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, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business.  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.

 

JACKSON, Louisa [SRGP  75798] Stoddard, Mrs. Louisa - d. Mansfield last Sunday at her dau.'s, Mrs. H. C. Bailey, b. Mass. 27 Sept. 1811, came her 27 yrs. ago.  Bu'd Oakwood Cem., Mansfield [Mansfield Advertiser 1892 3-Feb]
 

JELLIFF - Benjamin S. Jelliff [SRGP 18988]

1894 28 Nov D Jelliff, Mr. d. near Covington, funeral "Sun.", father of Eli Jelliff of Mansfield
 

JELLIFF - Dora Mae Forrest [SRGP 85123], 81, formerly of Covington died Wednesday, May 24, 1989 at the Cook County Home in Mainesburg. Born Nov. 22, 1907, in Covington, she was the daughter of Charles B. and Martha Jane Forrest Jelliff. She was a member of the Covington Methodist Church, the Covington Borough Grange #1016 and the WCTU of Mansfield. She taught at Maple Hill School in Covington Township from 1929 to 1932, was an employee at the Corning Glass Works in Wellsboro from 1942 to 1947, was custodian at the Warren Miller Elementary School in Mansfield from 1947 to 1962, and was also employed at Sampson's Motel in Covington for six years. She married Harold G. Forrest in 1947. He died Oct. 25, 1970. Surviving are three nephews, Edward C. Jelliff of Wellsboro, Glenn Jelliff of Covington and Lyle Jelliff of Tioga; four nieces, Mrs. Rose Geneski of Eustis, Florida, Mrs. Dorothy Presit of Mansfield, Mrs. Edith Wheeler of Wellsboro. There was no visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, at the Covington United Methodist Church, The Rev. Carl Hill will officiate. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Arrangements were handled by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 31, 1989
 

JELLIFF Miss Ethel E. Jelliff, 84, [SRGP 87970] of Pinnacle Towers, died Friday, March 11, 1983, in Broad Acres Nursing Home. Born Feb. 22, 1899 at Covington, she was a daughter of Charlie and Jennie Forrest Jelliff. Miss Jelliff was a member of Covington United Methodist church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dora Forrest, also of Pinnacle Towers and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Monday at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. Philip Shear, her pastor, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 16, 1983
  

JELLIFF Glenn K. Jelliff, 71, [SRGP 89019] of Covington RR1 died Thursday, April 1, 1993, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born July 25, 1921, in Charleston Township, he was the son of Ernest Roy and Iva E. Smith Jelliff. He was a 31-year employee of Corning Glass Works, retiring in 1969. Preceding him in death was one brother, Roy [Mike] Jelliff, in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Monica Avery Jelliff; one son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Ann Jelliff of Mainesburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Glenna K. Jelliff of Wellsboro, Anne and Jack Shelman of Covington and Dorothy and Gary Mosley of Aiken, SC; two brothers, Charles Edward [Eddie] Jelliff of Knoxville and Lyle Jelliff of Tioga; three sisters, Rose Geneski of Eustis, Fla., Dorothy Priset of Mansfield and Edith Wheeler of Wellsboro; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Monday, April 5. Services were held there at the conclusion of calling hours Monday, April 5, with the Rev. Teddy Rood, pastor of the Covington Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 7, 1993

 

GLENNA K. JELLIFF, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on July 17, 1944 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Glenn K. and Monica R. (Avery) Jelliff. Glenna worked as a seamstress at Wundies Undies. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and feeding the fish at the creek in Wellsboro. Glenna is survived by her sisters: Anne (Jack) Shelman of Covington, PA and Dorothy (Tim) Russell of GA; sister-in-law, Anna Jelliff and several nieces and nephews who were like her own children to her. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Kenneth Jelliff. Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 1-2pm at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow immediately at 2:00pm with Pastor TJ Freeman officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield, PA. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. -Wellsboro Gazette 3/14/020
 

ROY E. JELLIFF (SRGP 79212)

JENKINS, Edith [SRGP 13418] - EDITH M. BRYANT
Age 84, of The Green Home, Wellsboro, Pa., formerly of RD2, Box 169, Mansfield, Pa. Wednesday, March 29, 1989. It was Mrs. Bryant’s request there be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa, Saturday, 1 pm, with the Rev. Robert Stump officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa. Survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Emma Sweeley and Mrs. Madeline Whitteker, both of Mansfield, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Blanche Hall also of Mansfield, Pa.; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Jay I. Bryant, July of 1972. She was born in Wells Township.

Preceding her in death was her husband of 47 years, Ellery H. Besanceney, in October 1969. Surviving are two sons; Harold C. of Interlocken, Fla., and Donald E. of Moyle Springs, Idaho, one brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ted and Erdene Besanceney of Mansfield; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. There were no calling hours. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Ira Hindman, officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.

 

JOHNSON - Arthur K. Johnson [SRGP 05297], 63, of Route 3 Box 340, Mansfield, died Saturday, July 11, 1992, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Born June 16, 1929, in Mansfield, he was the son of Stuart and Marie Kiley Johnson. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association and the American Trucking association, the Friendship Lodge #247, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Williamsport, and the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. In 1949 he became the third generation owner of the Johnson Truck Lines Inc., in Tioga, formerly of Mansfield. Surviving are his wife, Gladys East Johnson; four sons, Scott A. of Mesa, Ariz., Steven K. of Tioga, Stuart M. of Oxford, MD, and Stacey M. of Mansfield; two daughters, Susan M. Johnson of Charlottesville, VA and Sarah A. Valimont of Mainesburg; three step-sons, Samuel Coccia Jr. of Wind Gap, Joseph Coccia of Cleveland, Tenn., and Timothy H. Cocia of Allentown; one step-daughter, Patricia Lynn Donavon of Allentown; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. Charles L. Johnson II of Kansas City, Mo. And Dr. Stuart Marvin Johnson of Omaha, Neb. Calling hours will be held at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main St., Mansfield, on Thursday, July 16 from 6-9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 17 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ira Hindman will officiate. Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, West Branch Valley Chapter, P.O. Box 475, Bloomsburg. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 15, 1992

 

JOHNSON, Kate [SRGP 65517] A.K.A. Husted - Also Elizabeth "Bess" Husted
Wellsboro Gazette, August 7, 1924
Five Killed in Auto Crash
Mansfield People Lose Lives When Car Goes Over High Bank
Four persons were killed and one so badly injured that she died within an hour when a Ford car in which the party was traveling plunged over a 35 foot embankment near Phillips Station last Friday evening, landing in a tangled wreckage on the tracks of the B. & S. railroad. The dead, all residents of Mansfield are: Orlo D. Patterson, aged 33, his wife [Ethel], aged 30 and their daughter, Marjorie, aged nine years; Mrs. W.D. [Kate] Husted, 63, and her daughter, Elizabeth [Husted], aged 30. The Patterson child; suffering from internal injuries, lived a half hour after the accident while her mother died at the Westfield Hospital at 8:15 o’clock. The others were killed almost instantly. Mr. Patterson, who was a salesman for auto accessories, had been on a trip with the other members of the party as his guests, and was returning from Knoxville when it is believed the radius rod on the car  on the car broke and caused the machine to dash down the embankment onto the B. & S. tracks below. It is said that as the car went through Knoxville residents of the town noticed that the iron rod was dragging and tried to catch the driver’s attention but were unable to do so. While this explanation is generally accepted as the cause of the deplorable accident, still the immediate details which caused the car to take the awful plunge will never be known, as all the persons who were in it died without making any statement.  Mr. Patterson, who was formerly a barber in Elmira, had lived in Mansfield for about two years where he was engaged in the same business but later when his health failed he took up the line in which he was engaged at the time he was killed. He was a son of Mrs. Glenn V. Davidson, of Elmira, and is survived by one half-sister, Mrs. George Robenold also of that city.  Mrs. Husted had been an esteemed resident of Mansfield for many years and was highly regarded by an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances all of whom mourn her untimely passing. She was the widow of the late W.D. Husted who was prominently identified with the banking business in Mansfield for over a quarter of a century. He died about two years ago. Mr. & Mrs. Patterson were popular in the younger circles of Elmira and Mansfield to whom their sudden passing came as a distinct shock. When the trip on Friday was decided upon Mr. & Mrs. Patterson planned to take with them another daughter, Harriet, aged 12 years, but for some reason she was not included in the party and is therefore left to mourn the death of father, mother and sister. Mrs. Husted is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ford Miller, of Millerton, and a son, Ray, of Williamsport. The funeral of Mr. & Mrs. Patterson and the daughter, Marjorie, was held in Elmira their former home on Sunday and the remains were placed in a receiving vault in Woodlawn cemetery. A double funeral was held at Mansfield Monday afternoon for Mrs. Husted and her daughter, Miss Elizabeth; Rev. Belknap, Dean of the Mansfield Normal officiating;  burial in Mansfield [Oakwood] cemetery.

 

KENNETH E. JOHNSON [SRGP 88208]
Kenneth E. Johnson, 78, of Mansfield died Thursday, May 23, 2002, at RobertPacker Hospital, Sayre.   Born June 24, 1923, in Chestertown, N.Y., he was the son of James and Edna  Geffenger Johnson.   He was a physical education teacher for many years in Wellsburg and Elmira, N.Y., schools.   He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 10th Mountain Division.  He was wounded in the battle of the Po Valley and was a hero to the end.  He was a member of the Lakewood Hunting Club for over 35 years. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Shirley Cole; three sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Michael of Wellsburg, N.Y., Shawn James of Baltimore, Md., and Gregory Hugh and Shari of Mansfield; a daughter, Deborah Johnson Walsh of Cohoes, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Marcia Lynn Walsh and Michael P. Walsh II; a brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Louise Johnson of  Schenectady, N.Y.; two nieces, Lori Johnson Aguirre in Connecticut and  Michele Earley Colebath of Elmira, N.Y.; two nephews, John Joseph Earley of  Pine City, N.Y., and Mark Cole of Tioga Center, N.Y.; in-laws, John and Doris  Earley of Pine City, N.Y., and Willis and Marion Cole of Tioga Center, N.Y.   Calling hours were held Saturday, May 25, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Funeral services were held there Sunday, May 26, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Thomas officiating.  Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Family will provide flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701.

 

JOHNSON - Linda Jean Johnson [SRGP 89424] , 3, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Johnson of Mansfield, died Sunday, March 31, 1957, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Surviving besides her parents, are two sisters, Deborah Alice and Celeste Adel, both at home; her maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Irving Miller, Plymouth; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie K. Johnson, Mansfield; her paternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Johnson, Mansfield. Rev. Norman West, pastor of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, Disciples, conducted the services Wednesday at the church, Mansfield RD. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, April 4, 1957

 

JOHNSON - Robert E. Johnson [SRGP 68635], age 61, of Mann Hill, Tioga, formerly of Lambs Creek died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1974 at Veteran's Hospital, Bath, NY. Funeral was at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield Thursday afternoon with Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by wife, Ione Shilling Johnson; one son, Robert J. Johnson III of Tioga RD2; two daughters, Mrs. Robert [Linda] Lisner of Ulster, Pa, Shirley at home; one sister, Ruth M. Johnson of Tioga; one brother, Walfred Johnson of Tioga RD2. He was a veteran of World War II, having served seven years with the U.S. Army; former employee of Corning Natural Gas Corp. for twelve years. Mr. Johnson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tioga. He was born June 3, 1912 in Towanda, a son of Robert and Anna Johnson Johnson. - Wellsboro Gazette, February 14, 1974

 

JOHNSON – Steven Kiley Johnson [SRGP 05318], 44, of Tioga RR2 died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, at Mansfield. Born Nov. 4, 1953, he was the son of Arthur Kiley and Shirley McConnell Johnson. He and his brother Stacey co-owned and operated Johnson Truck Line Inc. of Tioga. They began operating the business after their father’s death in 1992. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association. Surviving are his wife, Judy Roupp Johnson; one son, Corey Johnson of Tioga; one daughter, Jaime Johnson of Tioga; his mother, Shirley McConnell Johnson of Mainesburg; three brothers, Scott A. Johnson of Mesa, Ariz., Stuart M. Johnson of Easton, MD, and Stacey M. Johnson [?]; sisters, Susan M. Johnson of Charlottesville, VA, and Sarah A. Valimont of Mainesburg; grandmother, Marie McConnell of Wellsboro; several brothers and sister-in-law; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and grandnephews; stepmother, Gladys Johnson of Allentown. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, on Friday, Dec. 26, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday, Dec. 27, at 1 p.m. with Dr. Charles L. Johnson II of Kansas City, MO, officiating. Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to Mr. Johnson’s children, Corey and Jaime. – Wellsboro Gazette, December 24, 1997

 

SUSAN MARIE JOHNSON, age 72, of Mansfield, formerly of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was born on July 2, 1947, in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Arthur and Shirley (McConnell) Johnson. Susan worked as a registered nurse at the University of Virginia Hospital. She enjoyed antiques, reading, and cross-stitching. Susan is survived by her brothers, Scott (Vicki) Johnson of Mansfield, Stuart Johnson of Maryland and Stacey Johnson of Mansfield; and a sister, Sarah (Jerry) Valimont of Mainesburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Steven Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 4th at 2:00 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Associate, 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, VA. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. -Elmira Star-Gazette 10/31/2019
 

JOHNSTON Deborah L. [SRGP 88212]
Miss Deborah Lynn Johnston, 13, daughter of Mrs. Cathy Nowlen and Thomas E. Johnston, both of Columbia, NC, formerly of Mansfield, died Saturday, Aug 9, 1975 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born Dec 2, 1961 in Wellsboro. Surviving besides her parents, are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burke of Mansfield and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnston of Indiana, PA. Graveside services were held on Tuesday in Oakwood Cemetery at Mansfield.

TIMOTHY J. JOHNSTON, Mansfield, seven weeks old died January 5, 1990 at Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira.  The infant was born November 1, 1989 in Wellsboro a son of Suzanne Marie Johnston Schrader.  Surviving in addition to his mother are; a brother, Raymond Schrader; a sister, Melissa Schrader both at home; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Colleen Johnston, Mansfield; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Colleen Johnston, Mansfield; maternal great-grandparents, William and Maria O’Hara, Canton; maternal great-great-grandparents, Merle and Grace Wooster, Canton.  Private funeral services were held Sunday at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul W. Brown, pastor of Bethel Family Worship Center, Charleston Township officiating.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

JONES, Esther “ABC” Przybyszewski, (SRGP 13389) 85 of Mansfield died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997, at home.  She was born March 21, 1912, in Mainesburg.  She retired from the former Blossburg State Hospital.  Preceding her in death were here husband, John, in 1985; and one daughter, Mary Swinsick, in 1997.  Surviving are one daughter, Hazel Hulslander of Wellsboro; three granddaughters, Katherine Vavrasek, Mary Ann Polidori and Joanna Swinsick; three great-grandchildren, Mary Beth and Kelly Polidori and Jessica Vavrasek.  Calling hours were held Friday, Nov. 21, at Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Services were held there Friday, Nov. 21, with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating.  Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

JONES, Death of Owen Jones [SRGP 88221]  - There has been no death in this vicinity among the younger members of the male population for many years that has created a more universal feeling of sorrow than the death of Owen Jones on Friday morning, March 9. He had lived to reach his majority, and was anticipating much for the future, when he was so suddenly stricken with death and conveyed to his lifelong home in full confidence of his religious convictions, which he had accepted about eight years ago; he being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and I long before the body reached the church a large crowd had assembled to witness the last sad rites over the body of their young friend and townsman. The choir was composed of a quintette o young men, friends of the deceased, who rendered very fine music for the occasion. The Rev. W. G. Hull, who officiated, preached an impressive and appropriate sermon, and after the congregation had viewed the remains the body was conveyed to its last resting place in Oakwood cemetery. A father, mother and two brothers are left to mourn the loss of a son and brother, but with happy consolation he has gone to a better home. The subject of the above notice was a young man of marked business ability. At the age of 21 he was in possession of sufficient means to extensively enlarge and increase his business that would in a few years place him on a financial footing with the best business men of our time. For many years he has displayed a business tact that had won for him the admiration and esteem of the community. He was social with all he came in contact with, and left a pleasing impression with all newly made acquaintances. He had planned for a course in the Normal school in the near future, and to be taken away right in the sunshine of life can only be explained by Him who beckons you to meet Him at the throne. [1879-1900]
  

JUPENLAZ, FRED A. (SRGP 06968)
Age 79 of 1 Sullivan. St., Mansfield, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, April 26, 1978. Friends are invited to colt at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. David Weaver officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Howe Jupenlaz; one son, Frederick of Los Angeles, Ca,; two daughters, Mrs. Marion Austin of Pine City, N.Y., Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Suszko of Williamsport, Pa,, one half sister, Miss Margaret Rathbun of Branden, Fla.; 4 granddaughters; 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Mansfield Methodist Church; Mansfield Lions Club and Kiwanis; Friendship Lodge F&AM Mansfield; member and past commander of Austin Cox Post No. 478, American Legion, Mansfield; past chaplain of 16th district American Legion, Pennsylvania; director of American Red Cross for Tioga County PA. He was Principal of Covington School for 10 years. Chairman of Board of Trustees, Mansfield State College for 12 years. He was a professor at Mansfield College and taught in the Elmira School Districts. Served as Red Cross Field Director during World War II in Africa; veteran of World War 1 and was born Sept. 15, 1898 in Mansfield son of Paul and Jennie Smith Jupenlaz.

 

Paul P. JUPENLAZ (SRGP 06966)
Paul P. Jupenlaz, a farmer of Richmond, died at the Blossburg Hospital last Saturday, after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Jupenlaz was born in Germany, July 14, 1860, the son of Sophia and Jacob Jupenlaz. he came to America in 1881, working as a cabinet maker in Tioga, later working for a time in Rochester, N.Y., and Chicago, Ill., at the same trade. In 1884 his parents came to America, and on account of ill health he settled with them on a farm which they purchased on Pickle Hill. Mr. Jupenlaz was twice married, his first wife was Miss Jennie Smith (now deceased), to this union two children born, Dora (Mrs. Jesse Layton) and Fred Jupenlaz. His second wife was Miss Irene Layton and to this union was born one daughter, Margaret. Mr. Jupenlaz had lived in the same vicinity nearly forty years, was a progressive farmer and generally liked in the neighborhood. The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. C.D. Purdy, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was made in Oakwood cemetery.He is survived by his wife and daughter, Margaret, at home; his daughter, Mrs. Jesse Layton, of Corning, N.Y.; one son, Fred Jupenlaz, of Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. M Schipbanker, of this boro; Mrs. Sophie Waltz, near Tioga. Mrs. Elise Beynon, of Sag Harbor, Long Island; and five brothers, Henry, who lives in Montana; Carl, Ernest and Fred L. of Mansfield, and August Jupenlaz, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island.
  

JUPENLAZ, Wilhelm [SRGP 17021]  Jupenlaz, William -  d. last Sat. in Richmond twp., age 27 yrs. [Mansfield Advertiser 1896 8 JAN]
 

KEAGLE, Anna [SRGP 88223]  -MRS. ANNA ROBENA
Age 90, of Main St., Arnot, Pa, at home, Friday, July 19, 1985. Friends may call at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, 120 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg, Pa., Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at the funeral home, Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa., the Rev. Paul Neufer officiating. Flowers will be provided. The family suggests contributions be made to the Memorial Fund of the Arnot Presbyterian Church c/o Ray Yoder, Treasurer, PO Box 123, Arnot, Pa. 16911. She is survived by 1 brother Russell Keagle; 1 sister Mrs. Frances Fleming, both of Blossburg; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Robena was born in Arnot, February 13, 1895, a daughter of Charles and Elnora Ridge Keagle. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Francis (Bucky) on March 7, 1985. She was a member of the Arnot Presbyterian Church and its Ladies Aid Society and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #475 of Mansfield, Pa.

KELLY, Agnes J. [SRGP 87487)  - Barnes, Agnes J.
Agnes J. Barnes, 75, of 229 E. Main St. Mansfield, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1993, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Dec. 10, 1917, in Morris Run, she was the daughter of Owen L. and Josephine Dzikowski Kelly. She was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, and was a retired employee of Mansfield University. Preceding her in death was her husband of 44 years, Gerald W. Barnes, on April 9, 1989. Surviving are two sons, Gerald W. Jr., and Ralph K., both of Mansfield; two daughters, Joyceann Barnes of Mansfield and Rosemary Barnes of Covington; one granddaughter, Breanne D.K. Barnes of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, where wake services were held. Services were held there Wednesday, Dec. 8, with the Rev. Michael Finn officiating . Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery.

KELLY -MARGARET MCCOY, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Broad Acres Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 30, 1934 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Harold and Ida (Olver) Kelly. Margaret was the wife of the late Palmer McCoy. She worked as a Nurse for 29 years and then at Wal-Mart after her retirement. Margaret is survived by her son David (Donna) McCoy of Seymour, IN; brother Dr. Thomas (Carolyn) Kelly of South Bend, IN; sister Cindy Kelly; grandson David McCoy of FL and special friend Mary Fish. She was preceded in death by her husband Palmer and infant daughters Linda Sue and Katherine Marie McCoy. In accordance with Margaret's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. -Funeral home obit

KENDRICK -ELEANOR L. (Kendrick) MOORE, age 87, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Bradford County Manor in Troy, PA. She was born on July 7, 1933 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Russell and Wanda (Davis) Kendrick. Eleanor was married to Ronald W. Moore who passed away on September 3, 2009. She worked as a cook for the Hamilton Club, Tyoga County Country Club, Eddies (Green Lantern), and West's before retiring from Southern Tioga School District. Eleanor attended Whitneyville United Methodist Church. Eleanor is survived by her son, Russell "Rusty" (Laurie) Moore of Stafford, VA; a daughter, Lynn (Terry) VanOrden of Mansfield; a son-in-law, David Mitchell of Mansfield, PA; five grandchildren, Christin, Amy, Ryan, Wesley, and Samantha; and seven great grandchildren, Eleanor, Andrew, Anna, Ryan, McKenzi, Ashley, and Lacey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Jean Patt Kendrick; her stepfather, James W. Daniel ; her husband; a daughter, Ronda Mitchell; and a sister-in-law, Kaye Brown. A private funeral service will be held at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield. A life celebration will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library 71 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA or the Mansfield Ambulance Association 381 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. -Funeral home obit

KENDRICK - SMITH, Janice M. (SRGP 04621)
Age 81, of Mansfield, PA, diedAugust 25, 2008 at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born March 27, 1927 in Covington, PA, the daughter of Ralph and Ora Harvey Kendrick. Janice was previously employed as a hairdresser and seamstress and she was an avid reader. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Loren and Patti Kendrick of Mansfield, PA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Donald Benson of Mansfield, PA, Shirley and Dr. John Bennett of Bethesda, MD; one niece and six nephews, Lucia (James) Hall of Mansfield, PA, Lance Benson of Key West, FL, Byard (Shalini) Bennett of Grand Rapids, MI, Colin (Ginger) Bennett of Bethesda, MD, James (Tammy) Kendrick of Tioga, PA, Donald (Cindy) Kendrick of Millerton, PA, Ronald Kendrick of Athens, PA; great-nieces and nephews, Daniel, Timothy and Susannah Bennett, Chanon Surovec, Justin, Nathan, Joshua and Nicole Kendrick and Amanda Webb; great-great-nieces and nephews, Madison and Alex Surovec and Alivia Webb. Janice was predeceased by her husband, William T. Smith. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Robert Wandell officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Janice's memory may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/27/2008

RUSSEL D. KENDRICK [SRGP 68972]
Russell D. Kendrick, 81, of Mansfield RD 1, died Thursday, July 4, 1985, at his home.
He was the former owner of PondaRosa Motel and Restaurant, Mansfield Motel, Valley View Motel, and Eddies Truck Stop, all in the Mansfield area, and Potato City Inn, Coudersport. Born May 26, 1904, at Covington, he was a son of Raymond and Stella Mae Frost Kendrick. Surviving are his wife, the former Jean Patt; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Moore, of Mansfield RD1; a son, Robert Pequignot, of Mechanicsburg; a brother, Walter, of Mans-field, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at Tussey-Mosher’s, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. David Weidman, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lambs Creek Bible Church, Lambs Creek, Pa.

KEPHART, Lillian [SRGP 39318] JOHNSTON –LILLIAN KEPHART, 96, a longtime resident of Westfield, PA, Plant City, FL and Athens, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor. Born October 1, 1906 in Sizerville, PA, the daughter of D. Kline and Etta Watson Kephart. She was an active member of the Westfield and Plant City United Methodist Churches in her early years. Lillian is survived by her son, Gerald Johnston of Homosassa, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Etta and James Stege of Port Charlotte, FL, four grandchildren, Lisa Bariga of Penn Yan, NY; Stephen Stege of W. Henrietta, NY; Debra Hartsock of Horseheads, NY and Jerry Johnston of Almond, NY, 11 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:00p.m. at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, Main St. and Chapel, Penn Yan, NY, with Rev. Michoda St. Marie officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA at a later time. –Elmira Star Gazette.

KIBBIE –IDAMAE (KIBBIE) WILSON, [SRGP 87296] 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  Born in Wellsville, N.Y., she was the daughter of James and Mabel (Oliver) Kibbie.  She received her B.S. from Mansfield University and her M.S. from Elmira College.  She was a teacher for 27 years at Warren L. Miller Elementary School in Mansfield and retired in June of 1982.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Wilson in May 2002; son, James D. Wilson in 1985; sisters, Katherine Siffrin and Phyllis Pride.  Surviving are her son, Tom Wilson of Browns Valley, Calif.; daughter, Sylvia Wilson Lynch of Olean, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, James Kibbie of Hershey, Lyle Kibbie of Texas; sister, Dorothy Johnson of Painted Post, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.  Calling hours were held at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., Mansfield on Tuesday, June 24.  Services were held immediately following calling hours with pastor, Dr. John Whitfield officiating.  Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, N. Main St., Mansfield or the Alzheimer’s Association, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. –McKay Scrapbook

KINCH, Christine [SRGP 88235]  –CHRISTINE K. SCOTT, 58, of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, January 24, 1993 at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.  She was born April 1, 1934 in Franklin Township, Bradford County, PA, the daughter of Leon T. and Gladys Dunbar Kinch.  She was a 1954 graduate of Troy High School.  She was a 26-year employee of Mansfield State University starting as a baker with the last 18 years as custodian.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Mansfield.  She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Graydon A. Scott; mother, Gladys Kinch of Troy, PA; daughter, Debra Scott of Orlando, Fl.; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Cindi Scott and two grandchildren, Alexander and Emily, all of Elmira, NY; sisters, Dorothy Ballard and Rhoda Kinch, both of Troy, PA; brother, Ernest Kinch of Montrose, PA.  She was predeceased by a brother, Leonard.  Funeral services were held at the Scureman funeral Home in Mansfield on January 27 with the Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating and burial to be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Donations may be made to the Mansfield Foundation in care of Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA or to a charity of one’s choice.  –Troy Gazette-Register.

KINGSLEY –FRANCES K. LAFAVE, 86 of Mansfield died Thursday May 1, 1997 in China Grove, NC. Born Feb. 27, 1911 in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of George and Mary Waltz Kingsley. Preceding her in death was her husband, Joseph Jan. 23, 1996. Surviving are a son, Sherman LaFave of California; a brother, Harold Kingsley of Mansfield; a sister, Ruth Barden of Mansfield and seven grandchildren including Joe LaFave Jr. of China Grove with whom she recently lived. Calling hours were held Saturday May 3 at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there immediately following the calling hours with the Rev. Joe Tindall officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. –Unknown newspaper

KINGSLEY - George Milton Kingsley [SRGP 26917], 64, of Richmond Township, died May 29. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Waltz Kingsley; a son Harold, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Barden of Mansfield, Susie Kingsley at home, and Mrs. Frances Covey of Lakemont, NY; two brothers, Malcom of Millerton, and Edwin of Mansfield. Burial Thursday in Oakwood Cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, June 7, 1950

KINGSLEY –RUTH M. BARDEN, age 79 of Mansfield, PA died August 21, 1997 at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 7, 1918 in Richmond Township the daughter of George and Mary Waltz Kingsley. Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. She is survived by a brother, Harold Kingsley of Mansfield. She was predeceased by her husband, C. Lester Barden in 1982. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA Saturday 10/11 AM. Funeral services will follow there at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joyce M. Treas, her pastor officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. –Unknown newspaper

 

KINGSLEY, Susie L. (SRGP 78382)
Age 74 of Mansfield RD 2 Wednesday March 3, 1982 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral there Saturday at 1:00 PM. Rev. James Garthoff, pastor of the Roseville Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by one brother Harold of Mansfield RD2, with whom she resided; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Frances) LaFave, Lakemont, NY and Mrs. Lester( Ruth) Barden, Mansfield; two aunts Mrs. Louise Marble, Penn Yan, NY and Mrs. Letha Waltz, Mansfield. She was born October 31, 1907 in Tioga Township, Pa, the daughter of George and Mary Waltz Kingsley.

 

KLASSNER - Cpl. William G. Klassner, [SRGP 88244] 62, of 85 Decker Street, Mansfield, a retired state policeman, died Monday, November 24, 1980 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born March 13, 1918, in Scranton, he was a son of George and Elizabeth Brauch Klassner. He retired in 1974 after 29 years with the state police. He was last stationed at Mansfield. From 1974 until last April, Cpl. Klassner was a Tioga County deputy sheriff. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Montoursville. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion Post in Mansfield and the Blossburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Cpl. Klassner also was a member of the Wellsboro Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Precit, two daughters, Miss Karen Klassner of Kingston and Mrs. Dale Hoke of Shartlesville, a brother Kenneth of Scranton, two sisters, Mrs. Adam Cymeryk and Mrs. Marjorie McDounoch, both of Scranton, and a grandson. the funeral was held Wednesday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Benjamin Nevin, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, 26 November 1980

 

KNAUS - Florence B. Watkins, 85, [SRGP 89194] of Wellsboro, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997, at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Jan. 21, 1912, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Christian and Bertha Gerth Knaus. She was a life-long resident of Wellsboro, and a former clerk of the Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, Women of the Moose 1147, Wellsboro and the Wellsboro VFW. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harold L. Watkins in 1947; and a son, Mark in 1948. Surviving are a daughter, Bernita M. Bogart of Erie; two sons Lewis H. Watkins of Park Forest, Ill., and Dale E. Watkins of Philadelphia; two sisters, Emma Copp and Katherine Crane, both of Wellsboro; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 7-9 p.m., at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m., at the Trinity Lutheran Church, West Ave., Wellsboro, with the Rev. Peter DeVantier officiating. A committal service will be held Thursday, at 2:30 p.m., at the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, West Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901 - Wellsboro Gazette, January 29, 1997

 

KNOWLTON. Mary [SRGP 52778] - Mary Rasmussen, 83, formerly of Mansfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, where she resided. Born Feb. 7, 1913, in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of Ross and Bertha Redfield Knowlton. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, the Twilight Chapter #475 OES, the Lady Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge of Mansfield, and the Garden Club of Mansfield. Preceding her in death was her husband of 59 years, Gunnar Rasmussen. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jack and Betty Rasmussen of Corning, NY, and Joseph Rasmussen the friend, Cindy Mitchell of Mansfield; a daughter, Linda Rasmussen Montesi of Mansfield; five grandchildren. There will be no prior calling hours. Private funeral services were held for the family at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., Mansfield, Thursday, Jan. 2, with the Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin officiating. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, Mansfield, P 16933. - Wellsboro Gazette, January 8, 1997

 

KNOWLTON - Walter Scott Knowlton, [SRGP 52643] 47, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Mansfield, died Thursday, May 29, 1958. He was a member of Church of Christ, Canoe Camp. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ruth Knowlton of Orlando; daughters, Mrs. Paul Myachak of Elmira and Mrs. Howard Foster of Anchorage, Alaska; sister, Mrs. Gunner Rasmussen of Mansfield; brothers, Robert E. of Lakeland, Fla., and Richard C. of Mansfield; three grandchildren. Funeral at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Norman West officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, June 1958
 

KOHLER - Clarence Kohler  - Sad news comes from Philadelphia to the effect that Clarence Kohler was killed while braking on the Pennsylvania road near that place. The remains were taken to Mansfield on Monday for burial. Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. J.F. Ripley of this place. - Wellsboro Agitator, February 19, 1896
 

KOHLER Constance Kohler Farrer [SRGP 83408], 97, of 16 East Elmira Street, Mansfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 12 [1990], at the Soldier & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born May 11, 1893, in Arnot, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Sara Thomas Kohler. She was a 1922 graduate of the Blossburg Hospital School of Nursing. Preceding her in death was her husband of 56 years, Phillip W. Farrer, Sept. 17, 1980. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, John K, and Peggy Farrer, Thomas and Ile Farrer; one daughter, Mary Lou Townsend, all of Mansfield; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, Thursday, Dec. 13, from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be there on Friday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Rudolph J. van der Heil officiating. Burial will be made in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Family will furnish the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Library, North Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 12, 1990
 

KOHLER - George Kohler [SRGP 88048] died June 22 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.S. Farrer in Mansfield, with whom he had lived for twenty years. He was born June 18, 1835 in Trenton, NJ, his father George Kohler Sr., having settled there after coming from Germany. The next move of the family was to Tioga and here the father, being a railroad man became the superintendent of the men who laid the railroad from Tioga to Blossburg. A farm was purchased in East Charleston and from their home there the son George, was married to Miss Mary A. Ferry, January 6, 1855[?]. Mr. Kohler is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W.S. Farrer and Miss Cora L. Kohler, of Elmira and Mrs. Alfred Simmons, of Philadelphia; three grandchildren, Willard L. Simmons, Louise Farrer and Marvon Farrer; also two brothers, John H. and Lewis, if near Mansfield; and three sisters, Mrs. J.F. Ripley, of Harrisburg, PA, Mrs. G.H. Brown, of Seattle, Wash., and Miss Libby Kohler, of Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, July 5, 1916
 

KRISE [KRAISS] , Sophie [SRGP 17020] Jupenlaz, Mrs. Sophia D. Krise -  d. Richmond Twp. last Sat. 10 Dec. age 56 yrs 8 mos. & 3 d., b. Schondorff, Wurtemberg, Germany, came here 1884, left 10 children.  Bur'd Oakwood Cem., Mansfield.  (See also 12/21) [Mansfield Advertiser 1892 14-Dec]
 

ARTHUR R. KUHL [SRGP 88249]
Arthur R. Kuhl, age 72 of Lindley, N.Y., died Tuesday August 7, 1973 unexpected at his home. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Lindley Community Church with the Rev. Rodney Lutz officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. He is survived by wife, Mary Preston Kuhl; two sons, Elwyn L. of Mansfield and Harold A. of Lindley, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Leila Briggs of Hammondsport, N.Y., Mrs. Ellen Austin of Lake Worth, Fla., and Mrs. Stephen (Viola) Hill of Williamsport, Pa.; four brothers, Rockwell of Venice, Fla., Dr. John of Hammondsport, Waldo of Big Flats, and C. Brainard of Mansfield; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was a vice-president of the Campbell Co-op; a member of the New York Holstein-Friesian Association Incorporated; a sales representative for the DeKalb Seed Company of DeKalb, Ill.; a past councilman of the Lindley Town Board; a committeeman for the Steuben County Extension; a member of the Steuben County Farm Bureau; a member of the Lindley Grange, Past Master of the IOOF Lawrenceville; a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church and a well-know farmer in the Lindley area. He was born October 24, 1900 in Lindley, N.Y., the son of Richard Van Doren and Ina Whitney Kuhl.
 

ELWYN (RED) KUHL [SRGP 88250]
 Elwyn L. (Red) Kuhl, 66, of Mansfield, PA died July 18, 1990 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mr. Kuhl was born August 20, 1923 in Lindley, NY, the son of Arthur and Mary Preston Kuhl. He was the retired owner of Kuhl's Flowers in Mansfield, a WWII Army Veteran, active in F&AM Lodge activities and a recent inductee into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, the former Ida Ann Stump; mother, Mary of Lindley, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Elwyn G. and Betsy of Mansfield, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Anne Lee and Howard Francis Sparling of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; brother, Harold of Lindley, NY; five grandchildren. Services were held July 21 at the Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiating and burial to be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. (TGR, Thursday, August 2, 1990)

LAMB, Cornelia C. Cooper – Lambscreek,  Dec. 22 – Mrs. C.C. Cooper died Friday, Dec. 19, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Mengee, at Jersey Shore.  She was 88 years of age and had been ill four years with paralysis.  She is the last of a large family of children, one brother, Bradford Lamb, having died last spring.  He was 97 years of age.  The funeral was held Monday at the home of her son, J.L. Cooper, of this place, Rev. Mr. Baldwin, of Mansfield, officiated.  She is survived by four children; three daughters, Lou, Mary and Emma, and one son, John.  Burial in the Lamb cemetery at Lambscreek.  Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamb, son Earl, and daughter Norma, and Walton Lamb, of Corning; Mrs. Mary Mengee, of Jersey Shore, and Ellery Lamb, of near Tioga.   Wellsboro Agitator, 24 Dec. 1919

 

LAMB, Daniel B. – Daniel B. Lamb died May 22 at the home of his daughter Mrs. H.B. Rice in Galeton, where he had made his home for the past four years.  Daniel Bradford Lamb was born at Lambs Creek, Tioga county, Feb. 13, 1822, where lived until after the death of his wife about ten years ago.  He was employed as station agent for the Tioga division of the Erie from the time the road was built until ten years ago.  The place Lambs Creek was named after his grandfather who was one of the first settlers in Tioga county.  A sister, who resides at L……. Stone, is the only surviving member of a family of eight.  The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. H.B. Rice, of Galeton, and four sons, W.B. Lamb, of St. Charles, Ga.; W.L., E.R., and L.C. Lamb, of Corning.  One daughter, Jennie, died in Elmira several years ago.   Wellsboro Agitator 4 June 1919.

WILLIAM (BILL) LANDON age 67 of Covington, Pa. RD 1, Saturday, December 20, 1969.  Friends may call at the Shaw and Robena Funeral home, Mansfield, Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal there Tuesday 1 p.m. Rev. Harry A. Sagar.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.  Survived by sisters, Mrs. Earl (Delma) Russell, Sullivanville, N.Y., Miss Vera Landon, Elmira, Mrs. Theresa Ayers, Mansfield; brother, Haward Landon, Horseheads.  He was a native of Mansfield, Pa.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/22/1969

 

LANG – Louise [Bonnie] Lang, [SRGP 89306] age 69, of Mansfield, died Thursday, February 21, 1980, at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. She was born June 23, 1910 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of John and Lucy Jolly Lang, For the last 40 years she had made her home with the late Mr. & Mrs. Ainsworth Booth. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Douglas [Ellen] Dart of Mansfield, Mrs. Frederick [Myra] Brace of Olean, NY; three nephews, John A. Booth of Trucksville, PA, Wickham S. Booth of Mansfield, James E. Booth of Fort Myers, Fla.; 15 great nephews and nieces; 3 great-great nieces. Funeral services were held on Sunday at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. David L. Weaver officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery at Mansfield. Friends who wish may make donations to the American Cancer Society. – Wellsboro Gazette, February 27, 1980

 

LaPOINT, Ruth [SRGP 89209]  – Mrs. Ruth I. Gleason, 43, wife of Ivan Gleason, of Lawrenceville RD2, died Tuesday, April 26, 1977, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1934, at Blossburg, a daughter of Dewey and Mary Andrews LaPoint. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph [Darlene] Stevens of Erin, NY, and Miss Debra Gleason, of Tioga; four sons, Billy Thomas of Newfield, Rodney Thomas, serving with the Army in Germany, and Scott and Terry Thomas, both at home; her mother, Mrs. James [Mary] Harler of VanEtten, NY; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Luella Hext of Goodyear, Ariz.; three stepsons, David Gleason of Rochester, NY, Theodore Gleason of Marion, NY and Jonathan Gleason of Lawrenceville; a brother, Glen LaPoint, serving with the Army in Germany; two grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. Charles Jones, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Tioga, officiated. – Wellsboro Gazette, May 4, 1977

 

LARSON – Mrs. Beatrice C Button, 64, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, April 7, 1959. She was a member of the Lutheran Church at Antrim. Survived by husband, Howard Button; daughter, Mrs. Donna Steele of Honesdale; sons, Donald Button of Mansfield, Ford Button of Rochester, NY; sister, Mrs. Hilda Bailey of Rochester, NY; brother, Walter Larson of Endicott, NY; three grandchildren. Body is at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home where friends may call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 & 7 to 9. Funeral at the funeral home Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. David Griffiths officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, April 1959
 

LAWSON - Alex A. Lawson [SRGP 20552] of Mansfield, died Sunday, July 24, 1960. He was a retired flower grower, member of the Arnot Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Brace Lawson; son, Edward at home; daughters, Mrs. Jack Williams of Mansfield, Mrs. John Knowlton of Macedon, NY; sisters, Mrs. William T. Wetmore of Elmira, Mrs. Clyde Keagle of Arnot; brother, William Lawson Sr. of Blossburg; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. David Griffiths officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 28, 1960
 

LAWSON Edward Walker (SRGP 20553) Age 80, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, December 29, 2005, at he Darway Elder Care Rehabilitation Center. Edward was born on June 6, 1925 in Mansfield, PA, the son of Alexander Lawson and Margret Mae Brace. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 20 years. Edward was a member of the Mansfield Hose Company, Mansfield VFW and enjoyed hunting. Edward is survived by a sister, Joan Knowlton of Manchester, NY; two nieces, four nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. A sister, Beverly Williams, preceded him in death January 25, 2002. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, January 2, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Woodruff officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.
 

LEE Charles Edgar Lee, 83, [SRGP 89106] of 130 Wakefield Terrace, Mansfield, PA, died Friday, August 1, 1986 after an extended illness. He was born August 5, 1902 near Villard, Pope County, Minnesota to Ernest Edson and Cora Gingrich Lee, descendants of long lines of frontier settlers. He taught in several one-room schools and attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he received a BA degree with Honors and a Masters degree in Math and Economics. He married Marjorie Mackay in 1931. In 1936 the couple emigrated to St. Paul where he pursued a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. He taught at the Junior College in Virginia, MN, worked for the War Food Administration in Washington, D.C. during World War II, lectured in Marketing at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and taught Marketing at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT from 1949 to 1966, attaining the rank of Full Professor in 1962. The Lees retired in 1966 to Vancouver, British Columbia where he continued teaching at UBC for some years. They moved to San Diego, California in 1972 and to Mansfield, PA in 1982. Very interested in genealogy, Dr. Lee kept up a lively correspondence with hundreds of family members and friends. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Marjorie Gordon Mackay; a daughter, Janet [Mrs. Henry Chauncey] of Columbia Crossroads, PA; three grandchildren, Lee Ann Schmitz and her husband, Mark Meschino of Mesa, Arizona, and Sgt. & Mrs. Steven Schmitz of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, presently serving with the US Army in South Korea; a sister and brother in Alberta, Canada; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. Private funeral arrangements were made by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, PA. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 6, 1986

 

LEE - Oscar Charles Lee, [SRGP 89370] aged 55 years, of Mansfield, died April 29 [1949]. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his widow; daughters, Helen Vanderpoole of Mansfield, Gertrude Long of West Monroe, La.; sons, Oscar Charles Jr., and Archie Adelbert of Mansfield, Charles of Long Island; father, Anson Lee of Monroeton, PA; mother, Mrs. W.H. Baker, of Owego; half-brothers, Edgar and Robert, of Monroeton; six grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday; burial in Prospect cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, May 4, 1949
 

LEIBY Ada M. [SRGP 60884]
Ada M. Harvey, age 80, of Mansfield RD 3, died Sunday, May 26, 1974 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Funeral services were held at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Wednesday with Rev. Richard Brenneman and Rev. Kermit Clickner officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by husband, Isaac; one stepson, Clarence Harvey of Mansfield RD 3; one brother, Charles Leiby of Covington; two nieces, Mrs. Claude (Dorothy) Coons, Covington, Mrs. John (Marian) Yusko of Elmira Heights. She was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church, member of the Friendly Circle of the Mansfield Area. She was born June 16, 1893 in Covington, the daughter of Albert and Kate Weeks Leiby.

LEIPOLD – JAMES RICHARD LEIPOLD, [SRGP 88261]  age 47, of 119 East Main Street, Mansfield, died Sunday, March 1, 1964 after an extended illness. He was born in West Hickory, PA, a son of Frederick A. and Matilda Zurfluh Leipold. He was a member of the Mansfield Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Mansfield Veterans of Foreign Wars and of Friendship Lodge, F & AM of Mansfield and of the Austin-Cox Post, American Legion. He was employed as a meter reader and collector for the Pennsylvania Electric Co. at Mansfield. Before his illness Mr. Leipold was very active in the Little League Baseball program and other civic and community projects. He was well known throughout the area. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lois Swanson Leipold and daughter, Linda Ann, at home; brothers, Lester of Mansfield; Frederick of Germania, John of Corning; sisters, Mrs. Rex Davis of Gaines and Mrs. Edmund Hoffman of Westfield. Funeral was held at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Wednesday at 1 pm. Masonic Committal Service was held Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Full military honors at the grave were conducted by the VFW and American Legion. The Rev. Earl Sires officiated and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

LEONARD, Maude E. (SRGP 35771)- Mrs. Maude E. Watkins, 91, of Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, died there Saturday, August 3, 1974. She was the widow of Osmer S. Watkins. Mrs. Watkins was born April 16, 1883, in Mount Pisgah, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Seth A. Leonard. Surviving are a son, Charles E. Cole, of Chicopee, Mass., five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 1 p.m. Monday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 8, 1974, p.19

LITTLEY, Elizabeth {SRGP 85522} - JULIA ELIZABETH STARKEY
 Julia Elizabeth Starkey, age 75, of Mansfield, died Friday, May 5, 1972 at her home.  Funeral service was held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Monday at 1:30 pm.  The Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiated.  Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by two sons, Merle Starkey of Galeton, and Paul Starkey of Troy; two daughters, Mrs. John Hoover of Rockville, Maryland and Mrs. Alden Smith of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Ardella Graffius of Loyalsock Manor, Williamsport; brother, John H. Littley of North Bend, Oregon; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Starkey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield and the Mansfield Borough Grange.
 

LOCKWOOD Beatrice [SRGP 88996] - Beatrice E. Whittaker, 71, of Uniondale, Long Island, NY, formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, October 30, 1977, at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem, NC. She was born August 15, 1906 at Stamford, Connecticut, a daughter of Edward and Anne Cross Lockwood. Surviving are her husband Paul; one daughter, Mrs. Everett [Geraldine] Haworth of Parma, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; 2 brothers, James Lockwood of Kernersville, NC, Albert of Redondo Beach, California; 4 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Greene and Miss Carol Lockwood, both of Jackson Heights, NY, Mrs. Howard [Ethel] Hill of Bladensburg, Maryland, Mrs. Albert [Audrey] Bergland of New York City. The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, with Rev. David L. Weaver officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 2, 1977

 

LOCKWOOD Bert H. Lockwood [SRGP 54589], age 83 of Liberty RD1 died on Monday, July 10, 1978 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. Mr. Lockwood retired in 1963 as superintendent of E. Smithfield Farms, Inc. Milk plant in Liberty. He was Mayor of Liberty for 16 years. He was born September 26, 1894 in Letonia, PA the son of Leslie and Cora Gorton Lockwood. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George [Madaline] Mekos of Elmira, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Walter [Clare] Harrington of Mansfield RD, Mrs. Curtis [Sharless] Heatley of Watertown, NY; several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Calling hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today [Wednesday July 12, 1978] at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services will be conducted there on Thursday, July 13, 1978 at 10:30 a.m. with his pastor The Reverend Richard Ebel of the Liberty Lutheran Parish, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 12, 1978

 

LESLIE LOCKWOOD
Leslie Lockwood, 90, of Watertown, formerly of Mansfield, died Thurdsday, April 4, 1957, at Watertown.  He was a member of the Church of Christ Disciples, Canoe Camp, Pa.  Survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eletha Helton, of Campbell; Mrs. Walter Harrington of Mansfield RD 1, and Mrs. Sharlee Heatley of Watertown with whom he made his home; a son, Bert Lockwood of Liberty, Pa., 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home on Saturday at 3:00 pm.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

 

LOCKWOOD Madaline L. Mekos, 80, [SRGP 89208] of Elmira, NY, died Monday, March 2, 1998. Born Dec. 15, 1917, in Canoe Camp, she was the daughter of Bert and Edna Wilson Lockwood. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School and also a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College having taught in several New York and Pennsylvania schools. Preceding her in death was her husband, George Mekos, in 1995. Surviving are an aunt, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements were handled by the Kalec Funeral Home, Elmira. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 4, 1998

  

 

LOVELAND, Annabelle [SRGP 83461]- ANNABELLE (LOVELAND) COLEGROVE, age 73, of Clinton St., Mansfield, PA, died October 27, 1989 at Williamsport General Hospital. Family will receive friends at the Mansfield First United Methodist Church, Sunday at 3pm, followed by Funeral Services there at 4pm, with Revs. Thomas Searfoss and Rudolph Van der Hiel officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Colegrove’s memory may be made to: the Mansfield Borough Council, 19 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA to be used in the Max L. Colegrove Memorial Park or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA she is survived by 3 sons, James W. of Williamsport, John H. and Richard M., both of Mansfield; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Taylor of Shippensburg, PA; 9 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Max, August 19, 1986. Mrs. Colegrove was born February 16, 1916 in Milesburg, PA, the daughter of James and Mary Flanigan Loveland. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She began her teaching career in Shinglehouse, PA and later taught at the Campus and Warren L. Miller grade schools in Mansfield. She was a 1934 graduate of Mansfield High School, 1938 graduate of the former Mansfield State Teachers College, member of the First United Methodist Church, member and past matron of Twilight Chapter #475 OES, member of the Tioga County Historical Society and the Mansfield 55 plus Club.

Former Mansfieldian James B. Loveland, dies in Philadelphia

LOVELAND - James B. Loveland, 50, [SRGP 83483] of North Wales, Montgomery County, a former Mansfield resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982, in Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 5, 1932, at Lock Haven, he was a son of Fred and Mary Katherine Irvin Loveland. He was a member of First United Methodist Church at Mansfield. A photographer, he owned Loveland Studio at Mansfield for many years. Mr. Loveland was a member of the County Detective Association of Pennsylvania. He recently worked as an investigator for the state Department of Public Welfare. He also was a member of Mansfield Ambulance Assn. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving, besides his mother, of Mansfield, are his wife, the former Bonnie Cleveland; two sons, Ronald of Hampton, Tenn., and David of Morris Run; four daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Muller of Avoca, NY, Mrs. Linda Bush of Huston, Texas, and Misses Sandra and Karen Loveland at home; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Day of Mansfield and Mrs. Kitty Wilson of Blossburg, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. James Dawes, his pastor and the Rev. David Weidman, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 24, 1982   MHS 1950
 

LOVELAND Jane L. Day [SRGP 83490]

LYBOLT - Mrs. Betty L. Farr, [SRGP 88959] 48, of Mansfield, died Monday, October 4, 1965. Body is at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, where private services will be held on Thursday at 2 pm with the Rev. Earl Sires. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by husband, Robert E. Farr; daughter Victoria Farr; sons, Edward and Wells Farr all at home; mother, Charlotte Newkirk of Mansfield; father, Raymond Lybolt of Port Jervis, NY; brothers, Raymond Lybolt of Tunkhannock, PA, Arden Lybolt of Falls, PA, William Lybolt of Rialto, Calif. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to the Mansfield Memorial Educational Fund. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 7, 1965
 

RICHARD E. LYNCH, 61, passed away on September 27, 2015, at the Millville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Millville, PA. Richard was born on May 21, 1954, the son of the late Dr. Raymond J. and Mary T. Cowley Lynch, and was a life-long resident of Mansfield. He graduated from Mansfield High School, class of 1973, and attended Mansfield and Bloomsburg Universities. Richard is survived by his brothers, Robert (Mary) Lynch of New York, NY, Patrick (Marilyn) Lynch of Lewisburg, PA; niece, Maureen (Jon) Rozanski; and great-nephew, Jack Rozanski; nephew, Kevin Lynch; and niece, Sarah Lynch. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM at Holy Child Catholic Church, Fr. Bryan Wright, celebrant. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorials in Richard's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/28/2015

LYON - Mrs. Louise L. Thompson [SRGP 70433], 92, of Wren's Nest, Mansfield, RD1, died Monday, December 8, 1986, in Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Her husband, Casper Morris Thompson Sr., died in 1961. Born at Washington, DC, June 22, 1894, she was a daughter of Gideon and Florence Russell Lyon. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. James Episcopal Church since 1916. She also was a former member and past board secretary of the Mansfield Free Library. She is survived by daughter, Mrs. J.D. [Louise] Walker of Mansfield, PA; 2 sons, Casper M. Thompson Jr., of Bethesda, MD and Joseph S. Thompson of Mansfield, PA; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 5 pm Friday at the church, 18 St. James Street. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. M. Peter Harer, her pastor, assisted by the Rev. Rudolph J. VanderHeil, assistant pastor, will officiate. The family will provide the flowers, those who wish may make donations to St. James Episcopal Church or the Mansfield Free Library. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 12, 1986