ADAMSKI - Mary H. Sherant
WELLSBORO – Mary H. Sherant, 94, a resident of the Green Home and a former long-time resident of Arnot, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Her husband of 60 years, Leo Sherant, died in 1983. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blossburg. Born Oct. 4, 1905 in Leetonia, she was a daughter of Michael and Mary Adamski.Surviving are two sons, Chester and Frank, both of Arnot; a sister, Viola Borak of Elmira Heights, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.She was predeceased by a son, Daniel; a sister, Bertha; and a brother, Joseph. A prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday and Zwicharowski’s, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the church, Blossburg.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.  A vigil service will be at 7:30.

 

AHEARN, Edward - Arnot, Jan. 27.  Edward Ahearn, a lifelong resident of this place, died at his home last week from a stroke of apoplexy sustained the week before.  Mr. Ahearn is survived by his widow, four daughters – Mrs. Peter Nelcoskie, Hannah, Genevieve and Arlene, and one son, Edward, of New Haven, Conn.  The funeral was held from St. Matthew’s church Thursday morning.  Rev. M..J. Kelly celebrating high mass.  The remains were taken to Blossburg for interment in St. Andrew’s cemetery.  Wellsboro Agitator, 29 Jan 1919.

 

AUGUSTINE -ANNA (Augustine) POTRZEBOWSKI, 100, life-long resident of Arnot, PA., passed away, Tuesday, February, 25, 2020 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Anna was born June 9, 1919 in Arnot, last surviving of ten children of the late John and Pauline (Lentartowicz) Augustine. She was a 1936 graduate of the Arnot High School.  In 1939 she married Chester “Hooker” Potrzebowski. He preceded her in death in 1992 following 53 years of marriage.  Anna was employed by Canford Manufacturing in Canton for many years until retirement. Anna enjoyed flower gardening and was an avid bingo player. She will be remembered for her homemade Polish cooking, with pierogis being her specialty. Anna was a devoted member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arnot and later St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Blossburg. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings; George, Stanley, Joseph, Walter and Frank Augustine, Christina Polcyn, Mary Skorczewski and Blanche Campbell. Surviving is her son; Ambrose (Patricia) Potrzebowski of Herndon, grandchildren; Alina Potrzebowski of Albuquerque, NM and Alek Potrzebowski of Alexandria, VA., one great-grandchild as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary’s St. Blossburg. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. -Funeral home obit

 

BESCANCENY- Robena, The remains of Mrs. Rose Robena, a former resident of Blossburg, who died after a long illness at her home in Rochester, were taken Thursday evening to the home of her son Francis Robena, at Arnot. Funeral services were held at 9 O'clock Friday morning from St. Matthews Catholic Church at Arnot, Rev. M. F. Carrigan celebrated a high mass of requiem(?). Interment was made in the St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Her husband Amos Robena , died several years ago. She is survived by two sons and four daughters.

Wellsboro Gazette, Thursday , April 6, 1893
Mr Francis Bezonocey ( BESCANCENY) , one of Arnot's oldest and most respected citizens, died last week Tuesday, he was born in France and was in the 79th year of his age.

BOINSKI JOHN
Bloss Man Killed by Auto – John Boinski, 70, of Blossburg was killed about 9:30 PM Saturday when struck by a car in front of the Colonial Inn, Covington on Rt. 15. Mansfield State Trooper Jack Williams said Mr. Boinski was struck by a car driven by Miss Christine Stryker, 19, of Blossburg. A sister, Barbara, 13, was a passenger. Neither was hurt. They are the daughters of Mr. & Mrs. R. Wilson Stryker of North Williamson Road, Blossburg. Mr. Boinski had been at the Blossburg State Hospital visiting a friend, George Tripp. The Stryker girls were headed north for Mansfield and were going roller-skating. Mr. Boinski was a well-known retired coal mine operator. He ran the Boinski coal mines in Blossburg for many years. – Mansfield Advertiser, 13 June 1962, p.4

 – John Boinski, 70, of Blossburg died Saturday, June 9, 1962. He was a retired coal mine operator and caretaker of St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Survived by wife, Mrs. Rebecca Brewster Boinski; sons, John and Charles of Blossburg, Kenneth of Covington; daughters, Mrs. Raymond Stanton of Morris Run, Mrs. Randolph Linquist of Wellsboro, Mrs. Gene Rumsey and Mrs. George Baker of Corning, Mrs. William Aston, Mrs. Leonard Mahosky and Mrs. Conrad Linquist of Blossburg; brother, Frank of Blossburg; sisters, Mrs. Wesley Ames of Syracuse, Mrs. John Noviski of Williamstown, Mrs. Charles Bogaczyk of Blossburg; 25 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Prayer service was held at Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Tuesday at 9:00 AM, Requiem High Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Andrews Church. Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, 13 June 1962, p.4

JAMES M. BRANN
 James M. Brann, age 90, of Antrim, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 1973 at Wellsboro.  Requiem Mass was held Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, with Rev. Thomas J. Hannigan officiating.  Burial in Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.  Recitation of prayers on Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by one nephew, Austin Boyle of Chicago.  He was a communicant of St. John's Catholic Church, Antrim; 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus and retired post master of Antrim.

MISS MARGARET BRANN, 53, died at her home in Antrim, Pa., Tuesday, May 26, 1942 after several years illness.  She leaves two sisters, Nellie, at home and Mrs. Mary Boyle of Whiting, Ind.; two brothers, James, at home and Daniel of Union, N.Y.  The funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Church, Antrim.  The Rev. Maurice Hughes will officiate.  Burial will be in (St. Andrews Cemetery) Blossburg. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/28/1942

BRADLEY N. BROWN, 74, of Mansfield, passed away after a courageous battle with Leukemia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born on April 5, 1945 in Bradford, a son of Roscoe and Thelma (Allen) Brown. Bradley worked as a history teacher for Southern Tioga School District for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, seeing Broadway plays in New York City, and spending time with his family. Bradley especially loved to fish. He and his wife, Linda (Copello) Brown celebrated 48 years of marriage in June. Bradley is survived by his wife; a son, Eric Brown of Fostoria, Ohio; a daughter, Erin (Wade) Roupp of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Nathanael, Sophia, and Austin Brown, and Kendall Roupp; and a brother, Jim Brown of Bradford. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends and family were invited to call on Monday, Sept. 23, from 5-7 p.m. at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Bryan Wright officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mansfield Food Pantry, PO Box 5, Mansfield, PA. Burial will take place on a later date at St. Andrews Cemetery in Blossburg, PA. -Wellsboro Gazette 9/24/2019

CALLAHAN George Thomas
Age 73, of New York City, died at his loft on July 16, 2009. He was born May 2, 1936 in Blossburg, PA and was the 2nd son of George & Victoria Callahan. He was predeceased in death by his older brother, John. He attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC on scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech & Drama in 1958. He served in the US Army 1959-61 in Special Services. He then went to work in NYC at NBC for many years. He was with the Johnnie Carson Show, Masterpiece Theatre TV, Merv Griffin show and the $64,000 Pyramid quiz show. He also worked in production on site for the Cotton Bowl Parades in Dallas each New Years Day. Also, he was the writer for the introduction to America Movie Classics. His last activity was with Rainbow Productions, a Division of Continental Cablevision on Long Island, NY. He enjoyed Sunday morning news shows, was a great fan of radio's Prairie Home Companion and was an avid theatre attendee! He retired in 2001 and leaves 4 first cousins, Jane Callahan, Elmira, NY, Anne Dimmick, Horseheads, NY, Pat Smith in Durham, NC and Tom Callahan in McLean, VA and many, many friends. He was a stalwart member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in lower Manhattan. And he loved Foster's Ale! A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00am on September 15th at St. Mary's Church on Mary St., in Blossburg, PA. Burial will follow at St. Andrew's cemetery in Blossburg, PA.  Published in Star-Gazette on September 13, 2009

WILLIAM A. CASSELBERRY, U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War age 69, of West Hill, Covington, PA, died Monday, May 31, 1999 at the Bath V.A. Medical Center, New York.  Born October 3, 1929 in Canton, PA, he was the son of Cloyd and Mary Spalding Casselberry.  He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Antrim Mining.  Mr. Casselberry was a United States Air Force Veteran and had served during the Korean War.  He was a lifetime member and Past Commander of the Mansfield V.F.W. Post #6757 (Canoe Camp).  He belonged to the Blossburg V.F.W. Post #8730 Supreme Sacrifice, The Hillside Rod and Gun, The Arnot Sportsman’s Club, and the Morris Run American Legion Post #167.  Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the former Bonnie R. Wakely; his son, Michael (Donna) Casselberry of Covington; 2 step-daughters, Susan Womer of Montoursville, PA, and Lou Brown of Mansfield, PA; his sister, Judith Kelly of Virginia Beach, VA; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding him in death were his daughter, Vicki Lynn Casselberry; his brother, Max Casselberry; and his sister, Donna Hick.  Friends may call Thursday from 66-8 PM at the Wm. Zwickharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg.  Funeral Services will be held there Friday, June 4 at 10:00 AM with the Reverend Archie Cruikshank, Pastor of Blossburg and Covington United Methodist Churches, and the Reverend Kenneth Seegar, Pastor of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community Churches, co-officiating.  Interment in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg.  The family will provide the flowers.  Memorial contributions may be made to North Penn Home Heath/Hospice, PO Box 8, Blossburg, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

 

COLLINS, Margaret - Margaret Ann (Fuzzy) Horton, 89, of Mansfield PA, passed quietly at the Green Home in Wellsboro on May 4th 2016. Born Margaret Ann Collins on November 26th 1926, in Arnot, PA, she was the youngest daughter of John M. and Josephine V. (Pelarski) Collins. She shared 45 years of marriage to David A. (Scoop) Horton. She was employed at Mansfield University for 66 years and retired in 2014. Margaret was recognized for her service to the university in 2014 when she became the thirteenth person in MU history to be awarded the Mansfield University Medal of Excellence by the President of the University. She was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church. A past member of the VFW auxiliary, a lifelong member of the Wheel Inn, Margaret was a dedicated family person, devote Catholic and notorious bingo player; she maintained an active social calendar to the end. Margaret was preceded in death by husband David, son, James R. Cooley; two brothers, John J. (Jack) James F. (KIA Normandy France) Mary Watkins. Surviving are grandchildren, Jeff and Raven Cooley and great-grandchildren, Payton Ashley and Garrett James Cooley. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday May 9th at 10:00 AM at Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. Family asks that friends call at an 11:00 AM luncheon to be held in the social hall following the service. A private interment will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. - Mansfield Gazette, May 11, 2016

 

COLLINS Mary C. Watkins

died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born in Arnot, Pa., she lived in Blossburg most of her life with her beloved husband, Bill. Mary and Bill celebrated 54 years together having married in 1957. Mary is survived by her husband Bill, sister Margaret Horton of Mansfield, and several nieces and nephews.  Mary was the daughter of John "Fuzzy" and Josephine Collins, since deceased. She was preceded by brothers, James Collins, killed in WWll, and John Collins, Galeton. Following graduation from Blossburg High School, she went to work for J.P. Ward Foundry as a secretary, where she retired after many years. She was a life member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. In accordance with her wishes there will be no viewing.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, from St. Mary's Church, Blossburg, with Father Jacek Bialkowski as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg.  Wellsboro Henry “Hank” Louis Peris 96 years formerly of West Second St., Corning, NY died Friday February 4, 2011 at the Absolut Care of Endicott.

 

CONNOLLY - MRS. MARY C. MAYS
 Funeral services were held on Saturday for Mrs. Mary C. Mays, 80, of Blossburg, who died Thursday, Oct. 4, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Arnot on Aug. 2, 1893, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Lynch Connolly. Mrs. Mays was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the auxiliary of William B. Wilson American Legion Post 572 and a charter member of the Supreme Sacrifice Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8730. Surviving are three sons, John and Thomas, both of Blossburg, and Paul of Wellsboro; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hughes of Morris Run, and Mrs. Rita Mays, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Monica Applin, of Elmira, NY, and Mrs. Agnes Losieniecki, of Blossburg, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. Robert L. Nealon, her pastor, officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

 

CONNOLLY Mary C. Mays

age 80, of 309 Ruah St., Blossburg, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 4, 1973, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa., Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service there Saturday, Oct. 6, 1973 at 9 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Andrew’s Church, Blossburg, Pa. at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert Nealon, celebrant. Burial in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Survived by sons, John and Thomas Mays both of Blossburg, Pa., Paul Mays of Wellsboro, Pa.; daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hughes of Morris Run, Pa., Miss Rita Mays of Blossburg, Pa.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, sisters, Mrs. Monica Applin of Elmira, Mrs. Louis (Agnes) Losiehiecki of Blossburg, Pa. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Church and the Altar and Rosary Society of the same church. She was also a member of the William B. Wilson American Legion Auxiliary and a charter member of the Auxiliary of the Supreme Sacrifice Post No. 8730 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Blossburg, Pa.

 

CREELEY –VIRGINIA C. FESSLER, age 82 of Mansfield, PA, passed away December 27, 2018 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA. Born on December 7, 1936, in Corning, NY, Virginia was a daughter of LeRoy and Velma (Fish) Creeley. She was employed as a cataloger for Mansfield University for over 37 years and was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, camping, shopping and spending time with her family. Virginia married Eugene Fessler on June 29, 1957. They would have celebrated 62 years of marriage in 2019. Virginia is survived by her husband Eugene; daughter Sherry (Mike) Antes of Oxford, PA; sons Mike (Kate) Fessler of Ruther Glen, VA, Chris (Kim) Fessler of Cape May Court House, NJ, and Scott (Lori) Fessler of Covington, PA; daughter-in-law Carla Fessler of Fredricksburg, VA; grandchildren Brittany King, Vicki Madison, Chad Fessler, Ashley Antes, Kyle Antes, Kelsey Fessler and Kassidy Fessler; great grandchildren Lily King and Bristol Madison; sisters Patti Kendrick of Mansfield, PA and Mary Lou Dieterle of Elmira, NY. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and sister Leona McKinney. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 pm with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Flowers will be provided by the family. Memorials may be sent to the Gatehouse, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport, PA or St Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN. –Funeral home obit
 

CUNNINGHAM – Patrick Cunningham, 5, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Cunningham of Mansfield, formerly of Blossburg, died July 6, 1954, in Sayre after a short illness. He is survived by his father and mother, sisters, Marie and Catherine; brothers, Michael, John Jr., and Stephen; grandmothers, Mrs. Rose Cunningham of Brooklyn and Mrs. Hildreth Dann of Elmira; several aunts and uncles. Prayer service was held at the home Friday at 9 a.m. High Mass at 9:30 at the Hold Child Church in Mansfield. Burial was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. Recitation of the Rosary took place Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home. – Wellsboro Agitator, July 1954

 

DANN - CUNNINGHAM (SRGP 79754)
Marie E. of Mansfield, PA Age 84, died on Thursday, April 21, 2005, in Conyers, GA. She was born on July 14, 1920, to Ralph and Hildred Ford Dann. She was the widow of John W. Cunningham, Sr. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Class of 1937, and an alumnus of Mansfield State Teachers College. She married Mr. Cunningham in 1941, and they became parents of nine children. Marie was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church of Mansfield, a member of the Ladies Guild, and Good Neighbors Club. She enjoyed needlework, knitting, sewing, and reading. Marie is survived by her childrenand their spouses, John and Marjorie of Merrimack, NH, Michael and Susan of Ebensburg, PA, Marie and Wallace Blanchard of Marrietta, GA, Catherine and Juergen Seefeldt of Mifflinburg, PA, Timothy and Carolynn of Carrsville, VA, Martin of Conyers, GA, and Daniel, of North Richland Hills, TX. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, two sons, Patrick and Stephen, preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home on Friday, April 29, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:50 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Holy Child Church of Mansfield at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2005, with the Father Albert Leonard as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Andrews Cemetery in Blossburg, PA. Memorials in Marie's name may be made to the Holy Child Ladies Guild, 237 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scureman Funeral Home Inc., 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.

 

DEITLER, Joseph – Joseph Deitler died March 20 at the home of his son-in-law, George S. Richter, in Blossburg.  He was 70 years of age and was a well-known and highly esteemed citizen.  He formerly resided at Mansfield, going to Blossburg following the death of his wife a few months ago.  The funeral was held March 24 from St. Andrew’s church at Blossburg, Rev. M.J. Kelly officiating.  Interment was made in St. Andrew’s cemetery.  Mr. Deitler is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George S. Richter, of Blossburg, and one son, Frank Deitler, of Philadelphia.   Wellsboro Agitator, 2 April 1919.

 

DELINSKI Edward Joseph, Sr. Age 92, formerly of Blossburg and Williamsport, PA, died, July 3, 2005 in Harrisburg, PA. Ed was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary in 1999. Surviving are his daughter, Tina and her husband, John Eckert of Harrisburg, PA; his son, Edward Delinski, Jr. of Covington, PA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private graveside service was held in the St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg with Father Albert Leonard, officiating. Arrangements were in the care of Zwicharowski's, Blossburg, PA.

 

DEVINE Catherine

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, February 2, 1916

Mrs. Catherine Devine Gannon, wife of Martin Gannon, died at her home in Morris Run on January 17.  She was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, on March 27, 1857, and was married to Martin Gannon in 1878. She came to America in 1882, settling in Fall Brook, where she .resided until 1899, when she moved to Morris Run, where she resided until her death. Besides her husband, Mrs. Gannon leaves three sons and five daughters, Mrs. Thomas F. Dwyer, of Morris Run; Mary, Nellie, Anna and Margaret, at home; John, of Elmira, N. Y.; Michael, of Rochester, N. Y., and Martin, Jr., of New York city.  Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church Jan. 20. High mass of Requiem was celebrated by Rev. Thos.A. Needham. Interment was In St. Andrew's Catholic cemetery in Blossburg. The following acted as pallbearers: Simon O'Dea, W. F. O'Donnell, W. G. Hayes, A. J. Coleman, James Sheridan and John Moriarlty. Thomas Coogan, A. J. Somerville,Frank O'Dea, Raymond Husted, Frank Guirey, Thomas Moriarity, Hugh MacEwan and William Mclntire were flower bearers.

 

DEVINE Catherine -  MRS. MARTIN GANNON
Mrs. Martin Gannon died at her home in Morris Run on Monday evening, January 17.  She is survived by her husband and several children.  Funeral services were held Thursday, Rev. Father Needham officiating; burial in St. Andrew's Catholic cemetery.  (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, January 26, 1916)

 

PATRICK DONAHUE
Patrick Donahue, one of the best known and most respected men of Blossburg, died Nov. 25, at the home of his stepson, John Healy.  Mr. Donahue suffered an apoplectic seizure Saturday afternoon while visiting at the office of John Chlossey.  He was born in Ireland, 73 years ago, and came to this country when a young man.  For many years he was employed on the Morris Run Hill of the New York Central Railroad, later going to Corning, where he was employed until his retirement about two years ago.  Since that time he had made his home in Blossburg.  He was a member of Corning Lodge, Brotherhood Order of Railway Trainmen.  Besides his stepson with whom he resided, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Letitia Goldmeyer, and a half brother, George Meade, of Kansas.  The funeral was held Wednesday at St. Andrew’s church; burial in St. Andrew’s cemetery at Blossburg. (The Agitator:  Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, December 5, 1928)

DOWLING –BETTY J. BAKER, 64, Roaring Branch RD 1, diedJuly 26, 1991, at the Troy Community Hospital.  Mrs. Baker was born September 19, 1926, in Morris Run, a daughter of William and Rose Bubacz Dowling.  She was a homemaker.  Mrs. Baker was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Frank S. Baker; two sons Ronald Dowling, Blossburg and Frank A. Baker, Mainesburg; three daughters, Mrs. Rose Ann Parker, Ridgely, MD, Mrs. Barbara Griswold, Ogdensburg, and Mrs. Wendy Barnes, Morris Run; and nine grandchildren.  She was predeceased by two sons, Thomas in 1977 and Joseph in 1978.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Blossburg, with the Rev. Thomas Shoback, her pastor, officiating.  Interment was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Adams-Morse and Kleese Funeral home, Blossburg.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

DREAS ALOYSIUS J
A. J. Dreas diedEarly Monday
Aloysius J. Dreas, prominent Mansfield business man, died unexpectedly of a heart attack early Monday morning at his home on South Main Street.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dreas, he was born February 13, 1899, in Blossburg, where he spent his early life.  He learned the meat cutter's trade and was employed for several years in Blossburg before going to Elmira, where he conducted a market.  Six years ago he came to Mansfield and opened the market on Wellsboro Street.  Mr. Dreas' sincere friendliness and integrity won for him hosts of friends in Mansfield and vicinity, which is attested by his excellent business success.  He gave generously of his time and money whenever he was called upon and was never too busy with his own problems to help a fellow-man.  He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus of Blossburg and Austin-Cox Post, American Legion, of Mansfield.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church, Blossburg, the Rev. Thomas Ahern officiating.  Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery.  Austin-Cox Post, American Legion, will conduct military services at the cemetery.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida Manikowski Dreas; two brothers, Leo and Val Dreas, of Rochester, and four sisters, Mrs. Walter Lucas and Ms. Francis Williamson, Rochester; Mrs. Louis Manikowski, Blossburg, and Mrs. Welch Cleveland, Mansfield, and several nephews and nieces.

DWYER –HELEN MANIKOWSKI, 81, of Blossburg, died Saturday Nov. 27, 2004 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.  Born Nov. 8, 1923, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine Gannon Dwyer.  She was married to Fabian Manikowski, who preceded her in death.  Helen was a devoted mother and a caring and dedicated educator.  She was a retired teacher from North Penn School.  She was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community, Altar and Rosary Society of St. Andrews, P.S.E.R.S., Blossburg BPW, Tioga County Republican Women and former member of the Alumni Board of Mansfield University.  Surviving are four children, Mary Helen (Larry) Hayes, of Avon, N.Y., Patricia (David) Robbins, of Binghamton, N.Y., Jeanne (James) Osterman, of Southlake, Texas and AnneMarie (Allen) Manikowski-Bailey, of Horseheads, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Jeanie, Christy and Katie Hayes, Marissa Robbins, Michael and Elizabeth Osterman and Mackenzie Bailey; a special niece, Jane Becker; a grand nephew, Jacob Becker; and several other nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Manikowski; daughter; Joan Manikowski; three brothers, Martin, Thomas and John Dwyer; two sisters, Catharine Brown and Marceil Keiffer.  Friends will be received from 60 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the Freeberg Funeral home, 120 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg.  A vigil service will be held at 8 p.m.  Transferal prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Church in Blossburg, with Father Brian Clarke as celebrant.  Burial will follow at St. Andrew’s Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.  –Williamsport Star-Gazette.

DWYER, Marguerite - Marguerite Bombaski, 71, of Blossburg, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Born Nov. 6, 1945, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marguerite Tormey Dwyer. On Aug. 10, 1963, Marguerite married Stanley Bombaski Jr.; they celebrated 40 years of marriage until his passing on May 30, 2004. Marguerite was retired from Mansfield University as an administrative assistant. She was a member of the former St. Andrew's Church in Blossburg where she was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society; she now is a member of Holy Child Parish, Mansfield. Survivors include her children: Elaine (George) Welch of Ulster, Stanley Bombaski lll of Blossburg and Kelly (David) Mahosky of Chittenango, N.Y.; grandchildren: Devon, Matthew, Shane (Megan), Mitchell, and Rachel; a great-grandchild Paisley; a sister Ann (Richard) Clark of Blossburg; and her special friend Bill Greer of Blossburg. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Catherine Badolato. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. from Holy Child Parish, Mansfield with the Rev. Bryan Wright as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. If so desired memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, Tioga Unit, 1948 E.. Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701. – Mansfield Gazette, 9 November 2017 

 

DWYER –MARGUERITE BOMBASKI, 71, of Blossburg, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 3, 2017. Born November 6, 1945, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marguerite Tormey Dwyer. On August 10, 1963, Marguerite married Stanley Bombaski Jr.; they celebrated 40 years of marriage until his passing on May 30, 2004. Marguerite was retired from Mansfield University as an administrative assistant. She was a member of the former St. Andrews Church in Blossburg where she was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society; she now is a member of Holy Child Parish, Mansfield. Survivors include her children: Elaine (George) Welch of Ulster, Stanley Bombaski lll of Blossburg and Kelly (David) Mahosky of Chittenango, NY. Grandchildren: Devon, Matthew, Shane (Megan), Mitchell, and Rachel, a great-grandchild Paisley, a sister Ann (Richard) Clark of Blossburg, and her special friend Bill Greer of Blossburg. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Catherine Badolato. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, November 8^th at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. from Holy Child Parish, Mansfield with Rev. Bryan Wright as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. If so desired memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, Tioga Unit, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, PA. –Williamsport Sun-Gazette 11/6/2017

DWYER - Thomas F. Dwyer, 76, of Morris Run, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 1958. He was a member of St. Andrew's Church of Blossburg. Survived by wife, Mrs. Kathryn Gannon Dwyer; sons, Martin of New York City, Thomas J. of Morris Run and John A. of Blossburg; daughters, Mrs. Catherine Brown and Mrs. Marciel Keiffer of Horseheads and Mrs. Helen Manikowski of Blossburg, sisters, Mrs. Jennie Crotty and Mrs. Josephine Reynolds of Elmira and Mrs. Veronica Kane of Sunbury; brother, William Dwyer of Morris Run; [rest of item is missing] - Mansfield Advertiser, Sept. 1958

CLARENCE J. EVERY (SRGP 13378)
 Clarence J. Every, 86, of Mansfield RD 3, died Friday, June 23, 1978, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born January 11, 1892, in Blossburg, he was a son of James and Polly Cleveland Every. Mr. Every was a retired farmer and cattle dealer. He was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church. He was a member of the Sullivan Grange of Mainesburg and had been a farmer and a cattle dealer all of his life.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary E. Every in 1975. He is survived by his wife, Iva Smith Every, at home; sons, James Every of RD 3, Mansfield; Joseph Every of Elmira, NY.; daughters, Mrs. Frances Thompson of Lebanon, Pa.; Mrs. Betty Hogan of Harrisburg; Mrs. Joan Whitman of Lebanon, Pa.; brother Raymond Every of S. Waverly, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Viola Haley of Waverly; Mrs. Ethel Enderle of Mansfield; Mrs. Eva Williams of Sayre; Miss Veva Everly of Danville; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren. A mass of Christian Burial was held in the Holy Child Church at Mansfield on Monday with Rev. Joseph Houston as the Celebrant.  Burial was in the St. Andrews Cemetery at Blossburg.

EVERY, CLARENCE J. (C.J.) (SRGP 13378)
 Age 86 of RD 3, Mansfield, Pa., Friday, June 23, 1978 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa.  Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  A mass of Christian Burial will be offered in the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, Pa., Monday at 11 am., Rev. Joseph Houston Celebrant.  Recitation of the rosary at the funeral home, Sunday evening at 8 pm.  Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.  Survived by wife, Iva Smith Every, at home: sons, James Every of RD 3, Mansfield, Pa., Joseph Every of Elmira, NY; daughters, Mrs. Frances Thompson of Lebanon, Pa., Mrs. Betty Hogan of Harrisburg, Pa., Mrs. Joan Whitman of Lebanon, Pa.; brother, Raymond Every of S. Waverly, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Viola Haley of Waverly, Pa., Mrs. Ethel Enderle of Mansfield, Pa., Mrs. Eva Williams, of Sayre, Pa.,  Miss Veva Everly of Danville, Pa.; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nine stepchildren.  He was a member of the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, Pa.  He was member of the Sullivan Grange of Mainesburg, Pa. and had been a farmer and a cattle dealer all of his life.  He was preceeded in death by his first wife, Mary E. Every in 1975.

EVERY – Clarence J. (C.J.) Every, (SRGP 13378) age 86 of Mansfield RD3, died Friday, June 23, 1978 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered in the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, PA, Monday at 11 AM, Rev. Joseph Houston Celebrant. Recitation of the rosary at the funeral home, Sunday evening at 8 PM. Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Survived by wife, Iva Smith Every, at home; sons, James Every of Mansfield RD3, Joseph Every of Elmira, NY; daughters, Mrs. Frances Thompson of Lebanon, PA, Mrs. Betty Hogan of Harrisburg, PA, Mrs. Joan Whitman of Lebanon, PA; brother, Raymond Every of S. Waverly, PA; sisters, Mrs. Viola Haley of Waverly, PA, Mrs. Ethel Enderle of Mansfield, Mrs. Eva Williams of Sayre, PA, Miss Vera Every of Danville, PA; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 9 step-children. He was a member of the Holy Child Church of Mansfield, PA. He was member of the Sullivan Grange of Mainesburg, PA and had been a farmer and a cattle dealer all of his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary E. Every in 1975.

EVERY – James Every, 90, (SRGP 27394) of Mansfield, died Thursday, April 20, 2006 at his home. James was born Dec. 9, 1915 in Sayre, a son of the late Clarence and Mary Every. James owned and operated Every Construction Company. He was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church and enjoyed his responsibilities as a Democratic committeeman. James is survived by one nephew, Dennis Hogan of Mansfield; several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Frances, Mary Elizabeth, Joan, and Joseph. Family and friends were invited to call on Sunday, April 23 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, Mansfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating James’ life was held on Monday, April 24 at the Hold Child Catholic Church, S. Main St., Mansfield. Burial was made in St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg. – The Mansfield Gazette, 26 April 2006, p.6A

JOSEPH R. EVERY, 85, Troy RR 4, died September 8, 2005 at his brother’s home in Mansfield.  Born on October 22, 1919, he was the son of Clarence and Mary every.  He was a member of St. John’s Nepomucene Catholic Church.  He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II.  Surviving are brother, James Ever, Mansfield, PA; nephew, Dennis Hogan, Etters, PA; and several great-nieces and nephews.  Sisters, Frances, Mary, Elizabeth and Joan preceded him in death.  A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating his life will be held Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Child Catholic Church, South Main St., Mansfield, PA with the Rev. Albert Leonard as celebrant.  Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg, PA.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

FEENEY - Miss Ellen Feeney, 82, of Wellsboro, formerly of Arnot, PA died Wednesday morning, March 26 [1958]. She was a member of the St. Andrew's Church of Blossburg. Survived by brother, J. Martin Feeney of Ralston, PA; also nieces and nephews. Prayer service Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass Saturday at St. Andrew's church, Blossburg at 9:30 a.m. Rev. William J. Burke officiating. Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. Requisition of Rosary Friday night 8 p.m. at the funeral home. - Mansfield Advertiser, April 1958

FREDERICK - HARZINSKI, Isabelle R.
Age 84, of Arnot, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born in Arnot, May 8, 1925 she was the daughter of Stanley and Nellie Sherant Frederick. Isabelle married Floyd Harzinski in 1946; they would have celebrated 64 years of marriage on November 30th. Isabelle was a member of Holy Child Church, Mansfield. Surviving in addition to her husband, Floyd; are her children, Paul Harzinski, Patricia (Harold) Andrews, Robert (Sharon) Harzinski, and Kathleen (Wayne) Parmely, all of Arnot; grandchildren, Michael (Amanda) Andrews, Arnot, Jennifer Harzinski, Wellsboro, Andrew Parmely, Arnot, and Christine Parmely, Mansfield; a brother, Victor Frederick, Morris Run; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Monday, October 5th, from 6-8 p.m. A Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary. Friends may also call at the funeral home Tuesday, October 6th, from 9-9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 6th, at 10 a.m. from St. Mary's Church, Blossburg with the Rev. Jacek J. Bialkowski as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Andrews Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro.  Published in Star-Gazette on October 5, 2009

 

GOLDEN, William – William Golden, of Blossburg, died Friday morning following a brief illness from stomach trouble.  His illness was not thought to be of a serious nature until the past few days, when complications developed.  Mr. Golden was 60 years of age and his entire life was spent in Blossburg, where he was born.  He was one of Blossburg’s leading and progressive business men and was best known through the county as a member of the well known firm of coal operators, Golden Brothers, being associated together with his brother, T.J. Golden, in the mining and shipping of coal.  The Golden Brothers for 14 years operated for the Morris Run Coal and Mining Company and for several years they have given their attention to the development of their own coal lands south of Blossburg.  Extensive improvements were now under way in the development of their fields and the death of Mr. Golden, who was an expert mining man, will be keenly felt.  He was a man of genial disposition, and his upright business methods made him friends by the score.  He is survived by two sisters, Celia, at home, and Nora, of Boston, and one brother, T.J. Golden, of Blossburg.  The funeral was held from St. Andrew’s Catholic church Monday morning Rev. M.J. Kelly officiating; burial in St. Andrew’s cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 21 May 1919.

 

GRAVES - Fred L. Graves, editor and publisher of the Tioga Argus, is the recipient of general sympathy in his bereavement through the loss of his estimable wife, who fell dead last Sunday morning while engaged in household duties. The news of her sudden decease could hardly be credited by her numerous friends, so unexpected was the stroke. She complained of not feeling well when she arose in the morning, and this was the only warning of the sad event which followed a few moments later. Mrs. Graves's maiden name was Maggie Lanane, and her relatives are respected residents of Fall Brook. She leaves six small children, who as yet cannot realize their great loss. Deceased was a devoted mother, a consistent Christian and a woman who was accorded and thoroughtly deseved the respect and esteem of all who knew her. Her age was 32 years. The funeral was held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Blossburg Tuesday, and was largely attended, after which the remains wre tenderly consigned to the earth in the Catholic cemetery.

 

THOMAS G. GRAY, 77, of Williamsport, PA, passed away peacefully, at Duke Regional Hospital, in Durham, NC, on Sunday November 30, 2014. Born December 8, 1936 in Morris Run, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander and Kathryn (Bell) Gray of Blossburg, PA. Tom is predeceased by his wife, Carol A. (Whitford) Gray, who passed away in 2009. He is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer A. Roberts of York, PA and Andrea M. LaManna and husband, Tony, of York, PA; two sons, Thomas A. Gray and wife, Kathy Franz, of Durham, NC, and Stephen A. Gray and wife Courtney, of Durham, NC. Tom is also survived by his sister, Shirley Czap, of Williamsport, PA and his nine grandchildren. As a graduate of the former Blossburg High School (now North Penn High School), Tom was passionate about sports. He played basketball, soccer and American Legion baseball. As a high school junior and senior, he earned all-county honors as the center on the Blossburg High School basketball team and averaged 20 points per game. Although Blossburg did not have prep baseball at the time, his pitching skills drew some interest from the then Brooklyn Dodgers. Gray, however, chose to attend college at Kings College and then Lock Haven State College to complete an undergraduate degree in physical education. While a student at Lock Haven, he participated in baseball and soccer. As starting half-back for the Lock Haven Soccer team, Tom was very proud of the team's 1956 conference soccer title. After college, Tom earned a master's degree in physical education at Temple University and went on to start an elementary phys. ed. teaching career. He stayed involved in athletics through participating in fast-pitch softball. His career led him to teach lifetime sports, such as volleyball and weight training, at Williamsport Area Community College (now Penn College). A 1992 induction into the Tioga County Hall of Fame was a humbling experience for Tom. He was quoted as saying "I am honored and humbled by this award. It is tough to come up with the words." and "This is something special". Married for 46 years to his wife Carol, they enjoyed going out to dinner and traveling to visit their grown children and grandchildren. Tom was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. These favorite activities were enjoyed near their cabin in Trout Run, PA. Known as "Jake" by many of his extended family, he will be remembered for his sense of humor and his greatest accomplishment of being a wonderful father to his four children. Friends may call at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, on Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blossburg, with the Rev. Jacek Bialkowski as celebrant. Burial will take place at St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, Tom's wish is for donations to be made to the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame, Box 455, Wellsboro, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/3/2014

MISS GENEVIEVE GERNON:  Miss Genevieve Gernon, of Granger Street, Blossburg, and Elmira, N.Y., died Friday, Dec. 7, 1973, in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, where she had been a patient for several weeks. Miss Gernon was born at Blossburg. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elmira, and a member of the church’s woman’s club. She was also a member of the Current Events Club, Blossburg. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Gernon, with whom she lived at Elmira, and Mrs. Marguerite Lewis, of Berwick. A prayer service was at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the church followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Elmira.

GUINAN MARY E. HOGAN
MANSFIELD--Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Hogan, 61, of 2247 Kensington Street, Harrisburg, a borough native, died Monday, Dec. 26, 1983, at Shamokin General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Hogan was a retired employee of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Born Feb. 2, 1922, she was a daughter of Clarence J. and Mary Guinan Every. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Harrisburg. Mrs. Hogan was a graduate of Mansfield High School and also attended the former Mansfield State College. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Mary J. Hogan, of Harrisburg; a son, Dennis M., of Lebanon; two brothers, James Every, of Mansfield, and Joseph Every, of Elmira, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Thompson and Mrs. Joan Whitman, both of Lebanon, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 am Thursday at Holy Child Catholic Church, 242 South Main Street.  Burial will be in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. Joseph Greskiewicz, Holy Child pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street, from 7 to 9 pm tonight.  Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8 pm

HARZINSKI, Paul J. - Paul J. Harzinski, 70, formerly of Arnot, passed away Saturday, May 5. 2018, at the Carleton Home, Wellsboro. Paul was born July 6, 1947 in Blossburg to Floyd and Isabelle Frederick Harzinski. He had been employed by Arnot Building Supply as a truck driver. Paul was a member of Holy Child Parish as well as Arnot Sportsmen’s Club. He was previously a volunteer at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro; he was well liked and appreciated by residents and staff alike for his daily visits. Paul also enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and bowling. Surviving Paul are his siblings; Patricia (Harold) Andrews, Kathy (Wayne) Parmley, and Robert (Sharon) Harzinski, all of Arnot, also by several nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents preceded him in death. Family and friends will be received at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Tuesday May 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Interment will be at St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. – Mansfield Gazette, 10 May 2018

HAYES - MRS. VICTOR MITCHELL
 Mrs. Lenore Mitchell, 70, wife of Victor Mitchell, of Covington, died Tuesday, May 15, 1973, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born in Morris Run on Aug. 4, 1902, a daughter of William and Rose McMahon Hayes. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, William, of Morrisbille, and Robert, of Apalachin, NY; a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Ranniawicz, of Elmira, NY; a brother, Bernard Hayes, of Mansfield, and 10 grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday in the church.  Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg.  The Rev. F. Allan Conlan, her pastor, officiated.

HAYES LENORA MITCHELL
Lenora, age 70, of Canada Road, Covington, Pa., Tuesday, May 15, 1973 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Friends may call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary Thursday 4 p.m. Mass will be held Friday 9:30 a.m. in Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, Rev. F. A. Conian officiating. Burial in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Survived by husband, Victor a Mitchell; two sons, William of Morrisville, Pa. and Robert of Apalachin, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Theodore (Lillian) Raniewicz of Elmira; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Bernard Hayes of Mansfield. She was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield.   (from a second article)ef.  She was born in Morris Run on Aug. 4, 1902, a daughter of William and Rose McMahon Hayes.

HODDER Sylvia "Bushie" Hodder Lamonski
age 65, died Tuesday October 5, 2010 at F.F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua, NY. Born in Blossburg February 25, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence Shink Hodder. Sylvia married Raymond Lamonski on September 28, 2002. She retired after 30+ years as a bookkeeper for Penn Traffic of Mansfield. She was catholic by faith and a member of Holy Child Parish. She was a member of Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Arnot Sportsman Club, Theodore Roosevelt American Legion Post #167, Morris Run, Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W Post # 6757, Mansfield and Blossburg North Penn Alumni Association. Sylvia enjoyed all her grandchildren activities, she attended church every Sunday and on Sunday evening she and her husband Raymond would go for a drive to listen to the oldies on KC 101. Surviving Sylvia in addition to her husband, Raymond, are her children, Misty Jo (Jeffrey) Osborn, Mary Frances (Ken) Roupp and John (Theresa) Lamonski all of Blossburg; sisters, Violet Lloyd, Blossburg, Elsie Krause, Mainesburg, and Bernice (Roy) Clark, Wellsboro; brothers, Robert (Joan) Hodder and Ronald Hodder, Blossburg. Grandchildren include Anna, Adam, Haley, and Mackenzie Osborn; Amanda (Chris) Caron, John Lamonski, Joey (Ginger) Stanley, Richard (Heather) Stanley. Great-grandchildren, Havolland, Evangeline, Maveree, Breanna and Alyssa Stanley.  Also close friends, JoAnn Wemesfelder and Lucy Matteson; and several nephews and nieces. Sylvia was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley Chapman, Gertrude Gruzlewski and Virginia Nowakowski; and brothers, Clarence Hodder Jr. and Gilbert Hodder.  Friends will be received Friday, October 8th at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg from 6-9p.m. A vigil service will be held at 8p.m. Friends also may call from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Blossburg with Rev. John Chmil as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 7, 2010

INGERICK –ELAINE I. KURZEJEWSKI of Blossburg - It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine I. Kurzejewski, of Blossburg, announces her passing on Saturday, April 6, 2019, following a brief illness, at the age of 88. Elaine will be lovingly remembered by her six sons, Dennis (Ginger) of Mansfield, David (Gloria) of Covington, Donald (Janice) of Blossburg, Douglas (Patti) of Sunrise FL, Dale of Hollywood FL and Daniel of Mansfield, as well as her 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She will also be fondly remembered by her 2 sisters, Janice Van Duyne of Wellsboro and Sharon Yessa of Greenville SC. Born September 25, 1930 in Wellsboro, Elaine was the daughter of the late John and Hazel (Irwin) Ingerick. She attended the former Charleston High School. On May 6, 1950 she married Costy Kurzejewski who predeceased her on December 6, 1996. She was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. Elaine was a former co-owner and officer of Costy's Chrysler Plymouth Inc., Mansfield. "Mrs. Costy", as she was often referred to, was an avid North Penn Panthers fan and enjoyed watching any sport. Elaine truly loved spending her summers with her friends and family at her Keuka Lake residence. The family will receive friends at Freeberg Funeral Home, 120 N Williamson Rd., Blossburg, on Tuesday, April 9 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Elaine on Wednesday, April 10, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 138 St Mary's St, Blossburg with the Reverend Bryan Wright presiding. Interment will follow in the St Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to The Jones Foundation, c/o Trust Department, First Citizen's Community Bank, 15 South Main St., Mansfield PA. –Elmira Star-Gzette 4/8/2019

JANKOWIAK Irene Age 74, of Blossburg, PA, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at The Green Home, Wellsboro. Born October 23, 1931 in Blossburg, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia (Zodrynski) Jankowiak. Irene graduated from Blossburg High School in 1952. She was employed as a telephone operator first by Commonwealth Phone and later by N. Penn Health Services until retiring in 1996. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Blossburg. Surviving are her sister and best friend, Violet; and a dear friend, Cindy Payne of Mt. Airy, MD; a sister, Lottie Marvin predeceased her. Friends may call today, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg. The funeral will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial will be in the St. Andrew's cemetery, Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church, c/o 138 St. Mary's St., Blossburg, PA 16912.

JANKOWIAK – Irene Jankowiak, 74, of Blossburg, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born Oct. 23, 1931 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia Zodrynski Jankowiak. Friends called on Thursday, March 16 at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home in Blossburg. The funeral followed with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial was made in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary’s St., Blossburg, PA 16912. – Mansfield Gazette, 22 March 2006

JANKOWIAK -MARVIN
Lotti M. Of Blossburg, PA Age 74, died, Monday morning, June 5, 2000 at the Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born August 12, 1925 in  Blossburg, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia Zodrynski Jankowiak. Lotti was employed as a Dietary Aide by the former Blossburg State Hospital for many years until its closure in 1972. She was a member of St.  Andrew's Catholic Church in Blossburg. She is survived by 2 sisters, Irene and Violet Jankowiak, both of Blossburg, PA. She was predeceased by her husband  of 40 years, Edward on September 19, 1994. Friends my call from 9:30 to 10 AM, Thursday, June 8, at the WM. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, PA. The Funeral Service will immediately follow at 10 AM at the  Funeral Home, with her Pastor Rev. Kenneth Seegar, officiating. Interment will be held in the St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg.

 

JANKOWIAK Violet Jankowiak

87, of Blossburg, PA, died February 12, 2013 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Born in Blossburg on August 12, 1925, Violet was a daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia (Zodrynski) Jankowiak. She was employed by the former Blossburg Hospital in their laundry department. Violet was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blossburg. Surviving are dear friends, Cynthia and Sam Jackson of Maryland and Faye Kuzneski of Blossburg. Violet was predeceased by two sisters, Lottie Marvin in 2000 and Irene Jankowiak in 2006. Calling hours are 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St., Blossburg with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St Andrew's Cemetery.    Star Gazette – February 14, 2013

 

JESSUP Eugene Thomas
Age 62, of White Haven, PA, formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, died Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Hazelton General Hospital, Hazelton, PA. Eugene was born December 25, 1946 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Thomas and Martha (Manikowski) Jessup. Eugene is survived by his parents, Thomas and Martha Jessup of Lawrenceville, PA; numerous cousins and five special cousins, Sharon Manikowski of Blossburg, PA, Ronnie Jessup of Delaware, Eugene and Jeff Manikowski, both of Blossburg, PA, and Ron Manikowski of MA. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Eugene's memory to the White Haven State School, 827 Oley Valley Road, White Haven, PA 18861. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.  Published in Star-Gazette on November 9, 2009

THOMAS JESSUP (Tux), age 101, of Blossburg, PA, passed away October 29, 2021, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Born February 4, 1920 in Blossburg, Tom was the son of the late Stella Mays and Jacob Jessup. Tom married the love of his life Martha Manikowski. They celebrated their 78th wedding anniversary in May, 2021. They had one son Eugene who passed away in 2009. Tom started his WW II military service in the U.S. Army Air Force then switched to the infantry branch of the Army. He was assigned to the 776th Field Artillery Battalion and served in Germany, France and Belgium. After his military service he worked at Ward Foundry in Blossburg, PA until he moved to Paramus, NJ where he worked at the Nylok Corporation until his retirement in 1983. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards, bingo, watching Red Sox and Yankee baseball games, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a lifetime member of the Hillside Rod & Gun Club, the Arnot Sportsmen's Club, and a proud 75 year member of the Morris Run American Legion Post 167. He loved animals, and every dog in the neighborhood knew he had treats in his pocket. Tom is survived by his wife Martha and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers William and Howard. In honoring Tom's wishes there will be no calling hours. He will be laid to rest in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg, PA Thursday November 4 at 3:30 with full military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, 725 Gee Road Tioga, PA 16946. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA, is assisting the family. -Funeral home obit

JOSEPH Charles L. Age 86, of 120 Bleeker St., Blossburg died Monday, September 24 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born on March 9, 1915 in Scranton. The son of Charles Joseph and Margaret Petro Joseph Conforti. He was married to Catherine Husted Joseph who preceded him in death in 1969. He then married Harriet Sindlinger Joseph in August 12, 1978. Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII in the African and European campaigns. He was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community. He retired as manager of the PA State Liquor Store in Mansfield. Surviving are his wife, Harriet of Blossburg; son and daughter-in-law, Michael C. Joseph and Wenyi Ho State College; daughter and son-in-law, Mary M. and John Eckman of Blossburg; grandchildren, John J. Eckman of Williamsport and Amy Eckman of Alexnderia, Virginia; stepchildren, Ron Sindlinger of Muncy and Donna Pepperman of Greenville, NC; six step-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Conforti of Berwick; sister, Lucille Gurnari of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine and a sister, Marie Slavinski. A prayer service will be at 9:30 AM on Thursday at Freeberg Funeral Home, 120 N. Williamson Road, Blossburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Andrews Church with Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 PM. A vigil service will be at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers donations my be made to charity of one's choice.

ANTHONY G. KAZLOUSKI
Anthony G. Kazlouski, 72, of South Williamson Road, Blossburg, died on Wednesday, September 9 In Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hos-pital in Wellsboro, following a lengthy illness. Born at Wyoming, Luzerne Coun-ty, on August 13, 1915, he was the son of Charles and Anna Kozlesky. He used a different spelling of the fami-ly name. A Marine veteran, Mr. Kazlouski was a member of Veterans of For-eign Wars Post 8730 and American Legion Post 167 in Morris Run. He was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club and the Over the Hill Gang. A retired railroad freight conduc-tor, he was a life member of the United Transportation Union. Surviving are his wife, Doris of Philadelphia; a son, Anthony C., Jr. of Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. Marie Capolla of Oradel, N.J.: a brother, George Bender of N.J.; and three grandchildren. A prayer service was conducted at Drinkwine’s Funeral Home, 120 North Williamson Road, Blossburg, followed by a service at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Granger Street, Blossburg, Saturday, September 12. The Rev. James McGahagan, church pastor, officiated.

KELLY – The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 13, for Francis J. Kelly, 81, of 195 South Main St., Mansfield, a former postmaster in the borough for 32 years, who died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1986, at home. Born at Lambs Creek, Apr. 26, 1904, he was a son of William H. and Margaret Kerwan Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a member of Hold Child Roman Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School and the former Mansfield State University. Mr. Kelly was a former borough councilman. He also was an officer of the Mansfield Businessmen’s Assn. And a member of the Mansfield Public Library Board and the National Assn. Of Retired Postmasters. Mr. Kelly was a former professional baseball player and a longtime manager of Mansfield’s town team and Mansfield Babe Ruth Baseball teams. He was a charter member of Mansfield University’s Sports Hall of Fame Board. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucile Palmer; three step-sons, Richard Kaley of Camilus, NY, John Kaley of Houston, Texas, and Robert Kaley of Milwaukee, Wis.; a sister, Regina Mudge of Mansfield; and 5 nieces and 4 nephews. The funeral was at Hold Child Roman Catholic Church, Mansfield. Burial was in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. John J. Tamalis, his pastor, officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church, Mansfield. Arrangements by the Kuhl-Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.

KELLY - REGINA M. MUDGE (SRGP 02577)
 Regina M. Mudge, 90, of the Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly of Mansfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1987, at the Green Home. She was born June 25, 1897, in Lambs Creek, the last of ten children of William and Margaret Kerwain Kelly. A graduate of the Arnot-Ogden School of Nursing, Class of 1921, she was a former head nurse for the Kenmore, NY, School District.  She was also a private duty nurse and a hospital nursing supervisor in the Buffalo, NY, area. She was a member of the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church in Mansfield. Mrs. Mudge had returned to Mansfield in the 1960s after living in Paterson, NJ, for over 20 years while her husband was a supervisor for the Curtis Wright Aircraft Engine Corp. Her husband, Earl Mudge, died in 1963.  She is also predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Harold Kelly, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Korb, who were long-time local residents. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday, Oct. 9. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Holy Child Church in Mansfield.  The Rev. John Tamalis officiated. Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg.

KENNEDY Margaret
THE AGITATOR – Wellsboro, PA Wednesday December 22, 1926
Mrs. Margaret MADIGAN died Dec 14 at her home in Elmira, following an illness of a few days. She was born in Ireland 74 years ago. She came to this country when she was 15 years of age. She was married to Patrick Madigan of Towanda. Most of her married life was spent in Arnot, PA where she lived until 15 years ago, when she moved to Elmira. Mr. Madigan died 17 years ago. Surviving are eight children: Mrs. Edward Dugan of Sayre, PA; Mrs. Edward Hayes of Corning, NY; Mrs. Luke Margraff of New York; Nora, Sadie and Clara Madigan at home; Thomas of Corning; and Anthony of Elmira and one brother, John Kennedy of New York City.   Interment at St. Andrew’s Catholic cemetery at Blossburg.

KERNAN MARGARET B.  SRGP 35837 (pencil note November 8, 1947)
Mrs. Margaret B. Kelly died at her home in Lambs Creek Saturday morning after an extended illness. She was born in Corning, N. Y., November 25, 1860. She moved to Blossburg at the age of three, where she resided until her marriage to the late William H. Kelly June 25, 1885. Survivors are daughters, Mrs. James E. Kelley, Corning, NY., Mrs. Elizabeth H. Woods, Elmira, NY., Mrs. Earl Mudge, East Patterson New Jersey, Mrs. Henry Korb, Mansfield; sons Hugh C. Endicott, NY.,William L., Fairlawn , NJ., Stuart V., Elmira, NY.,Harold F. And Francis J. Of Mansfield; brother, Michael A. Kerwan, Elmira, NY., ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at St. Andrews Church in Blossburg, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial at St Andrews Cemetery.

 

KING Anna K Lynch

Wellsboro Agitator – December 30, 1942

Mrs. Anna K. Lynch, aged 63 years died Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Foltz home, Wellsboro, R. D. 4.  She was born in Liberty, March 9, 1866, the daughter of William and Sarah Bryan King and was the widow of John Lynch. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Rexford, of Gaines, R. D.; a son, Eugene, Naval officer, serving in the Pacific; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Critten, of Elmira, and six grandchildren.  The funeral was held Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic church, Rev. Thomas Kelly officiating, burial in Blossburg.   

 

RUSSELL L. KNOWLES, 86, of Mansfield died Saturday Sept. 27, 1997 at home. Born Jan. 26, 1911 in Pittston, he served in the State Police stations in Harrisburg, Williamsport, Milton and Towanda before coming to Mansfield in 1936. He served as the head of the Mansfield substation from 1955 until his retirement in 1970. He was a state policeman for 39 years. He serve the Tioga County Court for 20 years, was a member of the Mansfield Area Recreation Association (MARA) and aided in the selection of Mansfield Borough Police. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Marion Kirwan Knowles; two sons, James Knowles of East Aurora, NY and Patrick Knowles of Pittsburgh, one daughter, Jeanne Regan of Danville, CA; one sister, Dorothy Malicus of Pittston; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Monday Sept. 29 at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield where a wake service was also held. A mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday Sept. 30 at the Holy Child Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Sullivan officiating. Burial was made at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. –Unknown newspaper

 

KOSTECKI Jean A. Kunes

92, formerly of Blossburg, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Tifton, Ga. Jean was born Dec. 14, 1920, in Morris Run, a daughter of John and Margaret (Anders) Kostecki. She was the widow of Ralph Kunes.  Jean was a member of St. Andrews Church in Blossburg and enjoyed singing in the church choir, cooking and baking.  Jean is survived by a son, Ralph W. Kunes of Roseville; a daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie and Ron Davis of Adel, Ga.; five granddaughters, Shelly Rogers Kaczynski, Deborah Rogers Ambriati, Wendy Rogers Smith, Tammy Kunes and Sherry Kunes; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph and two brothers, John and Walter Kostecki.  A private burial will be held at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family.  Wellsboro Gazette – May 19, 2013

 

LAIR - Victoria Marie Lair, two-day-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lair of Williamsport, PA, died unexpectedly April 21, 1958 at Divine Providence Hospital. She was born April 19, 1958. The mother is the former Leona Roupp. Also surviving are her paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lair of Covington; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. LaVern Roupp and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. George Claflin, all of Mansfield. Several aunts and uncles. Private services were held April 23, 1958. Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. - Mansfield Advertiser, April 1958  

 

LEONARD - FRANCIS WARREN
 Mrs. Frances Warren, 81, wife of James R. Warren, of 311 Granger Street, Blossburg, died Thursday, Oct. 8, in Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira, NY. Born Sept. 17, 1906, at Blossburg, she was a daughter of John J. and Mary Birmingham Leonard. Mrs. Warren, retired in 1968 as a teacher at Blossburg Elementary School. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving, besides her husband, are a son, James A., of Blossburg, and a sister, Sister Katherine Ignatius, of Dallas. Friends called at Drinkwine's, 120 North Williamson Road, Friday, Oct. 9. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the church, 314 Granger Street, Blossburg.  The Rev. James McGahagan, her pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

 

LEONE, Constance Ann - Constance Ann "Connie" Leone, 68, of Blossburg, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Connie was born May 9, 1949, in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Dominic and Monica Nowak Leone. She was a member of several local organizations. Connie was a very giving person to the local community. Survivors include her sister, Mary Kay Ward of Monroeton; brother, Kenneth (Jeannie) Leone of Lawrenceville; nieces, Kate Ward Kohler (Tony Shattuck), Vanessa (Tim) Parker, Victoria (John) Vestal; nephew, Stephen (Beth) Ward; four great-nieces; three great-nephews; plus a special cousin, Tina (Larry) Robinson; and several other cousins. Family and friends will be received Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 3 to 7 p.m., at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. from St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Blossburg with Rev. Bryan Wright as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Blossburg Ambulance, P.O. Box 2, Blossburg 16912 or Hope Lodge of Central PA, American Cancer Society, 125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, Pa. 17036 - Mansfield Gazette, 17 August 2017 

 

CONSTANCE ANN ‘CONNIE’ LEONE, 68, of Blossburg, died Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport. Connie was born May 9, 1949, in Blossburg; the daughter of the late Dominic and Monica Nowak Leone. She was a member of several local organizations. Connie was a very giving person to the local community. Survivors include her sister; Mary Kay Ward, Monroeton, brother; Kenneth (Jeannie) Leone, Lawrenceville, nieces; Kate Ward Kohler (Tony Shattuck), Vanessa (Tim) Parker, Victoria (John) Vestal, nephew; Stephen (Beth) Ward, 4 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews, plus a special cousin, Tina (Larry) Robinson, and several other cousins. Family and friends will be received Tuesday, August 15th from 3-7p.m. at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday August 16th at 10 a.m. from St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Blossburg with Rev. Bryan Wright as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. Central PA, American Cancer Society, 125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/14/2017

 

LAMANSKI Francis “Linky” Lamanski

88, of Blossburg, PA, died early Thursday morning, April 19, 2012, following a brief stay at the Broad Acres Nursing Facility in Wellsboro. Francis Walter, “Linky” as he was known by family and friends, was born December 3, 1923 in Morris Run, PA.  As a young man, Linky worked setting pins at the former Blossburg Bowling Alley and also dug graves by hand for many of the local cemeteries in the area.   He retired from the Ward foundry in Blossburg following over 37 years of employment. A kind and gentle person who was loved by all who knew him, Linky was also a talented handyman and a “jack of all trades”.  He was an accomplished musician who learned to play by ear.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Blossburg.  In addition to his niece, Katherine McNeal and great nieces; Alaina and Lexi McNeal, with whom he resided, Francis is survived by a sister and two brothers; Florence McNeal and Raymond Lamanski both of Blossburg, John (June) Lamanski of Georgia, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by seven siblings; Ambrose Lamanski, Mary Lamanski, Genevive Jessup, Dorothy Rudinski, Anna Canfield, Joann Vicki and Sophie Vicki. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25th, at the St. Andrews Cemetery in Blossburg with Father James McVeigh officiating. The family is being assisted by the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St in Blossburg.   In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Kathy McNeal, 130 Davis St., Blossburg, PA 16912.  Funeral home obituary – April 21, 2012

 

LIETTE - Mrs. Victoria Besanceney died last Tuesday afternoon at her home in Blossburg. The funeral was held at 9:30- O'clock, Friday afternoon at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Rev. Dr. Lucas celebrated a requiem high mass. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery beside her husband Francis Besanceney, who died 15 years ago. Mrs Besanceney was 82 years old. She was born in Paris, France, and came with her husband to Blossburg 55 years ago. She has since been a resident of that vicinity. The deceased was the mother of 15 children, seven of whom are living, John, of Hartsfield; Charles of Blossburg; William,of Glen Campbell; Mrs. Mary Ducotty and Mrs. Lonnie Gillam, of Cogan Valley; Mrs. Augusta Pollard, of Cross Fork , and Mrs. Rose Robent, of Arnot. [Note from submitter - This one I searched forever to find. And there are a few errors. Children  listed should be Mrs. Mary Ducotey, Leona Guillaume and Rose Robena, just some spelling errors.]

 

JOSEPH P. LUKE age 85 of 116 Maple Hill St., Blossburg on Saturday, Dec. 16, 1967 in Blossburg State Hospital.  Body will be removed from the Collins Funeral Home, Galeton to the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg where friends may call Sunday and Monday evening 7 to 9 p.m. and where funeral will be held Tuesday with prayer services at 9 a.m.  Requiem High Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Recitation of the Rosary Monday evening at 9 p.m. Rev. John Zalewski.  Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery. Blossburg.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/18/1967

 

LUTOMSKI –ROMAINE MUTO, 81, beloved educator and well-known resident of Blossburg, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro, PA. Romaine was born in Morris Run, November 23, 1935, the last surviving of three daughters in the family of the late Alzy and Ann (Batulis) Lutomski. She attended Morris Run schools, graduated from North Penn High and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Lock Haven University in 1957. On August 23, 1958, Romaine married John Muto at the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morris Run. During her 32-year teaching career at North Penn Jr.-Sr. High School, Mrs. Muto championed girls’ sports for all ages. As the North Penn girls coach of volleyball, track and field and cheerleading, she was an instrumental part of North Penn School's sports program. Mrs. Muto also served as a PIAA Track official and was inducted into Tioga County’s Sports Hall of Fame. In earlier years, Romaine was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and later Holy Child Parish. Other memberships included the Wheel Inn Club and a former member of Corey Creek and the Hamilton Club. Favorite hobbies included golfing and walking, especially at Island Park. She was a diehard fan of Crimson Tide Football at Alabama State University. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John; two children; John Muto of State College, Melinda (Dave) Moshier of Pine City, NY; two grandchildren, Lindsey (Ash) Tice of Elmira and Peter Muto of Lexington, VA; a great grandchild, Skyler; her “daughter #2”, Sharon Manikowski of Blossburg; special nieces, Lisa Owens of Colorado, Michelle Russell of Virginia and Pam (Bryant) Palmore of Virginia; She was preceded in death by her two sisters and a brother-in-law; Linda Lutomski and Patricia and Tom Owens. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 21, at St. Mary’s Czestochowa Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Blossburg Memorial Library, 307 Main St. Blossburg, 16912. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. Blossburg is in care of arrangements. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/20/2017

 

LUTOMSKI, Romaine - Romaine Muto, 81, beloved educator and well-known resident of Blossburg, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro, PA  Romaine was born in Morris Run, November 23, 1935, the last surviving of three daughters in the family of the late Alzy and Ann (Batulis) Lutomski.  She attended Morris Run schools, graduated from North Penn High and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Lock Haven University in 1957.  On August 23, 1958, Romaine married John Muto at the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morris Run. During her 32-year teaching career at North Penn Jr.-Sr. High School, Mrs. Muto championed girls’ sports for all ages. As the North Penn girls coach of volleyball, track and field and cheerleading, she was an instrumental part of North Penn School's sports program.  Mrs. Muto also served as a PIAA Track official and was inducted into Tioga County’s Sports Hall of Fame.  In earlier years, Romaine was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and later Holy Child Parish.  Other memberships included the Wheel Inn Club and a former member of Corey Creek and the Hamilton Club.  Favorite hobbies included golfing and walking, especially at Island Park.  She was a diehard fan of Crimson Tide Football at Alabama State University. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John; two children; John Muto of State College, Melinda (Dave) Moshier of Pine City, NY ; two grandchildren, Lindsey (Ash) Tice of Elmira and Peter Muto of Lexington, VA; a great grandchild, Skyler; her “daughter #2”, Sharon Manikowski of Blossburg; special nieces, Lisa Owens of Colorado, Michelle Russell of Virginia and Pam (Bryant) Palmore of Virginia; She was preceded in death by her two sisters and a brother-in-law; Linda Lutomski and Patricia and Tom Owens. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m.  Tuesday, Mar. 21, at St. Mary’s Czestochowa Catholic Church.  Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Blossburg Memorial Library, 307 Main St. Blossburg, 16912.   Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. Blossburg is in care of arrangements. - Mansfield Gazette, 22 March 2017

 

LYNCH John

Wellsboro Agitator – Wednesday, June 19, 1907

John Lynch died in a hospital in Philadelphia last Saturday week. The remains were brought here last Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday; interment in the Catholic cemetery, Blossburg, Rev. Dr. Lucas officiating.  The deceased leaves a widow and two small children, who reside at Jersey Shore, besides his mother, three brothers and two sisters in Arnot.   

MADIGAN - Death of Patrick Madigan
THE AGITATOR - Wellsboro, PA Wednesday September 9, 1908
Patrick MADIGAN, of Arnot, died last Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Dugan, of Sayre, where he had gone the previous Saturday for a visit. His remains were taken to Arnot Wednesday Noon. Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Catholic church of Arnot, Rev. Dr. Lucas of Blossburg, celebrating a requiem high mass. Interment was made at St. Andrew’s Catholic cemetery at Blossburg.   Mr. Madigan was about 65 years old and had resided in Arnot for a number of years, where he was highly esteemed. Besides his wife, he is survived by seven daughters: Misses Nora and Marguerite of Arnot, Mrs. Edward F. Hayes and Miss Clare Madigan of Corning, NY, Mrs. Edward Dugan of Sayre, Misses Katherine and Sarah Madigan of Elmira, NY and two sons, Thomas Madigan of Corning, NY and Anthony Madigan of Sayre.

JOSEPHINE MAHOSKY
 Josephine A. Mahosky, 85, died Saturday, September 17, 1994 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA after a lengthy illness. Born November 20, 1908 in Arnot, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Sarah Novitski Mahosky Sr. She lived in Wellsboro for over 40 years.  She was a retired employee of the former Wellsboro Division of Corning Glass Works for over 50 years. Her survivors include five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her sisters and brothers-in-law which include Anna and Ralph Verdoline of Gillett; a brother and sister-in-law; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Joseph Mahosky and five sisters and brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Peter & Paul's Catholic Church in Wellsboro on September 19 with the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan officiating and burial to be in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. (TGR, Thursday, September 22, 1994)

MAHOSKY –MARY A. BAKER, 100, a lifelong resident of Wellsboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was the widow of Stanley A. Baker. Mary was born May 11, 1915 in Arnot, PA, the daughter of the late Stanley and Sarah (Novitsky) Mahosky. In her lifetime, Mary had worked at Corning Glass, retiring in 1977; she managed the public swimming pool on Woodland Ave. here in town; she also served as a neighborhood mom for the local children. Mary was an avid hunter, she loved to garden and can the bounty of her garden, and she cleaned and decorated the church, along with her family, when it was located on Pearl Street. Mary worked until she was 90 years old. Mary was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Surviving is her daughter, Sonia Daly, Oneonta, NY; son, Stanley A. Baker, Jr. (Susan), Williamsport, PA; three grandchildren, S. Andrew Baker, Salladasburg, PA, Thomas Daly, Bremerton, WA and Sabrina Daly, Astoria, NY; two great-grandchildren, Thomas Daly, Jr., Bremerton, WA and Aaron Baker, Salladasburg, PA.; brother, Stanley Mahosky, Wellsburg, NY. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015,9:30 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 38 Central Ave., Wellsboro, with the Rev. David Bechtel officiating. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Memorials may be made in Mary's name to the local animal shelter of choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/13/2015

MANIKOWSKI –ANGIE BUBACZ, 99, lifelong resident of Blossburg, PA, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on January 13, 2015 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Angeline was born December 7, 1915 in Blossburg, one of nine children of the late Lewis and Margaret (Dreas) Manikowski. She worked as an inspector at Ward Foundry for 50 years, retiring in 1980. Angie was a member of the former St. Mary's Czestochowa Catholic Church in Blossburg. She was a big baseball fan and enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Ann (Raymond) Kendrick and Diane S. Anderson all of Blossburg, five grandchildren; Ray, Jr. (Amy) Kendrick of York, PA, Randall (Laura) Kendrick of Denver, CO, Patrick (Melissa) Bubacz of Colorado Springs, CO Rebecca (Ron) Heath and Christina (Brent) Troublefield all of Cary, NC, four great grandchildren; Thomas, Julia and Davis Kendrick and Tucker Troublefield and a step great-grandson; a sister, Martha (Thomas) Jessup of Blossburg; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son, Thomas Bubacz in 1987, seven siblings; Marcion Manikowski, Marcella Soporowski, Margie Payne, Lewis Manikowski, Raymond Manikowski, Monica Hughes and Matt Manikowski. Per Angie's wishes, there are no public calling hours. Services will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in St. Andrews Cemetery. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. Blossburg is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to a charity of one's choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/16/2015

MANIKOWSKI -MARTHA JESSUP, 98, died November 3, 2021, at her residence in Blossburg, PA. Born June 4, 1923, in Blossburg, Martha was the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Dreas) Manikowski. She was the wife of the late Thomas Jessup who passed five days previously. They celebrated their 78Th wedding anniversary in May 2021. Martha worked in the Quality Control Department at Ward Foundry in Blossburg until she moved to Paramus, NJ, where she worked at CTSI Electronics until her retirement in 1983. Martha was a member of Holy Child Catholic Parish in Mansfield, PA. She was a lifetime member of the Hillside Rod & Gun Club, the Arnot Sportsmen's Club, and a social member of the Morris Run American Legion Post 167 which she often visited with her husband on Friday nights for dinner. Martha enjoyed camping, playing cards, bingo, visiting friends and family, and watching Yankee baseball. Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas (Tux) and son Eugene. In addition, she was predeceased by her brothers Matthew, Louis, Marcion (Moe), Raymond, and Leo Manikowski, and her sisters Margie Payne, Monica Hughes, Angie Bubacz, and Marcella Soporowski. She leaves behind many nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends. In honoring Martha's wishes there will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield, PA, with the Rev. Bryan Wright as celebrant followed by burial at St. Andrew's Cemetery Blossburg, PA. Martha's husband Tom will be laid to rest at the same time with full military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Child Catholic Parish 242 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main Street Mansfield, PA.-Funeral home obit

MANNIKOWSI -SOPOROWSKI
Marcella Loretta (Manikowski) "Soper" Age 90, died on Saturday, October 9, 2004, at the Bradford County Manor in Burlington, PA. Marcella was born on October 28, 1913, the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret Manikowski. Marcella was employed by Tri-County Rural Electric as an Account Manager until she retired. She was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Church, a charter member of the Holy Child Guild, a charter member of the Mansfield Hose Co. Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxilary #246 of Athens, PA, Mansfield Garden Club and a charter member of the Mansfield Area 55 Plus Group. Marcella is survived by a daughter, Ernestine A. McDermott of Athens, PA; a son, Leo J. Soporowski of Cottontown, TN; sisters, Mrs. Angie Bubacz of Blossburg, PA, Mrs. Margaret Payne of Blossburg, PA, Mrs. Monica Hughes of Lawrenceville, PA, Mrs. Martha Jessup of Lawrenceville, PA; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marcella is preceded in death by her husband,  Stanley G. Soporowski; brothers, Marjin "Moe" Manikowski, Leo J. Manikowski, Louis Manikowski, Raymond Manikowski and Matthew Manikowski. Family and Friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc, 130 South Main Street., Mansfield, PA, on Monday, October 11, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Reciting of the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at the Scureman Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Child Catholic Church, 237 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA, with the Father Albert Leonard as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Andrews Cemetery in Morris Run, PA. Memorial Contributions may be made in Marcella's name to the Mansfield Ambulance Association, Mansfield, PA.

MARCHINES VICTORIA A. MANIKOWSKI
Victoria A. Manikowski, 89, of Bleeker St., Blossburg, diedWednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 while visiting at the home of her daughter, Barbara in San Mateo, Calif. She was born Victoria Marchines on Dec. 18, 1914, in Olyphant. Friends called Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg where a vigil service was held. Transferal Prayers were offered on Thursday, Feb. 26 followed by a Mass of Christian burial with pastor, the Rev. Brian Clarke, officiating. Burial was made at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorials may be made to the Blossburg Memorial Library, 307 Main St., Blossburg, Pa. 16912.

ROBERT E. "FESKY" MATRESKI, 83 of Blossburg, PA., passed away January 11, 2020 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Robert Edward was born January 25, 1936 in Morris Run to the late Edward and Victoria (Dominikoski) Matreski. He was a graduate of Blossburg's North Penn High School, class of 1953. On November 16, 1979 he married the former, Ardith "Ardie" Bowen in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blossburg. Fesky was employed at J.P Ward Foundry for 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to joke around and could easily make people laugh. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Blossburg, Wheel Inn in Roaring Branch and a life-time member of the Canton Moose Lodge, Hillside Rod and Gun Club in Blossburg, and past member of the Black Wolf Rod and Gun Club in Liberty. Robert was predeceased by his sisters, Jana Belawski; Ann Campbell and Rita Peseski, brothers, Joseph and Richard Matreski, Surviving Fesky is his wife of 40 years, Ardie; daughter, Rosemary Jankowiak of Jersey Shore; sister, Catherine "Sadie" Beck of Elmira; nieces and nephews, Leah Wells, Ed Matreski, Larry Beck, Rick Beck; Doug Beck, Victoria Gilliland, Tom Peseski, Jerry Peseski, Peggy Babcock, Jim Belawski, Walter Belawski, George Campbell and special friend, Stephen Tokarz. Friends may call 4-6 P.M on Thursday, January 16, at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 314 Granger St., Blossburg. A Memorial Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary's St., Blossburg with its pastor, Father Bryan Wright Officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/13/2020

MAYS Paul E. Mays
age 88, of Berwart Street, Wellsboro, PA, died October 27, 2010 at the Samaritan House. He was the husband of Nettie Jones Mays whom he married October 4, 1946. Paul was born May 21, 1922 in Blossburg, PA, the son of the late John and Mary Connolly Mays. He was a graduate of Blossburg High School "1940", a retired U.S. Postal Service star route mail contractor, and had worked for nineteen years for Davis Furniture, Wellsboro, PA. Paul was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Wellsboro Lions Club for 47 years, American Legion former Commander, V.F.W., 35 year board member and chairman of the board of the Tioga County Housing Authority, and council member for the Wellsboro Borough Council for over 25 years. Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran during World War II, where he served under General Patton's Tank Destroy Division, and was his personal body guard. Surviving are his wife, Nettie; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Larry Jackson, Knoxville, TN; son and daughter-in-law, James and Deborah Mays, South Williamsport, PA; several Grandchildren and Great Granchildren; Sister, Rita Mays, Blossburg, PA. Friends and family are invited to Paul's Life Celebration on Friday, October 29, 2010, from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Wake Service will be held at 8:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial to be held Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:00 A. M. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. John J. Chmil officiating. Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. with full military honors. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 29,
2010

McMILLEN, JAMES JOSEPH D.D.S.
 Of Mansfield Saturday December 29, 1973 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after an extended illness.  Friends are invited to call at the family home Monday afternoon and evening.  Recitation of the Rosary will be held Monday evening at 9 pm at the family home.  Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday at the Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield.  Father F.A. Conlan officiating.  Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg.  Arrangements by Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield.  Survived by wife, Margaret Hager McMillen; three sons, James J. of Laurel, Md., J. Paul of Croften, Md., C. Thomas of the Univ. of Maryland; two daughters, Sheila of Johnson, Vt., Mary Elizabeth, at home; one sister, Mrs. Mary Cooper of Rochester, NY; one brother, Bernard of Duneedin, Fla.  He was born in Corning, NY, the son of William Henry and Margaret Ruddy McMillen.

MANSFIELD – Dr. James J. McMillen, of Covington Road, a local dentist for 43 years, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 1973, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.A son, C. Thomas, is a basketball star at the University of Maryland and was recently named a Rhodes scholar.Dr. McMillen was born in Corning, N.Y., a son of William Henry and Margaret Ruddy McMillen.Surviving, besides his son, are his wife, the former Margaret Hager; two other sons, James J., of Laurel, Md., and Paul, of Cofton, Md.; two daughters, Miss Sheila McMillen, of Johnson, Vt., and Miss Mary Elizabeth McMillen, at home; a sister, Mrs. Mary Cooper, of Rochester, N.Y. and a brother, Bernard, of Dunedin, Fla.Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.

 

MCCARTHY, Jeremiah M. – Jeremiah M. McCarthy, of Corning, one of the best known New York Central Railroad conductors on the Pennsylvania Division, died at the Corning hospital Friday morning as the result of injuries received Thursday afternoon about 2:30 o’clock when he fell down the cellar stairs of his home and fractured his skull.  It was found at the hospital that Mr. McCarthy had suffered a fracture at the base of the skull.  When first injured he was dazed but later he became unconscious.  Thursday afternoon he was engaged in carrying sand from the rear of the house to the cellar, where he intended to do some repair work.  He secured two pails of sand and started down the stairs, when he slipped, or caught his foot, and fell forward, striking on his head.  Painters and paperhangers who were working in the house heard Mr. McCarthy fall and ran to his assistance.  The deceased was born in Addison, 69 years ago, the son of Dennis McCarthy and Elizabeth Mullaney.  When a boy he moved with his parents to Blossburg, Pa., where he resided until about 20 years ago.  In Blossburg, he married Miss Delia Eley, of that village, and later removed to Corning.  Mr. McCarthy, while in Blossburg, had been employed as a railroad trainman.  When he removed to cor4ning he took employment with the Fall Brook Railroad as a passenger conductor, continuing in that capacity when the railroad was taken over by the New York Central.  For approximately 40 years he had been a passenger conductor.  Next September he would have been retired on a pension, as he then would have reached the age of 70 years.  The untimely death of Mr. McCarthy brings to a climax a series of distressing and sad incidents that afflicted the family during the past year.  One year ago Miss Bessie McCarthy, a daughter, died following an illness of influenza.  Sometime before Mrs. McCarthy died under distressing circumstances.  It was but a short time afterward that Miss Florence McCarthy, another daughter, was badly burning when her clothing caught fire at her home.  She is still confined to Corning Hospital as the result of that accident.  The death of Mr. McCarthy now comes as a severe shock to the remaining members of the family and the relatives.  Mr. McCarthy was one of the best known conductors on the New York Central, and he had a host of friends all along the road over which he traveled daily.  His cheerful attitude, his smile and his genial disposition will always be remembered by those who knew him, says the Leader.  The deceased was a member of Corning Council, Knights of Columbus, and of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers.  He was a devout member of St. Mary’s church, which he attended regularly.  Mr. McCarthy leaves one daughter, Miss Florence McCarthy; one son, Francis McCarthy, of Australia, and four brothers, Dennis, of Addison; John, of Hornell; Charles, of Orange, N.J.; and James, of Brooklyn, N.Y.  The funeral was held Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s church; burial in Blossburg.   Wellsboro Agitator, 17 December 1919. 

 

MCNANEY
Jay N. A Loving, Family Man Age 85 of Elmira, NY diedin Buffalo on Saturday March 3, 2007. Jay was born on April 30, 1921, the son of the late William & Sarah Grace McNaney. Jay served his country with the US Army 14th Armored Division during the WWII and later served in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. He earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He retired from Kennedy Valve in 1985. His interests included watching the Yankees, ND football and bird watching. Jay was a descendant of a Mayflower passenger. Jay is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth L. Dimmick, children: Anne McNaney, Mark McNaney, Mary Lynne (Herbert) Furman III, Claire Uhry, Louisa McNaney, Juliana (Kevin) Fitzgerald; grandchildren: Jessica, Joanna, Adam, Erin, Matthew, Sarah, Alexandra, Kieran, Darren, Shannon, Ross; great grandchildren: Andrew, Mark and Chloe and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to call the McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts. on Tuesday March 6, 2007 from 2-5PM. Mr. McNaney's Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home immediately following. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Blossburg, PA, at St. Andrew's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to charities of one's choice.

 

MINNS -CHARLOTTE H. VON HENDY, 81, of Blossburg, PA died peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Broad Acres Health & Rehab in Wellsboro. Born the only child to the late Robert and Bertha May (Howe) Minns on December 29, 1938 in Ithaca, NY. Charlotte was a 1958 graduate of Southside High School and later received her R.N. license from the Arnot-Ogden School of Nursing in 1961. Following graduation on September 2, 1961 she married her high school sweetheart, Frank Von Hendy. Together they shared over 50 years of devoted marriage and raised two children. Charlotte enjoyed her career as a caregiver. She was employed for 20 years by North Penn Home and Health Care until her retirement in 2000. After retirement, she always kept up with Medical Science and cherished her music. She also enjoyed family get-togethers and luncheons with friends from her high school class. Charlotte loved the outdoors, especially the parks, forests and wildlife. So much she was know to have visited every zoo within 300 miles. Charlotte possessed a strong faith was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Blossburg. She is survived by her: husband, Frank, children Gerald of Blossburg and Judith of Williamsport, sister in law, Sally Douglas of Elmira. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Charlotte’s life will be announced at a later date. A private burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blossburg. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Blossburg is assisting her family with arrangements. -Funeral home obit

MITCHELL, Edward, age 39 of Covington, Pa. Friday, September 1, 1972 at his home. Friends are invited to call at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa. Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services at the Holy Child Church, Mansfield, Pa. Monday 10 a.m. Rev. F. Allan Conian. Burial in St,. Andrew Cemetery, Blossburg. Recitation of the Rosary Sunday at 7 p.m. Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mitchell, Covington; brothers, William Mitchell, Morrisville, Pa., Robert Mitchell, Apalachin, N.Y.; sister, Mrs. Lillian Raniewicz, Elmira; several aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews.

MUDGE, EARL G. (SRGP 2576) Earl G. MUDGE, 59, Mansfield, died March 18, 1964 at his home after an extended illness. He was well known for his athletic ability at the local high school and college where he excelled in basketball and football. An outstanding lineman, he was captain of the Mansfield State College football team. After college he played with Corning All-High, one of the strong semi-pro teams of that era. From 1926 to 1939 he was Project Engineer for Tioga, Bradford and Sullivan Counties. In 1940 he joined the management division of Curtis Wright Corporation in Woodbridge, NJ. After 16 years he retired and returned to Tioga County as owner and operator of Mudge Brothers Distributing Company in Blossburg. In 1962, he sold his business and entered partnership with his brother, Cole J. Mudge, in the American Oil Company, Covington, PA.  He belonged to Holy Child Church of Mansfield and was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Blossburg and the General Assembly of the 4th Degree K of C of Williamsport and a member of the Mansfield Lions Club.  Surviving are his wife, the former Regina Kelly; brother, Cole J. Mudge; sisters Mrs. Gladys Stilwell of Mansfield and Mrs. Florence Smith of Elmira, NY. Funeral was held March 21 from Shaw and Robena Funeral home and Holy Child Church with Father Martin A. Roche officiating. Burial was in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.

 

LEMUEL V. MURPHY

Lemuel V. (Pat) Murphy, 81, of the Green Home, Wellsboro, formerly of Blossburg, died Sunday, Nov. 1, at home. Born at Coaldale, Jan. 23, 1906, he was the son of Thomas and Katherine Schovlin Murphy. He was a member of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, Blossburg. His wife, the former Genevieve Ogden, died in 1968. Surviving are a son, Alfred Murphy of Mechanicsburg; a stepsister, Mrs. Helen DeWire of Tamaqua; and four grandchildren. There was no visitation. Prayers were offered today, Nov. 4, at 10:30 am, at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, Blossburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Andrew's Church.  The Rev. James E. McGahagan officiated. Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery.

 

NELCOSKIE, Thomas – Thomas Nelcoskie died very suddenly Saturday evening.  He had eaten supper and shortly afterward was stricken with heart failure, and passed away before medical aid could be summoned.  He is survived by his widow; by three daughters, Mrs. Frederick, of Arnot; Mrs. Keths, of Blossburg, and Kate, of Elmira, and six sons.  The funeral will be held Wednesday morning; interment in the Polish cemetery at Blossburg.  Wellsboro Agitator, 14 May 1919.

 

NORMAN, Frank L., age 85, of 103 Bleecher Street, Blossburg, died Saturday, November 24, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, after a lengthy illness. Prayer service was held at the Auld Funeral Home at Blossburg, on Tuesday followed by Requiem High Mass at the St. Andrew’s Church in Blossburg. Rev. Robert Nealon celebrant. Burial was in the St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Norman, Blossburg; brother-in-law, Patrick Connolly, Blossburg; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Florence Norman, Corning, N.Y., Mrs. John Norman, San Francisco, Calif; and several nieces and nephews. He was born at Arnot on March 29, 1888, a son of John and Margaret Donlon Norman. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Church of Blossburg. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the William B. Wilson American Legion Post No. 572 of Blossburg, and a past commander of that post. He had owned and operated the Blossburg Building Supply Co. for a period of 42 years. Recitation of the Rosary was at the funeral home Monday evening.

 

NOVITSKE Mary Jane Novitske

87 of Blossburg, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at Samantha Carl Personal Care home in Westfield. She is survived by her sister, Josephine (Fred) Tursi of Riverside, N.J.; nephew, William (Michelle) Novitske of Blossburg and many other loving nieces and nephews. Mary Jane retired from Corning Glassworks in Wellsboro, where she worked for over 40 years. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Blossburg, where she was a member of the Alter Rosary Society. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m., at St. Mary's of Czestochowa Church, St. Mary's St., Blossburg. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jacek J. Bialkowski as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Wellsboro Gazette – September 18, 2013

 

NOVITSKI - Mrs. Sarah A. Mahosky, 63, of Arnot died Tuesday at the Blossburg State Hospital where she was admitted the day before. She was born in Antrim, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Novitski and was a member of St. Stanilaus Church. Surviving are her husband, Stanley; four sons, Frank of Morris Run; John of Wellsboro; Stanley of Arnot; Walker of English Center; six daughters, Mrs. George Peterson, Mrs. Stanley Baker and Miss Josephine Mahosky, of Wellsboro; Mrs. George Guernesey, Elmira; Mrs. Clarence Hodder, Jr., Blossburg; and Miss Martha Mahosky of Arnot. One sister, Miss Frances Novitski of Pittsburgh, 23 grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the home followed by services in St Stanilaus Church. The Rev. Edward Makowski of St. Mary's Church, Blossburg will officiate and burial will be made in St. Andrew's Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 21, 1949

NOWAK - Monica Leone, 83, of 103 White St., Blossburg, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born in Blossburg on Aug. 17, 1923, she was the daughter of Frank and Kate Nowak. She was married to Dominic Leone who preceded her in death in 1992. Monica was a 1941 graduate of Blossburg High School. She retired from Ward Manufacturing with 35 years of service Monica was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community, St. Andrew’s Altar and Rosary Society, a life member of Hillside Rod and Gun Club of Blossburg and a life member of William B. Wilson American Legion Post #572 Blossburg. Monica was well known for her kindness and generosity to others and her cooking skills. Surviving are her children, Mary Kay Ward of Towanda, Kenneth (Jeannie) Leone of Lawrenceville, Connie Leone of Blossburg; grandchildren, Kate Kohler, Stephen Ward, Vanessa and Victoria Leone; a special niece, Tina (Larry) Robinson of Pine City, NY; and many nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Dominic; sisters, Amelia Kolcharno, Regina Kaminski, Veronica Brown, Frances Sefchick, infant sister Anastasia Nowak and infant brother Benjamin Nowak. Family and friends will be received at the Freeburg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Thursday March 8th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Transferal prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday March 9th from the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, Blossburg with celebrant Rev. James McGahagan and co-celebrant Rev. Joseph Manarchuch. Interment will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Blossburg Fire and Ambulance Association. - Mansfield Gazette, 7 March 2007

 

O’DEA Stephen – Stephen O’Dea died June 22 at a sanitarium at Cresson.  The remains were taken to the home of his mother Mrs. Marg O’Dea at Morris Run.  The funeral was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Morris Run, Rev. M.J. Kelly celebrating a requiem high mass, interment in St. Andrew’s cemetery, Blossburg.  He was born in Fall Brook, going to Morris Run with his parents when he was a boy where he had since resided.  His mother, one sister, Miss Margaret and the following brothers survive: John, of Olean, N.Y.; Siney, of Blossburg; William, of Rochester, N.Y.; Frank and James, of Morris Run.   Wellsboro Agitator,  9 July 1919.

 

O’DEA Stephen – Stephen O’Dea, of Morris Run, died at Cressen, Pa., last week Tuesday, after an illness of a few hours.  He is survived by his mother and several brothers and sisters.   Wellsboro Agitator, 2 July 1919.   

 

O'DONNELL - Mary C. Anderson
Mary C. Anderson, 85, of Adelphi, Md., died Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Washington Adventist Hospital in Tacoma Park, MD.  Born April 9, 1902, she was the daughter of Richard and Katharine Bambery O’Donnell.  She was a Blossburg native and lived in the Harrisburg area for 40 years.  She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Anderson.  Surviving are a son, William R. Anderson of Adelphi, Md. And four grandchildren.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held today (Wednesday, Sept. 23) at the St. Camillus Church in Silver Springs, Md.  Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in the St. Andrews Cemetery in Blossburg.  Father James McGaghan, pastor of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church will officiate.  Local arrangements were made by the Adams-Morse Kleese Funeral Home in Blossburg.  Memorial donations may be made to the St. Camillus- St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Springs, Md. 20903.

 

EDWARD H. OGDEN age 70 of 108 Granger St., Blossburg, Friday, April 16, 1982 at Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira.  Friends may call at the Lewis C. Auld Funeral Home, 120 N. Williamson Road, Blossburg Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 8:15.  Funeral service 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Blossburg.  Rev. John O’Neill.  Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg.  The family requests that Mass offerings be made to St. Andrew’s Church, Blossburg.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/19/1982

O’HERON MRS. ARLENE O. BRANDT

Mrs. Arlene O. Brandt, 76, of Riverside Park, Blossburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1974, in Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira, N.Y., following a brief illness.  She was the widow of William R. Brandt.  She was born in Arnot on June 9, 1897, a daughter of Edward and Helen O'Heron.  Mrs. Brandt was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.  There are no immediate survivors.  Mrs. Brandt was the aunt of Mrs. Helen O'Donnell, of Elmira.  The funeral was at 9 a.m. Friday at the Adam Funeral Home, 303 Main Street, with further services in the church at 9:30.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  The Rev. Robert L. Nealon, her pastor, officiated.

 

O’HERON - BRANDT ARLENE O
Brandt, Mrs. Arlene age 77, of Riverside Park, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1974, at the Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira. Friends may call at the Adams Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa., Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service there 9 a.m. Friday, further services at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrews Church, the Rev. Robert L. Nealon officiating. Burial St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, Recitation of the RosaryThursday at 8:00 p.m. Survived by niece, Mrs. Helen O’Donnell of Elmira.

 

OLVER - Ida M. Kelly, 71, a resident of the Green Home, Wellsboro, died there Thursday, Oct. 14, 1982. the widow of Harold Kelly, she was a former resident of Academy St., Mansfield. Born Sept. 18, 1911, at Bolivar, NY, she was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Olver. she was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church. Mrs. Kelly had been employed by the Rural Electric Cooperative at Mansfield for 25 years before her retirement. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret McCoy of RD3, Mansfield, and Miss Cynthia Kelly of Dundee, NY; a son, Thomas of South Bend, Ind.; sister, Mrs. Lou Sine of RD1, Mansfield; three grandsons and two great-grandsons. The funeral was held Saturday at the Holy Child Church, Mansfield. Burial was in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery, Blossburg. The Rev. Thomas Maloney, her pastor, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, Oct. 20, 1982

PALMER – Clifford C. Palmer Sr., age 51, of Mansfield, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1964. He attended Covington Baptist  Church; owner of Palmer Trucking, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Mrs. Rose Donegan Palmer; son, Clifford Jr. of Mansfield; daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann McIntosh of Covington RD; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Palmer; brothers, LaRue and Claude, all of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Virginia Baggelaar of Richmond Hill, NY. Funeral was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1:30 PM, the Rev. Hyman Vann officiating. Burial was in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.

WILLIAM PASSMORE
The funeral was held on Sat-urday for William Passmore, 64, of Elmira, N.Y., a native of Blossburg, who died Wednes-day, Nov. 15, 1972, in St. Jo-seph’s Hospital, Elmira. He was a son of Alfred and Pearl Lewis Passmore. Mr. Passmore was a retired employe of the Thatcher Glass Manufacturing Co., Elmira. He lived in Blossburg for many years.  Surviving are his wife, the former Eva Marie Swinsick; two daughters, Mrs. Judith Kadlee, of Big Flats, N.Y., and Miss Sharon Passmore, of El-mira; a brother, Alfred, of Blossburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Murray, of Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, and Mrs. Elizabeth Waterman, of Pinellas, Fla. Burial was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg.

REED - MARCELLA V. SKELLY
Marcella V. "Sally" Skelly, 77, of Millerton died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, N.Y.  Born July 27, 1923, in Roaring Branch, she was the daughter of Fred and Edna Kobbe Reed.   She was a 45-year retiree of Corning Glass Works.  She was an avid fan of Williamson High School sports and enjoyed flea markets.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Harry, in 1976; one son, Harry Jr. (Butch) Skelly; one son-in-law, Ted Elwell; two daughters-in-law, Claudette  Laurent and Sandy Bloom; and nine brothers and sisters.  Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law, Rose Elwell of Keller, Texas, and Irene and Bill McNeill of Troupsburg, N.Y.; five sons and daughters-in-law, William and Molly Skelly of Nelson, Gene Skelly of Millerton, Tom and Cheryl Skelly of Williston, Fla., Lynn and Debbie Skelly of Tioga and Terry and Mary Skelly of Azle, Texas; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Dan and James Reed of Linden, Carl and Leroy Reed of Liberty and Fred Reed of Canton; five sisters, Marjorie Lusk, Mary Brion and Lydia Roupp, all of Williamsport, Elma Fulkerson of Liberty and Betty Reibson of Forksville.  Calling hours were held at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Friday, Oct. 13. A mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, Oct. 14, at Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, with the Rev. Louis Kaminski officiating.  Burial was made at St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville Ambulance Association, Lawrenceville, Pa. 16929; or the Millerton Ambulance Association, Millerton, Pa. 16936.

ROBAKOWSKI Sylvester Age 84, of Blossburg, PA, died August 22, 2005. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Irene Robakowski of Blossburg; four nieces, Janet Heath of Galeton, Suzanne Wheeler-Conson of Pen Yan, NY, Dolly Augustine of The Green Home in Wellsboro, Anne Riles of Williamsport; five great-nieces and nephews; and eight great-great nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Zwicharowski's in Blossburg. Transferal prayers are 9:30 a.m. Saturday followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blossburg. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery.

 

ROBENA, John A.  John A. Robena died at the family home in Blossburg March 23, following a brief illness from pneumonia.  He was 58 years of age and was one of Blossburg’s most progressive business men.  He was the owner of several of Blossburg’s business blocks and always took pride in keeping his property in the best of condition and satisfying to his several tenants.  Being the lessee of the postoffice premises, he was especially proud of the new equipment which was installed a short time ago and on which he was given a ten year lease by the government.  “Jack”, as he was affectionately called, will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends in Blossburg and throughout the county.  He is survived by his widow, who formerly was Miss Margaret Mulcahay of Elmira and one daughter, Mrs. W. K. Youdas, of Blossburg.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning at nine o’clock from St. Andrew’s Catholic church.   Wellsboro Agitator, 2 April 1919.

 

John Lewis ROBENA, died at his home in Arnot, October 31, 1918, of pnuemonia, following influenia. He was born April 4, 1872 , at Arnot, and was one of it's best citizens, well known and universally liked, and his many friends sincerely mourn his loss, Besides his wife Barbara McLean Robena, and one daughter, Nellie Rose, he is survived by his mother, Mrs Rose Besanceney Robena, of Rochester, N.Y. ; two brothers, Amos, of Rochester, and Francis ,of arnot; four sisters, Mrs John Lynch, of Arnot, Mrs. John Hurley and Misses Sadie and Mary Robena, of Rochester, N.Y.. Buried Saint Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.

 

Amos F. ROBENA  died on Monday June 27, 1921 at the family residence no. 151 Penn Street, aged 37 years. He leaves his wife Nina Parker Robena; four daughters, Clarabell, Kathryn, Sadie and Lorraine; one son Edward; his mother Mrs Rose Besanceney Robena, four sisters, Mrs. Rose Hurley, Miss Sadie and Mary Robena of this city, and Mrs. Julia Lynch and one brother Francis Robena , of Arnot, Pa. Interment in Arnot, Pa. on Thursday, June 30, 1921. Amos is actually buried in the St Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.

Sunday Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y.
ROBENA- Bethune, Mary R. Bethune, died Nov. 20, 1981, survived by her brother , Francis Robena, several nieces and nephews. No prior calling, Mass of Christian Burial 9a.m. Monday in the chapel of St. Ann's Home. Interment, St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa. Arrangements: Farrell Brothers.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Friday , November 2, 1973
ROBENA- Buedingen,
Sadie R. Buedingen died Thursday, November 1, 1973, formerly of St. Paul Blvd, Survived by her sister, Mrs. Mary Bethune; her brother, Francis Robena, at Arnot, Pa; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, from 2 to 4, and 7 to 9p.m. at Farrell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. 51 W. Ridge Rd. Mass of the Resurrection, Saturday morning at 9:30 O'clock, at St. Margret and Mary Church. Interment, Blossburg, Pa. , St. Andrews Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the American cancer fund or have Masses offered

 

SAXE – William Saxe died at the Blossburg State Hospital on April 17 [1912], aged 64 years. About two weeks ago Mr. Saxe while at work in the mines at Morris Run, was injured by an explosion and was taken to the hospital. He improved rapidly from his injuries, but pneumonia set in and caused his death. Mr. Saxe was for more than 40 years a resident of Fall Brook, and was a faithful and trusted employee of the company during that long period. He is survived by two sons, William Jr., and John Saxe, of Galeton. - Wellsboro Agitator, 24 April 1912

 

SCHULTZ Margaret "Peg" Schultz

89, of Blossburg, PA, died on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. Born on Aug. 3, 1922 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn (Lienhardt) Schultz. After graduating from Blossburg High School in 1941, Peg worked at Blossburg's Ward Foundry. She later was employed in the business office of Mansfield University until retiring. Peg's beloved pets brought her much happiness throughout the years. She also enjoyed reading, bowling, Penn State Football and volunteering at area voting polls. Peg was a member of Blossburg's St. Mary's Catholic Church and the former Alter & Rosary Society. Surviving are her cousin, Kathryn Keck of Corning, and her family, many dear friends and neighbors. Calling hours will be held noon - 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. in Blossburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg.  Star Gazette – June 6, 2012

 

CLYDE E. SILLAMAN JR. age 56 of Oil City, Penna., formerly of Blossburg, Penna., Friday, November 5, 1971.  Friends may call at the Adams Funeral Home, Blossburg, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., the Rev. Kenneth Burket.  Burial in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.  He is survived by wife, Leona (Labuski) Sillaman; son, Clyde Sillaman III of Sidney, Australia; daughters, Mrs. Gary Wells of Reidville, North Carolina, Mrs. Peter Pokego of Athens, Penna., Mrs. Larry Hyde of Sterling Park, Va.; step-mother, Mrs. Mary Sillaman of Blossburg; four grandchildren; two brothers, Frank of Blossburg, Pa., Donald of Ft. Wayne, Ind.  He was a member of the Bloss Lodge F & AM 350, Blossburg, Chamber of commerce of Oil City, Moose Lodge of Oil City, Elks Lodge of Sayre, Pa.; VFW of Nickolson, PA.  He was a veteran of World War II.  He was Northern Tier Division of sales manager for the Penna. Electric Light Co.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Heart Fund.  –Elmira Sunday Telegram 11/7/1971

SMAGLINISKI -  MRS. ROSE CUNNINGHAM
     Mrs. Rose Cunningham, age 88, of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Blossburg, died Tuesday, May 8, 1973 in Brooklyn.  Following calling hours in Brooklyn Thursday evening, she was brought to the Olthof Funeral Home for a prayer service Friday morning at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Blossburg.  Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg.  She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Rose Abbott of Hampton Bays, N.Y. and Mrs. Betty Caporaso of Hampton Bays, Mrs. Mary Moran of Brooklyn, Mrs. Margaret Dobies of Burbank, Calif., Mrs. Theresa Warren of Brooklyn, Mrs. Rita Rizzo of Keyport, N.J.; sons, John Cunningham of Mansfield and Hugh B. Cunningham of Pine City; 27 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.  She was a communicant of St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church of Brooklyn and was the widow of Hugh B. Cunningham, Sr.

SMITH - Blossburg Woman’s Body Identified as Mrs. Marian Dwyer:  The body of a Blossburg woman was found last Friday afternoon floating on Seneca Lake offshore from Watkins Glen, Schuyler sheriffs deputies said.  The woman was identified as Mrs. Marian Dwyer, 48, of Blossburg, wife of John Dwyer. She was born in Arnot on February 16, 1925, a daughter of John and Jennie Luke Frederick. Mrs. Dwyer was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. William Tague, county coroner. Michael J. Maloney, acting county sheriff, said there was no evidence of foul play.  Maloney said two workers at the International Salt Co., Richard Pierce and Lawrence Smith, spotted the body and swam 75 feet to retrieve it.  Coroner Tague of Montour Falls withheld a verdict pending a post-mortem examination at Arnot Ogden Hospital. Investigators said the body apparently had been in the water for only a short while. Mrs. Dwyer’s car was found on a dirt road near the point where her body was found at 1:20 p.m. The car was last seen being driven toward the area about 20 minutes earlier, Maloney said. Mrs. Dwyer was a beautician. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.  Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Jane, at home, and two brothers, Ambrose Frederick, of Blossburg and John Frederick, of Elmira, N.Y.  A private funeral was held at 9:30 an. Monday in the church. Burial was in the church cemetery.  The Rev. Robert L. Nealon, her pastor, officiated.

SPENCER -JANET DIANE (SPENCER) WARREN, 72, of Blossburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2019, following an extended illness. Janet was born in Canton on October 31st, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Ermel (Williams) Spencer. She graduated from Troy High School in 1964 and later earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education at Mansfield State College in 1968. Mrs. Warren taught 3rd grade in the North Penn School District for many years and later in her life, worked several years at Walmart in Mansfield. In addition to her great love for her family and friends, she enjoyed music, singing in the church choir and singing at many weddings throughout the area. The proudest moment of her musical career was when she performed at Carnegie Hall after winning a musical competition. Janet was a very talented seamstress. She enjoyed golfing, traveling and shopping. Survived by her husband of nearly 48 years, James Warren of Blossburg, brothers, Marvin (Sherry) Spencer of Alba, Tim (Rhonda) Spencer of Madison, CT and her sister, Kelly (Chris) Nickle of Carlisle, PA, nieces, Lily and Mia Spencer of Madison, CT, Kirsten Garwood of Camp Hill, PA, nephews, Kevin (Michele) Spencer of Hummelstown, PA, Keith (Heidi) Spencer of State College, PA, Tristan (Dream) Garwood of Camp Hill, PA, Devin Garwood of Carlisle, PA , Izel, Izaac and Niko Nickle of Carlisle, PA as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility 314 Granger St. Blossburg, Pa. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Blossburg. Burial will follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Janet’s memory may be directed to Blossburg Library,  307 Main St, Blossburg, PA or the Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, PA. -Funeral home obit

STANLEY W. SWINSICK age 81 of Morris Run, Pa., Tuesday, August 24, 1965.  Body at Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg where friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Prayer service there Friday at 9 a.m. followed by Requiem High Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Blossburg, the Rev. John Kowalklewicz.  St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg.  Recitation of the Rosary Thursday at 8 p.m.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Helen M. Swinsick; son, Adam Swinsick of Wausau, Wis.; daughter, Mrs. William Passmore of Elmira; step-sons, Joseph Rakoski of Elmira, Edward Rakoski of Liberty, RD and Leonard Rakoski of Blossburg; stepdaughter, Mrs. Eleanor Williams of Blossburg; brothers, Phillip Swinsick of Morris Run and Frank Swinsick of Auburn, N.Y.; sisters, Mrs. Agnes Gronowski of Blossburg and Mrs. Sophia Ringwalski of Elmira.  He was a retired miner, a member of St. John’s Church, Morris Run, the Holy Name Society and the United Mine Workers.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/25/1965

 

TINGLEY Ruth M. Bombaski

84, of 2140 Warrensville Road, Montoursville, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville. Ruth was born May 7, 1928, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Mark Tingley and DeSales Anderson Tingley. She attended Blossburg High School, Mansfield State College and Marywood College, Scranton, for her Master's degree. She retired as an administrator of MH-MR for Bradford, Tioga and Sullivan counties. Ruth is survived by a son, Paul E. (Sandra) Bombaski; grandchildren, Sara of Bronx, NY, and Caitlin of Williamsport. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Mary Passmore. Funeral services for Ruth will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2013, at Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E. Third St., Williamsport, with a visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.   Star Gazette – January 24, 2013

 

TORMEY - MARGUERITE DWYER
Marguerite Dwyer, 91, of Blossburg, died Monday, Nov. 8 at her home. Born July 21, 1913 in Arnot, she was the daughter of Thomas V. and Anna Glasz Tormey. Marguerite married Thomas J. Dwyer who preceded her in death in 1984. She and her husband were the proprietors of the general store in Morris Run. Marguerite was a member of the Blossburg Area Catholic Community. Marguerite is survived by three daughters, Catherine (Sam) Badolato of Rome, N.Y.; Ann (Richard) Clark of Blossburg, Marguerite Bombaski of Blossburg; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Mosso. Friends will be received at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; a Vigil service will be held at 8 p.m. Transferal prayers will be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will follow at St. Andrews Church in Blossburg at 1 p.m. with Father Brian Clarke as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Blossburg Area Catholic Community.

VALENT - MARGARET E. HORNER
 Margaret E. Horner, 65, of 136 Gulick St., Blossburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born Aug. 1, 1922, at Windber, she was the daughter of George and Susan Valent. She was an employee for 18 years with the J.P. Ward Foundry, Blossburg, as a core maker. Mrs. Horner was a member of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, John A. Horner; three daughters, Mrs. Francis (Dolly) Augustine of Arnot, Suzanne Wheeler of Mansfield, and Mrs. Ronald (Janet) Heath of Galeton; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvester (Susanna) Robakowski and Mrs. Walter (Ann) Kostecki, both of Blossburg; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, at the Adams-Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Blossburg.  The Rev. James McGahagan, her pastor officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, 16912.

 

WALKOWIAK Dorothy Theresa Wood

age 87, of Roseville, PA, died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born January 22, 1925 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Thomas and Anna (Pointek) Walkowiak. Raised in Morris Run, PA, Dorothy was a wonderful mother, homemaker, farm wife and friend. She was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, PA.  Dorothy is survived by 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Deb Wood of Mansfield, PA, Ron Wood of Roseville, PA, Tim and Terri Wood of Tioga, PA, and Ted and Lisa Wood of Mansfield, PA; a brother, Anthony Walkowiak of McElhatten, PA; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Sherrill of Aurora, IL, Margaret and Val Goreczny of Rochester, NY; a brother-in-law, Nicholas Derkach of Rochester, NY; 3 sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Wood Hammond, Mary Wood, and Anita Wood, all of Mansfield, PA; 7 grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Ream, Chris (Amy) Wood, Tyler (Sandy) Wood, Ryan (Casey) Wood, Laura (Gary) Ball, Molly Wood and Brady Wood; 8 step grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; her former husband and father of her children, Gordon Wood of Tioga, PA; caretakers, Rhonda Wood Nagy and Alberta Mayes. She was predeceased by sisters and brothers-in-law, Veronica Jen and John Manikowski, Sof and John Brogan, Josephine Derkach, Catherine and Frank Tokarz, Victoria Walkowiak; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Lucy Walkowiak, Frank and Helen Walkowiak; former brothers-in-law, Charles, Wilbur, Dick and DeLos;  Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Holy Child Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Jacek J. Bialkowski as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. Memorial donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Holy Child Catholic Church, 245 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.   Wellsboro Gazette – August 27, 2012

 

WALLIS - BOINSKE, Crescence
Age 86, of Blossburg, PA, died November 30, 2008 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Crescence Elsie "Cret" was born in Elkland, PA on October 13, 1922, a daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Plank) Wallis. She was a 1940 graduate of Elkland High School and received her nursing degree from Germantown Hospital in Philadelphia in 1944. On July 13, 1945, she married Charles F. Boinske in Camp Ellis, IL. Cret was a registered nurse at Blossburg State Hospital for 25 years. She later worked for North Penn Health Center until retiring in 1972 to help care for her grandchildren. She was a member of Blossburg's St. John Neumann Catholic Church (formerly St. Andrew's) the Altar and Rosary Society and the Eucharist Choir. Cret also served for many years with the Red Cross Blood Collections. She was an avid reader and known for her love of knitting, sewing and quilting. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Charles; a son, Phillip C. Boinske Sr. (Frances Webster) of Blossburg; three grandchildren, Teri (Michael) Bailey of East Waterboro, ME, Phillip (Heather) Boinske Jr. of Centerville, VA, and Damon (Lindy) Boinske of Presque Isle, ME; great-grandchildren, Hanna and Cooper Boinske; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth (Esther) Boinske of Texas, Martha Aston, Rose (Leonard) Mahonski and Janice (Conrad) Linquest, all of Blossburg; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Janet Young. Calling hours are 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday at Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger St. in Blossburg, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday at St. John Neumann's Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary's St., Blossburg. Burial will follow in St. Andrew's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Neumann Church, c/o Colleen Hanson, 237 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933; or The American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/2/2008

CHARLES B. WARD age 72 of Blossburg, PA and Skytop, PA, Wednesday, August 20, 1986 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA following a lengthy illness.  Friends may call at the family home at 127 North Williamson Road, Blossburg, PA Thursday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9 pm.  The recitation of the Rosary will be held Friday at the home at 8 pm.  Prayers will be offered at the family home Saturday at 10 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Blossburg at 10:30 am, Rev. James McGahagan, Celebrant.  Memorial donations may be made to the Weis Research Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.  Arrangements by the Drinkwine Funeral Home, Blossburg, PA.  He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Sheridan Ward; 1 son, Joseph P. Ward II; 3 daughters, Patricia Ann Ward, Marjorie Ann Ward and Kathryn Ann Ward, all at home; 1 sister, Marjorie Truter of Naples, FL; 2 nephews, Douglas and Stephen Truter; 1 niece, Christine Truter.  Mr. Ward was a member of St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Blossburg and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.  His father, Joseph P. Ward, was the originator in September 1924 of J. P. Ward Foundries, Inc., located in Blossburg, PA.  Upon Joseph P. Ward’s death, on September 8, 1938 Charles B. Ward became president of J. P. Ward Foundries Inc. at the early age of 24, one of the youngest executives at that time in the U.S.  One of the first major obstacles he had to overcome was the destruction by fire of the foundry on December 15, 1938.  Under his guidance, the foundry was rebuilt and developed into one of the 3 largest pipe fitting manufactures in the U.S.  He remained president until retirement and the sale of the foundry in 1979.  Charles B. Ward was a man of many fine characteristics, devoted and proud of his wife, son and 3 daughters.  He was knowledgeable and resourceful in business and sensitive to the human problems of others.  During his lifetime, his ingenuity proved to be the life blood for employment in Tioga County.  His commitment in his beloved community, in all respects, will never be completely known and can never be forgotten.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/21/1986

JAMES R. WARREN
James R. Warren, 80, of 311 Granger Street, Blossburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Williamsport Hospital. Born March 26, 1907, at Windfall, he was the son of LaMarr and Maude Bush Warren. He retired in 1970 after 40 years as a science teacher at North Penn High School, where he also coached basketball and baseball. Mr. Warren was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Blossburg and a Charter Member of the Blossburg Kiwanis Club. His wife, Frances, died Oct. 8. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Janet Warren of Blossburg; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Dye of Olean, NY; a brother, Arthur Warren of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held Friday, Oct. 23 at the Drinkwine Funeral Home, 120 North Williamson Road, Blossburg.  The Rev. Carl E. Hill officiated. Burial was made in St. Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Blossburg.

WILSON - The body of Pvt. George Dobbs Wilson arrived in Blossburg last Friday and was removed to the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Wilson. Funeral services were held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Rev. Canivan officiating. A military service was conducted by William B. Wilson Post, American Legion and burial made in St. Andrew's cemetery. Pvt. Wilson was killed February 17, 1944, at Anzio beachhead. He was born in Blossburg the son of Hugh and Mary Dobbs Wilson and was a grandson of William B. Wilson, first Secretary of Labor. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Dobbs Wilson, Blossburg; four sisters, Mrs. Emory Lawton, Wellsboro; Mrs. LeRoy Jereles and Mrs. Wm. R. Jones, Lock Haven, and Miss Helen Wilson of Germany; one brother, William Wilson, of Covington, and several nieces and nephews. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 5, 1948

WOODS – Miss Nellie Woods of Bradford, PA, formerly of Blossburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 1962. She was a saleswoman in the Blossburg area for many years and was a member of the Bradford Catholic Church. Survived by niece, Miss Helen McEntee of Bradford, with whom she resided. Funeral service was held in Bradford on Friday morning. Burial was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Blossburg. – Mansfield Advertiser, 2 May 1962, p.4

YUNGWIRTH - Matthew Yungwirth, 50, of Wellsboro RD3, died Sat. Jan. 4, 1958. Survived by wife, Mrs. Catherine Yungwirth; sons, Matthew of Herrin, Ill., Robert and Franklin of Wellsboro RD3; daughters, Rose Marie and Kathleen, both of Wellsboro RD3; brother, Vincent Yungwirth of Mansfield; sister, Mrs. Rose Carico of Arnot; mother, Mrs. Marie Yungwirth of Arnot. Requiem High Mass Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church, Blossburg, the Rev. William Burke officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Blossburg. - Mansfield Advertiser, Jan. 1958

[Vencil Yunguirth in the cemetery listing]
YUNGWIRTH - Venzel [Vincent] Yungwirth, 48, of Arnot, died Monday, Sept. 1, 1958. He was an employee of the Ward Phelps farm at Covington. Injured in tractor accident May 21, 1958. Survived by mother, Mrs. Mary Yungwirth of Arnot; brothers, Joseph of Germany, and Frank of U.S.S.R.; sisters, Mrs. Mary Hois of Czechoslovakia, Mrs. Victoria Seidler of Germany, Mrs. Jack Carico of Arnot. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Blossburg, the Rev. William Burke officiating. Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary at funeral home Wednesday at 7 p.m.- Mansfield Advertiser, Sept. 1958

ZEITLER - ELIZABETH M. WAKELY
 Elizabeth M. Wakely, 80, formerly of Covington, died Friday, Oct. 30, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, where she was a resident. Born June 20, 1907, at Franklin, she was the daughter of Edward and Emma Brennan Zeitler. She was a member of the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Child Guild in Mansfield. Mrs. Wakely served as a housemother at the former Mansfield State College. Her husband, John, died in 1961, and a son, James, died in 1951. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Casselberry of Covington and Mrs. Mary Cooper of Wellsboro; a brother, Edward J. Zeitler of Meadeville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Holy Child Church.  The Rev. John Tamalis, her pastor, officiated. Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery in Blossburg. Arrangements were made by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Holy Child Catholic Church.

? Mrs. Hannah Coleman, aged 70 years, of Morris Run, died Oct. 10, after a short illness. She is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Fred Margraff, of New York; Mrs. Charles Young, of Paterson, N.J.; Mrs. J. P. O'Dea, of Olean, N.Y.; Mrs. J. M. Feeney, of Morris Run. She also leaves three sons; P. F. Coleman, of Blossburg; Thomas F. Coleman, of Los Angeles, Cal., and Austin P. Coleman, of Morris Run, and 12 grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday morning at St. James' church at Morris Run, Rev. M. J. Kelley officiating; burial in St. Andrew's cemetery at Blossburg. [Wellsboro Agitator 19 OCT 1921]