IRONS, EMER A. - Another Veteran of the Civil War has answered last roll call - Emer A. Irons Closes a Life of Usefulness at Age of 80 Years - Emer A. Irons departed this life Wednesday, June 11, 1916, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N. R. Cilley, on Parkhurst Street in his eightieth year. Deceased was born July 23, 1836, in the town of Avoca, Steuben Co., N.Y. On February 19, 1862, he was untied in marriage to Martha A. Cooper, to whom were born five children, Harriet C., deceased, Mary M., wife of N. R. Cilley, Libbie A., wife of R. H. Hammond, and Christopher E., all of Elkland, and Claude A. of Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Irons served for two years during the civil war in Co. E. 141st N.Y. Vol. Inf., from which he was honorably discharged for disabilities. He was a member of J. Edgar Parkhurst Post G.A.R. Mr. Irons was engaged in railroading for a number of years, which work he left and purchased a farm at Borden, N.Y. where he resided until the infirmities of age rendered such duties too arduous, when they removed to their late home on N. Buffalo St., where they resided until Mrs. Irons death, April 8, 1916, after which Mr. Irons has resided with his daughter. For several weeks past Mr. Irons health has failed rapidly from a catarrhal affections of his stomach and despite his unusual constitution, medical aid, and all that loving hearts and tender hands could do, he passed peacefully to the reward in which he had implicit faith. Deceased was a charter member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Borden. Mr. Irons was a man of strong personality, a loving husband and ? and indulgent father and will be greatly missed by all including his many friends among whom were numerous little children by whom he was familiarly known as grandpa. Funeral services were held from the home of his daughter Friday, June 30 at two o'clock. Rev. H. I. Chattin of the M.E. Church assisted by Rec. Angel of the Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Elkland Newspaper - Submitted by Marci-Jo Mishoe

 

IRONS, Martha A. Cooper - Once Resident of Steuben County - Elkland Pa., Apr. 10 - Mrs. Martha A. Cooper Irons diedSaturday evening. April 8 (1916) at her home. Her death was due to a general breakdown. Mrs. Irons was 76 years of age. She was born in Avoca, N.Y. February 19, 1840. She was married to Emer A. Irons, February 19, 1862. The resided for many years on a farm near Borden, N.Y. and moved to Elkland about 13 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Borden, N.Y. Mrs. Irons was the mother of five children: Harriet C. Irons, deceased; Mary M. Irons now Mrs. N. R. Cilly of Elkland; Christopher E. Irons of Elkland; Libbie A. Irons now Mrs. R. H. Hammond of Elkland and Claude A. Irons of Springfield, Ill. She is survived by her husband, four children, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the late home. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Elkland Newspaper - Submitted by Marci-Jo Mishoe - MarcijoM@aol.com

 

JEFFERS Jack T. Jeffers

Jack T. Jeffers, 89, of Taft Avenue, Elkland, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at home.  He was a World War II veteran. He retired as a tool and die maker for Ingersoll-Rand and also worked for the Elkland Leather Co.  Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Finnerty of North Bingham, Pa. and Debbie Seeley of Elkland, Pa.; a son, Dennis Bliss of Tioga; and a sister, Betty Sherman of Elkland.  Calling hours are noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St.  Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Corning Leader – April 13, 2011

 

JEFFERS - WHEELER
Kathryn J. Age 92 of 241 Pattison Ext., Elkland, PA, Friday, August 3, 2001 at Sweden Valley Manor, Sweden Valley, PA. She was born May 10, 1909 in Inez, PA, the daughter of George and Etta Mae Jones Jeffers. She was a homemaker and she worked for many years as a cook and waitress at the Penn Elk Hotel, Elkland, PA. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Rose Marie Wheeler, RR, Lawrenceville, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Donald Miles, Elkland, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Honey Jeffers, Elkland, PA, Gerald and Irene Jeffers, Springville, NJ and Howard and Anita Jeffers, Oakland, CA; brother, Robert Jeffers, Woodhull, NY; sisters, Betty Sherman, Elkland, PA and Susie Lehman, Elkland, PA; sister-in-law, Wanda Lamb, Wellsburg, NY; grandchildren, Connie and Cliff Kuss, Canandaigua, NY, Donald and Alicia Miles, Newark, NY and Linda and Gary Gerow, RR, Lawrenceville, PA; ten great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 1993; a son, Eugene; and grandchildren, Joyce, Tommy and Danny Wheeler. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, Monday from 1-2 PM where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM immediately following the visitation. Rev. Robert Ford will officiate. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.

JEFFERS, Lester, Jr. - Lester “Tom” Jeffers, Jr., age 84 of Elkland passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Born October 31, 1932 in Austin, PA, he was the son of the late Lester R. and Donna (Vanwhy) Jeffers, Sr. Tom served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a master meat cutter for 40 years. After retirement he worked for Vargeson’s Marker and the Army Corp Engineer. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Hatch) Jeffers; children, Cathy (Fred) Cerchie of Elkland, Cindy (Jay) Howe of Tioga, Penny Jeffers of Elkland, Brenda (Glenn) Vargeson of Osceola, Rhonda Tracy of Sayre, Mike Chamberlain of Osceola and Khristy (Tim) Zinck of Elkland; grandchildren, Matthew Cerchie, Teorina (Pete) VanGorden, Cayla (Jason) Cerchie, Jeremiah and Jacob Howe, Angie (Tom) Dexter, Breanne (Colton) Roe, Aaron (Bree) Vargeson, Andy (Veronica) Vargeson, Chelsea (Chris) Zelko, Chloe Tracy, Kristen (Jim) Irvin and Adam and Matt Zinck; 16 great grandchildren, a sister, Joan Snyder of Port Allegheny; a nephew, Bob Herman of Port Allegheny and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Tom was preceded in death by his siblings, Peg, Jim and Dean Jeffers, Jane Hultz and Joyce Kent.  A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, 2:00 PM in the Highland Cemetery with Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home. - Mansfield Gazette, 10 August 2017

 

JEFFERS SUSIE LEHMAN
Susie J. Age 82, of #642 East Main Street, Elkland, PA, diedTuesday, August 29, 2006, at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. She was born March 10, 1924 in Woodhull, NY, the daughter of George and Henrietta Jones Jeffers. She was a homemaker. Susie previously worked at Corning Inc. and the A&P plant. She was a former member and officer of the W.O.T.M., Elkland Moose Lodge #746. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Linda Lehman, Addison, NY; son, George "Mac" Lehman, Elkland, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and James Mattison, Cameron Mills, NY, Regina and Larry Hoyt, Middlebury Ctr., PA, Lorraine and John Wheeler, Elkland, PA, Joy and Victor Ross, Avoca, NY, Tammy and Jack Westfall, Lawrenceville, PA; 14 grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Jeffers, Elkland, PA, Howard Jeffers, California; sister, Betty Sherman, Elkland, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, in 1984; and her son, Arthur Jr., in 1947. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.   Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 08/30/06

 

JOHNSON Olive Josephine Thomas

Of 411 East Main St., Elkland, PA, died on Monday, June 7, 2004. She was born on May 8, 1918 in Portland Mills, PA, to the late Charles and Myrtle Bullers Johnson. Olive married Lewis Thomas on June 14, 1935. Together they enjoyed 68 years of marriage, traveling, camping and wintering in Florida. Olive received great enjoyment from her family and is survived by her husband, Lewis; daughters, Ruth Anne Price of Elkland, and Diane (John) Spielman of Elkland; grandchildren, Pamela (Casey) Fish of Elkland, Michael Kelly of Williamsburg, VA, Katherine and Brian Maloney of Elkland; great-grandchildren, Meghan and Olivia Fish of Elkland; brother, Roy (Emma) Johnson of Elkland; several nieces and nephews. Olive was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ruth Edwards; and brother, Paul Johnson. Olive worked hard throughout her life and was employed at the Elkland Tannery Store, Corning Glass Works, Farmelo's Store and Elkland High School. She was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church, Eugenia Rebecca Lodge No 465, Eastern Star and PennYork Fireman's Assoc. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, West Main St., Elkland, PA, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. with services immediately following. Rev. Lowell Watkins officiating. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery, Elkland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Elkland United Methodist Church.    Star Gazette – June 8, 2004

 

KALESKI Elleveena Kaleski

79, of Elkland, died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. She was born Nov. 3, 1933 in Elkland. She worked for the Elkland Journal for almost 20 years and retired from Corning, Inc. Elleveena was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church, the Elkland Senior Citizens Club, the Knoxville Gym and the MacDonald Guild of Woodhull, N.Y. She was an avid reader and enjoyed eating out with friends. Elleveena leaves behind many loving friends and "her kids," Tristan, Sophia and Hayden. A memorial mass will be held at the St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas Catholic Church, 111 First Street, Elkland, Pa. 16920, or to the Elkland Library, 110 E. Parkway Avenue, Elkland, Pa. 16920. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home.   Wellsboro Gazette – September 21, 2013

 

KEENEY Ira
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Aug 26, 1931 Pg4
Ira Keeney aged 88 years, died at the home of his son-in-law, John Flynn at Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 15. He was born at Keeneyville, PA., February 15, 1843, and spent the greater part of his life in Tioga County. He resided in Elkland nearly 35 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was the last survivor of Co. L Second PA Cavalry, which served with distinction. Mr. Keeney went to Toledo about two and one-half years ago to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Flynn. Mrs. Flynn died about a year ago and he continued to reside with his son-in-law. Mr. Keeney is survived by two sons, Richard S. of Berkshire, NY and Milton L. Of Buffalo. The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. Peter Van Duren officiating; interment in Highland Cemetery at Elkland.

 

KELLY Harriet M. Fillman – Mrs. H.M. Fillman, of Elkland, died Thursday morning at 6:45, following a few days’ illness, caused by a stroke which she suffered about a week before.  Mrs. Fillman is survived by one son, Fred, of New York city, and one sister, Mrs. Sophia Graves, of Elmira.   Wellsboro Agitator, 25 June 1919. 

 

KELLY Harriet M. Fillman – Mrs. Harriet M. Fillman, for nearly fifty years a resident of Elkland, died June 19, after a nine days’ illness, brought on by a stroke of paralysis, aged nearly 78 years.  Mrs. Fillman was a daughter of Amos and Eliza E. Kelly and was born in Southport, N.Y., December 18, 1841.  At the age of 16 she was married to Andrew Jackson Fillman, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Perry Fillman, who then resided in Lindley, N.Y.  About fifty years ago, she and Mr. Fillman moved to Elkland and ran the Elkland Hotel.  Later they entered the mercantile business, but owing to failing health Mr. Fillman was obliged to retire from business activities, and purchased the property on Buffalo street where Mrs. Fillman opened a millinery parlor which she continued to operate until the time of her death.  Mrs. Fillman preceding her by about twelve years.  She is survived by one son, Fred Fillman, of New York city; one sister, Mrs. Sophia Graves, of Elmira; one brother-in-law, Perry Fillman, of Elkland, and several nieces and nephews.   Wellsboro Agitator, 2 July 1919.

 

KEMP, Robert - Robert P. Kemp, age 83 of Elkland, PA passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born January 16, 1933 in Farmington Twp., he was the son of the late Hugh S. and Alvena B. (Price) Kemp. Bob served in the US Air Force and worked at Corning Glass Works for 50 plus years. He was the director and past president of the Farmington IOOF Lodge, an 18 yr. member of the American Legion Post #428 and was a member of the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his nephews, Gary and Blanche Kemp of Tioga, PA, Wally and Melody Kemp of Tioga, PA, Neil and Doralene McDonald of Columbia Crossroads, Tom and Mary Jo Youmans of Erin, NY, Ann Knapp of Elmira Heights, NY and June and Gene Diamon of Westfield, PA; numerous grand nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; a brother, Lee Kemp and his sister, Jacqueline Youmans. Family will received friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, June 4th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3002 W. Main St., Elkland, PA 16920. -  Mansfield Gazette, June 8, 2016

 

KENYON Charles L.
Age 84, of Elkland, PA, died January 5, 2009 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA, and will be announced.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/6/2009

KENYON Charles L.
Age 84, of 507 W. Main St., Elkland, PA, died January 5, 2009 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born September 3, 1924 in Elmira, NY, the son of Thorne A. and Frances Cornelius Kenyon. He married the former Florence Rowse July 5, 1947 and were married for over 61 years. He was a 3rd generation Funeral Director, Past President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, Past District Governor of the National Funeral Directors Association, member of the Elkland Lions Club, Elkland Industrial Authority and Boro Authority, Board Member of the Tioga Co. Development Corp., Tioga Potter Funeral Directors Association, Commonwealth Bank Advisory Board Member, Osceola Lodge #421 F&AM, VFW, American Legion, Board Member of the Annual Support/Friends of Laurel Health System, former Advisory Board Member of Robert Packer Hospital, Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church Elder, and former Sunday School Superintendent, Charter Member of the Elkland Moose and a World War II veteran of D-Day plus One. He is survived by his wife, Florence; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert A. and Judy Kenyon, Lawrenceville, PA, John C. and Melanie Kenyon, Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, Jessica and Jordan; sister, Florence Tucker, Elmira, NY; two nieces and one nephew. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main St., Elkland, PA. Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church Building Fund, c/o Ola Whitehill, 627 W. Main St., Elkland, PA 16920.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 1/6/2009 - 1/7/2009

KILBURN CYNTHIA HACKETT
Cynthia K. Age 53, of 109 West Woodlawn Ave., Elkland, PA, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. She was born October 27, 1953 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth Baldwin Kilburn. She was a homemaker. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Jody Smith, Rochester, NY; grandsons, Kyle Smith, Rochester, NY, and Evan Smith, Rochester, NY; son, William Hackett and Nicole Eberle, Rochester, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Robert Parker, Rochester, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 2005; father, Eugene "Bill" Kilburn in 2001; and mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Kilburn in 2007. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Saturday, March 10, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon where a memorial service will be held following calling hours at 12:00 noon. Fr. Joseph McNamara, offc. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland Public Library, 110 Parkway Dr., Elkland, PA 16920.

KILBURN Robert L
Addison, N.Y. — Robert L. Kilburn, age 83, of Ames Street in Addison, NY died on Monday, August 30, 2010 at his home in Addison. He was born on March 18, 1927 in Elkland, PA to William and Harriett Kilburn. Bob served his country in World War II in the Army, and had been a prisoner of war. He worked for Ingersoll-Rand Company in Painted Post in the maintenance department for many years. He was a member long standing member of the Eagles and Moose. He is survived by his son, Robert (Jennifer) Kilburn of Westminister, CA; daughter, Judy Prophet of Hornell, NY; sons, Michael and Thomas Kilburn of Elkland, PA; step sons, David (Deborah) Bates of Bath, Ron (Linda) Bates of Painted Post, and Larry (Barbara) Bates of Addison; one sister, Bonnie Hurler of Potterbrook, PA; one brother, Gary Kilburn of Addison; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ron, Clifford, and William Kilburn. Calling hours will be Saturday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall Street, Addison where funeral services will follow calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA  with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to a charity of your choice. - Corning Leader, September 16, 2010

FRANCES KILBURNE
Frances Kilburne, 80, of 723 Seneca Place, Elmira, N.Y., died Monday, Aug. 31, 1987, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. She was born July 22, 1907 in Law-renceville, the daughter of Charles and Clisty Mosher Dates. A homemaker, she was a member of the Elmira Moose and the Elmira Heights American Legion. Her husband, Herman Kilburne, preceded her in death. She is survived by four daughters, Gertrude Tripp of Genesee, Betty Kilburne of Erie, Priscilla Morgan and Patricia Gunderman, both of Elmira, N.Y.; four sons, Herman Kilburne Jr. of Elkland, Dale Kilburne of Louisville, Ky., Roger Kilburne of Elmira, N.Y., and Jack Kilburne of Tampa, FL; two brothers, William Dates and Raymond Dates, both of Elmira, N.Y.; 32 grandchil-dren; 58 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends called at the Kenyon Fu-neral Home in Elkland Wednesday, Sept. 2, where services were con-ducted Thursday, Sept 3. The Rev. Robert Goodrich officiated. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery in Elkland.

 

KILBURNE Herman III

Born - March 2, 1961 - Remembered - November 28, 2011

Herman was born in Tioga County, PA and grew up in Elkland, PA. He married Marsha Kellogg in 1983 and served in the US Navy for 17 years as a hospital corpsman. He retired from the US Navy in 1966 and eventually made his home in Reno, NV. He is survived by his wife, Marsha; three children, James, Samantha and Jen; mother, Emma George; brother, Brian Kilburne; sisters, Fran Jankowski, Vicky Veon, Linda Brown, Faye Youman and Tammey Horton. Herman died November 28, 2011 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Star-Gazette - November 30, 2011

 

KIRK - MINNIE E. PEOPLES
Minnie E. Peoples, 93, of 106 Hill St., Elkland, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  She was born Feb. 23, 1916, in Farmington Township, the daughter of Semour and Maude Kirk.  The family will provide the flowers. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Elkland United Methodist Church Monday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted, following calling hours at 1 p.m. Pastor Sharon Kent officiated. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from December 14 to December 22, 2009

KNICKERBOCKER GORDON I.
The Wellsboro Gazette - Wednesday, 8 Apr 1982, p. 12
Gordon I. Knickerbocker, 69, of 104 Taft Ave., Elkland, died Monday, April 6, 1992, at home. Born April 18, 1923, in Germania Station, he was the son of Leonard and Ruth Conable Knickerbocker. He was a long time employee of the Elkland Leather Company and he retired from Corning Inc.'s Fall Brook Plant with 15 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Europe during World War II. He was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He was also active with youth baseball programs in the local area, working mainly with Babe Ruth and American Legion teams. He had played minor league baseball for the Boston Braves, Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees. He was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame in 1990 and served three years on the board of directors for that association. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Verna Spencer Knickerbocker; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Vickie Knickerbocker, of Elkland, and Harold and Mary Denton, of Elmira, N.Y.; one daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and Joel Cumberledge, of Knoxville; three sisters, Virginia Burrous Johnston, of Galeton, Mondaine Burton and Charlotte Ellis, both of Woodhull, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Traci Persing, Kim Knickerbocker and Ward Knickerbocker; one great-granddaughter, Megan Persing; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours were held at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, on Tuesday, April 7. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to any Elkland youth baseball program.

KNOWLES
           Vera Blend Of Horseheads, NY Age 74 of #40 Ridge Road, Horseheads, NY, died Saturday, June 3, 2000 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. She  was born September 13, 1925 in Tuscarora, NY, the daughter of Theodore and Ella Faulkner Blend. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Dennis Peel, Walkersville, MD; son and daughter-in-law,  James and Patricia Knowles, Horseheads, NY; granddaughter, Jennifer Barnes, Frederick, MD; grandson, Cory Peel, Walkersville, MD; great-granddaughter, Alexis Barnes, Frederick, MD; brothers, Wellington Blend, Elkland, PA, Theodore Blend, Buckhannon, W.VA, Martin Blend, Landing, NJ and Collis Blend, Elkland, PA; sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Doland, Horseheads, NY, Mrs. Florence Edwards, RD, Elkland, PA, Mrs. Ella Kipferl, RD, Lawrenceville, PA, Mrs. Elma Hornbrook, Elmira, NY, Mrs. Wanda Jankowski, Addison, NY and Mrs. Wilma Duberstein, Tuscarora, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, and a sister, Edna Tunison. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Private funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the  family. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.

DAVID KOHUT, age 51 of 431 County Road 127, Woodhull, NY, died Thursday, November 24, 1994.  He was born September 17, 1943 in Corning, NY, the son of John and Frances Piecuch Kohut.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He worked as a substitute teacher for the Northern Tioga School Dist. and was a mechanic.  He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, life member of N.R.A. and was an avid sportsman.  He is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Jeremiah David Kohut, RD Woodhull, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Benjamin Calkins, Corning, NY; granddaughter, Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Calkins; mother, Frances Kohut, Elkland, PA; brothers: John Kohut, San Jose, CA, Mark Kohut, Elkland, PA, Michael Kohut, RD Osceola, PA; Tom Kohut, Osceola, PA; sisters: Julie Baker, Korea, Mary Heitzenrater, Elkland, PA, Kathie King, Elkland, PA, Andrea Ketchum, Painted Post, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA Sunday 7-9 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA.  Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. –Elmira Star Gazette

KREISLER Richard C. Age 90, of Elkland, PA, died July 17, 2006 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, RD. Wellsboro, PA. He was born June 19, 1916 in Elkland, PA, the son of John and Lena Backus Kreisler. He was an employee of Elkland Leather Co., an avid sportsman and outdoorsman, and loved politics. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Richard Harris, Swampscott, MA, Paula and Frank Velluto, Melrose, MA; grandchildren, Michael, Michelle and Melissa Harris, Juli Ann and Christopher Velluto; brother, Wendell Kreisler, RD. Westfield, PA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara, December 23, 2005. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Rev. Robert Goodrich officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Broad Acres Nursing Home, RD. Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.

KREISLER - Funeral Sunday for Uleta K. Margraff
Uleta K. Margraff, 44, Secretary for Elkland Borough and Elkland Tax Collector died of cancer at Blossburg State Hospital at 2 o’clock this morning, Thursday, June 6, 1957. Funeral services will be held from the family home on North Buffalo St., at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, June 9.  Rev. Frank Russell will officiate.  Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Surviving are: husband, Paul Margraff, mother Lena Backus Kreilser; father, John W. Kreisler, Sr., sister Wa-Nita; brothers, William, Lyle, Clayton, Joseph, John Jr., Wendell and Richard; 4 nephew; 10 nieces. Mrs. Margraff was born in Elkland, September 24, 1912, the daughter of Lena and John Kreisler.  A lifelong resident of this place, she graduated from Elkland High School in 1931.She married Paul Margraff of Osceola on January 27, 1934. During her high school years she was employed by the Steuben Telephone Company, later working for L. C. Moren, Sheen’s Department Store and the Ben Franklin Store of Elkland and Elkland Electric Company. During her working years with these Elkland firms she studied bookkeeping methods and started a home business in accounting. Seven years ago she opened the Elkland Business bureau in the Signor Block and shortly after opened a Wellsboro branch office in the Penn Wells Hotel. Self-made, she became widely know through her business affiliations.  At the time of her death she was Secretary for the Tioga County Association of Boroughs, a director of the Southern Tier Chamber of Commerce, Secretary for Elkland Boro and Tax Collector for this town. A lifetime Democrat, she served the party as committeewomen at the local and county level. In ill health for a number of years, she suffered severe crash injuries about 18 months ago.  Since that time she underwent a series of operations and treatment for cancer.  Despite fast failing health she continued to do the major portion of Boro secretarial work and as late as Monday of this week was handling some Boro work from her hospital bed.  Her death, except to a few intimates, was unexpected. From:    ksarber@redcreek.net (Kathy Sarber)

 

LAIDLAW, Bert – Bert Laidlaw, of Elkland, R D 2, who has been very ill with lung trouble, following an attack of influenza and pneumonia, died Wednesday morning.  Mr. Laidlaw had shown signs of improvement the past week and was planning to leave for the hospital to receive treatment.  Wednesday morning, the day set to leave the hospital, he was taken violently ill and died within a few hours.  He is survived by his wife and four children. – Journal      Wellsboro Agitator, 12 March 1919. 

 

LARRABEE,Gordon H., 65, of 307 Parkhurst St., Elkland, Pa., brother of two Waverly residents, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 1974.  Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; a son, Lanny Larrabee of Osceola, Pa.; two daughters, Lorraine and Amy, both at home; his step-mother, Mrs. Edith Larrabee of New Albany RD; four brothers, Raymond Larrabee of Campbell, NY; Fred Larrabee of Waverly; George Larrabee of Waverly; and Charles Larrabee of New Albany RD; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Eudora) Woolsey of Lakeland, Fla. And Mrs. Manley (Irene) English of New Albany RD; three half-sisters, Mrs. Reese (Edna) Pisaneschi of Camptown, Pa., Mrs. Carl (Leona) Corie of Wysox and Mrs. George (Marion) Tomko of Denville, NJ and one grandchild.  Friends may call at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church today from 2 to 4 and tonight from 7 to 9.  Funeral and committal services will be held at the church Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Frank Russell, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Arrangements were made by the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland.

 

LARABEE Raymond S. “Pete” Larrabee

91 of Campbell, NY died on Friday, June 15, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at the Steuben County Health Care Center in Bath, NY.  Born March 6, 1921 in Bedford, PA, he is the son of Lee Larrabee and Edith Lance. He joined the Civil Corps Camp and traveled to western states, Oregon and Washington.  He served his country during WWII as a mechanic, working on B17’s in the 483rd Bombardment Group in the US Army Air Corps. His unit was nicknamed the Rum Hounds.  After his honorable discharge from the service he moved to Elkland, PA, where he met his wife, Esther Mae Pettitt.  They moved to Campbell, NY to start their family.  He worked hard to convert the lumber mill office into their home.   After Esther died in 1986, he remarried Kat Rutledge, a longtime friend of Pete and Esther’s.  Pete was devoted to service.  He worked at Corning Glass Works for 35 years.  He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of the Campbell American Legion, member of the Liberty, PA VFW and member of the Shriners.  He was known for his practical jokes and storytelling.  He never left home without his world famous West Virginia Shoe Saver cane.  He enjoyed gardening; growing the biggest tomatoes, deer hunting, cooking soup and traveling; priding himself on visiting all 50 states.  He is survived by his children, Raymond (Maureen) Larrabee of Norfolk, VA, Robert (Debby) Larrabee of Savona, NY and Brenda (John) DeGraw of Campbell, NY; his step children, Mike (Ann) Rutledge of Chase City, VA, Becky (Jerry) Brickman of Red Oak, VA, and Jane (Ricky) Allgood of Chase City, VA; six grandchildren, Katheryn (Tripp) Ellison, Lucas (Amanda) DeGraw, Cheryl (AJ) Dance, Brian (Jenette) Larrabee, Michael Larrabee and Leilani (Darien) Johnson; 8 great grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Esther; his second wife, Kat; his son, Glenn and a grandson, Amos DeGraw.  Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA on Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  A funeral service with military honors will be held immediately following at 7:00 PM with Reverend Joseph Huslander officiating.  Burial will be held on June 23 at 11:00 AM in the Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Raymond “Pete” and Esther Larrabee Scholarship Fund, Campbell – Savona High School.  Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.    Corning Leader – June 17, 2012

 

LASANO - KREISLER
Clara G. Age 82, of North St., Elkland, PA, died December 23, 2005 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, RD., Wellsboro, PA. She was born April 23, 1923 in Swampscott, MA, the daughter of Charles and Filomena Mariano Lasano. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by husband, Richard; daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Richard Harris, Swampscott, MA, Paula and Frank Velluto, Melrose, MA; grandchildren, Michael, Michelle and Melissa Harris, Juli Ann and Christopher Velluto; brothers, Angelo Lasano, Charles Lasano, Rocco Lasano, all of Swampscott, MA; sevearl nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, on Monday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, following calling hours at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Joseph T. Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorials may be made to Broad Acres Nursing Home, RD., Wellsboro, PA 16901.

PETER L. LASCARIS age 73 of 206 W. River St., Elkland, Pa., Sunday, May 11, 1975 at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital.  Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services there Wednesday 2 p.m.  Rev. Bruce Smith.  Burial Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  The family respectfully request that friends may make donations to the Memorial Fund of the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church or any organization of their choice.  Survived by wife, Ruth; one brother, John Lascaris of Syracuse, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Leonidas (Catharine) Chroins of Syracuse, N.Y.; also survived by nieces and nephews.  He was an auditor for Tioga County for eleven years.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/12/1975

LASZEWSKI JULIA
PIECUCH, Julia Age 77 of 109 Hill St., Elkland, Pa., Monday, July 24, 1972. The body will be removed to the family home where friends may call Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening. Requiem High Mass in St. Thomas Catholic Church Thursday 9:30 a.m., Rev. Clement Markewski. Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Recitation of the Rosary at the family home Wednesday 8 p.m. Arrangements by Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa. Survived by sons, Alfred of Cincinnati, Ohio; Edmond of Osceloa, Pa.RD; daughters, Mrs. John (Frances) Kohut of Elkland, Pa., Mrs. Ben (Cecelia) Souza of Hayward, Calif., Mrs. Harry (Helen) Kreamer of Corning, N.Y., Mrs. Frederick (Stella) Stadelmaier of Wellsburg, N.Y. RD; brother, Roman Laszewski of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society of that church

 

LEHMAN, George M. - George M. "Mac" Lehman age 68 of Elkland passed away Nov. 15, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born in Elkland,  Feb. 5, 1950 the son of Arthur M. and Susie Jeffers Lehman. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, was a avid hunter, previously volunteered with the ambulance assoc. and was a 1972 graduate of Elkland Area High School. He is survived by his brother, Wayne (Linda) Lehman, Addison, NY., sisters, Regina (Larry) Hoyt, Osceola, Pa., Lorraine (John) Wheeler, Elkland, Joy (Victor) Ross, Avoca, NY, Tammy (Jack) Westfall, Lawrenceville, Pa. numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his longtime friend and companion, Sandra R. Ringler.  Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. where funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm. Rev. Larry O'Dell, offc. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made directly to the funeral home to help with the expenses of Sandra R. Ringler services. – Mansfield Gazette, 22 November 2018

 

LOSEY Catherine

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, May 16, 1917

Catherine Losey Warren, widow of the late Dr. Thomas R. Warren, died at her home in Elkland on May 10, and was laid to rest in Highland cemetery on Monday afternoon, May 14th. She was born at Nelson, July 15, 1839, her father, Artemus Losey being one of the pioneer settlers of the Cowanesque Valley. Her early education was received at a private school for young ladies which was at that time a popular school in Lawrenceville. Her studies there were followed by 2 years' work at Alfred University. In 1857 she was married to Dr T R Warren, and after several years spent in the West, they returned and became residents of Tioga, PA until 1887, when they removed to Elkland. Of French Huguenot descent through her father, and of Pilgrim extraction by her mother, she naturally inherited sturdy religious principles, and early in their married life she and her husband (who was a "birthright member" of the Quaker church) united themselves with St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Tioga. For the last 20 years of her live she was a great sufferer from asthma but bore her affliction with Christian resignation. Being fond of reading and of writing, she spent much of her shut-in life with her books, her pen and her bible. Her friends found her a most interesting companion, thoroughly conversant with all the topics of the day. When her eyesight failed she found her cross almost heavier than she could bear and she longed for the time to come when she would be called home to eternal rest. She is survived by one son, Roy Warren, a pharmacist in Elkland; a daughter, Clara Warren Vasey, and one sister, Mrs. M B Seely, of Nelson. 

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LOVELL ELLEN CRANE
Ellen Lovell Age 84, of Fitzpatrick Hill Road, Montour Falls, NY, died on Monday, June 12, 2006, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Mrs. Crane is survived by her children, Charlie Crane, Janice Bastian, and Ben Crane; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; brother, Charles "Bud" Lovell of Catharine, NY; and several nieces, nephews; and many good friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Mrs. Crane on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2590 Route 414, Montour Falls, NY. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Odessa, NY.

 

MACK William

Wellsboro Agitator - March 3, 1937

William Mack, aged 76 years, of Elkland, died from a heart attack just before the beginning of a basketball game at Elkland, Friday night.  Mr. Mack was seated in the new Elkland High School gymnasium when he suddenly fell over. He was carried out and a doctor called.  He was pronounced dead after an examination by the physician.  Mr. Mack lived in or near Elkland all his life.  Recently he resided with a daughter, Mrs. Edward McDonald, of Elkland. 

 

MAGNOTTA Ugo

Age 74, of 109 E. Main St., Elkland, PA, died July 4, 2006. He was born in Italy and was a former employee of Corning Glass Works. He was an avid fisherman and handyman and enjoyed playing shuffleboard. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Janet Magnotta, Tioga, PA, William and Phyllis Magnotta, Mansfield, PA, Ugo and Janet Magnotta, Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Marcia Magnotta, Covington, PA, Marisa Magnotta, Osceola, PA, Valerie Magnotta, Williamsport, PA, Andrea Magnotta, Mansfield, PA, Josh Magnotta, Elkland, PA, Sierra Magnotta, Elkland, PA; special niece, husband and children, Rose and Kenneth Windows, RD Tioga, PA, Nicole, Angela, Steffanie and Kenny Bill; special caregiver, Tamara Jeffers, Osceola, PA. Friends and relatives are invited to a graveside service at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA, Friday, July 7, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Joseph T. Gilbert, offc. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.

MAIN Forrest Z.
Age 66, of #7109 Rt. #49W., Osceola Twp., PA, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at his residence. He was born June 4, 1940 in Elkland, PA, the son of Roy and Bernice Hanes Main. He retired from the United States Air Force after serving for 21 years with tours of duty in Vietnam and the Philippines. He was a member of the Knoxville V.F.W. #6753, and the American Legion Post #428, Elkland, PA. He is survived by his children, Forrest Jr., Patty and Nancy; sister, Florella Gable, Freeman, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rodney and Joan Main, Elkland, PA, Jim and Peg Main, Elkland, PA, Roger and Brenda Main, Osceola, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. 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., where funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Pastor Larry O'Dell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn., and the Osceola Vol. Fire Co. in Forrest's memory.

MAIN, Rodney C. - Rodney C. Main, Sr., age 79 of Elkland passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Born July 30, 1937 in Elkland, he was the son of the late Leroy and Bernice (Hanes) Main. He worked for Elkland Leather Company, Westinghouse, Ingersol-Rand and Metamora Products. Rodney was an avid sportsman, outdoorsman and coin and knife collector. He loved his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his dog “Ben”. He is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Gail (Jeff) Doan of Osceola, Cindy (Paul) Stermer of Lindley, NY, Linda (Dave) Martin of Elkland and Deb (Kevin) McLean of Osceola; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Jim (Peg) Main of Elkland and Roger (Brenda) Main of Osceola; a sister, Florella Gabel of Freeman, NY; a special nephew, Shannon Main of Osceola and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his son, Rodney C. Jr.; a daughter and son in law, Luanne and Mike Duell and a brother, Forest Main.  Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St. Elkland on Sunday, 12:00 – 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 3:00 PM. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. - Mansfield Gazette, 13 July 2017

MANLEY - NEWTON, Margaret
died on Friday, April 13, 2007, age 87, following a brief illness at Rochester General Hospital. Margaret is survived by her son, Jack (Marcy) Fairclough of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Lori and Eric; brothers, George Rockwell, Walter Manley; sisters, Mary Henson, Florence Williamson, Vera Rogers; sister-in-law, Ruby Manley; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William in 1975; by sisters, Beatrice Cashdollar, Catherine McRonald, Frances Noble, Matie Stevens, and by brothers, Samuel, Carl, Thomas and Charles Manley. Peg was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, as well as the V.F.W. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday (4/19) from 11 - 1 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA. Her funeral service will commence at the conclusion of visitation. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Elkland.

MARGO - Louis Margo, 61, of Elkland, died Friday, December 10, 1954. He is survived by son, Orlando of Elkland; daughter, Mrs. Edith Cerchie of Elkland; granddaughter, Christine Cerchie, all of Elkland; brothers, Joseph of Elkland and Michael of Lindley, NY. A native of Italy, Mr. Margo was a member of the Christopher Columbus Lodge, Sons of Italy, and Loyal Order of Moose. He was an employee of the Elkland Leather Co. Requiem Mass was held Monday in St. Thomas Church. Elkland, the Rev. John Kerrigan, celebrant. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 1954

 

MARSIGLIO, Darlene - Darlene Marsiglio (Leach) Decker age 75 of Elkland passed away Aug. 17, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1944 in Dubois, the daughter of John and Lillian Huntington Marsiglio. She worked as a clerk in numerous retail locations and was a member of the Elkland Moose. She is survived by her children, Sinda (Doug) Brown, Osceola, Steven (Tammy) Leach, Middlebury Center, Candice (Merrill) Santy, Gorham, NH and Terrence (Candi) Leach, Bismarck, ND; grandchildren, Amanda (Nate) Mummert, Lesley (Michael) Ollies, Seth (Liane) Brown, Isaac (Taylor) Leach, Gabriel Leach, Luke Leach, Brandon Lamphier, Marina Santy, Camden Santy, Alexander Leach, Keanan (Izzy) Kopp, Tapani (Jason) Olson, Chianne Woodcock and Tanim Woodcock; 6 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; former husband, Fred Leach, Westfield; brother, Roger (Ann) Marsiglio, Elkland; sister, Tonya Marsiglio Welch, Wellsboro and sister-in-law, Dawn Marsiglio, Elkland. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas V. Decker; brothers, John S. Marsiglio and Jeff Marsiglio and a daughter-in-law, Dawn Leach. Friends and family are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. where funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm. Rev. Ray Mummert, offc. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to an Animal Care Shelter of the donor’s choice. – Mansfield Gazette, PA, 22 August 2019

 

MARTIN Helen I. Doleski

age 91, formerly of Elkland, PA died on Friday, September 20, 2013 at her home in Painted Post, NY. Born December 5, 1921 in Island Falls, ME, she was the daughter of the late Vetal and Ellen (Kerr) Martin. She married Joseph Doleski on June 23, 1945; he died in July 1995. She worked in the Northern Tioga School District cafeteria and was a former member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Elkland. Helen is survived by her daughters, Viola A. Plumley of Painted Post, NY and Joanne Peters of Oregon; two grandchildren, Marcy Evancho of Florida and Robin Keegan of Arizona; 5 great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 1:00 PM in the Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA with Father John Kita officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home.  Funeral Home Obituary – September 21, 2013

 

MARZO Eda E. Cerchie
Age 79 of 114 Cerchie Lane, Elkland, PA, died December 26, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 22, 1931 in Elkland, PA; the daughter of Louis and Eugenia Belmondo Marzo. She co-owned and operated Cerchie and Horton Western Auto in Elkland for many years with her husband Aldo. Eda was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland Library Book Club, Seniors Bowling League and was an avid walker, reader, gardener and loved to cook, bake and travel. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Jim Sumner, Horseheads, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Cathy Cerchie, Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Trisha (Brian) Williams, Big Flats, NY, Marcus Sumner, Spring Hill, FL, Gregory (Laura) Sumner, Big Flats, NY, Matthew Cerchie, Seattle, WA, Teorina (Pete) VanGorden, Pottstown, PA, Cayla Cerchie, Elkland, PA; great grandchildren, Daniel and Natalie Williams Brooke, Abby and Olivia Sumner, Owen VanGorden and "Diesel"; sisters-in-law, Mary Cerchie, Tyler, TX and Peg Marzo, Osceola, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aldo, June 21, 1990. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA., Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. Rev. John Kita, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland Public Library, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church or Laurel Hospice. Star Gazette - December 28, 2010

 

McCASLIN Amy G. VanSchaick

94, of Elkland, died on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Jan. 13, 1919 in Woodhull, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Harriet (Rowley) McCaslin. She married Kenneth VanSchaick; he preceded her in death. Amy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Order of the Eastern Star and Elkland Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She worked in the Clark Wood Elementary cafeteria and the Elkland Glove Factory. She loved poetry, reading and children and enjoyed the activities at Broad Acres Nursing Home. Amy is survived by her children, Kenneth (Maria) VanSchaick, Joliet, Ill.; Linda (Ronald) Gee, Elkland; her grandchildren, Amy (Joseph) Zimmerman, Stephens City, Va.; Melissa Gee and Steven Sanford, Orville, Ohio; John VanSchaick, Lawrenceville; Christopher (Kathy) VanSchaick, Borden, N.Y.; Victor VanSchaick, Lawrenceville; Barrett VanSchaick, Lawrenceville; David Jeffrey VanSchaick, Huachuca, Ariz.; Deanne (Ivan) Madsen, Maple Park, Ill.; Kenneth VanSchaick, Lombard, Ill.; Stephanie (David) Robinson, Tomsbrook, Va.; Justin Gee and Tara Green of Elkland; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, and her son, Barry VanSchaick. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 West Main Street, Elkland on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Wellsboro Gazette – October 1, 2013

 

McDONALD Donna I. Kemp

Age 92, of 210 Morgan Ave., Elkland, PA, died Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. She was born July 1, 1919 the daughter of Clarence and Julia Whittle McDonald. Donna retired after working for "30" years for Corning Inc. She was an avid Bingo player. She is survived by her husband, Bob; brother, John McDonald, Troy, PA; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by children, Georgie Jean, Charles, and Joseph; brother, Clarence McDonald Jr.; and sister, Pearl Lamont. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. immediately following the visitation, Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorials may be made to your local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association .  Star Gazette – February 6, 2012

 

McDONALD Ruth G. Dorn

WELLSBORO, PA. - Ruth G. Dorn, 97, of Broad Acres Nursing Home, formerly of Elkland, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2002 at home.  She had been a homemaker.  Survivors include a son, Edward Baker of Osceola. Services will be private. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Arrangements are by Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., Elkland.  Corning Leader

 

McGUIRE John
Wellsboro Agitator - January 13, 1909
--Mr. John McGuire, aged 64, died at his home in Elkland early last Tuesday morning of pneumonia, after an illness of one week.  Besides his wife, he is survived by three stepdaughters - Mrs. Stella Bentley, of Mills, Pa; Mrs. Rosa Pearce, of Corning, and Mrs. Nellie French, of Middlebury, and one sister, Mrs. M. J. Spaulding, of Ogdensburg.  Mr. McGuire was born in Saratoga, N.Y., June 1, 1844.  The funeral was held on Friday, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Thomas' church, burial in the Highland cemetery.

McINTYRE, Hiram C., 73, of 239 Pattison Extension, Elkland, died at home Tuesday, January 2^nd, 1973. He was a retired crane operator of the Ingersoll-Rand, Painted Post.  Mr. McIntyre was a native of Monterey, N.Y., born on March 5, 1899.  Calling hours will be held this afternoon at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland from 2 to 4 o’clock and this evening from 7 to 9 o’clock.  Funeral and committal services will be held there Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with thr Rev. William H. Harris of Tioga Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Mr. McIntyre is survived by his wife, the former Mary Spencer, and the following: son, Ralph McIntyre of RD2, Beaver Dams, N.Y., step-sons, Morell Schoonover, Roy Schoonover, William Schoonover, all of Elkland; brother Joseph McIntyre of Corning, N.Y., sisters, Mrs. Winnie Wheeler of Painted Post, N.Y., Mrs. Marion Rossi of Elmira, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

McLEAN EDGAR   Edgar Charles McLean, 79, of Elkland, PA died April 29, 1987.  He was born April 11, 1908 in Troupsburg, NY, the son of Howard and Iona Pye McLean. He was a carpenter.  Among his survivors is his sister, Alta Congdon of Troy, PA.  Funeral services were held at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland on May 2 with Rev. Kent Lattimer officiating and burial to be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. (TGR May 7, 1987)

McMINDS - DORN
Joan M. Age 75 of #105 Proctor Avenue, Elkland, PA, Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born November 13, 1925 in Tuscarora Twp., NY, the daughter of Fred & Gertrude Binkey McMinds. She was a homemaker. She was a life member of the Cowanesque Valley Rod & Gun Club. She was a former member of the Women of the Moose, Elkland, PA. She was a member St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. She formerly worked in the Elkland Boro Office and as a clerk in Elkland's retail stores. Survived by: "Her Husband of 54 years" Robert; Son, Kevin Dorn, Elkland, PA; Granddaughter, Ann Marie Dorn, Elkland, PA; Brother & Sister-in-law, Don & Shirley McMinds, Elmira, NY; Brother Fred McMinds, Wilmington, DE; Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jim McMinds. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Friday from 2-4 to 7-9 PM a prayer service will be conducted at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas' the Apostle Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, Rev. Wieslaw Zeibacz Offc. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the American Red Cross in Joan's memory.

 

McNAUGHTON Vernice Edith McNaughton Hendrickson

99, of 105 E. Highland Avenue, Elkland died on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.   Born Apr. 17, 1913 in Little Marsh, she is the daughter of the late Claire L. and Edith A. (Short) McNaughton.  She graduated Class of 1931 from Westfield High School and then moved to Elkland in 1934.  Vernice married Wayne C. "Hammer" Hendrickson; he died in 2000.  She retired after 25 years from Corning Inc. in 1973.  She is survived by her children, Glenn (Christine) Hendrickson, Addison, N.Y.; Roberta (Gilbert) Smith, Corning, N.Y.; a cousin Melva Calaman, Sabinsville; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.   She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne; sons, Duane and Kermit Hendrickson; and siblings, Homer, Sidney, Lyndon, Kent and Irene McNaughton, Alice Dunham, Abby Drehmer, Helen Pond and Eleanor Wilson.  Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main Street, Elkland on Friday, from 1 to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2 p.m., with Reverend Larry O'Dell officiating.   Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.   Note: Obituary reads Highland Cemetery but tombstone is in Wormer Cemetery in the trees with a picture of their house.  Note: Obituary reads Highland Cemetery but tombstone is in Wormer Cemetery in the trees with a picture of their house.   Wellsboro Gazette – September 25, 2012   

 

WILLIAM B. MEAD Killed. – Fell From a School House at Ridgway to Death.  A telegram was receive Monday evening imparting the sad news that W. B. Mead a well-known and highly respected citizen of this place, had met instant death as the result of a fall from a school house building at Ridgway on which he was working.  The terrible news was broken to Mrs. Mead as gently as possible but she was prostrated with grief. Monday afternoon, Mr. Mead, who is a carpenter, was working on the cornice of the new Ridgway school house and had finished his work and was about to descend.  In doing so he put his hands on a scantling which he supposed was fastened to the building, but the stick proved to be loose and the unfortunate man lost his balance and went down through the partly finished building to the cellar.  The horrified witnesses of the tragedy hastened to his side but he was beyond earthy aid, the fall having caused almost instant death.  The body was brought to this place for funeral and burial arriving on the afternoon train Tuesday.  The funeral will be held from his late home today at 1 o’clock.  Interment in the Elkland (Highland) Cemetery.

 – Some Facts Concerning the Life of a Prominent Westfield Man.  William B. Mead, the subject of this sketch was born at Ludowville, Tompkins County, N.Y., (near Ithaca), April 11th, 1839 and died at Ridgway, Penn., Dec. 17th, 1900 at the age of 61 years.  He moved to Chatham, Tioga County with his parents at the age of 19 years.  This was in 1858.  That was 42 years ago and aside from a residence at Geneva, N.Y.  of about four years and a short time in the West, he has lived in Tioga County all that time. His father’s name was John Mead, who was the father of eight children, four of whom are living and were present at the funeral, Thursday, December 20th, 1900: Celia A. Woodcock, Ludowville, N.Y.; Mrs. Louise Chisom, Sabinsville, N.Y.; Marior A. Mead, Ludowville, N.Y.; Mrs. M. B. Hawley, Buffalo, N.Y.  Forty-two years have witnessed a great change in Tioga, Potter, McKean and Cameron counties in this “Keystone State.”  No doubt William’s father, John Mead heard the howl of the wolf, and the growl of the panther occasionally at that time, and the unbroken forest south of the Cowanesque was abundant with the red deer; and I have no doubt hunters did not have to go so far as “The Big Black Forest” to tree a black bear, or to catch a long string of speckled trout.  And if William’s father had been told that the screech of the engine whistle would be heard in less than 25 years in Potter and Tioga counties, he would thought it only the wild imagination of some fitful dreamer, but William Mead lived to see the valley and the mountain side cut with railroads without number, the telephone and telegraphs track our mountains and valley, the forest has given way to beautiful farm lands, and the log cabin wherein there was so much comfort, has given way to modern architecture, and coal and wood relegated to the rear for natural gas, and a large degree of these changes have been going on since William B. Mead moved to Tioga County.  He saw that houses were to be built and so he began a trade at Knoxville, Pa., that should enable him to furnish wood-work, sash, doors, blinds, etc. for these new buildings.  And he engaged in this business at Elkland, Knoxville, Cowanesque and at this place with the firm of Plank, Krusen & Co., and much of his handiwork can be found in a number of buildings in this village.  Work slacking a little with him here, and a good job opening at Ridgway, he accepted it, where he went in April last, and remained until he met his end last Monday, Dec. 17.  William Mead made friends who held fast to him.  He was a kind neighbor, a loving husband and father.  He was of a hopeful mind and always looked at life and its conflicts from the mount of cheerfulness, rather than from the valley of gloom.  He was gifted as few are with natural talent for music.  This developed and ..trained made him very desirable where needed, either at church or the social circle.  And he loved to sing and seemed to sing by the scriptural rule, especially church music, “with the spirit and with the understanding also.”  He went into a choir when but 10 years old.  He had charge of the choir for a longtime in the Methodist Church, where he will be missed by his companions who have sung with him so long.  At one time he was a member of a very much sought for quartette of this place, made up of what was known as the Mead and Kimball Quartette.  In the church he was very useful in what was known as “The Wrecking Band,” at one time he was president of this society, and I understand did very effective work along lines of reforming men.  He was a member of the Knights of Honor at Knoxville, in which society he was respected and honored.  He was twice married, his first wife, Viola Freeborn of Knoxville, lived only about a year and a half.  December 27th, 1871, (29 years ago) he married at Elkland, Eva Benedict, who was the daughter of Rev. E. B. Benedict, a long time pastor of the Presbyterian Church at that place, and very much loved and honored.  His wife still survives him and mourns today the loss of a kind and loving husband.  In the year 1878, there came to their home a bright boy whom they named George, but the frosts of death’s winter snapped this flower away when but 3 years of age.  Later another gift was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Mead, and they named him Harry R., who with his wife were present and mourned for father, but not as those without hope.  William Mead never could mark the identical place where he passed from the natural into the spirit life, “he always said he was trained into it.”  It matters little how only so it be reached and lived.  His mother died when William was about four years of age and left motherless, God seemed to take him up and care for him and he became a charter member of the 1st Congregational Church (now Presbyterian) of Knoxville.  He enlisted in the United States service in 1865, but only reached Williamsport, Pa., and the news came of Lee’s surrender and the war was at an end and he was not needed.  R. C. Grames. –Griffin Scrapbook (Handwritten on article 1900)

MILES  Chester Miles, Elkland, Pa, 83, of 302 Coates Avenue, died Wednesday at his home.  Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home here today 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM.  Services will be held there at 2PM Saturday, the Rev. M.D. Cole and the Rev. John Carlson officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Mr. Miles was a member of the Elkland Methodist Church and an employee of the Elkland Leather Co., 46 years.  He was born Jan. 11, 1893 in Cameron Mills, N.Y., son of William and Ann Taylor Miles.  Surviving are his wife, Rose; five daughers, Mrs. Velma Maguire of Ovid, N.Y.; Mrs. John (Catherine) Mannix of New Shrewbury, N.J.: Mrs. Alex (Mable) Rosky; Horseheads, N.Y.; Mrs. Arthur (Eleanor) Allen, Elkland; also four sons, Keith Miles, Bradford, Pa.; Clarence W. of Mamaroneck, N.Y., Russell R. of Alexandria, Va.; Rev Joseph Miles, Mansfield.  Other survivors are 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

 

MILES Rev. Joseph R. Miles

age 78, of Mansfield, PA, died at his home Monday, December 5, 2011. He was born February 27, 1933 in Elkland, PA, a son of Chester and Rose (Warner) Miles. Joseph was the husband of Patricia Ann (Wood) Miles. He was a minister from 1957 to the present, serving for the Evangelical Wesleyan Church, Mansfield, PA, and a skilled glass worker for Corning Glass for 37 years. Joseph enjoyed reading and hunting with his children and grandchildren. He was a WWII buff.  Joseph is survived by his wife, Patricia of Mansfield, PA; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph D. and Gail Miles of Elizabethtown, PA; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patty and Rev. Chuck Baldwin of Mansfield, PA, Elaine Miles Richardson of Geneva, NY, and Susan and Edward Cornelius of Weeki Wachee, FL; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Velma Maguire of Waterloo, NY, Mabel and Alex Rosky of Spring Hill, FL, and Eleanor Kellogg of Painted Post, NY; ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a great grandson, Jeffery Joseph Richardson.  Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, and Monday, December 12, 2011 from Noon to 1:00 P.M. at the Evangelical Wesleyan Church, 933 Smith Rd., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held at the church at 1:00 P.M. on Monday with the Rev. William McNees officiating, and Josephs son-in-law, Rev. Charles Baldwin and other ministers assisting. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Star Gazette – December 7, 2011

 

MILINSKI Leo O. "Loving Husband and Father" Age 82, of 407 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. He was born January 25, 1924 in Powell, PA, the son of Casper and Antoinette Pupa Milinski. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. He worked for "29" years for the Elkland Leather Company and he retired from Corning Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Europe during WWII. Leo played minor league baseball and umpired at all levels of organized baseball for many years. He was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame. Survived by "His Wife of 55 years", Lois Bauman Milinski, who he married on April 22, 1950; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Molly Milinski, Newburg, MD; daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Fred Hurwitz, State College, PA; five granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Vicky Kozey, Corning, NY, Barbara Strauss, Borden, NY, Mary Lewis, Jackson, NJ; brother, Edward Milinski, Houston, TX; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Sunday from 4-6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. Rev. Joseph T. Gilbert officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Falck Cancer Center and your local chapter of the American Heart Assn. in Leo's memory.

 

MINER Grace Thelma

Wellsboro Gazette – Wednesday, March 30, 1988

Grace T. Davenport, 92, of 122 Taft Ave., Elkland, died March 20, 1988, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, N.Y.  Born Feb. 25, 1896, in Salem, MO., she was the daughter of Estel S. and Laura A. Bingley Miner. She was a housewife. .Surviving are a daughter, Florine Marold of Elkland; sons and daughters-

in-law, George and Vera of Tonawanda, N.Y; and William and Debra of Westfield; a son, Paul of Niles Valley; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Davenport of Knoxville; a sister, Ruth Fett of St. Louis, MO.; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.  Services were held Sunday, March 27, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Main Street, Elkland. The Rev. Robert Goodrich officiated. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Cowanesque Valley Ambulance Association or the Tioga County Hall of Fame in care of Scott Keck at the Citizens and Northern Bank in Elkland, PA. 16920.

 

MOORE Leland U. Age 79, of 303 East Main St.,Elkland, PA, diedSaturday evening, December 11, 2004, at Manor Care North in Williamsport, PA, with his family at his side. He died peacefully in his sleep after a long illness. Mr. Moore, the son of George and Bertha Stafford Moore, was born in Osceola, PA, on September 25, 1925. Leland attended school in Elkland until he volunteered to join the Army in the fall of 1943. He first saw combat in Word War II in the European Theater at the Battle of the Bulge where he was awarded a Bronze Star. Leland later served with the Army of Occupation in Japan before returning to the US. He served ten years in the Army and at Fort Campbell, KY. He was honorably discharged from the Army's 11th Airborne Div. On February 12, 1949, Leland Moore wed the former Mary Louise Dorrance, also of Elkland, PA. The couple celebrated their 55th anniversary earlier this year. Mr. Moore was, for many years, employed by the Elkland Leather Company. He was a fork lift driver who loaded trucks and rail cars and later worked as a leather sorter who graded finished tanned hides for shipment. After retirement and before moving with his wife to Manor Care North in Williamsport, PA, in September of this year, Leland spent summers in Elkland, PA, and winters in Haines City, FL. In his free time, Mr. Moore enjoyed coaching little league, camping, traveling and doing home remodeling and lawn care projects. Leland Moore is survived by his wife, Mary D. Moore; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia M. and Michael G. MacDonald, Jamesville, NY; granddaughters, Alexis C. MacDonald, Alexandria, VA, Hillary E. MacDonald, Jamesville, NY; daughter-in-law, Lisa Moore Bock, Williamsport, PA; sister, Creta Gee, Waverly, NY; cousin, Winifred Carl, RD. Knoxville, PA; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his son, Dennis E. Moore, formerly of Montoursville, PA; a granddaughter, Alison B. MacDonald; a sister, Ursel Learn; and his two brothers, Charles and Ernest Moore. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at Manor Care North, 300 Leader Drive, Williamsport, PA, on Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 625 West Ridge Pike, Conshocken, PA 19428, or American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA.

MORTIMER - GOODRICH, Nancy M.
Age 66, of #309 East Main Street, Elkland, PA, diedMonday, February 16, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 1, 1942 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Bert and Cora Himes Mortimer. She was a member of the Wesley Chapel of the Holy Covenant where she was an active pastor's wife, taught Sunday school and played the organ. She worked for many years as a North Penn Home Health Care aide. Nancy was a former treasurer for the Valley Community Ambulance Assn. and councilperson for the borough of Elkland. Survived by her husband of 48 years, Bob; daughter, Nanette (David) Yauger, Titusville, PA; sons, Lt. Col. Alan Robert (Becky) Goodrich, Osceola, PA, John (Kim) Goodrich, Highspire, PA, Mark Goodrich, Elkland, PA, Steve (Debbie) Goodrich, Middlebury Center, PA; sister, Judy (Ralph) Croft, Lawrenceville, PA; special friend and caregiver, Cathy Hunter, Westfield, PA; 14 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Mortimer and grandson, Brandon Goodrich. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Wesley Chapel of the Holy Covenant, #424 North Buffalo Street, Elkland, PA. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Rev. Robert Goodrich, Offc. assisted by his son and grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wesley Academy in Nancy's memory.   Published in the Star-Gazette from 2/17/2009 - 2/18/2009

MOSHER, Burton E., age 60, of RD Osceola, Pa. Tuesday, December 18, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Pa. Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Funeral and committal service there Thursday 2 p.m., Rev. Harold March officiating. Burial at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa. Survived by wife Florence; son, Harley L. Mosher of Corning, N.Y.; daughters, Miss Elaine Mosher of Osceola, Pa., Mrs. Kent (Phyllis) Slocum in Nigeria, Step-sons, Clayton Brown of Elkland, Pa., Roger Brown of Tribly, Florida. Step-daughters, Mrs. Robert (Caroline) Phelps of Bangor, Pa., Mrs. Lester (Laura) Swain of Tioga, Pa.; Brother, Lawrence Mosher, of Osceola, Pa.; Half-sister, Elizabeth Stevens of Floirda. 23 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

 

MOSHIER, Allen George – Allen George Moshier died suddenly at his home in Coudersport October 22, aged 63 years.  He was a resident of Elkland for 24 years.  About 15 years ago he moved with his family to Coudersport, where he had since resided.  The remains were taken to Elkland, where the funeral was held in the Methodist church, Rev. Mr. Pitts officiating; burial in the Highland cemetery.  He is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. Lynn Eggleston, Margaret, Allie and Raymond, all of Coudersport.   Wellsboro Agitator, 5 November 1919.

 

Crushed to Death While at Work in Tannery at Elkland

MOSHIER – William T. Moshier, aged 43 years, was instantly killed July 7 [1920], while repairing a hide mill at the Proctor, Ellison & Co. tannery at Elkland. No one knows just how the accident happened as Mr. Moshier was alone at the time, says the Journal. It is thought he lifted the crankshaft in making the repairs and in some manner the machine started, crushing his life out instantly. Mr. Moshier was a highly respected resident of Elkland and his sudden and untimely death came as a great shock to the community. Besides his widow, he is survived by his father, W.C. Moshier; one son, Francis; two step-children, Mrs. Fred Thurston and Charles Webster, of Elkland; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Dickson and Mrs. Charles Deats, of Elkland, and Mrs. Frank Burdick, of Whites Corners. The funeral was held July 10 at 1 o’clock; interment in the Highland Cemetery. – Wellsboro Agitator, 21 July 1920, p1

 

MOUREY Carrie
Wellsboro Agitator - March 12, 1919
Mrs. Carrie Mourey Carpenter, died at her home in Arlington, N. J., March 6, after an illness of only a few hours.  She had apparently been in her usual good health and was engaged in conversation with one of her neighbors when she became unconscious at 5 o'clock, Tuesday, March 4, and died Thursday, about 1 o'clock, without regaining consciousness.  Although Mrs. Carpenter had been subject to much illness for the past four years, her friends believed her to be better and her sudden death is a great shock.  Carrie Mourey Carpenter was born in Farmington, April 19, 1871, the second child of Ira H. and Fannie C. Mourey.  At Christmas, 1890, she was married to Philip T. Carpenter, of Little Marsh, and to this union were born three children, Miss Blanche Carpenter, Mrs. Pearl Sydow and Lou C. Carpenter.  The family resided at Little Marsh for several years and then removed to Arlington, N.J. where they have since resided.  Mrs. Carpenter was a devoted Christian and a member of the M. E. church of Arlington.  She had not a thought that was not a gentle one, not one that did not hold all the world in the arms of kindness.  She was to her friends what the sunshine is to the world and this eclipse to them brings both darkness and chill.  She was always gentle, lovable, and her sweet face made sunshine in shady places.  If strangers felt the charm of her courtesy and happy, sunny temperment, how much more so to the members of her own family upon whom she lavished all the sweet earnestness and love of her mind and nature.  The remains were brought to the home of Mrs. Carpenter's mother in Elkland, where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Mr. Chattin officiating and she was laid to rest beside her father, who died three years ago.  She is survived by her husband, three children, her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Alice McCallum and Mrs. Lyda Baker, and one brother, L. C. Mourey.  The sympathies of this community go out to the bereaved family.    Buried in Highland cemetery.

MOUREY Ira H
Wellsboro Agitator - January 26, 1916
Death of Ira H. Mourey - Farmington, Jan. 24 - Ira H. Mourey was born in Farmington, July 15, 1841, and died Jan. 3. 1916.   He was a son of Daniel and Eliza House Mourey. On March 21, 1869, he married Fannie C. Merrick, of Little Marsh. To them were born five children:  Mrs. Alice McCallum, Mrs. Carrie Carpenter and Lou C. Mourey of New York City; Mrs. Lida Baker, of Elkland, and Wheeler O. Mourey, now deceased.  Mr. Mourey had always resided on the old Mourey homestead in Farmington until about seven years ago when he purchased a home on Parkhurst street, Elkland, where he had since resided.  Mr. Mourey was a member of the M. E. church of Elkland.  He is survived by his wife, the children named, eleven grandchildren and an aged sister, Mrs. Nancy Cloos, of Little Marsh.  Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon and were largely attended.  Many friends from Farmington, Nelson, Little Marsh, Middlebury, Osceola, Knoxville and Galeton were present.  Rev. Mr. Chattin, assisted by Rev. Mrs. Robb, had charge of the services.  The following neighbors and friends were bearers:  Messrs. Frank Simpson, Newell Cilly, Geo. Greengrass, Judson Buckbee, Frank Cornelius, Otis Clark, Sherman Weeks.  Interment in Highland cemetery.

MOYER - DEAN, Annabelle C.
Age 71, of 42 Main St., Lawrenceville, PA, died August 21, 2009 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She was born December 12, 1937 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Glenn and Cora Benjamin Moyer. She was a former employee of Corning Glass Works, Elkland Dress Factory and a member of the Lawrenceville Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Christopher (Gretchen) Dean, Painted Post, NY, Russell Dean, Leonard, TX; grandchildren, Russell D. Dean, Huntsville, AL, Jessica Dean, Huntsville, AL, Christopher Dean Jr., Painted Post, NY, Angelina Dean, Leonard, TX; brother, Dennis Moyer, Sabinsville, PA; aunt, Bernice Snyder, Galeton, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Moyer. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., where Funeral Services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Robert C. Burket will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/23/2009

MUSSER - Mrs. Pearl Ida Thomson, 64, of Elkland, Pa., Thursday, Dec. 20, 1951, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dana Williams of Elkland.  Survived by husband, John Thomson, son, Paul of Elkland; daughters, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Elkland, RD., and Mrs. Williams; brothers Harry Musser and John P. Musser, both of North Braddock, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Ruth Lehman of Escanaba, Mich., Mrs. Myrna Sheehan of Corning and Mrs. Alberta Sheehan of Pittsburg; five Grandchildren.  The body is at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, where funeral will be held Sunday, 2 p.m.  The Rev. John Price.  Highland Cemetery, Elkland. (From Kathy Sarber)

MYERS Elizabeth "Lizzie"
Mrs. Elizabeth Youngs, 81, of Gaines, died Wednesday, November 24, 1965 in Wellsboro Hospital. Funeral was held Saturday, November 21, in the First Methodist Church, Gaines with the Rev. William Luck officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Survived by husband, Fred, son, Aubrey Christian of Wellsboro; two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Cooper of Gaines and Mrs. Daisy Lowery of Sabinsville; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grand-children and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge of Gaines; Thimble Club of Gaines and attended the Methodist Church of Gaines.

Charles NEUBY
The funeral of Charles Neuby, who died last week was held Monday afternoon at Evans funeral home with interment in Elkland Cemetery.  The Rev. C. W. Sheriff pastor of the Baptist church officiated.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday, July 9, 1936.)

George W. NEWMAN, 70, of Osceola, died at the Wellsboro Hospital on
Sunday, November 27, 1955, following surgery performed last Thursday.  Mr. Newman had suffered from a serious heart condition for several years. He was born at Tuscarora, NY and was the son of Boraldus and Annetta Johnson Newman.  His survivors include his wife, Nellie, of Osceola; 2 sons Russell of  Elkland and Arthur of Osceola; two daughters, Mrs. Augusta Jacobson of Knoxville and Mrs. Mary Redner of Elkland; a brother Charles Newman of Corry, Pa; mine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Osceola Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 30 with the Rev. Norman Mead of Elkland and the Rev. Doyle Shields of Knoxville officiating.  Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

NOBRIGA - Joseph W. Nobriga, age 70, of 8 Jacqueline Drive, Painted Post died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Absolut Care at Three Rivers, Painted Post. Mr. Nobriga was born in Corning on January 28, 1938, the son of the late Peter and the late Maxine (Beebe) Nobriga. He married Phyllis R.Cevette on January 8, 1983 in Addison, NY. She survives him. Joe graduated from Addison Central School, class of 1957 and served with the U.S. Naval Reserves for 8 years. He was retired from Dresser-Rand, Painted Post where he had worked for over 40 years as a machinist. Joe was an avid sportsman who enjoying duck hunting and fishing. He loved outdoor photography and spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.
Surviving in addition to his wife Phyllis are: one daughter, Linda (David) Runyan of Elkland, PA; five sons, Michael Nobriga of Lindley, NY, Joseph (Darlene) Nobriga, Jr. of Addison, NY, David Church of Gang Mills, NY, Thomas (Anne) Church of Wolcott, NY, Kevin (Kip) Church of Troy , NY; two sisters, Pauline Donajkowski of Watkins Glen, NY, Phyllis (James) Davis of Claremore, OK; two brothers, Francis (Sandra) Nobriga of Addison, NY, Eugene (Emily) Nobriga of Horseheads, NY; seven grandchildren, Joshua Nobriga of Addison, NY; Danielle Nobriga of Addison, NY, Nichole Church of Elkland, PA, Thomas Church, Jr. of Wolcott, NY, Zachary Church of Gang Mills, NY, Jacob Church of Gang Mills, NY; Tessa Runyan of Elkland, PA; and several special nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday, February 13th from 5 - 7 PM at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY, with service following at 7PM with Father Lewis Brown of All Saints Parish officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Elkland, PA at the convenience of the family.- Corning NY Leader, 11 February 2008

OBERTHER Richard C.
Age 75, of 101 Taft Avenue, Elkland, PA, diedTuesday, December 16, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born May 14, 1933 in Gowanda, NY, the son of Oscar and Viola West Oberther. Dick retired after working for 43 years as a machinist for Corning Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dick loved his cats, astronomy, bowling, puzzles, and his classic cars, which were a staple of all the local parades. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gail Baker Oberther; sons, Richard Oberther Jr., Elmira, NY, Russell "Rusty" Oberther, Stoney Fork, PA, Robin Oberther, Elkland, PA; daughters, Cheri (James) Stebbins, Battle Creek, MI, Terry (Ricky) Wells, Elkland, PA, Jodi Cwik, Wellsville, PA; 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Oscar "Buddy" Oberther, Elkland, PA; sisters, Judy Clark, Elkland, PA, Cheryl (Don) Miller, Muncy, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marlene Oberther; and stepmother, Waneda Oberther. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where Funeral Services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Robert Goodrich officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA, with Full Military Honors provided by the Tioga County Honor Guard. The family will provide flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dick's memory to the Pleasant Valley Veterinary Care PC, 102 Buffalo Street, Elkland, PA 16920, to help provide for animals in need throughout the local area.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/18/2008

O’BRYAN –DOROTHY HELLEN MARIE (O’BRYAN) BELLOWS, "Dot," 92, peacefully passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018  lovingly surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 2, 1926 in Elkland. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland Monday, Dec. 31, from 10 – 11 a.m. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. –Wellsboro Gazette 12/29/2018

O’BRYAN, Dorothy Helen Marie - Dorothy Helen Marie (O’Bryan) Bellows “Dot”, 92 years old peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 lovingly surrounded by family. She was born October 2, 1926 in Elkland Pennsylvania. Dorothy was married to Robert L Bellows and had 8 children together. She was a homemaker and never turned away a child. She lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures. She loved her family very much and loved spending time with them. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She will be greatly missed by so many. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother Stella (Paul) O’Bryan and father Walter O’Bryan; her brothers Walter and Ralph O’Bryan and sisters Doris (O’Bryan) Elwood, Florence (O’Bryan) Dann, Katherine (O’Bryan) Parks, and Trett (O’Bryan) Forman. She is survived by her children; Linda and Paul Lycos, Cathy and Mike Gorres, Donald and Charlotte Bellows, Janet and James Buffington, Robert and Lorraine Bellows, Paula and Walter Kennedy, Diana Foose, and Ronald Bellows. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, Dec. 31st from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. – Mansfield Gazette, 3 January 2019

O'BRYAN George
Wellsboro Agitator - November 6, 1946
George O'Bran, of Elkland, died Nov. 4.  He was born 82 years ago and spent his entire life in Elkland.  Survivors are widow, Cora Ann Rochelle O'Bryan; one daughter, Mrs. Rose Davis; two sons, Wallace and O.I. O'Bryan , of Elkland.  The funeral was held Thursday, Rev. Frank Russell officiating; burial in Highland cemetery at Elkland.

O'BRYAN Walter Wallace
Wellsboro Gazette - February 2, 1977
Walter W. O'Bryan, Sr., age 83, of the Witt Nursing Home, Morris, RD, died Wednesday,Jan. 26, 1977 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, in
Wellsboro. Funeral and committal services were held at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland on Saturday with Reverend Bruce Smith officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  He is survived by sons, Ralph O'Bryan, Nelson, Walter W. O'Bryan, Jr., Fairfax, Va.; daughters, Mrs. Earl (Theresa) Foreman, Lanham, Md., Mrs. Florence Dann, Elkland, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Bellows, Westfield, Mrs. Donald (Kathryn) Parks, Knoxville, Mrs. Albert (Doris) Elwood, Osceola; sister, Mrs. Rose Davis, Elkland; twenty-three grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  (Son of George and Lilley O'Bryan)

OUTMAN - KATHLEEN L. FISH
The Wellsboro Gazette - Wednesday, 3 Nov 1993, p. 12
Kathleen L. Fish, 44, of Elkland RR 1 died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1993 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Born July 30, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Howard R. and Shirley J. Spencer Outman. She was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church and Elkland Moose. She was a volunteer at the Elkland Softball Tournaments. She was a computer operator at Corning Inc., Corning, N.Y. Preceding her in death was her father, Howard R. Outman, in 1992. Surviving besides her mother of Williamsport are two sons, Matthew J. Fish, of Hanover and Jason D. Fish, of Elkland; one brother, Paul Outman of  Little Marsh; one grandson: Jacob Howe, of Hanover; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends called at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland on Monday, Nov. 1, with the Rev. M. Lee Ellenberger, officiating. Burial was made at Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

OVERACKER - RUMSEY, THELMA,  Services for Thelma Overacker Rumsey, 76, Elkland, PA, who died at her home April 29, 1984, were held May 2 at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, with Rev. James W. Garthoff officiating.  Interment was in Highland Cemetery.  She was born in Tory Sept. 28, 1907, daughter of Jay B. and Bessie Luther Overacker.  Mrs. Rumsey was a member of United Methodist Church of Elkland.  Surviving are her husband Harold C.; sons, Harold J. of Pine City, NY, Gene of Denver, CO and Thomas of Miramir, FL; daughter, Janice Howell, Elkland; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, William B. Overacker, Horseheads, NY.  (TGR May 10, 1984)