RANSDELL - MRS. ERMA MEAKER
 Mrs. Erna Meaker, 82, died Tuesday, February 6, 1973 in Wellsboro following an extended illness.  She was the widow of Dr. Hughes Meaker of Mansfield. She was born in Tioga on July 1, 1890, daughter of the late William and Harriet Ransdell of Tioga. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Tioga. She was a graduate of Mansfield Normal and Ithaca Conservatory of Music. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Robert D. Conevery of Wellsboro; Mrs. John E. Benjamin of Hammondsport, NY and Mrs. Robert A. Stebbins, Johnstown, Pa., 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 11 am in Tioga.  Rev. Harry T. Frownfelter, assisted by Rev. William H. Harris, officiated.  Burial was at the Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga.

GORDON S. RARICK, 74 of Niles Valley died Friday, March 29, 1996 at home.  Born June 1, 1921 in Rutland Township, he was the son of Orrin and Nellie Colby Rarick.  Mr. Rarick retired in 1983 from the former Ingersol-Rand, Painted Post, N.Y. after 27 years as a machinist.  He was an avid bowler, hunter, outdoorsman and enjoyed helping others.  Preceding him in death was a sister, Virgalee Parker.  Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Marcia Tongue Rarick; a daughter, Linda Armistead of Mansfield; sisters, Marie Herman of Midland Park, N.J. and Revabelle Smith of Warsaw, N.Y.; grandchildren, Sheila Benninger, Sherry and Marty York, Sharla and Owen Christman, twin great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews.  Calling hours were held Monday, April 1 at the Scureman Funeral Home with funeral services following.  The Rev. James A. Johnston and Rev. Julien Weil officiated.  Burial was made in the Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. –McKay Scrapbook

RARICK, Martha Arlene Nageli
Age 84, of the Laurels, Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 31, 1920 in Tioga, PA, the daughter of the late Lafe and Mabel Gillette Rarick. She was a homemaker and she worked for many years as a waitress. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Luella Wood of Covington, PA; stepdaughter, Mrs. Frank “Madeline” Allen, Campbellsville, KY; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, three step grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Wheeler, Tioga, PA, Mrs. Roy “Betty” Hughes, Tioga, PA; several nieces and nephews, and cousins. Her husband, Olen Nageli in 1996, preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Sunday from 12-2:00 pm, where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, immediately following the visitation. Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville & Mansfield Vol. Ambulance Associations in Martha’s memory.

RATHBUN Ralph B.
Age 85, of Tioga, PA, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Ralph was born December 26, 1923, a son of Lee and Kate (Phillips) Rathbun. Ralph was an avid gardener, always proud of his fruits and vegetables. He always grew the most beautiful flowers as well. Ralph was a veteran of WWII, where he received a purple heart for injuries he sustained during the war. Ralph retired from Corning Glass Works. Ralph leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Darleen (Bennett) Rathbun; a son, Rex Lee Rathbun of Gouldsboro, PA; two daughters, Kathryn "Kay" Hassan (Joe) Davis of Gouldsboro, PA, and Jacqueline "Jackie" (Bourke) Casey of Savona, NY; four grandchildren, Autumn Dean, Shae Rathbun, Corey Rathbun and Cody Tombs; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Aldine and Shirley; and a brother, Rick. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 14, 2009, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph McNamara officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/12/2009

RATHBUN –SHIRLEY SIMMONS, age 84, of Tioga, PA, died Sunday, October 16, 2005, at her home.  Shirley was the wife of Elon B. Simmons, with whom she would have observed 60 years of marriage on January 4, 2006.  She was born on August 7, 1921, the daughter of the late Lee and Kathryn (Phillips) Rathbun.  Shirley is survived by her husband, Elon; two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia and Daryl Butler of Tioga, PA, Kathy Kahill of Carlisle, PA; four grandchildren, Timmy, Penny, Tracy, Irene; seven great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Darleen Rathbun of Tioga, PA.  A sister, Aldeine Gould; and brother, Richard Rathbun, preceded her in death.  Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 20, 2005, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.  A funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA.  Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s name to Laurel Home Health & Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA or the Tioga Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 141, Tioga, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette.
 

 

REDNER Willard

Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Thursday, July 25, 1935

Tioga--Willard Redner, 78, who died Tuesday of injuries sustained when he fell from a ladder while picking cherries was buried last Thursday at Elmira. Native of Steuben County, NY, Mr Redner moved to Tioga township in 1880, locating first on the HW Caulking farm, later moving to Chatham and eventually buying the H H Goodrich farm on the Wellsboro Road. A few years ago he retired and moved to Elmira. He was for many years an active citizen of this town. His wife, Mrs. Hattie Redner, a daughter, Mrs. Vera Holland of Elmira and a son, Henry of Tioga survive.

REIGER Rose Crance – Mrs. Louis Crance, of Urbana, N.Y., formerly of Tioga, underwent an operation for the removal of a goiter at a hospital in Buffalo on Jan. 26 and died last week Monday.  The remains were taken to Tioga Tuesday evening and the funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Crance Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock, Rev. C.H. Blount, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating.  Deceased was about 50 years of age and is survived by her husband, two sons, Howard, of Hammondsport, and Clyde, of Camp Dix; one daughter, Mrs. Howard Lovejoy, of Tioga; two brothers, David Reiger, of Ohio, and Lewis, of Binghamton; also one sister, Mrs. Delia Decker, of Binghamton.  Wellsboro Agitator, 6 Feb 1918   Evergreen cemetery

 

REIGER Rose Crance – Mrs. Louis Crance of Urbana, died at her home there on Monday-dec’d.  Mrs. Crance was for many years a much esteemed Tioga resident.  The remains were brought here and the funeral was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Crance. Om Mercereautown, Rev. C.H. Blount officiated, and the interment was in Evergreen cemetery.  Mrs. Crance is survived by her husband; two sons, Howard of Hammondsport, and Clyde of Camp Dix, and by one daughter, Mrs. Howard Lovejoy of Tioga.  Wellsboro Agitator,  6 Feb 1918.

 

REYNOLDS, CHARLES F. (SRGP 5494)
Tioga—Charles F. Reynolds died June 2 at his home, Cowanesque Street.  He was born July 5, 1854, and had lived in Farmington and Tioga Townships for the greater part of his life.  After 30 years as a farmer in Farmington Township he moved to Tioga borough, where he spent the last years of his life.  Mr. Reynolds was a member of Tioga Methodist Church.  He is survived by nine childre:  Mrs. Edith Bowker, Mrs. Eva Ehrstein and Mrs. Jannie Pierson of Rochester; Leslie Reynolds of Hornell; William Reynolds of Hollcomb, N.Y.; Lewis Reynolds of Lawrenceville; Mrs. Ethel Webster and Claude Reynolds of Tioga; Charles Reynolds of Red Creek; one brother, John Reynolds, of Tioga Township; 23 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Tioga Methodist Church, the Rev. Orey E. Crippen of the Tioga Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.

REYNOLDS – Elvira S. Shutter, 88, or Tioga, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was born Oct. 20, 1917 in Tioga, the daughter of Claude and Jane Butler Reynolds. Elvira is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Judy Shutter of Tioga; son-in-law, Alfred Camp of Wellsboro; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Winifred Wilston of Wellsboro, Mary Jane and Bernard Brace of Tioga; 18 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry in 1989; daughter, Delores Camp in 2005; son, Johnny shutter in 1944; and a sister, Grace Gee in 1996. Friends were invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Mansfield on Friday, April 21. Funeral services followed there Friday with Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. – The Mansfield Gazette, 26 April 2006, p.6A

REYNOLDS Elvira S
SHUTTER Elvira S. Age 88, of Tioga, PA, died April 18, 2006 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born October 20, 1917 in Tioga, PA, the daughter of Claude and Jane Butler Reynolds. Elvira is survived by a  son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Judy Shutter of Tioga, PA; a son-in-law, Alfred Camp of Wellsboro, PA; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Winifred Wilston of Wellsboro, PA, Mary Jane and Bernard Brace of Tioga, PA; 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry in 1989; a daughter, Delores Camp in 2005; a son, Johnny Shutter in 1944; and a sister, Grace Gee in 1996. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday, noon - 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA.

REYNOLDS –MARY JANE BRACE, 96, formerly of Tioga, PA, passed away February 25, 2019, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born June 1, 1922 in Tioga, PA, the daughter of Claude & Jane Butler Reynolds. Mary Jane was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tioga, the Tioga Grange & the Firemen's Auxiliary & the Republican Council. She is survived by 2 daughters & a son-in-law, Janet Byrd of Bath, NY, Carol & Bill Burlingame of Lawrenceville, PA, 5 grandchildren, & 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard in 2013, and sisters, Winifred Wilston, Grace Gee, & Elvira Shutter. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Thursday 6-8 PM & Friday 10-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Garrett Hall officiating Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/27/2019

RICH DELLA
Mrs. Della Class of Tioga and Rochester died suddenly in Rochester Wednesday of apoplexy. Mrs. Class was born at Tioga, Jan. 12, 1867, daughter of William B. and Rhoda Rich. She was a member of the Tioga Methodist church. She had spent most of the past few years with relatives, in Rochester. Survivors include one son, Harold Class. of Tioga, and one brother, Isaac L Rich, of Middletown, Conn., and several nephews and nieces. The funeral was held Friday in Tioga, Rev. Mrs. Marshall, of Rochester, officiated; burial in Evergreen cemetery at Tioga.   Wellsboro Agitator - Sept 15, 1937

ROBINSON –R. MARTINE KIPP, age 91, of New Albany, Pa., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born May 23, 1924 to Harland and Maude Allen Robinson who welcomed her to her heavenly home along with her husband of 49 years, Leo F. Kipp, who predeceased her on Jan. 19, 1990. Leo and Martine were married Nov. 2, 1940 in Evergreen, Pa. by Rev. Rose Allen.Martine enjoyed a life of serving the Lord at Evergreen Christian Church where she was a member for many, many years. She was a "stay-at-home" mother for her five children and hundreds of other children that she cared for while their parents worked. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her family and friends. She also crocheted afghans, rugs and pillows, and embroidered decorative items. She enjoyed her family and home very much. Martine is survived by her children, Lena (Robert) Carichner, Hughesville, Pa., Larry (Lois) Kipp, Philadelphia, Pa., Loretta (James) Abate, New Albany, Pa., Lamar (Rose) Kipp, Moxie, Pa.; and daughter-in-law, Joyce Kipp, New Albany, Pa.; sister, Vida Williams, New Albany, Pa. and sisters-in-law, Lucille Robinson of New Albany, Pa. and Sally Haverly of Towanda, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.Martine was predeceased in death by her eldest son, Leo Herbert Kipp Sr.; a granddaughter, Ruth Irene Wilkinson; and an infant great-granddaughter, Mary Sue Kipp in 1992; brothers, George and Harland "Bub" Robinson; sister, Gertrude Kobbe; and in-laws, Jesse and Rachel Kipp, Evelyn and Dick Scott, Vivian and Ray Carr, Loren and Eleanor Kipp and Gene Williams.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30 2015 at the Evergreen Christian Church with the Rev. Michael Dodd, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29 2015 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA and from 10 a.m. to the start of the service at the Evergreen Church. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Evergreen Christian Church, 103 North St., New Albany, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 6/28/2015

ROSE - Doris E. Heck
Doris E. Heck, 80, of Tioga RR 1, died Monday, Feb. 14, 1994, at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  Born April 27, 1913, in Delmar Township, she was the daughter of William and Mary Stocum Rose.  She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tioga, the Garrett Miller Center in Millerton and the Senior Citizens Center in Mansfield.  For the past 10 years, she had especially enjoyed the special care given by her granddaughter and her husband, Marcie and Ronnie Mosher, who resided with her.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Walter E., on July 13, 1984; one son, Edwin W., on May 6, 1986; and one granddaughter, Linda Chamberlain, on Nov. 21, 1980.  Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Winola Heck of Westfield; one brother, Elsworth Rose of Mansfield; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.  Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Services will be held there Thursday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Julian B. Weil, officiating.  Burial will be made at Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tioga Ambulance Association, Rarick St., Tioga, Pa., 16946, or to The Green Home, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, Pa., 16901.

ROSE VERMA L - MRS. VERMA L. HECK
Verma L. Heck, 79, of Tioga, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1986, at her home. Her husband, William Heck, died in 1978. Born Feb. 23, 1907, at Wellsboro, she was a daughter of William and Mary Stocum Rose. Mrs. Heck was a member of the auxiliary to American Legion Post 235 at Tioga. Surviving are two sons, Robert and Donald, both of Tioga; a brother, Ellsworth Rose, of Wellsboro; a sister, Mrs. Doris Heck, of Tioga; 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 2 pm Friday at the Kuhl-Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.  The Rev. John Shypulefski, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiated.

ROUSE MABEL SMITH
Age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, Friday, November 30, 1973 at the Soldier and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Monday at 10:30 am in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Rev. Canon Harry T. Frownfelter officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, Pa. Survived by three daughters, Mrs.T.R. Edwards of Harrisburg, PA, Mrs. Dewitt Gerow of Wellsboro, Mrs Harold Scheesman of Buffalo; three sisters, Mrs Laura Carey, Mrs Ciella Charles both of Elmira, Mrs. Ruth Conklin of Conklin, NY. ; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, president of the Ladies Guild; charter member of and past matron of Tioga Chapter of Eastern Star; a member of the Mary Wells Chapter of Eastern Star.

 

SACKETT Jackie Lee "Jack"

age 75, of Tioga, PA, died on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Samaritan House, Wellsboro, PA after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 27, 1938 in Hornell, NY, a son of Warren and Gladys M. (Bacon) Sackett. Jack worked as a machinist at Dresser Rand until he retired. He was a member of the Tioga Fire Department. Jack enjoyed mowing, hunting, fishing, gardening, chatting with family and friends, tinkering, cutting wood, arm wrestling with his co-workers, being a jokester and when he was able, helping the elderly in the neighborhood. Jack is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Joe Mitchell of Millerton, PA, Jacquelyn "Jackie" and Dave Buckheit of Mansfield, PA; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Jack "Buddy" and Heather Sackett of Tioga, PA, Jason Sackett; 10 grandchildren, Molly, Alyse, Garrett, Alexa, Jourdyn, Hunter, Brock, Chrystal, Crosby and Felicity; 2 great grandchildren, Olivia and Angie; a brother, Fred Flurschutz; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan and Gene Cady of Hornell, NY, Marilyn and Richard Muhollen of Hornell, NY; several half-brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, a special friend, Patricia Kennedy. Jack was predeceased by a brother, Ozzie Woodworth, a sister, Dorothy Rectenwald, and a special man, Ed Fish. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Samaritan House, 3 Morgan Terrace, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Star Gazette – August 12, 2013

 

SAXTON, Elvira MRS. ELVIRA C. SMITH
 Mrs. Elvira C. Smith, age 99, of Tioga, died Wednesday, January 24, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. The funeral was held at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa. Saturday at 11 am.  Rev. Edward Trask, officiating.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, Pa. Mrs. Smith is survived by a niece, Mrs. Courtney Bishop of Vermont, several cousins of Williamsport, Pa.  She was a member of the Tioga Presbyterian Church; she was the widow of the late Dr. Charles Smith of Tioga.  She was born April 10, 1873 in Williamsport.

SAXTON – Tioga, March 6 – James D. Saxton, 75, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Clive S. Burtch, February 26, after a shot illness. Mr. Saxton had been in poor health for many years. He was born at Whitney Point, NY, October 15, 1858, the son of Henry and Electa Roberts Saxton. He had been a resident of Tioga for the past 44 years. His wife, Belle Saxton, died several years ago. Mr. Saxton is survived by three children, Mrs. Clive S. Burtch and Archie D. Saxton of Tioga and Mrs. Leon Shoop of Ashley Falls, Mass. Mr. Saxton was a member of the Baptist church and had been a Mason for over 50 years. The funeral was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Clive Burtch. Rev. Orey E. Crippen of the First Baptist Church officiating; interment was in Evergreen cemetery at Tioga. – Wellsboro Gazette, 7 March 1935

SCHEFFNER Rosa Nora M
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, July 1, 1925
Mrs. S. L. Hotchkiss died last Tuesday morning, after a long illness, at her home at Lambs Creek. She had been confined to her bed for a year. She was born in Germany and was of the Catholic faith. The funeral was held Thursday; interment in Tioga.

SCHENK - MRS. BESSIE E. SIMONS
 Mrs. Bessie E. Simons, 71, of Wellsboro RD 5, died Sunday, April 16, 1972, in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  She was the widow of Raymond Simons.  Mrs. Simons was born February 10, 1901, in Tioga County, a daughter of Peter and Katherine Harris Schenck. Surviving are four sons, Robert, of Corning, Leland of Rochester, Earl of Lawrenceville, and Donald of Wellsboro; a brother, Benjamin Schenck of Tioga Junction, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at Tussey's, 139 Main Street.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. The Rev. S. Wade Stewart officiated.  

 

SCHENCK Bessie E

MRS. RAYMOND SIMONS - Mrs. Bessie E. Simons, 71, of Wellsboro RD 5, mother of a Corningnite died Sunday at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for one day after a long illness. Born Feb. 10,1901 in Tioga County, Pa., she was the daughter of Peter and Katherine Harris Schenck. She was the widow of Raymond Simons. She is survived by four sons, Robert of Corning, Leland of Rochester, Earl of Lawrenceville Pa. and Donald of Wellsboro; a brother, Benjamin Schenck of Tioga Junction, Pa; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Tussey Funeral Home in Wellsboro where a funeral service will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m..  The Rev. S. Wade Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.
  

SCHIEFFELIN  Lila - Dr. Lila G. Schieffelin, who died June 6 in Buffalo, was taken to Tioga July 25 and the ashes were interred in the Schieffelin lot in Evergreen cemetery at Tioga with a service at the grave. Dr. Schieffelin was born in Tioga November 12, 1868 and was a Tioga resident for many years. She had lived in Buffalo for several years. Relatives from out-of-town present at the burial were: Dr. Schieffelin's brother, Thomas Schieffelin and Mrs. Schieffelin of Rochester; Mrs. Edward Schieffelin and son, Richard Schieffelin, of Buffalo. - Wellsboro Agitator, July 28, 1937, p.1

 SCHINKE - Emma (Granny) Benson, age 100, of RD#1, Tioga died on Saturday, June 27, 1987 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1886 in Arnot, PA, the daughter of John and Augusta Neuman Schinke. She attended the First Baptist church of Tioga. She was predeceased by a son, Walter in 1960. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Carrie Bruce and Mrs. Vendetta Ferguson, both of Tioga; son, Raymond of Atlanta, GE; Daughter-in-law, Grace Benson of Tioga; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Scureman Funeral Home at Mansfield with the Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery at Tioga. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 1, 1987, p.10

SEELEY - DIXON
Louise Louise Dixon, age 91, diedSunday, October 10, 2004, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on November 2, 1914, the daughter of the late Elmer and Lelia Seeley. She was a member of the Tioga Baptist
Church in Tioga, PA. Louise is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Moore of Delhi, NY, Mary Suzuki of Hayward, CA, Elaine Chilson of Towanda, NY; sister, Mary Wells of Tioga, PA; brother, Bill Seeley of Harrison Valley, PA; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin H. Dixon; sisters, Laura Robinson, Madealine Welling, Dewella Plaski; and a brother, Elmer R. Seeley. Family and Friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA, on Tuesday, October 19, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga, PA.

 

SEELEY -LOUISE DIXON
Louise Dixon, age 91, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, Pa. She was born on Nov. 2, 1914, the daughter of the late Elmer and Lelia Seeley. Family and friends were invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., Mansfield, on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Funeral services were held immediately following visitation. Interment was made at Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga.

SHELMAN Blanche V.
diedat the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the age of 100. Blanche was born in Lawrenceville, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy (Gilbert) Shelman. She retired from Winchester Optical in Elmira, NY. Blanche is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Tuesday, June 17, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Resident Memorial Fund, 103 Washington St., Elmira, NY 14901.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/16/2008.

SHELMAN, Charles V.
Age 88, of Roseville, Saturday, Dec. 28, 1963. He was a member of the Roseville Baptist Church; a retired farmer. Survived by sons, Manley of Tioga, Cecil of Wellsboro; daughters, Miss Blanche Shelman of Elmira, Mrs. Raymond Deming of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Ralph Cummings of Tioga RD2; sisters, Mrs. Burt Shelman of Tioga RD1, Mrs. Martin Newman of Cleveland, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren. Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield. Calling hours: today 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Orey Crippen. Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.

SHELMAN GLADYS
CUMMINGS Gladys Shelman Age 95, formerly of Tioga, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Collins Personal Care Home, Elkland, PA. She was born December 12, 1910 in Jackson Summit, PA, the daughter of Charles and Nancy Gilbert Shelman. Gladys was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ralph on January 2, 1992. They were tenant farmers before purchasing their farm in Tioga Junction in 1940. They raised tobacco for several years to help pay for the farm. Gladys was employed at the Eclipse plant in Elmira during World War II, Mansfield Novelty, Erwinna Motel, Roz Steadman's Diner (baking pies), Williamson High School as janitor and cook, and Mansfield State College in the housekeeping department. During her employment she also worked the farm with Ralph. They raised laying hens, sold eggs and milked cows. Gladys was a member of the PA Grange in Tioga for 61 years, a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women in Lawrenceville, and the Republican Women's Council. She is survived by a daughter, Lola Petersen; daughter and son-in-law, Laurita and Donald Treat; son and daughter-in-law, Marwin and Kathryn Rice Cummings, all of Tioga, PA; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, including special niece, Avis (Ted) Deats of Lawrenceville. Gladys is also survived by an older sister, Blanche Shelman of Horseheads, NY. In addition to her husband, Gladys was predeceased by a daughter, Waneta Burtch on September 29, 1963; loving "daughter in spirit," Nola Burtch; son-in-law, Robert Petersen; two granddaughters, one great-grandson, two sisters and two brothers. Gladys attended school in Jackson Summit and wanted to go to high school in Millerton, but it was too far to travel daily on horseback. Since Gladys was not able to have the education she wanted so badly, it was important for her to have her children receive an education. She told them that she would gladly scrub toilets for the rest of her life in order to pay for their schooling. Gladys was a loving mother and grandmother. She helped raise her grandchildren after Waneta's passing. Gladys and Ralph were "mom and dad" to a great many students from Millerton, Tioga and Lawrenceville during their tenure at Williamson High School. Gladys took pride in working hard for everything she had and in always looking her best. Her everyday dress typically included high heel shoes, as she was quite a lady. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday, 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Monday at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Collins Personal Care Home, 306 Main Street, Elkland, PA 16920, Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA 16929, or Williamson Scholarship Fund, c/o Jim Wilbur, 118 Trowbridge Road, Millerton, PA 16936, or a fund of your choice.

SHELMAN - PATTERSON, Lila M. "Midget" (Shelman)
Age 69, of Tioga, PA, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at the Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Lila was the wife of Edward C. "Ed" Patterson for 51 years; together they celebrated their anniversary on July 10th. Lila was born on August 9, 1939 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Manley and Gladys (Kennedy) Shelman. She had been employed by Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Lila is survived by her husband, Ed; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Lori Patterson of McGraw, NY, Randy and Sue Patterson of Jackson, MS; two wonderful grandchildren, Garrett and Morgan Patterson; five step grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Ann Shelman of Covington, PA, Max and Marie Shelman of Washington, Carl and Norman Shelman of Blossburg, PA; two sisters, Grace Carl of Corning, NY, Geraldine Johnson of Mansfield, PA; three brothers-in-law, Leonard Patterson and his friend, Fern Helberling of Tioga, PA, Richard and Sally Patterson, of Tioga, PA, Donald and Louise Patterson of Nelson, PA; three sisters-in-law, Arlene and Judd Price of Knoxville, PA, Geraldine Lehman of Tioga, PA, and Sharon Loucks of Knoxville, PA. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Dolley and Hazel Paulo; two brothers, Alec and Merle Shelman; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Hankla. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, December 29, 2008, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. G. Victory Perry officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Lila, to the Evergreen Cemetery Association, c/o Jean Ward, PO Box 19, Tioga, PA 16946.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/29/2008
 

SHENK Robert L

 TIOGA, PA | Robert L. Shenk, age 57 of Tioga, PA, died Thursday, August 29, 2002 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was the husband of Mary L. (Foster) Shenk. He was born on January 6, 1945 in Lancaster, PA a son of Marvin and Arlene (Dennis) Shenk. Bob was employed by ACP Manufacturing in Lawren-ceville, PA until his illness. Prior to his employment with ACP, he had worked for the Northern Tioga School District for many years and enjoyed construction work with Tom Treat. Bob attended Calvary United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, PA.Bob is survived by his wife, 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael (Cathy) Shenk of Ephrata, PA, William Ott of Denver, PA, Randy Ott of Reinholds, PA and Timothy and Sandy Ott of Denver, PA, 4  grandchildren, his mother Arlene Shenk of Ephrata, PA; a brother, Terry Shenk of Reading, PA; a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Donald Heil of Denver, PA.Friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 31, 2002 from 6 to 9 PM and Sunday, September 1, 2002 from 1 to 2 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, P.C., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2002 at 2 PM at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Weaver, Pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, PA. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA.
 

SHORT - PARKER
Linda Kay Age 65 of Tioga, PA, died February 12, 2006 at home. Linda was born January 24, 1941 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late, Lloyd K. and Mary Wass Short, and was a homemaker. Surviving are daughter, Kathy A. (Anthony) Davis, Tioga, PA; sister, Betty Morris, Westfield, PA; brother, Ronnie (Gail) Short, Little Marsh, PA; three grandchildren, Toni (Dana) Owlett, Stephen D. Davis, and Kory A. Davis; two great-grandchildren, Haley Owlett and Harmony Owlett; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Tony Close. Friends and relatives are invited to Linda's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral service and committal to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Dale Sherman officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA.

 

SHORT -MARTHA JANE BUTLER, age 75, of Tioga, PA passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on March 10, 1945, a daughter of Charlie and Lena (Kelsey) Short. Martha was the wife of Ernest "Mike" Butler. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and enjoyed walks, the great outdoors, reading, boating, and loved children and professional wrestling. Martha is survived by her husband Mike; sons Danny (Heidi) Butler of Tioga, PA and Ernest Leon Butler, Jr. of Williamsport, PA; daughter Carol Wilcox of Lawrenceville, PA; brothers Charlie (Kathy) Short of Horseheads, NY, Philip Short, Daniel (Lollie) Short of Covington, PA, Brian Short of East Burlington, NJ, and Albert Short of Ogdensburg, PA; sisters Katie Smith of Antrim, PA, Lula Ball of Muncy, PA and Ruth Johns of Canton, PA; grandchildren Nicole Butler and Rachel (Jeff) Savino; great grandchildren Aubrianna Miller and Jordan Miller. She was preceded in death by brothers Donald, Earl, Sam, Sam, David, and Charlie Short; sisters Geraldine Stuckey, Emmogene Short, and Basil Short; and an infant sibling. Friends and family are invited to call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga, PA with the Reverend Steven Neff officiating. -Funeral home obit

SHULTZ MARIE F COOPER
Marie F. Age 82, of Arnot, PA, formerly of Tioga, PA, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Marie was born on May 27, 1922, a daughter of Henry and Leva (Mayer) Shultz. She was the wife of the late Henry B. Cooper. Marie was a Tioga County Commissioner for three years, and a Tioga County Jury Commissioner for over 30 years. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA; a Tioga County Democratic Chairperson; PA cowbell member; enjoyed the Mansfield Senior Citizens Center; enjoyed children, cooking, sewing, traveling and making quilts. In the past she was very active with 4H and the Tioga County Fair. She enjoyed politics and helping with the political and church dinners. Marie is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jon H. and Linda L. Cooper of Tioga, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Paul Kreger of Arnot, PA, Bonnie and Gary Reese of Wellsboro, PA, and Sandra and Ned Ernest of Cogan Station, PA; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald D. and Ann Shultz of Carlisle, PA; two sisters, June Camera of St. Petes Beach, FL, Donna Jean Shultz of Waterford, PA. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ford Cummings in 2004, and a granddaughter, Terry Kreger, in 1989. Family and friends are invited to call at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, on Tuesday, August 24, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Marie's name to th e Tioga Ambulance Association, Tioga, PA 16946, and the Tioga County Red Cross, 16 Water St.,Wellsboro, PA 16901.

SHULTZ Marie F. Cooper

82, of Arnot, formerly of Tioga, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born May 27, 1922, she was the daughter of Henry and Leva Mayer Shultz. She was the wife of the late Henry B. Cooper. Marie was a Tioga County Commissioner for three years and a Tioga County Jury Commissioner for over 30 years. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville; Tioga County Democratic Chairperson; Pa. Cowbell member; enjoyed the Mansfield Senior Citizens Center; enjoyed children, cooking, sewing, traveling, making quilts. In the past she was very active with the 4-H and Tioga County Fair. She enjoyed politics and helping with the political and church dinners. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ford Cummings in 2004 and a granddaughter, Terry Kreger in 1989. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jon H. and Linda L. Cooper of Tioga; daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Paul Kreger of Arnot, Bonnie and Gary Reese of Wellsboro, Sandra and Ned Earnest of Cogan Station; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald D. and Ann Shultz of Carlisle; two sisters, June Camera of St. Petes Beach, Fla., Donna Jean Shultz of Waterford. Family and friends were invited to call at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, Mansfield on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Services were held Wednesday, Aug. 25 at the funeral home. Burial was made at Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tioga Ambulance Association, Tioga, PA 16946 or the Tioga County Red Cross, 16 Water St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. – The Mansfield Gazette, 25 Aug 2004, p.6A

 

SHUTTER Robert H. Shutter

66, of Westfield, PA, died October 5, 2013 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born September 22, 1947, in Tioga, PA, the son of Harry & Elvira Reynolds Shutter. Robert is survived by a son, Robert Jr. of Reading, PA; 5 daughters & sons-in-law, Rose Anne & Marvin Barrett of Lawrenceville, PA, April & Theodore Case Jr. of Hornell, NY, Heather Evans of Painted Post, NY, Connie & Josh (Crossbow) Handy of Shermans Dale, PA, Elvira Shutter of Tioga, PA; & 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Johnny in 1944 & a sister, Delores Camp in 2005. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Star Gazette – October 7, 2013

 

SIMERSON, Sarah -  Mrs. Sarah E. Swartwood
Sarah Elizabeth Swartwood, an aged and high esteemed resident of Mitchell Creek, died Friday morning, Oct. 7, after an illness of eleven weeks, of heart disease.  She was the widow of the late Daniel Swartwood, who died in 1890, and was the mother of eight children, five of whom survive her.--E. W. Swartwood, of Alpine, NY; Mrs. H. G. Baker, Gen Swartwood and Mrs. William Oliver, of Mitchell creek, and W. E. Swartwood of Harrisburg. Mrs. Swartwood was beloved by all who knew her.  During her long illness she was a patient sufferer and retained her mind to the last moment. The deceased would have been eighty-three years of age had she lived until January next. The funeral was held at the home, Sunday, Oct. 9th, at two o’clock, pm.  Rev. Mr. Wolfe, of Tioga, officiating.  The choir from the M. E. church rendered several beautiful selections.  Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Slear, of Williamsport; Mrs. Elizabeth McClellan and Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Beardsley, of Elmira; W. E. Swartwood, of Harrisburg; Mr. and Mrs. Swartwood and daughters, Mrs. Blanche  Florton and Mrs. Lulu Darling, of Alpine, NY; Mrs. W. E. Swartwood and daughter, Lena, and son, Walter, of Mansfield; Frank Watkins of Covington, and daughter, Mrs. Nellie McIntosh, of Blossburg, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bradshaw of Lawrenceville; Geo. Sheive and daughter Mabel, and Jerdon Sheive, of Daggett; M. D. Criss and daughter Gertrude, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strock, of Seeley Creek, NY, and L. Simerson and son, of Cherry Flats. The casket was borne by four grandsons of the deceased.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, at Tioga.  (Wellsboro Gazette, October 19, 1910.) [Sarah E. Simerson, daughter of John T. and Mary OWENS Simerson]

SIMMONS Elon B.
Age 92, of Tioga, PA, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Elon was born November 23, 1917 in Brookfield, PA, a son of William and Elvira (McPeek) Simmons. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Rathbun) Simmons who died on October 16, 2005. Elon was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years, retiring in 1984. Prior to working for the Post Office, he was employed by Corning Glass and Ingersoll Rand. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Wellsboro, the American Legion in Tioga, the V.F.W., and the National Rural Letter Carriers. Elon was a U.S. Army veteran having served in WWII in the 45th Infantry. Elon is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia and Daryl Butler of Tioga, PA, Kathy Kahlil of Mechanicsburg, PA; three grandchildren, Timmy, Penny, and Tracy; six great grandchildren, Cassandra, Britany, Hannah, Kimberly, Travis and Eric; one great great grandchild, Chloe; two sisters, Elsie Easton of Ulysses, PA, Alice Jean Wood of Coudersport, PA. Elon was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, a sister, Emma Hughes, a brother, Ivan Simmons, and a granddaughter, Irene in 2008. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, January 4, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon at the funeral home with Pastor Debra Button officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA.  Published in Star-Gazette from January 1 to January 2, 2010
 

SIMMONS Alice

SIMMONS Alice J. Wood

age 83, of Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA, formerly of Tioga, PA, died Saturday, December 10, 2011. Alice was born April 16, 1928 in Brookfield Twp., Tioga, PA, a daughter of William and Elvira (McPeak) Simmons. She was the wife of the late Elwin H. "Mort" Wood who died in 2005. Alice is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Deborah "Deb" Jean and Paul Woodard of Shinglehouse, PA; Virginia "Ginnie" Kay Walker of Audubon Park, NJ; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwin "Mort" Wood, two brothers, Elon and Ivan Simmons, two sisters, Emma Hughes and Elsie Mills, and a grandson, Robbie Putnam. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 2:00 P.M. with the Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Alice's memory to Sweden Valley Activities, 1028 E. 2nd St., Coudersport, PA 16915.   Star Gazette – December 11, 2011

 

SIMONS, Donald C. - Donald C. Simons, 91, of Coudersport, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at Cole Memorial Hospital.Born Sept. 14, 1925, in Savonna, N.Y., he was the son of George and Bessie Walker Simons. On Nov. 5, 1960, he married Mary Vanetta Campbell Simons who survives.Donald worked for many years as a sawyer in local lumber mills. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting automobiles, visiting with family and friends and bartering.Donald is survived by his wife; daughters, Jeanette Wragg of Coudersport, Patricia Simons of West Chester; one granddaughter, Jenelle Stine of Leesport. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert, Leland and Earl Simons. There will be a Life Celebration gathering in memory of Donald, Sunday, April 9, at the American Legion, Post 192, 2 Buffalo St., Coudersport, from noon to 3 p.m. Burial will be in Tioga Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.Contributions may be made to the American Legion Axillary, Unit 192, 2 Buffalo St., Coudersport, Pa. 16915. Arrangements are by Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East St., Coudersport. -  Mansfield Gazette, February 15, 2017
 

SIMONS RHONDA FROMM
Rhonda S. (SIMONS) Age 34, of Lawrenceville, PA, died Friday, October 27, 2006, in Middlebury, Twp. She was the wife of Michael J. Fromm. Rhonda was born on June 28, 1972, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of George and Eloise (Burton) Simons. She was a 1989 graduate of Williamson Jr. and Sr. High School. Rhonda loved spending time with her children and enjoyed gardening and flowers. Rhonda is survived by her husband; a son, Leon Rockwell; two daughters, Karissa and Brooke Rockwell; mother and stepfather, Eloise and David A. Stewart, all of Lawrenceville, PA; father, George Simons, of Naples, FL; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Richard Simons, of Naples, FL, Roger and Stephanie Cunningham, of Duryea, PA, Robert Stewart, of Lawrenceville, PA; a sister, Amanda Stewart, of Lawrenceville, PA; stepgrandparents, Robert and Edna Stewart, of Tioga, PA; and a niece and nephew, Jason and Deanna. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, October 30, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Strozyk officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leon, Karissa and Brooke Rockwell Educational Fund, c/o First Citizens National Bank, Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.

SLY Earl

Corning, NY Leader – Tuesday, June 1, 1943

TIOGA, Pa The body of Earl Sly of Buffalo was buried in Evergreen Cemetery at Tioga Sunday afternoon, May 30. The Rev. Russell R. Camp officiated. Mr. Sly was a Tioga native, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sly of this place. He was 45 years of age and is survived by a sister, Miss Edna Sly, and a brother, Charles Sly, both of Buffalo, who were both present at the interment. 

 

SMITH - Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Smith Buck, 89, of the Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly a lifelong resident of Tioga, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was born Aug. 27, 1920, in Big Flats, N.Y., the daughter of Fred and Anne Graham Smith. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 West Main St., Elkland on Tuesday, March 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m., immediately following the visitation with the Rev. Deborah Button officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Tioga, Pa. 16946. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 24, 2010

SMITH - MRS. INEZ BRIGHAM
 Mrs. Inez Smith Brigham died at her home at Tioga, Feb. 13, after a long illness.  Mrs. Brigham was born in Tioga, May 27, 1869, daughter of Elias and Emma Elmer Smith.  Thirty-four years ago she was married to E.D. Brigham, of Tioga.  Mrs. Brigham's entire life was spent in Tioga. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Dennis Clay, of Clarksburg, W. Va.; Mrs. Olin Rhodes, of Endicott; three sons, Elmer, of Mansfield; Edwin and Leslie, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Harry D. Stevens, of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Mrs. May S. Kemp, of Endicott, NY, and one brother, Elmer Smith, of Tioga, and five grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday; interment in Evergreen cemetery.  Rev. J.H. Stanton, pastor of the Tioga Presbyterian church, officiated.  (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, February 22, 1928)

SMITH LINDA KAY MAHOSKY
Linda Kay Age 41, of Tioga, PA, died July 9, 2006 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born November 10, 1964 in Huntington, NY, the daughter of Nelson and Judy Mosher Smith. Linda was employed by the Tioga Boar Hunting Preserve. Surviving, in addition to her parents of Tioga, PA, are her husband of 17 years, Raymond; a son, Clinton Bliss, serving with the US Navy in Kuwait; a daughter, Sherry Bliss of Harrisonburg, VA; her paternal grandmother, Alberta Smith of Montour Falls, NY; her maternal grandmother, Elsie Mosher of Tioga, PA; her sister, Lisa (Richard) Wilkinson of Tioga; a niece, Stephanie Hartman of Tioga; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Linda was predeceased by her grandfathers, Ben (Pappy Mo) Mosher and George Smith. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA, with Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating.
 

SMITH Nelson E. Smith

70, of Tioga, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at home. He was born Sept. 10, 1941, in Blossburg, the son of George and June Hildreth Smith. Nelson is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former, Judy Mosher; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Richard Wilkinson of Tioga; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his step-mother, Alberta Smith of Montour Falls, N.Y.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Bernice Smith of Holly, N.Y., Ricky and Amy Smith of Gaines, Kirk and Linda Smith of Montour Falls, N.Y., Harry and Tina Smith of Oklahoma. He was predeceased by his daughter, Linda Mahosky; his sister, Sally Ayers; and two brothers, Dennis Hildreth and Glen Smith. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, on Thursday, March 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.  Wellsboro Gazette – March 14, 2012
 

SMITH, Rebecca - In the Wellsboro Agitator for Wed.Feb. 10, 1909 " Death of Rebecca(Smith) Dickinson at home in Brooklyn, Tioga Twnshp Jan 31 after illness of several weeks"  She was the wife of George Washington Dickinson,a civil was soldier who died in Cliffburn Hospital Wash. D.C.Nov. 19 1862  Co h 45th Regt.45th Pa Vols. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery  
The Late Mrs. Dickinson
Brief Sketch of Her Life written by a Friend

SMITH - Rebecca IN THE WELLSBORO AGITATOR WED. FEB 10 1909     DEATH OF REBECCA DICKINSON AT HOME IN BROOOKLYN, TIOGA TWNSHP JAN 31 AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVERAL WEEKS . . WIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON DICKINSON ,SOLDIER DIED IN CLIFFBURN HOSPITAL WASH.DC  NOV 19 1862      CO H 45TH REGT PA VOLS. SAYS SHE WAS BURIAL IN EVERGREEN CEMETERY THANKS, JO ANN MAYES (Sorry, I did not have time to retype this in normal letters Will try to do later. - JMT)

SMITH - Mrs. Rebecca Dickinson, aged 86 years, died at her home in Brooklyn, Tioga township, on Sunday, Jan. 31st, after a short illness. Her husband, the late George Dickinson, died in 1862, while serving his country as a soldier in the civil war. Mrs. Dickinson was one of Tioga’s oldest residents. She is survived by four sons and three daughters -- A.J. Dickinson, of Middlebury; Ira and Fred Dickinson, of Hornell; Mrs. Charles Whitney, of Tioga; W.S. Dickinson of Canisteo; Mrs. S.P. Lounsbury, of Bellefonte; also by the following grandchildren: Mrs. G.M. Cottrell, Mrs. Nathan Kettle, Charles Dickinson, of Tioga; Arthur Dickinson, of Jackson Summit; Grant Dickinson, of Middlebury; Mrs. H.L. Kerwin, and Ezra Dickinson, of Wellsboro; Alice Whitney, of Tioga; besides eight great great grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2nd, from the home of Mrs. Joseph Peck. Rev. J.A. Brown, pastor of the M.E. church, of which the deceased had long been a member, officiating; burial in Evergreen cemetery, Tioga. The pallbearers were: Messrs L. Farr, W.H. Lawrence, A.H. Hathaway, E.D. Budson and C.K. Fischler, members of Etz Post, GAR. - Wellsboro Agitator, February 17, 1909
 

SMITH - Shana Marie Smith, 10 month-old daughter of Richard and Mary Jane Jones Smith of RD1, Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, May 1, 1974 at home. Funeral was Friday at the Jackson Summit Baptist Church. Rev. David Weidman officiated. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Jones of Tioga RD2; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Smith of Lehighton RD1, Pa.; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Tioga; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Northstein of Lehighton RD1, Pa. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 9, 1974

SMITH - Vivian E Colegrove (SRGP 11372)
Vivian E. Smith Colegrove, 77, of Lawrenceville RR2 died Wednesday Sept. 1, 1999, at Soldiers and Sailors  Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born May 3, 1922, in Rutland Township, she was the daughter of Manley and Ora B. (Stone) Smith. She was a farmer and drove school bus for Northern Tioga School District. She was a member of Tioga First Baptist Church. She was the wife of Morris D. Colegrove with whom she celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 24, 1999. Preceding her in death was one son, Morris “Carl” Colegrove, in 1992. Surviving are her husband, Morris; one son, Alfred D. Colegrove of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Bill, Karen, Dana and  Lisa Colegrove; One sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Ralph Robert Gee of Wellsboro; one step-brother, Ralph Gaige. Calling hours were held Friday, Sept.3, and Saturday, Sept 4 at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Saturday Sept.4, with the Rev. Harry Dow officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga

SNYDER - Philip C. Snyder, 61, of Tioga, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at his home. Philip was born April 14, 1949, in Wellsboro, a son of Clifford A. and Grace (Hoffman) Snyder. He was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Tioga; graduated from Williamson Junior-Senior High School in 1967 and from Penn State University in 1971. He was employed by Treat's Hardware in Tioga, Corning Glass, and Hall's Homes and Lumber. Philip was a lifetime member of the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as treasurer and an EMT with the Tioga Ambulance Association where he was a director. He was also a member of the Tioga Water Authority. Phil was an avid cyclist, Penn State University football fan, and took great pleasure in nature's variety and beauty. His life was one of dedication and service to family, friends and his community.Philip is survived by a brother, David Snyder of Navarre, Fla.; a niece, Leslie, of Dover, Del.; a nephew, Christopher of Dover, Del.; an aunt, Doris Hoffman of Telford; cousins, Tammy (Moyer) and Edwin Mook of Warrington, Joan (Hoffman) and Bob Kelly of Lower Gwyned, Tom and Shirley Hoffman of Harrisburg, Holly Hoffman of Portland, Maine, Marcella (Snyder) and Lew Theokas of Sun City, Ariz. He was predeceased by his father, Clifford, in 1978; his mother, Grace in 2002; and a cousin, Karl Snyder in 2005. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Tioga, with Pastor Debra Button officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Wellsboro Gazette - July 10, 2010

SNYDER Ralph B. Sr.
Age 81, of Tioga, PA, died Sunday, April 12th, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Pauline E. Snyder who died on June 11, 2003. Ralph was born on October 26, 1927 in Borden, NY, a son of Leland and Lottie (Carson) Snyder. He was employed by Corning Glass for 30 years. Ralph was a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church, the American Legion; he was a WWII USCG Merchant Marine. His favorite hobbies were hunting with his Red Bone Coon Hounds, raising coon dogs, and fishing. Ralph is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph "Ben" Jr. and Patti Snyder of Lindley, NY, Randy and Carol Snyder of Sebastian, FL, Gregory Snyder of Sebastian, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Bob McPherson of Newton, NY; and a sister, Myra Newland of Venice, FL. Ralph was preceded in death by three brothers, Marvin, Richard and Raymond Snyder. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, April 16, 2009, from noon till 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Joseph McNamara officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ralph's name to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901; or to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/14/2009

Fred Soules, age 94, of Charleston Township, Wellsboro, PA Wednesday, February 13, 1974, at Wellsboro. Funeral services Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Tussey Funeral Home, the Rev. Mark Thomas officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. Survived by two nephews, Leahman Padgett of Tioga, PA, Robert Padgett of Columbia Cross Roads.

SPENCER - , Sidney H.
Age 62, of Tioga formerly of Mansfield, died Friday, May 24, 1963. He was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church and Mansfield Fire Department. Survived by wife, Mrs. Annabelle Spencer; daughters, Mrs. Henry Topf, Jr., Wellsboro RD5, Carol and Linda and sons, Harold, Harry, Sidney, and Stanley all at home; sister Mrs. Eula Swinelar of Elmira; brothers, Roy and Clyde of Elmira, Ray of Corning, Floyd of Montoursville; one granddaughter. Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield on Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Orey Crippen and the Rev. Harry Sagar officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.

STEELE, Bertha Maw - Bertha Mae Greenwalt, 86, of Lawrenceville, entered into rest on Friday, January 27, 2017. She was born on October 12, 1930, in Millerton, a daughter of the late Martin and Lulu (Congdon) Steele. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Mildred Kerrick, her brother, James Steele and her two beloved sons, Kenneth Greenwalt in 2006 and Kevin Greenwalt in 2004. Bertha is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, C. Lee Greenwalt; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Don Kriner, of Lawrenceville, Karen and Scott Keck of Wellsboro; a sister-in-law, Tuy Steele of Arizona; eight grandchildren, Shawn, Steven, Sabrina, Seth, Sterling, Alyssa, Courtney, McKenna; six great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; a nephew and several nieces. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She worked diligently beside her husband on their dairy farm.  She always made family and friends her first priority.  Bertha was an outstanding cook and baker, and no one ever left her kitchen hungry. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Bertha’s life on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 2-4 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral service will immediately follow with Thad Compton speaking on behalf of the family.  Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. - Mansfield Gazette, February 1, 2017

STEVENS Leonard H
Wellsboro Agitator - May 15, 1907
Mr. Leonard H. Slevens, aged 78, died at 9 o'clock Friday morning at tbe home of his son, Herman Stevens, No. 69 William
street, Corning, following an illness of kidney trouble covering a period of  five years.  Mr. Stevens had resided in Corning since last November.  Tbe funeral was held from the house Saturday morning at 9 o'clock and tbe remains were taken to Tioga, his old home, for interment in Evergreen cemetery.   Four daughters survive him:  Mrs. Nettie Harrower, of Binghamton; Mrs. Mary J. Farr, of Elmira;  Mrs. John Young, of Nelson, and Mrs. Frank Kelley of Blossburg; also two sons, Herman, of Corning, and Frank Stevens, of Tioga; one sister, Mrs. L. Merrick,  of Corning, and one brother, Jace Stevens, also of Corning. Mrs. Stevens, wife of  the deceased, died about a year ago.

STONE, Mr. Lyman M. (SRGP 11369)
Age 96, of Millerton, Pa. Saturday, February 3, 1990, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Survived by daughters, Doris Andrews of Millerton, Weltha and Adrian Mettler of Hornell, N.Y;  7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren  and 5 great-great- grandchildren; sister , Nora Smith of Millerton, RD Pa. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Wellsboro, a retired employee of American LaFrance Corporation in Elmira, With 19 years of service. He was predeceased by  his wife, Stella A. Stone May 1, 1970. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with the  Funeral and Committal Services there Tuesday at 11 am. Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga, Pa.

STONE Sherry Lee
Sherry Lee (Stone) Gee, age 46, of Tioga, PA and recently of El Paso, TX, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Sherry was the wife of Mark E. Gee, celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary on July 11, 2008. Sherry was born on January 7, 1962 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Robert and Betty (Sherman) Stone. She had been employed by Crowley Foods in Arkport, NY, and was formerly employed by Bordens Eagle Family and Smuckers. Sherry enjoyed being a soccer mom.   Sherry was the mother of Mark T. and Cynthia Gee of Corning, NY, Ashley D. Gee and her fiance, Andrew Moya of Las Cruces, New Mexico; a granddaughter to be born in September of 2008, Olivia Sherry Ann Gee; sister and brother-in-law, Penny and Randy Heffner of Tioga, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Joan Stone of Tioga, PA; her parents, Robert and Betty Toot Stone of Tioga, PA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold Pete and Helen Cookie Gee of Tioga, PA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carl and Vicky Gee, Mike and Kathy Gee, Carman Gee, Scott and Kristi Gee, all of Tioga, PA; uncles, Arthur Butch and Debora Sherman of Mansfield, PA, Myron and JoAnn Tongue of Cicero, NY; special cousins, Faye and Steve Packard of Bel Alton, MD; former sister-in-law, Sheila Gee; several additional cousins, nieces and nephews, friends, co-workers from Bordens Eagle Family, Smuckers and Crowley; and a special friend, Freeman Covert.   Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 6 to 9 PM and on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 10 AM to noon at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held following the calling hours on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Doug Hodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Memorial contributions may be made for her future grandchildrens educational fund, in memory of Sherry Gee, First Citizens National Bank, Gee Educational Fund, 15 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.

HARRY B. STRAIT
Harry B. Strait, 64, of Lawrenceville, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1987, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born July 23, 1923, in Sabinsville, he was the son of Norman E. and Harriet Vance Strait. He was a forklift operator at the A&P.  An army veteran of WWII, he was a member of the V.F.W. in Wellsboro. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; eight sons, Edward Strait of Wellsboro, Glenn Strait of Corning, NY, David Strait, Allen Strait, Steven Strait, and Terry Strait, all of Leechburg, James Strait of Erie, and Charles Strait of Lawrenceville; one daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Sherwood of Leechburg; one sister, Mrs. Mae Bennett of Wellsboro; one brother, Seymour Hackett of Wellsboro, and several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Friday, Sept. 18, where funeral services were conducted Saturday, Sept. 19.  Pastor Jim Ellsmore officiated. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga.

STRAIT –NORMA WATROUS HOWLAND, 100 years, of Wellsboro, PA, died May 12, 2015, peacefully at Broad Acres Nursing home. Born December 30, 1914, Mrs. Howland was a life long resident of Tioga County, PA. Her parents were Norman and Ida Strait of Watrous, PA. She had three siblings; Beatrice, Clifford and Raymond. She was the granddaughter of William Henry Watrous and J.D. Strait of Marshlands, PA, both of whom were Civil War veterans. Mrs. Howland grew up in Gaines Township in the village of Watrous and graduated from Galeton High School in 1931 and then attended Mansfield State Teachers College from which she graduated in 1936 with a BS in Home Economics Education. Subsequently, Mrs. Howland attended Syracuse University and obtained a Masters Degree in Sociology. On June 30, 1937, Mrs. Howland married Allen W. Howland of Gaines at her parent's home in Watrous. They resided in Gaines for many years before moving to Tioga, PA. Husband Allen died in 1978. They had four children, Linda Walters (deceased), Helen Fye of Tioga, PA, Allen N. Howland of Bernie, TX and Michael H. Howland of Middleburg, VA. She had five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many other "informal" grandchildren. Mrs. Howland taught Home Economics and English in the Tioga School District (later Northern Tioga School District) for 20+ years. In 1965 she moved to Mansfield State College (later Mansfield University of PA) where she taught Child Development and Elder Care and was vice chairman of the Department of Home Economics before retiring in 1976. Mrs. Howland served as: Girl Scout Commissioner for Northern PA; District Deputy, President of the Daughters of Rebekeh; a member and President of Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma; Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Regent of Wellsboro Chapter; President of the Treaty Elm Chapter Colonial Dames - 17th Century; State Librarian and State Secretary for the Pennsylvania Society CDXVIIC and Curator of the Robinson House Museum of Tioga County Historical Society. In retirement, Mrs. Howland was active in various aspects of community life in Tioga County, especially with the Tioga County Historical Society and other local organizations. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tioga, PA, where she served on the vestry. As mentioned, Mrs. Howland was a life member of the DAR and among other accomplishments organized an anniversary of her great, great grandfather, Daniel Strait's service in the American Revolutionary War, who is buried outside of Nelson, PA. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Main St., Tioga, PA on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Norma's memory to the Kreger Foundation, c/o Citizens and Northern Bank Trust Department, 90-92 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/15/2015

 

SULLIVAN –REBECCA J. HEATER, 43, Lawrenceville, died June 15, 1997, at The green Home, Wellsboro.  Born May 19, 1954, in Sayre, she was the daughter of Sheldon Sr. and Shirley Josyln Sullivan.  She attended Calvary United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville.  She had been employed at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, in the laundry department for six years, retiring in 1991.  Preceding her in death was a brother, Donald R. Sullivan in 191.  Surviving are her husband of 23 years, Larry P. Heater, a son, Scott Heater, Lawrenceville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Valerie and John Huck, Wellsboro; Ashlee Heater and fiance, Jason Green, at home; a brother, Sheldon Sullivan, Jr., Florida; a step-brother, Kenneth H. Buck, Canton; two step-sisters, Connie Buck and Lori Burgess, both of Canton; grandmother, Louisa Sullivan, Troy; step-grandmother, Ella Mae Buck, Canton; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held June 18 at the Scureman funeral Home, Mansfield, PA with the Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating.  Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

SUNDERLIN Nettie E. Hughes
Wellsboro Agitator – September 16, 1931
Mrs. Nettie E. Hughes died at her home on the Button Hill Road Tioga township, Friday morning, after a week's illness following a paralytic stroke. She was born in Tioga November 13. 1861, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Sunderlin.  In October, 1883, she was married to Charles Hughes,  of Tioga.  Mr. and Mrs. Hughes were lifelong residents of that vicinity, Mrs. Hughes is survived by her husband and eight children, Wells Hughes, of Mansfield; Joseph Hughes, of East McKeesport;  Mrs. L. L. Button, Oliver and Donald Hughes, of Tioga;  Mrs. Elizabeth Bair, of Sabinsville; Mrs. Harold  Shaw, of Wilkinsburg, and Mrs. Helen Adams of Charleston. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. H. H. Gillies, of the Mansfield and Mt. Pleasant Episcopal churches, officiating; interment in Evergreen cemetery at Tioga.  Mrs. Hughes was a lifelong member of the Episcopal church and was largely instrumental in the erection of the church at Mt. Pleasant on Button Hill near her home.
 

 

SWAIN Doris M. (Swain) Mortimer

79, of Tioga, died on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011.  She was born on Aug. 18, 1932, in Tioga, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Buckbee) Swain. Doris was the wife of 50 years of the late Frank D. Mortimer who died in 1998.  Mrs. Mortimer was retired from Truck-Lite, Wellsboro. She was formerly on the Tioga County Board of Elections.   Doris is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Dana Mortimer of Lawrenceville; daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie and Terry Snyder of Lindley, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Laura Swain of Tioga; grandchildren, Bill and Stacey Wilston, Jason and Trena Mortimer, Jacob and Marie Mortimer; great-grandchildren, Dalton, Latristin, Dustin, Danielle; several step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Rodney L. Mortimer in 1983 and Ralph "Dan" Mortimer in 2010.  Friends may call on Monday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.   Wellsboro Gazette – September 19, 2011

 

LESTER B. SWAIN, age 94, of Tioga, PA passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family and his dog Kayla on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1926, a son of Joseph and Ethel (Buckbee) Swain. Lester was the husband of the late Laura (Brown) Swain who died in 2018. He was an Army veteran of WWII and worked as a welder at Ingersoll Rand, L&L Mobile Home Sales and Service, Jones & Bragg, and Berwick Forge & Fabricating. Lester was a member of the Mansfield VFW, the Tioga American Legion, and a Republican committeeman for over 40 years. Lester is survived by his sons Donald (Christy) Swain of Sharptown, MD, Gary (Lisa) Swain, of Sharptown, MD, Randy (Theresa) Swain of Tioga, PA and Scott Swain of Tioga, PA along with daughters Rosemary Wetmore and Penny (Robert) Eckman, both of Tioga, PA; grandchildren David Wetmore, Regina Howard, Shawn Lee Swain, Shawn Lee K. Swain, Brandon Swain, Travis Swain, Sheila Forrester, Danny Lee Swain, Melissa Swain, Amanda Swain and Lindsay Swain; many great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; special caregivers Brenda Robbins and Debbie Button. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ethel Swain, his wife Laura, son-in-law David Wetmore, brothers Donald and Robert Swain and sisters Margaret Swain and Doris Mortimer. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, October 15, 2020, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral will immediately follow at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Tioga, PA. -Elmira Star-Gazette 10/12/2020

 

SWANSON - ESTHER D. CAMP
Esther D. Camp, 86, entered her new life with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004. She passed peacefully at Beverly Hospital, Beverly, Mass. Mrs. Camp is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Russell R. and Norma Camp of South Hamilton, Mass., John P. and Diana Camp of Cornwall Bridge, Conn.; her grandchildren, Heather Burns, Colette Camp, Douglas Camp, Debra Fauci, Danielle Bowen; great grandchildren, Shannon and Matthew Fauci; her brother, Lewis Swanson of Corning, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born on March 26, 1918 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Gustave and Hannah Johnson Swanson. She was predeceased by her husband, Pastor Russell R. Camp and her siblings, Arthur Swanson, Lorraine Glick, and Ann Hansen. Esther faithfully supported her husband in his 50 year preaching/pastoral ministry in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and throughout New York State. She taught Sunday school classes for children and adult women and was active in daily vacation bible school summer programs. She was the founding president of the Ladies Advance of New York State, encouraged people with her joyful caring attitude and ministered effectively through her knowledge of scripture to those in need. She loved playing hymns on the piano and enjoyed sharing home-baked cookies with her family and friends. A funeral service and celebration of her life was held Friday, Oct. 22 at the First Baptist Church, Newark Valley with Pastor Michael Spiegel officiating. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga. Pastor Victor Perry of East Lawrence had the committal service. The family received friends Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Mac-Pherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley and on Friday, Oct. 22 at the First Baptist Church. Those who wish may direct memorials to Doris Donahue, Treasurer, in care of Glory Christian Educational Support International, P.O. Box 535, Gloucester, Mass. 01930 in loving memory of Esther D. Camp.

SWANSON –ESTHER D. CAMP.  Notice has been receive of the death of Esther D. Camp, 86, Beverly, MA, October 16, 2004.  Born March 26, 1918 in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gustave and Hannah (Johnson) Swanson.  She faithfully supported her husband in his 50-year preaching/pastoral ministry in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and throughout New York State.  Russell Camp was the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Canton, 1947-1953.  Mrs. Camp taught Sunday school classes for children and adult women, and was active in daily vacation Bible school in the summer.  She was the founding president of the Ladies’ Advance of New York State, encouraged people with her joyful, caring attitude, and ministered effectively through her knowledge of scripture to those in need.  Mrs. Camp loved playing the hymns on the piano and enjoyed sharing home baked cookies with her family and friends.  Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law: Russell R. and Norma Camp, S. Hamilton, MA and John P. and Diana Camp, Cornwall Bridge, CT; grand children Heather Burns, Colette Camp, Douglas Camp, Debra Fauci, Danielle Bowen; great-grandchildren, Shannon and Matthew Fauci; brother, Lewis Swanson, Corning, NY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband Pastor Russell R. Camp; siblings, Arthur Swanson, Lorraine Glick, and Ann Hansen.  A memorial service was held October 22 at the First Baptist Church in Newark Valley, NY with Pastor Michael Spiegel, Craig Golden and Roger Roseanu, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

Lewis G. SWANSON
Corning | Lewis G. Swanson, 88, of East Pulteney Street, died Friday, March 18, 2005 at Corning Hospital. He was employed by Corning Glass Works as a glass worker for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Walter of Painted Post; a son, Lyle Swanson of Wappingers Falls.
Calling hours are 1-3 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. today, the Rev. Randy Ginnan officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, Pa.

George H. SWARTWOOD
George H. Swartwood, 84, a life long resident of Tioga, died June 30.  He is survived by a brother W. E. Swartwood, of Mansfield.  The funeral was held Friday at 2 pm in the Presbyterian Church at Tioga.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday, July 9, 1936.)

 

 

SWEET Henrietta

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Dec. 23, 1931, Pg 2

Mrs. Henrietta Beckwith of Tioga, died Dec. 14. She was born at Niles Valley, November 27, 1850, daughter of Nelson and Elizabeth Sweet. She was married to Henry Beckwith at Tioga, September 18, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith lived at Niles Valley, Wellsboro and since 1907 at Tioga. Mr. Beckwith died 21 years ago. Mrs. Beckwith was a member of the Niles Valley M. E. Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Murray of Elmira, and Miss Carrie Beckwith of Tioga, and one sister, Mrs. Whitney of Holiday. The funeral was held Thursday, Rev. Orey E. Crippen of the Tioga Baptist Church officiating; burial in Evergreen Cemetery at Tioga.
 

 

SWIMLEAR - HAZLETT Doris L.
Age 78, died on Monday, December 7, 2009 in Thomas Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Doris was born on December 11, 1930 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of John and Eula (Spencer) Swimlear. She was predeceased by her husband, Royce C. Hazlett in 1994. Prior to her retirement, Doris was employed as a cashier and assistant to the butcher at Brackley's Market and had previously worked at Sterling Cole. Doris is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Steve "Corky" and Marybess Hazlett of Tioga, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Rob Abel of Lawrenceville, PA, Linda Gardner of Bloomsburg, PA, Tina and Rusty Tomlinson of Stephen City, VA; one sister, Joyce Rosekrans of Horseheads, NY; four grandchildren, Brian, Brett, Tiffany, Todd and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Royce, she was predeceased by a great grandson, Mason Elijah Abel in 2005 and two sisters, Florence Stevens and June Catenzzo. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home immediately following calling hours at 3:00 PM with Pastor Debra Button officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Doris' name to Mansfield Senior Center, Home Delivered Meals, 1103 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA.  Published in Star-Gazette on December 10, 2009