Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors and relatives. They bought goods and services from each other and attended school and church together.  Numbers in parentheses are the Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project IDs.

John F. Daily, Member of “Bucktail” Regiment (SRGP 80877)
                                   John F. Daily, born at the Daily Farm, Tioga Township in 1840. He died near Tioga at the age of 91 in 1931. He was next to the last surviving member of the famous Bucktail Regiment of  the Civil War. At the age of 13 he began working in the woods on Pine Creek every winter until the call from President Lincoln for 75,000 in April 1861 for 80 days, to quell the disturbance following the firing on Fort Sumpter. Mr. Daily enlisted at Tioga in a Company  organized by Capt. H. McDonald, known as Company G. of the old “Bucktail” Rev. 1st Rifles  or 13th Infantry Vol. Reserves. A Captain Biddle was Commander. On arriving at Harrisburg they found all the 90-day companies filled but were told they could join three-year companies. Mr. Daily enlisted in one of these companies. He took part in the following battles: New Creek Station, Drainsville, South Mountain, Seven Day’s Fight on the Peninsula, Mechanicsville, Cole Harbor Savage Station, Chickahorning, Peach Orchard, White Oak Swamp, Glendale,  Nelson Farm, Turkey Bend, Gettysburg, Mine Run and the Battle of the Wilderness. In July1861, he was sent from Cumberland, Md. With a scouting party of 34 picked men under Col. Kane to a point near Romney to clear the B & O RR for passage of trains with Union Troops and supplies. At New Creek Station, the enemy got between them and their camp.
 The scouts quartered in a stone and brick house were attacked by a Confederate detachment numbering 400 and repulsed them. Col. Biddle heard the scouts were surrounded and came to their relief. At the battle of Fredericksburg, Daily helped carry back the wounded. The second day of the battle of the Wilderness, while in woods in line of battle, waiting orders, under fire, three men were killed within a few feet of him. Next day he was wounded. He was in hospitals at Washington, D.C, Baltimore, Md., and Little York, Pa. Early in 1862, he was detailed as Teamster of Ammunition wagons, which place he held for six months. While employed in this capacity he was in Chambersburg when that city was captured by the rebel cavalry under General Stuart. He secured a suit of civilian clothes and escaped. He was honorably discharged in June 1864 and returned to Mansfield, where he lived until about 1929. He sold out and visited relatives in the west and died at the home of a cousin near Tioga. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery with military honors. He was a member of General Mansfield Post No. 48 GAR, which he joined on Jan. 1880. He held office of Senior Vice Commander, Surgeon, Officer of the Guard and Officer of the Day. Lester Barden, who sent a clipping on Mr. Daily, lives in the former Daily property on Cole St.

 

DAILEY, Mary Eliza [SRGP 38347] Mrs. Lafayette Grover d. Blossburg "last Wed.", age 62, mother of Mrs. Seymour Shaw of Pickle Hill, 2 sons and 2 dau's. [Mansfield Advertiser 1896              29 APR]

DANN - Arthur John Dann, 75 [SRGP 13321] of Mansfield, Pa., Friday, Feb. 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Alletta Cozad Dann at home; son, Arthur Dann of Oberlin, Ohio; brother, Harrison E. Dann of Pine City; seven grandchildren. Funeral was Monday with the Rev. David J. Griffiths officiating. Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 27 February 1958
 

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Ernestine and Jack Allen, and Mary Jo and Jack M. Wilcox, all of Mansfield; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were held Wednesday, today, at 11 a.m. at the Scureman Funeral Home at Mansfield, with the Rev. James T. Dawes officiating. Burial in the Prospect Cemetery at Mansfield. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield or the Mansfield Public Library. - Wellsboro Gazette, 16 November 1983

DANN - Mrs. Joyce Dyke, 35, [SRGP 56561] wife of Clayton Dyke, of Mansfield, died Monday, December 28, 1953, following an extended illness. Surviving in addition to her husband are four sons, Harold Brown, Robert Brown, Duwayne Brown and Clayton Dyke Jr., a daughter, Ruth Brown, all of Mansfield; her father Burnace Dann; and sister, Mrs. Reva Root, both of Olean, NY. Services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, 13 North Main Street, with the Rev. David J. Griffiths officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - The Wellsboro Agitator, 31 December 1953

 DANN, William [SRGP 19825] Mansfield Advertiser 11th May 1881: Died William Dan, Mansfield last week age 35 of consumption, buried Friday. Prospect Cemetery list says Co. B. 101st Pa. Inf.

DAVEY, Jennie (SRGP 67165)  Perry d. wife of A. M. Perry of Richmond, suddenly on Sat last of congestion of lungs. Daughter of S. E. Davey leaves 2 children & husband [Mansfield Advertiser 1877 14-Nov]

DAVIE, Uarda [SRGP 85606] - Uarda M. VanLoan, age 75, of Corning, NY, died on Sunday, April 5, 1981, at home. She was a graduate of Covington High School and Meekers Business Institute in Elmira. She was past master of the Mossey Glen Grange and she was a former salesperson for the Spencer Support Agency. She is survived by her husband, Edward A. VanLoan; two daughters, Mrs. Ella M. Woodruff of Gaston, SC and Mrs. Constance M. Crooker of Addison; sister-in-law, Helen Davie of Mansfield; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Phillips Funeral Home at Corning with the Rev. Warren Covell officiating. Memorials may be made to the Church of Disciples of Covington. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 8, 1981

Hugh DAVIE -68, [SRGP 85601] in his home at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26,1940, after an extended illness of complications, but had been confined to his bed since July 4th. Mr. Davie was born Nov. 30,1871, in the Seymour hotel, Blossburg, the son of Robert & Margaret Smith Davie. His mother died when he was two years old. His 12th birthday was spent in route to Scotland with his father to visit his relatives in his father's native land. When a young man he worked at the window glass trade and the remainder of his life as a farmer. He worked in Illinois for a number of years, but lived most of his life in Pennsylvania. On June 18,1895, he married Ella M. Ingalls, who died about two and a half years ago. To this union were born three children; Mildred (Mrs. Harvey Cleveland), Covington; Uarda (Mrs. E. A. Van Loan), Elmira, New York, and Harold, of Mansfield RD. He was a faithful member of the Covington Church of Christ, a former Superintendent of the Sunday school, member of the official board, serving as elder and teacher of the Men’s Bible class for many years. He recently served as chairman of the committee for the centennial celebration of the Church in June. He was a member of the North Elk Run Grange. A prayer service was held at the home at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, followed by further service in the Covington Church of Christ, the Rev. Everette W. Burden conducting the services. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. Besides his children he is survived by two grandchildren, Ella May and Constance Van Loan, Elmira New York, and two half brothers Charles and Harry Davie., of Norfolk, Virginia (3/18/1926)

DAVIES VANNESS, SARAH - Mrs. Sarah Davies VanNess , 93, died Wednesday, June 28, 1944, at the VanNess homestead on South Main Street. A daughter of Lot and Mary Davies, she was born April19,1851, at blossburg. She attended Blossburg schools and Mansfield State Normal School and taught for 19 years in the vicinity schools several years of that time in the Soldier’s Orphan School here. January 19, 1883, she was married to Thu VanNess and they resided for a time in the VanNess Homestead. Later they resided on a farm at Mill Creek and at Lambs Creek, where Mr. Vanness conducted a grocery store, and for three years they resided at Orvisburg, Mis., they returned to their home in Mansfield. Mr. VanNess died in 1930. For several years Mrs. VanNess has spent the winter with her daughter. Mrs. Cyril Gibson, in Elmira and Binghamton, and returned to Mansfield for the summer. The VanNess Homestead, built in 1824 , is the oldest building in the borough.Mrs. Vanness was a member of the Methodist Church, Home Department, Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, Soldiers’ Orphan School Association and had been a director of the Mansfield Needle Guild since its organization in 1901.She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Cyril Gibson, Of Mansfield and Binghamton.  Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm. At the home, the Rev. Floyd E. Guiles officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

DAVIS, Betsey Holden -[SRGP 76509] b. Dec 14th 1825 Windham, Vt., dau. Capt Ezra Davis, came Mansfield 1838, m May 24th 1848 John A. Holden, she d. Jan 22nd, had 2 sons and 2 dau.  (Mrs. Asa Wilcox) and sis. Mrs. Amy D. Schusler - - Tombstone not found.

Davis, Ezra (SRGP 86091) d in Mansfield, Jan 8th, 1864, brother of Horace Davis. (Tioga Agitator 1864 20 JAN)
 

 She is survived by her parents; a brother, Stranley C. Davis of Elmira; her graqndparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Hall of Mansfield and a grandmother, Mrs. Martha Davis of New Milford Pa. A prayer service will be held at the family home Thursday at 10:30 a. m. The funeral will be held at Mansfield, Pa., at 2 p.m. The Rev. D. J. Griffis of Mansfield, Pa. will officiate, assisted by the  Rev. John F. Hall of the Southside Basptist Church, Elmira. Burial in the Mansfield cemetery.

 

DAVIS, Florence Marie (SRGP 54636) - Florence Marie Davis, aged 21 years, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Davis, of Elmira, died Nov. 30 [1925]. she was a member of the First Baptist church of Mansfield and a graduate of the Mansfield-Richmond High School in the class of 1923. Miss Davis was a member of the L.S.C. and a former member of the orchestra at Mansfield State Normal School. She was engaged to marry Clarence W. Bedell, of Elmira, formerly of Elkland. The wedding was to have been solemnized October 17, had Miss Davis' health permitted. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Stanley C. Davis, of Elmira; her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Emmet Hall, of Mansfield; and a grandmother, Mrs. Martha M. Davis, of New Milford, PA. The funeral was held at Mansfield, Rev. D.J. Griffiths, assisted by Rev. John F. Hall, of Elmira, officiating; burial in the Mansfield cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 9, 1925

DAVIS - Fred M. Davis, 80, [SRGP 31111] died last Thursday at his home in Mansfield RD. He was a retired farmer of Richmond Township. Surviving are his wife, Cora Baynes Davis; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Carpenter of Ossining, NY; Mrs. Marian Cleveland of Mansfield; a son, Lee of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home with the Rev. William Nottingham officiating; burial in Prospect Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, 25 January 1950

DAVIS - George Davis, who was born in Mansfield 75 years ago and lived there nearly all his life, died March 4 [1922]. He had not been well for a few weeks. When called to his noon meal he went to the table, when he suddenly sank to the floor and died immediately. He is survived by his widow, Martha Palmer Davis; a son, Arthur Davis, and two grandchildren, Stanley and Marie Davis. The funeral was held from his late home on South Main street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. M. Griffiths, of the Baptist church, officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, 15 March 1922

DAVIS - Mr. Harvey J. Davis, [SRGP 62340]  aged 21, a brakeman on the Northern Central railway was caught between two cars at the latter place, (while helping make up a train), about 5 o'clock Monday morning, and sustained injuries from  which he died at 11 o'clock. Deceased was married on Sept. 29th last to Miss Addie Rumsey, of Mainesburg, who survives him. He was a native and former resident of Mansfield, being a son of Warren Davis, deceased, and a nephew of Mrs. W. L. Taylor and Mrs. John Holden, also of this boro. His untimely death is greatly regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Davis, Horace (SRGP 86388) d in Mansfield, Nov 28, 1863, Mr. Horace Davis, also on Jan 8, 1864, Mr. Ezra Davis brother of above. (Tioga Agitator 1864 20 JAN )

HOWARD S. DAVIS [SRGP 82441] age 82 of 85 North Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.  Friends may call the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday 1 to 2 p.m.  Funeral will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours, 2 p.m.  Rev. James T. Dawes officiating.  Burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.  Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and Robert Prevette of Waukesha, WI; 3 grandson.  He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Treat Davis in 1979.  He was a lifetime resident of Mansfield where he owned and operated the H.S. Davis Garage for 40 years retiring in 1972.  He served as Treasurer of the Municipal Water Authority in Mansfield, PA.  He was a member of United Methodist Church of Mansfield and had served on the Board of Directors of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.  He was born in Mansfield, PA, May 29, 1905, the son of Sharon A. and Jennie Campbell Davis.  –Elmira Star Gazette

DAVIS - LAURA F. FOWLER [SRGP 86194]
 Laura F. Fowler, 88, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died Wednesday, July 6, 1994 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was born November 6, 1905 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of John H. and Katherine Reese Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Mansfield. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John B. and Irma Fowler of Blossburg, PA; a daughter, Kathryn Dillahunty of Casa Grande, AZ; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Haxton of Alba, PA; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her husband, H.B. Fowler, in 1969 and a son, Robert, killed in action in Holland during WW II. Funeral services were held July 11 at the C. Haines Scureman Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. Dr. Alexander W. Hunter officiating and burial to be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. (TGR, Thursday, July 14, 1994)

DAVIS - Marian Cleveland, 95, [SRGP 16286 - First name was actually Fanny] of The Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly of Mansfield, died Monday, May 1, 1995, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born April 20, 1900, in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of Fred M. and Cora Baynes Davis. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples, N. Elk Run Grange #913 for 80 years, and had been a Gray Lady at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Preceding her in death was her husband, Lyle H. Cleveland. Surviving are three daughters and son-in-law, Eleanor and Edwin Trask of Mansfield, Margaret Morgan and Betty McGraw, both of Mansfield; two sisters-in-law, Celia Higley and Anne Davis, both of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; tree great great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Tuesday, May 2. Services were held at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples on Wednesday, May 3, with her pastor, the Rev. Lawrence Womble, officiating. Burial was made at Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples, 1103 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933 - Wellsboro Gazette, 3 May 1995
 

 She was the widow of Ivan Carpenter.  She taught in the Tioga County Schools for seven years. She was born February 16, 1898 in Mansfield, the daughter of Fred and Cora Baynes Davis.

DAVIS, Pansy Cleveland
Mrs. Pansy B. Davis Cleveland, 75, of Zephyrhills, Florida, a former Mansfield resident, died at her home Thursday, October 16, 1975. She was the wife of Roy Cleveland. Surviving besides her husband are five daughters, Miss Rosamond Cleveland and Mrs. Pauline Whiting, both in Florida, Mrs. Shirley Button of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Harold Maynard of Campbell, NY and Mrs. Barbara Raymond of Elmira, NY, her father, John Davis of Alba, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lubertowsicz and Mrs. Marjorie Haxton both of Alba, and Mrs. Laura Fowler in Florida. 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, The funeral was held Monday at Kuhl’s 18 North Main St. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, a United Methodist Minister officiated.

Mr. Pliny DAVIS, (SRGP 31115) one of Richmond’s prominent and most prosperous farmers, died on the 5th instant of dropsy of the heart.  He has been in poor health for the past four years. (Wellsboro Gazette FEB 1890}

 

DAVIS, Russell  [SRGP 06445] d. Mansfield today in 63d yr. [Mansfield Advertiser 1883 12-Dec]

 

DAVIS, Sarah [SRGP 57102] - Mrs. Sarah Davis Parks, aged 80, was found dead in bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Burton, in Mansfield, on a recent morning. She had been ailing for a long time, but the immediate cause of her death was apoplexy. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 12, 1904

DAVIS -  Sharon A. Davis [SRGP 82446] died at his home at Mansfield May 17 [1938], on his 80th birthday. He was born in Richmond township and, with the exception of a few years spent in the west, had lived the remainder of his life in Mansfield and vicinity. Mr. Davis married Jennie M. Campbell, Nov. 29, 1899. Surviving are his widow and two sons, Warren C. and Howard S. Davis of Mansfield. He was a member of the Mansfield M. E. church and Tioga Valley Grange. Funeral services were held Friday, Rev. C. N. Ouderkirk officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 25 May 1938

DAVIS - Warren C. Davis, age 82, [SRGP 40415] of Mansfield, died on Monday, Aug. 22, 1983, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Mr. Davis was a retired employee of the First Citizens National Bank of Mansfield where he worked for 42 years. He was a graduate of the Mansfield High School and Meekers Business Institute of Elmira. He was a member of the First Methodist Church at Mansfield. He is survived by a brother, Howard Davis of Mansfield; sister-in-law, Bessie Griffin of Mansfield; niece, Mrs. Robert (Caroline) Prevette of Canton, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at the Kuhl Funeral Home at Mansfield with the Rev. James T. Dawes officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 24 August 1983    MHS1919

Day, Charles (SRGP 85932) d. Kelleytown, Richmond twp. "Mon.", age about 58, pernicious anemia, left 2 daus. Miss Edna Day and Mrs. Harriett Wolfrom of Corning; buried Hope Cem.,  Mansfield. A Civil War vet - 1901 31 Jul  D Mansfield Advertiser [Medal of Honor recipient]

DAY, Charles [SRGP 85932] - Mr. Charles Day, aged 58, died of stomach trouble at his home in Kellytown last Monday morning about 11 o'clock, after a long illness. He was a consistent and devout Christian and a member of the Congregational church of Corning, where he had resided for a number of years. He resigned his position with the Central Railroad Company about four months ago on account of failing health and returned to this place to reside. For eight week prior to his death he was confined to his bed. He bore his sufferings with great patience and fortitude. He was engaged in the mercantile business in this place before going to Corning about twelve years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company K of the 210th regiment. A few years ago he was awarded a medal of honor, which was presented to him at a soldiers' reunion near here for eminent service during the war. He was an intelligent man whose life was full of usefulness. He leaves besides a large circle of friends, a widow, two daughter, Mrs. H.G. Wolfrom, of Corning, and Miss Edna Day and a step-daughter, Miss Bessie Carter, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. Fuller, of Corning, were held from the home of Mr. W.H. Clark at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. It was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased who evinced deep sympathy for the bereaved family. Burial at Mansfield. Mr. Day was an uncle of the late Charles Day, who was drowned while bathing at Graceton on Monday morning, July 22 [1901]. -Wellsboro Agitator, August 7, 1901, p.1

DAY, Charles [SRGP 85932] - Mr. Charles Day, a Civil War veteran, aged nearly 60 years, died on July 29th [1901] of a stomach malady at his home in Richmond township, after being in ill health for more than a year. He served in the Civil War in Co. K, 210th Pa. Vols., and distinguished himself at the battle of Hatch's Run in recapturing the Sixth New York's colors that had fallen into the enemy's hands. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Wolfram, of Corning, and Miss Edna Day. Burial in Mansfield last Wednesday. - Wellsboro Agitator, August 7, 1901, p.5

Wellsboro Gazette, May 29, 1985, p.14
Belated Medal of Honor Awarded to Day at Mansfield
by Lisa Sekeljick [?]
Charles Day (SRGP 85932), the late Lambs Creek resident who earned a Congressional Medal of Honor during the Civil War, received his medal after 120 years. The presentation was made during a special ceremony held following the Memorial Day Service in Mansfield on Monday, May 27 [1985].
Memorial Day events in Mansfield began at 10 a.m. with a parade that featured Civil War re-enactment units and their costumed ladies, as well as veterans of America's wars and Gold Star Mothers from the Mansfield area.
Led by a color guard from the Mansfield Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion and the Mansfield High School Band, the parade ended at Prospect Cemetery, where a wreath and a spray were laid in memory of Mansfield fallen.
Speaker for the program was State Representative Edgar Carlson.
 Oldest veteran in the parade was Myron Webster, 93, of 120 St. James Street, who was a teacher at the Charleston Township School [now the North Campus of the Williamsport Area Community College] when the United States entered World War I.
Following the close of the Memorial Day ceremony, the crowd moved to the west side of the cemetery, where the Charles Day monument is located. Led by Mansfield Mayor Ron Remy, a brief ceremony, which included the reading of the Gettysburg Address and both instrumental and vocal renditions of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, the Medal of honor was place at the base of the monument by a member of the Day-Wolfrom family.
Beside the monument, the grass had only begun to cover the grave of Hattie Day Wolfrom, the daughter of Charles Day, who died two weeks ago at the age of 105. It had been her last wish to attend the service honoring her father, and the Battle Hymn was played at her request. A twenty-one gun salute was fired by members of the 42nd Pennsylvania Bucktail, the 36th Virginia, and the 86th New York Civil War Re-enactment Units. Three shots were then fired from a replica of a Civil War cannon owned by Clarence H. Walker of Austin, commander of the Bucktail Unit.

DAY, Charles (SRGP 86335) - Lambs Creek July 27 - The funeral of Mr. Charles Day, son of Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Day, who was drowned while bathing at Graceton, Indiana county, last Monday morning was largely attended from the Methodist church in this place Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Rev. W.G. Hull officiated. Mr. Day was in bathing in a small pool with a young man who was also employed at the Graceton coke works. In trying to swim across the pond he sank into a deep hole and drowned with his companion being able to render the least assistance. Mr. Day was about 29 years old. He is survived by his wife and one son and by his parents, also by three sisters and two brothers, namely - Mr. Stephen Day of Mardin, Mrs. Claude Sours of Graceton, and Mrs. George Matteson, Mrs. F.A. Cruttenden and Ulysses S. Day of upper Lambs Creek. The deceased was of a very amiable disposition and he was held in high estimation by all his acquaintances. The remains were taken to Mansfield for burial. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. - Wellsboro Agitator, July 31, 1901, p.1

Edward DAY , 73, proprietor of a Wellsboro restaurant, died unexpectedly Sunday noon, April 21, 1940. He had been employed by the Vacuum Oil Company at Olean and later purchased a farm in Charleston Township. For four years he had operated the restaurant. He was a member of Charleston Grange. He leaves his wife, a son, J Harold Day of Niles, Ohio, and a brother Guy of Washington D.C. The funeral at 2 p.m. today at the Evans and Johnson funeral home, Wellsboro, the Rev. Barton Dowdy officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

DAY - Hilda A. Hendricks, age 75, of Pinnacle Towers, Wellsboro, PA, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1988 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 North Main St., Mansfield, PA, Thursday 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held there Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Teddy Rood, officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. There are no immediate survivors. She was predeceased by her first husband, Donald Barden in 1972 and her second husband, William Hendricks in 1980. Mrs. Hendricks was born July 9, 1913 in Richmond Township, the daughter of Fred and Susie Day Cruttenden. In 1914, she was adopted by Stephen and Eleanor Day. She was a member of Covington Baptist Church.  MHS 1931

DAY - Lawrence K. (Kelly) Day, 82, [SRGP 86173] of RD2, Mansfield, died Monday, May 15, 1989, at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Marcy 26, 1907, in Charleston Township, he was the son of Ulysses S. and Minnie Kelly Day. He was a self-employed mechanic and a life member of the Lambs Creek Sportsman’s Club. He was also a member of NRA. Preceding him in death was his wife, Viola A. Day. Surviving are a stepdaughter-in-law, Ann Morris of Mansfield. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home in Mansfield Thursday, may 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at the funeral home at 4:30 p.m. The Rev. Donald Newkirk will officiate. Burial will be made in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield - Wellsboro Gazette, 17 May 1989

DAY, Martha [SRGP 86326] - Mrs. Martha Matteson, aged 71 years, died early yesterday morning at the home of her son, Emory in Richmond township. She was born at Lambs Creek, and married William Matteson 53 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist church and many of its societies and the WCTU. Surviving are her son; two grandchildren, Gertrude and Donald; and two brothers, Emory and Edward Day, of Roundtop. The funeral will be held at the home of her son Thursday at 2 p.m.; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 23 January 1935

DAY [second obit] - Mrs. Martha Matteson died Jan. 22 [1935] at the home of her son, Emory Matteson in Richmond township, after a short illness. She was a daughter of Orrin and Sarah Lent Day and was born at Lambs Creek, March 8, 1863. About 53 years ago she was married to William Matteson and two children were born to them, Emory of Mansfield, and Maude, who died at the age of 17. Mrs. Matteson was a member of the Mansfield Methodist church and the Helpful Home Circle of the home department of the church and the WCTU. Besides her son, she is survived by two grandchildren, Gertrude and Donald, and two brothers, Emory and Edward Day of Roundtop. The funeral was held Thursday; Rev. Douglas W. Baylis officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 30 January 1935

DAY, Nelson [SRGP 81602] - Upper Lambscreek, PA., March 2 - Nelson Day of this place died at his home here Feb. 25. Although he had been confined to his bed for two weeks, he had been in failing health for the past year. Mr. Day was born in Otsego County, NY April 6, 1838, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Day. When he was 17 years of age he came to this county and later married Sarah Warters, who died 16 years ago. Six children were born to them. Three are deceased - Charles Day, Mrs. Susie Cruttenden and Mrs. Uretta Sours. The three living children are: Stephen Day and Mrs. Nettie Matteson of Mansfield and Ulysses S. Day of this place. He is also survived by one brother, Wilson Day of Elmira and several grandchildren and great-children. Funeral held at Lambscreek Feb. 28, Rev. Mr. Longwell, of Covington officiated; burial in Prospect Cemetery in Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 10, 1926

DAY - Stephen A. Day, [SRGP 82642] aged 73 years, died May 25 [1935], at the family home in Mansfield at 7 p.m. after a week’s illness. He was born Dec. 12, 1862, near Mansfield, son of the late Nelson and Sarah Day. He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Donald Borden of Mansfield; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Matteson of Elmira, and one brother, Ulysses Day of Crookedcreek. The funeral was held yesterday; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 29 May 1935

DAY, Uretta - [SRGP 84903] Lambscreek, March 8- Mrs. Uretta Sours, aged 32, wife of Claude Sours, died at her home in Mansfield, on March 4th [1909], after a short illness. She is survived by her husband and five sons and by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Day, of Crookedcreek, RD1; also by two brothers and two sisters--- Mr. Stephen Day of Mansfield, Mrs. Susie Cruttenden of Ulysses, S. Day of Crookedcreek, and Mrs. Nettie Matteson of this place. Largely attended funeral services were held from her late home in Mansfield on Saturday, Rev. A.W. Fenton officiating. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. the burial was at Mansfield, in Hope Cemetery [Prospect]. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 10, 1909

DECKER, AMBROSE R. (SRGP 76952)
 Ambrose R. Decker, 72 years old, died at his home in North Main Street, Sunday morning, November 1, 1924.  His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at his late home, Rev. Fred Simmons, of Mansfield M.E. church officiating; burial was in Prospect cemetery.  Mr. Decker was always in business here, after his marriage to Dora M. Nelson, October 18, 1872.  He was proprietor of the Sash and Blind factory for years and numerous homes in this village, Wellsboro, Blossburg, Covington and Elkland have windows and trimmings sawed by his hand or under his direction.  He engaged in the coal business here and for more than 35 years has been one of the leading dealers of the county.  For the last year Mr. Decker had been unable to be at his office, but his wise counsel has guided the business.  Many families can attest to the generosity of Mr. Decker in his coal business.  Times without number he has sent fuel to families in need and never has one of these deliveries found entry in his books.  He was honest in his dealings and lenient at all times.  He was generous with his employees, and a loving indulgent father.  While he did not enroll in membership with any church, his belief in a divinity and teachings of a hereafter was sublime.  Prayer and the Golden Rule were paramount in his living.  And he never was heard to express fear of death, but was ready for the call.  Fifty-two years ago Tuesday, Mr. Decker cast his first vote and it was a presidential election; he was buried November 4, during a presidential election.  Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Decker, all living today; Edith Robinson Lamb, Leah Davey, Fred, Dana, of Mansfield; Eva Cook, of Canisteo, and Ida Sherwood, of this place.  But two deaths had entered the Decker family prior to the decease of Mr. Decker, and these were grandchildren in infancy.  The six children and two grandchildren were bearers at the funeral, and surely no parent ever was borne to rest by more tender and loving sympathy.  Flowers were beautiful and profuse, and the large number of friends attending the funeral emphasized the keen and deep regard accorded Mr. Decker by all who knew him.  For years Mr. Decker was superintendent of Farm Products and Farm Implements departments of the Mansfield fair, and no man derived more satisfaction because of continued progressiveness of the fair than did Ambrose Decker. For ten years Mr. Decker had suffered from a severe form of heart trouble—angina pectoris.  At times his sufferings have been severe and again he would get along without any visible pain.  Death came to him as a result of a general collapse physically, surrounded by his children.  Loving and constant care attended Mr. Decker, he often saying he wanted to be at home with Dora, in preference to the associations of a hospital.  Those from out of town who were in Mansfield to attend the funeral of Mr. Decker Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cook and daughters, Virginia and Mona, of Canisteo, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Miss Mary Miller, of Coudersport; Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. George Demey, Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Way, Mrs. Harold Barlow, James Way and Mrs. Rose Comfort, of Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. K. I. Bellows and two daughters, Lillian and Mary, of Knoxville; Mrs. Ross Rundell and Mrs. Emma Jones, of Elmira.

DECKER – MRS. EVA COOK SIMONDS,  (SRGP 77075) age 75, of Tioga, PA, died Monday, Nov. 18, 1963. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Virginia E. Hill of Corning and Mrs. Mona A. Lynch of Tioga; brother, Dana Decker of Mansfield; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held at the Scureman Funeral Home, Tioga, Thursday at 2 pm, the Rev. Paul A. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

 

DECKER, Howard J. [SRGP 18374]    d. 12 April Richmond Twp., age 11 mos. & 14 days, son of George E. Decker [Mansfield Advertiser 1892 20-Apr]        

 

DECKER, Fred [SRGP 77074] - Fred Decker, aged 70 years, of Mansfield, died Friday morning, Oct. 20 [1944]. He is survived by sons, Ambrose of Camp Livingston, LA; Walter and Cleo, of Mansfield; daughters, Lucille and Audrey, of Mansfield; brother, Dana, of Mansfield; sisters, Mrs. Eva Simons of Tioga, Mrs. Ida Hoyt of Mansfield. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. D.J. Griffiths officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 25, 1944

DECKER, Ida (SRGP 68410) - SHERWOOD HOYT, IDA -  Mrs. Ida Sherwood Hoyt, 57, died Friday, December 7, 1951, at her home in Lambs Creek, following an extended illness. A daughter of Ambrose and Dora Nelson Decker, she was born in Mansfield May 2, 1894, and spent her life here. August 2, 1916 she was married to Albert Sherwood, who died in May 1936. Following his death she was married to Waldo Hoyt, who survives her. For some time she was connected with the Tioga County Child Welfare Association. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Olga Dubiak of Elmira; two sons, Norton Sherwood, of Lambs Creek and Clark Sherwood, of McFadden, Wyo; four grandchildren; stepdaughter, Kathryn Curtis, of Corning; sister Mrs. Eva Cook of Corning; brother Dana Decker, of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews.Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm. At the home of Norton Sherwood, the Rev. David J. Griffiths officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery.

DECKER - Marion E. [Spotts] Decker, 65, of 51 South Main Street, Mansfield, a former Williamsport High School coach, died Friday, August 16, 1968, in a hospital in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He and his wife, the former Arlene Hitchcock, had recently arrived at their summer cottage in Canada when Mr. Decker suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. He was the director of health and physical education at Mansfield State College. He attended the Mansfield schools and was graduated from the Mansfield State College. He also attended the University of Illinois. For a number of years he was a high school teacher and athletic coach in Sayre and in Williamsport. He came to Williamsport High in 1936 as an assistant football coach under the late Arthur B. Pursell. He held that post, in addition to being head track coach, until he resigned at WHS after the conclusion of the 1946 term. In 1946 he became director of athletics at Mansfield State College. He also served as golf coach and assistant football coach at the college. He was later promoted to his present position. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mansfield. He was also a member of the Friendship Lodge, F&AM, Mansfield, and the Williamsport Consistory. Born in Mansfield, June 15, 1902, he was the son of Dana and Verna Ford Decker. Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Engle, Bedford, and Mrs. Lewis Hart, Columbia. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Monday, in the church. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 22, 1968.  MHS 1921

 

 

DEWEY, Anna  [SRGP 12020] - Phelps, Mrs. Floyd   d. Sat. at Canoe Camp, Covington twp., age 47 yrs., left infant son, 2 daus., 1 other son, bur. Hope Cem., Mansfield [Mansfield Advertiser 1901 1-May] [Canoe Camp is in Richmond Township]

BURR A. DEWEY: {SRGP 86459}  Burr A. Dewey, 66, of Luthers Mills, Pa. died Thursday, April 23, 1959. Body at the Maryott Funeral Home, Towanda. Funeral there on Sunday at 2 p.m.  Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

DEWEY – Funeral service for Burr A. Dewey  {SRGP 86459} of Luthers Mills, who died Thursday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Maryott Funeral Home in Towanda with Rev. John Beers of the Burlington Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Mansfield. Mr. Dewey taught in numerous Bradford county schools, including Luthers Mills, Powell and Ridgebury, being forced to give up his career in 1935 because of failing health. Surviving are his wife, the former Teresa Pratt, also a teacher, who retired two weeks ago after 33 years; a son, Raymond DeWain Dewey of Rahway, N.J.; a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Wanck of Waynesboro, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Lightner of Eustis, Fla., and Mrs. Harold Kennedy of East Jaffrey, N.H.; a brother Merle of Millerton RD; three grandsons and several nephews and cousins

DEWEY - At Canoe Camp, PA, February 14, 1899, Mr. James Dewey [SRGP 07459], aged nearly 72 years. - Wellsboro Agitator, February 22, 1899

DEWEY - MANSFIELD – Mrs. Jennie D. Webster, (SRGP 13376)  83, wife of Myron Webster, of 120 St. James Street, died Sunday, June 8, 1975, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.She was born Sept. 20, 1891, in Sullivan Twp., a daughter of Eugene and Lillian Palmer Dewey. She was a retired teacher.Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, Marshall, of Newark Valley, N.Y., and Dewey, of Campbell, N.Y.; a brother, the Rev. Glenn C. Dewey, of Sulvania, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.
 

DEWEY , Orrin Emory (SRGP 12021) - Thanksgiving passed off quietly in this boro, without public gatherings other than morning services at St. James and the M. E. Church.  The Post office was closed from 1 o'clock to 3 p.m., and many of the stores had their curtains drawn most of the day.  The funeral of the late O. E. Dewey was very largely attended from the M. E. Church at 3 o'clock, Rev. E. B. Gearhart, of Troy officiating, assisted by Rev. W. S. H. Hermans of Mansfield.  The burial was in Hope Cemetery at 5 o'clock, the obsequies lasting until nearly that time.  Strait's cornet band attended the funeral in a body.  The following young gentlemen acted as pallbearers.  A. O. Ireton, D. C. Burnham, W. D. Vedder, B. V. Strait, W. R. Westbrook and W. R. Longstreet.

DIBBLE - Theresa Zenger, age 93, [SRGP 79951] of Tryon, NC, formerly of Covington, died Tuesday, April 9, 1974 in Tryon. The funeral was at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Friday with Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. She is survived by six sons, Walter of Tunkhannock, Foster of Mainesburg, LeRoy of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Marcellus of Hobart, NY, Glenn of Tunkhannock, Ivan of Dunellen, NJ; three daughters, Mrs. Ina Breem of Tryon, NC, Mrs. Mildred Cross of Tacoma Park, Washington, DC, Mrs. Edna Cleveland of Watkins Glen; one sister, Mrs. Walter (Alice) Sechrist of Williamsport; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the widow of Simon Zenger. - Wellsboro Gazette, 18 April 1974

DICKINSON - Mrs. Lillia D. Bradway  [SRGP 23117]
In Mansfield, Friday, September 28, 1877, Mrs. Lillie D. Bradway, aged 85 years, 5 months and 26 days.  (Tuesday, October 9, 1877, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
 

DOANE - Edward Doane, (SRGP 52630)  who for many years was a citizen of Mansfield, died October 9, (1919) at his home on Oakwood Avenue, Elmira Heights. He was born December 25, 1840 in Ira, Oswego County, NY. Mr. Doane moved to Mansfield in 1880 and for about 30 years conducted a business there. During recent years he had retired from active business life. He was one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil War, having served from 1864-1865 in the 187th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Mr. Doane had been in ill health for over a year. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur H. Elliott of Mansfield and Mrs. W. Donaldson Bailey of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by one stepson, Chas. Soper of Elmira Heights and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lewis Schlick of Elmira; also by two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Lanckin of Covington, and Mrs. Samuel Edgar of Jeanette. The remains were taken to Mansfield, where the funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Elliott, at 2 pm on Oct. 11. Mr. Doane had been an Odd Fellow for 53 years and the Odd Fellow service was used at the grave. Interment was in Prospect cemetery. Rev. N.J. Mecklem officiating.- Wellsboro Agitator, 22 Oct. 1919, p.4

DOANE Edward – Edward Doane, who for many years was a citizen of Mansfield, died October 9, at his home on Oakwood avenue, Elmira Heights.  He was born December 25, 1840, in Ira, Oswego county. N.Y. Mr. Doane moved to Mansfield in 1880 and for about 30 years conducted a business there.  During recent years he had retired from active business life.  He was one of the few remaining veterans of the civil war, having served from 1861-1865 in the 187th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers.  Mr. Doane had been in ill health for over a year.  He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur H. Elliott, of Mansfield, and Mrs. W. Donaldson Bailey, of Houston, Texas.  He is also survived by one stepson, Chas.  Soper, of Elmira Heights, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Lewis Schlick, of Elmira; also by two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Damkin, of Covington, and Mrs. Samuel Edgar, of Jeanette.  The remains were taken to Mansfield, where the funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Elliott, at 2 p.m. on Oct. 11.  Mr. Doane had been an Odd Fellow for 53 years and the Old Fellow service was used at the grave.  Interment was in Prospect cemetery, Rev. N.J. Mecklem officiating.   Wellsboro Agitator, 22 October 1919.

 

For a time he was college physician at Wiles College.  After retirement, he was given the honorary rank of Brigadier General.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre Friendship Lodge, F & AM of Mansfield, Irem Temple of Wilkes-Barre.  Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude Allen; three sons, Dr. John Doane of Glenside, Pa., Dr. Wilton A. Doane of Santa Barbara, Calif. And Dr. Joseph Doane of W. Palm Beach, Fla; one daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Milne of Wellsley Hills, Mass.; brother Dr. Joseph Doane of St. Petersburg, Fla, two sisters, Miss Alice and Miss Stella Doane of Dallas, Pa.; several grandchildren.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre, the Rev. Dr. Jule Ayers officiating.  A memorial service will be held in the Mansfield Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, with interment in the Prospect Cemetery.  The Rev. D.J. Griffiths will officiate at the service.

Julius Doane, [SRGP 85677]our late Postmaster, was taken very ill at his office a week ago Wednesday evening.  He was taken home, but steadily failed until Tuesday evening about 8 o’clock, when he died.  He was in his eighty fifth year and had held the office for a long time. Wellsboro Agitator, March 24, 1885

DOANE - Mrs. Mattie Doane Elliott [SRGP 77091] died April 16 in the Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, NY. She was born December 1, 1866, in Covington, daughter of Edward E. and Esther Graves Doane. She removed to Mansfield at an early age, where her father was associated with his brother in operating a planing mill, now occupied by Mansfield Novelty Works. After her marriage to Arthur Elliott, son of C. V. Elliott, she lived in Philadelphia, later removing to Mansfield. She was a member of St. James church in Mansfield. Her husband died about a year ago. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. William Donaldson Bailey, of Como, Australia, three daughters, Alice of Middletown, NY; Mrs. Edward Russell and Mrs. Arthur Bates of Mansfield and five grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday, Rev. H. H. Gillies officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 24 April 1935

DONALD - MARY INSCHO MATHEWS [SRGP 65828]
Age 91, Monday, March 10, 1986 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 South Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Funeral at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Deborah Casey and the Rev. Ira E. Hindman officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. She is survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, William and Cleda Inscho and 1 daughter and son-in-law Erdene and Ted Besanceny all of Mansfield, Pa.; 1 step-son, Bowdin Mathews of Florida; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples, The PA Retired Teachers Association. She was an Elementary school teacher in several Tioga County schools for 14 years. She had been a House Mother at Alfred University and Elmira College. She also, had been a Secretary at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. She and her husband operated the Dairy and Truck Farm in Canoe Camp from 1914 to 1945. She was born September 10, 1894 in Tioga County PA. to Mathew and Sarah Garlic McDonald. [I believe this should be Donald]

DOMBOSKI William E. Age 53, [SRGP 86454] of Mansfield, PA, died June 29, 2006 at the Wellsboro Hospital. He was born April 1, 1953 in Wellsboro, the son of John and Eleanor Warters Domboski. He is survived by a brother, Robert of Newark, NY; and six nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, with Rev. Joseph Hornick officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.

DORSETT Edward B
Newspaper Clipping: Death Takes E. B. Dorsett, Past Penna. Grange Head
Sayre – Edward B. Dorsett, 73, [SRGP 39452] of Mansfield, former master of the Pennsylvania State Grange, died Thursday night at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Since June 14 Mr. Dorsett had been under treatment for cancer of the stomach at the hospital. His condition was considered good Thursday but turned unexpectedly for the worse Thursday night and he died at 10:50 p.m. before members of his family could reach his side. He leaves his wife, Katherine, in Mansfield, three sons, two daughters and three brothers. [July 3, 1941]

DORSETT, Helen [SRGP 39453] - Mrs. Helen Dorsett West, 72, of Mansfield. She was the daughter of the late E.B. Dorsett and Mrs. Katherine Cruttenden Dorsett, all natives of Mansfield and vicinity. She lived in Elmira for many years. Survived by two brothers, Howard Dorsett of Mansfield, Edward Dorsett of Lime Rock, Conn.; four nieces, three nephews. Funeral from Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Sunday; the Rev. Harry A. Sagar, officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, February 16, 1967

DORSETT - MRS. HENRIETTA BODINE [SRGP 67505]
Mrs. Henrietta Bodine, 77, diedSaturday evening, September 17, 1935, at her home on Elmira Street. The daughter of Philetus and Sophrona Phelps Dorsett, she was born at Upper Lambs Creek January 14, 1858. March 20, 1879 she was married to Frederick A. Bodine, and moved to a farm at Canoe Comp. She resided there for a short time, when she moved to Mansfield, where she spent the remainder of her life, nearly all of the years in the Bodine home on Sherwood Street. Mrs. Bodine possessed a sturdy Christian character that endeared her to all who knew her, and helped to sustain her through the darkness that marked the last thirteen years of her life. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude and ever had a cheery word and smile for those who greeted her. She was one of the oldest members of the Methodist Church and attended services as long as her health would permit. Survivors are a daughter, Miss Martha D. Bodine of 170 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., and a brother George W. Dorsett of Jersey Shore. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Douglas W. Baylis, of the Methodist church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. D. J. Griffiths, of the Baptist Church. Interment was in Prospect Cemetery.

DORSETT – LEWIS S. DORSETT, 62, (SRGP 80847) of Winter Park, FL, formerly of Mansfield, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1961. He was a milk inspector for the New York State Board of Health for 15 years and a former principal of the Charleston and Millerton High Schools. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ann Dorsett; stepson, Thomas McCormick of Williamsport; mother, Mrs. Catherine Dorsett of Elmira; brothers, Howard E. Dorsett of Mansfield and Edward Dorsett of Lime Rock, Conn.; sister, Mrs. Helen West of Elmira. Funeral was at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Wellsboro, Tuesday at 1:30 pm, the Rev. Gene Callihan officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

DORSETT - Death of Philetus Raymond Dorsett, (SRGP 65692) One of Mansfield's Oldest and Most Highly Esteemed Residents. -With the passing of Philetus Raymond Dorsett, who lived in his Sherwood street at 7 o,clock on Sunday evening last, Tioga lost a pioneer and Mansfield one of her oldest and most highly esteemed residents- a kindly gentleman of the old school, whose sunny nature and daily practice of the golden rule made friendships which lasted as long as life. He was devoted to his home and to his church-the Methodist of which he was a member for more than fifty years. T7hen Mr Dorsett came to Pennsylvania, on June 8, 1830, and settled on Lamb,s Creek, that section was a wildness, with nothing but blazed paths as ways of ingress and egress. Thirty-six years ago he came to Mansfield, .where he everafter lived, and was of our best citizenship. Death came follow a long and painful illness, which he bore with true Christian fortitude. He waged a brave battl against ill health, and, by sheer force of his great will-power, was able to be out until a few weeks prior to his demise. Mr. Dorsett was born in Peekskill, N.Y., March 24, 1820, and was the seventh child of David and Catherine Hickman Dorsett, the eighth, Hickman Dorsett, of this boro, now being the sole survivor. The others were Urhetta, John, Harry, Ann, Mary and Samuel. Philetus was married on November 7, 1849, to Sophronia Adelia Phelps, by the Rev. O. Trowhridge. To them five children were born, two of whom , Ella May and Charles Henry , died in childhood; Catherine a. (Mrs Charles Holden, of Corning, N.Y.) George W. of Jersey Shore,Pa., and Henrietta K., (Mrs Bodine of Mansfield.) These surviving children, with one granddaughter, Miss Mattie Bodine, were at the bedside when Mr. Dorsett died. He also leaves three other grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the home this (Wednesday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. Ezra Tinker, pastor of the M. E. church, will conduct the service. Submitted by Joyce M. Tice, September 1998

 

DORSETT, Samuel C. [SRGP 65698] d. Mon. at his bros. In Mansfield, age 84 yrs. D. probably of heart. B. Peekskill, N.Y. 5th of ??? Son of David & Catherine Dorsett who came here Jun. 1830.  He m. Deborah Coffe of N.Y.C. had 2 ch. Who d. young, 1 adopted son, Louis C. of Addison, 2 bros. P. R. & M. H. of Mansfield.  Bur. Hope Cem. [Mansfield Advertiser 1901 11-Dec]

 

DOTY, Elizabeth [SRGP 02506] – Mrs. Elizabeth E. Wilson, widow of Amos Wilson, died Wednesday night at 9:15 o’clock, in Elmira, aged 70 years. The decedent formerly resided at Mansfield and removed to Elmira about 12 years ago. She was a member of Century Methodist Episcopal church and is survived by two daughter, Mrs. Henry C. Wright and Miss Nettie J. Wilson, both of Elmira; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen S. Wilson, of Mansfield; five grandchildren, Amos, Lynn and Louis Wright, Richard L and George R. Wilson; also a sister, Mrs. Adelaide Dottey ?, of Mansfield. A prayer service was held at the home Friday at 1 p.m., Rev. A.L. Hobart officiating. The remains were removed Saturday morning to Mansfield, where the funeral was held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. Rev. A.W. Bailey officiated and burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. – Wellsboro Agitator, February 2, 1916, p.2

 

DOUD - Clara H. Johnson, 88, [SRGP 38699]  of 127 North Main Street, Mansfield died Tuesday, August 31, 1976 at her home. Born on March 17, 1888 in Wellsboro, she was a daughter of Lucien and Helen Youmans Doud. Mrs. Johnson was the widow of Pearly Johnson. Among the survivors are nieces, Mrs. Jack (Nellie) McLeon of Victoria, British Columbia, Mrs. Geraldine Steffen of Pine City, NY, Mrs. Pauline Sterling of Gillett, Mrs. Stephen (Genevieve) Burnhard of Jacksonville, Fla.; two nephews, Lucian Avery of Casselberry, Fla. And William G. Avery of Gillett. The funeral was held at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield Thursday, September 2, 1976 with Pastor Wayne Owen officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 8 September 1976 [My SRGP records show her mother as Helen Sarle d. of  Clarena Walker and Henry Sarle]

DOUD, Clarissa (SRGP 38469) - d in Mansfield on Friday, the 19th inst., Mrs. Clarissa, consort of Mr. Rufus L. Page. (19 NOV 1847)

DOUD - Mrs. Helen Doud Belknap, 35, [SRGP 15720] wife of John Belknap, of Gouverneur, NY, died Nov. 2 [1940], at her home. She was one of twin daughters born Feb. 6,1905, to Mr. & Mrs.. Carl Doud, of Mansfield. Her sister, Mrs. Margaret Plank, died in 1936. Mrs. Belknap was graduated from the Mansfield Senior High School and Mansfield State Teachers College and was supervisor of music in the schools of Kingston for some time. She was married to Mr. Belknap April 20, 1935, and for the past five years made her home in Gouverneur. Surviving besides her husband and parents are two brothers, Howard of Saginaw, Mich., and Walter of Philadelphia, and a niece Miss Margaret Doud of Saginaw. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist church at Gouverneur, Dr. Arthur T. Belknap of Mansfield, an uncle of her husband, officiating. Tuesday additional services were conducted at the Mansfield Baptist church with Dr. Belknap and Rev. David J. Griffiths, pastor, officiating. - Wellsboro Agitator, 13 November 1940

 

DOUGLAS, Earl Albert [SRGP 86443] – Earl Albert Douglas, 74, of Tioga RE2, died of a heart attack Monday, September 7, 1959. Mr. Douglas was a member of Tioga Junction Methodist Church and Lawrence Grange. Surviving are his widow, Kate [Spoor]; one son, Floyd; and one daughter, Mrs. Robert Bliss, all of Tioga; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Smith of Wellsboro and Mrs. John Rote of Berkshire, NY; one sister-in-law, Mrs. May Douglas of Covington; three grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the family home, the Rev. Albert H. Schott officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. – Wellsboro Agitator, September 10, 1959, p.3

 

DREAS,Helen Cleveland [SRGP 79920]
Helen Marie Cleveland, 99, formerly of Mansfield, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, where she had been a resident since 1992. Born May 9, 1897, in Blossburg, she was a daughter if Leo A and Minnie McKaren Dreas. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield for over 70 years; a volunteer for the Red Cross Blood Services for 40 years; member of the Mansfield Hose Company Auxiliary; American Legion Auxiliary; the Twilight Chapter # 475 OE8; the Bowling Association; and 55 Plus Club, all of Mansfield. She received the 1977 Woman of the Year Award from the Wellsboro Business and Professional Woman’s Club; in 1982 she was recognized for her outstanding contribution to Broad Acres Nursing Home; in 1984 she received the Grit Award for Meritorious Community Service; in 1987 she was recognized as Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Greater Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce; she was honored as Grand Marshall of the 1987 Fourth of July Parade; and the Red Cross Blood Service for exceptional volunteer service in 1988. Preceding her in death were her husband of 65 years, Welch Cleveland; a daughter, Doris Rathbun; a son, Ellis Cleveland; five sisters, Mame Lucas, Frances Anderson, Margie Manikowski, Valentine Dreas, Alaysius Dreas, and a brother, Leo Dreas. Surviving are three and two sons-in-law, Beatrice Raymond of Leesburg, Fla., Helen and Carl Kodish of Lewistown, and Donna and Ted Strein of Montoursville; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren. Calling hours were held Sunday, Feb. 9, at Scurman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there immediately following the calling hours with the Rev.Benjamin Nevin officiating. Burial was made in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

DRINKWALTER, Sophia (SRGP 74901) Mrs. D. S. Benjamin
The remains of Mrs. D. S. Benjamin, who died at the residence of her son in Rochester a few days ago, were brought to Mansfield for interment last Tuesday.  Mrs. Benjamin was for 25 years a resident of that borough, and at the time of her death was in the 66th year of her age.  (Tuesday, May 5, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
 

DYKE, Durward Lee: [SRGP 80824]  Age 74 of Mansfield, Pa. RD 1, Tuesday, November 22, 1983 at the Bay Medical Center, Panama City, Fla. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 1 p.m., the Rev. William E. Shepherd, pastor of the West Jackson Baptist Church in Alder Run officiating. Burial  Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. Survived by 2 sons, Colie of Wellsboro and Durward L. Jr. of Panama City; 4 daughters, Mrs. Howard (Mary) Spencer of Mansfield; Patricia A. Gerow of Morris Run, Pa., Mrs. Frances Jayne of Mansfield, RD. 1, Mrs. James (Peggy) Blanchard of Wellsboro; 22 grandchildren; 17 great grand-children. His wife, Leona, diedFeb. 16, 1983. A son Robert and a daughter, Florence preceded him in death. He was a life member and past president of Mansfield Hose Co., life member and past president of NY-Penn Firemens Assoc., member of the Mansfield Ambulance Assoc. He attended the W. Jackson Baptist Church in Alder Run. He was a carpenter and mason in the area for many years. He was born, Sept. 1, 1909 in Mansfield, Pa., son of Colie and Ruth Stone Dyke.

DYKE - Freeman Dyke, [SRGP 79908] aged 90 years, died Jan. 14 at 4:30pm at the home of his son, Clayton Dyke, on West Elmira Street, Mansfield. He was a son of Reuben and Archabalia Culver and was born in Covington township and spent his entire life in that vicinity. Surviving are his son, Clayton, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Elvira Brown of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Eva Copp of Covington. His first wife, Mrs. Carrie Smith Dyke, died 23 years ago and five children; Mrs. Mattie Cleveland, Goldie, Reuben, Clyde and Edith are also deceased. He later married Mrs. Asa Cleveland who died several years ago. The funeral was held Friday; burial in Prospect cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 22 January 1947, p.1

DYKE - Marjorie M. Shutter, 57, of Flagstaff, Arizona, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, May 19, 1985 in Flagstaff. Born September 29, 1927 in Mansfield, Tioga County, PA, she was the daughter of Clayton and Stella Cleveland Dyke. She had attended the First Baptist Church in Mansfield. Surviving are: son and daughter-in-law, Robert H. & Beverly Baker, Jr. with whom she lived, and son, Peter J. Baker, all of Flagstaff; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila D. & Jesse Brotherton of Auburn, West Virginia; eight grandchildren; six sisters, Dorotha Burgett of Tioga, PA; Bertha Spencer of Painted Post, NY; Loretta Burley of Daytona Beach, Florida; Lettie Whitney of Painted Post, NY; Myrtle Rice of Athens, PA; Bernice Stone of Daytona Beach, Florida; brother, Clayton Dyke, Jr. of Millerton, PA; aunt, Helen Cleveland of Mansfield, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the American Lung Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, 302 North Main Ave., Scranton, PA. Local funeral arrangements were made by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, PA. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 22, 1985

DYKE, Martha [SRGP 72651] - The funeral of Mrs. [Martha] Asa Cleveland was held Oct. 25, in Mansfield, Rev. D. J. Griffiths, of the Baptist church, officiating; interment in Prospect cemetery. Mrs. Cleveland died at the Blossburg hospital after an illness of about a week. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Dorothy Frost of Mansfield; Sanford, Bertha, Loretta, Lettie, Myrtle, Bernice and Marcele, at home; her father, Freeman Dyke, and a brother, Clayton Dyke of Mansfield. She was a member of the Baptist church and the Pocahontas Lodge. - Wellsboro Gazette, 4 November 1931

DYKE - Orin Cleveland Dyke [Dike],  [SRGP 30931] aged 51 years, died at Danville, Aug. 16 [1917], of pernicious anemia. The remains were taken to Mansfield for burial, Rev. N. Johnstone, Baptist pastor at Covington, officiating; interment in Prospect cemetery. Mr. Dyke’s illness dated from the first of last December. He passed December and January at the state hospital in Blossburg, and then returned to Mansfield. Gradually becoming demented, he was removed to Danville and failed steadily until the end. Mr. Dyke was a son of Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Dyke, and was born at Dyke’s Mills. He had always lived in the vicinity. He was a member of the Baptist church of Mansfield for the last 20 years. Surviving Mr. Dyke are his widow, a son, Paul, a daughter, Irena, and one sister, Mrs. Amanda Cleveland, of Shenandoah, Iowa. - Wellsboro Agitator, 29 August 1917

DYKE - Peggy J. (Dyke) Blanchard - [SRGP 80836] Age 61, died
on Friday, April 23, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Peggy was born September 1, 1948 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Durward and Leona Mae Dyke. She and her family moved from Wellsboro, PA to Glennville, GA in 1985 where she retired from the Rotary Corporation in 2008. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Peggy enjoyed writing recipes, letters and cards to family and friends and caring for her cat, Midnight. She was a devoted member of the Little Rock Baptist Church. Peggy is survived by her husband of 33 years, James A. "Jim" Blanchard of Glennville, GA; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Jamie and Lindy Blanchard of Glennville, GA, Carl Merrick of Hinesville, GA, Jeff Merrick of Savannah, GA; an adopted daughter, Jennifer Robb of Glennville, GA; two sisters, Frances Jayne of Mansfield, PA, Patricia Gerow of Morris Run, PA; 9 grandchildren; Jamie Blanchard, II, Alex Dean, Elizabeth Manly, Kaitlyn Dean, William Manly, Robert Blanchard, Brandon Blanchard, Sebastian Merrick, Ian Merrick and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Durward and Leona Mae Dyke; two sisters; Mary Spencer, Florence Dyke and three brothers, Colie Dyke, Durward Dyke, Jr. and Robert Dyke. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 10 AM to 11AM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at 11 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. William Shepherd officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Peggy's name to the Little Rock Baptist Church, PO Box 487, Glennville, GA, 30427. Burial will be in the Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 28, 2010

DYKE, Robert Allen [SRGP 82604]
Robert Allen Dyke, three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Durward Dyke, Jr., of Morris, died suddenly, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1966. Survived by sister, Cindy Marie, brother, Durward Lee lll; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Woodin of Wellsboro; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Durward Dyke, Sr. of Mansfield. Funeral was Friday at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Arthur Kolb officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

DYKE - Sanford Dyke, age 64, retired farmer of Mansfield RD1, died unexpectedly on Saturday February 6, 1971 at the Blossburg State General Hospital at 9:44 a.m. where he was admitted as a medical patient on January 30, 1971. Born in Richmond Township August 15, 1906, he was the son of Clayton and Stella Cleveland Dyke. Mr. Dyke was a retired farmer, He is survived by his wife Eloise Hager Dyke at home, a stepson, Donald Watson of Syracuse, seven sisters, Mrs. Dorotha Burgett, Mrs. Bernice Stone, Mrs. Marjorie Shutter, of Tioga, Mrs. Bertha Spencer of Osceola, Mrs. Loretta Burley of Daytona Beach, Florida, Mrs. Lettie Whitney of Corning, NY, Mrs. Myrtle Rice of Athens, Pa., and one brother, Clayton Dyke, serving with the armed forces in Viet Nam. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 in the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, 11 February 1971

WILLIS PAUL ESTES DYKE [SRGP 82459]
 Willis Paul Estes Dyke, son of Pearl Estes Dyke, and grandson of J.G. Estes, died in the US Military Hospital at Oteen, North Carolina, on June 10, of tuberculosis, complicated with an attack of appendicitis.  He was born April 24, 1891.  He enlisted in the regular army during the war and was sent to Camp Taylor, Kentucky.  The recruiting officer at Williamsport, who enrolled him at the time, said that he was one of the most perfect specimens physically that had come to that office, says the Mansfield Advertiser.  After the armistice was signed he was mustered out and spent a few months at his home in Mansfield.  He re-enlisted in December, 1919; and was sent to the Erie Proving Ground at Fort Clinton, Ohio, where he contracted tuberculosis and was sent to the military hospital at Oteen, NC.  The remains were brought to Mansfield June 14 for interment.  The American Legion sent a guard of honor to assist in the funeral service, which was conducted by Rev. N.J. Mecklem; burial in Prospect cemetery.  Besides his mother, he is survived by his grandfather, I.G. Estes, and a sister, Irene. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, June 23, 1920)