daughters, Grace, Villa and Clara who was married in November to Walter Smith, of Galeton; also one sister, Mrs. Henry Westmiller, of Butler Hill.

KIZER Margaret Maria
Wellsboro Agitator Aug. 5, 1942
Mrs. George Bloom - Mrs. Margaret Bloom, aged 76 years, of Knoxville died Thursday July 30, after a long illness.  She was born at Butler Hill, PA., April 8, 1866, daughter of Abijah and Charlotte Butler Kizer.  Her life had been spent in the vicinity of Butler Hill and Knoxville.  Besides her husband, she is survived by the following sons and daughters by a former marriage:  Guy Westmiller, of Covington; Thomas Westmiller of Fairport, N.Y.; Miss Nina Westmiller, of Corning, and Mrs. Charlotte Hemingway, of Middleport, N.Y., and several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held Saturday at the Butler Hill Baptist Church.  Rev. Frank Davis, of Montour Falls, a former pastor of the Knoxville Baptist church of which Mrs. Bloom was a member, officiating; burial in the Butler Hill Cemetery.

 

KIZER, Mortimer J. – Mortimer J. Kizer, aged 26 years, died at his home at Butler Hill Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, of influenza, after a week’s illness.  He married Miss Mary Hurd Oct. 17, 1917, who survived him with an infant son, Kenneth.  He is also survived by his father, Seldon Kizer, and step-mother.  He was a member of Knoxville Lodge, No. 271, I.O.O.F., also of Valley Grange, No. 876.  The funeral was held last Thursday at his home, Rev. Mr. Chidester, of Addison, officiating; interment in the Butler Hill cemetery.  His death is mourned by a host of friends.   Wellsboro Agitator, 5 Feb 1919.

 

KIZER, Mort – Mort Kizer died at his home on Butler Hill Monday night about midnight, of pneumonia following influenza.  He is survived by his wife and one small child – Knoxville Courier   Wellsboro Agitator, 22 Jan 1919.

 

KIZER Ned James
Wellsboro Agitator - February 3, 1943
The funeral of Ned James Kizer, of Elkland, was held Friday at the Kenyon Funeral Home.  Mr. Kizer, aged 62 years, died Jan. 26, at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira. Mr. Kizer was born in Deerfield and had been a resident of Elkland for many years, where he was employed by the Elkland Leather Company.  Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Don C. Near, of Batavia; a son, James, of the U. S. Marines, and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Persing, of Knoxville; Mrs. Nellie Horton, of Corning, and Mrs. Alice Tubbs; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

Seldon David KIZER
The funeral of Seldon David Kizer, 83, who died Friday was held Monday at Evans funeral home with interment in Butler cemetery.  The Rev. Walter C. Brown officiated. Mr. Kizer has been in poor health since last February.  Born in Deerfield, the son of James and Martha Grover Kizer, he lived there until May 15, 1926, when he retired and moved here. Mr. Kizer was long a member of Academy Corners Grange and the Butler Hill Church.  He was affiliated with the Church of Christ here. The deceased is survived by his widow, one grandson.  Kenneth Kizer, of Troupsburg, and several nieces and nephews.  One son Mortimer Kizer died during the World War influenza epidemic.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday, July 9, 1936.)

 

McFLAUGHLIN, Warren Rex - Warren Rex McGlaughlin, age 84 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born August 29, 1932 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William H. and Mary (Rex) McGlaughlin. Rex grew up in Pottstown and relocated to Deerfield Twp. in 1958. He was a medic in the US Army and drove milk truck for 28 years. He attended the Butler Hill Baptist Church and the Cowanesque Valley Men’s Prayer breakfast. Rex enjoyed his friends, traveling, was an avid outdoorsman and reader, especially history books. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Doan); children, Susan (Michael) Kessler of York and Jane (Alan) House of South Williamsport; grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler and Jaela House and Alec and Lindsey Kessler and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM and on Thursday, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following on Thursday at 1:00 PM with Rev. Bill O’Neil and Ronald Burgard officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Butler Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. - Mansfield Gazette, 10 August 2017 

 

MILES Dale A. Miles

Knoxville, PA: Age 50, of 575 Treat Rd. died Friday, April 8, 2011 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1960 in Coudersport PA, the son of Ronald and Marie McCaslin Miles. He was a lifelong dairy farmer on the family farm and a milk hauler for T.J. Rollins, Canisteo, NY. Dale was a member and attended the Butler Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by wife, Michelle Doan Miles; daughters, Genie (Michael) Orpet, Whitesville, NY, Maria (Charles) Bisel, Westfield, PA; sons, Pacer Miles, Chance (Brianna) Miles, Talon Miles and Trace Miles, at home; grandchildren, Skyler Orpet, Amiyah and Kendra Miles; mother Marie Miles, Coudersport; brothers, Joseph Miles, Little Marsh, Pete Miles, Coudersport, PA, Tom Miles, Meridian, Mississippi; Bruce Miles, Farmers Valley, PA, Greg Miles, Sunburry, PA; sisters, Cathy Bobbett, Coudersport, PA, Joanne Lampman, Coudersport, PA, Sally Brundage, Port Alleghany, PA, Pat Miles, Coudersport, PA, Judy McCoy, Coudersport, PA; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 W. Main Street, Elkland, PA Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Butler Hill Baptist Church, Rev. William O'Neil officiating. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery. Memorial may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society .   Star Gazette – April 10, 2011

 

OUTMAN -  SEAMANS, Arlene Elizabeth
Age 88, of 1170 Doan Road, Knoxville, PA, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at her residence. She was born May 19, 1921 in Westfield, PA, the daughter of Walter "Jake" and Laura Betsy "Bessie" Stebbins Outman. She was the cook at the Gertrude Case Elementary School in Knoxville, PA for over 20 years. Arlene was a Republican Committee Woman and a member of the Board of Elections with 50 years of service. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. Survived by daughter, Bonnie "William" McCormack, R.D., Knoxville, PA; grandchildren, Amy "Andrew" Lyle, Victor, NY, Daniel "Mindi Sue" Stebbins, Mesa, AZ, Leslie "Jason" Elliott, Penn Yan, NY, Tracy "Keith" Blades, Mesa, AZ; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Gabrielle and Samuel Lyle, Emily, Nathan and Genevieve Elliott, Jake and Jeffrey Solomon, Justin Blades; sister, Ruth DeSormeau, North Chili, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Gary Stebbins; a grandson, Scott Aldrich; and a brother, Howard Outman. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Reverends, Daryl Butler and Ray Mummert, officiating. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp., PA. - Elmira Star Gazette, Mar.26.2010

 

PEERS Kylie Marie

Newborn daughter of Michael Peers and Dawn Slonaker of Osceola, PA, diedMarch 12, 2007 at Corning Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 15, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at the Elkland United Methodist Church, Pastor Sharon Kent, offc. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.

 

PELHAM Carolyn L. Jelliff

68 of Gee's Mobile Home Park, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  She was born Aug. 12, 1942, in Corning, N.Y., the daughter of the late Oscar and Dorothy Sharp Pelham.  She received her Associates Degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1994. Carolyn was a member of the Holliday Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and enjoyed crocheting. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, making homemade Christmas presents and talking on the phone. She was very involved with her church.  Surviving are sons, Jay (Rachelle) Jelliff of Newfield, N.Y., Ed (Cheryl) Jelliff of Roaring Spring; daughters, Annette (Don) Avery of Millerton, Julie (Curt) Olinger of Bruceton Mills, W.Va.; sister, Lena (Emerson) Ross of Ft. Myers, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  Friends and family are invited to Carolyn's Life Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Holliday Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m., with the Rev. Ed Jelliff officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Holliday Christian and Missionary Alliance Church; Through, Inc. on line @ through4life.org (a non-profit community organization to assist in daily needs founded by Ed Jelliff); or to Revamped, % Bethany Jones, 50 Union St., Uniontown, Pa. 15401 (an inner city Teen Outreach started by Carolyn's granddaughter).   Wellsboro Gazette – January 29, 2011

 

RANSOM -EMILY L. DOAN age 71 of Charlotteville, NY passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Chestnut Park Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta, NY. Born August 12, 1947 in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Shirley (Wainwright) Ransom. She was a former employee at the C & N Bank in Elkland and Knoxville and was the clerk for the Worcester Post Office. Emily was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church and the First Summit Baptist Church in Charlotteville, NY. She liked crafting, quilting and Fenton hand painted glassware. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Doan of Charlotteville, NY; a brother, Gary and Kathy Ransom of Westfield; nieces, Amy and Sherry and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Amy and a cousin Janice Wainwright. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Thursday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. William O’Neil officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First Summit Baptist Church, 385 Baptist Church Rd., Charlotteville, NY. -Elmira Star-Gazette 7/16/2019

 

 

RANSOM, Emily L. - Emily L. Doan, age 71 of Charlotteville, NY passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Chestnut Park Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta, NY. Born August 12, 1947 in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Shirley (Wainwright) Ransom. She was a former employee at the C & N Bank in Elkland and Knoxville and was the clerk for the Worcester Post Office. Emily was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church and the First Summit Baptist Church in Charlotteville, NY. She liked crafting, quilting and Fenton hand painted glassware. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Doan of Charlotteville, NY; a brother, Gary and Kathy Ransom of Westfield; nieces, Amy and Sherry and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Amy and a cousin Janice Wainwright. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Thursday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. William O’Neil officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First Summit Baptist Church, 385 Baptist Church Rd., Charlotteville, NY 12036. – Mansfield Gazette, PA, 18 July 2019

 

SEAMANS Clair (Pat)

Wellsboro Gazette – January 21, 1965

Clair (Pat) Seamans, 49, of Osceola, RD 1, died Saturday, January 16 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital. He was born October 24, 1915 at Knoxville, Pa., the son of Harry and Ina Churchill Seamans.  He was a dairy farmer, member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church, the Butler Hill Sportsman's  Club and the Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Department. Survived by wife, June Tuttle, two daughters, Mrs. Dean Doan and Mrs. Buddy Brass and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seamans all of Knoxville; brother, Bernard Seamans of Knoxville, RD 1; 4 grandchildren.  Funeral was held at Kuhl Funeral Home Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Clyde Mathewson and Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery.

 

SEELY Frank Adelbert

Wellsboro Agitator - December 6, 1939

Frank A. Seely, of Knoxville, died Nov. 28.  He was born in Deerfield, Sept. 16, 1852, son of Ebenezer and Almira Lawton Seely.  He married on March 19, 1876, Miss Mary Taylor, of Deerfield, who died 14 years ago.  Survivors include four sons:  Herbert L. Seely, of Academy Corners; Claude E. Seely, of Emporium; Harry W. Seely, of Owego, N.Y., and Clifton Seely, of Knoxville; one brother, Edwin Seely, of Wellsboro; one sister, Mrs. Susie Husted, of Emporium; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Friday, Rev. Frank Davis, Baptist minister, officiating; burial in the Butler Hill Cemetery.

 

SEELY George
Westfield Free Press Volume XXIX – Thursday, April25, 1907
George Seely, the son of Morris Seely, died at his father’s home on Wednesday, April 17th.  Survived by father, one sister Jennie of Towanda and two brothers, Allan of Ithaca and J. D. of this place.  Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery.

 

SPENCER Jeane A. Stanley

81 formerly of Osceola, died on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born Jan. 10, 1932, in Delmar Township, she was the daughter of the late Wallace A. and Vivian (Stradley) Spencer.She is survived by her sisters, Joanne Higley of Williamsport; Jacquelyn Clark of Waverly, N.Y., Nancy (Larry) Mosher of Little Marsh and a half-brother, Winchester Spencer of Salem, Ore.  Jeane was preceded in death by her husband, Tyler in 1981; her son, Wallace and a brother, Christopher Spencer. A memorial service will be held at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11: a.m., with the Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. Wellsboro Gazette – December 10, 2013

 

STAFFORD, Winifred N. -  Winifred N. "Ted" Carl age 102 of Knoxville, Pa. passed away surrounded by her family Saturday October 14, 2017 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro.She was born September 3, 1915 in Chatham Twp. the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Corbin) Stafford. She was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church, den mother for Cub Scouts for several years, a homemaker and worked in her parents business for 25 years. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Richard and Mabel Carl, Knoxville, daughter, Jolene Croop, Wellsboro, grandchildren, Richard Carl Jr.,Paula Bradley, Wayne Carl, Dawn Carl, Charles "Chip" Carl. 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Wayne and a brother in law and sister in law, Ernest and Lena Moore. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. and Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. at the Butler Hill Baptist Church where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm. Rev. William O'Neal and Pastor Ed Jelliff will officiate. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery   Memorials may be made to the the Butler Hill Baptist Church or the Butler Hill Cemetery. - Mansfield Gazette, 19 October 2017 

 

STAFFORD –WINIFRED N. ‘TED’ CARL, age 102 of Knoxville, Pa. passed away surrounded by her family Saturday Octpber 14, 2017 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. She was born September 3, 1915 in Chatham Twp. the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Corbin) Stafford. She was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church, den mother for Cub Scouts for several years, a homemaker and worked in her parents business for 25 years. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Richard and Mabel Carl, Knoxville, daughter, Jolene Croop, Wellsboro, grandchildren, Richard Carl Jr., Paula Bradley, Wayne Carl, Dawn Carl, Charles "Chip" Carl. 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Wayne and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ernest and Lena Moore. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Butler Hill Baptist Church where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Rev. William O'Neal and Pastor Ed Jelliff will officiate. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Butler Hill Baptist Church or the Butler Hill Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/15/2017

 

STONE, CARL W.
Age 77, of Forest View Manor, Elkland, PA August 19, 1973 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends may call at Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home Elkland, PA. Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial Butler Hill Cemetery. Rev. Harold V. Marsh officiating. Survived by wife, Fanny; 3 sons, Kenneth Stone of Lawrenceville, PA, Cecil Stone of Apopka FL, Paul Stone of Tioga PA; daughters Mrs. Gifford (Ethel) Tracy of Elkland, PA, Mrs Pauline Mosher of Westfield, PA; brothers, Howard Stone of Elmira, NY, Grant Stone of Allendale, FL; sister, Mrs Stella Lunger of Horseheads, NY; 24 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. He was member of the Leon O’Bryan American Legion Post No. 428

SUTTON ELANSON DEFOREST
Wellsboro Agitator  - May 27, 1942
Elanson Sutton, a life-long resident of Deerfield, died at his home in that township, on the road between Academy Corners and Little Marsh, Friday, May 15, 1925, after a lingering illness.  He was born near Lawrenceville January 3, 1851, the oldest son of the late Isaac Sutton, and he was the last of five sons.  Mr. Sutton's wife died about twenty-eight years ago.  He is survived by one daughter, Lilla, wife of Byron Wetmore, and two grandsons, who are twins, and reside on the farm where Mr. Sutton died.  He is also survived by four sisters, Jane, wife of Leonard Thompson, of Jasper, NY; Lettie, wife of John Howland, of Deerfield; Mary, wife of William Wilcox, of Sabinsville, and Robie, wife of Joe Trimmer, of Westfield.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the 1 o'clock from the house, Rev. Willis, of Little Marsh, officiating, and the interment was in the family plot in Butler Hill Cemetery.  The services at the grave were conducted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Knoxville, of which order Mr. Sutton was a charter member.  Mr. Sutton was a farmer and one of the best and cleanest on his road.  He was a man of quiet disposition, honest and upright, and had many friends, and his funeral was largely attended.  Rev. Davenport, of Butler Hill church, and sang two very pretty pieces on the funeral occasion.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends, who new Mr. Sutton...

SUTTON LUCY JANE “JENNIE”
SUTTON - Mrs. Leonard Thompson. (From Canisteo Chronicle)
Mrs. Leonard Thompson diedat her home Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m., after an illness of seven weeks of blood poisoning and other complications, from which she was a great sufferer. Mrs. Thompson had been in failing health all summer. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Hulda Sutton and was born in Nelson, Pa., Jan. 7, 1853. She was united in marriage to Leonard Thompson May 2, 1880.   Fifteen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moved to Jasper from East Troupsburg. They purchased the farm of Isaac White, better known Vial farm, about 1-2 mile from the village. Mrs. Thompson was a life long member of the Baptist Church at Knoxville, and in early life was an excellent school teacher. She was a devoted wife and a kind and loving mother, and leaves many who will deeply mourn her death.  Besides her husband she is survived by four children. Mrs. Myra Baker and Mrs. Helen Rigby, of Cameron, Mrs. Hilda Ray, of Knoxville, and Herbert Thompson, of Cameron.

 

TAYLOR Mary

Wellsboro Agitator – December 30, 1925

Mary, wife of Frank A. Seely, died at her home at Academy Corners Dec. 21. She had been in poor health for the past four years. She was 71 years old last July. Besides her husband, four sons survive, Herbert L., of Academy Corners; Claude, of Emporium, Pa.; Harry W., of Knoxville, R. D. 2, and Clifton,

of Knoxville. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Butler Hill Baptist church, Rev. W. H. Stevens, officiating; interment in the Butler Hill cemetery.

 

TEACHMAN Ella E

Wellsboro Agitator – February 20, 1918

Mrs. Ella E. Odle, of Osceola, died, Friday morning, Feb. 8, at her home in Osceola. She had been in poor health for many years, being a great sufferer from asthma. For the past few months her health failed rapidly. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. A. E. Rice, of Osceola, and eight children:  Herman E. , of Norway Ridge, N.Y.;  Herbert S. of Farmington; Dora M. Odle, of Osceola; Mrs. Jane Hurlbutt, of Little Marsh; Stephen E. of Knoxville; Francis J., of Lockport, N.Y.; Mrs. Ella Slocum, of Knoxville, and DeWitt T. Odle, of Osceola. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Mineral services were held Monday, at the Methodist church at 11 o'clock and burial in the, Butler Hill cemetery. 

    

TEACHMAN Frank C
Westfield Free Press – May 4, 1899
Frank C. Teachman died on Friday, April 28th of Farmington.  He was born April 1, 1857.  On April 16, 1881 he married Miss Frankie Curran who survives.  Two children, Harriet A. age 16 and Geo. W., age 13 years survive.  Funeral in Butler church on Monday with Rev. Frame and burial in Butler Cem.

 

VanZILE Elizabeth M. Stanley

age 83 of Osceola, PA died on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born September 12, 1929 in Hornby, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Violet (Young) VanZile. Elizabeth married Cecil H. Stanley, he died in 1993. She is survived by her sons, John (Beverly) Stanley of Elmira, NY and Michael Stanley of Osceola, PA; 8 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; a brother, George VanZile of FL; her sister, Roseanne Knowles of FL; a sister in law, Judy Stanley of Westfield, PA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; son, Phillip; daughter, Lorraine Allen and several brothers and sisters. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA on Monday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tioga Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Wellsboro Gazette – September 7, 2013

 

WALTERS Charles James
Age 63, of 375 Pleasant Valley Road, Osceola, PA, diedThursday, August 9, 2007, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. He was born July 27, 1944 in Elkland, PA, the son of Charles W. and Rose Warmus Walters. Charles graduated from Elkland High School in 1963. He worked for 22 years for Dresser-Rand and he also worked for the Elkland Leather Company and Schultz Motors. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Darlene Doan Walters; sons, Joseph Walters, R.D., Osceola, PA, Kevin Walters, Elkland, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mike Vayansky, Elkland, PA; daughters, Vanessa, Grace and Alicia, at home; grandchildren, Brittani, Joseph and Rachel Walters, Sophia, Sarah and Adam Vayansky; sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Charles Sindelar, Breesport, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Samantha Walters; and a sister, Mary Preston. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Sunday from 6-8:00 p.m. and Monday from 1-2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Rev. William O'Neil officiating. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery, Deerfield Twp., PA. The family respectfully declines flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help establish a charitable fund for the benefit of Tioga County's foster children.

WASS Doris E Doan
KNOXVILLE, PA — Doris E. Doan age 96 of 406 E. Main St., Knoxville, PA went to with the Lord, Monday, December 6, 2010 at Broad Acres, Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 8, 1914 in Little Marsh, PA. the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Stevenson Wass. July 3, 1932 she married Donald P. Doan who died
Sept, 10, 2001. She was a member of Butler Hill Church also a member of the Corning Area Bible Club. She is survived by daughters Marilyn Tuttle, Connie (Tom) Depp, Donna (Dick) Hartman, Carol Tshudy and Charlene (Michael) Clark, 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren, also special niece Jean Erway Tracy and nephew James Erway. Friends are invited to call at Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA, Friday 12-2 where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00PM Rev. Daryl Butler offc. Burial in Butler Hill Cemetery, RD Knoxville, PA. Family will provide flowers. Memorials may be sent in her name to Corning Area Bible Club, PO Box 95, Painted Post, NY 14870.  Corning Leader - December 8, 2010

WATKINS, Mary - Mary "Jean" Doan, age 87, Osceola, PA passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2019 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was born on March 14, 1932 in Westfield, PA, a daughter of Eldon and Mary (King) Watkins. Jean was married to the late Clair "Leslie" Doan, who passed away in 1999. She worked as a dental hygienist for the Northern Tioga School District. Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Osceola, the Dental Hygienist Society of Rochester and was a graduate of the University of Rochester. She was also a former member of the Eastern Star of Elkland, PA.  Jean is survived by her daughter-in-law Bernadine Doan of Palmyra, PA; son and daughter-in-law Robin and Angelina Doan of Warner Robins, GA; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Gail Doan of Osceola, PA; daughter and son-in-law Tessa and John Mundrick of Williamsport, PA; son and daughter-in-law Brad and Darlene Doan of Osceola, PA; daughter and son-in-law Mona and Robert Colman-Holland of Addison, NY; son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Marlene Doan of Osceola, PA; sister Annava Grabowski of Warrenton, VA; 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Leslie, her eldest son Robert Doan and her brother Edward Watkins.  In keeping with Jean's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will take place at the Butler Hill Cemetery in Osceola, PA at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jean's name to the Osceola Firemen's Ambulance, Osceola, PA, 16942. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. – Mansfield Gazette, PA, 10 October 2019

WEEKS Alice
Wellsboro Agitator - March 15, 1933
Osceola, R.D. 2, March 14 - The remains of Mrs. Alice Kizer of Buffalo, were brought here for burial in the Bowen Cemetery.  Mrs. Kizer formerly resided here and was held in the highest esteem.  She is survived by three daughters, Clara, of Washington, D. C.; Cilla, of Buffalo and Grace, of Elkland and by one brother, F. G. Weeks, of Elkland.

WEEKS Alice
Wellsboro Agitator - March 15, 1933
Elkland, March 14—Mrs. AliceKizer died in Buffalo Friday, March 10-, as a result of a fall, breaking her hip. A prayer service was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Flurchnetz, in Buffalo, Monday, and the remains were taken to the Baptist church at Butler Hill, where the funeral was held. Mrs. Kizer is survived by three children, Mrs. Flurchuetz, of Buffalo; Mrs. Harold Clemons, of Elkland, and Mrs. Clara Smith of Washington, D. C.; three grandchildren, and one brother, Frank Weeks, of Elkland; burial at Butler Hill.

WILLIAM H. WESTMILLER
Knoxville--April 29, William Beary Westmiller, aged 73 years, of Knoxville, died at Wellsboro, Wednesday morning April 24, after a long illness.  His boyhood home was at Ludlowville, NY.  He married Margaret Kizer Sept. 17, 1884.  The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Leon M. Hill, officiating; burial in Butler Hill cemetery.  The bearers were: L.A. Cooper, George Bloom, Ralph Carpenter, George Kirtland.  He is survived by his widow, and two sons, Guy, of Knoxville, and Thomas, of Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Hemmway of Chaffee, NY, and Miss Nina Westmiller, at home, and five grandchildren. The relatives and friends from away who attended the funeral were Rev. and Mrs. W.C. Hemmway and three children of Chaffee, NY; Mrs. Mary Mosher, and daughter, of Elmira; Mrs. Eugene Robbins, and three children of Wellsboro; and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kizer, of Wellsboro.  (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, May 1, 1929

REV. SHERLEY W. WHITE age 67 of Knoxville, Pa., RD, Tuesday, July 18, 1978 at Clarks Summit State Hospital.  Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa., Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services at the Assembly of God Church, Knoxville, Pa., Friday at 11 a.m.  Burial Butler Hill Cemetery. Rev. Larry Rohm officiating.  Survived by wife, Elizabeth; two sons, John of Jackson, Mich. And James of Arkansaw; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Shirley Ann) Parton of Bowling Green, Va., Mrs. Joseph (Sharon) Grover of Lansing, Mich.; grandchildren, Tammy Lynn Grover, Joseph Grover, Christopher Parton; brothers, Delbert of Addison, N.Y., Wilson of Elkland, Pa., Percy of Florida, Floyd of Horseheads, N.Y., Clyde of Virginia; three sisters, Mrs. Lola Boughton of Elkland, Pa., Mrs. Beckhorn of N. Bingham, Pa., Mrs. Orphie Bump of Phelps, N.Y.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/24, 1978

YOCUM - DOAN
Alma M. Age 77, of RD. Knoxville, PA, died September 28, 2005 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born February 27, 1928 in Montgomery, PA, the daughter of Emanuel and Stella Yocum. She was a homemaker and a lifelong farmer. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Neil and Julie Doan, RD. Knoxville, PA, Gail and Kelly Doan, Circle, MT; grandchildren, Chris, Ryan, Lindsey, and Lacey; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean and Donald Graff, Elkland, PA, JoAnn Yocum, Texas; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon P. Doan, who diedJanuary 8, 2001. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Monday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Butler Hill Baptist Church. Rev. William O'Neil, officiating. Burial will be in Butler Hill Cemetery, RD. Knoxville, PA.

? COLE Lurie - 100 Years Old, Dies at Butler Hill - Mrs. Lurie Cole, centenarian, of Butler Hill, died at her home last Wednesday following a brief illness. Born in Carbondale on July 28, 1844, Mrs. Cole was married twice, her second husband, Jesse Cole surviving. Other survivors are one son, Lyman Christian, of Corning; three grandchildren, Aubrey Christian, of Wellsboro; Elmer Christian, of Corning; and Mrs. Pearl Cooper, of Gaines; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services held last Friday afternoon at the family home were conducted by Rev. L.C. Carpenter with burial in Butler Hill cemetery. Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Christian attended the funeral. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 14, 1944, p.1 [Own surname not known]