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

LAASCH, Frederick J. SRGP 86375]  Frederick J. Laasch d. Mansfield Sep 6th, age 64, b. Mecklenburg, Germany, came U.S. in 1866 to Mansfield 1893; left sons: Albert and Charles of Mansfield, William of New York City; buried Hope Cem. Mansfield; liver ailment. [Mansfield Advertiser 1896 09 SEP]

 

LaBARR - BUNN, MARY JEANNETTE LaBARR (SRGP 77033)
Mrs. Mary Jeannette Bunn died at the home of her son William, in Barberton, Ohio, Thursday, October 17, following an illness of several months although having shown signs of improvement lately.  She had been seriously ill in Mansfield, and upon her recovery went to Barberton to visit her son, and was stricken suddenly.  Mrs. Bunn was well known and well liked in Mansfield, where she had spent so many years.  She was a genial and kindly soul, and was devoted to her children and grandchildren.  This devotion was generously reciprocated by her children, with the result that a rare loyalty and affection was shown in the family.  She is survived by three daughters, mrs. A. H. Vosburg, of Mansfield; Mrs. William Vosburg, of Perry, N.Y., and Margaret Bunn, of Mansfield, and two sons, William, of Barberton, Ohio, and Jay, of Mansfield.  There are four grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Besides these she is survived by two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. S. E. Bailey, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mrs. M. Roe, South Bend, Indiana; E. L. LaBarr, of Philadelphia; John LaBarr, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Lowell LaBarr, of Decatur, Ill.  Mrs. Bunn was born in Westfield township February 15, 1847.  She was a member of the Baptist Church of Hornell, N.Y.  The funeral was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Vosburg, in Mansfield, Saturday afternoon at two o’clock.  The Reverend D. J. Griffiths, of the Baptist Church officiated, and interment was in the Prospect Cemetery. .(1929)
 

 Following her marriage she resided in Corning and Syracuse. In 1939 she retired after serving for several years as supervisor of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades of the schools in Syracuse. Since her retirement she had resided at Mansfield. She was a member of the University Methodist church of Syracuse. Since she returned to Mansfield she had been active in the work of the Church of Christ at Canoe Camp, where she was teacher of a Sunday School class. Besides her husband, Mrs. Knowlton is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harold Burdick of Syracuse, and Mrs. Donald Avery of Troy, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Church of Christ at Canoe Camp, Rev. Clifton E. Dawson officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, September 10, 1941

Arthur LANGDON [SRGP 31415]
In Mansfield, June 16, 1878, of diphtheria, Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.(or C.) H. Langdon, in the 4th year of his age.  (Tuesday, June 25, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
 

  She has been active in the Baptist Church all her life, and was a member of the Friendship Class and other church organizations.  She was also active in community affairs, being a member of the Mansfield Literary Club, served on the Tioga County Welfare Committee.  She was also President of the P.E.O., and was county chairman of the Women's Republican Club of Tioga County.  Besides her husband she is survived by a son, Richard F., a granddaughter, Mary Linda, of Rochester, New Hampshire, a sister, Mrs. John T. Jeter of Dallas, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral will be held from the Baptist Church on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Earl Sires officiating.  Burial will be in the family plot in Prospect Cemetery.

ANOTHER AGED RESIDENT ENTERS ETERNAL REST
Charles W. LAWRENCE (SRGP 07749) Passes Away at His Home Here Thursday, After Short Illness—Death Due to Age. On Thursday, July 24, at 9 a.m. occurred the death of Charles W. Lawrence, an old, well known and highly esteemed resident of Mansfield. Death was due to the general breakdown customary to old age. Although he had been failing in health for the past five years, nevertheless his tireless energy kept him busy at gardening and doing other odd jobs about the home. About two weeks ago, however, he was forced to give up. Everything was provided in the way of medical skill and care to bring about his recovery, but for about two days in advance, the relatives and friends were told that the end was near. He was born in Rutland Township on March 9, 1845. His parents were Norris and Belva Ett Lawrence, of Lawrence Corners. On September 11, 1873, he was married to Miss Charity Jenkins and to this union were born two sons, Martin V. and J. Clarence. His entire live was spent in and about Rutland Township and Mansfield borough where he enjoyed a wide acquaintance.He joined the M. E. Church at Lawrence corners when a very young man and was a faithful member there until he moved to Mansfield, and joined the M. C. Church, which he attended regularly until poor health made it necessary for him to keep near his home. The funeral services were held at his late home on East Main Street, Mansfield, and due to the absence of the Methodist Pastor, Reverend F. P. Simmons, the Reverend Ernest C. Potter, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. The interment was in the family plot in Prospect Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charity Lawrence; two sons Martin V., an employee of the N.Y.C.R.R., and J. Clarence, a clerk in the Baynes Shoe Store; also a number of cousins. Mr. Lawrence, or "Charley" as he was familiarly called, was a friend to all an enemy of none. He was devoted to his family and was always ready to do his share in anything that might be desired of him. He will be greatly missed, not only by his immediate family, but by all who have been in the habit of coming in daily contact with him and enjoying his pleasant powers of conversation and characteristic cheerfulness. (handwritten on article 1924)

LAWRENCE, Hobart [SRGP 08695] - Hobart M. Lawrence, age 79, formerly of 13 McInroy Street, Wellsboro, died Tuesday, April 22, 1975 at the Danville State Hospital where he had been a patient for number of years. Born March 28, 1896 in Tioga County, he was a son of Merritt and Lavinnie Benson Lawrence. He was a retired employee of the Dairymen's League Milk Plant, Mansfield. Surviving is a brother, Lewis W. Lawrence of Wellsboro and several nieces and nephews. the funeral was held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Spink Funeral Home with The Reverend H. Allen Smith, pastor of the Independent Bible Church, officiating. Memorials may be made in memory of Hobart and Anna Mary Lawrence to the North Penn Comprehensive Health Service, Blossburg. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 1, 1975, p.12

She taught school a number of terms with marked success. She was baptized into the membership of the Baptist church by Rev. Frank Cooper and remained a consistent member until her death. On 20th? of August, 1803 she was united in marriage to Mr. T. A. Fessler. Of this happy union two children were born, Lawrence w is five and Albro who is two years of age. The funeral was held at Elkrun Monday afternoon and the remains brought to this boro Tuesday, the interment taking place in Hope cemetery. The deeply afflicted and sorrowing relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends. Submitted by Joyce M. Tice, September 1998

LAWRENCE – MARTIN V. LAWRENCE, [SRGP 32946] age 84, of Mansfield, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1964. He was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church; member of Odd Fellows Lodge at Mansfield for about 50 years. Survived by several cousins. Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield Sunday at 1 pm, with Rev. Harry Sagar officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. Odd Fellows Memorial Service was held at the funeral home Saturday evening at 8 pm.

LAWRENCE, Maud E. (SRGP 74462) - After days and weeks of patient waiting and prayers that she might find relief in death from that dread disease, consumption, the spirit of Miss Maud Lawrence, of this boro, 'mounted on high at 8 o'clock Sunday evening, June 12th and joined the heavenly host in realms beyond the sky.  Her age was 21 years, 5 month and 12 days.  On the night of December 28th she attended a social gathering at Tioga and contracted a severe cold which, instead of giving way to the usual remedial agents grew steadily worse and soon developed into quick consumption.  Her friends, and few had more of them, did all in their power to lighten her suffering and stay the progress of her disease, abut all to no avail.  Until recently she had hoped for life and returning strength, but as the end drew near she recognized its approach and bade the great destroyer hasten.  She was possessed of unusual attractiveness of face and figure and had a deep hold upon the affections of her friends and associates.
 The funeral was very largely attended from the Baptist church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F. H. Cooper choosing for his text, Matt. 9:24, "The maid is not dead, but sleeping."  The floral offerings were beautiful beyond description, and consisted of an anchor wrought in white roses and callas, the gift of the junior class of the Normal School; a beautiful floral star; the design of a harp in white roses, and a magnificent bunch of half-blown yellow roses, etc., etc.  The bearers were young men of her own selection, and the interment took place at Hope Cemetery, whither the remains were followed by a large number of mourning friends.  (Handwritten date June 12, 1887)

Helen L. LEACH (SRGP 77043) BATES, MRS. W. ALBERT -
 The death of Mrs. Albert Bates on December 5th, following so soon after her accident of the past week, came as a distinct shock to the community.  She was born in Chinchilla, Pa., on March 27, 1876, the daughter of Giles and Emily G. Leach.  In 1896 she graduated from Mansfield State Normal School in the regular academic course, and completed the College Preparatory and Art course in 1898.  Following her graduation she was employed by the Griffin Art Co., of Scranton, as colorist working with both oil and water colors.  She was married on Sept. 15, 1903, to W. Albert Bates, who was then in the drug business in Mansfield.  A daughter, Margaret E. who died in infancy, was born to them in 1906.  Mrs. Bates was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Westminster Sunday School Class.  Possessed of outstanding artistic ability, after her marriage she devoted herself almost exclusively to making a real home for her family and when in later years Mr. Bates took up photography as a profession this talent made her an invaluable help in his business.  Although her frail health for the past few years kept her from taking an active part in the social life of the town, she always kept in touch with and took an interest in any enterprise which was a benefit to the community and her happy disposition made for her many warm friends.   The funeral services were held at the home on Thursday Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Albert W. Lenz, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating, assisted by the Rev. D. J. Griffiths, of the Baptist church, who has been a neighbor and friend of the family for many years.  In the course of Mr. Griffiths remarks he read this poem, which seemed very appropriate for one of her artistic temperment.

LEACH,  HELEN  (SRGP 77043)
Mrs. W. Albert Bates
The death of Mrs. Albert Bates on December 5th, following so soon after her accident of the past week, came as a distinct shock to the community.  She was born in Chinchilla, Pa., on March 27, 1876, the daughter of Giles and Emily G. Leach.  In 1896 she graduated from Mansfield State Normal School in the regular academic course, and completed the College Preparatory and Art course in 1898.  Following her graduation she was employed by the Griffin Art Co., of Scranton, as colorist, working with both oil and water colors.  She was married on Sept. 15, 1903, to W. Albert Bates, who was then in the drug business in Mansfield.  A daughter, Margaret E., who died in infancy, was born to them in 1906.  Mrs. Bates was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Westminster Sunday School Class.  Possessed of outstanding artistic ability, after her marriage she devoted herself almost exclusively to making a real home for her family and when in later years Mr. Bates took up photography as a profession this talent made her an invaluable help in his business.  Although her frail health for the past few years kept her from taking an active part in the social life of the town, she always kept in touch with and took an interest in any enterprise which was a benefit to the community and her happy disposition made for her many warm friends.  The funeral services were held at the home on Thursday Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Albert W. Lenz, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. D. J. Griffiths, of the Baptist church, who has been a neighbor and friend of the family for many years.  In the course of Mr. Griffiths remarks he read this poem, which seemed very appropriate for one of her artistic temperament....Besides her husband, Mrs. Bates is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. A. Adams, and one brother, Egbert Leach, both of Chinchilla, Pa., as well as nieces and nephews.  Those attending the funeral services from out of town were:  Mr. and Mrs. Reed E. Smith and Mrs. Sadie I. Bates, of Philadelphia.  Mrs. Wallace Randall, Liberty, N.Y.  Mr. and Mrs. Newton Lincoln, Lyons, N.Y.  Mrs. Hattie Lincoln, Williamsburg, Mass.  Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Leach and daughter, Viola, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Leach, of Chinchilla.  Mrs. Stanley Adams, Conneaut, Ohio.

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

MISS MILDRED LEFLER (SRGP 61276)
The sad and untimely death of Miss Mildred Lefler occurred June 28, at a hospital in Trenton, N.J., following collectmy operation. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mary Lefler, formerly of this place, and was 34 years old. Practically her whole life was spent in Mansfield, where she made many friends being a member of the Baptist Church, and active in the church work. She has been living for the past few months at the home of her brother, Mark R. Lefler, in Perth Amboy, N. J., where she was active as long as her health permitted in the church work of the Baptist church, and was a member of the Philathea Bible Class.She was a brave and patient sufferer and a self-sacrificing Christian. She is survived by her mother, with whom she had always lived, three brothers, Mark R. Lefler, of Perth Amboy, N.J.,; Verne M. Lefler, of Troy, Pa. and B. B. Lefler, of Altoona, Pa.; two sisters, Lillian M. Lyons, of San Antonio, Florida and Mrs. Belle Du Charme, of Bridgeport, Conn.After a service at the home of her brother, Mark Lefler, in Perth Amboy, N. J. , at which the Reverend D. Hyliger, of the Baptist Church of that place, officiated, the body was brought to Mansfield, and the funeral was held in the Baptist Church, the Reverend D. J. Griffith officiating. Burial was made in the family plot in Prospect Cemetery. (handwritten on article 1923)

LENT Francis Emerson [SRGP 86599]
Francis Emerson Lent, 58, of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Mae Lane of Philadelphia; two nieces and two nephews.  Funeral Monday, 2 p.m. at the Shaw Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Rev. Floyd Guiles.  Prospect Cemetery.

LENT, Frances L. (SRGP 86603) - Frances L. Maneval, 81, of West End Apts., Kelsey St., Wellsboro, formerly of Mansfield, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1993, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Aug. 11, 1912, in Montoursville, she was the daughter of Phillip and Lillian Hayward Lent. She received a degree in education form the Mansfield State Teachers College and had taught school in her earlier years. She then became a bookkeeper for the Dairymen's League in Mansfield for several years. Later she became a bookkeeper at Putnam Oil for over 20 years until she retired. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Monica A. and Robert Boinski of Millerton, Margaret S. and Ernest Rost of Dublin and Susan M. and David McClure of Millerton; one sister, Marian Amoroso of Williamsport; six granddaughters, five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Services were held there Tuesday, Nov. 23, with the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating. Burial was held at Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 24, 1993

LENT - James Frank Lent, [SRGP 82626] age 78 years, died Saturday [31 December 1932] morning at 12:30 o’clock at his home in Mansfield. He was born in Upper Lamb’s Creek, August 25, 1854. He married Celestia Smith, who died several years ago and to them were born a son, Philip, also deceased. On March 11, 1889 he married Ellen Beales, who with one son, Emerson and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Lane, of Mansfield survive. Other survivors are six grandchildren and a brother, Otis Lent of Crookedcreek. He was a member of the Methodist church and Tioga Valley Grange of Mansfield. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. D. W. Baylis  officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 4 January 1933
 

. He taught for several years in Mount Jewett, later teaching in Mountoursville, Elkland and Cedarville, Pa., Highland and Southport, N.Y. and for the past four years has been principal of the schools of Moosic, Pa., resigning there this year to take the principal-ship of the schools of Millheim. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church and Friendship Lodge, F. & A.M. In his school he was loved and respected by his pupils and his high Christian character and honesty won for him friends wherever he was known. Besides his widow and children he is survived by his parents, and one brother, Emerson Lent, of Mansfield. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church the Reverend Harold G. Stearns officiating; interment will be in Prospect Cemetery. (handwritten on article Sept. 27, 1927)

LAID AT REST
Mansfield, Oct. 1—The funeral of Philip J. LENT, [SRGP 82628] who died in the Blossburg Hospital, Tuesday, was held at the Methodist Church Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Harold G. Stearns officiating. Interment was in Prospect Cemetery. (handwritten on article 1927)

LEONARD, Brunswick W. [SRGP 75739]
Brunswick W. Leonard, 65 of Mansfield, died Saturday January 2, 1954. He was a native of Saybrook, Conn., and had lived in the Mansfield for 55 years. He was an accountant-bookkeeper at the Mansfield State Teachers College. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and Friendship Lodge, F&AM. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Inez Coles Leonard; two sons, Brunswick, Jr. in Bavaria, Germany, Wells, Colorado Springs, Col.; two grandsons, and an aunt, Mrs. M.R. Spencer of Norfolk, Va. Services were Tuesday at 2 pm in the St. James Episcopal Church, with the Rev. J. Daniel Stover officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

LeVALLEY - Mrs. Daisy LeValley Strait, [SRGP 06929] aged 65 years, of Mansfield, died Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at her home. She was a daughter of Henry and Ella LeValley and was born at Covington, March 16, 1874. She first married Clark Rumsey, who died many years ago, and Sept. 28, 1907, married E. B. Strait, who died in June 1934. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and connected with most of its societies, past matron of Twilight Chapter of the OES, past noble grand of Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Eloise Strait, at home, a step-daughter, Mrs. Lila Peters, of Pittsburgh; two brothers, Linn LeValley of Philadelphia, and Mark LeValley of Wellsboro; a sister, Mrs. Sidney Oster of Elmira. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Albert W. Lenz officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 10 January 1940

LEWIS, Grant
Grant Lewis aged 85 years, of Mansfield, died Feb. 27 (Wellsboro Agitator March1, 1950). He is survived by his widow, daughter, Mrs. Walter Shaw of  Mansfield; one brother, Howard and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Kelly of Elmira; two granddaughters, Laura and Ada Shaw, one grandson, Seymour Shaw, of Mansfield and one great-grandson. Services will be held at 2:30 pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home, 18 North Main St. Rev. Floyd E. Guiles officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery.

Miss Katy E. Lewis [SRGP 32884]
At Mansfield, September 22, 1884, Katy E., daughter of Grant and Mary Lewis, aged 3 months.  (Tuesday, October 7, 1884, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

LEWIS, Lavonia [SRGP 86043] - Lloyd, March 1 - Mrs. Ulysses Steele died at her home at Nauvoo Saturday night of pneumonia. She had been ill only a few days. She is survived by one son, Warren at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Pheona Campbell, of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Elsie Webster, of Elmira, and one brother, James Lewis of Morris RD. The funeral was held at Nauvoo Tuesday; burial at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 2, 1932

LEWIS, Mabel [SRGP 86045] - Mrs. Nora Mabel Maltman, aged 80 years, of Canoe Camp, died May 14 [1948]. She was the widow of Rev. Harry L. Maltman. She is survived by sons, Arthur L. of Wetherfield, Conn., Harry L. of Canoe Camp; brother, Seward Lewis of Wellsboro; two grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. William Joel officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 19 May 1948

LILLEY - Native of Columbia Dies in Hospital - (SRGP 71578)
     D. Smith Lilley, of Mansfield aged 62 years, died at the Blossburg Cottage State Hospital, June 22, 1911, at 4 p.m., following a painful illness of several years.  He was a son of Dummer and Nancy Smith Lilley and was born Nov. 22, 1848, in Columbia Township, this county.  April 17, 1870, he married Antoinette Ayres, who survives him with three sons, Edgar W., of Hampshire, Ill., Leon W. and Carl W. of Dundee N.Y.  Three sisters also survive, Florence and LeFrance Lilley, of Altus, Pa., and Mrs. Richmond Sweet of Williamsport, Pa. Mr. Lilley lived on the farm where he was born until 1893, when he moved to Mansfield.  He was a good Christian, a kind and indulgent husband and father, a good citizen, respected by all who knew him and his death is mourned by a host of friends. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 at the house, the Rev. DeWitt Stanley officiating.  Burial services in Prospect cemetery were conducted by the Micca Hatke Tribe.  No. 324, I.O.R.M., of which order Mr. Lilley was a member.

LIMBAUGH - Mrs. Lettie Baynes [Leon Baynes], age 81, of Mansfield, died Thursday September 9, 1971. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Benjamin Nevin, officiated. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery. Surviving are 3 sons, Harold Baynes of Grove City, PA, Dr. John Baynes of Mansfield, and Richard Baynes of Coscob, Conn.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Munyon of Clifton, NJ, Mrs. Fred Miller of Jersey shore, Mrs. Albert Ertel of Williamsport; one brother Sponsler Limbaugh of Mayville, NY; seven grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Baynes was a member of the First Baptist Church, a 50-year member of Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge 291 and of the Tyco Ladies Auxiliary 10 and a member of the Austin-Cox Legion Auxiliary. - Wellsboro Gazette, September 23, 1971

LIND, Augusta [SRGP 86144] - Mrs. Charles [Augusta] Nares, aged 61 years, of Mansfield, died Oct. 23 [1945], at 3 a.m., at her home on East Main street, after several weeks’ illness. A daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gust Lind, she was born at Arnot. Surviving are her husband, three sons, Charles Nares, Jr. of Mansfield; Pfc. Kenneth Nares, with the Army overseas, and Stuart Nares, stationed at Kessler Field, Miss.; three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Trumbull, of Elmira; Sarah and Connie, at home; three brothers, Charles Lind, of Buffalo; William Lind, of Corning, and Frank Lind, of Ralston; sister, Mrs. Edna Frost, of Covington; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Rev. Floyd E. Guiles officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 31 October 1945

LINDSEY, Deborah [SRGP 82563]  - Mrs. Deborah Gaylord
Last Thursday Mrs. Porter Gaylord, of Mansfield, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Barden, in Tioga, in the 81st year of her age.  Mrs. Gaylord’s maiden name was Deborah Lindsey, and she was born in this borough, December 26, 1812.  She married Mr. Porter Gaylord in 1840, and she had been a widow about nine years.  She was one of the charter members of the Mansfield Baptist Church--a Church which is to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 1st.  She was a zealous Christian women.  The funeral was held at Mansfield last Saturday, her loved pastor, Rev. G. P. Watrous, conducting the service.  (Tuesday, March 22, 1893, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
 
 

LOCEY - Edward H. Locey, 67, of 140 south Main Street, Mansfield died of a heart attack Tuesday, November 30 [1954], while hunting in the Mill Creek area between Tioga and Mansfield. Born November 9, 1887, in Charleston Township he was the son of Vine(?) and Emma Dart Locey. He retired from active business several years ago. Mr. Locey was a member of the Covington Church of Christ  and had been an elder there for the past 15 years. He was also a member of Friendship Lodge 247 F&AM, Mansfield, the Williamsport Consistory, Covington Borough Grange 1016(?), Tioga County Pomona Grange and of the National Grange. Surviving are his wife, the former Bertha Norman, one son, Frederick of Mansfield RD; a sister, Mrs. Frances Goodwin of Wellsboro; two brothers, Floyd of Wellsboro, and Albert of Buffalo, NY; four grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Services were Friday at the funeral home, 18 North Main Street, with the Rev. Norman West officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery with Masonic Committal Services. - Wellsboro Agitator, 9 December 1954

LOCEY, Fred [SRGP 48356] - Word has been received here of the death of Fred Locey in Florida on Sunday. The funeral will be at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro on Thursday and the burial in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, January 25, 1989, p.19 [Covington Chit Chat]

LOCEY, Frederick V. [SRGP 48356] - Frederick V. Locey, 75, of 36115-288 Magnolia Drive, Fruitland Park, Fla., formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 1989 at the Waterman Medical Center, Eustis, Fla. Born April 10. 1913 in Covington Township he was a son of Edward H. and Bertha Norman Locey. Mr. Locey was retired owner and operator of the Locey Coal Co., Mildred. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Covington, the Friendship Lodge #247, F&AM, Mansfield and the Williamsport Consistory. He was a graduate of Mansfield University where he received his BS degree in secondary education. Surviving are his wife, Edna Cummings Locey; two daughters, Mrs. Jane Augustine of Quakertown and Mrs. Linda Richley of Chesapeake, Va.; three sons, Norman of West Palm Beach, Fla. Phillip of Nixa, Miss., and Scott of Lakeworth, Fla.; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, Jan. 26, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jacklyn Besanceney officiating. Burial will be made in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, January 25, 1989, p.10
 

LOCHER - d. Louis Horatio Locher, [SRGP 85834] Corning, last week Tues., age 3 1/2 son of Louis & Ella. Buried Mansfield - Mansfield Advertiser 22 Dec 1880 issue

LOCHER, Mabel Matilda [SRGP 85832] - d. Mable Matilda dau of Louis M. & Ella Locher in Mansfield Oct 15th 1876 [Mansfield Advertiser]
Miss Mabel Matilda Locher - In Mansfield, October 15, 1876, Mabel Matilda, daughter of Louis M. and Ella C. Locher.  (Tuesday, October 31, 1876, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

LONGBOTHUM, FRANK A. - Frank A. Longbothum, 79, died at 12m. Wednesday, October 4, 1944, at the blossburg State hospital, where he had been a patient for several weeks. A son of Elbert G. and Harriet Mitchell Longbothum, he was born at Crooked Creek, June 6, 1865. The family came to Mansfield in 1881 and he resided in the borough for some time. For a good many years he had resided on his farm in Lambs Creek.
Surviving are a brother, Ray C. Longbothum, of Mansfield, and a nephew, Lewis Longbothum, of Philadelphia. Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 pm. At the Shaw Funeral Home, the Rev. David J. Griffiths officiating. Burial was made in Prospect Cemetery.

LONGBOTHUM - Lewis C. Longbothum, 45, of Mansfield, died Monday at his home. He was an employee of the Baldwin Chevrolet Company. Survivors include his wife, Esther Virginia; two sons, Richard Lewis and Ronald Claire, at home; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Longbothum; a cousin, Mrs. Donald Cleveland; an aunt, Mrs. Stella Ely, all of Mansfield. Services will be held at the Shaw & Robena funeral home in Mansfield on (Thursday) today at 2 p.m. The Rev. Stanley Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in the Prospect Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, 6 December 1951

LONGBOTHUM - Ray Clair Longbothum [SRGP 65025], 93, of Mansfield, died Monday, Nov. 4, 1963 at the Masonic Home at Elizabethtown, where he had been a guest for the past seven and half years. He was a former member of the Mansfield Baptist Church. Born July 23, 1871, he graduated from the Mansfield Normal School in the class of 1894. He was married to the former Bessie Ely, and they had one son, Lewis Longbothum, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Longbothum was prominent in Masonry in this area for many years. He was also secretary of the Mansfield Fair Assn. for many years. He formerly ran a bicycle store and newsstand in Mansfield. He was a member of the Friendship Lodge F&AM of Mansfield. He held the offices of County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace and in latter lie he and his son were in the garage business. As a young man he was the catcher on the Mansfield baseball team. His only survivors are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Esther Longbothum of Mansfield; and two grandsons, Richard Longbothum of Mansfield and Ronald Longbothum of Portville, NY. the funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, with burial in Prospect Cemetery.  Rev. Harry A. Sagar, Jr. will officiate. Masonic services were held on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. - Mansfield Advertiser, November 6, 1963.

 

LONGBOTHUM Elbert Clark  [SRGP 65022] d. 16 Jan. at Mansfield age 72 yrs., 9 mos., 10 days.  B. Patchoque, L.I., N.Y. came here 1882 from Holidaytown where parents settled 1852, m. Harriet D. Mitchell of Holidaytown.  Left 3 sons, Richard E., Fran A., Ray C.  Bur. Hope Cem., Mansfield [Mansfield Advertiser 1903 21-Jan]

 

LONGWELL, CHARLES (SRGP 18699)
 Charles Longwell, 65, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, October 17, 1935, while at his duties in the heating plant building at the State Teachers College.  He was found at 11:20.  Dr. Hughes G. Meaker said that death had probably come about 15 minutes previous.  Death was caused by overtaxing the heart.  The son of William H. and Rose Clark Longwell, he was born at Orange, Luzerne County, Pa.  When about 15 years of age the family moved to Rutland, where he resided until about 24 years ago, when he moved to Mansfield.  August 23, 1892, he married Miss Mina Cass, of Mansfield, who survives him.  For several years he has been employed at the State Teachers College.  Mr. Longwell’s death came as a shock to the community, where he had made his home so many years.  Although of a retiring nature, Mr. Longwell made many warm friends, who knew him for his sturdy Christian character.  Funeral services, which were largely attended, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home on the Mainesburg road, the Rev. Douglas W. Baylis, of the Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment was in Prospect Cemetery.

LONGWELL - Mansfield- Charles Longwell, 65, (SRGP 18699) was found dead in the heating plant building at Mansfield State TeachersCollege about 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Dr. Meaker said that death had probably come about 15 minutes previous. Coroner William F. White of Wellsboro pronounced death due to natural causes. The son of William H. and Rose Clark Longwell, he was born in Orange, Luzerne County, PA. When he was 15 the family moved to Rutland. He live on a farm in Rutland until about 24 years ago, when he moved to Mansfield. For weveral years he has been employed at Mansfield State Teacher's College. August 23, 1892 he married Miss Mina Cass of Mansfield, who survives him. He was a member of the Methodist Church. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home on the Mainesburg road, the Rev. Douglas W. Balls of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial was made in the Prospect Cemetery. Submitted by Barbara Conrad

Longwell, Thomas [SRGP 85693] d. Thomas Longwell, Mansfield, Feb 12th, age 1 yr 10 mos 18 das of scarlet fever. Buried Mansfield, son of Gardner & Sarah  [Mansfield Advertiser 1881 16-Feb ]

LOPER, Burman [SRGP 85629]- Mr. Burman E. Loper, aged 69, died at an early hour last week Tuesday morning at the Blossburg hospital of cancer of the stomach. He was a member of the Covington Lodge, I.O.O.F. and the lodge had charge of the funeral services which were held last Wednesday in that borough; Rev. W.I. Burtell officiating. Burial in Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 6, 1905

LOUNSBERRY - Mrs. Ida Lounsberry Simmons, [SRGP 82708]  aged 77 years, widow of Rev. F. P. Simmons, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 4 [1945], at her home in Mansfield. She was born at Canoe Camp, daughter of Isaac P. and Loretta Lounsberry. She had resided in Mansfield for the past 16 years. She was a member of the Mansfield Methodist church and Wellsboro Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. She leaves on daughter, Miss Edith Simmons, at home, two sons Frederic L., of New York, and Arthur C., of Bradford, two grandchildren, and on sister, Miss Edith Lounsberry of Mansfield. Rev. Floyd E. Guiles officiated at the funeral yesterday; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 8 August 1945

LOUNSBERRY - MAUDE E. LOUNSBERRY WHITTEKER, 89, [SRGP 28439] of Mansfield, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 1989, at the Dar-Way Nursing Home, Forksville. Born April 20, 1899  in Canoe Camp, she was a daughter of Frank and Hilda Scarfe Lounsberry. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples. Mrs. Whitteker was predeceased by her husband, Wayne, in 1959 and two sons, Claude in 1981 and Randolph (Sambo) in 1974. Surviving are two sons, Almeron and Stanley, both of Mansfield; two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Marion) Chamberlin of Towanda and Mrs. Walter (Jean) Mitchell of Covington; 20 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today, Jan. 4, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Deborah Casey officiating. Burial was made in the Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

 

LOWNSBERY, Isaac P. [SRGP 51514] – Isaac P. Lownsbery was born on a farm near Canoecamp, in September 1838, and died at Mansfield, February 16th. On March 11, 1866, he married Miss Loretta Cass, and aside from a residence of one and one-half years in Mansfield, all of their more than fifty years of married life was spent on their farm at Canoecamp in the home where they first began housekeeping. Three children were born to them, Ida, wife of Rev. Fred P. Simmons, of Mansfield, formerly of Wellsboro; Edith, an instructor of physical training in the Cleveland, Ohio, public schools and Stella, wife of Frank W. Simmons, of Mansfield. He was a charter member of Mansfield Lodge IOOF. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.W. Simmons, February 19th, the services being conducted by the Odd Fellows’ lodge and Rev. R.P. Browell, pastor of the Church of Christ at Covington and Canoecamp. – Wellsboro Agitator, February 28, 1917, p.2

 

LOWNSBERY - Mrs. Lydia Holden [SRGP 31045]
Mrs. Lydia Holden, one of the first settlers and oldest residents of Mansfield died last Tuesday morning of congestion of the lungs.  She was in her 82nd
year.  (Tuesday, November 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

 

LOWNSBERRY, Mayme (SRGP 19062)- Mrs. Mayme Smith, aged 22 years, died at her home in Mansfield, of blood poisoning. She is survived by her husband, Ralph C. Smith; one son, Donald; by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lownsberry; a brother, Reuben; a sister, Mrs. Dora Dewey, all of State Road. The funeral was held Monday at Christ  church at Canoe Camp; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 2, 1927 [Note from JMT: age was actually 41, husband was Ross Smith]

LOVE - Albert Love, [SRGP 17105]  aged 84 years, of Mansfield died, May 30 [1948]. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Edith Nyland, of Revine(?), and seven grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday. Rev. Floyd Guiles officiating; burial in Prospect cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, 9 June 1948

LOVE - Mrs. Alice Love Fillman, [SRGP 17109] 49, died Sunday at her home in Mansfield. She was the widow of Lynn Fillman. Surviving are a son, Sgt. Harry Fillman, with the US Army in England; her father, Bert Love, of Mansfield; two brothers, Albert and Leon Cleveland, of Mansfield. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at Mansfield by the Rev. Albert Beckwith, of Wellsboro; interment in Prospect cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, 30 December 1943

LOVE - MRS. FLORA LOVE SMITH (SRGP 13071)
 Mrs. Flora Love Smith of Odessa, NY, formerly of Mansfield, died Wednesday, December 7, 1955. She was born at Mansfield, a daughter of Leander and Emma Patterson Love.  She was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church, Helpful Home Circle and Tioga Valley Grange.  She was the widow of William B. Smith. Survived by sister, Mrs. Marie Geiger of Bath, NY; nieces, Mrs. Clarence Durfey, Odessa, with whom she made her home for the past 12 years, Miss Marion Geiger of Bath and Mrs. Floyd Douglas of Elmira Heights, NY. The funeral was held Saturday at 1 pm at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, the Rev. David Griffiths officiating.  Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

LOVE - Fred Love, [SRGP 78224] aged 70 years, died Monday morning, Jan. 11, at the home of Mrs. Olive J. Lloyd at Tioga, RD2, where he had made his home for the past three years. Death was caused by a heart attack. He was born in Tioga township, May 17, 1866, son of Nelson and Martha Love, and had been a life-long resident of Mansfield and vicinity. For many years Mr. Love was engaged in blacksmithing and operated several shops in Mansfield. In 1896 Mr. Love married Miss Harriett Louse Sweet and to them were born six sons. Surviving are: Mrs. Fred Love of Wellsboro; Ernest of Penn Yan; Jesse of Wellsboro; Harry of Los Angeles; Robert and Lewis of Mansfield; Harold of Rochester; also eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lloyd; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield, Rev. Orrey Crippen officiating. - Wellsboro Gazette, 20 January 1937

 

LOVE, Jennie [SRGP 18773] Cummings, Jennie C.            d. last Saturday evening in Mansfield agee 22, cerebral hem. Dau. Nelson Love, bu'd Hope Cem. [Mansfield Advertiser 1891 18-Nov]
 

 He assisted in laying the bridge across the James River to Manchester and also stood guard at the bridge where General Lee and his staff marched into Richmond following their surrender to General Grant at Appomattox. The company to which he belonged was later called back to Fortress Monroe, where Mr. Lownsbery stood guard over Jeff Davis. Mr. & Mrs. Lownbery’s grandfathers were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Lownsbery was the last surviving member of General Mansfield Post, GAR, at Mansfield, and a member of the Disciple church at Canoe Camp. Following their marriage at the Baptist parsonage in Mansfield, Mr. & Mrs. Lownsbery lived in Canoe Camp for five years and then moved to Kansas, where they resided 17 years. They returned to Canoe Camp with their family in 1888, and in 1915 went to Jersey Shore to reside with their daughter. A son, George Leon, of Jersey Shore, and Mrs. Smith are the only near survivors. Brief services were conducted at the home Saturday. Military services were in charge of George W. Pepperman Post, No. 36, American Legion. The body was taken to the Canoe Camp Disciple church, where services were held; burial in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. Members of the American Legion at Mansfield assisted the Jersey Shore Legionnaires in the service. - Wellsboro Agitator, 3 March 1937

 

LUCAS Ethel (SRGP 86588)

Ethel B. (Warters) Smith, age 91, formerly of RD1 Hamburg, died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1983, in Laurel Nursing and Retirement Center, Tilden Township. She is survived by two daughters, Leah M. widow of Lewis Crooks of Mansfield, and Geraldine E. wife of Elwin J. VanEtten of RD1 Hamburg, six grandchildren, and one sister, Audrey, with of Fred Yost of St. George, Utah. Friends may call at the Hillcrest Seventh Day Adventist Church, Route 6, Mansfield on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held there following the calling hours at 2 p.m. Interment in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 19 October 1983 [

 

LUCAS Ethel B. Smith (SRGP 86588)

Corning Leader, Coming, NY., Wednesday, October 19,1983.

HAMBURG, PA - Ethel B. (Warters) Smith, 91, formerly of Hamburg RD 1, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1983 at Laurel Nursing and Retirement Center, Tilden Township. She was bom July 22,1892 in Rutland Township, Tioga County, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Lucas. Surviving are two daughters, Leah M. Crooks of Mansfield and Gerabine E. Van Etten of Hamburg RD 1; one sister, Audrey Yost of St. George, Utah; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Burkey and Driscoll Funeral Home. Calling hours will be Thursday 1-2 p.m. at the Hillcrest Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Route 6, Mansfield. Services will follow. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield

 

LUCAS, Sarah (SRGP 19849) - MRS. JOHN WELLS
 Mrs. John Wells died at her home at Lambs Creek at 3:30 o'clock Thursday morning.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Alexander McCracken, pastor of the Disciple church, of Covington, officiating; interment in Prospect cemetery.  She is survived by her husband, two sons, Lawrence Wells, of Elmira, and Samuel Wells, of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Smith, of Big Flats, and Mrs. Fred Smith, of Big Flats, and Mrs. Fred Eiffert, of Tioga, and one brother, Frank Lucas, of California, and several grandchildren. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, July 22, 1925)

LUCAS, Susan (SRGP 16279)
  At her home three miles south east of this boro, on Monday, July 21st, at two o'clock p.m., Susan H.,    wife of J. B. Clark, Jr., aged 51 years and three months. Mrs. Clark was a daughter of Mr. James Lucas, who before his death resided for many years on a farm between this boro and Mainesburg. She   was married to Mr. Clark in June, 1856, and enjoyed exceptionally good health until about three years   ago, when she began to show symptoms of creeping or progressive paralysis, which finally caused her   death. Her condition became immediately alarming on Saturday last. She leaves, besides an     affectionate and indulgent husband, one son, Mr. Geo. A. Clark, who for the past year has resided    with his parents on the family farm. Deceased has two sisters living and one brother as follows: Mrs. Silas Davy, of Richmond, Mrs Noah Grandy, of Cherry Flats, and Mr. Lewis B. Lucas, of Mainesburg. She was the sister of Mrs. J. B. Strong, deceased, of Mainesburg, and Mr. Furman    Lucas, who some months ago while recovering from a serious illness mysteriously disappeared from    his home at East Troy. The funeral is to be held this afternoon at two o'clock from the house, Rev.    David Keppel officiating. The remains will be brought to this boro for burial (obituary).

LUDINGTON - Mrs Phoebe Fuller, [SRGP 09062] wife of the late Joseph C. Fuller, of this place died last Saturday, January 19, at the home of her nephew Arthur Ludington, in Painted Post,N.Y. age 77 . Phoebe Phoebe Ludington Fuller was born in Sullivan and was united in marriage to Joseph C. Fuller, a Civil War veteran in 1868, coming to Mansfield to live, where she resided until the death of Mr. Fuller March 2, 1917. She then went to Painted Post, N.Y. to live with her nephew where she died. Mrs Fuller was well liked in Mansfield as a neighbor and friend, and made many friends here who will mourn her loss, having lived here for 47 years. She is survived by an aged brother Enos Ludington who also resides in Painted Post, N.Y. The body was brought here Monday and the funeral was held in the Methodist church at 11:30. Rev. C.D. Purdy officiated. Burial was made in the family plot in Prospect cemetery.

LUDLAM, May Ballard [SRGP 85696]
Mrs. May Ballard, 79, of Cone Street, Wellsboro, died Friday, December 21, 1962 in the Blossburg State Hospital. She was born August 16, 1882, at Wellsboro, a daughter of George and Mary Brown Ludlam. She was the widow of James A. Ballard. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Stella Henry and Mrs. Daisy Harkness of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Lia Bacon of Penn Yan, NY. Services were held at 1:30 pm Monday at Kuhl’s, 126 Main Street. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. Gordon Abrams, her pastor officiated.

LYNCH, Barry L.[SRGP 85700]
Barry L. Lynch age 38 of Olean, NY, died Thursday, February 7, 1980 as the result of an automobile accident. He graduated from Mansfield. State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music in 1963. He was the founder and director of the Olean Community Orchestra and Chorus for 7 years. He taught music in the Olean School system for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Wilson Lynch, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson live in Mansfield; one son, Shay Lynch at home, and mother, Mary Lynch of Latrobe, Pa. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning at the Spink Funeral Home with the Very Rev. Richard B. Duncan officiating. Burial in Prospect Cemetery at Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Olean Community Orchestra Scholarship Fund % of Linda Edstrom 92 South Shore, Cuba Lake, NY 14727.

LYON, Adelia [SRGP 85778] - Mrs. Adelia Lyon Moody, aged 84 years, widow of Dr. Benjamin Moody, for many years a physician in Mansfield, died March 20 [1934] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Sanford Atwood in Syracuse. She was a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal church and while living in Mansfield organized and for over 30 years was president of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of that church. She was also one of the oldest members of the Literary Society, and was also a member of the D.A.R. Mrs. Moody was born at Spring Hill, near Canton, PA, August 23 [or 28], 1850. She is the last survivor of five children. Mrs. Moody having a twin brother and two older sisters who were twins. When a young woman she was married to Dr. Benjamin Moody. All her married life was spent in Mansfield. Four children were born to Dr. & Mrs. Moody, three of whom died in childhood during an epidemic of diphtheria. The fourth is Mrs. Atwood in whose home Mrs. Moody resided for the past several years. Her daughter, Mrs. Atwood and one granddaughter, Sara Jane Atwood, of Syracuse, survive with several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Friday at the home of Llewellyn B. Shaw in Mansfield; burial in the Mansfield cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 28, 1934

MACIEL -  COLE [SRGP 80634]
Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Ann "Thompson" Age 80, of Mansfield, PA, diedon Saturday, January 22, 2005, in Sayre, PA. She was born October 24, 1924 in Tioga County, Arnot, PA, the daughter of the late Michael and Sophia (Pucia) Maciel. Elizabeth was raised in Morris Run, PA. Elizabeth worked in Athens, PA, at the Ingersoll Rand in the Blue Swan Mills, in Sayre, PA. She also worked at R.S. Electronics, in Mansfield, PA. Attended Cosmetology school in Elmira, New York, after then she owned and operated her own beauty salons in South Waverly, PA, and Mansfield, PA. She was active in her First Baptist Church, Mansfield, PA, where she was a member of the Women's Council. She was a member and Past Matron of Eastern Star, Chapter 475 of Mansfield, PA, a member of Business Professional Women's Association of Sayre, PA, also a State Examiner for The Board of Cosmetology in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and a member of the Hairdressers Association. Elizabeth is survived by sisters, Adeline Kordyl of Syracuse, NY, Leona Frederick of Arnot, PA, Agnes Woycek of Elmira, NY, and Theresa Horzenski of Elmira, NY; sons, Donald D. Thompson, DeBarry of FL, Roy D. Cole of Mackeyville, PA, Terry N. Thompson of Waverly, NY, and David M. Thompson of Lufkin, TX; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by first husband, Isaac Morgan Thompson, April, 1988; and second husband, Keith Thomas Cole (Former Chief of Police, Mansfield University) April, 1991; one brother, Michael Maciel of Troy, PA; sisters, Vera Williams of Troy, PA, Bernice Clinger and Marion Laposki of Sayre, PA. Family and friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home Inc., 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933 on Friday, January 28, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Private Family Funeral will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Prospect Cemetery in Mansfield, PA, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of donations or flowers, memorials may be directed in Elizabeth's memory to the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, PA.

MAHON - [SRGP 16256] Wife of Former Commissioner Succumbs Suddenly after Three-Year Illness - was Active in Church Work
Death came unexpectedly Friday night to Mrs. [Effie Mahon] Ralph B. Baity, 56, at the home of her son, Fred in Covington, following a stroke of unconsciousness a few hours earlier in the waiting room of a Covington physician. She had been in ill health for about three years. Funeral services at the Covington Church of Christ Monday conducted by Rev. Maltman preceded burial in Mansfield Cemetery. Rebekahs had charge on interment services at the Prospect Cemetery in Mansfield. Rev. Kaufman, acting pastor of Covington Church of Christ, and Rev. Walter Brown, Wellsboro Church of Christ, assisted Rev. Maltman in the funeral service. Flower bearers were Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Shaw, Miss Wilson and Mrs. Cleveland. The bearers were E. E. Marvin, L. N. Avery, J. E. Whittaker, M. F. Managan, J. S. Blair and W. A. Douglas. - Wellsboro Gazette, 4 October 1934

HORTON, LOUISE MAKELEY (SRGP 2034)
 Louise Horton, widow of the late Harvey Horton, died this morning shortly after 1 o’clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. M. Birkett, in Extension street.  Death followed a fortnight’s illness.  Mrs. Horton was in her 63d year.  She was a long time member of the M. E. church, faithful to the duties and demands of that membership.  In the home circle she was ever the devoted, solicitous wife and mother, and was an estimable woman in all walks of life.  There survive, two daughters—Mrs. D. M. Birkett, of Mansfield, and Mrs. John P. LeBarron, of Elmira, N.Y.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ransom Bryant; one stepson, Bruce Horton; two brothers, henry and John Makely, of Rutland, and three sisters, Mrs. Jonathan Wood, of Sylvania; Mrs. G. Washington Reynolds, of Roseville, and Mrs. Horace Smith, of Rutland.  She was preceded to the better world by two children, Freddie and Hattie.  The funeral will be held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Birkett on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Interment in Hope cemetery

 

MALTMAN - Rev. Harry L. Maltman, aged 76 years, [SRGP 85704] of Canoe Camp, died at his home Sept. 17 [1942]. He was pastor emeritus of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Arthur of Hartford, Conn., and Harry, of Camp Bowie, Texas. - Wellsboro Agitator, 30 September 1942

 

The Rev. Harry L. Maltman, 76, of Canoe Camp died at his home, Thursday, Sept. 17, 1942. He was pastor emritus of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Survivors: wife; sons, Arthur of. Hartford, CT, Harry O. of Camp Bowie, Texas; two granddaughters, Virginia and June Maltman of Hartford, Connecticut. Prayer service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the family home and at 2:30 at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, the Rev. C.E. Dawson. Burial in the Canoe Camp Cemetery. [Tombstone with wife in Prospect Cemetery]

 

MANLEY, May [SRGP 89804] – Mrs. May Manley Shepard, aged 72 years, wife of Silas E. Shepard of Wellsboro, died Sunday at 5 p.m. She was born Jan. 18, 1860, at Canton, Pa., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Manley. She is survived by her husband, four brothers, and six step-children, Jesse Shepard of Wellsboro; Alber of Dundee, NY; Curtis of Penn Yan, NY; Mrs. Florence Miller of Dundee, NY; Mrs. Cora Mason of Ogdensburg, PA; and Mrs. Robert Austin of Glen Campbell, Pa.; 21 grandchildren and several great—grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the Church of Christ this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. John Crowe, officiating; burial at Mansfield. – Wellsboro Agitator, March 23, 1932, p.4    

 

MANTOR, Maria [SRGP 85944] Gile, Mrs. Ira  d. Covington last Wed. bur. Mansfield was 87 yrs. Last May [Mansfield Advertiser 1904 3-Feb]

 

MARSH,  Jack H. [SRGP 65459]

Jack H. Marsh, 70, of 184 North Academy St. Mansfield, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1982, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, where he had been a patient for two weeks. Born in Stroudsburg on Dec. 6, 1911, he was the son of Norman and Edna Puterbaugh Marsh. He graduated from Mansfield State College with a BS degree and graduated from Columbia University, NYC, with a MA degree. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Marsh was a member of the Mansfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. He also was a member of Friendship Lodge 247, F&AM, Mansfield. He retired as the golf professional at the Corey Creek Golf Club, Mansfield, in 1977. Surviving besides his mother of Mansfield is his wife, the former Ruth Hughes. A private funeral was held today, at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. Linda Leibhart, pastor of St. James Episcopal Church officiated.

Allen, Jane Martin d. 1912 Feb 21- MARTIN [SRGP 82545]
MARTIN - Mrs. Jane M. Allen, widow of the late Prof. Fordyce A. Allen, formerly principal of the Mansfield State Normal School, died Wednesday noon after an illness of several days. She spent most of her life in Mansfield and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral was held at St. James Episcopal church Friday. - The Wellsboro Agitator, Feb. 28, 1912

MARVIN - Mrs. Ida Marvin Johnson, 84, [SRGP 82478]  of Mansfield, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 1963. She was the widow of Charles L. Johnson; member of Canoe Camp Church of Christ, the Missionary Society and the Eastern Star. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Ellery Besanceney of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Glenn Gillette of Mansfield RD; brother, Lee R. Marvin of Portland, Ore.; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield on Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Otto Marshall officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Mansfield Advertiser, August 1963

MARVIN, Susan [SRGP 86083] - Mrs. Susan Marvin, 95, widow of Albert Marvin, died Saturday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Louis Schlick of Elmira, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Marvin recently suffered a fracture of her right hip in a fall. For many years she was a resident of Blossburg, going to Elmira some time ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ella Doane. Surviving are her daughter and a number of grandchildren. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 2, 1936 [Both Susan's own surname and married alias were Marvin]

MASE, Elsie Tanner [SRGP 35900]
Mrs. Elsie Mase Tanner, 81, of Mansfield died at 3pm, Monday, Nov. 30, 1970,in the Blossburg State Hospital where she had been admitted earlier in the day. She was born in Liberty December 20, 1888, the daughter of Daniel and Louise Miller Mase. She was the widow of William [Welland] Tanner. She was a member of the Blossburg Baptist Church. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Jessup of Endicott, Mrs. Dorothy Paris of Mansfield, Mrs. Pauline Sharp of Covington; sons, George Tanner of Elmira, William Tanner of Wellsboro, Francis Tanner of Williamsport; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was at 11 am Wednesday at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, 18 North Main St Mansfield, with the Rev. John Shypulefski, her pastor officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

MASON - NASH, Anna E. (SRGP 08338)
Age 96 of RD #2 Mansfield, Pa. Monday July 4, 1983 at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at the Scureman Funeral Home, S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Funeral Services there Thursday at 1 pm, Rev. James W. Garthoff officiating. Burial Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, Pa. Anna was born in Gillette, Pa., March 11,1887 to Wilmont & Delphine Wood Mason. She was a member of the Roseville Baptist Church where she organized the True Blue Sunday School Class in 1930. She was a member of the Elizabeth Rebecca Lodge #291, Mansfield, Pa. & a former member of the Tioga Valley Grange. She is survived by 2 daughters Mrs. Evelyn (Ford) Cook of Roseville, Mrs. Ruth (Paul) Sterling of Gillette; 5 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren & 9 great great grandchildren..Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, S. Main St., Mansfield from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, July 6. The funeral will be held there Thursday, July 7 at 1 p.m. with The Rev. James W. Garthoff officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield.

MATTESON - Mrs. Effie M. White of 512 West Second St. Elmira, NY, died Wednesday March 31, 1954, at the Arnot Ogden Hospital. Born April 12, 1879 in Knoxville, she was the daughter of Lucius O. and Viola Sunderland Matteson. A resident of Elmira for 51 years, she was a member of the Loyal Chapter of the OES of Elmira and of the Hedding Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, W. Sumner White; two brothers, Floyd L of Knoxville and Joseph S. of Springfield, Mass. And several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alfred P. Coman officiating. Burial was made in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. - Wellsboro Agitator, 8 April 1954

 

MATTESON, Effie Mae [SRGP 86370]   – Mrs. Effie May White of 512 West Second St., Elmira, NY, died Wednesday March 31, 1954, at the Arnot Odgen Hospital. Born April 12, 1879 in Knoxville, she was the daughter of Lucius O. and Viola Sunderland Matteson. A resident of Elmira for 51 years, she was a member of the Loyal Chapter of the OES of Elmira and of the Hedding Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, W. Sumner White; two brothers, Floyd L. of Knoxville and Joseph S., of Springfield, Mass., and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alfred P. Coman officiating. Burial was made in Prospect cemetery at Mansfield. – Wellsboro Agitator, April 8, 1954, p.7

 

EMORY E. MATTESON [SRGP 86142]
 Emory E. Matteson, 90, of 103 East Main Street, Mansfield, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 1974, in the Witt Nursing Home, Nauvoo. Born Nov. 9, 1883, at Lambs Creek, he was a son of William and Martha Day Matteson. Mr. Matteson was a retired farmer. He was Richmond Twp. assessor for many years. He was a member of Mansfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Matteson also was a member of the Elk Run Grange. Surviving are a son, Donald E., of Mansfield, and a grandchild. The funeral was held at 1 pm Saturday at The Kuhl Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street.  Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, his pastor, officiated.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Thursday, Aug. 22, 1974)

MATTESON, George N. [SRGP 81600] - Mr. George N. Matteson, aged 52, died of pneumonia at about 5 a.m. on Wednesday, at his home at Lambscreek. He had been sick only about a week and his death was quite unexpected. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Edgar, Clayton and Harry, and by one daughter, Winifred. He is survived also by his father, Mr. Edgar E. Matteson who had made his home with him for the past year, and by one brother and one sister, Mr. William Matteson of Mansfield Route 3, and Mrs. Mary Graham of North Tonawanda, NY. The funeral, which was very largely attended, was held at his late home Friday afternoon. Rev. M.H. Ake, of Mansfield, conducting the services. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful; among them was an especially beautiful tribute of calla lilies from the Mansfield High School, of which his daughter, Miss Winifred, is a member. The burial was at Mansfield, in Hope cemetery. Mr. Matteson was a son of the late Mrs. Edgar E. Matteson, who died of pneumonia about four weeks ago. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. - Wellsboro Agitator, April 24, 1912

 

MATTESON, Maud [SRGP 82637] d. Lambs Creek "Easter", age abt. 17, dau. Of Will, sister of Emery [Mansfield Advertiser 1902  2-Apr]

 

S. WINIFRED MATTESON (SRGP 81605)
 Miss S. Winifred Matteson, age 77, of Elmira, formerly of Mansfield, died Friday, March 16, 1973.  The Funeral was held at the Barrett Funeral Home, Tuesday at 10 am.  The Rev. Edward R. McCrzcken officiated.  Burial was at Mansfield. The family gratefully requests that donations be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in her memory. She is survived by three nieces, Mrs. Joseph (Jean) Augustine of Pine City, Mrs. Harry (Pauline) Moran of Millerton, Mrs. Herbert (Maru) Tower of Wellsboro; three nephews, Robert Matteson of Mansfield, Earl Matteson of Endicott, Gerald Matteson of Horseheads. She was a communicant of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, retired employe of Brady Supply Corp. [MHS 1915]

MATTHEWS – George A. (Joe) Matthews, 50, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Mansfield and Covington, died on Sunday, April 15, 1962. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Thomas E. (Joan) Cole of Dundee, NY; 3 grandchildren, Craig, Thomas and Betsy Cole of Dundee, NY; sister, Mrs. Thomas Evans, St. Petersburg, FL; one brother, Robert Matthews of Ocala, FL. Memorial service will be held at Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, on Sunday, May 20th at 2 PM, Rev. David J. Griffiths officiating. – Mansfield Advertiser, 16 May 1962, p.5

MATTHEWS - James Bertram Matthews, 78, [SRGP 85630] of Covington, died Monday at his home. He is survived by his wife, Alice Payne Matthews, of Covington; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas E. Evans of St. Petersburg, Florida; two sons, George Albert Matthews of Elmira, Robert B. Matthews of Ocala, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. Jessie Flitcroft of Long Beach. Fla., Mrs. Minnie Burns of Rochester, Minn.; brothers, William of Colfax, Wis., Earl of Greeley, Colo., Ben and Ernest of Minneapolis, Minn.; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ in Covington, at 2:30 this afternoon, Rev. William Joel officiating; burial in the Prospectcemetery in Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 29 April 1948

1880 10-Nov D Maxwell, Archie Leon d. Archie Leon Maxwell, Mansfield, Nov 2nd, age 4 yrs 3 mos 1 da. [SRGP 85694]

MAXWELL - Charles Maxwell, [SRGP 85287] an oil pumper at Watrous, was fatally burned at the power house where he was working last Saturday evening. He poured a little gasoline onto the fire in his stove at the power house to make it burn better or else lit the gas under the boiler. His clothing caught fire. He tried to tear off his clothing, but failed to get it off in time to save his life. He ran the short distance to his home with no clothing on save his shoes and stockings and a coat thrown over his shoulders. His flesh was burned so that it literally hung in shreds in places and the tops of his shoes were burned to a crisp. He only lived a few hours, death relieving his suffering shortly before three o’clock Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife, two brothers and a sister. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. - Wellsboro Agitator, 7 March 1917

MAYNARD, Blanche  (SRGP 30890) – MRS. BLANCHE PRECIT, age 76, of Mansfield, died Friday, March 12, 1965, in the Blossburg State Hospital. She was the widow of William Precit; member of the Mansfield Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother, Ralph Maynard of Coudersport and two grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2 pm Monday at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Earl Sires officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

MAYNARD, Della (SRGP 70502) - Miss Delia Maynard of Mansfield, died Jan. 10, 1958 at the Blossburg Hospital. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Florence Freeman and brother, Earl Maynard, both of Omaha, Neb. and brother, John Maynard of Elmira. Funeral was held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home. The Rev. D.J. Griffiths officiated. Burial in Prospect Cemetery. - Mansfield Advertiser, Jan. 1958

MAYNARD, Edward [SRGP 08967] - Edward Maynard; aged about 70 years, of Mansfield, died last Thursday evening. He is survived by his widow [Louisa Odell] and one son [Millard]. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 22, 1909 (William Edward Maynard)