GARDNER CORA S.
Wellsboro Agitator - January 15, 1930
Mrs. Cora Gardner Griffin, aged 58 years, wife of Frank Griffin, died early Wednesday morning at her home on Main Street.  The funeral was held Saturday at the Presbyterian church; burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.

GARNER Delos
Westfield Free Press – Thursday, May 9, 1907
Delos Garner died May 4, 1907 at Cowanesque.  He was born in Locke, N.Y. on July 10, 1838.  He was married to Josie D. Griffin on April 29, 1871.  Survived by daughter, Mrs. Millie E. Hill, a sister, Mrs. Sarah Sensabaugh of Sabinsville and a brother, L. R. Garner of the Jemison.  Buried in Keeneyville Cemetery

GEE Clark

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, January 7, 1942

Clark Gee, aged 87 years, of Middlebury died at the home of his nephew, Leander L. Gee, Jan. 1, on the farm where he was born Dec 12, 1854, He was the son of Joseph and Lavina Culver Gee and was the youngest and the last of a family of 11 children. He was married June 10, 1881 to Miss Emma Daily. To them were born 2 children, E. Benjamin who died Nov. 11, 1925, and Lavina who died Jan 21, 1941. Since the death of his daughter, he had made his home with his nephew, L. L. Gee. Mr. Gee is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Theodate Morton Gee, of Webster Groves, MO.; 4 nephews, Fred Barlow, of Portland, Or; Amasa Gee of Ansonia; Frank Gee and Leander Gee of Middlebury; 3 nieces, Mrs. Mrs. Myra Roe of Olean; Mrs. Myrtle Kline of Osceola and Mrs. May Stevens of Hammond; 2 brothers-in-law, James Dailey of Middlebury and William Daily of Tioga. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Leander L. Gee, Monday, and burial in Keeneyville Cemetery. 

 

GEE EPHRAIM S.
Wellsboro Agitator – August 28, 1907
The remains of the late Mr. Ephraim Gee, a former resident of this place, who was killed on August 17th in Bellingham, Washington, are expected to arrive here today, (Monday).

GEE FRANK HOYT
Wellsboro Agitator - February 20, 1958
Frank Hoyt Gee of Middlebury Center died Monday, February 9, 1958, at the local hospital in Wellsboro following a lengthy illness.  Mr. Gee was born October 10, 1874 at Nelson, the son of Leander L. and Adelia Leonard Gee.  He was married to Claire Hynes December 3, 1896 in Keeneyville.  Mrs. Gee died March 23, 1956.  For many years Mr. Gee owned and operated a general store at Keeneyville, retiring in 1945.  He had attended schools at Keeneyville and was a member of the Middlebury Baptist Church.  Surviving are a son, Ralph, of Keeneyville; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Goodwin of Nelson; a brother, L. L. Gee of Keeneyville; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Croft of Osceola and Mrs. Mary Crum of Nelson; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Middlebury Baptist Church, The Rev. Orey Crippen officiating.  Burial will be in Keeneyville.

GEE Gary W. Age 58 of RD # 2, Middlebury Center, Pa, died Monday, January 21, 2002. He was the husband of Marlene Johnson Gee whom he married March 31, 1967. He was born October 22, 1943 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Ephriam and Hortense (Peg) Locey Gee. He is a graduate of the Wellsboro High School, Class of 1961. Retired Rural Mail carrier after 30 years of service. Member of the Keeneyville United Methodist Church. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Surviving other than his wife is daughter and fiancee Amber Gee and Justin Parry, RR#7, Wellsboro, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Daren and Hazel Gee, Norwalk, OH; brother and fiancee, Gale Gee and Mary Anne Phillips, RD#2 Middlebury Center, PA; granddaughter, Kelsey Gee; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA Wednesday, 6-9PM. Funeral service will be held there Thursday, 11:00 AM. Pastor Beth Stutler officiating. Burial Middlebury Union Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be sent in his memory to the Keeneyville United Methodist Church, RD#2, Middlebury Center, PA 16935.

LANNIE D. GEE, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  He was born on May 31, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Gordon K. and Naoma M. (Greenfield) Gee and was the husband of the late Bonnie R. (Kerr) Gee.  Lannie was a self-employed logger and enjoyed hunting and shooting trap.  A family graveside service will be held at the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA.  A public memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. -Funeral home obit

GEE LEANDER
Wellsboro Agitator – January 9, 1918
Leander Gee, son of Joseph and Lavina Culver Gee, was born in Farmington township, Dec. 12th, 1847, and died Dec. 29 aged 70 years and sixteen days.  When he was six months old his parents moved to Middlebury to the farm where he died.  On April 21, 1872, he married Adelia Leonard, of Farmington.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, Leander L and Frank H, both of this place and six grandchildren.  One son, Ephraim S., died in Bellingham, Wash., on Aug. 18, 1907, aged 26 years.  He is survived by one brother, Clark Gee, of Wellsboro.  The deceased spent his whole life in this community and the record of his life speaks eloquently of good deeds well performed.  Funeral services were held from the late home, Monday, Dec. 31, Elder Goodrich, of Nelson, officiating, assisted by Elder Cook, of Keeneyville; burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.

LEANDER L. GEE:  Leander L. Gee, 93, of Middlebury Center, died Saturday, March 17. 1973, at his home. He was born June 17, 1879, in Middlebury Twp., a son of Leander and Adelia Leonard Gee. A retired farmer, Mr. Gee was a member of Middlebury Grange 705. He was a member of Keeneyville United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Frederic, Ephriam and Gordon K., and a daughter, Mrs. Leora Taylor, all of Middlebury Center, 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday in the church. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery.  The Rev. Kermit Shrawder, his pastor, officiated.

GEE Leora Grace
Taylor, Leora G. age 86, of RD#2, Middlebury Center, PA; died Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Lois & D. Eugene Fuller of Rt #1, Millerton, PA.  She was the widow of Ivan H. Taylor who died August 3, 1988.  She was born October 18, 1909 at Keeneyville, PA, the daughter of the late Leander & Nellie Keeney Gee.  She graduated from the Wellsboro High School Class of "1926", and graduated from the Mansfield State Teacher's College Class of "1928".  She taught school for 2 1/2 years, then substituted as a teacher for many years.  She was also a Homemaker and she taught Sunday School for many years.  She was known for her genealogy and love of children and gardening.  Surviving are duaghters and sons-in-law, Janet & Emery Davis of RD#2, Middlebury Center, PA, Marie Short of Westfield, PA. and Lois & O. Eugene Fuller of Millerton, PA.; brother and sisters-in-law, Gordon K. and Naomi Gee of Rd #2, Middlebury Center, PA, Cora Palmer of Little Marsh, PA; eleven grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; several neices, nephews and grand neices & nephews; and a host of friends.  Preceded in death by a son, Reginald Taylor.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, Saturday, February 24, 1996 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Daryl Butler, of the Shortsville Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial in the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Township.

 

GEE Marjorie G. Goodwin

86, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Middlebury, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1993. She was a life-long member of the Middlebury Baptist Church, and Elnora Rebekah Lodge Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Goodwin. Surviving are two daughters, Bonlyn G. Hall of Richmond, Va. and Joyce A Fralic of Lopez Island, Wash.; four grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Middlebury Baptist Church, Middlebury, Pa. 16935.   Wellsboro Gazette – January 13, 1993

 

GEE - Olin John Gee, 74, of Crooked Creek, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1963. survived by daughters, Mrs. Lewis Taylor of Wellsboro RD1, Mrs. Martin Stanford of Columbus, Ga., Mrs. Ivan Freeman of Crooked Creek, Mrs. Levern Root and Mrs. Paul Covert, both of Wellsboro; sons, Frederick of Phillipsburg, Olin Gee Jr., of Millerton, Henry of Wellsboro; 25 grandchildren. Funeral was held in Wellsboro on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville. - Mansfield Advertiser, August 1963

 

GEE Sharon R. (Gee) Franks

68, of Tioga, , died on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born on June 21, 1942, in Elkland, Sharon was the daughter of Leon and Norma Ruth (Toles) Gee. She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas A. Franks on July 20, 2004.  Prior to her retirement, Sharon was employed in the housekeeping industry for various hotels and motels. She enjoyed crafts and needle work.  Sharon is survived by five sons, Peter Rice of Tioga, Ron (Stephen) Rice of Barefoot Bay, Fla., Mark Rice of Tioga, James (Lisa) Hurd of Mansfield, Ed Allen of Quinton, Tenn.; one daughter, Tina Rice of Tioga; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Roger Kilburne of Wellsburg, N.Y. and five grandchildren, Michael and David Allen, Corey and Brianna Hurd and Ashley Smith. In addition to her husband, Douglas, she was also predeceased by a son, Roy Rice in 1989 and two sisters, Nancy Kelly and Barb Allen.  Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 South Main St., Mansfield. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at the funeral home at 7 p.m. with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will be in the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville.  Wellsboro Gazette - January 24, 2011

 

STUART GEE:  Stuart Gee, 68, of Wellsboro RD 4, died Friday, Feb. 2, 1973, at his home following an extended illness.  He was born May 26, 1904, in Delmar Twp., a son of Joseph and Matilda Lay Gee. Mr. Gee was a retired farmer and had worked as Delmar Twp. road supervisor for over 20 years. He was a member of the Wellsboro Grange. Surviving are his wife, the former Lettie Campbell; three sons, Gary Reese, Joseph Gee and Robert F. Gee, all of Wellsboro RD 4, and eight grandchildren.  The funeral was held Sunday at Tussey’s, 139 Main Street. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery. The Rev. Gordon Abrams, a retired Baptist minister, officiated.

 

GLEASON –EDITH KAY ROOSA age 80 of RD 2, Wellsboro, November 14, 1989.  Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral services will be held Friday 2 pm, with the Rev. Park Benner officiating.  Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery.  Survived by 4 sons, Leigh, Jasper, NY, Elwin, Wellsboro, PA, Duane, Tioga, PA, David, Bolivar, NY; 5 daughters, Marjorie English, Ocala, FL, Doris Sherman, Wellsboro, PA, Wanda Bockus, Covington, PA, Janice Deats, Tioga, PA and Carol Dibble, Mehoopany, PA; 2 brothers, Donald and Paul Gleason, both of Bath, NY; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Shumway, Wellsboro, PA and Alice Gleason, Bath, NY; 41 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by 2 grandchildren.  Edith was born January 13, 1909 in Shortsville, PA the daughter of Fred and Grace Stratton Gleason.  She was a retiree of the Wellsboro Division of Corning Glass Works and a member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/15/1989

 

GLEASON ELIZABETH “LIBBIE”
Libbie Weiskopff Buried Yesterday
Mrs. Libbie (Thompson) Weiskpoff, 85, of Elkland RD, died Sunday, October 25, 1970 at the home of her son, Max Thompson of Elkland following a lengthy illness.  Born in Keeneyville, on April 26, 1885, she was the daughter of Lester and Mary Shaff Gleason.  She was first married to Frank Thompson who died in 1931.  She later married John Weiskopff who died in February 1969.  Mrs. Weiskopff was a member of the Blossburg Baptist Church.  Surviving are:  four sons, George L. Thompson and Max B. Thompson of Big Flats,NY; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Cooper of Warren and Mrs. Kenneth (Anna) Hunter ;of Knoxville; a brother, Nelson Gleason of Mansfield, R.D., 34 grandchildren, 62 great great grandchildren  and three great great grandchildren.  The family received friends at the Gerald E. Eaton Funeral Home in Knoxville, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  Funeral services were held there Wednesday at 2 pm with the Rev. Harry Dow officiating.  Burial was made in Middlebury Union Cemetery at Keeneyville.  Pall bearers were James Fish, Steven Heffner, Sheldon Kelly, Ernest Mosher, Oscar Oberther, and Richard Short.

 

GLEASON Grace V. Southard Driebelbies
86, of Middlebury Center, died
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2010, at Broad Acres, Wellsboro. She was the wife of William Southard, who died
in 1967 and the wife of Harry Driebelbies, who died
in 1987. Grace was born April 23, 1924, in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Henry W. and Ella Hakes Gleason. She was a homemaker and member of the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Ella and Howard Clark of Wellsboro, Linda and Bennie Rosengrant of Middlebury Center, Virginia and William Gastrock of Wellsboro, Joyce Southard of Troy, Wilma and Scott Coolidge of Wellsboro, Marcella Foster of Clermont, Fla., Grace and Jerry Witherow of Mansfield, Rebecca and Fred Douglas of Middlebury Center; son and daughter-in-law, William Southard of Covington, Donna Southard of Buffalo, N.Y.; step-sons, John Driebelbies of Wellsboro, Phillip Driebelbies of New York; step-daughter, Betty Crooks of Galeton; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, David Mosher of Millerton. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Wanda Southard, Loretta Martino; and son, Howard Southard. Friends and family are invited to Grace's Life Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro and Thursday, Dec. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Dexter Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Thursday at the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Truax officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery.  Wellsboro Gazette - November 30, 2010

GLEASON – Mrs. Helen R. Keeney, wife of Rev. Herman Keeney, of Caton, NY, died at her home Sept. 30, 1932, a 6 PM. She was born in Farmington, Oct. 22, 1858. After the death of her first husband, John Carl, she was married Nov. 16, 1901, in Holiday, PA, to Rev. R. H. Keeney, who survives. Mrs. Keeney was a member of the Tuscarora Baptist Church. A woman of many fine characteristics; she was devoted to her family. Besides her husband she is survived by seven children by a former marriage: Mrs. May Rosa and Mrs. Dora Bristol of Fort Edward; Ed Carl of Caton; Wm. Carl of Osceola; Mrs. Ollie Ames of Keeneyville; Mrs. Grace Treat of Knoxville; Mrs. Letitia Lane of Walker, NY; and the following stepchildren: Mrs. Carl Lane of Painted Post; Ray Keeney of Caton; Edwin Keeney of Endicott; Mrs. Lyman N. Smith of Vestal, NY; Mrs. Anna O’Brien of Troupsburg; Mrs. Bert Treat of Academy Corners; Ernest and Guy Keeney of Absarokee, Montana; one sister, Mrs. Ester Holiday of Crooked Creek; a half-sister, Mrs. Nettie Short of Shortsville; a half-brother, Frank Springer of Ulysses; burial in the Keeneyville Cemetery. – Wellsboro Agitator, 12 Oct. 1932

GLEASON - Lester Gleason, who resided near Butler Hill, died on Wednesday morning, July 12 [1922], after a long illness of Bright's disease. He was a son of the late Allen Gleason. He was 73 year old. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Allen, Henry, Charles, Fred, Lester, Nelson, Milton, Libby, Esther and Ella; also by four sister and one brother, Mrs. Frank Rowley, Mrs. Herman Keeney, Mrs. Nettie Short, Mrs. Richard Holiday and Frank Springer. The funeral services were held from the M.E. Church of Keeneyville. Rev. L.C. Eveland officiating; burial in the Keeneyville Cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, July 19, 1922

Mrs. Libby Gleason Weiskopff, 85, formerly of Blossburg, widow of John Weiskopff, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1970, at the home of her son Max Thompson, of Elkland, with whom she lived. She was born April 26, 1885, in Keeneyville, the daughter of Lester and Mary Shaff Gleason. Surviving, besides her son Max, are three other sons, George, also of Elkland; John L., Blossburg, and Frank M., Big Flats, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Cooper, of Warren, and Mrs. Anna Hunter, Knoxville; 34 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at Eaton’s, Elkland. Burial was in the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville. The Rev. Harry Dow, United Methodist pastor, officiated.

GLEASON, Raymond W. Jr. - Raymond W. Gleason, Jr., age 84, of Troy, PA, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. He was born May 13, 1932 in Middlebury Center, PA, a son of Raymond, Sr. and Lila Leola (Southard) Gleason. Raymond was the widow of Rita J. Gleason who died January 11, 2013. He was truck driver for over 30 years employed by Paper Magic; Corning Glass, GTP Sylvania, the Daily Express, and was a caretaker for Hulton Park. Raymond was a member of the East Troy United Methodist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Raymond is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Linda Gleason of Troy, PA; a brother, Maynard "Flip" Gleason of Wellsboro, PA; 3 sisters, Patricia Webster of Wellsboro, PA, Virginia (Floyd, Jr.) Young of Mansfield, PA; Helen J. Stoudt of Millerton, PA; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Michael (Liz), and Heather Gleason; 3 great grandchildren, Zhawn, Angelina and Daniel. He was predeceased by his wife, Rita; sisters, Claudia Marble, Connie Marble; a brother, Desmond Gleason; infant brother, Howard Gleason; and infant sister, Joyce Gleason. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Chris Nauta and Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Troy United Methodist Church, 2140 Porter Rd., Troy, PA 16947. - Mansfield Gazette, 26 April 2017

GLEASON - SOUTHARD
Myrtle Rose Gleason Age 90, of Middlebury Center, PA, died Monday, April 25, 2005, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born November 19, 1914 in Deerfield Twp., PA, the daughter of Fred and Lola Cunningham Gleason. She was a homemaker. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Paul Stone, Tioga, PA, Mary Ann and Don Cline, Elkland, PA, Ella June and Gary Sherman, Elkland, PA; daughter, Janet Sherman, Middlebury Center, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Laverna Southard, Elkland, PA, Richard and Nancy Southard, Lawrenceville, PA, Everett and Debi Southard, Lawrenceville, PA, Ronald and Robin Southard, Middlebury Center, PA, Lewis and Sarah Southard, Elkland, PA, Robert and Linda Southard, Middlebury Center, PA; son, Earl Southard, Tioga, PA; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Southard, Elkland, PA; 55 grandchildren, 106 great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren; sister, Velma Cook, Osceola, PA; brother, Edward Gleason, Osceola, PA; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Arleigh Southard; sons, Ernest George Southard and Carl Edwin Southard; sisters, Gladys Bradford and Alberta Stoltzfus; and brothers, Harold, Ellis, and Raymond Gleason, Sr. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Twp., PA.

RAYMOND W. GLEASON JR., age 84, of Troy, Pa., died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital. He was born May 13, 1932 in Middlebury Center, Pa., a son of Raymond Sr. and Lila Leola (Southard) Gleason. Raymond was the widower of Rita J. Gleason who died Jan. 11, 2013. He was truck driver for over 30 years employed by Paper Magic; Corning Glass, GTP Sylvania, the Daily Express, and was a caretaker for Hulton Park. Raymond was a member of the East Troy United Methodist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Raymond is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Linda Gleason of Troy, Pa.; a brother, Maynard "Flip" Gleason of Wellsboro, Pa.; three sisters, Patricia Webster of Wellsboro, Pa., Virginia (Floyd Jr.) Young of Mansfield, Pa., Helen J. Stoudt of Millerton, Pa.; three grandchildren, Matthew, Michael (Liz), and Heather Gleason; three great-grandchildren, Zhawn, Angelina and Daniel. He was predeceased by his wife, Rita; sisters, Claudia Marble, Connie Marble; a brother, Desmond Gleason; infant brother, Howard Gleason; and infant sister, Joyce Gleason. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Chris Nauta and Rev. Gary Zuber officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Keeneyville, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Troy United Methodist Church, 2140 Porter Rd., Troy, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 4/22/2017

GOODRICH, Walter Earl - Walter Earl Goodrich, 77, of Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Advent Health, Wauchula, Florida. He was born June 3, 1941, in Elmira, New York to the late Earl and Cora (Wickham) Goodrich.  Serving in the US Military for over 33 years, Walter received honorable discharges from the U.S. Air Force, as well as the U.S. Army from which he retired as Chief Warrant Officer in 1996. During his time of service, he was stationed in several European countries, as well Korea and Viet Nam where he was involved in the Tet Offensive.  During his time in the Army, Walter received many medals for his outstanding achievements. Walter loved to dance, travel and attend reunions with his Army unit, as well as winter in Frostproof, FL.  He attended the United Methodist Church in Middlebury Center, PA, and was a member of the American Legion, the Moose, and the VFW.  Survivors include his wife, Marie Goodrich; daughters, Colleen Houghtaling of Middlebury Center, PA and Kelly Harris of Murrells Inlet, SC; sister, Anna Mae Langley and her husband Bill of Aurora, CO; brother, Larry Goodrich and his wife Connie of Littleton, CO and 1 grandchild, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Goodrich in 2008, and sons-in-law Kevin Houghtaling in 2018 and Tom Harris in 2019. There will be a Memorial Service held at the American Legion Post 154 located at 236 Scottwood Avenue, Elmira Heights NY, 14901 on Sunday May 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM. Military Honors to follow. Interment will be at the Middlebury Union Cemetery at the family’s convenience. – Mansfield Gazette, 16 May 2019

GOODWIN Angie Mae
Wellsboro Agitator - March 16, 1932
Mrs. Angie M. Andrews
Angie M. Andrews was born in Middlebury township, Tioga county, Aug. 5, 1864, daughter of Milo and Fannie Spaulding Goodwin.  She was married to Gardner L. Andrews January 1883.  To them was born five children.  She is survived by the following children, Glenn and Earl, of Knoxville, R.D.; Lynn, of Hornell; Mrs. Mae Locke, of Little Marsh, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; also one brother, Calvin S. Goodwin, of Keeneyville.  The funeral was held at the Shortsville church Wednesday, March 10, Rev. Mabel Johnson, of Keeneyville, officiating; burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.

GOODWIN Angie Mae
Wellsboro Agitator - March 16, 1932
--Mrs. Angie May Andrews died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Locke, on the Jemison, March 5, after a long illness.  She was born in Middlebury, 67 years ago, a daughter of Milo and Fanny Spaulding Goodwin.  The funeral was held Wednesday; burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.  She is survived by three sons and one daughter

GOODWIN Anna L.
The Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA., Thursday, March 10,1955
Mrs. Anna Cloos, 78, of Middlebury Center, died at 7:30 pm Sunday, March 6, 1955, in the Blossburg State Hospital. Born September 1, 1876 in Charleston, she was the daughter of William and Fannie VanGerwin Goodwin. She is survived by her husband, Allie; a daughter, Mrs. Ray Carpenter, Middlebury Center, a sister, Mrs. May Short, Sabinsville; one grandchild and 4 gr-grandchildren. Services were Wednesday in the Shortsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Elmer Pitcher officiating.  Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery at Keeneyville.

 

GOODWIN E. Gordon Goodwin

72, of RD 2, Middlebury Center died today, Wednesday, March 23, 1977 at the Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida. He was born December 17, 1904 in Middlebury Township, the son of

Orin and Lula Sweet Goodwin. He was a retired laborer for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, member of the Coudersport Consistory and a 32nd Degree Mason. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Gee Goodwin of Middlebury Center; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Fralic of Lopez Island, Washington and Mrs. James (Bonlyn) Hall of Richmond, Virginia; one brother, Melvin Goodwin of Marseilles, Illinois; sisters, Mrs. Ira (Rachel) Fuller of Middlebury Center; Mrs. Luella Rowe of Johnson City, N.Y., Mrs. Richard (Wanda) Mosher of Kissimmee, Florida, Mrs. Wilda Combs of Middlebury Center and Mrs. Richard (Louise) Bell of Palms, California; grandchildren Terry and Greg Fralic, both of Washington and Christopher and Jonathan Hall, both of Richmond, Virginia. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.   Wellsboro Gazette – March 23, 1973

 

GOODWIN Emery D.
Wellsboro Agitator – May 17, 1939
Knoxville, May 16 — Emery D. Goodwin, aged 79 years, died at  his home, Knoxville, R. D., May 14th.  He was born in Keeneyville, March 4, 1860, son of Richard and Martha Saxbury Goodwin.  On July 2, 1890, he married Miss Minnie West. They resided in Deerfield for 48 years.  Besides his widow, survivors are: one brother, Milton E. Goodwin, of Victoria, Va.;  two sisters,  Mrs. May Hazlett, of Whitesville, N.Y.; -Mrs. Luella Carpenter, of Westfield, Pa., and nieces and nephews.  The  funeral will be held  Wednesday at 2 p. m.; burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery, at Keeneyville.  Bearers will be: John Hegmann, Glenn Davis, John Bayer, Lynn Doan and Everitt Baker.

GOODWIN Frank
Wellsboro Agitator - November 9, 1921
Middlebury Center, Nov. 7 - Frank Goodwin, aged 67 years, died at his home, Nov. 1, 1921.  He was born April 13, 1854.  He was married to Sarah Handy May 12, 1874 and to them were born Fanny, deceased; Temple Goodwin, of Elmira and Milo Goodwin, of Corning.  Mr. Goodwin formerly resided at Stokesdale.  He was the son of Milo and and Fannie Goodwin.  The funeral was held Friday at 10 o'clock at the home and 11 o'clock at the M. E. church in Keeneyville, Rev. Mr. Barnum officiating, assisted by Rev. M. J. Scripture.  The I. O. O. F. had charge of the funeral.

GOODWIN Milo
Wellsboro Agitator - July 28, 1897
Mr. Milo Goodwin died last Friday morning after a short illness.  His funeral was held from his home, on Sunday, Rev. J. C. Warren officiating.  Mr. Goodwin was a man well known and highly respected, and his family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

GOULD Carrie
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, March 3, 1948, Pg 8
The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Faulker West, 77, who died Feb. 21 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orville Stafford, on the Jemison, was held Feb. 24, burial at Keeneyville. Mrs. West was born at Port Jervis, NY, Nov. 9, 1871, the daughter of James and Margaret Edsell Gould. In early life she was married to Edward Faulkner. After the death of Mr. Faulkner she married Edward West, now deceased. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge of Keeneyville and Excelsior Grange at Little Marsh.  Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Stafford of the Jemison; Mrs. Ila Sticklin of Wellsboro; two step-brothers, Eugene and Andrew Stafford; a step-sister, Mrs. Edith Swimley of Westfield.

 

GRAVES Effie Beulah

Knoxville, April 5—Mrs. Beulah Effie Bloom, aged 43 years, of Knoxville, R. D, was found dead in bed Sunday morning. Mrs. Bloom had been about her duties n the home as usual Saturday, and went to bed apparently in her usual health. Coroner William F. White. M. D., of Wellsboro, pronounced death due to a heart attack. Mrs. Bloom was born in Chatham, June 24, 1894, daughter of Joseph L. Graves and Rose Davis Graves. Twenty-two years ago she was married to Wright Bloom of Knoxville. Survivors are her husband, a cousin, Mrs. Myrtle Fuller, of Charleston, who was brought up as a sister in the home

by Mrs. Bloom's parents. Several other cousins and nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral will be held in, the Little Marsh Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. I. R. Peacock officiating; burial in Middlebury Union cemetery at Keeneyville. 

 

GRAVES Joseph

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, December 22, 1937

Joseph Graves, aged 85 years, life long resident of Little Marsh, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wright Bloom, Wednesday morning. His wife died 12 years ago. Mrs. Bloom is the only close relative surviving.

 

GRIFFIN ELIZABETH
Wellsboro Gazette - Jan. 21,1932
Osceola, Jan. 20th - Mrs. Elizabeth Owlett diedat her home here on Monday, aged 72 years.  She had been in poor health for some time.  She is survived by her husband, three sons, Earl, of Christopher, Delos of Knoxville, Rex of Covington and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Smith, of Keeneyville, besides several grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon, Rev. Mabel Johnson, pastor of the M. E. Church of Keeneyville, officiating; interment in Keeneyville cemetery.

GRIFFIN ELIZABETH
Wellsboro Gazette - Jan. 21,1932
Keeneyville, Jan. 20th - Elizabeth Griffin Owlett, daughter of Philo and Jane Leach Griffin, who was  born at Middlebury, August 6, 1859, died at her farm home in Chatham, January 4, 1932 aged 72 years, 4 months and 29 days. She was married to Bert Owlett January 14, 1882.  To this union were born four children, Erle H. of Christopher, ILL; Delos G. of Knoxville; Rex B. of Mansfield, and Hazel B., wife of Robert Smith of Keeneyville.  She united with the M. E. church at an early age and has been faithful and consistent member until her death.  She leaves to mourn her death her husband, Bert Owlett, four children, eight grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.  The funeral was held from the home, Rev. Mabel Johnson officiating.

GRIFFIN FORREST
Wellsboro Agitator – June 27, 1923
Forrest Griffin, formerly of Wellsboro, hanged himself in barn.  Forrest Griffin, aged 26 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griffin, of Middlebury, formerly residents of Wellsboro for a time, committed suicide Monday afternoon, his body found hanging in the barn on his father’s farm about 6 o’clock.  He is survived by his parents, and was born in Middlebury Jan. 13, 1897.  Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Mr. Engler officiating; interment in the Keeneyville cemetery.

GRIFFIN FORREST
Westfield Free Press - Volume XLV - June 28, 1923
Forrest Griffin, aged 26 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griffin of Middlebury died Monday afternoon.  Born in Middlebury on January 13, 1897.  Funeral held Friday.  Interment Keeneyville cemetery.

GRIFFIN Josephine D
Wellsboro Gazette June 21, 1906
Mrs. Josephine Garner, wife of Delos Garner, died at her home last Wednesday after a weeks suffering, of cancer.  She was 50 years of age and besides her husband is survived by an aged mother, an adopted daughter, one sister and one brother.  She was a daughter of Philo and Jane Griffin and was born in Clymer township.  When three years of age her parents moved to Middlebury township, on the farm now owned by her brother, Frank, where she lived until her marriage to Delos Garner about 30 years ago.  She was a quiet, home loving woman, and was loved by all her neighbors and acquaintances.  She was a member of the Grange.  Funeral services were held in the church on Friday afternoon, and the esteem in which the deceased was held was shown by the large attendance of neighbors and friends.  Interment was in the cemetery near Keeneyville, a part of the old farm where she passed her childhood.

GROVER EDITH M "EDE"
Wellsboro Gazette – January 24, 1996
Edith M.Cooper, 86 of Middlebury Center. RR 2, died Monday, Jan 22. 1996, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital , Wellsboro.  Born Dec 20, 1909 in Little Marsh, she was the daughter of Albert and Laura Jones Grover.  She was a member of the Little Marsh United Methodist Church.  She was a homemaker.  Surviving are her husband, of 63 years, Almond H. Coop Cooper, a son and daughter-in-law, Everett and Nancy Cooper, of Warren, a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and George Carter, of Galeton; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  There will be no calling hours.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m…burial in the Middlebury Union Cemetery.

GROVER - Mrs. Nelson  [Jemina Jane GROVER] Springer died Sunday [Dec. 31, 1901]. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the Baptist church at Keeneyville. - Wellsboro Gazette, Jan. 3, 1902  [Note - first husband, Allen Gleason; second husband, William Nelson Springer]

 

GUNN Esther A

Wellsboro Gazette – September 6, 1995

Esther A. Wood, 86, of Middlebury Center, RR 2, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1995, at the home of her granddaughter, Deborah English of Horseheads, N.Y.  Born July 5, 1909, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Charles and Grace Knowlton Gunn.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Keeneyville United Methodist Church, and a 50 year member of the Middlebury Grange, Middlebury. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Marion C and Barbara Wood of Middlebury Center, Waldo and Olive Wood of Little Marsh; a sister, Marion Perry of Wellsboro, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 7 p m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Friday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth R. Kitzmiller will officiate. Burial will be made in the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Township. 

 

GUNN Marion A
PERRY Marion A. Age 95, of West Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, died April 17, 2006 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Everett Ames who died in 1938, and the late Julian Perry who died in 1981. Marion was born March 29, 1911, the daughter of the late Charles and Grace Knowlton Gunn. She was a graduate of Westfield High School, Class of 1929, and had worked at Corning Glass Works for over thirty years. She was a member of the Middle Ridge Methodist Church (Little Red Church), loved to bake for others, and enjoyed gardening. Surviving are daughters, Joyce (Mitzi) English and Audrey (Pat) Fischler, both of Wellsboro; step daughter, Muriel Perry Middleton, Syracuse, NY; grandchildren, Robert (Ed) (Joyce) English, Aiken, SC, and Tamara (David) Keck, Medina, OH; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Timothy Fischler; step son, Jack Perry; and two sons-in-law, James English and Jack Fischler. Friends and family are invited to Marion's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Robin Baer officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Middle Ridge Church, Grand Canyon Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901

 

HACKETT –MRS. ANNA HACKETT SPENCER, 71 of 20 Austin St., Wellsboro Saturday, June 6, 1959.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wellsboro.  Survived by husband, Jack Spencer; brother, Elmo Hackett of Dover, Del.; several nieces and nephews.  Body at Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro.  Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m., Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Harry T. Frownfelter.  Middlebury Union Cemetery.  –Elmira Sunday Telegram 6/7/1959

HACKETT Arthur J
Wellsboro Gazette - April 9, 1970
Arthur J. Hackett, 75, of Wellsboro RD 6 died last Thursday in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital following an illness.  He was born Dec. 30, 1894, in Chatham Township, the son of Ashley and Florina Allen Hackett.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Balsam Grange.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Kelly of Wellsboro RD 6, and Mrs. Winfred Lucas, of Blairstown, N.J.; two sons, Robert of Wellsboro RD 3 and Willard of Wellsboro RD1; a brother, Archie, of Southington, Ohio; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Sunday at the Tussey Funeral Home with the Rev. Janet Beahm officiating.  Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery.

HACKETT Ashley
The Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA., Wednesday, April 27, 1921
Little Marsh, April 25--Ashley Hackett was born in Chatham, Nov. 17, 1851 and died April 23, 1921. He was the son of Lydia and John Hackett. He married Florence Palmer on July 4, 1872 and to them 10 sons were born: John, deceased, also Sam & Charles, who died in defense of their country during the world war. He is survived by his widow and 5 sons--Clarence of Osceola, Andrew of Ellisburg, Nelson of Gaines, Archie of Middlebury and Arthur of Wellsboro. Also 2 sisters: Mrs Maria Allen of Tyrone and Mrs Eliza Retan of Bradford. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday and interment in the Keeneyville Cemetery,

HACKETT Ashley
Wellsboro Gazette - April 28, 1921
Little Marsh, April 27 - Ashley Hackett, aged 69 years, died last Saturday evening at 7:15 o'clock.  He was born in Chatham, Nov. 27, 1851, and had always made his home in this township.  He was the son of John and Libby Hackett.  On July 4, 1873, Mr. Hackett was married to Florence Palmer, who survives him.  By this union, ten sons were born, as follows:  John, deceased; Charles and Sam, who gave up their lives for their country on French soil; two died in infancy and five sons still survive - Clarence, of Osceola; Andrew, of Ellisburg, N.Y.; Nelson, of Gaines; Archie, of Middlebury, and Arthur, of Wellsboro.  The deceased is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Rutan, of Bradford, N.Y., and Mrs. Emma Maria Allen, of Tyrone, N.Y.  To a wide circle of friends he is gone but not forgotten.

HACKETT C Edwin
Wellsboro Gazette February 2, 1939
C. Edwin Hackett, 64, died at his home here, yesterday morning, at 6:15 o'clock, following a year's illness.  Both he and Mrs. Hackett have been confined to their home by poor health for some time.  Mr. Hackett was born in Middlebury Township, November 3, 1874, a son of the late Sam and Isabel Hackett.  In 1900 he married Eva King who survives with one son, Elmo Hackett, of Gaines.  His life has been spent in Wellsboro and Middlebury where he has been an active worker.   Two brothers, Fred of Elkland; Tom, of Dansville, NY; and Will Potter, a half brother, of Dansville, N.Y. also survive.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.  Rev. C. W. Sheriff, pastor of the Baptist Church, of which Mr. Hackett was a member, officiating.

HACKETT Harriet
Wellsboro Agitator - July 24, 1918
Little Marsh, July 22 - Mrs. Harriet Hackett Short was born March 19, I859, in Chatham, and died July 17, 1918.   She was married to Francis B. Short March 27, l88 l, at Chatham, where they have since resided.  To them were born three children, Walter A, Viola C and Bertha D.  She is survived by her husband, two children, Walter A. Short, of Lilttle Marsh, and Mrs. Bertha Hammond, of Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Dennis Clark, of Canisteo, N.Y; Mrs. Ira White, of Elmira;  Mrs. Sam Strawn, of Norwich, N.Y. and many friends.  The funeral was held at Little Marsh church on Saturday. Rev.H. E. Bayley, of Wellsboro, officiating; interment at Keeneyville.

HACKETT JOHN
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, March 13, 1901
The death of Mr. John Hackett, aged 66, which occurred at his home in Delmar on February 21, was due to dropsy and stomach cancer. In him, his surviving family, consisting of his wife and four daughters, mourn the irreparable loss of a kind and loving husband and father.  The surviving children are Mrs. Dennis Clark of Borden, NY; Mrs. Francis Short of Galeton; Mrs. Ira White of Conrad, and Mrs. Samuel Strawn of Niles Valley.  Mr. Hackett is missed also by a large circle of friends.   Funeral services held from the Niles Valley church and burial in Keeneyville Cemetery.

 

HACKETT Karl L. Hackett

62, of Wellsboro, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at home.  He was born June 26, 1950, in Blossburg the son of Robert and Edith Higley Hackett.  Karl is survived by his brother, Charles (Marolyn) Hackett of Horseheads, N.Y.; two sisters, Connie Marsh of Horseheads, N.Y., Sharon (Lyle) Brothers of Elmira Heights, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Karl was predeceased by his brothers, Kenny and Scott.  A burial service at Middlebury Union Cemetery will be announced at a later date.    Wellsboro Gazette – February 27, 2013

 

HACKETT Kenneth Robert
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA - Wed., July 5, 1995, Pg 8
Kenneth Robert Hackett, 51, of Bloomsburg, died Tuesday, June 27, 1995 at home.  Born in Blossburg, May 16, 1944, he was the son of Robert H. and Edith Higley Hackett.  He was a 1962 graduate of Wellsboro Area High School and had been in the United States Army.  Surviving besides his parents are two daughters, Julie Van Inwegen and Amy Sue, both of Bloomsburg; three brothers, Charles H. of Reading, Karl L. of Quakertown, Scott R. of Wellsboro; two sisters, Connie Marsh of Wellsburg, NY, Sharon Brother of  Elmira Heights, NY; several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 6, at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, at 2pm.  Burial will be made at Middlebury Union Cemetery

 

HACKETT Leona N

Wellsboro Gazette – Thursday, October 20, 1966

Miss Leona N. Hackett, 22, of Wellsboro RD 6, an employee of the A&P Plant in Horseheads, N. Y., died Saturday in an automobile accident in Westfield.  She was born January 31, 1944 in Wellsboro, the daughter of Seymour and Erma House Hackett, and was a graduate of Wellsboro - Charleston High School.  Surviving with her, father, are five sisters. Mrs. Arlene Anderegg, of Wellsboro RD 6; Mrs. Oliver Zinck of Wellsboro; Ritta Chilson of Florida; Mrs. Dale Beers of Campbell, N. Y. RD 2; and Caroline, at home, and one brother, Clifford of Wellsboro.  Services were held from the

Kuhl Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:30 with Pastor Janet Beahm officiating. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery. 

 

HACKETT PHEBE JUNE
Wellsboro Agitator - April 25, 1917
Little Marsh Letter - Mrs. Phebe J. Rockwell, widow of the late Levi  Rockwell, died April 17th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Colbath, in Sabinsville. Mrs. Rockwell was born in Chatham, May 18, 1845, a daughter of Mr. John Hackett. Nearly her whole life, was spent in Chatham. She was a devoted mother. Her funeral took place at the Little Marsh M. E. church Friday. Rev. Catlin. of Westfield, conducting the service; interment in the Keeneyville cemetery.

HACKETT Seth Booth Jr.
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, July 4, 1894
Mr. Seth B. Hackett, Jr. died at his home in Middlebury last Wednesday at the age of 44 years. He left a widow and 3 children. Mr Hackett was esteemed by a wide circle of acquaintances. The funeral was held in the Keeneyville Methodist Church last Saturday. Rev. Fremont Kerrick conducting the service.

HACKETT
Seymour John "Jack" Age 98 of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, September 4, 2005. He was born on February 1, 1907 in Sabinsville, PA, a son of the late John and Hattie (Vance) Hackett. He was married to Madeline "Erma" House in 1928. They had nine children. After the death of his first wife, he married Lillian Root in 1969. Mr. Hackett resided at his farm in Shippen Twp. since 1936. He worked for Corning Glass for 42 years and was a long time farmer. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Laverne E. Holliday officiating . Interment will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA.

 

HACKETT Sylvia Janette

Wellsboro Agitator - May 19, 1937

Mrs. Sylvia Janette White died Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William P. Hall, in Elmira.  Other survivors are a «on, John White, of Latta Brook Road; two grandchildren, Ernest Hall, of Elmira and Mrs. Erma Thompson, of Elmira, and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held yesterday, Rev. I. R. Peacock, officiating, burial in the Keeneyville cemetery.

 

HALL –EUNICE L. RICE, 85, of Towanda RR 3, Towanda Township, diedFriday morning, Feb. 21, 1997, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.  Born Dec. 12, 1911, in Little Marsh, Tioga County PA., she was a daughter of the late Fred and Blanche Brewer Hall.  In 1928, she married Edward C. Rice in Wellsboro, Pa.  He preceded her in death on March 31, 1978.  Eunice assisted her husband in the operation of their general store in Rome and later the development and building of homes on Hillcrest Acres in North Towanda.  Mrs. Rice was a member of the N. Towanda United Methodist Church.  Her main interest in life encompassed her home and family.  She enjoyed crocheting and baking.  Surviving are; her children and their spouses; Leland E. and Marjorie M. Rice of Rome, Pa., Elwin J. and June H. Rice of Hernando, Fla., Connie L. and Gary W. McEwen of North Towanda, Edward an Vikki Rice of Binghamton, N.Y., and Ronald D. and Bernita J. Rice of Towanda; 23 grandchildren 37 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a nephew, Duwade Hornsby of Horseheads, N.Y.  She was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd A. Rice, in 1935; a grandson, Stuart Rice, in 1957; a brother, Edgbert Hall; a sister, Ellen Hornsby.  The funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 24, 1997, at 11 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, with pastor Michele Somerville of the North Towanda United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will be in the Middlebury union Cemetery, Keeneyville, Pa.  The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials may be directed to: the North Towanda United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 125, Towanda, Pa. or to Rome United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Rome, Pa. in Mrs. Rice’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

HANDY EDDY H.
Wellsboro Agitator - January 6, 1909
Mr. and Mrs. Dyer Handy and granddaughter, Mildred Hornsby, attended the funeral of Ed Handy, at Little Marsh, Sunday.

HANDY John
Wellsboro 8 Aug 1912
Middlebury Mentions
Middlebury, Aug. 7 - John Handy, a well-known farmer of this township, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter after a long illness.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church at Keeneyville yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

HANDY John
Wellsboro Agitator Aug. 14, 1912
John Handy died August 5th, at his home in Middlebury, after a long illness.  The funeral was held Tuesday; burial in the Keeneyville Cemetery.

HANDY MARY
Wellsboro Agitator 18 July 1923
Death of Mrs. Oscar Nelson
Farmington, July 16 - Mrs. Oscar Nelson died Saturday evening, July 14.  She was ill only a few minutes.  She was a daughter of the late John Handy.  She is survived by her husband and four children, Eric, Ralph, Clara and an infant daughter, aged about six months.  Funeral services will be held from the chapel at the Keeneyville cemetery, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

HANDY Sarah
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., August 29, 1923, Pg 1
Mrs. Sarah Handy Goodwin, of Stokesdale, died at 2:30pm on Aug. 21. The funeral was held Aug. 23 at 2pm at Keeneyville; interment in the IOOF Cemetery at Keeneyville. She was born in Deerfield, Feb. 6, 1854, a daughter of Edward and Ruth Handy. On May 12, 1874, she was married to Frank Goodwin. She is survived by two sons, Temple Goodwin, of Elmira, and Milo Goodwin, of Rochester; also by one sister, Dora Lester, of Whitesville, NY. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of the Wellsboro Grange and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

HARDY LAURA
Wellsboro Agitator - September 29, 1920
-- Mrs. Laura Day, widow of the late W. D. Day, of Middlebury, died Thursday at the Blossburg hospital, after a long illness.  She is survived by three children, Claude Day, of Flemington; R. Keith Day, of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Fred Conley, of Middlebury; also three sisters, Mrs. Louisa Miller, of Middlebury; Mrs. Dora Lester, of Cameron, Pa., and Mrs. Sarah Goodwin, of Wellsboro Junction.  The funeral was held Sunday; burial at Keeneyville.  The Rebekah Lodge of Keeneyville had charge of the services.

 

HARRIS Huldah Ann

Westfield Free Press - Volume XIV - Thursday, April 4, 1895

Ferris.  Little Marsh. Obit.  Mrs. Huldah A. Ferris died Marh 31, 1895 at home of her son, J. H. Ferris.  Had she lived until May 6th she would have been 73.  Her husband, Geo., died 17 years ago.  Since he died she has lived with some one of her children.  She was possessed of considerable monied property.  For several years she has lived with her son, Joseph and about 3 weeks ago Mrs. Joseph Ferris died.  Mrs. Ferris was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y. May 6, 1823.  In 1854 she, with her husband and 2 children came to Chatham and bought a farm.  One child, George A. was born in Chatham, also survived by Joseph H. and Lucy A.  Funeral Wednesday April 3.    

HARRIS Myrtle Mae
Wellsboro Agitator - November 5, 1930
Lawrenceville, Oct. 31 - Mrs. James Mack died at her home on Mechanic street, Sunday evening.  She has been an invalid 28 years, 25 years confined to her bed, during this time she was an example of patience, remarked upon by the entire community.  She is survived by her husband of this place and one son, Elbridge Mack, of Westfield.  The services consisted of a prayer service at the late home and other services at the M. E. church at Cowanesque.  Rev. Peter VanDuren former M. E. pastor of this place, but now of Elkland, conducted the services.  Burial at Knoxville.

HASTINGS GEORGE
George Daniel Hastings, 70, a resident of this place 15 years, died at his home on N. East St. Monday noon.  Mr. Hastings was born in Chatham Township the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hastings.  He is survived by his widow of this place, a sister of Austin, PA. and one brother, of Alexandria, Minn.  The funeral was held from the Griggs Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. Walter E. Ruch, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiated.  Burial was in the Keeneyville Cemetery.  handwritten on the clipping is Jan 1936.

HASTINGS George Daniel
Wellsboro Agitator - January 8, 1936
George Daniel Hastings, of Knoxville, died Monday night.  He was born in Chatham, son of Timothy and Laura Baker Hastings.  His survivors are his widow, a sister, and several brothers.  The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock; buria in the Keeneyville Cemetery.

HASTINGS Timothy
Wellsboro Agitator - December 24, 1902
Prof. Harry Hastings, our principal, has received news of the death of his father, Mr. Timothy Hastings.

HAWKINS Walter
Wellsboro Agitator - July 8, 1936
Walter Hawkins, aged 82 years, of Little Marsh, died at the Tioga County Home Saturday morning.  The funeral was held yesterday; burial at Keeneyville.

HAWLEY Nora Eunice
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, November 26, 1919, Pg 5
Mrs. Nora E. Hawley Love, aged 63 years, wife of George W. Love of 26 East Avenue, died Friday afternoon about three o'clock after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, two sisters and two brothers – Mrs. T E Roberts of Wellsboro; Mrs. A L Feltwell of Altoona; B. F. Hawley of Washington, DC and H. C. Hawley of Earl, Arkansas. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. John H. Stoody, pastor of the ME Church of which deceased was a member officiating; interment in the Keeneyville Cemetery.

 

HAWLEY, Nora E. Love – Mrs. Nora E. Hawley Love, aged 63 years, wife of George W. Love, of 26 East avenue, died Friday afternoon about three o’clock after a long illness.   She is survived by her husband, two sisters and two brothers – Mrs. T.E. Roberts, of Wellsboro. Mrs. A.L. Feltwell, of Altoona; B.F. Hawley, of Washington, D.C. and H.D. Hawley of Earl, Arkansas.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. John H. Stoody, pastor of the M.E. church of which deceased was a member, officiating; interment in the Keeneyville cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 26 November 1919.

 

HAWLEY Thankful E.
Wellsboro Gazette – October 11, 1928
Death of Mrs. T. E. Roberts.
Mrs. Thankful E. Roberts, aged 61 years, widow of Arthur M. Roberts, died Monday morning at her home in West Collingswood, N. J. She was for many years a highly esteemed resident of Wellsboro.  She is survived by one son, George Roberts, of West Collingswood; two brothers, Homer Hawley, of Arkansas, and Frank Hawley of Washington, D. C., formerly of Wellsboro, and one sister, Mrs. A. L. Feltwell, of Altosa.  The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church, Rev. W. J. Brown officiating; interment in the Keeneyville cemetery.

 

HIGLEY Edith M. Hackett

89, of Wellsboro, PA, died November 30, 2011 at Manor Care North, Williamsport, PA. She was born March 21, 1922 in Troy, PA, the daughter of Frank & Rena Cleveland Higley. Edith was a member of the Wellsboro Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles & Marolyn Hackett of Horseheads, NY, Karl Hackett of Wellsboro, PA; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Connie Marsh of Montour Falls, NY, Sharon & Lyle Brothers of Elmira Heights, NY; 2 brothers, Horace Higley of Williamsport, PA, Milton Higley of Hershey, PA; 2 sisters, Laura Ferris of Westfield, PA, Louise Niles of Wellsboro, PA; 12 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; sons, Kenny & Scott; sisters, Arlene Obourn & Helen Youmans; brothers, Albert & Kenneth Higley. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with Daryl Sherman officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery.  Star Gazette – December 2, 2011

 

HAZLETT Elsie

Wellsboro Agitator – October 3, 1906

Niles Valley, Oct. 1 - Mrs. Elsie Sweet died at her home here Sunday at 11 p.m., after a long illness.  Her husband and two children survive her.

 

HIGLEY Edith M. Hackett

89, of Wellsboro, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at the Manor Care North, Williamsport. She was born March 21, 1922, in Troy, the daughter of Frank and Rena Cleveland Higley. Edith was a member of the Wellsboro Congregation of Johovah's Witnesses. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles and Marolyn Hackett of Horseheads, NY, Karl Hackett of Wellsboro; two daughters and son-in-law, Connie Marsh of Montour Falls NY, Sharon and Lyle Brothers of Elmira Heights, NY; two brothers, Horace Higley of Williamsport, Milton Higley of Hershey; two sisters, Laura Ferris of Westfield, Louise Niles of Wellsboro; 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; sons Kenny and Scott; sisters Arelne Obourn and Helen Youmans; brothers, Albert and Kenneth. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Saturday, Dec. 3, noon to 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at 1:30 p.m., with Daryl Sherman officating. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery.    Wellsboro Gazette – December 1, 2011

 

HILL, Myra - Thursday Dec 20, 1945
MRS. BEN DAVIS
Mrs. Myra Hill Davis, 67 of Little Marsh, died in the Blossburg Hospital last Friday, following a long illness. She was born in Little Marsh on August 29, 1877, the daughter of Jerome and Malette Haner Hill, and spent her entire life in that vicinity. Her only survivor is her husband Ben Davis of Little Marsh. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mrs. Tucker, with burial in the Middlebury-Union Cemetery in Keeneyville.

CHARLES C. HORNSBY age 26 of RD 1 Little Marsh, Wednesday, June 6, 1979 as a result of an automobile-motor cycle accident.  Friends may call at the Tussey Funeral Home Friday 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral service will be held Saturday 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  Rev. C. Richard Beach.  Interment Middlebury Union Cemetery.  He is survived by father, Duwade Hornsby of Little Marsh; one brother, Gregory Hornsby, also of Little Marsh; two sisters, Mrs. Dawn Ellison of Clarksburg, Pa., Mrs. Kelli English of Colorado Springs, Col.; two aunts.  He was born October 27, 1952 in Albion, Michigan the son of Duwade and Gloria Dent Hornsby.  He was employed as a workshop foreman for Partners in Progress, Wellsboro.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/7/1979

HOTALING LOUISA
Wellsboro Agitator - August 1890
--In Chatham, PA, July 28, 1890, Louisa Short, wife of Newberry Short, aged 73 years. Mrs. Short was a woman of pure character and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

HOTCHKISS Harmie L
Wellsboro Agitator – April 8, 1908
--Mrs. Charles S. Corwin, of Keeneyville, a sister of Mrs. Elton Hotchkiss (s/b Mr. Elton Hotchkiss), of Wellsboro, died Wednesday.  Her husband and three children, George, Flora and Perry, her parents and several brothers and sisters survive her.  The funeral was held on Friday, Rev. R. M. Cloud, pastor of the Wellsboro Free Baptist church officiating.

HOTCHKISS Orange
Wellsboro Agitator - December 10, 1919
Orange Hotchkiss, aged nearly 80 years, of Crookedcreek, died last Friday evening, of blood poisoning.  He was born in Middlebury, Dec. 28, 1839.  He is survived by five children - O. D. Hotchkiss, of Crookedcreek; E. J. Hotchkiss and W. A. Hotchkiss, of Wellsboro; C. C. Hotchkiss of East Norton, Mass, and Mrs. Jennie Stevens, of Danville.  He was a civil war veteran, serving as a member of Co. F, 11th Michigan Volunteers.  He was a member of the Christian Alliance church and of Crookedcreek Grange and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

Wellsboro Agitator -  December 17, 1919
Orange Hotchkiss, of Wellsboro, died Dec. 5 at the home of his son, Elton J. Hotchkiss, of Wellsboro, PA. He was 79 years, 11 months and 7 days old. His death was caused by blood poisoning. Orange Hotchkiss was born in Middlebury, Dec. 28, 1839, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hotchkiss. He married Miss Sarah A. Colegrove of Middlebury. To them were born 6 children - Harmie, deceased; Dayton, Elton, Chester, Jennie and William. He enlisted in the 11th Regt, Michigan Infantry for the Civil War and was a member of the Alliance Church of Crooked Creek. He was a man of good principles and respected by all who knew him. Prayer was held at the home of his son, with funeral services at Holiday, Rev. Mr. Hayes, of Jamestown, PA officiating. Six members of the W. Earle Champaign Post, No. 84, American Legion of Wellsboro, acted as pallbearers and six old comrades from Crookedcreek served as honorary pallbearers; burial at Keeneyville.

 

HOTCHISS, Orange – Orange Hotchkiss, of Wellsboro, died Dec. 5 at the home of his son, Elton J. Hotchkiss, of Wellsboro, Pa.  He was 79 years, 11 months and 7 days old.  His death was caused by blood poisoning.  Orange Hotchkiss was born in Middlebury, Dec. 28, 1839, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hotchkiss.  He married Miss Sarah A. Colegrove, of Middlebury, in June 1908.  To them were born six children – Hormie, deceased; Dayton, Elton, Chester, Jennie, and William.  He enlisted in the 11th Regt., Michigan Infantry, for the civil war and was a member of the Alliance church, of Crookedcreek.  He was a man of good principles and respected by all who knew him.  Prayer was held at the home of his son, with funeral services at Holiday, Rev. Mr. Hayes, of Jamestown, Pa., officiating.  Six members of the W. Earle Champaign Post, No. 84, American Legion, of Wellsboro, acted as pallbearers and six old comrades from Crookedcreek served as honorary pallbearers; burial at Keeneyville.   Wellsboro Agitator, 17 Dec. 1919.  (Note – is this the right wedding date??? I have 26 Apr 1860)

 

ELROY N. HOUGHTALING age 31 years of Maple St., Westfield, Pa. Saturday, May 29, 1976 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Friends are invited to call at Tussey Funeral Home Monday evening 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services there Tuesday 11 a.m. Rev. John Hergstrom officiating.  Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully declined.  Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society or the Robert Packer Hospital Building Fund.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/31/1976

 

HOUGHTALING Ervin B

Wellsboro Gazette – Thursday, April 11, 1963

Ervin B. Houghtaling, 80, of Middlebury Center, RD 2, died suddenly Tuesday evening, April 9, 1963 at his home. He was born April 23, 1882 in Middlebury Twp, the son of Sherwood and Clarisey Brown Houghtaling.  Mr. Houghtaling was a retired farmer and a member of the Shortsville Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife, Helen Short Houghtaling, RD 2 Middlebury Center; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12 at 1:30 at the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Shaw will officiate. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.

 

HOUGHTALING Leroy Houghtaling

Wellsboro Gazette – November 16, 1994

84, of Middlebury Center RR 2 died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born March 30, 1910, in Galeton, he was the son of Hewell and Louise Smith Houghtaling. He married Viola A. Watkins on Dec. 31, 1931, and had lived most all his life in the Middlebury Center area. He was owner and operator of the Houghtaling's Garage for over 40 years. He also owned and operated a farm at his residence for many years.  He was a member of the Keeneyville I.O.O.F. #844, and the Middlebury Grange #705. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Preceding him in death were one son, Elroy; and one brother, William. Surviving besides his wife of 62 years, are one daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Dean Cass of York; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin V. and Colleen Houghtaling of Keeneyville; one sister, Charlotte Slocum of Keeneyville; grandchildren, Susan Beck of Red Lion, Jeffery Cass of Dover and Jeremy Houghtaling of Westfield; two aunts, Julia Colegrove of Wellsboro and Genevieve Rice of Middlebury Center, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, on Tuesday, Nov IB, and Wednesday, Nov. 16. Services were held there Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the Rev. Greg Baldwin of the Little Marsh United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was made at Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Township. 

 

HOUGHTALING Priscilla Houghtaling Cass
Priscilla Houghtaling Cass, age 69, formerly of Middlebury, PA, died November 11, 2010 in York, PA. She was the wife of Dean E. Cass whom she married September 18, 1960. Priscilla was born October 1, 1941 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Leroy and Viola Watkins Houghtaling. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, and was employed with the banking industry and later the trucking industry. Priscilla was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manchester, PA, the American Legion Auxiliary, enjoyed bowling, and was a Tupperware consultant for five years. Surviving are her Husband, Dean, York, PA; Son, Jeffrey (Danette) Cass, Dover, PA; Daughter, Susan (Gregory, Sr.) Beck, Red Lion, PA; Brother, Kevin (Colleen) Houghtaling, Keeneyville, PA; four Grandchildren, Heather, Elizabeth, Gregory, Jr. and Marisa; four Great Grandchildren, Austin, Alex, Riley and Rorey; Nephew, Jeremy. She was preceded in death by her Parents and a Brother, Elroy Houghtaling. Friends and family are invited to Priscilla's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Robert Shuey officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery. Star-Gazette - November 13, 2010

 

HOUGHTALING Verlo

Wellsboro Agitator – Thursday, November 8, 1956

Verlo Houghtaling, 81, of Middlebury Center RD 1, died early Wednesday, November 7, 1956 at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise Houghtaling.  He was born January 18, 1875 in Middlebury Township, the son of Henry S. and Miriam Howland Houghtaling.  He is survived by one brother, Ervin Houghtaling of Middlebury Center RD 2, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the family home, Rev. Dorr Herrington officiating.  Burial will be in the Middlebury Union Cemetery.

 

HOUGHTALING William
Wellsboro Gazette - January 28, 1971
William Houghtaling, 63, of Middlebury Center RD 2 died Wednesday in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital following an illness.  He was born Aug. 25, 1907 in Galeton, the son of Newell and Louise Smith Houghtaling.  He was employed by the Elkland Leather Co. for 26 years.  He is survived by his wife, Neva at home, a son, Ronald of Hollywood, Fla., two daughters,  Mrs. Miriam Bogaczyk of Tioga and Mrs. Barbara Alexander of Morris; a brother, LeRoy Houghtaling and a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Slocum, both of Middlebury Center, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday at the Keeneyville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kermit Shrawder officiating.  Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery.

 

HOUSE Erma Madeline

Wellsboro Gazette – Thursday, October 20, 1966

Mrs. Erma M. Hackett, 54, wife of Seymour Hackett of RD 6, Wellsboro, died Saturday as a result of a highway accident in Westfield.  She was born December 30, 1911, in Middlebury, the daughter of William and Bertha Dodge House. Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Arlene Anderegg of RD 6, Wellsboro; Mrs. Oliver Zinck of Wellsboro; Ritta Chilson of  Florida; Mrs. Dale Beers of RD 2, Campbell. N. Y., and Caroline, at home; one son, Clifford of Wellsboro, and several grandchildren. Also two brothers, Carl and Mort House of Farmington and

four sisters, Mrs. Coral Mosher of Hornell. N. Y.; Mrs. Mildred Brimmer of Wellsboro, Mrs. Julia Brimmer of Middlebury, and Mrs. Howard Pitts of Wellsville, N. Y.  Services were held from the Kuhl Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:30 with Pastor Janet Beahm officiating. Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery.

 

HOUSEL - Purley A. Housel Sr., 70, of Wellsboro RR7 died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at home. Born Jan. 16, 1928, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Frank and Florence Graham Housel. He was a life-long resident of the Wellsboro area and was a graduate of Mansfield High School in 1946. He was retired from Agway, Wellsboro, after 33 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, and the Wellsboro Lions Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an Army veteran serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Maytha Stanford Housel; two sons and daughter-in-law, Purley A. Housel Jr and friend Beth Decker of Wellsboro and Kevin L. and Edie Housel of Okeechobee, Fla.; one daughter and son-in-law, Karol L. and Joseph Hinchey of Smethport; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy H. and William Haverley of Covington; one brother and sister-in-law, Arthur F. and Eliose Housel of Polk City, Fla.; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronald Stanford of Middlebury Center and Donald and Naomi Stanford of Elmira, NY; three grandchildren, Caitlin and Kellie Hinchey and Joshua Housel. Calling hours were held Friday, April 10, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, with the Rev. Peter A. DeVantier officiating. Burial was made at Middlebury Union Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 15, 1998

 

HOWE Fidelia A. (See Robert Saxbury obit)

HOWLAND - Mrs. Louisa Howland Taylor, aged 75, died suddenly Aug. 4, at her home on Osceola. She was born on the Jemison, June 8, 1855. She is survived by her husband, B. F. Taylor, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Witter, of Westfield. [Wellsboro Agitator 13 AUG 1930]

HOWLAND Nina V
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA - Wed., December 14, 1988, Pg 4
Nina V. Cloos, 93, of 202 Riverside Manor, Westfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1988, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Nov. 22, 1895, in Middlebury Township, she was a daughter of E. A. and Dora Chamberlin Howland. Surviving are a son, Robert Cloos of Horseheads, NY; a step-daughter, Mrs Claude (Bernice) Butler of Tioga; 8 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield, Thursday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral services will be held there Friday at 2pm with the Rev. Rick Feeney officiating. burial will be made in the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Jemison Valley Brethern in Christ Church.

RUSSELL C. HUNTER
 Russell C. Hunter, 64, a resident of Park Hill Manor, died Monday, December 31, 1973, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born in Chatham Twp., Tioga County, July 1, 1909, a son of Floyd and Nellie Clark Hunter. Mr. Hunter was a retired painting contractor. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Edith West, of Port Allegany; Mrs. Iva Payne and Mrs. June Thomas, of Wellsboro; Mrs. Myra West, of Montour Falls, NY, and Mrs. Cleora Bachert, of Elmira, NY and five brothers, Ivan, of Crooked Creek; Kenneth and Ernest, of Knoxville; Cecil, of Mansfield, and Elwyn, of Little Marsh; several nieces and nephews and two aunts, Mrs. Myra Weaver, Rochester, NY and Mrs. Rose Winslow of Galeton. The funeral was held Thursday, at the Tussey Funeral Home, 139 Main Street.  Burial was in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Center. The Rev. Charlotte Tucker officiated.

HUNTER Winona June Thomas
Wellsboro Gazette - June 29, 1964
72, of 50 Nichols St., Wellsboro, died Thursday, June 23, 1994, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro.  Born June 3, 1922, in Little Marsh, she was the daughter of Floyd and Nellie Clark Hunter. She was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 60, Wellsboro, and the Ramblers Club, Wellsboro.  She was a cafeteria aide at the Don Gill Elementary School, Wellsboro, for 15 years, and was a lifelong resident of Tioga County. Preceding her in death was her husband, Norman W. Thomas, on Oct 22, 1987. Surviving are one daughter, Bonnie J Beaston of Woodbridge, Va., two sons and daughters-inlaw, Donald F and Brenda J Thomas, of Middlebury Center and Doyle W. and Marcia A. Thomas of Wellsboro; one brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Leora Hunter of Corning, N. Y., one sister and brother-in-law, Myra and Art West, of Montour Falls, N Y , three sisters-in-law, Anna Hunter of Knoxville, Margaret Hunter of Wellsboro and Eleanor Hunter of Lakeland, Fla,; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellboro, on Friday, June 24. Services were held there Saturday, June 25, with the Rev. Daryl Butler of the Butler Hill Baptist Church officiating. Burial was made at Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Research, Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd , Winiamsport, Pa.17701

HURLBUTT ASAPH P.
Asaph P. Hurlbutt, 93, of 919 Center St., Horseheads and a former Tioga County, PA. resident died Sunday in Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira.  Mr. Hurlbutt, a Grange member for 50 years, was born Sept. 28, 1879, a son of Parmenio and Flora Morse Hurlbutt.  He was a cattle dealer and farmer most of his adult life.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Teresa King, with whom he resided; a son, Donald Hurlbutt of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  Friends may call today from 7-9 p.m. at the VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home in Horseheads where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Robert Delorme officiating.  Burial will be in Keeneyville Cemetery.

HURLBUTT Donald
Wellsboro Gazette - Feb. 15, 1995
Donald Hurlbutt, 77, of 1133 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, N.Y formerly of Columbia Crossroads' and Tioga, died Tuesday, Feb. 7 1995.   Born Nov. 26, 1917, in Little Marsh, he was the son of Asaph and Jane Odle Hurlbutt.  He was a veteran of World War II serving his country with the U S. Army and was a retired security guard with Advance Security.  Preceding him in death were his wife, Mildred LaRue Hurlbutt, on May 28, 1978; and his brother Russell Hurlbutt, in 1970.  Surviving are one son and daughter-m-law, Robert J. and Lou Ann Hurlbutt of Horseheads, N.Y.; two grandsons, Aaron Hurlbutt and  Joshua Hurlbutt; one sister, Teresa Hurlbutt King of Horseheads, N Y; several nieces and nephews.  Friends called at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Horseheads, on Friday, Feb 10.   Services were held there Friday, Feb. 10, with the Rev. Earl Deugan officiating.  Burial was made at Middlebury Union Cemetery.

HURLBUTT Emma Jane
Wellsboro Agitator - Feb 20, 1924
Death of Mrs. Emma Shaw
Keeneyville, PA, Feb. 18
This place was saddened by the death of Mrs. Emma Shaw, aged 69 years, who diedat the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Briggs, of Crookedcreek, PA, Jan. 31, after a weeks illness of pneumonia.  She had been in poor health for some time previous to the development of pneumonia.  Her maiden name was Emma Hurlbutt, daughter of Lyman and Sarah Weeks Hurlbutt, and she was born in Chatham, April 11, 1856, and was married to Samuel Shaw in 1875.  He died March 25, 1922.  She is survived by one son and three daughters - J. L. Shaw, of Mansfield; Mrs. William Stevens, of Keeneyville, Mrs. Bert Briggs, of Crookedcreek and Mrs. Leon Greenfield, of Corning, N.Y.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren, by one brother, P. G. Hurlbutt, who is very ill at the home of his daughter at Coudersport, and by one sister, Mrs. J. C. Roe, of California.  Mrs. Shaw was converted at an early age and was always interested in all church work , and was a faithful attendant as long as her health would permit.  She was highly esteemed by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by a host of friends.  The funeral was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Briggs of Crookedcreek.  Rev. Mr. Engler, pastor of the Keeneyville M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Fargo, pastor of the Crookedcreek Baptist church, officiating, burial in the Middlebury Union Cemetery.

 HURLBUTT Emma Jane
Wellsboro Gazette - Feb 7, 1924
Keeneyville, Feb. 6 - Mrs. Emma Shaw died of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Briggs, on Wednesday, Jan. 30.  The funeral was held last Saturday, conducted by Rev. Mr. Engler.  Mrs. Shaw was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hurlburt of Chatham, and was about 71 years of age.  Her mother, Mrs. Sarah Weeks Hurlburt, lived to the advanced age of 91 and was one of the last five daughters of American revolutionary soldiers.  The deceased is survived by one brother, P. G. Hurlburt, of Chatham township, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Roe, of Los Angeles, California; also by four children, Mrs. William Stevens, Mrs. Bert Briggs, Mrs. Leon Greenfield and Louis Shaw, of Lambs Creek

HURLBUTT Infant Son
Wellsboro Agitator - February 20, 1935
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hurlbutt, of Ithaca, died February 9. The funeral was held February 10 at the home of the child's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hurlbutt at Tioga; Rev. Orey E. Crippen officiating; burial in the Middlebury Union cemetery.

HYMES CLARA
Wellsboro Agitator - April 5, 1956
Mrs. Clara Gee, 76, of Middlebury Center, Pa., died Friday, March 23, 1956, following a brief illness.  She and her husband operated a grocery in Middlebury Center.  She was a member of the Baptist Church in Holliday, Pa., and taught a Bible school class for 28 years.  She is survived by her husband, Frank H. Gee; a son, Ralph Gee, of Middlebury Center RD 1; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Goodwin of Middlebury Center; a brother, Fred J. Hymes, of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Bryant of Wellsboro and Mrs. Tina Passmore of Cherry Flats, Pa.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon in the Holliday Baptist Church, with Rev. Orey E. Crippen officiating, assisted by Rev. Eugene Hill.  Burial was in Middlebury Cemetery.

JACKSON –MRS. ANNA J. WALKER, 77, the mother of Mrs. Iva Morley of Elmira died Friday, June 3, 1938 at Canandaigua.  She was the widow of Samuel Walker and is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Iva Morley, Elmira; two sisters, Miss Delta M. Jackson, Knoxville, Pa. and Mrs. Tyna Houghtaling, Corning and one brother, Wilbur A. Jackson, Presho.  Funeral at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Johnson home with burial in Little Marsh. (Middlebury Union Cemetery)) –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/4/1938

JACKSON FLOYD M
Wellsboro Agitator Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1928
Death of F. M. Jackson
F. M. Jackson, of Ithaca, N.Y., died at 8 o'clock Monday morning, August 23 1928.  He was born in Chatham Township, Tioga County PA, Sep. 26, 1871 where he resided until two years ago, when he moved to Ithaca.  The funeral was held at the Keeneyville M. E. church, Thursday, Aug. 16, Rev.  J. A. Peacock officiating.  He was a member of the I. O. O. F. at Keeneyville, members of which attended in a body and had charge of the services at the cemetery.  Mr. Jackson was the only son of Minor Jackson, a civil war veteran.  He was a kind and helpful neighbor and the large gathering of relatives and friends at the funeral attested the high esteem in which he was held.  Besides his widow he leaves a host of relatives and friends.  ~ note that the paper is dated Aug 22, Wednesday so he must have died on Aug 13 to be buried on Aug. 16. which fact is confirmed by the obit below written the 23rd.

JACKSON ISABELLE
Wellsboro Agitator – November 6, 1912
Mrs. Frank Butler and Mrs. George Seamans attended the funeral of Belle Saxbury at Keeneyville on Wednesday.

JOHNS –PERRIETTA E. (JOHNS) DAVIS of Westfield passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport. She was the wife of Lynn W. Davis, Sr., who preceded her in death. Perrietta was born September 27, 1967, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of the late Perry Allen and Esther J. (Johns) Mann. Perrietta attended Little Marsh United Methodist Church. Surviving is her son, Lynn W. Davis, Jr. of Kentucky. Perrietta's Life Celebration will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 12-1 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 139 Main St. Wellsboro, funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery. Local arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/31/2017

JOHNS, Perrietta E. - Perrietta E. (Johns) Davis, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport.  She was the wife of Lynn W. Davis, Sr., who preceded her in death.  Perrietta was born September 27, 1967, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of the late Perry Allen and Esther J. (Johns) Mann. Perrietta attended Little Marsh United Methodist Church. Surviving is her son, Lynn W. Davis, Jr. of Kentucky. Perrietta’s Life Celebration will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 12-1 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 139 Main St. Wellsboro, funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery. - Mansfield Gazette, 1 June 2017

 

JOHNSON, Harold LeRoy - Harold LeRoy Johnston, age 85, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1932 in Middlebury Ctr., a son of Charles Johnson and Iva (Reed) LaPoint. He is survived by a son, David Johnson of TX; four daughters, Tinna (Joe) Hamblin of West VA, Diana (Mickey) Wilbur of Lawrenceville, PA, Jody Seiber of TX, Lorie (Mark) Osbourn of TX; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; a brother, Leon (Grace) Johnson of Sayre, PA; a sister, Rosena of Rochester, NY; Harold was preceded in death by a grandson, Josh Johnson; four brothers, Charles, Roger and Wayne Johnson; two sisters, Florence and Ruth.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 1PM at the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Route 249, Middlebury Ctr., PA with Pastor Harold Burrell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield ,PA. – Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 18 May 2018

LEON EDWARD JOHNSON, age 91, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born on May 8, 1928 in Elmira, a son of Charles Luther Johnson and Iva (Reed) LaPoint. Leon and Lillian "Grace" (Davis) Johnson were married for 66 years. He graduated from Little Marsh High School and Mansfield State College with a degree in physics. He did his graduate work at Indiana State College in nuclear physics. Leon worked as a pattern maker for Ward Foundry. He would fix anything that could be fixed. In the 1960s, he built a radio and TV. Leon was a member and served as an elder of the Church of New Covenant. He was a US Army veteran having served in Germany during the Korean War Era. Leon's hobbies were woodworking, hunting, and fishing. He was a man of great faith and his greatest desire was to faithfully serve the Lord. Leon is survived by his wife, Lillian; a son, Stephen (Denise) Johnson of Fryburg, PA; a daughter, Joy Tillery of Troy; four grandchildren, Kristopher Tillery, Kelsey Tillery, Michael Johnson, and Ashlea Johnson; a great granddaughter, Christina; and a sister, Ruth Short of SC. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Charles Johnson, Ronald "Wayne" Johnson, Harold Johnson, Ralph Johnson, and Roger Johnson; and two sisters, Florence Mick, and Rosina Farrell. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from 1:00-2:00pm at the Church of the New Covenant, 310 Extension St. Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow immediately at 2:00pm with Reverend Mark Scafidi officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Township. Those wishing can send flowers or memorial contributions can be made to the Church of the New Covenant or New Covenant Academy. Funeral services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. -Elmira Star-Gazette 11/26/2019

JOHNSON William H
Wellsboro Agitator - April 11, 1951
William H Johnson, aged 87 years, of Middlebury Center, Pa., died Sunday, April 8, 1951, at his home.  He was caretaker of the Middlebury Union Cemetery.  He is survived by his wife, three nephews and four nieces.  Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Keeneyville Church with the Rev. Mabel Johnson, Lawrenceville, officiating.  Burial will be in Middlebury Union Cemetery.

HAROLD LEROY JOHNSTON, (JOHNSON) age 85, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Wedneday, May 16, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1932 in Middlebury Ctr., a son of Charles Johnson and Iva (Reed) LaPoint. He is survived by a son, David Johnson of TX; four daughters, Tinna (Joe) Hamblin of West VA, Diana (Mickey) Wilbur of Lawrenceville, PA, Jody Seiber of TX, Lorie (Mark) Osbourn of TX; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; a brother, Leon (Grace) Johnson of Sayre, PA; a sister, Rosena of Rochester, NY; Harold was preceded in death by a grandson, Josh Johnson; four brothers, Charles, Roger and Wayne Johnson; two sisters, Florence and Ruth. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 1PM at the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Route 249, Middlebury Ctr., PA with Pastor Harold Burrell officating. Arrangements are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield , PA. –Funeral home obit (The obit has both Johnson and Johnston?)