PARKER - Mrs. Lucinda Parker Lovell, 72, of Blossburg, former resident of Galeton RD1, widow of Orren J. Lovell, died at 7 a.m. Monday, December 13, 1954 in the Blossburg State Hospital, where she had been removed to an hour before her death. She had been taken suddenly ill during the night. Surviving are two daughter, Miss Emma Lovell, at home; Miss Rebecca Lovell of Wellsboro; one son, Lewis Raymond Lovell of Galeton RD1; fifteen grandchildren of whom one, Miss Shirley Lovell, resided at the family home in Blossburg, and nine are residents of Galeton, RD1, Mrs. Fred Hurd, Mrs. Francis Robinson, Mrs. Casper Huggler, Ruth, Josie, Stella, Edith, and JoAnn and Walter Lovell. Two sister, Mrs. Nancy Loop of Wellsville, NY, and Mrs. Jennie Morseman of Cameron Mills also survive and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock, Wednesday afternoon at the Ellis Funeral Home, Blossburg. Burial at Elkland, PA. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 23, 1954   (Possibly Highland Cemetery, Elkland - not on any listing)

 

PAUL Stella M. O’Bryan

wife of Walter O’Bryan of Forestview Manor, Elkland, was buried in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Monday morning following funeral and committal services at the Kenyon Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron V. Berry, pastor of the Elkland United Methodist Church, officiated at the 11 o’clock service. Mrs. O’Bryan died at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, Thursday, October 26^th, 1972. She was 75 years old. The family received callers at the funeral home Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs. O’Bryan was a native of Nelson. She was born on June 25^th, 1897, the daughter of William and Mrytle (VanGorden) Paul. She was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Elkland American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; sons, Ralph of Nelson and Walter, Jr. of Fairfax, Virginia; daughters, Mrs. Earl (Theresa) Foreman of Lanham, Maryland; Mrs. Romney (Florence) Dann of Rexford; Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Bellows of Westfield; Mrs. Donald (Kathryn) Parks of Knoxville and Mrs. Albert (Doris) Elwood of Osceola; brothers, Clarence Paul and Marion Paul of Elmira, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Rose Davis of Elkland; 23 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

 

PERIGO Annettie C.

Wellsboro Gazette – Wednesday, February 27, 1991

Annettie C. Inghram, 55, of Middlebury Center, died Monday, Feb. 25, 1991, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Nov 9, 1935, in Elkland, she was the daughter of Leon and Vivian Carr Perigo Sr.  She was a housewife, an avid golfer, and former member of the Skewandoa Country Club in Clinton, N.Y., River Valley Country Club in Westfield and Tyoga Country Club, Wellsboro.  Preceding her in death were her father, Leon Perigo Sr, a son Charles Leon and an infant daughter. Surviving are her husband, Dave Inghram: mother Vivian Perigo of Knoxville; sisters Elizabeth Mattison, Larene Rollins, Vivian Stewart all of Knoxville; brother, Leon Perigo Jr. of Elkland; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. and 7p.m. to 9 p.m.  Services were held at the funeral home Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. with the Rev John R Whitney officiating.  Burial was made at Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

PERSING - STEWART, Thelma I.
Age 64, of 1399 Martin Hill Road, Corning, NY, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at her residence. She was born August 23, 1945 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Lester and Frances Kio Persing. She was retired from Corning Inc. and a member of the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus for over 35 years. Survived by her husband of 40 years, Gary B. Stewart; son, Waylon Stewart, Corning, NY; daughters, Coleen Stewart and John Sprague, Bath, NY, Annie (Alan) Quintana, Salt Lake City, UT; beloved grandchildren to whom she was extremely devoted, Matthew and Micheline Rennie, Aaron, Cassandra and Tiffany Stewart; brothers-in-law, Russell Jelliff, Knoxville, PA, Duane (Sue) Stewart, Nelson, PA, Gene (Linda) Stewart, Beaver Dams, NY; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Mangus, Burlington, KY, Lorraine (Neal) Butler, Elkland, PA, Joan (John) Howe, Nelson, PA, Barbara (Don) Migliore, Davenport, FL, Lucille (Van) Emmons, Westfield, PA, Melva Stewart and Micheline Chavannes, Rio Rancho, NM; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Persing; and a sister, Diane Jelliff. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Saturday from 12-2:00 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 2:00 p.m. Faron Jelliff officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorials may be made to the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus and Southern Tier Hospice. The family would like to thank Dr. Edward O'Brien and the staff at the Cemo-Clinic, Guthrie/Sayre for their care and compassion during Thelma's illness.  Published in Star-Gazette on November 5, 2009

 

PIECUCH Frances Mary  Kohut

ELKLAND, PA | Frances Mary Kohut of 108 First Street, Elkland, PA entered peacefully into eternal rest at home on Monday, July 22, 2002. She was born on June 26, 1917, the daughter of Francis and Julia Piecuch. A lifelong resident of Elkland, PA, she graduated from Elkland High School in 1935 as the class valedictorian and was employed by the Pattison National Bank as their Assistant Cashier for several years. She also did bookkeeping and tax return preparation for many local businesses and was the past Secretary of the Highland Cemetery Association. She married John J. Kohut of Corning, NY on September 14, 1940. He predeceased her in 1978. A son, David Kohut also predeceased her in 1994. Frances was a lifelong parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkland, PA and for many years attended daily Mass at St. Thomas. Frances was a much-loved mother of nine children, grandmother of twenty-three, and great grandmother of fifteen. She inspired us all by living her life quietly with dignity and compassion. Frances was devoted to her faith and her family. Her legacy to her extended family includes the great gift of her faith to all of us.  Immediate survivors include son, John Kohut of Elkland, PA; daughter Julia (Thomas) Baker of Knoxville, PA; daughter-in-law, Donna Kohut Brass of Woodhull, NY; son, Francis Mark (Jean) Kohut of Elkland, PA; son, Michael (Paula) Kohut of Osceola, PA; son, Thomas (Sheila) Kohut of Osceola, PA; daughter, Mary Heitzenrater of Elkland, PA; daughter, Katherine (Steven) King of Elkland, PA; daughter, Andrea (Richard) Ketchum of Painted Post, NY and a sister, Mrs. Cecilia (Piecuch) Souza of Hayward, CA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., the Reverend Wieslaw Ziebacz officiating. There will be no calling hours, and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The family will provide flowers, and requests that memorials be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 111 First Street, Elkland, PA. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home  Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA 16920.

 

FRANK A. PIECUCH, 72, of Elkland, Monday, Nov. 4, 1957.  He was a retired employee of Elkland Leather Co.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Julia Piecuch; sons, Alfred of Cincinnati, Chester of Corning and Edmond Piecuch of Elkland; daughters, Mrs. Frances Kohut of Elkland, Mrs. Cecilia Souza of Hayward, Calif., Mrs. Helen Kreamer of Corning and Mrs. Stella Stadlemier of Elmira; brother, William Piecuch of Schenectady; 15 grandchildren.  Body at family home.  Recitation of the Rosary there tonight at 8:30.  Requiem Mass, Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Thomas Church, Elkland, the Rev. John Kerrigan.  Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

 

POTTER Matthew David

one-day-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Potter of 238 Pattison Extension, Elkland Pa., Tuesday, November 7, 1972 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Calling hours at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service and committal there Friday at 11 a.m., Rev. Frank Russell. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa. Survived by parents; brother, George, at home; maternal grandfather, James Sherman of Elkland, Pa.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Potter of Elkland; several aunts and uncles.

 

POTTER Rosemary J.
Age 52, of 120 Parkhurst Street, Elkland, PA, diedThursday, March 6, 2008, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born April 18, 1955 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Keith and Marian Johnson Potter. She was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church and the U.M.W. Rosemary graduated from Elkland High School in 1973 and Penn Tech in 2001. Survived by son, Charles D. Smith Jr., Limestone, NY; daughter, Rosemary June Smith, Addison, NY; grandsons, Andrew Cline, Thomas Abbey, Logan Abbey, Addison, NY; parents, Keith and Marian Potter, Elkland, PA; sisters, Elizabeth (David) Putnam, Addison, NY, Mary Potter, Elkland, PA, Karen (Harold) Smith, Valarie (Ivan) Morley, Elkland, PA; several aunts, uncles, 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 6-8:00 p.m., and Monday from 1-2:00 p.m. at the Elkland United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Pastors, Deborah Watkins and Sharon Kent, officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

 

RATHBUN Julia Cady

Mrs. Julia Rathbun Cady, of Nelson, died Feb. 3, of leakage of the heart.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter,  Blanche, at home, and five sisters, Mrs. Emery Blend, of Presho, N.Y.; Mrs. Frank Congdon, of Brainerd, Minn., Mrs. Theodore Smith, of Lawrenceville; Mrs. Frank Rice, of Farmington; Mrs. Herbert Dimminey, of Elmira, N.Y.; and one brother, A.D. Rathbun, of Nelson.  Wellsboro Agitator, 13 Feb 1918. 

 

RATHBUN Julia Cady

Mrs. William Cady died this morning.  She had been ill of heart disease for a long time.  Last Tuesday morning she had a shock from which she only partially rallied.  Mrs. Cady had always lived in or near Nelson.  She leaves a host of friends, besides her husband, one daughter, Blanche, at home; six sisters and one brother.  Funeral Wednesday at the Methodist church, Rev. Goodrich and Rev. Poland officiating.  Wellsboro Agitator, 6 Feb 1918.

RAYMOND DORLA G. NORTON
Dorla G., 74, of 305 East Main Street, Elkland, died at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital at Elmira, N.Y. on Saturday, October 14^th, 1972. She was the widow of Charles Norton.  Funeral and committal services were held at the Kenyon Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev.Floyd Fletcher, pastor of the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, officiating. She was buried in Highland Cemetery.  The family received callers at the funeral home Monday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Norton was a native of Gold. She was born on Nay 25^th, 1898 the daughter of Marion and Jessie (Moland) Raymond.  Surviving are; daughters, Mrs. Howard (Jeanette) Rexford of Vestal, N.Y., Mrs. Charles (Harriet) Fisk of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Kenneth ( Betty) Coleman of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs Philip (Martha) Whitney of Elkland; step-sister Mrs. Julia Beach of Ithaca, N.Y., 11 grandchildren and 2 nephews.

REESE - VAN CISE, Natalie B.
Age 78, of Lawrenceville, PA, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, surrounded by her loving family. Natalie was born in Tioga, PA, on October 21, 1929, a daughter of John and Viola (Graham) Reese. She was the wife of the late Melvin J. Van Cise, who died in 2005. Natalie was retired from Corning Glass, Inc. Natalie is survived by her children, Cindy Miller of Lawrenceville, PA, Melvina (Matt) Taylor of Lynn Haven, FL, Yulanda (Arthur) Davis of Corning, NY, Rick (Sandy) Van Cise and Patience (Guy) Nieman of Leavenworth, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, James Smith, Paul (Sandy) Smith, Michael (Angela) Kimball, Christina (JD) Brown, Stephanie (Kale) Webster, Keri (Chris) Davis, Guy (Liz) Nieman, Jr., Jason (Rosie) Van Cise, Amanda (Shawn) Fergeson, Nicholas Taylor, Aaron Ely, and Tiffany Taylor; 26 great-grandchildren. Natalie was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; four brothers and four sisters. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 13, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the calling hours at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/11/2008.

REESE - Natalie B. Van Cise, 78, of Lawrenceville, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was retired from Corning Incorporated. Survivors include her children, Cindy Miller of Lawrenceville, Melvina Taylor of Lynn Haven, Fla., Yulanda Davis of Corning, Rick Van Cise and Patience Nieman, both of Leavenworth, Kansas. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, the Rev. Cynthia Huling Hummel officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.- Corning Leader, 10 Mar 2008

 

RICE Roy T. "John" Rice

88, formerly of Elkland, died on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in North Conway, N.H.  Born May 27, 1924 in Oaks Corners, N.Y., he is the son of the late Roy E. and Gladys (Iddings) Rice.  He was a lab technician for Corning Glass Works for 42 years. He was a member of the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, the Nelson Grange, Coudersport, Consistory and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge.  John is survived by his step daughter, Carol Jean (William) Manley, Center Conway, N.H.; his step-son, David W. (Karen) Woodward, Spencerport, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Susan (Dennis) Morgan, North Conway, N.H.; Diane (Darrel) Gibson, Surprise, Ariz.; Christopher and Geoffrey Woodward, Spencerport, N.Y.; his great-grandchildren, Donica Gibson, Dennis and Sean Morgan, and Jasmine and Eagan Woodward; and a special cousin, Darryl Marshall, Bath, N.Y.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion A. Rice; his step-son, Douglas Woodward; and his special cousin, Judy Marshall Farmelo. Family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkland. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., with Rev. Dorothy Densmore, pastor of the church, officiating.  Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, 302 West Main Street, Elkland, Pa. 16920.  Wellsboro Gazette – August 28, 2012

 

ROBINSON ?

Mrs. Avery Whitmore died Aug. 22, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Nancy Robinson, in Elkland, after a long illness of tuberculosis, aged 23 years.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Nancy Robinson; two sisters, Mrs. A.W. Smith, of Elkland, and Mrs. Abbie Gardner, of Caton Summit; two brothers, Samuel, at Camp Stanley, Texas, and Kenneth at home.  The funeral was held Aug. 25 at 2 o’clock, at the M.E. church, Rev. H. I. Chattin officiating, burial in the Highland cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 3 September 1919.

 

ROOT Alberta May Woodward

Age 90, of 606 W. Main St., Elkland, PA, died March 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan, in 2007. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Dr. Roger G. Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church Women's Assoc. or the Valley Community Ambulance Assn.   Star Gazette - April 1, 2011

 

ROOT Shirla M. Walters

71 of Elkland died on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Born December 12, 1941 in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Allen) Root. She graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1959. She worked at Galeton Production, Electri-Cord and Ingersoll Rand and she was a member of the Evangelical Wesleyan Church in Mansfield, PA. Shirla is survived by her children, Andrew (Stepanie) Walters, Rachel Burton and Laurie Walters all of Elkland, PA; five grandchildren, Adriana, Britney and William Walters and Emily and Ella Burton; her brothers, Kenneth (Rosie) Root of Mansfield, PA and David Root of Wellsboro, PA; and a friend, Roger Wilson of Elkland, PA. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held immediately following on Tuesday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Delbert Howard Sr. and Robert G. Goodrich officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Evangelical Wesleyan Church, 933 Smith Rd., Mansfield, PA 16933.

 

ROUSE CLYDE N.
The Wellsboro Gazette - Wednesday, 13 Dec 1989, p. 12
Clyde N. Rouse, 71, a resident of the Green Home, Wellsboro, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 1989 at The Green Home. Born May 18, 1918 in Delmar Township, he was the son of Charles and Hadassah Spencer Rouse. He was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Forestry and a Navy veteran of WWII. Preceding him in death was his wife, Nina E. Rouse, in 1977. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Stermer, of Tioga, Mrs. Ruth Ann Preble, of Millerton, Patty L. Rouse, of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Thelma Jean Wallman [sic, Wollmann], of Mansfield; six sons, Leland, of Little Marsh, Vernon, of Middlebury Center, Ernest, of Mills, Raymond, of Melbourne, Fla., Clyde Eugene, of Little Marsh, and James, of Wellsboro; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Calling hours were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services were held Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiated. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the charity of one's choice.

ROUSE DALE D.
The Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, 27 May 1942
Dale Devilla Rouse, infant daughter of Norris and Nina Tubbs Rouse, of Elkland, died May 18. She was three months and seven days old. Beside her parents two brothers, Leland and Walter; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rouse, of Wellsboro, R. D. 4, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tubbs, of Nelson; two great-grandmothers and several aunts and uncles survive; burial Wednesday at Elkland.

ROUSE Ernest
PRATTSBURGH, NY -  Ernest Rouse, age 53, of #16 Main Street, Prattsburgh, NY, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died Friday, May 31, 2002 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. He was born September 15, 1948 in Blossburg, PA the son of Clyde & Nina Tubbs Rouse. He was currently employed by the town of Prattsburgh. He is survived by his brothers: Raymond Rouse of Melbourne, FL, Leland Rouse of Little Marsh, PA, Vernon Rouse, of Little Marsh, PA, Clyde E Rouse of Little Marsh, PA and James Rouse of Wellsboro, PA; sisters: Patty L. Rouse of Wellsboro, PA, Thelma Wollmann of Mansfield, PA, Ruth A. Preble of Tenn. and Lorraine Stermer of Tioga, PA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Prattsburgh Baptist Church, Prattsburgh, NY. Committal will be at the convenience of the family at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Arrangements by Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.

ROUSE VERA E.
The Wellsboro Agitator - Thursday, 3 Feb 1955
Vera Ellen Rouse, 8-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rouse of Little Marsh died at her home Saturday, January 22, 1954 [sic]. She was born at Blossburg April 25, 1954. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers, Leland, Vernon, Ernest, Raymond and Eugene, and sisters, Lorraine, Ruth Ann and Patty Lou, all at home. The funeral was held Tuesday with The Rev. Frank Russell officiating and burial was in Highland cemetery in Elkland.

 

ROWSE Florence R. Kenyon

89 of Elkland, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2011.  She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Hazleton, the daughter of John W. and Florence E. Koerber Rowse.   She was a member of Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, graduate of Hazleton High School, Penn State Univiversity, taught English and history in Elkland and Nazareth, operated Kenyon Insurance Agency for 20 years, was a Literacy volunteer and past president of Elkland Library.  She is survived by sons and daughters in law, Robert and Judy Kenyon of Lawrenceville, John "Jack" and Melanie Kenyon of Elkland, grandchildren, Justin C. Kenyon of Erie, Jeremy J. Kenyon of Erie, Jessica C. Kenyon of Somerville, Mass. Jordan C. Kenyon of Elkland, sisters, Mildred Walck of Silver Springs, Md., Mary Lou Rowse of Hazleton; nephew, James Walck of Silver Springs, Md.; niece, Kim (Dan) Smith of West Friendship, Md.; and great-niece, Christa Smith of West Friendship, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Kenyon in 2009 and brother, James Rowse in 2002.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Monday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m., at Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dorothy Densmore, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church Steeple Fund, c/o Ola Whitehill, 627 W. Main St., Elkland, Pa. 16920.  Wellsboro Gazette – August 21, 2011

 

RUMIANO - Ella M. Cavagna

83, of Elkland, died Saturday, July 20, 1991 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born August 10, 1907 in Stokesdale, she was the daughter of Angelo and Louisa Montabone Rumiano. She was a housewife and a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Ervin Smith of Elkland, Emma and Leroy Johnson of Lake Okeechobee, Fla. Edith and Ellsworth Smith of Elkland; son, Albert Cavagna of Wellsville, NY; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Chester Rumiano of Painted Post, NY; sisters, Esther Hunter of Little Marsh and Edith Barnett of Port Alleghany, several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held Sunday, July 21 at Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. A wake service was held at the funeral home Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 22 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland. Rev. Thomas J. Sokolowski officiated. Burial was made at Highland Cemetery, Elkland. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 24, 1991

 

RUNYAN Donald M.
Age 74, of 127 Taft Avenue, Elkland, Pa., died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. He was born January 20, 1936 in Elkland, Pa., the son of Raymond and Maude Weber Runyan. He retired after working for many years as a custodian for the Northern Tioga School District. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the army of occupation of Germany. He was a member of Leon O'Bryan American Legion Post 428, Elkland, Pa. He is survived by sister, June Runyan, Elkland, Pa.; "special friends", Sharon and Jim Fish, Elkland, Pa. and their children, Kathy VanSchaick, Tammy, Danny, Edward and Randy Fish and grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by brothers, Bernard, Leo, William, Clark, Clyde, Richard and Raymond and sisters, Madeline, Elaine and Betty Runyan. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, Pa. Saturday from 12 - 2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Rev. Robert Goodrich officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa. Memorials may be made to the Elkland Library and Leon O'Bryan American Legion Post 428, Elkland, Pa.- Elmira Star Gazette, July 23, 2010

RUNYAN, June M. - June M. Runyan age 84 of Taft. Ave., Elkland, Pa. passed away Jan. 5, 2018 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was born July 26, 1933 in Elkland the daughter of Raymond and Maude Weber Runyan. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Pa. Sunday Jan. 7, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. where funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland at the convenience of the family.  Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donors choice.  - Mansfield Gazette, 11 January 2018

RUSSELL Donald E. Russell

Knoxville, PA died on Friday July 6, 2012, at Manor Care North, Williamsport, PA.  Don was a U.S. Army veteran.  He was a retired, self-employed contractor.  Don was a former member of the Lions Club both in Wellsboro and Elkland.  He also served as president of the American Cancer Society in Wellsboro for several years.  He was a member of Knoxville Methodist Yoked Church.  Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Blanche Russell; brother, Harry Russell; sister, Wanda Burfield; daughter, Lisa Dexter and stepdaughter, Candy Faught.  Survivors include Don’s loving wife, Catherine Russell; daughter, Susan Dexter; son, Scott Russell; stepdaughter, Jean (Mark) Kohut; stepson, Edward (Shannon) Seeley; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends at the Knoxville Methodist Yoked Church on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 10 am until 11 am, at which time a memorial service will be held with the Rev. Paul Green and the Rev. Peter Devantier officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Don’s name to the Knoxville Methodist Yoked Church, Alba Street, Knoxville, PA, the American Cancer Society 5 East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA or a charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, “A Life Celebration Home”, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA      Corning Leader – July 9, 2012

 

From the Tioga County Agitator – August 11, 1859
Hon. John Ryon
The subject of this notice was born in the valley of Wyoming near Wilkesbarre Pa., on the 1st day of January, 1787, and died at his residence in Lawrenceville, Tioga County, Pa., on the 22nd day of July 1859.  The father of the deceased was a resident of Wyoming prior to the American Revolution, and during the war was a soldier in the army of Washington.  He also served in the campaign of Gen. Sullivan against the Indians on the Chemung and Genesee.  He was born in Connecticut, where his paternal ancestor who was an Irishman had settled in colonial times.  Soon after the close of the revolutionary war he removed from Wyoming to Southport on the Chemung.  Judge Ryon was one of the early settlers of Tioga County.  In the year 1810, soon after his marriage, he located on the Cownesque River.  This location embraced what is now called Elkland village, but was formerly known as Ryonsville.  At that time the territory now included within the County of Tioga was a wild unsettled region of country.  The early settlers were subjected to all the inconveniences, hardships and privations incident to the settlement of a country heavily timbered and possessing a rigorous and inhospitable climate.  Judge Ryon had his share of these hardships and privations; but his strong physical frame and great energy o’character, combined with habits of temperance, industry and economy enabled him to overcome them and to succeed in clearing up and paying for the tract of land on which he located and making it one of the finest farms in the valley of the Cowanesque.  On this farm he resided thirty-nine years, and brought under cultivation nearly two hundred acres of land before he left it to reside at Lawrenceville.  It is high praise to say of Judge Ryon, that this and all his subsequent acquisitions were the results of his own exertions and energies,  -- that he had not the aid of fortune or rich friends to commence with, and that in his first contact in life he was compelled to assume the condition of a pioneer, and contend with the difficulties and privations of a residence in the wilderness.  The deceased was well known as a public man and a politician, having held at various times by appointment and election positions which brought him prominently before the people, and gave him as extended acquaintance not only within the County of Tioga but throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
 At the October election of 1819 he was elected a member of the House of Representatives of the State and was continued a member during six successive terms.  He was afterwards elected a member of the State Senate and served one term.  In the spring of 1829 he was appointed Superintendent of the West Branch Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, and served in this capacity three years.  On the 29th of Jan’y 1833, he was appointed by Gov. Wolf an associate Judge for Tioga County. – He held this appointment until the 27th of February, 1842, when it was annulled by the limitation contained in the schedule to the amended Constitution of the State, adopted in 1838.  He was afterwards re-commissioned by Gov. Porter for the term of 5 years – commencing on the 4th of March 1842 and expiring the 4th of March 1847.  He also held the commission of a Justice of the Peace under Gov. Snyder, bearing date the 15th of Feb’y, 1816, and several military commissions, the highest in rank of which was one for the office of Lieut. Colonel.  The duties of these several stations were discharged by the deceased ably and with strict fidelity to the public interests.  Judge Ryon in his political career was always a member of the Democratic party – holding his commissions under Democratic Governors and his elective offices at the hands of a Democratic constituency.  For this party and its leading men and principles he always cherished a warm affection.  His political sentiments however were eminently conservative, and he was always a devoted friend and supporter of the interests and policy of this native State, both in her legislative halls and in his retirement as a private citizen.  In his social intercourse Judge Ryon was frank, courteous and manly.  He was kind to the needy and afflicted, a sincere in his friendships, open hearted in his antipathies, and reliable in his business transactions.  In his religious attachments he was Presbyterian, having been a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church during many years and contributed largely to its support. He left a large family circle and many warmly attached friends to mourn his loss and cherish his memory.          Cox.   Wellsboro, Aug. 3, 1859.

 

SANTI Billy Joe Sant

age 37 of Tioga, PA died on August 2, 2013 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Born August 24, 1975 in Wellsboro, PA, he is the son of John and Nancy (Freeland) Santi. Billy was a welder, an avid fisherman, liked to cook and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his parents, John and Nancy Santi of Middlebury Center, PA; brothers and sisters, Bernard Gee of Cowanesque, PA, Bruce (Amber) Gee of Shikshinny, PA, Brenda Warren and Bruce Pierce of Westfield, PA and Fawn (Neil) Vitale of Woodhull, NY; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and many good friends. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 4:00 PM with Rev. Robert Burkett officiating. A graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery, Elkland on Tuesday at 9:00 AM.  Funeral home obituary – August 6, 2013   

 

Karl V. SCHEID, age 65, of 513 E. Park St., Rock Haven, PA, Saturday, September 2, 1972. Calling hours were held at the Yost Funeral Home, Rock Haven, Tuesday, Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Survived by wife, Mabel; daughters, Mrs. Paul (Frances) Olsen of Lowman; son, Lawrence Scheid of Hawaii, broher, Frank Scheid of Elmira; four grandchildren, Patricia, Paul and Tracy Olsen of Lowman; Katherine of Hawaii, one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was a resident of Elmira.

 

SCHOONOVER, William S. - William S. Schoonover, age 82 of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Soldier and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born May 14, 1934 in Elkland, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Spencer) Schoonover. Bill served in the US Marine Corp and was a Korean War veteran. He worked for Ingersoll-Rand for 21 years as a machinist and drove bus for the Northern Tioga School District for 12 years. He was a member of the Elkland Volunteer Fire Department, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Over 65 Club in Elkland. Bill was a former little league and softball coach and former President of the Elkland Boro Council for 6 years. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Loretta; his children – Dennis (Kathy) Schoonover of Los Alamos, NM, Diane (Ronald) Kleiser of Dallastown, PA, Debbie (Joe) Walker of Knoxville, PA, Chris (Amanda) Schoonover of Lawrenceburg, KY, James (Claire Zuskin) Schoonover of Centerville, VA and Shannon (Tony) Daley of Elkland, PA; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Timothy Schoonover and three brothers, James, Morrell and Roy. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Sunday, 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Thomas Catholic Church, 111 First St., Elkland on Monday, 11:00 AM with Father John Kita officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in the Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkland Little League Association, c/o Ryan Morgan, 207 Morgan Ave., Elkland, PA 16920 or to the Elkland Girls Softball Association, c/o Joe Southard, 116 First St., Elkland, PA 16920. -  Mansfield Gazette, August 24, 2016

SCHULTZ Louis R
ELKLAND, PA | Louis R. Schultz, age 90, of 402 W. Main St., Elkland, PA, died
Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY.He was born February 15, 1912 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of William L. and Clara Dobbs Schultz. He married Ann Ellicott on January 3, 1942. They celebrated their 60th anniversary.He came to Elkland in December 1935 to work for John Carlson. In April 1942 he was inducted into the Army Air Force and served until January 1946, when 1st Lt. Schultz was placed in Inactive Reserve, and returned to Elkland to operate the Ford-Mercury Dealership known as Carlson Sales and Service. In 1947 he incorporated the dealership as Schultz Motor Co., Inc. and operated it until 1975 when he sold the dealership to Robert
 Whitcomb of Rochester, NY and worked for Mr. Whitcomb until his retirement in 1980.Mr. Schultz was very active in civic affairs, Charter Member of the Elkland Lions Club, K of C, Loyal Order of Moose and longtime member of the Leon O'Bryan Post #428 American Legion. He served 40 years on the Boro Council and was president of the Council during the time the US Corps of Engineers built the levee along the Cowanesque River. He served on the Tioga Co. Industrial Development Authority and was chairman for five years. He served on the Northern Tier Regional Planning Commission and the Tioga Co. Planning Comm.He is survived by his wife Ann; sons and families, Doctor Gregory L. Schultz, DMD and Michaelene Ahrens-Schultz, Bath, NY, Kiersten, Gabrielle, Alexandria, Stacey and Doctor Jefferey W. Schultz, DDS and Virginia Manley Schultz, Painted Post, NY, Robert, Kyle, Andrew and Khristina; sister, Mary  Bowers, Ithaca, NY; brother, Eugene Schultz, Lansing, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; dear friends, William Roach and Gary and Oddie Slocum.Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday, 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, Wednesday at 11:00 am, Rev. Rick Fox officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

SCHWARTZ - GOODRICH, Kimberly Ann
Age 37 of 201 Frederick Street, Highspire, PA, died
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. She was born November 8, 1972 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of James Bowersox and Karen Schwartz. She was a very active member and Sunday School Teacher of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, Middletown, PA. Kim was a member of the Central PA Transplant Association. She is survived by, husband, Jon; son, Christian; father, James (Robin) Bowersox, Liverpool, PA; mother, Karen (Nick) Schwartz, Seven Stars, PA; brother, Shane (Carissa) Bowersox, Columbia, PA; maternal grandfather, Nathan Eaves, Shamolin Dam, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Brandon Lynn Goodrich in 1994. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Saturday from 2- 4:00 PM. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM. at the Elkland Wesley Chapel. Rev. Robert Goodrich officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorials may be made to the family to establish a fund for Christian's education. - Elmira Star Gazette, Mar.26.2010

SECHRIST –MRS. ANNA SCHEID.  The remains of Mrs. D. C. Scheid arrived here yesterday afternoon from Elmira, and the funeral was held this afternoon from the East Main Street M. E. Church at 2 o’clock, Rev. Isaac Heckman conducting the services.  There were numerous beautiful floral tributes, among them being several from Elmira friends.  The pallbearers were A. Nonemacher, John Agar, Charles Lilly and William Clark, of Elmira, Harry Long and Irvin Eckart, of this city.  Interment was made in Highland Cemetery.  Deceased was aged 37 years and is survived by her husband, but no children.  The surviving brothers and sisters of Mrs. Scheid from out of town who attended the funeral were Ellis, Harry and Edward Sechrist, of Bloomsburg; Mrs. George Cook, of Kane; William Sechrist and Miss Laura Sechrist, of Canton; and Mrs. Sophia Hartsock of Elmira.  (1900 written in on article.)

 

SEELEY Louis H. Seeley, 73, of Holden Brook Road, Osceola, died on Tuesday morning, April 19, 2011, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.  Louis was born in Troupsburg on October 3, 1937, the son of Hugh and Lucy Cady Seeley. He and the former Margaret Ann Johansen were married in Elkland, Pa. on May 25, 1956. Maggie preceded him in death on June 30, 2000.  A former employee of the Elkland Leather Company and Corning Glass Works, Louis spent nearly 50 years working as an auto body technician. He was associated with Crane’s Auto Body in Osceola for many years. He was a great enthusiast of local stock car racing and once acted as head mechanic for local race teams.  Surviving are his sons, Louie (Paula) Seeley of Dundee, Ricky Seeley of Lawrenceville and Timothy (Carol) Seeley of Osceola, his grandchildren, Mickey Seeley, Nicki Seeley, Stacey Seeley and Stephanie Crane, 6 great grandchildren, his brothers, Raymond (Kaye) Seeley of Troupsburg and John Seeley of Potter Brook, Pa., his sisters, Lois Crane of Osceola, Ruth (Bob) Kizer of Elkland and Kathy (Steve) Hartman of Woodhull and several nieces and nephews including special nephew, Rocky Crane.  Besides his wife Maggie, Louis was predeceased by his son, Jack Seeley in 1986, his daughter in law, Vicki Seeley this year and his brother, Harry Seeley in 2005.  There will be no visitation or services.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.   Corning Leader – April 20, 2011

 

SERENO Patricia June
CARMAN Patricia June Age 59, of 204 Parkhurst St., Elkland, PA, diedApril 19, 2006, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 11, 1947 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Leo James and June Alma Spencer Sereno. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother. She is survived by her husband, Donald; children, Todd and Amanda Fish, Elkland, PA, Christie Fish and Tony Allen, Elkland, PA, Paul and Marcie Fish, Elkland, PA; stepchildren, Lisa Carman, Mansfield, PA, Steven and Mary Carman, Elkland, PA; sister, Marianne (Gary) Wick, Elmira, NY; brother, Kurt (Mary) Kreisler, Elkland, PA; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many, many dear friends. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Elkland United Methodist Church. Pastor Deb Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Rd., Ambler, PA 19002.

SERENO - Patricia June Carman, 59, of 204 Parkhurst St., Elkland, diedWednesday, April 19, 2006 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 11, 1947 in Elkland, the daughter of Leo James and June Almo Spencer Sereno. She was a homemaker and devoted mother. She is survived by her husband, Donald; children, Todd and Amanda Fish of Elkland, Christie Fish and Tony Allen of Elkland, Paul and Marcie Fish of Elkland, stepchildren, Lisa Carman of Mansfield, Steven and Mary Carman of Elkland; sister, Marianna (Gary) Wick of Elmira, NY; brother, Kurt (Mary) Kreisler of Elkland; 13 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; and many, many dear friends. Friends were invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland on Saturday, April 22. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23 at the Elkland United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Ellenberger and Pastor Deb Watkins officiating. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Ambler, PA 19002. – The Mansfield Gazette, 26 April 2006, p.6A

SHELLY Harry
Wellsboro Agitator - August 27, 1930
Harry Shelly, aged 41 years, of Gaines, an employe of the Gaines basket factory, was fatally injured near Gaines about 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon and died about
3:30 at the Blosshurg hospital where he was taken in the ambulance of Evans Brothers, of Wellsboro. Mr. Shelly was turning from Route 6 into the road leading to
Watrous, when a Dodge sedan, owned and driven by R. S. Kelley, Esq., and William C. McCoy, of Meadville, on their way to New York, struck the Shelly car. They stopped and rendered all possible assistance to the injured man. At an inquiry Monday, conducted by Justice of the Peace M W. Atwell, of Gaines, deputized by Judge Marsh to act as Coroner in the absence of Coroner W. F. White, of Wellsboro, Mr. Kelley was held blameless for the accident, on testimony of State Police, who made an investigation. Mr. Shelly is suivived by his wife and daughter, Daisy, his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Loren Shelly, of Gaines; four brothers, Delbert,
Elmer and Ralph, of Gaines, and Louis, of Elkland, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Patterson, of Elkland, and Mrs. Helen Ellison, of Wellsville, N. Y.  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1:30; burial at Elkland.

BENJAMIN SHEPPA of Elkland died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 17, 1938.  He was born at Hillsgrove, Pa., July 16, 1905, the son of Joseph and Edna Catch Sheppa.  He leaves his wife; three children, Benjamin Raymond, Lucille Catherine and Doris Ann, all of Elkland; his father of Hillsgrove; two sisters, Miss Pauline Sheppa of Atlantic City and Mrs. Julia Fredericks of Williamsport; four brothers, Louis and Frank of Renova, John of St. Paul, Minn., and Walter of Williamsport.  The funeral will be held in St. Thomas Church Thursday at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Hugh Kelley officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/18/1938

SHEPPA - PRATT
Doris S. Age 68, of 218 River St., Elkland, PA, diedSunday, August 8, 2004, at her home. She was born August 3, 1936 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Benjamin and Helen Curtis Sheppa. She was a member of the St.Thomas Catholic Church, a former employee of Continental Telephone Co. and worked as a teller for Citizens and Northern Bank for many years. She is survived by her brother, Benjamin Sheppa, Westfield, PA; sister, Helen "Dolly" Osterhoudt, Pine Valley, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Pratt in 2000. Private funeral and committal services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tioga Co. Unit, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945.

SHERMAN Arthur J
Wellsboro Gazette - September 28, 1983
Arthur J Sherman, Sr , age 60, of Elkland died on Wednesday. Sept 21, 1983 at the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre.  He was born April 19, 1923 in Elkland to James and Blanche (Van Zile) Sherman.  He was a member of the Knoxville VFW.  He is survived by his wife Dorothy; son, Arthur (Butch) Sherman, Jr of Tioga; daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty Lou) Stone, of Tioga; father James, of Elkland; brothers, Charles, of Little Marsh; Roger, of Elkland; Keith, of Nelson; Bradley, of Morris; Durwood, of Elkland; Gary, of Elkland; Larry, of Wellsboro; and Wayne, of Elkland; sisters, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Potter, of Elkland; Mrs. Wellington (Irene) Patterson, of Elkland; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held on Sunday at the Kenyon Funeral Home with the Rev Harry Dow officiating. Burial in the Highland Cemetery at Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to the Dr Williams Scholarship Fund.

SHERMAN Bernard Leroy
Wellsboro Agitator - July 12, 1950
Bernard Leroy Sherman, aged 17 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sherman, of Elkland, died July 5.  He is survived by his parents, seven brothers, Arthur of Corning; Keith, in the U. S. Army; Roger, Charles, Wayne. Durwood and Gary, of Elkland; two sisters, Barbara and Irene, of Elkland; grandmother, Mrs. Cornelia Kio, of Corning. The funeral was held Friday; burial in Highland cemetery at Elkland.

SHERMAN Durwood Jack "Durk"
Age 72, of #413 North Buffalo Street, Elkland, Pa. died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born October 21, 1936 in Elkland, PA. the son of James and Blanche VanZile Sherman. Durk was a graduate of Elkland High School, class of 1956. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians as a catcher. Durk served in the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, KS. where he was a Rifle Marksman and a Sharpshooter. He entertained the troops as a catcher on the Spartans baseball team. Durk was the founder of the Elkland Softball Association and co-operator with his brother Gary "Boney" Sherman for 57 years. He was employed by PennDot for "25" years and was a member of the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church. Durk was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame in 1971. He served on the Elkland Borough Council and was a member of Elkland Moose Lodge #746. He married the late Gayle "Molly" Kreisler on June 22, 1959. Survivors include their daughters; Wendy "Jody" Graham, Elkland, PA, Susan "Eric" Pond, Elkland, PA, Lorna "Charles" Manluccia, New Milford, CT, Judy "James" Baker, Elkland, PA, their sons: William "Jessica" Sherman, Elkland, PA and Grant "Brandie" Sherman, Nelson, PA; grandchildren; Jacqueline Seeley, Jaymes and Bradley Graham, Kyle and Brynne Pond, Andrew Lucas, Thomas, Abigail and Joshua Manluccia, Erich, Seth and Ruby Sherman, brothers: Roger, Bradley, Gary, Larry and Wayne Sherman, sisters; Irene Patterson and Barbara Potter, mother-in-law- Geraldine Kreisler. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gayle "Molly" Kriesler Sherman in 1989; brothers: Arthur, Irwin, Charles, Keith and Bernard and his parents; James and Blanche Sherman.
Family and friends are invited to "Durk's" Funeral Service at the Elkland Softball Stadium, Thursday September 10th at 1:00 PM. Dress is "Ballpark Best!" Pastor Dorothy Densmore Officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Elkland Softball Association. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, Pa. 16920.   Published in Star-Gazette on September 9, 2009

SHERMAN Irwin B
Wellsboro Agitator - October 24, 1945
Dr. Harry Williams of Elkland, Tioga county Coroner, will hold an inquest in the death of two recently discharged soldiers who were killed instantly about 1 a.m., Friday when the car driven by Howard Heitzenrater, 23, of Elkland, crashed into a concrete bridge abutment on Route 49, a mile and a half west of Elkland.  The Coroner said he had not had opportunity to question the survivors of the accident, but intended to do so as soon as possible.  Irwin Sherman, 21, and Stanley Zremski, 25, were killed instantly and James Sereno, 20, and Heitzenrater were injured slightly. All are residents of Elkland.  Heitzenrater had just been discharged after several years of Army service in Europe; Zremski had just been discharged from the Army after serving five years in Europe and Africa; Sherman was discharged from the Marines Oct.12 after three years in the Pacific war zone.  Sereno is a paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., and is home on furlough.  According to State Policeman, Russell L. Knowles, of Mansfield Substation, Zremski was in the front seat with the driver and Sherman and Sereno were in the back.  When the car struck the bridge, the entire right side of the car was torn off.  Sherman, according to Dr. Williams, had a crushed skull, fractured leg and right ear torn off.  Zremski had multiple fractures of the right arm, fractured jaw, crushed chest, right leg and thigh injuries.  Sereno had numerous bruises and Heitzenrater received face and body lacerations.  He was treated at the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro and sent home.  Irwin Sherman, 21, of Elkland is survived by his parents; brothers Arthur, with the U. S. Army, Charles, Roger, Keith, Bradley, Durwood, Gary, Larry;     sister, Barbara; one niece, all of Elkland.  The funeral was held Monday at the Elkland Methodist Church, Rev. Frank Russell, officiating.  The American Legion conducted military services at the cemetery... Highland cemetery

SICILIANO, Dominic J. - Dominic J. Siciliano age 79 of Elkland passed away Nov. 8, 2018 at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  He was born Dec. 17, 1938 in Elkland the son of Joseph and Santina Palumbo Siciliano. He was employed at the Ingersol Rand, Painted Post, A&P Foods, Big Flats and the Housing Authority in Elkland. He proudly served in the US. Army. He was a member of the Elkland Moose, St. Thomas Catholic Church and enjoyed playing softball. He is survived by his children, Dominic Siciliano Jr., West Palm Beach, Fl., Annette Siciliano (Bill Parsons), Towanda, Pa., Theresa Torres (Monty Burdick) Addison, NY, Lisa Childs, Addison, Gina (John) Sanders, West Palm Beach, Fl., Joseph (Mardge) Siciliano, West Palm Beach, Fl., numerous grandchildren, sisters, Mary (Gary) Probst, Elkland, Francis (Jerald) Grapevine, Corning, NY., Josephine (William) Austin, Campbell, NY, Darlene (Dennis) Audinwood, Corning, NY., numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by brothers Nate and Phillip Siciliano and a sister Brenda Kinner. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home 214 Main St, Elkland Thursday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm. where funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 am. Fr. David Bechtel, offc. Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. – Mansfield Gazette, 15 November 2018

SICILIANO, Frank - Frank A. “Zig” Siciliano, age 88 of Elkland, PA passed away at his home on Friday, April 29, 2016. Born July 23, 1927 in Elkland, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Frances (Taverna) Siciliano. Zig served in the U.S. Army during WWII and married Patricia MacLean in 1952. He retired from Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post. He was a member of the Elkland Moose Lodge, VFW, Knights of Columbus and St. Thomas Catholic Church. Zig loved to fish and hunt and his garden. He was a good softball player for many years and enjoyed making homemade wine. Zig is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia; his daughters, Mary Ellen (Stanley) Orchowski of Mansfield, Fran (David) Davis of Elkland, Toni Hane of Corning, NY and Susan Healey of Tyrone, NY; his grandchildren, Brad Orchowski, Mitch (Lauren) Orchowski, Jill Pratt, Jason (Amber) Croft and Silas Wiles; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death siblings, Kathryn Fazzari, Joseph Siciliano and Jennie Tallarida and his grandson, Jeff Healey. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Sunday 2:00 – 5:00PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Monday, 10:00 AM with Rev. John Kita officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd., Towanda, PA 18848 and Susquehanna Home Healthcare, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. -  Mansfield Gazette, May 4, 2016

SICILIANO - TALLARIDA
Jennie F. Age 83, of Taft Ave., Elkland, Pa., diedOctober 1, 2005 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. She was born March 16, 1922 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Frank and Frances Siciliano. She was a former employee of Corning Glass Works and a homemaker. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Sherry Tallarida, Elkland, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary "Dolly" and Bill Freeman, Elkland, PA, Fran and Jack Pratt, Elkland, PA, Nikki and Doyle Fish, Elkland, PA; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Frank "Zig" and Patricia Siciliano, Elkland, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominick C. "Chic-O-Pep" Tallarida; sister, Catherine Fazzary; and brother, Joseph Siciliano. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. Rev. Joseph Gilbert will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church.

SIMONETTI Dominic "Mickey" [SRGP 11317]
Age 88, of 303 N. Buffalo St., Elkland, PA, died December 12 2009, at his home. He owned and operated Simonetti's Beer Distributors in Elkland for over 40 years. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon funeral Home, Elkland, PA Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Valley Community Ambulance Association.   Published in Star-Gazette on December 14, 2009

Dominic “Mickey” Simonetti, 88, of 303 N. Buffalo St., Elkland, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at his home.  He owned and operated Simonetti’s Beer Distributors.  Survivors include step-sons Anthony Tallarida and Giacomo Tallarida, both of Corning, N.Y., Nicholas Tallarida of Tucson, Ariz.; step-daughters Katherine Boyer of Gibsonville, N.C., Mary Ann Shay of Elmira, N.Y.; daughters Patricia Harriger of Corning, N.Y., Roslyn Slocum of Elkland; sister Mary Peritano of Buffalo, N.Y.  Calling hours are 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, the Rev. John Kita officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Corning Leader - December 14, 2009

FRANK ARNOLD SIMPSON
 Frank Arnold, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Simpson, died at the home of his parents Friday morning, July 17, at 2 o'clock, aged to weeks.  The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. T.S. Alty officiating.  Interment was made in the Highland cemetery. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, July 22, 1925)

Robert C. SIMPSON
WELLSBORO, PA. | Robert C. Simpson, of 414 E. Main St., Elkland, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004 at the Green Home. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Simpson; two sons, Richard Simpson of Hatfield and Robert Simpson of Bloomsburg; a daughter, Cheryl Bailey of Elkland. Calling hours are 1-2 p.m. Monday at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Robert Goodrich officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

SKINKLE PAULINE C. SHELLEY
Pauline C. Age 71, of Elmira, NY, diedTuesday, March 6, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Pauline was born in Urbana, NY, daughter of the late Herbert and Flora (Fraver) Skinkle. Pauline was known for having a great green thumb. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Survivors include sons, Donald (special companion, Tina Squires) Shelley of Elmira and Lewis (Fiancé, Lisa Carboni) Shelley of Elmira; many stepchildren; sister, Agnes Chrysler of Hammondsport, NY; brothers, Norman Skinkle of Bath, NY and Leonard Skinkle of Corning, NY; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, March 14, 2007, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8:30 p.m. with Pastor Richard Hack officiating. Interment will take place in Highland Cemetery in Elkland, PA at the convenience of the family.

SKINNER - VANSCHAICK Annabelle
Age 85 of 505 N. Buffalo St., Elkland, PA, died
June 21, 2010 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born Jan. 6, 1925 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Arthur J. and Leda Stevens Skinner. She was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church, was a former Cub Scout leader, former member of the Elkland Boro Authority, Highland Cemetery Assn., Coates Heritage House and the American Legion Aux. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edwin J. VanSchaick; son, Edwin J. (Kathleen) VanSchaick Jr., Victor, NY; daughter, Betsy (Alan) Olthof, Elkland, PA; grandchildren, Chris VanSchaick, Craig VanSchaick, and Benjamin Paulhamus; six great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a grandson Brian Paulhamus; brothers, Donald, Douglas and Arthur Jr.; and sisters Doris Ferris and Clarabell Smith. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday June 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elkland United Methodist Church. Rev. Deborah Watkins will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Community Ambulance Assn., P.O. Box 280, Osceola, PA 16942. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. – Elmira Star Gazette, June 23, 2010

SKINNER - Mr. Richard K. Skinner, a much respected merchant of this place, died at his home on Wednesday night after an illness of five days, aged 75 years. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. C.L. Babcock, of Wellsboro. The funeral was held at the house Saturday at 2 o’clock, Rev. Mr. Colclough officiating. Music by the M.E. choir of Elkland; burial in the Elkland [Highland] cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 10, 1906

SMITH –ADA R. BAILEY, age 87, of 212 W. River St., Elkland, PA died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, RD, Wellsboro, PA.  She was born November 5, 1915 in Himrod, NY, the daughter of Charles and Hattie Bragg Smith.  She was a former employee of Elkland Leather Co., Corning Inc., and a member of the Elkland Free Methodist Church.  She is survived by numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.  She preceded in death by her husband, Paul in 1994.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Lloyd A. Payne is officiating.  Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Memorials may be made to the Elkland Free Methodist Church.

SMITH - Eva H. Runyan, 83, of Wellsboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007 at Broad Acres, Wellsboro. She was the wife of the late Clark I. Runyan who died in 1977. Eva was born March 29, 1923 in New Albany, the daughter of the late Floyd and Clara Smith. She was a homemaker and member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Donna Runyan of Wellsboro; grandchildren, Curtis (Nancy) Runyan, April (Skip) Smith; great grandchildren, Tanner and Skylar Runyan. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ervin Smith, and a sister, Virginia Snyder. There will be no visitation. A private graveside service will be held for the family, at her request, at the Highland Cemetery in Elkland, with Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating. If desired, Memorials may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. - Mansfield Gazette, 17 January 2007

 

SMITHERS, Rebecca A. - Rebecca A. O’Brien, age 74 of Elkland passed away at her home on Monday, January 15, 2018. Born May 6, 1943 in Elkland, she was the daughter of the late James V. and Mary Jane (Earnest) Smithers. Rebecca worked for Metamora Products. She is survived by her children, Debra (Chris) Costanzo of Bath, NY, Valarie O’Brien of Corning, NY, Tracey (Daniel) Boom of Osceola and Kerri (Eric) Grist of Elkland; 8 grandchildren, Ben, Josh, Travis, Kaitlyn, Stephanie, Mycah, Casey and Bella; 3 great grandchildren, Hannah, Ireland and Aubrey; brothers, Norman “Sonny” Smithers of Erwin, NY, Dennis and Alfred Smithers of Elkland; her adopted “daughter” Dawn Slonaker of Osceola; her cats, Lucky and Callie and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and brother, Harry. A graveside service will be held on May 6th at 1:30 PM in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Susquehanna Hospice, 32-36 Central Ave, 3rd floor, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. – Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 1 May 2018

 

SNYDER Helen V. Sheen

95, of W. River St., Elkland, PA died Friday, March 1, 2013 at her home. Born May 31, 1917 in Elkland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie (Manning) Snyder. She married Donald H. Sheen in 1936. She was a clerk and bookkeeper at Sheen’s Department Store for 45 years and a former trustee and member of the Elkland United Methodist Church for over 70 years. Helen is survived by her husband of 77 years, Donald; her daughter, Jeanette Gabel of Barre Center, NY; three grandchildren, Andrew Sheen of Schenectady, NY, Karen (Samuel) Gabel Ruggieri of Glenside, PA and Jennifer (Matthew) Sheen Charlesworth of Asheboro, NC; three great grandchildren, Brian Stewart and Lily and Gavin Charlesworth; her daughter in law, Candy Whitling Sheen of Pine City, NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Richard “Dick” Sheen in 1991 and three brothers. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA on Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 2:00 PM at the Elkland United Methodist Church, 405 W. Main St., with Pastor Sandra Hemker officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland United Methodist Church, 405 W. Main St., Elkland, PA 16920.  Funeral home obituary – March 3, 2013

 

SOPER – John J. Soper, aged 74 years, of Mansfield, died June 27 at the Blossburg hospital. The funeral was held Friday at the home of a niece, Mrs. Ward L. Austin. Rev. Dallas Youngs of the Seventh Day Adventist church, officiating; burial in the Elkland Cemetery. Mr. Soper is survived by a son, Charles; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Schlick of Elmira Heights; three brothers, Clinton of Mansfield; David of New Albany and William of Clyde, NC; two sisters, Mrs. Ross Webster of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Sadie Graham of Istachatta, FL; and several grandchildren. – Wellsboro Agitator, 7 July 1937, p.1

 

SPENCER ARMENIA
Mrs. Armenia Spencer Button, 49, of Elkland died at the family home on Pattison Extension Monday morning, Dec. 15, 1937.  Mrs. Button was born in Charleston Township, Dec. 28, 1887, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Spencer.  She leaves her husband, L. C. Button; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Hazlett, Miss Velma Button; son, Elmer, of Elkland, a brother, Milton Spencer of Elmira.  Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Elkland.  The Rev. Edmund T. Rowe officiated.  Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

SPENCER ARMENIA - Mrs. Armenia Button
Mrs. Armenia Button, wife of L.C. Button, of Elkland died Monday morning at 4 o'clock.  Mrs. Button was born December 28, 1887 in Charleston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Spencer.  Most of her life had been spent in Elkland where she had many friends.  Mrs. Button was a member of the Methodist church and was active in its various branches.  Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Miss Velma Button and Mrs. Ralph Hazlett and a son Elmer Button all of Elkland, and a brother, Milton Spencer of Elmira.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church.  Rev. E. T. Rowe will officiate; burial in Highland cemetery at Elkland.

SPENCER - SHIRLEY J. OUTMAN
The Wellsboro Gazette - 27 Apr 1994, p. 12
Shirley J. Outman, 62, of Elkland RR 1 died Sunday, April 24, 1994 at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. Born April 29, 1931, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Perry N. and Ella May Enderle Spencer. She was a homemaker and a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, Howard, in 1992; one daughter, Kathleen, in 1993; and one brother, Lawrence Spencer, in 1979. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Mary Ann Outman of Little Marsh; grandchildren, Matthew J. Fish of Hanover, Jason D. Fish of Elkland, Michael and Kim Outman of Virginia Beach, Va., Todd and Sandy Outman of Little Marsh; one brother, Harley Spencer of Osceola; two sisters, Verna Knickerbocker of Elkland and Alda Cruttenden of Elkland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends called at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27. Services were held there Wednesday, April 27. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital to help establish a kidney dialysis unit.

 

SPENCER Verna Spencer Knickerbocker

Verna Spencer Knickerbocker, 86, formerly of Elkland died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. Born August 4, 1925 in Endicott, NY, she is the daughter of Perry and Ella (Enderle) Spencer. She was a 1943 graduate from Newark Valley High School in Endicott, NY. She married Gordon Knickerbocker on August 16, 1946, he predeceased her in 1992. Verna was a housewife all her life, but had worked at various places, Endicott/Johnson Shoe Factory (Endicott, NY), Glove Factory (Elkland), Kenyon Funeral Home (Elkland), Electra Cord (Westfield), Westfield Manufacturing (Westfield), Green Shingles Bar (Lindley, NY) and several part-time jobs. Verna was a past member of Eastern Star, Knoxville Chapter #328 for over 25 years, a Cub Scout Den Mother for various years in Elkland during the 60’s and a member of the Elkland Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Leonard (Vickie) Knickerbocker of Nelson, PA; a daughter, Victoria (Joel) Cumberledge of Knoxville, PA; a foster son, Harold (Mary) Denton of Elmira, NY; three grandchildren, Traci (Bruce) Allen of Lawrenceville, PA, Kimberly (Rodney) Gilbert of Tioga, PA and Ward Knickerbocker of Nelson, PA; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, and her siblings, Harley Spencer, Alda Spencer Cruttenden, Shirley Spencer Outman and Lawrence Spencer. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, on Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  Star Gazette - July 6, 2012

 

ADELBERT J. STEWART
ELKLAND, PA -- Adelbert J. Stewart, 64, of Osceola RD died Monday in Blossburg State Hospital in Blossburg.  He was born Jan 7, 1907 in Woodhull, NY the son of Peter and Lily Cook Stewart.  He is survived by his wife, Winona Hackett Stewart; three sons, Gary of Corning, NY, Duane and Gene, both of Nelson; six daughters, Mrs. Donald (Marilyn) Mangus of Alpine, Tenn., Mrs. Donald (Lorraine) VanGorden of Elkland, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Kirk of Nelson, Mrs. James (Barbara) Cary of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Gary (Lucille) Payne of Woodhull, NY, and Miss Melva Stewart at home; a brother, Lewis of Westfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Northrup of Knoxville and Mrs. Lillian Angela of Corning; 16 grandchildren.   Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home today 2-4 and 7-9 pm Funeral services will be held there Thursday at 2 pm with the Rev Frank Russell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.   Handwritten 12-22-71

 

STEWART -LORRAINE JOY BUTLER, age 82 of Elkland passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Born August 18, 1937 in Osceola, she was the daughter of the late Adelbert J. and Winona L. (Hackett) Stewart. Lorraine worked for the Big M as a cashier for over 40 years. She was a member of the Senior Club, the United Church of Nelson and the United Methodist Women and she served on the Elkland Library Board. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the church choir, bowling and was an avid volunteer. Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Neal; children, Steven and Linda Van Gorden of Elkland, Dennis Van Gorden of Elkland, Jon and Jim Van Gorden of FL, Sherry and Jim Wulforst of Arkport, NY, Nancy and Jason Tubbs of Nelson and Lisa and Blaine Miller of Eldred; 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; her siblings, Marilyn "Pat" Mangus, Barbara and Don Migliore, Gene and Linda Stewart and Melva and Micheline Stewart; sister in law, Sue Stewart; brothers in law, Van Emmons and John Howe and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Van Gorden and Hugh Flynn; two brothers, Gary and Duane Stewart and two sisters, Joan Howe and Luci Emmons. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, June 27th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 3:00 PM with Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. (Covid 19 precautions will apply, face masks are recommended and we are operating at half capacity.) Memorial donations may be made in honor of Lorraine to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK, Susquehanna Health Home Care and Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport, PA or to the United Church of Nelson, PO Box 6, Nelson, PA. -Elmira Star-Gazette 6/26/2020

 

STOCUM Lillian Louise (Stocum) Kirkham
Age 78 of Campbell, NY, died Monday Sept. 6, 2010 at her home unexpectedly. She was born April 15, 1932 at home in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Frederick and Reva Baker Stocum. She was retired from Corning Inc. and loved to read, put puzzles together, crochet, doing word finds and especially having Sunday dinner with the family. She was a great person and was a strength to her children. She is survived by children, Christine (Rob) Knauss, Camden, NC, Kevin (Mary) Kirkham, Harold (Shirley) Kirkham, and Darlene Newman, all of Campbell, NY; grandchildren, Carrie, Wolcott, NY, Candy, Rose, NY, Randy Seeley, Sodus Point, NY, Lynn (Todd) Youngs, Campbell, NY, Autumn (Pat) Woodworth, Greenwood, NY, Kyle Morehouse, Greenwood, NY, Ryan and Sarah Newman, Campbell, NY, Wayne Clark, Dallas, TX, Teri (Matt) Kramarik, Springfield, VA; great-grandchildren, Dakota and Dominic, Wolcott, NY, Daymond, Dericc, Alexandrea, Sadie, all of Rose, NY, Abby, Campbell, NY, Madalynn and Carleigh, Greenwood, NY; brother, Leonard (Sonny) Stocum, Osceola, PA; sister, Arlene Wainwright, Campbell, NY; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Otis F. Kirkham, Sept. 10, 2008; five sisters, her twin Lilly at birth, Freida, Wanietta, Betty, and Cleo; four brothers, Frederick Jr., Harold, Robert, and Harry (Sam). Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Saturday Sept. 11, 2010 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted following visitation at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Larry O'Dell will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn., 625 West Ridge Pike, Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 8, 2010

 

STROUSE Harold L. Strouse

87, formerly of Elkland died on Wednesday January 2, 2013 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born April 4, 1925 in Berwick, PA, he is the son of the late Charles and Sarah (Yocum) Strouse. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a self-employed carpenter. He married Doris (Ketchum); she died on March 23, 1989. Harold is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Jerold) Beecher of Horseheads, NY, Nancy (Joseph, Sr.) Bleznuck of Danville, PA and Diane (Bob) Nesbit of Carlisle, PA; his son, Alan (Stacy) Strouse of Lawrenceville, PA;12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA on Saturday, January 5 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 3:00 PM with Rev. Joseph Sellepack officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.   Star Gazette – January 4, 2013

 

STULL DAVID WILLETT
Wellsboro Gazette - August 31, 1921
David Willett Stull was born May 22, 1835, in Elkland, on the farm where he spent his entire life.  He married on Jan. 23, 1864, Mary Thomas, who survives, with four sons, Emmett W. , Edward D., Reed H., of Elkland; Ray I., of Columbus, Ohio and six grandchildren.  He was the last survivor of a family of eight, having recently buried two sisters, Elizabeth Casson, of Lindley, and Frances Stull, of Elkland.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  His death, on Aug. 20, followed an illness of only three days.  Funeral services were held last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Max C. Putney, officiating; burial in Highland Cemetery.

 

EMMETT W. STULL of Elkland, Pa.  Body at Kenyon Funeral home, Elkland.  Calling hours today (Oct. 8, 1957) 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. John Hays.  Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/8/1957

 

SWARTHOUT Berneece L. "Bea" Egleston

Age 86 of 8802 Rt. 49, Elkland, PA died January 7, 2011 at her home. She was born Aug. 13, 1924 in East Lindley, NY the daughter of Howard and Edna Robinson Swartout Sr. She co-owned and operated the family farm for the past 60 years with her husband Mike and later with her son Michael. She attended the Elkland United Methodist Church, was a 1941 graduate of Corning High School. Her life was her family, cooking, baking and doing for others. She is survived by son, Michael Egleston, Elkland, PA; daughter, Helen (Wayne) Dornsife, Randolph, NY; grandchildren, Julie (T.H.) Lyda, Pittsburgh, PA, Nancy (Mark) Davidson, Sewickley, PA, Greg (Tammy) Dornsife, St. Petersburg, FL, DeAnn (Keith) Bianco, Covington, PA, Dr. Thomas (Kimberly) Butler, Ridgeway, PA, David Butler, Richland, PA, Dr. Marlo Egleston, Lewisburg, PA, Brooke Egleston, Pittsburgh, PA, Philip (Traci) Egleston, Elkland, PA; 14 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Jody Egleston, Sheridan, AR; son-in-law, Kean Butler, Elkland, PA; brothers, Howard (Beverly) Swartout Jr., Owego, NY and Duane Swartout, Owego, NY; sister, Shirley Swartout, Elmira; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preced in death by her husband Mike; daughter June Butler; and brother Stanley Swartout. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted following calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.   Star Gazette – January 10, 2011

 

TALLARIDA Angelina T.
Age 45, of 108 Coates Ave., Elkland, PA, diedon Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1963 in Corning, NY, the daughter of Jack and Barbara Schutt Tallarida. Angie worked for Widman's and Metamora Products in Elkland, PA. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and Elkland Moose Lodge #746, W. O. T. M. Angie graduated from Elkland High School in 1981. Survived by: daughter, Anna Simonds, Elkland, PA; grandson, Bradley Empson, Elkland, PA; father, Jack (Audrey) Tallarida, Cando. ND; brothers, Anthony (Melinda) Tallarida, Corning, NY, Nicholas (Angie) Tallarida, Tucson, AZ, Giacamo (Theresa) Tallarida, Corning, NY; sisters, Mary Ann (Brian) Shay, Corning, NY, Katherine (Donald) Boyer, Gibsonville, NC; "special niece", Alli Boyer, Gibsonville, NC; stepfather, Dominic Simmonetti, Elkland, PA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, "Tony"; and mother, Barbara Tallarida. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, Father John Kita officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn. in Angie's memory.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/1/2009

TALLARIDA - TRENTINI, Frances T.
Age 64, of 204 Pattison St. Ext., Elkland, PA, diedFebruary 19, 2008 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She was born February 18, 1944 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Dominic and Jennie Siciliano Tallarida. She has worked for Corning Inc. for over 33 years and was a member of the Elkland Moose. She is survived by son, Dominic Trentini, Corning, NY; daughter, Betty Jo Trentini, Elkland, PA; six grandchildren; brother, Jack Tallarida, Elkland, PA; sisters, Niki Fish, Elkland, PA, Mary (Dolly) Freeman, Elkland, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Pratt; son, Michael; and brother, Frankie. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

TALLARIDA - Mary Ann "Dolly" Freeman, 69, of North Buffalo St., Elkland, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Wellsboro.  She was born July 18, 1940, in Elkland, the daughter of Dominic and Jennie Siciliano Tallarida. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Thomas Church, Elkland on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Kita will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.  Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from January 4 to January 12, 2010

THOMAS MARY J
Wellsboro Gazette - March 23, 1922
Elkland, March 22 - Mrs. Mary Stull, widow of the late David Stull, died at her home here last Thursday after a short illness.  She had lived a useful and busy life in Elkland for many years and was one of the most esteemed citizens.  Four sons and six grandchildren survive her.

 

THOMAS Lewis William Thomas

97, of Elkland died March 23, 2012 at Corning Hospital.  He was born in Osceola, PA to Charles and Dore (Kirtland) Thomas.   He managed and retired from the Elkland Electric Company in 1980 and was employed at Elkland Tannery.  Lewis served as mayor for Elkland Borough as well as Chairman of the Elkland Borough Authority.  He was instrumental in bringing Metamora Products, the Laurel Health Center and the Tioga County Housing Authority to the borough.  He owned and operated the Woodhull television system; he was a Mason, president of the Elkland Lion’s club and Past President with the Highland Cemetery Association. He was an avid fisherman and craftsman.  Lewis and Olivia enjoyed camping, having traveled to all but two of the fifty states as members of the National Campers and Hikers Association.  They found incredible enjoyment in their family, both are greatly missed.  He is survived by two daughters, Ruth Ann Price of Wellsboro, PA and Diane (John) Spielman of Elkland, PA; four grandchildren, Pamela Fish of Elkland, Michael Kelly of Elkland, Katie Maloney of Corning, NY, and Brian Maloney of Myrtle Beach, SC; two great grandchildren, Meghan Rhodes of Elmira, NY and Olivia Fish of Elkland, PA; two great great grandchildren, Madison and Rohan of Elmira  and his poker-playing buddy Greg Gehl, Corning, NY.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Olive Johnson Thomas.   At his request, there will be no funeral service.  A memorial committal service will be held at the Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA on Tuesday, March 27th at 1:00 PM.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coates Heritage House, 111 East Main St., Elkland, PA 16920.  Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.   Funeral home obituary – March 26, 2012

 

THOMPSON - Carleton M. “Jake” Thompson, age 59, of 19 Grant Street, Wellsboro died on Wednesday, August 27, 1975 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was a member of the VFW of Wellsboro and the Loyal Order of the Moose in Elmira, NY. Surviving are his wife, Dora; one daughter, Mrs. Frances [Carol] Curry of Lake Placid, NY; one brother, Robert Thompson of Florida; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 1975 at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. - Wellsboro Gazette, September 4, 1975

WILLIAM C. THOMPSON age 76 of 243 West Lake Road, Penn Yan, Tuesday, July 29, 1969 at the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Penn Yan.  Friends may call at the Phillips Funeral Home, Painted Post Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Thursday at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, Painted Post.  Burial Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa., the Rev. W. W. Wilmer.  Ingersoll Rand Service Assn. will hold a service Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.  Survived by wife, Ann Parkhurst Thompson; daughters, Mrs. Ear W. (Charlotte) McComes of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Gerald E. (Marion) Cosgrove of Oakridge, Tenn.; son, Dr. William P. Thompson of Corning; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Louis Thompson of Syracuse.  He was a retired Ingersoll Rand employee and a former resident of Painted Post.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/29/1969

THOMSON - John Paul Thomson, 86, of 518 Mack Road, Addison, NY (Town of Tuscarora), died, Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at home. He had been in failing health. He was born in Osceola, PA on September 22, 1921, the son of John A. and Ida Pearl Musser Thomson. Paul was a 1940 graduate of
Addison High School and was a WWII Army Veteran, having served in the European Theatre. He was employed for over 30 years at the Elkland Leather Company and was a self-employed dairy farmer. He is survived by two sisters, Ruth E. Brown of Absolut Care at Three Rivers, Painted Post, NY and Esther Williams of Elkland, PA; nieces and nephews, Myrna Husted, David Brown, Paul (Debbie) Brown, Kathleen (Ben) Caffo and Dana John (Susan) Williams. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Thomson. Friends may call Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main Street, Woodhull, NY, where funeral and committal services will be conducted immediately following visitation at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. LD Maxson officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Memorials will be received for Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning,   NY 14830 or Tuscarora Baptist Church, c/o LD Maxson, 680 Thomson Road, Addison, NY 14801. - Corning Leader, 3 June 2008

 

THORNTON, Oliver – Oliver Thornton died at his home in Elkland April 2 after an illness of about three weeks of heart trouble.  He was 82 years of age.  He was born December 18, 1836, in Providence, Luzerne county, Pa., the son of Isaac and Martha Thornton and was a descendant of Sir Edward Thornton of England.  At the age of 18 years he came to Elkland and purchased a farm ….north of that village where he lived until December 15, 1911.  He then moved to Elkland.  On August 26, 1868(??) he married Miss Mary ……..  He is survived by his wife and three daughters: Mrs. Ray Reynolds of Paxton(??), Mrs. …….Smith of Painted Post and Miss Eva Thornton at home.  (Some of this was illegible)   Wellsboro Agitator, 16  April 1919. 

 

KENNETH R. THURSTON
Kenneth R. Thurston, 81, of 130 N. Buffalo St., Elkland, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at home.   Born June 19, 1919, in Elkland, he was the son of Fred M. and Floy Webster  Thurston.   He was a retired machinist at Ingersol-Rand, Painted Post, N.Y.; and former  employee of the Elkland Leather Company.  He was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church and a life member  of the Knoxville VFW.  Surviving are his wife, Lauretta; one brother, Clark Thurston of Elkland; six nephews and their wives, Albert M. and Lorraine Thurston of Painted Post, Alfred W. and Lorraine Thurston of Elkland, Terry and Kay Thurston of Brockport, N.Y., James C. and Deborah Backes of Fort Meyers, Fla., Joseph M. and Dawn Backes of Endicott, N.Y., and Timothy Backes of Endicott,  N.Y.: three nieces and husband, Sue A. Backes of Vestal, N.Y., Winifred King of Penn Yan, N.Y., and Lori Jo and Glenn Simpson of Savona, N.Y.   Calling hours were held Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  Funeral services were held there Saturday, Nov. 18, with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating. Burial was made at Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland United Methodist Church or  the Valley Community Ambulance Association.

 

TROUSDALE –MABEL B. MACLEAN age 90 of 107 Close Ave., Elkland, PA, Sunday, June 9, 1985.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Bruce Smith officiating.  Burial, Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Memorials may be given to the Parkhurst Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund c/o Mrs. Mae Smith, Elkland, PA.  She is survived by 2 sisters, Katleen Barnett of Elkland, PA and Eileen Loomis of Leominster, MA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter MacLean; a sister, Georgia Merrill and a brother, Thomas Trousdale.  She was a housewife.  She was born April 9, 1895 in Sydenhan, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of William and Effie Woodruff Trousdale.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/11/1985

 

TUBBS NINA EVALINE [MRS. CLYDE N.] ROUSE
The Wellsboro Gazette - Wednesday, 16 Nov 1977, p. 16
Mrs. Nina Evaline Rouse, 54, wife of Clyde N. Rouse, of Wellsboro R.D. 4, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 1977, in Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, where she had been admitted last Tuesday as a medical patient. Born May 13, 1923, in Albion, N.Y., she was a daughter of Walter and Gladys Schoonover Tubbs. Surviving, besides her husband, are four daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Stermer, of Knoxville, Mrs. Ruth Ann Preble, of Valley Creek, Miss Patty L. Rouse, at home, and Miss Thelma Jean Rouse, of Farmington; six sons, Leland, of Little Marsh, Vernon, at home, and Ernest, Raymond, Clyde E. and James, all of Wellsboro; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Cosier, of Elkland, and Mrs. Gertrude Faulkner, of Corning, N.Y., two brothers, Russell Tubbs, of Elkland, and Robert Tubbs, of Wellsboro, and 11 grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

TUBBS - Mrs. Susie Tubbs Rathbun
Mrs. Susie Tubbs Rathbun, aged 76 years, widow of the late Job Rathbun, died Thursday, November 27th, 1924, at the home of her son, Benjamin S. Rathbun, who resides about two miles East of Elkland, following a short illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Rathbun was born in Brookfield, Pa., January 17, 1848, the daughter of Benjamin and Susan Tubbs.  She attended school at Westfield and completed her education at the Union Academy at Academy Corners.  On March 7, 1869, at the age of 21 she was married to Job Rathbun of Nelson, who died July 12, 1907.  She had been a member of the Presbyterian church for the past 30 years and was also a member of Kathleen Rebekah Lodge of this place.  She was a kind neighbor and friend, ever thoughtful of the comfort and happiness of others, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Mrs. Rathbun is survived her one son, Benjamin S. Rathbun of Elkland Route 2, with whom she had made her home for a number of years; one sister, Mrs. Sara Taylor; a niece, Mrs. Robert E. Sharpe; a grand nephew, Harry Sharpe; two grand nieces, Mrs. Ross Sly and Mrs. G. C. McGork; also a great niece and nephew, Sara and Douglas Sly, all of Woodhull, NY. The funeral was held at the Elkland Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Webster S. Stover officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Goodrich of Osceola.  Interment was made in Highland cemetery.

 

VanCISE Cindy Lou Miller

58, of Wellsboro, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at the Veterans Medical Center, Bath, N.Y.   Cindy was born May 6, 1953, in Blossburg, a daughter of Melvin and Natalie (Reese) VanCise.   Cindy had been employed by Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching and reading. Cindy was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  Cindy is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, James J. and Carmen Smith of Tulsa, Okla., Paul E. Smith of Ocala, Fla.; two grandchildren, Tiara and Destiny Smith of Somunak, Ill.; a brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Sandy VanCise of Leavenworth, Kans.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Melvina and Matt Taylor of Lynn Haven, Fla., Yulanda and Arthur Davis of Grand Prairie, Texas, Patience and Guy Nieman of Leavenworth, Kans.; three nephews, four nieces and 22 great-nieces and nephews.  Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Aug. 27, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701.  Wellsboro Gazette – August 25, 2011

 

VAN CISE, Melvin J.

Age 70, of R.R. #1, Lawrenceville, PA, formerly of Elkland, PA, Saturday, June 4, 2005, at the Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY. He was born December 19, 1934 in Elkland, PA, the son of Paul and Mary Kilburn VanCise. He retired after working for over "33" years as a supervisor for Ingersoll-Rand. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Natalie Reese VanCise; daughter, Cindy Miller, Lawrenceville, PA; daughters and Sons-in-law, Melvina and Matt Taylor, Lynn Haven, FL, Yulanda and Arthur Davis, Elmira, NY, Patience and Guy Nieman, Leavenworth, KS; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Sandy VanCise, Leavenworth, KS; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Robert Goodrich Offc. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Laurel Home Health & Hospice, #24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA, in Melvin's memory.

VAN CISE - Paul VanCise, 52, of Elkland died Wednesday August 25, 1954 after an extended illness. A native of Elkland, he was born February 20, 1902, the son of Arvine and Harriett Warinton VanCise. Mr. VanCise was an employee of the beam house department of the Elkland Leather Co. for 25 years. Besides his widow Arbutus, he is survived by two sons, Melvin of Virginia and Paul Jr. at home; six daughters, Doris of Galeton, Paulette. Debora Ann, Elouise, Margot Jean and Mona Lisa all at home; four brothers, Levi of Pierre City, MO, Frank of Elmira, John of Painted Post and Hugh of Freeman. Also three sister, Mrs. Emma Felker of Caton, Mrs. Elisa Dusenbery of Savona and Mrs. Mary West of Millport; four grandchildren; a step-son, Norman Baker and a step-daughter, Amanda Baker both at home. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Elkland Methodist Church. The Rev. Frank Russell officiated and burial was in Elkland. - Wellsboro Agitator, September 2, 1954

VAN GORDEN Dale
Age 71, of #19 Tall Meadow Court, Painted Post, NY. diedWednesday, March 4, 2009 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1938 in Blossburg, PA, the son of Jesse and Geraldine Hutchinson Van Gorden. He was retired from Dresser- Rand and he was a member of the Corning V.F.W. Dale was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survived By son, Gregory (Vanya) Van Gorden, Corning, NY; granddaughter, Janice Van Gorden, Corning, NY, several nieces, nephews & cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, brothers, James and Donald and sisters, Janice and Joanne.  A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA. Pastor Dorothy Densmore Officiating. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/7/2009

RICHARD D. VANGORDEN age 60 of 226 W. Main St., Knoxville, PA, Saturday, May 5, 1990 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral home, Elkland, PA Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Burial Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Andrew VanGorden of Covington, PA; daughters, Toma Putman of Mills, PA, Brenda Buck of Corning, NY, Catherine Lavanowitz of Tioga, PA; stepsons, Ronald Guthrie of Lindley, NY, Edward Guthrie & Thomas Guthrie, both of Baton Rouge, LA; stepdaughters, Jolene Guthrie of Kansas City, MO and Nadine Day of Baton Rouge, LA; 13 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews & cousins.  He was a laborer at the Dresser Rand, Painted Post.  Born September 26, 1929 in Auburn, NY the son of Chester and Josephine Ellsworth VanGorden.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/7/1990

VANHORN – ALETHA L. ‘MUDGE’ DORNSIFE age 86 of 102 East Highland Ave., Elkland, PA, diedTuesday, April 22, 2003 in Nelson,  PA. She was born October 8, 1916 in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of John and Mary Pond VanHorn.  She worked for over 36 years for Corning, Inc.  She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond Jr. and Peggy Dornsife, Osprey, FL, Melvin and Lynn Dornsife, Goldsboro, NC, Wayne and Helen Dornsife, East Randolph, NY; daughter and companion, Jean Moon and Henry Culina, Elkland, PA; brother, George VanHorn, Nelson, PA; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1978; seven sisters and one brother.  Friends and family are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Goodrich will officiate.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn. in Aletha's memory.  –Elmira Star Gazette

VANHORN – INEZ DAILEY 80 of Nelson died Sunday, May 31, 1998 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro.  Her husband, Richard Dailey died in 1980.  She was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works. Born in here Feb. 19, 1981, she was a daughter of John and Mary Pond VanHorn.  Surviving are two sons, Raymond Coover of Horseheads, N.Y. and Ronald Coover of Elkland; a daughter, Anne VanGordon of Ulysses; four step-daughters, Florence Altieri of Elmira, N.Y., Iona Coleman of Elmira, N.Y., Patty Lou Clemens of New Port News, Va. and Evelyn Harndon of Cooper Plains, N.Y.; a brother, George VanHorn of Nelson; two sisters, Irma Easton of Williamsport and Aletha Dornsife of Elkland; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kenyon’s, 214 W. Main St. with the Rev. Harry Dow officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  –Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Bert Van DYKE, 73, of Osceola, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1947.  Survived by wife; daughter; Mrs. Velma Newman of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Pearl Plumb of Coral Gables, Fla.; two grandchildren.  Funeral Friday, 2 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  Rev. Frank Russell.  Highland Cemetery, Elkland.

VanSCHAICK Barry R.
Age 67, of Elkland, PA, diedMarch 2, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. A Graveside Service will be conducted Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., Elkland, PA 16920.

 

VAN ZILE James Lester

Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA - Thur., June 1, 1933, Pg 3

Elkland, May 31 - James Lester Van Zile, aged 68 years, a highly respected resident of this place for the past 38 years, died at his home Monday, May 22, following a year's illness of heart trouble. He was born October 6, 1865. Mr VanZile was honest and industrious and was held in high esteem. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Belle Burnell of Rochester; Mrs Louise Mallory of this place; one son, Glen H. VanZile of Rochester; five brothers, Ira of Canisteo; Ernest of Williamson, NY; David, Lafayette and Frank, address unknown, and several grandchildren.    

 

VIEL - TALLEY, Jean E.
Age 77, of #27 Buffard's Estates, Lawrenceville, PA, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Lakeland, FL. She was born November 22, 1932 in Presque Isle, Maine the daughter of Albert and Florence Cote Viel. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA and Jean worked for many years in banking in Chester Co., PA. She is survived by son, Robert Talley, Westfield, PA; daughter, Barbara "Horace" Erb, West Grove, PA; grandchildren, Matthew Erb, West Grove, PA, Beth Ann Erb Carter, Cewell, NJ; great grandchildren, Zach and Tyler Carter, Cewell, NJ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Talley Sr., in 1997. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Saturday from 9:30-10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA at 11:00 AM immediately following the visitation. Rev. John Kita officiating. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society .   Published in Star-Gazette on January 13, 2010

VOLANTE Anthony Jr. "Junior"
Age 80, of 504 W. Main St., Elkland, PA, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at his residence. He was born June 12, 1929 in Elkland, PA, the son of Anthony and Sunda Paciulli Volante Sr. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA. "Junior" worked in leather tanneries in Elkland, Coudersport and Westfield, PA for many years. He is survived by a brother, Ralph (Roberta) Volante, Westfield, PA; nephews, Skip (Denise) Volante, Cranberry, NJ, Anthony (Nancy) Volante, Ridgefield, CT, Paul Volante, Dryden, NY; niece, Sharon Volante, Sayre, PA; four great-nieces and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Paul and his wife, Lea Volante. A Memorial Mass will be conducted Monday, September 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Elkland, PA, Father John Kita officiating. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA 16920.

DONALD P. WAITE, age 83 of Elkland, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Born June 17, 1931 in Elkland, he was the son of the late Paul W. and Edith M. (Davidson) Waite. Donald married Edwina Freeland and they shared 54 years together. He served in the US Navy from 1952 – 1956 and retired from the Dresser Rand in Painted Post, NY. He is survived by his wife Edwina: his daughter, Janet Smith: two grandsons, Jazhary Church and Jacob and Lisa Church; his sister, Janet Smith; two grandsons, Zachary Church and Jacob and wife Jessica Church; a granddaughter, Elissa Kempisty; a niece, Donna Smith Sahrle and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Robert. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, on Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and on Friday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following on Friday at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 280, Osceola, PA. The family would like to send a special thanks to the Cowanesque Valley Ambulance nurses and staff at Bath Veterans, doctors, nurses and staff at Guthrie Corning Hospital, staff at CRI, doctors, nurses and staff at Elkland Laurel Health Center and staff at Buchanan Brothers in Elkland. A special thanks to their neighbors, Brian Antoione, Kent and Phyllis Slocum, John and Carole Ahearn, and Weldon and Audrey Bailey and their special friends, Zach and Alma Finelli, Josy and Rose, and George and Charles Johnson and his aide, Mari Ann Davis, who took care of him during his illness. –Kenyon Funeral Home Notice 7/10/2014

WALES - PETTITT, Hazel W.
Age 87 of 700 Warner Road, Millerton, PA died
April 10, 2010 at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1922 in Jackson Twp., PA, the daughter of William B. and Mina F. Henry Wales. She worked at Remington Rand in Elmira, NY for 27 years, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and attended the Jackson Twp. Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, John C. Rundall and Donald A. (Christine) Pettitt of Millerton; one daughter, Patricia Campbell of Florida; five brothers, Max Wales, George Wales and Harrison Wales of Millerton, Robert Wales of Tucson, AZ, and Donald Wales of Millerton; one sister, Frances Woughter of Pine City, NY; 9 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter (Pete) Pettitt in 1976; brother, William Wales Jr.; two sisters, Letta Montgomery and Laura Mae Miller; granddaughter, Mina Kinney; and great-granddaughter, Shana Rundell. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA. - Elmira Star Gazette, April 11, 2010

 

WALTERS Mary L. “Molly” Runyan

77 of Taft Ave., Elkland, PA died on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born April 21, 1935 in Elkland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred E. and Ella Mae (Bowman) Walters. She married Richard K. Runyan, he died in 1966. She worked for Lumazza’s Market in Elkland, PA. Molly is survived by her sons, David (Linda), Randy (Cindy) and Jim (Charlene) Runyan, all of Elkland, PA; four grandchildren, Jamie VanZile and Ben, Ryan and Tessa Runyan; three great grandchildren, Dylan, Hailey and Dustin VanZile and a special niece, Rosella Meyers of Elkland, PA.  Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 4:00 PM with Pastor Mort Gridley officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.    Funeral home obituary – March 13, 2013   

 

WALTERS
William H. Age 66, of 107 Taft Ave., Elkland, PA, diedJanuary 30, 2005 at his home. He was born January 24, 1939 in Elkland, PA, the son of Laurence and Hazel Warriner Walters. He was a member of the Evangelical Wesleyan Church, worked at the Elkland Leather Co. and retired from Dresser-Rand in Painted Post, NY. He is survived by his wife, Shirla; a son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Stephanie Walters, Elkland, PA; daughters, Rachel Walters, Elkland, PA, and Laurie Walters, Elkland, PA; granddaughters, Adriana and Britney; a sister, Eloise (Sally) McGrain, Pine City, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. Brent Price and Rev. Joseph R. Miles, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Evangelical Wesleyan Church, 933 Smith Road, Mansfield, PA 16933.

 

WARREN Mary L

Wellsboro Agitator - April 19, 1933

Mary Mack died suddenly April 9, at her home at Elkland.  She was born January 3, 1861, in Farmington, daughter of James and Polly Ann Weeks Warren, and was married at Nelson, Aug. 3, 1879, to William L. Mack, who survives, with the following daughters, Mrs. Peter Kilburn, of Little Marsh; Mrs. Edward McDonald and Mrs. Margaret Welch, of Elkland; Mrs. Walter Clark, of Waterport, N.Y.; Mrs. George Clark, of Cortland, N.Y.; two sons, Ira J. of Westfield and Leon Mack, of Kent, N.Y.; also one sister, Mrs. A. Finch, of Nelson.  The funeral was held Tuesday; burial in Highland cemetery at Elkland.

 

WARREN Roy B

Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, June 16, 1927

The funeral of the late Roy B. Warren, prominent citizen and druggist of Elkland for the past 37 years, was held last Friday from the family home, Rev. James A. Hamilton, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of which deceased was a member officiating. Mr. Warren died on Tuesday, June 7, following a stroke which he suffered a few days previous, and from which he never regained consciousness. He had been in failing health since a first stroke nearly a year ago. Mr. Warren was born in Tioga, in 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Warren. He received his early education in the schools in that place, and later in Philadelphia, where he took a course in pharmacy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. On June 24, 1896 he married Miss Martha Barden of Candor, NY. and to this union two children were born, Ross Barden and Dorotha Amy, who with his widow are left to survive his loss.   

 

WARREN Thomas Ransom

Wellsboro Agitator – October 5, 1904

THE LATE DR. T. R. WARRER - Sketch of a Good Citizen, an Able Physician and a Remarkable Man.

To the Editor of the Agitator - ELKLAND, Sept., 30 —"Death is the Crown of LJfe." Time, in  his ceaseless march, with his ruthless scythe gathers in the young and old. This time he has taken an aged, gifted and prominent citizen - respected, revered by all who knew him, and deeply beloved by, his grief stricken family. Thomas Ransom Warren, M. D., D. D. S., was born Jan, 12,1831, at Cowanesque.  His spirit departed this life on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at mid-day, being seventy-three years of age. His parents were pioneer settlers Of Tioga county.  Dr. Warren was of Quaker ancestry. During the persecution of the Quakers by the Puritans of -Massachusetts the Colonial forefathers of Dr. Warren fled to Albany, N Y., seeking refuge with the "Friends." Two generations later, the parents of Dr. Warren came into Tioga county, making the journey on horseback, guided by the blazed trees along the trail, meanwhile sustained by an abiding faith and trust in that Omnipotent Power that ever makes for righteousness.  The mother carried in her lap the precious pieces of china brought over from England, these pieces still being heirlooms in the family. The Doctor was educated at the Union Academy at Academy Corners. He studied medicine in the office of Dr. W. W. Wright, at Nelson, graduated in medicine at the Buffalo Medical College, and in middle life graduated from, the Philadelphia Dental College. He was one of the oldest physicians in the county, and so far as his knowledge went, he thought himself to be the first physician to introduce the use of the hyperdermic needle in Tioga county. He was initiated into the Masonic order in the Wellsboro Lodge and was Master of the Lodge at Tioga, and was in full standing in the Elkland Lodge at the time of his demise. Dr. Warren was a member of the Quaker fraternity until his marriage to Miss Catharine Losey, of Nelson, in 1857. The fact of marrying " out of meeting" debarred him from further membership in the Friends' Society: but all his life he adhered to, lived and practiced, the teachings of that fraternity. Through a friendship formed with the beloved Bishop Stevens of the Episcopal Church of Pennsylvania he became a most devoted churchman, being for many years senior warden of St. Andrew's church at Tioga and at the time of his demise was secretary of the Episcopal mission at Elkland. In 1870 he moved to Kansas, locating at Parsons, where he opened the first drug-store in Labette county.  A picture of this quaint little prairie store may be seen in the files of Harper’s Weekly in 1878.  During his residence there he was the prime mover in organizing two Masonic lodges – one at Tonganoxia, the other at Parsons.  He also organized the Episcopal Mission there, which became the foundation of the present flourishing church.  Owing to the climate he contracted malaria, thereby Josing his health, to such a degree that he came back, "to live " as he expressed it, on the sunny slope of an eastern hill, where the autumn leaves may fall over me." All his life time he was enamored of the fall season of the year, with its golden harvests, its mellow sunshine, and the gorgeously tinted foliage, dyed in all the prismatic hues – all being so emblematic of the evening tide of human life.  Not yet was he to hear the welcome summons, " Come up higher," for God still had a work for him to do. After a year of treatment by the eminent Dr. Tyoon, lately deceased, of Philadelphia, he partially regained his health-engaging in the drug business at Tioga in partnership with Dr. H. H, Borden.  In 1890 he came to Elkland, opening a drugstore in company with his son. Retaining many of the characteristics of the " Friends," his manner of life was simple and unostentatious. His creed was "The fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.”  His Christian charity may be best expressed by a passage of scripture he so often quoted:  “If a man be overtaken in a fault, restore such as one in meekness of spirit, considering lest thou thyself be tempted”.  He is survived by his devoted widow and two loving, grief-stricken children—Roy, who was his partner in business, Clara, wife of J. Price VaSey, a veterinarian in Jenkintown, a suburb of Philadelphia.  With a saddened, but submissive spirit, we are about to consign the dearly loved form back to mother Nature — above whose mound the gleaming stars shall stand sentinels and the autumnal leaves weave a winding sheet, and birds slog their requiem. His loyal, tender, loving spirit we submit onto the care of Him " who gives his angels charge over those who sleep, and He, Himself watchesover those who wake”.  

 

WEEKS - LUMAZZA
Dorothy E. Age 82 of 632 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 23, 1919 in Galeton, PA, the daughter of the Frank & May Benn Weeks. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Thomas' the Apostle Church, Elkland, PA, the Elkland Shakespeare Club & she was a member of River Valley County Club for many years. She worked for many years in Lumazza's Market with her husband - Louis. Survived by: "Her Husband of 56 years" - Louis; Son- Richard Lumazza, Dunedin, FL; Granddaughter - Julie Lumazza White, Greenwich, CT; Grandson - Richard Lumazza, Jr., NY, NY; Sister - Vernice Walker, Ithaca, NY; Several Nieces & Nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Thursday from 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas' the Apostle Church, Elkland, PA. Father Wieslaw Ziebacz officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Elkland Library in Dorothy's memory.

 

WILLIAM W. WHALEN, age 97 of Elkland passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Bath VA Medical Center. Born September 13, 1920 in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Marie (Althoff) Whalen. Bill worked as an upholsterer until he enlisted in the US Army in 1942. He was a decorated WWII Veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He graduated from Penn State University and earned his Master’s Degree at Platteville University in Wisconsin. He was the Industrial Arts Teacher at Elkland High School for many years. He started the Drivers Education Program and coached the White Sox Little League team. Bill is a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, the 82nd Airborne Association, American Legion, VFW and DAV. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association and the National Education Association. He was on a bowling league and played softball. He loved woodworking and making furniture and toys. Bill married Esther M. Belletto on June 30, 1951 and they shared 67 years together and nine children. He is survived by his loving wife, Esther; his children, Michele Whalen of Germantown, MD, Michael and Alice Whalen of Baldwinsville, NY, Mary and Dave Dillon of Little River, SC, Margaret and Art Meier of Shawboro, NC, Pat and Janet Whalen of Liverpool, NY, Tim and Cherie Whalen of Auburn, MI, Eric and Michelle Whalen of Knoxville, PA and Scott (Lisa) Whalen of Camden, NC; a brother, Albert Whalen; 30 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Whalen. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Sunday, 5:00 – 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 111 First St., Elkland on Monday, 10:00 AM with Rev. David Bechtel officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Bill’s honor to the St. Thomas Catholic Church, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. –Kenyon Funeral home obit 9/13/2018 (Notice of funeral also in Elmira Star-Gazette 9/13/2018)

WHEELER Arthur E.
Age 81, of Wildflower Lane, Lawrenceville, PA, diedJuly 9, 2008, at his residence. He was born February 27, 1927 in Costello, PA, the son of Edward and Kathryn Jeffers Wheeler. He was employed at Elkland Leather Co. for 14 years and Penelec for 27 years. He was a life member of the VFW and an avid photographer. He served in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughter, Linda (Gary) Gerow, Lawrenceville, PA; grandchildren, Melinda (Anthony) Southard, Lawrenceville, PA, Tom (Jan) Gerow, Blacksburg, VA, Danielle (Bill) Potter, Elkland, PA, Chad Wheeler, Elkland, PA; great-grandchildren, Denton and Lorelei Gerow, Brittany Wheeler, Sonya Abramson, Michael Wheeler; sister, Evelyn (Don) Miles, Elkland, PA; sister-in-law, Grace (David) Kemp, Nelson, PA; daughter-in-law, Linda Reynolds, Elkland, PA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce; and sons, Danny and Thomas. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville Volunteer Ambulance Assoc., Lawrenceville, PA 16929. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/11/2008.

WHEELER Marion Alice
RICE Marion Alice (Wheeler, Woodward) Age 88, of Elkland, PA, diedApril 1, 2006 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, RD, Wellsboro, PA. She was born January 22, 1918 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Fred and Alice Goodrich Wheeler. Marion was retired from Citizens and Northern Bank in Elkland, PA. She held the longest membership at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church and was over a 50-year member and past matron of the Elkland Chapter of the OES. During her lifetime she was active in the Elkland Alumni Assoc. and her class reunions (1936). She volunteered at Broad Acres Nursing Home, was a member of the Parkhurst Presbyterian Women's Assoc., and was very supportive of her hometown activities and supported local school activities. She is survived by husband, Roy T. "John" Rice; daughter, Carol Jean (William) Manley, Hilton, NY; son, David W. (Karen) Woodward, Spencerport, NY; granddaughters, Diane (Darrell) Gibson, Surprise, AZ, Susan (Dennis) Morgan, North Conway, NH; grandsons, Christopher (Julie) Woodward, Spencerport, NY, Geoffrey Woodward, Rochester, NY; great-grandchildren, Donica Gibson, Dennis and Sean Morgan, Jasmine and Eagan Woodward. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest W. Woodward (1968); son, Douglas F. Woodward (2002). Friends are invited to call at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, Monday, April 10, 2006, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., where her funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Roger G. Wagner and Rev. Robert Goodrich will officiate. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, c/o Ola Whitehill, 627 W. Main St., Elkland, PA 16920. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.

WHEELER –MARION ALICE (WHEELER, WOODWARD) RICE age 88, of Elkland, PA, diedApril 1, 2006 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, RD, Wellsboro, PA.  She was born January 22, 1918 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Fred and Alice Goodrich Wheeler.  Marion was retired from Citizens and Northern Bank in Elkland, PA.  She held the longest membership at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church and was over a 50-year member and past matron of the Elkland Chapter of the OES.  During her lifetime she was active in the Elkland Alumni Assoc. and her class reunions (1936). She volunteered at Broad Acres Nursing Home, was a member of the Parkhurst Presbyterian Women's Assoc., and was very supportive of her hometown activities and supported local school activities.  She is survived by husband, Roy T. "John" Rice; daughter, Carol Jean (William) Manley, Hilton, NY; son, David W. (Karen) Woodward, Spencerport, NY; granddaughters, Diane (Darrell) Gibson, Surprise, AZ, Susan (Dennis) Morgan, North Conway, NH; grandsons, Christopher (Julie) Woodward, Spencerport, NY, Geoffrey Woodward, Rochester, NY; great-grandchildren, Donica Gibson, Dennis and Sean Morgan, Jasmine and Eagan Woodward. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest W. Woodward (1968); son, Douglas F. Woodward (2002). Friends are invited to call at the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, Monday, April 10, 2006, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., where her funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Roger G. Wagner and Rev. Robert Goodrich will officiate.  Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church, c/o Ola Whitehill, 627 W. Main St., Elkland, PA.  Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette

WIESKOPFF –FRANCES V. ‘FRANKIE’ HUTCHISON, age 80, of #206 River St., Elkland, PA, diedFriday, July 25, 2003, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  She was born December 20, 1922 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Cornelius and Gladys Tripp Wieskopff.  She and her late husband, Francis, owned and operate a restaurant in Knoxville, PA, for many years.  She was a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church.  Survivors include her nephews, Jack ferry, Middlebury Center, PA, Francis Ferry, Breesport, NY; niece, Beverly Jean O’Brien, Corning, NY; and several great-nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; and sisters, Iantha Cooper and Shirley Sallee.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, Saturday, August 2, 2003, from 1 to 2 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. immediately following the visitation  Deborah L. Watkins officiating.  Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.

WILCOX, John E.
After an extended but courageous battle with Spinocerebellar Ataxia and Cancer, lifetime Wellsboro resident, John E. Wilcox "Jack" "Ears", age 84, became a Yankee Fan in Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 8th, at his home. Jack was born on July 14, 1922, to the Late Claude and Martha Miller Wilcox. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, a member of the 10th Armoured Division. He was the husband of the late Lois Stilwell Wilcox who predeceased him on November 22, 1986. The loving and supportive family that survive are his daughter, Susan Bronson of Wellsboro and her family, Dr's Shane and Tamara Bronson and daughter, Ella of Harrisburg, PA; Alison, Erik, Payton and MacKenna Gundersen of Wellsboro; son, Scott and his family, Suzanne Wilcox of Wellsboro, Brian Wilcox and Kristin Wilcox of Lancaster, PA; son, Terry and his family, Pat and Kyle Wilcox of Wellsboro; siblings, Marie Hubba of Wellsboro, Richard Wilcox of Pinellas Park, FL. Predeceased by siblings, Claudia Woodson, Orson Wilcox and Fredrick Wilcox. Also surviving are in-laws, Roena Wilcox of Corning, NY, Leslie Evans of Mansfield, PA, Arthur Stilwell of Painted Post, NY, Dr. Merle and Eleanor Stilwell of Indiana, PA, Donald and Joanne Stilwell of Millerton, PA, Bryce and Ninita Jones of Millerton, PA. Predeceased by sisters-in-law, Winifred Wilcox, Clarice Evans and Mary Ann Stilwell, and brothers-in-law, John Hubba and Stuart Woodson. He is also predeceased and survived by many nieces and nephews. All will remember Jack as being a sports enthusiast and a die hard YANKEE Fan. He was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame in May of 2003 for his contribution as a Coach and Sports Contributor for the Wellsboro Gazette and the Elmira Star-Gazette. In the prime of his life Jack coached and umpired Little League Baseball, Small Fry Football and refereed High School Basketball. All that knew him on the sidelines knew he'd NEVER walk away from a heated discussion. He was also a volunteer member of the Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance Assoc. In the years following the diagnosis of Ataxia, Jack passed his time by his interest in horticulture, caning chairs, and taking trips around the neighborhood on his riding lawn mower. He loved long rides in the canyon and reminiscing. For many years, Jack was employed by Garrison's Men Shop and the United States Postal Service, until his disability made it too difficult to work. As his legacy lives on in the contributions he made to every life he touched, we ask you our family and friends to help us celebrate his life by joining us with calling hours at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14th, with a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Officiant will be Sherri Butters. There will be a private committal service at the Wellsboro Cemetery where he'll make his final resting place beside his beloved Lois. In Jack's memory those wishing may make a contribution to The National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752, or Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

WILLIAMS Eddie Ruth  "Childs"
Age 92, of Detroit, MI, formerly of Elkland, PA, diedSunday, February 15, 2009. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkand, PA. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/27/2009

 

WOLVERTON Judson -  Judson Wolverton, a valued employee at the Elkland Roller Mill since it was established in 1889, died at his home on Buffalo street on July 11 at 3 p.m., following a three weeks’ illness of a complication of diseases, aged 71 years.  He was a son of the late Charles and Sarah Wolverton, and was born at Tyrone, N.Y., August 16, 1848, where he spent his boyhood days.  In 1871 he married Miss Ellen Burnett, of Coopers Plains, N.Y., and to them four children were born; Bert, of Sherrill, N.Y.; Charles, deceased; Mrs. Andrew Newland, of Port Allegany, and Mrs. Elizabeth Stoddard, at home.  In 1889 he removed to Elkland with his family, and helped build the Elkland Roller Mill, where he continued to work until the time of his last sickness.  Mr. Wolverton was a member of the Presbyterian church and will be greatly missed throughout the entire community.  Funeral services were held July 14 at 2 o’clock.  Rev. S. D. Angel officiating.  Burial in the Highland cemetery.  Wellsboro Agitator 223 July 1919.

 

ALBERTA WOODWARD, 90, of Elkland, died Thursday, March 30, 2011, at the Collins Personal Care Home, Elkland.  She was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Tioga County, the daughter of Raymond and Harriet Hemmingway Root.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, Saturday, April 2, from 1 to 2 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Roger G. Wagner will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church Women's Association or the Valley Community Ambulance Association.   Wellsboro Gazette – April 1, 2011

 

WOODWARD Ivan J. Woodward

89, of Westfield, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  He was born Dec. 27, 1917 in Woodhull, N.Y. the son of Sumner and Eugene Mabel Jordan Woodward.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Rev. Dr. Roger G. Wagner will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 280, Osceola, Pa. 16942 or the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa.17701.    Wellsboro Gazette – November 21, 2007

 

YAWGER, Michael Robert - Michael Robert Yawger, age 28 of Osceola passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 15, 2016. Born April 19, 1988 in Wellsboro, PA, he is the son of Lynnette and George Heckler and Shawn Earle. Michael was involved with the Recovery Revolutions Program. He loved fishing, bowling, playing guitar, going to concerts, doing impersonations and being funny but most of all he loved spending time with his kids. Michael is survived by his children, Payton Yawger and Kiryae Lampman, both of Westfield; his parents, Lynnette and George Heckler of Osceola and Shawn Earle of Knoxville; sisters, Christine Slocum of Osceola and Shawna Earle of Elkland; aunts and uncles, Billie-Jo and Joe Sweet-Lindner of Elkland, Clara and Ed Young of Westfield, Ken and Melody Tombs of Westfield, Roy and Rose Miles of Knoxville, LeRoy Earle of Westfield, Pam and Dick Travis of Addison, NY, Keith Schneider of Elkland and Christine Heckler of Elkland; his grandmother, Ruberta Earle of Wellsboro; nieces and nephews, Khloe Knickerbocker, Braxton Michael Slocum and Hayden Zimmers; and cousins, Dylan Abbey and Skyler Sweet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob Sweet and Bonnie Sweet. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, 7:00 – 9:00PM and on Tuesday, 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A celebration of his life will be held immediately following on Tuesday, 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help the family with expenses. -  Mansfield Gazette, July 20, 2016

 

ZIGLIN Antoinette M.
Age 80, of E. Highland Ave., Elkland, PA, diedJanuary 29, 2009 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 26, 1928 in Endicott, NY, the daughter of John and Mary Hmill Ziglin. She worked for Westinghouse Co. and Elkland Fashions. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Diane (Richard) Thomas, Gilbertsville, PA, Teresa (Jim) O'Neil, Cleburne, TX, Cynthia (William) Burr, Titusville, PA, Mary (William) Molitor, Springfield, OH, Helen Schwarz, Michael Schwarz and Joseph Schwarz, all of Elkland, PA, Nancy Cole, Tioga, PA; numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by sisters, Rose Schwarz, Stephanie Johnson, Mary Russell, Gertrude Turri, Katherine Ewaschick; and brother, Walter. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Fr. Joseph Kita officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, PA. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church.    Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/31/2009

ZIGLIN - Antoinette M. Ziglin, 80, of E. Highland Ave., Elkland, diedThursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Born July 26, 1928, in Endicott, N.Y., she was the daughter of John and Mary Hmill Ziglin. Friends were invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial was conducted Monday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Kita, officiating. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Elkland. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church. - Mansfield Gazette, Feb. 4, 2009

 

ZINCK Marie C. Fry

76, of 229 Tuscarora Road, Osceola, died Saturday, May 12, 2012. Survivors include two sons, John Bennett of Osceola and Alan Bennett of Elkland; a daughter,  Melanie Kemp of Tioga; three brothers, Frank Zinck of Buffalo, N.Y., Ted Zinck of Arkport, N.Y.,  and David Zinck of Painted Post, N.Y.; three sisters, Ruth Laughman of McSheerytown, Vi Rogers of Elmira, N.Y., and Naomi Jacobus of Beaver Dams, N.Y.  Calling hours are noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland.  Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Pa.  Corning Leader – May 14, 2012

 

ZREMSKI Stanley
Wellsboro Agitator - October 24, 1945
...The funeral of Stanley Zremski, 23, was held at St. Thomas Catholic church at Elkland, Monday, Rev. Andrew Maloney officiating; burial in Highland cemetery at Elkland.  He was born Oct. 14, 1920 at Olean, son of Michael and Mary Lemarte Zremski.  He is survived by two brothers, John and Leo, of Elkland; three sisters, Zdanowski, of Elkland, Mrs. Mary Kappele, of Olean, and Mrs. Jenny Brown, of Smethport.  (Note: see obituary of Irwin B. Sherman for details of the accident that killed them)

 

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? Genevieve Zremski 

formerly of Elkland, died on Monday, February 11, 2013, at Capital Caring Hospice in Arlington, VA. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday 12:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 111 First St., Elkland with Father John Kita officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Elkland.  Star Gazette – February 14, 2013