Riverside Cemetery
Deerfield Township - Knoxville Borough, Tioga County PA.

KALACINSKI, Robert - Robert A. Kalacinski, age 52 of Warren Center, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born November 23, 1963 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Bonnie L. (Salls) Kalacinski. Robert served in the US Air Force and was the store manager for K-Mart. He loved fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Ann M.; two sons, Robert J. Kalacinski of Gaines and Christopher D. Kalacinski of Galeton; grandchildren, Robert W., Taylor J., Micah, Aaliyah, Brielle May and Trey Emery; a sister, Linda Ravgiala of Saint Cloud, FL; his brother, William Kalacinski of Newport, NH and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM with Father John Kita officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. -  Mansfield Gazette, March 9, 2016

 

KELLEY Sarah Jane

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wednesday, April 14, 1909, Pg 3

Mrs. Sarah Woodbury, widow of the late Frederick Woodbury, died on April 2, at 2 o'clock at the home of her son, E. E. Woodbury in Knoxville. Her husband died Sept. 11, 1894. She is survived by two sons, C. M. Woodbury of Deerfield, and E. E. Woodbury of Deerfield. Three children preceded her to the grave, the wife of Peter Sensabaugh and the wife of Hon. A. B. Hitchcock and one died in childhood. Mrs. Woodbury was 78 years old last September. 

 

KELTS Abigail Mary “Abbie”

Wellsboro Agitator – September 24, 1941

Miss Abbie Kelts, aged 94 year, oldest native resident of Knoxville died early Friday morning, Sept. 19, at the home of Mrs. Belle Clark, near Knoxville, where she had resided for about three years.  She was born Feb. 13, 1847, in Knoxville, daughter of John and Hannah Seely Kelts, and except for about two years spent in Whitesville, N. Y., had always lived in Knoxville and vicinity. She was a member of the Methodist church.  Survivors include one nephew, Karl Kelts of Knoxville and several cousins.  Funeral services were held Monday at the Griggs Funeral Home, Rev. James H. Buicema officiating; burial in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.

 

KELTS Guy R

Wellsboro Agitator - August 29, 1928

Death of Guy Kelts – Knoxville, Aug. 28 - The remains of Guy Kelts of Syracuse, aged 70 years were brought to Knoxville August 24 for burial in the Riverside Cemetery.  The services were conducted by the Harrison Valley Masons.  The body was accompanied by the widow, Mrs. Effie Kelts and sons Russell Kelts and wife of Denver, Colorado and Raymond Kelts of Knoxville where his boyhood was spent.  He was a brother of the late Sheriff Elwin Kelts and Will Kelts.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Locke, of Knoxville.

 

KELTS Horace

Wellsboro Agitator – December 8, 1920

Horace Kelts was born at Covington, Pa., March 17, 1831, and died November 27, 1920, at the home of his son. E. G. Kelts, at Knoxville.  He-was one of a family of seven children, five boys and two girls, and the last and youngest of the family of the late John Kelts. His mother died when he was five years old and he spent his boyhood with his sister and the family of the late Judge Victor Case, of Knoxville.  He married Catherine Scranton and to them were born three sons, Guy, of Syracuse; Elwyn, of Knoxville, and William F., of Oklahoma, all of William F., of Oklahoma, all of whom are living.  Mrs. Kelts died January 4, 1905 and later Mr. Kelts married Mariah Wagner, of Ulysses, who died several years ago.  Most of his life work was farming.  He was a man of excellent character, was very genial and never interfered with the business of others.  The funeral was held November 30, Rev. D. L. Pitts, pastor of the Knoxville M. E. church, officiating; interment in the Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.—Courier.

 

KELTS Ivan E.
Ivan E. Kelts, 81, of 12 E. York St., Ithaca, NY, formerly of Knoxville, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 1968 at Thompkins Memorial Hospital, Ithaca.  He was born May 21, 1885 in Knoxville, the son of Elwin and Eliza Wainwright Kelts.  He was a retired farmer, retired from Knoxville Agway, Inc., and was the oldest member of the Knoxville Methodist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Kelts; sons, Keith, Mercer, PA; Donald, Beaumont, Calif.; Elwin, Knoxville; daughters, Mrs. Harriet Sawyer, Sabinsville, PA and Mrs. Audrey Percival, New Hartford, NY; brother Wayne M. Kelts, Nelson, PA; nine grandchildren; two stepsons, Richard and Kenneth Hurlbut; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., at the Gerald Eaton Funeral Home, Knoxville, with the Rev. Clyde Beard officiating.  Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville.  Pallbearers were Richard Kelts, Cecil Mainus, Stanford Leathers, Lynn Doan, Merville Broadbent, and Lawrence Button.

 

KELTS MYRTLE K - MRS. ARTHUR LOCKE
Mrs. Myrtle K. Locke, 79, wife of Arthur Locke, of 65 Central Avenue, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 1973, in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 13, 1893, at Knoxville, a daughter of Guy and Sophronia Markham Kelts. Mrs. Locke was a member of the Mary Wells Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Republican Women's Council. Her husband is her only survivor. The funeral was held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Tussey's, 139 Main Street.  Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. The Rev. S. Wade Stewart, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, officiated

 

KILBURN Sarah Bush

Mrs. Sarah Kilburn Bush, widow of the late John Bush, died Jan. 24 at her home in Deerfield.  She was nearly 80 years old.  She is survived by two daughters, Miss Satie at home, and Florence, wife of S.L. Ludlam, of Deerfield.  She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Jane Bush, of Knoxville, and one brother, Sol. Kilburn, who resides near Lawrenceville.  Wellsboro Agitator, 2 Feb 1918.   

 

KING Albertene King Rushmore

WESTFIELD, PA -  Albertene King Rushmore, beloved mother, age 101, formerly of Jimerson Road, Westfield, PA, died

Friday, February 8th at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Norma & John Crane of Symonds Hill Rd., Addison, NY, with whom she had resided for the past 17 years. Born in Cowanesque, PA, February 23, 1900, she was the daughter of J. Devillo and Olga E. Morton King. She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College and  taught in the Jimerson Valley Country School in Westfield  township, PA.  She was a member of the Lillian Rebekah Lodge, formerly of Westfield, PA and Valley Grange of Academy Corners, PA.  She married Ivan B. Rushmore December 24, 1918 in Westfield township, PA. He preceded her in death, November 15, 1984.  She is survived by daughters, Norma Crane of Addison, NY,  Maple Ingraham of Galeton, PA and Jean Hilboldt of Elmira, NY,  18 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.  Friends may call Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the H.P. Smith &  Son,. Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, NY where  funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 AM, Rev.  George Waggoner, Pastor of the Borden Baptist Church  officiating, burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville,  PA.

 

KING Addie
Wellsboro Agitator - April 21, 1920
Mrs. Addie King Freeborn, widow of the late Wilfred Freeborn, died April 12, about 6 a.m., of apoplexy, at her home in Knoxville.  She had been in declining health for the past  year, following a bout of influenza.  Her husband died in  September, 1918.  She is survived by two daughters, Mazie, wife of J. R. Wilcox, and Nina, wife of Harry Mowers, both of Knoxville; also one brother, Herman King, of Knoxville.  She was about 62 years of age.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock; interment in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.

KING ADDIE
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA--Thursday, July 4, 1935, Pg 2
Knoxville, July 3--Mrs. Addie Mattison, 72, died at her home here, Wednesday, June 19 and was buried Saturday at the Riverside Cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs Blanche Loucks, 2 grand daughters: Geraldine and Marjorie Jean Loucks of Knoxville.

KING - Mrs. Addie King Freeborn, widow of the late Wilfred Freeborn, died April 12, about 6 a.m., of apoplexy, at her home in Knoxville. She had been in declining health for the past year, following an attack of influenza. Her husband died in September 1918. She is survived by two daughters, Mazie, wife of J.R. Wilcox, and Nina, wife of Harry Mowers, both of Knoxville; also one brother, Herman King of Knoxville. She was about 62 years old. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock; interment in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville. - Wellsboro Agitator, April 21, 1920

KING - Albert L. King, 68, life resident of Knoxville RD, Deerfield Township, PA, died Friday, December 10, 1954, following a long illness. He was a past master of Cowanesque Lodge F&AM, Knoxville; a member of Cowanesque Valley Forty Niners Assn.; Coudersport Consistory and Valley Grange of Cowanesque. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Eva King; son Cecil King of Seneca Castle, NY; daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Elliott of Snyder, NY and Mrs. Aletha Davis of Wellsboro, PA; brother, Kurwen King, and sister, Mrs. Ruth Husted, both of Knoxville RD; seven grandchildren. Funeral was Monday with the Rev. R. Eugene May of the Knoxville Methodist Church officiating. Masonic committal services were held in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. - Wellsboro Agitator, December 1954

KING AMY CECELIA
Wellsboro Agitator – September 26, 1928
--Mrs. Celia Bryant Pease died at her home in Cowanesque Thursday after a long illness.  She is survived by four sons, Homer and Devillo Bryant, of Elmira; Howard Bryant, of Grand Rapids, and Charles Bryant, of Detroit, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Coleman, of West Caton; Mrs. Robert Ingram, of Chicago, and Mrs. Theodore Farr, of Pine Valley.  The funeral was held in Cowanesque Saturday; burial in Knoxville.

KING CHARLES
Knoxville Notes:
Tuesday morning at eight o’clock, a.m., Mr. Charles King, of Chatham, closed his eyes for the last time on earth in their long sleep of death.  For years Mr. King had been an active and respected resident of Chatham, and the news of his death will be a severe shock to his many friends and acquaintances.  He leaves a wife and three children to mourn the loss of a loving and faithful husband and parent.

KING – Debbie King, 6-month-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest King of Covington RD1, died Monday, April 23, 1962. Survived by parents; brothers, Ernest Jr. and Scotty at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon King of Middlebury; maternal grandfather, Raymond Gleason of Arnot. Prayer service will be held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home Thursday at 1 PM. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 25 April 1962, p. 4

KING EMMETT EARL
Wellsboro Gazette – February 27, 1947
Emit Earl King
Emit Earl King died on Monday Feb 12 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial hospital of heart disease Mr. King was born in Deerfield township on March 31st 1867 son of Charles and Sarah King and lived there until 18 years ago when he moved to Chatham township.  He was married to Jessie Hawkins when he quit farming and moved to Little Marsh where he was janitor of the Little Marsh consolidated School. He was a great favorite of all the youngsters and will be greatly missed bv all who knew him. He was a man of sterling qualities.  He was marner to Jessie Hawkins on Sept 25th, 1899.  His wife survives him.  Funeral services were held from the home on Fridav with Rev Mrs. Tucker of Shortsville in charge.  The pall bearers were Stewart Wattles, Frankie Davis, Owen Homsbv, Lee Moshier, Clifton Davis, Claud Davis.  He was buried in Knoxville

KING Herman Philman
Wellsboro Agitator - April 1, 1936
Knoxville, March 31 - Herman Philman King, aged nearly 83 years, died at his home on South Water Street, Saturday evening, after several years of failing health.  He was born in Chatham township, April 15, 1853, son of Lewis B. and Sarah Smith King.  On September 3, 1885, he married Mrs. Mary E. Dickinson, of Academy Corners, who survives, with two sons, Albert and Kurwen King of Knoxville, R. D.; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Husted, of Gravel Bank; two grandsons, three grandaughters, and two nieces, Mrs. Jesse R. Wilcox, of Knoxville, and Mrs. Harry Mowers, of Hornell.  Mr. King was a member of Valley Grange, of Academy Corners, and a much respected citizen of Knoxville.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Rev. Howard L. Spangler, officiating; burial in Riverside cemetery in Knoxville.

 

KING James Devillo

Wellsboro Gazette – Thursday, February 15, 1951

James Devillo King, 88, died at the Corning hospital last Friday evening after a three weeks illness.  He was born May 12, 1862 on the Jemison, son of Ozial and Elizabeth Carpenter King, and had always lived on the Jemison where he was well and  favorably Known. He was the last charter member of Cowanesque Methodist church and was a member of Valley Grange, No. 876, of Academy Corners. He was also a member of Knoxville Lodge No. I96 and Westfield Encampment No. 272, IOOF.  He is survived by his wife, Olga Morton King; one daughter, Mrs. Ivan B. Rushmore, of this place; three granddaughters, Mrs. Harold Kane, of Westfield; Mrs. Robert Hilbolt, of Elmira; Mrs. Norma McCarthy of Cowanesque and five great grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday with Rev. Clarence H. Wienand, pastor, officiating; burial was in Riverside cemetery, Knoxville.

 

KING JESSE W
Wellsboro Agitator - August 18, 1943
Keeneyville, August 17 - Jesse King died suddenly Sunday at eleven o'clock of a heart attack while after the cows.  He is survived by his wife, Mary West King, two daughters, Sarah LaPoint of Wellsboro and Mrs. Luva Taylor at home; one brother Emmet King, of Little Marsh and three grandchildren.
 

KING Justa M Odle

Wellsboro Agitator - November 6, 1918

Mrs. Justa M. Odle died Oct. 25, at the Danville Hospital, after an illness of nearly two months. Justa M. King was born in Knoxville, March 19, daughter of Leslie W. and Nell King, and lived there until April 15, 1908, when she was married to Stephen E. Odle and removed with him to Farmington, where they lived four years.  From there they moved to the George Gilbert farm. To them was born one son, Leslie Merle.  Besides her husband and son, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Nell King; two uncles, James Beach, of Wellsboro, and Frank Beach, of Westfield; four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, a number of cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 2 p.m.; burial in Riverside cemetery, Knoxville.

KING - BAKER, Leona May
Age 88, formerly of Middlebury Center, PA, died July 15, 2009 at The Green Home. She was the wife of the late Clarence D. Baker, who died December 24, 1987. Leona was born February 16, 1921 in Deerfield Township, the daughter of the late Kurwen H. and Mattie P. Erway King. She was a farmer's wife and homemaker and member of the Keeneyville United Methodist Church. Surviving are son, Keith C. (Muriel) Baker, Middlebury Center, PA; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by a son, Dana K. Baker, in 1968. Friends and family are invited to Leona's Life Celebration on Friday, July 17, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ellen Bartholomew officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. Family will provide flowers. If desired, memorials in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/16/2009

KING LEWIS B
The Hand of Death
Lewis B. King
Mr. L. B. King died at this home in this boro last Sunday night, May 16, a few minutes before midnight, after a lingering illness of several months.  He was born March 22, 1828, at Lodi, Seneca County, N.Y. and was the son of the late Samuel P. and Elenor Springsteil King, and came with his parents to what was then Chatham township, this county, when 14 years old.  He was one of a family of 11 children.  Three brothers and three sisters survive him namely;  James P. King, S. P. King, F. C. King; Betsy, wife of Wm. P. Boom; Sarah, wife of L. C. Smith and Elenor, wife of L. D. Goodsall.  Those of the family who have gone before are George C, Charles F. and Martin, the latter dieing very young and two sisters, Mary, the first wife of Philip Erway, and Martha, wife of Daniel T. Corwin.  L. B. King was married June 16, 1851, to Sarah Smith and they began housekeeping resided for seven years on a small farm in what is known as they Swing Gate neighborhood in Chatham when they bought and moved on the farm now occupied by Herman King, in Deerfield, where they lived until 14 years ago when they moved to this boro.  To them were born three children, Herman, who resides on the old homestead in Deerfield, Addie, wife of Wilford Freeborn, of Chatham, and Emma, wife of Fred Graves, of this boro.  Mr. King started in life a poor boy, but by hard work and good judgment, assisted by a careful and prudent wife he accumulated considerable wealth.  He was an enterprising, clean and careful farmer and since his residence in Knoxville has kept his surroundings of his home here very neat and attractive.  While careful and prudent, never jumping into anything without first considering well the step, he was a faithful husband and a kind father, and loved his family.  His counsel will be missed by them all.  At the time of his death he was a member of the Borough Council serving the second year of his second term, and he took an active part in this body in the management of the affairs of the boro, and his judgment regarding boro matters was always honored by the other members in the Council.  His widow and children have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this time of sadness, it being the first death in the family since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. King nearly 46 years ago.  The funeral services will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at the house at 2 o’clock and the body interred in the River Side cemetery.

KING OZIAL HOPKINS
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, October 27, 1909
Westfield, Oct. 23--Ozile King, an old resident of this place died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Celia Bryant in Lockwood, NY on Oct. 17. The remains were brought on the train to Phillips Station and taken to their old homestead, now owned by Devillo King, a son of the deceased, where the funeral was held on Tuesday, burial in the Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. He leaves 2 daughters and 5 sons- Mrs Celia Bryant, Mrs Electa Short, Ed, Devillo, Willard, Frank and Ward King; also 2 brothers and one sister. Had he lived until Nov 3, he would have been 80 years old.

KING Sarah Jane
Death of Mrs. L. C. Smith
Sarah Jane Smith was born March 18, 1837, and died Friday, Nov. 20, 1903, at half past six in the morning.  She was married to Lockwood Smith Sept. 18, 1855.  They had three children, two boys and one girl, namely, Sherman Smith, who died Aug. 14, 1898; Walter, who resides on the farm in Chatham, and Mahalie, now Mrs. Hartford Graves, of Knoxville, PA.  She had five grand children, two girls and three boys.  One, Ethel, became her daughter by adoption when she was a babe and has since lived with her to comfort and help her and in return receive loving counsel.  She was of a family of eleven, five boys and six girls.  They are all gone but two, Samuel King, of Knoxville, and Elenor Goodsal, of near Woodhull, N.Y.  She was converted and joined the church when she was 15 or 16 years old, and has since lived a Christian life.  For five years she has been in poor health, and for two years she has been almost an invalid, but patient and never complaining, all the time trying to make a home, if not by her work, by her presence imbued with a Christian spirit.  She has been a faithful companion to Mr. Smith for almost fifty years.  In trouble she has been his true counselor and helper.  She has been a loving mother who will ever live in the hearts of her children.  She has been a sister whom brothers and sisters have loved, and whom the two only remaining ones of the family will miss sorely.  She has been a friend whom friends will mourn her loss and a Christian and church member whom the church will miss as an exemplary and patient life.   Some days ago she said:  “Next Sunday they will lay me to rest in the cemetery.”  Last Sunday her prophecy was fulfilled, human hands bore her there but angels hands bore her home.  Her funeral services were held in the M. E. Church and were largely attended, her pastor, Rev. L. F. Mulhollen, officiating.  Her remains were interred in the Riverside cemetery.  Her pastor.

Published in The Gazette,Wellsboro,Pa May 30, 1978
Scott Franklin KING Jr. - The funeral for Scott Franklin King Jr. was held Wednesday afternoon, May 23,1979. He was the infant son of Scott and Sheri Webster King,of 215 Main Street, Blossburg. He died Monday May 21, 1979,in Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira N.Y., where he was born Sunday.  Surviving, besides his parents are a brother,Shawn, at home, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Davis Cosey of Ulysses, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Louis Marble of Tioga.    The Rev. John Shypulefski, pastor of Blossburg and Tioga Baptist Churches officiated at the service held at th Kuhl Funeral Home . Burial was in Riverside Cemetery Knoxville.

 

KING Viola E

The Evening Leader – Thursday, January 24, 1924

Mrs. Viola Boyce

Jemison Valley, Pa, Jan. 24.—Mrs. Viola E. King Boyce, aged 72 years, of Jemison Valley, died January 12 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ford Tombs in Knoxville. She was born in Westfield township, July 4, 1851 and was married to John O. Boyce, April 9, 1876. They resided in Chatham and Jemison Valley all their married life. She was the mother of six children. She is survived by her husband, three sons, one daughter and thirteen grandchildren.  The funeral was held in the Knoxville Methodist church, the pastors of the Methodist churches of Westfield and Knoxville officiating and the burial was in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.

 

KING Wayne L.

Age 74, of Gainesboro, TN, formerly of Westfield, PA, diedMay 17, 2005 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He was born November 23, 1930 in RD. Westfield, PA, the son of Roland J. and Mary L. Davis King. He was an auto and heavy equipment mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Jo King, Gainesboro, TN, Rick and Gail King, West Palm Beach, FL, Bill and Melody Smith, Little Marsh, PA; stepson and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Linda Copp, Whitneyville, PA; daughter, Penny King, Westfield, PA; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jerry Nellis, RD. Wellsboro, PA, Karen and Robert Clark, Jupiter, FL; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Davis, Wesllboro, PA; sister-in-law, Luva King, Dubois, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Saturday 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA.

 

KINGSTON Thomas

Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, January 17, 1945

Thomas Kingston, 77, of 651 West Delevan avenue, Buffalo, died Saturday.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ruth Ray Kingston.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Griggs Funeral Home at Knoxville; burial in Riverside cemetery.

KIO Frances Mae Persing

of RD 1, Knoxville, died Wednesday, Sept 19, 1990, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born June 27, 1927, in West Branch, she was the daughter of Clyde Kio and Elsie M. Baker.  She was a homemaker.  She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knoxville Volunteer Fire Dept. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lester, in 1985, and a sister, Catherine Hackett, in 1984.  Surviving are sons and daughters in-law, Roderick (Moose) and Jennie Persing, and Claude and Nancy Persing, all of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Russell Jelliff of Knoxville, and Thelma and Gary Stewart of Corning, N.Y.; brothers, Clarence (Ted) Kio and Philip Kio, both of Corning, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Calling hours were held at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, on Friday, Sept 21, from 7 p.m to 9 p.m.  Services were held at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept 22, at 1 p m Col Norris Webster officiated.  Burial was made at the Riverside Cemetery in Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.  Wellsboro Gazette – September 26, 1990

 

KNICKERBOCKER Marilyn Mildred

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, July 17, 1935

The funeral of Marilyn Mildred Knickerbocker who died Wednesday afternoon from injuries suffered when she was thrown from a horse was held Friday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Knickerbocker at Little Marsh, Rev. Wheeler officiating; burial in Riverside Cemetery at Knoxville.  The bearers were Wellington Colegrove, Charles Treat, Charles Strawn and Kenneth Doan.  Marilyn was injured July 4 and was removed to the Blossburg hospital where it was ascertained she had a fractured skull.  Spinal meningitis is reported to have followed the injury.  She was born in Elkland, July 20, 1928.  Besides her parents she leaves three brothers, Gerald, aged five, Sherlon, four, and Harlon, two; her great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Houghtelling of Little Marsh; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Houghtelling of Corning and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knickerbocker, of Troupsburg; an aunt, Audrita Houghtelling, of Corning, and three uncles, Frederick Houghtelling, of Corning; Raymond and Clifford Knickerbocker, of Elkland.

 

KNIGHT Lois E. WHEATON

88, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born October 30, 1924, in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of Frank and Dorothy Campbell Knight. On November 19, 1966, in Westfield, she married Wilford W. "Willie" Wheaton, who predeceased her on June 23, 2008. She was employed by Galeton Production. Lois was a life member and past president of Howard S. Lines VFW Post #6753 Ladies Auxiliary in Knoxville. Surviving are: a daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Cady of Westfield; three step-children, Judy (Alan) Payne and David (Louise) Wheaton, both of Knoxville, PA, and Sandy Marzo of Elkland, PA; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a step-brother, Franklin "Sonny" Welch of Westfield; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Frances Whitehead, twin sister, Louise Burdick; a step-sister, Mary Mattison; and a son-in-law, Terry Marzo. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 10:00 AM- 12:00 Noon, with Funeral Services following at 12:00 Noon. Her nephew, Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VFW Post #6753 Ladies Auxiliary, Knoxville, PA 16928 or a charity of the donor's choice.  Wellsboro Gazette – July 12, 2013

 

CLELLA KNOWLES
Clella, aged 12 years, 6 months and 15 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Knowles, of Knoxville, died Sunday morning, June 25, 1905 at 2:50 o'clock, after a sickess of less than one week of peritonitis.  She was a great sufferer during her short illness.  Funeral services were held June 27th at 2:00 p.m. in the Methodist church, the pastor. Rev. L. F. Mulhollen, officiating and interment made in the Riverside cemetery.

KNOWLES Algenia Rodella
Journal, April 17, 1958 - Last Rites Wednesday for Mrs. Wm. Boom
Knoxville - Algenia Rodella Boom, 75, died Sunday, April 13, at her home in Knoxville after an extended illness.  She was born the daughter of Alfred and Rosella Patrick Knowles on August 12, 1882.  On May 21, 1898 she was married to William F. Boom.  She attended the Baptist Church and was a Past Noble Grand of the Galatea Rebekah Lodge No. 296 of Knoxville.  Besides her husband she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Nellie Day of Fort Pierce, Florida; a brother, Alfred Knowles of Wellsville; ? grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held from the Griggs Funeral Home in Knoxville, Wednesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Drehmer officiating.  Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery.

KNOX Aaron Alby
Wellsboro Agitator - December 6, 1905
--Mr. Aaron Knox, aged 69, of Academy Corners, died suddenly on Wednesday of heart disease.  His wife, one daughter and one brother, survive him.  Funeral services were held on Saturday; burial in the Carpenter cemetery.

Wellsboro Agitator - December 6, 1905
--Mr. Aaron Knox, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Marion Seeley, of this borough, died last week.  Funeral services were held at Academy Corners on Saturday afternoon.  Mr. and Mrs. Seeley and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Knox attended the funeral.

KNOX Archibald D
Wellsboro Agitator - July 6, 1892
--Mr. Archibald D. Knox, a resident of Deerfield, was stricken with paralysis on the evening of the 23rd ultimo while engaged in milking.  He lingered until the evening of the 25th, when he died.  He was 71 years of age.  Mr. Knox was widely known and much esteemed.  He was superintendent of the county poorhouse in 1879, and he had held with credit several local offices.

 

KNOX Mary L. “Balch” -  Mary L. Balch was born in Knoxville October 27th, 1845.  She was the daughter of Archibald D. and Abigail Knox.  She died Friday, Dec. 27, at 10:40 a.m.  She had been an invalid for about three years but the immediate cause of death was the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.  A prayer service was held at the residence on Saturday afternoon at three o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. D. Hevner and her body was taken to Knoxville Sunday morning, where services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Helen Case, after which it was laid at rest in the family plot in the Knoxville cemetery.  The family first moved to Galeton in 1885 and have always been identified with the growth and welfare of the town.  Mrs. Balch was held in high esteem by her neighbors and friends.  She is survived by her husband, her daughter Neenah; two brothers, Edward and Herman Knox; three sisters Mrs. Helen Case, Mrs. Abbie Bean, and Mrs. Laura White.  Leader Dispatch.  Wellsboro Agitator, 8 Jan 1919

KOHLER Nicole C.
Age 17, of 211 Wheeler Road, Tioga, PA, died October 8, 2007, the result of an automobile accident. She was born April 3, 1990 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Larry D. and Elizabeth Stermer Kohler. She was a senior at Williamson High School, member of the National Honor Society, played flute in the High School Band, and completed her senior project at the Wellsboro SPCA. She is survived by father and fiancee, Larry D. Kohler, Tioga, PA, and Cindy Wilcox, Mansfield, PA; mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and John Landsborough, Tioga, PA; brother, Joey Kohler, Tioga, PA; her special companions, "Buddy and Anna"; paternal grandmother, Carole Kohler, Knoxville, PA; maternal grandmother, Lorraine Stermer, Lawrenceville, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Melvin Kohler; and maternal grandfather, Henry Stermer. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Jackson Summit Baptist Church. Rev. Douglas Hodge and Rev. Joel Coleman, offc. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Wellsboro SPCA, Mansfield Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or Williamson High School Band, 33 Junction Crossroad, Tioga, PA 16946.   Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/10/2007 - 10/11/2007

LAPOINT Francis

LAPOINT Lewis

LAWSON -  Myrna E. Price, age 90, formerly of 174 Deerland Ave., Painted Post, NY, diedWednesday, February 13, 2008 at Absolut at Three Rivers, Painted Post, NY. Born in Troupsburg, NY, May 22, 1917, she was the daughter of Guy and Fannie Owens Lawson. Myrna was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a graduate of the former Jasper High School. Her husband, Charles L. (Johnny) Price, preceded her in death on September 2, 1972. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert,Tomas, and Keith Lawson. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Donald & Barbara Price and Dale & Kathy Price, all of Painted Post; her daughter, Deanna McGuinness of Savannah, GA, along with grandchildren, Darlene (Michael) Lewis, Jeff Price, Timothy (Sharon) McGuinness, and Todd (Tricia) McGuinness; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be conducted at the family’s convenience.   Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA.  Memorials in Myrna’s name may be made to Finger Lakes SPCA, 7315 State Route 54, Bath, NY 14810 or The American Heart Assoc. H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, NY, is assisting the family. - Corning Leader, 15 Feb. 2008

LEE, Thomas W., Sr. - Thomas W. Lee, Sr., age 90 of Covington, PA passed away on October 24, 2018 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Thomas was born August 1, 1928, in Blossburg, PA the son of Roy and Daisy (Cowan) Lee and was self-employed as a farmer. Thomas is survived by his daughters Joyce (Eugene) Seeley of Covington, PA; Janet (Anthony) Magnotta of Tioga, PA; and Judy (Don) Seeley of Mosherville, PA; eight grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Whitney) Lee, his son Thomas W. Lee, Jr in 2012; his brother James Lee; and his sister Emmaline Baity.  Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Samaritan House 3 Morgan Terrace Wellsboro, PA. Burial will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Covington, PA. – Mansfield Gazette, 25 October 2018

LEONARD Arthur
Wellsboro Agitator - August 1, 1951
Arthur Leonard, aged 68 years, of Jemison, died Wednesday, July 25, 1951, at the Blossburg State Hospital.  He was a member of Jemison Grange.   Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lulu Boardman Leonard, a son, Ross, of Knoxville; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Spencer, of Corning, N.Y.; one stepson and two grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday in Knoxville, the Rev. Hugh Mosher, of Shortsville, officiating.  Burial in Riverside cemetery, Knoxville

LEONARD - MRS. SELINA LEONARD BEACH
 Mrs. Selina Leonard Beach, widow of the late Sidney Beach, died last week Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of her son, Willis F. Beach, in Knoxville.  She was 81 years old.  She was the last of a family of nine and is survived by one son, at whose home she died, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Russell Gee.  Funeral services was held at her late home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A.W. MacDougald officiating; interment in Riverside cemetery by the side of her late husband, Sydney Beach, who died about eight years ago.  (The Agitator:  Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, September 5, 1917)

 

LEROY Mary Elizabeth

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, June 25, 1919

Mrs. Frank Bullock died at her home at Knoxville June 12, after a long illness. She was born in Knoxville, July 26, 1860, daughter of William Land Mary J. Leroy. In 1876 when but 16 years of age she married Charles C. Boone (Boom) and to them were born nine children, all of whom are living: Mrs. Grace Sanderlln and Mrs. Mary Pawlson, of Salem, N, J.; Mrs. Minnie Towner, of Addison, N.Y.; Mrs. Eva Wisner, of Knoxville; William H., of Westfield; Bert, of Corning; Melvin, of Olean; Cassie, who returned three weeks ago from more than a year's service with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Fred of Knoxville.  Mr. Boone (Boom) died in 1897 and on January 28, 1900, she married Frank Bullock, who with two stepsons, Ernest Bullock, of Westfield, and 15 grandchildren also survive her.  (Note:  Her first husband was Charles Boom on the census and on his tombstone) 

 

Death of Aldine LINDER
Aldine Linder, aged 14 years, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Linder, of Osceola, R. D. 2, died of scarlet fever and complications, March 18, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Persing, at Knoxville, where she was spending the winter and attending school.  Aldine was a bright girl and a favorite with her classmates.   Her untimely death will be mourned by a host of relatives and friends.  She is survived by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

 

Aldine LINDER, aged 14 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Linder, of Knoxville, R. D. died of scarlet fever and complications March 18, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Persing, of Knoxville, where she was spending the winter and attending school.  She is survived by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

LINDER William H.
Wellsboro Gazette - August 10, 1967
Several from Knoxville and vicinity attended the funeral of William H. Linder at Elkland.  Mr. Linder was well known in this vicinity.  (Born Aug 1894 Died Jul 1967)

ARTHUR L. LOCKE
Arthur L. Locke, 81, of Wellsboro, died Tuesday, June 5, 1973, in Wellsboro. He was a former Tioga County deputy sheriff and retired Tioga County clerk. Mr. Locke was born April 21, 1892, in Westfield Twp., a son of George and Belle Cook Locke. He was a member of Knoxville Lodge, F&AM, and the Coudersport Consistory. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Nina Whitaker, of Westfield, and a brother, Frank, of Cowanesque. The funeral was held Friday at Tussey's, 139 Main Street.  Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. The Rev. S. Wade Stewart, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated

LUGG – Donald E. Lugg died suddenly on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006 in Sarasota, Fla. He was born in Knoxville, Nov. 25, 1925, the middle son of Hugh and Juanita Sherer Lugg. He graduated from Knoxville High School, attended Williamsport Junior College and New York State School of Retailing in Utica, NY. He worked for J.C. Penney and then was a partner in A.W. Lugg and Co. He served in the United States Navy Armed Guard. He was scoutmaster in Knoxville; member of the Executive Board of Steuben area Boy Scouts of America; member of the Knoxville Borough Council; a Mason; member of the Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Co.; member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville. He was also an associate member of the Church of the Palms Presbyterian Church in Sarasota, Fla. He married Elaine Carlson Lugg at the Tioga Presbyterian Church on Jan. 3, 1954 and they celebrated 52 years together. Surviving besides his wife, are brother and sister-in-law, Allan W. (Ruth) Lugg of Lock Haven; several nieces and nephews. The National Cremation Society is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. A memorial service will be held March 12 at 2 PM at the Yoked Churches of Knoxville with Pastor Joel Coleman officiating, assisted by Rev. Dr. Paul Palmer Green. Donations may be made to the Knoxville Public Library, Main St., Knoxville, PA 16928, The Yoked Church of Knoxville, or to a favorite charity. – The Mansfield Gazette, 8 March 2006, p.6A

LUGG
Robert Sherer Knoxville, PA Age 77 of 207 North First Street entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday August 7, 2001 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1924 in Westfield, PA a son of Robert Hugh and Jaunita M. Sherer Lugg. Robert married the former Anna Pearson on January 6, 1952 in the Fist Baptist Church in Knoxville. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. Robert was a member and also, a trustee and the treasurer of the Knoxville First Baptist Church, a 50 year member of Cowanesque Lodge #351 F. & A. M., former committeemen of Knoxville Boy Scout Troop #22, member of the Advisory Board of Citizens and Northern Bank, and a member of the Tioga County Planning. He was a longtime merchant and was a partner in the A.W. Lugg and Company Department Store in Knoxville. He is survived by his wife, Anna P. Lugg; three sons, William Lugg of Cranbury, NJ, David (Marion) Lugg of Millington, NJ, and Andrew (Elizabeth) Lugg of Normal, Ill.; a daughter, Catherine Lugg of Belle Mead, NJ; nine grandchildren, Benjamin Lugg, Hayley Lugg, Jay Cooper, Will Cooper, John Cooper, Hugh Anthony Lugg, Robert T. Lugg, and Edward Andrew Lugg; two brothers, Donald E. (Elaine) Lugg of Knoxville, and Allan W. (Ruth) Lugg of Lock Haven, PA; three nephews and one niece. There will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. Arrangements are with the Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall Street, Addison, NY. Memorials may be made to the Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department or the Knoxville Public Library.

MACK, Charles A., 84, of Westfield died Friday, April 14^th, 1972 in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. He was born in Little Mrs. June 11, 1887, the son of Daniel and Urania (Bradley) Mack. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Gerald Griffin Post American Legion, member and past deacon of the local First Baptist Church, and retired in 1960 from Eberle Tanning Co. after 48 years of service. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jane English of Juneau, Alaska; a sister, Mrs. John Holland of Westfield; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Watkins Funeral Home in Westfield Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. George A. Cosper and Rev. Robert J. Bracey officiating. Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery in Knoxville.

 

MACK Nile Harry

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, October 1, 1930

Westfield Man Killed - Harry Mack, aged 24, of Westfield, was killed yesterday morning while at work in the Eberle tannery.  He was riding on an elevator with a pile of leather, which started to slip.  He attempted to prevent this and his neck was broken when his head was caught between the moving elevator and the pile of leather.  He is survived by his wife, three brothers and two sisters.

 

MACK DANIEL B
Wellsboro Agitator – March 16, 1932
Daniel B. Mack, of Knoxville, was taken to the Arnot Ogden Hospital for treatment for infection in his eye, caused by a cut.  He died last Tuesday morning.

 

FRED W. MACK, 89, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at his son's house with his family by his side. Born July 31, 1930 in Deerfield Township, he was the son of the late Allie R. and Virginia (Gardner) Mack. Fred served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Consolidated Gas Company after 40 years of service. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Cumberledge on Oct. 5, 1950; they shared 67 years together until her passing on March 18, 2018. Fred was a member of the American Legion #519, Knoxville VFW and the CV Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed camping, going to the Tioga County Fair and spending time with his family. Fred is survived by his daughter, Vickie and Len Knickerbocker; sons, Fred and Pam Mack and Kevin and Denise Mack; grandchildren, Kim Gilbert, Ward and Kelly Knickerbocker, Amanda Mack, Jolene and Allen Bieser, Joel and Nicole Mack, Kyle and Lori Mack and Katelyn Mack; 16 great-grandchildren and a nephew, Jerry Burns. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Fern and Merlin Burns. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Friday, Oct. 11, from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 12-1 p.m. A memorial service will be held immediately following on Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. -Wellsboro Gazette 10/8/2019

MACK HARRY
Harry Mack, aged 16, was killed by lightning on a recent afternoon in a barn, on the Jemison creek in Westfield township.  Young Mack, with two companions, Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker, with whom he had been berrying nearby, had taken shelter in the barn during a heavy thunderstorm.  The boy, when he was stricken, was standing in the stable door with his back outward. The frame of
the door-was low, the top being only a few inches higher than his head. The top;of the door frame was splintered and the"current struck the boy, on the top of the head burning his hair, which was the only disfigurement on his person.  One of his shoes was torn off and the other split open. He fell backward out of the door.  Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker sat only a few feet away.   Mr. Whitaker received a shock, but Mrs. Whitaker did not feel any effects of the electricity. A horse standing in the bam was killed. The building was not ignited.   Harry Mack was a son of Mr. and. Mrs. Daniel Mack and] a brother of James Mack, of the Jamison, with whom he lived.  He was of good character, industrious and honorable and was very much respected by his acquaintance.

MACK- JAMES HARPER MACK
James Harper Mack, 87, of Westfield, died Friday, Sept. 22, 1961 in the Corning Hospital. He had been admitted to the hospital the preceeding Tuesday suffering from a heart condition. Mr. Mack was a retired employee of the New York Central Railroad. Born Feb. 12, 1874, in Hedgesville, N.Y., he was the son of Daniel B. and Urania Bradley Mack. He was married to the late Myrtle Harris of Westfield Twp., September 16, 1897, in Troupsburg, N.Y. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees of New York Central and attended the Baptist Church. Survivors are a son, Elbridge L. Mack, Westfield; brother, Charles Mack, Westfield; sisters, Mrs. Ella Howland, Lawrenceville, Mrs. Francis Howland, Westfield, Mrs. Esther Rowland, Marcellus, N.Y. Also surviving are two grand- children, Dwight D. Mack, Westfield and Mrs. Diane Reimann, Knoxville and three great-grandchildren, Brett, Kris, and Kim Reismann, Knoxville. Funeral services were held on Sunday, at 2 p.m. in the Westfield Baptist Church with the Rev. C. L. VanNorman officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. ( Free Press - Courier ) Submitted by Ron Lewis

 

MACK James W. Mack

98, of Westfield, PA died on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born August 15, 1915 in Deerfield Twp., PA, he was the son of the late William B. and Bertie (Harris) Mack. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1933. Jim was a devoted husband to his surviving wife of 76 years, Beatrice Arlene (Metcalf) Mack. He had been active in his community as a founding member of the Clymer Volunteer Fire Department, where he served for many years and an active member of the Sabinsville Grange for many years. He began dairy farming in 1948 when he and his wife bought their farm and worked there until retirement. Jim enjoyed family, friendships, genealogy, hunting and gardening. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two grandchildren, Scott James and his wife Elizabeth Mack and Jewel Arlene Mack; daughter in law, Betty Stermer Mack; six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sandra; his son, Richard; granddaughter, Kathleen; his sister, Erma M. Cosper and several brothers. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA on Monday, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Kristi Webster officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Clymer Volunteer Fire Department, School St., Sabinsville, PA 16943. Star Gazette – October 27, 2013

 

MACK LELAND
Wellsboro Agitator – November 6, 1940
Leland Mack, of Gravel Bank, died Oct. 27. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Knoxville Pentecostal Tabernacle i burial in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.  He was born in Deerfield in 1892, son of William H. and Bertie Harris Mack. Survivors include his widow; five children Junior, 11; Wallace, nine; Ruth seven; Frank, four, and Norman one year; his father, W. H. Mack, of Sabinsville; two brothers, Allie Mack and James Mack; two sisters, Mrs, Thelma Bell and Mrs. Irma Cosper, of Westfield.

MACK THERESA
November 24, 1909
Mrs. Theresa Mack Mattison, wife of J. W. Mattison, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. W. Mitchell, in Ulysses, on Nov. 13.  She was 60 years old the 16th of July last.  She is survived by her husband, J. Wesley Mattison, and four children, Mrs. J. G. Barker, and Walter Mattison, of Newark, NY; Miss Ettah Mattison and Mrs. B. W. Mitchell, of Ulysses.  Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at Ulysses last Tuesday at 12:30 and the remains were taken to Knoxville for interment in the Riverside Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Mattison formerly resided in Knoxville.

WILLIAM H. MACK
William H. Mack, of Westfield, died at the Blossburg Hospital,  Nov. 21.  He was born at West Dryden, N. Y., in 1866. He spent most of his life in Deerfield township.  Mr. Mack is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Bell, of Westfield, and Mrs. George Cooper, of Keyport, N.J.; sons, Allie Mack, of Westfield, and. James W. Mack, of Shjnglehouse, and 12 grandchildren.  three sisters, Mrs. Ella Howland, of Lawrenceville; Mrs. Eugene Rowland, of Seneca Falls, N.Y., and Mrs. John Howland, of Westfield; and three brothers, Charles Mack, James H. Mack and Orrin Mack, all of Westfield.

 

MADISON Gerald F. Madison

66, of Westfield, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  He was born April 17,1945, in Wellsboro, the son of Gerald E. and Alice West Madison. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, Friday, Nov. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Duane Burdick, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Wellsboro Gazette – December 1, 2011

 

MADISON Gerald F.

Age 66, of 107 Potterbrook Rd., Westfield, Pa. died November 20, 2011 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. He was born April 17, 1945 in Wellsboro, Pa. the son of Gerald E. and Alice West Madison. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for Westfield Borough.  He is survived by: Wife – Bonnie, Son – Scott Madison, Westfield, Pa.; Daughters – Sherry (Brian) Conley, Ulysses, Pa., Kristi (Kyle) Allen, Westfield, Pa., Veronica (Cory) Smith, Westfield, Pa.; Grandchildren – Alicia Neally, Zachary Conley, Travis Conley,  Blyde Conley,  Dustin Smith, Delaney Smith, Kaylee Smith;  Great Granddaughter – Reagan Neally; Sister – Violet Beiser, Middlebury Center, Pa., Betty (Arden) Sweet, Middlebury Center, Pa.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, Pa.  Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2:00 pm.  Rev. Duane Burdick, off.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Funeral home obituary -November 22, 2011

 

MANLEY, Frances Adelia- MRS. KNUDE BELLOWS - Knoxville - Mrs. KNUDE BELLOWS, 69, a prominent resident of Knoxville, died Friday, after a few hours' illness. Mrs. Bellows leaves her husband; six children, and several grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Auxilliary, the OES, Galatea Rebekah Lodge, and the Grange. She was a GOLD STAR mother. Submitted by Barbara Conrad (If anyone knows this woman's surname, please let Joyce know) [Mrs. Knude Bellows' birth name was Frances Adelia MANLEY. She was born 12 May 1868 in Burlington, Otsego, NY. She died 7 May 1937 in
Knoxville, Tioga Co, PA. She married Knude Iverson BELLOWS on 19 Nov 1891.
This information seems to match nicely with your Riverside Cemetery page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/riversi2.htm/ which shows:
Bellows   Knude I.      1859  1947  Mason
Bellows   Frances M.  1868  1937  Eastern Star
I hope you find this information useful.Bruce Kinmonth]

MANN - MATILDA KING
The Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, 3 Oct 1906, p. 1
Death of Mrs. Matilda King. / Mrs. Matilda King, aged 74, widow of the late George King, of Deerfield, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Francis Matteson, in Deerfield, on September 20th. She had been affected with paralysis for some time. The deceased was born in Prattsburg, N. Y., on April 28, 1832, and was the daughter of Ezekiel and Ruth Mann. In January 1854 she was married to Mr. George King, who died August 14, 1881. Three children were born to them, two of whom survive. They are: Mr. C. W. King, of Orchard, Washington, and Adelaide, wife of Mr. Francis Matteson, of Deerfield. Mrs. King was a member of the Baptist church and was a most estimable woman. Funeral services were held on the 23rd ultimo, Rev. C. E. Drake, officiating; burial in the Riverside cemetery, Knoxville.

MARKHAM ALBERT
Edgecomb Scrapbook - Knoxville Library - Death of Albert Markham
Albert Markham died at his home on South First Street, in the borough of Knoxville Sunday morning last, August 24, 1919, about 9 o'clock.  He was born in Knoxville December 29, 1850 and would have been 68 years old next December.  He was the son of William and Betsy Guile Markham and one of a family of four children, and the last one of the family.  His brothers and sisters were Maryann, wife of William Morse; Charles D. Markham, who resided at Potterbrook for a long time, and Saphrona, wife of Guy Kelts, all of whom preceded Albert to the grave.  He married Mary Fisk February 13th, 1876, and besides his widow he is survived by one son, Walter E. Markham, a mail clerk, and a daughter, Mabel K. Graves, at home.  Mr. Markham always resided in Knoxville, his birthplace.  He was a harness maker and for many years conducted a harness shop and horse furnishing goods store.  About ten years ago, on account of failing health he was forced to practically retire from work, but his shop was continued until the big fire here which destroyed his store and since that time he has been gradually failing and for about two years has been confined to his home and for the past year was an invalid, practically helpless.  Albert Markham was a good man, an excellent citizen, had the confidence of the people and held several town offices from time to time.  His long years of business life here made him many acquaintances and everybody was his friend, with but few, if any, enemies.  He was a member of the F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F. and the Elmira Grotto.  Funeral services will be held from the home this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. L. D. Adams, pastor of the Knoxville M. E. Church, will officiate.  The burial will be in the Riverside cemetery at Knoxville in charge of the I. O. O. F.

 

MARKHAM, Albert -  Albert Markham, aged nearly 68 years, died at his home in Knoxville Sunday morning, August 24, about 9 o’clock.  He was born in Knoxville, Dec. 29, 1850.  He was the son of William and Betsy Guile Markham and one of a family of four children and the last of the family.  His brothers and sisters were:  Maryann, wife of William Morse; Charles D. Markham, who resided at Potterbrook, and Saphrona, wife of Guy Kelts, all of whom are deceased.  He married Mary Fisk February 13, 1876, and besides his widow he is survived by one son, Walter E. Markham, and a daughter, Mabel K. Graves, at home.  Mr. Markham always resided in Knoxville, his birthplace.  He was a harness maker and for many years conducted a harness shop and horse furnishing goods store.  His long years of business life made him many acquaintances and everybody was his friend.  He was a member of the F. & A. M., the I.O.O.F. and the Elmira Grotto.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. L.D. Adams, pastor of the Knoxville M.E. church officiating; burial in the Riverside cemetery at Knoxville, in charge of the I.O.O.F.   Wellsboro Agitator, 3 September 1919.

 

MARKHAM CHARLES D
Death of Charles D. Markham
Charles DeWitt Markham, one of the best known citizens of the Cowanesque Valley, died at his home in Potterbrook July 4, at 11:45 p.m.  He had been in failing health for some years.  Charles D. Markham was born in Knoxville, Jan. 31, 1854, a son of William and Betsy Markham.  His father, William Markham, was born in England in 1817, and when six years old came to this country with his parents who settled at Ithaca and later moved to Deerfield, this county, where John Markham, the grandfather of Charles, was one of the early settlers and cleaned up a farm of 200 acres.  Charley Markham, as he was familiarly called by his many friends, was reared in Knoxville and obtained a common school education, says the Courier.  He began his business career as a clerk in a drug store and after three years purchased the business of his employer and carried it on for four years.  In 1883, he located to Potterbrook and since then had conducted there a general merchandise business, and served as postmaster several years.  In 1879 he married Emma J. Martin, of Knoxville, and they raised an adopted son, Carl W. Markham.  His first wife died a number of years ago.  About fourteen years ago he married Miss Alice Cushing, of Knoxville.  They had one daughter, Doris, aged 9 years.  Mr. Markham was a member of Cowanesque Lodge, No. 351, F. & A. M., having joined April 5, 1876 and was the oldest in point of membership of the lodge at the time of his death.  Funeral services were held July 9 at 2 o'clock at the home in Potterbrook, and the burial was in the Riverside cemetery at Knoxville, and was conducted by the Masonic fraternity, Cowanesque Lodge.  Besides his wife and daughter and adopted son he is survived by one brother, Albert Markham, who is 68 years old, and has been in feeble for a number of years, for several months passt being confined to his home

MARKHAM MARY ANN
Westfield Free Press - Volume IV - February 2, 1882
Mrs. Mary A. Morse died on January 25th.  Funeral services at the home of her father, T. Markham of this place, conducted by Rev. Charles Hayes.

 

MARKHAM Sophronia Kelts

Wellsboro Agitator - December 6, 1893

Mrs. G. R. Kelts, of Knoxville, died of heart disease last week Monday evening.  She was about the house a few hours before her death.  Her age was 36 years.

 

MARKHAM WILLIAM
Wellsboro Agitator - Jul 17th 1883
Died Mr. William Markham of Knoxville died last Wed. from the effects of a fall from a scaffold some 2 weeks previous.  He was about 65 yrs. of age.

 

MARSH, Patricia L. - Patricia L. Andrews, 73, of Knoxville, and formerly of Ulysses, died Sunday (Nov. 27, 2016) in the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.Born on Jan. 8, 1943, in Deerfield Township, Knoxville, she was a daughter of Burdette W. and Ruth A. Davis Marsh. On Sept. 27, 1961, in Elkton, Md., she married Duane L. Andrews, who predeceased her April 2, 2013. Pat and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm in North Fork for many years. She was employed by Northwest Savings Bank in Westfield. She was a member of Knoxville Chapter 328 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are two sons, Thomas B. (Loraine) Andrews of Knoxville and Timothy L. (Shannon) Andrews of Erie; a daughter, Terri (Terrance) Bender of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; an uncle, Paul N. Marsh of Harrison, Tenn.; a brother-in-law, Leon G. Andrews of St. Mary's; a sister-in-law, Wyona Jean Foster of Nevada; three nieces; and a nephew. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Claude G. Marsh; and a sister, Janet Prutsman. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (Dec. 2, 2016). The Rev. Daryl Butler will officiate. An Eastern Star service will be held 8:15 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948 -  The Olean Times Herald, 29 November 2016

 

MARTIN EMILY J
Westfield Free Press Volume XXV - Thursday February 5, 1903
Mrs. Emily J. Markham died at her home in Potterbrook on Jan. 28th.  The funeral services were conducted by B. H. Eddy on Friday afternoon.  The burial was in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.  Mrs. Markham was born March 9, 1853 at Plymouth, N.Y.  She was a daughter of William and Mary Martin.  On Jan. 8, 1879 she was married to Charles D. Markham.  Came to live in Potterbrook in 1884.  Mrs. Markham is survived by her husband, a son, Carl and one sister, Mrs. F. L. Babcock.

MATTESON FRANCIS
The Wellsboro Agitator -  Wednesday, 11 Jul 1934, p. 3
Francis Matteson, a life-long resident of Knoxville, and vicinity, died July 1. He was born August 22, 1856, son of Jonathan and Rhoda Hagadone Matteson, and married Miss Addie King April 15, 1884. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. The funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. Walter Ruch officiating; burial in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Addie King Matteson; a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Loucks, of Knoxville; a brother, James Matteson, of Cortland; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

MATTESON FRED
The Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, 23 Mar 1938, p. 1
Fred Matteson, of Nunda, N. Y., formerly of Knoxville, died at his home March 20. Funeral services will be held at the home at ? o'clock Wednesday afternoon; burial in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.

The Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, 30 Mar 1938, p. 1
The funeral of Fred Matteson, aged 65 years, of Nunda, N. Y., was held Wednesday, burial in Riverside cemetery at Knoxville. Mr. Matteson, who died March 20, was born in Knoxville, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Matteson. He was educated in the Knoxville schools and Soldiers and Sailors School at Mansfield, after which he became a Knoxville merchant with his brother-in-law, Wallis H. Stevens. He then went into the employ of A. W. Lugg & Company, where he was a clerk for many years, leaving Knoxville about 18 years ago to make his home in Nunda. Mr. Matteson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kate Sevens [sic, Stevens] Matteson, and nieces and nephews.

MATTESON - Wednesday December 29, 1948 Wellsboro Gazette
H. BURT MATTESON
H. Burt Matteson, aged 73 years, of Knoxville, died Sunday morning at the Blossburg Hospital. He was born in Chatham March 13, 1875, son of Henry and Betsey Cooper Matteson. In December 1894 he married Miss Mae Mowray at Little Marsh, who died in June 1943. Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Ethel Draucker of Knoxville; Mrs. Kate Willcor of Horseheads; and Mrs. Irene Merritt of Lawrenceville. Funeral services were held yesterday. Rev. John Lewis, officiating; burial in Riverside Cemetery, at Knoxville.

MATTESON HERMAN BURT
Gazette and Bulletin [Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA] - Tuesday, 28 Dec 1948, p. 13
KNOXVILLE -- H. Burt Matteson, 73, of this place, died suddenly Sunday, Dec. 26, 1948, at the Blossburg State Hospital. A native of Chatham Township, he was the son of Henry and Betsy Cooper Matteson, deceased. Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. Ethel Draucker, Knoxville; Mrs. Katie Wilcox, Horseheads, N.Y.; and Mrs. Irene Merritt, Lawrenceville. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home with the Rev. John Lewis officiating. Burial will be made in Riverside Cemetery.

 

MATTISON LUTHER B
Wellsboro Agitator - December 6, 1905
Mr. Luther Mattison, aged 68, of Knoxville, died on Friday after an illness of several weeks.  He was born and spent his life in Knoxville and was highly esteemed.  He was twice married, his first wife being Sarah Blackman to whom six children were born, all of whom survive.  They are Luther, Norman, and Herman, Mrs. Belle Burlingame, Mrs. Rena Buck and Mrs. Ollie Pingrey.  His second wife, nee Alice Boardman, also survives him, besides two brothers, Lucius and Lucian Mattison.  Funeral services were held on Monday.  Burial in the Riverside cemetery.

 

MATTESON - MARY SEELEY
The Wellsboro Agitator -  Thursday, 1 Dec 1960, p. 4
Mrs. Mary Matteson Seeley, 76, of Knoxville, died Friday, November 25, 1960. She was a member of the Knoxville Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Galetea Rebekah Lodge and Knoxville-Osceola Garden Club. Survived by husband, Claude Seeley; sister, Mrs. Gertrude Martin of Central Square, N. Y. Funeral was Sunday with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville.

 

MATTESON Nancy

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, July 18, 192

Mrs. Nancy Matteson Boom, aged 80 years, widow of Ben Boom, who died about 14 years ago, died Monday afternoon, July 9, 1928 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Spencer, in Knoxville.   She was born March 7, 1839, in Knoxville, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Matteson, who were among the first settlers in that vicinity.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. M. C. Reynolds, of Tampa, Florida, and Mrs. George Spencer, of Knoxville; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Sola Brady, who resides with her son, Henry Boom, in Deerfield.  Mrs. Boom resided in Knoxville and vicinity all her life except two years that she spent in Florida.

 

MATTISON Ellen E

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Tuesday, February 28, 1888, Pg 3

Died - Jackson - At Academy Corners, PA, February 18, 1888, Ellen, wife of H. C. Jackson.

 

MATTISON OLIVE C
Mrs. Olive C. Pingrey - Knoxville, PA.
Mrs. Olive C. Pingrey, 92, of W. Main St., died Tuesday in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital  in Wellsboro, PA.  She was a telephone operator for many years.  She was born Nov. 9, 1882 the daughter of Luther and Sarah Blackman Mattison.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Elrene P. Cornell of Knoxville; one grandson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home here Friday at 1 p.m.  Funeral services will be held there Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville.   (Died in Jan. 1975.)

 

MERRICK - Mr. Charles Lockwood Merrick, aged 71, a brother of Major George W. Merrick and Mr. Ellis Merrick, of Wellsboro, died on May 29th in Deerfield township at the home of his son, Charles S. Merrick. Death resulted from a malady of the lungs contracted as the result of a cold which he caught less than two weeks before his death while making the trip from Wellsboro, where he had been visiting, to his son's home. He had been, afflicted for some time with blindness, but bore the affliction, cheerfully. Mr. Merrick was born in Wellsboro and married 47 years ago Hannah Sears, of this borough, who died about a year ago. Besides his son, Charles, he is survived by two children, Mrs. Anna G. Kibbe, of Knoxville, and Dr. George E. Merrick, of Genesee; also by three sisters in addition to the brothers named. Burial in Knoxville. - Wellsboro Agitator, June 8, 1904

 

MERRICK George Elliott

Wellsboro Agitator – November 13, 1918

George Elliott Merrick was born in Wellsboro May 15, 1873 and died of heart disease at Pittsburgh, Nov. 5, 1918. 

191S He was a nephew of the late Major Geo. W. Merrick and a brother of Mrs. Anna G. Kibbe of this borough. His early childhood was spent in Wellsboro. He was a graduate of the Knoxville High School and in 1896 graduated from the Mansfield State Normal School. In 1900 he entered the College of Physicians Surgeons of Baltimore and graduated from that college with high honors April 30, 1903.  He began the practice of his profession the same year at Genesee, N.Y.  Later he practiced in Buffalo and the West.  He pursued his way unswervingly with untiring energy and a true devotion to his profession, which won for him the love and gratitude of a host of friends, and proved his excellent qualities as a skillful physician.  He leaves to mourn his early demise one sister: one brother, Charles S. Merrick, of Knoxville: his wife and three children, Hannah Dorothy, Grace, Kathryn and Robert Pierre. The remains were brought to Knoxville, Pa. for burial.

 

MERRICK HELEN
THOMAS Helen Merrick Age 81, of #5090 Rt. #49, Knoxville, PA, died Friday, September 1, 2006, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. She was born April 1, 1925 in Knoxville, PA, the daughter of Reed and Ada Cooper Merrick. She was a former Trustee and a very active member of the Yoked Church of Knoxville. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Helen was a "Pioneer Woman" for her generation. She had a responsible and progressive career as a Mechanical Draftsman for Westinghouse Electric in Horseheads, NY. She retired after working for over "3" decades. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Roba and Richard Whiteley, Alexandria, VA; grandson, Steven Merrick Ritt, Ashville, NC; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Richard A. and Elizabeth Whiteley, Tampa, FL; great-grandson, John Banks Whiteley, Tampa, FL; sisters, Mrs. Waldo "Olive" Wood, Little Marsh, PA, Mrs. Ardell "Clare" Walker, Knoxville, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Eugene Thomas, in 1986. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-3:00 p.m. at the Yoked Church of Knoxville, PA. Funeral Services will be immediately following at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Joel Coleman, Officiant. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. Memorials may be made to the Yoked Church of Knoxville and the Valley Community Ambulance Assn. in Helen's memory. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA 16920.

MERRICK Phillip H
Wellsboro Agitator - August 14, 1929
Knoxville Aug. 12—Phillip H. Merrick aged 69 years died at the Arnot-Odgen hospital in Elmira August 10, following an operation. The funeral was held at his home at Gravel Bank Aug. 13, Rev. W. H. Stevens of Westfield officiated; burial in Riverside cemetery Knoxville.  Mr. Merrick is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emily Merrick, his widow Mrs. Olive Merrick, one son, Reed and one daughter, Miss Maud Merrick and one brother, Fred Merrick. Mr. Merrick was a successful, farmer and automobile salesman

MERRICK PHILIP H.
Sgt. Merrick Killed - S Sgt. Philip Merrick, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Merrick, of Knoxville, was killed in action while serving with the 865th Engineers on Mindanao Island, May 27, 1945 according to word from the War Department.  He entered the service in 1942 and after training at Jefferson Barracks went to Salt Lake City; from there to Boise City, Idaho, and to Pocatello, Idaho.   After a furlough was sent to the Pacific.  He had been employed as a surveyor for the State Highway department, for Stone & Webster at White Deer, Pa. and was sent to Eggleton, Texas.  He enlisted at Houston, Texas.  He was graduated from the Knoxville High School in  1940.  He is survived by his parents; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Scheibler, of Allentown, PA, Olive and Clara Merrick at home and grandmother, Mrs. Olive Merrick.

 

METCALF, Beatrice Arlene - Beatrice Arlene Metcalf Mack, age 99 of Westfield passed away on Tuesday, August 09, 2016 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Born in Westfield Twp., on December 21, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Leona Ellis Metcalf. Arlene was the devoted wife to her late husband of 78 years, James W. Mack. She had been a homemaker, a helpmate on their dairy farm, and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading and crocheting. Surviving are two grandchildren, Scott James (Elizabeth) Mack and Jewel Arlene Mack; daughter in law, Betty Stermer Mack; six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Mack, an infant daughter, Sandra; son, Richard; granddaughter, Kathleen; sisters, Maude (Mervin) Sherwood, Eloise (Harland) Taft, EveLynne (James) Engleman and a brother, Erwin. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Kristi Webster officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. She will be greatly missed. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to your local library. -  Mansfield Gazette, August 10, 2016
 

METCALF Dora G. Clark

age 48, of RD 1, Knoxville died Feb. 6, 1986, following a long illness.  She was born July 10, 1936, in Westfield, the daughter of Samuel and Angie Stevens Metcalf, Westfield.  She was a nurses' aide at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital at Wellsboro.  She was a member of the Mountain View Assembly of God Church at Potterbrook.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Barry Clark and Gary Clark.  She is survived by her husband, Daniel; a son, Daniel Clark, Jr. of Knoxville; .daughters-and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jerry Johnson and Sharon and Kenneth Schoonover, all of Middlebury Center; JacqueIine and Michael Guadagno of Lubbock, Tx.; 10 grandchildren, Rhett, Rhicki  and Rhock Johnson, Julie and Kenneth Schoonover, Deanna. and Barry £lark, Kristy, Michele and Dustin Guadagno; mother, Angie Metcalf of Westfield; sisters, Ruth Bowers and Mrs. Guy (Charlotte) Wheeler, both of Westfield; a brother, Jerome Brown of Randolph, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Mountain View Assembly of God Church, Potterbrook, with Pastor.David Brelo officiating.  Burial in the Riverside Cemetery at Knoxville.

MILLER Clara Jane Eldridge

age 79, of North Towanda Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2011. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 56 years, Adelbert "Deb" E. Eldridge, and her three children, Susan A. Nusbaum of Sayre, Pa., Stephen N. Eldridge of Exeter, R.I., and Patricia J. "Patsy" Eldridge of South Hamilton, Mass.   Along with her husband and three children; she leaves a daughter-in-law, Paula J. Eldrdridge; three grandchildren, Sara M. Eldridge, Rachel L. Eldridge and Jennifer C. Eldridge; and a son-­‐in-law, Thomas M. Nusbaum. She is also survived by her brother, Jack B. Miller, of Loudon, Tenn.; and half-­‐brother, Charles R. "Pete" Miller of Nelson, Pa.   "Jane," as her family and friends knew her, was born in Knoxville, Pa., the daughter of the late Clara A. and Robert E. Miller. She was a graduate of the Roosevelt School of Nursing in New York City, practiced nursing as a career, and worked as a volunteer nurse for local Red Cross blood drives.  In addition to her parents, Jane was predeceased by her brother, Robert S. Miller; and two very special and dear aunts, Rebecca J. Lingle and Marien E. Miller.  Jane was an avid reader and passed her great love of literature and the arts to her children and grandchildren. She was a music enthusiast, with a special affinity for jazz and blues standards. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Towanda.  The family wishes to thank all the loving friends and neighbors for their support, encouragement, kind sympathies, and generous food gifts.  A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Knoxville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jane's memory to the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court Street, Towanda, Pa., or to the American Red Cross.   The Maryott-­‐Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda is assisting the Eldridge family with arrangements.  Towanda Daily Review – April 27, 2011 

 

JACK BURTON MILLER of Loudon, TN (formerly of Knoxville, PA and Elmira, NY) passed away on August 15th, 2015. He was born on July 2nd, 1925 to Robert Edwin and Clara Theodosia (VanDyke) Miller in Knoxville, PA. Jack graduated from Knoxville High School on January 26th, 1945. Jack earned the Certificate of Merit as junior member of the Holstein Friesian Association of America. He was a member of the Academy Corners, PA Grange and on July 1st, 1996, he received the Golden Sheaf Certificate for 50 years membership with the National Grange. Jack was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Jack was a New York Life Insurance Agent for many, many years. He was a member of the "Million Dollar Round Table" of the National Association of Life Underwriters, which is the top echelon of life insurance agents of the world. Jack loved cars, dancing, played the coronet, and was great at repairing all manner of things. Jack passed away on August 15th, 2015 in his home in Loudon, TN from pneumonia caused by complications from COPD. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Marjorie (Robbins) Miller; his step-daughter, Darlene (Dann) Smolik and husband, John Smolik, of Loudon, TN; his grandson, Lt. Jeffrey John Smolik and wife, Audrey (Meyn) Smolik of Seabrook, NH; and his great-granddaughter, Sophie Kathleen Smolik, also of Seabrook, NH. Jack is also survived by his brother, Charles Richard "Pete" Miller and his wife, Kay (Chilson) Miller of Elkland, PA; his cousin, Charles Henry "Charlie" Lingle of Knoxville, PA; Charlie's children and grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews and their families. Jack is predeceased by his parents, Robert Edwin and Clara Theodosia (VanDyke) Miller; his grandparents, Clara Adelia (Beauvier) Miller, Henry Samuel Miller, Henry Frank Vandyke, and Luana Elvira (Wakefield) Van Dyke; his aunts, Marien Ester Miller and Rebecca Judea (Miler) Lingle; his uncle, Charles Fitting Lingle; his stepmother, Lera (Bates) Miller; his brother, Robert Samuel Miller; and his sister, Clara Jane (Miller) Eldridge; and many others of the Miller, Lingle, Warren and VanDyke families. At Jack's request, his ashes will be interred at Riverside Cemetery, Boatman Road in Knoxville, Tioga County, PA at a private family committal service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Following the private committal, there will be a public memorial service and celebration of Jack's life at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at Knoxville Yoked Church, 110 Alba St., Knoxville, Tioga County, PA, followed by fellowship and a light repast. All family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Pastor Cathy Dawes will officiate at both the committal and memorial services. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/11/2015

 

MILLER – Robert E. Miller, 63, of Knoxville RD, died Saturday, June 30, 1962. He was a member of the Valley Grange and Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company. Survived by wife, Mrs. Lera Bates Miller; sons, Robert S. of Knoxville RD, Jack of Gouverneur, NY, Charles of Nelson; daughter, Mrs. Jane Eldridge of Mansfield; sisters, Miss Marion Miller of Lynnbrook, L.I., Mrs. Rebecca Lingle of Rego Park, L.I.; 5 grandchildren. Funeral was held at Griggs Funeral Home, Knoxville, Monday at 2 PM, the Rev. Harry Shoaf officiated. Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 4 July 1962, p.4

 

MOORE –JOANNE MARIE (MOORE) FLINT, age 80, of Elkland, Pa., passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Bradford County Manor in Troy, Pa. Born Jan. 7, 1936 in Osceola, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mira (Jacobson) Moore. She was married to the late Norman Flint, who passed in November 1993. Joanne was a member of the Knoxville United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 328. She enjoyed family, baking, spending time with her grandchildren and being a mother. She is survived by daughters, Jill (Flint) and James Grady of Sayre, Pa., Janelle (Flint) and Terry Meyers of Osceola, Pa., and Sheila (May) and Bruce Veseth of Thomasville, Pa.; her sons, Karl May and Kenny and June May of Little Marsh, Pa.; her grandchildren, Christopher Veseth of York, Pa., Jessica Veseth of Thomasville, Pa., Travis and Nichole Veseth of York, Pa., Jesse and Christianne May of Charlotte, N.C., Steven and Danielle May of Middlebury, Pa., Courtney May of Little Marsh, Pa., Kyle Grady of Sayre, Pa., and Brennan Grady of Sayre, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Levi and Teagan May. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Bradlee Flint, in April 2003. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, Pa., on Friday from 12-2 p.m. A funeral will be held immediately following at 2 p.m. with Pastor Cathy Dawes officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorial donations may be made in Joanne’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/9/2016

 

MORTON Olga

Corning Evening Leader – Tuesday, May 8, 1952

COWANESQUE, Pa.  Mrs. Olga Morton King, 78, widow of the late J. Devillo King, of the Jemison was found dead in bed at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Ivan B. Rushmore Sunday, by her granddaughter, Mrs. Norma McCarthy.  She was born May 13, 1873 at Woodhull, N. Y. the daughter of Albert and Wealthy Seeley Morton.  She spent her childhood days In Woodhull and graduated from the Westfield High School in the class of 1893. Prior to her marriage to James King, April 25, 1894, she taught school. Following their marriage, they resided on their farm on the Jemison. She was a member of the  Valley Grange, 876 of Academy Corners, and at one time was a member of the Westfield Rebekah Lodge and served as deputy president of the county. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Albertine Rushmore, of the Jemison; one brother, Cass Morton of Wesleyville, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Husted, Woodhull, N.Y.; three granddaughers, Mrs. Mable Kane, Painted Post, N.Y.; Mrs. Jean Hilbot, Elmira Heights, and Mrs. Norma McCarthy of the Jemison and six great grandchildren.  The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Cowanesque Methodist Church. The Rev. Clarence Wienand will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Knoxville.

 

MORSE Bertha E

Wellsboro Gazette – August 19, 1981

Bertha E. Bean, 89, resident of the Carleton Nursing Home, West Avenue, Wellsboro, formerly of Knoxville, died Tuesday, August 18, 1981 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband. Forrest E. Bean.  The oldest member of the Assembly of God Church, Knoxville, she was a 50-year member of the Women Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). Surviving are two sons, Drexel Bean of RD 6, Wellsboro, and Dr. Stuart Bean of Fort Meyers. Florida; six grandchildren: and several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren and one niece.  No visitation. Memorial services will be held Sunday, August 30, 1981 at 3 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Knoxville with the Reverend Frank Lewis, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. The family will provide the flowers. Friends may contribute to the Church in her memory Arrangements were made by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. 

 

MOSHER Lela M. Erway

93, a resident of the Carlton Nursing Home. Wellsboro, formerly of RD I, Little Marsh, died Monday, September 4, 1989 at the nursing home.  Born June 28, 1896, in Middlebury Township, she was the daughter of William and Flossie West Mosher.  Preceding her in death was her husband Fordie A. Erway in 1980. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Clifton and Helen (Wass) Erway of Knoxville and Francis and Agnes (McNett) Erway of RD 1, Little Marsh; five grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held, today, Wednesday, September 6, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro at 2 p.m. following calling hours. The Rev. Park Benner officiated. Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville.

 

MOUREY - Thursday July 1, 1943 - Wellsboro Gazette
MRS. MARY MATTESON
Mrs. H. B. Matteson of Knoxville, age 68 years, died June 22 after an illness of several weeks. She was born at Little Marsh June 10, 1875, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Mourey. She was united in marriage to Herman B. Matteson of Knoxville December 25, 1894, and since lived there. Mrs. Matteson was a member of the Methodist Church, was a Past Noble Grand of the Galatea Rebekah Lodge of Knoxville, and was a member of the Past Grand Association. She was also a charter member of the Knoxville Chapter No. 328 Order of the Eastern Star, of which she was a past worthy matron. Surviving besides her husband is one nephew, John Trowbridge now in the armed service. Funeral services were held last Friday at the home, the Rev. Carl M. Vandenburg, of the Baptist Church, officiating; burial in the Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville.

 

ROBERT K. NEWLAND, age 89 of Ocala, FL passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015. He was born Nov. 3, 1925 the son of Howard and Inez Kline Newland. He was a avid flight enthusiast, certified AOPA Flight instructor, 32 degree mason. He worked in the construction industry in the electrical, plumbing and heating trades. He is survived by his wife - Evelyn R. (Perry) Newland; Children - Lana Puckett, Ocala, Fl and James Newland, Ocala, Fl; Grandsons - Derek, Scott, Justin; Granddaughter - Tamara; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Harland Newland, Phoenix, AZ and a niece and nephew. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, November 2nd from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart Assn. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/20/2015

NEWMAN - Edna Doris Dibble, age 76, of Knoxville, PA, died on April 7, 2009 at her residence. Edna was born on June 21, 1932 in Tuscarora, NY, the daughter of Albert and Corra (Rockwell) Newman. She was predeceased by her husband, William R. Dibble, on April 7, 1995.   In addition to being a homemaker, Edna enjoyed bluegrass music, collecting angels, walking, sewing and making clothing. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Knoxville and the Elkland Rod & Gun Club.  Edna is survived by four sons and two daughters-in-law; Ron and Tina Dibble of Knoxville, PA, Daryl Dibble of Pittston, PA, Dana Dibble of Pittston, PA, Lawrence and Lisa Decker Dibble of Addison, NY; three daughters and one son-in-law, Sharron and Daryl Sawer of Castle Creek, NY, Laurie Hudson of Scranton, PA, Elaine Marie Schett of Westfield, PA; a step-son, Frederick Dibble of Mansfield, PA, one sister, Violet Newman; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a special friend, Sandra Williammee of Antrim, PA. In addition to her husband, William Dibble, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Dorris Dibble; three step-children, William Dibble, Jr., Norm Allice, Phyllis Dibble; a brother, Edward Newman and one sister, Grace Newman. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, April 13, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor John Mann officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses.

OAKLEY ANESTA “MAE” ROBERTS
Wellsboro Gazette – February 10, 1993
Anesta "Mae" Roberts, 91, of 3733 Benbow St., Panama City Beach, Fla, formerly of Little Marsh, died Tuesday, Feb. 9,1993, at the Panama City Nursing Home, Fla.  Born Oct. 17, 1901, in Sabinsville, she was the daughter of George Ketcy and Minnie Clontz Oakley.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Little Marsh United Methodist Church, Little Marsh, and life member of the Knoxville Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #328, Knoxville.   She was the wife of the late Humphrey C. Roberts and had moved to the Panama City, Fla., area in 1985.  Surviving are one son, John Roberts of Panama City Beach, Fla.; one sister, Irene Eastwood of Corning, N.Y.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild.  Friends may call Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held Friday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Township, with the Rev. Greg Baldwin of the Little Marsh United Methodist Church officiating.

OAKLEY William A
Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, March 10, 1920
William A Oakley, aged 95 years, died Feb. 29.  He was born in Columbia County, N.Y., in 1825, and was one of six sons born to Elisha and Dorothy Oakley, all of whom served in the Union Army during the Civil War.  In 1858 he married Kate Sensabaugh, who with his brothers, Simeon and Norman Oakley, survive him.  Burial in the Riverside cemetery at Knoxville.

ODLE Leslie Merle Odle

98 of Franklin St., Lawrenceville, PA died on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Born June 26, 1914 in Deerfield Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Stephen E. and Justa (King) Odle. Merle was a farmer. He was a member of the Tioga Grange, PA State Grange, 7th degree member of the Pomona Grange and a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. He is survived by his cousins, David Odle, Lloyd Odle, Deanne (Kevin) Ginett, all of Williamson,NY, the Slocum Family of Corning, NY and the Hurlbutt Family of Elmira, NY; and a good friend, John Powers. Family will receive friends on Tuesday 12:00 – 1:00 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church, 6 Franklin St., Lawrenceville, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA.  Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.    Star Gazette – February 23, 2013

 

ODLE Stephen E

Wellsboro Gazette – May 22, 1975

Stephen E. Odle, age 89, of RD 2. Tioga, died Friday, May 16, 1975 at Corning Hospital, Corning, N.Y.  He was a member of the Lawrence Grange No. 937.  Surviving are his son, Merle Odle of Tioga: sister, Mrs. Ella Slocum of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Charles L. Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland on Tuesday, May 20, 1975 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Elmer McClain and Rev George Wagner, officiated.  Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville

OSTERHOUDT Cecil H.
Age 91, formerly of Tioga, PA and Knoxville, PA, diedAugust 25, 2008 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born June 27, 1917 in Tuscarora, NY, the son of Howard and Ruby Young Osterhoudt. He was employed at the Eberle Tanning Co. for many years and a member of the Masonic Lodge #351 F&AM. He is survived by sons, Wayne Osterhoudt, Westfield, PA, Curtis Osterhoudt, Tioga, PA, David Osterhoudt, Nashville, TN, Thomas Osterhoudt, Tioga, PA, Robert Osterhoudt, Westfield, PA; daughters, Martha Latimer, Nashville, TN, Nancy Malinak, Lock Haven, PA; 18 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the Valley Community Ambulance Assn., P.O. Box 280, Osceola, PA 16942.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/26/2008

KENNETH A. OWENS
 Kenneth A. Owens, 73, of Riverside Manor, Westfield, died Monday, Dec. 21, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born May 10, 1914, in Knoxville, he was the son of Leland and Grace Brown Owens. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Dickerson; four sons, Harold Owens of Horseheads, NY, Lawrence Owens of Bath, NY, Gordon Owens of Addison, NY, and Donald Owens of Easley, SC; a daughter, Mrs. Lee (Brenda) Schweikert of Corpus Cristi, Tex; a sister, Mrs. Alfred (Leta) Evans of Westfield; a step-son, Wilbur Rockwell of Covington; seven grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 24, at 1 pm at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.  The Rev. Donald Slaybaugh Jr., will officiate. Burial will be made in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorial donations may be made to the Sabinsville Volunteer Ambulance Association or to the Green Home in Wellsboro.

 

OWLETT Fordyce D

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, December 10, 1941

Fordyce D. Owlett, aged 57 years, of Knoxville, died at his home Monday at 12:30 a.m., after an illness of about nine months. He was born in Charleston, Feb. 17, 1884, son of Andrew and Anna Bosard Owlett.  For more than 30 years he had been a resident of Knoxville, where for a number of years he was clerk at the store of A. W. Lugg & Co.  He served as justice of the peace for a number of years and held the office at the time of his death.  Mr. Owlett was a member of the Knoxville Presbyterian church, and was affiliated with Cowanesque Lodge, No.351 F. & A. M., and Coudersport Consistory and the Knoxville Lodge No. 271, I.O.O.F.  Mr. Owlett married Miss Marie Perry, of Knoxville, who died about 22 years ago.  Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Faye Whitney, of Middleport, N.Y.; Mrs. Jessie Leonard, of Nelson; six brothers, Charles, of Knoxville; Burton, of Towanda and Mac Owlett, of Hemlock, Michigan; one aunt, Mrs. Amelia Bowman, of Towanda; two uncles, Thomas Owlett, of Ulysses, and Burt Owlett, of Knoxville, R.D., and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral will be held at the Griggs Funeral Home, Rev. Arthur Stanton assisted by Rev. E. L. Whitaker officiating.  Services in Riverside cemetery by the F. and A. M.