Eunice M. SLINGERLAND (SRGP 00723) - Mrs. Ensie Woodward, 68, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Olan Chamberlin of Troy, Pa., Sunday evening. She is survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Edith Bradford, Columbia Cross Roads; Mrs. Grace Early, Mainesburg, Pa.; Mrs. Cora Van Ness, Mansfield, Pa., and Mrs. Mary McClure, Barnsboro, Pa. The funeral will be held Tuesday at the home in Sullivan Township, where Mrs. Woodward was a former resident. The Rev. Glenn Dewey will officiate. Burial in the Squire Cemetery, Gray Valley. (handwritten on article Sept 2, 1931) Encie is actually buried at Bakerburg Cemetery down the road from this one. The obituary is in error. 

Byron SMITH (SRGP 04062) - Obituary: Byron C. Smith - Byron C. Smith, highly respected citizen, died at his home on the upper Lake Road, Elmira, NY Sunday Nov. 24, 1940. Mr. Smith was born January 15, 1849, at Chandlersburg, Pa. where he spent many years there as a farmer.   In early life he married Miss Maria Smith of Gray Valley, Pa. Three sons were born to this union, Delbert C., of Mainesburg; Ray I., of Sylvania; and Ross C. of Mansfield. Some time after the death of Mrs. Smith, he married Miss Ida Kilgore, of Coryland, PA. One son, Dunning, who died at the age of seven years, was born to them. Mr. Smith retired as a farmer and moved to Elmira twenty-nine years ago. Mr. Smith was converted at the age of seventeen and was an active church member all his life. He was Sunday School Superintendent at Elk Run for many, many years. He was a continuous revelation of the Christ he honored and his presence in the community, the congregation or among a circle of friends was always a blessing.   A familiar face and figure is gone from relatives and friends, but in Byron Smith's case there need be no regrets as far as he is concerned. He has been faithful in the performance of the tasks that have come to him and now the Master has required his services in a higher sphere.   Surviving are his widow, three sons, named above and one brother, Rev. Fred I. Smith of Elk Run, eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Rev. L.D. Bell, of the Oakwood Methodist Church, Elmira Heights, conducted the funeral at his late residence Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Burial was made in Gray Valley Cemetery.

Obituary: Cora SMITH Updyke, (SRGP 03693) daughter of Cornelius and Martha SMITH, was born on June 17, 1871, and departed this life on June 19, 1913. On March 26, 1892, she was united in marriage to Elmer UPDYKE, with whom she passed twenty-one years of wedded happiness. She was of a retired nature, and of a remarkably sweet disposition, and although suffering  from poor health for a number of years, she bore up under her afflictions with great fortitude and resignation. She gathered to herself a very large number of friends in whose society she greatly rejoiced. She had been for many years a member of Silver Link Rebeckah Lodge, and the order honored her by attending in a body her obsequies and by beautiful and suggestive ceremonies at the house and cemetery. Early in life she united with the M. E. church of Elk Run, with whom she ever walked in loving and devoted fellowship. Her life was of the high order that graced her home and made its experiences rich with gentleness and goodness. Ever mindful of the happiness of her friends and loved ones, she requested that they should not mourn for her. She made the arrangements for her funeral service, selecting Luke 12:40 as the text to be used by her pastor, The Rev. C. D. SMITH, expressing the desire that the subject used might be a blessing to any unprepared for death. She leaves, besides her husband, and daughter, Charlotte, her parents and a sister. And so in the presence of a host of relatives and friends, amid the fragrance of flowers and the deep regret of all, her body was carried to the cemetery in Gray Valley, some day to be reunited in glorified form to her translated spirit amid the joys of Paradise. 

Cornelius SMITH (SRGP 03691)
 Cornelius Smith, of Mainesburg, diedat his home September 10, 1931, after several weeks of failing health, aged 84 years, 2 months and 10 days.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Updyke, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Glenn Brace, and a brother, Albert Smith, of Troy.  He had been a member of the M. E. Church of Elk Run for over sixty years, and had always attended services and gave freely to support the church.  He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.  Funeral services were held at the home Saturday at 11 o’clock, conducted by the Reverend Snyder, assisted by H. G. Cameron of Sylvania.  Interment was in the family plot in Gray Valley. 

Dunning SMITH (SRGP 08540) -IN MEMORIAM Dunning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron C. Smith, of Elk Run, died Sunday morning, February 3, after a week’s illness of diphtheria. He was about 6 years old, and was an exceptionally gifted child. Sweet and winning in his disposition, clear in childlike intuitions of right, unusually sensitive to religious influences, and with a happy blending of strength and tenderness in character, his life gave promise of rare usefulness. Dunning, by his characteristic loveableness of nature, endeared himself to all. “He  is not, for God hath taken him” It may be truly said; “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” The sympathy of friends and neighbors is  with Mr. and Mrs. Smith in their deep affliction. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon, February 4. Burial was in Gray Valley Cemetery. 

SMITH, HARRY H. (SRGP 03173)
 Harry H. Smith diedat his home at Elk Run January 25, after an illness of about four week’s duration.  He was born at Elk Run February 21, 1893, the son of Will and Annioette Smith, and had lived his entire life in this vicinity.  He was a graduate of the State Normal School, and had taught several successful years of school.  This was his third year at Gray Valley, where he taught until the day before Christmas.  Mr. Smith is survived by one son Gordon and his father, W. H. Smith.  Funeral services were held from his late home Tuesday, January 18, at 1 o’clock, the Rev. C. G. McConnell of Elmira, a life-long friend of the deceased officiating, interment in the Gray Valley Cemetery.  The large crowd that filled the home showed esteem in which Mr. Smith was held.  (Handwritten date 1930)

 

Juliette SMITH (SRGP 05010) - Another of Sullivan Township’s exemplary wives and mothers diedon November 4th, in the sudden death from dropsy of  the heart at her home near Gray Valley of Mrs. Juliette Dodge, who is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. F. L. Smith of Inglewood, Kansas. Mrs. Dodge was the only surviving daughter of the late Mr. Isaac Smith. She was a member of the Elk Run Methodist Episcopal Church and in every way worthy of the loving esteem of her numerous acquaintances. The burial was at Gray  Valley. (handwritten on article 1897 

Maria SMITH (SRGP 04459) - Maria, wife of Byron C. Smith of Sullivan, was born July 11th, 1851, and died July 18th, 1897. She was a daughter of Isaac and Julian Smith. Her father preceded her to the other shore. Her mother still lives on the old homestead. She leaves besides the husband, three sons, Delbert, living on a farm near Mainesburg, Ray on the home far, and Ross with his father. While she has gone a little before to be with Jesus, and husband, sons, mother and one sister (Mrs. O. O. Dodge) are left to mourn her absence from  earthly companionship, their loss is her eternal gain. She early gave her heart to God, and united with the M. E. Church at Elk Run. She lived a faithful, quiet, unostentatious Christian life. Her daily life told of her devotion to her maker, and those who knew her best loved her most. The attendance at the funeral, which was held in the Elk Run M. E. Church, July 20th, spoke of the high place she  occupied in the hearts of the community. The mourning family have the sympathy of their many friends. The services were conducted by Rev. H. F. Hyde, pastor of the Mainesburg charge. (Note from JMT - Maria's birth name was SMITH and she married a SMITH) 

Martha SMITH (3692) - SMITH, MARTHA
 Martha Smith, wife of Cornelius Smith, of Mainesburg, diedat her home November 17, 1929.  She was 93 years old.  The funeral was held at her late home November 19.  She was laid at rest in the family lot in Gray Valley cemetery.  She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Updyke, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Glenn Brace, and several nephews and nieces, besides a host of friends.  Had she lived until the 10th of March they would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary.  Mrs. Smith had been a member of the Elk Run M. E. Church, and always attended church when her health would permit. [Note" Both Martha's real surname and maried surname were Smith]

 

Andrew W. SQUIRES (SRGP 03224) - Obituary: Andrew W. Squires died at the home of his cousin, B. B. York,January 14, aged 81 years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Elk Run, where he was a faithful member, always attending service until failing health would not permit him to do so. He was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. His wife, Olive Squires, preceded him to the Better Land June 6, 1913. He is survived by one brother, Wilbur, of Nebraska, and a host of relatives and friends who will miss him very much. The funeral was held at Mr. York's home January 16 at two o'clock, the Rev. Glen Bly officiating. Burial in Squires Cemetery at Gray Valley (Gray Valley Cemetery). 

Antonette SQUIRES (SRGP 03171) - Obituary: Mrs. Antonette Smith was born in Sullivan township on November 19, 1863, and died at her home in Elk Run on September 26th, 1925. She was one of the five children of William and Maryanne Squires, all of whom have preceded her to the world beyond, except one brother, Reuben Squires, of Austinville. She was married to W.H. Smith in 1880. Mrs. Smith was a woman who was loved and respected by all who knew her and although suffering from poor health for a number of years, she was never heard to complain and bore up under her affliction with great fortitude and resignation. The funeral services were held from the residence in Elk Run at 11 o'clock Tuesday, September 29th. Rev. C. G. McConnell officiating. Interment in Gray Valley cemetery. 

 Antonette SQUIRES (3171)- Mrs William H. Smith died Sunday morning, September 27th at 3:30 o'clock at the family home at Elk Run, aged sixty-two. Mrs Smith. is survived h.y her husband, William H. Smith; a son Harry Smith; a grandson, Gordon H. Smith of Elmira. Me funeral was held at the family home Tuesday at 11 a.m.The Rev. C. L. McConnell of Elmira officiated Burial in the Squires cemetery (Now called Gray Valley Cemetery)

SQUIRES –MRS. ELLA SQUIRES ORVIS [SRGP 03185] of 721 Dubois St.  Funeral at the home, 721 Dubois St., Saturday (June 10, 1939) at 2 p.m. EST.  Burial in the Squires Cemetery near Mainesburg, Pa.  The Rev. Russell S. Brown will officiate.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/9/1939

Emily Charlotte SQUIRES (SRGP 03212) - Obituary: Emily Charlotte Holcomb - The funeral of Mrs. Holcomb, which was largely attended, was held at the home in Gray Valley on June 22, Glen Dewey officiating; interment was in Gray Valley cemetery. Mrs. Holcomb was born in Gray Valley,  where she died, and had lived there most of her entire life. She was 63 years old, the only child of Lafayette and Mary Squires. She was married to Orrin Lay, now deceased, in 1887, and to this union were born three daughters, Mary, Sadie, and Esther, and one son, James, who died in childhood. On July 24, 1904, she was married to L. Bert Holcomb, who survives her.  She was a kind an loving wife and was beloved by her family and a large circle of friends and neighbors. She was a member of the little Bakerburg Church in the valley.

SQUIRES, Eunice -  (SRGP 03222) EDGERTON – Mrs. Eunice EDGERTON, who expired April 12th, at her home in Sylvania, following six weeks of confinement to her bed, had reached the ripe age of 75 years. She was a woman of much strength of character. She leaves three children by her first husband, who were Thomas Hulslander—Mrs. Elbert SMITH of Sullivan, Mrs. Clara RICHMOND of Sylvania and Thomas HULSLANDER of Plainview, Neb., and by the companion of her later years Bradford EDGERTON, one son, Merritt EDGERTON of Sullivan. The funeral was held on the 15th instant at the home, the Rev. Seymour Barrett officiating. Interment was in the Gray Valley cemetery.TGR1913

 

(3162) SQUIRES - Part of this one is cut off - here is what is listed:

Isaac attended the neighborhood schools and early in life began farming on his own account. On reaching his majority he was elected Constable and Collector and three years later in his twenty-fourth year he was chosen Justice of the Peace, an office he held for twenty years. Two terms in the Legislature rounded out his official career. He was a loyal Republican and always from young boyhood took an interest in public affairs. Funeral services were held from the home on Thursday, July 26th, at 2 p.m., the Rev. F. J. Allington officiating. A male quartet beautifully rendered appropriate music. The burial in Gray Valley cemetery was conducted by the Masonic fraternity as deceased had requested.

SQUIRES - Prominent Farmer and Business Man of Sullivan, Tioga County - The Hon. Isaac Squires died on July 24, 1906, at his home in Sullivan, overlooking Grays Valley, where he was born, on the old homestead, March 14, 1830. He was the third son of William and Charlotte Squires, who were the parents of ten children, one of whom died in childhood. Six boys, all of whom settled near each other, have passed to the Great Beyond, and are buried in the same cemetery, excepting Lloyd Squires, of Rutland, who is now in very feeble health. Two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Doud, of Oswego, and Mrs. W.H. Smith are also left to mourn the loss of a brother. During his boyhood Mr. Squires attended school, and commenced farming at an early age. When he reached his majority he was elected constable and collector. He held this office three terms, and then he was elected justice of the peace, in which office he served ably for twenty years. He was, in 1888, elected a Representative in the Pennsylvania legislature, and was re-elected in 1890. He ever after took an active part in politics, being a loyal Republican. On February 22, 1852, Mr. Squires was married to Huldah Smith, daughter of Jasper Smith, of Sullivan, deceased. They were the parents of two children, Mrs. E.R. Orvis, who cared for them for a score of years at the old homestead, and W.J. Squires, of Sullivan. Three grandchildren also survive - W.I. Orvis, Esther H. Orvis and Nellie Squires. On January 8, 1899, the devoted wife and mother died. Mr. Squires will be greatly missed by his children and grandchildren and the community at large, being socially inclined and one of the best of entertainers. He was a man of good judgment, a safe counselor, and was always ready to help those in sorrow and in need. Funeral services were held from the home on Thursday, July 26, at 2 p.m., the Rev. F.J. Allington officiating. A male quartet beautifully rendered appropriate music. The burial in Grays Valley cemetery was conducted by the Masonic fraternity, as Mr. Squires requested. - Gray-Strange scrapbook in Joyce's Museum, July 24, 1906

Isabella SQUIRES (SRGP 03167 ) -    Obituary: An estimable Elk Run lady, Mrs. A. M. Morrison, diedyesterday afternoon at her home after an illness of four days with appendicitis. Mrs. Morrison was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Squires of Sullivan. She was born in that township fifty-two years ago. Besides her husband there are left to mourn her sudden demise one brother, Reuben SQUIRES, of Elk Run, and two sisters, Mrs. A. W. McConnell of Elmira, and Mrs. W. H. Smith of Sullivan, all of whom were at her bedside. The funeral is to be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Elk Run church. 

Joshua SQUIRES (3241) -  Mansfield Advertiser 28th May 1879: Died Joshua Squire Elk Run on Monday age 12, son of Andrew was shot. 

Judson SQUIRES (2915) - Mr. Judson Squires died at his home after a short illness, Saturday, August 4, aged 86 years. 

 

 

SQUIRES William A-75, lifelong resident of Mainesburg RD 1, died Monday, Feb. 21, 1949. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Lois Hayes, at home; a niece, Miss Josephine Squires of Mansfield; nephews, Maxwell B Squires and George L Palmer of Mansfield, Robert R Palmer of Tampa, Fla. Body is at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield and will be removed to the family home at Gray Valley. Rev. Glenn Dewey officiating with burial in Gray Valley Cemetery.

Charles STRANGE (SRGP 06931) - Charles Strange, one of the most substantial farmers and most esteemed citizens of Sullivan township, died quite suddenly on Thursday last, of pneumonia He had been sick with grip a good part of the winter, but his case was not considered alarming until the afternoon before he died, when pneumonia developed, and he died at 4 o'clock on Thursday morning. The funeral was held at his residence last Sunday at 1 p.m., Rev. Mr. Cooper of Mansfield, officiating. The burial was at the Gray Valley cemetery. The floral decorations of the casket were elaborate and extremely beautiful, and appeared doubly so, considering the midwinter season. There was an unusually large attendance at the funeral, and all seemed to feel that the community had, in the death of Mr. Strange, sustained an irreparable loss. Mr. Charles Strange, for many years a prominent and influential citizen of Sullivan, died quite unexpectedly at 4 o'clock last Thursday morning, aged about 56 years.His disease was pneumonia following an attack of grippe. Mr. Strange leaves a widow , three sons and three daughters, all at home except one daughter, the wife of M.F. Rose, of Mainesburg. Deceased was a brother of Mrs A. Richmond, of this boro. He had held the office of Justice of the Peace a number of years, and was a generous supporter and consistent member of the State Road Baptist church, and enjoyed to a preeminent degree the respect and confidence of all who knew him. The funeral was largely attended from his home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. Frank H. Cooper, of the boro officiating. The burial was in the Gray Valley cemetery. The death of Mr. Charles Strange of Sullivan which was mentioned in these columns last week was an unusually sad event. His widow is almost a helpless cripple in consequence of a fall some months ago, and there are a number of children in the family to be looked after.

 

A grandson, Joseph P. Strange, was killed in Germany during the war. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 pm at the home and at 2 pm in the State Road Baptist Church, the Rev. David J. Griffiths officiating.  Burial was in the Gray Valley Cemetery.

Joseph Norman STRANGE (SRGP 06958), 76, of Mainesburg. Friday, Sept 26, 1947. Survived by wife, Jane Rose; sons, Marcus, Frederick and Maxwell Strange; foster son, Jack Isacson, all of Mainesburg; daughters, Mrs. Leola Frickel of Pine City, Mrs. Martha Palmer of New Albany; brothers, Charles and John Strange of Sullivan Township; sisters, Mrs. Mary Rose and Mrs. Julia Kingsley of Mansfield, Mrs. Laura Rose of New York City; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. Body is at the Shaw Funeral Home, Mansfield and Sunday morning will be taken to family home where prayer services will be held Monday, 1:30 p. m. Funeral at 2 at the State Road Baptist Church. Rev. David Griffiths. Gray Valley Cemetery.

Julia STRANGE (SRGP 06947) - Mrs Julia A.ROCKWELL.
 ROCKWELL   Mrs Julia A. ROCKWELL, wife of J. L. ROCKWELL of West Burlington, a notice of whose sudden death was published in the Register of last week, was the daughter of Marcus and Hannah Burt STRANGE.  Mr and Mrs STRANGE immigrated from Massachusetts and settled in Gray's Valley, Sullivan Township, Tioga County PA, April 3rd, 1838.  In this place Julia was born October 1st, 1842, making her at the time of her death, November 7th, 1899, 57 years and ? days old.  Her mother was a sister of Deacon C. S. BURT.  The grandmother Mrs. Hannah BURT, was a amiable and pious woman, who died in old age at the home of her son Caleb BURT in Springfield some thirty or more years ago.  To Mr. and Mrs. STRANGE were born nine children.  One daughter, Esther, died many years ago while on a visit to Massachusetts at the age of 18 years.  The other members of the family were Marcus, Ezekiel. Charles, Joseph, Joanna, Hannah, Ellen and Julia.  Marcus, Joseph and Ellen survive.  Joanna was married to Joel ADAMS in October 1852, Ellen to R. H. BURLEY January 21st, 1867, and Hannah to Ananias RICHMOND, June 1st 1869.     Julia, the subject of this notice, was married to J. L. ROCKWELL May 27th, 1885.  From that time she resided at West Burlington, until her death.  Previous to this she and her brother Joseph lived with and cared for their mother at the old home in Sullivan.  Since her marriage the mother, who for many years lived a devout and irreproachable Christian life, has gone to her reward Joseph has written to us of his attachment to his sister and says, "She was always good, kind and true."  He tells us that her Christian life commenced when she was ten years old, but she did not by a public profession rank herself with the people of God until about twenty years ago.  He says "she loved her kindred, her church and her Lord."  In her new home at West Burlington she was always ready for every good word and work.     Her funeral held at West Burlington was largely attended.  Rev. T. MITCHELL led the services, assisted by Rev. H.E. HYDE.  The singing was led by C GLADDING.  The text was taken from Matt. 11-26-- "Even so, Father, so it seemed good in thy sight."  Her remains were carried to Sullivan for interment.

STRANGE - JULIA ANN SMITH  (SRGP 5009) Julia Ann Smith, widow of Isaac Smith, of Sullivan died on Dec 24, in the 75th year of her age. The funeral took place at the house on Dec. 26, with interment at Gray’s Valley cemetery. Death came from a sudden breaking down, due to old age, she being confined to her bed but five days. As soon as her condition was realized Hobart Webster, of Elizabeth, NJ, whose home was with Mrs. Smith from infancy until a few years ago, was sent for. He came at once and stayed with her until the end. Shoe was the last of her family, her husband having died two years ago, and her two daughters—Mrs. B. C. Smith and Mrs. O. O. Dodge—five years ago. During the past four years her son-in-law, O. O. Dodge, has been with her and ministered to her every want. Mrs. Smith was a woman of many noble, Christian virtues, and she will not only be missed by a large circle of friends, but by many a poor person who has been assisted by reason of her generosity. (handwritten on article 1902)
 

LEE G. STRANGE (SRGP 73597)
 WELLSBORO--Lee G. Strange, 58, of Wellsboro RD 6, died Saturday July 9, 1988, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted June 30. Born June 13, 1930, at Corning, NY, he was the son of George and Louise Transue Strange. Mr. Strange worked as an engineer draftsman for 20 years at the former Merganthaler Plant in Wellsboro.  After its closing, he worked as a clerk at Western Auto Associates in Wellsboro. He was a member of the Corning Episcopal Church. Mr. Strange served in the US Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a member of both the Wellsboro American Legion and Moose. Surviving are his wife, the former Doris Duart; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Cathy Richardson, of Middlebury Center, and Mrs. Jeffrey Linda Weaver, of Stony Fork; a son, David, also of Stony Fork, four grandchildren. Private graveside services at the convenience of the family will be at Gray Valley Cemetery in Mainesburg. Arrangements are being handled by the Tussey-Mosher's, 139 Main Street. There will be no visitation.

STRANGE - FRICKEL, LEOLA N.,  (SRGP 10061)   Leola N. Frickel, 91, of Pine City, NY died August 29, 1987 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY.  Mrs. Frickel was a member of the Webbs Mills United Methodist Church.  She was the wife of the late Harry C. Frickel and is survived by her children, Jane and Merle Daggett of Daggett, PA, Duane and Irma Curren of Gillett, PA, Ival and Jeannette White of Elmira, NY, Diane Stoner of Arlington, MA, R. LaRue and Beverly Frickel; brother and sister-in-law, Maxwell and Myrtle Strange of Mainesburg, PA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY on August 31 with Rev. Elizabeth Fribance officiating and interment to be in Gray Valley Cemetery.  (TGR Sept. 3, 1987) Nellie Leola Strange

She composed some poetry and read widely.  She enjoyed meeting local people and carried on an active correspondence with absent friends and relatives. Survived by sister, Mrs. Fred E. Rose, Mansfield, several nieces and nephews and many others who called her "Aunt Mate." Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, May 8, at 2:00 pm at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home by the Rev. Earl Sires.  Burial was in Gray Valley Cemetery.

STRANGE - MATTIE ROSE (SRGP 06955)
     For more than thirty years it has not been my privilege to call Mansfield my home, but it has always been my "home-town", and never a year has passed that my family and I have not been there many times.  To think of Mansfield without Mattie Rose is like thinking of it with Main Street gone.  Her home and her heart were open wide to all who came.  New friends, old friends, rich or poor, glad or sad--all found in Mattie Rose a friend who was ever ready to happily share their joys and sympathetically bear their burdens with them.  Her life has been one of service, generosity, kindness, love and understanding.  Surely she loved and was loved by a legion.  Indeed "angels must smile at the good she has done", though her modest ways never permitted her friends to know much about her kind deeds.  Yes, we who knew her best feel her loss deeply.  Closely related as she was to my mother, (their fathers, brothers; their mothers, sisters) made her like one of my family.  How I shall miss seeing her and experiencing the joy those friendly chats about our family joys long years ago!  Do we really wish her back!  We are so human that perhaps our selfish hearts feel her passing so keenly that we cannot bring ourselves to say, "Thy will, not mine, be done," but we also know, that, for Mattie Rose, "the best is yet to be,"-- for she must be among the noblest.

DONALD STRONG SR. (SRGP 73592)
 Donald G. Strong Sr., 65, of Sullivan Township, Mansfield, died Sunday, June 15, 1997, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Aug. 3, 1931, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of John D. and Ethel May Bellinger Strong. He was employed by Sullivan Township as a heavy equipment operator for 31 years, and he was a farmer.  He was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Shirley M. Jackson Strong; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald Jr. and Penny Strong of Mansfield; three daughters and sons-in-law, Penny L. and Tom Jenney of Roseville, Cath G. Tice of Mainesburg, LuAnne and LeRoy Kennedy II of Middlebury Center; his mother, Ethel May Bellinger Strong of Gillett; seven grandchildren; three brothers, John Strong of Florida; Richard Strong of Pine City, NY, and Charles Strong of Montour Falls, NY; three sisters, Delores Strong, Janice Dean and Barbara Saunders, all of Gillett; his mother-in-law, Marion Jackson of Mainesburg; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, June 18, at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, from 6 pm to 8 pm and Thursday, June 19, from 1 pm to 2 pm. Funeral services will be held there immediately following the calling hours with the Rev. Roland Romig officiating. Burial will be made in the Gray Valley Cemetery, Sullivan Township.

Roy STYRES (SRGP 06681)
--Roy, son of John Styres, a prominent Sullivan resident, was killed by lightning about 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon.  He was standing under the wagon shed when the fatal bolt struck him on the back of the head.  An older brother who saw him fall ran to his assistance and a physician was summoned, but death had been instantaneous.  The funeral was held from the home at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon.

TICE - Anthony "Tony" Wayne Tice, 44, of Gillett, [SRGP 10437] died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at his home. Anthony was born Nov. 10, 1965, in Troy, a son of Russell H. and Amanda Brace Tice.  He had been employed by L.G. Niles, Ward Manufacturing and Cummings Lumber Company. Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  Tony is survived by his father and step-mother, Russell and Mary Jane Tice of Gillett; a son, Kyle Tice of Columbia Cross Roads; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Timothy and Diane Tice of Mainesburg, Alfred and Lori Tice of Granville Summit, Todd and Kathleen Tice of Covington; a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Alan Smith of Morris Run; a half sister, Kelley Cady of Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his mother, Amanda Brace in 1996.  Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, with Pastor Dave Dressler officiating. Burial will be in Gray Valley Cemetery, Sullivan Township.  Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from December 1 to December 8, 2009
 

 

TICE –Florence Tice Dewey, (SRGP 14333)  83, Troy, died Sunday, July 6, 1986, at the Troy Community Hospital.  Mrs. Dewey was born Oct. 3, 1902 in Cinncinatus, N.Y., the daughter of Arthur and Eleanor Hakes Tice.  She was a graduate of Practical Bible Training School, Binghamton, N.Y., and served as executive secretary to the president of PBTS before her marriage to the Rev. Glenn C. Dewey of Mainesburg, Pa.  She also pastored a church at East Lawrence, Pa., prior to her marriage.  Mrs. Dewey was active in the Child Evangelism Fellowship, the Troy Senior Citizens and the Bakerburg and Austinville churches.  Surviving are her sons, Eugene Dewey of Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland; Sam Wandell, Blossburg, Pa. and James Wandell, Mansfield; her daughters Amanda Harkness, Blossburg, Pa. and Tressa Adkins, Mansfield; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are her brothers, Dr. Floyd Tice and Richard Tice, both of Saint Cloud, Fla.; and Linus Tice, South Ostelic, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband who died Feb. 26, 1986.  Memorial services will be held at the Bakerburg Community Church on Wednesday, July 9, 1986 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Pepper, Rev. Kenneth Marple and Rev. Herbert Punchard officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, Pa.  Arrangements have been made by Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. –Towanda Daily Review.  (Burial Gray Valley Cemetery.

TICE Gordon Donald
Age 71, formerly of Mainesburg, PA, diedSeptember 29, 2008 at Bradford County Manor. He was born June 24, 1937 in Mainesburg, the son of Earl and Florence Sherman Tice. Gordon was a retired farmer and served in the National Guard. He also worked at Mansfield Novelty, hauled milk and delivered the Star-Gazette. Gordon was a member of the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, and enjoyed roller skating. He attended school in Mansfield and Troy and was a graduate of Troy, Class of 1956. He is survived by four brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Joanne of Troy, PA, Frank and Nancy of Mainesburg, PA, Harold of Mansfield, PA, James and Dora and Mainesburg, PA; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Esther and Charles Smith of New Holland, PA, Lucile and Leo Packard of Mainesburg, PA, Mary and Lee "Buzz" Harvey of Mansfield, PA, Marjorie and James Crandall of Troy, PA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Shirley Tice. Friends are invited to call at the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Christopher Schafer officiating. Burial in Grey Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Gordon's memory may be made to the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, 100 Smith Park Road, Mainesburg, PA 16932.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/1/2008

Harry H. TICE (SRGP 00175)
Harry H. Tice, 62, of Beach Flats, Pa., died Sunday, Aug. 26, 1951, at home following an extended illness. Survived by wife; daughters, Mrs. Leah Monroe, of Athens, Mrs. Lula Ripley, of Elmira, Mrs. Grace Chamberlain, of Mainesburg; Mrs. Helena Van Horn, of Troy, Pa., and Miss Betty Tice, at home; sons, Colie Tice, of Troy, Pa., Lewis of Wellsburg; Thomas, of Mainesburg, and George Tice, of Elmira; 23 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at the Morse Funeral Home, Canton, the Rev. Glenn Dewey, of Mainesburg, and the Rev. Owen Barrett, of East Canton, officiating; burial in Gray Valley Cemetery.

 

TICE John Arthur Tice [SRGP 02877]

A longtime resident of the Elmira community died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility following declining health. Mr. Tice was 88. Born on October 21, 1924, in Mainesburg, PA, John was the son of the late Philip and Louise Palmer Tice. In service to his country, he served in the US Marine Corps during WWII. John was employed by Eclipse/Bendix where he served in various capacities, including manufacturing engineer and plant engineer. He was a longtime member of the First Church of the Nazarene, 1136 Broadway, Southport/Elmira where family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, from 6-7 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Surviving is his loving wife, Ruby G. Tice, and family: Joan and James Lee, Joyce and Timothy Thomas, Jerry and Connie Tice, Jeannine and David Fife, and Janice and Dale Ball; grandchildren, Kristina, Kenneth, Sarah Beth, Jeremy, Evan, Jamie, Ashley, David, Michael, Matthew, and Brian. The family expresses great appreciation to neighbors, care-givers, hospital/medical personnel, and many friends, for their care and love through the last few years and especially in recent weeks. Those who wish to remember John may want to contribute in his honor to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.   Star Gazette – December 3, 2012  

 

TICE, Lewis Clifton (Happy) (SRGP 00177)
Age 61, of Wellsburg, RD No. 2 New York, December 17, 1976. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, in Troy, Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Brady Wood officiating, interment Gray Valley Cemetery. Survived by wife, Julia, daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Virgina) Conklin of Wellsburg, N.Y., Mrs. Bruce (Winifred) Krauss, of Columbia Cross Road, RD 2, Mrs. Raymond (Beverly) Miles of Pine City, RD 1, Mrs. Jack (Jennie) DePew of Troy; sons, Clifford Tice of Watertown, N.Y;., Harry Tice of Wellsburg RD 2 New York, Lewis Tice Jr., of Wellsburg, RD 2 N.Y.; sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Lula) Ripley of Pine City, N.Y., Mrs. Tex (Grace) Chamberlain of Mainesburg, pa., Mrs. Elmer (Helena) VanHorn, of Troy, Mrs. Leon (Betty) Putnam of Troy; brother Colie Tice of Troy, Thomas Tice, of Mansfield, Pa.; 16 grandchildren, Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Very close friend Mrs. William (Nancy) Woodard of Wellsburg, RD 2. Attended the Westland Church in Bentley, Creek, Pa. Employed by Consolidated Brick Co. in Horseheads for 18 years.
 
 

TODD D. TICE (SRGP 09923)
Todd D. Tice, 28, of Mainesburg RR1, died Friday, July 31, 1992. Born Oct. 11, 1963, in Blossburg, he was the son of Harold and Shirley Willson Tice. Surviving besides his parents, are one daughter, Brandie Cath-erine Tice of Gardner, Mass.; three brothers, Jeffrey of Rochester, N.Y., Thomas and Stephen, both of Mainesburg: maternal grandmother, -Florence Tice of Mainesburg and paternal grandmother, Eva Clarkson of Covington. There were no calling hours. Services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at New Covenant Church, 310 Extension St., Mansfield. The Rev. Douglas B. Wiley, church pastor, officiated. Burial was made at Gray Valley Cemetery.
 

 

 

VANHORN –BEATRICE L. TICE, 81 of Troy RR 1 died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, N.Y.  She was born Nov. 12, 1914 in Bodines, Pa. the daughter of George and Margaret (Eden) VanHorn.  Beatrice was a member of the Bakerburg Community Church and a former member of the Sylvania Silver Link Rebekah Lodge.  She was formerly employed at the Mansfield University cafeteria.  Beatrice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Colie Tice; a daughter, Phyllis Ames of Gillett, Pa.; a son, Eugene Tice of Sylvania, Pa., a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Mary Jane Tice of Gillett; 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Caroline and Herman VanHorn of Troy, Pa.; a brother and sister-in-law, George and Janet VanHorn of Daytona, Fla.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral home, 110 W. Main St., Troy on Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the Bakerburg Community Church on Friday Nov 15 from 10 to 11 a.m.  Funeral service will be at the church at 11 a.m. on Friday with Pastor Mark Dillow officiating.  Burial will be in the Gray Valley Cemetery, Mainesburg, Pa. (Should read Sullivan Twp., PA)  Memorials may be sent to her church, Bakerburg Community Church, 197 Gray Valley Road, Mainesburg, Pa.  –Towanda Daily Review

Philena WHEELER (SRGP 03210) - Obituary : Mrs. Philena Squires died Wednesday afternoons at the home of her brother Edward d Wheeler. At Sylvania, Pa. aged seventy nine years. She is survived by three brothers, Edward Wheeler. of Sylvania, Pa. Lloyd Wheeler of Mansfield, Pa. and Peter Wheeler of Morris, Pa. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in Squires cemetery The Rev. A.G. Caneron will officiate.

WILLSON - TICE, Shirley Ann (Willson) [SRGP 04290]
Age 66, of Mansfield, PA, died on Thursday, April 12, 2007, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Shirley was born on March 18, 1941 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Elroy and Eva (Swanson) Willson. She and her husband, Harold L. Tice, celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on March 5, 2007. Prior to her retirement, Shirley was employed by Mansfield State College, American Silk Label and served as a greeter for Wal-Mart. She was a member of the Church of the New Covenant and enjoyed crocheting, books and artistic crafts. In addition to her husband, Harold, Shirley is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Moria Tice of Gates, NY, Thomas and Barb Tice of Roseville, PA, Stephen and Melinda Tice of Mainesburg, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ian Atherton of Hudson, NH; eleven grandchildren, Cody Garrison, Kristin, Brandi, Clarice, Jordan, Abigail, Kyle, Nathan and Seth Tice, Victoria and Morgan Atherton; and an aunt, Phyllis Swanson of Blossburg, PA. Shirley was predeceased by a son, Todd David Tice in 1992. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the New Covenant, 310 Extension Street, Mansfield, PA, with Rev. James Revie and Rev. LaVerne Holiday officiating. Burial will be in the Gray Valley Cemetery.

Mary J. WILSON (SRGP 03211) - Obituary: Mary J. Squires aged 80 and a respected resident of Sullivan died at the family home, February 14th at 11 o'clock. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Bert Holcomb, with whom she resided. The funeral was held on Wednesday at two from the residence with the Rev. F.I. Smith officiating Burial in the Squires cemetery.

 Friends who called: Hazel Bradford, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Hager, Nellie Avery, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Prentice, Mrs. Nellie Tears, Mr. & Mrs. Herm Garrison, Ernest Chamberlain, Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Williams, Mrs. W.G. Mosher, Mr. and Mrs. Leon and Ernestine Bailey, Anna and Thomas Wood, Mr. & Mrs. Oswald Benson, Mr. & Mrs. John DeMark, Irene & Mikie DeMark, Nettie Tears, Mr. & Mrs. Harley Connelly, Sadie Tears, Herman Tears, Jr, Mr. & Mrs. W.M. Good, Mr. & Mrs. Williard Sisson, Louis Tears, Dr. & Mrs. T.H. Meikle, Mr. & Mrs. T. Decker, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Goodall, George Lanterman, Mrs. W.C. Callson, J.S. Blair & 5 daughters, Paul Blair. Floral arrangements: Estella P. York, Pillow Basket, Columbia Grange #83; Rev. & Mrs. Carl Chatterton, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Wood, Mr. & Mrs. William Putnam, Mr. & Mrs. Archie Wood, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Wood, Mr. & Mrs. Archie Butler, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Putman, Mrs. Edith Priest, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schwab, W. Louis, Mary Baity, Jessie Baity, Mr. & Mrs. Edson Baity, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Anson Page, S. Page and family, Dr. & Mrs. Meikle and family, The George Page family, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bradford and family, Mr. & Mrs. W.G. Mosher. SPRAY FOR THE CASKET- Estella, Lois and Mary, Grace, Arlene & Lila, Mary Ellen; Mrs. Rachel Corman, J.S. Blair family; GRANDCHILDREN - Bird, Elden, Roger and Gary York, James Theoharous, Nancy, Haydn, Barbara Purkiss, Larry & Sandra Lanterman, Arthur, Glen, Robert, Paul, William, Edward, Dorothy, and Margaret York; Mr. & Mrs. C. King, Mr. & Mrs. K. McClure, Mr. & Mrs. J. Honeywall; Teachers of Jr. Dept. Disciples Church; Penna. Ave. Teachers; Hopkins St. Teachers; First Church of Christ, Disciples, Elmira, NY; 7th Grade Penna. Ave. School; Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Goodall, Mr. & Mrs. Walt Good, Mr. & Mrs. Verne Wells, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Bailey, Mr. & Mrs. Harley Connelly, Mrs. J. Walsh, George Lanterman, Roy French, Jennie Haydn, Harold & Mary Jane Shaw, Maurice Shaw, Velma, Doris, Madaline and Families, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Smith and family, Florence & Frank vonZiekursch, Mr. & Mrs. Donald York and Robert York, Faculty Club of Elmira Heights, Elk Run WSCS. (Info taken from "Memories Book". Given to Grace York (in 1985) by Julia York Theoharous who got it from Minnie York Smith)

Galusha York [SRGP 04134] died at his home in Sullivan at 5 o’clock, February 28th, aged 84 years and 11 days. He was born in the town of Brookfield, Madison Co., N.Y., Feb. 17, 1818. He came to this place while still a young man, and settled on the place now owned by Stephen Mudge, and later moved to his home near Elk Run, says the Mansfield Advertiser. He was highly esteemed by his fellow men as being an honest and upright citizen. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and eight children: Bird B., of Elk Run; Giles B., of Sylvania; Ralph A., and Milton H., at home; Mrs. Leon Wood, of Elk Run; Mrs. Charlie Everitt of Voltus; Mrs. Clyde Everitt, of Scouten Hill, and Miss Pearl at home, besides a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral was held from his late home, March 4th, Rev. Burrell, of Sylvania, officiating. Burial in Gray Valley Cemetery.

RALPH M. YORK age 92 of Mainesburg, PA diedAugust 29, 1998 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.  He was born April 20, 1906 in Sullivan Township the son of Bird & Estella Page York.  Ralph was a retired farmer.  He was a member of the former Elk Run Methodist Church and a life long member of the E. Sullivan Grange and had served on the Southern Tioga School Board for 18 years.  He is survived by 4 sons, Bird & Roger both of Mansfield, PA, Elden of Troy, PA & Gary of Mainesburg, PA; a daughter, Grace York of Cazenovia, NY; 14 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his wife, the former Idella Ashley in 1974.  Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA Tuesday 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Bellamy officiating.  Burial will be in Gary Valley Cemetery.  –Elmira Star Gazette

YORKE Bird B-aged 76 years, died at 11:25 pm Wednesday, Sept 18, 1946, in his home in Sullivan Township, Tioga Co. He is survived by his wife, Estella Page Yorke, six daughters-Mrs. William Stahl, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Daisy Blair, Elmira; Mrs. Oscar Shaw, Geneva, NY; Mrs. James Theoharus, Mansfield; Mrs. Wellington Lanerman, Chemung, NY; Mrs. Marcus Purkiss, Binghamton. Four sons-Galusha B and Ralph M, Troy; Warren R Covington; Glenn A, Phoenixville. He is also survived by a brother, Ralph, Rochester; two sisters-Mrs. Pearl Casterline, Johnson City; Mrs. Nina Smith, Millport, NY; 34 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Funeral at the home on Saturday at 2 pm. Rev. Glenn Dewey and Rev. M Allen Sours, with burial in the Gray Valley Cemetery.

YORKE BIRD BEEL
Bird Bell York, born in Sullivan Township, May 8, 1870 died September 18, 1946 at the York Homestead, Sullivan Twp. (Bungy) He was 76 years, 5 months and 10 days at the time of his death. The services were held at the York Homestead, Sullivan Twp, Sept. 21, 1946, 2:00 P.M. The clergymen were Glenn Dewey and N. Alan Sours. Interment in Grey Valley Cemetery, Tioga County PA., 3:30 P.M. Pall bears were Bird Bell York, Harold Shaw, Maurice Shaw, Ted York, Donald York and Robert York. Grandchildren attending funeral: Ted York, Helen Christianson, Donald York, Robert York, Velma DeMark, Doris Tillitson, Madaline Fish, Estella Blair, Maurice Shaw, Harold Shaw, Lois York, Mary York, James Theoharous, Bird Bell York, Grace York, Elden York, Roger York, Garry York, Mary Ellen York, Arthur P. York, Glenn R. York, Robert L. York, Edward A. York, Paul A. York, William D. York, Margaret J. York, Dorothy A. York, Arlene Lanterman, Lila Lanterman, Larry Lanterman, Sandra Lanterman, Nancy Purkiss, Haydn Purkiss, Barbara Purkiss. Lizzie York, Rachel Corman, Mr. & Mrs. George Page & family, Mr. & Mrs. Anson Page & family, Ralph York and family, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Smith and family, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rappalee, Mr. Galusha Hafeman. Friends who called: Hazel Bradford, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Hager, Nellie Avery, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Prentice, Mrs. Nellie Tears, Mr. & Mrs. Herm Garrison, Ernest Chamberlain, Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Williams, Mrs. W.G. Mosher, Mr. and Mrs. Leon and Ernestine Bailey, Anna and Thomas Wood, Mr. & Mrs. Oswald Benson, Mr. & Mrs. John DeMark, Irene & Mikie DeMark, Nettie Tears, Mr. & Mrs. Harley Connelly, Sadie Tears, Herman Tears, Jr, Mr. & Mrs. W.M. Good, Mr. & Mrs. Williard Sisson, Louis Tears, Dr. & Mrs. T.H. Meikle, Mr. & Mrs. T. Decker, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Goodall, George Lanterman, Mrs. W.C. Callson, J.S. Blair & 5 daughters, Paul Blair. Floral arrangements: Estella P. York, Pillow Basket, Columbia Grange #83; Rev. & Mrs. Carl Chatterton, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Wood, Mr. & Mrs. William Putnam, Mr. & Mrs. Archie Wood, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Wood, Mr. & Mrs. Archie Butler, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Putman, Mrs. Edith Priest, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schwab, W. Louis, Mary Baity, Jessie Baity, Mr. & Mrs. Edson Baity, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Anson Page, S. Page and family, Dr. & Mrs. Meikle and family, The George Page family, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bradford and family, Mr. & Mrs. W.G. Mosher. SPRAY FOR THE CASKET- Estella, Lois and Mary, Grace, Arlene & Lila, Mary Ellen; Mrs. Rachel Corman, J.S. Blair family; GRANDCHILDREN - Bird, Elden, Roger and Gary York, James Theoharous, Nancy, Haydn, Barbara Purkiss, Larry & Sandra Lanterman, Arthur, Glen, Robert, Paul, William, Edward, Dorothy, and Margaret York; Mr. & Mrs. C. King, Mr. & Mrs. K. McClure, Mr. & Mrs. J. Honeywall; Teachers of Jr. Dept. Disciples Church; Penna. Ave. Teachers; Hopkins St. Teachers; First Church of Christ, Disciples, Elmira, NY; 7th Grade Penna. Ave. School; Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Goodall, Mr. & Mrs. Walt Good, Mr. & Mrs. Verne Wells, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Bailey, Mr. & Mrs. Harley Connelly, Mrs. J. Walsh, George Lanterman, Roy French, Jennie Haydn, Harold & Mary Jane Shaw, Maurice Shaw, Velma, Doris, Madaline and Families, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Smith and family, Florence & Frank vonZiekursch, Mr. & Mrs. Donald York and Robert York, Faculty Club of Elmira Heights, Elk Run WSCS. (Info taken from "Memories Book". Given to Grace York (in 1985) by Julia York Theoharous who got it from Minnie York Smith)
 

 

 

Willard A. York (SRGP 04141) - YORK, WILLARD A.   Willard A. York, died at his home in Sullivan, April 14, after a lingering illness, aged twenty-three years.  He was a young man of sterling character and high ideals, who had many friends.  He was a graduate of Meeker’s Business Institute, of Elmira.  The funeral was held at the family home Thursday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. C. G.McConnell, of Elmira, officiating; interment was in Gray Valley Cemetery.  He is survived by his father and mother, four brothers and six sisters, Galusha of Geneva, N.Y.; Mrs. Minnie Smith, of Canton, Pa., Mrs. Daisy Blair, Elmira, N.Y., Mrs. Nellie Shaw, Mainesburg, Pa., Warren, Julia, Ralph, Glenn, Agnes and Alice at  home.