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GEORGE R. ALEXANDER
George R. Alexander, 44, of Liberty RR 1 died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at home. Born Nov. 24, 1955, in Blossburg, he was the son of Barbara Houghtaling Alexander and the late George H. Alexander. He attended Liberty schools and graduated with the class of 1974. He was employed as a truck driver with Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg for  the past 20 years. He was the Alexander family reunion president for 15 years. He was an avid  outdoorsman and especially loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed working  with his excavating equipment and traveling. Preceding him in death were his father, George; one brother, William; and one   stepbrother, David. Surviving besides his mother, Barbara Alexander of Wyalusing, are his wife, Susan Moretz Alexander of Liberty; two daughters, Jamie Alexander of Dover, Del., and Bobbie Alexander of Liberty; one granddaughter, Renee D. three brothers, James W. Alexander of Monroeton, Gary Alexander of Albany and Ben Alexander of Wyalusing; one sister, Shirley Beach of Boynton   Beach, Fla.; one stepsister, Judy Gastruck of Williamsport. Friends may call at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Daniel May officiating. Burial will be made at Odgensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg.

GEORGE R. ALEXANDER, age 44, of RR 1 Liberty, Pa., diedSaturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at his home.  Born on Nov. 24, 1955 in Blossburg, Pa., he was a son of Barbara Houghtaling Alexander and the late George H. Alexander.  George attended Liberty Schools and graduated with the Class of 1974.  He was employed as a truck driver with Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg, Pa., for the past 20 years.  He will be remembered by his family and friends as being a hard worker.  George’s main interest in life was his family.  He was the Alexander Family Reunion president for 15 years.  He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed working with his excavating equipment and traveling.  In addition to his mother, Barbara Alexander of Wyalusing, he is survived by his wife, the former Susan Moretz of Liberty; two daughters; Jamie Alexander of Dover, Del., and Bobbie Alexander of Liberty; a granddaughter; Renee D. Constant; three brothers; James W. Alexander of Monroeton, Gary Alexander of New Albany and Ben Alexander of Wyalusing, Pa.; sister; Shirley Beach of Boynton Beach, Fla; stepsister; Judy Gastruck of Williamsport, Pa.  Mr. Alexander was predeceased by his father, George; a brother, William; and a stepbrother, David.  The family invites friends to call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the William Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. in Blossburg, Pa.  The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Daniel May officiating.  Interment will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.

ALLEN Marion Moretz
90, of Ogdensburg, Pa., died
with family by her side on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at the Carleton Nursing Facility in Wellsboro. Marion Evelyn Allen Moretz was born on May 21, 1920, in Campbellsville, Ky. Marion was the daughter of the late Robert and Daisy Allen. She was a private person, but very devoted to caring for her family and home. A wonderful cook and baker, Marion never needed to use a recipe. She also loved to read, often two books at a time.  Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and David Spencer of Ogdensburg; four grandchildren, Sue (Bob) Northrup of Sayre, Wade (Kim) Spencer of Wellsboro, Sherri Ackley (Stacey Hartford) of Shunk and Angela Moretz of Towanda; two great-grandchildren, Jill Patrick and John Northrup; a sister, Betty Lou (Lewis) Bowles of Louisville, Ky.; her daughter-in-law, Madeline Moretz of Horseheads; and special friend and cousin, Lucille Ragan of Ogdensburg. In addition to her husband Wade, who died
on April 30, 1982; Marion was predeceased by her son, Gary Moretz on July 29, 2010; and eight siblings, Talbot, Johnny, Paul, Thelma, Louise, Mildred, Marjorie and Bobbie Anne. Calling hours are 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, in Canton. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. William Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Those who wish make a memorial in Marion's name to the of NE Penna at 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Daily Review - November 22, 2010

 

AUSTIN Ira

Mr. Ira Austin of Union an old resident, met with a sad accident which resulted in his death.  The mule team he and his wife were driving became unmanageable, turned around, throwing he occupants and hurting Mr. Austin badly.  He was buried on Friday.  The Canton Sentinel 1878  

 

James H. AUSTIN, Sr., 70 of RD #1, Roaring Branch, died Monday, Dec. 14, at his home.  Born Dec. 5, 1917 at Union Township, he was the son of Alfred H. and Rose C. Kobbie Austin.  He retired after 37 years as a truckdriver, having been employed by various area firms.  An U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Post 167 in Morris Run.  Surviving is his companion of 14 years, Mrs. Alice Andrus; two sons, James H., Jr and Dennis A.,  both of Ralston; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Wilfred of Bodines and Mrs. Alice Saar of Ralston; a step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara Vroman of RD #1, Roaring Branch; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held today, (Wednesday, Dec. 16) at 1 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center St., Canton.  The Rev. Jasper Smith, a retired Methodist minister will officiate.  Burial will be made in Ogdensburg Cemetery.

JAMES H. AUSTIN, 70, of Roaring Branch RD 1, diedMonday, Dec. 14, at his home in Union Township, Tioga County.  Mr. Austin celebrated his 70th birthday on Dec. 5.  Born at Union Township, he was the son of Alfred H. and Rose C. Kobbie Austin.  Mr. Austin retired after 37 years as a long distance truck driver working for various employers.  He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion No. 167 at Morris Run, Pa.  He is survived by two sons; James A. Austin, Jr., and Dennis A. Austin, both of Ralston; two daughters; Mrs. Betty Wilfred of Bodines, Pa., and Mrs. Alice Saar of Ralston; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Barbara Vroman of Roaring Branch RD 1; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Also surviving is his companion of 14 years, Mrs. Alice Andrus of Roaring Branch RD 1.  The funeral service will be held Wed., Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. Jasper Smith, a retired United Methodist minister, officiating.  Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 6-8 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review. (Born Dec. 5, 1917, Died Dec. 14, 1987)

RALPH W. AUSTIN, 67, of Roaring Branch RD 1, died Tuesday, August 3, 1982 as the result of a logging accident.  Mr. Austin was born May 1, 1915, a son of LeRoy and Blanche Tebo Austin.  He was a retired farmer.  He was an elder and member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, was overseer of the Ogdensburg Grange, director of the Tioga County Mutual Insurance Company, mayor of Ogdensburg and treasurer of the Roaring Branch Odd Fellows.  Mr. Austin is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Harriet Williams; a son, Gerald Austin of Cressona, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Steinruck of Williamsport; six grandchildren, William, Deborah and Amber Matson of Owego, Thomas Austin of Cressona and Timothy and James Steinruck of Williamsport; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bebble of Milford, Conn., Mrs. Fanny Good of Roaring Branch and twin sister, Mrs. Ruth Thompson of Roaring Branch; a brother, Robert Austin of Newark Valley, N.Y.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Austin was predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. Donna Matson on June 8, 1975.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m.  at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with the Rev. Gerald Holmes, his minister, officiating.  Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Thursday from 7-9 p.m.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Ogdensburg Church of Christ in Mr. Austin’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

AUSTIN - Ruth Thompson, 92, long-time Roaring Branch, PA, resident and most recently of the  Green Home in Wellsboro, diedpeacefully on April 24, 2008, at the Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Ruth was born on May 1, 1915, in Ogdensburg, PA, a daughter of the late Leroy and Blanche (Tebo) Austin. She was a graduate of Canton High School, class of 1935. Ruth was the beloved wife of Benny Thompson, Sr. for 43 years until his passing on May 20, 1984. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Ruth was also a great cook and talented baker.  She loved preparing large delicious family dinners and her Halloween popcorn balls were a favorite. Ruth was an active member of the Roaring Branch United Methodist Church. She was the custodian of the Roaring Branch School for many years and worked as cook for the Roaring Branch Head Start Program. Surviving are her two children, Linda (Ronald) Haldeman and Benny Thompson Jr., all of Roaring Branch; Six grandchildren, Ronald (Sharon) Haldeman, Jr. of The Colony, TX, Keith (Wendy) Haldeman of Punxsutawney, PA, Troy (Debra) Haldeman of Ralston, Travis (Wendy) Haldeman of Tunkhannock, Benny (Hope) Thompson and John Thompson all of Roaring Branch; 10 great-grandchildren; may nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Benny, she was predeceased by her twin brother, Ralph Austin; brothers Roscoe and Robert Austin; sisters, Ruby Bebble and Fanny Good and her daughter-in-law, Glenda Thompson. Calling hours will be 2 - 3 p. m. Monday, April 28, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton. The funeral and committal services will follow with Rev. Ann Overmiller officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations to the Activity Fund at the Green Home, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Williams Sun-Gazette -  April 26, 2008.  Submittted by Bob & Dee Austin Bond

BADGEROW Emma
Mrs. Emma Nesbitt, widow of T. G. Nesbitt, died at the home of Mrs. Dora Wilkinson on Queen street Saturday, May 5.  She was 87 years old.  A former resident of Betula, she is survived by a son, James Thompson, of Williamsport; a sister, Mrs. Florence Purdy, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and a brother, William Badgerow, of Chicago.  Services were held Tuesday from the Bastian Funeral Home, with burial in Ogdensburg cemetery.  Source: The Wellsboro Gazette, May 10, 1945, Page 13, Column 3

BAKER Michael Eugene - 60-Foot Fall Causes Death of 28-year-old Roaring Branch Man - Michael Eugene Baker, age 28, of Roaring Branch, died at 1 p.m. on Friday June 12, 1981, as the result of a 60 foot fall from scaffolding inside a silo. He died of extensive internal injuries and hemorrhaging, according to a report from the county coroner George W. Geddon. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Divine Providence Hospital. Bake who was an assistant foreman for Ribstone Silos of Pennsylvania Troy was on the scaffolding with three other men at the time of the accident. Baker was moving from one section of the scaffolding to another when the latter section gave way causing him to fall. He had been employed by that company seasonally for approximately 10 years. The accident occurred on the Steven Schriner farm. Baker was born March 26, 1953 at Blossburg, the son of Charles L. and Dorothy Fulmer Baker. He was a Canton High School graduate. He was a member of Roaring Branch United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Roaring Branch Hunting Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Rebecca L. Hipple; his step father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. William Snyder of Roaring Branch; a sister, Mrs. Gurn Weber, also of Roaring Branch; a stepsister, Mrs. Vonnie Wesneski of RD2 Canton; a step brother, Barry Snyder of Muskegon, Mich.; and maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Fulmer of Roaring Branch. The funeral was held Monday at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton. Burial was in Ogdensburg Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Barner, his pastor, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, June 17, 1981, p.12

BARROW –MARTHA A. SPENCER, 78, 29 Elm Street, Canton diedFriday, December 3, 1993 at the Robert Packer hospital, Sayre.  Mrs. Spencer was born August 17, 1915 in Union Township, Tioga County a daughter of Raymond and Alice Graham Barrow.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting.  Martha was a lifetime member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ where she was treasurer for many years and held various offices, member of the Canton Senior Citizens and was active with the Canton Community Clothing Center.  She is survived by her husband, Willard R. Spencer with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on February 14, 1993.  Also surviving are two sons, Willard R. Sr., Dallas, PA and F. Erwin, RR 1 Roaring Branch; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Brown, Campbell, NY and Miss Mary Alice Spencer at home; sister, Mrs. Winifred Stika, Binghamton, NY; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by a grandson, Clinton Spencer on December 11, 1986; three brothers and four sisters.  The funeral service was held on December 6 at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ.  Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Ogdensburg Church of Christ in Mrs. Spencer’s memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

ROBERT E. BARROW 83, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy E. Barrow, on April 20, 2019. Born April 12, 1936 in Ogdensburg, he was a son of the late Emerson R. and M. Lysle (Irving) Barrow. Robert was a 1954 graduate of Canton High School. He worked at PG Energy for 26 years until his retirement in 1996. Following his retirement, he enjoyed collecting, taking trips to watch ball games with his wife and eating out. Surviving is a good friend, Vernon Lynn (Marcella) of Williamsport and a sister, Cheryl L. Allison of Phoenix, AZ. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry D. Barrow of Costa Rica. A funeral service to honor the life of Robert will be held 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 9, at Sanders Mortuary 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. Burial will follow in Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at Sanders. -Sanders Mortuary obit 8/8/2019

AUSTIN JEFFREY BEYER, 22, of Troy, Pa., formerly of Skippack, Pa., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Austin was born in Sellersville, Pa., to Jeffrey G. Beyer and Joan F. (Petrucelli) Beyer. He graduated from Souderton High School, class of 2013. Austin was employed on Good View Farm for Jay Good of Canton, Pa. Austin loved his family and everything about the outdoors. He had a passion for farming and marine biology. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Austin wrestled for both the Perkiomen Valley and Souderton School Districts. He loved the beach, the mountains, landscaping and lawn mowing. He also was a talented artist. He was a member of New Life Church, Canton, Pa. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Ryan J. Beyer and his companion Lauren Holmes of Schwenksville, Pa.; his stepmother, Laurie (Cease) Beyer; his paternal grandparents, Donald Jr. and Sylvia (Ruth) Beyer of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; four stepsisters, Lani Farrell and her husband Daniel of Chadds Ford, Pa., Robin Kerlin and her companion Patrick Williams of Philadelphia, Pa., Danielle Malmrose and her husband Kevin of Hawaii, and Megan Rogers and her husband Zachary of Willow Grove, Pa.; step-brother, Andrew Cease and his wife Allie of Bentonville, Ariz. A viewing will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Lighthouse Church of Faith, 141 E. Main St., Canton, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at Odgensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Austin Beyer to: New Beginnings, 8607 Route 414, Canton, PA. Arrangements are by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 E. Broad St., Souderton, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 1/25/2016

BOHART -ALICE J. (BOHART) SCHMELZLE, 86, of Ogdensburg, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 18, 2019, at The Williamsport Home with her loving family by her side. Alice was born Jan. 22, 1933 to the late Eugene H. Bohart and Mary (Brion) Bohart in Ellenton. She was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1951. On April 24, 1954, she married Dean Schmelzle. Together they shared 57 blissful years together until his passing on March 27, 2012. Alice was always known as a hard worker. In her high school years, she worked at Fry Brother’s Turkey Ranch. In addition to raising seven children, she helped run the family dairy farm with her husband Dean. Alice had many hobbies and interests with family being her utmost importance. She will be remembered for always being in the kitchen cooking, and rest assured, there was always enough food for everyone and plenty to take home as well. Alice looked forward to time spent with her children and grandchildren, playing a variety of board games and cards with them. She was an avid seamstress and quilter and was a member of the Mt. Top Quilter’s. Alice made numerous quilts for every family member. She took pleasure in canning and gardening, assuring that the family would have fresh canned goods all year long. She was a woman of faith and an active member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ where she was always happy to help with Vacation Bible School and in the kitchen during dinners. Alice was also involved with the Ogdensburg Grange No. 293 and the Union Township Historical Society. Besides her parents and husband, Dean Schmelzle Sr. Alice was predeceased by a son, Dean Schmelzle Jr.; infant great-grandchildren, Curtis and Jean Davis; siblings, Louise, Howard, Dale and Bruce and a brother-in-law, Oliver Schmelzle Jr. Surviving Alice are her sons, Cristy (Mary) Schmelzle, Terry (Rikki) Schmelzle and Kerry Schmelzle; her daughters, Jeanie (Edward) Root, Julie (Jeff) Bellows and Janie (Jim) Segur; grandchildren, Laurel, Michelle, Curtis, Lindsey, Hayley, Carly, Jamie, Jenna, Jarvis, Jocelyn, Jenelle, Jarin, Zackary and Alexi; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Kyle, Crystal, Patrick, Liam, Nicole, Cheyanne, Morgan, Wyatt, Lane, Lillian, Elijah, Easton, Veronica, Kynlee, Millicent, Makenzie, Mason and Khalessi; siblings, Max Bohart, Anna Mae Pardoe and Joyce Black; sister-in law, Donna Shoff; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Schmelzle; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. Reverend Josh Kelley will officiate the services. Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers consider a donation in Alice’s memory to the Mt. Top Quilters, c/o Ogdensburg Church of Christ, 13065 Rt. 414, Canton, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 11/20/2019

BROWN - GROOVER, Ada
Age 87, longtime resident of Ogdensburg, PA diedpeacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, following a brief stay at the Bradford County Manor. Ada was born on February 28, 1921 in Shunk, PA, a twin born in the family of twelve children of the late Charlie and Jennie (Hess) Brown. She married Charles D. Groover on July 19, 1943. They were blessed with 65 wonderful years together and raised seven children. Charles and Ada owned and operated the Hickory Swamp Farm near Ogdensburg for many years. She was an active member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and a 50+ year member of the Ogdensburg Grange No. 293. Ada's love of family always came first. A supportive wife, mother and grandmother, she lived her life full of Christian grace and kindness. No stranger to long hours of work, Ada kept her home and family running smoothly. She also raised chickens and sold eggs to help out. She enjoyed being busy, whether it was gardening or canning, cooking or baking, helping a person in need or entertaining family and friends, Ada was the ultimate. Her many talents touched all who knew her. In addition to her beloved husband, surviving are her children, Charles A. Groover of Ogdensburg, Ida (Robert) Gleckner and Beverly (Robert) Smith all of Canton, Kenneth (Susie) Groover of Westfield, Marlene (Claude) Christman of Blossburg, Gerald Groover; and special friend, Anna of Canton and Wilma (Rick) Blasz of Troy; 22 grandchildren, Anita Smith, Jennie McMahon, Sheila Temple, Charlie Groover, Wendy Gleckner, Gary Gleckner, Lyle Gleckner, Belinda Hampsher, Barbara Hinman, Bryan Smith, Duane Groover, Tammy Ruhf, Kimberly Marzo, Steve McNett, Susan Van Pelt, Troy Christman, Gina Willow, David Groover, Harry Groover, Misty Miller, Ryan Blasz and Amanda Blasz; 31 great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Ida Preston of Roaring Branch; many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and neighbors. In addition, special to Ada were her caregivers, Judy, Lucille and Debbie. She leaves her devoted companion, Tippy the cat. She was predeceased by her siblings, Helen, Mabel, Carl, Walter, Delbert, Chester, Dorothy, Willard, Lenore and Emery; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Lynne Groover. Family invites friends to call 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, December 26, and 11 – 12 noon Saturday at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr. in Canton. The Funeral Service will follow at noon with Rev. Bill Shepard officiating. Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. The family will provide flowers and suggests your consideration of a memorial in Ada's name to Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154 Towanda, PA 18848 or to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of NE PA, 57 N. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/26/2008

BRYINGTON - THOMPSON Glenda
55, of Ogdensburg, PA, died at home March 10, 2008 while surrounded by her family. In addition to her mother and stepfather, Jessie (Francis) Terry of Canton, surviving are her beloved husband, Benny Jr.; sons, Benny III (Hope) Thompson, John Thompson (Jackie May), all of Roaring Branch; two grandsons, Kyle and Nathan; siblings, Doris (Dale) Terry of Elmira, Paul (Carolyn) Bryington of Gillett, John (Gale) Bryington of Roaring Branch, twin sister, Linda Johnson of Gillett, and twins, Donna (Joe) McIlwain of Texas, and Dan Bryington of Towanda; mother-in-law, Ruth Thompson of Wellsboro; sister-in-law, Linda (Ron) Holderman of Ralston; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by her father, John Bryington; and father-in-law, Benny Thompson Sr. Friends may call 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday at Pepper Funeral Home, Canton. Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with Rev. Bill Shepard officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Ogdensburg Church of Christ, c/o RR 1 Box 111A, Roaring Branch, PA 17765, or Susquehanna Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/11/2008.

 

BUNN – Mr. Anderson Bunn, aged nearly 79, died at his home at Ogdensburg on the 19th instant. In early life he married Miss Mary Jane Stratton, who survives him with the following children: William, James, Francis and John Bunn, and Mrs. Anna Ridge. His only surviving brother is Frederick Bunn of Morris. Five sisters, Mrs. Nettie Rice, Roaring Branch; Mrs. James Herman, Ogdensburg; Mrs. Charles Ogden, Mrs. John Booth, Blossburg, Mrs. Charles Wilcox, Andover, NY, also survive him. Mr. Bunn was a civil was veteran and was highly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. He was enterprising, honest and fair-minded and was always a most useful citizen. He had resided at Ogdensburg for a half century. – Wellsboro Agitator, 21 February 1906

 

DONALD L. BUNN, 79, of 65 Lycoming St., Canton, Pa., diedFriday, August 23, 1985 at the Troy Community Hospital.  Born Oct. 15, 1906 in Ogdensburg (Tioga County), he was the son of Jackson and Emma Blank Bunn.  Mr. Bunn was a lifelong farmer in Ogdensburg until retirement in 1966 when he moved to his present residence in Canton.  He was a member and former deacon and elder of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ.  Mr. Bunn had been a former member of the Canton Area School Board for 16 years, a charter member of the Ogdensburg Gun Club, and a member of the Ogdensburg Grange #293.  Survivors include his wife, the former Blanche Thomas to whom he was married 58 years on October 18, 1984, three daughters; Mrs. James (Ruth) Zeigler of Canton RD 2, Mrs. Donald (Alice) Buck of Eagle, Idaho, and Mrs. William (Janet) Hart of Forksville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Morse-Kleese funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with rev. David B. Morris, pastor of the Canton Church of Christ, Disciples, officiating.  Interment will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 6-9 p.m.  The family will provide flowers, but memorial donations may be directed to American Cancer Society in Mr. Bunn’s memory.

 

BUNN Mary
Mrs. Mary (Bunn) Herman, of Ogdensburg, Pa., died March 19, at 10 a.m., while on a visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Harrington, at Elmira Heights, aged 84 years.  Mrs. Minnie Stull, of Elmira, is also a daughter of the decedent.  The remains were taken to Ogdensburg for burial.  Source: The Wellsboro Gazette, March 28, 1917, Page 2, Column 1

 

RALPH W. BURGESS, 82, life-long resident of Roaring Branch, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Ralph Wallace was born Aug. 14, 1937 in Roaring Branch, a son of the late Andrew and Pearl (Skelly) Burgess. Ralph enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served our country during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he was employed as a forklift operator at Eastern Wood Products in Williamsport for nearly 41 years. Later, Ralph worked for the Ward Foundry in Blossburg for 17 years until his retirement in 2007. Ralph enjoyed hunting and all that the outdoors had to offer. If he wasn’t spending time outside you could often find him watching western movies. Ralph was a loving, caring father and grandfather whose family was always his main concern. Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by brothers, Guy and Lawrence Burgess, and a sister, Gloria Mires. Surviving are his son, Jeff Burgess of Roaring Branch; daughter, Deanna Burgess of Williamsport; a sister; Laura (Gene) Pallone of Pine City, NY; grandchildren, Joseph (Melissa) Caroccia of Tioga, Sheila Burgess of Danville, and Travis Burgess of Roaring Branch; five great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA. Full military honors will be accorded at the funeral home. Burial will be private in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. To respect Ralph’s wishes, the family is asking to please dress casually as he would appreciate everyone to wear blue jeans for his services. Please abide by social distancing and mask guidelines when attending. In lieu flowers, consider a memorial donation in Ralph’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. -Towanda Daily Review 7/24/2020

BURKEY –MRS. ETHEL E. COLE, 64, widow of Clyde E. Cole, diedat the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Boyd, Canton RD 2, last Thursday afternoon, April 21, 1955 following an extended illness.  Mrs. Cole was a member of the Ward Methodist Church.  Survivors include five other daughters, Mrs. Emerson Hufford of Pine City, N.Y., RD 1, Mrs. William Spencer of Canton RD 2, Mrs. Francis Boyd of Canton, Mrs. Jack Pine of Canton Star Route, and Mrs. Howard Sindlinger of Liberty; three sons, William and Donald Cole of Canton and Robert Cole of Blossburg; a brother, Vicor Burkey of Vandalia, Mich.; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Kleese Funeral Home, Center Street, Canton, Sunday at 2 p.m. of the Canton Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in Ogdensburg Cemetery.

GORDON GLENN CAREY
 Gordon Glenn Carey, 69, of Ogdensburg, died suddenly Monday, March 26, 1984, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born March 9, 1915 in Morris Run, a son of Frank and Agnes Rotrick Carey. He was self-employed and, at one time, had worked at J.P. Ward Foundries, Blossburg for 15 years.  He was a member of the Blossburg Christian Missionary Alliance Church. He and his wife, the former Dorothy McDermott, had celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on Nov. 8. 1983. Surviving are: his wife, Dorothy McDermott Carey; two sons, Joseph E. Carey of Morris Run and Richard G. Carey of Blossburg; eight daughters, Beverly J. Cohick of Ogdensburg, Margaret A. Davis of Ludlow, Kentucky, Donna D. Peffer of Mainesburg, Carol A. Chamberlin of Mainesburg, Glenda L. Sherant of Arnot, Lois K. Wandell of Blossburg, Karen E. Harbold of Blossburg and Debra S. Graham of Fallbrook; two sisters, Mildred Loper of Chemung, NY, and Jessie Jackson of Nauvoo; 43 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 40 North Center St., Canton, tonight, Wednesday, March 28, from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held there Thursday, March 29, at 1 pm with his pastor, Edgar Manns, officiating.  Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.

RONALD CAREY, 79, of Canton, Pa., passed away unexpectedly early Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Ronald Archie Carey was born on May 24, 1935 in Blossburg, Pa., a son of the late Archie Carey, Marjorie (Jackson) Carey Gardener and stepfather, Wayne Gardener. After attending Canton's Ogdensburg School, Ron served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed his life-long career as a logger and subcontracted with several area lumber companies before retiring in 2007. He married the former Carol Ann Lathrop on May 14, 1988Ron possessed an engaging, friendly manor; when he offered someone a "little picking" his big smile let you know he enjoyed the conversation. He was an avid bowler, loved nature and being outdoors, especially while hunting, fishing or gardening. He was a member of Morris Run's American Legion Post 167 and Triple Beech Hunting Club.Surviving are his wife Carol Ann; two stepchildren Bonnie (Anthony) DeFelice of Canton and Burr Spencer (Sheila Gregory) of Binghamton, N.Y.; four grandchildren Michelle Rowe and Stephanie, Jennifer and Melissa DeFelice; three sisters Joan Kehres of Roaring Branch, Susan (John) Heyler of Morris and Judith Bergenstock of Lock Haven; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Blair. Calling hours are 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. Rev. Duane will officiate the funeral service at 11:30. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial in Ron's name to a charity of one's choice. –Towanda Daily Review 5/4/2015

CASTLEBURY, Anna S. - Mrs. Daniel Schmelzle died at her home here on Friday evening May 11th after a long illness.  Surviving are her husband, three daughters and one son:  Mrs. Walter Hopkins, of Williamsport;  Mrs. Frank Thomas and Mrs. Frank Collister, of South Union, and Harry Schmelzle, of Ogdensburg.  The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 o;clock from the house; interment in Ogdensburg cemetery. Source: The Wellsboro Gazette, May 24, 1923, Page 8, Column 4 - "Mrs. Daniel Schmelzle" is Anna S. Castlebury b. Nov 1866 PA.  I have not checked for her parents yet, but the information was from one of her childrens obituaries.

CLARK, Herman A.
 Herman A. Clark, 77, of Elmira, N.Y., formerly of Liberty, died Monday, July 30, 1973, in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira.  He was a retired Pennsylvania State Police trooper in Bedford County, where he had also served as a mayor, constable and chief justice. Mr. Clark was born in Liberty, a son of William and Hannah Mase Clark. Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Lodge, and a sister, Mrs. Lula Eddings, of Blossburg. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira.  Burial was in Ogdensburg Cemetery. The Rev. Duane Taylor, of Elmira, officiated.

CLEVELAND GOLDIE A. LANDON
Age 86 of 61 Fourth St., Mansfield, Pa., Friday, Jan. 3, 1975 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa.  Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home Mansfield, Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral there Sunday 2 pm.  Rev. Eddie Hicks of Trout Run, officiating.  Burial in Ogdensburg, Pa.  Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Louise) Heinrich of Mansfield, Pa.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Maneval of Mansfield, Mrs. Phyllis Hoskins of Vestal, NY, Donald Heinrich of Mansfield; four great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the North Union Christian Church of Canton, Pa RD 2.  She was born Feb. 25, 1888 in Tioga County PA, the daughter of Enos and Elizabeth Austin Cleveland and was the widow of George Landon

BRETT MICHAEL COHICK, 19, of Canton RR 2 went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.  He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends.  Born in Williamsport, PA, on Sept. 6, 1982, he was a son of Tony and Cathy Mead Cohick.  Brett was a senior at Canton High School, where he was very active in Warrior football, baseball and wrestling.  He was a bright and popular young man who loved life and the outdoors; especially sports, hunting and four-wheeling.  Brett was also a hard worker and through the Northern Tier Career Center was a student employee at Schoonover’s Plumbing and Heating in Canton.  He also enjoyed the NFL and was an avid Washington Redskins footfall fan.  He is survived by his parents, Tony and Cathy Cohick of Canton RR 2; a brother and sister-in-law, Bradley and Carrie Cohick of Granville; a sister and brother-in-law, Cristina and Brion Hulbert of Canton; two nephews, Hunter and Bailey Cohick; a special friend, Lauren Schoonover; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Beverly Mead of Roaring Branch; his paternal grandparents, Marlin and Jean Cohick of Ogdensburg; a great-grandmother, Bernice Cohick of Williamsport; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.  The family invites friends to call on Friday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 ;.m. at the Pepper Funeral home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Canton Church of Christ with the Rev. William Shepherd officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Brett Cohick Memorial fund, c/o The Canton Area High School, at 139 E. Main St., Canton, Pa. in Brett’s loving memory. –Towanda Daily Review.

TYLER COHICK, 44, of Roaring Branch, Pa., beloved father, son and brother, passed away from injuries received in a tragic automobile accident on July 5, 2014. Tyler Marlin Cohick was born on April 24, 1970 in Blossburg, a son of Marlin and Beverly Jean (Carey) Cohick. Tyler graduated from Canton High School in 1988 and Mansfield University with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. A supportive and devoted father, Tyler was also a hard worker who was always on the go. He would offer help to anyone in need. He was employed by Wheeland Lumber in Liberty. Tyler knew the Lord in his heart and God was the guide in his life. He was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Tyler enjoyed times spent outdoors, especially cutting and splitting wood, hunting and fishing. He was a gifted wrestler in high school and college. In addition to his parents, Marlin and Beverly Jean, of Roaring Branch, surviving are his two children, Lindsay Cohick and Brendan Cohick both of Ogdensburg; six siblings, Tony (Cathy) Cohick, Tim (Sharon) Cohick, Melinda (Phil) Kilgore, Tom (Dawn) Cohick, Mechelle Williams and Melony Canterbury (Joe Jones); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Tyler was predeceased by two nephews, Brett Cohick and Matt Cohick. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. Pastor Dan Walker will officiate the memorial service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 10 at the Ogdensburg Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial in Tyler's name to United Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 1825 K St., Suite 600 NW, Washington D.C. –Towanda Daily Review 7/8/2014

COLE –HELEN J. SINDLINGER, 75, Liberty, PA diedAugust 10, 2001, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.  Born July 24, 1926, in Gleason, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel Burkey Cole.  She was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1944.  On August 2, 1953, she married Howard B. Sindlinger in Canton.  He predeceased her on March 16, 1992, following 38 years of loving marriage.  In earlier years she was employed by Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg; later she assisted her husband as a proprietor of the H&R Block in Wellsboro, where she devoted over 25 years of service.  Mrs. Sindlinger was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Liberty, and the Sebring Grange No. 1047 and enjoyed participating with the Liberty Ladies Widows Club.  She also enjoyed her player piano, cooking and e-mailing with family.  Her family was very dear to her.  She especially cherished her grandchildren.  Surviving: her children and their spouses, Carl and Debbie Sundlinger Sr., Elmira Heights, N.Y., Eric and Debbie Sindlinger Sr., Osceola, PA, Beverly and Kenneth Ellis, Hughesville, PA, Linda and Raymond Fischer Jr., Williamsport, PA, Mary and Stephen White and Myra and Glenn Shaffer, all of Liberty, and Joni and Michael Moskevitz, Austin, TX; seven grandchildren, Carl Jr., Eric Jr. and his fiancee Karen Jelliff, and David Sindlinger, Shanean Adams, Raymond Fischer III, Darren White and Erin Shaffer; three step-grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Houghtaling and Christine Fischer; great-granddaughter, Alyanah Adams; step-great-grandson, Gavin Colocino; sisters, Marjorie Hufford, Florida, Betty Boyd, Canton and Eileen Boyd, Green Castle, PA; brother, Donald Cole, Gillett; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband, Howard, she was predeceased by an infant son, and sisters and brothers Mildred Spencer, Mary Pine, and William and Robert Cole.  The funeral service was held at the Salem Lutheran Church.  Her pastor, the Rev. Daniel May officiated.  Burial followed in the Union Cemetery, Liberty Township.  Those who wish may direct memorials in Mrs. Sindlinger’s memory to the Salem Lutheran Church or the Sebring Grange, both of Liberty, PA.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

ROBERT LEE COLE SR., 65, of Canton RR 2, (Tioga Co., Union Twp.) diedearly Saturday morning, Dec. 30, 1995, at the Troy Community Hospital.  Born March 8, 1930, in Gleason, Pa., he was a son of the late Clyde and Ethel Burkey Cole.  Robert attended the Canton Area High School.  On March 14, 1951, he was inducted into the U.S. Army.  He served as a corporal in the Signal Corps during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge on March 13, 1957.  On June 6, 1959, he married the former Eloise Dibble in the former Canton Presbyterian Church.  Together they celebrated 36 years of marriage.  Mr. Cole was employed by several area businesses and later was employed by Boyd’s Clothing Store in Canton until declining health no longer permitted him to continue.  He was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and the Canton V.F.W. Post No. 714, and in earlier years belonged to the Masonic DeMolay Youth in Canton.  Mr. Cole’s main interest throughout life encompassed his home and family especially his grandchildren.  Robert was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a talented handyman and loved fixing things.  He also enjoyed working with computers.  Surviving are: his wife, Eloise, at home: a son and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Brenda Cole of Ogdensburg, Pa.; a son, Gregory Cole of Easton, Pa.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lynnette and Michael Neupauer of Loyalsock Twp., Pa., Nancy and David Seeley of Liberty, Pa., and Terri and Robert Hoops of Easton, Pa.; a daughter, Lauri Cole, at home; five grandchildren; four sisters, Marjorie Hufford of Florida, Elizabeth Boyd of Canton, Helen Sindlinger of Liberty, Pa., and Eileen Boyd of Green Castle, Pa.; a brother, Donald Cole of East Canton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Cole, and two sisters, Mildred Spencer and Mary Pine.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996 at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton, and one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held at Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at noon at the funeral home with Rev. Duane Taylor and the Rev. William Shepherd officiating.  Interment will be held in the Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg, Pa. with the Canton V.F.W. Post No. 714 according military honors.  The family will provide flowers and suggests that memorials may be directed to the Canton High School Computer Department, 139 E. Main St., Canton, Pa. or to the Salvation Army, a chapter of your choice, in Mr. Cole’s memory.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

COLE - Robert Lee Cole Sr., 65, of Canton RR2 (Tioga Co. Union Twp.) diedearly Saturday morning, Dec. 30, 1995, at the Troy community Hospital.  The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1996, at noon at the Pepper Funeral Hom, Springbrook Drive, Rt, 14, Canton, with Rev. William Shepherd officiating.  Interment will be held in the Ogdenburg, Cemetery, Ogdensburg, PA, with the Canton V.F.W. Post NO. 714 according fill military Honors.  The family will provide flowers and suggests that memorials may be directed to the Canton High School Computer Department, 139 E. Main St., Canton, PA 17724 or to the Salvation Army, a chapter of your choice in Mr Cole's memory.  RHW Towanda Daily Review 03 Jan.1996.

ALLEN C. COX, 90, formerly of Canton, diedon Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since December 1991.  He was born on Feb. 11, 1905, in East Hill, PA the son of the late William Miles and Cora (Salada) Cox and was a farmer for most of his life until his retirement in 1969.  Allen was the widower of the late Margaret E. Schmelzle, who diedon Aug. 21, 1990.  He was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and past vice president of the First Bank of Ralston.  He was also a member of the Ogdensburg Grange No. 293, Ogdensburg Gun Club and the Canton Senior Community Center.  He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Lionel Kilmer of Covington, PA, Elizabeth and Howard Route of Canton, PA and Esther and Richard Cease of Troy; a sister-in-law, Marie Cox of Coopers Plain, NY; 14 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral service was held on Friday, February 24 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating and interment to be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery, Tioga County PA.  Memorials may be sent to Norma Jean Schmelzle, c/o Ogdensburg Church of Christ, RR 1, Box 168, Roaring Branch, PA or Lois Harold, c/o Ogdensburg Cemetery Association, RR 2, Canton, Pa. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

COX - Dorothy "Dot" Kilmer, 81, formerly of Covington, died
at her son's home in Alba on July 4, 2010. Born on Oct. 12, 1928, in Ogdensburg, Dorothy, "Dot" to family and friends, was a daughter of the late Allen and Margaret Schmelzle Cox.  She was a 1946 graduate of Canton High School. On June 26, 1948, Dot married Lionel E. Kilmer. They were blessed with 52 years together before his passing on March 17, 2001. In addition to her devoted care of family and home, Dot was employed by the Ward Foundry in Blossburg, Blossburg Elementary School's cafeteria, the S & H Green Stamp Store and Allen's Shoe Store, both in Mansfield and also sold Avon. She was a member of the Covington Church of Christ, Twilight Chapter No. 475 Order of the Eastern Star in Mansfield and volunteered with the American Red Cross. Times shared with family and grandchildren were very special to Dot. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing and serving her church and community.  Surviving are her children, Allen (Helen) Kilmer of Alba, Martin (Roberta) Kilmer of Catawissa, Marsha (Eugene) Day of Hudson, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Amy Millard of Osceola, Michael Kilmer of Williamsport, Brandy Bellows of Alba, Ashley and Taylor Kilmer, both of Catawissa, Mary Moore of Blossburg, Lee Strange of Lawrenceville, Diana Padgett of Conover, N.C.; a step-grandson, Jason Day of Hudson, N.C.; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to husband, Lionel, Dot was predeceased by her granddaughter, Heather Kilmer; a great-grandson, Mason Millard; and two sisters, Elizabeth Route and Esther Cease.  Calling hours are 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Covington Church of Christ. A memorial service and celebration of Dot's life will follow with the Rev. Ira Hindman and the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701. Assisting the family with arrangements is Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg. Wellsboro Gazette - July 10, 2010

COX  -ESTHER COX CEASE, 69, of Troy RR2 diedSunday, Dec. 2004, in Houston, Texas, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Esther was born in Roaring Branch on July 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Allen and Margaret (Schmelzle) Cox.  She graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1953.  She was the wife of Richard L. Cease, and Esther and Dick were blessed with more than 48 wonderful years together.  She was a member of the Alba First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Caring for family and home were most important in Esther’s life.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who cherished times shared with them.  Esther was a friendly woman and a great conversationalist who especially enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives.  Surviving her are her beloved husband, Dick, at home, four children and their spouses, roger L. Cease of Middleburg, Pa., Laurie and Russell Kerlin of Columbia Cross Roads, Bradley and Cindy Cease of Katy, Texas, and Michele and Edd Anthony of Richmond, Texas; 11 grandchildren, two sisters, Dorothy Kilmer of Covington and Elizabeth (Howard) Route of Canton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  Her family invites friends to call 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with her pastor, the Rev. Tom Blackall, officiating.  Burial will follow in Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Those who wish may make memorials in Esther’s name to The First Christian Church of Alba, c/o RR 2, Box 67, Canton, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.

DANN - Mrs. Charles Irvin, of Ogdensburg, died July 20 and was buried in the family plot at that place on Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Mr. Patterson, of Avis, - her former pastor, officiating.  She is survived by her husband and three children, besides the infant son for whom she gave her life.  She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Herman, of Ogdensburg, and her father, Claton Dann, of Big Flats, N.Y.  She was a member of the Disciple church, a loving wife and mother. Source: The Wellsboro Agitator, July 27, 1921, Page 1, Column 2
Dann -Mrs. Charles Irvin.  Is Anna E. Dann born 5 JUL 1883 Ogdensburg and died 20 JUL 1921 Ogdensburg.  Her parents are Clayton and Emma (Bunn) Dann.

BERTON H. DAVY, 76, of Roaring Branch RD 1, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 1980, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  He was born May 6, 1903 in Fallbrook, Tioga County, a son of Oliver and Sadie Thomas Davy.  Mr. Davy’s wife, Helen preceded him in death, July 21, 1977.   He was a retired farmer.  He is survived by two sons, Ralph and Harold, both of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lucille) Raymond of Cogan Station and Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Mundrick of Montoursville RD 1; one brother, Thomas Davy of Canton RD 2; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one aunt and several cousins.  The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. Bradley Smith, pastor of the Canton Faith Baptist Church, officiating.  Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:30 until 5 p.m. and from 7 until 9 p.m.  Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.

HAROLD E. DAVY, On the morning of Saturday, August 9, 2003, Canton Borough resident Harold Edward Davy diedat Robert Packer Hospital.  He was 74.  Born October 14, 1928, in Canton, he was the son of Bert and Helen (Hawk) Davy.  Harold was a 1945 graduate of Canton High School and served our country during the Korean War.  He had been a long time employee of the former Swayze Folding Box Co. of Canton.  Harold is survived by sisters, Lucille Raymond of Roaring Branch and Phyllis (Robert) Mundrick of Montoursville: sister-in-law, Helen R. Davy of Canton; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Helen Davy; and brother, Ralph W. Davy Jr.  A private viewing for family and close friends will be held Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Canton St., Canton.  Interment will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one’s choice.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

DAY –VESTA MARIE (DAY) AUSTIN, 71, Ralston, diedon Tuesday, June 27, 1995 at the Williamsport Hospital after a short illness.  She was born on April 12, 1924 in Roaring Branch, a daughter of the late William and Lillian (Alexander) Day.  Mrs. Austin was predeceased by her husband James A. Austin, Sr. in 1987.  She was employed for over 20 years at Wundie’s in Williamsport until her retirement in 1990.  Surviving are two sons; James A. Austin Jr. and Dennis A. Austin, both of Ralston; four daughters; Beverly Johnston of Tory; Barbara Vroman, Ogdensburg; Betty Wright, Trout Run, and Alice Saar, Ralston; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Athens, PA.  Arrangements are being made by the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton, PA.  Buried Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel.

FLOYD M. DEITRICK, age 68 of Ogdensburg died Friday April 3, 1981 at his home. He was born March 13, 1913 in East Point, Tioga County a son of James and Liza Krise Deitrick. Mr. Detrick was a retired molder for the W and K Foundry in Blossburg. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Miller, four sons: Gene of Canton, Duane of Middletown, CT, Melvin of Canton RD 1 and Chico of Canton, three daughters: Mrs. James (Hazel) Hebe of Tampa, FL, Mrs. Ronald (Susie McNett of Trout Run and Kay Deitrick at home, seven grandchildren, one brother, Glen Deitrick of East Point, two sisters: Hazel Clark and Pearl Kilbourn of Canton, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. Duane Taylor, pastor of the Alba Christian Church officiating. Interment was in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Canton Independent Sentinel 4/9/1981

DIBBLE - BROOKS
Beatrice E. Age 87, formerly of Elmira Heights, diedon Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Christine Brooks in Horseheads where she had been residing. She was born on December 2, 1916 in Ogdensburg, PA, to the late William and Maude (Clark) Dibble. Beatrice was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Brooks in 1987; daughters, Beverly Bird and Bonnie Brooks; and sons, Frederick, Billy and Milton Brooks. Survivors include her sons, Jack (Christine) of Horseheads, Raymond (Geraldine) of TN, James and Edwin both of Elmira, Robert and Thomas both of Elmira Heights; daughters, Shirley Hewlett of Las Vegas, NV, Sherry (Ted) Labar of Pine Valley, Sandra Matkosky of Horseheads, Beatrice (James) Dibble of FL, Marsha (Allen) McCormick of Wellsburg, Evelyn Brooks of Horseheads and Debra (Mark) Warner of Gillett, PA; 46 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Beatrice was a member of the Ukrainian Club, Catholic War Veterans and the Horseheads Women of the Moose. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 28th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Deacon George Welch and Chaplain Mary Ann Klee officiating. Interment will take place in Ogdensburg Cemetery on Monday, August 30th, at 10:30 a.m. in Ogdensburg, PA.

ROZELLA P. EDKIN, 94.  On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, the Lord called home Rozella Pearl Edkin of Cogan Station after a brief stay at Williamsport Hospital.  She was 94 years of age.  Rozella was born Feb. 24, 1907 in Shunk, the daughter of Henry and Josie Brown Edkin.  Rozella was a woman accustomed to hard work, beginning in her teen years.  Throughout her life, she toiled at various places of employment, including the former Rynveld Co. of New Albany.  A diligent worker, Rozella was blessed with an energetic and ambitious spirit.  It was a quality which served her will over the years.  Later in life, she worked as a nurse’s aid at several nursing homes in the Williamsport area.  She resided for many years in LeRoy, until 1962, when she moved to Cogan station.  Rozella was a strong, opinionated, “take charge” kind of person.  Never one to mince words, she always spoke her mind and you always knew where you stood with her.  She was a true lover of nature.  For many years, fishing was her passion, and she knew all of the best locations.  Rozella also enjoyed gardening, both flowers and vegetables, as well as wild berry picking.  She was a firm believer in using the bounty of God’s creation, and could not tolerate waste of any kind.  She religiously canned and preserved the produce of her garden each year, and was well known for her delicious pies.  Rozella was a member of the Fair Lawn Community Church and Heshbon Park Senior Citizens’ Club.  She is survived by her grandson, Harold (Renee) Nichols of Big Pond; great-grandsons, Drew (Deborah) and Clinton (Caroline) Nichols, great-great-grandchildren, Deidre, Desiree, Caytlyn and Lucas Nichols, brother, John W. Edkin of Forksville; sisters, Laura E. Edkin of Cogan Station, Mary E. Reese of Zionsville, Pa., and Leola E. Castle of West Burlington; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Esther Peet, in 1969.  Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton.  Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  Interment will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.

FENSTAMACHER - - ROWE Marie P. (Teeter) Age 90, of RR1 Covington, PA, died Sunday, February 27, 2005, in Williamsport General Hospital, Marie was the wife of the late Grover Rowe who died in 1988. Marie was born on August 5, 1914 in Picture Rock, PA, the daughter of Hurly and Myrtle Fenstamacher. Marie was always there for her children, and always brought a smile to their hearts. Marie is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley and Maynard Sutfin of TN, Donna Teeter and Betty Smith, both of Troy, PA; two sons, Robert Teeter of Corning, NY, and William Teeter of Arnot, PA; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her husband, Grover Rowe; and a son, Ivan Teeter, preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Pastor Sherry Good officiating. Burial will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.

FITZWATER -NORMA JEAN SCHMELZLE (Born Aug. 6, 1937) passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was the eldest daughter of Ken and Josie Fitzwater. She and her loving husband, Ted Schmelzle who passed away Dec. 16, 2020 are reunited in the Kingdom of Heaven. Norma Jean graduated from Canton High School in 1955. After graduation, she married Ted and they relocated to Louisiana for a few years as Ted served in the US Army, but then moved back to their home in Ogdensburg PA. They were happily married for nearly 65 years. Norma Jean worked in the Bank of Canton for 40+ years. She was the epitome of customer service and many people would make appointments with her for help balancing their checkbooks, filling out CDs, making new accounts, and sometimes to just sit and visit. Norma Jean will be remembered for her smile, laughter, spunk, and hospitality. She loved her family and always told others about having “14 great grandchildren.” Her home was always open to family and friends and there was always a supply of cookies handy. Norma was able to find humor in a situation and her laugh was infectious. Her hospitality was evident as she invited people for meals, opened her home to people working on the farm, and had parties for family during the holidays. Norma Jean was a longtime member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and served as church treasurer for many years. She loved her Lord and attended Bible Studies and Sunday School and church regularly. She was well-known for her ability to cook a good meal and many church dinners featured her baked beans. She even conducted a pie crust baking class for members of the church as her pies were second to none! Norma Jean also loved her flowers and her home. She started many of her inpatients from seed and everyday, you would see her outside her home in Ogdensburg watering and weeding. She was particular about her home and the laundry. She ironed every week and always wanted her family to look their best. Besides her parents and Ted, Norma Jean was predeceased by great-grandson, Evan Andrew Pepper, a twin infant sister, infant sister, Darla Fitzwater, sister, Audrey Johnson and her husband Noel Johnson, and brothers Larue and Kermit Fitzwater. Norma Jean is survived by daughters Brenda (Tom) Pepper of Ogdensburg, Barbara (Jon) Buxton of Shavertown; grandchildren Travis (Amanda) Pepper, Taylor (Lacy) Pepper, Andy (Shawna) Pepper, Jonathan (Kristen) Pepper all of Ogdensburg, Leah (Addison) Martin of Philadelphia, Josiah Buxton of Chantilly VA, and Jesse Buxton of Wellsville, NY, and great-grandchildren, Levi, Alyssa, Grant, Barrett, Addilyn, Jake, Grayson, Abraham, Leland, Emilia, Elsie, Lyla, Jase, Lance, and new baby Sadie; brothers Alden (Rosemary) Fitzwater of Canton and Donnie (Lynette) Fitzwater of Troy, and sister-in-law Betty Fitzwater of Canton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to noon at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ on Friday, July 30, 2021. A funeral service for Norma and a memorial service for Ted will be conducted 12 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Mrs. Schmelzle’s name to; Ogdensburg Church of Christ, 13065 Rte 414, Roaring Branch, PA. Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton is assisting her family with arrangements. -Towanda Daily Review 7/29/2021

FODER –SARAH SUSANNAH STRATTON.  Mrs. George Stratton, a well known resident of Ogdensburg, died Friday, March 24, 1922, after a twenty-four hours’ illness.  She was 78 years old, and is survived by her husband the following sons and daughters:  Mrs. Arthur G. Thomas, of Canton;  Mrs. Theodore Johnson, of Avon, N.Y.; Mrs. Madison Johnson, of Elmira Heights; Mrs. Henry Ritter, of Jersey Shore; Mrs. Matthew King, of Ogdensburg; Charles Stratton, of Binghamton; and George Stratton, Cleveland, Ohio.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon from her late home and interment was made in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.  (b. Feb. 20, 1844  -Parents: Isaac Foder and Sarah Ent)

FODER -  Roaring Branch, April 5. – the funeral of Mrs. George Stratton, of Ogdensburg, was held last week, Monday at her late home.  Her husband and several daughters, one of them Mrs. Matt King, of Ogdensburg, survive. Source: The Wellsboro Gazette, April 6, 1922, Page 1, Column

Blossburg Bicyclist Nancy Lou FRANKE Killed in Mishap:  Miss Nancy Lou Franke, age 30 of Blossburg was killed instantly at the corner of Nevin and Main Streets at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Miss Franke was riding her bicycle north when she rode into a produce truck driven by Franklin Alfred Kelly, 30 of RD 2, Port Trevorton, Pa. traveling north on Morris Street. Miss Franke ran into the rear side of the truck according to acting Chief Police Lawrence Wesneski. The rear wheels of the truck went over her head and chest. She was taken to the North Penn Health Center where she was pronounced dead by Tioga County Coroner, Harry Williams of Elkland. Miss Franke was born in Blossburg, Feb. 3rd, 1943 and is the daughter of Harold and Lulu Herman Franke of S. Main Street. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Natalie Armantrout, of Garden City, Kansas; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ethy Herman of Blossburg. Miss Franke was an active member of the United Methodist Church and a graduate of North Penn High School. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Adams Funeral Home beginning at 2 p.m. The minister was the Rev. Guy Camp. Burial was in Ogdensburg Cemetery.

 

FULMER –HELEN L. O’CONNERS, 82.  While surrounded by her loving family, Helen L. O’Conners, longtime resident of Roaring Branch, Pa., peacefully diedon Tuesday evening, March 1, 2005, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, Pa.  She was born on March 16, 1922, in Muncy Valley, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Charles Edwin and Beatrice Ann (Sones) Fulmer.  As a young girl, Helen’s family moved to Roaring Branch and established Fulmer’s General Store.  Helen married John O’Conners and the young couple made their home in the Roaring Branch area.  They were blessed with eight children and many wonderful years together until John’s passing in 1980.  Helen will be fondly remembered for her devoted service to the Midway Truck Stop in Roaring Branch.  She truly loved her job and retired following 35 years of employment.  Helen also served as a secretary for the Roaring Branch Water Co. for many years.  Mrs. O’Conners was a member of the Roaring Branch United Methodist Church and also enjoyed attending the East Canton United Methodist Church.  When she entered the Green Home, United Methodist Church.  When she entered the Green Home.  Helen enjoyed their weekly prayer group very much.  Throughout life, Helen was devoted to her family, always looking forward to their many get-togethers.  Helen held a special place in her heart for all of her beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Helen also appreciated the beauty of nature in God’s divine plan.  She enjoyed many hours watching her wild life friends.  Flowers were also a passion of Helen’s and in earlier years she loved working in her many beautiful flowerbeds.  Helen is survived by her children, John (Corine) of Trout Run, Barbara Hubler of Morrisdale, Douglas (Sheila) of Blossburg, William (Sue) of Wellsboro, Carl (Karen) of Shunk, Gerald (Pat) of Liberty, David (Jean) of Roaring Branch, and Tammy (Mark) Shedden of Canton; six sisters and two brothers, Jo (Jim) Treat, Dorothy Snyder, Beverly (Charles) Mead, Robert (Kathryn) Fulmer, and Harold (Jeanie) Fulmer all of Roaring Branch, Mary (Ray) Bedford of Blossburg, Bonnie (Harold) Terry of Tioga, Lucy (Lynn) Biglow of Milroy; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; her Green Home family and friends; and Buffy, her beloved dog.  The funeral and committal service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr., Canton, Pa. with Pastor Jay Morris officiating.  Burial will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday.  The family will provide flowers and request those who wish consider a memorial in Mrs. O’Conners’ name to the Green Home, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA or the Roaring Branch United Methodist Church, RR1, Roaring Branch, PA. –Towanda Daily Review.

 

ROBERT V. GLECKNER - During the early hours of Sunday, March 18^th, 2018,  Robert V. Gleckner of Canton went home with Jesus after a courageous battle with a debilitating illness. He was 81 years of age.  Born September 1^st, 1936 in Canton he was the son of Elwyn and Irene (Burlingame) Gleckner. Bob was a graduate of Canton Area High School as well as Penn State University where he earned his master’s degree in horticulture.  He served our country with the U.S. Army as part of the 15^th Evac Hospital unit.  After returning to civilian life he pursued a career in landscaping and as a florist. He married the former Ida Groover and together they raised two sons and a daughter.  For many years Bob and Ida operated Ida’s Flower Shop in Canton, but Bob also kept busy at other occupations.  He worked as a sales representative for the former Gleckner Harness Company in Canton, taught driver education at Canton High School and taught horticulture at Penn College in Williamsport. Bob enjoyed attending sports events, especially those involving Canton High School and Penn State.  He was a congenial man with a warm, friendly smile who enjoyed the company of his children, grandchildren and friends.  Bob was also a man with an unshakable faith and trust  in the Lord, and Sunday morning the Lord received him unto Himself. Bob is survived by his sons, Gary (& Tammy) Gleckner of Canton and Lyle (& Shelly) Gleckner of Roaring Branch, daughter Wendy Gleckner (& Bill Chamberlain) of Canton, brother Ronald  Gleckner (& Claire Honeywell)  of Troy, grandchildren Tessa, Madison, Brooks, Brennan, Mak, Josiah, Lauren, Laney, Lexie and Lakelyn, great-grandson Jahki, loving caretaker Judy Sandor and special canine friend, Kali. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwyn and Irene Gleckner  and his beloved wife, Ida.  Military honors will be accorded at the Ogdensburg Cemetery  at 9 AM Saturday, March 24^th. Calling hours will follow at  10 AM until 12 noon at North Street Community Church,  177 North Street, Canton.  A celebration of Bob’s life will follow at noon with Pastor Darren Peachey officiating.   Memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be directed to the North Street Community Church  Missionary Scholarship Fund, 177 North Street, Canton, PA. –Towanda Daily Reviewq 3/2018

 

GRISWOLD -  David Griswold, 74, of Roaring Branch, Pa. (Union Twp.) went home to be with his Lord, with family members present, on Saturday evening, Dec. 7, 2008.  David Herman Griswold was born on April 29, 1934 in Claremont, N.H., the son of the late Alden and Louella (Johnson) Griswold.  Dave graduated from Hartford High School in Vermont in 1951. While there, he developed his singing voice in their a-cappella choir. He then attended the Barrington Bible College (formerly Providence Bible Institute) from 1951 to 1953. On June 6, 1953, he married the former Roberta "Lindy" Lindgren at the Calvary Baptist Church in Springfield, Vt. In March of 1955, Dave entered in the U.S. Army where he served as a radio operator at Miller Field on Staten Island, N.Y. In 1957, he moved his family to Vermont where he remained in the Army Reserves until 1963, worked on two different farms and later owned his own trucking business. In 1967, the Griswold family of eight moved to Rockfall, Conn. where he worked for the Linus Strickland Farm for two years. In April of 1969, the family moved to Ogdensburg, Pa., where Mr. Griswold was able to purchase his own farm, The Da-Lin Dairy Farm. Dave enjoyed seeing to the farm's daily operations for the next 12 years.  Throughout life, Dave loved his Lord and praised him with his beautiful tenor voice. He served as choir director in Springfield, Vt.; organized a choir at the Bible Church in Middletown, Conn.; was a choir director and deacon at the Baptist Church in Eastford, Conn. and the Baptist Church in Covington, Pa. Before his illness, Dave served on the Covington Church's Mission Committee, sang in the choir and taught the Senior Citizens Bible Study Class. Dave also was an avid reader, enjoyed agriculture, gardening, traveling and playing piano.  Surviving are his wife of over 55 years, Lindy; five children, Kerstine Hiam of New Holland, Pa., Kim Griswold of Ogdensburg, Karlene Lalumiere of Osceola, Pa., Kris (Walter) Smith of Fernwood, Idaho, and Kirk (Jeanne) Griswold of Newmanstown, Pa.; two sisters, Norma Goodwin of Kansas and Cynthia Forrester (and her daughter Gwen) of South Carolina, many in-laws and nephews.  He was predeceased by a son, David Keith Griswold on Nov. 27, 1998.  Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Pepper Funeral Home, on Springbrook Drive, in Canton. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Dec. 11, at Covington Baptist Church on the old Route 15, with his pastors, Rev. Teddy Rood and Rev. Adam Pereira officiating. Interment will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Those who wish may consider memorials in Mr. Griswold's name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, Pa. 17701, The Samaritan's Purse at P.O. Box 3000 Boone, S.C. 28607, or to a charity of one's choice.  RHW.  Towanda Daily Review

DAVID KEITH GRISWOLD, 44, Elk Run Road, Mansfield, diedFriday, November 27, 1998 at Robert Packer Hospital, following a very brief illness.  The eldest child of David and Lindy Griswold, Keith was born in Providence, RI, April 6, 1954.  In his early childhood the family lived in Rhode Island, Vermont and Connecticut and in 1969 they moved to Ogdensburg.  Keith graduated from Canton Area High School, Class of 1972.  His recent years were occupied by the thing Keith truly loved, working as a self-employed carpenter.  Keith was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed antiques and was a talented woodworker.  In addition to his parents, surviving are: a son, Glenn Griswold, Lock Haven; a daughter, Fawn Rae Griswold, Morris Run; four sisters and a brother-in-law; Kerstine Hiam, Ronks, PA; Kim Griswold and Karlene Lalumier, both of Ogdensburg; and Kris and Walter Smith and Plummer, ID; a brother and sister-in-law, Kirk and Jeanne Griswold, Robesonia, PA, his fiancée, Karen Franks, Mansfield, and numerous other family members.  The funeral service was held Tuesday, December 1, 1998 at the Covington Baptist Church with its pastor, Ted Rood, officiating.  Pallbearers were Kirk Griswold, Tom Morgan, Brad Smith, Jeremiah Hian, Jerry Cowan, and Jack Turner.  Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Arrangements were under the direction of Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Mr. Griswold.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

GROOVER - Charles Groover., 89, lifetime resident of Ogdensburg, Pa., died while surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, 2009 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born on Jan. 26, 1920 in Ogdensburg, Charles Dale "Charlie" to family and friends, was a son of the late Harry and Minne (GINNELL) Groover.  He married the former Ada BROWN on July 19, 1941 and was blessed with 67 wonderful years together and raised seven children. Charlie now joins his beloved Ada who died on December 24, 2008. Charles and Ada owned and operated the Hickory Swamp Farm near Ogdensburg. Charlie was no stranger to a hard days work. He enjoyed the farm life and saw to its daily operations. While farming Charles also was employed by Schrader-Bellows in Canton for many years until retiring. In earlier years, he worked at Blossburg's Ward Foundry and Union Township.  Mr. Groover was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, 50-plus year member of the Ogdensburg Grange No. 293 and served as a former Supervisor for Union Twp.  He was a talented gardener and was known for his vegetables, flowers and fruit trees. Charlie's main interest in life was his love of his farm, home and family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Surviving are his children, Charles A. Groover of Ogdensburg, Ida (Robert) Gleckner and Beverly (Robert) Smith all of Canton, Kenneth (Susie) Groover of Westfield, Marlene (Claude) Christman of Blossburg, Gerald (Anna Watkins) both of Canton and Wilma (Rick) Blasz of Troy; 22 grandchildren, Anita Smith, Jennie McMahon, Shelia Temple, Charlie Groover, Wendy Gleckner, Gary Gleckner, Lyle Gleckner, Belinda Hampsher, Barbara Hinman, Bryan Smith, Duane Groover, Tammy Ruhf, Kimberly Marzo, Steve McNett, Susan Van Pelt, Troy Christman, Gina Willow, David Groover, Harry Groover, Misty Miller, Ryan Blasz and Amanda Blasz; 33 great-grandchildren; sisters-in- law, Ida Preston of Roaring Branch and Frances Groover of Canton; a brother-in-law, Gerald Parker of East Point, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and his dear cat Tippy.  In addition to his wife Ada, he was predeceased by his only sister, Helen Parker; brothers, Thomas and Edwin Groover; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lynne Groover; and five sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law.  The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with Rev. Bill Shepard and Rev. Duane Taylor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Those who wish may consider a memorial to the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, 13065 Route 414, Roaring Branch, PA 17765; or Western Alliance Ambulance, P.O. Box 13, Troy, PA 16947.  27 August 2009, Towanda Daily Review.

GROOVER Charles
89, lifetime resident of Ogdensburg, PA, died while surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor. Born on January 26, 1920 in Ogdensburg, Charles Dale, "Charlie" to family and friends, was a son of the late Harry and Minne (Ginnell) Groover. He married the former Ada Brown on July 19, 1941 and was blessed with 67 wonderful years together and raised seven children. Charlie now joins his beloved Ada who died on December 24, 2008. Charles and Ada owned and operated the Hickory Swamp Farm near Ogdensburg for many years. Charlie was no stranger to a hard day's work. He enjoyed the farm life and saw to its daily operations until his retirement. He was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and 50-plus year member of the Ogdensburg Grange No. 293. Surviving are his children, Charles A. Groover of Ogdensburg, Ida (Robert) Gleckner and Beverly (Robert) Smith, all of Canton, Kenneth (Susie) Groover of Westfield, Marlene (Claude) Christman of Blossburg, Gerald (Anna Watkins), both of Canton and Wilma (Rick) Blasz of Troy; 22 grandchildren, Anita Smith, Jennie McMahon, Shelia Temple, Charlie Groover, Wendy Gleckner, Gary Gleckner, Lyle Gleckner, Belinda Hampsher, Barbara Hinman, Bryan Smith, Duane Groover, Tammy Ruhf, Kimberly Marzo, Steve McNett, Susan Van Pelt, Troy Christman, Gina Willow, David Groover, Harry Groover, Misty Miller, Ryan Blasz and Amanda Blasz; 33 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ida Preston of Roaring Branch and Frances Groover of Canton; a brother-in-law, Gerald Parker of East Point; many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and neighbors. In addition to his wife, Ada, he was predeceased by his only sister, Helen Parker; brothers, Thomas and Edwin Groover; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lynne Groover; and five sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29th, at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with Rev. Bill Shepard and Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Church.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/27/2009

EDWIN R. GROOVER, 83, lifelong resident of Canton RR 2, Union Township, Pa., diedTuesday, May 9, 2000, at his home while surrounded by his family.  Born Nov. 26, 1916, in Blossburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Harry and Minnie Ginnell Groover.  As a young man Ed grew up on the family farm in Ogdensburg.  On Aug. 20, 1938, he married the former Frances Kilbourn in Canton.  Together they shared more than 61 years of marriage.  Mr. Groover honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II.  In earlier years, Ed was employed by the former Blossburg Foundry and the American LaFrance Plant in Elmira, N.Y.  After the war he was employed as a state forest ranger for a time but his love of farming brought him back to the daily operations of his dairy farm near Gleason.  After his retirement from farming in 1977 Ed accepted a position with Eastern Milk Producers.  Mr. Groover was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, the Ogdensburg Grange and Canton Lodge No. 415 F&AM.  Ed also attended the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grover.  He was the founder of the Mountain Run Hunting Club in Union Township.  Ed was a devoted husband and father.  His many grandchildren held a special place in his heart.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed woodworking.  He is survived by his wife, Frances, at home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Emily Reep of Painted Post, N.Y., and Edwina and Gary Sims of Troy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sheryl Groover of Canton RR 2 and Dale and Kay Groover of Newark, N.Y.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles of Canton RR 2; a brother-in-law, Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring Branch; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Elliott of the Bradford County Manor; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Groover was predeceased by a sister, Helen Parker; a brother, Thomas E. Groover; and a son-in-law, Robert Reep.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook drive, Canton, with the Canton Masonic Lodge conduction services at 8:45 p.m.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. James House officiating.  The committal service will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery with Canton VFW Post 714 according military honors.  The family will provide flowers, and suggests that memorials be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. or the Area Agency on Aging, 220 Main St., Towanda, Pa. in Mr. Groover’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.

Erwin R. GROOVER, 83, lifelong resident of Canton RR 2 (Union Twp.), PA, diedTuesday, May 9, 2000 at his home.  Born November 19, 1916 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son of the late Harry and Minnie Ginnell Groover Ed grew up on the family farm in Ogdensburg.  Mr. Grover served in the US Army during World War II; he was employed by the former Blossburg Foundry, American LaFrance in Elmira, the state forestry department but spent much of his time in dairy farming near Gleason.  Following his retirement from farming in 1977 he accepted a position with Eastern Milk Producers.  Mr. Groover was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, the Ogdensburg Grange and the Canton Lodge No. 415 F and AM.  Ed also attended St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grover and was a founder of the Mountain Run Hunting Club in Union Twp.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Frances Kilbourn, at home; daughters and son-in-law, Emily  Reep of Painted Post, NY and Edwina and Gary Sims of Troy, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sheryl Groover of Canton rR2, PA and Dale and Kay Groover of Newark, NY; nine grandchildren; a brother, Charles of Canton RR 2; a brother-in-law, Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring branch; a sister-in-law,, Eleanor Elliott of the Bradford County Manor; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Groover was predeceased by a sister, Helen Parker; brother, Thomas E. Groover and a son-in-law, Robert Reep.  Funeral services were held at the Pepper Funeral Home in Canton on May 12 with the rev. James House officiating and interment to be in Ogdensburg Cemetery with Canton VFW Post according military honors.  The Canton Masonic Lodge also held services.  Memorials may be directed to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or the Area Agency on Aging, 220 Main St., Towanda, PA 18848 in Mr. Groover’s memory.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, May 18, 2000

FRANCES GROOVER, 99, longtime resident of Canton, Pa., (Union Township) died June 12, 2017 at Twin Oaks, Personal Care Home in Granville Summit. Born May 3, 1918, Frances, "Fran", was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Ida (Williams) Kilbourn. She was the devoted wife of Edwin Groover, who passed away on May 9, 2000, and a beloved mother, grandmother, great- and great-great-grandmother. Most important in Frances' life were God and her family and home. She enjoyed her life as a busy farmwife on their dairy, Rockside Farms. In addition to helping with the daily farm work, she always kept the children and household on task. Frances was an active member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ and a more than 50-year member of the former Ogdensburg Grange. Not only was she a wonderful cook, but she could do about anything she set her mind to. Frances also grew large vegetable gardens, lovingly tended to her flowerbeds and she enjoyed quilting and crossword puzzles. Surviving are her children, Emily Reep of Painted Post, N.Y., Edwina (Gary) Sims of Troy, Richard (Sheryl) Groover of Canton and Dale (Kay) Groover of Newark, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring Branch; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to Edwin, her husband of 62 years, she was predeceased by siblings, an infant brother Perry Kilbourn, Gerald "Walt" Kilbourn, Marguerite Hager, Aileen Herman, Elizabeth Stoedard, Irene Woodward and Eleanor Elliott; and a son-in-law, Robert Reep. Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton. The Rev. Duane Taylor will officiate the funeral service at 1 p.m. followed by burial in Ogdensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to Ogdensburg Cemetery Assoc., c/o 258 Union Center Road, Canton, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 6/13/2017

KENNETH DUANE GROOVER, 72, passed away Aug. 8, 2020 at Sweden Valley Manor. Born May 10, 1948 in Blossburg, he was the son of Charles and Ada (Brown) Groover. Ken or Kenny, as most people knew him, married his wife Mary Slocum (or Susie as she has always been known) on July 3, 1970, and together they joined their families. Ken grew up on the family farm in Ogdensburg. Being one of seven children, everyone had their fair share of work to do. Ken was a graduate of The Pennsylvania College of Technology with a degree in Machining. He retired from Schweizer Aircraft Corporation. While he was a hardworking and talented machinist, his true love and passion was being outdoors farming and hunting. Together Ken and Susie owned K & S Custom Butchering. Deer season was always incredibly busy which found several local folks dropping by to chat or help out. Since retirement he lived in Westfield with Susie who was his magnificent caregiver and their two dogs, Buddy and LadyBug. His children (who remain) are grateful for his exceptional work ethic, which he has passed on to them. A man of few words, Ken was very proud of his children, Duane and Sally Groover of Beaver Dams N.Y., Steven and Nancy McNett of Huntsville Ala., Tammy and Chris Ruhf of Montrose, Kim and Louie Marzo of Osceola, and Susan and Billy Van Pelt of Westfield. Ken has seven grandchildren and one grandpup; Khristina and Dillon Groover of Beaver Dams N.Y., Amber Halverson of Pensacola, Fla., Cortney McNett of Huntsville Ala., Cassie and Caleb Belcher of LeRaysville, Kristyn Ruhf of Noxen, Sierra and Kendra Marzo of Elkland, and Great Dane grandpup Tank. The family has been blessed with five spirited great-grandchildren. Ken is survived by his siblings, Chuck Groover of Ogdensburg, Beverly Smith of Canton, Gerald Groover of Canton, PA, Marlene and Claude Christman of Blossburg, and Wilma and Rick Blasz of Troy, his in-laws Carol and Pete Vandruff of Wellsville N.Y., Robert and Cindy Slocum of Wellsville N.Y. and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents, Charles and Ada Groover, loving sister, Ida Gleckner and her husband Bob, sister-in-law, Marylynn Groover, brother-in-law, Bob Smith and grandson, Justin Ruhf. By Ken's wishes there will be a private burial service at the Ogdensburg Cemetery at a date to be determined by the family. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home. -Wellsboro Gazette 8/11/2020

 

GROOVER, Richard Lloyd - Richard Lloyd Groover, 78, of Canton, Union Township, passed away at home Monday morning, Oct. 16, 2017, while surrounded by his devoted family. Born Dec. 20, 1938, at the family's home near Gleason, the same home where Richard lived most of his life. "Rich" or "Dick" to family and friends, was one of four children of the late Edwin and Frances (Kilbourn) Groover. He graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1956 and played in the first Canton/Troy football game designated as the "Old Shoe Game." On Sept. 23, 1961, he married the former Sheryl Hansell in Grover. Rich's calling in life was always dairy farming and his beloved lands of Rockside Farms. In earlier years he was employed by Jones & Brague Mining Co. and was a logger with his father. Later Dick worked as a meat cutter at Flickinger's in Troy and then worked at the Super Duper in Troy and Blossburg. Dick will be lovingly remembered for his kind hearted, easy-going manner and he made friends easily. He loved his family, especially the grandkids and enjoyed visiting with them. Dick and Sheryl also enjoyed traveling the United States. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Ogdensburg Church of Christ, Mountain Run Hunting Club and the Canton Moose Lodge 429. Surviving is Sheryl, his wife of 56 years; children, Jon (Gayle) Groover of Canton, Amy Groover of Albany, N.Y., Todd (LouAnn) Groover of Lemon Grove, Calif.; six grandchildren, Tyler, Ashlee, Travis, Rachael, Lucas, Rene'e; two great-grandchildren, Reagan and Lennon; three siblings, Emily Reep of Canton, Edwina (Gary) Sims of Troy, Dale (Kay) Groover of Penn Yan, N.Y; his mother-in-law, Ruby Hansell of Canton; an uncle, Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring Branch; special nephew, David (Barb) Groover of Canton; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kay (Terry) Schanbacher of Connecticut, William Hansell of Fassett; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law, brother-in-law, several aunts and uncles. Family invites friends to call noon – 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. The Rev. Thomas Blackall and the Rev. Duane Taylor will officiate the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to Western Alliance EMS, P.O. Box 13 Troy, Pa. 16947 or to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Rd. Towanda, Pa. 18848. - Mansfield Gazette, 19 October 2017

 

RICHARD LLOYD GROOVER, 78, of Canton, Pennsylvania, Union Township, passed away at home Monday morning, Oct. 16, 2017, while surrounded by his devoted family. He was born Dec. 20, 1938, at the family’s home near Gleason; the same home where Richard lived most of his life. “Rich” or “Dick” to family and friends, was one of four children of the late Edwin and Frances (Kilbourn) Groover. He graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1956 and played in the first Canton/Troy football game designated as the “Old Shoe Game.” On Sept. 23, 1961, he married the former Sheryl Hansell in Grover. Rich’s calling in life was always to dairy farming and his beloved lands of Rockside Farms. In earlier years, he was employed by Jones & Brague Mining Co., and was a logger with his father. Later, Dick worked as a meat cutter at Flickinger’s in Troy and then worked at the Super Duper in Troy and Blossburg. Dick will be lovingly remembered for his kind-hearted, easy-going manner. He made friends easily. He loved his family, especially the grandkids, and enjoyed visiting with them. Dick and Sheryl also enjoyed traveling the United States. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Ogdensburg Church of Christ, Mountain Run Hunting Club and the Canton Moose Lodge 429. Surviving is Sheryl, his wife of 56 years; children, Jon (Gayle) Groover of Canton, Amy Groover of Albany, New York, and Todd (LouAnn) Groover of Lemon Grove, California; six grandchildren, Tyler, Ashlee, Travis, Rachael, Lucas and Rene’e; two great-grandchildren, Reagan and Lennon; three siblings, Emily Reep of Canton, Edwina (Gary) Sims of Troy and Dale (Kay) Groover of Penn Yan, New York; an uncle, Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring Branch; special nephew, David (Barb) Groover of Canton; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kay (Terry) Schanbacher of Connecticut and William Hansell of Fassett; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law and brother-in-law and several aunts and uncles. Family invites friends to call from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton. The Rev. Thomas Blackall and the Rev. Duane Taylor will officiate the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to Western Alliance EMS, P.O. Box 13, Troy, PA or to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA. –Towanda Daily Review 10/17/2017

 

SMITH –LUCILLE TERRY, 90, of Wellsboro, PA formerly of Covington, was called home to Heaven on Monday, October 3, 2016, from her daughter's home in Wellsboro. Lucille Alice was born January 10, 1926 in Canton, PA. Her parents were the late Lemuel M. and Myrtle M. (Bastion) Smith. On April 10, 1946 she married Donald Terry. They shared 45 years together and were blessed with seven children before his passing on Sept. 18, 1991. Family always came first in Lucille's life. Her faith in God was her guide. She was an active member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church and their Ladies Bible Study Group. Lucille especially enjoyed family gatherings, walking, cross stitching and fishing. Surviving are her children; Russell (Virginia) Terry of Lititz, Rita (Eric) Michael of Selinsgrove, Kathleen (Jack) Brenchley of Peyton, CO, Samuel (Tammy) Terry of Ulster, Timothy (Shirley) Terry of Gastonia, NC, Lois (Jerry) VanNess of Wellsboro and Deborah (Jeff) Kingery of Prescott, AZ, 24 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild, two siblings; Reba Shepard of Roaring Branch and Larry (Harriett) Smith of Canton, an uncle; Dean Bastion of Elmira, several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In addition to her husband Don, she was predeceased by a grandson, Chad Terry and siblings; Leatrice Hill and George Smith. Calling hours are Friday 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton. Pastor Ken Smith will officiate the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Burial will follow in Ogdensburg Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/5/2016

STEVEN C. SMITH, 72, of Canton, Pa. (Union Township), passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport. Born Nov. 24, 1943 in Canton, Pa., Steven Charles "Smitty" Smith was a son of the late Malcolm and Rowena (Benedict) Smith. He was a 1961 graduate of Canton High School. On June 5, 1964, Steve married the former Connie Watkins in the Ogdensburg Church. He was employed by Paxar Company in Sayre until retiring in 2007. In earlier years Steve worked at Swayze's in Canton and then Masonite in Towanda. He was a member of Ogdensburg's Church of Christ. An accomplished bowler, Steve enjoyed participating in several area leagues. He was a die-hard Yankees and Cowboys fan. Steve also was a knowledgeable handy-man. Times spent with his family and especially his grandchildren gave him great happiness. Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Connie; three sons, Jeff (LaVonna) Smith of Canton, Rod Smith of Montoursville and Rick (Michelle) Smith of Roaring Branch; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Deanna, Heather, Alex, Lacey, Brandon, Justin and Zack; seven great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins; a special friend and neighbor, Chuck Groover of Canton; also his faithful dog, Keesha. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Smith. Pastor Dan Walker will officiate a memorial service celebrating Steve's life at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ; there are no calling hours. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery at a later date. Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, is assisting his family with arrangements. –Towanda Daily Review 10/6/2015

THOMAS A. GROOVER
 Thomas Arthur Groover, 16, of Roaring Branch RD 1, died June 22, 1990 as a result of a vehicle accident in Hamilton Township, Tioga County. Tom was born February 12, 1974 at Williamsport in Lycoming County, a son of Thomas H. and Cheryl Hall Groover.  He would have been a sophomore at Canton High School this fall. Among his survivors are his mother, Mrs. Cheryl Groover of Roaring Branch and his father, Thomas H. Groover of Canton RD 2; three brothers. Funeral services were held June 26 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home with the Rev. William Shepard officiating and interment to be in Odgensburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Thomas A. Groover Memorial Fund, c/o Dr. Robert Jannone, Canton Area School District, Canton, PA 17724. (TGR, Thursday, June 29, 1990)

THOMAS ARTHUR GROOVER, 16, of Roaring Branch, RD 1, diedFriday, June 22, 1990 in Hamilton Township, Tioga County, as a result of a fatal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  Tom was born Feb. 12, 1974 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, a son of Thomas H. and Cheryl Hall Groover.  He would have been a sophomore at Canton High School this fall.  Tom was a member of the Canton High School Future Farmers of America and the Ogdensburg Church of Christ Youth Group.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming.  Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Cheryl Groover, Roaring Branch RD 1, his father, Thomas H. Groover, Canton RD 2, two brothers, Michael T. Groover of Blossburg and Ronald L. Groover, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hall of Blossburg; paternal grandfather, Thomas E. Groover of Canton RD 2; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ella Deisinger of Liberty; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chapel of Mansfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Urban of Canton RD 2; cousins, Timothy and Toni Urban, Canton RD 2; Michelle and David Chapel of Mansfield; Cody Michael Groover, Blossburg; special sister-in-law, Lori Williams of Blossburg.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, with the Rev. William Shepard, his pastor officiating.  Interment will be in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Thomas A. Groover Memorial Fund, c/o Dr. Robert Jannone, Canton Area School District, Canton.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

THOMAS E. GROOVER, 75, life-time resident of Ogdensburg, Canton RR 2, diedThursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at the Rose View Manor in Williamsport.  Tom was born at home in Ogdensburg, March 10, 1924.  He was a son of the late Harry and Minnie Ginnell Groover.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of World War II.  Following his honorable discharge, Tom married the former Dorothy Neal, on June 29, 1945.  Mrs. Groover preceded Tom in death on Sept. 8, 1983, following 38 years of loving marriage.  Tom acquired the family’s Century Farm, located in Ogdensburg, from his father, Harry.  He was no stranger to hard work.  Tom enjoyed the life on the farm and saw to its daily operations until his retirement in 1988.  Tom was a member of the Ogdensburg Church of Christ; the Canton V.F.W. Post No. 714; and the Wheel Inn Club, in Roaring Branch; and a 50-year member of the Ogdensburg Grange No. 293.  At the time of his death, Tom served as president of the Ogdensburg Cemetery Association.  He was a life member of both the Loyal Order of the Moose Canton Lodge No. 429 and the Marine Corps League in Ralston, where he was active in the unit’s color guard and participated in local parades and special events.  He is survived by a son and special friend, Thomas H. Groover and Nancy Bollen, both of Canton RR 2; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gary Urban of Canton RR 2; five grandchildren and their spouses, Michael (Lori), Ronald (Patty) and Becky Groover, and Tim (Deb) and Toni Urban; two great-grandchildren, Cody and Lucas Groover; two brothers, Edwin and Charles Groover, both of Canton RR 2; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.  In addition to his wife, Dorothy, Mr. Groover was predeceased by a grandson, Thomas “Tommy” Groover, on June 22, 1990 and his only sister, Helen Parker.  The family will receive friends noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral will immediately follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with his pastor, the rev. William Shepherd, officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Ogdensburg Church of Christ, c/o RR 1, Box 168, Roaring Branch, Pa. or to the Ogdensburg Cemetery Association, c/o RR 2 Box 259, Roaring Branch, Pa. in Mr. Groover’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review.