Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors and relatives. All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and  for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries.

BEACH - Stephen S. Beach, 65, [SRGP 05372] of Mansfield, died Saturday, February 25, 1961. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Yonkin, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Fetterman of Camp Hill, and Mrs. Edward Russell Jr. of Mansfield; five brothers, Dr. Robert of Indianapolis, Ind., Dr. Fred of Washington, Dr. Horace in Florida, Harry of Endicott, NY, and  Chester of Rochester, NY, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Radliff of Endicott. Services were held Monday afternoon. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. - The Wellsboro Agitator [Wellsboro, PA], 2 March 1961

 Henry C. Beardslee of Mansfield RD 3, Thursday, June 4, 1959. He was a retired farmer; member of Elk Run Methodist Church.  Survived by daughters, Mrs. Shirley Smith of Snedekerville, Miss Betty McAdoo of Youngstown, Ohio; son Frank Beardslee of Mansfield; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.  Body at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Calling hours: today 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Sunday at 4 pm., the Rev. Gene Callihan.  Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. 

BELL Carl C. (SRGP 87533)
Carl C. Bell, 70 of 169 East Elmira Street, Mansfield, died ,Tuesday, April 7, 1981, at his home. He was born Nov.8,1910 in Ninevah, the son of Clifford and Winifred Oakes Bell. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, of Friendship Lodge No. 247, Mansfield, Coudersport consistory, and of the Mansfield Cemetery Association. Surviving are his wife, Lila Barden Bell; Son, Denny, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Lois) Shaner and Mrs. Wayne (Hazel) Kennemuth, both of Cranberry; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Bell of Penn Yan; two grandchildren, Debbie and Danny of Penn Yan. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Thursday, April 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral will be held Friday, April 10 at 2:30 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, with the Rev. David L. Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Officers and members if Friendship Lodge will have a memorial service at the Lodge Hall Thursday at 8:15 pm., and further services will be held at the funeral home at 8:45 pm. Because of his dedication to free masonry, he was honored by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and Friendship Lodge No. 247 by passing to the Chair.

 

BELLIS Kenneth W. Bellis, Jr. [SRGP 90222]

58, of Mansfield, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born Dec. 30, 1954, in Sayre, a son of Kenneth W. Sr., and Mina (Barlow) Bellis. Kenneth was married to Sandi (Brion) Bellis. He graduated from Tioga Central School in Nichols, N.Y. and was a self-employed farrier. Kenneth drove for EMTA and was employed by Leprino Foods for over 20 years. He was a member of the Twin Tiers Riding Club and the Tioga County Saddle Club. Kenneth was a NASCAR fan, loved spending time with his grandchildren, working in his barn with his horses, riding horses and camping with horses. He worked on rodeos as a pick up man and did team penning. Kenneth was a diehard Yankee fan. He loved mowing his lawn. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Sandi; his mother, Mina; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth "Buddy" and Dawn Bellis III, of Nichols, N.Y.; a step-son, Cody Garrison of Mansfield; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Kevin House of Blossburg; two grandchildren, Kameron House, Kolton Bellis; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary "Pear" Bellis of New York, Tim and Bea Bellis, Shawn and Marlene Bellis all of Barton, N.Y.; a sister and brother-in-law, Molly and David Hanville of Spencer, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews; his horse, Zeus and dogs, Tucker and Grady.   Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, July 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.,. and Monday, July 22, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Dean Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made in Kenneth's memory to Animal Care Sanctuary, 11765 Rte. 6, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.  Wellsboro Gazette – July 18, 2013

 

ELMER (JACK) BENEDICT (SRGP 87548)
Elmer (Jack) Benedict, 71, of 167 Bennett Lane, Blossburg, died Wednesday, December 20, 1978, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Feb. 3, 1907, in Michigan, he was a son of Jackson and Eva Miller Benedict.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 13 years.  Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Chilson; two stepsons, Harland Clark, of Mansfield, and Jack Clark, of Austin, Texas; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Larry (Leda) Dunkleberger, of Arnot, and Mrs. Raymond (Regina) Clymer, of Wellsboro; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 22, 1978, at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  The Reverend Richard Pero, of North Bay, N.Y., officiated.

Fanny BENSON (SRGP 18707) - MILLER, MRS. FRANK L.
 Fanny Benson Miller, 59 years old, wife of Frank L. Miller of this place died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles King, in Rutland, Thursday afternoon, November 15, of dropsy of the heart.  Her funeral was held at her late home, North Main street, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock interment was in the family plot at Oakwood.  Mrs. Miller was born in Rutland August 2, 1858, and in 1881 was united in marriage to F. L. Miller.  To them were born three children, the first dying shortly after birth; a daughter, Mrs. Eli Tong, and a son, Ray W., of this place.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to Mansfield about thirty years ago and have resided all these years in the present home.  Mrs. Miller was a woman who did unto others as she would be done by.  She was a good neighbor and ever extended a helping hand in times of distress.  She will be missed greatly by her friends.  The large offering of beautiful flowers at the funeral showed that she enjoyed the esteem and friendship of many.  Besides the husband and children, Mrs. Miller is survived by two brothers, Henry Benson, of Mansfield; Franklin Benson, of Blossburg; two sisters, Mrs. Charles King, of Rutland, and Mrs. John Lamb, of Mansfield.

BENSON - Fanny Benson Miller, [SRGP 18707]  aged 59 years, wife of Frank L. Miller, of Mansfield, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles King, in Rutland, November 15. The funeral was held at her late home in Mansfield on Nov. 18, at two o'clock. Mrs. Miller was born in Rutland, August 2, 1858, and in 1881 was married to F. L. Miller. To them were born three children, the first, dying shortly after birth; a daughter, Mrs. Eli Tong, and a son, Ray W., of Mansfield, survive. Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Miller is survived by two brothers, Henry Benson, of Mansfield, and Franklin Benson, of Blossburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles King, of Rutland, and Mrs. John Lamb, of Mansfield.[Wellsboro Agitator 17 NOV 1917]

BENTLEY, Ralph  (SRGP 15533)
Bentley, Ralph Edmond age 79 of Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, Wednesday Jan. 30, 1974 at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy, Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. Kermit Clickner. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Louise O’Dell Bentley; three sons, Maurice of Millerton RD 1, Donald of Mainesburg, Harold of Troy RD1; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and born in Columbia Cross Roads July 12 1894, the son of Thurston and Ida Bennedict Bentley.

BERGH, Albin (SRGP 87553) - Albin H. Bergh, 71, of Tioga, died Saturday, June 6, 1959. He was a retired clerk, a veteran of World War I and a member of the Tioga Baptist Church. Survived by wife Mrs. Ina [West] Bergh; son, Richard, at home; sisters, Mrs. Jennie Bystrom and Mrs. Alma Riss of Elmira; brothers, Axel of Tioga, Henning of Elmira, Harold of Swartz Creek, Mich., and Algott Bergh of Corning. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Tioga Baptist Church, the Rev. Eugene Hill and the Rev. Orey Crippen officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, June 1959

BERNHARD, Eleanor (SRGP 87418) –ELEANOR D. PLIESKATT age 60 of 90 S. Academy St., Mansfield, Saturday, October 25, 1975 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Monday 1 p.m.  Rev. Richard Brennerman officiating.  Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Survived by husband, Arthur; one daughter, Miss Elaine H. Plieskatt of Racine, Wisconsin; one son, A. Carl Plieskatt, Jr. of Scottdale, PA; one brother, Roy Bernhard of Bryan, Texas; one sister, Estelle Broadt of Forty-Fort, PA.  She was a member and officer of Mansfield Rebekah Lodge and the Mansfield B.P.W. Club.  She was employed at the Prudential Life Insurance Co., Mansfield as a clerk.  She was born Nov. 17, 1914 in Allentown, Pa. the daughter of Edwin and Daisie Keehner Bernhard.  –Elmira Sunday Telegram 10/26/1975

 

BESANCENEY - Ellery H. Besanceney [SRGP 77554], 72, of Mansfield, a retired farmer, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 10, 1969, while picking apples in a Canton orchard. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. Besanceney was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. He was a World War I veteran. Born March 20, 1897 in Blossburg, he was the son of Charles and Myrtie Hart Besanceney. Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle Johnson; two sons, Harold C. of Van Etten, NY and Donald, also of Mansfield; three brothers, Walter M. of Blossburg, Theodore of Mansfield and Charles E. of Ballston Lake, NY; and three grandchildren. - Wellsboro Gazette, October 16, 1969

 

BESANCENEY - Theodore “Ted” Besanceney, age 96, [SRGP 65833] Mansfield, PA, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Ted was born February 27, 1912 in Blossburg, PA, son of Charles Wesley and Myrtie (Hart) Besanceney. He was the husband of the late Erdene (Inscho) Besanceney. In his youth, he assisted on the family farm and worked in the Rattler Mine in Morris. He played football, basketball and baseball at Mansfield High School and went on to play varsity football, baseball, basketball and wrestled at Mansfield State Teacher’s College, where he graduated in 1933 with a BS in Math and Science. He also received his Masters in Education from Bucknell University and completed graduate courses at Duke University. Ted was a dedicated educator and coach for 40 years. From 1933-1935 he taught in a one room schoolhouse at State Road and from 1935-1938 he taught math and coached at Camptown. From 1938-1945 he was the principal in Genesee, PA, where he also started the volunteer fire department. Beginning in 1945, he was assistant principal, teacher and coach at Mansfield High School and from 1955-1973 served as principal at Mansfield High School. Ted also coached basketball for a year at Mansfield State College. He had been an active member of the Mansfield Lion’s Club and the Tioga County Conservation District where he also served as Chairman. He acted as a Richmond Township Supervisor and was President of the State Board of Township Supervisors. He also served in the National Guard. Ted is survived by a son, James Besanceney of Princeton, NJ; a daughter, Judith “Judie” Besanceney of Osceola, PA; six grandchildren, Heather Weiner, Holly Baudler, Eric Pletter, Jennifer Tham, Melissa Weglein, and Dani Pletter; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erdene; and four brothers, Lee, Walter, Ellery and Elvin. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and on Friday, March 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Theodore Besanceney, to the Mansfield Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First Citizens National Bank, 15 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. - Corning Leader, 26 Mar 2008

 

BIXBY - Ernest O. Bixby [SRGP 58985], 74, died Tuesday, Sept 18 [1951] at the home of his son, Franklin Bixby. He is survived by his wife, Grace; son, Franklin; daughter, Mrs. Frederick Sullivan of Painted Post; two brothers, William of Warners, NY, and Leon of Troy; two grandsons, Robert and Clifford Bixby. Funeral services were held at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home last Friday, the Rev. Clifton Dawson, of Sayre, officiating; burial in Oakwood Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, September 27, 1951

 

BIXBY - Miles Bixby, [SRGP 89474] 53, of Mansfield who suffered a heart attack Tuesday evening was rushed to the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in the Mansfield ambulance. He died at 8:45 p.m. about 15 minutes after being admitted. - Wellsboro Agitator, June 5, 1958

 

BIXBY - Franklin W. Bixby [SRGP 83337]

Civic Leader Dies

Franklin W. Bixby, 58, Mansfield RD1 died Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 1957. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Disciples of Canoe Camp, Friendship Lodge F&AM, Zebulum Chapter No. 296, Royal Arch Masons and Williamsport Consistory; Mansfield Lion's Club; Galeton Order of Moose; and North Elk Run Grange. He was Secretary-Treasurer of the Coudersport Production Credit Association and Secretary of the Mansfield Borough School Board for over 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Swan Bixby; sons, Robert E. Sr., and Clifford W., both of Mansfield RD1; mother, Mrs. Grace Bixby, Mansfield RD1; sister, Mrs. F.J. [Florence] Sullivan, Painted Post, NY; four grandchildren, Mrs. Thomas Smith, Washington, DC; Mrs. Charles Thompson, Quonset Point RD; Robert E. Jr. and James D. Bixby, Mansfield RD1. Funeral services were held at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Norman E. West officiating.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Masonic Committal services were held at the funeral home, Friday night at 8:00 p.m. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 24, 1957

 

BIXBY, Robert (SRGP 79284) - Robert E. Bixby, Sr., 69, of  3885 Sanderosa Road, Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Mansfield, died early Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1986, in Highsmith Rainey Hospital, Fayetteville. Born Jan. 18, 1917, in Elmira, NY, he was a son of Franklin W. and Ruby Mae Swan Bixby. Mr. Bixby was a carpenter and had been a bus driver for the Mansfield schools for more than 20 years. He also had operated B & B Radiator Shop in Mansfield for five years. Mr. Bixby was a member of the Church of Christ, Disciples, Canoe Camp. He is survived by his wife, Bethmein [Betty] Weidner; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Rose of Fayetteville, NC; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Tom Smith of Concord, NC, Betty Jean and Wilford Washer, Jr., of Wellsville, NY; brother, Clifford W. Bixby of Mansfield, and seven grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Debra Casey, his pastor, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 26, 1986

 

BLEE, William (SRGP 87556) - WILLIAM K. BLEE, age 85 of Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, died Monday, November 20, 1978 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Tuesday evening 7-8 pm. There will be a Scripture service Tuesday evening 8 pm at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 am at the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. Fr. Joseph Houston officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Caroline Huber Blee; one daughter, Mrs. Philip (Anne) Gibson of Mansfield; 3 grandchildren. He was a World War I Army veteran; member so Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield; Austin-Cox American Legion, Mansfield; Newspapers Pressman Guild, Philadelphia. Born February 15, 1893 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the son of Latham and Mary Baker Blee. Family will furnish flowers. Those who wish may make donations to the Holy Child Catholic Church or the charity of their choice.

Dr. GEORGE PHILIP BLUHM, JR., 76, of Harrisburg and formerly of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill. Born Feb. 7, 1944 in Greenville, he was the son of the late Dr. George Philip, Sr. and Elizabeth (Stuart) Bluhm. George took great pride in expanding the minds of his students as a professor at Harrisburg Area Community College, where he retired. He earned his Doctorate in Education from Lehigh University, his Master's in Science from Shippensburg State College and his High School diploma with the Mansfield Class of 1962. George proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a lifetime member of the Disabled Veterans of America. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Mansfield Masonic Lodge Post 247, Mansfield VFW Austin-Cox Post 478, American Legion Post 572 in Blossburg, National Rifle Association of America and the Arnot Sportsman's Club. George enjoyed a healthy debate, especially involving politics. He also had his pilot's license and loved flying all types of planes. He was a very kind-hearted man and will be dearly missed by his family, friends and three cats, Scotch, Soda and Roxy. Left to cherish his memory are his loving partner, Carol "Ginger" Chamberlin, of Mansfield and four close cousins, Carol Carpenter (John Deyoe) of Albany, Frances (Stephen) Franke of Albany, Richard Fila of Delmar, N.Y. and Jacque Weaver (Sam Grenoble) of Renovo; several other cousins and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a local charity of the donor's choosing. In keeping with his family's wishes, funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of his family. Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield has been entrusted to handle Dr. Bluhm, Jr.'s funeral arrangements. He will be laid to rest next to his parents in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  -Wellsboro gazette 1/14/2021

BODINE Frederick 

1878 17-Jan. D Bodine, Frederick Died—In Richmond, Jan. 4, 1878, Frederick Bodine, in the 73d year of his age.

 

BODINE – Mrs. Jennie B. Pitts [SRGP 4233], widow of Daniel H. Pitts, of Mansfield, died last Wednesday afternoon at her home in Mansfield. The cause of death was pneumonia. She was 67 years old, and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Samuel G. Cameron, of Germantown, and one son, Lewis Pitts, of Mansfield. Mrs. Pitts was prominent socially and active in church and charitable work. The funeral was held from the house Friday afternoon. – Wellsboro Gazette, January 8, 1914, p.1

BOGACZYK -MARTHA A. BASTIAN, 89, of Blossburg passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Blossburg. Martha was born December 6, 1931 in Covington, one of thirteen children of Jacob and Frances Fredrick Bogaczyk. Martha was the widow of Glenn P. Bastian Sr. She was a member of Holy Child Parish. Martha was a respected and loved teacher of the Southern Tioga School District for 28 years, she also held the position of school board director of the Southern Tioga School District for 9 years. She brought her love of outdoor education to her students through thirty plus years of Outdoor Education Week for fifth grade students held at the Copp Hollow Homestead (The Bogaczyk Farm). Martha was a member of Kappa Delta PI, an honor society in Education. Her greatest source of pride was her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her children; Scott (Deborah) Bastian, Mansfield and Dr. Barbara (William) Kelly, Blossburg, her daughter-in-law Cindy Bastian, Mansfield, seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Preceding Martha in death were her parents, husband Glenn P. Bastian Sr., son Glenn “Skip” Bastian Jr. and all her siblings. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Bryan Wright and interment at Oakwood Cemetery will be privately held for Martha’s family. Donations in Martha’s memory may be made to: STSD Libraries, 310 Morris St. Blossburg, PA. -Funeral home obit

BOOTH – Ainsworth Booth, [SRGP 89292]  age 70 of Mansfield RD2 died Wednesday May 1, 1974 at home. Funeral was at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday afternoon. Rev. Richard Brenneman officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Douglas [Ellen] Dart of Mansfield, Mrs. Frederick [Myra] Brace of Olean, NY; three sons, John A. of Trucksville, PA; Wickham S. of Mansfield, James E. of Fort Myers, Fla.; one brother, Wilfred I. Booth Jr., of Quincy, Mass.; two sisters, Esther Alden of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Alice Delancy of Palmetto, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Miss Louise Lang of Mansfield RD2; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was a member of Friendship Lodge F&AM, Mansfield and a former D.H.I.A. inspector in the Jackson Circuit for many years. He was also associated with his father in Booth Chocolates of Elmira for many years. He was born September 23, 1903 in Elmira, son of Wilfred and Myra Ainsworth Booth. – Wellsboro Gazette, May 9, 1974

BORDEN - Mrs. Corinne A.M. Warren [SRGP 72693], 29, wife of Ridge Warren, of Covington RD1, died Thursday, August 25, 1977 at Roswell Memorial Park, Buffalo, NY, following a lengthy illness. She was born December 22, 1947, at Bellefonte, a daughter of Harlan and Elizabeth Shearer Borden. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons, Robbie and Todd, both at home; her mother of Mansfield; three brothers, Donald Borden of Cheyenne, Wyo., Laverne Borden of Mansfield, and Richard Borden of Tioga, and three sisters, Mrs. Michelle Burgess of Troy, Mrs. Gary [Nedra] Loomis in Newfoundland, and Miss Alice Borden of Wellsboro Rd. The funeral was held Monday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. Kermit Clickner, pastor of Church of Christ, Disciples, Canoe Camp, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 31, 1977
 
KRISTIAN A. BOSTIC (SRGP 87563)
Kristian Anthony Bostic, infant son of DeShawn Tremayne and Jackie Lynn (Dyer) Bostic, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Kristian was born May 2, 2004 in Wellsboro. Surviving are his parents, DeShawn and Jackie Bostic of Mansfield; maternal grandparents, Robert "Duffy" Dyer, Sharon Dyer and George Copp, all of Mansfield; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Cheryl Hall of Lawrenceville; Mageline Hall of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ed and Qwen Farr of Lawrenceville; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends, Travis and Rachael Thompson of Mansfield. Family and friends were invited to attend a funeral service on Sunday, Aug. 15 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory, and Monuments, PC, Mansfield with the Rev. Kirk Smethers officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.

BRACE - George W. Brace, 86, [SRGP 20520] of Williamsport, formerly of Mansfield, died at his home Friday, Dec. 18 [1959], following a long illness. He owned and operated a form near Mansfield for many years and upon his retirement from farming he moved to Mansfield and lived there a short time before moving to Williamsport. Beside his wife, he is survived by a son, Lewis of Troy, PA; brother, Jesse Brace of Corning, NY; sisters, Mrs. Ernest Stout [Hazel] of Eau Gallie, Fla. and Mrs. Bertha Gould of Burlington, PA; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 at the Sanders Funeral Home in Williamsport with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, Dec. 1959

BRACE - Margaret May Lawson, [SRGP 20550] 84, of 27 Sherwood St., Mansfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1986, at her home. Her husband, Alex Lawson, died in 1960. Born Apr. 3, 1902, at Rutland Township, she was a daughter of Willard and Fannie Walker Brace. Mrs. Lawson attended Covington Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Edward, of Mansfield; two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Williams, of Mansfield, and Mrs. Joan Knowlton, of Shortsville, NY; six grandchildren, and great-grandchild. The funeral was held Friday at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 3, 1986

BRADLEY, Sabra (SRGP 34692)  Sabra A. Thompson, 49, Mansfield RR 2, PA diedFriday July 14, 1995 at home.  Mrs. Thompson was born March 2, 1946 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Fayette C. and Bernice Hunsinger Bradley.  She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her husband, Ronald; her mother; a son, Todd at home; daughters, Tammy Faulkner and Heidi at home, Nicola Scavello, Mt. Pocono, PA; stepsons, David, Blossburg, PA and Douglas, Waymart, PA; a stepdaughter, Judy Shaffer, Lake Ariel, PA; 17 grandchildren; brothers, James L. and Clair C. Bradley, both of Mansfield; sisters, Joan Siebel of Mansfield, PA, Sharon Hughes of Elmira, NY and Susan Treat of Sylvania, PA.  Funeral services were held July 16 at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield with the rev. Jasper Smith officiating and burial to be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Donations may be made to the family.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, July 20, 1995

BRADLEY, Sabra (SRGP 34692) - SABRA A. THOMPSON
Sabra A. Thompson, 49, of Mansfield RR2 died Friday, July 14, 1995, at home. Born March 2, 1946, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Fayette C. and Bernice Hunsinger Bradley. She was a homemaker. Surviving, besides her mother, are one son, Todd, at home; three daughters, Tammy Faulkner and Heidi at home, Nicola Scavello of Mt. Pocono; two stepsons, David of Blossburg, Douglas of Waymart; one stepdaughter, Judy Saffer of Lake Ariel; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, James L. and Clair C. Bradley, both of Mansfield, three sisters, Joan Siebel of Mansfield, Sharon Hughes of Elmira, N.Y. and Susan Treat of Sylvania. Calling hours were held at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Saturday, July 15. Services were held there on Sunday with the Rev. Jasper Smith officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Donations may be made to the family.
 
BRADWAY - Raymond W. Bradway, 58, [SRGP 23119] of Florence, NJ, formerly of Mansfield, PA died Wednesday, July 1, 1959. Cashier of Florence First National Bank, he was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Consistory of Trenton, NJ and a member of the Mt. Marion Lodge No. 28, F&AM and the IOOF. He graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College, class of 1922. Survived by wife, Mrs. Anna Bradway at home; sons, Dr. William R. Bradway of Detroit, Mich., Robert H. Bradway with the U.S. Army in San Diego; daughter, Carol Bradway of Florence, NJ; father, William D. Bradway of Mansfield and 2 grandchildren. Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena. Burial in Prospect Cemetery. - Mansfield Advertiser, July 1959
 
BREWER, Evelyn (SRGP 87565) -  Hufnagel, Mrs. Evelyn
Age 62 of Mansfield, Pa. Sunday, January 23, 1972 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Monday and Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services at the First Baptist Church, Mansfield, Wednesday 2 pm. Rev. Benjamin Nevins. Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coronary Care Unit of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Survived by husband, Jonathan Hufnagel; daughters, Mrs. John ( Diane ) Cady of Mansfield, Mrs. Donald ( Margaret) Spotts of Painted Post, N.Y.; sons, James J. Hufnagel of Mansfield, John T. Hufnagel of Corning; sisters, Mrs. LeRoy Stairs and Mrs. Milton Wagner, both of Rochester, N.Y.; brothers, Albert J. Brewer, of Corning, Matthew J. Brewer, of Elmira, Fred J. Brewer, of Binghamton and 7 grandchildren. Mrs. Hufnagel was manager at Warren Miller Elementary School Cafeteria, Mansfield; member of First Baptist Church, Mansfield; member of Twilight Chapter of Eastern Star; Baptist Women’s Council and a graduate of Blossburg ,Pa. High School.

BROOKS Gladys M.  (SRGP 85916) (Brooks) Schirmer [
age 85, of Mansfield, PA died Thursday, October 14, 2010 at her home. Gladys was the wife of the late Frederick W. Schirmer for 62 years. She was born on September 21, 1925, a daughter of Milton and Ruby Brooks. Gladys was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She had been employed at Blossburg Hospital, L & S Electronics, Eddies Restaurant, and Mister Donut, Mansfield. Gladys is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Thomas Mazzuchi, PhD. of Fairfax, VA; four grandchildren, Sara (Joseph) Pranio, Thomas (Michelle) Mazzuchi, Jr. Joel (Molly) Mazzuchi; a brother and sister-in-law, Darwin (Rose) Brooks of Mansfield; a sister, Ruby Ogden of Mansfield; four great grandchildren, Sara (Joseph) Pranio, Thomas (Michelle) Mazzuchi, Jr., Joel and Molly Muzzuchi; two great-great grandchildren, Sophia and Julian Pranio. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Jean Schirmer in 1965, her husband, Frederick W. Schirmer in 2007, her parents, six brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, October 18, 2010 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gladys' memory to the Children's Hospital, 482 Bedford St., Lexington, MA 02420. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 16, 2010
BROWN, Gladys (SRGP 87572) - GLADYS BROWN YOUNG, 73 years of age, of 50 North Hill Terrace, Mansfield, died today, Mar. 26, 1986, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born Nov. 25, 1912, in Owego, NY, the daughter of Leon and Clara Wheeler Brown. Mrs. Young was a member of the New Covenant Church, Mansfield. She taught science classes in the Mansfield High School and former Mansfield State College, retiring in 1978. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Sharon Young, Chapel Hill, NC; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bernard Hahnke, Blue Point, NY; 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 am at her church with the Rev. David Bauman officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The family will provide flowers. Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Mansfield Foundation Gladys B. Young Scholarship Fund, c/o Mansfield University.

BROWN - Mrs. Luva Slingerland  [SRGP 66416]
The funeral was held Sunday for Mrs. Luva Slingerland, 65, wife of Colie Slingerland, Mansfield, who died Wednesday, July 16, 1969, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Sept. 28, 1903, in Watrous, Mrs. Slingerland was the daughter of Gilbert and Mary Dibble Brown. Surviving, besides her husband, a patient in the Packer Hospital, are two daughters, Mrs. Lynn Carpenter, Binghamton, N.Y.; Mrs. Doris Stratton, Woodhull, N.Y., two sons, Ernest H. Kenyon, of Tioga; a stepson, Warren Slingerland, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Edgar Roupp, both of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Carl, Little Marsh, and Mrs. Rachael Hastings, Wellsboro, a brother, John Brown, Lawrenceville; 28 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Shaw and Robena's, 18 North Main Street, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. David Griffiths officiated. Wellsboro Agitator 24 JUL 1969

BRYANT, Dee (SRGP 09484)
Dee Bryant, age 39, of Tioga RD 1, died Thursday, May 30, 1974, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. The funeral was held at the C. Brainard Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Saturday, June 1 at 3 pm with Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by two daughters, Debra of Lancaster, Theresa of Horseheads, NY; two sons, Michael and Raymond, both of Horseheads; father, Frank of Mansfield RD 2; two brothers, Waldo of Tioga RD 1, Franklin of Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Sylvene) Brooks of Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. George (Madge) Kruse of Mount Clair, NJ, Mrs. Terry (Rae) Kirkland of La Mirada, Calif. He was born Jan 21, 1935 in Mansfield, the son of Frank and Mildred Bailey Bryant

 

BRYANT – Frank W. Bryant [SRGP 05489], age 80, of Mansfield RD2, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1975 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Wednesday with Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by two sons, Waldo of Tioga RD1, Franklin of Wellsboro; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth [Sylvene] Brooks of Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. George [Madge] Krause of Mount Clair, NJ, Mrs. Terry [Rae] Kirkland of La Mirada, Calif.; 24 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Mansfield, member of E. Sullivan Grange, retired Richmond Twp. Farmer. He was born Feb. 8, 1895 in Mansfield, the son of Isaac and Charity Austin Bryant. – Wellsboro Gazette, December 11, 1975

 

ISAAC W. BRYANT (SRGP 5492)
 Isaac Waldo Bryant, 77, of Tioga died Tuesday, March 15, 1994, in Salem, Ala. Born June 12, 1916, in Mansfield, he was the son of Frank and Mildred Bailey Bryant. He was a retired logger. Surviving are his wife, the former Rose Makely; two daughters, Dawn Hardina of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and Elaine Raines of Salem, Ala.; two sisters, Madge Kruse of Montclaire, NJ and Rachelle Kirkland of Cypress, Calif.; one brother, Franklin of Galeton; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Friday, March 18. Services were held there Saturday, March 19, with the Rev. James Bellamy officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
 

 Jay I. Bryant, age 73 of Mansfield RD 2, died July 20, 1972 at Robert Packer Hospital.  Funeral service was held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Sunday at 2 pm.  The Rev. Ira Hindman officiated.  Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by wife, Edith; daughters, Mrs. Keith (Emma) Sweeley and Mrs. Madeline Whittaker both of Mansfield, Pa; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Bryant of Mansfield RD 2; nieces and nephews. He was a native of Tioga County, son of Charity and Isaac Bryant both lifelong farmers. 

BRYANT, JANET (SRGP 11316)
Infant Meets Death Under Automobile
Janet, 15 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bryant, was fatally injured when she fell under her father's automobile at 8 p.m.  Sunday, as members of the family were leaving their home in Richmond Township.  An older sister was holding Janet on her lap, when the car door came open and they were both thrown to the ground, the smaller child falling under the car.  She was removed to the office of Dr. Hughes Meaker, where she died at 2 a.m. Monday.  Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Emma and Madeline, and her grandparents, Mrs. Isaac Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jenkins of Mansfield.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the family home in Richmond Township, the Rev. D. J. Griffiths, of the Baptist Church officiating.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Bryant and family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement. [May not be a tombstone]
 

 

HARRY L. BURGETT (SHORTY) (SRGP 85507)
 Harry L. Burgett (Shorty), age 70, of Tioga, PA, RD 2, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, June 25, 1973. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the European Theatre.  He was a 30 year employe of Corning Glass and retired from the Wellsboro plant five years ago. Survived by wife, Dorotha DYKE Frost Burgett; one son, William Burgett of Wellsboro; two stepsons, R. Russell Frost of Atlanta, Ga., Harold S. Frost of Tioga RD 2; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Aleta) Fowler of Wellsboro, Mrs. Erwin (Nancy) Baker of Wellsboro; 14 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vera Crandall of Utica, Ohio; two brothers, Albert and Arthur, both of Williamsport. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Rev. John Shypulefski officiated.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

HOWARD H. BURKE (SRGP 87584)
 Howard H. Burke, 84, of 199 North Main Street, Mansfield, died Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Dec. 12, 1902, in Goodheu Hill, Addison, NY, he was the son of John and Gwendolen Morton Burke. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, he was the custodian for 17 years.  He was also a member of the Mansfield Coffee Club and the Board of Directors of the Prospect Cemetery Association. From 1945 tp 1967, he was the owner and operator of Burke's Food Market in Mansfield. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Catherine Burke; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Cathy) Nowlen of Jenkinsville, SC and Mrs. Dawn Rosato of Jersey Shore; one granddaughter; four grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield Sunday, Nov. 22.  The Rev. James T. Dawes officiated. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The family provided flowers.  Memorial donations may be made in his name to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Scureman Funeral Home.

BURKE, Howard H. (SRGP 87584) - HOWARD H. BURKE, age 84 of 199 North Main Street, Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, November 19, 1987, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Mains St., Mansfield, Saturday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, with the Rev. James T. Dawes officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide flowers, those, who wish, may make donations to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Catherine Burke; 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Cathy) Nowlen of Jenkinsville, SC and Mrs. Dawn Rosato of Jersey Shore, PA; 1 granddaughter; 4 grandsons; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, where he was the Custodian for 17 years. He was a member of the Mansfield Coffee Club and the Board of Directors of the Prospect Cemetery Association. He was the owner and operator of Burke’s Food Market in Mansfield from 1945 to 1967. He was born December 12, 1902 in Goodheu Hill, Addison, NY, the son of John and Gwendolyn Morton Burke.

BURT, Betty (SRGP 84698) - BETTY V. ANDREWS
                Betty V. Andrews, 78, a resident of the Green Home and formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  Born Aug. 22, 1923, in Arkport, N.Y., she was the daughter of H. Plynn and M. Marie (Pfitzenmaier) Burt. She had been employed by Dr. Sanford and for many years at the former Petticoat Shop in Mansfield. She was a member of Canoe Camp Church of  Christ. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Jack and Robert Burt.   Surviving are a son, Steven Andrews of Mansfield; two daughters and  son-in-law, Joann Nix of Kattering, Ohio, and Betsy and Larry Tokarz of Mansfield; two stepsons, Gerald (Oveta) Andrews of Covington and Donald  (Donna) Andrews of Mansfield; six grandchildren, Sean and Jeff Nix, Curtis Andrews, Stephanie Giantisco, Lori Pereira, and Sally Tokarz; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Russell (Helen) Burt of Mansfield; a sister, June (Arthur) Abreu of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at  the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments P.C., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield.   Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at the funeral  home.   Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.   Memorial donations may be made to the Green Home, 37 Central Ave.,  Wellsboro, PA 16901.

BURT Jonathan A. (SRGP 87590)  23, of DeBeque, CO, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died March 3, 2007 in DeBeque, the result of an automobile accident. He was born November 6, 1983 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Allen Burt and Cynthia Waltz. Jonathan was employed as a hunting guide at Kessler Canyon Collections. He loved hunting and fishing and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his father and mother, both of Mansfield, PA, Jonathan is survived by his brother, Joshua of DeBeque, CO; his paternal grandmother, Janet Burt of Mansfield, PA; his maternal grandparents, Warren and Bernadine Waltz of Mansfield, PA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Jack Burt in 1995. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Friday at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.

BURT M. June (Burt) Abreu [SRGP 84699]

82, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at her home with her family.   June was born June 13, 1930, in Franklinville, N.Y., a daughter of H. Plynn and M. Marie (Pfitzenmaier) Burt. She would have celebrated 54 years of marriage to Arthur Abreu on Nov. 8.  June retired as a secretary for the Mansfield District Magistrate's office in 1995. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, word find puzzles, and playing games with her grandchildren.  June is survived by her husband, Arthur; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Bunny Yoder of Delaware; two daughters, Mary Abreu of Troy, Patricia Doud and husband, Scott of Mainesburg; two grandchildren, Tyler S. Doud, Brittany M. Doud; sister-in-law, Helen Burt. She was predeceased by three brothers, Russell P. Burt, Jack S. Burt, Robert E. Burt, and a sister, Betty V. Andrews.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m., in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, with Mr. Dale Harper officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, Pa. 18848. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family.   Wellsboro Gazette – November 9, 2012

 

BURT S. Jack Burt [SRGP 84076], 73, of Mansfield RR2 died Tuesday, July 18, 1995, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born May 12, 1922, in Canisteo, NY, he was the son of H. Plynn and Marie Pfitzenmaier Burt. He was a dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Burt. Surviving are his wife, Janet L. Allen Burt; three sons and daughters-in-laws, David J. and Elizabeth Burt, Richard [Rick] D. Burt, Allen P. and Cynthia Burt, all of Mansfield; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy J. and Willard Rouse of Westfield; six grandchildren; one brother, Russell Burt of Mansfield; two sisters, Betty Andrews and June Abreu, both of Mansfield. Private services will be held at Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Burial will be made at the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 19, 1995
 

BUTTON – Donald J. Button, 64, [SRGP 88867] of Mansfield died Thursday, April 25, 1991 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born May 31, 1926 in Tioga, he was a son of Howard and Beatrice Larson Button. He was a member of Lambs Creek Sportsmen’s Club and was an avid angler. He retired as a lineman for Tri-County Rural Electric Corporation after 45 years of employment. Surviving are his wife, Jean Rose Button; a twin sister, Donna Patterson of New Jersey; and a brother, Ford Button of Rochester, NY. Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield on Sunday, April 28. – Wellsboro Gazette, 1 May 1991
 

BUTTON, Elwin (SRGP 87353)   - Elwin Gordon Button, 85, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Carleton Nursing Home, Wellsboro. He was born April 15, 1925, in Tioga, the son of Lafayette and Pheobe Hughes Button. Elwin retired from the former Bendix, then Facet in Elmira, N.Y. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tioga; the United Auto Workers of America; and BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Elwin is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former, Arleen Marie Kreger, four sons and daughters-in-law, Elwin "Skip" Button of Marathon, Fla., Joseph and Susan Button of Raleigh, N.C., James and Debra Button of Apple Valley, Calif., Mark and Gina Button of Harrisburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Jack Strange of Mainesburg, Wilda and Randy Ottaviani of East Smithfield, Susan and Fred Edwards of Morrisdale, Arleen Miller and Pete Palacios of Camp Hill; a sister, Sylvia Cranes of Campbell, N.Y.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Carol Button of Tioga, Oliver and Virginia Button of Millerton; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Elwin was predeceased by two infant sons, Myron and Patric and two sisters, Norma Webster and Eleanor Wodarski. Friends are invited to a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m., Saturday July 17, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tioga with the Rev. Joseph McNamara officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Wellsboro Gazette from July 13 to July 20, 2010

BUTTON,Howard H. (SRGP 87592)
Button, Howard H., age 73 of Mansfield, died Wednesday September 6, 1972 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. Funeral service was held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Sunday at 1:30 p.m. burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Survived by two sons, Ford Button, Rochester, N.Y., Donald Button, Mansfield, Pa., daughter, Mrs. Donald (Donna) Steele, Abington, Pa.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War I.