Abbey, Willis G. age 26 of 108 North Street, Elkland, Pa. on Tuesday, December 26, 1978. Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. funeral and committal services Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Lewis Garlic. Burial Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, Bradley and Billy Abbey; one stepson, Todd Adriance; one daughter, Brandy Jo; parents George and Blanche Abbey of Rathbone, N.Y.; six brothers, Bernard, Vero Beach, Fla., LeRoy, U.S. Navy in Michigan, Leon Abbey, Cameron, N.Y., Lester Abbey, Rathbone, N.Y., Curtis and David both of Woodhull, N.Y.; one sister Mrs. William (Wilma) Lamphier of Cameron, N.Y.; one half-brother, Sheldon Simons of Bath, N.Y.; one half-sister Mrs. Charles (Esther) Nelson of Rathbone, N.Y. also survived by several aunts, uncles nieces, nephews.
 

AKEY, Beverly J. - Beverly J. “Chickie” Hitman, age 64 formerly of Wellsboro, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bloomington, IL. Born October 2, 1953 in the Panama Canal Zone, she was the daughter of the late Elwynn G. and Beverly J. (Cook) Akey, Sr. Beverly liked to crochet, cook and Native American Culture. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal (Brian) Smith of Farmer City, IL; a son, Ty Hitman of Michigan; grandchildren, Cody, Austin and Autumn Smith and Takoda, Tala, Cayden, Callyn, Caly-Jean and Taelyn Hitman; a brother, Elwynn G. Akey, Jr. of Wellsboro; two sisters, Ramona (Dennis) Winters of Wellsboro and Michele Cleveland of Mansfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, John G. Hitman in 1979. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM and on Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following on Saturday, 1:00 PM with Pastor Robert Treat officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph Indian School, 1301 N. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325. - Mansfield Gazette, 8 March 2018

ALLEN Hannah A. Hall

Elkland, July 7.—Mrs. Hannah A. Hall died at her home on Parkhurst street June 27, aged 81 years. She had been in poor health for a long time but the immediate cause of death was a paralytic stroke.  Hannah Allen, daughter of Ezra and Emily Allen, was born in Massachusetts, September 1, 1845.  At the age of three years she, with her parents, moved to Potter county, Pa.  On Oct. 25, 1865 she was married to Philander C. Hall, of Chatham.  In 1874 they moved to Elkland, where Mr. Hall was engaged in the lumber business.  In 1885 they moved to Elmira and lived there about three years.  Mr. Hall died in January, 1888.  Mrs. Hall then returned to Elkland, where she lived the remainder of her life.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hall were born two children, Mrs. Ada Martin, of Elkland, and Mrs. S. F. Quick, of Sea Breeze, N.Y. , who survive.  Mrs. Hall is also survived by six grandchildren – Miss Edna P. Martin and Miss Helen M. Martin, of Elkland;  Lee M. Martin, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y.; Everett A. Quick, of Rochester, N. Y.;  Mrs. Ruth Emily Cassin, of Freeport, Long Island. N. Y.; Ralph A. Quick, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and one great-great-grandchild, Lois Ruth Cassin, of Freeport, Long Island, .N. Y.; also by a host of sorrowing friends. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Pentecostal Mission of this place.  Her life was an inspiration to righteousness to all with whom she came in contact. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mrs. Ella Moon officiating; interment in Highland cemetery.
 

ALLOWATT - FINELLI, Mary Allowatt
Age 89, of 119 Proctor Avenue, Elkland, PA, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born September 12, 1919 in Perryopolis, West Virginia, the daughter of John and Mary Caputo Allowatt. She was the manager of the cafeteria at the Clark Wood Elementary School for 36 years. Mary was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and taught Sunday School for 9 years. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia A. Finelli, Bob Rafter and Gina Mattice, Spencerport, NY; son, Valentine (Luz) Finelli, Severn, MD; grandson, James P. Finelli and fiancée, Alicia Rivera, Severn, MD; sisters, Isabell (Fillmore) Donini, Fairmont, WV, Armeda Bush, Fairmont, WV; sisters-in-law, Madge Cimino, Elkland, PA, Mary Miller, Sayre, PA, Mary Allowatt, Smock, PA; dear friends, Bill and Loretta Schoonover, Elkland, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, James V. "Banjo" Finelli on March 25, 2008; two sisters and two brothers. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Friday from 6-8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Father John Kita officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Association and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Mary's memory.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/29/2009

ARNOLD - Alexander M. “Bud” Arnold, 94, of 19 N. Maple Ave., died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. He was the owner of Arnold Insurance Agency in Avoca. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia K. Horne of South Carolina, Barbara Lynn Smith of California. Calling hours are 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Sande Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.- Corning NY Leader, 11 February 2008

ASCENZI
Ascenzi, Fred V. Age 71, of 109 First St., Elkland, Pa., Thursday, Dec. 14, 1972. Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Requiem High Mass in St. Thomas Catholic Church Monday at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Clement Markowski. Burial Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Survived by wife, Rose, daughters, Mrs. Zachre (Elma) Finelli, Jr. of Elkland, Pa., Mrs. Edward (Josephine) Andrysick of Painted Post, N.Y,; sister, Mrs. Clotilde Taddei of Sarnano, Italy, Three grandchildren. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and resided in Elkland for the past 38 years.

AVERY Jamie Lee
Age 29, of 303 Coates Avenue, Elkland, PA, died Saturday, December 12, 2009, at her residence. She was born November 14, 1980 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Elwyn and Yvonne Watkins Avery. She was a tribal member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Auburn, Washington. She is survived by her mother, Yvonne Johnson, Elkland, PA; stepfather, James Johnson Jr., Elkland, PA; brother, James Paul Johnson III, Elkland, PA; grandfather, Mert (Sherry) Watkins, Addison, NY; aunts, Sandie (Ed) McLean, Elkland, PA, Deborah Watkins, Tioga, PA, Patricia Watkins, Harrisburg, PA; several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Elwyn; and daughter, Haylee. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Friday from 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Rev. Lowell Watkins offc. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA at the convenience of the family.  Published in Star-Gazette on December 16, 2009

BAKER - The late Mrs. Ellen Baker Skinner, aged 70, of Nelson, the wife of Mr. Richard K. Skinner, of that borough, was the mother of Mrs. Charles L. Babcock, of Wellsboro, the wife of Tioga county’s Register and Recorder, Mrs. Babcock being her only surviving child. Mrs. Skinner’s death resulted from pneumonia that developed from bronchitis. The deceased was born in Chemung county, NY, and became the wife of Mr. Skinner 44 years ago. A part of her early married life was spent in Steuben county, NY, whence she and her husband removed eventually to Osceola, whence after a short residence, they removed to Elkland where they remained about a quarter of a century. In that borough Mr. Skinner conducted the general store on Main street now kept by Mitchell & Co. Mr. & Mrs. Skinner removed eight years ago to Nelson, where the remainder of her life was spent. Mrs. Skinner evinced noble impulses and aspirations, she possessed a generous and kindly disposition and was blessed with the esteem of all who knew her. Besides her husband and daughter, she is survived by one sister and four brothers: Mrs. R.C. Morey, of Cameron, NY, and Messrs. Charles Baker of Westfield; Harmon S. Baker of Woodhull, NY; John K. Baker of Bath, NY, and Jonas Baker of Cameron, NY. - Wellsboro Agitator, July 23, 1902

BAKER -GAIL L. OBERTHER, 81, of Elkland, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at home with her family by her side. Born Nov. 7, 1938 in Corning, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Nellie (VanGorden) Baker. Gail married Richard C. Oberther and they shared 51 years together until his passing on Dec. 16, 2008. She retired from Corning Inc. and owned the video shops and restaurant in Elkland. Gail loved going to the casino and playing poker. She liked to sing and dance and always had a lot of jokes to tell. She is survived by her sons, Richard Jr. of Elmira, N.Y., Rusty of Stoney Fork and Robin of Lawrenceville; her daughters, Cheri Stebbins of Elkland, Terry Wells of Elkland and Jodi Painter of Jamestown, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, Stanley Baker of Elkland; a sister, Josephine Calvario of Elkland and her kitty, Ming Chu. Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her sister, Shirley Washburn and a brother, Floyd Baker Jr. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 6 – 8 p.m and Thursday, Oct. 1 from 12 – 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held immediately following on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Ray Doan officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Cause for Paws, PO Box 74, Covington, PA. -Funeral home obit

BAKER –MARGARET L. WETMORE age 100 of 104 Proctor Avenue, Elkland, PA, diedSunday, March 24, 1996 in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.  She was born January 27, 1896 in Tioga, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Magdalin Baker in 1917 she married Hinton Elliott of New York City who died in 1919.  In 1924 she married Kenneth Wetmore of Elkland, PA who died in 1969.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Elkland Methodist Church.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Louis Schultz, Elkland, PA; grandson, Dr. Gregory Schultz of Bath, NY and Dr. Jeffery Schults and wife, Virginia of Painted Post, NY; eight great-grandchildren, Stacey Schultz of Orlando, Florida, Kierstan, Gabrielle, Alexandra of Bath, NY, Robert, Kyle, Andrew and Kristina of Painted Post, NY.  Funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family.  Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland Methodist Church or the Elkland Library.  Arrangements by the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/26/1996

RICHARD F. ‘RICHIE’ BAKER age 56 of Millerton, PA passed away December 8, 2014, after an extended illness. Richard was born October 27, 1958, in Blossburg, PA. He was the son of Betty and Lee Epperson of Millerton, PA and the late Floyd Baker, Jr. He is survived by his children, Jessie Baker Stephens (Mark Chrudimsky) of Hutto, TX, Amos (Kristen) Baker of Buda, TX and Evan Baker of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, Ella Stephens, Kate Chrudimsky and Landry Baker; brothers and sisters, Timothy Baker of Gillett, PA, Linda (Frank) Cadek of Mosherville, PA, Roger (Susan) Baker of Rutherglen, VA, Diane Draper (Scott Fay) of Tioga, PA, Gregory Baker of Millerton, PA, Lisa (Adrian) Sprague of Millerton, PA, Christina Baker of Raleigh, NC, Leslie(Scott) Heater of Millerton, PA and Thomas Baker of Hamilton, AL; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. Richie enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his Harley and spending time with his family and friends. Those wishing are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Funeral services celebrating Richie's life will be held following the calling hours at 4:00PM. Graveside services will be held 2:30PM Monday, December 15, 2014 in the Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Please make memorials in his name to the charity of one’s choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/10/2014

BAKER -Shirley Louise Washburn
ADDISON | Shirley Louise Washburn, 68, of Hardscrabble Road, Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 19, at Corning Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Corning on January 4, 1936, a daughter of Floyd L. and Nellie M. VanGorden Baker. On August 15, 1953, she and Glenn F. Washburn were married in Elmira. Shirley retired from Corning Inc., having worked production in the automotive substrate division at the Erwin Complex. Following her retirement, she and Glenn owned and operated W & W Grocery in Woodhull for 8 years. Shirley had been a member of the American Flint Glass Workers Union. Surviving are her husband, Glenn F. Washburn of Addison, daughters Nellie (Joseph) Ferry, of Addison, and Josephine Washburn Hager, of Elkland, sons, Glenn F. (Debra) Washburn and Gale Stanley (Vicky) Washburn, both of Addison. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, as well as sisters, Josephine Calvario and Gail Oberther, and brother, Stanley Baker, all of Elkland. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Shirley was predeceased by a brother, Floyd Baker. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 5 - 8 P.M. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main Street, Woodhull. Funeral services will be conducted there on Saturday at 2:30 P.M. with Rev. Joseph Gilbert officiating. Burial and committal services will follow in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.
 

BARDEN Martha

Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA - Thurs., November 7, 1935, Pg 5 (Abstract)

Elkland - Funeral services were held here yesterday for Mrs. Martha Warren Bailey, 59, prominent in welfare work throughout Tioga County, who died Sunday at a Sayre hospital. Born in Candor, NY, December 10, 1876, she was first married to Roy Warren, Elkland pharmacist who died some years ago. On November 2, 1933, she was married to Carl Bailey, Wellsboro and Elkland business man who survives. .. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. John a Fritchey of Harrisburg; a son, Ross B. Warren of Elkland; two grandchildren, Mary Ann Fritchey of Harrisburg and Robert B. Warren of Elkland, a sister, Mrs. John F. Behrman of Elkland and a brother, Raymond Barden of Clifton Springs, NY.
 

MYLES S. BARNETT age 80 of 402 East Main St., Elkland, Pa. Sunday, June 28, 1981 of Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, Pa.  Friends may call at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services will be held there Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. Bruce Smith officiating.  Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Memorial donations may be made to the Cowanesque Valley Ambulance Association or any charity of the donors choice.  Survived by wife, Kathleen; brothers, Maynard and Robert Barnett both of Port Allegany, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Mary Niles and Mrs. Ruth Hardes both of Port Allegany, Pa. and Mrs. Dorothy Ranklin of Franklin, Pa.  Mr. Barnett was a retired 35 year employee of Elkland leather Company.  Married to the former Kathleen Trousdale for 56 years. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/29/1981

BAROCCO [SRGP 82097]
Orlando I. Retired Teacher Age 93, of 308 W. Main Street, Elkland died of natural causes October 2, at The Green Home in Wellsboro. Born April 4, 1908 in Leetonia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Mark C. Barocco and Luigia Tovo Barocco. Orlando received a Bachelors of Science Degree from Mansfield University and later earned a Masters Degree in Science from Duke University. During World War II, he served as corporal with the anti-aircraft school in Georgia. Orlando taught earth science, biology, chemistry and physics for 42 years at Elkland High School until his retirement in 1972. Orlando was an avid outdoorsman and naturalist who served as a founder and president of the Cowanesque Valley Rod and Gun Club. His passion for teaching young people is evidenced by numerous leadership roles in extracurricular activities throughout his teaching career. Mr. Barocco is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Martha C. Jaquish, originally from Covington, Pennsylvania. Also surviving are his daughter, Diana Hindley of Glen Ellen, California, his son Mark D. Barocco of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and his brother, Romolo A. Barocco of Elkland. Other survivors include son-in-law, Stewart Hindley and grandchildren Ian and Hannah Hindley. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM at St. Thomas The Apostle Church in Elkland with Father Wieslaw Ziebacz officiating. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery in Elkland with the family providing the flowers. There will be no calling hours, and in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., Elkland, Pennsylvania.

BAROCCO Romolo Antonio

94, of 111 Hill Street, Elkland, died peacefully at home of natural causes Thursday, March 31. He was born February 20, 1911 in Elkland, Pennsylvania, the son of Marco Carlo and Luigia Tovo Barocco. Romolo graduated from Elkland High School in 1929. He received a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1937. He also attended Finance School at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Advanced Finance School at Wake Forest University, Finance O.C.S. at Duke University, and he received a Masters of Business Administration from Alfred University in 1951. During World War II, Romolo served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in England and France as a finance officer, he earned numerous citations for distinguished service. Romolo taught business in Cincinnati, and then at Canaseraga Central High School from 1946-1975, where he served as Senior Advisor and Yearbook Advisor, touching the lives of countless students. He was a member of the B.P.O.E., and a lifetime member of the American Legion and The Fraternal Order of the Moose. Romolo was an accomplished athlete and passionate outdoorsman whose interests included golf, gardening, fishing, hunting, and bowling. He is survived by his niece, Diana Barocco Hindley; her husband, Stewart, and children, Ian and Hannah of Glen Ellen, California; and his nephew, Mark Barocco and wife, Kim of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Romolo's twinkling smile and compassionate heart have touched us all. We are blessed to have known and loved him. Private inurnment, with assistance provided by Kenyon Funeral Home.
 

BARTLETT Gary K. Bartlett

Gary K. Bartlett, 69 of Lawrenceville, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at his home. He was born Oct. 8, 1942, in Lawrenceville, the son of Ronald F. and Ione Louise Belnap Bartlett. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Friday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., where funeral services will follow at 3 p.m., with the Rev. William Lusk and the Rev. Allen Hulslander, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, Pa. 16929 or American Cancer Society of St. Jude's Children Hospital. Wellsboro Gazette – January 24, 2012
 

BELKNAP Alberta F. Coover

Age 84, formerly of Elkland, PA. went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus,  Jan. 27, 2012 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born Sept. 5, 1927 in Horseheads, NY., the daughter of Adelbert  and Carrie Lattin Belknap.  She was retired from Corning Glass Works, attended Valley View Assembly of God Church and was well known for her baking and big dinners. She is survived by: Children: Raymond (Erica) Coover, Horseheads, NY.; Ann (Gene) Van Gordon, Ulysses, PA.; Ron Coover, Elkland, PA.;  Bill (Joyce) Dugan, Camden, SC; Dawn (John) Marsiglio, Elkland, PA.; June Tabor-Mosher, Tulsa, Ok.; Dolly (Robert) Kriner, Lexington, SC.; Murray Weiskoff, Addison, NY.; Faith Weiskoff Moon, Pittsburgh, PA.; David (Shawna) Hackett Sr., Owego, NY.; Michael Moshier, Elkland, PA.; Robert Coover, Wellsboro, PA.; Darlene (Michael) Church, Corning, NY.; Gary (Lisa) Coover, Nelson, PA.; 41 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; Sister- Marion Woodward, Avon, NY; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  he was preceded in death by the love of her life Raymond “Danny” Coover, son Daniel Hackett, daughter Robin “Coover” Hatcher, grandchildren, Brian Dugan, Joshua Marsiglio, Mickey Coover and Tracy Davis.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Pa. Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am. at the Valley View Assembly of God Church, Knoxville, Pa. Rev. Jonathan Hardt, offciating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa.  Funeral home obituary – January 29, 2012

BELLETTO Joseph B. Belletto

age 83 of Elkland, PA died on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. Born June 28, 1930 in Richmond, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph V. and Victoria (Montabone) Belletto. He served in the US Army during WWII and retired from the Ingersol Rand in Painted Post, NY. Joe was an usher at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Elkland, PA for over 50 years, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elkland Volunteer Fire Department and the Elkland American Legion. He is survived by his siblings, Helen Fratarcangelo of Corning, NY, Esther and William Whalen of Elkland, PA, Louis Belletto of Cindy’s Personal Care Home, Westfield, PA and Loretta and William Schoonover of Elkland, PA and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA on Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 111 First St., Elkland, PA with Father John Kita officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church, 111 First St., Elkland, PA 16920.  Wellsboro Gazette – November 15, 2013

 

JOSEPH V. BELLETTO
Joseph V. Belletto, 95, of 502 North Buffalo Street, Elkland, died Tuesday, August 18 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  He was born March 9, 1892 in Stokesdale, the son of Joseph and Mary Firando Belletto.  His wife, Victoria Belletto, died in 1971.  He was an employee of Elkland Leather Company and a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Elkland.  Surviving are two sons, Joseph B. Belletto and Louis P. Belletto, both of Elkland; three daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Peter Fratarcangelo, of Corning, N.Y., Esther and William Whalen and Loretta and William Schoonover, both of Elkland; 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends called at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Thursday where a Rosary Service was conducted.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, August 20 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland the Rev. Robert T. Busteed officiated.  Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

 

BELLETTO, Louis P. -  Louis P. Belletto, age 85 of Elkland, Pa. passed away Nov. 25, 2016 at the Collins Personal Care Home, Elkland. He was born Oct. 24, 1931 in Parkersburg, WV. the son of Joseph V. and Victoria Montabone Belletto. He was a custodian for the Northern Tioga School District, member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, usher for over 50 years, member of the Holy Name Society at St. Thomas Church, 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus , Elkland American Legion, Elkland Vol. Fire Dept. He is survived by his siblings, Helen Fratarcangelo, Corning, NY., Esther (William) Whalen, Elkland, Pa. and Loretta Schoonover, Elkland, Pa. many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joseph. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St. Elkland, Pa. Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday Dec. 2, 2016 at 9:00 am. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, Pa. Rev. David Bechtel, officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Elkland with full military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland American Legion, 107 Hill St., Elkland, Pa. -  Mansfield Gazette, 30 November 2016

MARTIN J. BINKEY age 68 of Newtown Towers, Elmira, Thursday, May 25, 1972 at St. Joseph Hospital, Elmira.  Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral home, Elkland, Pa. Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Requi9em High Mass in St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland Saturday at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Clement Markowski.  Burial Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa.  Recitation of the Rosary at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m.  Survived by brother, Charles Edward Binkey of Elkland; sisters, Mrs. Alice King of Elkland, Mrs. Agnes Stiles of Hornell, Mrs. Edith Wilson of Morris Run, Pa., Mrs. Marie Bessone of Elmira; several nieces and nephews.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/25/1972

Age 83, of 180 Overlook Drive, Horseheads, NY, died
Sunday, November 14, 2010, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She was born December 1, 1926 in Tuscarora, NY, the daughter of Theodore and Ella Faulkner Blend. She was a retired Telephone Operator with AT&T in Hamburg, NY, where she also worked as a Commercial Artist. Dorothy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Horseheads, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline (Michael) Beering of Caledonia, MI; grandchildren, Ryan and Hayley Beering of Caledonia, MI; brothers, Wellington (Carmen) Blend of Elkland, PA, Theodore (Eleanor) Blend of Buckhannon, WV, Martin Blend of Landing, NJ, Collis (Cindy) Blend of Elkland, PA; sisters, Florence Edwards of Elkland, PA, Ella Kipferal of Pine City, NY, Elma (Butch) Hornbrook of Elmira, Wanda Jankowski of Addison, NY, Wilma (Miles) Wisler of Tioga, PA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Red" Doland; brother, Samuel Blend; and sisters, Edna Tunison and Vera Knowles. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.  Star-Gazette-November 16, 2010
 

BLEND Wellington J. “Bus” Blend,

83, of Proctor Ave, Elkland, Pa., entered into rest on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.Bus was born on Jan. 29, 1928 in the Town of Tuscarora, NY, the son of Theodore and Ella Faulkner Blend. He attended Addison schools. He entered the US Army Air Corps and served his country during World War II in Europe. On June 23, 1951, Bus and the former Carmen Forto were married at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkland. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Bus was employed as a weigh master at the Elkland Leather Co. until it’s closing at which time he went to work for Ingersoll-Rand Co. in Painted Post where he was a lathe operator.  He retired from Dresser-Rand in 1993 with 20 years of active employment. Besides working at the Rand, Bus operated the family farm as well during his adult life.He is survived by his loving wife, Carmen Blend of Elkland, his son and daughter in law, David and Donna Blend of Elkland, his grandson, Jason Blend (Amy Gill), his granddaughter, Morgan Blend (Jeremy Mann), his great granddaughters, Caterina Merrick and Payton Blend, his brothers, Theodore (Eleanor) Blend Jr. of Buckhannon, WV, Martin Blend of Landing, NJ and Collis (Cindy) Blend of Elkland, his sisters, Florence Edwards of Elkland, Ella Kipferl of Pine City, Elma (Harry) Hornbrook of Elmira, Wanda Jankowski of Addison and Wilma (Miles) Wisler of Tioga, Pa., his brother in law, Fred Forto and sister in law, Teresa Forto, both of Elkland, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 5, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY. Funeral services will follow there at 3:00 PM with Rev. John Kita officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or charity of one’s choice.  Corning Leader – July 4, 2011

BOYCE Harold – Harold, the eleven years old son of Mr. and Mrs.  Del Boyce, was drowned in the Tioga river near Canoe Camp last week Tuesday evening.  Mr. Boyce is employed by Jesse Inscho at Canoe Camp and with his family resides in a house near the river.  Tuesday Harold went after the cows for Mr. Inscho and then disappeared.  He and the young son of Ross Knowlton, who is about a year younger than the Boyce boy, had been wading in the river and the Boyce boy had walked off the ledge into water about six feet deep.  Young Knowlton was unable to do anything for his companion and ran for help.  Several people were soon on the scene, but they were unable to locate the body for nearly 40 minutes.  Medical help had been summoned and Drs. Leonard Neal and Clarence Kleer worked for nearly one and one-half hours in an effort to bring back life but their efforts were in vain.  The boy is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Del Boyce, and two brothers, Ernest and Leonard.  He was a pupil in the Model School at Mansfield last year, where he was a general favorite with the members of his class.   Wellsboro Agitator 23 July 1919 

 

BREWER Frank Worthy Brewer
Wellsboro Agitator - July 16, 1919
died at his home in Elkland June 29, of a complication of diseases, after an illness of about one week. He was born at Addison, N.Y., Jan. 19, 1862, son of William and Lois Brewer. At the age of ten years, he removed with his parents to Elkland, where he spent the remainder of his life. On July 4, 1889, he married. Lydia Cole, of Addison, who survives him. He is survived by five children, Mrs. Eva Fairchild; of Addison; Mrs. Burt Mosher; of Farmington, and Frank, Mildred and Dana, at home; also by his mother, Mrs. Lois Cole, of Canisteo; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Dennis and Mrs. Minnie VanZile, of Canisteo; Mrs. Little Mosher, of Osceola, and Mrs. James VanZile, of Elkland; one brother, Charles Brewer, of Canisteo, and one half-brother, Norman Cole, also of Canisteo. The funeral Was held-July 2 at 2 p. m., Rev. S. D. Angel, officiating; burial in Highland cemetery.

 

BRISKI Madeline M. Dowd

Age 87 of 103 Baker Ave., Elkland, PA, died August 14, 2011 at her home. She was born June 18, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Josef and Magdelina Briski. She was a homemaker, member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, was a accomplished seamstress, loved to laugh, was a very compassionate person and was known for her yodeling. She is survived by: sons, Paul DeSera, Montrose, PA, Gery (Joan) DeSera, Sabinsville, PA; daughters, Donna Johnson, Exton, PA, Mary Ann DeSera, Exton, PA; grandchildren, Brendon Johnson, Douglas Johnson, Martin Johnson, Nicholas DeSera, Andrea DeSera; brothers, Raymond Briski, Pittsburgh, PA, Lou Briski, Pittsburgh, PA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry DeSera and her second husband, John "Jack" Dowd and a son, Karl. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 am. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, Rev. John Kita, officiating. Burial will be Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Star Gazette – August 16, 2011
 

ANNA BROWN VAN ORSDALE
Mrs. Anna Brown Van Orsdale died June 15, of heart disease at her home in Knoxville.  She is survived by her father, Andrew Brown, of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Borden, of Rahway, NJ; her husband, John Van Orsdale, and five children, Andrew, Marguerite, Donald, Clara and Mary.  The funeral was held June 18.  Rev. S.I. Smith officiating; burial in Elkland. (The Agitator:  Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, June 28, 1922)

ANNA BROWN
Mrs. Anna Brown Van Orsdale died June 15, of heart disease at her home in Knoxville.  She is survived by her father, Andrew Brown, of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Borden, of Rahway, NJ; her husband, John Van Orsdale, and five children, Andrew, Marguerite, Donald, Clara and Mary.  The funeral was held June 18.  Rev. S.I. Smith officiating; burial in Elkland. (The Agitator:  Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, June 28, 1922)  Highland Cemetery.

BROWN
John W. Age 44, of Mansfield, PA, diedMarch 12, 2007. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Friday, March 16, 2007, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.

BROWN LEVI BOARDMAN
Wellsboro Agitator – December 22, 1922
Levi Boardman Brown, of Elkland, R. D. 1. died at his home near Elkland Friday morning, Dec. 3, at 2:46 o'clock. Mr. Brown Buffered a light Stroke of paralysis on October 9 and gradually failed until the end came.  He was born on December 12, 1938, in the town of Maryland, Otsego county, N. Y.. and lacked only nine days of reaching his 89th birthday.  Mr. Brown's parents moved to Tioga county when he was two years of age and 74 years of his life were spent on the farm where he died.  Mr. Brown married Sarah M. Stull, on March 11, 1865, who died Jan. 12, 1906. He is survived by three sons, David M., at home; Frank B., of Osceola, and LeRoy, of Pine Valley, N. Y. ; by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Elkland and Nelson Lodge, No. 434, I. 0. 0. F. A true Christian gentleman, and was highly regarded by all who knew him. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Hamilton officiating; interment was made in the Highland cemetery.

BRYANT, Lorraine- MRS. DOMINIC SIMONETTI (SRGP 5383)
 Mrs. Lorraine Simonetti, 50, wife of Dominic Simonetti, of North Buffalo Street, Elkland, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1972, in a New York City hospital following an extended illness. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Roselyn Slocum and Miss Patricia Simonetti, both of Elkland; three brothers, Waldo Bryant, of Tioga RD, Frank Bryant of Wellsboro RD, and Dee Bryant, of Mansfield; three sisters, Mrs. George Krause, of Mt. Clair, NJ, Mrs. Perry Kirkland, of Lamirada, Calif. and Mrs. Kenneth Brooks, of Belleflower, Calif., and five grandchildren.The funeral was held on Monday at the church.  Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. The Rev. Clement Markowski, her pastor, officiated.
 

BULLOCK, Maria Elizabeth Fenton – Maria Elizabeth Bullock Fenton, wife of Amos Fenton, of Elkland, died February 25, after a week’s illness with influenza followed by pneumonia, aged nearly 68 years.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Bullock, of Tuscarora township, where she spent her early life.  At the age of 20 years she was married to Mr. Fenton, who was then engaged in farming.  About 26 years ago this spring they came to Elkland, where Mr. Fenton conducted a livery for many years.  Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clara Crittenden of Syracuse, Mrs. Maude Murphy, of Cleveland, Ohio; two sons, Frank, of Horseheads, N.Y.; Claude of  Elkland, and two step-sons, L.D. of Syracuse and Albert, of Hedgesville.  N.Y. Journal    Wellsboro Agitator 5 March 1919.
 

BURFIELD Harriet E. Doleski

84 of Elkland, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Carleton Senior Care Home, Wellsboro.  She was born April 14, 1927, in Elkland, the daughter of Elmer and Mary Norton Burfield.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, with Father John Kita, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.  Wellsboro Gazette – December 1, 2011
 

BURFIELD Harriet E. Doleski

Age 84, of North Buffalo St., Elkland, PA died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Carleton Senior Care Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born April 14, 1927 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Elmer and Mary Norton Burfield. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (David) Hargarther, Elkland, PA, Annette (Edward) Maza, Elkland, PA; son, Steven Doleski, Elkland, PA; grandchildren, David Hargarther, Cumberland, MD, Deanna Doud, Elkland, PA, Michael Doleski, US Navy, Jessica Rothermel, Reisterstown, MD, Zachary Maza, Osceola, PA; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne Burfield, Osceola, PA; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Minno" Doleski; son, Michael; granddaughter, Taylor; and 7 brothers and sisters. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, Fr. John Kita officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.  Star Gazette - November 21, 2011
  

BURFIELD Ellsworth J. “Pealy”
Ellsworth J. "Pealy" Age 80, of Elkland, PA, died Friday, March 17, 2006, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA, where he had been a patient for the past three years. He was born on April 17, 1925 to Elmer and Mary Norton Burfield and was married to Mary A. Burfield (who survives) on March 12, 1965. Pealy was a proud veteran of World War II from 1943-1946, often saying he served "three years, seven months and eleven days." Upon returning from the war, he worked for the Elkland Tanning Company until it closed. He then worked for Corning Incorporated until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of the Elkland Moose, the Elkland American Legion and the Elkland Rod and Gun Club. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, dancing and going for long rides looking for deer. In addition to his wife, Pealy is survived by two daughters, Milea (Bruce) King of Midland, MI, Bonny (Lloyd) Fuller of Painted Post, NY; son, William (Nancy) Dibble of Gillett, PA; son-in-law, Jack Britt of South Williamsport, PA; seven grandchildren, Cory (Heidi) King, Jesse King, Michael King, Robert (Kris) Dibble, Timothy (Pam) Dibble, Mark Britt, and Robin (Mark) Testa; along with several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Wayne Burfield of Elkland; and sister, Harriett (Anthony) Doleski of Elkland; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Wanda Russell Burfield; daughters, Jeanne Burfield Hess and Eileen Burfield Britt; brothers, Kenneth, Norman and Bryce Burfield; and sisters, Florence Taft and Clara Root. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1-2:00 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Larry O'Dell, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Broad Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center in "Pealy's" memory.

BUTTON - Elmer L. Button, 73 years of age, of Elkland, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1986 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. Born May 18, 1913 in Galeton, he was the son of Lochial and Armenia Spencer Button. Mr. Button was an inventory clerk for the Ingersoll-Rand Co. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian E. Webster; son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Glendalee Button of Pittsburgh; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Harry Flynn, Lawrenceville, and Janice and Earl Stromberg of Port Allegheny; a sister, Mrs. Quinney [Velma] Freas, Elkland; 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. The Rev. Terry Spencer officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Dr. Williams Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens & Northern Bank, Elkland, or the Cowanesque Valley Ambulance Association. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 26, 1986

Lochial BUTTON
Lochial Button, 54, of Elkland, Pa.  Tuesday, June 27, 1944.  Survivors, wife; son, Elmer; daughters, Velma and Mrs. Ralph Hazlett, Elmira; stepdaughter, Mrs. Kakritz of Corning; sister, Mrs. Archie Makley, Knoxville, Pa.; six grandchildren.  Funeral at family home, 2 p.m. Wednesday.  Highland Cemetery.  Rev. E. T. Rowe.

CADY Mariette
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, March 15, 1916
Elkland, March 13----Mrs. Ira Keeney died at the home of her daughter, Mrs J. Flynn. She had been ill for a long time. Her sons, Milton of Crossfork and Richard of Wilkes-Barre, were here to attend the funeral which was held Saturday.

CADY Marietta
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, March 15, 1916
Elkland, March 13----Mrs. Ira Keeney died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Flynn, in Elkland.  Marietta Cady, daughter of Simeon and Jemima Cady, was born in Farmington, July 4, 1850.  At the age of 24 years she was married to Ira Keeney.  To them were born four children, three of whom, with their father, survive:  Richard S. Keeney, of Wilkes-Barre; Milton L. Keeney, of Crossforks, and Mrs. John Flynn, of Elkland.  Four brothers also survive:  John and Marcus Cady, of Caton, N.Y.; and Edwin and Milton Cady, of Elkland.  She also leaves ten grandchildren.  Mr. and Mrs. Keeney were for years residents of Elkland, the family removing to Cross Forks about fifteen years ago.

CADY Mary
Wellsboro Agitator - June 22, 1938
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gleason, aged 88 years, was held Friday at Elkland.  She was the widow of Eugene Gleason.  She died at the family home in Elkland, June 14.  She was born in Farmington July 19, 1854, daughter of Chester and Catherine  Baxter Cody (Cady).  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Buck; four grandchildren, Mrs. George McMahon, of Corning; Mrs. Marietta Record, of Elmira; Eugene Royer and Harry W. Buck, of Elkland.

CADY WILLIAM
Wellsboro Agitator June 22, 1921
William Cady, aged 61 years, died at his home at Nelson, June 10, after about three weeks illness.  He suffered a stroke of paralysis May 31.  Mr. Cady was a son of Erastus and Harriet Cady, and was born in Farmington, Jan. 10, 1860.  On August 2, 1879, he married Miss Julia Rathbun, of Nelson, and to them one daughter was born, Miss Blanche Cady, who survives.  Mrs. Cady died about three years ago.  He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. William Hollands, of Hornell, and Mrs. A. S. Bedell, of Elkland, and one brother, Alta Cady, of Nelson.  Mr. Cady was a member of Nelson Lodge, I. O. O. F. , who were in charge of the funeral, which was held at his late home last week Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Robert Bell, of Lawrenceville, assisted by Rev. C. L. Birch, of Nelson, officiating; burial in Highland cemetery at Elkland.

CADY HARRIETT
Wellsboro Agitator - June 18, 1941
Mrs. Andrew Bedell, aged 72 years, a life-long resident of Elkland, died June 6, at her home on Second street.  Hariett Cady Bedell, last of a family of two sons and two daughters of Erastus and Harriett Cady, was born at Elkland, July 9, 1869.  On Jan. 14, 1901, she was married to Andrew S. Bedell.  She is survived by her husband, son, Clarence, and granddaughter, Deborah Grace, of Corning.

CAFFO - AHEARN
Linda F. Age 94, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Elkland, PA, diedFeb. 19, 2006. She was born Feb. 15, 1912 in Richwood, WV, the daughter of Louis and Antonette Montabone Caffo. She was a former member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She is survived by daughters, Linda Fleming, Valdes, Alaska, Joanne Zuck, Orlando, FL, Eileen Martin, Elkland, PA; son, John Ahearn, Elkland, PA; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, James; sisters, Della Bauwer, Marguerite Whitney and Helen Sereno; and brother, Joseph Sereno. A Memorial Mass will be conducted March 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. Rev. Joseph T. Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.

CAFFO - DOLESKI
Louise Marie CAFFO Age 84, of Elkland, PA, diedpeacefully at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA, on July 21, 2004. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Beda (Ostlund) Caffo. She worked for many years at the Elkland Trading Company, Elkland Tannery, and Lumazza's Market. She was the ultimate New York Yankees fan and loved knitting slippers for all her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Scott Streeter, Knoxville, PA; grandchildren, Kara and Lt. William Boltz, who just blessed Louise with a great-granddaughter, Madison Louise Boltz, Copperas Cove, TX; sister, Frances Walsh, East Aurora, NY; sister-in-law, Flora Caffo, Elkland, PA; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Judy Flannery. Friends are invited to call at the  Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA,Friday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Rev. Joseph Gilbert, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.

 

CALVARIO Lawrence J. Calvario

81, a lifelong resident of Elkland, died on Monday, June 10, 2013, at the VA Medical Center in Bath, N.Y.   Born Aug. 9, 1931 in Corning, N.Y., he was the son of the late Giacinto and Angelina (Pesolia) Calvario.   He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Verizon after 44 years of service. Larry was a member of the Elkland Volunteer Fire Company for 47 years, where he was a former assistant chief and called bingo for many years and a member of the Post #428 Leon O'Bryan American Legion. He loved to hunt and was a lifelong member of the NRA.   Larry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lela; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Michael Snyder and Lisa and Dale Howell; and his grandsons, Noah, Lucas and Isaiah.  He was predeceased by his brother, Vincent.  The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Bath VA Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided over the years.  Family will receive friends on Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 West Main Street, Elkland, and on Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Parkhurst Presbyterian Church, 302 West Main Street, Elkland. A funeral service will be held immediately following on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Dorothy Densmore and Lt. Col. Alan R. Goodrich officiating.   Burial, with military honors, will be in Highland Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Elkland Volunteer Fire Company, 105 Parkhurst Street, Elkland, Pa. 16920, or to the Parkhurst Presbyterian Church.   Wellsboro Gazette – June 12, 2013   

 

CAN Armando E.
ELKLAND, PA Armando E. Can, 82, of 108 E. Main St, died Sunday, Apr 16 1995 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, RD.   He was a former employee of Elkland Leather Co. and Ingersoll-Rand Corp.   Survivors include a nephew, Peter Lara, of Guatemala City, Guatemala.  A memorial Mass will be held at St Thomas Catholic Church at a Later date.   Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.    Arrangements are by the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  The Leader, Corning, NY; Saturday, Apr 22 1995, 4A

CARBONE - TALLARIDA
Angela Carbone Loving mother, grandmother and sister via email of Elkland, PA, diedon December 5, 2001 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown, PA, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born in Cosoleto Italy on February 11, 1914, the daughter of Catherine Sicare Carbone and Joseph Carbone; predeceasing her in death were her loving husband, Antonio; beloved siblings, Louis, Costentino, Ralph and Josephine Carbone; beloved granddaughter, Julie Burfield and beloved grandson, Anthony Pickett. Surviving are her children, Mary (James) Dimitry of Norristown, PA, Jack (Audrey) Tallarida of Cando, North Dakota and Catherine (Clinton) Burfield of Elkland, PA; sisters, Carmella Perri of Melbourne, Florida, Mary Papalia of Rockville Centre, Long Island; sisters-in-law, Sarah (Louis) Carbone and Shirley (Ralph) Carbone of Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Steven (Lisa) Dimitry, Linda (Norman) Kidd and Dannine (Raymond) Carpentier of Norristown, PA, Tony (Melinda) Tallarida of Corning, NY, Nicholas (Angie) Tallarida of Arizona, Catherine (Donald) Boyer of Lancaster, PA, Mary (Brian) Shay of Corning, NY, Jack (Theresa) Tallarida of Corning, NY, Angeline Pickett of Elkland, Teresa (Michael) Lacey of Rochester, MN, Mark (Jennifer) Burfield of Elkland and Michael Burfield of Elkland, PA; great grandchildren, Holly, Stephanie and James Dimitry, Nathan and Samantha Kidd, Kayla Dimitry, Giacomo, Richard, and Maurica Tallarida, Crista Tallarida, Allison Boyer, River Tallarida, Jesse Tallarida, Jennifer, Joseph and Rachel Lacey, Tera Shay, Kail Burfield; also many nieces and nephews. Angela received her formal education in Cosoleto, Italy. She came to the United States in 1930 at the age of 16 with her mother and 7 other siblings to join their father, Joseph in Hooversville, PA. She spoke many times of her transatlantic trip from Italy, Ellis Island and seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time. The children and their mother were named, interviewed and pictured in an Italian New York City Newspaper as one of the largest and interesting families to make the immigration to the United States, a fact that Angela was very proud of. In 1936, she married Antonio Tallarida and moved to Elkland, PA to make their home. She lived there until Antonio's death in 1964. She lived in Hempstead Long Island, NY from 1966 to 1976, working as a seamstress at Abraham and Strauss Dept Store and as Head Seamstress of the Sewing Department at the South Nassau Community Hospital, Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY. She returned to Elkland, PA in 1976 to retiree. She lived in Forestview Manor from 1997 to 2000 at which time she moved to Norristown to live with her daughter, Mary Dimitry and her family. Angela was a communicate of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church in Elkland, PA, St. Thomas Altar and Rosary Society and the over 63 Senior Citizen Club of Elkland, PA. She had also worked as an interpreter for a firm in Westfield, PA to a representative sent from Rome, Italy to work on their high tech equipment. Angela will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched. We will remember her wonderful sense of humor, her great love for her children and her many other family members. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a beautiful, independent, proud and confident woman who was deeply devoted to her family and instilled in them great family loyalty, love and pride. Calling hours will be Sunday December 9 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on December 10 at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Elkland, PA, Rev. Wieslaw Ziebacz, officiating. Committal will be at Highland Cemetery in Elkland, PA.

CARMAN Donald Edward
Age 70, of 204 Parkhurst Street, Elkland, PA, diedSunday, October 5, 2008, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford, PA, the result of a car accident. He was born March 14, 1938 in Blossburg, PA, the son of Harry and Mabel Carman. He graduated from Williamson High School in 1955. Donald was retired from Dresser-Rand and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was the current president of the PA State Assoc. of Boroughs and a member of the Tioga County Development Corporation. Donald served on the Elkland Boro Council for over 30 years and also served as Council President. He was the current Elkland Boro Manager. Donald was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church, Elkland Moose Lodge #746 and Osceola Lodge #421 F. & A.M. He twice served as Worshipful Master of the Osceola Lodge. Survived by daughters, Lisa Carman, Mansfield, PA, Christie Fish and Tony Allen, Elkland, PA; sons, Steven (Mary) Carman, Elkland, PA, Todd (Amanda) Fish, Elkland, PA, Paul (Marcie) Fish, Elkland, PA; mother, Mabel Rimmer, Elkland, PA; sister, Lois (Harold) Shellenberger, Marietta, PA; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; a son, Donald; a brother, Earl; and a sister, Ruth. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Elkland United Methodist Church. Pastor Deborah Watkins, Offc. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn. and the Elkland United Methodist Church in Donald's memory.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/7/2008

Car wreck kills Pa. official - Donald E. Carman, Elkland borough manager, headed state group.
By George Osgood • gosgood@stargazette.com • October 6, 2008
ELKLAND -- Donald E. Carman, Elkland's borough manager and president of the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs, died Sunday morning in a one-car crash in Smethport, McKean County.  Carman, 70, was a former Elkland Borough councilman and was long active in Democratic Party politics in Tioga County and elsewhere.  State police at Kane said the crash occurred at 9:06 a.m. in front of the Smethport Motel. Carman was driving a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta east on Route 6 and, for an unknown reason, lost control of the vehicle. It traveled off the south side of the road, causing the front and driver's side of the car to hit a utility pole. It then spun counter-clockwise and hit two signs, stopping on the south side of the road.  A Priority Care Ambulance took Carman to Bradford Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.  The Smethport Fire Department assisted troopers at the scene. Carman was wearing a seat belt, police said.  Carman was well-known in regional Democratic politics for decades. He took over presidency of the Association of Boroughs on July 1, after serving as first vice president.  "We are honored to have President Carman, a dedicated individual, serve the members of this association," Thomas Klaum, the association's executive vice president, said when Carman took office. "President Carman has a keen understanding of the complicated issues facing local government today and is engaged in the economic development process at the local level."  In addition, Carman served on the board of directors of the Wellsboro-based Tioga County Development Corp.  The investigation into the cause of the accident is continuing, troopers said.

 

CARPENTER Philip

Wellsboro Agitator - June 5, 1940

Everett Carpenter's brother, Philip Carpenter, was burial May 13 at Elkland.

 

Wellsboro Agitator – May 15, 1940

Philip Carpenter, aged 70 years, died Saturday at the Packer hospital at Sayre.  He was taken ill May 7 at Frederick, Md., on the way to his home in Westfield, Pa., from West Palm Beach, Florida.  He had lived in Florida for the past three years, spending summers at Westfield.  He was born in Chatham Township, Pa., and spent a large part of his life in New York City, where he was formerly with a brokerage company.  Survivors include his widow; only son, Lou Carpenter, of Brooklyn; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Biershank, of Brooklyn, and Pearl, of Miami, Florida; two brothers, Edward and Everett, of Little Marsh; one sister, Mrs. Lena Southworth, of Cowanesque; nieces and nephews, Mrs. Doris Griffin, of Westfield; Mrs. Lyle Ferris, of Rush; Mrs. Harold Wilson and Mrs. Emma Spurgeon, of Mansfield; Mrs. Rufus Owlett, of Osceola; Squire Southworth, of Cowanesque; Mrs. Joseph Reynolds, Mrs. Ethel Murdock, Lee and Glenn Carpenter, of Little Marsh; Paul and Valorus Carpenter of Corning and vicinity.  

 

CARR Lewis N

Wellsboro Agitator - June 2, 1909

Mr. Lewis N. Carr, aged 52, died on May 24 at his home in Elkland.  Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, George, of Addison, and Leon, of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Lura Rice, of Corning, and Mrs. Belle Russell, of New York City; also two brothers, Lou Carr, of Corning, and Ralph Carr, of Elmer.  Lewis Carr was born in Deerfield, September 20, 1856, and was one of a family of six children.  He married August 9, 1876, Miss Jane Dorr, of Deerfield.  They went to Chatham, where they lived several years, moving from there to Elkland where they had since resided.  Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church Tuesday at 10 o'clock, Rev. D. O. Chamberlayne officiating.    Highland Cemetery records
 

CARR Loren N. "Sonny" Jr.
Age 79, of 128 Coolidge Avenue, Elkland, PA, went to rest with God on July 6, 2010 at his residence. He was born December 21, 1930 in Elkland, PA, the son of Loran and Minnie Carr Sr. He worked at the A & P, Corning Glass Works, and the Elkland Leather Company. He was an excellent husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Adell "Della" Carr; four daughters, Crystal Parker of Elkland, Lorie Carr of Elkland, Nancy (Bill) Stuckey of Elkland, and Joyce Potter of Elkland; four sons, Theodore (Kathy) Carr of Nelson, PA, Dennis Carr of Elkland, Loran "Boo" Carr III of Addison, NY, and Paul Carr of Elkland; 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, many caring friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Daniel Carr in 2001; and a grandson, Jason "Goob" Carr in 2002. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Friday from 1-2 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Rev. Theodore Carr will officiate. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society and Kidney Dialysis. – Elmira Star Gazette, July 8, 2010

CARY - KIZER, Gretchen Eileen
Gretchen Eileen Kizer, 92, died on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. Gretchen was born on Jan. 18, 1918 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Fay E. and Agnes Anderson Cary. She was predeceased by her husband, James R. Kizer on Dec. 18, 1995. Gretchen attended a one room school house in Webb Mills, NY for her elementary education and graduated from Southside High School, Elmira. She graduated from Dermal Way Beauty School and worked as a beautician and shop manager until she married in 1945. After Jim's discharge from the Marines they moved to Elkland, where she lived until her move 10 years ago to Country Terrace and Broad Acres. She enjoyed doing hair for her friends, crocheting, reading, jig saw and word search puzzles. Gretchen is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Martha and Jim McMullen, Mansfield, PA, Marge and Bob Bailey, Penn Yan, NY, and Jeanne Hughes, Corning, NY; son and daughter-in-law Bob and Marilynn Kizer, Webster, NY; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Fay and Barb Cary, Georgia and Roger and Pauline Cary, Corning, NY. In addition to her husband, Gretchen was also predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Marge Cary, and a granddaughter. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA, with a service to follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Deborah Watkins officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, PA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Broad Acres Nursing Home and the Elkland United Methodist Church. – Elmira Star Gazette, April 27, 2010

CASBEER, Robert L. - Robert L. Casbeer, age 81 of Elkland passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his home. Born March 10, 1938 in Blossburg, he was the son of the late Donald and Doris (Rarick) Casbeer. Bob served in the US Navy and retired from Mansfield University as the water plant supervisor. He was a member of the Elkland Softball Association, the Elkland Moose Lodge and was an avid NY Yankees, Buffalo Bills and Nascar fan. He loved his dogs, Mugsie and Bernie. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Daisy M. (Minso); his children, Natalie Casbeer and Joseph Casbeer of Elkland; mother in law, Velma Minso of Louisiana; sister in law, Barbara Albro of Louisiana and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He preceded in death by his son, Bobby Casbeer. A memorial mass will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 9:30AM with Father David Bechtel officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home. – Mansfield Gazette, 25 April 2019

CASBEER
Casbeer, Robert M. age 14, of 411 North Buffalo St., Elkland, Pa., Monday July 24, 1978 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira. Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Recitation of the Rosary Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Catholic Church. Rev. Carmen D’Amico officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery, Elkland. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Daisy Casbeer, sister, Natalie, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Minso of Elkland, paternal grandfather, Mr. Donald Casbeer of Osceola, Pa., paternal grandmother, Mrs. Doris Rarick of Watrous, Pa., maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Antonio of Elkland, Pa., Rd, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He would have been a member of the freshman class at Elkland High School. He was an Elkland Junior Fireman. He was a catcher of the Expos of the Elkland Junior American Legion Baseball Team.

CAUSER, Patricia A. -  Patricia A. “Midge” Tracy  age 68 of Osceola, Pa. passed away at Corning Hospital on Tuesday October 30th 2018. She was born June 14, 1950 in Osceola Township,  the daughter of the late Orin and Addie Crance Causer. She was an employee of Corning  Inc. for 23 years. She is survived by her sons, Orin (Carol) Tracy of Golden City, Mo.,  Corry (Tammy) Tracy of Osceola, Pa;  Daughter,  Kimberly (Brett Flynn) Tracy of Osceola, Pa. Grandchildren,  Erica Stewart of Golden City, Mo;  Casity (Tim) Sly of Tuscarora, NY;  Chase Hallett, Cheyanne Lowe, William Lowe Jr., Mekhi  Lowe of Osceola Pa.  Great grandsons,  Jack Stewart and David Manke of Golden City, Mo, and a great granddaughter,  Eva Sly, of Tuscarora NY.  Brother, Richard Causer of Lindley, NY. ; Sister, Mary Farnsworth of Nelson, Pa; Brother in Law,  Brad Doan, Osceola. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Tracy, July 13, 1993, Brothers, Edward Causer, Tommy Causer, Charles Causer, Homer Causer and sister, Violet Doan.  Graveside Service will be held for family and friends at Highland Cemetery, Elkland on Friday November 2nd at 3:00pm with the Reverend Larry O’Dell officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  – Mansfield Gazette, 1 November 2018

CEVETTE
Perry Cevette, (Pasquali Giacondini), 92, of 205 Proctor Avenue, Elkland, died at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, on Wednesday, May 17, 1972 after a prolonged illness.  Burial was made in the family plot at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, after a Requiem High Mass held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Father Clement Markowski officiated at the funeral and at a Rosary service held at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Thursday evening.  Mr. Cevette is survived by his wife, the former Angelina Magnotta at home; five sons, Anthony of Detroit; Fred of Elkland; Orlando of Endicott, N.Y.; Nunzy of Detroit and Nick of Elkland; four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Mary) MacLean of New Port Richey, Florida; Mrs. Helen Nozero of Detroit; Mrs. Raymond (Carmen) Tini of Detroit; Mrs. Maxwell (Tressa) Easton of Elmira; a step-son, Ugo Magnotta of Osceola; a step-daughter, Mrs. Elena F. Orgina of France; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. Mr. Cevette was a native of Italy, born October 14, 1879 to Nicholas and Maria Lucarelli Giacondini. He accepted employment at Elkland Leather Co., Inc. in 1908, moving his family to Elkland. He was with the Elkland plant as a Rolling Loft employee for many years, then as a grounds keeper in later life. He retired in 1959 at age 69 after a 51 year service record at the plant.

 

CEVETTE Phyllis R. Nobriga

75 of Painted Post, N.Y., died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.  She was born Philomena Rosalie Cevette to the late Nicholas and Johanna (Blochutt) Cevette in Wellsboro on Feb. 13, 1938.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., with the Rev. John Kita, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to University of Rochester, Office of Gift and Donor Records, 300 E. River Rd., P.O. Box 270032, Rochester, N.Y. 14627 for the solid organ transplant unit or the Wayne Co. Nursing Home Foundation, 1529 Nye Rd., Lyons, N.Y. 14489.  Wellsboro Gazette – September 9, 2013

 

CHAPPELL Mary Nancy
Wellsboro Agitator June 16, 1916
Mary Nancy Hunt, wife of the late William Hunt, died at her home on Second street Wednesday afternoon, June 19, of paralysis.  She was born November 31, 1848, in Deerfield, PA., the daughter of Oliver and Phoebe Potter Chappel.  Her early life was spent in Deerfield.  In 1883 she married William Hunt.  In 1891 they came to Elkland, where they resided until Mr. Hunt's death in 1918.  Mrs. Hunt continued to reside here in the family home until her death.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sidney Marble, of Chenango Forks, N.Y.; by one granddaughter, Mrs. Lee Reilley, of Corning; by one sister, Mrs. Minnie Royal, of Rochester, and one brother, Robert Chappell, of Waverly.  She was a member of the Episcopal Church of this place, a member of the order of Maccabees, also a member of the Eastern Star.  Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30, under the auspices of the Eastern Star; interment in Highland Cemetery.

 

COATES Frank – Frank Coates, who lived on the Addison Hill road a mile above town, died June 27 at 1 o’clock. Funeral services were held at the house Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. S. d. angel officiating; burial in the Highland cemetery, Elkland.  Mr. Coates was taken ill with influenza last winter and has been in poor health since.  His wife died about a year ago, leaving him with four small children, who were placed in the orphan home at Harrison Valley.   Wellsboro Agitator, 9 July 1919.

 

COATES Linsford M.
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, February 23, 1938
Linsford M. Coates, aged 82 years, died Friday at his home at Elkland, after a year's illness. He was born Feb. 5, 1856, son of Timothy and Elmira V. Johnson Coates and in 1887 entered the hardware business with his brother, Edward, retiring in 1935. Mr. Coates married Lena Taylor, who died in 1891. He is survived by one son, Roy Coates. In 1895 Mr. Coates married Hattie Pierce, who survives with a daughter, Bertha, and 2 sons, Linsford and Merl, of Elkland. A granddaughter, Betty Jane, also survives. Mr. Coates was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Kenyon funeral home with burial in Highland cemetery. Rev. Edmund T. Rowe officiated.

COATES Lora E. Coates Thomas
Lora E. Coates Thomas, 92, of Manor Care North, Williamsport, formerly of Elkland, died
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Manor Care North.
She was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Charleston Township, the daughter of Chauncey and Mabel Smith Hall. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Sunday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. where funeral services will follow calling hours at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Memorial donations may be made to the Coates Heritage Museum, 111 E. Main St., Elkland, Pa. 16920. Wellsboro Gazette - November 19, 2010

ERNEST A. CODISPOTI
Ernest A. Codispoti, 63, of 102 Wag Ave., Elkland, died Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.  Born Feb. 24, 1924, in Elkland, he was the son of Benjamin and Mary Procoppio Codispoti.  He attended Elkland schools, where he graduated in 1943.  He graduated from Mansfield College in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his Master's degree at Peabody University.  He taught for two years in Knoxville and was a teacher and an administrator for 29 years at Timber Point Elementary School in East Islip, N.Y.  At Timber Point Elementary School. he taught sixth grade from 1957 to 1962.  He was an assistant principal from 1962 to 1966 and principal from 1966 to 1982.  He coached football, baseball and basketball.  He was director of adult education for four years, president of the PTA for one year.  In June 1977 he was given an honorary life membership to the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.  After his retirement in 1982, he was a substitute teacher at Elkland and Troupsburg schools.  He owned and operated Tonjo's Italian Restaurant for one year before selling the business due to ill health.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church.  Surviving are a son, Benjamin Codispoti of Babylon, N.Y.; daughters, Mary Ann, Clestina and Margurite, all of Babylon; brothers, Joseph of ElCajon, Cal., Louie of Endwell, N.Y., and Andrew of Elkland; sisters, Jeanette Marrano of Brooklyn, N.Y., Virginia Barbano of Elkland, and Helen Pida of Blossburg; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  A Memorial Mass was conducted Monday, Jan. 11, in the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Elkland.  The Rev. Robert T. Busteed officiated.  Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Arrangements were made by the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland.  Memorial donations may be made in his name to Timber Point Elementary School, c/o Virginia Barbano, 102 Wag Ave., Elkland, 16920.

CODISPOTI -VIRGINIA ROSE BARBANO age 93 of Elkland passed away Jan. 5, 2020 at Collins Personal Care Home. She was born July 12, 1926 in Elkland the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Percoppio Codispoti. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, worked at Kowski's Market, Davis Variety, Moren's Dress Shop and Lumazza's Market. Virginia loved to cook, gardening, sewing, crafting and baking for family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Ann (Roger) Marsiglio, Elkland and Mary (Robert) Fischer, Mechanicsburg, Pa., grandsons, Nicolas Marsiglio, Sayre and Mathew (Ruth Kent) Marsiglio, Corning. great grandsons, Camden Marsiglio and Britton Marsiglio. sister, Helen (John) Pida, Montoursville. several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis in 2013, brothers, Joseph Codispoti, Andrew Codispoti, Louie Codispoti, Ernest Codispoti. sisters, Anna Shelansky, Brendina Domino and Jeanette Marrano. Friends and family are invited to a funeral mass at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland Saturday Jan. 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Rev. David Bechtel, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to the Collins Personal Care Home, 306 E. Main St., Elkland, Pa. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/8/2020

COLE Lydia
Wellsboro Agitator - Aug. 31, 1927
Mrs. Lydia Brewer died Aug.25, after a few hours' illness of paralysis, aged 55 years. She is survived by four children—Dana Brewer, who is very ill with tuberculosis; Frank Brewer, of Sayre; Mrs. Bert Mosher, of Farmington, and Mrs. Mildred Johnson, of Wamkum, Pa.; also by four sisters, Mrs. Ed. Thomas, of Osceola; Mrs. Alice Thomas, of Nelson; Mrs. Margaret Dorland, of Johnson City; by two brother, Sylvanius Cole, of Nelson, and Jesse Cole, of Sayre. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. Bert White officiating; interment in Highland cemetery.

JAMES A. COLEGROVE
James A. Colegrove, 49, of 37 Mechanic Street, Lawrenceville, died Friday, Sept. 6, 1991 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Oct. 24, 1941 in Nelson, he was the son of Albert Arnold Colegrove and Velma VanSchaick Fratarcangelo. He was a 1959 graduate of Williamson High School and graduated from Williamsport Tech with a degree in business. He was a self-employed accountant and notary. He was president of Lawrenceville Borough Council; former president of Tioga County Association of Boroughs, member of the Northern Tier Regional Development Planning Commission, Calvary United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville, and Tioga Lions Club. Surviving, besides his mother of Corning, NY, and his father of Painted Post, NY, are his wife, Nancy Colegrove, sons, Jon Paul Colegrove, at home, James Colegrove Jr. of DesPlains, Ill, daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Ron Webster of Bradford, NY; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and John Muscarella of Plano, Texas, Cindy Eilers of Corning, NY; half-sister, Cheryl Colegrove of Painted Post; brothers, Terry Colegrove of Greeley, Colo., Edwin Colegrove of Placerville, Calif.; four grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends called at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Sunday, Sept. 8. Services were held on Monday, Sept. 9, at Calvary United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Strait officiating. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the immediate family.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, September 11, 1991)

 

COLEMAN Kenneth W. “Diz” Coleman

age 89 of Sarasota , Fl., formerly of Elkland, Pa. died at his home June 7, 2013. He was born August 18, 1923 in Tuscarora Twp., NY. the son of Erving and Helen (Bliss) Coleman. He worked for 20 yrs. at GTE Sylvania, Emporium, Pa. and for 20 yrs. for Electro Corp.,Sarasota, Fl. where he was an Engineering Lab Supervisor. He was a member of the Elkland Legion Post #428 and a member of the American Radio Relay League. He is survived by: Son – Selborne “Suds” (Pamela) Coleman, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.; Daughter – Ann Coleman, Sarasota, Fl. and Brother, Raymond (Brenda) Coleman, Elkland, Pa. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty and a son Jeffery. Graveside services will be held at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa. at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa.   Wellsboro Gazette – June 12, 2013

 

COOK, Donna H. - Donna H. (Cook) Jenkins, 81, of Corning, NY, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 surrounded by her family. Donna was born on April 19, 1936 to George and Florence (Main) Cook of Elkland, PA. Donna was a homemaker for most of her life. As a young woman she worked as a waitress as the Stanton Diner in Corning, Woolworths in Flushing, NY and in later years she also worked as a housekeeper at Lando’s Hotel. She married John L. Jenkins on April 24, 1955 at Good News Mission Church in Elkland, PA, the Rev. Frank Russell officiating. Donna and John lived in Flushing, NY and El Paso, TX before settling in Corning to raise their family. John predeceased her in 1992. Donna was an avid crocheter, creating many blankets, shawls and doll clothes for her family. She enjoyed reading mystery novels, playing canasta with her family, lunching with her sisters and friends, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Donna is survived by her children, Cindy (Mark) Webster of Corning, NY; Sherry (Dean) Hamann of Richmond, Indiana; David Jenkins of Mountain City, Tennessee; and Yvonne Rice (Melvin Allen) of Las Cruces, NM. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Becky Post, Michael Jenkins, Shawn Webster, Johnna Webster, Andrew Hamann, Kimberlyn Morgan-Jenkins, Dana Gerow, Todd Rice, Devin Rice, Jaylen Allen and Amiah Allen; great-grandson, Milo Bender; sisters-in-law, Connie Cook of Nelson, PA and Carol Whitesell of PA; best friend of many years, Shirley Carbone of Elkland, PA; dedicated friend and neighbor Tom Nichols; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Donna was predeceased by her parents; siblings George (Kate) Cook, Gordon Cook, Richard (Doris) Cook, Beverly (Elwynn) Akey, Roberta (Gene) Rumsey, Lyle Cook, and Claude Cook; special sister-in-law Janet Stiles; and grandson Stephen Hamann. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Thursday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00PM. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.  - Mansfield Gazette, 22 February 2018

 

COOK George Leroy
Age 78, of 112 Snyder Point Road, Wellsboro, PA, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at home. He was born December 22, 1928 in Elkland, PA, the son of George and Florence Main Cook. He was retired from Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro, PA, and he also worked for Osceola Twp. George was a member of Galeton Moose Lodge #826 and the Elkland "Old-Timers" Softball Association. Survived by: wife, Kathryn Holliday Cook; daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Bruce Batterson, Galeton, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Bonnie Stevens, West Pike, PA; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; brother, Claude Cook, Nelson, PA; sisters, Mrs. Elwin "Beverly" Akey, Wellsboro, PA, Donna Jenkins, Corning, NY, Roberta Rumsey, Denver, CO; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Cook, in 1984. Friends and family are invited to call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Laverne Holliday, Offc. Burial in Highland
Cemetery, Elkland, PA.

COOK - Lyle E. Cook, Sr., 66, of 2679 Merrick Hill Road, Knoxville, diedFriday, May 18, 2007 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born Oct. 31, 1940 in Wellsboro, the son of George and Florence Main Cook. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland with the Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. - Mansfield Gazette, 23 May 2007

COOPER, Frances -  BURFIELD FRANCES E.
Frances E. Cooper Stewart Age 85, of North Buffalo St., Elkland, PA, died June 16, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryce W. Burfield. Friends are invited to call at the New Fellowship Ministries Free Methodist Church, Elkland, PA, Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynton N. Perry, Offc. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.[Frances E. Cooper, daughter of William James and Lois MILES Cooper]

 

CORNELIUS, F.M. – F.M. Cornelius, a life-long and highly respected resident of Elkland, died at his home on Parkhurst street Dec. 22, after nearly two months’ illness with heart disease, aged 59 years.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Mr. Humphrey, of buffalo, officiating; interment in the Highland cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 31 Dec. 1919.

 

CORNELIUS Mary J. – The funeral of Mary J. Cornelius was held from the home of her sister, Mrs. William Brock, in Elkland, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. S.D. Angel officiating, assisted by Rev. H.I. Chattin.  Mary J. daughter of Joseph and Eliza J. Cornelius, was born Nov. 27, 1857, at Gravesville, Herkimer county, N.Y.  Her youth was spent at Aldensville until in 1873 the family removed to Elkland.  In 1906 she accompanied her sister, Mrs. F.T. Smith, to Montreal.  Her death occurred Sunday morning, Sept. 7, in Montreal.  She is survived by three sisters and four brothers – Mrs. Alice E. Brock, of Buffalo; Mrs. William Brock and Frank M. Cornelius, of Elkland; William T. Cornelius, of Middletown, N.Y.; George S. Cornelius, of Ithaca, N.Y.; Charles H. Cornelius of Harrisburg, Pa.; Mrs. Carrie C. Smith, of Montreal, Canada, and Dr. Thorne Cornelius of Riddlesbury, Pa.   Wellsboro Agitator, 17 September 1919.

 

CRANCE - Robert Crance, Wellsboro Agitator, October 8, 1941 The funeral of Robert Crance, former foreman at the Elkland Tannery and later at the Westfield Tannery, who died at the Blossburg Hospital, was held Wednesday at his late home in Mills. His survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hazel Pease Crance, a son, Alex, of Mills, and Daughter Mrs. Herbert Watkins of Ulysses.  Other survivors are, sister, Mrs. Florence Ames, at Waterloo, NY; brothers, Abe, of Bradford; Jasper, of Watkins Glen; Harry, of Genesee; and Fred of Oroville.

CROSETTO
Carlo R. Age 88 of 428 North Buffalo St., Elkland, PA, diedOctober 17, 2001 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. He was born November 3, 1912 in Wisconsin. The son of Joseph and Jolena Crosetto. He was an employee of Corning Glass Works, member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland Moose, American Legion and a former employee of Elkland Leather Co. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and bowling. He was a World War II Army Veteran where he served as an interpreter for Italian Prisoners of War. He is survived by, daughter and son-in-law, Johanna and Ed Learn, Elkland, PA; son, Richard Mulaski, Port Alleghany, PA; grandchildren, Michael and Kimberly Mulaski, Joseph and Jannie Mulaski, Leisha and Chris Heyde, Trisha Learn; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Richard Crosetto, Elkland, PA; nephew, Franco and Marissa Crosetto, Montolero, Italy. Friends are invited to call to the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 Main St., Elkland, PA Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayer service will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. Rec. Weislaw Ziebacz officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorials may be made to the St. Thomas Catholic Church of the Valley Community Ambulance Association.

CROSETTO
Richard Age 96, of Proctor Ave., Elkland, PA, diedAugust 23, 2004 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born October 10, 1907, in Mellon, WI, the son of Joseph and Jolena Akeno. He worked at the Elkland Leather Co. for many years, was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, and served in the Italian Calvary from 1927 to 1928 and the United States Army. He is survived by his nephew, Franco Crosetto, Italy; and special friend, Patricia Marzo, Elkland, PA. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, Rev. Joseph Gilbert, officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn., or St. Thomas Catholic Church.

CRUTTENDEN Earl E. "Curly"
Age 79, of Proctor Ave., Elkland, PA, diedJune 23, 2008 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born November 17, 1928 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Leon and Grace Townsend Cruttenden. He was an Assistant Foreman at Elkland Leather Co., worked at Ingersoll-Rand, a 50+ year member of the Elkland Moose, and was very active in the local Boy Scouts. He is survived by his sons, Barry (Linda) Cruttenden, Rochester, NY, Daniel (Linda) Cruttenden, Nazareth, PA; daughter, Ella (Jean) Cruttenden, Elkland, PA; grandsons, David (Kim) Cruttenden, Macedon, NY, Mark Cruttenden, Nazareth, PA, Corey Cruttenden, Elkland, PA; granddaughters, Kelly Cruttenden, Buffalo, NY, Jamie Cruttenden, Atlanta, GA; great-granddaughter, Mikayla Cruttenden, Macedon, NY; sisters, Vera Gill, Elkland, PA, Marlene Hand, Elkland, PA, Carolyn Fish, Knoxville, PA; special niece, Jen Spencer Outman, Auburn, NY; special nephew, Stephen Spencer, Corning, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alda; parents; and brother, Elmer. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Elkland United Methodist Church. Pastor Sharon Kent officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland Moose to help support youth activities in the community. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/25/2008.

CRUTTENDEN
Leon Melvin Cruttenden, 65, of Elkland died of heart failure in his sleep at his 118 Parkhurst Street home Monday, January 29^th, 1973.  Funeral and committal services are being held this afternoon, Thursday, at 2 o’clock at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland. Rev. Frank Russell, pastor of the Good News Mission, is the officiating minister. Burial is to be made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Surviving are his wife, Grace; sons, Earl and Almer, both of Elkland; daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Vera) Gill of Elkland; Mrs. Wesley (Carolyn) Fish of Knoxville; Mrs. Keith (Marlene) Hand of Elkland; brother, Wayne Cruttenden of Elkland; sister, Miss Irene Cruttenden of Syracuse, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one niece.