CALKINS, Gerald T.
 Mansfield – Gerald T. Calkins, 59, of 143 Mulberry Lane, died Sunday, July 19, 1992, at home. He was a member of the Friendship Lodge 2247, F&AM, and the Williamsport Consistory. He was a member of the Mansfield Lions He was a member of First United Methodist Church.  Surviving are his wife, the former Anne Garrison; three sons, Greg and Garry, both of Mansfield, and Guy, of West Henrietta, N.Y.; a daughter Susan, of Mansfield; a stepmother, Edna Calkins, of Canton; three brothers, Robert, of El Cajon, Calif., Jack, of Auburn, N.Y. and Roger, of Tennessee; a half brother, Richard Calkins, of Canton; a sister, Mrs. Marlene Vermilya, of Canton; a half sister, Donna Diane Brown, of Canton, and seven grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Scureman’s, 130 South Main Street, with the Rev. Norman Evans, his pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.  A Masonic service will be conducted at 8. The family will provide the flowers

CALKINS, Marc T.
 Age 5 of 11 St. James Street, Mansfield, PA. Thursday, September 13, 1979.  Funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield, Rev. Kenneth Meyer officiating.  Burial in Tioga county Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.  Survived by parents, Gregory and Deborah (Bowen) Calkins; one sister, Michele, age 3; paternal grandparents, Gerry & Anne Calkins of Mansfield; maternal grandfather, Henry Bowen of Phoenix, Ariz.; material grandmother, M. Jean Bowen of Phoenix, Ariz.; maternal great-grandmothers, Mrs. Lila James of Factoryville, Pa., Mrs. Marian Bowen of Scranton, Pa.; paternal great-grandparents, Don & Edna Calkins of Canton, Pa., Merle and Jane Garrison of Mansfield, Pa., great-great-great aunt, Mrs. David Evans of Mansfield.  He was born November 16, 1973 in Wellsboro.  Those who wish may make donations to the Mansfield Community Children’s House, c/o Mrs. Kay Schwab, Mansfield, Pa.

CALLAHAN - Beatrice Callahan Williamee, 100, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Carleton Senior Care.  She was the wife of the late Gordon Coolidge who died in 1936, and the late Irvin L. (Doc) Williamee who died in 1985.  Beatrice was born Aug. 4, 1908, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late John W. and Mae English Callahan.   She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of 1927, and was a legal secretary for 59 years.  Beatrice was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, and a 55 year member of the Mary Wells Chapter 452 O.E.S. Wellsboro.  Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Norma Coolidge of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Garth (Gary) Goodwin of Wellsboro; five grandchildren, Christine Goodwin, Gordon, Michael and Philip Coolidge, and Linda King;  six great-grandchildren;  two great-great-grandchildren.  There will be no services.  Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home,” 139 Main St., Wellsboro.

 

CAMPBELL Fred H. Campbell

age 82, of Painted Post, died on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Corning Hospital.  He was born on March 5, 1930 in Morris, PA, the son of Fred L. and Ethel M. (Sweet) Campbell.  Fred was an avid New York Yankees fan and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Corning, Inc. in 1994.  Fred enjoyed attending the sporting functions of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  He was a hard worker, proud of providing for his family, who he loved very much.  He is survived by his children:  Debra A. Campbell of Painted Post, Helen "Cookie" (Lyman) Edwarmds of Campbell, Terrie Campbell of Elkland, Florence (Mark) Forester of Canton, PA, and Virginia (John) Fegley of Hornell; sister: Wanda Triffiletti of Norristown, PA; Gayle Leonard of Lawrenceville, PA, who he loved as a daughter; step-daughter: Marlo Kinney of FL; grandchildren: Bettyjo Kio, Adam (Jessica) Burnside, Tresia Smith, Erica Butler, Mickenzie Edwards, Monica Edwards, Dustin Edwards, and Olivia and Sofia De Armas; great-grandchildren:  Brittany, Laurie Lynn, Kayla, Mercedes, Brayden, Desiree, Hailey, Gabe, Evan, Riliegh, Adam, Jr., and Kaiden; great, great-granddaughter: Abigail;  sister-in-law: Joyce (Ally) Baker of Knoxville, PA; spouse: Patricia Rundell; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Fred was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel June Campbell.  Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, LLC, 14 East Pulteney Street in Corning on Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.  A celebration of Fred’s life will be held there following calling hours at 8:00 pm.  Burial will take place at Tioga Memorial Gardens in Wellsboro at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the American Diabetic Association, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005.   Corning Leader - December 28, 2012

CANFIELD – Mary Ann Cleveland, 63, of Stony Fork, died Friday, March 3, 2006, at home with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 8, 1943 in Blossburg, the daughter of the late John W. and Anna Genieve Lamoski Canfield. She was the wife of Kenneth C. Cleveland and would have been married for 46 years. She was a homemaker and child care giver, a member of the Women of the Moose, the Salvation Army, the Draper Baptist Church, an AWANA leader/helper, was involved with Toys for Tots, the Lions Club and had worked for the Wellsboro Gazette. She is survived by husband, Kenneth; son, Kenneth (Bud) Cleveland of Arkansas; daughters, Beth Anne (Bernard J.) Alexander of Morris, Annette M. Cleveland (Randy Cizek) of Covington; granddaughter, Amber Rose VanVliet (David Roberts), Megan Elizabeth Alexander; grandsons, Adam Lee Cleveland, Terry Wayne Rowland; brothers, Joseph Canfield of Lyons, NY, John Canfield of Elmira, NY; step sister, Betty Canfield Tarpenurg of Oklahoma; step daughter, Trisha VanVliet; step great grandchildren, Brook, Cole and Gage; several niece and nephews; brother and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by daughters, Deborah (Basil) VanVliet, Donna Cleveland; and grandson, Matthew VanVliet. Relatives and friends were invited to Mary Ann’s Life Celebration on Monday, March 6 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Women of the Moose held their service Monday evening at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at the Draper Baptist Church, with Rev. Craig Brandick officitaing on Tuesday, March 7. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. – The Mansfield Gazette, 8 March 2006

CAREY, Thelma June - T. June Heichel, 89, of Mansfield, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro. She was born May 12, 1928, in Fallbrook, a daughter of Seymour and Creola Carey. June was predeceased by her husband, Harley J. “Bud” Heichel in 1982. She worked as a care nurse at the Green Home and Broad Acres in Wellsboro as well as private nursing before she retired. June enjoyed going to rummage sales and yard sales. Thelma is survived by a son, Harley B. Heichel of Ocklawaha, FL; two daughters and a son-in-law, Norma and Randy Smith of Jonestown, Cindy Heichel of Mansfield; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, James and Kenneth Carey; a sister, Mary Ellen Terry; two grandchildren, Tammy and Annie Heichel. Funeral services will be private. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.  Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Mansfield, is assisting the family. - Mansfield Gazette, 1 June 2017

 

CARLTON, Hazel C. - Hazel C. Hutcheson, 92, of Millerton, formerly of Mansfield/Covington area, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at her home. She was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Boydton, Va., a daughter of Junius and Esther (Bray) Carlton. Hazel was the wife of the late Hildreth N. Hutcheson. She was a full time housewife and a member of the Covington Baptist Church where she enjoyed worshiping, singing in the church choir, and taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Her favorite hobbies were reading, baking, and caring for her family. Hazel is survived by six sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry of Fountain Hills, Ariz., William of LasVegas, Nev., Richard of Fountain Hills, Ariz., Carl (Cindy) of Millerton, Robert of LasVegas, Nev., Daniel of Bath, N.Y.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bidwell Carlton of Boydton, Va., Stanley (Carol) Carlton of Clarksville, Va., Maynard (Caroline) Carlton of Lancaster, S.C.; a sister, Irma June Rickman of Lancaster, S.C.; 15 grandchildren, Lawrence Paul Hutcheson, Leslie Lepisoto, Cameron Hutcheson, Shannon Hutcheson, Mark Hutcheson, Heather Soufan, Heidi Fink, Angie Landis, Mathew Hutcheson, Michael Hutcheson, Teresa DeGarmo, Lyndsey Hutcheson, Melissa Sullivan, Cody Hutcheson, Tyler Hutcheson; and 24 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband; a grandson, Jeffery Hutcheson; sisters, Jewel VanDruff, Marguerite Hodder; brother, Norman Carlton; and a daughter-in-law, Josie Hutcheson.Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Covington Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., at the church with Pastor Ted Rood officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Covington Baptist Church, 2121 N. Williamson Rd., Covington, Pa, 16917. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family -  Mansfield Gazette, September 7, 2016

 

CECIL CARPENTER
Cecil Carpenter, 64, of 31 Woodland Avenue died shortly after admission to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital last Friday.  Death was attributed to a coronary problem. He was born Dec. 31, 1907 in Wellsboro and was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro Plant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ossah Lodge, Coudersport Consistory and was an Army veteran of World War II.  He was also a member of the Wellsboro unit of the National Guard. He is survived by his widow, Ruth; a son, Richard L. of Ft. Bragg, NC; a grandson. Funeral services were held on Monday at the Tussey Funeral Home. Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Friends are asked to donate to the First Baptist Church memorial fund, in his memory.

EARL R. CARPENTER, age 79, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was born on January 7, 1942, in Blossburg, PA, a son of Robert and Alice (Plumbley) Carpenter. Earl was the husband of Ruth (Logan) Carpenter with whom he would have celebrated 58 years of matrimony on August 23. He was self-employed in the plumbing and heating industry. Earl was a veteran of the US Navy and enjoyed singing karaoke music, playing in a band, fishing, camping, and playing cards. Earl is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons Gregory Earl (Deniese) Carpenter of Trout Run, PA and Michael Lee Carpenter of Wellsboro, PA; brothers David (Tina) Carpenter of NC, and Carl Carpenter of Wellsboro, PA; sisters Brenda (Tony) Baker of Brighton, PA and Bonnie (Mark) Thomas of Kittaning, PA; grandchildren Paige, Corey, Michael and Gabriel and great granddaughter River. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends and family are invited to call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will immediately follow at 7:00 PM with Lenard Abbey officiating. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. -Funeral home obit

CARPENTER Robert E. Carpenter

Robert E. Carpenter, 88, of Horse Thief Run Road, Wellsboro, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at The Green Home.  He was the husband of Alice Plumley Carpenter, whom he married June 27, 1941. Bob was born April 11, 1922, in Antrim, the son of the late Monroe and Anna Edstrum Carpenter.  He had worked for Corning Glass Manufacturing and was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Bob loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed fishing, singing, and playing the guitar, harmonica and mouth harp. He was a Navy veteran serving on the Aircraft Carrier Shangri La during World War II.  Surviving are his wife, Alice; five children, Earl and Ruth Carpenter of Gaines,/Oklawaha, Florida, David and Tina Carpenter of Keystone Heights, Fla., Brenda and Anthony Baker of Roaring Spring, Bonnie and Mark Thomas of Kittanning, Carl Carpenter ofWellsboro; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  Friends and family are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will be Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Ken Smith officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to the Cherry Flats Baptist Church.  88, of Wellsboro, died Feb. 12, 2011, at The Green Home.   Robert's Life Celebration is Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  Funeral Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Wellsboro Gazette – February 14, 2011

 

CARRIEL
Susan E. Carriel, age 82, of Wellsboro died November 8, 1977 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was born June 1, 1895 in Sunderlinville, Pa. the daughter of John W. and Loretta Dunmore Carriel. There are no survivors. The funeral will be held on Thursday, November 10^th at 10 a.m. at the Tussey Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Ruff officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

CARSON -SHERMAN Priscilla D. (Carson) Age 67, of Mansfield, PA, died Monday, September 20, 2004, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Priscilla was the wife of Walter E. Sherman. She was born on February 18, 1937 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Stuart Ulysses and Lydia Mae (Cook) Carson. Priscilla attended the Roseville Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking for her family, crafts, crocheting and camping. Priscilla loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Canyon Camper Club, a past member of the former Elk Run United Methodist Church, and a past member of the Elk Run Grange. Priscilla is survived by her husband, Walter; a daughter and son-in-law, Debora and Butch Sherman of Mansfield, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Pam Sherman of Mainesburg, PA, Mark Sherman of Mainesburg, PA, Raymond and Tammy Sherman of Mansfield, PA, Lyle "Pete" and Tammy Sherman of Hunt, NY, Henry "Hank" and Kelly Sherman of Mansfield, PA; grandchildren, Pam and Chris Cummings, Alan Sykora, Sarah and Heather Sherman, Josh and Korina Sherman, Kristina and Brian Bonning, Lauren and Jacob Sherman, Kate, Nathan and Scott Sherman; great-grandchildren, Connor and Carley Sykora, Alexis Cummings; brothers and sisters-in-law, William "Bill" and Bonnie Carson, Jim and Pat Carson, Dick and Connie Carson, Ron and Eva Carson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Jim Thornton, Bonnie and Rex Cummings, all of Wellsboro, PA, and many close friends. A brother, Carl Carson, preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 23, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, September 24, 2004, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will immediately follow the viewing on Friday, September 24, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ivan Mathewson and the Rev. Ray Umstead officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp.

CARSON, Stuart U. (SRGP 8716)
Age 79 of Middlebury Center RR2 died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born Oct. 5, 1915, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Alfred and Nellie Kriner Carson. He was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro area, and a graduate of Wellsboro High School in 1934. He was a retired engineer in 1976 from Conrail in Corning, NY, where he worked for over 30 years. Preceding him in death was one son, Carl, in 1968. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mae Carson; four sons and daughters-in-law, William E. and Bonnie Carson, James W. and Pat Carson, Richard H. and Connie Carson, all of Wellsboro and Ronald and Eva Carson of Middleburg Center; three daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Walter Sherman of Mansfield, Betty and James Thornton, and Bonnie K. and Rex Cummings all of Wellsboro; three brothers, Henry J. Carson of Wellsboro, Truman Carson of Beaver Dams, NY, and Fay Carson of Apaco, Fl; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 7-9 pm. Services will be held there Thursday, Dec. 29, at 11 am, with the Rev. Paul Conner officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.

CARVER - DINCHER, Sharon K. (Carver) Cornell
Age 71, of Mansfield, PA, died on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on August 24, 1938 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Ernest and Theda (Fennell) Carver. She was married to Charles "Charlie" Dincher for 18 years. Sharon was previously employed by Walmart in Mansfield, PA and Bordens and ACME in Wellsboro, PA. She enjoyed watching TV, reading, bowling and loved spending time with her family and her cats. In addition to her husband, Charlie, Sharon is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Toni Cornell of Middlebury Center, PA, Jeffrey and Shelly Cornell of Wellsboro, PA; two step daughters and sons-in-law, Beth Ann Dincher and Charles Boroch of Jersey Shore, PA, Elaine and Brian Butler of Hampton, VA, and eight grandchildren; Will Cornell, Whitney Cornell, Vanessa Cornell, Marissa Cornell and Shayna Cornell, Brianna Boroch, Brandon Butler and Brittany Butler. She was predeceased by an infant son, Michael Cornell and an infant step son, Michael Dincher. A family memorial service will be held at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Published in Star-Gazette on September 22, 2009

 

CARY, Jessie Elizabeth - Jessie Elizabeth Monroe, 91, formerly of Tioga passed away Thursday evening November 17, 2016 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, in Wellsboro. She was born in Potter Brook,  May 4, 1925, a daughter of James and Kathryn Rowley Cary.   She was married June 2, 1945 to Ronald W. Monroe, Sr., who passed away on March 2, 2012.  She was a homemaker her entire life; having raised 8 children.  She was known in the area for her cooking and for years was the head cook at the Tioga Preserve. Her survivors include her 8 children, Ronald W. Monroe, Jr. ;  Keith Monroe (Dawn) , James Monroe all of Tioga and Roland Monroe (Lisa) of Painted Post;  Gloria Jean Keister (Fred) of Lawrenceville, Beatrice Wilson of Tioga, Susan Mundy (Daryl) of Hillsboro, NH and Barbara Hoover (David) of Kintnersville along with 21 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 19 great great- grandchildren.  She is the last of a total of 15 children to James and Kathryn Carey.  She was predeceased by her husband, parent’s, one grandchild and one great- grandson. Jessie’s Life Tribute will begin with a visitation from 11 am to noon on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA followed at noon with  services  officiated by Pastor Rev. Thomas Howe.  Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Her family suggests contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s  Foundation of America 322 8th Ave., 7th floor, NY, NY, 10001. Local arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. – Mansfield Gazette, 23 November 2016

 

CASS Dale E. Cass

YORK, Pa. - Dale E. Cass 38, 1010 S. Albemarie St. , died Wednesday, July 24, 1991 in his home.   He was born Sept. 23, 1952 in Corning to Emery "Chub" and Cora Slocum Cass.  He was employed as a safety supervisor for Beverage Transportation Inc. , Thomasville, Pa., for 14 years.  He was a 1970 graduate of Elkland High School, a member of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, and a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, York.  Surviving are: his wife of 19 years, Rose; his mother and father of Elkland; one sister, Lois (Mrs. William) Hackett of Elkland; one brother, Dean Cass of York; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours are 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. today in the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  Services will be there 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Bert More officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.  Memorials may be made to the York County Hospice Association or the American Cancer Society. 

 

CASS Emery R. Cass

WELLSBORO, PA. - Emery R. Cass 85, of 101 Morgan Ave, Elkland, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.   He was a former employee of the Elkland Leather Co.  Survivors include a son, Dean Priscilla of York; a daughter, Lois Hackett of Elkland; a brother, Floyd Cass of Apollo; a sister, Doris Cass of Middlebury Center.  Private funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Note:  There is an error under the listing of survivors.  It should read Dean (Priscilla) Cass of York.) 

 

CAVENAUGH –HARRIET (DOLY) CAVENAUGH TOWNSEND age 60 of RD 3, Wellsboro, PA, Friday, April 14, 1989.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA Sunday 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held there Monday at 11 a.m. Rev. Michael Erickson officiating.  Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church, Wellsboro, PA or the American Cancer Society.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/15/1989

 

CAVANAUGH –KAY COLLEEN (CAVANAUGH) ERWAY, age 74, of Mansfield, PA, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her home. She was born June 29, 1943 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Claude and Hilda (Snyder) Cavanaugh. Kay was the wife of Ivan B. Erway. She graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1961, WACC received her LPN in 1978 and Mansfield University in 1989 with a BS for exceptional persons. She was employed at Wellsboro Hospital years ago and also the Martha Lloyd School. Kay was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, baking cookies, crafts and fostering children. Kay is survived by her husband, Ivan; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ivan John and Rosemary of Covington, Paul and Jennifer of Covington, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Lucinda "Cindy" and Phil Pecuch of Duryea, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Claude "Corky" and Debbie Cavanaugh of Millerton, PA; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Vivian Hemker in 1971.  Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. at the Cherry Flats Baptist Church, 2291 Cherry Flats Road, Mansfield, PA. Services will follow at 1:00 P.M. at the church with Pastor Kenneth Smith and Pastor Robert Shuey officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cherry Flats Baptist Church, 2291 Cherry Flats Rd., Mansfield, PA. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. –Funeral home obit

CAVANAUGH - Patricia Ann Frank, 65, of 3027 Corning, N.Y., died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, unexpectedly at her home. She was born May 13, 1944, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Grant and Harriett Snyder Cavanaugh. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and Zion Bible College in Providence, R.I. Patricia and Ralph Frank were married Nov. 26, 1964, in Cumberland, Md. She was a health care professional working at Broadacres in Wellsboro, several other health facilities and retiring in 2005 from ARC. She was a member of All Saints Parish, attending St. Patrick's Church. Patricia was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a very compassionate and caring person, always helping those in need. She will truly be missed by her family and many friends. Surviving are her devoted husband, Ralph; daughter, Gaile (Terry) Starksweather of Wellsboro, sons, Herbert (Tammy) Frank of Tioga, Kenneth (Margo) Frank of Corning, N.Y.; grandchildren, Ashley Starkweather, Tyler Starkweather, Teaka Frank, Tess Frank, Sabrina Frank; brothers, Grant (Carol) Cavanaugh, Michael (Rebecca) Cavanaugh, DuWayne (Anna) Cavanaugh all of Wellsboro; also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandson, Joshua Starkweather; granddaughter, Amanda Frank; brother, Samuel Cavanaugh. Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home 216 E. First St., Corning, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. for the Celebration of Life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Corning, N.Y. Committal Prayers and Interment will be held in the family plot at Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, on Monday, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. John Chmil officiating. The family would appreciate memorial donations be given in Patricia's name to the American Diabetes Association , Syracuse, N.Y. Office, 6390 Fly Road, 2nd Floor, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057.

EARL H CHAMBERLAIN (SRGP 29167)
Earl H. Chamberlain, age 82 of Wellsboro, RD 2, died on Wednesday, August 29, 1973 at his home. He was born March 10, 1891 in Wysox, a son of Samuel and Adeline Reynolds Chamberlain. Survivors include his wife the former Edna Mae Kennedy, three daughters, Mrs. Ann Campbell of Indianapolis, Indiana; Mrs. Alice Cole of Horseheads, N.Y., and Mrs. Carolyn O’Connell of Corning, N.Y., four sons, Glen B. Campbell of Indianapolis, Ind., Gordon Campbell of Granville Summit, Pa., Russell Campbell of Arnot, and Lynn Love of Elmira, N.Y., 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 31 at the Tussey Funeral Home. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. H. Allen Smith, pastor of the Independent Bible Church, officiated.

CHAMBERLAIN
Chamberlain, Earl H. age 82 years old of R.D. 2 Wellsboro, Wednesday at home. Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home, Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. the Rev. H. Allen Smith. Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife, Edna Mae Kennedy Chamberlain of R.D. 2 Wellsboro; 3 dauthters, Mrs. Ann B. Campbell of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Alice Cole of Horseheads, New York; Mrs. Carolyn O’Connell of Corning, New York; 4 sons, Glen B. Campbell of Indianapolis, Indiana, Gordon Campbell of Grandville. Summit, Pa. Russell Campbell of Arnot, Pa. Lynn Love of Elmira, N.Y.; 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren

CHAMPAIGN Hugh S.
Age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Friends may call on Friday, May 11, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, May 12, 2007, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Peter A. DeVantier officiating. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens

CHAMPAIGN - Hugh S. Champaign, 85, of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007. He was born Feb. 13, 1922 in Wellsboro, a son of the late Joseph and Neva King Champaign. Mr. Champaign was the husband of the late Rita Bellinger Champaign. Hugh was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Army. He was a member of the Wellsboro Fire Department for over 40 years and enjoyed collecting HO trains. He was previously employed at Evans Auto; was the owner of the former Champaign’s Gulf, Mansfield; and drove mail truck for Paul Mays. Hugh is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary (Cindy) Champaign of Davenport, Fla., Jim (Connie) Champaign of East Point, David Champaign of Wellsboro, Rick (Melissa) Champaign of Wellsboro; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry (Barbara) Champaign of Mobile, Ala., Marsden (Bobbi) Champaign of Waynesboro, Va., Hilton (Jean) Champaign of Inman, SC, Daryl (Nancy) Champaign of Elmira, NY, Terry (Betty) Champaign of Riverside, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Gary Champaign. Friends called on Friday, May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Peter A. DeVantier officiating. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsboro Fire Department, Wellsboro.  Mansfield Gazette, May 16, 2007
 

CHAMBERLAIN Olin L. (SRGP 14127)
Age 84, of Mainesburg, PA, died on Friday, January 4, 2008, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Born on February 26, 1923 in Columbia Cross Roads, PA, he was the son of Olin and Leslie (Earley) Chamberlain. Olin and his wife, Edna R. (Purvis) Chamberlain, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on October 24, 2007. Olin founded Chamberlain's Bus Service which he owned and operated for 50 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II. Olin was a member of the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, the Mansfield VFW and the American Legion. He enjoyed drinking coffee with the guys at Eddie's Truck Stop, mowing lawns on his John Deere tractor, and collecting toy buses. In addition to his wife, Edna, Olin is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill and Carol Chamberlain of Covington, PA, Le Chamberlain of Surfside Beach, SC, David Chamberlain of Wayland, NY; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Roger Smith of Mansfield, PA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Burdette and Dorothy Chamberlain of Lawrenceville, PA, Glen and Barbara Chamberlain of Elmira, NY; one sister, Lola Smith of Horseheads, NY; nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Olin was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kary Chamberlain; three brothers, Walter "Buster" Chamberlain, LaVerne "Pete" Chamberlain, Edward "Eddie" Andrews; and a sister, Nina Puryear. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, January 6, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Olin's name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, Mainesburg, PA 16932.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/5/2008.

CHAPMAN - Audrey A. Smith, 72, of Wellsboro died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born April 13, 1926, in Grimsby, England, she was the daughter of Walter and Ethel Rodwell Chapman. She was the wife of Leland R. Smith, whom she married May 20, 1944. she was a resident of Tioga Country since 1946. She was a former clerk at Acme Markets and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wellsboro. Surviving are her husband, Leland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry W. and Kathy Smith of Long Island, NY, and Michael C. and Brenda Smith of Wellsboro; four grandchildren, Tracey Smith, Sarah Smith, Brandon Smith, all of Wellsboro, and Julie Smith of Long Island, NY. There will be no visitation. Private family graveside services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Rudolph van der Hiel officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the local multiple sclerosis society. Arrangement are being handled by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. - Wellsboro Gazette, 2 December 1998

 CHILSON, Stella - Stella Sargent, age 77, of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, July 25, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Stella was born August 22, 1936 in Covington, PA, a daughter of Samuel and Marjorie (Wilcox) Chilson. She was married for 51 years to Leo F. Sargent who passed away February 3, 2006. Stella was a member and former secretary of the Community of Grace Fellowship Church. She was a wonderful woman who was a devoted wife and mother for her entire life. In later years Stella worked for the Mansfield Agway and served as Secretary and Tax Collector for Richmond Township. Stella is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald Sargent and Fred and JoLyn Sargent; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barb Sargent, Annette and Dennis Hallock; a grandson, Denny Hallock; five brothers, Roger "Jack" Chilson, Sam Chilson, Dick (Cindy) Chilson, Bruce (Emily) Chilson, Lawrence (Rita) Chilson; four sisters, Dora (Jim) Tice, Nora (Jerry) Walter, Linda (Dan) McDonald, Leota (Duane) McClure; numerous nieces and nephews. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Leo; brothers, Mick, Mart, Roy and her grandson, Nathan Sargent. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, July 28, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. and Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. George Yocum officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Rd., Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Community of Grace Fellowship Church, 4109 Lambs Creek Road, Mansfield, PA 16933, or to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. – Wellsboro Gazette, July 30, 2014

CLAFLIN - MRS. ALBERTA M. ROUPP
 MANSFIELD--The funeral will be Saturday for Mrs. Alberta M. Roupp, 76, of Mansfield RR 1, who died Thursday, Nov. 17, 1994, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Wellsboro. She was a homemaker, and attended Mansfield area schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Born Sept. 11, 1918, in Elkland, she was a daughter of George L. and Nina M. Comfort Claflin. Surviving are her husband, Lavern; three daughters, Leona Lair of Selinsgrove, Beverly Scott of Cogan Station and Judy Johnson of Tioga; five sons, Donald of Martinez, Ga., Robert of Elmira, NY, James of Blossburg, Rick and Douglas, both of Mansfield; a sister, Naomi Kifer of Johnsonburg, 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, David Roupp, who died in 1987, a grandchild and a brother. The service will be held at 1 pm at the church, Main and Sherwood streets, with the Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin, retired church pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 am to 1 pm Saturday. Arrangements are being handled by Strunk-Roupp's, East Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg.

CLARK Arthur F.
Joined his beloved wife, Artie, on July 14, 2008. Born on March 29, 1919 in Troy, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Blanche (Wood) Clark of Blossburg, PA. A retired employee of Armco Corporation, he also served in the military during World War II from January 26, 1942 through October 25, 1945. Arthur is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy LaVarnway of Hyde Park, NY, Frances and David Butler of Mansfield, PA; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Gloria Clark of Blossburg, PA, Kenneth and Kathy Clark of Mansfield, PA; eight grandchildren, Kathy (Greg) DeCesare, David (Heather) LaVarnway, Robbie Clark, Ellen (Chris) Brought, Jessica Butler, Jeffrey (Keren) Clark, James (Michele) Clark, Kari Clark; eight great-grandchildren, Brittney and Garrett DeCesare, Olivia and Ethan Brought, Haley, Zach, Eli and Emma Clark; and special friends, Bob Kilmer and Letitia Ward. Predeceased by his wife, Artie, of 45 years on May 12, 1988, he was also predeceased by a brother, Howard Clark; a sister, Gertrude Kenyon and a son-in-law, Nicholas LaVarnway. A private funeral service will be held at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arthur's name to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/15/2008

CLARK, Carol Lynn
Carol Lynn Clark, 3, daughter of Francis and Virginia Pier Clark, Wellsboro RD 1, died Sunday, February 27, 1972, in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  Death was attributed to natural causes. She was born October 11, 1968, in Wellsboro  Surviving, besides her parents, are two brothers, Ronald and Gary, both at home; a sister, Mrs. Shirley Langs and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Pier, all of Wellsboro. The funeral was held on Tuesday at Tussey’s, 139 Main Street.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Paul Brenner, of the Mennonite Church conducted the services.

CLARK Francis Clark
85, of Wellsboro, died
Thursday, Dec.16, 2010, at Broad Acres. He was the husband of Virginia L. Pier Clark who died
July 13, 2010. Francis was born May 14, 1925, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Amos and Rosie McConnell Clark. He was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro Division. Francis was a member of God's Family Fellowship, Wellsboro, and liked fishing, hunting, horseshoes and tractor pulls. He was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II.  Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Janet Clark of Wellsboro, Gary and Cindy Clark of North Stratford, N.H.; daughter, Shirley Langs of Wellsboro; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Jean Pier of Wellsboro; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruby and Roland Bockus of Wellsboro; brother-in-law, Frank Pier of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol in 1972; three brothers and four sisters. Friends and family are invited to Francis's Life Celebration on Monday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Joe Wagner officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society , Tioga County Unit, 948 East Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701. Wellsboro Gazette - December 18, 2010

FRANKLIN H. CLARK
Franklin H. Clark, 76, Westfield, PA, died Thursday, March 16, 1995 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. He was born November 3, 1918 in Brookfield Township, PA, the son of Guy and Myrtle Vanzile Clark. He worked for Eberle Tanning Co., for over 40 years. He painted and wallpapered throughout Tioga County and was a member of the Westfield Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; sons and daughters-in-law, Gail and Carolyn Clark, Painted Post, NY, Gary and Wendy Clark, Troy, PA; nine grandchildren; brother, Richard Clark, Alamo, TX; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Campbell, in 1987. Funeral services were held March 19 at the Wesfield Wesleyan Church with Pastor Edward Caster officiating and burial to be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Wellsboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield Wesleyan Church. (TGR Thursday, March 23, 1995)

JOHN H. CLARK
John H. Clark, age 70, of 35 Kelsey St., Wellsboro, died Monday, March 19, 1973 at his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Tussey Funeral Home with the Rev. Devere Mayo officiating. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  He is survived by his wife, Leona Comstock Clark of Wellsboro; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Ann Allington of Elmira, Mrs. Joyce Tomb of Wellsboro; one son, Howard R. Clark of Wellsboro, one step-son John Comstock of Creekside, Pa; 12 grandchildren. Mr. Clark was an employee of Corning Glass Works for over 23 years.

CLARK - Tracy E. "Sonny" Clark, Jr. [SRGP 85027]
78, of Mansfield, died on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.   He was born on Sept. 25, 1931, in Elmira, N.Y., a son of the late Tracy E. and Leona E. Comfort Clark, Sr.  Tracy is survived by a daughter, Michele E. Monks of Mansfield; sisters, Shirley, Mary, Theresa, Frances; two grandchildren, Brandon Michael and Haley Jeanne. He was predeceased by a son, Michael Clark in 1991.  A viewing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Ted Lawrence officiating. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield.  Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from November 25 to December 8, 2009

CLARK Welford and William
"New Castle News" [New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA], Monday, 30 Mar 1970, p. 30:
Young family dies in crash; 4 are hurt: WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. [UPI] -- A mother, her one month old son, and a young husband were injured fatally Sunday night in a two car collision on snow-covered Route 15, seven miles north of here. Four other persons were injured. Mrs. Laura H. Clark, 31, and her infant son William of Wellsboro RD 3, were dead on arrival at Williamsport Hospital. Lewis Price, 22, of Washington, D.C., died today, eight hours after the crash, at the Geisinger Medical Center at Danville. Welford Clark, 31, husband of the dead woman and a son Thomas, 7, were in Williamsport Hospital as was Mrs. Theresa Price, 20, wife of the dead man. Allen Clark, 8, another son of Clark, was in the Geisinger Center. State Trooper Carl Harnish of the state police Troop F headquarters at Montoursville, who investigated the accident, said the Price car skidded on a curve and crashed head-on against the Clark auto.

"The Gettysburg Times" [Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA], Monday, 30 Mar 1970, p. 4:
Third Victim Of Crash Dies: DANVILLE, Pa. [AP] -- Lewis Price of Washington, D.C., died early today in Geisinger Medical Center, the third victim of a two-car crash Saturday night near Williamsport. Other victims in the crash were Mrs. Laura Clark and her month-old-son, William both of Wellsboro. Police said a car driven by Price ran out of control on U.S. 15 and ran into the auto drive by Wulford [sic] Clark, husband of the dead woman. He is in critical condition in Williamsport Hospital.

 

CLARK Welford B. Clark

76, of Waverly, Tenn., formerly of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was the husband of the late Laura Clark who died March 29, 1970, and the late Wanda Clark who died on March 10, 2006.  Welford was born on Dec. 2, 1936, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Harold and Esther Spencer Clark.   He was a retired truck driver. Welford attended River Lake Baptist Church, Waverly, Tenn.He was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean Conflict.  Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Dale Belongia, of Winter Park, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Penny Clark of Cherry Flats, Tom and Judy Clark of Perryton, Texas; sister, Elaine Decker of Williamsport; six grandchildren; one step-grandchild; five great -grandchildren.   Graveside service will be held with full military honors on Friday, May 24, at 2 p.m., at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Local arrangements are by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro.   Wellsboro Gazette – May 22, 2013

 

HOMER W. CLEMENS
Homer W. Clemens, 83, of Wellsboro RR 2 died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at home.  Born Dec. 23, 1917, in Charleston Township, he was the son of Samuel and Ida   Van Wert Clemens.   He was the husband of Beatrice M. Sumner Clemens whom he married Dec. 17, 1946.  He was a graduate of Charleston School and a mechanic of farm machinery.  He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Clemens; three sons, David Clemens, Gary  Clemens and Ron Clemens; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Clemens of Elmira, N.Y.; one sister, Marion Gulliver of  Wellsboro.  Calling hours were held Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home,  Wellsboro.   Funeral services were held there Wednesday, Feb. 28, with the Rev. Ricke   Harris officiating.  Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.   Memorial donations may be made to the Laurel Home Health/Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.

JOHN J. CLEMONS
John J. Clemons, 24, formerly of Wellsboro RD 3, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 1973, in Miami Beach, Fla., following an extended illness.  He was born in Blossburg on Jan. 5, 1949, a son of William and Katrina VanDen Broek Clemons. Mr. Clemons was an Army veteran and a member of the Disabled Veterans Assn., Wellsboro. Surviving are his wife, the former Linda Nichols, two sons, john J. Jr. and Billy, and a daughter, Kathy, all at home; his parents, of Opa Locka, Fla.; a brother, Rene Debets of Mansfield, and two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Gaylord, of Mainesburg, and Mrs. James Harvey, of Mansfield. The funeral was held Thursday at the Auld Funeral Home, 120 North Williamson Road, Blossburg, with burial in Tioga County Memorial gardens, Wellsboro RD. The Rev. Richard Brenneman, pastor of the Mansfield United Methodist Church, officiated.

CLEMONS
Clemons, John Joseph age 24, of Wellsboro, R.D. 3, Saturday, September 22, 1973, in Miami, Fla. after an extended illness. Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services there Thursday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Richard Brenneman officiating. Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife, Linda Nichols Clemons; sons, John Jr. and Billy, daughter, Kathy, all at home. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Clemons, of Opa-Locka, Fla., brother, Rene Debets, Mansfield, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Patricia Gaylord of Mainesburg, Pa., Mrs. James Harvey of Mansfield, Pa. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, he was also a member of the Disabled Veterans Organization of Wellsboro, Pa.

 

CLEVELAND –BEATRICE A. ‘BETTY’ MCGRAW, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 15, 1928 in Richmond Twp., a daughter of Lyle and Marian (Davis) Cleveland. Betty was the wife of the late John McGraw who died in 1987. She was a secretary for the District Justice office, volunteered at Warren L. Miller Elementary School for ten and a half years, and was a member of Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Betty most enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by four daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia Bielski of Mansfield, PA, Peg Lee of Rochester, NY, JoAnn and Barry Hafer of State College, PA, Terri Bolt of Harrisburg, PA; eight grandchildren, J.J Bielski, Geoffrey Lee, Bryan (LoriAnn) Lee, Lindsay (Adam Armstrong) Hafer, Jonathan (Amber Wolfe) Hafer, Jacob (Jamie) Bolt, Travis Bolt, Jenna (Brad) Basselgia; twelve great grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Trask of Mansfield, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a sister, Margaret L. Morgan in 2010; a son-in-law, Joseph Bielski in 2011.

A private memorial service will be held at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Funeral services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. –Funeral home obit

 

CLEVELAND, Beatrice A. - Beatrice "Betty" A. McGraw, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 15, 1928 in Richmond Twp., a daughter of Lyle and Marian (Davis) Cleveland. Betty was the wife of the late John McGraw who died in 1987. She was a secretary for the District Justice office, volunteered at Warren L. Miller Elementary School for ten and a half years, and was a member of Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Betty most enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by four daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia Bielski of Mansfield, PA, Peg Lee of Rochester, NY, JoAnn and Barry Hafer of State College, PA, Terri Bolt of Harrisburg, PA; eight grandchildren, J.J Bielski, Geoffrey Lee, Bryan (LoriAnn) Lee, Lindsay (Adam Armstrong) Hafer, Jonathan (Amber Wolfe) Hafer, Jacob (Jamie) Bolt, Travis Bolt, Jenna (Brad) Basselgia; twelve great grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Trask of Mansfield, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a sister, Margaret L. Morgan in 2010; a son-in-law, Joseph Bielski in 2011. A private memorial service will be held at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Funeral services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. - Mansfield Gazette, 21 December 2017 

 

CLEVELAND Donald Owen Cleveland

age 89, of Mansfield, PA, died on March 16, 2011 at The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Donald was born on June 23, 1921 in Mansfield, PA, the son of the late Alfred and Zula Dean (Smith) Cleveland. He was predeceased by his wife, Mona Cleveland and sister, Lucille Rhoades.  Donald was the owner of the former Rice Trucking Company. He enjoyed riding his John Deere tractor. He was a member of the Mansfield V.F.W. and Troy American Legion. Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran, served in the National Guard and was one of the last living survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack. Donald was the recipient of the American Defense Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic Pacific Service Medal.  Donald is survived by his life partner, Christine VanDergrift of Mansfield, one son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Tammy Cleveland of Mansfield, PA; two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane Bellinger of CA, Patricia and Allen Schanbacher of Mansfield, PA; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Clip Bixby of Mansfield, PA; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bill Cleveland of Mansfield, PA, Stuart and Mary Cleveland of Calabash, NC, five grandchildren, Jackie, Kim, Donney, Wendy and Ryan and seven great grandchildren.   A private memorial service will be held at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Donald to the charity of one’s choice.   Wellsboro Gazette – March 17, 2011

 

CLEVELAND - FARR
Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Cleveland) Rice  (SRGP 72657) Age 79, of Lawrenceville, PA, died Sunday, January 21, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gwen was born on April 3, 1927 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of Asa and Martha (Dyke) Cleveland. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Gwen is survived by her husband, Edward Farr of Lawrenceville, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and James Finnerty of Tioga, PA, Sandra and Donald Jones of Avoca, NY, Cheryl and Melvin Hall of Lawrenceville, PA; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Veronica Rice of Swanton, Vermont; stepchildren, David and Betty Farr of Ocala, FL, Lynn Farr of Lawrenceville, PA, Nancy Lowery of Lawrenceville, PA, Joseph and Patty Farr of Lawrenceville, PA, Jerry and Judy Farr of Lawrenceville, PA; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Rice in 1996; and a great-grandson, Kristian Anthony Bostic on August 12, 2004. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston, Twp.

 

CLEVELAND –MARY LEONE BIXBY, 91, of Mansfield passed away January 15, 2015 at Carleton Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 22, 1923 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of Alfred and Zula Smith Cleveland. Mary was a Rural Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, and along with her husband, Clifford, owned Marcliff Farm on Rt. 660 from 1946 until 1960. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clifford; two granddaughters, Jennifer Lynn Swift of Santa Cruz, CA and Julie Bixby of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; two great-granddaughters, Sophia and Annika Swift; two brothers, Wilford Cleveland of Wellsboro, PA and Stuart Cleveland of Carolina Shores, NC; eight nephews and three nieces. Mary was predeceased by her son, James Bixby; her brother, Donald Clevel and her sister, Lucile Rhoads. Mary was a member of M.A.R.A., the first President of the Ladies Bowling Association, a certified bowling instructor and ran Junior Bowling for many years. She was a member of Corey Creek Golf Club and the Ladies Association Club Champion for the years 1978 & 1980. She was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 9-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Edward Trask officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Mansfield Firemen's Ambulance Association 381 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA or the American Cancer Society Tioga Unit 1048 E. 3rd St. Williamsport, PA –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/18/2015

 

CLYMER Thelma M. (Clymer) Warriner

Thelma M. (Clymer) Warriner, 83, of Wellsboro, died on Friday, July 15, 2011.  She was born on Jan. 28, 1928, in Jersey Shore, a daughter of the late Arthur and Rose Clymer. Thelma was married to the late Harold A. Warriner who died in 1994.  She was employed by the former Corning Glass Works and GTE, Wellsboro.  Mrs. Warriner is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Becky Warriner of South Carolina, Tim and Kim Warriner of Wellsboro; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Dale Nobles of Wellsboro; sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and George Kopena of Talford and six grandchildren.  Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro.   Wellsboro  Gazette – July 17, 2011

 

COLAW
Colaw, Henry A. Sr. age 77 Wellsboro, Pa. Unexpectedly Thursday, April 13, 1972. Friends may call at the Kuhl and Spink Funeral Home, 126 Main Street, Wellsboro, Pa. Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Pastor Elder Robert A. Hoffman of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church officiating. Burial in in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Colaw is survived by his wife Mrs. Grace Colaw; a daughter, Mrs. George (Verla) Rice of Tioga, Pa.; son Henry A.Colaw Jr. of Horseheads, N.Y.; . 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ben Colaw of Blue Grass, Va. and, Cyrus Colaw of Watsontown, California. Mr. Colaw was a member of the Wellsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church and a life member of the Trumansburg, N.Y., American Legion Post. He was born November 11, 1894 in Blue Grass, Va. The son of David and Mary Meadows Colaw. Mr. Colaw was a retired employee of Streeter Associates of Elmira.

HENRY A. COLAW SR.:  Funeral services were held Sunday for Henry A. Colaw Sr. 77, of Wellsboro RD 2, who died of an apparent heart attack Thursday. April 13, 1972, while fighting a grass fire at his home. Mr. Colaw was a retired employee of Streeter Associates. Elmira, N.Y.  He was a member of the local Seventh-day Adventist Church.  He was a life member of the Trumansburg, N.Y. American Legion post.  A native of Blue Grass, W. Va., he was born Nov. 11, 1894.  Surviving are his wife, Grace; a daughter, Mrs. George Verla Rice, of Tioga; a son, Henry A. Jr., of Horseheads, N.Y.; two brothers, Ben, of Blue Grass, and Cyrus, of Watsontown, Calif., 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  The funeral was held on Sunday at Kuhl and Spink’s, 126 Main Street. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Eider Robert A. Hoffman, his pastor, officiated.

COLE –DOROTHY L. CHAPEL, age 91, formerly of Tioga Junction, PA, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 18, 1925 in Osceola, PA, a daughter of Dewey and Anna Belle (Seymour) Cole. Dorothy was the wife of the late John C. Chapel, who passed away April 7, 1978. Dorothy hauled milk in the 50's and 60's. Dorothy is survived by her children, Carl (Linda) Chapel, John R. Chapel, Ron (Debb) Chapel all of Tioga, and Ruth (Tim) Johnston of Mansfield; grandchildren, Heather (Troy) Burkholder, Chris (Tiffany) Chapel, Jason (Tanya) Chapel, Nick (Nicole) Chapel, Tim J. (Judy) Johnston; 12 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bernard (Hazel) and Richard Cole, both of Mainesburg. She was predeceased by 4 brothers, Lewis, Arthur, Arnold and Donald Cole. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel And Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the Mansfield Hose Co. Auxiliary, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. –Funeral home obit

COLE MARY - WHEELER, MARY
Age 85, formerly of Cherry Flats, PA, died June 7, 1997 at Sonogee Estates, Bar Harbor, Maine, where she was a resident.  She was the wife of the late Wellington R. Wheeler, who diedin 1985.  She was born on November 24, 1911 in Mansfield, a daughter of Thomas and Jesse (Cleveland) Cole.  She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Marilyn Wheeler of Brooklyn, NY and Bar Harbor, Maine, Thomas and Eunice Wheeler of Santa Way Point, New South Wales, Australia, Raymond and JoAnne Wheeler of Troy, Alabama; one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothea and Robert McFarland of East Quogue, NY; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Harry Cole of Mansfield, Alston Cole of Calif, Cassius Cole of Maryland; two sisters, Harriet Colegrove of Mansfield, PA, Luella Townsend of Palmeto, FL; several nieces and nephews.  A private memorial service will be held at Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp, Wellsboro, PA.  Scureman Funeral Home, Inc. 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is handling the arrangements.

COLE - COLEGROVE (SRGP 39461)
Harriet (Cole) Age 91, of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, February 19, 2006, at home surrounded by her loving family. Harriet was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Dennis Colegrove, in 1975. Harriet was born on April 16, 1914 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of Thomas and Jessie (Cleveland) Cole. She worked in the cafeteria of the Mansfield school system for 14 years, retiring in 1977. Harriet was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield, was an avid bingo player, and loved to travel. Harriet is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd D. and Joyce Colegrove of Mansfield, PA, James F. and Dot Colegrove of Wellsboro, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Helen F. and Gary Hesterlee of Pendleton, OR, Betty L. and Bill Mason of Georgetown, TN, Jessie D. and Chauncey Cline of Silver Springs, MD; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Alston and Helen Cole of San Jose, CA; a sister, Luella Townsend of Boynton Beach, FL; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Harriet was predeceased by her grandson and traveling companion, Richard Colegrove; brothers, Robert, Keith, Casius and Harry Cole; sisters, Desta Cole, Alice Fields and Mary Wheeler. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Pastor Jeff Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be in the Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Wellsboro, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Harriet's name to the Guthrie Hospice, R.R. 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.

COLE, Dorothy L. - Dorothy L. Chapel, age 91, formerly of Tioga Junction, PA, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 18, 1925 in Osceola, PA, a daughter of Dewey and Anna Belle (Seymour) Cole. Dorothy was the wife of the late John C. Chapel, who passed away April 7, 1978. Dorothy hauled milk in the 50's and 60's. Dorothy is survived by her children, Carl (Linda) Chapel, John R. Chapel, Ron (Debb) Chapel all of Tioga, and Ruth (Tim) Johnston of Mansfield; grandchildren, Heather (Troy) Burkholder, Chris (Tiffany) Chapel, Jason (Tanya) Chapel, Nick (Nicole) Chapel, Tim J. (Judy) Johnston; 12 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bernard (Hazel) and Richard Cole, both of Mainesburg. She was predeceased by 4 brothers, Lewis, Arthur, Arnold and Donald Cole. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel And Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the Mansfield Hose Co. Auxiliary, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. - Mansfield Gazette, February 1, 2017

COLEGROVE, Leora Olive - Leora "Tweet" Olive Colegrove Starks, age 92, of Mansfield, PA passed into eternity on Monday, August 18, 2014. She was the wife of the late Alvin Starks. They celebrated 66 years of marriage before his passing in 2008. She was born April 17, 1922 to Fred and Velma LeRoy Colegrove. She formerly worked at Billard's (Keystone) in Mansfield and retired from the Mansfield University?s housekeeping department. She enjoyed watching old western shows on tv, gardening and crocheting. She was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Leora is survived by 4 sons, Gordon (Doreen) Starks of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Donald (Beverly) Starks of Covington, Roy (Eileen) Starks of Fredericksburg, TX, and John (Cheryl) Starks of Wellsboro; 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Den Colegrove, Edson (Tink) Colegrove; 3 sisters, Dorothy Day, twins ? Hilda Wheeler and Wilda Simmons; 2 grandsons, Bradley and Michael Starks. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Kenneth Smith officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. – Wellsboro Gazette, August 20, 2014

COLEGROVE Robert Warren
Age 87, of 43 Ryon Circle, Lawrenceville, PA, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 12, 2010, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. Robert was born March 7, 1923 in Corning, NY, the son of Glenn M. and Gertrude Eiffert Colegrove. He was the oldest of six children. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alice Seelye Colegrove; sons, Robert H. Colegrove of Lawrenceville, PA, Stephen (Linda) Colegrove and Gary (Diane) Colegrove of Lawrence Twp., PA; daughters, Linda (Roy) Booher of Lawrence Twp., PA, Mary Ellen (Thomas) Bauman of Corning, NY; grandchildren, Mrs. Brenda (Scott) Dixon, Joshua (Helene) Colegrove, Ryan Colegrove, Jason (Angie) Colegrove and Mrs. Lori (Matt) Potter; great-grandchildren, Erica, Julie, Ethan, Jocelyn, Cameron, Melanie, Emily and Madison; sister, Beverly Carney of FL; several nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by grandsons, Roy Lee Booher in 1981 and Vincent Colegrove in 2002; brother, Glenn Colegrove; and sisters, Katherine Horton, Mary Klair and Elaine Elston. Robert retired from Corning Glass Works in 1983 with 39 years of service. He served many years on the Northern Tioga School Board. Robert served in the US Army during WWII in the tank destroyer battalion during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Corning VFW and a member of the Central Baptist Church, East Corning, NY. Robert loved hunting and fishing and in his earlier years was also well-known for fixing televisions and radios. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Family and friends are invited to call at Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Ronald Aebersold officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA with full Military Honors provided by the Tioga County Honor Guard.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 14, 2010

 

COLEGROVE, Shirley - Shirley Frost, age 72, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 10, 1944 in Mansfield, a daughter of Edson and Eula (Paris) Colegrove. Shirley was the wife of Clifford Frost who survives. She enjoyed baking, coloring, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Clifford, she is survived by 2 sons, Raymond (Tammy Marie) Frost of Covington; LeRoy (Tammy Jo) Frost of Covington; 2 daughters, Donna (Christopher) Dolliver of Blossburg, Bonnie Jo (Justin Hoyt) Frost of Covington, PA; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a brother, Charles (Nancy) Colegrove of Mansfield; 4 sisters, Etta Mae Chilson of Mansfield, Janice (Mark) Vackovich of Sparta, NJ, Nancy (Walt) Owlett of Keeneyville, and Phyllis Wilson of Covington. In keeping with Shirley's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. - Mansfield Gazette, February 1, 2017

 

COLEGROVE –SHIRLEY FROST, age 72, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 10, 1944 in Mansfield, a daughter of Edson and Eula (Paris) Colegrove. Shirley was the wife of Clifford Frost who survives. She enjoyed baking, coloring, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Clifford, she is survived by 2 sons, Raymond (Tammy Marie) Frost of Covington; LeRoy (Tammy Jo) Frost of Covington; 2 daughters, Donna (Christopher) Dolliver of Blossburg, Bonnie Jo (Justin Hoyt) Frost of Covington, PA; a brother, Charles (Nancy) Colegrove of Mansfield; 4 sisters, Etta Mae Chilson of Mansfield, Janice (Mark) Vackovich of Sparta, NJ, Nancy (Walt) Owlett of Keeneyville, and Phyllis Wilson of Covington.

In keeping with Shirley's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. –Funeral home obit contributed by Carol Brotzman

 

 

COLLINS Evelyn B. VanSkiver

Evelyn B. VanSkiver, 91, of Osceola, died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. She was born in New York City, N.Y., Aug. 2, 1919, the daughter of Richard and Pearl Collins.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, on Tuesday, April 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3 p.m. The Rev. Robert Goodrich will officiate. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield.    Wellsboro Gazette – April 11, 2011

 

FRANCIS H. COLLISTER:  Funeral services will be held Thursday for Francis H. Collister, 32, of Highland Terrace, Bloomsburg, formerly of Covington RD 1, who was killed in a car-truck collision early Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 1972, near Blossburg. Mr. Collister was born Dec. 1, 1939, in Roaring Branch, a son of Walter and Mary Vroman Collister.  Surviving are his wife, Kazuko; two daughters; Misses Alice Marie and Linda Lou, both at home; his mother, of Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Sharon Benson, of Sanford, Ha., and Mrs. Shirley Correll of Williamsport; a brother, Fred, of Canton, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Vroman, of Canton.  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sinkk’s, 126 Main Street, Wellsboro, with the Rev Iwaki of the Nichirensho-shu Temple of America, Washington, D.C., officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.

COMSTOCK - Letha M. Wetmore, 91, of Wellsboro, died
Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Broad Acres. She was the wife of the late Robert K. Wetmore who died
Sept. 1, 1992. Letha was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Miles and Laura Calhoun Comstock. She was a homemaker. Surviving are brother and sister-in-law, Milen C. and Jeannette Comstock of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held Saturday, March 13, at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St. Wellsboro, with the Rev. David Blowers officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. - Wellsboro Gazette, Mar.17.2010

CONNELLY – Mrs. Faye A. Shelley, 45, of Watrous, died suddenly Monday, January 28, 1980 at home. She was a member of the Gaines Thimble Club and American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are: her husband, Robert Shelley; two daughter, Mrs. Rodney (Virginia) Johnson of Millerton and Mrs. Rick (Brenda) Brown of Fountain, Colorado; two sons, Glenn Shelley of Elmira, NY and Robert Bruce Shelley of Dover, New Hampshire; 5 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Luanna Anderson and Mrs. Donna Shott, both of Galeton; mother, Mrs. Leah Connelly of Galeton; and one brother, Keith Connelly of Wellsboro RD. Friends may call at the Brown Funeral Home, Galeton, Thursday, January 31, 1980 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held there Friday at 2 PM with The Rev. Gary Brown officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.

COOK - LYDIA MAE CARSON:  (SRGP 78733) Lydia Mae Carson, 77, of Middlebury Center, R.D. 2, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 1995, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born April 4, 1918, at Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of William and Ada Cook.  She was a homemaker and had lived in the Middlebury area since 1953. She was a former Gray Lady Volunteer at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, former 4-H leader, and former member of the Wellsboro TOPS.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Stuart V. Carson, and a son, Carl, in 1968. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, William E. and Bonnie Carson, James W. and Pat Carson, Richard (Dick) and Connie Carson, and Ronald R. and Eva Carson, all of Wellsboro; three daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Walter Sherman of Mansfield, Betty and James Thornton of Wellsboro, and Bonnie K. and Rex Cummings of Wellsboro; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.  Calling hours were held Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.  Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 10 at the funeral home.  The Rev. Paul J. Connor of the Marsh Creek Baptist Church officiated.  Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Charleston Township.

COOK - Margaret "Peg" Cox, [SRGP 10096] 68, of Mansfield, RR#1, died Saturday, April 20, 1996, at her winter home in Dade City, Fla. Born March 22, 1928, in Roseville, she was a daughter of Ford J. and Evelyn L. Nash Cook. She had owned an operated Peggy's Beauty Shop in Mansfield. Surviving are her husband, Richard Cox; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Eric "Rick" B. and Pat Cox of Cooper City, Fla., Bruce R. and Nick L. Cox, both of Mainesburg; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Donna Rice of Mainesburg; a step-daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Robert Brown of Tioga; several grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Alice Slingerland of Mansfield. Calling hours were held Tuesday, April 23, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Wednesday, April 24. The Rev. Robert Cox, her nephew, officiated. Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. A luncheon in her memory was held immediately following the burial at the Mansfield VFW. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 24, 1996  MHS 1947

COOLIDGE Earl E. - Earl E. Coolidge, 81, of Balsam Road, Wellsboro, died
Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Elk Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's. He was the husband of the late Helen M. Webster Coolidge. Earl was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Harry F. and Bertha E. Trauffer Coolidge. He was a retired employee of Ingersoll-Rand, Painted Post, N.Y. Earl was a member of the Wellsboro Moose, the Mt. Laurel Camping Club, enjoyed camping, and was a United States Army veteran. Surviving are 25-year companion, Irma Heath; daughters and son-in-law, Kym Coolidge of Lansing, Mich., Denise and Randy Searles of Shreveport, La., Kelly Smith and companion, Sonny Alexander of Wellsboro; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Wilma Coolidge of Wellsboro, Curtis and Wanda Coolidge of Wellsboro; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Gerry Coolidge, Jim and Nancy Coolidge, Gary Coolidge, all of Wellsboro; sisters and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Ott of Corning, N.Y., Jean and John Carden of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Donald, Leo, Lynn and Edward Coolidge, and sister, Nancy Nye.  Friends and family are invited to Earl's Life Celebration on Friday, June 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral service will be on Saturday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Crumb officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society , Tioga County Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701 or to the American Heart Association American Heart Association American Heart Association American Heart Association , 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701. www.lifecelebration.com. - Wellsboro Gazette, June 23, 2010

COONS –MARGARET HILFIGER, (SRGP 15554) 60, Morris Run, died July 21, 1996, at her son Douglas’ home, after a lengthy illness.  Born June 16, 1936, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Irwin Sr. and Ruth Harris Coons.  She was a member of the Bakerburg Community Church and an avid bingo player.  Preceding her in death were her daughter, Dawn Walter, Feb. 22, 1990, and a sister, Mary Jane Lamoriski.  Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Duane D. Hilfiger; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Dennis and Susan Hilfiger, Mansfield, Dale and Barbara Hilfiger, Roaring Branch and David Hilfiger, Tampa, FL; one daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Gary Messner, Roaring Branch; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Irwin Coons, Jr., Wellsboro; three sister, Ellen LeBlannc, Covington, Ann Brooks, Arnot and Karen Makley, Covington.  Funeral services were held July 24 from the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Daniel May officiating.  Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Donations may be made to the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA to assist with funeral expenses.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

CHARLES T. COPESTICK
                Charles T. Copestick, 79, of Wellsboro RR 2 died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, home. Born Aug. 10, 1921, in Wellsboro, he was the son of John G. and Hotchkiss Copestick. He was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro Division. He was a former aviator and produced many aerial photographs of the local  area. He was also well known for his mechanical abilities. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army, Air Corps, during World War II  Preceding him in death were two brothers, William and John Copestick  Surviving are one nephew, Brian Copestick of Elmira, N.Y.; and two Paula Copestick of Stow, Ohio, and Rhea Corrion of Florida There will be no visitation.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher   Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, with the Rev. Eugene Charsky   officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

 

COPLEY, Cameron Ray Chance - Cameron Ray Chance Copley, age 20 of Mainesburg, PA died unexpectedly at home on October 26, 2018. Cameron was born July 18, 1998 in Wellsboro, PA the son of Shannon Rodgers. He worked as an Assembler at Truck-Lite and enjoyed playing video games. Cameron is survived by his mother Shannon of Mansfield, PA; his maternal grandparents Robert and Peggy Jackson of Mainesburg, PA; paternal grandfather Raymond Rogers of Mansfield, PA; great grandmother Mary Wood of Mainesburg, PA; sister Destiny Irene Wimpelberg of Mansfield, PA; special uncle and aunt Ben Rogers and Ashley Walsh; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 5PM to 7PM at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A service will immediately follow at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be sent to Recovery Revolution PO Box 252 Mansfield, PA. Burial will be held at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. – Mansfield Gazette, 1 November 2018

COPLEY, CHAUNCEY H.
     Age 64 of RD3 Mansfield, Pa., Wednesday, August 22, 1979 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Friends may call at the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro, Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Saturday 11 a.m. Rev. Kenneth N. Meyer officiating.  Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Survived by wife, Mary E. Wilson Copley; three sons, Lloyd R. of RD5 Wellsboro, Marvin L. of RD6 Wellsboro, Dennis D. of Cushing, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Borden of RD6 Wellsboro, Sylvia J. Sykora of RD2 Wellsboro; two brothers, Jerome C. of Wellsboro, Pa., Wayne C. of RD5 Wellsboro; 9 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Copley was a retired farmer.  He was born July 27, 1915 in Charleston Twp. the son of Claude and Lillian Butler Copley.

COPP – Orion Copp, 79, of Wellsboro, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. He was born April 27, 1928 in Wellsboro, a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Halstead Copp. Orion was married to Joyce Benjamin Copp. He was retired from Borden Food Co. of Wellsboro with 47 years of service. Mr. Copp was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lori Copp of Wellsboro; two brothers and sister-in-law, Arnold Copp of Wellsboro, Charles and Janet Copp of Utah; two sisters, Esther Davis of Wellsboro, Martha Jones of Wellsboro; grandson, Jacob Copp; and best friend, Harold Rosenblatt of Pittsburgh. Friends called on Monday, Sept. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Marian E. Hartman officiating. Interment was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsboro Area Food Pantry. - Mansfield Gazette, 5 Sept. 2007

COURTNEY Bernard G. [SRGP 84231]
86, of Mansfield, PA, diedJune 11, 2009 at Esbern Dairy Farm. He was born June 26, 1922 in Haycock Township, Bucks County, the son of James and Helen Haney Courtney. Bernard enjoyed farming all his life and found great joy in playing his accordion in several bands ever since he was 16. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wellsboro. Bernard is survived by his wife of 67 years, the former Esther Ziegenfuss; two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Colette of Elmira, NY, Harold and Sherry of Mansfield, PA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen and John Rieppel of Mansfield, PA, Dolores and James Keller of Coopersburg, PA; 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by three sisters, two brothers; and two grandsons, David Courtney (1990) and Tim Rieppel (2008). Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Sunday 6 - 8 p.m. and Monday 11 a.m. - noon. Funeral services will follow there Monday at noon with Rev. Gregory Hinton officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in Bernard's memory may be made to Laurel Home Health Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro 16901; The Mansfield Ambulance Assoc., 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933; or the Church of one's choice. A special thank you to his caregiver, Janet Dauphinais, and to the Laurel Health Home Hospice for the comfort they brought.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/12/2009

COVENEY - George W Coveney, [SRGP 85874]  73, of Mansfield died Thursday, July 30, 1992 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital Wellsboro.  Born June 30, 1919 at Mansfield he was the son of Mark E. and Rena Wilson Coveney. He worked from 1940 to 1981 for Corning Inc., Corning NY and a volunteer at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Charleston Township. Surviving are his wife of 51 years Inez Mark Coveney; one son and daughter-in-law L. Mark and Sally E. Coveney of Painted Post, NY one brother-in-law, David L. Mark of Columbus, Ohio. There were no calling hours held. Services were held Monday, Aug. 3, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. The Rev. David Blowers of Community Chapel, Wellsboro, officiated. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Tioga County Unit of the American Cancer Society, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or Broad Acres Nursing Home, RR3, Wellsboro, PA 16901. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 5, 1992

RICHARD W. COX, 90 of Dade City, Florida passed away March 12, 2020 at Gulfside Hospice. He was the son of Marian E. Neal and Walter E. Cox. Born in Wellsboro, PA on August 1, 1929. Richard was a truck driver for Mobil Oil for 40 years and also served in the Army. Married to Margaret Cook on October 26, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1996 along with his parents and one son Nick Cox. He is survived by his children Eric and (Pat) Cox of Daytona, FL, Bruce and (Deborah) Cox of Crossville, TN, and Larry and (Donna) Rice of Mainesburg, PA and Susan Brown of Tioga, PA and his close friend, Shirley Pierce. He had 10 grandchildren,14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren and many friends. At his request there will be no services. He will be laid to rest at Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Gulfside Hospice Healthcare, 2061 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL. -Elmira Star-Gazette 3/18/2020

Tioga Man Killed When Car Hits Bridge
DAVID E. CRATSLEY, 18, of Tioga RD 2, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Corning Hospital, Corning, N.Y., after the car he was driving struck the side of the Tioga River bridge on Route 15, just south of Lawrenceville, about 7 p.m. Friday, February 22, 1974, according to Mansfield state police.  Dr. Mario Lecuona, a hospital physician, said Cratsley died of a broken neck and a fractured skull.  Police said two passengers in another auto driven by Harold Secord, of Burdette, N.Y., whose vehicle also was in the accident, were injured.  Secord's wife, Frances, 28, and their daughter, Michelle, 9, were treated for minor injuries at the same Corning hospital.  Secord and another passenger, Edwin L. Kelly, of Trumansburg, N.Y. were not injured, police said.  According to police, Cratsley was driving south at a high rate of speed when his auto failed to negotiate a lefthand curve.  The car went out of control, struck the bridge and split apart upon impact, police said.  Cratsley was thrown onto the highway 25 feet from the car, police said.  A portion of the Cratsley vehicle struck Secord's car which was in the northbound lane, according to police.  Damage totaled $1,400, police said.  He was born in Blossburg on June 1, 1955, a son of Arthur and Mary Dyke Cratsley.  Mr. Cratsley attended Williamson High School and received an equivalency diploma after serving a year in the Army.  He was employed by Kaminski's Lumber Co., Tioga.  Funeral services were held Monday at the Kuhl Funeral Home at Mansfield with the Rev. Edward Trask officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro RD.

CRATSLEY
Cratsley, David Eugene age 18 of Tioga RD 2, Friday February 22, 1974 at the Corning Hospital. Funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Rev. Edward Trask officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Survived by wife, Diane Broughton Cratsley; parents, Arthur & Mary Cratsley, Tioga RD 2, sister, Vanessa of Tioga RD 2, brothers, Charles and Arthur Jr. of Tioga RD 2; paternal grandfather, Albert Cratsley, Campbell, N.Y.; maternal grandpartnets, Mr. & Mrs. Durward Dyke Sr. of Mansfield, RD 1, He attended Williamson High School and received his high school Equivalency Diploma while in the Army. He was employed at the Kaminski Lumber Co. in Tioga.

CREELEY –DONNA CREELEY HORTON, 78 of Sanford, NC, formerly of Osteen, FL and Mansfield, PA passed Saturday, October 15th, 2016. She is survived by her son Scott Horton (Becky) of Sanford, NC, daughters Denise Hayes of Navarre, FL and Terry Jo Carter (Bruce), her sister Suzanne Daggett (Lyn), brother James Creeley (Judy), 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Myron J. Horton, her parents Iva and William Creeley and brothers Thomas and William Jr. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 12 @ 2:00 PM, Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Route 6 Charleston Township. The family will receive friends immediately following at Mansfield VFW Post 6757. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/19/2016

CREELEY – LeRoy Creeley, age 72 of 279 Brooklyn St., Mansfield, PA, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1981 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Friends may call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral there Thursday at 1 PM, Rev. David L. Weaver. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife, Velma Fish Creeley; 4 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Dieterly of Elmira, Mrs. Leona McKinney of Melbourne, Fla., Mrs. Gene (Virginia) Fessler of Covington, Mrs. Loren (Patty) Kendrick of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a 15 year employee of Johnson’s Trucking Co. of Mansfield. He retired by the Mansfield Housing Authority in 1979. He was member of Lambs Creek Sportsman Club. Born March 12, 1908 in Galeton, PA, son of George and Lana Brewster Creeley.

CRIPPEN - WATSON, Beverly J.
Age 71, of Watkins Hill Road, Columbia Cross Roads, PA, diedFriday, April 4, 2008, at home with her family by her side. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, April 7, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, 110 W. Main Street, Troy, PA. Beverly's service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Brophy of the Roseville-Mainesburg United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. She was born in Elmira, NY on February 9, 1937, the daughter of the late Rexford and Margurite Holton Crippen and was a graduate of Mansfield High School. Beverly was a homemaker and enjoyed her family; her motherly instincts helped her not raise one family but two, having raised her granddaughter after the tragic loss of her daughter, Kathy. She loved her family, kids in general, and had a passion for traveling. Survivors include her loving husband, Merle "Stub" Watson; a son, R. Gavin and Karen Watson of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; daughters, Carmel Watson of Columbia Cross Roads, PA and Diane Boone of Oceanside, CA; five grandchildren, Travis Watson, Tristine and Anthony Prieto, Ashley Watson, Braden Boone and Zenan Al'Shahrani; a great-granddaughter, Elaina Prieto; brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Barbara Crippen of Mansfield, PA; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Harvey Woodburn of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She was predeceased by her parents, Rexford and Margurite Holton Crippen; daughter, Kathy Watson; brother, Jack Crippen; and sister, Joan Vrahas.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/6/2008.

REXFORD O. CRIPPEN (SRGP 08026)
Rexford O. Crippen, 68 of DeLand, Florida, formerly of Roseville, died Wednesday, December 21, 1977 at his home. Born June 29, 1909, in Rutland Twp., Tioga County, he was the son of Augustus and Grace Hall Crippen. He was a member of Roseville Baptist Church. Mr. Crippen was a retired dairy farmer and also worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Austinville Odd Fellows Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Helen M., two sons, Jack and Alan both of Mansfield; three daughters, Mrs. Joan Vrahas of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Beverly Watson of Columbia Cross Roads, and Mrs. Sandra Woodburn of Elmira, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held Saturday at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Charles Stewart, his pastor, officiated.

CRITTENDEN -MARJORIE LOUISE BRION, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born on April 28, 1939, in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Thomas and Edna (High) Crittenden. Marjorie was a reading specialist teacher at Troy and Mosherville schools. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield, PA. Marjorie was fondly known as "Marmo" by her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She loved flowers, bird watching, crossword puzzles, playing Bingo and traveling the world. Marjorie is survived by her children, Thomas Brion, Terri (William) Robinson, Wade (Tammy) Brion, Sandi Bellis (Garry Fairbrother), all of Mansfield, PA; grandchildren, Miranda, Tyler, Cody, Wade, Lacey and Kacey; sixteen great grandchildren; brothers, Richard Crittenden of FL, and Thomas (Jackie) Crittenden of Mansfield, PA; sister, Linda (Gary) Cook of VA; lifelong friend Patricia Frank Alden. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law Sheila Crittenden, and son-in-law Ken Bellis. Friends and family are invited to call from 11 A.M. to noon on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow at noon with Pastor Bill Baker officiating. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marjorie's name to the Mansfield Library, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA. for children's books, or to the charity of one's choice. -Funeral home obit

TOM W. CRITTENDEN, 90 of Mansfield died Wednesday, June 5, 1996 at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  Born May 20, 1906 in Oswayo, he was a son of Arthur and Louise Bradford Crittenden.  Mr. Crittenden was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Penn State College, now University and received his masters degree from Penn State in 1932.  He taught school in Wharton, Imperial, Hickory and Mansfield and later became Vocational Advisor of Tioga, Bradford, Potter, Lycoming and Sullivan counties.  He was in the education field for fifty years and received plaques and awards from Gov. Thornburg, as well as many other organizations.  He was a member and state secretary of Pennsylvania Veterans Association, a member of Pennsylvania State Education Association and a member of PARSE.  For many years he was a member and state secretary of the Ayrshire Breeders Association, a member of Eulalia Masonic Lodge #432, Coudersport, Coudersport Consistory, a 65 year member of the grange, an honorary member of the National FFA with the American Farmer Degree, North Central and Twin Tiers Avian Clubs and the T.V. Saddle Club.  He was a member and former trustee of the Mansfield Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years.  He was interested in fancy poultry, owning more than fifty different varieties of bantams, as well as large fowl.  He has shown poultry in Harrisburg, several county fairs and shows where he received many ribbons and awards.  He also had a dairy of award winning purebred registered Ayrshire cattle.  He was a beloved and devoted husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He felt that the best award he ever received was the framed plaque titled “Honorary Degree of Grandfather,” signed by his eleven grandchildren in 1973.  Preceding him in death were two brothers, Dr. George B. Crittenden and Lawrence A. Crittenden.  Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Edna L. High Crittenden; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sheila and Tom F. and Jacqueline, both of Mansfield; and two daughters and a son-in-law, Marjorie Brion of Mansfield and Linda and Gary Cook of Purcellville, VA; thirteen grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  Calling hours were held Friday, June 7 at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Funeral services were held there Saturday, June 8.  The Rev. Thomas D. Thomas officiated.  Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield or a charity of the donor’s choice. –McKay Scrapbook

PETER PHILLIP CROWELL
Peter Phillip Crowell, 26 of Middlebury Center, died suddenly at his home on July 10th of self-inflicted gun shot wounds.  He was born February 4, 1946 in Philadelphia, the son of Charles M. and Esther Johnston Crowell and an employee of the Corning Glass Works.  Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Esther Joy Crowell, of Levittown; two brothers, John Charles of Cream ridge, N. J., and James Stephen of Levittown; Maternal grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte V. Crowell of Middlebury Center.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Tussey Funeral Home with pastor H. R. Shoop and Pastor Mark Squires officiating.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

CUMMINGS BLANCHE WAGNER
Blanche C. Age 93, of North Road, Middlebury Center, PA, died August 10, 2006 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Gordon F. Wagner, who died December 29, 2000. Blanche was born October 19, 1912 in Buena Vista County, NJ, the daughter of the late George B. and Lottie Monks Cummings. She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College, Class of "1934", receiving a B.S. in Public School Music and Elementary Education. She taught in the Corning-Painted Post, NY, area schools for twenty years, retiring in 1971. Blanche was a member of the Middlebury Baptist Church, Holiday, PA, and was a former member of the Middlebury Grange #705 and the Corning Area Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are three grandchildren, John (Melanie) Wagner, Wellsboro, PA, David Wagner, Addison, NY, and Julie Wagner, Holley, NY; three great-grandchildren, Gary, Kary and Lori Wagner. She was predeceased by her husband; and a son, Donald Wagner, who also died in 2000. Friends and relatives are invited to Blanche's Life Celebration on Sunday, August 13, 2006, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral there on Monday, August 14, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Alex Perednia officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Middlebury Baptist Church, 44 Parliff Lane, Middlebury Center, PA 16935.   Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 08/11/06

JOHN WARREN CUMMINGS, age 55, of Blossburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born on July 29, 1965 in Blossburg, PA, a son of George and Patricia (Queal) Cummings. John was married to Lorrie (Butler) Cummings. He worked in maintenance for the US Army Corps and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mansfield, PA. John enjoyed camping, hiking, hunting, and was extremely proud of his grandchildren. John is survived by his wife, Lorrie; his father, George Cummings, Sr. of Middlebury Center, PA; six children, Billy Cummings of Lock Haven, PA, Keven (Katie) Cummings of Morris Run, PA, Josh Cummings of Troy, PA, Isaac Cummings of Blossburg, PA, Hellen Parthemer of Morris Run, PA, and Heather (Trevor) Port of Johnsonburg, PA; 18 grandchildren; two brothers, Scott Cummings of Tioga, PA, and Aaron (Jessica Vance) Cummings of Wellsboro, PA; and a sister, Jenell (Timothy) Pelton of Middlebury Center, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers, David and George Cummings, Jr. Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 1-2pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 100 Brooklyn St. Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow immediately at 2pm. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA to assist the family with expenses. -Funeral home obit

ROY F. CUMMINGS SR. age 83 of Mansfield, RD 1, Friday, August 4, 1978 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.  Funeral will be held there Monday at 1 p.m.  The Rev. Archie Cruikshank officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  He is survived by 5 daughters, Mrs. Fred (Edna) Locey of Mildred, Pa., Mrs. Clarence (Marion) Lackey of Portis, Kansas, Mrs. Dale (Ruby) Fleming of Kylertown, Oa., Miss Elvira Cummings of Arlington, Virginia, Mrs. Robert (Cena) McClintock of Norristown, Pa., one son, Roy F. Cummings Jr. of Mansfield, RD 1, 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the North Elk Run Grange,  He was born April 4, 1895 in Tioga, Pa.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/5/1978

ROY FROST CUMMINGS JR., age 89, of Mansfield, PA passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Sheila's Personal Care Home in Mansfield, PA. He was born on October 11, 1931 in Mansfield, PA, a son of Roy Frost and Sadie Pink (Jones) Cummings, Sr. Roy and his wife, Doratha Cummings, owned and operated the Wellsboro Diner. Roy also worked as a truck driver for Root Oil Co. for 27 years. He loved to work on trucks and equipment. Roy is survived by his son, Michael (Susan) Cummings of Mansfield, PA; a daughter, Bonnie Cummings of Mansfield, PA; a daughter-in-law, Joy Cummings of Mansfield, PA; nine grandchildren, Michael (Jean) Cummings, Jr., Lucus (Brandi) Cummings, Mandy (Dan Doney) Tice, Andy (Matt) Bryan, Chris (Pam) Cummings, Erick (Nicole) Cummings, Chad (Megan Deming) Cummings, Josh (Amy) Cummings, and Catie (Michael) Strahota; several great grandchildren; and a sister, Cena McClintok of FL. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Thomas R. Cummings; and five sisters. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 6-8pm and Friday, May 21, 2021 from 12-1pm at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow on Friday at 1pm. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Mansfield, PA. -Funeral home obit

CUMMINGS - RUBY VELMA JONES
Ruby Velma Jones, age 53, of Millerton, Pa., RD 1, died Monday, Oct. 13, 1969.  Funeral was at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Survived by husband, Richard H. Jones; daughter, Miss Evelyn Jones at home; sons, Gene R. Jones of Tioga, Jack Jones of Lawrenceville; brothers, Zenith Cummings of Tioga, William Cummings, Harry Cummings, both of Mansfield, Paul Cummings, Amerella, Texas, Chester Cummings, Elmira; sisters, Mrs. ... (obit carried over, no further clipping)

CUMMINGS Thomas R.[SRGP 84245]
Age 53, of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, June 12, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 11, 1955 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Roy F. and the late Dorotha (Rogers) Cummings. Tom was the husband of Joy (Thomas) Cummings. He was employed by Beiter's Furniture of Mansfield. He enjoyed working with his hands and with wood. Thomas is survived by his wife, Joy; four sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Pam Cummings of Mansfield, Erick and Nicole Cummings of Mansfield, Chad and Erica Cummings of Troy, Joshua (Amy Wilson) Cummings of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Alexus, Collin, Layne and Joel; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Susan Cummings of Mansfield; sister, Bonnie Cummings of Mansfield; a special aunt, Ruth Neal of Mansfield; mother-in-law, Ruth Thomas of Mansfield; brothers-in-law, Terry Thomas of Mansfield, Mike Thomas of Mansfield, David (Pam) Thomas of Morris Run, and Douglas (Jody) Thomas of Mansfield, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Doratha in 2005, and his father-in-law, Doug Thomas in 2009. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 immediately following the viewing at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Associate Pastor, Adam Pereira officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Educational Fund for Thomas Cummings' Grandchildren, c/o First Citizens National Bank, 15 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/14/2009