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.

NEAL Darwin L. "Shiner" (SRGP 10093)
89, of Mansfield, PA, diedJanuary 25, 2008 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born August 31, 1918 in Mansfield, PA. Shiner was the last surviving child of Dr. Leonard and Estella Husted Neal. He was a retired poultry and dairy farmer. By the age of 19 he was a champion poultry farmer and was named 1937 Poultry Boy of the Year. In 1939, he was awarded the degree of American Farmer by Future Farmers of America. Shiner was the owner of Neal's Poultry and Neal's Ice. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield. Shiner is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 68 years, the former Ina Cooke; three daughters, Darwina Neal of Washington, DC, Marynel Somogy of Elmira, NY, Dawn (Larry) Shellenberger of Philadelphia, PA; a son, Charles (Eleanor) Neal of Mansfield, PA; four grandchildren, Stephen (Michele) Somogy of Everett, WA, Jennifer Somogy of Devon, PA, Matthew (Johna) Neal, and Ryan Jay Neal, both of Mansfield, PA; three great-grandchildren, Stephen, Matilda, and Lucas Somogy; two step grandchildren, Penny Starks and Paul (Joanna) Evans, both of Mansfield, PA; six step great-grandchildren, Serena Starks, Ashley, Tyler, Kasey, Austyn, and Jacob Evans. He was predeceased by brothers, Homer, Byron, and William; and sisters, Elizabeth and Miriam. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 11 a.m. - noon. Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at noon. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Darwin's memory may be made to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901, or the National Audubon Society, 700 Broadway, NY, NY 10003.

NEAL Elizabeth A. (SRGP 39444)
Elizabeth a Neal age 76, of Mansfield died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born April 15, 1923, in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Dr. Leonard and Estella Husted Neal. She was a graduate of Elmira Business Institute and was a retired seamstress. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, the Mansfield Business and Professional Women’s Club , the Wellsboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Twilight Chapter 475 OES. Preceding her in death were three brothers, Byron, Homer, and William. Surviving her are one sister, Mary Neal of Mansfield; and one brother, Darwin Neal, of Mansfield. Calling hours were held Monday, Oct. 18, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Monday Oct. 18, with the Rev. Thomas D. Thomas officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

 

NEAL - Mrs. Marian E. Cox [SRGP 83098], 83, of Mansfield RD1, died Friday, July 25, 1980, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Warren [Alice] Slingerland, with whom she lived. Mrs. Cox was the widow of Walter E. Cox. She was born Sept. 28, 1896 in Cuyler, NY, a daughter of William and Mabel Hines Neal. Mrs. Cox was a member of the First United Methodist Church and its Friendly Circle. She was a 52-year member of North Elk Run Grange and the state and national granges. She also was a member of the Mansfield Garden Club. Surviving besides Mrs. Slingerland are another daughter, Mrs. Frank [Arlie] Derbyshire of Wellsboro RD3; two sons, Francis and Richard both of Mansfield RD1; a sister, Mrs. Leon Hall of Millerton; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the Kuhl Funeral Home. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. David L. Weaver, her pastor, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 30, 1980

 

MARY L. NEAL (SRGP 16990)
Mary L. (Miriam) Neal, 88, of Mansfield, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at home. Born June 14, 1916 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Dr. Leonard and Estella Husted Neal. She was retired from teaching in the Elmira City Schools. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Mansfield and the Garden Club. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Homer, Byron, William; and a sister, Elizabeth. Surviving are a brother, Darwin Neal of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield on Friday, July 9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m., following calling hours with the Rev. Deborah Casey officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, P.O. Box 72, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.
 
NEWELL - Miss Lydia Ann Newell [SRGP 85972] [daughter of Alonzo & Susan Williams Newell], aged 60, died recently at the home of her uncle, Dr. O. Newell, in Mansfield, after a long period of poor health, although she was confined to her bed only a week prior to her death. She was a member of the Baptist church and was respected and esteemed by all who knew her. Besides her uncle, two brothers, George D. Newell of Mansfield, and Dr. Frank M. Newell of Elmira, and one nephew and three nieces survive her. - Wellsboro Agitator, May 15, 1907
 

NILES Henrietta C. Wilson [SRGP 52406], widow of the late Lewis N. Wilson, died August 11 [1920], at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. George Brace, in Pickle Hill, near Mansfield, with whom she had lived since the death of her husband, February 4, 1918. Mrs. Wilson’s maiden name was Henrietta C. Niles. She was the daughter of Rodney and Cynthia Niles, of Mill Creek, and was born January 20, 1836; in 185? She was married to Lewis N. Wilson. To them were born three children, James D., Walter L. and Rose M. Wilson. She is survived by one son, James D. Wilson, of Newtown Hill; one daughter, Mrs. G.W. Brace, of Pickle Hill, and a brother, Charles T. Niles, of East Bloomfield, NY, besides four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. – Wellsboro Agitator, August 25, 1920
 

NILES JOHNSON, MAZIE 32, died January 9, 1952 at her home in Lambs Creek, following an extended kidney ailment.  She was born in Lambs Creek, Pa., June 17, 1919, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Russell Niles. She attended Mansfield schools, graduating from the high school with the class of 1937.  She was married January 2, 1942, at her home in Lambs Creek to Robert Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Tioga Pa. They had two children, Robert Joseph Johnson and Linda Marie Johnson. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by her parents. Mr and Mrs Russell Niles, five sisters. Rosa, Marcile, Regina and Reva Niles- all of Lambs Creek, Mrs Kenneth Neally of Addison, and a nephew, Russell Neally of Addison. She was an ardent church worker, being a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church; president of the Ladies Aid, and a Sunday school teacher. Her friendliness and willingness to help others made her a host of friends, witnessed by her many floral offerings and large funeral. The funeral was held Friday, January11, at 2p.m. at eh Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, the Rev. Everall Osterhout officiating. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.

NILES, Rosa E. (SRGP 68540) - Rosa E. Sticker, 80, of Mansfield died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Aug. 20, 1917, in Lambs Creek, she was the daughter of Russell and Mattie Clark Niles. She was previously employed by Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY, and the former Niles Grocery Store, which had been owned by her parents. She was a graduate of the former Mansfield Normal School. She was a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church. She belonged to the Elizabeth Rebecca Lodge, Mansfield. Preceding her in death were her husband, Liston Stickler, in 1982; a brother, Warren Niles; and sisters, Mazie Johnson and Arlene Neally Selbig. Surviving are three sisters, Marcile Faughnan of Blossburg, Jeanie Faughnan of Hampton, VA, and Reva Hall of Wellsboro; numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held Friday, Oct. 3, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. Services were held there Saturday, Oct. 4, with the Rev. James Ellis, her pastor, Rev. Gary Caber and Rev. Dennis Seler officiating. Burial was made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, October 8, 1997

ODELL, Louise, (SRGP 15534) MRS. RALPH E. BENTLEY
M. Louise Bentley, 90, of RD 1, Troy, formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 1984 at the Ruth Cook Country Home, Mainesburg, Pa.  Born Jan. 4, 1894 in Tioga County, she was a daughter of Earl and Agnes Baynes O'Dell.  Her husband, Ralph E. Bentley, died on Jan. 30, 1974 and two of her sons also predeceased her, Donald in January of 1981 and Harold in October of 1981.  Surviving are: a son, Maurice Bentley of Commerce, Texas; a brother, Horace O'Dell of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Butler of Mansfield and Mrs. Elva Fralic, of Lopez Island, Washington, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  The Rev. Kenneth Marple, pastor of the Austinville Union Church, officiated.  Friends were invited to call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1984.  The family provided the flowers.  Contributions may be made to the Ruth Cook Country Home, Mainesburg.
 
OSGOOD - Benjamin Osgood [SRGP 02269]

Mansfield Farmer Commits Suicide

Sin Finds Lifeless Body Hanging in Barn - Ill Health is Held as Cause

Benjamin Osgood, a retired farmer of Mansfield borough, committed suicide Tuesday afternoon by hanging. Mr. Osgood, who was 70 years of age, had been in poor health for some time and had made threats in the presence of his wife and others, of taking his own life. He had just recovered from an attack of grippe and was contemplating moving back to his farm outside of Mansfield in the early spring. He left the house during the morning and after his absence of a couple of hours Mrs. Osgood became alarmed and upon the arrival at noon of her son, Walter, who is employed in the office of the Mansfield Advertiser, she asked him to search for his father. He discovered the lifeless body hanging with a tie-rope from a beam in the barn. The deceased, who was a farmer for many years, has been living in Mansfield Boro for some time. He is survived by his wife and six children; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Thurston of Three Rivers, Michigan, Mrs. Lavina Moshier of Williamsport, Mrs. Eva Hager of Mansfield; and three sons, Irvin and Watson of Syracuse, NY, and Walter at home. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. The Rev. Purdy, of the Mansfield M.E. church, of which deceased was a member, will officiate. - Wellsboro Gazette, January 18, 1923

OSGOOD Benjamin Howard [84246]

Benjamin Howard Osgood, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Osgood, of Pine City, N.Y., died Thursday morning at 9 o’clock in Elmira aged nine years.  The child had been ill only a few days of diabetes.  The parents and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth and ---- Margaret survive him.  The remains were removed to Mansfield where the funeral was held Saturday in the Baptist church.  Burial in the Mansfield cemetery.  Wellsboro Agitator, 2 Feb 1918.

 

OSGOOD, Irving M. (SRGP 05347), age 93, of Mansfield RD 2, Pa. Thursday Dec. 13, 1973 at Soldier’s & Sailor’s Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Sunday 2:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by sister, Eva Hager of Mansfield; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was born June 20, 1880, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth McConnell Osgood. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Austinville I.O.O.F. No. 328.

 

IRVING M. OSGOOD (SRGP 05347)
 Irving M. Osgood, 93, of Mansfield RD 2, died Friday, Dec. 14, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born in Mansfield on June 20, 1880, a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth McConnell Osgood. Mr. Osgood was a retired farmer. He was a member of Austinville Odd Fellows Lodge 328. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Eva Hager, of Mansfield; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, pastor of the Mansfield United Methodist Church, officiated.
 

OSGOOD - Walter W. Osgood [SRGP 05350] of Mansfield, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Hager of Mansfield last Thursday. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Lavina Mosher of Williamsport, Mrs. Ruth Thurston of Three Rivers, Michigan; two brothers, Irvin of Mansfield and Watson of Syracuse, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday at the funeral home in Mansfield, with the Rev. Floyd E. Guiles, pastor of the Methodist church officiating; burial in Oakwood cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 8, 1945

WILLARD H. (BILL) PACKARD SR. [SRGP 09921]  Member of the Covington United Methodist Church.  Age 88, died Saturday, May 9, 1998 at the Autumn Years Personal  Care Home, Millerton, PA.  Willard was born on July 22, 1909 in Covington, PA, a son of Henry S. and Ellen Cognsparger Packard.  He was the husband of the late Ella V. Beals Packard who diedin 1996.  He was one of the oldest members of the Covington Methodist Church.  He was a kind and loving father and was always helping people and enjoyed farming.  Mr. Packard had worked for the former International Garage and former Dahlgren’s Chevrolet.  Mr. Packard is survived by sons and daughters-in-law; Willard “Bill” H. Jr. and Carolyn Packard of Ruther Glen, VA, Leo and Lucille Packard of Mainesburg, PA, daughter and son-in-law; Wilda June and Byron Stickler of Ashboro, NC, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a sister; Dorothy Croley of Sedona, AZ.  Friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA on Thursday, May 14, 1998 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, May 15, 1998 from 1-2 p.m.  Funeral services will follow on Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Archie Cruikshank, pastor of the United Methodist Church, Covington, PA, officiating.  Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.  Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  –Elmira Star Gazette. [Buried in  Oakwood - obit is incorrectt]

PALMER, MARK E. (SRGP 5532)
 The death of Mark E. Palmer occurred at his home in Montour Falls, N.Y., Tuesday, March 4, after an illness of nearly 8 months, 23 weeks of which were spent in the Arnot Ogden hospital.  The decedent was born in Sullivan, Tioga County, July 12, 1870 and had for many years lived in or near Mansfield.  November 1921 he went to Montour Falls where he conducted a grocery store.  After disposing of his store he was employed by J. T. McKey in a Hardware.  He is survived by his wife, three brothers, F. A. Palmer, Hornell, N.Y., L. R. Palmer, Mosherville, Pa., and Smith Palmer, Troy, Pa., and by one sister, Mrs. S. M. Feathers, of Mainesburg.  Prayer service was held at the home Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, Rev. Gardner of the M. E. Church, of which Mr. Palmer was a member officiated.  Funeral services were held Thursday at one o’clock at the M. E. Church in this place, Rev. F. P. Simmons officiating.  Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. [Tombstone is in Prospect Cemetery - Obit is in error]

 

PANNEBAKER Michael D. [SRGP 89897]

age 45, of Mansfield, PA, died on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Michael was born on October 2, 1966 in Mechanicsburg, PA, the son of Gilbert and Lois (Haring) Pannebaker. He was employed for 18 years as a milk receiver with Deitrich's Milk Products of Middlebury Center, PA. Michael was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club, enjoyed woodworking, hunting and he loved his horses and baling hay. In addition to his parents, Gilbert and Lois Pannebaker, Michael is survived by four sisters, Angela (Tim) Yauger of Cooperstown, PA, Dianna Pannebaker of Mansfield, PA, Eileen (Travis) Cole of Mainesburg, PA, Charlene Pannebaker of Richfield, PA; one brother, Gilbert (Julie) Pannebaker, III of Mansfield, PA; the following nieces and nephews: Ted Pannebaker, Nathan Pannebaker, Brooke Pannebaker, Courtney Yauger, Austin, Aidan, Jade and Alton Cole; special friends, Tom and Jackie Crittenden of Mansfield, PA and Shawn Johnson of Baltimore, MD. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA    Sayre Morning Times – April 24, 2012

 

PARIS – VIRGIL J. PARIS, [SRGP 82757]  age 54, of Mansfield Rd, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1965, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, following an extended illness. Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield. No calling hours. Private funeral there Thursday at 10:30 am, the Rev. Otto Marshall. Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Dorothy Tanner Paris, at home; daughter, Mrs. Margaret Plank of Liberty; brother, Arnold Paris of Blossburg; half-brother, Lawrence Stone of Tioga; half-sister, Mrs. Ruth Dall of Buffalo; three grandchildren Obit is in error - buried in Prospect Cemetery

           

PARKER - Clifford C. Parker, [SRGP 89345] 68, of Lawrenceville, died in Corning, NY Hospital Monday, December 19, 1966. He was born in Fairview, W. VA, November 23, 1898, the son of Jesse and Maude Toothman Parker, and was a retired employee of the Consolidated Gas Supple Corp., in this area. Surviving are his widow, Hazel; five sons, Rex L. of Tioga RD, Leonard H. of Corning, Clifford C. Jr. and Jack E. of Lawrenceville, and Richard J. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Ogden of Lawrenceville; six sisters, Mrs. Edna Wyer of Fairmont, W. VA, Mrs. Horace Michael of Nutter Fort, W. VA, Mrs. Opal Toothman of Fairview, W. VA, Mrs. Martha Williams of Mount Pleasant, Mich., Mrs. Florence Jarrett of Fairmont, and Mrs. Kermit LeRue of Parkersburg, W. VA; two brothers, Robert L. of Reed City, Mich., and Emery of Weidman, Mich., and eight grandchildren. Funeral will be held in the Lawrenceville Methodist Church at 2 p.m. today [Thursday], the Rev. Thomas McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Tioga County Cancer Society. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 22, 1966

PARKER Phillip V.
Age 65, of Tioga, PA, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Phillip was born July 27, 1943 in Elmira, NY, a son of Vernon and Vergaleen (Rarick) Parker. He was the husband of Barbara (Tice) Parker for 42 years. He was employed by Corning, Inc. for 30 years. Phillip was a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed working on cars, drag racing, traveling, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. Phillip is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Jamie Parker of Tioga, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Krista and Curt Feairheller of Kettering, OH; five grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah, Destiny, Tristan and Emma; and a brother and sister-in-law, William and Martha Parker of Harrisburg, PA. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/1/2009

PARKER - Robert [Bobbie] Parker, 15, of Lawrenceville died Nov. 2, 1959. Survived by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Parker; sister, Miss Phyllis Jean Parker at home; brothers, Clifford Jr. and Richard Parker at home, Jack Parker of Lindley, NY, Leonard Parker of Corning, NY and Rex Parker of Tioga; maternal grandfather, Andrew Jackson Whitehill of Lawrenceville; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maude Parker of Fairmont, W. Va. Body was at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield and was removed Tuesday to the family home where Prayer Services for the immediate family will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Lawrenceville Methodist Church, the Rev. Albert Scott officiating. Burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, Nov. 1959
 

PARKER – William Irving Parker, 73, of Mansfield, PA died Thursday, August 6, 1959. He was a carpenter and cabinetmaker at Mansfield State Teachers College for many years. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ava Campbell Parker; daughters, Mrs. Grace Skinner of Yonkers, NY, Mrs. Dorothy Waller of Elmira, NY; sons, Byron Parker of Watsontown, PA, Vernon Parker of Mansfield, Ernest Parker of Morristown, NJ; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, the Rev. Donald Cronk officiated. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. – Mansfield Advertiser, August 1959

PARROTTE - Phyllis Parrotte  [SRGP 89402]

Child Killed by School Bus Tuesday P.M.

Phyllis Parrotte, a first grade pupil at the campus elementary school in Mansfield, was killed on Tuesday afternoon on her way home from school when she was struck by a school bus. She is the six-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Parrotte, who live near the senior high school where the accident occurred. The school on the Mansfield State Teachers College campus is on the opposite side of the borough. The accident was witnessed by Fay Kilgore, another bus driver, who said the little girl ran into the side of a bus driven by Cecil Palmer of Mansfield and as Phyllis started to enter the school driveway she was thrown to the ground and a rear wheel of the bus ran over her. Chief of Police Charles Besanceney, who investigated the accident, reported that no charges have been preferred. Survivors in addition to her parents, are two sister, Donna, age 2, and Dolores, age 10 months. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 16, 1948

 

PASKVAN Dr. Raymond F. "Ray" Paskvan

72, of Mansfield, Pa., died on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Broad Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, Pa. Born on Aug. 11, 1938, in Minnesota, Raymond was the son of Frank and Irene (Aarni) Paskvan.  Prior to his retirement, Ray was employed with Mansfield University of Pa. as a professor, and former chairman, in the history department. He also served with the National Guard.  Ray is survived by two special friends, Denny Bell of Mansfield and Kathy Telep of Wellsboro.  Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. A memorial service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Ray's name to the Pennsylvania SPCA, Mansfield Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.    Williamsport Sun Gazette – February 24, 2011

 

PATT Jean Kendrick [88233]

90, formerly of Blossburg and Mansfield, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at Manor Care North, Williamsport.  Jean was married to Russell Kendrick who predeceased her in 1985.  Jean and her husband, Russell, owned and operated the Green Lateran, now known as Eddie's Restaurant, the Ponderosa Motel and Restaurant, the Mansfield Motel, Valley View Motel and Restaurant and the Potato City Inn.  Surviving Jean is a son, sister, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.  Friends will be received at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Sunday, Sept. 9, from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow the viewing at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.   Star Gazette – September 7, 2012
 

JESSE H. PAYNE
Jesse H. Payne, 62, of RD 3, Mansfield, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 1991 at home. Born June 10, 1929 in Williamsport, he was the son of William D. and Jennie Kendrick Payne. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a 42-year employee of Pennsylvania Electric Company in Mansfield, retiring in 1989. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Sally Mase Payne; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Timothy and Cyndi Payne, Scott and Debbie Payne, Chris Payne, all of Mansfield, Todd and Kristina Payne of Mainesburg; two sisters, Alverta Kriner of Covington, Virginia Jackson of Roaring Branch, brother, Donald (Bob) Payne of Blossburg, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, Tuesday, Sept. 10. Services were held at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 11, with the Rev. Donald Newkirk, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, September 11, 1991)  Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2 pm, with Rev. Lester J. Showalter officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.

 

SCOTT D. PAYNE, 57, of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born on Dec. 2, 1961, a son of Jessie and Sally (Mase) Payne. He was the husband of Debra (Putt) Payne with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage. Scott had been employed by Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg. He was a former member of the Mansfield Hose Company and the ambulance association. Scott's favorite hobbies were collecting trains, building model airplanes and projects with wood. He is survived by his wife, Debra; a son, Brandon M. Payne of Washington, Pa.; his mother, Sally; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim (Cindy) Payne, Todd Payne, Chris (Jill) Payne all of Mansfield; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Ann Putt of Mansfield; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Amy and Gary Mosher of Wellsboro; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie. Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St. Mansfield. A celebration of Scott's life will take place immediately following the visitation at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ed Trask officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, -Wellsboro Gazette 8/10/2019

 

PERKINS -MYRTLE SMITH [SRGP 13091], age 79 of 227 Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, PA; July 8, 1992 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday from 12 noon to 2 PM. Funeral Service will be held there at the conclusion of Calling Hours with the Rev. Donald Newkirk officiating. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. She was born June 6, 1913 in Gold, PA, daughter of Floyd M. and Myra Galpin Perkins. She is survived by 5 sons, Stanley J. of Lockwood, NY, Stanford E. of Monroeton, PA, Richard D. of Millerton, PA, Roger W. of Mansfield, PA and Gary G. of Winchester, CA; 2 daughters, Mrs. Howard (Nancy) Deming of Tioga, PA and Mrs. Dare (Sally) Daniels of Trumansburg, NY; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton of Wellsville, NY, Mrs. Blanche Calhoun of Shinglehouse, PA, Mrs. Ruth Tambash of Bradford, PA, Mrs. Donna Watson of Olean, NY, Mrs. Phyllis Thompson of Ulysses, PA; 1 brother, Floyd Perkins, Jr. of Cambridge, Ohio. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Elwin D. Smith on June 30, 1989 and 5 brothers, Dorr, Lloyd, Hugh, Reubin and Robert Perkins and sister, Gertrude Freelove. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield and the Women's Christian Temperance Union. -Elmira Star Gazette.

 

PERKINS -MYRTLE SMITH, age 79 of 227 Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, PA; July 8, 1992 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.  Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday from 12 noon to 2 PM.  Funeral Service will be held there at the conclusion of Calling Hours with the Rev. Donald Newkirk officiating.  Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. She was born June 6, 1913 in Gold, PA, daughter of Floyd M. and Myra Galpin Perkins.  She is survived by 5 sons, Stanley J. of Lockwood, NY, Stanford E. of Monroeton, PA, Richard D. of Millerton, PA, Roger W. of Mansfield, PA and Gary G. of Winchester, CA; 2 daughters, Mrs. Howard (Nancy) Deming of Tioga, PA and Mrs. Dare (Sally) Daniels of Trumansburg, NY; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton of Wellsville, NY, Mrs. Blanche Calhoun of Shinglehouse, PA, Mrs. Ruth Tambash of Bradford, PA, Mrs. Donna Watson of Olean, NY, Mrs. Phyllis Thompson of Ulysses, PA; 1 brother, Floyd Perkins, Jr. of Cambridge, Ohio.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Elwin D. Smith on June 30, 1989 and 5 brothers, Dorr, Lloyd, Hugh, Reubin and Robert Perkins and sister, Gertrude Freelove.  Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield and the Women's Christian Temperance Union.  –Elmira Star Gazette.
 
PHENES or PHRURS - Laverna R. Wood [SRGP 80061], 78, of The Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly of RD1, Mansfield, died Sunday, Sept 11, 1988. Preceding her in death was a son, Duane Wood, in 1967. Surviving are her husband, Grant L. Wood of Mansfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Barb Wood of Penn Yan, NY, and Russ and Cindy Wood of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Thompson of Elmira, NY and Mrs. Effie Briggs of Corning, NY; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held today, Wednesday, September 14 at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Eugene A. Charsky will officiate. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, September 14, 1988

 

PHILLIPS - Mrs. Lorah D. Wilson [SRGP 54578], 81, wife of Lee Wilson of Mansfield RD2, died Thursday, April 23, 1981 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born September 25, 1899 at Mansfield, she was a daughter of Elijah and Lizzie Bartlett Phillips. She attended First United Methodist Church and was a member of the Alpha Delta Class. Mrs. Wilson, a graduate of the Mansfield Normal School formerly was a teacher in Richmond Township. Surviving are two sons, Robert of Coopers Plains, NY, and Richard of Mansfield RD2; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. David L. Weaver, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 29, 1981

 

Tenderly was this noble friend and woman laid away in the new cemetery when the last good bye was spoken, and the last precious look given. Peace her ashes, and endless life and progress to her departed spirit. 

PICKERING -   MARY E. BASTIAN
               Mary E. Bastian, 102, of Mansfield died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, at Broad  Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro.   Born Jan. 21, 1898, in Sylvania, she was the daughter of John and Lillian Mae Watkins Pickering.  She was a retired realtor, published author and accomplished artist.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield; member and past Noble Grand of the former Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge; and a past state  president of the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militants.   Preceding her in death was her husband, Lloyd F. Bastian, in 1973.  Surviving are three sons, Lloyd F. Bastian II of Green Cove Springs, Fla., Jack  R. Bastian of Corning, N.Y., and Glenn P. Bastian of Blossburg; two daughters, Virginia Smith and Fay Jones, both of Mansfield; 15 grandchildren; and 22  great-grandchildren.   Private funeral services will be held at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Joyce Treas, her pastor, officiating.  Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.   Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, 67 East Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933.

A. M. Pitts [Aaron Mudge Pitts SRGP 04220]
Last Friday morning one of Mansfield’s prominent citizens died after a long sickness.  Capt. A. M. Pitts was one of the oldest business men of that borough, and he had watched with interest the growth of the place and its educational institutions, and he was public spirited and foremost in all business enterprises.  He was about 58 years of age.  Captain Pitts had suffered from consumption for some years and for the past few months he had been rapidly failing.  Capt. Pitts was a veteran of the late war.  He had held numerous local offices and was one of the Democratic leaders of the county.  He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter.  The funeral was held on Monday and all the business places in the borough were closed.  (Tuesday, October 7, 1891, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

PITTS - Appollos Pitts [SRGP 00623] d. Mar 9th Richmond twp., b. May 13 1810 in Sullivan twp. to Hanover  and Mollie Cudworth Pitts, in 1832 m. Phebe M. Mudge dau. Aaron  Mudge of Sullivan twp., had 8 children (4 already d. - Charles M., Emma  Josephine Bailey, Lucinda H. Murdough and Capt. Aaron M.) left Pembroke P., Daniel H., John F. all local and Mrs. Mary P. Smith of  Kansas; buried Oakwood Cem. Mansfield

 

PITTS – Clyde Pitts [SRGP 04236]

Last Monday morning a dispatch was received announcing the death at Manila of Clyde Pitts, of Mansfield, a member of the Third U.S. Artillery, and it was stated that his death was due to homesickness. Young Pitts was the eldest son of Daniel H. Pitts, of Mansfield, the senior member of the mercantile firm of Pitts, Judge & Co., and one of the oldest business men of that borough. Clyde was given every advantage that money could secure, but was of a roving disposition and failed to take advantage of them, and was the last person in the world one would suspect of ever becoming homesick. Last spring his father gave him a handsome sum of money and started him for the Klondike. Clyde got as far as Seattle, Wash., where he concluded to become a soldier and enlisted in the Third Artillery. He was next heard of in Manila, where he was acting as an orderly. His parents and brother and sister were shocked by the news of his death, and have cabled to Manila to have the body sent home, if possible. – Wellsboro Agitator, December 7, 1898

 

PITTS, Daniel H. (SRGP 04217)- Mr. Daniel H. Pitts, aged 70, died at his home in Mansfield last Tuesday morning, after a long period of poor health. He was a son of Apollos and Phoebe M. Pitts, and was born in Mansfield on May 11, 1839. He was educated in the common schools and the Mansfield Classical Seminary. After leaving school he worked on the homestead farm until April 1861, when he enlisted in Company K, 5th Pennsylvania Reserves, and served with his regiment until June, 1864. Among other battles, he participated in the seven day's fight before Richmond and the battles of the Wilderness, where he was wounded in the right arm. After his honorable discharge from the service, he became sutler [?] of the 7th Kansas Cavalry, and continued as such until the close of the war, when he returned to Mansfield. In February, 1866 he became a member of the general merchandise firm of Murdough & Pitts Brothers, which three years later was changed to the Pitts Brothers, In 1879, his brother, Aaron M. withdrew, and Frank P. Hart acquired an interest; the firm then became D.H. Pitts & Co. Later Mr. Pitts purchased Mr. Hart's interest, and after a few years he took as a partner J.M. Clark, and this was followed by a partnership with Messrs. Edward H. Ross and Thomas W. Judge, which continued several years. Mr. Ross then retired and the firm became Pitts & Judge. About a year ago Mr. Pitts disposed of his interest to Mr. Judge, and retired from active business. On January 4, 1870 Mr. Pitts married Miss Jennie Bodine, a daughter of Frederick Bodine, who with one son, Lew F., and a daughter, Eva B., survive. One brother, John F. Pitts, of Wellsboro, and one sister, Mrs. Mary P. Smith, of Osawatomie, Kansas, also survive. In politics, Mr. Pitts was a Democrat, and had served as Burgess, Councilman and on the school board, and for many years was a trustee of the Mansfield State Normal School. In 1888 Mr. Pitts was a delegate from this congressional district to the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, which renominated Grover Cleveland for the president. Mr. Pitts was a member of the First M.E. church of Mansfield, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral was held on Thursday at 3 p.m. - Wellsboro Agitator, June 23, 1909, p.1

 

PITTS – John F. Pitts [SRGP 04218], aged 69 years, died Oct. 18 [1918] at his home in Elmira. He was stricken with paralysis on August 8, 1918 and had since gradually failed. Mr. Pitts was born in Richmond township, July 3, 1849, and married Sarah J. Baker December 18, 1871[?]. He was a successful farmer owning a large farm near Mansfield, which he conducted until his removal to Elmira in April 1914. Besides the occupation of farmer, he was prominent in Tioga county politics, holding the office of County Commissioner from January 1, 1894 to January 1, 1897. He was also Superintendent of the County Home from January 1, 1903 to April 1, 1914. He was president of the Smythe Park Association at Mansfield which office he held at the time of his death and was widely known throughout the county. He is survived by his wife and the following children, all residents of Elmira – Ray D. Pitts, Arthur H. Pitts, Mrs. B.E. Martin and Mrs. Fred F. Spencer. The funeral was held last week Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Simpson, of Mansfield, officiating; burial at Mansfield; the Odd Fellows having charge of the burial services. – Wellsboro Agitator, October 30, 1918

 

PITTS Lucinda – Mrs. J.S. [Lucinda] Murdough [SRGP 04223], of Corning, formerly of Mansfield and well known in this place, died yesterday morning at her home in that city. – Wellsboro Gazette, August 20, 1891

 

WAYNE A. PITTS
Mansfield—The funeral of Wayne A. Pitts, who died Mar. 16 at his home in York Haven, Pa. was conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Mansfield Baptist Church by the Rev. D. J. Griffiths. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in charge of Friendship Lodge, F. & A.M. of Mansfield. Mr. Pitts was born at Mansfield Oct 18, 1873, the son of Aaron M. Pitts and Fanny Bixby Pitts. He was educated in the Mansfield public schools, the Mansfield State Normal and the Law School of Southern University, Huntington, Tenn. For several years he conducted a grocery and meat market in Mansfield. Later he was in the employ of the Pennsylvania State Highway Department. In 1917 he became engineer in charge of the maintenance and construction for the International Paper Company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Estelle Thomas Pitts, three nephews, Neal and Norman Newell and Lewis Munnell and one niece, Mrs. J. Elmer Zearfoss.

 

ARTHUR CARL PLIESKATT, [SRGP 65004] 89 of Carlisle, formerly of Mansfield died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at the Manor Care in Carlisle.  Born Aug. 12, 1914 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Carl and Elizabeth Vogt Plieskatt.  He was the husband of the late Eleanor D. Bernhard Plieskatt who died Oct. 27, 1975.  After owning and operating a rendering plant in Mansfield for nine years he resumed a career in sales.  He retired from Josephson’s (Home Supply), Elmira, N.Y. in 1968 after 29 years of service.  In later years he collected birdcages, casseroles, casserole holders and rolling pins.  He was known as “The Birdcage Man;” featured twice on Channel 16 TV, Mike Stevens segment on “People In The News”; and in numerous newspaper articles.  Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, A. Carl (Anne) Plieskatt of Greensburg; daughter, Elaine H. Marts of Carlisle; one grandson, Jordan Lee Plieskatt; one great-grandson, Zachary Frederick Plieskatt; sister, Charlotte Ruck of Wilkes-Barre; two nieces and three nephews.  Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service on Friday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield.  A reception will follow the service at the Wren’s Nest, 102 West Wellsboro St., Mansfield.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.  –McKay Scrapbook

 

POTTER - Alberta S. Ayers [SRGP 84747], 85, formerly of Mansfield, died Monday, Feb. 26, 1996, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born March 31, 1910, she was the daughter of Mortimer and Mary Howe Potter. She was retired from Mansfield Novelty Company. Preceding her in death was her husband Roderick Ayers in 1956; and two daughters, Dora Bartholomew and Cora Hornsby. Surviving are three sons, Roderick of Lawrenceville, William of Millerton and Thomas of Red Lion; five daughters, Isabelle Ferngo of Tioga, Geraldine Cox of Abilene, Texas, Alberta Ayers of Mansfield, Elaine Taylor of Titusville, Fla., and Linda Ayers of Canton; two sisters, Bernice Duperrouzel and Nina Stewart, both of Painted Post, NY; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at the Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Thursday, Feb. 29 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Peter Hill will officiate. Burial will be made in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, February 28, 1996

POTTER –MARJORIE RUTH PARKER, age 90, of Painted Post, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at home. Marjorie was born November 14, 1926 in Troupsburg, NY to Adelbert M. and Annabel G. (Gleason) Potter. She married Leonard H. Parker on June 30, 1950. She was predeceased by him on January 6, 1986. Marjorie was a talented musician who shared her passion with others. She enjoyed playing all types of games, was an avid reader, and had mastered crossword puzzles. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and quick wit; she especially enjoyed April Fool's Day. She was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star and received her 50 year certificate in 2000. She is survived by four children: Penelope Parker O'Sullivan, Bethany (Kevin) Berry, Suzanne (Jeffrey Karpenko) Webster, Lance Michael Parker; six grandchildren: Chad Berry, Courtney (James Layton) Berry, Parker O'Sullivan, Kinley O'Sullivan, MacKenzie ( Michael Watters) Webster, Nathaniel Webster; great grandson: Myles Layton. A special thank you to her attentive caregivers, Tina, Julie, Sara, and Jennifer, who enabled her to stay in her familiar surroundings. Along with her husband she was predeceased by five brothers and one sister. Memorial donations in her honor can be directed to Christ Episcopal Church, 33 East 1st Street, Corning, NY. A private family service will be held at the convenience of the family. Marjorie will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Oakwood Cemetery in Mansfield, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/6/2017

POWERS, Ray A.
Age 71 of 709 Bonview St., Monday, October 23, 1978. Friends may call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Thursday at 10 am with the Rev. Bryce A. Blair officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Leona; sons, Donald and John of Elmira, deceased sons, George and Robert; daughters, Mrs. Kenneth ( Leona ) DeHaas of Wellsburg, Mrs. Richard ( Dretta) Durgin of Pine City, Mrs. Robert ( Mary Ann) Harrison of Troy, Pa.; A sister, Mrs. Mildred Watkins of Cleveland; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. He was a truck driver for 35 years. Retiring from Hankins Container Co.

PRZBYSZEWSKI, John F, 71, of RD 2, Mansfield died Friday, July 12, 1985 at his home following an illness.  Born in January 10, 1914 in Chicago, Ill.  He was a son of Felix and Frances (Bogaczyk) Przbyszewski.  He was a World War II veteran, serving in the European Theater.  He was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post at Mansfield and the Morris Run American Legion Post.  Surviving are his wife, the former Esther JONES; two daughters, Mrs. Mary SWINSICK of Pine City, NY and Hazel HULSLANDER of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mary SHIELDS of Chicago and Mrs. Helen PRICE of Decator, ILL.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  The funeral was held Sunday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.  The rev. James T. Dawes, Paster of the Mansfield United Methodist Church Officiated.  “Wellsboro Gazette,”  (1985-07-17)

 

PUTNAM - Carolyn Sue Grandt, 54, [SRGP 78058] of Staten Island, NY, formerly of Mansfield, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at Staten Island University Hospital-South in Staten Island, NY. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, October 20, 2004

 

PUTNAM - Carolyn Sue Grandt

STATEN ISLAND | Carolyn "Sue" Putnam Grandt, 54, [SRGP 78058] of Staten Island, formerly of Mansfield, Pa., died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at Staten Island University Hospital - South. She was retired from Air Canada. Survivors include her husband, Richard Grandt of Staten Island; three brothers, Robert B. Putnam of Burdett, William R. Putnam of Mansfield, Pa., James E. Putnam of Lawrence, Kan.; two sisters, Marilyn Doud and Kathryn Clark, both of Mansfield, Pa. Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Richard Berg officiating. - Corning NY Leader, October 22, 2004

 

PUTNAM - Donald H. Putnam Sr. [SRGP 38390], 68, of RD2, Mansfield died Sunday, December 4, 1977 at his home. He was born June 16, 1909 in Troy, PA, the son of Azor and Gertrude Walborn Putnam. He was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church and a retired farmer and roofer. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Bailey Putnam; five sons, Donald H. Jr. of Lawrenceville, Richmond of RD3 Mansfield, Robert B. of RD1, Horseheads, NY, William R. of RD2, Mansfield and James E. of Lawrence, Kansas; three daughters, Mrs. Delbert [Marilyn] Doud of RD2, Mansfield, Mrs. Richard [Suzie] Grandt of Staten Island, NY and Mrs. Kenneth [Kathryn] Clark of RD2, Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lester [Ruth] Bauman and Mrs. Howard [Dorothy] Herrington, both of Troy; one brother, Dean Putnam of Troy; and 12 grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday, December 7, 1977 at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Reverend David L. Weaver officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 7, 1977

 

PUTNAM - Donald H. Putnam Jr. [SRGP 85572], 51, of Lawrenceville was pronounced dead on arrival at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Tuesday morning, March 1, 1983, where he was taken after being stricken at his home. Born Sept. 14, 1931 at Canton, he was a son of Donald H. and Thelma [Bailey] Putnam Sr. He was a 32-year employee of Corning Glass Co. of Corning, NY. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Tapper of Lawrenceville; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanne Dynan of Wellsboro and Mrs. John [Julie] Owen of Lawrenceville; six stepsons, Robert Pierce of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronald Pierce of Everett, Washington, David and Donald Pierce, both of Corning, NY and Douglas and Jeffrey Pierce, both of Painted Post, NY; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Lucinda Boesiger of El Paso, Texas, Mrs. James [Doreen] Nagy of Lindley, NY, Mrs. Denise Bredderman of Painted Post, NY and Miss Lorie Pierce of Corning, NY; his mother, Thelma Bailey Putnam of RD2 Mansfield; four brothers, Richmond of RD3 Mansfield, Robert of RD1 Horseheads, NY, William of RD2 Mansfield and James of Lawrence, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Delbert [Marilyn] Doud and Mrs. Kenneth [Kathryn] Clark, both of RD2 Mansfield and Mrs. Richard [Suzie] Grant of Staten Island, NY; and eight step-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 4, 1983 at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. James Dawes, pastor of the First United Methodist church, Mansfield, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 3. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 2, 1983