ABBOTT Glenn
Westfield Free Press – November 23, 1922
Glenn Abbott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Abbott died at his home in Teed Hollow October 31, 1922 at age 5 years, 1 month, and 11 days.  Survived by parents , 4 sisters, Reva, Dorothy, Gladys and Virginia and 2 brothers, Garold and Lionel, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mann and Caroline Abbott.  Internment in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, Pa.

ABBOTT REVA G. WILLIAMS
Reva G. of Harrison Valley, PA Age 97, died Friday, September 29, 2006. Born July 24, 1909, in Harrison Twp., she was the daughter of Arch and Liddie Mann Abbott. She was married to James Franklin Williams, who predeceased her in 1974. She was employed in the cafeteria of the Harrison Valley School and was a member of the Harrison Valley Full Gospel Fellowship. Surviving are two sons, Richard Williams of Erie, PA, and Terry (Ruth Ann) Williams of Westfield, PA; two daughters, Joyce Brown, and Sharon (Harry) Freeborn, both of Harrison Valley; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Helena Bates of Kernersville, NC; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday, October 1st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

ALLEN - Charles D. Allen, Westfield.Pa, Charles Duane Allen of Westfield RD died in a freak accident at Harrison Valley ,Pa. He was born in Blossburg Pa on March 5 1951 He was the son of Albert and Virginia (Bademon) Gardner Allen Sr.  He was employed by the Eberle Tanning Co. of Westfield Pa. Surviving are his parents of Westfield Pa, wife Donna Baker Allen, daughter Misty Lynn of Westfield RD( Harrison Valley), a brother Albert Jr of Jessup Maryland, four sisters Mrs. Herbert (Christine ) Hamm of Rochester NY, Miss Elizabeth Allen of Williamsport Pa, and Crystal and Jennifer at home. Friends may call at the Watkins Funeral Home in Westfield Pa Friday 7-9 PM Services will be held at 1 PM  at the Christian &Missionary Alliance Church of Harrison Valley Pa  Rev. Ralph Gardner and Rev Dozier officiating Burial in the Riverview Cemetery Potter Brook Pa.
Note from Donna- Duane and George Locke were setting up a C B antenna when electricity arced from a bare spot in the main power line killing both men. My husband was killed Sept 8, 1976  The funeral was held Sept 11, 1976. (We were married 6y and 3 days )

 

BAKER LORRAINE G.  GURNSEY
Lorraine G. Age 58, of 5 Kline Rd., Galeton, PA, died May 3, 2007 at her home. She was born February 21, 1949 in Galeton, PA, the daughter of Eldon and Loretta Cary Baker. She was an employee of Truck Lite, Wellsboro, PA, and a former employee of Galeton Production in Galeton. She was a 32-year member and past Commander of the VFW Post #6611 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by husband, Chuck; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Dolly Baker, Waterford, PA; brothers, Keith Baker, Harrison Valley, PA, Earl Baker, Sabinsville, PA; sisters, Donna Allen, Troupsburg, NY, Sandy Smith, Wellsville, NY; grandchildren, William Baker II, Wendy Baker, Wileen Baker, Wesley Baker, Wyatt Baker, Ryan Watkins, Tina Watkins, Eric Watkins, Michael LaCrone, Daniel LaCrone, Amanda Moore; great-grandchildren, Austin Watkins, Aiden Watkins, R.J. Watkins, Noah Watkins; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Saturday, 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. John Prouty, offc. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

BURDICK Merrill H.

86, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, November 4, 2012. Born March 29, 1926, in Belmont, NY, he was the son of Glenn M. and Ima Stone Burdick. A World War II Pacific Theatre Veteran, he served honorably with the US Navy from 1944 - 1946. On March 29, 1946, in Potter Brook, PA, he married the former Louise E. Knight, who predeceased him on January 3, 2006. He was employed by NYS Natural Gas and by PennDOT as an assistant superintendent. He and his wife owned and operated the Long Horn Restaurant in Westfield for 20 years, Burdick's Subs and Pizza in Westfield and Addison, NY, and M&L Supply Co. He was a member of the Westfield Wesleyan Church and a life member of Howard S. Lines VFW Post #6753 in Knoxville, PA. He served as a Democratic State Committeeman and on the Tioga County Board of Assistance. Surviving are: five children, Dorothy (Russell) Outman of Westfield, PA, Rev. Duane (Fern) Burdick of Harrison Valley, Kelly (Mitzi) Burdick of Sabinsville, PA, Kent (Tammy) Burdick of Knoxville, PA, and Kevin (Gina) Burdick of Westfield; 11 grandchildren, Darcy (Tracy) Atwell, Darlene (Gene) Mead, Mark (Kristin) Burdick, Sabrina Burdick, Travis Burdick, Mindy (Dee) Doodles, Alicia Ruskai, Shaunta (Jason) Vahey, Karrissa (Bruce) Stahli, Bryce Burdick, and Torie Burdick; 17 great-grandchildren, Kacie (Matt) Burton, Brandon (Ashleigh) Mead, Connor Burdick, Markenna Burdick, Kayla Burdick, Makyla Burdick, Lexi Burdick, Haley Ruskai, Michael Ruskai, Eli Vahey, Emmah Jeanne Stahli, Aubrey Marie Stahli, Ashtyn Burdick, Jordan Doodles, Trinity Doodles, Allison Burdick, and Brenton Burdick; four great-great-grandchildren, Kaylin Burton, Kyleigh Burton, Logan Mead, and Gavin Mead; a sister, Phyllis Hancock of Westfield; a sister-in-law, Lois Wheaton of Westfield; nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by three grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday in the Potter Brook Peoples Church, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA. His son, Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Tioga County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northern Tier Children's Home, 4309-L SR 49W, Harrison Valley, PA 16927    Wellsboro Gazette – November 6, 2012

 

BURKE Michael K.

60, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, June 14, 2013 in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.   Born September 15, 1952, in Miami, FL, he was the son of Edward and Julie Pullman Burke.  On June 25, 1971, in Harrison Valley, PA, he married the former Kara Anne Wynick, who survives.  He was employed by the Eberle Tannery in Westfield, Northern Tier Children’s Home in Harrison Valley, and F.M. Howell & Co. in Elmira, NY.  There will be no public visitation or service. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.   Solomon’s Words for the Wise – June 17, 2013

 

CARY Clarence
Clarence Cary 81 of Harrison Valley, Pa (Westfield RD# 1) died Thursday evening May 26, 1977 at his home following a long illness. He was born July 26, 1896 in Hector Township, Potter County, the son of the late William and Belle Smith Cary. Mr. Cary was a retired farmer, member of the Harrison Valley Grange, and attended the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. He was married in 1916 in Whitesville N.Y. to the former Myra Seeley who survives. Also surviving are three sons, George W. of Harrison Valley, Herman I. of Cowanesque and Arnold E. of Westfield, five daughters, Mrs. Christian (Ada) Winters and Mrs. Genevieve Hurler both of Westfield R D , Mrs. Joseph (Edna ) Gardina of Corning NY;  Mrs. Robert (Lillian) Walters of Harrison Valley and Mrs. Chester (Alice) Cervoni of Watkins Glen, NY 38 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Friends called at the family residence on Fox Hill Rd Harrison Valley Saturday. Funeral service was held Sunday at 3 PM in the Harrison Valley Christian Missionary Alliance Church with Rev. Ralph Gardner officiating.  Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery Potter Brook PA.

 

CARY - VIERA, Genevieve Hurler
89, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Sunday, January 17, 2010. Born May 17, 1920, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of Clarence and Myra Seeley Cary. In 1936, in Troupsburg, NY, she married Arnold B. Hurler, who predeceased her in 1976. On June 22, 1991, she married Gus H. Viera, who predeceased her in 1996. She owned and operated Gen's Bargain Barn in Potter Brook for many years and was a member of the Harrison Valley Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving are: two sons, Glenn (Sharon) Hurler of Harrison Valley and Gordon (Gloria) Hurler of Knoxville; three daughters, Juanita (Richard) Allen and Beverly (Doug) Walker, both of Potter Brook, and Laverna (Merle) Thompson of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Arnold (Faith) Cary of Potter Brook; two sisters, Edna Giardina of Corning, NY and Alice Cervoni of Watkins Glen, NY; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Mahlon Tom Hurler and Stanley Hurler; a great-grandson, Tyler D. Lampman; two brothers, George Cary and Herman Cary; and two sisters, Ada Kibbe Winter and Lillian Walters. Friends may call Tuesday, January 19th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Harrison Valley C&MA Church, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Timothy Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the C&MA Church, Harrison Valley, PA 16927. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Published in Star-Gazette from January 18 to January 19, 2010

 

CARY Lillian L. Walters
82, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Born September 2, 1927 in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter of Clarence and Myra Seeley Cary. On July 21, 1945, in Westfield, PA, she married Robert F. Walters, who survives. A homemaker, she owned and operated Lil's Shop in Harrison Valley for many years. She was a member of the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving besides her husband, Bob, are: two sons, Robert (Lois) Walters of Ellisburg, PA and Larry (Christine) Walters of Westfield; a daughter, Donna (James) Plyler of Genesee, PA; eight grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; three sisters, Edna Giardina of Corning, NY, Genevieve Hurler Viera of Westfield, and Alice Cervoni of Watkins Glen, NY; a brother, Arnold (Faith) Cary of Westfield; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, George Cary and Herman Cary; and a sister, Ada Kibbe Winter. Friends may call Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday in the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. The Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorials may be made to the CMA Church, Harrison Valley, PA 16927.  Published in Star-Gazette on November 7, 2009

 

CARY ROSE R. DUNHAM, Rose R., of Harrison Valley, PA
93, died Monday, September 24, 2007. Born September 28, 1913, in Mills, she was the daughter of James H. and Kathryn Rowley Cary. On May 25, 1935, in Troupsburg, NY, she married LeRoy F. Dunham, who predeceased her in 1989. She was a member of the Harrison Valley C&MA Church. Surviving are: a son, Leon L. (Bonnie) Dunham of Westfield; a daughter, Shirley (Bill) Davis of Ellisburg; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Jessie (Ronald) Monroe of Tioga; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Mitchell Lee Dunham; and 13 siblings. Friends may call Wednesday, September 26th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday in the Harrison Valley C&MA Church. The Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the C&MA Church, Harrison Valley, PA 16927.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/25/2007.

 

CARY Thomas Carlis Cary

Thomas Carlis CARY, 66, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in his home.  Born January 29, 1945, in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of Harold J. and Marie D. Pennington Cary.  On October 25, 1963, in Westfield, he married the former Joyce M. Abplanalp, who survives.  He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand, worked on construction, and was an apartment manager in the Reading, PA area for 23 years. Carlis was an avid hunter, fisherman, and NASCAR fan.  Surviving besides his wife, Joyce, are: his mother, Marie Cary of Westfield; two sons, Thomas (Tracy) Cary of Candor, NY and Kevin (Jen) Cary of Kunkletown, PA; three granddaughters, Katie Cary, Kirsten Cary, and Samantha Cary; a brother, Joseph (Barbara) Cary of Stockton, NJ; a sister, Flora (Marvin) Rogers of Sherrills Ford, NC; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother, W. James Cary.  Friends may call at the Potter Brook Peoples Church, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA on Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 3:00 PM. The Rev. David Aungst will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.    Solomon’s Words for the Wise – April 21, 2011

 

CASS - COLE, Phyllis L.
Of Harrison Valley, PA - 85, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Born October 19, 1923, in Ulysses, PA, she was the daughter of H. Leon and Ida Mills Cass. On September 27, 1941, in Ulysses, PA, she married Ronald F. Cole, who predeceased her on May 14, 1981. A 1941 graduate of Lewisville Vocational School in Ulysses, Mrs. Cole and her husband owned and operated Cole's Garage in Harrison Valley for many years. She was a member of the Harrison Valley Federated Church. Surviving are: a son, Greg (Linda) Cole of Gold, PA; a granddaughter, Julie; two great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Marie Cass of Ulysses, Edith Cole of Elmer, PA, and Jeanne Cole of Ulysses; nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Philip R. Cole; a sister, Florence Lucas; and a brother, Herbert L. Cass. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, January 24th, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., with Funeral Services following at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Ed Collins will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorials may be made to the Federated Church, Harrison Valley, PA 16927.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/23/2009

CLARK - MITCHELL
Beulah C. Age 79, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, November 20, 2005, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Beulah was predeceased by her husband, Fred Mitchell. She was born on November 20, 1926 in Belmont, NY, a daughter of Hugh and Hazel (Tidd) Clark. Beulah enjoyed mothering her own as well as neighborhood children, teaching Sunday School and Bible School and volunteering at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Academy. Beulah is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Laura Robinson of Wiscoy, NY, Phyllis and Wade Rennie of Clarks Summit, PA, Berty and Ed Kurtz of Westfield, PA, Helen and Gary Knauer of Ronks, PA, and Beth Hartley of Kinzers, PA; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Valerie Mitchell of Westfield, PA, Roger and Cindy Mitchell of Jacksonville, FL and Bob and Rose Mitchell of Wellsville, NY; one brother, Herbert Clark of New Hampshire; and two sisters, Corretha Lucas of Oklahoma and Grace Johnson of New York. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 25, 2005, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Harrison Valley, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following the calling hours at 4 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Beulah's name to the New Tribes Mission, USA Home Office, 1000 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771 or the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, 2843 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9978. Services are under the direction of the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA.

CLARK
Elwyn Gene of Westfield, PA 68, died Thursday, November 30, 2006. Born April 4, 1938 in West Pike, he was the son of William and Elva Thompson Clark. He was married to the former Leila "Peggy" Nickerson, who survives. A Veteran, he served with the US Army from 1961–1963. He was employed as a milk hauler and carpenter and was a member of the Sunderlinville Baptist Church. An outdoorsman, he loved fishing, camping, and hunting. Surviving, besides his wife, are four sons, Corey Clark of Raleigh, NC, Garth Clark of Coudersport, Eric Clark of West Pike, and Richard Dennis, Jr. of Palm Bay, FL; three daughters, Audrey Ward of Ft. Pierce, FL, Darlene Blanchard of Spring Lake, NC, and Maxine Newberry of Knoxville; several grandchildren; a brother, Donald Clark of West Pike; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley and Joseph. Friends may call Saturday, December 2nd, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. David Brelo will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA.

CLOW MONA JUDD
Mona C. Age 83, of #117 Race Street, Westfield, PA, diedSunday, December 31, 2006, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. She was born November 19, 1923 in Westfield, PA, the daughter of Leroy and Edith Wilber Clow. She was the Secretary of the Northern Tioga School district for over 23 years. Mona was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was the youth choir director. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Hardy; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Pamela Judd, Dansville, NY; daughter, Lisa Jones, Lumberton, NJ; grandchildren, Timothy Judd, a violinist in the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Richmond, VA, Kathryn Mona Judd, a student at Hobart & William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, Christopher and Aaron Jones, students at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Joseph Tomaino, Orwell, VT, Donna and Phillip Walter, Westfield, PA; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Pastor Deborah Watkins officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield United Methodist Church and the Leukemia/ Lymphoma Society in Mona's memory.

COLE
Carroll R. of Elmer, PA Age 87, died Monday, May 30, 2005, in his home. Born November 7, 1917 in Elmer, he was the son of Dean and Flossie Lane Cole. On September 12, 1937 in Knoxville, he married the former Edith Truax, who survives. Mr. Cole was a WW II veteran, serving with the US Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre. He was employed by Eberle Tannery, Tioga Petroleum, Cass Plumbing & Heating, and last worked as a self-employed TV repairman. He was a 50-year member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses. He was an avid Bill Elliott fan and a baseball enthusiast. Surviving besides his wife are four grandchildren, Bill (Susan) Cole of Elmer, Donald, Teresa, and Kenneth; seven great-grandchildren, including Billy (Cathy) Cole of Westfield, and Angie Cole of Elmer; two great-great-grandsons; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Carroll Duane Cole; three brothers, Ronald, Berwyn, and Mahlon; and a sister, Arlene Cole. Friends may call Thursday, June 2nd, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Pastor Ed Collins will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963, Ulysses, PA 16948.

 

COTE Marie Adams

87, of Mills, PA, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 in her home. Born July 24, 1924, in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of Alphonse and Eva Cote. On October 30, 1971, in Manchester, NH, she married Durwood M. Adams, who survives. She retired from Honeywell in Manchester in 1971 and was the manager of American Legion Potter Post #192 in Coudersport from 1977 - 1985. Marie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Ulysses. Surviving besides her husband, Durwood, are: four children, Joann LaViska of Salem, NH, Louise (Alfred) Letendre of Wasilla, AK, James Adams of Valdez, AK, and Gayle Perry-Himes of Mills; two step-children, Kemberly (David) Johnson of Beulaville, NC and Robert (Kristie) Adams of Wallace, NC; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four siblings, Andrew Cote, Bernard Cote, Bernadette Plourde, and Irene Plourde, all of NH; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three siblings, Jerry Cote, Theresa Cote, and Marcel Cote. Friends may call Tuesday, October 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. James C. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital.   Star Gazette – October 4, 2011

 

CRIPPEN BASIL V.

of Westfield PA 86, died Thursday, December 20, 2001. Born June 6, 1915, in Hector Twp., PA, he was the son of Clyde and Lulu Mae Bartholomew Crippen. He was married to the former Ramona M. Stiles, who survives. Mr. Crippen was a self-employed logger and served as a Hector Twp. Supervisor for many years. He was a founding member of the Mountain View Pentecostal Church. Surviving besides his wife of 53 years are: a daughter, Betty (Gary) Tucker of Westfield; a son, William L. (Jane) Putman of Westfield; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 3 brothers: Walter, Olen, and Louis. Friends may call at the Mountain View Pentecostal Church, Westfield, on Sunday, December 23rd. from 11AM-2PM, with Funeral Services following at 2:00PM. The Rev. Duane Burdick and the Rev. David Brelo will co-officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to Mountain View Pentecostal Church, Westfield 16950. Arrangements are entrusted to the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses.

 

CRIPPEN - Olen C. Crippen, 67, of Westfield RR1, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1992, at home. Born Jan. 18, 1925, in Hector Township, he was the son of Clyde and Lula Maw Bartholomew Crippen. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He retired from Dresser-Rand, Painted Post, NY in 1987 and was co-owner of the former Ole's Cycle Shop. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, I. Monica Grosser; three brothers, Louis Crippen of Sabinsville, Basil Crippen of Westfield and Walter Crippen of Wellsboro; many nieces and nephews. Private services were held Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Kear-Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses. The Rev. David Brelo, pastor of the Mountain View Assembly of God Church, officiated. Burial was made at Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Coudersport, PA 16915 - Wellsboro Gazette, 30 December 1992, p10

 

CRIPPEN Rial B. "Pup" Crippen Jr.

26, of Westfield RR 1 died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1993, in Westfield Township.  Born March 20,1968, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Rial and Pearl Mattison Crippen.  Ha was a 1986 graduate of Northern Potter High School. He was employed by Embacee Inc. in Wellsboro.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with the company of his two dogs.  Surviving besides his parents of Westfield are two brothers, Rick Crippen and Jeffery Crippen, both of Westfield; two sisters, Juanita Hand of Mills and Shirley Thompson of Jackson Summit; paternal grandparents, Louis and Arvilla Crippen of Sabinsville; maternal grandmother, Florence Mattison of Westfield; two nephews, three nieces, several aunts, uncles and cousins.  There were no calling hours.  Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Mountain View Assembly of God Church, Westfield, with the Rev. David Brelo, pastor, officiating. Burial was made at Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Wellsboro Gazette – November 10, 1993

 

CRIPPEN Roger L., Sr.
59, of Sabinsville, PA, died Saturday, July 5, 2008. Born July 3, 1949, in Blossburg, he was the son of Louis W. "Luke" and Arvilla M. Seeley Crippen. He was a farmer and logger. Surviving are: three daughters, Sue (Terry) Dibble of Lebanon, PA, Ruthanne Crippen and Renee Crippen, both of Ulysses; a son, Roger Crippen, Jr. of Ulysses; four grandchildren, Tricia Dibble, Traci Dibble, Andrew Wenrich, and Harlie Wenrich; five brothers, Melvin (Sally) Crippen of Sabinsville, Rial (Pearl) Crippen of Westfield, Howard (Barbara) Crippen of Ulysses, Paul (Peggy) Crippen of Westfield, and Mike (Lil) Crippen of Sabinsville; three sisters, Christine (Albert) Mitchell of Waterloo, NY, Lulu (Raymond) Myrick of Geneva, NY, and Elsie Young of Sabinsville; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Gordon. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, on Wednesday, July 9th, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., with Funeral Services at 6:00 p.m. The Rev. David Brelo will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorials may be made to the Patterson Cancer Center, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA 16915.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 7/6/2008 - 7/7/2008.

CROFT - ABBOTT
E. June Of Westfield, PA 85, died on Sunday, November 27, 2005. Born October 30, 1920, in Harrison Twp., she was the daughter of Theron and Mae Smith Croft. On March 14, 1954 in Harrison Valley, she married Leonard (Tod) Abbott, who predeceased her in 1995. She attended the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church and was a member of the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Surviving are a son, Garry (Vicki) Abbott of Sharpsburg, GA; a daughter, Dixie (Harold) Reisinger of Ulysses; three grandsons, Chris (Cynthia) Hurler, Ryan (Carla) Hurler, and Nathan (Starr) Abbott, all of Westfield; and three great-grandchildren, Jadyn Abbott, Justin Abbott, and Calyssa Hurler. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Terry, who died in 1975; and a grandson, Cory, who died in 1993. Friends may call Tuesday, November 29th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 621 S. Main St., Ulysses, PA. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday in the Harrison Valley Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. The Rev. Timothy H. Miller, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the Riverview Cemetery Association, c/o Lynne Skinner, 143 Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA 16950, or the CMA Church, Harrison Valley, PA 16927.

ERICKSON Roy B
Roy B. Erickson, 103, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield ,died Wednesday July 28, 2004 in the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born May 20, 1901 in Galeton, he was the son of Edward and Caroline Johnson Erickson. On Apr. 7, 1928, in Potter Brook, he married the former Beulah P. Works who predeceased him in 1997.  Mr. Erickson was employed by the former Eberle Tannery in Westfield for 41 years. He is survived by 2 sons, Keith (Donna ) Erickson of DuBois, Pa; Larry (Marlene) Erickson, Westfield: three daughters Kathryn (Howard) Phillips, Westfield: Carolyn (William) Jacobson, Westfield: Kay (Richard) Drenzyk Chapel Hill, NC; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, three great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Roy, 5 grandchildren, seven brothers and two sisters.  Friends called Friday, July 30, from 7 to 9 p. m. at the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, where funeral services were held on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Duane Burdick officiated.   Burial was made in Riverview Cemetery,  Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to the Riverview Cemetery Association, c/o Lynne Skinner, 143 Potter Brook Road, Westfield, Pa, 16950 - Thank You Louise Fowler

GARDNER, Virginia Louise - Virginia Louise Allen, age 88, formerly of Westfield, PA passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017. She was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Harrison Valley, Pa. the daughter of Fred and Jenny Gardner. She was a homemaker and a loving mother. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, husband Albert M., Sr., son Duane and his wife Donna, and son-in-law Herbert Hamm. She is survived by children Albert M., Jr. of Jessup, MD, Christine Hamm of Rochester, NY, Elizabeth McKinley (Phillip) of Milesburg, PA, Crystal Earle (Glenn) of Westfield, PA, and Jennifer of Scottsville, NY. She was well loved by her 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was the beloved aunt of nieces and nephews too numerous to name, and a well-respected friend and member of her church communities (in Westfield, PA and North Chili, NY). Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, Pa. Tuesday 12:00 to 2:00 pm. where funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm with Ed Collins officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, Pa. In lieu of flowers and donations, the family asks for you to say a prayer and practice an act of kindness in memory of Virginia. - Mansfield Gazette, 27 July 2017

GLOVER RUBY HOUGHTALING
Ruby formerly of Westfield, PA 96, formerly of Potter Brook Road, died Friday, October 13, 2006. Born December 20, 1909 in Hector Twp., PA, she was the daughter of Delbert and Eva May Tanner Glover. She was married to Harold Houghtaling, who predeceased her in 1962. She was employed by Corning Glass Works, Kaiser Glove Factory, and as a certified nursing assistant at Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, PA. She was a member of the former Mountain View Assembly of God Church. Surviving are: three sons, Stanley Houghtaling of Westfield, Durell (Shirley) Houghtaling of Sabinsville, and Seldon (Liz) Houghtaling of Lost City, WV; a daughter, Elsie (Walter) Fuhrer of Ilion, NY; 32 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Bernard "Barney" Houghtaling and Herbert Richard "Dick" Houghtaling; two brothers and three sisters. Friends may call Monday, October 16th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.

HANCOCK
Robert T. Age 73, of 80 SR. 49, Westfield, PA, died Monday, September 24, 2001 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born on May 3, 1928 in Westfield Twp., PA the son of Robert Sr. and Iva Tanner Hancock. He retired from Ingersol-Rand where he was a supervisor at the Weld Shop, a Deputy Game Warden, former Westfield Township Supervisor and a member of the Westfield Masonic Lodge #477. They celebrated there 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 17, 1997 at the Potterbrook Peoples Church. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Glenda Hancock of Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Daphne Ehlerman of Westtown, NY and Marci Ahearn, Westfield, PA; great grandchildren, Stephon, Merranda and Orion; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday at 2:00 PM at the Potterbrook Peoples Church, Potterbrook, PA. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Memorial donations to the American Heart Assn. Tioga Co. Chapter, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.

HANES,  Herbert L. - Herbert L. Hanes, 88, of Sunderlinville, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in his home. Born June 5, 1929, in Pike Township, he was the son of Leon C. and Vera Morgan Hanes. On June 5, 1951, in Sunderlinville, he married the former Naomi Johnson, who survives. He was employed by the Elkland Leather Company, Eberle Tanning Co. in Westfield, and retired from Patterson Lumber in Galeton. Surviving besides his wife, Naomi, are six children, Rosemary (C. Earl) Kinter of Middlebury Center, Wilma (Larry) Riley of Elmira, N.Y., Betty (Bob) Schurer of Oval, Stuart Hanes of Scottsville, Va., Sandra (Sam) Fay of Lawrenceville, Ronald (Deborah) Hanes of Tioga; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harry (Lucy) Hanes of Lawrenceville, Robert Hanes of New Smyrna, Fla., Joseph (Judy) Hanes of Mills; a sister, Harriett (Frank) Arreola of Magna, Utah; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step-father, Ross Young; a son, Michael Herbert Hanes; a grandson, Nathan Hanes; and a brother, William Hanes.Friends may call Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct.5, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dorothy Densmore will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. - Mansfield Gazette, 5 October 2017

HANES - MORGAN, Shirley V.
Age 69, of #2916 Rt., #49, Cowanesque, Pa. died
Friday April 23, 2010 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born March 15, 1941 in Blossburg, Pa. the daughter of Eugene and Emma Johnston Hanes. Survived by daughter, Deborah "Jeff" Bruce, Westfield, PA; sons, Frederick and Robert Morgan, Westfield, PA., Douglas Morgan, Harrisburg, PA.; sister, Pauline Davis, Harrisburg, PA.; brothers, Paul Hanes, Westfield, PA., Stanley Hanes, Ovid, NY, Fred Hanes, Painted, Post, NY; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris E. Morgan in 1980 and a brother Harold Hanes. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. #222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA., Tuesday from 12:00-2:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM immediately following the visitation. Pastor Ed Collins officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Memorials may be made to the Westfield Area Lions Club – Elmira Star Gazette, April 25, 2010

HASH, Philip J. - Philip J. Hash, 66, of Avon Park, Fla. passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Philip was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Westchester. After graduating high school he and his family moved to Wellsboro. Mr. Hash is survived by his sister, Sharen Teneyck; his two daughters, Nicole and Andrea; his two step-daughters, Janelle and Ami; and 11 grandchildren. Nicole is married to Chris Lerma and resides in Houston, Texas; Andrea is married to Michael Flowers and resided in Avon Park, Fla.; Janelle was married (widowed in 2015) to Wally Green and resides in St. Louis, Mo. and Ami is married to James Dodson and resides in Elkland. Mr. Hash and his life partner, Fred Morris, moved to Florida in 1984. In 1994 Mr. Hash and his partner moved to Augusta, Ga. and returned to Florida in 1997. Mr. Hash graduated from South Florida Community College in 1991 as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society receiving an Associate's Degree in Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Other achievements include sitting on the Steering Committee for Chi Epsilon, training Food Service Managers throughout Hardee, Desoto and Highlands County in Florida. Mr. Hash loved to paint American Folk Art, play the piano, listen to southern gospel music, travel domestically and internationally. Some of his favorite foreign travels included Scotland, New Zealand and France. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2002, his father in 2012 and son-in-law in 2015. - Mansfield Gazette, March 1, 2017

HOUGHTALING   Herbert R. "Dick" Age 74, of Lime St., Sabinsville, PA, diedpeacefully Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born February 27, 1931 in Hector Twp., PA, Potter Co., PA, the son and Harold and Ruby Glover Houghtaling. He was a Korean War veteran and a paratrooper with the U.S. Army 511 Airborne Infantry from 1949-1957. He owned and operated "Dicks Auto Repair" in Sabinsville, PA, and was well-known for auto body and transmission repair for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flea market, woodworking and most of all drinking coffee with his old friend, "Bud" before his passing. He is survived by his mother, Ruby, Galeton, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Jack) Webb, Lewisburg, TN, Sheryl (Jerry) Edwards, Clarksville, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard (Lisa) Houghtaling, Sabinsville, PA, Edwin (Dawn) Houghtaling, Clarksville, TN, Harold Houghtaling, Clarksville, TN; grandchildren, Carrie Houghtaling, Sabinsville, PA, Cory Houghtaling, Sabinsville, PA, Kristina (James) Arden, Memphis, TN, Sarah Houghtaling, Clarksville, TN, James Houghtaling, Clarksville, TN; brothers, Stanley Houghtaling, Westfield, PA, Durell (Shirley) Houghtaling, Sabinsville, PA, Sheldon Houghtaling, Lost City, WV; sister, Elsie (Walter) Fuhrer, Ilion, NY; many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous good friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold; and brother, Bernard (Barney) Houghtaling. There will be no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 19, 2006, at 7 p.m. at the Clymer Baptist Church, Sabinsville, PA. Rev. Dr. Roy Seiders, officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

HURD Robert F.
75, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Born December 18, 1933 in Gurnee, he was the son of Herman and Anna Torrence Hurd. On November 9, 1957, in Galeton, he married the former Beverly Jean Colby, who predeceased him on August 24, 1990. On June 18, 1992, in Potter Brook, he married the former Patricia Palmatier Hunt, who survives. He was employed by the former Eberle Tannery in Westfield for 46 years. He was a member of the Potter Brook People's Church, where he had served as a a deacon and trustee for many years. Surviving besides his wife, Patricia, are: two sons, Donald Hurd and Stephen Hurd, both of Wellsboro; two daughters, Robin (Kelvin) Hess and Tamara (Michael) Abbott, both of Westfield; 30 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; six stepsons, Duane (Mary) Hunt of Wall, NJ, Bradley (Peggy) Hunt of Gettysburg, Brian (Carole) Hunt of San Francisco, CA, Rev. Darrin G. (Christine) Hunt of Selinsgrove, Rusty Hunt and Roy (Pamela) Hunt, both of Ulysses; a brother, Arnold Hurd of Galeton; a sister, Elsie (Henry) Orlowski of Coudersport; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife, he was predeceased by a son, Jon, in 1977; seven brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Potter Brook People's Church on Saturday, November 21st, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, with Funeral Services at 12:00 Noon. The Rev. David L. Aungst and the Rev. Darrin G. Hunt will co-officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the Potter Brook People's Church Building Fund, c/o Dianne Olney, Treas., Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA 16950. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Published in Star-Gazette from November 19 to November 20, 2009

JOSEPH -  DAVIS, Evelyn V.
Age 89, of 951 Butler Hill Road, R.D., Knoxville, PA, diedTuesday, September 9, 2008, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. She was born April 11, 1919 in Westfield, PA, the daughter of Carl and Mildred Lane Joseph. She was a homemaker and she helped her late husband, William, on the family farm. Evelyn was a member of the Valley View Assembly of God Church, Knoxville, PA. Survived by daughters, Muriel Davis, Gibson, NY, Joan Tubbs, Rochester, MN, Lorraine Dutton, Vero Beach, FL, Billielynn Peluso, Sabinsville, PA; son, Harlan Davis, R.D., Knoxville, PA; sister, Winifred Wheeler, Deland, FL; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 1997. Family and friends are invited to call at the Valley View Assembly of God Church, Knoxville, PA, Saturday from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Pastor Jonathan Hardt officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Memorials may be made to the Valley View Assembly of God Church in Evelyn's memory. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA 16920.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/11/2008

 

JUDD Hardy M.

Hardy M. Judd, age 92 of 11 Race St., Westfield, Pa. passed away Dec. 22, 2012 at Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville, NY. He was born Aug. 19, 1920 in Potterbrook, Pa. the son of Floyd and Avis Little Judd. He was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, Westfield Pa. for many years, member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, Past Master and Secretary for Masonic Lodge #477 F & AM, member of the American Legion and a volunteer for the Salvation Army. He is survived by his son, Larry and Pamela Judd of Dansville, NY; his daughter, Lisa Jones of Lumberton, NJ; four grandchildren, Timothy Judd, Kathryn Mona Judd, Christopher Jones and Aaron Judd Jones; a sister, Beverly and Robert Horton of Reading, PA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mona C. Judd in 2006. Calling hours will be held at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Wed. 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or to the Westfield United Methodist Church.   Funeral home obituary - December 24, 2012

 

KILBURN, Bonnie G. - Bonnie G. HURLER, 77, formerly of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Friday April 12, 2019 in her granddaughter’s home, Westfield.  Born May 3, 1941, in Elkland, she was the daughter of William and Harriett Evans Kilburn.  On September 14, 1957, in Harrison Valley, she married Mahlon C. “Tom” Hurler, who predeceased her on August 24, 1998.  She was employed by Galeton Production, Hancock’s Personal Care Home, Little’s Personal Care Home, and owned and operated Bonnie Hurler’s Personal Care Home.  Surviving are:  three children, Greg (Alois) Hurler of Westfield, Kelly (Rick) Shenk of Knoxville, and Tom (Kayla) Hurler of Westfield;  nine grandchildren;  many great-grandchildren;  a brother, Gary Kilburn of Elkland;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by four brothers, Robert Kilburn, Ronald Kilburn, William Kilburn, and Clifford Kilburn.  Friends may call Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to the Patterson Cancer Center, c/o UPMC Cole, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915. – Mansfield Gazette, 18 April 2019

 

KILBOURNE - Bonlyn I. "Bonnie" MOON, 80, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the home of her daughter in Evington, VA.  Born April 2, 1929, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Jay and Bessie Weeks Kilbourne.  On November 13, 1948, in Westfield, she married Lynn H. Moon, who predeceased her on February 3, 2000.  She was employed by Galeton Production for 29 years, K&W Medical in Westfield for two years, and Electri-Cord in Westfield for eight years, retiring in 1987.  Bonnie was a member of the Potter Brook People's Church.  Surviving are:  a daughter, Irene (Don) Lowrey of Evington;  grandchildren, Julie (Raymond) Hand of Harrison Valley, Stephen (Danielle) Walters of Westfield, Eric (Renae) Lowrey of Brookneal, VA, Tony (Andrea) Lowrey of Lynchburg, and Jenifer Lowrey of Brookneal;  seven great-grandchildren;  a step-son, Robert (Naomi) Moon of Westfield;  several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren;  and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Barry;  a daughter, Candy Jo;  three sisters, Josephine Kelly, Delilah Wright, and Evelyn Smith;  and two step-sons, Claude "Skip" Moon and Lynn Moon, Jr.  Friends may call Saturday, November 28th from 2:00 -- 4:00 and 7:00 -- 9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday in the Potter Brook People's Church.  The Rev. David L. Aungst will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA.  Memorials may be made to the Potter Brook People's Church, c/o Dianne Olney, Treas., Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA 16950.  Corning Leader - November 25, 2009

 

KNIGHT - BURDICK
Louise E. of Westfield, PA Age 81, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 in the Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born October 30, 1924, in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of Frank and Dorothy Campbell Knight. On March 29, 1946 in Potter Brook, PA, she married Merrill H. Burdick, who survives. She was employed by Galeton Production for 19 years, owned and operated the Long Horn Restaurant in Westfield for 20 years, employed by Westfield Boro, and ElectriCord in Westfield for 13 years. She was a member of the former Mountain View Pentecostal Church. Surviving besides her husband are: six children, Dorothy (Russell) Outman of Mills, PA, Rev. Duane (Fern) Burdickof Harrison Valley, Kelly (Mitzi) Burdick of Sabinsville, PA, Kent (Tammy) Burdick, Kevin (Gina) Burdick, and Shaunta Miller, all of Westfield; ten grandchildren, Darlene (Gene) Mead, Darcy (Tracy) Atwell, Mark (Kristin) Burdick, Sabrina Burdick, Travis Burdick, Mindy Burdick, Alicia Ruskai, Karrissa (Bruce) Stahli, Bryce Burdick, and Torie Burdick; nine great-grandchildren, Kacie (Matt) Burton, Brandon Mead, Connor Burdick, Kayla Burdick, Makyla Burdick, Lexi Burdick, Haley Ruskai, Michael Ruskai, and to be Emmah Jeanne Stahli; two great-great-granddaughters, Kaylin Burton and Kyleigh Burton; twin sister, Lois (Willie) Wheaton of Westfield; stepbrother, Franklin "Sonny" (Lorraine) Welch of Westfield; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Frances Whitehead; a stepsister, Mary Mattison; and three grandchildren. Friends may call Friday, January 6, 2006, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday in the Pentecostal Revival Center, Westfield, PA. The Rev. David Brelo will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.

 

LAMPMAN Charles F.

67, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Born November 15, 1944, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Hugh and Ruth E. Merrick Lampman. On July 8, 1995, in Woodhull, NY, he married the former Pauline A. "Pam" McDoel, who survives. He was employed by the Eberle Tannery and Westfield Tanning Company for 35 years. He also worked for various logging companies. Charles was a member of the Tioga Bass Anglers. Surviving besides his wife, Pam, are a son, Timmy D. (Dolores) Lampman of Little Marsh; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel E. Lampman of Harrison Valley; nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step-father, Albert Robbins. Friends may call Friday, August 3, 2012 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ­­­­the ALS Association at alsa.org.  Star Gazette – August 2, 2012

 

LAMPMAN Tyler D.
13, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Monday, October 19, 2009, in the Williamsport Hospital. Born July 27, 1996, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Gary and Connie Newcomb Lampman. Tyler was an eighth grade student at Cowanesque Valley High School. He was a member of the Potter Brook People's Church, where he attended youth group and VBS. He liked to fish, ride bike, work in the garden, go four-wheeling, ride dirt bike, and camp. He had participated in cub scouts and boy scouts. A child with a giving spirit, he loved to help others. Surviving besides his parents, Gary and Connie, are: a brother, Holden Lampman; a sister, Harley Lampman; maternal grandparents, Beverly (Doug) Walker of Potter Brook and Roger (Wendy Doan) Newcomb of Osceola, PA; maternal great-grandmothers, Genevieve Hurler Viera of Potter Brook and Edith Newcomb of Knoxville, PA; paternal grandparents, Daniel Lampman and Bonnie Mesler, both of Harrison Valley, and Gary Schultz of Genesee, PA; paternal great-grandfather, Skip Carpenter of Harrison Valley; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may call Friday, October 23, 2009, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Potter Brook People's Church, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. David Aungst will officiate. Burial will in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Potter Brook People's Church, c/o Dianne Olney, Treas., Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA 16950. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Published in Star-Gazette from October 20 to October 21, 2009

  

JOHNSON Sylvia Johnson LOZIER

Sylvia Johnson LOZIER, 62, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in her home.  Born March 5, 1949, in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of Clifford and Mabel Counsil Ross.   Sylvia operated a residential and commercial cleaning service for many years.  She attended the Abundant Life Fellowship in Knoxville, PA.  Surviving are:  her husband, Jesse E. Lozier;  a son, Mark D. (Mary) Johnson of Westfield;  a daughter, Paula Taft of Pavo, GA;  four grandchildren;  two step-daughters, Stephanie Vinzant of Fernandina Beach, FL and Amanda Farmer of Barney, GA;  a brother, David (Jean) Ross of State College, PA;  three sisters, Nancy Karstetter of Sebring, FL, Emma (David) Rupert of Daytona Beach, FL, and Mary (Keith) Baker of Harrison Valley, PA;  and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Paul D. “Brummy” Johnson in 1995;  and a son, Steven P. Johnson, in 1993.  A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, January 13, 2012 in the Abundant Life Fellowship, Alba Street, Knoxville, PA.  The Rev. Terry Spencer will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA 16915.   Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.   Funeral home obituary – January 11, 2012

 

McCASLIN Joseph W. McCaslin

74, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.  Born January 29, 1939, in Potter Brook, PA, he was the son of Cleo J. and Gladys O. Houghtaling McCaslin. On September 6, 1957, in Potter Brook, he married the former Florence Cornish, who survives.  He was employed by the Eberle Tannery and Robert Feaster Corp. of Northumberland, PA. Surviving besides his wife, Florence, are: six children, Joseph M. (Melinda) McCaslin of Potter Brook, Bruce M. McCaslin of Huntingdon, PA, Sandra M. (Michael) Johnson of Little Marsh, PA, David R. McCaslin of Potter Brook, Lisa R. Jayne of Nelson, PA, and Robert J. McCaslin of Potter Brook, five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mona (Everett) Silsby of Andrews Settlement, Ada Reynolds of Potter Brook, Joy (Duane) Stiles of Westfield, Thelma (Norman) Smith of Potter Brook, Nancy (John) Cook of Andrews Settlement, PA, and Candy (Robert) Dunn of Ulysses; a brother, Erwin (Audrey) McCaslin of Potter Brook; nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Jean McCaslin; three brothers, Frederick McCaslin, Lyle McCaslin, and Harvey McCaslin; and a sister, Ila May Smith. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorials may be made to Kidney Foundation of Central PA, 1500 Paxton Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2633.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Solomon’s Words for the Wise  – November 17, 2013

 

McFALL Barbara L. Calkins

Age 62, of 12 Skinner Hollow Road, Cowanesque, PA, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born April 15, 1949 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of George and Doris Clark McFall. Survived by her husband of 43 years, Raymond; sons, Dennis Calkins, Allentown, PA, Darcy (Kathy) Calkins, Kutztown, PA, Ryan Calkins, at home; daughters, Lisa Repard, Westfield, PA, Michele (Bruce) Herron, Knoxville, PA, Amy (Jamie) Haskins, Westfield, PA; 9 grandchildren, 7 brothers and sisters; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Monday from 6-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 1-2:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Pastor Nettie Treat officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Memorials may be made to the Cowanesque United Methodist Church.    Star Gazette – December 5, 2011

 

METCALF - Catharine Keneda date of death Dec 8 1909 age 71y3m 19d place of death Westfield Pa residence Westfield Pa occupation Housekeeper birth place Brookfield Pa father Daniel Metcalf certifying physician FG Masten from Westfield Pa place of burial Potter Brook Cem funeral Services at house time 2 PM date of interment Dec 10 1909 goods ordered by John Keneda

Darold C METCALF - 69 of Clara Pa formerly of Wellsville NY and Silver Springs NY died Monday Aug 19 1985 in the St. Francis Hospital , Olean NY He was born Sept 19 1915 in Elmer Pa the son of Clair and Mabel Robbins Metcalf . He was married Sept 29 1938 in Smethport Pa to the former Lottie L Moore who survives Mr Metcalf was employed by the Consolidated Gas Corporation for 26 years before retiring in 1976. Prior to that he had worked in the oil fields in the Bradford Pa area . He had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s In addition to his wife Lottie he is survived by a son Joseph Metcalf of Clara Pa two daughters Mrs Nelson (Catherine ) Todd of Silver Springs NY and Mrs Richard (Judith ) Johansen of Ballston Lake NY seven grandchildren two sisters Mrs Cleon (Betty) Kibbe and Mrs Russell (Bon) Kibbe both of Harrison Valley Pa a brother Fred Metcalf of Harrison Valley Pa an Aunt Iva Rieper of RD Westfield (Elmer ) Pa. Several nieces and nephews Calling hours were Tues. from 2-4 PM 7-9 PM at the Virgil L Howard Funeral Home Shinglehouse Pa Funeral held Weds. Aug 21 1985 at 2 PM with Rev Paul R Campbell pastor of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Shinglehouse officiating Burial in the Riverview Cemetery , Potter Brook Pa Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Donald F METCALF - 60 of Harrison Valley Pa died Sunday Apr 30 1978 in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Coudersport Pa where he had been a patient for several weeks He was born Mar 2 1918 in Potter Brook Pa ,the son of the late Clair and Mabel Robbins Metcalf. He was married in 1940 to the former Mary Teater who survives.. Mr. Metcalf retired in 1968 from the Consolidated Gas Supply Corp where he was an inspector. He was a member of the Harrison Valley Grange #1203 , the Potter County Concerned Citizen Group and the Galeton Anglers Club. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons Wayne, John and Randy Metcalf all of Westfield RD four grandchildren two brothers Fred Metcalf of Harrison Valley Pa and Darold Metcalf of Silver Springs NY, two sisters Mrs Cleon (Betty) Kibbe and Mrs. Russell (Bonnie) Kibbe both of Harrison Valley Pa. Friends may call at the Koch Funeral Home South Main St Ulysses Weds. 7-9 Funeral Thursday May 4 at 1 PM at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church Rev Ralph Gardner officiating. Burial to follow at the Riverview Cemetery Potter Brook Pa In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made in his memory to the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Harrison Valley Pa ,The Charles Cole Memorial Hospital ,Coudersport Pa or a charity of the donor’s choice

James H METCALF date of death Apr 7 1911 age 72y 7m 14d place of death Clymer Pa. Residence Clymer Pa occupation farmer birth place Harrison Township Pa father Charles Harvey Metcalf mother Sarah Potter cause of death cancer of liver Dr JC Secor place of burial Potter Brook Cemetery funeral services at Church time 1 PM date of interment Apr 11 1911 bill charged to James H Metcalf estate

METCALF Listed on 03/05/03 Star Gazette Elmira NY
John R. of Westfield, PA Age 57, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at his home. Born February 3, 1946 in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Donald F. and Mary Teater Metcalf. On July 3, 1968, in Mills, PA, he married the former Judith E. Cary, who survives. Mr. Metcalf was a Veteran, having served with the US Army from 1964 to 1967. He was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville for 35 years. He was a member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses, Lewisville Lodge #556 F & AM in Ulysses, and a life member of the NRA. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Fred (Ruby) Metcalf of Westfield; a daughter, Claudia (David) Brelo of Westfield; four grandchildren; a brother, Randy (Patricia) Metcalf of Westfield; a sister-in-law, Connie Metcalf of Westfield; part-time child, Felicia McCutcheon; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Wayne R. "Tiny" Metcalf. Friends may call Thursday, March 6, 2003, at the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, PA from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, with a Masonic Service at 8:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Friday in the funeral home. The Rev. Michael Jayne will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.

METCALF Listed on 01/20/01 Star Gazette Elmira NY
Robert L. Of Westfield, PA Age 76 of RR #1, diedThursday, January 18, 2001 at Charles Cole Hospital, Coudersport, PA. He was born January 10, 1925 in Brookfield Twp, PA the son of Charles H. and Alpha Lewis Metcalf. He was a lifelong farmer, member and Trustee of the Brookfield United Methodist Church, Director and Treas. of the Brookfield Cemetery Association, Master of the Victoria Grange, State Deputy of the Potter Co. Grange, Brookfield Twp. Supervisor, drove school bus for the Northern Tioga School District for 51 years. He was a School Bus Safety Certification Instructor, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Knoxville Agway, Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority member, Past Director of the Dairylea local, Brookfield Old Home Days President for 25 years. He is survived by hi wife, Charlotte; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Judith Metcalf of Rd, Westfield, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and James Cady, RD Westfield, PA, Robin and Michael Conkey of Hornell, NY; 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey Cady, Stacey Cady, Megan Metcalf and Jared Metcalf; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Florence McAleer of Northeast, PA; nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Brookfield United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. James F. Bellamy, OSL officiating. Burial will be in Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield Twp., PA. Memorials may be made to the Brookfield United Methodist Church or the Brookfield Cemetery Association, c/o Julia Simmons, Box 300 RR., Westfield, PA 16950 KENYON WESTFIELD

Wayne R “Tiny” METCALF age 51 of RD Westfield , died Saturday June 4 1994 in the Robert Packer Memorial Hospital Sayre Pa. Born Jan. 8 1943 in Wellsville NY, he was the son of Donald and Mary Teater Metcalf . On Apr 25 1964 he married Connie Schoonover who survives . He was a self employed heavy equipment operator for more than 25 years , previously working as a truck driver . He also raised beef cattle and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had served as a Hector Township Supervisor for eight years. Besides his wife, Mr. Metcalf is survived by his Mother of Harrison Valley Pa, a son Donald Douglas Metcalf of Westfield Pa ,two grandchildren ,two brothers John Metcalf and Randy Metcalf both of RD Westfield Pa and several aunts, uncles nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Tues ,June 71994 at the Kear-Onley Funeral Home in Ulysses where the Rev Sandy Foster pastor of the Harrison Valley Federated Church officiated. Burial in the Riverview Cemetery Potter Brook Pa. Memorials may be made to the Soldiers and Sailors Dialysis Unit Wellsboro Pa

OUTMAN - WHEELER, Sharon L.
of Harrison Valley, PA - 51, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in her home. Born December 7, 1956 in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Robert M. "Shorty" and Georgia Graves Outman. On March 20, 1977, in Galeton, PA, she married Daniel C. Wheeler, who survives. A 1974 graduate of Northern Potter High School and a 1975 graduate of Bryant & Stratton in Buffalo, NY, she was employed by the Northern Potter School District for 18 years, retiring in 2008. Surviving besides her husband, Dan, are two sons, Craig D. Wheeler of Dallas, TX, and Dustin G. (Amanda) Wheeler of Harrison Valley; her mother, Georgia Outman of Westfield, PA; a sister, Charlotte (Donald) Bellows of Austinburg, PA; two brothers, Bradley (Janet) Outman and Gary (Kim) Outman, both of Westfield; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her father on February 15, 2004. Friends may call Thursday, November 6th, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where a Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Joel N. Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northern Potter Children's School, Student Fund, 745 SR 49 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948; or Potter County Hospice, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 11/5/2008 - 11/6/2008

PENNINGTON, Marie D. - Marie D. CARY, 95, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, October 9, 2017.  Born November 11, 1921, in True, WV, she was the daughter of John Elmer and Vera Juanita Snead Pennington.  On June 25, 1938, in Wellsboro, PA, she married Harold J. Cary, who predeceased her on October 12, 2006.  She attended the First Baptist Church in Westfield and the People’s Church of Potter Brook.  Marie was a member of the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club.  Surviving are:  a daughter, Flora (Marvin) Rogers of Sherrills Ford, NC;  a son, Joseph (Barbara) Cary of Stockton, NJ;  a daughter-in-law, Joyce Cary of Westfield;  12 grandchildren;  many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;  a brother, Norman (Martie) Pennington of Edgewater, MD;  three sisters, Penny Hindman of Catonsville, MD, Marian Schlacter of Stratford, CT, and Betty Nicholls of Williamsburg, VA;  and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Thomas Carlis Cary and W. James Cary;  a grandson;  a great-grandson;  and three siblings, Violet Early, Wesley Pennington, and Thelma Laird.  Services will be private.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to the People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 16950.  Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  - Mansfield Gazette, 12 October 2017 

PERSING Pearl Mann
Wellsboro Agitator - September 25, 1940
The funeral of Mrs. Isaac Mann was held at Potter Brook, Saturday. Pearl Persing was born at Nelson, May 30, 1897, daughter of A. D. Persing and the late Carrie Butler Persing. In early life, she was married to Joseph Simmons, of Addison. Her death, Sopt. 18, followed an illness of seven years. Surviving are her husband and four step-children, Marietta, Lois, Herbert and Stanley, all at home; the father, A. D. Persing, of Westfield; one sister, Mrs. Cecil H. Kio, of Galeton; two brothers, Alvin Persing, of Westfield and Clifford Persing, of Osceola.   Riverview Cemetery

PHILLIPS, Howard W. - Howard W. “Waddy” PHILLIPS, 91, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born November 28, 1927, in Scottsboro, AL, he was the son of George and Mary Wallace Phillips.  On May 5, 1951, in Potter Brook, he married the former Kathryn R. Erickson, who survives.  A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably in the U.S. Army.  He was employed by Consolidated Natural Gas Co., retiring in 1987.  Waddy was an accomplished wood carver and master gardener.  An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Surviving besides his wife, Kathryn, are:  four children, Randi (Joseph) Strange of Westfield, Jan (Larry) Jones of Sulphur, OK, Jeffry (Blanca) Phillips of Newfield, NJ, and Gregory (Sharon) Phillips of State College;  eight grandchildren;  six great-grandchildren;  a sister, Brenda (William) Horton of San Antonio, TX;  nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers.  Friends may call Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM.  The Rev. Kristi Websterwill officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to the Niles Valley United Methodist Church, 10991 Rte. 287, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or the Westfield Public Library, 147 Maple St., Westfield, PA 16950.  – Mansfield Gazette, 25 April 2019

PUTMAN - PIERCE, Cordelia "Buncy"
93, of Westfield, PA, formerly of Hector Township, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Born January 19, 1916, in Pike Township, she was the daughter of Edwin and Ada Corey Putman. A lifelong area resident, she owned and operated a dairy farm in Hector Township. Surviving are a son, Bernard (Caroline) Johnson of Westfield; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; a sister, Donna (Leroy) Abbey of Sabinsville; a brother, John Putman of Westfield; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her longtime companion, Paul Johnston; and several siblings. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Wednesday, May 20th, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. David Brelo will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/18/2009

PUTMAN, Paul - Paul E. PUTMAN, Jr., 66, of Painted Post, NY, formerly of Elkland and Mills, PA, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 in Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, PA. Born December 18, 1949, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Paul E. and Lola M. Traver Putman. He was employed by Corning, Inc. Surviving are: his significant other, Bonnie Morton of Painted Post; three children, Dwayne Putman of Ashtabula, OH, Todd (Nickie) Putman of Westfield, and Stacy (Robert) Moon of Sabinsville, PA; grandchildren, Jason, Christa, Justin, Collin, McKenna, Matthew, and expecting Jaxon Paul; great-grandchildren, Kyler, Kyzen, Kydin, and Karma; a sister, Linda Mae (Brian) Becker of Gaines; a brother, Cub (Sandy) Houghtaling of Westfield; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Emma Jean "Jeannie" Stiles; and a brother, Clinton B. Putman. Friends may call Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Kenneth Schoonover, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. - Wellsboro Gazette, February 17, 2016

PUTMAN - METCALF Listed on 02/08/03 Star Gazette Elmira NY
Pauline Yvonne Age 65, of #108 Strang Street, Westfield, Pa., diedFriday, February 7, 2003 at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, Pa. She was born September 11, 1937 in Sunderlinville, Pa., the daughter of Edwin "Ned" and Doris Johnson Putman. She was a homemaker and an avid bingo player. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Sharon Metcalf, Maxton, NC; son, Jeffrey Metcalf, Cowanesque, Pa.; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Geiser and Jose Miller, Galeton, Pa., Angel and Charles "Bub" Button, Westfield, Pa., Darlene and Charles Plank, Harrison Valley, Pa.; daughter, Laura Metcalf, Cowanesque, Pa.; brothers, William Putman, R.D., Westfield, Pa., John Putman, Apache Junction, AZ; sisters, Cordelia Pierce, Westfield, Pa., Donna Abbey, Sabinsville, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by three granddaughters, two brothers, and one sister. Friends are invited to call at the Mountain View Pentecostal Church, S R #49, Westfield, Pa., Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 P.M. with Rev. David Brelo officiating. Burial will be held in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton, Pa. Arrangements are in care of:

RICHARD EDWARD PUTMAN, of Westfield, PA age 64 of Crippen Hollow died unexpectedly Thursday, January 22, 1998.  Born April 13, 1933 in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Edmund and Doris Johnson Putman.  Mr. Putman was a Veteran, having served with the US navy.  He was employed by Hector Township for many years, continuing to work part-time after his retirement.  He attended the Galeton Assembly of God.  Surviving are: a son and daughter, Richard and Susan of New Mexico; two brothers, William L. Putman, Sr. and John Putman, both of Westfield; four sisters, Cordelia Johnson, Pauline Metcalf, both of Westfield, Donna Abbey of Sabinsville, PA, and Gladys Beneviat of Galeton, PA; his fiancée, Kate McCullen of Galeton; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Sharon Davis.  Friends may call Saturday, January 24, 1998 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kear-Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, PA, where funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  The Rev. David Brelo will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  –Elmira Star Gazette

 

ROSS Sylvia Johnson Lozier

62, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in her home.  Born March 5, 1949, in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of Clifford and Mabel Counsil Ross.  Sylvia operated a residential and commercial cleaning service for many years.   She attended the Abundant Life Fellowship in Knoxville, PA.   Surviving are: her husband, Jesse E. Lozier; a son, Mark D. (Mary) Johnson of Westfield; a daughter, Paula Taft of Pavo, GA; four grandchildren; two step-daughters, Stephanie Vinzant of Fernandina Beach, FL and Amanda Farmer of Barney, GA; a brother, David (Jean) Ross of State College, PA; three sisters, Nancy Karstetter of Sebring, FL, Emma (David) Rupert of Daytona Beach, FL, and Mary (Keith) Baker of Harrison Valley, PA; and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Paul D. “Brummy” Johnson in 1995; and a son, Steven P. Johnson, in 1993. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, January 13, 2012 in the Abundant Life Fellowship, Alba Street, Knoxville, PA. The Rev. Terry Spencer will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA 16915.   Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.   Solomon’s Words for the Wise – January 6, 2012

 

SCHOONOVER - METCALF, Connie L.
Of Westfield, PA, Age 63, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Born April 18, 1945 in Colesburg, she was the daughter of LeRoy and Eva Haxton Schoonover. On April 25, 1964, in Wellsville, NY, she married Wayne R. "Tiny" Metcalf, who predeceased her on June 4, 1994. She was employed by Gol-DEN-Ray, Protektor Model Co., and K&W Medical. Surviving are a son, Donald Douglas (Mistie) Metcalf of Westfield; two grandchildren, Sheena Metcalf and Douglas Metcalf; a brother, LeRoy (Jessie) Schoonover, Jr. of Eldred; a sister, Doris Watson of Roulette; several nieces and nephews and many adopted family members. Friends may call Friday, September 12th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. David Brelo will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/12/2008

 

SEELEY –ARVILLA M. CRIPPEN age 85, died Saturday, June 7, 2003 in her home.  Born May 10, 1918, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of Rial and Bessie Woodard Seeley.  She was married to Louis W. (Luke) Crippen, who predeceased her on December 18, 2000.  She was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.  She was a member of the Mountain View Pentecostal Church.  Surviving are: six sons, Melvin (Sally) Crippen of Sabinsville, Rial (Pearl) Crippen of Westfield, Howard (Barbara) Crippen of Ulysses, Paul (Peggy) Crippen of Westfield, Roger Crippen of Sabinsville, and Mike (Lil) Crippen of Sabinsville; three daughters, Christine (Albert) Mitchell of Waterloo, NY, Lulu (Raymond) Myrick of Geneva, NY, and Elsie (Gene) Young of Sabinsville; 32 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a brother, Guy (Carol) Seeley of Westfield; a sister, Alberta (Don) Ribble of Canandaigua, NY; and nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Gordon; a sister, Irene Paul; and a grandson, Rial Jr.  Friends may call Tuesday, June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, PA.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday in the Mountain View Pentecostal Church, Westfield.  The Rev. David Brelo will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. –Elmira Star Gazette

 

SHARP Frank R. Sharp

80, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Born February 13, 1931, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Melvin and Lillian Knapp Sharp. On September 18, 1950, in Harrison Valley, he married the former Amy Ann Houghtaling, who survives. He was employed by the Eberle and Westfield Tanneries for many years. Surviving besides his wife, Amy, are two sons, Brett (Linda) Sharp of Galeton and Bradley (Becky) Sharp of Middlebury Center; a daughter, Lori (Dean) Cary of Cowanesque; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Sharp of Corning, NY; a sister, Nikki Garcia of Modesto, CA; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant son, Barry Sharp; two grandsons, Daniel Sharp and Bradley Sharp, Jr. and six siblings. Friends may call Friday, May 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.   Star Gazette – May 5, 2011

 

SLABY William P. “Bill” Slaby

70, of Gaines, PA, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA.   Born July 11, 1940, in Reading, PA, he was the son of William E. and Amelia Misura Slaby. He was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for many years. Surviving besides his wife, Lottie, are: six children, Lloyd Schweigart of Galeton, PA, Deborah (William) Elliott of Genesee, PA, Victoria L. (Jerry) McCullen of Westfield, Susan L. (Phillip) Newton of Renovo, PA, George (Catherine) Schweigart of Germania, PA, and Scott (fiancé Jen) Slaby of Gaines; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph M. Slaby of Ulysses, PA; a sister, Millie M. Lea of Union Township, PA; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents.   Friends may call Friday, January 7, 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.   Solomon’s Words for the Wise – January 7, 2011

STILES   Robert R. Of Westfield, PA Age 75, died Saturday, January 7, 2006, in his home. Born December 26, 1930, in Sunderlinville, he was the son of Virgil and Bella Mallory Stiles. He was a Korean War veteran, serving with the US Army from 1952 - 1954. He was married to the former Emma Jean (Jeannie) Houghtaling, who predeceased him on July 9, 2001. He was employed by ABB Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY for 22 years. He was a member of the Pentecostal Revival Center, Westfield. Surviving are two sons, Robert V. (Charlene) Stiles of Scio, NY and Gregg E. (Natosha) Stiles of Montour Falls, NY; two daughters, Hope (Darwin) Stevens of Westfield and Marcia (Jack) Farley of Big Flats, NY; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ramona Crippen of Westfield and June (Paul) Owen of Horseheads, NY; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Peggy Schoonover. Friends may call at the Pentecostal Revival Center, Westfield on Tuesday, January 10th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with funeral services at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Schoonover, Jr. and the Rev. David Brelo will co-officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.

STILES Robert V.
44, of Scio, NY, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 in the Jones Memorial Hospital ER, Wellsville, NY. Born May 26, 1964, in Montrose, PA, he was the son of Robert R. and Emma Jean "Jeannie" Houghtaling Stiles. On May 23, 1987, in Westfield, PA, he married to the former Charlene J. Boom, who survives. A 1982 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served honorably with the US Coast Guard for four years. He was employed Dresser-Rand in Wellsville for 17 years and currently owned and operated Breezy Point Campground in Scio and Bob's Septic Service. Surviving besides his wife, Charlene, are: a son, Brent (Lizzie) Stiles of Scio; a grandson, Seth Charles Stiles; a brother, Gregg E. Stiles of Montour Falls, NY; two sisters, Hope (Darwin) Stevens of Westfield, PA and Marcia (Mike) Lieber of Schenectady, NY; two aunts, Ramona Crippen of Westfield, PA and June (Paul) Owen of Horseheads, NY; two uncles, Cub (Sandy) Houghtaling of Westfield and Paul E. Putman, Jr. of Painted Post, NY; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Friends may call Sunday, May 17th from 2–4 and 7–9 PM at the Wellsville Full Gospel Church, 2221 Hanover Hill Road, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM. Pastor Mason Sorensen and the Rev. David Brelo will co-officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA, where Military Rites will be accorded by the Tioga County Honor Guard. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 5/16/2009 - 5/17/2009

TADDER
Genevieve Harrison Valley native Age 77, of Kutztown, PA, died Thursday, January 19, 2006. Born September 18, 1928, in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter of William and Beatrice Moshier Tadder. She enjoyed spending time with nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Marilyn Bess and daughters. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, on Sunday, January 22nd from 1 - 2 p.m., with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Karl W.O. Runser, III will officiate. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.

TEATER - METCALF Listed on 09/10/02 Star Gazette Elmira NY
Mary R. of Harrison Valley, PA 78, died Sunday, September 8, 2002 in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Born March 24, 1924, in Independence, NY, she was the daughter of Frank and Ruth Swort Teater. On January 5, 1940, in Lawrenceville, PA, she married Donald F. Metcalf, who predeceased her in 1978. Mrs. Metcalf owned and operated Mary's Grocery in Harrison Valley for many years. She worked at Galeton Production, was a nurse's aide a Highland Nursing Home in Wellsville, NY, and a LPN at Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport for 22 years. She was a member of the Harison Valley Federated Church, Order of the Eastern Star #95 in Ulysses, the Harrison Township Auxiliary, Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 Ladies Auxiliary in Ulysses, Keenagers, and the North Fork Grange. She served on the committee that erected the Harrison Township Veterans Memorial. She was the Harrison Township Republican Committeewoman and served as the Harrison Valley correspondent for the Free Press-Courier for many years. Surviving are; two sons, John (Judy) Metcalf and Randy (Patricia) Metcalf, both of Westfield; a daughter-in-law, Connie Metcalf of Westfield; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Getrude (Howard) Napier of Randolph, NY and Dorothy (George) Flaitz of Hornell, NY; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Wayne R. (Tiny) Metcalf; two brothers; and three sisters. Friends may call Tuesday, September 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ed Collins will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook PA. An Eastern Star service will be held 8:30 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

TREAT -SHARON K. HURLER, 71, of Harrison Valley, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 in Williamsport. Born April 14, 1948 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Laura (Griffin) Treat. Sharon married Glenn A. Hurler on May 1, 1965. She worked for Galeton Production and the Electric Cord, was a member of the Missionary Alliance Church in Harrison Valley and the Stateline Coon Hunters Club. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, flowers and gardening, games and playing pinochle. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Glenn; her sister, Barbara (John) Mills; a step-daughter, Amy Kendall; three grandchildren, Harley, Logan and Tanner Kendall; sisters-in-law, Nettie Treat, Juanita (Dick) Allen, LaVerna Thompson and Beverly (Doug) Walker; brother-in-law, Dean Buffard and Gordie (Gloria) Hurler; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Buffard and two brothers, Daleton Treat and Lloyd ""Bucky"" Treat. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Thursday, 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Missionary Alliance Church, 217 E. Main St., Harrison Valley on Friday, 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Wills officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionary Alliance Church. -Wellsboro Gazette 12/31/2019

 

TRUAX –EDITH J. COLE, 97, of Elmer, PA, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Born June 29, 1918, in Ulysses, she was the daughter of Arthur James and Pearl Potter Truax. On September 12, 1937, in Knoxville, she married Carroll R. Cole, who predeceased her on May 30, 2005. She was employed by Galeton Production, Eberle Tannery, and Electri-Cord in Westfield. Surviving are four grandchildren, Bill (Susan) Cole of Elmer, Donald, Teresa, and Kenneth; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Arthur Truax of Painted Post, NY; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Carroll Duane Cole; a brother, William Raymond Truax; and a sister, Margaret Truax. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses on Saturday, December 12th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, with Funeral Services at 2:00 PM. Pastor Ed Collins will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance, Ulysses, PA or the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Co., 112 E. Tannery St., Harrison Valley, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/10/2015

TRUAX, Elberta L. - Elberta L. Potter, 93, of Port Allegany, formerly of Potter Brook, died Friday, March 31, 2017, in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport. Born June 18, 1923, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of William R. and Agnes M. Robbins Truax. On Feb. 6, 1942, in Harrison Valley, she married Herbert S. Potter, who survives. She was employed by Galeton Production and was the former office manager of the State Farm Agency in Westfield. Bert was a member of the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club and was Past Matron and 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star #33 in Westfield. She enjoyed square dancing, gardening, and traveling. Surviving besides her husband, Herb, are, two children, Betty Lou (James) Frost of Wilmington, N.C., William (Merilee) Potter of Port Allegany; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris Metcalf of Milledgeville, Ga.; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Ruth E. Orcutt. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, on Wednesday, April 5, from noon to 2 p.m., with funeral services following at 2 p.m. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915, Skilled Nursing Activity Fund, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, Pa. 16915, or the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club -  Mansfield Gazette, 5 April 2017

 

VIERA - ELVIN, Barbara K.
Age 69, of 3953 Phoenix Run Road, Sabinsville, PA, diedMarch 3, 2008 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. She was born June 29, 1938 in Queens, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Irene Kratzer Viera. She was a very devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Galeton, an avid golfer and traveler and enjoyed reading, needlework, politics and crossword puzzles. She was an elementary and middle school teacher at Mt. Penn School District. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Louis; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael (Kate) Elvin, Ft. Wayne, IN, Matthew (Kelly) Elvin, Grand Junction, MI; grandchildren, Taylor Marie and Joseph Michael. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Saturday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted following calling hours at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Carl W. Runser III officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potterbrook, PA. Memorial donations may be made to: University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Endometrial Cancer Research, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/5/2008.

WALTERS, Robert F. - Robert F. Walters, 92, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 in his son’s home in Harrison Valley. Born August 3, 1924, in Westfield, PA, he was the son of G. Gordon and Cleva Luce Walters. On July 21, 1945, in Westfield, PA, he married the former Lillian L. Cary, who predeceased him on November 5, 2009. He was employed by Eberle Tannery in Westfield for 39 years. Surviving are: two sons, Robert (Lois) Walters of Ellisburg, PA and Larry (Christine) Walters of Westfield, PA; a daughter, Donna (James) Plyler of Genesee; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Pauline McPhail of Coudersport; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by three brothers, Merritt L. “Pete” Walters, Harold Walters, and Clyde Walters; and three sisters, Bernice Clark, Arlene Steadman, and Doris Van Pelt. Friends may call Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorials may be made to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. – Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 21 March 2017

HORACE D. ‘LUD’ WHEELER, age 85, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, December 11, 2015. Born April 8, 1930, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Horace and Bertha Stevens Wheeler. On January 21, 1949, in Winchester, VA, he married the former Juanita P. Thompson, who predeceased him in 1986. A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Eberle Tannery in Westfield, Air Preheater in Wellsville, and Dresser-Rand in Wellsville. Surviving are: longtime companion, Jane Hilfiger; three sons, Daniel C. Wheeler, Thomas D. Wheeler, and Joel D. (Marcia) Wheeler, all of Harrison Valley; a daughter, Vicki (Garry) Abbott of Westfield; Jane's children, Patrick (Maria) Hilfiger of Ulysses, Paul (Cindy) Hilfiger of Mountain Home, PA, and Parry (Leona) Hilfiger of Harrison Valley; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Clara Swimley of Harrisonville, MO; nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two grandsons, Cory L. Abbott and Joshua C. Wheeler; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wheeler; three brothers, Frank, William, and Guy; and three sisters, Zora Robbins, Sarah Wheeler, and Mildred Swackhammer. Friends may call Sunday, December 13th from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the C&MA Church, Harrison Valley, PA or the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Co., 112 E. Tannery St., Harrison Valley, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/12/2015

 

WILLIAMS Terry J.

71, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. Born January 23, 1941, in Harrison Township, PA, he was the son of James Franklin and Reva G. Abbott Williams. On June 27, 1964, in Galeton, PA, he married the former Ruth Ann Yilek, who survives. He was employed by Fontanella Construction, Gross Construction, Mark English Construction, and Rick Mead Construction. Terry was a member of the CV Anglers, the Wildlife Federation, and the Arbor Day Foundation. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed gardening, bird watching and observing nature. Surviving besides his wife, Ruth Ann, are: two daughters, Wendy (Frank) Gallagher of Quakertown, PA and Michele (Robert) Shimmin of Hermitage, PA; his pride and joy grandchildren, Jordan and Kaylin Shimmin; a brother, Richard Williams of Erie, PA; two sisters, Joyce Brown and Sharon Freeborn, both of Harrison Valley; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CV Anglers, 219 North Street, Westfield, PA 16950.  Star Gazette – August 6, 2012

WALTER V. WILLIAMS
Walter V. Williams, 69, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Harrison Valley and Westfield, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial  Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born July 19, 1931, in Keating Summit, he was the son of George E. and Nellie Mae Hoffmaster Williams.   He was a Korean War veteran, having served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1952 to 1955.   He was employed by the former Eberle Tannery in Westfield for several years  and Corning Inc. for 32 years, retiring in 1992.    He was a member of Knoxville VFW #6753, American Legion Potter Post  #192 in Coudersport, Westfield Lodge No. 477, F.& A.M., and the Honorable  Order of Kentucky Colonels.    Surviving are special friend, Emily Cary of Westfield; one son, Wayne Elliott Williams, serving with the U.S. Air Force in Alabama; four daughters, Marla  Williams of Savona, N.Y., Dawn Williams of Campbell, N.Y., Jackie Williams  of Florida and Amanda Elliott of Corning, N.Y.; four grandchildren; one sister, Ethel Frantz of Brockport, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.   Calling hours were held Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, where Masonic services were also held. Funeral services were held there Friday, Feb. 2, with the Rev. William W. Allen officiating. Burial was made at Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, with full military rites accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.    Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

WITTER, Helen M. - Helen M. ABBOTT, 91, formerly of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Friday, June 23, 2017 in Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Born May 2, 1926, in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of Llewellyn and Rose Bollock Witter. She was married to Lewis B. Abbott, who predeceased her in 2005. Helen was a member of the Potter Brook Happy Hour Club and the Harrison Valley Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving are:  two daughters, Kathryn Ann Abbott of Rochester, NY and Margot Abbott of Bradford, PA;  two sisters, Joann Clark of Knoxville, PA and Jane Bianchi of San Jose, CA;  and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Ochsenhirt;  and three brothers, Richard G. Witter, Donald Witter, and Lee Witter. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, June 26, 2017 in the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook, PA. Memorials may be made to Riverview Cemetery Association, c/o Garry Abbott, 134 Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA 16950. - Mansfield Gazette, 29 June 2017

 

WITTER, Richard G. - Richard G. Witter, age 88 of Osceola passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Carleton Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born September 13, 1928 in Westfield he was the son of the late Llewellyn and Rose (Bollock) Witter. He married Elinor “Kay” Allen. Richard served in the US Army during WWII and worked for Ingersol Rand in Painted Post. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Elinor “Kay” Witter; his children, Steven (Linda) Witter of Denver, CO, Amy Witter of Wellsboro, Ellen (Thomas) Buffy of Centennial, CO and Andy James Witter of Osceola; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Jane Bianchi of San Jose, CA, Helen Abbott of Potterbrook and Joann Clark of Knoxville and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael R. and Richard G. Witter, Jr. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM. Burial with Military Honors will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. - Mansfield Gazette, March 1, 2017

 

WYNICK, Kenneth - Kenneth J. “Sarge” Wynick, age 83 of Westfield passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Born April 26, 1932 in Whites Corners, PA, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary (Senzel) Wynick, Sr. He married Virginia Warmus in 1956. Sarge retired from Consolidated Gas Transmission with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman, loved woodworking and delivered for the local food pantry and his fruit baskets. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. Sarge is survived by his wife, Virginia; his daughter, Theresa (Roger) McCullen of Westfield; a grandson, Dalton McCullen of Westfield; a sister, Arlene Haskins of Kissimmee, FL and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Clarence, Evelyn, Clara and Charles. The family would like to send a special thank you to Rev. Carl Greene. Family will received friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St. Westfield on Monday, 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, 10:00AM with Father John Kita officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville, Inc., P.O. Box 300 Danville, PA 17821. -  Mansfield Gazette, 16 March 2016

YOUNG - JOHNSON
Ella M. of Westfield, PA 85, formerly of Sunderlinville, PA, died Friday, December 16, 2005, in her home. Born June, 26, 1920 in Ulysses, PA, she was the daughter of Claude and Mary Bunnell Young. On June 10, 1945, in Genesee, PA, she married Francis A. Johnson, who predeceased her in 1983. She was employed at Galeton Production, Smith of Galeton Glove, and the Westfield Garment Factory. Surviving are: a son, Arnold Johnson of Westfield; four daughters, Mary Ann (Clifford) Pollock of Mills, PA, Myra Shaffer of Genesee, Judy (John) Costello of Genesee, and Jane Drake of Lawrenceville, PA; a stepson, Lawrence (Judy) Johnson of Hornell, NY; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Selden J. Young of Westfield, PA; three sisters, Marie Kinter of Wellsville, NY, Jean Newbury of Ulysses, and Marion Empson of Knoxville, PA; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by an infant daughter, Jenny; a brother, Joseph Young; and a sister, Claudia Byerly. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, on Monday, December 19th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with Funeral Services following at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the Sabinsville Volunteer Ambulance, 16943.