Champlin Cemetery Obituaries
Westfield Township, Tioga County, PA.

SCHMIDT Arthur
Of 1101 California Road, Westfield, PA, died August 14, 2009 at his home. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/15/2009

SCHMIDT Lorraine "Lori" P. Young

62, of Elkland passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Carleton Nursing Home in Wellsboro.   Born June 25, 1950 in Brookfield Township, she is the daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Stanton) Schmidt.  She married Harry E. Young and together they were foster parents to many children. They loved to boat and camp. He passed away in March 2012.  Lori was a registered nurse, an avid photographer and liked to do ceramics. She was a member of the Christian Life Church in Corning, N.Y. and the Pentecostal Revival Center in Westfield.  She is survived by her daughter, Amanda (Josh) Cody, Cayuta, N.Y.; step children, Kelly M. (James) Fallon, Brockport, N.Y.; Mark (Bridgett) Young, Spencerport, N.Y.; Sarah, Lawrenceville; 5 step grandchildren; her brother, Larry (Linda) Schmidt, Westfield; her sisters, Phyllis (Harley) Linza, Westfield; Irma (William) Mead, Wellsboro; Shirley Cary, Harrison Valley; Beverly (Bernard) Payne, Knoxville,; Linda (Robert) Reed, Athens, Pa.; Louise (Bill) Reed, Westfield; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents and her husband, Harry, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and Ronnie Schmidt.  Family will receive friends at the Pentecostal Revival Church, Westfield, on Thursday, May 16, from 12 to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2 p.m., with Rev. Kenneth Schoonover, Jr. officiating.   Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Revival Center, 584 Route 49, Westfield, Pa. 16950. Wellsboro Gazette – May 19, 2013.

 

SCHUELTZ Ella M. Grenolds

84, of Mill Street, Westfield, died on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, at her home. Born Oct. 10, 1929 in North Bingham, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Flossie (Campbell) Schueltz. She married Van C. Grenolds; he died in 1975. Ella retired from Corning Glass. She is survived by her children, Randy Grenolds, Painted Post, N.Y.; Judy Cady, Westfield; Barbara Schmidt, Westfield; Linda Hand, Gaines; Vickie Campbell, Carlisle, Pa.; Sherry Monroe, Westfield; her sister, Phyllis Moon, Westfield; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 West Main Street, Westfield, on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Duane Burdick officiating. Burial will follow in Champlin Cemetery. Wellsboro Gazette – December 4, 2013

 

SCHULTZ Basil E.

Age 71, of Church St., Westfield, PA, died August 30, 2006. He was born August 4, 1935 in Potter Brook, PA, the son of Arthur and Flossie Campbell Schultz. He was a retired leatherman at Westfield Tanning Co., a Korean War veteran, a member of the Knoxville VFW, worked for the highway department when they built Route 6, tried out for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, coached Little League Baseball and loved music and playing his guitar. He is survived by wife, Bonnie; son, Mark Schultz, Woodhull, NY; daughter, Merle Schultz, Florida; granddaughter, Serria Olivia Schultz Marzo; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marion Schultz, Buffalo, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ella Grenolds, Westfield, PA, Janie and Pete Moon, Westfield, PA, Lillian Zeaman, Galeton, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth; stepbrother, Leon; sisters, Francis, Hazel and Gladys. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA, Saturday, 2-4 p.m., where a memorial service will be conducted following calling hours at 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Center, Charles Cole Hospital, Coudersport, PA 16915, or Westfield Youth Baseball, Westfield, PA 16950.  Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 09/01/06

 

SCOTT Lillian
Wellsboro Agitator – March 17, 1885
Died – Trim – In Clymer, Pa., March 7, 1885, Lillian Scott, wife of George Trim, aged 40 years.

 

SEAGERS - Mr. Vine Seagers

On the 11th instant, at the residence of his son, V. M. Seagers, in Westfield, after a painful illness, Vine Seagers, aged 84 years.  One of our most valued, charitable, and kind hearted citizens, and an early pioneer of Tioga county, has died.  The announcement of his death will cause inexpressible pain and regret to all those numerous friends and acquaintances to whom he had become endeared by his many kind acts and his honorable and upright life.  Mr. Seagers was born in Massachusetts, Dec. 5th, 1788, where he grew up, married, and had one child.  He served as teamster in the war of 1812.  In 1815 he came into this country, making the journey with his family, in the then usual manner, with ox team and wagon; and settled in Charleston, near Wellsboro, which then contained only two houses.  For some time he was compelled to go to Tioga to do his milling over a road almost impassable even for oxen.  He raised 10 children who lived to marry and become heads of families, nine of whom are now living, and being a man of great energy, industry and robust constitution, he labored faithfully, and cheerfully endured the hardships and privations of a pioneer life.  In 1844 he removed to the town of Westfield, and has, since losing his wife in 1859, resided with his son, Vine M. Seares.  He was much pleased by a ride over the few railroad last Autumn, while on a visit to one of his daughters living in Charleston, also visiting one of his great granddaughters who is married.  A member of the Baptist church, he was a zealous and conscientious Christian, and loved, venerated, and full of years as he was, he has passed from the places of his love to the home of his hope.  (Tuesday, December 31, 1872, The Tioga County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

 

SEAMANS LOREN B.
Wellsboro Agitator - May 16, 1923
--Loren B. Seamans, son of Jonathan and Rebekah Tuttle Seamans, died at his home in Westfield township May 4.  He was born March 6, 1841, in Westfield borough.  He was the last of a family of thirteen children, all of whom resided for years in the vicinity of Westfield

SEAMANS WILLIAM ORVILLE
Wellsboro Agitator - February 13, 1901
Westfield, Feb. 12 -  Mr. Orville Seamans, aged 71, a farmer of Westfield township, died at his home on Thursday.  The funeral services were conducted on Saturday from his late residence by Rev. Mr. Eddy, pastor of the Baptist church here.

SEELEY - Arthur Seeley, age 88, of RD, Sabinsville, PA, Tuesday, June 26, 1973. Friends may call at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Basil Houghtaling. Champlin Cemetery. Survived by wife, Grace; daughters, Mrs. Lula Causer of Sabinsville, Mrs. Marion Van Orden of Blossburg, Mrs. Evelyn Jaboski of Westfield, Mrs. Pauline Williams of Tioga, PA, Miss Ruth Seeley of Westfield; sons, Lawrence, Clayton and Dean all of Westfield, PA, Floyd of Mills, and Frank of Sabinsville; sisters, Mrs. Emma Gill of North Fork, PA, Mrs. Myra Carey of Harrison Valley, Mrs. Eva Elliott of Crosby, PA; brothers, Rial Seeley of PotterBrook, Harry Seeley of Harrison Valley, PA; 25 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

SEELY RODUSKY
STOCUM- Rodusky Stocum Seely, daughter of Ira Stocum, was born in Brookfield, August 27, 1848, and died at her home in Westfield on May 19, 1921, aged 72 years. She was married to Albert Seely in February 1865. Mr. Seely died about fifteen years ago. Their daughter, Mrs. Emma Cuer, died a year previous to the death of the mother. She was married to Herman Seely about fourteen years ago. She is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. George Stocum, of Westfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 8 June 1921, p.4

SEPIORA, Julia – Julia S. Pritchard, age 59, of Westfield, died on Friday, June 12, 1987, at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. She was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church at Westfield. She is survived by her husband, Gary; two sons, Paul and James, both of Westfield; tow daughters, Parry Prichard of Middlebury Center, and Mrs. Robert [Linda] Cunningham of Westfield; mother, Mary Sepiora of Westfield; grandson, Robbie Cunningham, and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Mullen officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. – Wellsboro Gazette, 17 June 1987

SHAFFER - THORPE
Hildreth M. Age 91 of W. Main St., Elkland, PA, died March 4, 2006 at Sweden Valley Manor, RD, Coudersport, PA. She was born April 8, 1914 in Harrison Valley, PA, the daughter of John and Mary Tadder Shaffer. Hildreth and her husband, Carl owned and operated Thorpe's Grocery in Elkland for many years. She was a 50-year member of the Knoxville Chapter #328 Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by nieces and nephews-in-law, Helen Mathews, Ulysses, PA, Hattie Mae and Paige Coates, Ulysses, PA, Marilyn and Lynn Bess, RD, Knoxville, PA, Judy and John Jones, Mills, PA; nephew, Paul Shaffer, Galeton, PA; nephew-in-law, Everett Hadley, N. Chili, NY; several great-nieces and nephews and many great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl L. Thorpe, in 1983. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

SHEPPA Benjamin R
Westfield, Pa. —  Benjamin R. Sheppa, 84, of 145 Mason St., Westfield, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at his home. He was a serviceman for North Penn Gas Co. and served in the military during World War II and the Korean conflict. Survivors include daughters, Brenda Steadman, of Knoxville, Sandy Brass of Westfield, Sharon Vargeson of Westfield; sister Lucille Ousterhoudt, of Pine Valley, N.Y. Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday immediately following calling hours at the funeral home, the Rev. Lowell Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. - Corning Leader, September 19, 2010

SHERWOOD - Ira Sherwood, Former Boro Superintendent, Dies  Ira Sherwood, 92, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Johnson, of Knoxville, Pa., Monday morning, Oct. 24, 1955.  He was born at Covington, Pa., May 20, 1863, the son of Daniel H. and Emeline Sherwood.   Mr. Sherwood spent his entire life in Westfield.  He was a successful farmer and efficient superintendent of Westfield Boro for several years.  In 1887 he married Lettie Rushmore and to them were born five children, four of which survive.  They are: two sons, William of Rochester, N.Y., and Fred of Wellsville, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Johnson of Knoxville, Pa., and Mrs. Leon Davis of Westfield, Pa.; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held this Thursday at 2 p.m.  at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leon Davis, of Westfield, with Rev. Doyle Shields and Rev. Leichliter officiating.  Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery.

SHERWOOD WALTER
Wellsboro Agitator - July 23, 1930
--Walter Sherwood, aged 37 years, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home at Phillips Station last Tuesday.  He was a son of John Sherwood, of Westfield, and was in the A. E. F. during the world war.  He is survived by his wife and his father, John Sherwood.  The funeral was held Thursday, Jemison Lodge, I. O. O. F., of which the deceased was a past officer and honored member, conducting the services; interment in Champlin cemetery.

SHORT ELEANOR L. WILSON
Wellsboro Gazette - July 23, 1997
Eleanor Lillian Wilson, 77, of Tioga, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Jan. 20, 1920, in Wellsburg, N.Y., she was the daughter of Francis and Edith Short McNaughton.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Osceola Presbyterian Church and the Sylvania women's group.  Preceding her in death was a son, Donald Wilson. Surviving is her husband of 54 years, Glenn; seven daughters and four sons-in-law, Sally and Milton Jordan of Waynesboro, Linda and Glen Moore of Elkland, Joan and Joseph Italiano of Paris, Fla., Rhonda and Joseph Orchowski of Elkland, Marjorie Millward of Elkland, Beth Wilson of Hamburg, N.Y., Glenda Wilson ofRoseville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Deanna Wilson of Garden Grove, Calif., and Mark and Jayme Wilson of Wellsboro; a sister, Vernice Hendrickson of Elkland; 27 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours were held Thursday, July 17, at Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. Funeral services were held Friday, July 18, at the Osceola Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Harry Dow officiating. Burial was made in the Champlain Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Osceola Presbyterian Church or the Elkland Public Library.

SHULTZ, Elmer E. – Elmer E. Shultz, 58, of Knoxville RR2, formerly of Pottstown, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at home. Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Elmer and Marie Shultz. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was employed at Superior Tube in Collegeville for 36 years. Preceding him in death was his father, Elmer, in 1972. Surviving are his wife, Kathy; three daughter, Denise Ortlip of Spring City, Rhonda Shultz of Stowe and Renee Famous of Phoenixville; three sons and daughter-in-law, Burke and Brooke Shultz of Limerick, E.J. Shultz of Pottstown and Eric Perry of Upper Darby; five grandsons; his mother, Marie Shultz of Spring City; one brother, Phillip Shultz of Spring City; two sisters, Carol Shultz of Pottstown and Dorothy Landis of Virginville; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. Funeral services were held there Tuesday, Oct. 24, with the Rev. Harry Dow officiating. Burial was made at Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville Ambulance Association, Sabinsville, PA 16943 – Wellsboro Gazette, 25 October 2000

SIMONS ALICE J
Mrs. Alice Josephine Watson, 63, of Cowanesque, died at the Soldiers & Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, Saturday, Jan. 6, 1968.  She had been a resident of Cowanesque for over 40 years.  Born Sept. 14, 1904 at Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of Albert and Rene Simons.  She was married to the late Thurston W. Watson, and was a member of the Cowanesque Methodist Church.  She is survived by seven sons, Wilbur of Beaver Dams, N.Y., Kenneth of Corning, N.Y., Albert, James and Thomas of Cowanesque, Donald of Avon, Mass, and Edwin of Bradford; five daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Leslie of Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Evelyn Fenner of Corning, Mrs. Esther Spencer of Oscoda, Mich., Mrs. Dolores O'Bryant of Pardon, Ohio and Mrs. Geraldine Ling of Cowanesque; 48 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the Cowanesque Methodist Church with the Rev. Rollin Taylor officiating.  Burial was in the Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.  Arrangements were by Piper Funeral.

SIX Don H.
Age 78, of 153 Lincoln Street, Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at his residence. He was born March 10, 1931 in Hundred, West Virginia, the son of George and Attie Himelrick Six. He retired after working for "33" years for Dominion Transmission Corp. Don also worked nights hauling milk for local farmers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Korean War. He is survived by his daughter, Belinda Flynn and Marlin Burrell, Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Patricia and Chad Carpenter, Sabinsville, PA, David Flynn and Jessica Crane, and Brandon Flynn, Westfield, PA; three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson; sisters-in-law, Marian (Bob) Schultz, Buffalo, NY and Bonnie Schultz, Westfield, PA; brothers-in-law, Mike (Cleoria) McCullen, Westfield, PA and Roger (Theresa) McCullen, Westfield, PA; sisters, Nelda (Clyde) Woolery, Jefferson, PA and Betty Young, Waynesburg, PA; and brother, Kenneth (Marketta) Six, Rockcreek, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; brothers, George, Dorsey, Howard, Neil and Ralph Six; and sisters, Ruth Kozack and Velma Six. The family will receive friends Monday from 1-2 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Aungst officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society in Don's memory.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/3/2009

SKINNER -  Mrs. Ethel Augusta Rieppel, 70, [SRGP 78237] Mansfield, died Thursday, June 4, 1959. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Edna Lock of Westfield, Mrs. Edith West of Middlebury, Mrs. Arlene Strailey of Blossburg, Miss Anna Rieppel at home; sons, Paul and James Rieppel of Mansfield, Perry Rieppel of Worthington, Ohio; brother, Arthur Skinner of Elkland; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, near Westfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, June

GEORGE SLADE of Westfield, Pa.  Funeral in the family home Thursday (Dec. 8, 1938) at 11 a.m., the Rev. H. L. Barberry officiated.  Burial in the Champlin Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/8/1938

SMITH, Gary Jay - Gary Jay Smith, age 73 of Westfield passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at his home. Born June 22, 1944 in Potter Brook, he was the son of the late Walter “Pete” and Evelyn (Kilbourne) Smith. Gary served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the Knoxville VFW, a member of the Elkland Moose and the Knoxville Deerfield Fire Department. Gary was an avid hunter, enjoyed road trips, traveling and cooking. He loved being with people and talking with other folks that have also served our country. Gary is survived by his sisters, Jolene Pitts of Harrison Valley and Paula Carson of Arizona; his best friend, Rosemary Houghtaling; good friends, Myron Speicher, Deb Thomas, Penny Vannoy, Roger McCullen, Tom Cheeseman and Ron and Kim Schiffler, all of Westfield and his beloved dog, ChiChi and cat, Tigger. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gregg Smith. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Champlin Cemetery on Saturday, Sept 16th at 2:00 PM.  Arrangements are with Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. - Mansfield Gazette, 14 September 2017

 

GARY JAY SMITH, age 73 of Westfield passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at his home. Born June 22, 1944 in Potter Brook, he was the son of the late Walter “Pete” and Evelyn (Kilbourne) Smith. Gary served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the Knoxville VFW, a member of the Elkland Moose and the Knoxville Deerfield Fire Department. Gary was an avid hunter, enjoyed road trips, traveling and cooking. He loved being with people and talking with other folks that have also served our country. Gary is survived by his sisters, Jolene Pitts of Harrison Valley and Paula Carson of Arizona; his best friend, Rosemary Houghtaling; good friends, Myron Speicher, Deb Thomas, Penny Vannoy, Roger McCullen, Tom Cheeseman and Ron and Kim Schiffler, all of Westfield and his beloved dog, ChiChi and cat, Tigger. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gregg Smith. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Champlin Cemetery on Saturday, Sept 16th at 2:00 PM. Arrangements are with Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/12/2017

 

SPAULDING Taylor
Westfield Free Press – January 26, 1922
Taylor Spaulding, died at his home on RTD#1 on Sunday.  He was a brother of the late Tyler Spaulding, for years a resident of this place and vicinity.  Survived by a sister and brother in the west.  He was about 76 years of age.  Also survived by a nephew, John Spaulding.  Funeral held Tuesday, Rev. Harris of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiated.  Internment in Champlain Cemetery

 

SPRAGUE Sarah J

Wellsboro Agitator – February 16, 1938

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah J. Butler, of Westfield, was held Tuesday; burial in the Champlain cemetery, Rev. Glenn S. Brewster officiating.  Mrs. Butler was born October 28, 1868, in Addison, N. Y., daughter of David T. and Miranda Weeks Sprague, and died February 4, 1938, at the age of 69. On October 11, 1890, she was married to P. H. Butler and to them were born one daughter, Ruth Ellen Covall, and two sons, Frank Lynn and Arthur Howard Butler, all of whom are deceased.  Mrs. Butler is survived by one son-in-law, Leland Covall and one granddaughter, Lois Covall.

 

STAFFORD Charles A

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, July 19, 1939

Charles A. Stafford, aged 79 years, of Elkland, died Wednesday after a two months illness, at Sayre. Mr. Stafford is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. William Detcher, of Blodget Landing, N. H., and Mrs. George Moore, of Elkland; one son, Fred Stafford of Osceola, and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.  The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. E. T. Rowe officiating; burial in the Champlain cemetery at Westfield.                      

 

STAFFORD FRANK H
Wellsboro Agitator - July 24, 1912
Frank Stafford died July 3rd. He had been a long sufferer. He is survived by his wife, three children and two brothers, John Stafford with whom he resided, and Chas Stafford.

 

STAFFORD, Iva M. – Iva M. Main, age 60, of Lusk's Sylvan Glen Trailer Park, Tioga, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 1986, at her home. She was born Mar. 7, 1925, in Westfield, the daughter of Warren and Mary Howland Stafford, Sr. She worked as a cook at Short’s Bar. She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Stafford of Tioga; brothers, Charles Stafford, Wellsboro, Warren Stafford, Nelson, Merrill Stafford, Tioga; sisters, Mrs. Arthur [Laura] Shockney, Etters, Mrs. Russell [Cora] Reigle and Ethel Baker, both of Addison, NY, Mrs. Desmond [Betty] Gleason, Middlebury, Mrs. Jack [Barbara] Mader, Middletown; one granddaughter, Kimberly, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, with the Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial in the Champlin Cemetery at Westfield.Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. – Wellsboro Gazette, 8 January 1986

J.W. STAFFORD
 The funeral of J.W. Stafford, of Clymer, was held July 14.  The cause of his death was a stroke.  Rev. Fay Chaman preached the funeral sermon; interment in the Champlin cemetery at Westfield.  John William Stafford was 79 years of age and for many years had been engaged in farming near Sabinsville, where he was well known and highly respected. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, July 22, 1925)

STAFFORD Warren G
Wellsboro Agitator - December 12, 1963
Warren G Stafford, 82, of Middlebury Center, died Friday.  He was a retired laborer.  Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Stafford, sons Charles with the U. S. Army in Alabama, Warren, Jr. of Wellsboro and Merrill of Middlebury Center, daughters, Mrs. Iva Main, of Horseheads, Mrs. Lee Witter, of Little Marsh, Mrs. Cora Vargeson and Mrs. Ethel Baker of Elkland, Mrs. Betty Finnerty of Lawrenceville and Mrs. Barbara Reynolds, of Galeton, a sister, Mrs. Cassie Close of Middlebury Center, a brother, Delancy Hornsby of Little Marsh and 31 grandchildren.  Funeral was held Monday from the Watkins Funeral Home in Westfield, the Rev. Richard Shaw officiating.  Burial in the Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.

STAHLI, Edward M. - Edward M. Stahli, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, died April 23, 2017 at Towanda Skilled Nursing, Towanda, PA. He was born July 13, 1934 in Westfield, PA, a son of Mike and Frieda Stahli. Edward is survived by his companion, Darlene McNett of Mansfield, PA. He was employed by Ingersoll Rand for 40 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. Edward enjoyed hunting, camping, NASCAR and was a sports enthusiast. Edward is survived by his companion, Darlene; 2 sons, Merrit (Carey) Stahli of Arkansas, Marty Stahli of Nelson, PA; a step-son, Mike (Tina) McNett of Mansfield, PA; 2 step-daughters, Brenda Thomas of Mansfield, PA, Donna Smith of Wellsboro, PA; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; special grandchildren, Nichole, Marty Jr., Dustin, Michael and Krista. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 sons, Michael and Mark; a brother and a sister. Special thanks to his caregivers Donna Smith and Tina Cummings whom he thought the world of. In keeping with Edward's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Champlain Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. - Mansfield Gazette, 26 April 2017

STAHLI Mark T.
Age 47, of White Haven Center, White Haven, PA, formerly of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Hazleton General Hospital, Hazleton, PA. He was born January 15, 1961 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Edward Stahli and Marilyn Monroe. Survived by father, Edward Stahli and Darlene McNett, Westfield, PA; mother, Marilyn Haas, Mt. View, AK; brothers, Michael Stahli, Galeton, PA, Marty "Doris" Stahli, Westfield, PA, Merrit Stahli, Galeton, PA; aunts, Wilma Sama and Donna Stahli, Westfield, PA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Wednesday from 1-3:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Rev. Edward Collins officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the family for the benefit of the White Haven Center, White Haven, PA where Mark has been a resident since he was "13" years old.

STAHLI, Wilma - Wilma F. Sama, age 92 of Westfield passed away on Saturday March 12, 2016 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Born October 25, 1923 in Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Freida (Jaggi) Stahli. She married Joseph Sama. Wilma was a former member of the Democratic Committee Women. She is survived by her brother, Edward Stahli of Wellsboro and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and a brother, Nelson Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Father John Kita officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to an animal shelter of your choice. -  Mansfield Gazette, 16 March 2016

STANLEY Rena Frances “Rene”
Wellsboro Gazette – January 10, 1963
Mrs. Renne Gunn, 78, of Wellsboro, formerly of Westfield died on Wednesday, January 2nd.  Survived by husband, Orrin Gunn; daughter, Mrs. Alice Watson of Cowanesque; son Raymond Simons of Cowanesque; 12 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren.  Funeral was held at Watkins Funeral Home.  Interment at Champlin Cemetery, the Rev. Paul Lawrence officiating.

STANTON - KARNS
LILLIS L. Age 85, of Main Street, Knoxville, Pa. Saturday, January 5, 2002 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. She was born July 22, 1916 in Westfield, Pa. the daughter of Erastus & Gertie Stewart Stanton. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pamona Grange in Nothfork, Pa. & the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Harrison Valley, Pa. She is survived by: Son and Daughter-in-law Albert and Cathy Karns, Corning, NY. Daughters and Sons-in-law Patricia and Melvin Hilfiger, Cowanesque, Pa. and Leona and Tony Williams, Morris, Pa. Sisters; Hazel Schmidt, Westfield, Pa., Helen Schmidt, Westfield, Pa. and Lula Lamphier, Addison, NY. 17 Grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. She was preceded in death by husband, Archie H. Karns Sr. in 1981, son, Archie H. Karn Jr. in 2000 and daughter, Geraldine Resue. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc. #222 West Main Street, Westfield, Pa. Tuesday from 2-4 PM. where funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 PM. immediately following the visitation. Rev. Edward Collins Offc. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

STEFFY - TROUT, Mary E.
Age 85, of 808 Cartee St., Coudersport, PA, formerly of Westfield and New London, PA, diedMonday, December 22, 2008 at her residence. She was born June 29, 1923 in Lenover, PA, the daugher of Ralph and Dora Powers Steffy. She was a homemaker. Mary and her late husband, Charles, attended the Jemison Valley Brethren in Christ Church, RD., Westfield, PA. Mary is survived by daughters, Helen Zook, Quarryville, PA, Cheryl Trout, New London, Hazel Ward, Nottingham, PA, Bonnie (John) Bard, Coudersport; son, Robert (Lorna) Trout, Liberty, PA; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; brother, Charles (June) Steffy, Ephrata, PA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Trout; and brothers, Ralph and Horace Steffy. Friends and family are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main St., Westfield, PA, Saturday from 10 - 11 a.m. Funeral Services will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 11 a.m. Rev. Ed Caster officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield Wesleyan Church, 242 Church St., Westfield, PA 16950.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/24/2008

LeRoy K. STERMER, age 58, of Clark Summit, PA, formerly of Potterbrook, PA, Wednesday, May 31, 1972. Friends may call at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Duane Burdick. Champlin Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Ronald of Little Marsh and Henry of Knoxville, PA; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Fuller and Mrs. Berry Mack both of Middlebury Center, Mrs. Alice Moyer of Winter Haven, FL, Mrs. Linda Senner of Tallahassee, FL; two brothers, John of Elmira; Stanley of Tioga, PA; 15 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of World War II; formerly employed by the Corning Glass Works; member of the Potterbrook Peoples Church.

STEWARD, Gertie -  STANTON GERTIE
Age 83, of Westfield, PA Wednesday, September 5, 1973. Friends may call at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Westfield, the Rev. James Clemens officiating. Burial Champlain Cemetery. Survived by son, Willis of Coudersport, PA; six daughters, Mrs Hazel Schmidt, Mrs Helen Miller, Mrs Bertha Raffle all of Westfield, Pa Mrs Lillie Karns of Knoxville, PA Mrs Lula Lampher of Woodhull, NY, Mrs Marjorie Lovvorne of Selton, GA; one niece, one great-niece; 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. [Gertie A. Steward, daughter of William M. and Lily Lovina TAFT Steward]

STOCUM, Leonard R. - Leonard R (Sonny) Stocum, age 91 of Osceola passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 24th 2018. Born December 11, 1926 in Brookland, Pa, he was the son of the late Fred and Reva Stocum .He is survived by a sister Arlene Wainwright of Campbell, NY; his son Duane O. Stocum of Wellsboro,PA; a very special grandson, Steven McFall Sr of Osceola Pa, who along with his wife at that time Elizabeth (Betty) Stocum Jenkins raised him as their son and Steven took them as his Mom and Dad; a step - daughter Dorothy Burnside of Pine City NY; two step sons, Larry Letts of North Bingham and Harold Letts of Key West, FL and several nieces and nephews, grandkids and great - grandkids who were very special to him, teaching all of them his expertise on trout fishing and hunting. Sonny had a knack for knowing where to find the trout in spots no one else would look at. He was truly one of a kind when it came to trout fishing. It was his greatest passion, besides being a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. He was loved by all. He was predeceased by his wife Loretta Stocum; brothers. Robert (Bob) Stocum, Bud Stocum, Fred (Cooney) Stocum and Harry (Sam) Stocum; Sisters, Freda Green and Lillian Kirkham, Step children,  Allen (Joe) Rice, Anna Kline, Laura Outman and Catherine Quackenbush and Great Grandson, Eric McFall. Sonny was a Corning Inc. Retiree. He loved, fishing, hunting, trapping ,playing cards and spending time with his family. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Leonard (Sonny's) life at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, November 3rd from Noon to 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2 pm with Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. Internment with full military honors will be at the Champlin Cemetery in Westfield, PA.  – Mansfield Gazette, 1 November 2018

STUMP - BRUGGER Listed on 03/07/05
Leola Age 95, formerly of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, March 5,2005, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born August 17, 1909 in Taylor, PA, the daughter of John and Emma Weibel Stump. She was a bookkeeper at MacKnight's Agway for many years, member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, Coudersport Consistory Ladies Auxiliary, United Methodist Women and the King's Daughters. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Brugger. Friends are invited to a memorial service for Leola on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Westfield United Methodist Church, Edward Heyler, officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield United Methodist Church, Church St., Westfield, PA 16950. Arrangements are by the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA.

STUMP, Christine Emma – Christine Emma Brugger, 91, of 260 Elm St, Westfield [a long time resident of Westfield] passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 at her home. Born Dec. 25, 1912 in Taylor, she was the daughter of John and Emma Wielbel Stump. She was a homemaker, member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, King’s Daughters, United Methodist Women, active in Republican Women, Township  Committee Woman, Township Auditor, Westfield Hospital Auxiliary, delivered Meals on Wheels with her husband, and was a member of the grange and the Gideon's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert [Abe] M. Brugger on Feb. 12, 1982. Surviving are daughters, Esther Ansell of Palm Beach Garden, FL, Velma Malecki of Olmsted Falls, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Marian and Oliver Butler of Wellsboro; sister, Leola Brugger of Wellsboro; grandchildren, Kathleen Smith, Christine Satterfield, Martha Francis, Hilda Wielkiewiecz, Michele Oliver, Alberta Holbert, Scott Butler, Amanda Bradley and Jason Butler; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield on Wednesday, Feb. 4 where services were held immediately following calling hours with the Rev. Dr. James F. Bellamy OSL, officiating. Burial was made in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield United Methodist Church or the Sabinsville Volunteer Ambulance Association. – Wellsboro Gazette, 11 February 2004

STUMP - Leola Brugger
WELLSBORO, PA. | Leola Brugger, 95, of Westfield, died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the Green Home. She was a bookkeeper. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kenyon Funeral Home, the Rev. Edward Heyler officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery.

SUTTON - MRS. MINNIE KILBOURNE, 77 of Westfield, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1961.  She was a member of Lillian Rebekah Lodge.  Survived by husband, Lynn Kilbourne; daughters, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Westfield, Mrs. Helen Wood of Knoxville; son, William d. of Westfield; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.  Body at Piper Funeral Home, Westfield.  Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Joseph Leichliter.  Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.  --Elmira Advertiser 12/20/1961

SUTTON - Mrs. Minnie Kilbourne
Final Rites Friday for Mrs. Minnie Kilbourne
Mrs. Minnie Kilbourne, 77, of Stephenson St., Westfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1961 in the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, where she had been a patient for several days. She was born in Potter County, Oct. 21, 1884, the daughter of William and Susan (Williams) Sutton. She was married to Lynn Kilbourne and had resided in Westfield for over 40 years. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Westfield. Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Westfield RD and Mrs. Helen Wood, Knoxville; son William D. Kilbourne, Westfield. Three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Leichliter, officiating. Burial will be held in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.

SWEAZEY CHARLES HOWARD
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, April 12, 1922
Charles Howard Sweazey died March 31, from cancer. He was a son of Alvin and Mary Ackley Sweazey and was born in Clymer Township, Sept. 28, 1868. His life was spent in Clymer and Westfield townships. He was a member of Westfield Lodge, F&AM, Westfield Chapter, Tyadaghton Commandery, Eulalia Grange and St. John’s Episcopal church.  He is survived by his widow, Mary Champlin Sweazey, and two sons, Joe and Frank. The funeral was held April 2, Rev. Nathaniel Harris officiating. The Masonic fraternity observed their ritualistic ceremony at the grave, led by Worshipful Master Rea P. Outman; interment in the Champlin Cemetery.

SWEAZEY FRANK D
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wednesday, December 29, 1926
Frank D. Sweazey died at the home of his mother in Westfield, Dec. 19 at 2:30 a.m. after an illness of grip and pneumonia lasting less than a week. He was a son of the late Charles and Carrie Sweazey and was born July 25, 1905 at Westfield, R D 2. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, of Jemison Lodge, No. 332, I. O. O. F., and of Westfield Encampment.  The funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. Harold E. Schmaus officiating; interment in the Champlain Cemetery. Jemison Lodge conducted the services at the grave.  Pall bearers were Chas. Butts, Carl Brace, Howard Stephenson, Kenneth MacLean, John King and Walter Greeley.  The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Carrie Sweazey, and brother, Joseph.

SWEAZEY FRANK D
Frank Sweazey died at his home near Westfield Dec. 19.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweazey.  He is survived by his mother and one brohter, Joe Sweazey.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, in charge of the Odd Fellows, Rev. H. E. Schmaus officiating; interment in the Champlain cemetery.  He was a graduate of Westfield High School, class of 1922.

SWEAZEY JOSEPH EUGENE
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Thursday, March 9, 1939
Cowanesque -- Joseph Eugene Sweazey, aged 39, son of Mrs. John Hegmann of this place died Sunday evening from injuries received in a fall he suffered February 16 when ascending the cellar stairs in his home. He was born November 14, 1899, on the Champlin farm west of town, the son of Charles Sweazey and Carrie (Champlin) Sweazey, where he resided until about 10 years ago when his mother moved to this place. He leaves besides his mother, several cousins. His father and one brother, Frank Sweazey died several years ago. The funeral was held yesterday at 2 p.m. from his late home, the Rev Bradford O. Webster, pastor of the M. E. Church officiated. Burial in the family lot in Champlain Cemetery

SWIMLEY - Mrs. Ina Mae Howland, aged 80 years, life-long resident of Jemison Valley, died Wednesday at the Blossburg Hospital, where she had been a patient since suffering a fractured hip in a fall at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eunice Bruce on the Jemison. She was the widow of Courtney Howland. She was born in Westfield township, Dec. 1, 1868, daughter of John and Olive Babcock Swimley. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Laura Burrell of Corning, Mrs. Eunice Bruce, with whom she resided and Mrs. Virginia Palm of Somerset, PA; three sons, John and Fay Howland of Westfield and Edward of Lindley, NY; one brother, John Swimley of Cowanesque, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday; burial in the Champlin cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, April 13, 1949

SWIMLEY MABLE ERMA
Mrs. Mabel E. Sherwood
Wellsboro Agitator - December 9, 1931
Mrs. Mabel Erma Sherwood was born in Michigan, June 15, 1881, daughter of William D. and Frances A. Witter Swimley, and died at the home of her brother, Reginald, in Westfield, Dec. 2, 1931.  She was the widow of Walter Sherwood, a veteran of the world war.  The funeral was held Saturday; burial in the Champlin cemetery.

TACKMAN –PEARL H. BAKER, age 87 of the Green Home, Wellsboro and formerly of Westfield went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Born Dec. 21, 1927 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel Tackman. Pearl was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was affectionately called "Mom Baker" during her years of employment at the Cowanesque Valley High School where she served as study hall monitor. She was active in her community as a member of the United Methodist Church of Westfield, as well as other local groups and organizations, including the Eastern Star. A life-long Republican, Pearl also served for many years on the Republican Committee. She loved life and her family and enjoyed playing pinochle and bridge. She cherished the many friends and acquaintances she made throughout her life. Pearl is survived by her three children Brick Baker of Gainesville, Fla., Clair (Doris) Baker of Bantam, Conn. and Representative Matt (Brenda) Baker of Wellsboro; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clair R. Baker Sr. after 64 years of marriage and her daughter Kathleen Baker. Calling hours will be held at the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m., Rev. Eugene Charsky and Rev. Kristi Webster officiating. Interment will be in the Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial contributions in Pearl's memory may be made to the Westfield United Methodist Church, 158 Church St., Westfield, PA. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. –Towanda Daily Review 6/29/2015

TAFT CHARLES H
Wellsboro Agitator – September 3, 1924
--Charles Taft, a life-long resident of Westfield township, died August 25, at his home at Phillips.  He was 78 years old and a veteran of the Civil War.  He is survived by his second wife and two sons, Arch Taft, of Deerfield, and Charles Taft, Jr., of Westfield township.  Funeral services were held here at 11 o’clock Thursday in the church at Cowanesque; interment in the Champlain cemetery.

TAYLOR CLEAH N PERSING, Cleah N. Age 74 of RD 1, Knoxville, PA., Thursday, Feb. 1, 1979 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral and committal services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA.  Rev. Paul Green officiating.  Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.  Survived by daughters, Mrs. Donald (Anna) Carpenter, of Tad, W. Va.; Mrs. Donald (Irene) Robbins of Rixford, PA; Mrs. Celso (Jean) Lopez of Columbia Crossroads, PA., Mrs. Eric (Dorothy) Green of Elkland, PA.; sons Douglas Persing of Knoxville, PA. RD, Lester Persing of Knoxville, PA RD; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Leon Butler of Port Allegheny, PA; several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of Knoxville Baptist Church, Valley Grange No. 876, and a lifetime member of the Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

TAYLOR Leland E.
Age 66, of 123 Woodbine Ave., Westfield, PA, died October 19, 2009 at his home. He was born October 8, 1943 in Harrison Valley, PA, the son of Charles and Iyces Schofield Taylor. He was a retired Control Room Processor for Kodak in Rochester, NY; secretary and member of the Westfield First Baptist Church; and member and treasurer of the Eulalia Grange. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by brothers, Edward Taylor, Westfield, PA, Timothy (Doreen) Taylor, Wellsville, NY; sisters, Janice (Kenneth) Swartout, Savannah, GA, Laura (Paul) Williams, Beaver Dams, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Westfield. Pastor Lewis Young, officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA with full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the Westfield First Baptist Church.  Published in Star-Gazette on October 21, 2009

TEACHMAN Norma
Norma Amelia Teachman died July 29, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital. A resident of Westfield, PA, she was born on October 25, 1921, the daughter of the late Paul Albert and Lena Catherine Gaier Teachman. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church. Upon graduating from Westfield High School in 1939, her employment was with the Eclipse Company of Elmira, NY, followed by many years of loving care to her father and mother. Norma also received helpful care and loving kindness from a large family of friends living in Westfield, in Street, MD, and recently at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. Norma will be remembered for her wit and love of laughter. She treasured her family farm and found glory in the beauty and majesty of the land and its wildlife. Surviving are her sister, Margaret Ida Teachman Howe of Rock Hill, SC; and nephews and niece, Robert Scott (Diane) Howe of Rock Hill, SC, Cheryl Ann Howe (Michael) Pitts of Midlothian, VA, Paul Russell (Karen) Howe of Glen Allen, VA; and grandnephews and grandnieces, Emily Howe, Brian Pitts, Lauren Pitts, Lisa Pitts, Katherine Howe, Scott Howe and Jeanne Howe. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Kenyon Funeral Home at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Visitation will take place one hour before the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield United Methodist Church, 158 Chuch Street, Westfield PA 16950 or the local Meals on Wheels. Norma leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for her family and her many friends. Burial will take place at the Champlin Cemetery in Westfield.

DELILAH THIELE
Miss Delilah Marie Thiele age 53 who was born September 14, 1920 died October 18, 1973 at Monroe Community Hospital after a long illness. She is survived by her father, Edward Thiele of Rochester, N.Y.; three brothers, Charles and Jacob of Rochester, N.Y.; Lyle of Genesseo, N.Y.; two sisters, Mary Jane Gardner of Mansfield, Phyllis Steed of Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the Shepherd Funeral home in Mr. Morris, N.Y., last Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in Champion cemetery, Westfield, Pa.

THOMPSON Elijah
Wellsboro Agitator - August 20, 1889
Mr. Elijah Thompson, of Westfield, died last week Monday of quick consumption.  He was in his 54th year.

JARED THOMPSON, one of Westfield’s aged citizens died at his late home on Church Street Friday, after a lingering illness.  The following sketch of his life written by Mrs. M. N. Edwards tells in a clear manner of the life of this Westfield pioneer.  Jared O. Thompson was born in Hamilton, Madison Co., N.Y. April 2, 1820 and died at his home on Church Street in this boro June 7, 1901.  Mr. Thompson’s death removes another of the landmarks in the history of Tioga County, his father, Demarquis Thompson having moved to this county when Jared was but a lad of seventeen.  For a few years they lived at what is now Sabinsville, Mr. Thompson, being the post-master of that little hamlet for several years.  Then he went to Harrison Valley and built a grist mill, which he operated for two years and then sold out and removed to Westfield where the remainder of his life was spent.  He first engaged in the hotel business following that occupation from 1862 to 1865, during the stirring times of the Civil War.  Mr. Thompson was intensely patriotic and soldiers going or returning always found a warm welcome at the Thompson House; at one time a hundred veterans returning from the war were feasted under that hospitable roof.  In 1866 Mr. Thompson embarked in the mercantile business, in the corner store, known as “The Old Pioneer” and now occupied by W. H. Shirley.  This business he carried on successfully until 1879 when he retired selling his stock of goods to Mr. Simmons.  Mr. Thompson was married in 1842 to Annie L. Douglas, a daughter of John Douglas one of the pioneers.  After a happy married life of over fifty-nine years, Mrs. Thompson is left to mourn the loss of the husband of her youth.  A daughter was born to them, Villa Thompson Scott, wife of W. O. Scott of this borough, who has shared with her mother the privilege of caring for her father in his declining years.  Mr. Thompson was a kind husband, an indulgent father and a good citizen, whose sturdy sense of right never faltered even when that sense of right led him to adopt unpopular views.  Honor to him and to all who like him, place honest opinion above popularity.  Mr. Thompson lived to see the wilderness to which he first came blossom like the rose; to seethe log hut of the pioneer give way to beautiful and commodious homes; to see the country which at his coming had a few poor roads, intersected by railroads; to see the slow means of communication by stage or post-boy replaced by the telegraph and telephone; to seethe horse outdistanced by the automobile, to see the “district skule” with its three R’s occupied by the graded school with its curriculum of studies fully equal to that of the colleges of early times; in short, to see such advancement along all lines as almost passes belief.  After seeing all those things he might well be willing to go down to his grave “at a full age, as a shock of corn cometh in its season.”  The funeral services were conducted from his late residence on Sabbath June 9, by Rev. R. C. Grames, after which his worn-out frame was laid to rest in the Champlin Cemetery.  –Griffin Scrapbook

THOMPSON Juliette
Wellsboro Agitator – September 21, 1910
Westfield, Sept. 19 – Mrs. Juliette Seamans died on Friday last.  The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m., burial in the Champlin cemetery.

TOAMINO - COOK
Janette Mary (Tomaino) Age 88, of Jersey Shore, PA, and former long time resident of Westfield, PA, died on Sunday, October 3, 2004, while living at the home of her daughter, Laraine L. James. Janette, born February 4, 1916, was the daughter of the late Vencenzo (James) and Mary (Warmis) Tomaino. She married Verden Lorenzo Cook, who preceded her in death on February 26, 1953. Surviving Janette are four daughters and one son-in-law, Laraine L. James of Jersey Shore, PA, Louise L. Steadman of Selingsgrove, PA, Lo L. and her husband, George Fry of Millersburg, PA, and Mary J. Oravitz of Luzerne, PA; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers and their wives, Michael and Kathleen Tomaino of Westfield, PA, and Joseph and Connie Tomaino of Orwell, VT. She graduated from Westfield High School of Westfield, PA. She worked at Eberle Tannery for a short time, Kenny's grocery store and The Westfield Big M grocery store for 17 years until she retired on October 2, 1982. She was a most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, g reat-grandmother and sister. She loved the beauty of flowers, beautiful bright colors, as was so apparent in all of her beautiful embroidering, and was a great fan of almost every sport. Calling hours will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2004, with the Funeral Service immediately following at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA. A graveside service will be conducted at Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA, immediately following the funeral service. Upon the conclusion of the graveside service, the family will receive friends at Brown's Country Restaurant, Middlebury Center, PA. In lieu of flowers, a memorial can be made to the Jersey Shore Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 82, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.

HERMAN (ED) TOBER age 62, Westfield, Pa., Wednesday, March 16, 1977.  The family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home, Friday 20 to 4 and 7 to 9.  Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. John Bergstrom officiating.  Champlin Cemetery.  He is survived by his wife, Minnie; two sons, Ronald and Herman Jr. of Corning, N.Y.; step-sons, Roy and Charles Gill of Westfield, Pa.; stepdaughters, Starlene Gill of Westfield and Mrs. Alida Thompson of Leesburg, Fla. And Miss Bonnie Gill of Mt. Dora, Fla.; and three sisters; seven grandchildren.  He was a veteran of World War II.  Full Military Rites will be accorded at the grave.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/17/1977

PHILIP V. TREAT age 89 of 621 E. Main St., Westfield, PA, died Saturday, July 24, 2004, at Hurler's Personal Care Home, Westfield, PA.  He was born July 17, 1915 in Canton, PA, the son of John and Marjorie VanDyke Treat.  He was District Manager for the Star Gazette for over 35 years, retiring in 1977, he was known as the "Million Mile Man," was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, Westfield Masonic Lodge #477 F&AM, caretaker of Champlin Cemetery for many years, an avid sportsman and a veteran of WWII where he served in the U.S. Navy.  He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Jo Treat, Roaring Branch, PA, John and Mary Lou Treat, Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Betty Stanton, Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Laurie Wood, Sheila Earl, Jeff Treat, Kathy Villone, Kevin Treat, Chris Treat, Bobbie Jo Thompson, Katie Treat, Christopher Treat, Robert Treat Jr.; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Katharine; sons, Gary and Robert; granddaughter, Lisa and sister, Helen.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 1 to 2 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours Wednesday at 2 p.m. Ed Heyler will officiate. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Laurel Home Health/Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette

TROUT
M. Charles Age 80 of RD, Westfield, PA, died Monday, October 15, 2001 at home. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA, Wednesday at 7-9 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM. Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA.

TUTTLE Alice J. Roberts
73, of Sabinsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at her home. She was born March 14, 1937, in Westfield, the daughter of Stephen and Gertrude Riley Tuttle. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, on Friday, Oct. 22, from noon to 2 p.m., where funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Edward Heyler officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. - Wellsboro Gazette, October 20, 2010

TUTTLE HILMA JANE
Wellsboro Agitator - June 1992
Hilma J. Cooper, 68, Lusk Trailer Park, Tioga, formerly of Osceola, died Tuesday, June 16, 1992, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Jan. 16, 1924, at Westfield, she was the daughter of Ira and Virginia Meacham Tuttle.  She was a graduate of Westfield High School. She was a former employee of Corning Inc. and Sylvania Corp.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper W. Cooper, on Nov. 2, 1973, three brothers and one sister.   Surviving are two sons, Richard Cooper, Tampa, Fla., and Dean Cooper, Avon, N.Y.; one daughter, Betty Perry, Woodhull, N.Y.; two brothers, Glenn Tuttle, Horseheads, N.Y., and Gene Tuttle, Osceola; one sister, Alice Wither, Osceola; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.   Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 18, at the H.P. Smith and Son Inc. Funeral Home, Woodhull, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 19, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Bert More will officiate.  Burial will be made at Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.

 

TUTTLE Wilma

Corning Evening Leader – Tuesday, February 13, 1923

WESTFIELD, Pa., Feb. 13. Wilma, aged four months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tuttle, died Sunday morning of grip. The funeral arrangements are not complete.   

 

TWIST –KATHARINE G. TREAT, age 66 of 621 East Main Street Extension, Westfield, PA, Saturday January 5, 1985.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral home in Westfield Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Westfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Zelinka officiating.  Burial in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.  She is survived by her husband, Philip; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Stanton of Westfield; four sons, Gary of Cowanesque, PA, James of Roaring Branch, PA, John of Suffolk, VA, Robert of Norfolk, VA; sisters Ida Long and Elouise Porter; brother, Frank Twist; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was a housewife.  She was born May 4, 1918 in Roaring Branch PA the daughter of William and Lula Twist.  She was predeceased by two sons, Clarence and William Jr.  She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church.  –Elmira Star Gazette

VAN DUSEN,  Mildred L. Age 79, of Cowanesque, PA, died February 15, 2006 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA, surrounded by her family. She was born September 8, 1926 in Westfield, PA, the daughter of Clair and Jessie Knight Baker. She was a life member of the Knoxville Ladies Aux. VFW Post #6753, Social member of the Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Co., Social member of the Elkland Moose Lodge, she attended the Westfield United Methodist Church as a child and was a former employee of Galeton Production. She is survived by her husband, William H. Van Dusen whom she married April 18, 1947 in Knoxville, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, William G. "Butch" and Katherine "Skip" Van Dusen, Cowanesque, PA, Terry D. and Stellanne Van Dusen, Stroudsburg, PA, Steven C. Van Dusen, Cowanesque, PA; daughters, Sally A. Van Dusen and Carlton W. "Stub" Swetland, Cowanesque, PA, Susan M. Van Dusen, Cowanesque, PA; grandchildren, Paula and Chris Hirak, David Van Dusen, Christina and Scott Raymond, Kimberly Brady, Corey Van Dusen, Lisa and Mike Fluty, Joseph Swetland, Timothy Swetland; great-grandchildren, Enneleise, Samuel, Thomas Hirak, Marika Jo and Aiden Swetland, Maci and Abby Raymond; brothers, Bert and Eloise Baker, Westfield, PA, Clair and Pearl Baker, Westfield, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris McMindes, Nellie Baker and Jessie Aldrich. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Friday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Rev. David Brelo officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Knoxville Ladies Aux. VFW Post #6753.

VanDUSEN - William H. Van Dusen, 88, of Westfield (Cowanesque), died Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born Dec. 19, 1921 in Cowanesque, the son of Lee and Ruth Green Van Dusen. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, on Thursday, March 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. David Brelo, officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA or an animal shelter of the donor's choice. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 24, 2010

 

VAN WINKLE - Death of Mrs. Swimley
Caroline Margaret VAN WINKLE Skinner Swimley died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 1907, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Everitt at Gold, Potter county, Pa., after a sickness of about seven weeks. Her age was 79 years, 11 months and 5 days. She was born in Wayne county, N. Y., Feb. 24, 1827. When nine years old she moved to Troupsburg with her parents, and at the age of 16 years was converted and united with the M. E. church. She married Levi Skinner in 1852 and moved to Cowanesque, and has always made her home since in the Cowanesque valley. Mr. Skinner died in 1883. In 1886 she married Christopher Swimely and he died in 1893. Mrs. Skinner, the name by which she was best known, is survived by six children, all by her first husband, and they are Frank L. Skinner, of Deerfield; Mrs. Mary A. Phillips, of Nelson; Mrs. R. L. Pride, of Bingham, Potter county; Mrs. Henry Everitt, of Gold, Potter county; R. N. Skinner, of Cowanesque; and P. D. Skinner, of Nelson. Mrs. Skinner has made her home among her children since the death of her last husband up until the last year, during the last year residing with her daughter, Mrs. Everitt, where she died. Short services were conducted at the Everitt home last Friday and the remains were brought to Cowanesque, her old home, on Saturday the funeral services held in the M. E. church there, of which church she was a member. The services were conducted by the Rev. Smith, of Ulysses, and the interment was made in the Champlain cemetery, nearby. Mrs. Skinner had a large circle of friends and acquaintances which she formed during her long residence in this valley, who sympathize with her children in the death of their mother. Submitted by Bradley G. Rice (bgrice@penn.com) From the scrapbook of Lettie Almira SUTTON Howland & Katie Lee HOWLAND Skinner. Caroline HOWLAND Skinner was my wife's great grandmother on her father's side.

 

VanZILE, Charles D., Sr. - Charles D. “Chub” VanZile, Sr., age 92 of Westfield passed away at his son’s home on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Born February 18, 1927 in Brookfield Twp., he was the son of the late Walter and Lavina (Cleveland) VanZile. Chub was employed by A&P and Bordens Milk Plant. He was a life member of the Westfield Rod and Gun Club, enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the woods and cutting firewood. Most of all he enjoyed his family. He is survived by his sons, Paul and Roxanne of Westfield, Chuck and Christine of Knoxville, Clark and Billie of Westfield, Dean and Debbie of Osceola and Micky and Lisa of Addison; a sister, Fern Plumley of Cowanesque and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Chub was preceded in death by his wife, Rita VanZile in 2006. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Monday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery. – Mansfield Gazette, 28 March 2019

 

WATKINS Winifred Lucy Watkins Brugger

 89, of 531 Broughton Road, Westfield, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. She was born March 9, 1922, in Little Marsh, the daughter of Ellery and Addie Skinner Watkins.  She was a graduate of Little Marsh High School, class of 1939; Robert Packer School of Nursing class of 1943 and she worked for many years at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro and Broad Acres Nursing Home. Winnie was a member of the Cowanesque United Methodist Church and the Eulalia Grange. Surviving are sons, Michael (Jean) Brugger of Wooster, Ohio, Dr. William (Karen) Brugger of Sailorsburg, Ralph (Adrienne) Brugger of Fox, Okla.; brother, Leslie (Janet) Watkins of Little Marsh; sister, Clesta (Robert) Raker of Liberty; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick; brothers, Forrest, Vernard; and sister, Viola. Family and friends are invited to call at the Westfield United Methodist Church on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., immediately following the visitation with the Rev. Deborah Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cowanesque United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main St., Westfield.   Wellsboro Gazette – February 20, 2012

 

WATKINS Vernard E. Watkins

85, of Wass Road, Little Marsh, Pa., died April 25, 2011. He was the husband of Lillian Brugger Watkins whom he married Nov. 25, 1945. Vernard was born Nov. 17, 1925, in Blossburg, Pa., the son of the late Ellery and Addie Skinner Watkins. He was a graduate of Little Marsh High School and a retired dairy farmer. Vernard was a member of the Little Marsh United Methodist Church, Founding and Life Member of the Chatham Township Fire Department, member of the former Little Marsh, Pa., and Academy Corners Grange, and a retired Dairylea Director. Surviving besides his wife Lillian, are a daughter, Linda Lewis, Elmira, N.Y.; sons and daughter-in-law, Wayne Watkins, Elkland, Pa. and Harold and Vivian Watkins, Little Marsh, Pa.; brother and sister-in-law, Leslie and Janet Watkins, Little Marsh, Pa.; sisters and brother-in-law, Winifred Brugger, Westfield, Pa., Clesta Raker, Liberty, Pa. and Alberta and Al Pittinger, Muncy, Pa.; four grandchildren, David and Jacob Steinfelt, Matthew Watkins and Elizabeth Chilson; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Forrest Watkins and a sister, Viola Houghtaling.  Friends and family are invited to Vernard's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 28, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main St., Wellsboro, Pa. Funeral service Friday, April 29, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Jay Morris officiating. Burial in Champlin Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to the Little Marsh United Methodist Church, or the Chatham Township Fire Department.  Star Gazette – April 27, 2011

 

WATSON Geraldine Alice Ling

Hereford PA: Geraldine A. (Watson) Ling, 69, wife of Waymon A. Ling for 51 years in November, formerly of Cowanesque, PA died February 25 at her home in Hereford, PA. Born in Cowanesque, PA she was a daughter of the late Thurston and Alice (Simons) Watson.  She was a homemaker.  Surviving with her husband are three children, Anita, wife of Cole VanZile, Hereford, PA, Michael Ling, Reinholds, PA and Lisa, wife of Grantland Rice, Belleville, IL; three brothers, Kenneth Watson, Corning, NY, James Watson, Cowanesque, PA and Thomas Watson, Greenville, TX; two sisters, Delores, wife of Bob O'Bryant, Inverness, FL and Esther, wife of Fred Spencer, Collinsville, IL; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Her siblings, Wilbur, Donald, Evelyn, Albert, Harvey and Jeanette predeceased her. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12th at Cowanesque Methodist Church with Pastor Daryl M. Butler officiating. Cremation services by Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, East Greenville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Cowanesque Methodist Church, c/o Fern Plumley, 2271 Rt. 49, Westfield PA 16950.  Star Gazette – March 1, 2011

 

WATSON Thurston W
Wellsboro Agitator - November 29, 1962
Thurston W. Watson of Cowanesque, died Sunday, November 25, 1962 at the age of 72.  He was a retired foundry worker from the Cowanesque Iron Works. Surviving are his widow, Alice; five daughters, Mrs. Herbert Leslie of Rochester, N. Y., Mrs. Harold Fenner of Corning, N. Y., Mrs. Fred Spencer of Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Robert O'Bryant of Ohio, and Mrs. Waymon Ling of Cowanesque; seven sons, Wilbur of Beaver Dams, N. Y., Kenneth of Westfield, Albert of Cowanesque, Donald of Quincy, Mass., Edwin of Bradford, and James and Thomas, at home, and 44 grandchildren.  The funeral was held Wednesday at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield The Rev. C. Lacy VanNorman officiated and burial, with full military honors, was made in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.

WATSON THURSTON WALES
THURSTON WATSON BURIED YESTERDAY - Thurston W. Watson, 72, of Cowanesque, Pa. was buried yesterday with military honors.  Rev. C. Lacy Van Norman officiated at services held from the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield.  Mr. Watson, a retired employee of Cowanesque Valley Iron Works died Sunday, November 25th, 1962.  He is survived by: his wife, Mrs. Alice Watson; daughters, Mrs. Herbert Leslie, of Rochester, Mrs. Harold Fenner of Corning, Mrs. Fred Spencer of Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Robert O'Bryan of Ohio, Mrs. Waymon Ling of Cowanesque; sons, Wilbur, of Beaver Dams, Kenneth of Westfield, Albert of Cowanesque, Donald of Quincy, Mass, Edwin of Bradford, James and Thomas at home; 44 grandchildren.

WEEKS John M
Wellsboro Agitator – October 8, 1919
—John M. Weeks died September 21, in Westfield having spent his entire life in that vicinity. Prior to his death, his health had been impaired for several years. Some four years ago he underwent a serious operation at the Arnot-Ogden hospital in Elmira and for a short time seemed improved. He was born in Westfield, May 12, 1856, son of Jonathan and Amelia Whitmarsh Weeks. He married, Feb. 14, 1881, Miss Bertha Eick, of Westfield. Besides his widow he leaves five children and three grand-children — Mrs. Edna Rieppel, of Cowanesque; Mrs. Lena Kassapis, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Grace Pierce, Frederick C. and Lee W., of Westfield; grandchildren, Miss Elizabeth Weeks, of Westfield, and "Walter and Harold Reippel, of Cowanesque.  He also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Henry, of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Cintha Ives, of West Pike; Chas. Weeks, of Bayonne. N. J., and William Weeks, of Westfield.

 

WEEKS Joseph Ritner

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, February 5, 1941

The funeral of Joseph Ritner Weeks, 77, who died Feb. 1, at his home in Westfield, was held Monday; burial in the Champlain Cemetery. Mr. Weeks was born at Azelta, Nov. 9, 1863, son of Susan Bates and Noah S. Weeks. He married Miss Emma Abbey, Sept. 26, 1885 and they resided in Westfield for the past 24 years. Mr. Weeks was employed at the Borden milk plant. He was a member of the IOOF and the Methodist Church. Survivors are his widow and daughters: Mrs. J. Kilbourn of Potter Brook; Mrs. E. L. Hulbert of Penn Yan; Mrs. F. L. Daggett of Westfield; a son, Hugh Weeks of Westfield and a sister, Mrs. Lucinda Wilcox of Westfield.

 

WEEKS Miranda

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Sept. 3, 1919, Pg 2 obit fuzzy & hard to read

Mrs. Maranda Samples of Cowanesque died August 14, 1919.  She was born July 10, 1842 in Clymer Township, PA and on Sept 19 or 10, 1864, she was married to David Sprague. To them were born two children, Mrs. Park  Butler of Cowanesque and one son, who died at the age of three years. In July 1887, Mr. Sprague died. Later Mrs. Sprague was married to Dolson Brace with whom she lived about 12 years, when he died. Her third husband was Russell Samples. Mrs. Samples maiden name was Weeks. One brother, Jason Weeks of Greenwood and two sisters, Mrs. Clarissa McFall of Knoxville, PA and Mrs. Ellen Stephens of Greenwood also survive. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 pm at the home of her daughter.  Rev William Clow, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Westfield, PA officiated. Burial in the Champlin Cemetery.

 

WEEKS/WICKS Miranda – Mrs. Miranda Samples of Cowanesque died August 14.  She was born July 10, 1842, in Clymer township, Pa. and on September 10, 1864, she was married to David Sprague.  To them were born two children, Mrs. Perk Butler of Cowanesque, and one son, who died at the age of three years.  In July 1887 Mr. Sprague died.  Later Mrs. Sprague was married to Dolson Brace with whom she lived about 12 years, when he died.  Her third husband was Russell Samples.  Mrs. Samples maiden name was Wicks.  One brother, Jason Weeks of Greenwood and two sisters, Mrs. Clarissa McFall, of Knoxville, Pa. and Mrs. Ellen Stephens, of Greenwood also survive.  The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of her daughter.  Rev. William Clow, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church at Westfield, Pa., officiated.  Burial in the Champlin cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 3 September 1919.

 

WEEKS William
Wellsboro Agitator - June 25, 1947
William Weeks, aged 86 years, of Westfield, died Thursday.  He is survived by his widow and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Percy Woodruff officiating; burial in the Champlain cemetery.  (Buried in the Bost plot)

 

WEISKOPFF – Brian M. Weiskopff, month-old son of Lynn and Tina (Seeley) Weiskopff, of Shortsville, NY, died Sunday, Sept 28, 1975. He was born Aug 23, 1975 at Clifton Springs, NY. Surviving with his parents are a sister, Bridget; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Berwyn Wainwight of Knoxville; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Seeley of Westfield; great grandparents, Mrs. Helen Butler of Westfield; Mrs. Grace Seeley of Cowanesque; and Murray Weiskopff of Elkland. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 2 at Watkins Funeral Home at 11 AM, with the Rev. Duane Burdick officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery

WELCH –MRS. NINA ZIMMER of Westfield, Pa. Monday, June 25,1951.  Survived by husband, Fred W. Zimmer; sons, Howard Zimmer of Arden, N.Y., Lawrence Zimmer of Elmira, Victor Zimmer of Westfield; daughters, Mrs. John Prince of Venezuela, South American, Mrs. Kilburn Larrison of New Bedford, Mass, Mrs. James Carter of Charlestown, Ind., Mrs. William Kenyon of Niagara Falls; father, William Welch; sister, Mrs. Lottie Epson, both of Sunderlinville, Pa.; brother, Ben Welch of Elmira Heights; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  The body is at the Simmons Funeral Home, Westfield.  Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at the Westfield Baptist Church.  The Rev. Norman Meade.  Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.  -Elmira Star-Gazette 6/26/1951

WEST - Joseph R. West, 94, life-long resident of Middlebury Center, died
Friday, July 9, 2010. Born on Sept. 27, 1915, in Middlebury Center, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Doran West. Joe was a graduate of Wellsboro High and in 1936 received a degree in education from Mansfield University. Following graduation, Mr. West taught high school in Eldred, for four years. Joe then returned home to the family dairy farm where he saw to the daily operations until retiring in 1994. He was an active member and deacon of the Wellsboro Baptist Church. Joe's main interest in life was his home, farm and family. He also enjoyed reading and in earlier years camping, ice and roller skating. Surviving him are, a son, John (Sue) West of Silver Springs, Texas; daughters, Jeanne (Tom) Corbin of Wellsboro, Anne (Israel) Ramirez of Springfield, Pa.; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nieces, Janis (Lester) Long of Virginia Beach, Va. and Joan (Hugh) Seely of Osceola. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Edith Rippel West on Oct. 23, 2009 and a sister, Dorothy Gleason in 1994. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at the Wellsboro Baptist Church with the funeral following at 3 p.m. with his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary, officiating. Burial will be held in the Champlin Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Wellsboro Baptist Church, 25 Central Ave., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. The Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg is assisting the family with arrangements. Wellsboro Gazette - July 10, 2010

WHITE, Anna -  BROCK
Brock, Anna E. age 89 of Maple St., Westfield, Friday December 28, 1973. The family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. funeral Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Katherine Church. Rev. Joseph Bucolo, Champlin Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Survived by one daughter Miss Julia Brock of Westfield one son, Louis W. Brock of Anaheim, Calif.; one sister Mrs. Bertha Bartman of Amsterdam, N.Y.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Katherine’s Church and a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. [Anna E. White [?], daughter of Dominick and Theresa Bauton - identified by James Streeter - no explanation of difference in own and father's surname]

WIDGER - Rockwell Rowland Widger of 101 Inez Ave. Nedrow, NY died Jan 5, 1977 in the Veteran's Hospital at Syracuse, NY of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on May 15, 1976. He was born on Mar 14, 1917 in Sylvester, Pa. a son of George and Florence Button Widger. Widger was a bus driver for Centro. He was a member of UNCAS. Odd Fellows Lodge, Lafayette, NY and the Ancient Mystic Orders of the Samaritans 94. A World War II Veteran, he was a holder of the Purple Heart. He is survived by wife, Dorothy; sons Fred Widger, Osceola, David Widger, Syracuse, NY; step-son Eugene Young, Houston, Tex.; and sister, Esther Dibble, Westfield. One son George Widge, is deceased. Funeral Services were held on Saturday Jan 8 at Balliveg and Lunsford Funeral Home. Burial was in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield with a military service being conducted at the cemetery. The Rev. John Bergstrom officiated. -Marlene MILES Andes - August 6, 1998

WILCOX Madeline
Wellsboro Gazette - September 2, 1998
Madeline Hegmann, 87, of Carlisle, formerly of Wellsboro and Knoxville, died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998, at the Church of God Home in Carlisle.  She was a registered nurse having retired after 27 years of caring for her patients at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro.  She resided in Wellsboro and in Carlisle following her retirement and was active in the Wellsboro Senior Citizens Center.  She was a lifelong member of the Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Kenneth P. Hegmann.  Surviving are her sister, Phyllis Hoffman of Tucson; her daughter, JoAnn Walters of Mechanicsburg; and her son, John J Hegmann of Montana; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. at the Knoxville Methodist Church.  Memorial donations may be made to her church or to the American Diabetes Association, 5020 Ritter Rd., Suite 103, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055.

WILKINSON, Carol A. - Carol A. King, age 78 of Westfield passed away at home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 with her family by her side. Born August 15, 1940 in Elmira, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Barrows) Wilkinson. She was a member of Clymer Township Volunteer Hose company and Sabinsville  Ambulance Association for 42 years. She held office positions in each organization as a secretary for Clymer hose company for 10 years and a treasurer for Sabinsville Ambulance Association  for 30 years. Her eagerness to serve her community also earned her the title of assistant chief at the Sabinsville  Ambulance Association for 5 years that ultimately led to the chiefs position that she held for 21 years. Carol enjoyed her many years of community service as an EMS volunteer. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Collene and Jeff Green of Eldred, PA, Cheri King of Mount Morris, NY, Cindy and Gary Lovell of Middlebury, Charlene and Tim Eldridge of Westfield, and Chris and Deb King of Montoursville; grandchildren, Jennifer Koch, Justin and Alecia Wright, Jason and Brandon Stone, Stephanie Bradley, Travis Lovell, Jessica Askins, Matthew, Mike and Ryan Eldridge, Dillan and Brianna King, Ryan Evans, John McDonald and Jude Michaud; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Millie Earl of Sabinsville and Alice Wells of Westfield and many nieces and nephews. Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Pete Wilkinson; her sister, Donna Cote and her husband and loving father of her children, Carl King. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Saturday, March 9 from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 3:00 PM with Ed Heyler officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Clymer Volunteer Fire Company. - Mansfield Gazette, 14 March 2019

WILKINSON - COTÉ, Donna M.
Age 77, of Elmira, NY. She was born June 24, 1932 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Barrows) Wilkinson and died Sunday, January 03, 2010, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her son, Thomas Colvin in 1999; brother, Franklin Dale (Pete) Wilkinson; and is survived by her children, Pamela Smith of Elmira, Mark (Lisa) Westlake of Spokane, WA, Melissa (John) Haines of Elmira and Robert Westlake of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, Amy VanHorn of NC, Mindy and Shawn Smith, Kameron Waxman, Zachariah and Tyler Haines, all of Elmira, Mariah and Mason Westlake, both of Spokane, WA, Rachel Colvin of Elkland, PA, Danielle and Michelle Colvin, both of Horseheads, and Courtney Colvin of Beaver Dams; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol King of Westfield, PA, Mildred Earl of Sabinsville, PA and Alice Wells of Nelson, PA; along with several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to her memorial service on Wednesday, January 6th, at 6 p.m. at Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira. Interment will take place in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA at the convenience of the family.  Published in Star-Gazette from January 4 to January 5, 2010

 

WILSON Diane K. Wilson

age 56, of Corning died very unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2011. She was born in Corning on September 2, 1954, the daughter of the late Kendall E. and Norma E. (Ball) Wilson.  Diane loved the outdoors, hunting and especially fishing. She loved nature and animals, but cats held a special place in her heart.  She was a great cook and baker. She canned every year, even drying her own seasonings. There was nothing she wouldn’t do or at least try.  Diane is survived by her mother: Norma E.  Wilson; sister: Kathy (Raymond) Buman of Lindley; five brothers: Dave Wilson of Lindley,  Ken (Ann) Wilson of NC, Lyn (Laura) Wilson of MD, Charles (Judy) Wilson of Lindley, Jim Wilson of Scottsville, NY; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her brother, Darrell Wilson.  Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney Street in Corning on Thursday, February 10 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Funeral services will follow the calling hours, with her brother, Rev. Lyn Wilson officiating.  Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield.   Corning Leader – February 8, 2011

 

YOUNG Harry E. Young

Elmira, N.Y. —Harry E. Young, 72, of Stone Lane, Lawrenceville, Pa., died Wednesday, March 21, He retired from Kodak and also owned Young’s Garden Centuries and ran the Cowanesque Lake Concession Stand. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Schmidt Young and four children, Kelly M. Fallon of Brockport, Mark Young of Spencerport, Amanda L. Young at home and Sarah of Lawrenceville, Pa. Calling hours are noon to 2 p.m.. Saturday at the Pentecostal Revival Center in Westfield, Pa. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Saturday, Pastor John Bagg officiating. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, Pa. Arrangements are with Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, Pa.  Solomon’s Words for the Wise – March 23, 2012

 

YOUNG Jacob R. Young

age 82, of Bucks Creek Road, Gillett, PA, died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Robert Packer Hospital. Jacob was born December 21, 1928 in Harrison Township, PA. He and the late Sibyl E. (Howland) Young were married on April 3, 1946 in Westfield, PA. Jacob lived and spent most of his life in the Westfield, PA area prior to moving to Bentley Creek, PA. He worked at Trayer Products and also at Thomas and Betts in Elmira, NY. Prior to working there he was a farmer and always enjoyed working the land. His other hobbies included his garden and spending time with his family. Survivors include his three sons, John & Kathleen Young of Corry, PA, Joel Young and Robert Young both of Bentley Creek, PA; four daughters, Nancy and Gary Kenjersky of FL, Judy and Eddie Short of VA, Frances and William Cavanaugh of Gillett, PA Susan (Lewie Dunbar) Coolbough of Springfield, PA. Jacob was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife, Sibyl, on October 26, 2010, his infant son, Jacob "Jay" Young, and his two brothers, Edward and Ken Young. Family and friends are invited to call from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Jacob's service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 PM with his brother-in-law Merle Howland officiating. Interment will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA.   Star Gazette – May 16, 2011

 

YOUNG, Terry D. - Terry D. YOUNG, 62, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Potter Brook, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.  Born December 1, 1955, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Edgar Nathaniel and Charlotte Jean “Tootie” Metcalf Young. Terry was a loving, kind-hearted, compassionate person.  He was a joy to be around.  Surviving are:  a brother, Edgar (Clara) Young of Spring Hill, FL;  four sisters, Sandy (Cub) Houghtaling of Westfield, Connie (Lewis) Dailey of Westfield, Bonnie (Ron) Jones of Elkland, PA, and Valerie (Bill) Flamini of Westfield;  and nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step-father, Guy H. Wheeler. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 2:00 PM.  Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA.  Memorials may be made to Special Olympics.  - Mansfield Gazette, 31 May 2018

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? CAMPBELL DOROTHY J
Campbell, Dorothy J. age 52 of Sabinsville, Pa, on Tuesday, November 29 1977. her family will receive friends at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Friday 2 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Cobb officiating Champlin Cemetery. Survived by husband, Floyd; sons, Robert Welks of Johnstown, Pa, Benny Welks of Virginia, two grandchildren; several brothers and sisters.

? CUTRONE Anna - Age 79, of Westfield, PA, died July 23, 2006. She is survived by a stepdaughter and several close friends. A graveside services will be held Thursday, July 27, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at Champlin Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, PA.

? TACKMAN, Hazel A., age 77 of Forest View Manor, Elkland, Pa., formerly of Westfield, Pa., Saturday, December 16, 1978 unexpectedly at her home. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y.; and was the widow of Edward Tackman who predeceased her. Friends may call on Sunday evening at the Koch Funeral Home, Ulysses, Pa. Where funeral service will be held Monday, December 18^th at 2 p.m. Burial in Champlain Cemetery, Westfield, Pa. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clair ( Pearl) Baker of Westfield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.