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.

BENSON - Mrs. Lucy Burtch, 95, of Tioga, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1962. she was the widow of Charles D. Burtch. Born May 27, 1867, in Richmond Twp., she was the daughter of J. Briggs and Mary Hotchkiss Benson. She was a member of Tioga Grange No. 1223. survived by three sons, Clive and George, both of Tioga; Norris of Endicott, NY; a brother, Bert of Tioga; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday at Scuremen Funeral Home, Tioga. The Rev. Orey Crippen officiated. Burial was in Farmington Hill Cemetery. - Mansfield Advertiser, December 5, 1962

 

BIER –ESTHER I. KEPPLE, 94, formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away September 7, 2014 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born January 2, 1920, in Vandegrift, PA, the daughter of John & Martha Strawn Bier. Esther was a member of Lindley Community Church. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Orry A. Kepple of Wellsboro, PA, 4 daughters & sons-in-law, Esther & Richard Jones of Vero Beach, FL, Barbara & Walter Bump of Mansfield, PA, Martha & Jeffrey Baker of Lawrenceville, PA, Irene & Michael Walter of Middleburg, PA, a sister & brother-in-law, Martha Elaine & Jerry Lindenmuth of Gulf Shores, AL, 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, & 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Kenneth, and 2 brothers, Clyde Bier & Kenneth Bier. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 9-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ron Head, her pastor, officiating. Burial in Farmington Cemetery. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Esther’s memory may be made to the Lindley Community Church 9607 Morgan Creek Road Lindley, NY or the Alzheimer’s Assoc. 57 N. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/8/2014

 

BLANCHARD Francis L. Blanchard

91, of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  He was born July 8, 1920, the son of Oliver and Anna Learn Blanchard at the Farmington Township farm, settled by the Blanchards in 1850.  He attended Elkhorn School and Tioga High School. He served in the Army in the European Theater in World War II and later graduated from Penn State with an agriculture degree. Francis operated a poultry farm, and worked for the Department of Agriculture for 10 years. He was a Farm Loan Appraiser for Equitable Life, Farm Loan Department for 16 years. He was a longtime member of Old Stone Methodist Church, Meadville.  Francis is survived by his wife, the former, Marie Adriance, of Wellsboro and a son, Mark, of Pendleton, Ore. He is predeceased by his first wife of 45 years, Margaret Reynolds Blanchard.   Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m., at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, with the Rev. Victor Perry officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery.  Wellsboro Gazette – August 27, 2011

BLANCHARD Oliver Benjamin
Wellsboro Agitator – April 4, 1953
Oliver B. Blanchard, aged 82 years, of Nelson, died Tuesday,  March 31, 1953.   Born in Farmington, he was a son of Oliver and Mary Jane Mulford Blanchard.  He had been in business in Nelson since 1897.  Mr. Blanchard was postmaster of Nelson from 1901 to 1915 and  Justice of the peace for 25 years.  In 1947 he was presented a 50 year jewel by the Nelson Lodge, IOOF.   He has served as grand guardian of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and has been a director of the IOOF Orphanage at J Scranton for 20 years.  He was a member of the Osceola Lodge, F. and A. M. at Elkland, and was a ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church.   Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Leo C, Dillsburg; a daughter, Mrs. Lucius R. Baker, of Nelson; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the residence in Nelson.  Burial will be in Farmington cemetery.

BRIMMER - Sarah Brimmer Kemp
Lawrenceville – Mrs. Sarah (Brimmer) Kemp, 74, of Lawrenceville died at the Packer Hospital in Sayre, Sunday, August 10, 1947.  She was born at Elkland, Pa., Aug.14, 1872, daughter of John A Brimmer and Alice (Beagle) Brimmer, and was long employed in the Bank of Frank Seelye’s at Osceola.  She first married Bruce Brant of Lawrence Twp., who died in 1921, She is survived by her husband, Harry C. Kemp of this place, by one sister, Mrs. Agnes Roblyer of Osceola, two step-sons, Roscoe Kemp of Farmington and Curtis Kemp of Tuscarora, one step daughter, Mrs. Mary Rice of Norfolk, Va. And ten step grandchildren.  She was a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, The Lawrenceville Grange, and the Tioga Rebekah Lodge.  Prayer service were held Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1:30 P.M.(D.S.T.) at Kuhl Funeral Home, Lawrenceville and funeral in Presbyterian Church 2 P.M., Rev Victor C. Detty pastor, officiating.  Burial in Farmington

 

BUTLER Kenneth E. Butler

Age 76, of Lindale, TX, formerly of Tioga, PA, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1934 in Farmington Twp., PA, the son of the late Rhodes and Hazel Treat Butler. Kenneth retired from Ingersoll-Rand after "40" Years of service. Survived by wife, Doris Butler, Lindale, TX; sons, Lane K. Butler, Lindale, TX, John W. Butler, Berryville, VA; daughters, Audrey A. Hooper, Lindale, TX; Brenda K. Price, Lindale, TX; sister, Madeline B. Smith, Tioga, PA; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Sunday from 1- 2 PM. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM immediately following the visitation. Interment in Farmington Hill Cemetery.  Pastor Debra Button officiating.  Star Gazette – June 2, 2011

 

BURTCH - Farmington, Feb. 7 - Charles D. Burtch, one of Farmington's most highly respected citizens, died at his home Sunday afternoon, Jan. 30, after a week's illness. His death was due to a strain received while trying to start a car. His age was 52 years, and most of his life had been spent in Farmington. Mr. Burtch died on the same farm on which he was born, this farm having been purchased by his father about 70 years ago. He is survived by his widow, nee Lucy Benson, and four sons, Clive, Postmaster of Tioga; George, at home; Norris, a wireless operator, who recently sailed for Mexico; Oscar, a senior at the Mansfield State Normal School; one brother, O.W. Burtch of Tioga and two sisters, Mrs. Gibson Price of Whitneyville; Mrs. Cyrus Sweet of Howell, Mich. Mr. Burtch had been an active member of Farmington School Board for several years. He was a member of the Farmington M.E. church and the IOOF of Nelson. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the M.E. church, Rev. C.W. Blount officiating; the Nelson IOOF had charge of services at the cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, February 9, 1921

BUTLER Eugene F.
Age 74 of Cummings Creek Rd., Tioga, PA, diedJanuary 21, 2008 at his home. He was born December 24, 1933 in Mansfield, PA, the son of Frederic and Margaret O'Dell Butler. He retired from Dresser Rand in Painted Post, NY where he was a machinist, was an avid bowler, outdoorsman, liked helping his son on the farm and was a member of the Elkland Moose and the NRA. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Robert (Karen) Butler, RD. Tioga, PA, Roderick (Tammy) Butler, RD. Tioga, PA, Jody (Jennifer) Butler, RD. Tioga, PA; daughter, Natalie Butler, Woodhull, NY; grandchildren, Jason, Aaron, Sarah, Joshua, Jaylin; great-grandson, Mitchell; brothers, Neal (Lorraine) Butler, Elkland, PA, Norman (Ann) Butler, New Port Richey, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Debra Button, offc. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., PA.

JOHN H. BUTLER age 81 of 186 Canisteo St., Corning, NY, April 13, 1989 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY.  A retired laborer from Corning Glass Works.  Born November 22, 1907 n Farming Township, PA to Rufus Butler and Nellie Howe.  Survived by sons, Gary Rufus Butler, Post Falls, ID, Philip John Butler, Renton, WA; daughter, Mrs. Janice Faye Halstead, Seattle, WA; sister, Mrs. Arlene Deats, Lawrenceville, PA; sister-in-law, Mrs. Edna Butler, Knoxville, PA; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA Sunday 1 to 3 pm, where funeral services will be conducted at 3 pm, immediately following calling hours.  The Rev. Jefferson Brewster officiating.  Burial, Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Township, PA.  Arrangements by the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/15/1989

 

BUTLER Madeline B.

Age 72 of 70 Palmer Rd., Tioga, PA, died Dec. 21, 2011 at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1939 in Farmington Twp., PA the daughter of Rhodes H. and Hazel Treat Butler. She was Farmington Twp. Secretary for over 30 years, sexton of Farmington Hill Cemetery, member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Tioga, PA, DAR and the Tioga Grange. She is survived by: daughters, Kimberly (William) Neal, Arkport, NY, Cynthia (Jed) Hardy, Nederland, TX; grandchildren, Matthew (Shannon) Stone, Tioga, PA, Scott (Nichol) Stone, Tioga, PA, Danielle Neal, Arkport, NY; great-grandchildren, Karter Stone, Karsynn Stone and Cara Stone; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren R. Smith and brother, Kenneth Butler. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm. Pastor Deb Button, offc. Burial will follow in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Farmington Hill Cemetery, 688 Farmington Hill Rd., Tioga, PA 16946 or the American Cancer Society , 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.    Star Gazette – December 24, 2011

 

BUTLER, Rhodes H.
Rhodes H. Butler, age 66, of RD 1, Tioga, Pa., died Monday, Feb. 27, 1967.  Funeral will be at Scureman Funeral Home, Tioga, Thursday at 1:00 p.m., the Rev. John H.P. Strome officiating.  Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery.  Survived by his wife, Hazel Treat Butler; son, Kenneth of Tioga; daughter, Mrs. Madeline Smith of Tioga; sisters, Mrs. Crystal Colegrove of Nelson, Pa., Mrs. Blanche Wilson of Elmira; six grandchildren.  He was a 50 year member of Farmington Hill Grange.

BUTTON Kenneth L.
75, of Tioga, PA, diedJuly 4, 2007 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born September 29, 1931 in Middlebury, PA, the son of Forrest and Bernice Whitney Button. Ken was a retiree of Corning Glass Works and a member of the Elkland Free Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, the former, Betty Clark; two daughters, Cheryl Cary of Tioga, PA, Melissa Wood of Corning, NY; three sons, Greg Button of Lawrenceville, PA, Chris Cary of Scranton, PA, Toby Cary of Watkins Glen, NY; two sisters, Ruthadell Coverrt of Wellsboro, PA, Alcena Shelman of Mansfield, PA; two brothers, Eugene Button of Tioga, PA, Richard Button of Corning, NY; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Lester and Lyle Button. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday, Noon-2 p.m. Funeral Services will follow there Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Linton Perry, his Pastor, officiating. Burial in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Tioga, PA.

CASBEER, Kate -  MRS. KATE SMITH
Mrs. Kate Smith, who had been very ill for some time, died at her home in Osceola, Nov. 11.  She is survived by her husband, John Smith; one son, Henry, of Farmington; three daughters, Mrs. Lena Howe, of Porto Rico; Mrs. Susan Lines and Miss Phoebe Smith, at home, and several grandchildren.  The funeral was held Wednesday; interment in the Farmington cemetery.  (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, November 21, 1928) [Catherine J. Casbeer, daughter of Robert and Susan HOUSE Casbeer]

CLARK
Clark, Charles D. age 33 of Tioga, died Friday, Pa., April 13, 1973 in Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, following a long illness.  He was born July 29, 1939, in Ulysses, a son of Lynk and Margaret Smoot Clark.  He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Tioga.  Surviving are his wife, the former Wanda Stone; his parents, of Tioga; three brothers, Henry, of Wellsboro Arthur, of Tioga RD 1, and Philip of Elkland; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth Button, of Tioga; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Grace Morrison, of Richmond, Va., and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Kathryn Clark, of Ulysses. The funeral was held on Monday at Kuhl’s, 18 North Main Street. Burial was in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Tioga. The Rev. Gary Myers, his pastor, officiated.

 

CLOSE, Daniel – Prominent Resident of Nelson Died Tuesday, May 6.  Daniel P. Close, for a number of years a resident of Nelson, died May 6, 1919, following a stroke of apoplexy the Saturday evening previous.  He was the son of Peter Mead and Lucretia Holmes Close and was born in the town of Locke, Cayuga county, N.Y. Jan 26, 1837.  When he was eleven years of age the family removed to Tioga county and settled on the Close homestead in Farmington.  In 1867 he married Percie P. Butts, also of Farmington, and they made a home for themselves on the farm in Farmington where a large part of his life was spent.  To this union was born one child, Mrs. Oliver B. Blanchard, of Nelson.  Daniel Close was identified with all matters that pertained to the welfare and betterment of the community in which he lived.  He was possessed of strong political convictions, and an ardent love of his country and his flag.  In 1901 he removed to Nelson and after the death of his wife in 1909 he made his home with his daughter.  He was one of a family of ten children, of whom four survive – Mrs. E.H. Riggs, of Elmira, N.Y.; Mrs. Wm. Shapee, of Pasadena, Cal.; Carra H. Close, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Edward W. Close of Nelson.  In 1866 he united with the Presbyterian church of Farmington and had been a ruling elder in that church for more than thirty years.  In 1909 he was the Commissioner of the Presbytery of Wellsboro to the General Assembly at Atlantic City, and also attended the assembly as a visitor the following year.  Mr. Close was possessed of a deep religion nature; he was a Christian of the old school, who placed his God and his church foremost in his scheme of life.  His was a strong, abiding faith, and he made no compromise on matters of principle.  His had been a busy, active life.  From boyhood he was a hard worker and he kept up his activity to the day that he was stricken with his last illness.  His was a kindly friendly nature; he ever had a cheery greeting for everyone, and his friendship reached out to all with whom he came in contact.  He was almost the last survivor of the men and women of his generation – those strong brave people who cleared the land and made the township of Farmington the fine agricultural section which it is to-day.  The funeral was Thursday afternoon, his pastor, Rev. Ralph Rowland, of Osceola, officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Goodrich and Rev. Mr. Poland.  Mr. Parkhurst, of Elkland, sang two beautiful selections.  He was laid at rest in the cemetery in east Farmington, in sight of any very near the home where he spent his active life.   Wellsboro Agitator, 14 May 1919.

 

CLARK –ELIZABETH R. BUTTON, 77, of Tioga, PA, passed away November 4, 2015, at home. She was born February 26, 1938, in Ulysses, PA, the daughter of Lynk & Margaret Smoot Clark. Betty was employed at Broad Acres Nursing Home and had attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Cary & Melissa Wood both of Tioga, PA; three sons & daughters-in-law, Chris & Erin Cary of Scranton, PA, Toby & Nicole Cary of Watkins Glen, NY, Greg & Carol Button of Tioga, PA; a brother & sister-in-law, Phillip & Maxine Clark of Corning, NY; two brothers-in-law, Gene (Ruth) Button of Tioga, PA, Richard Button of Corning, NY; two sisters-in-law, Betty Clark Decker of Elkland, PA, Alcena Shelman of Wellsboro, PA; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lyle Cary in 1962; her second husband, Kenneth Button in 2007; her son, David Cary; and her brothers, Henry, Charles, Art, & Craig Clark. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Saturday 10 AM - noon. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at noon with Reverend Steven Neff officiating. Burial in Farmington Hill Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/5/2015

 

ALMEDA COLEGROVE GAIL
Almeda Colegrove Gail, aged 62 years, died Dec. 18 and is buried in Farmington Hill cemetery last week Tuesday, Rev. C.W. Blount officiating.  She is survived by two sisters, one of Wisconsin and one of Corning, and two brothers, Tabor and Morgan, of Farmington.  She had been a member of the Methodist church of Farmington for many years. (The Agitator:  Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, December 29, 1920)

 

COLEGROVE –CAROL JEAN PORTER, a life-long resident of Tioga, PA passed on February 6, 2019 at the age of 72 in her loving home. Carol was born in Wellsboro on June 16, 1946 to Norman and Ruby (Horton) Colegrove. Carol is survived by her husband Robert "Hank" Porter; her daughter, Meagan Hutcheson; her step- children, Becky (Lonnie) Heffner, Matt (Billie Jo) Porter, Abby Perich (Jason Glime), Wendy (Chuck) Fiscus; nine grandchildren. Carol is predeceased by her sister, Patricia (Robert) Welsh. A special thanks to Elaine Jelliff and Cathy Stephens for all their love and support. Carol was a devoted, compassionate, and creative woman. She enjoyed spending time outside on the farm with her loving husband; working in the garden, raking hay in the fields, and caring for the animals. Carol was blessed with many talents including; writing, calligraphy, painting and crafts. Her talents were showcased throughout her 32 years of teaching. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2PM at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 6 Broad St., Tioga, PA. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to NTSD, C/O Business Office, 110 Addison Rd., Elkland, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. –Funeral home obit 2/11/2019

COLEGROVE Christine C. Wakley
92, of Hornell, N.Y., formerly of Wellsboro, Tioga and Farmington, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at McAuley Manor, where she had resided since August 2006.  Christine was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Knoxville, to Morgan Francis and Crystal Butler Colegrove. She was married June 13, 1937, to Leonard (Mike) Wakley, who died Dec. 17, 1973.  In addition to her parents and husband, Christine was predeceased by her son, Barry Wakley; brother, Morgan F. Colegrove, Jr.; and her sister, Marguerite Kline. Christine was a graduate of the former Nelson school and Elkland High School. She was a member of Lawrence Council of Republican Women and the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Tioga. For many years she was an elected jury commissioner for Tioga County. She was a former member of the Wellsboro DAR, Colonial Dames, Eugenia Rebekah Lodge and Farmington Hill Grange. In her lifetime she was devoted to her family and was very active in church and political activities.  She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Joy and William Cleveland of Alfred Station, N.Y.; daughter-in-law, Leah Rupp-Wakley of Lawrenceville; granddaughters, Dawn (Philipp) Butts of Andover, N.Y., Cheryl (Peter) Rightmyer of Brockport, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Sarah Christine Butts, Eric Butts, Jacob Rightmyer, Gregory Rightmyer; brother, Henry Colegrove of Lawrenceville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Family and friends may call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 2 to 3 p.m.. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. with Pastor Debra Button officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wellsboro Shared Home, 27 Bacon St., Wellsboro or Trinity Presbyterian Church, c/o Debbie Button, Tioga, Pa. 16946.   Wellsboro Gazette - August 8, 2011

COOK PHEBE KEMP
In Farmington Pa March 21 1880 Mrs. Phebe Kemp relict of Mr. John A Kemp deceased.    The subject of this memoir was born in the town of Lindley ,Steuben county NY in the year 1798 and was therefore 82 years of age. Some fifty years or over ago she was united in marriage to John A Kemp then living in Lawrenceville Pa and soon thereafter moved into the town of Farmington to brave the wilds of a frontier life in almost unbroken wilderness inhabited only by the wild beasts of the forest. But with all the disadvantages of frontier life, father and mother Kemp succeeded in securing and carving out a comfortable home. The mighty forests were cleared away and in their place the fields were made to yield fruit and grain and to blossom like the rose. The family of children that were born, raised and educated here were five - three girls and two boys, namely Elizabeth Catlin who lives in Andover NY, Anna Sheardown, Winona Minn, Mary Green Nelson Pa, David and Albert who live in Farmington. Albert lives on the old homestead where the father and mother both died. The sons and daughters of these old pioneers are generally all well situated.  Mother Kemp had been a faithful Christian worker in the M E Church for a period of over fifty five years and first united with that denomination at Lawrenceville. She was a very amiable woman and lived to do much good, setting an example to the rising generation that should be followed by all. But the great Father called her home after spending many years of usefulness here on earth. Old age and paralysis were the causes which terminated her life. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. H. Lamkin.  She now lies buried by the side of her husband in the cemetery at Farmington Hill beneath a noble and beautiful monument.  (Daughter of David Cook and Elizabeth Cady - Betsy Gorman, Elmira, NY.)

COOLEY - MRS. FRED JOHNST0N
Mrs. Mary E. Johnston, 72, wife of Fred Johnston, of Mainesburg, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 1973 in Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, N.Y. She was born in Elmira on Oct. 6, 1901, a daughter of Clarence and Daisy Jackson Cooley. Surviving, besides her hus-band, are two sons, Fred Jr., of Mainesburg RD, and Paul Howe, of Tioga RD 1; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Hu-sted, of Mansfield, and Mrs. Kenneth Young of Tioga; four sisters, Mrs. Louis Keeney, of Tioga; Mrs. Ethel Harris, of Lindley, N.Y.; Mrs. Helen Scott of Kirkwood, N.Y., and Miss Gladys Cooley, of Wellsboro; a brother, Kenneth Cooley, of Longwood, Fla.; 19 grandchil-dren and 25 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Kuhl’s, 18 North Main Street, Mansfield, with the Rev. Joseph Miles officiating. Burial was in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Tioga RD.

COOLEY MARY E
JOHNSTON, Mary E Age 72, of RD 1, Mainesburg, Pa., Sunday, Dec 23, 1973 at Arnot Ogden Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Wednesday 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday at 1 p.m., Rev Joseph Miles officiating, burial Farmington Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband, Fred; sons, Paul Howe of Tioga, Pa., RD 1, Fred Johnston Jr. of Mainesburg, Pa., RD 1, daughters, Mrs. Richard (Freda) Husted of Mansfield, Pa, Mrs. Kenneth (Alberta) Young of RD 1, Tioga, Pa., sisters, Mrs. Louis (Grace) Keeney of Tioga, Mrs. Eathel (Eva) Harris of Lindley, N Y, Mrs. Helen Scott of Kirkwood, N Y, Miss Gladys Cooley of Wellsboro, Pa., brother, Kenneth Cooley of Longwood, Florida, 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. She was a member of Sullivan Grange No 84. She was born Oct 16, 1901 in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of Clarence and Daisy Jackson Cooley.

DALE E. GEE, age 81, of Tioga, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 8, 1937 in Tioga County, PA, son of Harry and Grace (Reynolds) Gee. Dale was the husband of Barbara (Winters) Gee. He had been employed at Ingersoll- Rand before becoming self-employed as a cattle dealer. Dale was a US veteran having served in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion in Tioga, Loyal order of the Moose in Wellsboro and he enjoyed working and gathering for coffee with friends. Dale is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Terri (Tim) Wood of Tioga, PA, Kelly (James Musser) Kinnan of Harleysville, PA; four grandchildren, Rhonda (Jamie) Nagy, Geoffrey (Joleen) George, Michael Kinnan, Katie (Patrick) Connor; three great grandchildren, Gabriella Nagy, Mason George, Colton George; brother, Larry Gee of Tioga, PA; sister, Jane Rose (Elliott) Buffard of Tioga, PA; special nephew, Harry Gilbert of Tioga, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Cory George; brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Cookie Gee; sister-in-law, Betty Gee; special cousin, Larry VanDruff. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 3PM to 6PM at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6PM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will take place in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St, Wellsboro, PA. –Funeral home obit

GEE, Dale E. - Dale E. Gee, age 81, of Tioga, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 8, 1937 in Tioga County, PA, son of Harry and Grace (Reynolds) Gee. Dale was the husband of Barbara (Winters) Gee. He had been employed at Ingersoll- Rand before becoming self-employed as a cattle dealer. Dale was a US veteran having served in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion in Tioga, Loyal order of the Moose in Wellsboro and he enjoyed working and gathering for coffee with friends.Dale is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Terri (Tim) Wood of Tioga, PA, Kelly (James Musser) Kinnan of Harleysville, PA; four grandchildren, Rhonda (Jamie) Nagy, Geoffrey (Joleen) George, Michael Kinnan, Katie (Patrick) Connor; three great grandchildren, Gabriella Nagy, Mason George, Colton George; brother, Larry Gee of Tioga, PA; sister, Jane Rose (Elliott) Buffard of Tioga, PA; special nephew, Harry Gilbert of Tioga, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Cory George; brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Cookie Gee; sister-in-law, Betty Gee; special cousin, Larry VanDruff.Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 3PM to 6PM at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6PM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will take place in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St, Wellsboro, PA 16901. – Mansfield Gazette, 17 May 2018

DAVIS  Thomas (Carleton) Age 91, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Carleton was the husband of Laurenza (Kemp) Davis, with whom he celebrated a 64th wedding anniversary December 21, 2005. He was born on May 29, 1914 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Thomas and Grace (Kimbal) Davis. He was the original owner and operator of Davis Sporting Goods in Wellsboro, PA. For many years he was employed by Penn Dot as a civil engineer and surveyed many of the roads in the area. Carleton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro, PA. He was a Boy Scout Den Leader, an avid bowler, enjoyed fly-fishing at Pine Creek, and square dancing with the Canyon Squares for over 20 years.  Carleton is survived by his wife, Laurenza; three sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Mary Davis, Terry and Cindy Davis, all of Wellsboro, PA, and Lynn and Sherry Davis of Waldorf, MD; a daughter and son-in-law, Sara and John Vogt of Wellsboro, PA; six grandchildren, John, Nathan, Regis, Morgan, Tom, and Johanna; five great-grandchildren, Ben, Janessa, Simeon, Sydney, and Shayna. Six brothers and sisters, Dorothy, Helen, Sarah, Margaret, Louise, and Hank, preceded him in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, January 21, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at noon at the church with the Rev. Dr. Robert K. Greer officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., PA. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carleton to the First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901. Services are under the direction of Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.

DAVIS - LOCKWOOD
Elizabeth Davis Age 87, of R.R. #1, Tioga, PA, diedThursday, August 18, 2005, at her residence. She was born June 28, 1918 in Middlebury Twp., PA, the daughter of William and Bertha Close Davis. She was a homemaker. She taught for many years in the Elkland elementary schools, and she helped her husband, Paul, on the family farm. She was a member of the Tioga Methodist Church. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, John and Ruth Lockwood of Melbourne, FL, and Tom and Margie Lockwood, R.R., Tioga, PA; sister, Ida Allen of Nelson, PA; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Lockwood, in 1999. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m., Deborah Button, officiating. Burial in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., PA.

 

DRAKE Glenn E. Drake

87, of State Road, Middlebury Center, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Glenn was born in Canisteo, N.Y. on July 20, 1925, the son of the late Prentice and Muriel Taylor Drake.  He was a graduate of the Knoxville High School. He entered the United States Army at the end of World War II and served in the Occupational Forces in Japan. On Dec. 5, 1947, Glenn and Mazie M. McClean were married in Borden, N.Y. Mazie preceded in death on Jan. 25, 2008. They purchased a farm in Farmington Township where they made their life's home together. Glenn retired from Corning Glass Works after 34 years where he worked as a glass cutter. He also operated the family farm all his life, working hard to provide for his family. He spent many hours cutting wood which was his form of relaxation.  Glenn and Mazie were longtime active members of the Elkland Moose Lodge where Glenn was a past governor. Besides his wife, Mazie, Glenn was predeceased by his great-grandson, Kyle Drake; his brothers, Clayton Drake, Wilbur Drake; and his sisters, Linda VanDerploog and Clara Jean Powell. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Dale (Kimberly) Drake of Middlebury Center, Connie (Duane) Krommingo of Hopkinton, Iowa, Phyllis (Lewis) Douglas of Middlebury Center, Richard (Linda) Drake of Monticello, Iowa, Asa (Jennifer) Drake of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, with another expected; five great-great-grandchildren; his brother, David (Elizabeth) Drake of Rochester, N.Y.; his sisters, Vera (Ralph) Kent of Woodull, N.Y., Lois (Frank) Marshall of Canaseraga, N.Y. and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call on Monday, Jan. 7 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, N.Y. Funeral and committal services will be conducted there on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Glenn will be laid to rest next to Mazie in Farmington Union Cemetery, Farmington. Memorials may be made to the Elkland Moose Lodge.    Wellsboro Gazette – January 5, 2013

 

WILLIAM A. DUNHAM:  William A. Dunham, 74, of Tioga RD 1, died Friday, Jan. 18, 1974, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  Born Feb. 14, 1899, in Farmington Twp., he was the son of Frank and Mary Hammond Dunham.  Mr. Dunham was a widely-known Tioga County farmer. He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.  He was also a member of the Farmington Grange.  His only survivor is his wife, the former Ruth Coolidge.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the Tussey Funeral Home, 139 Main Street. Burial was in Farmington Cemetery.  The Rev. Charles Jones, his pastor, officiated.

FISHER, Daniel Howard - Daniel Howard Fisher, 78, of Tioga, died on Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born on March 19, 1939, in Blossburg, a son of the late Daniel Henry and Agnes (Schultz) Fisher. Dan served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a truck driver for many years and enjoyed horses. Dan is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tammi Fisher of Birch Run, Mich.; daughter, Marlee Clayton of Davenport, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Francis "Bob" and Sherry Fisher of Wellsboro; sisters and brothers-in-law, Anna Belle Rice, Dorothy and Carroll "Cub" Faivre, Reita and George Borden, Bonnie Allen, Nancy and Tom Mosso, Cheryl and Tom Kaminski, all of Wellsboro; grandchildren, Andrea Wells, Greg Fisher, Jr., Cherrie Clayton, Matthew Clayton; and several great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Gregory Fisher; brother, Lewis Fisher; and a sister, Alberta Confer. Friends may call on Friday, Oct. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. www.carletonfh.com A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Laverne Holliday officiating. Interment will be in the Farmington Hill Cemetery. - Mansfield Gazette, 12 October 2017 

GRAHAM Ryan R.
Age 25, of 601 E. Church St., Lock Haven, PA, diedApril 27, 2009. He was born March 28, 1984 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Jeffrey and Susan Johnson Graham. He was an Iraq War Army veteran, student at Lock Haven Univ., member of the American Legion and VFW Post #131, and at one time was active in scouting and enjoyed playing basketball and football. He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Susan Graham, Elkland, PA; brothers, Scott Graham, Elkland, PA, Thomas Graham, Elkland, PA; paternal grandparents, Henry and Anita Graham, Tioga, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will be conducted Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA, where funeral services will be held following visitation at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Robert W. Strozyk, offc. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made to: "Gift from Within," 16 Cobb Hill Rd., Camden, Maine 04843 or Calvary United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 57, Lawrenceville, PA 16929.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/30/ 09

GREENE, Ruth - Ruth K. Colegrove, age 93 formerly of Nelson, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Born November 27, 1922 in Tioga, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Helen Greene. Ruth married Morgan “Pete” F. Colegrove, Jr. and they shared 45 years together until he passed on April 13, 1994. Ruth was a Charter and Founding Member of the Nelson Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, holding many different offices, a member of the United Methodist Women and held many offices and was an election inspector. She was active in the Republican Women’s Association, the Nelson United Methodist Church and the women’s quilting club. She had a love for sewing and quilting and enjoyed family picnics. Ruth volunteered and supported many community projects and was the organizer for many dinners or benefits when there was a family in need. She is survived by her sons, Morgan F. Colegrove, III of Painted Post, NY and Dennis Colegrove of Wellsboro; grandchildren, Scott (Kori) Colegrove of Bath, NY and Jolene(Larry Enderle) Colegrove of Matthews, NC; 2 great grandchildren, Gabriella and Zachary and a soon to be 3rd great grandchild; 3 sisters, Mazie, Thelma and Sandy and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Nelson United Methodist Church, 75 Village Dr., Nelson, PA 16940. -  Wellsboro Gazette, March 2, 2016

 

HALL Alta
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., September 13, 1933, Pg 1
Mrs. Alta Hall Clark, died Saturday [9/9/1933] at her home in Philadelphia.  She was born June 23, 1885 in Farmington, daughter of Lyman and Kate Buckbee Hall.  She is survived by her husband, Harry Clark, of Philadelphia;  her mother, Mrs. Lyman Hall, of Farmington; three brothers, Floyd and Benjamin of Tioga, and Philip of Elmira; one sister, Mrs Earl Thornton of Williamsport.  The funeral was held Monday, Rev. George Doane officiating; burial in the Farmington Hill Cemetery.

 

HALL, Frances A. Colegrove – Farmington, March 17 – The funeral of Mrs. Frank Hall Colegrove, aged about 63 years, wife of Eugene Colegrove, of Button Hill, was held in the Farmington Hill Presbyterian church Sunday, March 9; burial in the cemetery nearby.  She suffered a stroke of paralysis the week before her death.  Mrs. Colegrove was the eldest daughter of George and Sarah Ann Hall, of this place.  She is survived by her husband, one brother, Edwin J. Hall, of Nelson, and one sister, Mrs. Frank VanDusen, of Osceola.  Wellsboro Agitator, 19 March 1919.

 

HALL - Miss Nettie HALL, 80, of Farmington, died at the Blossburg Hospital in Blossburg, Tuesday. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Anna ASHDOWN of Niagara Falls, NY; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Farmington Hill Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Victor C. DETTY, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in the Farmington Hill cemetery. The body is at the Blanchard Funeral Home in Nelson where friends may call Friday evening. Submitted by Patricia Warren

HOWE Paul Jesse Age 88, of Tioga, PA, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA, with his son, Henry and daughter, Marilyn by his side. Paul was born on May 29, 1918 in Farmington Twp., a son of Jesse and Mary (Cooley) Howe. He was the husband of Cora (Walton) Howe, with whom he would have observed a 68th wedding anniversary on September 9, 2006. Paul was a farmer and had worked for North Penn Gas Co. and the Ingersall Rand. He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tioga. His favorite pastimes were fishing and hunting. Paul is survived by his wife, Cora; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse and Helen Howe of New Hampshire, John and Joan Howe of Nelson, PA, Henry and Ruthann Howe of Tioga, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Ken Davis of Tioga, PA, Judy and Don Bruner of Springfield, MO, Marilyn and Roger Wood of Tioga, PA; 31 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Monalee Johnston of Mainesburg, PA, Alberta Young of Mansfield, PA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, June, Edward and Carolyn Walton, Doris Hall, and Edie Walton. A son, Paul Howe in 1970; a grandson, Jeff Howe; a granddaughter, Penny Boyd; a great-grandson, Dustin Wood; a brother, Russell Howe; three sisters, Gladys, Frieda and Marietta preceded him in death. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday, June 10, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday, June 11, 2006, from 1 to 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 on Sunday, June 11, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Steven Neff officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Tioga Co., PA.

HOWE -  Paul Jesse Howe, 88, of Tioga, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at The Green Home in Wellsboro with his son, Henry and daughter, Marilyn by his side. Paul was born May 29, 1918 in Farmington Township, a son of Jesse and Mary Cooley Howe. He was the husband of Cora Walton Howe with whom he would have observed a 68th wedding anniversary on Sept. 9. Paul was a farmer and had worked by North Penn Gas Co. and the Ingersoll Rand. He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tioga. His favorite pastimes were fishing and hunting. Paul is survived by his wife, Cora; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse (Helen) Howe of New Hampshire, John (Joan) Howe of Nelson, Henry (Ruthann) Howe of Tioga; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice (Ken) Davis of Tioga, Judy (Don) Bruner of Springfield, Mo., Marilyn (Roger) Wood of Tioga; 31 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Fred (Monalee) Johnston of Mainesburg, Alberta Young of Mansfield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, June, Edward and Carolyn Walton, Doris Hall and Edie Walton. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Howe in 1970; grandson, Jeff Howe; granddaughter, Penny Boyd; great grandson, Dustin Wood; brother, Russell Howe; three sisters, Gladys, Frieda and Marietta. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday, June 10 from 7-9 PM and Sunday, June 11 from 1-2 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing on Sunday at 2 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Steven Neff officiating. Burial will be made in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Township, Tioga County. - Mansfield Gazette, June 7, 2006, p.6A

IRVIN Henry E. "Hank"
Age 72, of 36 Palmer Road, Farmington Twp., PA, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at his residence. He was born January 10, 1937 in Blossburg, PA, the son of Charles and Laura Stewart Irvin. Hank was a former PennDot employee and served as a councilman in the borough of Lawrenceville. He was a member of the Tioga American Legion and the Lawrenceville Vol. Fire Dept. Hank loved bowling, hunting and fishing and coached and umpired for Cinderella Softball. He was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Smith Irvin; daughters, Bonnie (Terry) Thompson, Lawrenceville, PA, Linda (Joe) Penner, Millerton, PA; grandchildren, Eric and Jason Thompson, Hailey Penner; brother, Charles Irvin, Battle Creek, MI; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., PA. The family respectfully declines flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 and Lawrenceville Cinderella Softball c/o Crystal Stage.   Published in Star-Gazette on September 19, 2009

FANNIE J. IVES
Age 88, of 231 S. Academy St., Mansfield, Pa., Wednesday, April 17, 1985. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Saturday, from 1 p.m. to time of funeral service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Eugene A. Charsky will officiate. Burial, Farmington Hill Cemetery. Survived by 1 sister, Mary E. Ives of Mansfield; 3 nieces, Miss Mary Ann Bockus of Mansfield, Mrs. Annetta Noyes and Helen Weiner both of Syracuse, NY. She was born September 30, 1896 in Farmington, daughter of John and Nettie Dailey Ives. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Mansfield.

KEMP, David - David C. Kemp, age 95 of Nelson, PA passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Carleton Nursing Home in Wellsboro, Pa. Born January 11, 1920 in Nelson, PA, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Crena (Chilson) Kemp. He married Grace M. Simonetti, who passed away on Oct. 5, 2010. David served in the US Army during WWII and was a general contractor. He was a member of the Rochester Carpenters Local Union #85, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and a member of the United Church of Nelson. David was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in tournaments. He was a staunch Democrat, gave to numerous charities and helped people in the community with home improvement projects. David is survived by his daughters, Betty (Joseph) Allu of Rochester, NY and Candace Geller of Nelson, PA; his grandchildren, Morgan (Adrien) Williams of Costa Mesa, CA and Tammy (Jason) Leone of Virginia; granddaughter in law, Christine Meschi of Rochester, NY; great grandchildren, David Meschi, Sydney and Conner Leone; sister in law, Marie Wheeler of Lawrenceville, PA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; daughter, Crena Bowles and a grandson, Robbie Meschi. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, on Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM and at the United Church of Nelson on Thursday, 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM in the church with Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in David’s honor to the United Church of Nelson, 75 Village Dr., Nelson, PA 16940. -  Wellsboro Gazette, January 6, 2016

KEMP – Harry C. Kemp, 92, of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, June 7, 1961. He was a 75-year member of the Farmington Hill Presbyterian Church where he was an elder. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. He attended Mansfield State Normal School. He recently wrote and had published a book called “Kemp’s Life Story”. He was a member of Lawrence Lodge No. 913 IOOF and a member of Farmington Hill Grange. Survived by sons, Roscoe of Nelson, Curtis of Addison RD; daughter, Mrs. Emerson Rice of Mansfield RD; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Farmington Hill Presbyterian Church; the Rev. John H.P. Strome officiated. Burial was in Farmington Hill Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 14 June 1961, p.4

KEMP - DAVIS, Laurenza (Kemp)
Age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her residence. Laurenza was born on July 21, 1918 in Farmington, PA, the daughter of Crena and Roscoe Kemp. She was married to the late Thomas "Carleton" Davis. Laurenza received a teaching degree from Mansfield University and taught school in the area for five years, sometimes riding a horse to get there! She left teaching to be a full time homemaker, only returning to work many years later to help her husband at Davis Sporting Goods. She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church for about 60 years, where she taught Sunday school and coordinated the rummage sale for many years. She enjoyed gardening, wearing hats, grandchildren, crossword puzzles and dancing with the Canyon Squares for over 20 years. Laurenza is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Cindy Davis, Barry and Mary Davis of Wellsboro, PA and Lynn and Sherry Davis of LaPlada, MD; a daughter and son-in-law, Sara and John Vogt of Wellsboro, PA; six grandchildren, John, Nathan, Regis, Morgan, Tom and Johanna; five great-grandchildren, Ben, Janessa, Simeon, Sydney and Shayna; and one brother and sister-in-law, David and Grace Kemp of Nelson, PA. Her husband, T. Carleton Davis; her brother, Bob Kemp; and sister, Dorothy Kemp, preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, November 3, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2008 at the church with Pastor Glen Hallead officiating. Burial will be in the Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Laurenza's name to The First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901. Arrangements are entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/28/2008

Roscoe M. KEMP Dies at S&S Hosp.
Roscoe M. Kemp, 78, of 8 Stickley Street, Wellsboro, former Tioga County commissioner and father of Tioga County Judge Robert Kemp, died Fri-day, March 30, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kemp served as a county commissioner from 1968 to 1972. A long time county Demo-cratic committeeman and conservationist, he was a member of the first Agricultural Con-servation Committee and the Farmers Home Administration Committee. He was a director of the Allegheny Electric Cooperative and a member of the Tioga County Soil and Conservation District. He was the original Rural Electric Assn. director and a member of Farmington Hill Grange. Mr. Kemp received a certificate of merit for outstanding accomplishment in Tioga County in 1971 for soil conservation. He was appointed by the governor to serve on the Air Pollu-tion Board of Pennsylvania and was presented a plaque as Mr. Democrat of Tioga County. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge 434. Surviving, besides Judge Kemp, of Wellsboro RD 5, are two daughters; Mrs. T. Carlton Davis of Wellsboro, and Miss Dorothy Kemp, of Canton; another son, David Kemp, of Ro-chester, N.Y.; a brother, Curtis Kemp, of Addison RD 2, NY.; a sister, Mrs. Emerson Rice, of Mansfield RD, seven grand-children and six great-grand-children. The funeral was held Monday In the Farmington Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Farmington Hill Cemetery.

 

ORRY A. KEPPLE, 96, formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away October 31, 2014, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born August 19, 1918 in Leechburg, PA, the son of Roy & Olive Reichenbaugh Kepple. Orry was a retiree of Consolidated Gas, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Lindley Community Church, Tioga Lodge # 373 F&AM, and Coudersport Consistory. He is survived by 4 daughters & sons-in-law, Esther & Richard Jones of Vero Beach, FL, Barbara & Walter Bump of Mansfield, PA, Martha & Jeffrey Baker of Lawrenceville, PA, Irene & Michael Walter of Middleburg, PA, 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, & 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Esther, on September 7, 2014, his son, Kenneth, his brother, Ira, & his sister, Velma Geer. Friends were invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Monday 9-11 AM. Funeral services followed there Monday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ron Head, his pastor officiating. Burial in Farmington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Orry's memory may be made to Lindley Community Church 9607 Morgan Creek Road Lindley, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/5/2014

 

KOEHLER Jean E. Johnson

age 83 of Osceola, Pa. passed away May 13, 2013 at the Carleton Nursing Home, Wellsboro, Pa. She was born June 26, 1929 in Newfield, N.J. the daughter of Ferdinand and Grace Crooks Koehler. She was a homemaker, volunteered at the Wings of Eagles Warplane Museum, loved horses and her bulldog and was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tioga, Pa. She is survived by, Son – Charles (Sandra) Johnson, Tioga, Pa., Daughters – Jeanne Johnson, Coudersport, Pa. and Debra (Eric) Sindlinger, Osceola, Pa.; Grandchildren – Randy (Janet) Johnson. James ( Melissa) Johnson, Jennifer (Jody) Butler, Craig Johnson, Kaitlynn (Aaron) Hultz, Teri Jean (Shawn) Ruth, Jessica (Chad) Ward, Eric Sindlinger and David (Renea) Sindlinger; Great Grandchildren – Kyle and Olivia Johnson, Jayden Johnson, Jaylin Butler, Jana Butler, Logan Ward, Alex, Morgan Jean Ruth andAbigail Ruth, and Caleb Sindlinger; Great Great Grandchild – Gabriel March; Sister – Hazel Grasso, Newfield, NJ and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence B. Johnson and a great grandchild Emersyn Johnson. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Pa. Saturday May 25, 2013 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. where a memorial service will be conducted following calling hours at 2:00 pm with Pastor Deb Button, officiating. Burial will follow at Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.   Funeral home obituary – May 19, 2013

 

LEONARD - The funeral of Justus Leonard, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. (Delia) Lander Gee, in Middlebury, was held Tuesday, March 14th (1905), at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Henry Goodrich, of Nelson, officiating. Mr. Leonard had been a resident of Farmington for many years and was held in the highest esteem by all his neighbors. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 22, 1905

TWO TIOGANS KILLED By a D. L. & W. Train at Coopers, NY—Imposing Funeral Ceremonies Held Last Sunday Last Wednesday morning the terrible news reached this place that Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Litteer, of Mann Hill, this township, had been instantly killed by the cars at a crossing on the D. L. & W. road, about half a mile from Coopers Station, in Steuben County, NY. An investigation revealed the fact that on Wednesday, February 24th, Mr. and Mrs. Litteer left their home to attend the funeral of a sister of Mrs. Litteer’s at Bradford, Schuyler County, NY., traveling by their own conveyance, and started on their homeward trip Tuesday, March 2d, stopping over night with friends in Avoca, NY. On the fatal Wednesday morning, they resumed their journey, and when at Bassett’s Crossing, where the Erie and D. L. and W. tracks are only about ten rods apart, they crossed the Erie, and evidently did not see the Lackawanna train east, bearing down upon them at the rate of fifty miles an hour. The horses had crossed the track, when the engine struck the carriage, landing both of the occupants upon the pilot, with the laprobe, even, snugly tucked about them. The train was stopped as soon as possible, and when reached both parties were found dead, and were taken down the track slowly to Cooper’s Station. There the bodies were removed from the pilot and placed in the baggage car, and taken to Corning. It was found that the skulls were both crushed, but the bodies not otherwise mutilated. The remains were prepared for burial by undertakers Fletcher & Cook, and arrived at Tioga on the Fall Brook Road, Thursday noon. A delegation from I. O. O. F. Lodge No 797, of Tioga, met the train and took charge of the remains, which were removed to their late home on Mann Hill. Very imposing funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11:30 at their late home, conducted by John H. Putnam, Chaplain of Tioga Lodge of I. O. O. F. and from there nearly one hundred teams wended their way over the hills to the Methodist Church, on Farmington Hill, where services were held at 2 o’clock, p.m. by Rev. Mr. Stiles, of the M. E. Church of Tioga. At the close of these services, the remains were taken to Farmington Cemetery for interment. The ceremonies there were conducted by Odd Fellows’ Lodge, No. 797, L. Boughtin, Marshal, and J. H. Putnam, Chaplain. The bearers were all from Tioga Lodge, and composed of—Past Grands—S. T. Andrus, A. Hathaway, D. W. Green and D. C. McAllister and Third degree members—Otto Berg, C. Dates, R. Mosher, W. A. Furman, Jos. Bagley, John Peggendorf, Frank Dunham and Jesse Kimball. Excellent music was rendered at the church by the Farmington Hill Presbyterian choir. Among the visiting relatives from abroad we noticed Mr. Wm. Utter, a son of Mrs. Litteer, policeman, from Dunn, Harnet County, N.C., Mrs. Sarah Ballard of Tyrone, NY, Phineas Paddock, wife and three children from Avoca, NY., Edwin Ballard and Miss Charity Ballard of Avoca, NY., Mrs. John Litteer, son and daughter of Nelson, Myron Ripley and wife of Mardin. Tioga Lodge turned out a delegation of sixty members, and the Nelson Lodge sent a delegation to attend the last sad rites to a departed Brother. Undertakers Blanchard of Nelson and Kreiss of Tioga, had charge of the funeral, and the two hearses, and the burial of two bodies in one grave was, we are told, the first occurrence of the kind in that section of the county, and drew an immense concourse of people to the church, not one half of them being able to get inside. Owing to a misunderstanding in regard to the time of service, people were coming in from all directions from ten a.m. until two p.m. and at one time one hundred and twenty-five teams were counted around the church.

LOVELESS HARRIET M. LAVANCHER
Harriet M. (Loveless) Petticrew Age 93, of Wellsboro, PA and formerly of Tioga, PA, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at the Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, PA. Harriet was the wife of the late William Petticrew and the late Joseph LaVancher. She was born on November 20, 1912 in Summer Hill, NY, the daughter of Orwell and Marion (Hutcheson) Loveless. Harriet was a member of the St. Andrew's Church in Tioga, PA, and the Farmington Grange. Harriet is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Norman "Nub" Butler of Holiday, FL; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Beverly Petticrew of Odessa, FL; three stepsons and step daughters-in-law, Fred and Judy LaVancher, John and Carol LaVancher, all of Tioga, PA, Joseph and Teresa LaVancher of Presho, NY; seven grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 4, 2006, 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 The Rev. Dr. Joseph MacNamara officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Tioga County PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Tier Children's Home, 4309-L SR49, Harrison Valley, PA 16927.

MCCALLUM William A
Wellsboro Agitator – August 21, 1912
—William A. McCallum, aged 76 years, died Aug. 12, In the soldiers' home at Brie, Pa. He formerly resided in this vicinity. He served in the civil war with the Bucktails and the 149 Regt.  One son, Floyd, of Wheeling, W. Va., and one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Hammond, of Wellsboro, survive him. The remains were taken to Chatham for interment, Rev. C. O. Langford officiating at the funeral.

MERRITT - Aged Osceola Woman died Friday at Her Home
Mrs. Mary Hall of Osceola died at her home last Friday, August 28, 1953, after an illness of about three weeks.  Although nearing her 95th birthday, Mrs. Hall had been active in her home until her final illness and in church and community affairs until the past year or two.  She was a member of the Nelson Presbyterian Church. She was born in Nelson on November 13, 1858, the daughter of William and Eliza Merritt.  On January 4, 1882, she married Edwin J. Hall, and from then until 1919, the couple lived in Farmington where they farmed.  In 1919 they moved to Nelson, and in 1932 to Osceola.  Mr. Hall died on January 8, 1942, just four days after he and Mrs. Hall observed their 60th wedding anniversary. She is survived by two sons, Burr of Osceola, and George M. of Elmira; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at her home Sunday afternoon, August 30, with the Rev. Frank Russell officiating.  Burial was made in the Farmington Hill Cemetery on Nelson, R.D. (From Kathy Sarber)

RICHARD C. MOSHER
 TIOGA--The funeral will be Friday for Richard C. Mosher, 42, of Tioga RD 1, who was shot to death at his home Sunday evening, Dec. 28, 1980.  Born Aug. 15, 1938, at Tioga, he was a son of Orson and Kathlyn Wilson Mosher. He owned an automobile repair garage at his home. Surviving are his wife, the former Muriel Enderle; three sons, Daniel Lee, charged with the murder, and Richard D. and Dale E., both at home; four daughters, Mrs. Susan VanZile Jr., of Addison, NY; Mrs. Gail Thomas, of Mansfield RD, and Mary Ann and Judith, both at home; two brothers, Orson Jr. and Willis, both of Tioga RD; three sisters, Mrs. Louella Hall, of Lawrenceville RD, Mrs. Esther Reynolds, of Corning, NY, and Mrs. Yvonne Finch, of Tioga RD, and six grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 pm Friday at Kenyon's, 214 West Main Street, Elkland.  Burial will be in Farmington Hills Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Tioga County. The Rev. Harry Dow, pastor of Free Methodist Church, Elkland, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday.

O'DELL - MARGARET O. BUTLER
 Margaret O. Butler, 84, of 33 E. Main St., Mansfield, died Saturday, Nov. 7, at home. Born Sept. 7, 1903, in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of Theodore Earl and Agnes Baynes O'Dell. She was a member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Tioga and the Eugenia Rebekah Lodge #465 in Nelson. Mrs. Butler worked as a cook at Pumpernickel's Restaurant, formerly the Dutch Pantry, in Mansfield for 20 years. Her husband, Fred, died in 1963. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Mary Butler and Norman and Ann Butler, all of Tioga, and H. Neal and Carolyn Butler of Elkland; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Richard Doud of Wellsboro; a brother, Horace O'Dell of Mansfield; a sister, Mrs. Alva Fralic of Lopez Island, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Blanche Wilson of Elmira, NY; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Tioga. The Rev. Thomas D. Thomas officiated. Burial was made in Farmington Hills Cemetery, Farmington Township. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Fund or the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Tioga. Arrangements were made by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. MHS 1921

 

OSTERHOUDT Marie E. Blanchard

85, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  She was born April 21, 1926, in Pultney, N.Y., the daughter of Howard and Ruby Young Osterhoudt.  Marie was a Metropolitan Insurance salesman, and owner of the Bush House Restaurant and Hotel in Tioga. She was a member of the Farmington Church. Marie loved to cook and was a wonderful seamstress.  She is survived by two sons, Scott Toles of S. Williamsport, Eric Toles; two step-sons; four step daughters; a sister-in-law, Ruth Button; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband of 36 years, Harry Adriance in 1997 and her second husband of 13 years, Francis Blanchard, in 2011.  Private burial will be held in Farmington Hill Cemetery.   Wellsboro Gazette – December 18, 2011

 

PETTICREW, Ann Mae - Ann Mae Butler, age 80, of Tioga, PA died Friday, December 1, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 4, 1937 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of William and Harriet (Loveless) Petticrew. Ann and husband, Norman "Nub" Butler, celebrated 62 years of marriage on November 18th. She was the Tax Collector for Farmington Township; worked at Owlett's in Keeneyville, and the R. B. Walter Cafeteria. She attended the Trinity Presbyterian Church, enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. Ann is survived by her husband, Norman; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Larry Heater of Lawrenceville, PA, Linda and Dave Schaar of Cayuta, NY; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Steven Butler of Safley Harbor, FL, James "Jimmie" and Heidi Butler of Millerton, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Beverly Petticrew of Odessa, FL;6 grandchildren, Amy, Melissa, Christina, Tanya, Joseph, and Colby; 13 great grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren; a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Neal and Lorraine Butler of Elkland, PA, Mary Butler of Farmington Hill, PA; step-brothers, Fred (Judy) LaVancher, John (Cynthia) LaVancher both of Tioga, PA, Joseph (Teresa) LaVancher of Lindley, NY; several nieces, nephews and friends. Ann was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Eugene Butler, and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Doud. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd., Towanda, PA 18848. – Williamsport Sun Gazette, 4 December 2017

 

PETTICREW –ANN MAE BUTLER, age 80, of Tioga, PA died Friday, December 1, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 4, 1937 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of William and Harriet (Loveless) Petticrew. Ann and husband, Norman "Nub" Butler, celebrated 62 years of marriage on November 18th. She was the Tax Collector for Farmington Township; worked at Owlett's in Keeneyville, and the R. B. Walter Cafeteria. She attended the Trinity Presbyterian Church, enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. Ann is survived by her husband, Norman; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Larry Heater of Lawrenceville, PA, Linda and Dave Schaar of Cayuta, NY; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Steven Butler of Safley Harbor, FL, James "Jimmie" and Heidi Butler of Millerton, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Beverly Petticrew of Odessa, FL;6 grandchildren, Amy, Melissa, Christina, Tanya, Joseph, and Colby; 13 great grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren; a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Neal and Lorraine Butler of Elkland, PA, Mary Butler of Farmington Hill, PA; step-brothers, Fred (Judy) LaVancher, John (Cynthia) LaVancher both of Tioga, PA, Joseph (Teresa) LaVancher of Lindley, NY; several nieces, nephews and friends. Ann was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Eugene Butler, and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Doud. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd., Towanda, PA. –Funeral home obit

 

RANKIN, Ella D. – Miss Ella D. Rankin died at her home at Lambs Creek June 13, after a long illness.  She was born in Farmington, April 2, 1870, and moved to Lambs Creek 33 years ago.  She owned a store there and was assistant postmistress for about 25 years, a position she filled very acceptably.  She was always obliging and agreeable and her quiet, unassuming ways won for her many friends.  For several years she had been unable to attend much to business because of failing health.  The funeral was held at the home Sunday, June 15, Rev. Glenn A. Baldwin, of Mansfield, officiating, burial at Farmington.  There were beautiful floral offerings from the Home Department of the M.E. church at Mansfield, the W.C.T.U. of Lambs Creek and many other friends.  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jennie Day, and one sister, Ida R. Rankin.   Wellsboro Agitator, 25 June 1919.

 

SHORT, Randy Gene - Randy Gene Short, age 56 of Westfield passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born June 21, 1961 in Wellsboro, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Vivian I. (Perry) Short. Randy was a former member of the Crary Hose Fire Department and the Sabinsville Ambulance Association. He is survived by his sister, Lori A. (John) Elliott of Osceola; his brother, Timothy W. (Bunnie) Short of Cohocton, NY; sister in law, Judy Short of Calloway, VA and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie C. Short. A memorial service will be held at the Valley Community Ambulance Association, Osceola on Sunday 2:00 PM with Ed Heyler officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery. - Mansfield Gazette, 29 June 2017

 

SIMONETTI Grace M. Kemp
Age 82, of 39 Liberty Rd., Nelson, PA died October 5, 2010 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 11, 1928 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Thomas and Genevieve Simonetti. She was a homemaker, attended St. Thomas Catholic Church before her illness. She was an extremely loving and caring mother and was well-known for her cooking and hospitality. Her family meant everything to her. She is survived by her husband, David C. Kemp; daughters, Crena (Larry) Bowles of Redwood, NY, Betty (Joseph) Allu of Rochester, NY, Candace Geller of Nelson, PA; grandchildren, Morgan Williams of California, Tammy (Jason) Leone of Virginia; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Conner Leone, David Meschi; granddaughter-in-law, Christine Meschi of Rochester, NY; sister, Marie Wheeler of Lawrenceville, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Grace was preceded in death by her grandson, Robbie D. Meschi. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Dorothy Densmore will officiate. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., PA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association , 315 Alberta Dr., Suite 102, Amherst, NY 14226. A time of food and fellowship will be held following the graveside service at the Nelson Community Center. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 7, 2010

SKINNER Arthur J. Skinner Buried Today 1968
Funeral services were held today, May 23 at 2 p.m. from the Kenyon Funeral Home for Arthur J. Skinner of 102 Proctor Avenue, who died Monday, May 20 1968 at the Blossburg Hospital. The Rev. Frank Russell officiated with burial in the East Farmington Cemetery. Mr. Skinner who was 78 years old at the time of his death was born at Cowanesque, Pa., May 19 1890, the son of Perry D. and Anna Phillips Skinner. He was a retired employee of Elkland Leather Company. Survivors include one son, Donald A. Skinner of Knoxville, Pa., RD; two daughters, Mrs. Clarabell L. Smith of Newark, N.Y. and Mrs. Annabell Van Schaick of Elkland, 10 Grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.  Submitted by Jean Morse from the Swan collection collected by May (Swan) Sprague.

SKINNER Douglas - Elkland Boy Drowned - Douglas Skinner, 16, of Elkland, was drowned Wednesday in Goodhue Lake. He was an excellent swimmer. He sank from sight without an outcry, Coroner W.S. Cobb, of Corning, was told by witnesses. - Wellsboro Agitator, July 28, 1937, p.1

SMITH –BEVERLY JEAN PETTICREW, 85, of Odessa, Fla., passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Aug. 18, 1933 in Blossburg, a daughter of Elwin and Claudia (Browning) Smith. Beverly was the wife of Richard Petticrew. She is survived by her husband, Richard; their son, Calvin (Robin) Petticrew; two daughters, Colleen Morrissette, Colette (Dan) Doyle; four grandchildren, Germaine Morrissette, Melissa (Shane) Nottingham, Billy (Andrea), Calvin; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Kaylee, Arianna, Catalina, and Koji; two brothers-in-law, Norman Butler, Larry Gee; sister-in-law, Sandy Smith; three step-brothers, Fred, John, and Joseph LaVancher and families. Beverly was preceded in death by her siblings, Elwin, Richard (Virgie) and Betty Ann Gee; her sister-in-law, Ann Butler; her in-laws, William and Harriet Petticrew. A graveside service will be held under the direction of the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. on Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Farmington Hill Cemetery. –Wellsboro Gazette 4/10/2019

Michael N. Smith
LINDLEY | Michael N. Smith, 53, of 74 Soule Road diedFriday, December 24, 2004 after spending Christmas evening with his family at home. Michael was born in Corning, New York on March 14, 1951 a son of Lionel and Irma Soule Smith. He and Arleta Learn Smith shared 25 years together. He was an assembler in the cylinder gang at Dresser-Rand Company in Painted Post with 31 years’ service prior to retirement. He is survived by his wife, Arleta Learn Smith; four sons, Joseph M. (Julie) Smith of Addison, Jeremy L. Smith of Canisteo, James L. Smith of Addison, and Jarad N. Smith (Amber Walker) of Lindley; six grandchildren, Brittni, Brandin, Triniti, Alissa, Brooke and Cadence Smith; three brothers, Roddy Smith of Addison, Dennis (Mary) Smith of Jasper and Kevin (Nancy) Smith of Broczkport; sisters-in-law, Alesia (Martin) Heffner of West Cameron, Loreena (Gerry) Bolzenthal of Kimberley, ID, Stephanie Geyer of Bath, Angie Learn of Cameron; in-laws, Gerome (Barbara) Learn of Cameron Mills and John (Wanda) Berks of Quartzsite, AZ; several nieces and nephews, including Robert Dennison and Eric Lovelace defending our country in Iraq and Korea; very close family and friends and extended sons and daughters and their families. Mike was a devoted husband, father and papa. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed the company of all. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall Street, Addison, funeral services will be held there on Wednesday at 11 am with the Rev. Larry Odell officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery, Farmington Township, PA.

 

RUSSELL WILLIAM ‘SKIP’ SMITH, age 71, of Corning, NY, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Skip was born February 23, 1944 in Tioga, PA, a son of Russell and Beatrice (Heck) Smith. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathleen A. (Hartman) Smith. Skip was employed by Puralator before his retirement, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Skip is survived by his wife, Kathleen; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Barbara Smith of Corning, NY; a daughter, Sonya Ray; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Debbie Smith of Clarksville, TN; six sisters, Ann Burrows of Corning, NY, Genevieve Vanderpool of MO, Shirley Sarfin of Madison, WI, Mary Irvin of Lawrenceville, PA, Beatrice "Midge" and Larry Wenger of Hamburg, PA, Rebecca Smith of Tioga, PA; a sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Smith of Lindley, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister-in-law, John and Warren and Madeline Smith. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Friday, March 20, 2015 from Noon to 1:00 P.M. at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held at the funeral chapel on Friday at 1 P.M. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Buckheit Funeral Chapel to assist with expenses. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/17/2015

 

SMITH Warren R. Smith

Age 77 of 70 Palmer Rd., Tioga, PA, died Dec. 21, 2011 at his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1934 in Tioga, PA, the son of Russell and Beatrice Harris Smith. He worked for 42 years at Corning Glass Works, was an avid hunter and bowler and was a member of the NRA. He was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by: wife, Madeline; daughters, Kimberly (William) Neal, Arkport, NY, Cynthia (Jed) Hardy, Nederland, TX; grandchildren, Matthew (Shannon) Stone, Tioga, PA, Scott (Nichol) Stone, Tioga, PA, Danielle Neal, Arkport, NY; great-grandchildren, Karter Stone, Karsynn Stone and Cara Stone; brothers, Larry (Debbie) Smith, TN, Russell "Skip" (Kathy) Smith, Corning, NY; sisters, Jenny Vanderpool, Missouri, Ann Burrows, Corning, NY, Shirley Sarafin, Wisconsin, Mary Irvin, Lawrenceville, PA, Beatrice (Larry) Wagner, Hamburg, PA, Rebecca Smith, Little Marsh, PA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Smith. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm. Pastor Deb Button, offc. Burial will follow in Farmington Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the NRA, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030.      Star Gazette – December 24, 2011

 

SMOOT - CLARK
Margaret M. Age 84, of Tioga, PA, died August 30, 2004, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born April 11, 1920 in Richmond, VA, thedaughter of John & Grace Sandridge Smoot. Margaret was formerly employed by Broad Acres Nursing Home and was a member of the Tioga Tabernacle Baptist Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Maxine Clark of Lawrenceville, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Kenneth Button of Tioga, PA; a sister, Ivy Monroe of Chesapeake, VA; a brother, Robert Proffitt of Madison Heights, VA; 16 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Lynk in 1991; four sons, Craige, Charles, Henry and Arthur; three sisters, Rose, Ruth, and Florence Proffitt; a brother, George Proffitt; and two grandsons, Ryan and Robert Clark. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Thursday 11 a.m. to noon. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at noon with the Rev. Steven Neff officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery

STEVENS –MRS. LEDA SKINNER, 73, of Elkland, Tuesday, April 18, 1963.  She was a member of the Elkland Methodist Church.  Survived by husband, Arthur Skinner; son, Donald of Knoxville; daughters, Mrs. Robert Smith of Newark, N.Y., Mrs. Edwin VanSchaick of Elkland; brothers, Roy Stevens of Troy, James of Addison, Clarence of Nelson; sisters, Miss Ida Stevens of Wellsboro, Mrs. Me. Peterson of Geneva; 10 grandchildren.  Body at Kenyon Funeral home, Elkland.  Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.  Funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Dean Bobb.  Farmington Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/17/1963

STEWART, Duane Alan - Duane Alan Stewart, 73, of Nelson, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Susan (Bailey), daughter Melissa (Brian) Heck of Tioga PA, son Paul (Hilary) Stewart of Lawrenceville, PA; Grandchildren: Kayla (Mike) Payne, Marsha (Derek) Gee, Curtis Heck and Augustus Stewart; Great Grandchildren: Emmalyn and Kendra Gee and Caliana Payne; sisters: Pat Mangus of Kentucky, Lorraine (Neal) Butler of Elkland, PA, Barbara (Don) Migliore of Florida, Luci (Van) Emmons of Westfield, PA, Melva (Micheline) Stewart of New Mexico, brothers: Gary Stewart of Corning, NY, Gene (Linda) Stewart of Painted Post, NY, sisters in law: Eleanor Blend, Marlea (Dale) Tubbs, Carole (Rich) Walker, Elaine (Claude) Jelliff, Roxanna (Bill) Swatsworth, brother in law: John Howe, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Duane was preceded in death by his parents Adelbert and W. Louise (Hackett) Stewart and sister, Joan Howe. Duane proudly served in the United States Marines. He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and was a member of American Legion Post 235, Elkland Moose Lodge 746, served as Farmington Township Supervisor, and on the Farmington Hill Cemetery Board. Duane was an avid deer hunter and known for cooking salt potatoes at the EE Ranch Rodeo and his love of Western movies, especially John Wayne. He enjoyed reading, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and visiting with the guys at weekly coffee hours. Family and friends are invited to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday June 23 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. Funeral service will be held on Saturday June 24 at 11am with Duane’s nephew, Dan Mangus presiding. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Farmington Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nelson Ambulance Association. - Mansfield Gazette, 29 June 2017

STRATTON –BERNICE STRATTON GAUSS "Our Goggie" age 96, of the Chemung County Nursing Facility, #103 Washington St., Elmira, NY, diedWednesday, June 4, 2003, at her residence.  She was born April 5, 1907 in Farmington Twp., PA, the daughter of William and Frances McCallum Stratton. She worked for many years for Corning, Inc.  She was a homemaker and the "Matriarch" of the Stratton family.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Miki Phelps, Atlanta, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Maynard and Delores Stratton, Nelson, PA; grandchildren, Connie (George) Cunningham, Horseheads, NY, Marcia Williams, Elmira, NY, Christine O'Dell, Elmira, NY, Leon (Lisa) Watts, Raleigh, NC, Howard Phelps, Panama, Marie Phelps, Atlanta, GA, Becky (Jim) Julian, Manasquan, NJ, Gary (Michele) VanCuren, Horseheads, NY, Kathy VanCuren, Alexandria, VA; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-in-law, Dora Stratton, Elkland, PA, and Beatrice Stratton, Nelson, PA.  She was preceded in death by daughters, Patricia Watts and Mary VanCuren; brothers, Edgar, Cecil, Kenneth, William, Bernard, Carl and Harold Stratton; sisters, Ida Hanrahan, Beatrice Phelps and Sadie Stratton; husband, Stanley Gauss; and "special friend," Jane Cunningham.  The family will receive friends Friday, June 13, 2003, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, where a memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Charles Phelps officiating.  Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help establish a permanent memorial in Bernice's memory.  –Elmira Star Gazette

THOMPSON Eric M.
Age 18, of Lawrenceville, PA, died
March 26, 2010. He was born December 19, 1991, the son of Terry B. and Bonnie G. Irvin Thompson. He was a senior at Williamson Jr.-Sr. High School. He played soccer for four years and was captain of the team, played basketball for three years, baseball for four years, and worked at Preston's Market in Lawrenceville, PA. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Bonnie Thompson of Lawrenceville, PA; brother, Jason, at home; paternal grandfather, Phillip Thompson of Elkland, PA; paternal grandmother, Patricia Van Order of Lawrenceville, PA; maternal grandmother, Mary Irvin of Lawrenceville, PA; aunts and uncles, Laurie (Mark) Slocum of Lawrenceville, PA, Linda (Joe) Penner of Millerton, PA; cousins, Justin Slocum, La Teshia May Ann Slocum, Hailey Penner. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Henry E. "Hank" Irvin on September 17, 2009. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA. Rev. William Lusk and Rev. Allen F. Hulslander, offc. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., PA. Memorial donations may be made to: Williamson High School Sports c/o Mark Everett, 33 Jct. Crossroads, Tioga, PA 16946. - Mar.28.2010

TREAT -  MRS. HAZEL T. BUTLER
 Mrs. Hazel Treat Butler, 66, of Tioga RD 1, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Farmington Hill Presbyterian Church, Tioga RD 1. Mrs. Butler was a member of Farmington Hill Grange 841. Surviving are a son, Kenneth, of Tioga RD 1; a daughter, Mrs. Madeline Smith, also of Tioga RD 1; six grandchildren and a great-grandson. The funeral will be at 2 pm Thursday at Kenyon's, 214 Main Street, Elkland.  Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Tioga RD 1. The Rev. Edward M. Trask, her pastor, officiated.

VAN KIRK John D. Age 58, Farmington Road, Farmington Twp., PA, diedDecember 28, 2006 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born September 2, 1948 in Newton, NJ, the son of Laurence and Lillian Dayson Van Kirk. He was a stonemason, an avid sportsman and enjoyed Fords and car shows. He is survived by his wife, Maria; son, David L. Van Kirk, at home; daughter, Michelle L. Van Kirk, Springdale, AR; three grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Ramon Cowell, Columbia, NJ; several cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday, 1-3 p.m. and Monday, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held Monday following calling hours at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Farmington Twp., PA.
 

WALTON Cora Mae (Walton) Howe

89, died on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in The Green Home, Wellsboro.   Born on Nov. 23, 1922, in Charleston Township, she was the daughter of Henry Patterson and Arabella (Knapp) Walton. Cora was predeceased on June 6, 2006, by her husband, Paul Jesse Howe whom she married on Sept. 9, 1938.  She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and enjoyed working on the election board for the Democratic Party. Cora was well known for baking pies, jams, jellies and pumpkin rolls.  Cora is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Joan Howe of Nelson; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Ken Davis of Tioga, Judy and Don Bruner of Springfield, Mo., Marilyn and Roger Wood of Tioga; one sister, Doris Hall of Big Flats, N.Y.; three sisters-in-law, Edie Walton of Elmira, N.Y., Carolyn Walton of Elmira, N.Y.; Alberta Young of Mansfield; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Monalee Johnston of Mainesburg; two daughters-in-law, Ruthann Howe of Tioga, Helen Howe of New Hampshire; one former daughter-in-law, Sandra (Ronnie) Cleveland of Middlebury; 33 grandchildren, several great and great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was also predeceased by three sons, Paul Howe in 1970, Jesse Howe in 2008, Henry Howe in 2011; one granddaughter, Penny Boyd; one grandson, Jeffery Howe; a great grandson, Dustin Wood; two great-great grandsons, Tristen Beckman and Bryce DeBockler; four brothers, William, Edward, Henry and Howard Walton and a sister, Ethel Sutton.  Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from noon to 2 p.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 South Main St., Mansfield. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 p.m., at the funeral chapel with Pastor Steven Neff officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Cora's memory to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 9 Meadow St., Tioga, Pa. 16946 and Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Burial will be in Farmington Hill Cemetery, Tioga.  Wellsboro Gazette – September 29, 2012