EDMUND A. RANDALL age 57, Mansfield, R.D.2, Wednesday, August 31, 1977 at Soldiers and Sailor’s Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa.  Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield, Friday evening 7 to 9.  Funeral there Saturday at 11 A.M., Rev. David Weaver, his pastor officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  He is survived by his wife, Verna Mudge Randall; three sons, Kent of Webster, N.Y., Edmund and Kevin, both at home; five daughters, Mrs. Gary (Veronica) Hemenway of Mansfield, Marcia, Julie, Melanie, Denise, all of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Maxene) Wagner of Painted Post and Mrs. Melvin (Arlene) Goodrich of Fletcher, N.C.; two grandson and two granddaughters.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, a Veteran of World War II and a former employee of Mansfield State College.  He was born, Dec. 26, 1919 in Coudersport, Pa., the son of E. A. (Bert) and Leona Eggleston Randall.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/1/1977

REED Josephine
JOSEPHINE A. HACKETT
Josephine A. Reed Hackett, 73, of 2800 Crestview Drive, North East, formerly of Wellsboro, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at Hamot Medical Center.  Born Dec. 10,1926, in Kersey, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Richards Reed. A resident of North East for the past five years, she lived formerly in Wellsboro. She was a member of the Welsh Settlement Methodist Church, Wellsboro.  She was formerly employed as head of the laundry department at Penn Wells Hotel, Wellsboro, for 20 years. Preceding her in death were one daughter, Brenda L. Hackett; three brothers, Lloyd, Robert and Ernest Reed; one sister, Genevieve Feltie; and an infant brother.  Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Willard A. Hackett Sr; four sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Brenda Hackett of Reading, Willard A. and Jen Hackett Jr. of Virginia, Michael R. Hackett and James F. Hackett, both of North East; four daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Jimmy Rowe of Lady Lake, Fla.,  Pamela M. Hall, Mary E. King and Josephine I. and Roger  Cummings, all of North East; two foster sons, Dave Drawdy and William Gastrock Jr, both of North East; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Mary Jane Reed of Harborcreek, William and Eileen Reed of Erie, Max and Jo Jo Reed, Ray and Palma Reed, Lyle and Lois Reed, all of North East, Ralph and Louise Reed of Brockway and Larry Reed of Westfield; two sisters and brother-in-law, Freda Mae Timblin of Kersey and Elsie and Carl Benden of North East; 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Calling hours were held Thursday, Feb. 10, and Friday, Feb. 11, at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, North East. Funeral services were held there Saturday, Feb. 12, with the Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 14, at Tioga Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th St., Erie, Pa. 16508.

REESE, Asa W. – Asa W. Reese, 64, of RD 2, Tioga, died Monday, March 31, 1986, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born April 20, 1921 in Tioga, he was a son of John and Viola Graham Reese. Mr. Reese was a retired employee of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, NY, and was a member of the company’s retired employees’ association. Surviving are his wife, the former Elsie Husted; a son, Donald, of Mansfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ames, of Laurel, MD; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Butler and Mrs. Myrtle Dailey, both of Tioga, Mrs. Lisa Buman, of Lawrenceville, and Mrs. Natalie VanCise, of Elkland; a brother, Elwin, of Addison, NY; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandsons. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kuhl-Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. John Shypulefski, a Baptist pastor, officiated. Friends were received at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. – Wellsboro Gazette, 2 April 1986

 

REESE - MATHERS
Eunice R. Eunice R. Mathers, age 76, of Route 6, Mansfield, PA, died December 6, 2006 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She married on June 14, 1951 to Donald John Rogers, who died in 1992. She remarried September 23, 1995 to Robert E. Mathers, who died in 2005. Eunice was born January 16, 1930 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Carolyn Crumm Reese, and the late Leslie W. Reese. She was a graduate of Charleston High School, Class of 1947, and was a homemaker and member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. Surviving are Sons, Lynn (Amy) Rogers, Flint, Michigan, and Gary (Sherry) Rogers, Mansfield, PA; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; mother, Carolyn Reese, Wellsboro; brothers, Bill (Joane) Reese and Calvin (Francie) Reese, both of Wellsboro; sister-in-law, Ruth Neal, Mansfield, PA. Friends and family are invited to Eunice's Life Celebration on Saturday, December 9, 2006, from 5:00– 7:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeffrey Wilkinson officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be sent to Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.

 

REESE Robert William Reese

Robert William Reese, 59, of Lawrenceville, Pa., died August 19,2012 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Robert was born in Corning NY, the son of Frank Leonard Reese and Lucy Winifred Spencer Reese. Robert graduated from high school, in Painted Post NY. He was currently employed as a maintenance machinist with Loram; previously he worked as a guard with Dresser-Rand and also worked at A&P. He attended River of Life Fellowship Church. Robert was an avid ham radio operator. He would often walk in all kinds of weather to his jobs. Surviving is a daughter, Pauline Reese Miller, Hazelton, Pa.; sister, Beverly A. Reese, Campbell, NY; two brothers, Gerald D. Makin, Corning, NY, Stryker B. Reese, Lawrenceville, Pa.; five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. His parents and a stepfather, Wayne Clark, preceded Robert in death. Friends and family are invited to Robert's Life Celebration on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Keith Parish officiating. Burial at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home.   Wellsboro Gazette – August 20, 2012

 

REESER - THAIS M. DUNBAR
Thais M. Dunbar, 83, of Tioga, PA, died Monday, April 11, 1994 at the Stringham Personal Care Home, Gillett RR 3, PA. She was born December 1, 1910 in Berrytown, PA, the daughter of Archie and Ada Rosner Reeser. She is survived by daughter, Marlene Kemp of Tioga, PA; son, Arthur Dunbar Jr. of Westfield, PA; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Jelliff of Gillett and Vadys Thomas of Troy; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur (Pat) Dunbar in 1983. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on April 14 with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating and burial to be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Wellsboro, PA. Memorials may be directed to the Tioga Ambulance Association. (TGR, Thursday, April 21, 1994)

REPLOGLE, Miriam E. - Miriam E. Zwally, 74, of Wellsboro died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born Jan. 19, 1926, in Schellsburg, she was the daughter of William and Florence Bortz Replogle. She was a retired registered nurse at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wellsboro. Preceding her in death was her husband, Charles, in 1999. Surviving are one daughter, Wand Proteau of Long Beach, Calif.: one brother, John Replogle of Dauphin; two sisters, Ruth Rose of Fishertown and Eva Bender of Wilmington, Del; and two grandchildren. Calling hours were held Monday, Feb. 28, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Monday, Feb 28, with Rev. Fred Hickok, her pastor, officiating. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. - Wellsboro Gazette, 1 March 2000

REYNOLDS, Leona R. Bowen
Leona R. Bowen, 69, of Wellsboro RR3 died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. Born March 25, 1934 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Charlotte Jones Reynolds. She was the wife of the late Gordon W (Gordie) Bowen, who died in 1997. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School; retired employee of the Wellsboro School District; member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro; member of the Society of Friends; Wellsboro Singles Club; and the Tioga County historical Society. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, and lived for her family. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jan Rarrick of Beaver Dams, NY., Lori Clark and Frank Bosek of Gaines; son and daughter-in-law, Michael H. and Pamela Bowen of Toano, Va,; seven grandchildren ; sister, Betty Goff of Wellsboro; brothers, Jerry Reynolds of Mansfield, Dale Reynolds of Wellsboro; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dale and Bonnie Bowen of Wellsboro; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and Dick VanDyne of Lindley, NY.; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family were invited to Leona’s Life Celebration on Monday, Sept. 1 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home,” Wellsboro. Services were held there at 2 pm with pastor Mark Shover officiating. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to the charity of one’s choice.

REYNOLDS, Zelda - Zelda M. Antoine, 81, of Lawrenceville, passed away at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, on Thursday , Sept. 4, 2014.She was the widow of Norman E. Antoine who preceded her in death, Dec. 18, 1995. Zelda was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Scranton, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Marian (Colvin) Reynolds. She was a graduate of Nicholson High School, Class of 1950 and also a graduate of Robert Packer School of Nursing. Zelda was a registered nurse in Wellsboro and worked for over 40 years. She was of the Methodist faith. Zelda was a founding member of the Wellsboro Women's Chorus. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie Kaufman (Kris) of Nelson; sons, Ty Antoine of Marysville; Brion Antoine, of Elkland; son and daughter-in-law, Blaine Antoine (Diane) of Washington Del.; seven grandchildren, Elias, Gabriel, Shayna, Brian, Chris, Tyler, Ashley; sisters, Dawn Kephart (Clair) of East Stroudsburg, and Sydney Allinen (Jerome), Cove City, N.C. Zelda was preceded in death by her son, Todd R. Antoine, March 15, 1980. Friends and family are invited to Zelda's Life Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will be Monday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. William Lusk officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Zelda's name to Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, c/o Sue Cook, P.O. Box 293, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. –Wellsboro Gazette, September 10, 2014

ALBERT EMERY RICE
Albert Emery Rice, age 44, of RD 1, Tioga, was found dead at his home of natural causes.  He was born March 27, 1927, in Allen, NY, the son of Edwin and Verda Mae Peck Rice.  He was retired from Corning Glass Works, in Corning, NY. He is survived by his parents of Little Marsh; two sons, Albert, Jr., RD 1, Mansfield, and Edward E. Rice of Williamsport; 3 daughters, Mrs. Katharine Patt, Williamsport, Miss Beverly Rice, RD 3, Wellsboro and Miss Diane Rice of Wellsboro; one brother, Ralph Rice, of RD 2, Wellsboro; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Ripson, Newfane, NY, Mrs. Meta Neal of Little Marsh; six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 1:30 pm from the Tussey Funeral Home.  The Reverend Niles officiated. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Thursday, July 29, 1971)

 

RICE Alberta Bronson

80, of Cornell St., Wellsboro, died at the Green Home, April 12, 2012. She was the wife of Adrian J. Bronson who predeceased her January 2001. They were married on Dec. 6, 1947. Alberta was born Nov. 26, 1931 in Wellsboro, the daughter of Claude Clinton Rice and Marguerite Cole Rice.  Alberta was a member of Wellsboro Women of the Moose #1147. She was also a dedicated mother and grandmother. Surviving are sons and daughter-in-laws, James Bronson (Judy) of Wellsboro, Ronald Bronson (Fonda) of Painted Post N.Y., Kevin Bronson (Linda) of Union Grove, N.C.; daughters, Sharlene Clark of Lindley, N.Y., Barb Nichols of Wellsboro; daughters and son-in-laws, Carol Heath (Jeff), Deb Miller (Ray), Karen Bronson (Bruce), all of Wellsboro, two sisters, Evelyn Leonard and Beverly McMullen; two brothers, Robert and Richard Rice; one half-brother, Billy Kyler; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.  Friends and family are invited to Alberta's Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 17, from noon to 1 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro, with funeral service to follow. The Rev. Glen Hallead will officiate. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made in Alberta's memory to The Green Home 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901 or Laurel Home Health Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa., 16901. Wellsboro Gazette – April 14, 2012

 

EDWARD F. RICE
Edward F. Rice, 73, of Lawrenceville, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 1996. Born Sept. 22, 1923, in Gillett, he was the son of Wilbert and Lena Ritzenthaler Rice. He retired from Westinghouse, Elmira, NY, after 31 years of service, after retirement he worked for Hawkins Homes. He was a member of Canoe Camp Church of Christ, was on the board of deacons, a member of the Christian Men's Fellowship, serving as treasurer, and trustee, and a lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Bowling Association. Preceding him in death was a brother, John Rice. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Cleveland Rice; a son, David Edward Rice Sr.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and James Finnerty of Tioga; Sandra and Donald Jones of Avoca, NY, and Cheryl and Melvin Hall of Lawrenceville; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clifford Rice of Wabaso, Fla.; four sisters, Marion Jackson of Mainesburg, Irene Nichols of Mt. Pleasant, Esther DelRusso of Philadelphia and Lillian Burielly of Mansfield; a sister-in-law, LaVonne McNett of Roaring Branch. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, from 2 pm to 4 pm, and 7 pm to 9 pm at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 25, at 1 pm, at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, with the Rev. Lawrence E. Womble officiating. Burial will be made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Canoe Camp of Christ Memorial Fund, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.

HARRY ALBERT RICE
 Harry Albert Rice, age 68, of Wellsboro, formerly of Tioga, died Saturday, November 25, 1972 at Fishermen Hospital, Marathon, Florida.  Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral Home Tuesday with Rev. Robert Reese officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Goodwin Rice of Wellsboro; son, Donald Rice of Ephrata, Penna.; daughter, Mrs. Pauline Householder of Tuscon, Arizona; brother, Richard Rice of Middlebury Center; and several grandchildren. He was a member of the Tioga Lions Club and a member for over 25 years of the Elkland Moose Club.

EDWARD F. RICE, 73, Lawrenceville, died Sunday, October 21, 1996.  Born September 22, 1923 in Gillett, he was the son of Wilbert and Lena Ritzenthaler Rice.  He retired from Westinghouse in Elmira after 31 years of service, and after retirement he worked for Hawkins Homes.  He was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, was on the board of Deacons, a member of the Christian Mens’ Fellowship, serving as a treasurer and trustee, and was a lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Bowling Association.  Preceding him in death was a brother, John Rice.  Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Cleveland Rice; a son, David Edward Rice Sr.; three daughter and sons-in-law, Brenda and James Finnerty, Tioga; Sandra and Donald Jones, Avoca, NY; and Cheryl and Melvin Hall, Lawrenceville; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clifford Rice, Wabasco, FL; four sisters; Marion Jackson, Mainesburg; Irene Nichols, Mt. Pleasant; Esther DelRusso, Philadelphia; and Lillian Bruielly, Mansfield; and a sister-in-law, LaVonne McNett, Roaring Branch.  Funeral services were held October 25 at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ with the Rev. Lawrence E. Womble officiating.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Arrangements were under the direction of the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Memorial donations may be made to the Canoe Camp Church of Christ Memorial Fund, Mansfield, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

JOHN W. RICE (SRGP 02868)
 John W. Rice, Mansfield, Pa., Star Route, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1967. Funeral service was at the Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Rev. Robert Young officiated. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Survived by wife, LaVonne Rice; sons, Thomas of Rochester, John A. of Phoenix, Arizona, Randall S. at home; daughters, Mrs. Mary Tice of Mansfield, Linda French, of Pottsville, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Marion Jackson of Mainesburg, Mrs. Irene Nichols, Greensburg, Pa., Mrs. Esther DelRusso of Philadelphia, Mrs. Lillian Brueilly, RD 1, Mansfield; brothers, Edward of Mansfield, Clifford of Wabasso, Fla.; 3 grandchildren. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Mainesburg Methodist Church.

RIEPPEL - Paul D. Rieppel, 95, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007 at home. He was born Dec. 25, 1911 in Cowanesque, the son of John and Ethel Skinner Rieppel. Paul was a retired dairy farmer and drove old bus number 3 for Mansfield schools. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield. Paul and his wife enjoyed travel and camping with their friends from the camping club. Paul especially liked growing potatoes and sweet corn. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Lena Lewis; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Eileen, Daniel and Jackie, all of Mansfield; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bird York, Charlotte and Roger Smith of Mansfield, Carolyn and Jay Barrows of Wellsboro; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Betty Rieppel of Mansfield; two sister and a brother-in-law, Edith and Joseph West of Middlebury, Arlene Strailey of Williamsport; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Friends and relatives were invited to Paul’s funeral service on Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Mansfield, with Paul’s daughter, Barbara York officiating. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. “Old farmers never die, they just spade away. G’bye Dad!” - Mansfield Gazette, 10 Jan. 2007

Wellsboro Gazette, May 9, 1974
THEODORE A. RIPLEY
Theodore A. Ripley, age 67, of Elmira, N.Y., formerly of Mansfield, Pa., died Saturday, May 4, 1974 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Funeral and committal services were held at the Hagerman Funeral Home Tuesday morning with The Reverend Claude T. Corbett of the Riverside United Methodist Church officiating. Burial at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, Pa.  Mr. Ripley is survived by his wife. Ruby; daughters Mrs. Donald (JoAnn) Stilwell of Millerton, Pa.; Mrs. Thomas (Vivien) Brownell of Horseheads, N.Y.; Mrs. Robert (Tern) Doughty of Elmira; brothers Bernard Ripley of Hillman, Michigan; Frank Ripley of Elkland, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Russel (Ethel) Baldwin of Pine City, N.Y.; Mrs. Ella Watts of Elmira, N.Y.; Mrs. Michael (Charlotte) Brennan of Buffalo, N.Y.; and Mrs. Leonard (Jean) Carpenter of Middlebury Center; and four grandchildren. Mr. Ripley attended the Riverside United Methodist Church, was an Army Veteran of World War II and a retired salesman from Far Motors, Elmira. When he lived in Mansfield, he was employed by Baldwin Chevrolet as a salesman

RITTER - George E. (Hank) Ritter, 81, of RD#1, Mansfield, died Saturday, June 27, 1987, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Nov. 2, 1905 in Williamsport, he was a son of George and Elsie Burns Ritter. Mr. Ritter was a life member of Mansfield Hose Co., and a deputy fish warden. He was an avid bowler and fisherman. He retired from the former Mansfield State College, now Mansfield University. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Swanson Somogy; a son, Richard of Warrington; two stepsons, Ronald Somogy of Troy, and Stephen Somogy of Atlanta, GA; seven brothers, Ernest of Lewisburg, Arthur of Hughesville, Tom of Williamsport, Lloyd of Falls Church, VA, Raymond of Denton, MD, Sam of Montoursville, and Bob of Vero Beach, FL; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. today, July 1, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. James T. Dawes, pastor of the Mansfield United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. - Wellsboro Gazette, July 1, 1987, p.10

RITTER, GEORGE E.,   George E. (Hank) Ritter, 81, of RD1, Mansfield died June 27, 1987.  He was a life member of the Mansfield Hose Co. and had been a deputy fish warden for many years.  He is survived by his wife, the former Anna Swanson Somogy; son, Richard Ritter of Warrington, PA; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; stepsons, Ronald Somogy of Troy, PA and Stephen Somogy of Atlanta, GA; two step-grandchildren.  Services were held at the Scureman Funeral Home in Mansfield on July 1 with Rev. James T.Dawes officiating and burial to be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  (TGR July 2, 1987)

RIZZO - Michael Edward Rizzo Sr., 85, died
Monday, April 12, 2010, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born Oct. 23, 1924, in Mt. Morris, N.Y., he was the son of Michael Edward and Anna Gerace Rizzo.  Michael was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was loved by his family and will be missed by all who knew him. Michael was a United States Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 71st Infantry Division in the European Theater. He later trained as a major league baseball umpire and also worked as a salesman. He enjoyed playing, umpiring and coaching baseball, especially when his sons, Marc and Michael Jr. were playing American Legion ball in Mansfield in the 1970s. Michael also enjoyed playing golf, and was a regular at Corey Creek Golf Course, Mansfield, for many years. Surviving are four children, Cheryl (Maison) Clarke of Mansfield, Marc (Antoinette) Rizzo of Diamond Bar, Calif.; Lori Bowers of Syracuse, N.Y., Michael E. Rizzo Jr. of Syracuse, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, Aaron (Sara) Clarke of Mechanicsburg, Micah (Rachael) Clarke of Philadelphia, Tamara (Peter) Dearborn of Marblehead, Mass., Dominic (Deanna) Rizzo of Chino, Calif., Nicholas Rizzo of Diamond Bar, Calif., Diana (Joshua) Petlock of Tunkhannock, Leah Rizzo, Malachi Rizzo of Syracuse, N.Y.; Nathan Bowers of Syracuse, NY; three great-grandchildren, Damian Rizzo of Chino, Calif; Julia Clarke of Mechanicsburg, Sofia Rizzo of Chino, Calif.; two sisters, Lucia Bowles of Lima, N.Y., Mary Girardi of Auburn, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Arline, Dec. 28, 2008; a son Gerald, Dec. 8, 2008; two brothers, Joseph and Thomas and two sisters, Rose and Janice. Per Michaels' wishes, there will be no calling hours. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. John J. Chmil, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Wilston's Funeral Home, Mansfield, followed by a military graveside service at Tioga Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro; the Austin Cox American Legion Post 478 or the American Heart Association , in memory of Michael, and to the American Cancer Society , in memory of Arline. – Wellsboro Gazette, April 14, 2010

 

ROBERTSON Ivah R. Campbell

Wellsboro PA: age 97, died March 18th, 2011 at The Green Home. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Campbell who died April 12th, 1974. Ivah was born April 8th, 1913 in Nauvoo, PA, the daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude Schmouder Robertson. She and her husband owned the former Western Auto, Wellsboro, PA. Ivah was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church and the Mary Wells Chapter #452 O.E.S., Wellsboro, PA. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Ronald Perry, Middlebury Ctr., PA; grandchildren, Andrea (Geoffrey) Whitesell, Westfield, PA, Scott (Carrie) Perry and Jeffrey Perry, both of Middlebury Ctr., PA; great-grandchildren, Brianna and Brandon Whitesell, Aiden Cannon, Keira Cannon and Addison Perry. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy B. Campbell, in 1971. Friends and family are invited to Ivah's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA., with a funeral to follow at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to The Shared Home, 27 Bacon St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.   Star Gazette – March 20, 2011

 

 

WADE SCOTT ROBBINS
 Wade Scott Robbins, 15, of RD 3, Mansfield died Saturday, Aug. 11, 1984 at his home. James Wilson, Tioga County Coroner, ruled death was self-inflicted. Born May 17, 1969 in Blossburg, he was the son of Donald and Peggy Summerson Robbins. He was a tenth grade student at Mansfield High School. Surviving are: his parents, Donald and Peggy Summerson Robbins of RD 3, Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Steven (Ginger) Ensminger of RD 1, Mainesburg and Miss Donna Robbins at home; grandparents, Arch and Gladys Robbins of Mansfield and two nieces. Friends were invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield Monday, Aug. 13 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held there Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 1 pm with the Rev. Edwin Greene officiating. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

 

ROBINSON, RICHARD E. II (Spec. 5)
 Age 21 of RD 5, Wellsboro, Pa. on December 19, 1976 in Putnam Township, Tioga County PA., as a result of being struck by an automobile.  Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home Tuesday evening 7 to 9 pm.  Military funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 pm.  The Rev. Kermit Clickner officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Survived by wife, Kathleen Davis Robinson of RD 5, Wellsboro; one son, Richard E. Robinson III of Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Amber Freleigh of Wellsboro, Mrs. Linda Schultz and Mrs. Barbara Teeter, both of Covington, Pa.; his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Robinson Owlett of Covington, Pa.; grandparent, Mrs. Charles Stephenson of Westfield, Pa.  He has been in the US Army for 3 years and had just returned from Germany on December 7, 1976.

 

ROCKWELL Leon J. Rockwell, Sr.

age 71, of Tioga, PA, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at his home. Leon was born on June 8, 1939 in Blossburg, PA, the son of Nathan and Loetta (Newman) Rockwell. He and his wife, JoAnne (Mores) Rockwell celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on October 1, 2010.  Prior to his retirement, Leon was employed for 30 years with Kennedy Valve as a large valve assembler. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #1147 of Wellsboro, PA, and served as an umpire for the baseball farm team. Leon enjoyed hunting, fishing with his grandchildren, gardening, travelling and spending time with his family.  In addition to his wife, JoAnne, Leon is survived by two sons; John Rockwell of Tioga, PA, Leon Rocky Rockwell, Jr. of Corning, NY; one daughter, Tina King of Wellsboro, PA; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Roberta Space of Addison, NY, Virginia Jeffers of Addison, NY, Pearl and Carl Wright of Middlebury Center, PA; six grandchildren; Leon Rockwell, III, Karissa Rockwell, Brooke Rockwell, Dillan King, Brianna King, Kayla Copp; a step-brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Monalee Johnston, Jr. of Mainesburg, PA and one sister-in-law, Mary Rockwell of Cascade, MD and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased his parents and two brothers, Russell and James Rockwell.   Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at the funeral home at 3:00 PM with Pastor Kristi Webster officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.   Star Gazette – January 27, 2011

 

RODWELL -  MRS. ETHEL R. HAIGHT
 Mrs. Ethel R. Haight, 66, of 38 Jackson Street, Wellsboro, died Saturday, August 17, 1974, at her home.  She was the widow of George Haight. She was born January 12, 1908 in Grimsby, England. Mrs. Haight was a former employee of the Corning Glass Works' Wellsboro plant. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leland Smith, of Wellsboro; her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Harness, of Grimsby, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Tussey Funeral Home.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. William F. Murphey, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiated. (Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA, Thursday, Aug. 22, 1974)

ROGERS –DORATHA JEAN CUMMINGS, age 71, of Mansfield, PA, died at her home Saturday, November 12, 2005, surrounded by her loving family.  Doratha was the wife of Roy F. Cummings Jr., they would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on February 17, 2006.  She was born in Wellsboro, PA, on January 13, 1934, a daughter of Amos and Helen (Stevens) Rogers.  Doratha worked at the Wellsboro Diner for 40 years and was the owner for 28 of those years.  Doratha is survived by her husband, Roy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael “Mike” Sr. and Susan Cummings of Mansfield, PA, Thomas “Tom” and Joy Cummings of Lambs Creek; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Joe Shabloski Jr. of Wellsboro, PA; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Neal of Mansfield, PA; several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Robert and Donald Rogers, preceded her in death.  Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 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, November 17, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Carl Bergerson officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charlestown Twp., Wellsboro, PA.  Immediately following the committal services family and friends are invited to attend a memorial dinner at the Whitneyville Fairgrounds.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

ROGERS - GLOVER, Leola "Grace" (Rogers)
Age 94, of Clayton, NC, formerly of Mansfield and Wellsboro, PA, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 7, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Grace was born July 2, 1915 in Covington, PA, a daughter of James and Bertha (Tuttle) Rogers. She was the wife of the late Raymond C. Glover. Grace was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro, PA, and JOY "Just Older Youth" of the church. She enjoyed writing poetry, needlework and crafts which she gave away to friends and family. Grace is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William James and Jan Glover of VA; five daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Marie DiMuzzio of Wellsboro, PA, Gwendolynne "Lynne" and Tom Mann of Clayton, NC, Leola "Lee" Grace and Daniel Stadler of Clayton, NC, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, Ruth Elizabeth and Russ Warren of Raleigh, NC, Pauline Esther "Polly" Werline of Grand Prairie, TX, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Raymond in 1993, a daughter, Rayona Jean Perry, two sons-in-law, Glenn Smith in 2005 and Robert DiMuzzio in 2008. Her brother Hugh, and sisters, Louise, Naomi and Gwen all went on before her. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro, PA. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Grace's memory to His Thousand Hills Christian Activity Center, 458 Phippen Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.

LEROY E. ROOT age 69 of Wellsboro, PA, diedon Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born on February 3, 1932 in Wellsboro, PA, son of the late Charles and Margaret Root. LeRoy was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the US Army as a MP. He was formerly employed by Ingersoll Rand of Painted Post, NY. Viewing will be held at Thursday, July 12, 2001 from 7-9 PM at the Carelton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 13, 2001 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Darwin Cranner officiating. Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette

 

ROOT Margaret Arlene Beauter

age 88, of Balsam Road, Wellsboro, PA, died August 10, 2011 at Broad Acres. She was the wife of the late William H. Beauter who died December 15, 2010. Margaret was born June 15, 1923 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Walter A. and Ellen Schaff Root. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, employee of the former Clark’s Sporting Goods Store in Wellsboro, and was a homemaker. Margaret was a member of the Middle Ridge United Methodist Church, Mary Wells Chapter #452 O.E.S. and Wellsboro Women of the Moose. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, traveling, playing bingo and going camping. Surviving are Sons, William (Kathy) Beauter, Cedar Edge, CO, and James Beauter (Partner Anthony Kulp), Rehoboth Beach, DE; Daughters, Linda (James) Alexander, Wellsboro, Judith (James) McDaniel, York, PA, and Cindy (John) McMaster, West Newton, PA; eight Grandchildren; fifteen Great Grandchildren; two Great Great Grandchildren. There will be no visitation.  Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home”, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. Robert Shuey officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial  Gardens. Memorials may be made in her memory to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 2501, Dallas, TX 75244.     Wellsboro Gazette – August 12, 2011

 

ROSE Ellsworth W. Rose

89, of Mansfield, died Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  He was born Sept. 23, 1921, in Wellsboro, a son of William T. and Mary (Stocum) Rose. Ellsworth was the husband of Helen K. (Houser) Rose for 69 years.  He retired from Corning Glass Works in Wellsboro in 1978. Ellsworth was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the Wellsboro Masonic Lodge – Ossea Lodge #317 A&M; served on the Wellsboro Borough Council, volunteered as an ambulance driver, enjoyed hunting, golfing, and was an avid fisherman.  Ellsworth is survived by his wife, Helen; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry E. and Sherry Rose of Tenn., James W. and Pam Rose of Wellsboro, Terry L. and Kathy Rose of Wellsboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Dave Tobias of Elkland; seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Robin, Brian, Tim, Mike, Kelly, Chris; nine great- grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. A memorial service will follow at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made in Ellsworth's memory to the Alzheimer's Association , 3544 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, Pa. 17110.  Wellsboro Gazette – April 17, 2011

 

ROSENGRANT - LOUCKS, Doris Bertha
Age 80, of 78 Southard Road, Middlebury Center, PA, formerly of Westfield, PA, diedFriday, December 28, 2007, at her residence. She was born February 12, 1927 in Livingston Manor, NY, the daughter of Frank and Mabel Page Rosengrant. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church. Survived by daughters, Regina Springman and Alan Guill, Elkland, PA, Brenda (Zachary) Thoman, Codorus, PA; sons, Dennis (Jane) Loucks, Elkland, PA, Samuel Loucks and Elizabeth McCullen, Westfield, PA, Frederick (Carol) Loucks, Mt. Jackson, VA, Randy (Vicki) Loucks, Little Marsh, PA; brother, Bennie (Linda) Rosengrant, Middlebury Center, PA; 26 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, David; daughters, Elsie Hanes and Sandra Loucks; grandson, Sheldon Kennedy; great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Kennedy; and two brothers and two sisters. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA, Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., immediately following the visitation. Pastor Everman, Offc. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/30/2007.

FRANCIS W. ROSS, SR., age 92, of RR#2, Mansfield, PA, died Monday, February 7, 2005, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.  Francis was the husband of the late Dorothy Ross.  He was born on February 10, 1912 in Elmira, NY, the son of Frank and Ruth (Boyton) Ross.  Francis retired from the former Remington Rand in Elmira, NY, after 33 years of service.  He was a WWII US Army Veteran Francis’ favorite hobby was farming.  Francis is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Francis Jr. “Butch” and Barbara Ross of Mansfield, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Margo and Bill Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads, PA,  Francine and LeRoy Burleigh, Shirley Chilson all of Mansfield, PA; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Ross of Elmira Heights, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Clara and John Bernard of Owego, NY; a daughter, Ruth Margaret Beauman; two grandchildren, Roy Chilson Jr. and Michael Beauman; five siblings, Bob Ross, Bill Ross, Madelyn Williams, Helen Mathews, Peggy Whitcomb; and a brother-in-law, Roy Chilson Sr., preceded him in death.  Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, February 10, 2005, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.  Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Dressler officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, Charleston, Twp. –Elmira Star Gazette.

EDGAR L. ROUPP (SRGP 70407)
 Edgar L. Roupp, 53, of Mansfield RD 1 died Thursday unexpectedly at his home of natural causes. He was born April 15, 1919 in Liberty, the son of Grant and Jennie Turner Roupp. He was a member of the Tioga Valley Saddle Club and a member of the local First Baptist Church.  He was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Slingerland Roupp; two sons, Richard at home, Edgar at Mansfield RD 1; two daughters, Mrs. David (Connie) Rawson of Germania and Mrs. Garry (Bonnie) York of Mainesburg; four sisters, Mrs. George Cochran of Covington, Mrs. Iola Ball of Cogan Station, Mrs. Kenneth Knipe of Liberty, Mrs. Wanda Howe of Cogan Station. Four brothers, Grant of Williamsport, Delancey of Elmira, NY, LaVerne of Mansfield RD 1, and Sheldon Roupp of Covington; two uncles; six grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 3:30 pm at the Kuhl Funeral Home, formerly the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield.  The Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiated and burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

L. LAVERNE ROUPP – L. Laverne Roupp, 79, of Mansfield RR 1, died Sunday, March 12, 1995, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro.  Born Oct. 21, 1915, in Cogan House Township, he was the son of Grant O. and Fannie Turner Roupp.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, American Legion Post 167, Morris Run, Dads of Foreign Service Veterans, Post 264, Mansfield, Hillside Rod and Gun Club and the Arnot Sportsmans Club.  He was a retired carpenter and member of the Carpenter’s Union.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  Preceding him in death were his wife, the former Alberta Cleflin, in 1994; and one son, David, in 1987.  Surviving are three daughters, Beverly Scott of Cogan Station, Judy Johnson of Tioga and Leona Lair of Selinsgrove; five sons, Rick and Doug, both of Mansfield, Robert of Elmira, NY, James of Blossburg and Donald of Martinez, Ga.; two brothers, Grant O. Jr., of Williamsport and Sheldon W. of Covington; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.  Friends called at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Monday, March 13, and Tuesday, March 14.  Services were held there Tuesday, March 14, with the Rev. Raymond Valimont officiating.  Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the Mansfield Firemens Association, 13 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933, or the Dads of Foreign Service, Post 264, Mansfield, Pa. 16933.

SHELDON W. ROUPP, 73, Covington, died April 22, 1995, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born Sept. 6, 1921, in Cogan House, he was the son of Grant and Fannie Turner Roupp.  He was a retiree of Ralphs Service Center and a World War II Army veteran.  Mr. Roupp was a life member and past commander of VFW Post 6757, Mansfield; a member of Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM, Mansfield; the Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Blossburg, YMRC Inc. of Williamsport; Moose Lodge #1147, Wellsboro; American Legion #0167, Morris Run and the Arnot Sportsman’s Club.  Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jean A. Wilcox Roupp; one son and daughter-in-law, Philip W. and Cindy Roupp, Covington; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra K. and Denny Dibble, Ogdensburg; one brother, Grant Roupp Jr. Williamsport; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.  Services were held at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.  The Rev. Lawrence E. Womble officiated.  Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

ROUSE ANDREW E.
The Wellsboro Gazette -  Thursday, 10 Jul 1969
The funeral was held Thursday for Andrew Elton Rouse, 53, of Wellsboro R.D. 4, who died Monday, June 30, 1969, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rouse had been employed by the Wellsboro division of the Corning Glass Works for more than 23 years. He was a World War II veteran. Born Sept. 30, 1915, in Delmar Twp., he was the son of Charles and Hadassah Spencer Rouse. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Bush; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Sutler [sic, Sutley] and Mrs. Doris Kohler, both of Middlebury Center R.D. 2., and Miss Mildred Rouse, Wellsboro R.D. 4; three sons, Elmer, Nelson and Willard, all of Middlebury Center, and a brother, Clyde N. Rouse, Wellsboro R. D. 2. The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Tussey's Funeral Home. Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Melvin Negley officiated.

ROUSE
Willard Age 57, of Alley Close Hill Road, Middlebury, PA, died March 17, 2007 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Bush Rouse. He was retired from Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro, after twenty-five years service. He attended the Little Marsh Methodist Church, enjoyed farming, and was a member of the Wellsboro Moose. Willard was an Army 82nd Airborne veteran, serving during Vietnam. Surviving are children, Andrea and husband, Tim Cuff, Wellsboro, PA, Christie and husband, Kenneth Parslow, Knoxville, PA, Richard Rouse, Wellsboro, PA, and Dan Rouse, Wellsboro, PA; four grandchildren, Curtis and Kendra Parslow, Miriam Rouse and Isabella Cuff; sisters, Martha Sutley, Middlebury, PA, and Mildred Snell. He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Kohler; and brother, Elmer Rouse. Friends and family are invited to Willard's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral there Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Garner officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials in his memory may be made to the Wellsboro Moose, P.O. Box 661, Wellsboro, PA.

RUTSKI AGNES McCARTHY
Agnes R., age 65, of 202 Shore Parkway, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Wellsboro, Pa., Tuesday, August 22, 1972, at Tampa, Fla. Friends are invited to call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeeral there Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. William A. Snyder. Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by husband, Basil McCarthy; sons, T/Sgt. Ronald B. McCarthy and S/Sgt. John C. McCarthy both of the United States Air Force; brother, John Rutski of Williamsport, Pa., five grandchildren. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro; and the W.S.C.S, of that church; she was first Wellsboro Police Woman serving from Sept 6, 1954 until March 31, 1959; owner and operator of Aggie’s Restaurant for nine years in Wellsboro, now the Harris Restaurant. She was one time associated with Wellsboro Swimming Pool. She was born April 20, 1907 in Blossburg, the daughter of Frank and Anna Eckbloom Rutski.

RUTSKI - MRS. AGNES McCARTHY
Mrs. Agnes McCarthy, 65, of 202 Shore Pkwy., Tampa, Fla., formerly of Wellsboro died Tuesday, August 22nd, in Tampa, Florida. She was the wife of Basil McCarthy who survives. She was Wellsboro's first and only policewoman, serving from Sept. 6, 1954 until March 31, 1959. She was born April 20, 1907 in Blossburg, the daughter of Frank and Anna Eckbloom Rutski.  She was a member of Wellsboro United Methodist Church and its W.S.C.S.  She owned and operated Aggie's Restaurant for nine years in Wellsboro, now the Harris Restaurant. She was also employed by Wellsboro Borough at the Borough swimming pool for several years. She and her husband retired and moved to Florida this June. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, T-Sgt. Ronald B. McCarthy and S-Sgt. John C. McCarthy of the US Air Force; a brother, John Rutski of Williamsport; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Tussey Funeral Home with the Rev. William A. Snyder officiating.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

RUTTY –KAOKA D. GRANTIER, 86, of Wellsboro RR 7, died August 3, 1992, at The Green Home, Wellsboro, after a short illness.  Born August 5, 1905, in Canton, she was the daughter of Jackson D. and Ida Mae Canis Rutty.  She lived in the Wellsboro area for the past 53 years; was a retired inspector for the former Corning Galls, Wellsboro Division.   Mrs. Grantier was predeceased by her husband, John A. Grantier, in 1990; three sisters and four brothers.  Surviving are one daughter, Hazel Allen, Wellsboro; one sister, Leona Wilson, Liberty; two brothers, Donald Rutty, Canton and Murry Rutty. Cherry Flats; two grandchildren, Jack Allen, Bellenue, WA and Debbie Robinson, Palmyra; two great-grandchildren, Beth and Emily Robinson, Palmyra.  A private service was held August 5, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.  The Rev. Eugnel Charsky, chaplain of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, officiated.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.