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Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business.  All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and  for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries.

 Austin, B. Dwight 87, of Wellsboro, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 1973 in the Snyder Nursing Home, Westfield  He was born in Charleston Twp. on March 19, 1886, a son of Charles and Rosella Wilkinson Austin.  Mr. Austin was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church.
 A retired farmer, he was a 60-year member of the Charleston Union grange.  Surviving are his wife, the former Floye Collins; two sons Howard, of Corning, N.Y., and Ralph, of Wellsboro, RD 2; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hamilton of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother Victor, of Addison, N.Y., three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the Tussey Funeral Home 139 Main Street. Burial was in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.  The Rev. Wiiiam A. Snyder his pastor officiated.

AUSTIN - INGERICK  Rheta Austin Age 82, of Middlebury Center, PA, went home to be with our Lord on August 18, 2005 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, from surgery complications. She was the wife of Thomas B. Ingerick, who died December 26, 2000. Rheta was born August 18, 1923 in Charleston Township, PA, the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys Kimball Austin. She attended Charleston High School and Dermal Way Beauty School, Elmira, New York. She was a loving mother, hairdresser and a secretary for Ingerick's Excavating. Rheta was a member of the Independent Bible Church of Wellsboro, attended Niles Valley Methodist Church, and was a member of the Ladies Golf Association. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Carol Ingerick, Middlebury Center, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Luanne and Mike Goodwin, Wellsboro, PA and Linda and Charley Probst, Avis, PA; six grandchildren, Brian and Michelle Ingerick, Kelly Isaacson, Alan and Tarah Probst, Sheree and Justin Forney, Tricia Goodwin and Darragh Kinane, and Brad Goodwin; six great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Dauel, Lewisburg, PA; nieces, Sheryl Dauel, Mechanicsburg, PA, and Diane Rumsey, Blossburg, PA; great-niece, Jill Nickerson, Blossburg, PA; one great-great-niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ingerick; and brother, Douglas Austin. Family and friends are invited to Rheta's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 21, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., with the Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m. with Darwin Cranmer officiating, at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. If desired, Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 63 North Franklin St., c/o Kirby Health Center Annex, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.

KENNETH E. ‘PAPPY’ AYERS, Age 82 of RD 6, Wellsboro, PA, died February 22, 1997 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.  He was the husband of Doris A. Shumway Ayers whom he married August 15, 1937.  He was born May 32, 1914 in Geneva, New York, the son of the late Charles and Henrietta Ely Ayers.  He was a retired employee of the Corning Glass Works former Wellsboro Division, where he worked for 33 years.  He was a former member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, PA, a member of the Emmanuel Methodist Church, Melbourne, Florida and a member of the Middle Ridge Grange #384.  He served in the National Guard from 1951-1958.  He was a World War II Army Veteran serving in the Hawaiian and Panama Islands from 1932-1937.  Surviving other than his wife are daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Lee and Charles Murray, Tioga, Pa; sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence “Pat” and Stella Ayers, Tioga, PA, LaVerne E. and Sally Ayers, Lawrenceville, PA, Thomas Shumway Ayers, Wellsboro, PA; sister, Beulah Campbell of Saugerties, NY; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main street, Wellsboro, PA on Sunday, February 23, 1997 from 6:00-8:00 PM.  The funeral will be Monday, February 24, 1997 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Gibson officiating.  Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette.

BACON Lloyd Allan Jr. "J.R."
Age 33, of Columbia, PA, died Saturday, February 7, 2009, in Middlebury Township, PA. J.R. was born October 2, 1975 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Lloyd A. "Cook" Sr. and Dorothy (Rice) Bacon. He was the husband of Connie (Nace) Bacon. J.R. was employed by Barron Security in Manheim, PA. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #472 in Lebanon, PA. J.R. is survived by his father, Lloyd "Cook" Bacon Sr. of Keeneyville, PA; his mother, Dorothy Rice of Lebanon, PA; his wife, Connie of Columbia, PA; a son, Sabastion Allan Bacon of Columbia, PA; two daughters, Jasmine Taylor Bacon and Cadince May Bacon of Columbia, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Michael Scott and Kimberly Bacon of Brooklyn, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Stacy Marie and Sheldon Roeder of Elysburg, PA; maternal grandfather, Robert Russell Rice of Lightstreet, PA; several nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins; best friends, David Peet of Shortsville, PA, Chad Faus of Columbia, PA, and Tucker. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Marian Rice; and a cousin, Patrick Clark in 2005. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Twp., Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933, to assist with expenses.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 2/9/2009 - 2/10/2009
   

BACON Lloyd Allen "Cook" Bacon, Sr.

62, of Middlebury Center, died at his home on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. He was born April 28, 1951, in Wellsboro, a son of Roy and Lillian (Nichols) Bacon. Lloyd was a United States Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He worked in farming and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Lloyd is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Scott and Kimberly Bacon; a daughter and son-in-law, Stacy Marie and Sheldon Roeder; six grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; three brothers, Dan (Michelle), Roy, Norm (Carol) Bacon, all of Wellsboro; his former wife and mother of his children, Dorothy Rice of Middlebury. He was predeceased by a son, Lloyd Allen Bacon, Jr. in 2009, and sisters, Luella, Laura May, and Ruth. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m., at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Faron Jelliff officiating. Military honors by the Tioga County Honor Guard. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Township, Wellsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the funeral chapel to assist with expenses.  Wellsboro Gazette – December 4, 2013
   

BARTHOLOMEW, Linda Kay - Linda Kay Cleveland Sheaffer, 74, died early Tuesday morning surrounded by family at her home in Wellsboro.  A life-long resident of Wellsboro, Linda was born April 2, 1943 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Chester and Isa (Clark) Bartholomew.  She graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1962, and then in 1982 from the Empire Beauty School in Williamsport.  Afterwards she operated Linda Sheaffer’s Styling Salon in her home. Linda was a member of the Niles Valley United Methodist Church, was a member of the United Methodist Women, and had served as the secretary and treasurer in her church.  She enjoyed camping and line dancing, and had been a member of the Wellsboro Moose, Arnot Rod and Gun Club and the VFW Ladies’ Aux.  Linda loved pictures and was an avid scrap booker, and she loved her cat Hobo. She is survived by two sons:  Tim Cleveland (Lori) of Wellsboro, and Jim Cleveland (Stephanie) of Houston, TX; six grandchildren:  Darcy Cleveland Raymond (Kenny) of Wellsboro, Jodi Cleveland Otbot (Genel) of Wellsboro, Jimmy Cleveland II (Laura) of Utah, Kristin Cleveland of Utah, Trinity Cleveland of Colorado, and Hope Cleveland of Colorado; 8 great-grandchildren, one sister:  Laura Patterson of Blossburg; a very close niece Robin Corse and her daughter Bailey Corse of Wellsboro.  Linda is also survived by Kenny Cleveland her long-time companion and the family they shared:  Beth Alexander (Bernard), Kenneth Charles Cleveland (Shiela), Annette Johnson (Kevin), and Amber Roberts (David), along with Kenny’s 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Linda is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Vernon; one great-grandson Nicholas Taylor Raymond; four brothers:  Carl, Dale, Kirk and Bruce Bartholomew; and three sisters:  Virginia Woodard, Veta Bronson, and Nadine English. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Linda Sheaffer from 6-8pm Thursday March 1, 2018 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901 and to her funeral 11am Friday March 2, 2018 in the funeral home, with Pastor Kristi Webster officiating.  Burial will be in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery. = Mansfield Gazette, 1 March 2018

 

BENNETT    Walter C. Age 76, of West 5th Street in Corning died Sunday, November 13, 2005, at Arnot Odgen Medical Center in Elmira. He was born in Troupsburg, NY, on February 12, 1929 the son of Clive and Doris (Johnson) Bennett. He married Lola Thomas on July 14, 1983 in Painted Post. Walter served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He had been a Past Master of the Corning-Painted Post Masonic Lodge and member of the American Legion. Walter retired from Corning Glass Works in 1981 as a Machinist. He is survived by his wife, Lola at home; two daughters, Kathy Bennett of Allen, TX and Debra (John) Griswold of Windermere, FL; one son, Bryan (Kim Shaddock) Bennett of Arlington, TX; four sisters, Catherine (Alpha) Schoonover of Millerton, PA, Patty (Arland) VanNess of Wellsboro, PA, Elaine (John) Hoke of Beaver Dams, and Charlotte (Dave) Seager of Painted Post; one brother, Durward (Eloise) Bennett of Wellsboro; stepsons, James (Susan) Thomas of Tyrone, NY and Steven (Darla) Thomas of Corning; stepdaughters, Linda (Donald) Stewart of Corning and Nancy Thomas of Corning, six grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning, where funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery in Middlebury, PA on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made in his name to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609-5896.

JOSEPH T. BROOKS, JR.
 Joseph T. Brooks, Jr., 61, of Wellsboro, Pa. RD 2, brother of Corning and Painted Post residents and a 20-year employe of the Ingersoll-Rand Co. at Painted Post, died Sunday at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro following an illness of several weeks' duration. Born April 18, 1911 in Wellsboro, he was the son of Joseph and Mary Hall Brooks.  He was an employe of the Ingersoll-Rand Co. at Painted Post for 20 years. He is survived by his widow, Leah Wilson Brooks, three sons, Donald of Riverton, Wyo., David of Williamsport and Barry of Wellsboro; three daughters, Glenda, Teresa and Cinda, all at home; four brothers, Herbert and Dale, both of Wellsboro RD 2, Jesse of Wellsboro RD 4 and Clyde of Painted Post; three sisters, Miss Mabel Brooks of Schenectady, Mrs. Cyril (Comfort) Howe of Corning, Mrs. John (Lorraine) Edgecomb of Bindhamton and six grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Tuesday at 2 in the Tussey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dever Mayo officiating.  Burial was in Catlin Hollow Cemetery near Wellsboro.

BOYCE, Abbie - (AUSTIN), Abbie - Mrs. Abbie Austin - Wellsboro- Mrs. Abbie Austin, 76, of Catlin Hollow, died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, 1936. Funeral services will be held at the Catlin Hollow Church Friday at 2 p.m., with burial in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery.

CAMPMAN - Elizabeth "Betty" L. Fuller, 89, of Wellsboro, died on Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Betty was born on July 16, 1920, in Blackwell, the daughter of Clarence and Mae Willammee Campman. She was predeceased by her husband, Burdette Fuller on July 15, 1968. Prior to her retirement, Betty was employed with the Green Home in the housekeeping and laundry departments. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and flowers. Betty is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Elayne Fuller, John Fuller, both of Wellsboro; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Cinda Costley, Mary Fuller, Bernadette and Charles Mead, Cheryl and John Starks all of Wellsboro; one sister-in-law, Irene Campman of Wellsboro; 11 grandchildren: Marnie Toothaker, John Fuller, Jr., Michelle Miller, Tina Tomes, Robert Schmouder, Jr. Richard Schmouder, Tracy Fuller, Tobby MacInnis, Tresa Kelley, Brian Mead, Amber Starks and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Burdette, she was also predeceased by a brother, Leonard Campman and a sister, Aileen Brooks. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, April 19, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 South Main St., Mansfield. A memorial service will immediately follow calling hours at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery. – Wellsboro Gazette, April 21, 2010

CARL - MRS. JULIA M. BENSON
The funeral was held Monday for Julia M. Benson, 79, of Wellsboro RD2.  She died Saturday, June 2, 1979, at her home.  Her husband, Finley Benson, died in 1974.  Born January 8, 1900, at Canton, she was the daughter of William and Laura Bennet Carl.  Mrs. Bennet attended Whitneyville United Methodist Church.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul Carson of Wellsboro RD2; three sons, Maxwell Gray of Wellsboro RD2, Donald Gray of Chicago, Illinois and Laurence Gray of Elmira, N.Y., eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The Rev. Richard T. Purchase, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated.  Burial was in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
   

CASHER Ruth M. Wilson

81, of Smith Street, Tioga, died Friday, May 5, 2011, at The Green Home.   She was the wife of the late William Howard Wilson, Sr. Ruth was born July 25, 1929, in Clearfield, the daughter of the late William H. and Margaret Snyder Casher.  She was a waitress for the Wellsboro Diner and a homemaker. Ruth was a member of the Tioga First Baptist Church, an Auxiliary member of the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department, collected cardinals and enjoyed flowers.  Surviving are sons, Larry Wilson (Faye) of Elmira, N.Y., Roger Wilson (Billie) of Tioga, William Wilson of Tioga, Ronald Wilson (Elizabeth) of Union City, James Wilson of New Orleans, La., Robert Wilson (Tammie) of Tioga; daughter, Sheila Dean (Roger) of Tioga; sisters, Jane Wisor ofClearfield, Carol Ann Cody of Tioga; brothers, Lee Casher, Virginia, James Casher of Tioga, William Casher of Clearfield, Charles Casher of Clearfield; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Frederick Wilson; sister, Audrey Wisor; brothers, Hillary Casher and Donald Casher.  Friends and family are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration on Monday, May 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 10, from 10 to 11 a.m.. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 10, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department or the Tioga First Baptist Church.    Wellsboro Gazette - May 8, 2011
   

CATLIN Minnie
Wellsboro Agitator - August 2, 1939
The funeral of Mrs. Minnie Catlin Bailey, aged 76 years, who died Sunday at her home at 5 Queen street, was held yesterday; burial in the Catlin Hollow cemetery.  Rev. Harold W. McIlnay, pastor of the Methodist church officiated.  Mrs. Bailey was born Feb. 2, 1863 in Charleston, daughter of Samuel and Caroline Ellis Catlin.  She was married to Ambrose Rouse of Charleston in 1885.  Mr. Rouse died in October, 1919.  In 1928 she was married to Lewis H. Bailey, of Charleston.  Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Methodist church and W.C.T.U..  Surviving besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Albert S. Knapp, of Elmira; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

CLARK, Patrick “Pat” L
Age 16, of Middlebury Center, PA, died Sunday, July 3, 2005. He was born in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Merl Sr, and Vicki (Rice) Clark. Pat would have been a 9th grade student at Wellsboro Jr. Sr. High School. His hobbies included fishing, camping, playing basketball, mowing lawns, and his favorite beverage was Mountain Dew. Pat is survived by his parents, Merl, Sr. and Vicki Clark; brothers, Bradley Rice, Merl Clark, Jr., and Tony Clark, all of Middlebury Center, PA; maternal grandfather, Robert Rice, of Light Street, PA; Paternal grandmother, Katherine Gardner; Paternal grandfather, Larry Clark, Sr., both of Middlebury Center, PA; paternal great-grandmothers, Nina Haines, of Savannah, NY, Julie Applebee, of Wellsboro, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Marian Rice. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, from 6:00 to *:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, and on Tuesday, July 7, 2005, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the River of Life Fellowship, Route 6, six miles east of Wellsboro, PA. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Keith Paris officiating. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Twp., PA. The family suggest contribution may be made to his parents, Merl and Vicki Clark, RR2, Box 242 AB, Middlebury Center, PA 16935 to assist with expenses.

COMPTON Marjorie J. Spencer
94, of Wellsboro, died
May 14, 2010 at the home of her granddaughter, Carol Ann (Gary) Phelps. She was the wife of the late Francis H. Spencer who died
July 18, 1998. Marjorie was born Dec. 25, 1915 in Charleston Township, the daughter of the late Henry and Faye Goodwin Compton. She was a graduate of Charleston High School "1934," the Practical Bible Training School, Binghamton, N.Y., and was a homemaker. Marjorie was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church, a volunteer for Child Evangelism Fellowship, Wellsboro, and was well known for her baking. She enjoyed doing crafts, reading and playing skip-bo. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra F. (George) Pratt of Addison, N.Y., Linda M. (Gary) Cox of Campbell, N.Y.; sister, Stella English of Wellsboro; brother and sister-in-law, Theodore (Vida) Compton of Middlebury Center; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth (Marilyn) Spencer of Union City; sisters-in-law, Alice Compton of Batavia, N.Y., Helga Pettitt; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five step-reat-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald F. Spencer; brother, Cecil Compton, and foster-brother, Phillip Pettitt. Friends and family are invited to Marjorie's Life Celebration on Monday, May 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, and Tuesday, May 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. with Pastors Ken Smith and Jim Hill officiating. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Cherry Flats Baptist Church, the Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901, or Laurel Health Home Hospice, 24 Waln St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901 – Wellsboro Gazette, May 19, 2010
 

COMPTON, Truman E. - Truman E. Compton, 87, of Wellsboro, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at Broad Acres.He was born June 23, 1927, in Wellsboro, the son of the late William T. and Myrtle B. (Smith) Compton. Truman was an employee of Corning GTE, he retired in 1982. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick Compton and his sister Verna Compton.Truman's Life Celebration will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Private burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. -  Wellsboro Gazette, September 17, 2014

 

DEAN Joanna Marie Goodwin

68, of Wellsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at her home. She was born May 11, 1945, in Charleston Township, a daughter of Earl and Phyllis (White) Dean. Joanna and husband, Gerald "Jerry" B. Goodwin enjoyed 49 years of marriage. She had worked in the fabric department at WalMart, Ames, and Mosher's 5 & 10. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsboro. Joanna enjoyed crocheting. Joanna is survived by her husband, Jerry; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Cindy Goodwin of Wellsboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Jerry Cochenour of Wellsboro; four grandchildren, Joshua Cochenour, Sarah Cochenour, Nickki Rogers, Timi Martin; three great-grandchildren, Kayden Rogers, Dylon Rogers, Emily Cherwinski; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Pat Dean of Wellsboro; a sister, Cathy Horning and her friend, Keith Tinsley, of Westfield; special friends, Larry and Tonya McCloud of Ohio; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and a brother and sister, Thomas and Sandy Dean. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 53 West Avenue, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family.  Wellsboro Gazette – August 10, 2013
 

DAVIS - MARY LUBERTOWICZ
 Mary E. Lubertowicz, 67, of Mansfield RD 1, died Friday, August 16, 1991 at Robert Packer Memorial Hospital in Sayre, PA. Mrs. Lubertowicz was born November 15, 1923 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of the late John H. and Katharine May Reese Davis. She was a life-long resident of Mansfield and was a member of of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Francis J. and Nancy L. Lubertowicz of Milan, PA, Paul Lubertowicz of Saudi Arabia; daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen A. and Chief John E. Wheeler of Wellsboro, PA; sisters, Laura Fowler of Mansfield, PA and Margie Haxton of Troy, PA; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, in 1988. Services were held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro on August 20 with the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan as celebrant and burial to be in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Township.  Arrangements were by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro. (TGR, Thursday, August 22, 1991)

 

EBERLY, LeRoy B. - Leroy B. Eberly, 71, of Elkland, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1947, in Ephrata, the son of Titus Eberly of Wellsboro and the late Ada (Bicher) Eberly. Leroy was a graduate of Tulpehocken High School, Bernville, Class of 1966. He retired from Patterson’s Lumber Mill in 2009 after 35 years of service.  In his younger years Leroy enjoyed hunting and later in life enjoyed fishing.  He loved hiking and being outdoors in the mountains. He also enjoyed playing Scrabble and loved his golden retriever, Goldie. In addition to his father, Leroy is survived by three brothers and sister-in-laws, Titus and Maria Eberly of East Stroudsburg; Allen and Betsy Eberly of Westfield; David and Karen Eberly of Whitneyville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janice Eberly of Ozark, Al; and Margaret and Joe Wilde of Westfield; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his mother Leroy was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Shannon and his step-mother, Edna Eberly.    A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018, 1:00 p.m., at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro with Pastor Darwin “Tink” Cranmer officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to service from 12-1 p.m. A private burial will be held in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.  - Mansfield Gazette, 27 September 2018

ELWYN C. ELY age 92 a resident of Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA died Wednesday, August 14, 1991 at the Nursing Home.  Born November 28, 1898 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late James and Hallie Atherton Ely.  He was a life long resident of Charleston Township and a retired farmer.  He was an honorary member and oldest member of the Charleston Union Grange #1017, where he belonged for 75 years.  Survived by: son, Robert Mattison, Wellsboro, PA; grandchildren, Mrs. Rosemary Bryan, RD 2, Wellsboro, PA, Michael and David Mattison, both of Wellsboro, PA, Jacques Mattison, Blossburg, PA, Jeffrey Mattison, Concord, NH, Bobbie Mattison, Middlebury Center, PA; 7 great-grandchildren.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Inc., 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA Saturday 10 to 10:30 AM.  Funeral services will be held there at 10:30 AM.  Rev. George B. Lineker, pastor of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church officiating.  Burial, Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Township.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/15/1991

ERWAY – Charles Fay Erway, 72, of Wellsboro RD2, died Friday, May 11, 1962. He was a member of the Christian Science Church, Wellsboro, and a 50-year member of the Charleston Grange. Survived by wife, Mrs. Mildred Lent Erway; daughters, Mrs. Jean Nickerson of Conoga Park, Calif., Mrs. William Howard of Winston Salem, NC; sons, Francis of Blossburg, Lyle and Robert of Mansfield, Charles of Venetia, PA, Gerald of Towanda, Harry of Brentwood, NY, Jack of Wellsboro RD2, Jess of Richfield, PA; sisters, Mrs. Clarence Shaff of Wellsboro, Mrs. William Baird of Beaver Dams; brothers, T.J. Erway of Wellsboro, Ivan Erway of Calif. Funeral service was held in Wellsboro on Monday at 2 PM. The Reader was Russell Willet. Burial was in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 16 May 1962, p.5

FRANCK Carl William Franck, 95, of Wellsboro, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro.  Carl was born July 20, 1915, in Willow Grove, a son of William and Lilly (Meisner) Franck. Carl was the husband of the late Helen (Riday) Franck.He was a retired systems operator for Wellsboro Electric Co. and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling around Canada in his Air Stream. Carl is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Joane Franck of Wellsboro, Kevin and Melissa Franck of Wellsboro; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara DeFlabis of Pennsylvania, Betty and Bruno LoPresti of Florida; a step-daughter, Edith Jane (Robert) Metarko of Wellsboro; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, eight step- grandchildren. Carl was predeceased by his wife, Helen; a son, Carl Franck, Jr.; and a step-daughter, Helen Wallace. In keeping with Carl's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Township. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. Wellsboro Gazette - October 31, 2010

FULLER - Kenneth L. age 84, a resident of the Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 at the nursing home. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA, Friday, 10 to 11 am. Funeral Services wil be held there Friday, 11 am. Rev. Donald NEWKIRK, officiating. Burial, Catlin Hollow Cemetery. Survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy WHITING, Mrs. Rodney (Effie) NEAL, Mrs. Annetta NICHOLS, all of Wellsboro, PA, Mrs. Raymond (Dorcas) RODGERS of RD 2, Mansfield, PA; 2 brothers, Fred of Wellsboro, PA, and Merwin of Woodhull, NY; 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mr. FULLER was born October 26, 1903 in Middlebury Center, PA, the son of Hiram J. and Annette WEST FULLER. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Myrtle GRAVES FULLER in 1962, and 2 sons, Hiram J. in 1988 and Duell K. in 1985, 3 brothers, Ira, Glenn and Lewis. He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of the Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY with 18 years of service. Submitted by Patricia Warren.

GOODWIN - FREDA STARKS
Freda Starks, 83, of Reese Hill Road, Wellsboro, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 at her home.Born Aug. 3, 1921 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Frances Locey Goodwin. She was the wife of Merle R. Starks whom she married June 22, 1940. She was a graduate of Charleston High School. Freda was a housekeeper for Carl and Betty Carson for many years and was affectionately known by the Carsons as Sharkie. She was preceded in death by a son, Ralph W. Starks in 1993 and an infant daughter, Freda.  Surviving besides her husband, are daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Max Kimble of Morris, Carol and Herb Wismer of Wellsboro, Cynthia and Leo Rice of Wellsboro; brother, Lloyd Goodwin, Jr. of Williamsport; sisters, Naomi Jean Bower of Corning, N.Y.; Lucille Grinnell of Wellsboro; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at the convenience of the family with burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.If desired, memorials may be sent to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Arrangements are being handled by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro

HAXTON –SANDRA KAYE HAXTON HURLBURT, 53, of Mansfield, died Thursday, May 6, 1999, after a long illness.  She performed clerical duties for several companies over the years.  She was a 1963 graduate of Troy Area schools, and went on to a further her education in a business school.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.  She was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield.  Born July 18, 19145, in Canton, she was a daughter of Willis and Marjorie Davis Haxton.  Surviving are her mother of Alba; a son, Dennis Klimko Jr. of Mansfield; three daughters, Michelle K. Phillips of Panama City, Fla., Lisa Marie Griewisch of Tyler, Texas, and Sandra E. Hurlburt of Mansfield; a brother, Lee Haxton of Chemung, N.Y.; four sisters, Patricia Spencer of Granville Summit, Joan Cole of Kendall, N.Y., Jacquelyn Spencer of Canton and Linda Hazelton of Chapperal, N.M.  A memorial Masso f Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. at the Holy Child Church in Mansfield, with the Rev. Father Louis Kaminski officiating.  Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements are being handled by Kleese, 40 N. Center St., Canton.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

HAXTON Sandra Kaye HURLBURT, 53, of Mansfield, PA diedMay 6, 1999 after a debilitating illness.  Born in canton, PA on July 18, 1945, she was the daughter of Willis and Marjorie (Davis) Haxton.  Sandra attended the Troy schools, graduating class of 1963, went to business school and worked at various clerical occupations over the years.  She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 49 and became a member of the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church in Mansfield.  Sandy is survived by her mother, Marjorie Haxton of Alba; a son, Dennis Klimko Jr. of Mansfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle K. (Wesley) Phillips of Panama City, FL, Lisa Marie (Mark) Griewisch of Tyler, TX and Sara E. Hurlburt of Mansfield; a brother, Lee (Sandy Jo) Haxton of Chemung, NY and sisters, Patricia (Dan) Spencer of Canton and Linda (Bill) Hazelton of Chaparral, NM.  She was preceded in death by her father, Willis Haxton.  A memorial mass was held May 10 at the Holy Child Church of Mansfield with the rev. Father Louis Kaminski as celebrant and interment to follow at the Catlin Hollow Cemetery.  Arrangements were by the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton. Troy Gazette Register

HOUSTON – Ronald J. Houston, 67, of Wellsboro, died Saturday, June 17, 2006. He was born Dec. 23, 1938 in Amarillo, Texas, a son of the late Respy J. and Leona Staatz Houston. He was the husband of Carlene A. Bartholomew Houston. He was formerly employed by Guy Morral Trucking C., Wellsboro, for over 40 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #1147, Wellsboro, where he had held many offices. Mr. Houston is survived by his wife, Carlene; children, Harold and Julie Houston of Middlebury Center, Trina and Joel Johnson of Wellsboro, Sandy and Mark Stevens of Wellsboro, Ronald Penner of Mansfield, Carolin Mattison of Covington; sisters, Carolyn Bell of Colorado, Gaylene and Leo Frezey of Kansas, Shirley and David Crawford of Florida, Russell Houston of Kansas, Cindy Staten of Florida, Nancy Jolene Jackson of Washington; 9 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Max Mcater. Friends called on Tuesday, June 20 at the Carleton Funeral Home Inc., Wellsboro. A memorial service followed visitation at the funeral home with the Rev. Darwin “Tink” Cranmer officiating. Interment was made in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery. – Mansfield Gazette, June 21, 2006, p.6A

INGERICK –ELLEN INGERICK KIMBALL, (SRGP 80860)  age 99, died Thursday, September 29, 2005 in Palm Harbor, FL.  She was the widow of Ross Kimball of Wellsboro, PA and the last of the sons and daughters of Olon and Nannie Ingerick of Whitneyville, PA.  She is survived by four sons, Lloyd Kimball of Palm Harbor, FL., Earl Kimball of North East, PA, Dyrel Kimball of Charlottesville, VA, David Kimball of Malvern, PA; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  A Celebration of Live service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 23, at the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro.  This will include a time of sharing memories and renewing friendships.  Lunch will be provided followed by a Committal Service at the Catlin Hollow Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, 25 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.  Cards may also be mailed in care of the church.  Ellen’s sons would be very pleased to have you join with them to celebrate the life of their very remarkable mother.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

INGERICK
Thomas B. "Tom" Age 78 of RR2, Middlebury Center, PA, died December 26, 2001 at the Green Home. He was the husband of Rheta Austin Ingerick whom he married October 2, 1943. Tom was born October 27, 1923 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Ross and Charlotte Ludlum Ingerick. He was employed by Corning Glass Inc., of Wellsboro, as a Tin Smith for 37 years and was owner and operator of Ingerik Excavating and Burial Vaults from 1957 to 1974, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Independent Bible Church of Wellsboro and loved playing golf. Surviving other than his wife of 58 years, are one son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Carol Ingerick, Middlebury Center; two daughters and sons-in-law, Luanne and Mike Goodwin, Wellsboro and Linda and Charley Probst, Avis, PA; six grandchildren, Brian and Michelle Ingerick, Kelly and Glenn Isaacson, Allan Probst, Sheree and Justin Forney, Tricia Goodwin and Brad Goodwin; three great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Jean Ingerick, Florida; three sisters and brother-in-law, Francis Peake, Florida, Pauline Dee, Painted Post, NY and Vera Mae and Ralph Reese, Elmira, NY; sister-in-law, Hilda Davel, Lewisburg, PA; several nieces and n nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Louise Erway and brothers, Paul, Ivan R., John and Cecil Ingerick. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA on Friday, December 28, 2001 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Funeral there Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Darwin J. Cranmer Officiating. Burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery at the convenience of the family. If desired, Memorials may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Association, Tioga County Unit, 948 E. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
 

 

KENDRICK Wayne S. Kendrick

83, of 1911 Konkle Road, Montoursville, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at his home.  Wayne and his wife, the former Mary Lou Reese, observed their 59th anniversary on June 22.  Wayne retired in 1982 from PennDot, was an Army veteran of World War II, attended Community Baptist Church, enjoyed building and creating things and loved his family.  Born Oct. 25, 1927, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Stillman and Nina James Kendrick.  Surviving in addition to his wife, are daughters, Debbie (Lenny) Confer of Montoursville, Diane (Wayne) Hall of Malabar, Fla.; grandsons, David (Hillary) and Timothy Confer; and a great-granddaughter, Sydney.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the church, 1853 State Route 87, Montoursville, with the Rev. Lynn A. Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Wellsboro. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions to the church building fund.   Wellsboro Gazette, 6 July 2011

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KNAPP Albert
Wellsboro Agitator - October 18, 1956
Albert Stage Knapp, 82, of Wellsboro, Pa., died Wednesday, October 3, 1956.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Rouse Knapp; one daughter, Mrs. Dorie Payne, of Millport; one son, Boyd Knapp, of Horseheads, N.Y.; two step-sons, Lawrence Niles of Long Beach, Calif., and Glenn Niles, of Elmira, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Thelma Stafford of Dryden and Mrs. Vada Price of Wellsboro; five brothers, Fred Knapp, of Wellsboro RD 4, Robert of Blossburg, Irvin of Canton, Delos of Rochester, and Ernest Knapp of Mansfield; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Jackson of Mainesburg, Mrs. Leda Shaw of Mansfield, and Mrs. Isola Harer of Montgomery, Pa.; and 14 grandchildren.  The funeral was held Saturday with Rev. Edward Thorpe Read officiating.  Burial was in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
 

 

MCINROY, Hugh – One of Tioga County’s Most Respected Citizens Died Last Tuesday – Middlebury News – Middlebury Center, Feb. 24 – Hugh McInroy, son of Edward and Ann McInroy, died at his home at Niles Valley Feb. 18, 1919.  He was born in Cavan, Ireland, March 15, 1825, being 93 years, 11 months and three days old at the time of his death.  He married Sarah Jane Hayes in 1850, who died Jan. 20, 1910.  Two them six children were born – twins, Annie and Jane, died in infancy; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Emberger and Mrs. Mary Hodge, died several years ago.  He is survived by one son, George McInroy, of Wellsboro, and daughter, Margaret, at home, who remained with him and cared for him to the last.  One brother, James, of Middlebury and four half-brothers and two half-sisters also survive him.  They are:  S.W. McInroy, of Mansfield; Mrs. H.W. Carson and W.H. McInroy, of State Run; S.F. McInroy, R.R. McInroy, and Mrs. R.A. Sampson, all of Middlebury; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren.  Mr. McInroy had been a member of the Catlin Hollow church for nearly 50 years.  He was one of the early settlers of Tioga county.  He came here with his parents when a boy and lived here all of his life.  He learned the mason trade, which he followed, together with farming, during his active years.  His life was exemplary, active but temperate in all things.  Although in later years his sight and hearing were impaired, he enjoyed good health up to two weeks preceding his death.  Funeral services were held Friday at 12 o’clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. R.A. Sampson, and at one o’clock at the Catlin Hollow church.  Rev. Mr. Simmons officiating; burial in the Catlin Hollow cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 26 Feb 1919.
 

 

MCINROY, Hugh – Niles Valley, Feb. 26 – Hugh McInroy, aged nearly 94 years, died Feb. 18th, at his home in this place.  He was a son of Edward and Ann McInroy and was born March 15, 1825, in county Cavan, Ireland.  He was married to Sarah Jane Hayes in 1850, and to them were born six children, two of whom survive – George McInroy, of Wellsboro, and Margaret McInroy at home, who remained with and cared for her father to the last; also by one brother, James McInroy, of Middlebury, and six half brothers and sisters: S F McInroy, Mrs.  R.A. Sampson and R.R. McInroy, of Middlebury; S.W. McInroy, of Mansfield; Mrs. H.W. Carson and Wm. H.l. McInroy, of State Run.  Mr. McInroy was one of the early settlers of Tioga county, coming here with his parents when a boy and living in this section of the county all his life.  He learned the mason trade, which he followed, together with farming, during his active years.  He was a member of the Catlin Hollow M.C. church for nearly 50 years.  In politics he was a staunch Democrat.  His habits and life were exemplary and he was active but temperate in all form.  Although in later years his sight and hearing became impaired, he enjoyed good health up to two weeks preceding his death.  He retained his usual mental faculties as well as a remarkably clear memory of the past, which completed a life worthy of example.  Funeral services were held at the Catlin Hollow M.E. church last Friday afternoon at one o’clock, Rev. F.P. Simmons officiating.   Wellsboro Agitator 27 Feb 1919.
 

 

MECKES Dora G. GILLILAND, 82, of Wellsboro RR 2, PA died Thursday, July 20, 1995 at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  She was born May 28, 1913 in Tioga, VA and was the daughter of the late Freeman and Edna Greene Meckes.  She had lived on Ely Hill in Charleston Township, PA for the past 79 years.  She had worked with her husband for Cummings Lumber in Troy, PA for a time.  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Glenn Bowen of Wellsboro; grandchildren, Patricia Miller, Diane and Jack Mosher and James and Michalene Bowen, all of Wellsboro; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband, James J. Gilliland in 1984; grandchildren, Own and Peggy Bowen Baker in 1977.  Funeral services were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro on July 24 with the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating and burial to be in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Township.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, August 3, 1995

MEISNER - MRS. LILLA M. FRANCK:  Mrs. Lilla M. Franck, 89, of Wellsboro RD 3, died Friday, May 18, 1973, at Broadacres, Wellsboro RD. She was the widow of William F. Franck. She was born July 18, 1883, in Philadelphia, a daughter of Julius and Mary Walters Meisner. Surviving are a son, Carl W. of Wellsboro RD 2, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday at Tussey’s, 139 Main Street. Burial was in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. The Rev. Roger Patton, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated.
 

 

MOORE, Ella - Mrs. Ella Brewster, wife of Oscar Brewster, of Charleston, died on the 27th ultimo at the age of thirty-eight years. She was a daughter of S.P. Moore and Lydia R. Moore, and she was an intelligent and estimable woman. The funeral was held at the Dartt Settlement church last Thursday, and the interment was made in the Catlin Hollow cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, November 4, 1891, p.1
 

 

NILES Harry Edward
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, March 30, 1921, Pg 1
Was Fatally Injured Last Wednesday Afternoon in Charleston.  Harry Edward Niles, aged 39 years, resident of Catlin Hollow, Charleston was injured while cutting a tree, which struck and crushed... several ribs and his left leg were fractured. One of the broken ribs penetrated his lungs and he died about 2 1/2 hours after the accident. Harry E. Niles was born November 27, 1883 (1881), son of Erastus and Ella Gurand Niles. He married Nellie Rouse, of Charleston on June 19, 1907. She survives him with their four children -- Lawrence, Thelma, Vada and Glen. He is also survived by his father and by one brother, James Niles of Elmira, NY.   Interment in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
 

 

REESE Alexander
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, May 14, 1925, Pg 5
Alexander C. Rees, aged 87 years, died at an early hour Monday morning [5/11/1925], at his home in Charleston Township.  He had been a resident of this vicinity all his life.  Besides his widow, he is survived by two children:  Fred Reese of Charleston and Mrs. Arthur McClelland, of Elmira; also by one brother, George Reese of Charleston.  The funeral was held at the late home yesterday afternoon.  Rev Mr. Doane officiating; interment in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
 

 

REESE Leonard William Reese

Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, April 29, 1948, Pg 10

Leonard William Reese, aged 53 years, of Catlin Hollow, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday afternoon while driving with his wife, near their home.  He felt ill and drove to the side of the road, stopped his car and succumbed immediately.  He was born May 17, 1894 in the Reese homestead where he has lived all his life.  He was the son of Watson and Barbara Smith Reese.  Twenty-seven years ago on April 7, he was married to Miss Ruth Rexford.  Besides his wife he is survived by eight children:  Watson, Mary Lou, William, Thomas, John Robert, Barbara Ann, and Richard Vaughn, all at home and Rexford of Catlin Hollow; one grandson, Terry Lee Reese;  one brother, Leon Reese of Wellsboro RD1; and four sisters, Mrs. Eva English, Mrs. Frances Mather, Mrs. Katherine Davis of Wellsboro and Mrs. Clover Havens of Beaver Dams, NY.  Mr. Reese was engaged in farming and operated a long-distance trucking business.  He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Charleston Grange.  Funeral services will be held today, Thursday at 2pm at the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home with the Rev. Marion Fince officiating; burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
 

 

REESE Leonard

Wellsboro Gazette –Thursday, May 6, 1948

The funeral of Leonard Reese, husband of Ruth Rexford Reese was held at the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home last Thursday, conducted by Rev Marion Finch of the Catlin Hollow Methodist church, of which he was a member. The  funeral home was filled to capacity and the beautiful flowers testified to the many friends he left to mourn his death.  Those acting as pall bearers

were Ralph Evans, Morton Parsons, Ralph Austin, Milford Abplanalp William Bryant, Jack Wilcox. Flower girls Barbara Bryant, Phyllis Ablanalp, Helen Osborn, and Nortna Maynard, classmates and friends of his sons and daughters, all of whom he was very fond.  Leonard Reese was a kind and loving husband and father was always ready to help those in trouble.  Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were his sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Havens and nephew, Dana Keeney, of Monterey N Y; niece, Mrs. Hilda Wexell and son, Gerald, of Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Rexford and family, and Mr. and Mrs. John Page, of Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gilliand and son, Walter of Galeton; West Crast of Duke Center; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Reese, of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley English and Mrs. Florence Bradley, of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Dee Close and Mrs. Lizzie Close of Keeneyville; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reese of Elmira;  Mr. and Mrs. Willis Haxton, of Canton;  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fowler and son of Mansfield
 

 

REESE Mark T

Wellsboro Gazette – October 19, 1994

Mark T Reese, 27, of Wellsboro RR 2 died Saturday, Oct 15, 1994, as a result of an automobile accident on Route 660 west of Covington. Born March 2, 1967, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Rexford K. and Janet R Smith Reese.  He was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro. He graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1985 and was a graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in hardwood lumber grading.  He was currently working as a grader for Ron Baltzley Hardwoods in Covington and had worked there for over 10 years.  He was a member of the National Rifle Association and was an avid outdoors person and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Preceding him in death was an older brother, Terry L Reese, in 1982.  Surviving besides his parents are his wife, Julie M Shulenski Reese; one son, Seth Owen Reese; two brothers, Leonard V Reese of Middlebury Center and Stephen H Reese of Wellsboro; one sister, Mary Jo Grant of Tioga, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Friends called at the Tussey Mosher Funeral Home Wellsboro on Monday, Oct 17.  Services were held there Tuesday, Oct 18, with the Rev Todd Witmer officiating.  Burial was made at Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Township.
 

 

REESE Rexford K. Reese

86, of Catlin Hollow Road, Wellsboro, died April 26, 2011, at his home. He was the husband of Janet Smith Reese who died in 2009. Rexford was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Catlin Hollow, the son of the late Leonard and Ruth Rexford Reese.   He was a driver for Taynton Trucking for over 20 years and a driver for Johnson Truck Lines, before retiring. He attended the Niles Valley Methodist Church, loved to hunt and fish, enjoyed going for drives, and was a loving and devoted family man.  Surviving are his sons, Leonard (Penny) Reese of Middlebury Center, Stephen (Dora) Reese of Catlin Hollow; daughter, Mary Jo Grant (fiancee, David Metton) of Tioga; sisters, Mary Lou (Wayne) Kendrick of Montoursville, Barbara Cowles of Florida; brothers, Jack (Vickie) Reese of Reese Hill, Thomas (Jane) Reese of Wellsboro; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sons, Terry L. and Mark T. Reese and brothers, Watson Reese, William Reese and Richard Reese.  Friends and family are invited to Rexford's Life Celebration on Friday, April 29, from 2 to 3 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Keith Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association , 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701.  Wellsboro Gazette – April 27, 2011
 

 

REESE Terry L

Wellsboro Gazette – March 3, 1982

Terry L. Reese. 34. of RD 3, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1982, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born in Wellsboro on July 19, 1947, he was a son of Rexford and Janet Smith Reese. He was a member of Keeneyville United Methodist Church. Mr. Reese had been employed by Taynton Freight System in Wellsboro for nine years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Surviving are his wife, the former Linda Cornell; a daughter, Karen, at home; his parents, Of RD 2, Wellsboro; three brothers, Leonard, of Middlebury Center, and Stephen and Mark, both of RD 2, Wellsboro; a sister, Miss Mary Jo Reese, of RD 2, Wellsboro, and grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Reese. A private funeral was held Saturday at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.  The Rev. Edmund W. Minnich, his pastor, officiated.
 

 

REESE, Watson Dunham – Watson Dunham Reese, youngest son of Josiah and Matilda Reese, was born May 17, 1859, in Charleston, township.  He died Jan. 17.  He was about his work as usual until the day of his death.  His sudden death came as a great shock to his family and friends.  On July 3, 1879, he married Barbara Smith, of Delmar, and to them six children were born.  Katherine Davis, wife of John Davis of Mansfield; Leon, of Charleston; Clover, wife of William Glennon, of Corning; Francis, also of Corning; and Eva and Leonard, at home.  He united with the Catlin Hollow church about 26 years ago.  Two brothers, A. S. Reese and George Reese, survive him, besides ten grandchildren.  The funeral was held at his home Sunday at 2 o’clock; burial in the Catlin Hollow cemetery.  Services were conducted by Rev. F. P. Simmons, pastor of the Catlin Hollow church.  Of his kindness to his family and the many sacrifices he made for them none knew better than his children and grandchildren, and his many neighbors and friends will remember his kind and sympathetic feelings to all in trouble and distress.  Wellsboro Agitator, 22 Jan 1919.
 

 

REESE William Reese
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, April 29, 1948, Pg 10
Leonard William Reese, aged 53 years, of Catlin Hollow, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday afternoon while driving with his wife, near their home.  He felt ill and drove to the side of the road, stopped his car and succumbed immediately.  He was born May 17, 1894 in the Reese homestead where he has lived all his life.  He was the son of Watson and Barbara Smith Reese.  Twenty-seven years ago on April 7, he was married to Miss Ruth Rexford.  Besides his wife he is survived by eight children:  Watson, Mary Lou, William, Thomas, John Robert, Barbara Ann, and Richard Vaughn, all at home and Rexford of Catlin Hollow;  one grandson, Terry Lee Reese;  one brother, Leon Reese of Wellsboro RD1; and four sisters, Mrs Eva English, Mrs Frances Mather, Mrs Katherine Davis of Wellsboro and Mrs Clover Havens of Beaver Dams, NY.  Mr Reese was engaged in farming and operated a long-distance trucking business.  He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Charleston Grange.  Funeral services will be held today, Thursday at 2pm at the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home with the Rev. Marion Fince officiating; burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.

REESE, William L.
Age 62 of RD2 Wellsboro, Pa, died Sunday, October 20, 1996 at his residence. He married Jean C. Rabaioli on May 25, 1963. He was born January 8, 1934 at Catlin Hollow, Pa, the son of the late Leonard and Ruth Rexford Reese and was a life-long resident of Catlin Hollow, Pa. He was a Gatherer for Corning Glass Works at Corning and Erwin, NY and retired in 1989 with 38 years of service. He had owned and operated Howl A Day Inn Kennels, Catlin Hollow, Pa since 1976. He was a member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, Pa, the Glass Workers Union Local, Corning, NY, and a member of the NRA. Surviving other than his wife, Jean, of 33 years are sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis W. and Patricia S. Reese, Wellsboro, Pa, William L., Jr. and Genevieve N. Reese, South Sterling, Pa; brothers and sisters-in-law, Watson Reese, Wellsboro, Pa, Rexford and Janet Reese, Wellsboro, Pa, Tom and Jane Reese, Wellsboro, Pa, and Jack and Vicky Reese, Wellsboro, Pa.; Sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Wayne Kendrick, Montoursville, Pa, Barbara and Gary Cowles, Palm Bay, Fl; grandchildren, Peter, Joshua, Regina and William; many niece and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 22, 1996 from 7-9 PM at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St. Wellsboro, Pa. There will be a Vigil Service at 8:30 PM, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at 10:00 AM, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, Pa with his Pastor, the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan, officiating. Burial will be in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Charleston Township, Pa.

REXFORD RUTH M
Wellsboro Gazette – January 24, 1990
RUTH M. REESE
Ruth M. Reese, 86, of RD 2, Wellsboro, died Thursday, J an. 18,1990, at The Green Home.  Born Oct. 29, 1903, at Rexford Crossing, she was the daughter of Jess and Mary Lynch Rexford.  She was a member of the Niles Valley United Methodist Church and the Charleston Grange. Preceding her in death was her husband, Leonard, in 1948.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Kendrick, Montoursville, and Mrs. Barbara Cowles, RD 2, Wellsboro; five sons, Watson, Rexford, William, Thomas and Jack, all of RD 2. Wellsboro; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter.
Calling hours were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, Saturday, Jan. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Services were held at the funeral home Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. Rev. Eugene Charsky officiated. Burial was made at Catlin Hollow Cemetery.

ROUSE  Ambrose M.
Wellsboro Agitator – October 15, 1919
--Ambrose M. Rouse, aged about 62 years, died about 2:30 o'clock Monday morning at his home, No. 2 Alexander Street, after a brief illness.  He suffered a stroke Oct. 7.  He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Niles, of Catlin Hollow.  Mr. Rouse was for many years one of Charleston township's most highly esteemed citizens.  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and at 3 o'clock at the Catlin Hollow church; interment in the Catlin Hollow cemetery.

ROUSE Nellie
Wellsboro Gazette - March 3, 1966
Mrs. Nelly R. Cisco, 79, of Wellsboro RD 2, died Sunday at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital.  She was the wife of James Cisco.  She was born October 19, 1866, in Charleston Township, the daughter of Ambrose and Minnie Catlin Rouse.  She was a member of the First Methodist Church and the WSCS and a member of the Golden Age Club.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ray Stafford of Dryden, N.Y.; Mrs. Charles Price of Wellsboro and Mrs. Alton Payne of Millport, N.Y.; three sons, Lawrence Niles of Reading, Calif, Glenn Niles of Elmira, and Boyd Knapp of Horseheads, three step-daughters, Mrs. Dale Bliss, of Wellsboro, Mrs. John Peterson, of Endicott, N.Y. and Mrs. Dortha Southard of Elmira, one stepson, Rodney Cisco of Wellsboro; 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Funeral was held from the Johnson and Tussey Funeral Home Wednesday, Rev. Paul Shaffer officiating, with burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
 

 

RUPERT, Archie G. Age 82, of Wellsboro, Pa., Thursday, Sept. 21, 1972, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. There will be no visitation. Private funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. At the Tussey Funeral Home, the Rev. Gordon E. Abrams. Burial, Catlin Hollow Cemetery. Survived by wife, Eva Woodin Rupert, daughters, Mrs. Doris Jordan, of Pittsfield, Mass., Mrs. Florence Madlo of Boston, Mass., brother, Ralph Rupert, of Williamsport, Pa., two nieces.

SHEAFFER----- Vernon S. Sheaffer, 56, of RD 2, Wellsboro, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1992, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, after a brief illness. Born Aug. 9, 1935 in Wellsboro, he was the son of William and Thelma Sweet Sheaffer. He was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro. He was a sales manager at the Westfield Tannery Co., Westfield for approxtimately 30 years. He was member of the Niles Valley United Methodist Church, Niles Valley, and 25 year member of the Westfield Lodge #477 F. & A.M.. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and ranked as a Spec. 4. Surviving are his wife of 20 years Linda K. Bartholomew Sheaffer, step-father, Chester A. Goodwin of Holiday; Two sons and one daughter-in-law, Timothy and Lori L. Cleveland, of Wellsboro, and Jimmy D. Cleveland, of El Paso, Texas; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Debra L. Sheaffer, of York, Terese K. "Cricket" and Rodney K. Empson, of North Bingham, and Lori A. And Chuck Nelson, of Ulysses; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Ray Crammer, of Horseheads, N.Y., Jacqueline and Robert Young, of Linden; Judy and Doug English of Cherry Flats, Diane and Duncan Williams of Little Marsh, and Kim and John McCarthy, of Wellsboro; seven grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home Inc., Wellsboro, on Sunday, Feb. 2. A Masonic Service was held Sunday evening. Services were held Monday, Feb. 2, with the Rev. Dean Wairath, his pastor, officiating. Burial was made at the Catlin Hollow Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to the Niles Valley United Methodist Church, % Linda Sheaffer, RD 2, Box 26, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901, or to the Robert Packer Memorial Hospital, Cancer Foundation, Sayre, Pa. 18640. Submitted by C.V. Woodard

SHUMWAY –DORIS A. ‘MRS. PAPPY’ AYERS, age 90 of RD 6, Wellsboro, PA, died December 19, 1997 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the wife of 59 years of the late Kenneth E. “Pappy” Ayers, who died February 22, 1997.  She was born September 7, 1907 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ada Butler Shumway.  She was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro Area and a homemaker.  She was a current member of the Emmanuel Methodist Church of Melbourne, FL, and past member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro, PA.   She was a member of the Middle Ridge Grange #384, the Pomona Grange and the State and National Grange.  Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Lee and Charles Murray of Tioga, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Laurence “Pat” and Stella Ayers of Tioga, PA, LaVerne E. and Sally Ayers of Lawrenceville, PA and Thomas Shumway Ayers of Wellsboro, PA; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA on Sunday, December 21, 1997 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.  Funeral there Monday, December 22, 1997 at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Wilmer W. Howe of the West Jackson Baptist Church in Millerton, PA officiating.  Burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
 

 

SMITH Barbara

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, March 15, 1922

Mrs. Barbara M. Smith Reese, aged 66 years, widow of the late Watson D. Reese of Charleston, who died Jan. 17, 1919, died last Wednesday at 7:30 o’clock, of heart disease, at her home in Catlin Hollow.  She was born Feb. 11, 1856, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Henry and Katherine Smith.  Mrs. Reese is survived by her six children—Katherine, wife of John H.

Davis, of Mansfield; Leon H. Reese, of Wellsboro; Clover, wife of William Glennon, of Coming; Frances S. Reese, of Corning-; Eva L. and Leonard Reese, at home. She is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Frank C. Smith, of Delmar; Charles Smith, of Marshcreek, and Mrs. Katherine Tainton, of Elmira. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock;  interment in the Catlin Hollow cemetery.
 

 

SMITH Fred Wilbert

Fred, 77, died at the Green Home in Wellsboro on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. He was born on Feb. 2, 1936, in Mansfield and was the son of the late Horton V. and Mildred Reynolds Smith. Fred was also predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are his sons, Andrew E. Smith and Eric M. Smith, as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Fred was an English teacher at Canton High School, spent 20 plus years with Putnam Company in Wellsboro, studied landscaping/horticulture technology in Williamsport and was well known throughout the northern tier of Pennsylvania for his creative designs and overall knowledge of plants and trees. Fred was also a very good watercolor artist. At Fred's request, there will not be any calling hours at Carleton Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to a gravesite burial at Catlin Hollow Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m., with Father John Chmil of Saint Peter's church officiating. May Fred rest in peace. Wellsboro Gazette – August 7, 2013
 

 

SMITH - Janet Rose Reese, 85, of Catlin Hollow Road, Wellsboro, died Aug. 13, 2009, at her home. She shared 63 years with her husband, Rexford K. Reese. Janet was born July 2, 1924, in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Horton and Mildred Reynolds Smith. She was a homemaker, member of the Niles Valley United Methodist Church, and loved to cook, paint, knit and read poetry. She also enjoyed taking car rides with her family, reading and listening to the Bible. Janet was a Sunday School Teacher for a number of years at the Niles Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Rexford; sons, Leonard V. (Penny M.) Reese of Middlebury Center, Stephen H. (Dora L.) Reese of Catlin Hollow Road; daughter, Mary Jo Grant of Tioga; brother, Frederick Smith of Wellsboro; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sons, Terry L. Reese, in 1982, and Mark T. Reese, in 1994; two brothers and a sister. Friends and family are invited to Janet's Life Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will follow at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Keith Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.
 

 

Ivan L. SMITH, 70, of Alpena, AR, died Saturday night at the residents of Mrs. Sally Bates of Bath RD, a sister-in-law whom he was visiting. October 23, 1972. He was born July 31, 1901 in Wellsboro, the son of Llewellyn and Edith Jones Smith. Two years ago he retired as a quality control engineer for Lockheed Aircraft Corp. at San Jose, CA, where he was employed for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nelly Foster Metzgar Smith; a son, Shane Smith of Pasadena, TX; a daughter, Mrs. Robert J. Young of San Diego, DA; a brother, Maynard Smith of Wellsboro and six grandchildren. Mass of the Resurrection was held from St. Mary’s Church at Bath on Wednesday with the Rev. John P. O’Malley as celebrant. Burial was in Catlin Hollow Cemetery in Wellsboro.
 

 

TOMB, Henry W. – The remains of the late Henry W. Tomb, formerly of Catlin Hollow, who died at the home of Mrs. George Sweigert in Buffalo, Feb. 25, aged 87 years, were brought to Wellsboro last Wednesday evening and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon at one o’clock.  Rev. Mr. Simmons, of Mansfield, officiating; burial in the Catlin Hollow cemetery.  He served with the cavalry during the civil war.  He is survived by a step-son, Robert Tomb, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Frank Welch.  Wellsboro Agitator, 5 March 1919.
 

 

VANDERGRIFT Walter E. "Ike"
Age 93, of Wellsboro, PA, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Walter was born October 24, 1914 in Stony Fork, PA, a son of Walter and Bertha (Wheeler) VanDergrift. Ike was the husband of the late Dorotha (Fuller) VanDergrift. Ike retired from Charleston Twp. at the age of 73. He had been employed by Gillett Implements, Wellsboro; had his own school bus for 13 years; was a mechanic and drove bus for Byron Benedict for 10 years; was a Charleston Twp. Supervisor for 24 years; was on the Charleston Twp. Planning Commission for 15 years; the Sewer Authority for 10 years; he had worked for the state highway department; worked with his brother for several years digging diversion ditches and ponds for Soil Conservation; and was licensed to work with dynamite. Ike was a lifelong farmer, an avid square dancer, enjoyed gardening, going to auctions and working with horses. Ike is survived by a daughter, Christine (Don Cleveland) VanDergrift of Mansfield, PA; a sister, Leda Starkweather of Wellsboro, PA; special friends, John and Lynda Painter of Westfield, PA and Jack and Sue Vogler of Wellsboro, PA; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorotha, in 1988; two sisters, Ida Berger and Eva Burton; and a brother, Homer VanDergrift. At Ike's request, there will be no services. A private burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/26/2008

WASHBURN Rosetta
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., March 27, 1918, Pg 9
Mrs. Rosetta Washburn Saxbury, wife of Wesley L. Saxbury, aged 71 years, died March 22, at her home in Charleston.  She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs Kate Torpy of Galeton and one granddaughter; also one sister, Mrs Anne Harder of Port Allegany.  The funeral was held Sunday at 1:30 at the house and at 2:30 at Catlin Hollow Church, Rev. F. P. Simmons officiating; burial in the Catlin Hollow Cemetery.  Mrs Saxbury was a member of the Free Baptist Church and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

WEST - GOODWIN
Ruth W. Age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, died January 14, 2005, at The Green Home. She was the wife of the late Albert M. Goodwin who died October 7, 1991.
Ruth was born August 8, 1922 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late C. Millard and Florence Root West. She was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro, a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of "1941," and worked at Corning Glass, Wellsboro, for over 23 years, retiring in 1979. Ruth was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Wellsboro Women of the Moose Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Wayne, NY, and The Wheel Inn, Roaring Branch, PA. Surviving are a daughter, Janet M. Boyd, Plymouth Meeting, PA; sister, Shirley (Fred) Ziki, Florida; brother, James (Judy) West, Whitneyville, PA; grandson, William Albert Boyd. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter West (1968); sister, Mary Ann Bennett (1982); and a nephew, Elwood West. Friends and family are invited to Ruth's Life Celebration on Monday, January 17, 2005, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Keith Paris officiating. Burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.

WILSON Frederick R.
TIOGA, PA - Frederick R. Wilson, 38, died Sunday, Aug 6 1995, at home from injuries sustained in a car accident. Wilson was employed at Corning Inn's Erwin Plant.  Survivors include two sons, Brandon S. Wilson and Cory J. Wilson, both of Alpine, NY; his parents, Howard W. and Ruth Casher Wilson of Wellsboro; 6 brothers, Larry Wilson of Millerton, Roger Wilson, William Wilson and Robert Wilson, all of Tioga, Ronald Wilson of Bath, NY and James M. of Camp Jejune, NC; 1 sister, Sheila Dean of Tioga.    Calling hours will be held from 6 - 9 pm today at the TTussey--Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St, Wellsboro. Services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Shypulefski.  Burial is in Catlin Hollow Cem, Charleston Township

LaRUE GERALD WILSON
 Friends and relatives were shocked and saddened by the untimely death of LaRue Gerald Wilson (Chub), age 37 of Wellsboro RD 2 who succumbed suddenly on Monday, September 17th at Gretna, Nebraska where he and his brother Gary were staying at a motel en route home after a hunting expedition in Wyoming. According to reports, while in Wyoming the deceased fell from a horse and the horse then fell on top of him.  The accident occurred last Thursday.  He received medical attention at a nearby hospital and was discharged the same day with a diagnosis of several cracked ribs and orders to take it easy.  The brothers left for home on Sunday stopping at the motel in Gretna on their way.  He was discovered by his brother the following morning when he was unable to arouse him. He was born September 5, 1936 in Charleston Township the son of Arthur G. and Dorothea Dadman Wilson.  Following graduation from Charleston High School, he attended and graduated from Penn State University.  He was owner and operator of the Wilson Building Supply Company in Wellsboro. At the time of death, he served as treasurer of the Wellsboro Lions Club and as president of the Catlin Hollow Cemetery Company. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Dorothea Wilson of Wellsboro; three brothers, Dr. James L. Wilson of Wellsboro; Clifford D. Wilson, and Gary L. Wilson, both of RD 2, Wellsboro. Friends may call at the Tussey Funeral Home in Wellsboro on Thursday between 2 and 4, and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 21, at 1:30 pm with Rev. Canon Harry T. Frownfelter officiating.  Burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.

WILSON -   LEAH (WILSON) BROOKS
                Leah (Wilson) Brooks, 81, of Wellsboro, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at theBroad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro.   Born Nov. 22, 1918, in Delmar Township, Tioga County, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Irene (Catlin) Wilson. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Welsh Settlement; Women of the  Moose; and the National Audubon Society.   She had worked at the former Corning Glass Works of Wellsboro.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Joseph T. Brooks; son, James Brooks and grandson, Donald Brooks Jr.  Surviving are her three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald A. Brooks of Keeneyville, Barry L. and Joyce Brooks of Wellsboro, David L. and Jean Brooks of Wellsboro; three daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda B. and Allan  Hammond of Wellsboro, Teresa West of Loganville, Ga., Cinda and Ronald  Niles of Port Charlotte, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and  Louise Wilson of Wellsboro, Howard and Ruth Wilson of Tioga; four sisters, Gertrude Thompson of Texas, Doris Torpy of Fla., Naomi Day of Wellsboro and Rena Brooks of Gang Mills, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren  and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral services will be held at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, onThursday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky and Glenda  Brooks Hammond officiating.   Burial will be at the Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Wellsboro.   Memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society, 700

WILSON  W. Howard "Shorty" Age 88, of Tioga, PA, diedThursday, November 10, 2005, at the Green Home. He was born July 30, 1917 in Wellsboro, to Roger and Irene Catlin Wilson. Howard was a carpenter and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tioga, a lifetime member of the Tioga Vol. Fire Dept., and the Tioga American Legion. Howard and his wife, Ruth Casher, were married November 24, 1949 and would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this year. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Larry (Faye) Wilson of Elmira, NY, Roger (Billie) Wilson of Tioga, William Wilson, Jr. of Tioga, Sheila (Roger) Dean of Tioga, Ronald (Elizabeth) Wilson of Bath, NY, MSGT James Wilson of Norfolk, VA, Robert (Tammie) of Tioga; a brother, Charles of Wellsboro; two sisters, Naomi Day of Wellsboro, Rena Brooks of Painted Post; 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Frederick R. Wilson; and sisters, Gertrude E. Thompson, Doris Torpy, and Leah Brooks. A celebration of Howard's life will begin with a viewing on Sunday, November 13, 2005, from 6-9 p.m. at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Services will be held on Monday, November 14, 2005, at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. John Shypulefski, officiating. Interment will be held immediately following the services at Catlin Hollow Cemetery.

JAMES WINGATE, 82 died at his home on East Ave., Wellsboro, Thursday, July 10, 1941.  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wingate and was born in Charleston Township.  He was employed for many years by the Wellsboro Electric Co. and the Wellsboro branch of the Corning Glass Works.  He is survived by his wife; two sons, Clarence of Wellsboro and Edward of Coopers Plains, N.Y.; two brothers, George of Wellsboro RD and William of Endicott, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.  Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. EDT at the Evans & Johnson Funeral Home, Wellsboro, the Rev. C. W. Sheriff of the Baptist Church officiating.  Burial in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/10/1941
   

YAGGIE Marie Justin Spencer Barry

Liberty, Pa. — Marie Justin Spencer Barry, 59, of Hassen Road, Liberty, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011.  She was a self-employed school bus driver for the Southern Tioga School District and was employed part time for the Landing Strip Restaurant in Liberty.  Survivors include her husband, David John Barry; a daughter, Kristin M. Deitrick of Liberty; a son, Shane M. Spencer of Montoursville; two stepsons, Timothy Spencer of Elmira, N.Y. and Richard Spencer of Horseheads, N.Y.; and a brother, Richard A. Yaggie of Montoursville. Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 4 p.m. Sunday.  Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.   Corning Leader – July 13, 2011
   

YAGGIE Marie Justin Spencer Barry

59, of Hassen Road, Liberty, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 13, 2011.  Marie was born Nov. 22, 1951, the daughter of the late Adam and Jane Yaggie.  Friends and family are invited to Marie's Life Celebration on Sunday, July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Catlin Hollow Cemetery.   Wellsboro Gazette – July 14, 2011    
  

Published On Tri-Counties Site On 16 SEP 2004 By Joyce M. Tice