SADLER Dorothy M. Wood

age 91, of Ithaca, NY, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died Friday August 31, 2012 at Cayuga Ridge Health and Residential Community in Ithaca, NY. Dorothy was born July 24, 1921 in Canton, PA, a daughter of Justin and Leah (Jenkins) Sadler. She was the wife of the late Gerald E. Wood who died in 2008. Dorothy was retired from Sears in Wellsboro as a sales associate. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wellsboro; loved kids, crafts, camping and playing bingo. Dorothy is survived by 5 sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Ruth Wood of Pinon Hills, CA, Barry and Pam Wood of Port Crane, NY, Danny and Donna Wood of Raleigh, NC, Alan and Melinda Wood of Willseyville, NY, Dennis and Beth Wood of Mansfield, PA; a sister, Connie Wood of Festus, MO; a brother, Don (Alberta) Sadler of Lima OH; a sister, Donna Koehler of Horseheads, NY; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Whispel; 3 grandchildren, Kim Wood, Justin Soboleski and Mark Wood. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 1:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral Services will be held following visitation at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. , 613 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702Star Gazette – September 2, 2012   

SAMPSON - BRYANT, Marguerite S.
Age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died January 8, 2008 at Broad Acres. She was the wife of the late Jesse J. Bryant, who died December 22, 2006. Marguerite was born February 13, 1919 in Charleston Township, the daughter of the late Robert D. and Daisy Gee Sampson. She was a Charleston High School graduate (1936), graduate of Mansfield Normal School (1940), and a Music and English teacher from 1940 to 1977. Marguerite was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church and the Wednesday Morning Musicales. Surviving are daughters, Sherroll (Denis) Jessen, Spring Hill, FL and Pamela (Joseph) Davis, Wellsboro, PA; brother-in-law, Robert Bryant, Gainesville, GA; eight grandchildren, Brian Palmer, Lori Lynch, Sara Bowen (Mike), Jill Long (Brett), Jason Bryant, Alyssa Bryant, Kristin Alvarez (Michael) and Abby Mollett (Rob); four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Dennis Bryant. Friends and family are invited to Marguerite's Life Celebration on Friday, January 11, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Queen and Main Streets, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral service at 4:00 p.m., with Pastor Marian Hartman officiating, followed by a luncheon at the Church. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Dennis Bryant Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o McArthur High School, 6501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33024, or to Broad Acres Nursing Home, 1883 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/9/2008.[MSNS was called Mansfield State Teacher's College in 1940]

SANTACROCE – Tina M. McHenry Larkins, 37, of Elyria, Ohio, formerly of Wellsboro, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007. She was born Dec. 9, 1969 in Wellsboro, a daughter of Edward L. McHenry and Bobbi Rogers Santacroce. Tina served in the United States Navy for five years. She is survived by her father and step mother, Edward and Cindy McHenry of Wellsboro; mother and step father, Bobbi and Michael Santacroce of Painted Post, NY; son, Evan Larkins; daughter, Jade Larkins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brett and Lynn Ann McHenry of Poiling Springs, Bart and Stephanie McHenry of Crestwood, KY; sister, Julie Smith of Chandler, Ariz.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends were invited to call on Friday, Aug. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 25 at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Alex Perednia officiating. Interment was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial contributions for Tina’s children may be sent to Edward McHenry, 283 Kelsey St., Wellsboro, PA 16901 – Mansfield Gazette, 29 Aug. 2007

SARGEANT - WILSTON, Leora S.
Age 75, of Norris Brook Road, Middlebury Ctr., PA, died April 20, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was the wife of Harold D. Wilston whom she married June 21, 1950. Leora was born September 8, 1932 in Canton, PA, the daughter of the late Harold and Leola Hicks Sargeant. She was a graduate of Troy High School "1950", a homemaker, and member of the Independent Bible Church in Wellsboro. Surviving are her husband, Harold; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Michael Mahosky, Wellsboro, PA; son and daughter-in-law, David and Bethany Wilston, York, PA; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Doris Sargeant, Converse, TX; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to Leora's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Shuey officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Independent Bible Church, 45 East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/22/2008.

SARGEANT –LEORA S. WILSTON, 75, Middlebury Center, PA died April 20, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  Born on September 8, 1932 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Leola Hicks Sargeant.  She was a graduate of Troy High School “1950”, a homemaker and member of the Independent Bible Church in Wellsboro.  Surviving are her husband Harold D. whom she married June 21, 1950; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Michael Mahosky, Wellsboro, PA; son and daughter-in-law, David and Bethany Wilston, York, PA; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Doris Sargeant, Converse, TX; several nieces and nephews.  Leora’s Life Celebration was held April 23 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, Wellsboro, PA.  Funeral followed with Rev. Robert Shuey officiating.  Burial was at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Independent Bible Church, 45 East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel 4/24/2008

SARGENT - Frank S. Sargent Sr, [SRGP 80875] age 86, died Sunday, March 4, 1990 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, formerly of RD2, Box 368, Mansfield, PA. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 PM, with the Rev. Donald Newkirk officiating. Burial, Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, the former Florence M. Barnes; 6 sons and daughters-in-law, William and Arlene of Horseheads, NY, Eugene and Doris of Millerton, PA, Leo and Stella, Frank Jr. and Eleanor of Mansfield, PA, Robert and Georgia and Richard of Tioga, PA; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Ruth (Doug) Thomas, Mrs. Betty (Joe) Thompson, Mrs. Joan (Robert) Heichel and Mrs. Joanna (Charles) Murphy, all of Mansfield, PA; 2 sister, Mrs. Hettie Russell of Zephyrhills, FL and Mrs. Joann Taylor of State College, PA; 44 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; son-in-law, John Burnham of Troy, PA; daughters-in-law, Ruth Powlison  of Wellsboro, PA and Doris Sargent of Mansfield, PA. Predeceased by 3 sons, Neal, Douglas and Nathaniel and a daughter, Frances Burnham. Mr. Sargent was born on August 7, 1903, in Dyberry, PA, a son of Nathaniel and Anna Clough Sargent. He was a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church and a 37-year employee of the Dairymens League. He was a self-employed Contractor for 10 years. The family will furnish flowers. Those who wish may make donations to: The Lambs Creek Bible Church and The Lambs Creek Sportsman Club.

SARGENT - Frank S. Sargent, Sr., [SRGP 80875]  86, formerly of RD2, Box 368, Mansfield, died Sunday, March 4, 1990, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born Aug. 7, 1903, in Dyberry, he was a son of Nathaniel and Anna Clough Sargent. He was a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church and a 37 year employee of the Dairymen's League. He was a self-employed contractor for 10 years. He was preceded in death by three sons, Neal, Douglas and Nathaniel, and a daughter, Frances Burnham. He and his wife, the former Florence M. Barnes, celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary last Nov. 22. They married in 1925. Surviving, besides his wife, are six sons and daughters-in-law, William & Arlene of Horseheads, NY, Eugene & Doris of Millerton, Leo & Stella of Mansfield, Frank Jr. & Eleanor of Mansfield, Robert & Georgia of Tioga, and Richard of Tioga; four daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth & Doug Thomas, Betty & Joe Thompson, Joan & Robert Heichel and Joanna & Charles Murphy, all of Mansfield; two sisters, Hettie Russell of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Joann Taylor of State College; 44 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; son-in-law, John Burnham of Troy; and daughters-in-law, Ruth Powlison of Wellsboro and Doris Sargent of Mansfield. Calling hours were held at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Tuesday, March 6, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Services were held at the funeral home Wednesday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Rev. Donald Newkirk officiated. Family provided flowers. Burial was made at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Lambs Creek Bible Church and the Lambs Creek Sportsmans Club. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 7, 1990

SARGENT  Leo F. Age 74, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 3, 2006. Leo was the husband of Stella L. (Chilson) Sargent with whom he celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary on September 14, 2005. Leo was born in Mansfield, PA on March 25, 1931, a son of Frank and Florence (Barnes) Sargent. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was a lifelong farmer, and avid gardener. Leo was a member of the Community of Grace Fellowship. Leo is survived by his wife, Stella; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Sargent, Fred (JoLyn) Sargent, all of Mansfield, PA; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Sargent and Annette and Dennis Hallock, all of Mansfield, PA; one grandson, Denny Hallock; three brothers, William Sargent of Horseheads, NY, Eugene Sargent of Millerton, PA, Richard Sargent of Wellsboro, PA; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth (Doug) Sargent of Mansfield, PA, Betty (Joe) Thompson of Mansfield, PA, Joan (Bob) Heichel of Mansfield, PA, Joanna (Jack) Shaw of Blossburg, PA; father-in-law, Sam Chilson of Mainesburg, PA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Sargent; his parents, three brothers and a sister. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, February 6, 2006, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 7, 2006, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. George Yocum officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Wellsboro, PA.

NEAL H. SARGENT
 Neal H. Sargent, age 38 of Mansfield RD 3, died unexpectedly Monday, November 13, 1972 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Funeral service was at the Kuhl (formerly Shaw and Robena) Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa. Thursday at 1:30 pm.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Survived by wife, Ruth Heater Sargent, two daughters, Diane and Darlene both at home; two sons, Daniel and Donald; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Florence Barnes) Sargent of RD 3, Mansfield, Pa.; five sisters, Mrs. Jack Burnham of Troy, Pa., Mrs. Douglas Thomas of RD 3, Mansfield; Mrs. Joseph Thompson of Mansfield RD 3, Mrs. Charles Murphy of RD 2 Mansfield, Mrs. Robert Heichel of Mansfield RD 3; seven brothers, William Sargent of Horseheads, Leo, Frank Jr. and Eugene all of RD 3 Mansfield, Richard of Millerton, Douglas of Mansfield, Robert of RD 2, Mansfield. He was employed by the North Penn Gas Co. for 7 years.  He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Lambs Creek Sportsman Club.

 

SATKOWSKI Anthony J. Satkowski

WELLSBORO, Pa. - Anthony J. Satkowski, 71, 11 Cone St., died Tuesday, June 18, 1991, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  He was born Aug. 11, 1919 to Joseph and Gabriella Bojnarowska Satkowski, in Dickson City, Pa.  He was a retired employee of Borden Inc., Wellsboro.  He was an army veteran of WW I and a member of the Wellsboro Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.  Surviving are: two daughters, Julia (Mrs. John) Redell Wellsboro RD 3, and Deloris (Mrs. Peter) Leurs, West Lake Village, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.   Calling hours are 7 - 9 p.m.Thursday at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro, Pa.  Services will be there 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. George B. Lineker from St. Pauls Episcipal Church, Wellsboro, officiating.  Burial will be at Tioga Memorial Gardens. Charleston Township.  Note:  Enola is not mentioned here as a survivor because she and Tony were either separated or divorced.

 

SCHANBACHER – Chester A. Schanbacher, 60, of 230 North Main Street, Mansfield, was pronounced dead at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro on Tuesday, July 24, 1979. He suffered a heart attack while at work. Born July 28, 1918 in Liberty, PA, he was a son of Orville and Martha Rauscher Schanbacher. Surviving are: his wife, Theodosia TenEyck Schanbacher; two daughters, Mrs. Dean (JoAnne) Benson of Mansfield and Mrs. Michael (Jean) Grimme of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one son, Allen of Mansfield; one brother, Gerald of Mansfield; three sisters, Mrs. Jamie (Genevieve) Stone of Columbia, SC, Mrs. Carleton (Joyce) Gilbert of Mount Carmel, Conn., and Mrs. William (Pauline) Bradshaw of Mansfield; and 4 grandchildren. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, a member and Past Noble Grand of the Mansfield IOOF Lodge #526, of Friendship Lodge F & AM #247 of Mansfield, of the Williamsport Consistory, and of the Mansfield and Wellsboro Men’s Choruses. Mr. Schanbacher was a former partner and manager of the Mansfield Novelty Company for many years. He was presently employed by the Chapel Lumber Company of Mansfield. The funeral will be held Friday, July 27, 1979 at 1 PM at the Mansfield Methodist Church with Rev. David L. Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thursday, July 26. Masonic services will be held Thursday evening at 8:45 PM at the funeral home. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield.

 

ALLEN L. SCHANBACHER, 73, of Covington, PA, passed away August 24, 2017, at home surrounded by his loved ones, following a long battle with cancer. He was born March 31, 1944, in Blossburg, PA, the son of Chester & Theodosia TenEyck Schanbacher. Allen served in the Army National Guard and was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, and the Hillside Rod and Gun Club. Allen is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former, Patricia Cleveland, 2 daughters, Jacqueline (Scott) Laubach of Bloomsburg, PA, Kimberly Kurzejewski of Terrell, NC, 2 sisters, JoAnne Davis of Mansfield, PA, Jean (Michael) Grimme of Ft. Wayne, IN, 4 grandchildren, & 2 great grandsons. Private funeral services will be held with his pastor, Denise Haskins officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Allen’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield 67 E. Wellsboro St. Mansfield, PA or the American Cancer Society Tioga Unit 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/25/2017

 

SCHOFIELD - STERMER Alice D.
Age 91, of Norway Ridge Road, Woodhull, NY, died December 16, 2007 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born June 20, 1916 in Southport, NY, the daughter of Clifford H. and Ella Grinnell Schofield. She and her husband, Stanley R. Stermer lived at Tioga Junction for 40 years. Alice was a past Noble Grand of the Lady Lawrence Rebekah Lodge, a member of the Wellsboro DAR, secretary of the Lawrence Grange, retired Justice of Peace of Lawrence Township, past member of the Elmira Genealogy Society. She was very proud of her historical ancestors. General John McCalister Schofield for whom Schofield Barracks of Hawaii was named. Josiah Bushnell Grinnell, the founder of Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa. Also, Seth Daggett who settled the town of Daggett, PA, the land given to him for his war services. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn (Richard) Mortimer, Zephyrhills, FL, Marlene Mortimer, Zephyrhills, FL, Sandra L. Ogden, Lawrenceville, PA; sons, Dale S. (Tracey) Stermer, Lakemont, NY, Gale C. (Sharon) Stermer, Knoxville, PA; 23 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley R. Stermer; sisters, Agnes Noyes and Nadine Schofield; brother, Donald Schofield; sons-in-law, Roger Mortimer and John Ogden; and granddaughter, Dorinda Ogden. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Thursday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Fletcher Brothers officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, RD., Wellsboro, PA. Pallbearers will be Gregory Stermer, Dale Stermer Jr., Gale Stermer Jr., Jamie Stermer, David Mortimer, John Mortimer and Clay Mortimer. Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville Volunteer Ambulance Assn., Lawrenceville, PA 16929; or Guthrie Health Care System, Attn: Guthrie Hospice, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840. She was a very loving and caring wife and mother and will be sadly missed by all.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/19/2007.

 

William J. Schultz, 50, of Covington, formerly of Blossburg, died suddenly early Sunday, October 25, 1970, at his home. An employee of J. P. Ward Foundry, Blossburg, Mr. Schultz was an ardent bowler and hunter. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of Post 8730, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Blossburg; Bloss Lodge No. 350, F&AM, and the Williamsport Consistory. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Blossburg. Born March 7, 1920, in Blossburg, he was the son of Louis and Winifred Cambers Schultz. Surviving are his wife, the former Phyllis Ann Seeley and a brother, Louis Schultz, Blossburg postmaster. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Park, Wellsboro RD. The Rev. George E. Booth, his pastor, officiated.

 

SCISS Salvadore Sciss

age 93, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at his home in Lawrenceville, PA surrounded by his loving family. Salvadore was born on April 8, 1919 in Easton, PA, a son of Thomas and Consetta (Griffo) Sciss. He was married to Estelle (Stanley) Sciss for 67 years. Salvadore had been employed by a Regal Paper Mill in Milford, NJ. He attended Elkland Independent Baptist Church. His favorite pastimes were boxing, baseball, hunting, fishing and working on cars. Salvadore was a WWII US Army veteran.   Salvadore is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Kathi Sciss of Lawrenceville, PA, a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Herb Shackleton of Pompano Beach, FL, 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Lester (Eleanor) Sciss, Nicholas (Helen) Sciss, all of Upper Black Eddy, PA; a sister Anna Jesiolowski of Doylestown, PA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Sciss, in August of 2008, two great grandchildren, Tara Sciss and Morgan Rizzo.  Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, October 8, 2012 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 following the visitation at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Ball officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Tioga County Honor Guard. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA.    Funeral home obituary – October 5, 2012

SEELYE, Alice - Alice Mae Colegrove, age 92 formerly of Lawrenceville, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Corning Hospital. Born February 6, 1924 to Walter Roland and Mary Ann (Dunn) Seelye, she was number 8 of ten children, losing her mother when she was just 4 years old. She was the last surviving child. Alice married Robert Warren Colegrove, April 20, 1946 and they shared 64 years before his passing in September 2010. Together they had 5 children, Robert H. Colegrove, Linda (Roy) Booher, Stephen (Linda) Colegrove and Gary (Diane) Colegrove, all of Lawrenceville and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Bauman of Corning, NY; grandchildren, Brenda (Scott) Dixon, Jason (Angela) Colegrove, Lori (Matt) Potter, Joshua (Helene) Colegrove and Ryan Colegrove; several great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and two grandsons, Roy L. Booher, Jr. in 1981 and Vincent D. Colegrove in 2002. Alice loved watching and feeding the birds, especially the cardinals. She was a true Proverbs 31, virtuous woman, who truly looked out for her household. She was an excellent cook and baker who made most everything from scratch; from homemade bread and rolls to jam, jelly, relishes, etc. never wasting anything. Alice was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Corning. She loved the Lord and put her faith and trust in the Lord, Jesus Christ. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 7:00 PM with Pastor Ronald Aebersold officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 11791 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. -  Mansfield Gazette, June 29, 2016

SEELYE –ALICE MAE COLEGROVE, age 92 formerly of Lawrenceville, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Corning Hospital. Born February 6, 1924 to Walter Roland and Mary Ann (Dunn) Seelye, she was number 8 of ten children, losing her mother when she was just 4 years old. She was the last surviving child. Alice married Robert Warren Colegrove, April 20, 1946 and they shared 64 years before his passing in September 2010. Together they had 5 children, Robert H. Colegrove, Linda (Roy) Booher, Stephen (Linda) Colegrove and Gary (Diane) Colegrove, all of Lawrenceville and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Bauman of Corning, NY; grandchildren, Brenda (Scott) Dixon, Jason (Angela) Colegrove, Lori (Matt) Potter, Joshua (Helene) Colegrove and Ryan Colegrove; several great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and two grandsons, Roy L. Booher, Jr. in 1981 and Vincent D. Colegrove in 2002. Alice loved watching and feeding the birds, especially the cardinals. She was a true Proverbs 31, virtuous woman, who truly looked out for her household. She was an excellent cook and baker who made most everything from scratch; from homemade bread and rolls to jam, jelly, relishes, etc. never wasting anything. Alice was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Corning. She loved the Lord and put her faith and trust in the Lord, Jesus Christ. Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 7:00 PM with Pastor Ronald Aebersold officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 11791 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY –Funeral home notice contributed by Pat Mott Gobea 6/23/2016

SHABLOSKI MARTHA J. HUCK
Martha J. Age 81, of Austin Road, Wellsboro, PA, died February 4, 2007 at home. She was the wife of the late Alvin C. Huck, who diedon June 20, 2006. Martha was born November 21, 1925 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Angeline "Nellie" Fermenick Shabloski. She graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia as a Registered Nurse in 1947 and was a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps from 1944 to 1947. Martha worked at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in the OR and as a supervisor from 1947 to 1957. In 1968 she worked for Witt's Nursing Home and then finished her career at Carleton Nursing Home in Wellsboro, retiring in 1990. Martha was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, loved to knit, vegetable and flower gardening, and worked hand-in-hand with her husband, Alvin, on the family farm. Her true joy came from her dedication to her family. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, David (Karen) Huck of Wellsboro; daughters and sons-in-law, Anna (Les) Mengel of Wellsboro, and Patricia (Gary) Dillman of Sabinsville; sister, Margaret (Duane) Cobb, Lawrenceville, PA; four grandchildren, Marc Huck, Timothy Huck, Terra Tokarz and Maegan Dillman; four stepgrandchildren, Lorelle Whipple, Lynette Whipple, Malissa Mengel and Jon Mengel. She was predeceased by a grandson, Jason VanRiper; and brothers, Joseph Shabloski, Stanley Shabloski, Michael Shabloski and Jerome Shabloski. Friends and family are invited to Martha's Life Celebration on Thursday, February 8, 2007, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Albert Leonard officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army, 457 Market Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

SHAMONSKI -ROSE MARIE BENSON, age 80, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 28, 1939 in Blossburg, a daughter of Charles and Eva (Ames) Shamonski. Rose was married to Wendell "Bud" Benson. She worked at the Mansfield High School cafeteria as an aide, and then as a home health aide for Laurel/North Penn Health. After retirement, she started volunteering for the grandmother program through the office of aging. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield where she taught Sunday school, and she enjoyed children and dolls. Rose spent her life caring for others. She served as the treasurer for the Mansfield Food Pantry where she donated space for the current home of the pantry. Rose was a past member of the Rebekah Lodge. She also ran the kitchen for the Tioga County Fair Grounds for many years. Rose is survived by her husband; a son, Harlan Copp of Bath, NY; two daughters, Dena Benson of Covington; and Carla Jungquist of Canandaigua, NY; four grandchildren, Eric Gee, Sara Herbst, Brian Jungquist, and Danielle Jungquist; nine great grandchildren, Derrick, Joel, Emily, Maddison, Alexander, Leah, Addison, Ethan, and Everleigh; a sister, Frances Kreger of Blossburg, and her children, David Kreger, Scott Kreger, Christine Maxwell; and great nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruth Crawford; and a brother, Richard Shamonski. A private funeral service will be held at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church, 7 Sherwood St., Mansfield, PA. -Funeral home obit

WILLIAM C. SHAW
 Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at the Tussey Funeral home for the popular and well-liked Wellsboro High School Guidance Counselor Bill Shaw.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Roger Patton, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. William Cox Shaw, 54, of 78 Central Avenue in Wellsboro died Sunday, September 16, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Shaw was director of pupil services for the Wellsboro Area School District.  He was formerly an agriculture teacher in the former Charleston High School before it merged with Wellsboro High School, where he was on the staff for 26 years. He was a member of the National Education Assn., Pennsylvania Education Assn., Tioga Guidance Assn., American Field Service, American Cancer Society and the board of directors of the Green Free Library. Mr. Shaw was a Sunday School teacher, elder and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having fought at the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Shaw was born Oct. 24, 1918, in Richlands, NC, a son of Steven and Roberta Cox Shaw. Surviving are his wife, the former Roberta Evans; a son, Robert, a student at Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY; three sisters, Mrs. Floyd Eamon, of Durham, NC, and Mrs. Fred Harmon and Mrs. Ruppert Fountain, both of Jacksonville, NC, and a brother, Starkey, of Richlands.

SHAW, WILLIAM COX
Age 54, of 78 Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA Sunday, September 16, 1973 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Wednesday at 1:30p.m. Rev. Roger Patton officiating, burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Roberta Evans Shaw of Wellsboro; son, Robert W. at Sarah Lawrence College. Bronxville, NY; sisters, Mrs Floyd (Carlena) Eamon of Durham, NC, Mrs. Fred (Cary) Harmon of Jacksonville, NC, Mrs Ruppard (Sylvia) Fountain of Jacksonville, NC; brother, Starkey Shaw of Richland, NC. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Green Free Library Board. He was an U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a guidance counselor for Wellsboro School.

SHELMAN, Manley B
Manley B. Shelman, 100, formerly of Tioga, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, at Bradford Manor, Troy. Born Sept. 2, 1899, in Jackson Summit, he was the son of Charles and Nancy Gilbert Shelman. He was a retired farmer. Preceding him in death were his wife, Gladys, in 1988; one son, Hallock; two sisters, Roeie Deming and Lila Baker; and three grandsons. Surviving are four sons, Max of Seattle, Wash., Carl of Blossburg, Merle of Florida, and Jack of Covington; five daughters, Grace Carl and Margaret Dolley, both of Corning, NY, Geraldine Johnson and Lila Patterson, both of Tioga, and Hazel Paulo of Palmetto, Fl; one brother, Cecil of Augusta, GA; two sisters, Gladys Cummings, of Tioga, and Blanche Shelman of Horseheads, NY; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Funeral services will be held there Saturday Oct. 30 at 2pm with the Rev. John Shypulefski officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro.

JACK LEWIS SHELMAN, age 79, of Covington, PA, passed away on December 24, 2021 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on December 6, 1942 in Corning, NY, a son of Manley and Gladys (Kennedy) Shelman. Jack and his wife, Anne (Jelliff) Shelman, would have celebrated 37 years of marriage on December 31, 2021. He was a truck driver for Jones & Bragg. Jack enjoyed his honeybees and Belgian workhorses. Jack is survived by his wife; six sons, Terry (Carol) Shelman of Covington, PA, Craig Shelman of Wellsboro, PA, Kelvin Shelman of Tioga, PA, Alan Shelman of Philadelphia, PA, Brian (Christina) Shelman of Mansfield, PA, and Timothy "Bud" Moran of Lacey, WA; two daughters, Tina (Jay) Adams of Covington, PA, and Kim (Jamie) Lattimer of Lockwood, NY; twenty one grandchildren, Nichole Warriner, Nicholas Shelman, Dawndrea Shelman, Tanner Shelman, Cassie Shelman, Jessica Shelman, Andrew Shelman, Chelsea Wood, Jordan Adams, Joshua Adams, Tyler Gernert, Kaylee Lattimer, Chrissy Shelman, Melinda Shelman, Joshua Murray, Brianna Shelman, Corey Shelman, Nathan Shelman, Zach Moran, Cody Moran, and Kelly Shelman; several great grandchildren; a brother, Max Shelman of Sedrowooley, WA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Scott Shelman; five sisters, Geraldine Johnson, Margaret Dolley, Hazel Paulo, Grace Carl, and Lila Patterson; and three brothers, Carl, Merle, and Alec Shelman. Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 5-7pm at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses. Funeral home obit

SHELMAN Robert (Scott) Shelman

29, of Wellsboro RR2 died Saturday, August 7, 1993, Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira, N. Y., as the result of an automobile accident. Born November 22, 1963, in Blossburg, he was the son of Jack and Alcena Button Shelman.  He had served with the National Guard.  He was employed for the past four years as a maintainance man at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Marie Mattis Shelman of Wellsboro; one son, Joshua of Philadelphia; his mother Alcena Shelman of Mansfield; his father and step mother, Jack and Anne Shelman of Covington; five brothers, Terry of Morris Run, Craig of Covington, Alan of Williamsport, Kevin and Brian, both of Mansfield; two step sisters, Tina Moran of Covington and Kimberly Moran of Mainesburg; one stepbrother, Timothy Moran of Covington; paternal grandfather, Manley Shelman of Tioga; special friend, Ann Witter of Wellsboro; several nieces and a nephew, several aunts and uncles.  Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Monday, Aug. 9.   Services were held there Tuesday, Aug. 10, with the Rev. James Bellamy officiating.  Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Charleston Township.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

 

SHERMAN, Arthur L.
Arthur L Sherman, 71, of Mansfield died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at the Care Home in Mainesburg. Born Sept. 12, 1932 in Mansfield, he was the son of Lyle and Iva ( Smith) Sherman. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. He was the husband of Helen (Shannon) Sherman. Surviving besides his wife, Helen of Florida, is a son, Curtis A. Sherman of Mansfield; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Steve Aumick of Mainesburg; two step-sons and step-daughters-in-law James and Carol Brooks of Roaring Branch, Earl ( Judi Ayres) Brooks of Tioga; Step-daughter and stepson-in-law, Nancy and Dale Nauman of Mansfield; 13 grandchildren, Chad Aumick, Daron Aumick, Bridget Sherman, Heather Sherman, Travis Matthew, Daniel Nauman, Heather ( Shawn) Wallace, Andrea ( Randal) Glick, Sommer (James) Gee, Thomas Brooks, Christopher Brooks, Ryan Brooks; six great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Priscilla Sherman of Mansfield, Joseph and Velma Sherman of Tioga, Lynn and Faith Sherman of Mansfield, Milton and Karen Sherman of Troy, Donald Sherman of Kansas. three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Robert Smith of Mansfield, Mabel and James Bradley of Mansfield, Delphine and Brad Copp of Cherry Flats; his first wife Mary Sherman of Mainesburg; close friends, John Detweiler and Jerry Reynolds, both of Mansfield.  Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 6 8pm at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield. Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 29 at 11 am at the funeral home with Rev. Howard Woodruff officiating. Burial will be Tioga Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp.

BEN N. SHERMAN (SRGP 14213)
 Ben N. Sherman, 77, of Trout Run died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at home. Born Nov. 25, 1921, in Mansfield, he was the son of Harold and Gladys Ames Sherman. He was the husband of Esther McCracken Sherman, whom he married June 16, 1951. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Mansfield, and was former owner and operator of Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. He was a US Navy veteran serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Esther; five sons and daughters-in-law, Tim W. and Karen Sherman of North East, Md., Tedd N. Sherman of Trout Run, Tom H. and Bonnie Sherman of Trout Run, Ty B. and Helen F. Sherman of Trout Run and Todd D. Sherman of State College; two sisters, Betty S. Hinklie of Mansfield and Theo S. Barden of Lake Wales, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Mary E. Wilson of Trout Run; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 am at Tioga County Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Susquehanna Cancer Center, 1201 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, Pa. 17701. Arrangements are being handled by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro.

SHERMAN, Betty S. Hinklie (SRGP 14214)
Betty S. 78 , of Mansfield, Pa, June 5, 2002 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. She was born December 24, 1923 in Mansfield, Pa, the daughter of Harold and Gladys Ames Sherman. Betty retired after over 40 years as owner of The Fashionette Beauty Salon. She was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ’s Disciples, and the Mansfield  Garden Club. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Walter in 1986, and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Private burial will be held at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. A memorial service to celebrate Betty’s life will be announced at a later date.

SHERMAN, Lyle B.
 Lyle B. Sherman, age 75 of Mansfield RD 2, died Friday, February 4, 1972, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Funeral service was at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.  The Rev. Ira Hindman officiated.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Survived by wife, Iva Sherman; daughters, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. James Bradley, Mrs. Bradley Copp all of Mansfield; sons Lynn Sherman of Mainesburg, Donald Sherman of Orlando, Florida, Walter, Arthur, Milton and Joseph Sherman all of Mansfield; brother Oscar Sherman of Mansfield; sister Mrs. Florence Tice of Mainesburg; 33 grandchildren.  Memorial gifts may be made to the Tioga County Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.

OSCAR R. SHERMAN (SRGP  02894)
 Oscar R. Sherman, 89, formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, July 22, 1990, at the McMurray Hills Manor in McMurray. Born Nov. 11, 1900, in Sullivan Township, he was the son of John W. and Nettie Richmond Sherman. He was a member of the Elk Run Methodist Church and the E. Sullivan Grange No. 821. He had attended the former Mansfield State College and was a graduate of Penn State.  He was an agriculture teacher in various districts in Pennsylvania and a real estate representative for Wandell-Jackson Real Estate. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Wineman Sherman of McMurray; a son, John Wesley Sherman of Lusby, Md.; a daughter, Connie Siren of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a sister, Florence Tice of Mainesburg. There were no calling hours. Services were held Wednesday, July 25, at 10:30 am at the Elk Run Methodist Church.  The Rev. Robert Stump officiated. Burial was made at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Arrangements were handled by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.

SHERMAN - THEO S. BARDEN (SRGP 14212)
MANSFIELD--Theo S. Barden, 81, of Mansfield, died Saturday, April 1, 2000, at her residence in Lake Wales, Fla. She and her husband Lyle Barden observed 61 years of marriage. She was a member and former Noble Grand of Mansfield Rebekah Lodge where she received a high honor for volunteer and community service.  She was also a member of the North Elk Run Grange, Twilight Chapter 475 Order of the Eastern Star, and a volunteer for the Red Cross and Easter Seals Society. She was a member of Canoe Camp Church of Christ's Disciples. Born May 26, 1918, in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of Harold and Gladys Ames Sherman. Surviving are a son Steven of Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Sandra Polous of Haines City, Fla. and Sylvia Casher of Kissimmee, Fla.; a sister, Betty Hinklie of Mansfield; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Sherman. A private graveside service will be held at Tioga Memorial Gardens, with her son, Steven delivering a Eulogy. Arrangements are being handled by Wilston's 18 N. Main St.

LYLE B. SHERMAN (SRGP 00584)
 Lyle B. Sherman, age 75 of Mansfield RD 2, died Friday, February 4, 1972, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Funeral service was at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Tuesday at 12:30 pm.  The Rev. Ira Hindman officiated.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife, Iva Sherman; daughters, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. James Bradley, Mrs. Bradley Copp all of Mansfield; sons, Lynn Sherman of Mainesburg, Donald Sherman of Orlando, Florida, Walter, Arthur, Milton and Joseph Sherman all of Mansfield; brother Oscar Sherman of Mansfield; sister Mrs. Florence Tice of Mainesburg; 33 grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to the Tioga County Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

OSCAR R. SHERMAN (SRGP 2894)
 Oscar R. Sherman, 89, formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, July 22, 1990, at the McMurray Hills Manor in McMurray. Born Nov. 11, 1900, in Sullivan Township, he was the son of John W. and Nettie Richmond Sherman. He was a member of the Elk Run Methodist Church and the E. Sullivan Grange No. 821. He had attended the former Mansfield State College and was a graduate of Penn State.  He was an agriculture teacher in various districts in Pennsylvania and a real estate representative for Wandell-Jackson Real Estate. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Wineman Sherman of McMurray; a son, John Wesley Sherman of Lusby, Md.; a daughter, Connie Siren of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a sister, Florence Tice of Mainesburg. There were no calling hours. Services were held Wednesday, July 25, at 10:30 am at the Elk Run Methodist Church.  The Rev. Robert Stump officiated. Burial was made at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Arrangements were handled by the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield.

CHARLES SHORT
 Charles Short, 71, of Blossburg, RD 1, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1980, at his home.  He was the father of Mrs. Lula Ball, of Muncy. Born Oct. 18, 1909, in Morris Twp., Tioga County, he was a son of William and Iva Winnee Short. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving, besides his daughter in Muncy, are his wife, the former Lena Kelsey; eight sons, Earl of Elmira, NY, Donald and Phillip, of Mansfield, Charlie, of Horseheads, NY, Albert, of Tioga, Daniel and Sam, of Blossburg, and Brian, of Columbia Cross Roads; four other daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Stuckey, of Port Allegany, Mrs. Katie Smith, of Antrim, Mrs. Martha Butler, of Tioga, and Mrs. Ruth Van Zile of Troy; three brothers, Calvin, of Morris, Basil, of Covington, and Grant, of Nicholson, 45 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Tussey-Mosher's, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, with the Rev. David Weaver, pastor of the Morris Run Mennonite Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.  The family will provide the flowers.

SIEFRIT, Irene - Irene M. Bowers, age 79, of Covington, PA, died Friday, July 25, 2014 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 12, 1935 in Elverson, PA, a daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Ruoss) Siefrit. She was the wife of Hartwell T. Bowers for 58 years. Irene was a member of Calvary Nazarene in Williamsport, PA. She was a foster parent for over 30 years to over 100 children. Irene was a 4H leader for many years; and a teacher's aide at East Vincent Elementary School in Spring City, PA. Irene is survived by her husband Hartwell; 5 sons; Todd Bowers of Saltsburg, PA, Jon and Dennis Bowers of Covington, PA, Jeff and John Bowers of Shoemakersville, PA; a daughter, Grace Edwards of New Holland, PA; a brother, Joseph Siefrit of Reading, PA; 4 sisters, Mary Parke of Gap, PA, Sara Barrett of Holt, MO, Cassie Siefrit of Leader Heights, PA, and Iona Partlow of Sanatoga, PA. Irene is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She had a big heart and lots of love for all children. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Lou Gatti officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Road, Mansfield, PA. – Wellsboro Gazette, July 30, 2014

SIX Daniel H.
Age 79, of Lawrenceville, PA, diedOctober 18, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born January 26, 1929 in Hundred, WV, the son of George F. and Attie Hemrick Six. Daniel was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand and a WWII Air Force veteran. He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Frank, Bobby and Linda, Calvin and Carol, George and Wendy, all of Lawrenceville, PA; four daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and James Thomas of Bloomfield, IN, Katrina and Darrell Helderman of Jackson, MO, Betty and Steve Kachelmyer of Oklahoma City, OK, Betsy and Steve Riley of Layton, UT; two brothers, Donald and Kenneth; two sisters, Nelda and Betty; 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one 1 great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, in 2007; children, Thomas in 1956, Sandra in 2005; and five siblings, Dorsey, George Jr., Neal, Eugene and Ruth. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Strozyk officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/20/2008
 

SLOCUM  Cora S. Cass

ELKLAND, Pa. - Cora Slocum Cass, 75, 101 Morgan Avenue, died Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at Soldier and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was a homemaker, a member of the Elkland United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge in Nelson. Survivors include, her husband, Emery Cass; son Dean Cass, of York; daughter Lois Hackett, of Elkland;  brothers, Thomas Slocum of Elkland, Richard Slocum of Big Flats, N.Y., S. DeFrance Slocum of Benalem; and sister, Clara Ingalls, of Wellsboro.  Calling will be today from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland.  Services will follow calling hours at the funeral home, the Rev. Lee Ellenberger will officiate. Burial will be at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Tioga.
 

SMITH, Basil G. (SRGP 79274)
Age 67, of Lawrenceville, Pa, lost the fight on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY. Basil was the husband of Marilyn (Heffner) Smith. Basil and Marilyn would have a 31st wedding anniversary on February 21st. Basil was born on December 4, 1937 in Mansfield, Pa, the son of Maurice W. and Catherine (Plumley) Smith. Basil retired from Corning Country Club in 2002. He was a US Army veteran. Basil was a member of the American Legion in Corning, NY, VFW Post 524 in Corning, NY, and the AARP. Basil’s favorite pastime was woodworking. Basil is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Kevin Smith of Tioga, Jackie Carter of Lawrenceville, Pa, Marie and Raymond Horton of Kansas; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Edward and Linda Lind of Lawrenceville, Barry Webster of NC; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances Walizer of Michigan City, MD; brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Joan Smith of Tyaskin, MD; and several nieces and nephews. His parents Maurice and Catherine Smith; a son Martin “Marty” Ayres; a sister, Phyllis Piontek; and a brother, Robert Smith, predeceased him in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, January 26,2005, from 6 to 8 pm at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monument, Pc, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, Pa. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 1pm at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Woodruff officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston, Twp.
 

SMITH Caroline E. Losinger

95, of Park Hill Manor, Wellsboro, died Saturday, Jan. 29,2011, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Kenneth Losinger, who died Sept. 17, 1985. Caroline was born Dec. 11, 1915, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Frederick and Annetta Spencer Smith. She was a homemaker and member of the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church. Surviving are daughter, Carolyn M. Losinger of Wellsboro; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth J. and Marilyn Losinger of Wellsboro, Frederick J. and Evelyn Losinger of Wellsboro; sister, Florence Banks of Brooklyn, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Anna Losinger, Madeline Taber, Dorothy Banks and nrothers, Raymond and Howard Smith. Friends and family are invited to Caroline's Life Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Weitlich and the Rev. Gary Brown officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.    Wellsboro Gazette – January 30, 2011
 

SMITH - CARRIE A. WHITE
 Carrie A. White, 98, of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Aug. 1, 1898, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of William and Luella Smith. She was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro area. She owned and operated the former White Nursing Home (now the Shared Home) for many years. Throughout her life she had cared for the elderly and people in need.  She retired in 1971. Preceding her in death was her husband, Thomas White Sr., March 20, 1969. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Phyllis J. Dean of Wellsboro and Rosalee M. and Donald Louden of Wellsboro; a son, Thomas White Jr. of Wellsboro; 11 grandchildren, Joanna Goodwin, Robert Dean, Cathy Horning, Roxanne McCauley, Donna Louden, Bill White, Theresa Bentley, Diane Sutton, Robert Tubbs, Leon Tubbs, Mike Tubbs; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held there immediately following the calling hours with the Rev. Peter DeVantier officiating. Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Charleston Township.

DATUS E. ‘SMITTY’ SMITH, 72, of Lawrenceville (formerly of Montoursville), died December 16, 2002 at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  Surviving are; his wife of 47 years Mary Nybeck Smith, 6 children, Karen (Bernard) Roupp of Tioga, Deborah Smith of Montoursville, Cindy (Thomas) Smith of Cameron Mills, Pamela Smith, Alan (Christine) Smith, Randy Smith all of Morris Run, 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, a foster mother, Irene Lyon of Emporium, a sister, Isabel Paugh of Horseheads, a brother, Rev. Eugene Smith of Verona, nieces, nephews, cousins and his faithful dog, Buddy.  He was predeceased by his foster father, 2 brothers, and a sister. Friends may call 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg.  The funeral will be held 1 p.m., Friday at the funeral home followed by burial in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens with military honors accorded.  –Elmira Star Gazette

SMITH - DOROTHY M. FARR
 Dorothy M. Farr, 68, of RD #1, Box 106, Lawrenceville, died Tuesday Jan. 19, at Ira Davenport Hospital, Bath, N.Y.  Born Nov. 11, 1919 in Trappe, she was the daughter of Harry J. and Anna M. (Keysar) Smith.  Her husband, Raymond L., died in 1976.  Surviving are two sons, Wesley Smith of Birdsboro and Raymond Earl Farr of Lawrenceville; three daughters, Mrs. Jean McConnell of Savona, N.Y., Mrs. Ann Hartman of Reading and Mrs. Marion Doud of Lawrenceville; one brother, George Smith of Trappe; two sisters, Mrs. Hariette Long of Royersford and Mrs. Helen Umpstead of Spring City; 21 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, Friday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.  A funeral service will be held there Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. The Rev. G. Victor Perry, of the East Lawrence Church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

SMITH, Edith Mae – Edith Mae Priset, 68, of RD 5, Wellsboro, died Thursday, March 13, 1986, in Noyes memorial Hospital, Dansville, NY. Her husband, John Frederick Priset, died in 1974. Born March 10, 1918, at Union City, Erie County, she was a daughter of James and Rose Johnson Smith. Mrs. Priset was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Wellsboro. She was a retired employee of the Green Home, Inc. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carol Erickson, of RD %, Wellsboro; a son, Duane, of Wayland, NY; a brother, Calvin Smith, of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Carola Hutchinson, of Union City; and six grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the church. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. The Rev. Michael Erickson, her pastor, officiated. The Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. – Wellsboro Gazette, 19 March 1986

SMITH - Edward Stillman Smith,[SRGP 85410]  75, of Mansfield died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at home. Born Nov. 27, 1925, in Elkland, he was the son of Charles and Vivian Baity Smith. He moved to the Mansfield area in 1926 where he attended elementary school and then attended high school in Covington. He graduated from Mansfield State College and earned his master's degree at Bucknell University. He taught math and social studies at Montrose Area Schools for three years and retired as industrial arts teacher at Williamson High School in 1980. Upon retirement, he ran a small home business for several years. He served in World War II with the 42nd [Rainbow] Infantry Division in European Theater where he was wounded in action and became a POW until VE Day. He was a member and served on the Board of Trustees at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield. He was an amateur [ham] radio operator, serving 12 years as RACES [Radio Amateur Civil Emergency] radio officer with Tioga County Emergency Management Agency. A member of the Tioga County Amateur Radio Club, he was active in providing communications for each of the 25 STPRs as well as other events. Surviving are his wife, the former Shirley Pauline Bailey, who he married in 1943; two sons, Scott of Bloomsburg and Michael of Natchitoches, La.; two daughters, Sherry Nares of Mansfield and Shirlene Bodolus of New Orleans, La.; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield with the Rev. Dr. John Whitfield officiating. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tioga County Unit, 1948 East 3rd Street, Williamsport, Pa., 17701. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 28, 2001

SMITH - IVA M. EVERY (SRGP 00583)
 Iva M. Every, 92, of Mansfield, died Monday, Jan. 1, 1996, in Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born July 9, 1903, in Rutland Township, she was the daughter of Emerson and Addie Makley Smith. She was a life member of the former Elk Run United Methodist Church and a member of the Elk Run Grange, both in Bungy. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lyle B. Sherman and Clarence J. Every; three brothers, Owen, Robert and Roland Smith; three sisters, Ruth and Dorothy Smith and Erma Tice. Surviving are six sons, Arthur, Walter and Lynn Sherman, all of Mansfield, Donald Sherman of St. Francis, Kan., Milton Sherman of Troy and Joseph Sherman of Tioga; three daughters, Dorothy Smith and Mabel Bradley, both of Mansfield, Delpine Copp of Wellsboro; one sister, Genevieve Smith of Mansfield; 34 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons and several step-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Scureman's Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, from 7 to 9 pm. Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 4, at 11 am. The Rev. James F. Bellamy will officiate. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.

SMITH – Iva M. Every, 92, of Mansfield, died Monday, Jan. 1, 1996, in Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born July 9, 1903, in Rutland Township, she was the daughter of Emerson and Addie Makley Smith. She was a life member of the former Elk Run United Methodist Church and a member of the Elk Run Grange, both of Bungy. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lyle B. Sherman and Clarence J. Every; three brothers, Owen, Robert and Roland Smith; three sisters, Ruth and Dorothy Smith and Erma Tice. Surviving are six sons, Arthur, Walter and Lynn Sherman, all of Mansfield, Donald Sherman of St. Francis, Kan., Milton Sherman of Troy and Joseph Sherman of Tioga; three daughters, Dorothy Smith and Mabel Bradley, both of Mansfield, Delphine Copp of Wellsboro; one sister, Genevieve Smith of Mansfield; 34 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandsons and several step-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Scureman’s Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, from 7-9 PM. Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 4, at 11 AM. The Rev. James F. Bellamy will officiate. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.

SMITH, Jeanne Elaine - Jeanne Elaine (Smith) Hazelton, 65, of Mansfield, went to be with her Lord on Jan. 18, 2018, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, with family by her side. Known to friends and family as "Elaine," she was the wife of Thomas H. Hazelton. They shared over 45 years of marriage together and had five children and 10 grandchildren. Elaine was born to Chester H. and Louise T. Smith of Covington, on May 16, 1952. Elaine was a homemaker and adored spending time with family and friends. She had many interests. As a youngster, in addition to reading, she loved being around horses and was quite skilled in training, riding, and jumping. Additionally, she drove teams of horses on the farm to mow, rake, and wagon the hay; twice she drove teams in local parades. In high school she enjoyed music (saxophone and chorus) and was a member of the National Honor Society. Receiving a full scholarship to Mansfield State College (now University), she was a 1974 graduate of their Elementary Education program. For a time, she was a classroom teacher. Her greatest love was being with her husband in the work of their dairy farm and raising their children. Also cherished were extended family times, singing in the church choir, making pies for her Dad, and generally enjoying the out-of-doors and country living every day. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1983 and was seemingly undaunted by it. In all of her years, she is remembered for her strong spirit, beautiful upbeat personality, incomparable wit, and selfless love of her family.  Surviving, in addition to her husband, Tom, are her son Brian Hazelton (April) of Mainesburg; daughter Julie Proctor (Germain) and grandsons Jayden and Jacob of Cockeysville, Md.; son Mark Hazelton (Sarah) and granddaughters Isabella, Elena, and Abigail of Mainesburg; son Matthew H. Hazelton of Mansfield; and daughter Amanda Catherman (Milfred III) and grandchildren Micah, Megan, Kindle, Marlee, and Eiven of Westfield. She is also survived by her mother Louise Smith of Covington, and her three sisters, Linda Crosby (Jim) of Lynchburg, Va.; Barbara Smith (Kathleen Carico) of Covington; Marilyn Carlton (Charles) of Verona, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by her father Chester H. Smith and a sister Connie L. Smith.Viewings will be held Monday, Jan. 22, from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 23, 10-11 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. www.carletonfh.com The funeral service is Tuesday at 11 a.m. following the viewing with the Rev. Brad Prouty officiating. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. - Mansfield Gazette, 25 January 2018

 

SMITH - Kathy Jane Smith, age 20, of RD 4, Wellsboro, PA, Thursday, June 10, 1971 at the Soldiers and Sailor’s Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral there Sunday at 1:30p.m., the Rev. Roger E. Kuhn. Burial Tioga County Memorial Garden. Survived by parents, Mr. And Mrs. Harlis Smith of RD 4, Wellsboro; brothers, Roger of Cincinnati, OH, David at home, Barrymore of Wellsboro; two nieces, four nephews. Miss Smith was a 1971 graduate of Wellsboro Senior High School.

 

SMITH Mary A. Dilly

64, of Tioga, PA, died July 25, 2011, at Corning Hospital. She was born July 29, 1946 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Harry & Anna Whitney Smith. Mary was a retired house keeper, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tioga. She is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, William & Lisa Dilly of Tioga, PA, 2 daughters & a son-in-law, Teresa & George Heck of Tioga, PA, Debra Dilly Mosher of Blossburg, PA, & 6 grandchildren, Andrew & Samantha Heck, Danielle & Dustin Mosher, Josh & Trevor Dilly. She was predeceased by her husband, Billy, in 2005. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Thursday 5-7 PM. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at 7:00 PM with Pastor Debbie Button, officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.    Star Gazette – July 27, 2011
 

 

SMITH SALLY-LEE AYERS
Sally-Lee Frances - Age 60, of Lakeside Lane, Lawrenceville, PA, died April 29, 2007 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was the wife of LaVerne E. Ayers whom she married December 6, 1963. Sally-Lee was born November 30, 1946, the daughter of the late George Edward Smith and Violet June Peer (Calvin) Hildreth. She was a homemaker and cook/waitress for local restaurants. She was involved with the Lawrenceville Fire Department Auxiliary for many years, especially with Bingo. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family. Surviving are her husband, LaVerne; daughters, Birgetta (Perry) Walker, Tioga, PA, and Michele (Jeremy) Jones, Lawrenceville, PA; brothers, Nelson Smith, George Smith, Glenn Smith, Rick Smith, Kirk Smith and Harry Smith; five grandchildren, Michael Greenwell, Jazmine Walker of Tioga, and Alicia Jones, Jeremy Jones, Jr. and Nicole Jones of Lawrenceville; stepmother, Alberta Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dennis Hildreth. Friends and family are invited to Sally-Lee's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 12:00 Noon. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory to Laurel Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

SHANE MICHAEL SMITH (SRGP 21521)
 Shane Michael Smith, 20-day old son of Michael T. Smith, of Williamsport, died Sunday, March 3, 1974 in Williamsport. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ's Disciples.  Rev. Kermit Clickner officiated.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. He is survived by father, Michael T. Smith; maternal grandparents, Tom and Ruth Tice, Mansfield, RD 1; paternal grandparents, Robert and Mildred Brennan, Williamsport. He was born February 12, 1974 in Williamsport, the son of Michael and Ruthadele J. Tice Smith.

SMITH - William D. Smith, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died September 5, 2008 at Broad Acres.  He was the husband of Florence J. Thompson Smith whom he married April 5, 1946. Bill was born October 18, 1920 in Mansfield, PA, the son of the late William T. and Lyle D. Washburn Smith.   He was a lifelong resident of the Mansfield and Wellsboro area and was office/parts manager for Ralph's Service Center for 45 years, retiring in December 1998. He was a member of the American Legion, Wellsboro, and was an Army Staff Sergeant serving during World War II, the European and African Theatre.   Surviving are his Wife, Florence; Daughter, Donna M. Button, Wellsboro; Granddaughter, Kristal L. Button, Wyalusing. There will be no visitation. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be sent to a charity of one's choice.  Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.

SMITH William L.
William L. Smith, 75, of Lawrenceville, PA, died
January 22, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA.  He was born October 26, 1934 in Tioga, PA, the son of Louie & Pearl Dailey Smith.  William was a retiree of Corning Glass Works and a U.S. Army Veteran.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former, Beverly Burdick, 2 daughters & a son-in-law, Diana Wetherbee of Lawrenceville, PA, Alta & Rick Sherman of Tioga, PA, a son-in-law, Russ Valliere of Oscoda, MI, 2 sisters, Marie Preston & Bonnie Dilly, both of Tioga, PA, 7 grandchildren, & 14 great  grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Anna Marie Valliere.  Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 10-11 AM.  Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

SNELL –MINNIE M. MAYS, 73, of Sherwood Manor, Wellsboro died Saturday, July 12, 1997 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born Jan. 16, 1924 in Sheshequin she was the daughter of Elmer and Dora Jones Snell. She lived most of her life in Mansfield. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Gordon Mays, who died Dec. 9, 1973 and a son, Gordon Mays in 1993. Surviving are a daughter, Annabella R. Kalmbach of Mansfield: a brother, Irvin Snell of Florida; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Calling hours wee held at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro on Monday July 14. Funeral services were held there immediately following with the Rev. Archie Cruikshank, pastor of the Blossburg and Covington United Methodist Churches officiating. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens in Charleston Twp. –Unknown newspaper

SNYDER - HILDA JUNE CAVANAUGH
 Hilda June Cavanaugh, 63, of 710 Savannah Avenue, Lakeland, FL, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1987 at her home. Born Sept. 16, 1924, in Clearfield County, she was the daughter of Samuel and Hazel Campman Snyder. She is survived by her husband, Claude Cavanaugh; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan (Kay) Erway of Covington; a son, Claude, (Corky) Cavanaugh of Millerton; two sisters, Mrs. Rena Marshall of Elmira, NY and Mrs. Harriet (Dolly) Townsend of RD 3, Wellsboro; six brothers, Cecil L. Snyder of Harrisburg, Frederick E. Snyder of Mount Wolf, Pa., Thomas F. Snyder of Avis, Pa., the Rev. James L. Snyder of RD 2, Middlebury Center, Floyd B. Snyder of Wellsboro and Samuel S. Snyder of Pasadena, Ca.; five grandchildren, John, Cindy, and Paul Erway and Shawn and Stephanie Cavanaugh; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Hemker. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home Sunday, Sept. 27 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held there Monday, Sept. 28, at 2 pm.  The Rev. Park Benner will officiate. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

SODERQUIST –PHYLLIS JEAN (SODERQUIST) SHEETS, 85, longtime resident of Austinville, PA passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital after an extended illness. She was the loving wife of Charles N. “Charlie” Sheets. The couple married October 1, 1955 and had 59 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 12:00-1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 the Austinville Union Church, Austinville Road Columbia Cross Roads, PA. The funeral service to honor Phyllis’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 24th at the church, with her pastor and friend, Rev. Kenneth Marple, officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Memorial Gardens. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.  Phyllis was born on August 29, 1929 in Wellsboro, PA, daughter of the late Richard and Thelma (Sherman) Soderquist. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of 1947, and after sold Avon for many years. Phyllis’s life centered on her family and church. She was a long time member of Austinville Union Church and was the special lady who always remembered birthdays and special events and sent cards to those in the congregation celebrating. Phyllis is survived by her husband Charlie, her children: Bonnie (Mark) Kerr, Richard (Kelly) Sheets, Charles Sheets, Gary (Tammy) Sheets, Martin (Mary Ann) Sheets, Mike (Debbie) Sheets, Marla Rickabaugh, and Nancy (Herman) Sheets, her 10 grandchildren, her 7 great grandchildren, her sister, Connie Putnum, and her brother-in-law George Riebe. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers in Phyllis’s memory to the Sylvania Lion’s Club, P.O. Box 5 Sylvania, PA.

 

SOURS Ruth L. Welch {SRGP 11619]

age 82, of Mainesburg, PA, died on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in The Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Ruth was born October 8, 1928 in Wellsburg, NY, a daughter of Norris and Viada (Voorhees) Sours. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Welch.  Ruth was a homemaker, a member of the Mainesburg United Methodist Church and an avid reader.  Ruth is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, June and Curt Smith and Paula and Steve Bennett, all of Mainesburg, PA; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan and Elwin Shumway of Geneva, NY, and Rose and Bill Long of Long Island, NY.   Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Baker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to the Alzheimers Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA.    Wellsboro Gazette – July 24, 2011

 

SOUTHARD –MILDRED R. STONE, age 87 a lifelong resident of Tioga and the surrounding area, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. Born November 7, 1931 in Tioga, PA, she was one of thirteen children (9 sons and 4 daughters) to the late Charles Arleigh and Myrtle (Gleason) Southard. Mildred was a member of the Tioga Auxiliary Firemen's Association and the Tioga PTA. She enjoyed cooking. Mildred married Paul L. Stone and they shared 69 years together and raised 4 sons. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul; three sons, Roger of Tioga, Roy of Asheville, NC and Randy of Middletown, NY; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Rick of Portland ME. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Tuesday, March 12th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 6:00 PM with Rev. Dorothy Densmore officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Dementia Society of America, www.dementiasociety.org, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/9/2019

 

SPARLING, Ella Mae - Ella Mae (Patt) Bailey, 90, formerly of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at her daughter's home in Wyalusing. Ella Mae was born Jan. 3, 1926, to the large farming family of Ward and Bertha Johnson Sparling. Ella Mae was a spirited, hard working, family loving woman all of her life. In her earlier years she enjoyed dancing, socializing, and gardening. Prior to Pete's passing, they spent several winters in Lake Alfred, Fla. In recent years she resided in Wyalusing with her daughter and son-in-law, where she was able to be close to family. Ella Mae passed away at home, which was her strongest wish. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Francis Grover; three grandchildren and spouses, Michelle and Jim Manning of Milan, Jacob and Marilyn Grover of Wyalusing, Jordan and Jessica Grover of Litchfield; five great-grandchildren, Tylor, Mya, and Levi Grover, Ashley and Krysta Manning. She also leaves two special nieces, Sally Duffee, and Donna Winder; her beloved pet, Sweetie Pie; many additional friends and family. Mae was predeceased by her first husband, Stanley Patt in 1978; her second husband, Jack Bailey, just a year after they married; her companion of 30 years, Peter Scroback in 2013; and all of her siblings. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, Thursday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Friday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Tom Harmic officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ella Mae's memory may be made to your local Humane Shelter, VFW Auxiliary Post 6757, Mansfield, or Relay For Life , as Ella Mae was a breast cancer survivor. -  Wellsboro Gazette, January 27, 2016

 

SPARLING –ELLA MAE (PATT) BAILEY, 90, formerly of Mansfield, Pa., passed away Jan. 24, 2016, at her daughter's home (on Spring Hill) in Wyalusing, Pa. Ella Mae was born Jan. 3, 1926 to the large farming family of Ward and Bertha Johnson Sparling. Ella Mae was a spirited, hard working, family loving woman all of her life. In her earlier years she enjoyed dancing, socializing and gardening. Prior to Pete's passing, they spent several winters in Lake Alfred, Fla. In recent years she resided in Wyalusing with her daughter and son-in-law, where she was able to be close to family. Ella Mae passed away at home, which was her strongest wish. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Francis Grover; three grandchildren and spouses, Michelle and Jim Manning of Milan, Pa., Jacob and Marilyn Grover of Wyalusing, Pa., Jordan and Jessica Grover of Litchfield, Pa.; and five great-grandchildren, Tylor, Mya, and Levi Grover, Ashley and Krysta Manning. She also leaves two special nieces, Sally Duffee and Donna Winder; her beloved pet, Sweetie Pie; and many additional friends and family. Mae was predeceased by her first husband, Stanley Patt in 1978, her second husband, Jack Bailey, just a year after they married, her companion of 30 years, Peter Scroback in 2013, and all of her siblings. Friends are invited to call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Funeral services will be held there at 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Tom Harmic officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ella Mae's memory may be made to your local Humane Shelter, VFW Auxiliary Post 6757, Mansfield, Pa., or Relay For Life as Ella Mae was a breast cancer survivor. –Towanda Daily Review 1/26/2016
 

SPARLING, DONALD D. (SRGP 79050)
 Age 71, of RD#1, Mansfield, PA, Thursday, April 17, 1986, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  Friends may call at the Kuhl-Wilston Funeral Home, Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral will be held there Monday, 2 pm, with the Rev. David Weidman officiating.  Burial, Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Survived by wife, the former Agnes Levandowski; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Timothy Winder of Mansfield, PA; 3 sisters, Mrs. Arlene Sillaman of Winter Haven, FL, Mrs. Isabelle Harvey of Mansfield, PA, and Mrs. Ella Mae Bailey of Mansfield, PA; 2 grandsons, Jason and Jody Winder; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Sparling was born October 2, 1914, in Covington, PA, a son of Ward and Bertha Johnson Sparling.  He was a retired plant manager at Keystone Manufacturing, Covington, a member of the Wheel Inn, Roaring Branch, a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1147, Wellsboro, and the National Rifle Association.
 

ELWIN E. SPENCER
 Elwin E. Spencer, age 16, of Levittown, Pa., formerly of Wellsboro, died suddenly March 18, 1973 at the Lower Bucks Hospital, Levittown. Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. He is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Spencer of Levittown, Pa.; Maternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence Starkweather of Wellsboro; Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sticklin of Wellsboro. He was a student of Pensberry High and Technical School.

 

SPENCER, ELWIN E.

Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown, Bucks Co., PA, Monday, 19 Mar 1973, p. 12:

Elwin E. Spencer, 16, of 60 Palm Lane, Pinewood, Levittown, died yesterday at Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol Township, of a heart attack. He was a student at Pennsbury High School and at Bucks County Technical School. He was born at Lower Bucks Hospital. He is survived by his mother and father, Edwin and Martha Starkweather Spencer, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence Starkweather of Wellsboro, Pa., and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sticklin of Wellsboro. Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Beck Mortuary, 7400 Newportville Road, Levittown. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. from the Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Interment will be in Wellsboro.
 

SPENCER - LORETTA MAY STICKLIN
The Wellsboro Gazette - Thursday, 3 Feb 1972, p. 18
Mrs. Loretta May Sticklin, 31, wife of Harold R. Sticklin, of Wellsboro RD 6 died Thursday unexpected of natural causes. She was born April 22, 1940, in South Delmar Township in Tioga County, the daughter of Ward and Susie Root Spencer. She was a member of the Middle Ridge Grange and served with the 4-H Club and Cub Scouts. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Bonnie, Barbara and Marlene, and a son, Arnold, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Marion Sticklin; three brothers, Edwin Spencer of Levittown, Charles and Harold Spencer of Wellsboro RD 6, a step-sister, Mrs. Eleanor Swisher of Montgomery; two half-brothers, George Sticklin of Saffard, Arizona and Lewis Sticklin of Wellsboro RD 6. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Tussey Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Brasser officiated and burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

JAMES E. (Pete) STADLER, 60, OF Parker Circle Road, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at home. He was the husband of Mary Lou Putman Stadler, whom he married Sept. 20, 1969.  Jim was born April 6, 1944, in Twickenham, England, the son of the late James Francis and Kathleen (Kay) Margaret Bates Stadler.  He was a lifetime resident of Tioga County, a 1963 graduate of Wellsboro High School and Mansfield University, majoring in Criminal Justice Administration.  He was a retire Chief Boatswain’s Mate in the U.S. Navy, serving 20 years, and recently retired as a Corrections Officer for the Tioga County Prison.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  Surviving are his wife; daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer and Robert Bell, Taiwan, and Carol Stadler, Wrightsville; stepmother Jean Stadler, Mansfield; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Brenda Stadler, Phenix City, AL, and Phillip and Denise Stadler, Chincoteague, Va.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Hans Krohn, Wellsboro, and Geraldine (Geri) and Richard Kennedy, Wellsboro; stepbrother and wife Phillip and Cindy Roupp; stepsister and husband, Sand and Dennis Dibble; and grandson, Reilly Bell, Taiwan.  Friends and relatives are invited to Jim’s Life Celebration on Sunday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, “A Life Celebration Home,” 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  Funeral on Monday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Central Ave., Wellsboro, with Father Joseph Manachuk officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA.  –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.

STANLEY Aldine J. Colvin,
Wellsboro, Pa. — Aldine J. Colvin, 79, of Locey Creek Road, Osceola, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Gerald L. Colvin of Corning, N.Y. and Terry L. Colvin of Osceola; a daughter, Lisa Rudd of Hanson, Ky.; and two brothers, Roger Stanley and Vernon Stanley, both of Osceola. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the El Bethel Fellowship Church, Osceola. The Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield.

STANLEY - Estelle Sciss, age 88, of Lawrenceville, PA, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at her home. Estelle was born on June 26, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of William and Marie (Burk) Stanley. She was the wife of Salvadore Sciss, with whom she celebrated a 67th wedding anniversary on April 30th, 2008. Estelle was a homemaker who enjoyed yard sales, buying and selling real estate, cooking, playing cards and spending time with her family.   In addition to her husband, Salvadore, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Kathi Sciss of Lawrenceville, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Herb Shackleton of FL; a brother, Charles Stanley of PA; a sister, Peggy Folks of FL; several nieces and nephews.   Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, August 25, 2008 from 11:00 A.M. to Noon at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held on Monday immediately following the visitation at 12 Noon at the funeral home with Pastor Sheldon Roblyer officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA.

STARKS Alvin A.(SRGP 87167)
Age 94, of Mansfield, PA, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at his home. Alvin was the husband of Leora O. (Colegrove) Starks. He was born December 8, 1913 in Manlius, NY, a son of Lloyd A. and Hazel (Cleveland) Starks. Alvin retired from Mansfield University, where he was a security guard. He had been employed by Corning Glass in Wellsboro, PA, the A & P in Big Flats, NY, the Eclipse in Elmira Heights, NY, and the Billards in Mansfield, PA. He also enjoyed farming. He was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Alvin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Leora; four sons, Gordon A. (Doreen) Starks of Loganton, PA, Donald E. (Beverly) Starks of Covington, PA, Roy F. (Eileen) Starks of Fredericksburg, TX, and John T. (Cheryl) Starks of Wellsboro, PA, two sisters, Audrey Harvey of Mansfield, PA, and Thelma Wheeler of Rocksbury, NY; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur Starks, Clair Rodgers, Merle Starks and Lloyd "Minor" Starks; and two grandchildren, Michael Roy and Bradley Starks. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. immediately following the viewing with Rev. Richard Krueger and Rev. James Hill officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 4/13/2008 - 4/14/2008.

ARTHUR G. STARKS (SRGP 87168)
Arthur G. Starks, 84, of Mansfield RR 1 died Monday, March 11, 2002, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Sept. 18, 1917, in Newfield, N.Y., he was the son of Lloyd M. and Hazel Cleveland Starks. He was the husband of Seany Hane Starks, whom he married June 21, 1941. He received a bachelor's degree in education from Mansfield State Teachers College in 1939, retired from Mergenthaler after 22 years service, and retired from farming in 1993. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Covington, and loved farming. Preceding him in death were his daughter, Charlotte G. Starks; and one brother, Lloyd M. Starks. Surviving other than his wife are sons and daughter-in-law, Arthur G. and Jackie Starks Jr. of New Milford and James M. Starks of Mansfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn H. and K. Vincent Swartz of Hughesville, Roberta and Roland Ely of Wellsboro, Jeanette Runyan and Richard Davis of Covington, Mary Zugates of Nazareth and Deborah and James Ferraro of Dingmans Ferry; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Alvin Starks of Mansfield, Merle R. Starks of Wellsboro and Clair Rogers of Covington; sisters, Audrey Harvey of Mansfield, Thelma Wheeler of Roxbury, N.Y., and Arlene Conover of Ithaca, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, on Friday, March 15, from noon to 1 p.m.  Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tioga Unit, 1948 E. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; or to Father Val J. Peter (Girls and Boys Town), Boys Town Center, Boys Town, NE 68010.

DAVID STARKWEATHER
 David J. Starkweather, age 14 of Millerton, Pa. RD 2, died on Tuesday, January 8, 1974 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Funeral services were held at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Friday with the Rev. George Niles officiating.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his parents, Alvin and Dorothy Starkweather of Millerton, Pa., RD 2; three brothers, Duane, Alvin and Lee, all at home; one sister, Lou Ann of Morris; maternal grandfather, Seymour Hackett of Wellsboro, RD 6. For some time, David had been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Evans.

HUGH S. STARKWEATHER
 Hugh S. Starkweather, 18, of Millerton RD 2, died Monday, March 26, 1973 in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 6, 1954, in Wellsboro, a son of Alvin and Dorothy Lunz Starkweather. Surviving are his parents, of Millerton RD 2; a sister, Lou Ann, at home; four brothers, Duane, Daniel, Alvin and Lee, all at home, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams, of Wapakoneta, Ohio. The funeral was held at 1 pm Wednesday at Kuhl's, 18 North Main Street, Mansfield.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

STARKWEATHER -VIRGINIA R. (Starkweather) WILLIAMMEE, 90, of Wellsboro, died on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. She was born on May 20, 1930 in Wellsboro, a daughter of the late Alvin S. and Lucretia (Canedy) Starkweather and was the wife of the late Arthur W. Williammee. Virginia worked for Mergenthaler for 25 years. She was a member of the Arnot Sportsman's Club, Hillside Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed bowling. She is survived by two sons, James Williammee of Wellsboro, Donald (Bonnie) Williammee of Harrison Valley; daughter, Virginia "Ginger" Decker of Wellsboro; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/29/2021

Hugh S. Starkweather, 18, of Millerton RD 2, died Monday, March 26, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born October 6, 1954, in Wellsboro, a son of Alvin and Dorothy Lunz Starkweather. Surviving are his parents, of Millerton RD 2; a sister, Lou Ann, at home; four brothers, Duane, Daniel, Alvin and Lee, all at home, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Williams of Wapakoneta, OH. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kuhl’s, 18 North Main Street, Mansfield. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

STICKLER –MARIAN E. (STICKLER) WELLS of Mansfield, PA and Haines City, FL Age 79, diedon Wednesday, December 6, 2000 in Winter Haven, FL.  She was born on March 16, 1921 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of the late Liston and Irene L. (Smith) Stickler.  Marian was a former member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. She was a bookkeeper for the Mansfield Pennysaver for many years.  Marian also enjoyed playing the organ, knitting, reading and decorating the dollhouses that she made.  Marian is survived by her husband of 59 years, Francis D. Wells of Mansfield, PA; son, Samuel D. (Susan) Wells of Lockwood, NY; daughters, Brenda (Jim) Phillips of Kansas City, KS, Deborah Jefferies of Lakeland, FL, and Becky (Tom) Holley of Troy, PA; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; brother, Bryon Stickler of Asheboro, NY; sister, Donna Cole of Asheboro, NC.  In addition to her parents, two brothers, William and Raymond Stickler preceded Marian in death.  Friends are invited to call at Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA on Monday, December 11, 2000 from 4 to 6 PM. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with the Reverend Kirk D. Smethers of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  –Elmira Star Gazette  MHS 1940

STICKLIN - DIBBLE
Shirley E. Age 89 of RR # 5 in Wellsboro diedDecember 29, 2001 at Drakes Personal Core Home in Galeton, PA. She was born to George and Mary Fish Sticklin on September 16, 1912 in Wellsboro, PA. She was employed by Corning Glass Works at the former Wellsboro Division for 40 years. She was a member of River of Life Fellowship. Surviving are: sons; Donald A. and wife Dolores, brothers; William Sticklin of Wellsboro, Grandsons; Thomas Dibble and his wife Jean, Travis, Dibble, Great-grandsons; Timothy Dibble and James Hughes, and several nieces and nephews. Shirley is predeceased by husband; Charles Dibble, brother; Marion Sticklin, Sisters; Evelyn Manning and Lucille Borden. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St. Wellsboro. Pastor Keith Paris will officiate. Burial will take place at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Calling hours are on Wednesday from 7-9 pm at the Funeral Home.

STICKLIN – William George “Bill” Stricklin, age 82, of Stony Fork Road, Wellsboro, PA, died March 24, 2005 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro. He was the husband of the late Berry Spong Sticklin, who died February 14, 1998. Family and friends are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, from 7-9 PM, and Wednesday, March 30, 2005, from 10-11 AM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral service and committal on Wednesday at 11 AM at the Funeral Home with his Pastor, Mark Shover officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial may be made in Bill'’ memory to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, Main & Queen Streets, Wellsboro, PA 16901. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 27 March 2005

STILWELL - Clarice S. Evans, 77, of Mansfield died March 11, 2003 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 6, 1925 in Mansfield, the daughter of Albert and Gladys Mudge Stilwell. Clarice was a retired Mansfield University librarian. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, a life member of the Tioga County Historical Society, the Mansfield Free Public Library 1901 Society, and a rug-braiding group. Clarice took great interest in her family, traveling, and genealogy. She acted as a mentor for many area residents interested in genealogy. Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband of 55 years, Leslie; a daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Bruce Husted of Frederick, Md.; a sister, Ninita [Bryce] Jones of Millerton; three brothers, Arthur Stilwell of Painted Post, NY, Merle [Eleanor] Stilwell of Indiana, PA, and Donald [JoAnn] Stilwell of Millerton; a granddaughter, Christy [Don] Barnes of Oviedo, Fla.; and two great grandchildren, Maddie and Max Barnes. She was predeceased by a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Michael Sabo; a sister, Lois Wilcox; and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Stilwell. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street, Mansfield, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Richard Berg and Eugene Charsky officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in Clarice’s memory may be made to the Laurel Home Health Hospice at 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 12, 2003 MHS 1943

STONE - TERRY
Rose L. Age 84, of Mansfield, PA, died January 3, 2006 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born March 17, 1921 in Gleason, PA, the daughter of Walter and Edith Nelson Stone. Rose and her husband of 63 years, Francis, were retired farmers. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Emmanuel Church of Blossburg, and was a teacher at Child Evangelism Fellowship for over 40 years. Rose was a 55-year member of the Ogdensburg Grange, and had served as President of the Women's Missionary Fellowship at the Blossburg Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving in addition to her husband; are four daughters, Sharon Pierce and Joan Leahy, both of Canton, PA, Reba Strickland of Lakeland, FL, Ms. Ruth Brought of Mansfield, PA; ten grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her son, Mason, in 1990. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with Revs. Ted Rood and Norman Pierce officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in Rose's memory may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.

STONE - SMITH Elizabeth "Betty" J.
Age 88, of Route 6, Wellsboro, PA, died February 29, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Walter H. (Harley) Smith who died April 5, 1992. Betty was born October 17, 1919 in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of the late Ira L. and Minnie Parsons Stone. She had worked for the Log Cabin and Antler's Inn, was former owner and operator of The Sub Shop in Wellsboro, and worked for Corning Glass for ten years. She raised several foster children and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, cooking and crocheting. Surviving are sons, David Smith, Wellsboro, PA, and Roger Smith, Cincinnati, OH; sisters, Doris Bush, Binghamton, NY and Laura Youells, Waverly, NY; brothers, Duane Stone, Deland, FL and Clifton Stone, Binghamton, NY; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sons, Barry and Bradley; a daughter, Kathy Jane; and granddaughter, Rebekah. Friends and family are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

PAUL L. STONE, age 90 of Tioga passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at UPMC Wellsboro. Born April 21, 1930 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Fannie (Baird) Stone. Paul married Mildred R. Southard and they shared 69 years together until her passing on March 7, 2019. Paul retired from Corning, Inc. in 1985 and was a Pipefitter in their trades group. Paul had a love of carpentry in which he created many different types of furniture, mementos for family members and friends. Paul was an all-around handy man when it comes to home repair and was always assisting family and friends. He is survived by his three sons, Roger of Tioga, Roy of Jacksonville, FL and Randy of Middletown, NY; daughter in law, Cindy (widow of Rick) of Greenwood, ME; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Rick of Poland, ME. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Paul's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/14/2021

STONE –ROSE L. TERRY, 84, Mansfield died January 3, 2006 at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre.  Born March 17, 1921 in Gleason she was the daughter of Walter and Edith Nelson Stone.  She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Emanuel Church of Blossburg and was a teacher at Child Evangelism Fellowship for over 40 years.  She was a 55 year member of the Ogdensburg Grange, the Women’s Missionary Fellowship at the Blossburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.  Mrs. Terry was a retired farmer along with her husband of 63 years, Francis.  Surviving in addition to her husband are daughters, Sharon Pierce and Joan Leahy both of Canton, Reba Strickland, Lakeland, FL, Ms. Ruth Rought, Mansfield; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.  Her son, Mason predeceased her in 1990.  The funeral was held at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, January 6 with Revs. Ted Rood and Norman Pierce officiating.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, PA.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

STONE –ROSE L. TERRY, 83, Mansfield, died January 3, 2006, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  She was born March 17, 1921, in Gleason the daughter of Walter and Edith Nelson Stone.  Rose and her husband of 63 years, Francis, were retired farmers.  She was a member and Sunday School teacher at Emmanuel Church of Blossburg, and was a teacher at Child Evangelism Fellowship for over 40 years.  Rose was a 55-year member of the Ogdensburg Grange, and had served as President of the Women’s Missionary Fellowship at Blossburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.  Surviving, in addition to her husband are four daughters, Sharon Pierce and Joan Leahy, both of Canton, Reba Strickland of Lakeland, Fla., and Ms. Ruth Brought of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.  She was predeceased by her son, Mason, in 1990.  Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield.  Funeral services will be held there at 1 p.m. Saturday with Revs. Ted Rood and Norman Pierce officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions in Rose’s memory may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, PA.  –Williamsport Sun-Gazette.

STONEBRAKER Czerney
Czerney A. Stonebreaker, 63, of Mansfield RD 2, died at 12:10 am Saturday, November 29, 1975, in the Williamsport Hospital, where he was admitted Monday as a medical patient. Born August 24, 1912, in Lebanon, Oregon, he was a son of Asbury and Mary Morissey Stonebreaker. He was a retired employe of the Pennslyvania Department of Transportation. Prior to his 10 years with PennDOT, Mr. Stonebreaker had been employed for 34 years with the Dairymen's League. He was a Navy veteran of World War ll. Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle Thompson; three brothers, Grant and Clair, both of Mansfield, and Cecil, of Wellsboro, and two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Daniels, of Mansfield, and Mrs. Frances Whitney, of Elmira, NY. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, 18 North Main Street. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro RD. The Rev. Wendell Hauber, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, Mansfield, officiated

 

STRADLEY Annie P. Bowen

Annie P. Bowen, 91, of Wellsboro, passed away January 11, 2013, at Carleton Senior Care Center. She was the wife of Walter E. Bowen, who preceded her in 1987. Annie was born July 18, 1921, in Cammal PA, the daughter of the late Grover and Pearl (Holt) Stradley. She graduated from Wellsboro High School. Annie was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. In addition she was a former Rebekah member. Annie is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and James Paxson, Wellsboro, Pearl and Dwayne Bohnert, Loganton; a son, Thomas, Wellsboro; two sisters, Ada Johnston, Wellsboro, Mabel Krause, Blossburg; three grandchildren, David Paxson, Joseph Paxson and Paul (Heidi)  Bohnert; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to  Annie's Life Celebration on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 10-11 AM, at Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Main and Queen Sts., Wellsboro.  Funeral to follow at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Val Rommel officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made in Annie's memory to Wellsboro United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 547 Wellsboro, PA 16901. Local arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro.   Funeral home obituary – January 15, 2013

 

RUSSELL M. STRANGE (SRGP 4334)
MANSFIELD--Russell M. Strange, 76, of Mansfield, died Sunday, June 21, 1992, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He had owned and operated Mainesburg Lumber Co. with his father, Marcus, and was a stockbroker for 21 years. An Army veteran, he was a member of the Commander Club of the Disabled American Veterans, and vice-commander of the Mansfield American Legion. The first member in northcentral Pennsylvania of the National Lumbermans' Hardwood Association, he was one of the Hamilton Club's 10 original owners. He was a past president of the Mansfield Lions Club, and a member of Friendship Lodge 247 F&AM. He was a member of the Covington Church of Christ, Disciples. Born Feb. 3, 1916, in Mainesburg, he was a son of Marcus and Ruby Harvey Strange. Surviving besides his wife, the former Aliene Swingle, are three sons, Dr. Marcus, of Blossburg, Joseph, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Richard, of Mansfield; a sister, Vivian Andrews, of Melbourne, Fla.; two half-brothers, Arthur, of Mansfield, and Wayne, of Mainesburg, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 am Wednesday at Wilston's, 18 North Main Street, with the Rev. Ira Hindman, his pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday.  A Masonic service will be at 8:30.  (Note: the tombstone is in Oakwood Cemetery)
 

STRAUB Lillian M. Tshudy
83, of Westfield, died at her home, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010. She was born March 14, 1927, in Landisville, the daughter of Francis and Mary Stuck Straub. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Friday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galeton, on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Karl Runser officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 95, Galeton, Pa. 16922. Wellsboro Gazette - December 18, 2010
 

STUART Ernestine Stuart Allen [SRGP 86752]

age 91, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died on Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born on September 29, 1920 in Mansfield, PA, a daughter of the late, Ernest M. Stuart and Hilda D. Stuart of Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jack H.R. Allen who died in 2009. She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College (Mansfield University) and Penn State University. She retired from the Wellsboro (PA) Area School District in 1991. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Stuart and Clarice Allen of Staunton, VA, daughters and sons-in-law: Joan and Robert Gibel of La Quinta, CA, Mary Jo and John Hanley of San Bruno, CA; sister Mary Jo Wilcox of Mansfield, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunnyside Communities Fellowship Fund, 600 University Blvd. Suite L, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA.  Star Gazette – March 1, 2012

 

SULLIVAN Theresa - Theresa [Tessie] S. Hagar, wife of Fordyce Hagar, of Mansfield RD1, died Sunday, June 2, 1985, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of Mark T. and Neva R. Seymour Sullivan. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Baptist Womens' Club of the church Mrs. Hagar was a member of the Mansfield Fireman's Auxiliary, Elk Run Grange 913, the Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge here, and the Rural Letter Carriers' Auxiliary. She was a former telephone operator for the Commonwealth Telephone Co. and more recently was employed in the office of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Surviving besides her husband, and her mother, of Elmira, are a daughter, Joanne Hagar, at home; two sons, John Hagar, at home and Larry Hakes, of Pasco, Wash.; a sister, Kathleen Wilbur, of Elmira, and two brothers, Robert Sullivan, of Washington, Washington County, and Mark Sullivan of Tallahassee, Fla. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. The Rev. Benjamin E. Nevin, her pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at Scureman's Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the First Baptist Church of Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, June 5, 1985, p.8 

 

SUMMERSON Robert D. Summerson

age 78, of Mansfield, PA, died on Friday, June 17, 2011 in Broad Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Robert was born on December 15, 1932 in Mansfield, PA, the son of David and Myrtle (Thompson) Summerson. Prior to his retirement, he was self-employed as a painter. Robert is survived by three sons, David and Carl Summerson of Virginia, Jay Summerson of Arnot, PA; four daughters, Nora Whight of Virginia, Essee Hebert of Virginia, Annette Smith of Georgia, Cleo King of Virginia; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Peggy and Donald Robbins of Mansfield, Violet Taylor of Corning, NY and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2:00 PM at the funeral chapel with Rev. Chris Shafer officiating. Burial will be made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.   Star Gazette – June 21, 2011

 

SUMNER - Beatrice Clemens, 86, of Wellsboro died Friday, June 2, 2006 at The Green Home. She was born July 14, 1919 in Richmond Township, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Mosher Sumner. Beatrice was the wife of the late Homer Clemens who died in 2001. She was a member of the Holliday Baptist Church where she was very active in the church as long as her health allowed. Beatrice was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother and enjoyed gardening and cooling. She is survived by three sons, David Clemens of Wellsboro, Gary (Debbie) Clemens of Osceola, Ron Clemens of Wellsboro; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings. Friends and relatives were invited to Beatrice’s Life Celebration service on Monday, June 5, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., Wellsboro with Pastor Joel Coleman officiating. A visitation was held Sunday at the funeral home. Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. - Mansfield Gazette, June 7, 2006, p.6A

 

SUMNER -NANCY J. DOUD, age 75, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 8, 1945 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Wood) Sumner. Nancy was married to the late Stephen Doud who passed way on January 4, 1994. She worked in food service and enjoyed reading and gardening. Nancy is survived by her son, Scott (Patti) Doud of Mainesburg, PA and their children, Tyler and Brittany; a daughter Tina (John) Kearns of Myrtle Beach, SC and their children, Rianna and Zachary; two brothers, Tom (Sylvia) Sumner of Mansfield, PA, and Tim Sumner of Mansfield, PA; and a sister, Cheryl (Emery) Barnes of Mansfield, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. A private visitation will take place at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. Burial will take place in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens.  Contributions can be made to Bakerburg Community Church, 197 Gray Valley Rd., Mainesburg, PA. -Funeral home obit

 

SUMNER Raymond W

Wellsboro Gazette – October 9, 1996

Raymond W. Sumner, 81, of Mansfield, died Friday, Oct. 4, 1996, at home.  Born Dec. 16, 1914, In Woodstock, IL, he was the son of Omer and Matilda Dochwieler Sumner.  He retired from Ralph's Service Center, Mansfield, after 23 years of service. He was a member of the Lambs Creek Bible Church, and the Lambs Creek Sportsmen’s Club.  Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Wood Sumner; two sons, Thomas and Timothy; two daughters, Nancy Doud and Cheryl Barnes, all of Mansfield; a brother, Omer, of Millerton; a sister, Ethel Verbanic of Elmira Heights, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Calling hours were held Sunday, Oct 6, at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.  Funeral services were held there Monday, Oct. 7, with the Rev. James S. Ellis officiating.  Burial was made in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

SWARTZLE Paul B.
Age 93, of Mechanic Street, Lawrenceville, PA, died June 25, 2007 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. He was born September 4, 1913 in Drifting, PA, the son of Lawrence and Mae Folmar Swartzle. He retired from Corning Glass Works where he worked for 37 years. He was an avid sportsman and a member of the Blossburg Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Barbara Swartzle, Tracy, CA; daughter, Nancy Colegrove, Lawrenceville, PA; grandchildren, Troy Swartzle, Kristine Alexander, Jon-Paul Colegrove; sister, Jean (Charles) Fisher, Williamsport, PA; brother, Simon (June) Swartzle, Battle Creek, MI; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland, PA, Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 11-12 p.m. where funeral services will be held following calling hours Saturday at 12:00 noon. Rev. Harry Colegrove, Jr., offc. Burial will be in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens.

SWIMLEY
Stanley K. Age 76, of R.D. #4, Westfield, PA, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, at the Bath V.A. Center, Bath, NY. He was born May 27, 1928, in Westfield Twp., PA, the son of Leon and May Rushmore Swimley. His whole life was spent on the farm where he was born. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954, in Korea. He retired from Consolidated Gas Co., after 35 years as a Compression Station Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a member of the Clymer Twp. Vol. Fire Co., Sabinsville, PA, and Knoxville V.F.W. #6753. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ava Fay Swimley; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Karen Swimley, Muncy, PA, and Timothy and Pamela Swimley, Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Michael Swimley, Montoursville, PA, Karl Swimley, Encampment, WY, Todd Swimley, Westfield, PA, and Lori Swimley, Norfolk, VA, "U.S. Navy"; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Neidig, Muncy, PA, and Michael Hilner, Panama City, FL, "U.S. Air Force"; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Esther Swimley, Clifton Springs, NY; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., #222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Edward Heyler Officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bath V.A. Center in Stanley's memory.

SYKORA, Francis A.
Age 71 of RD3 Box 828. Mansfield, Pa, Thursday January 5, 1989, at home. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa., Sunday 7-9 PM. Funeral at the Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, Pa, Monday at 10 am. Rev. John Tamalis officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. There will be a Wake Service at the Funeral Home, Sunday at 8:30 pm. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Beals Sykora; sons, Eddie Watkins of Tioga, Pa, Bruce and Dale Sykora of Mansfield, Pa, John Sykora with the US Air Force in Florida; daughters, Joan Sutton of Casper, WY, Linda Dapp of Millerton, Pa, Bernadette Sykora of Tioga, Pa, Claudette Brown of Canton, Pa; sisters, Ann Kellogg, Helen Affeld, Emma Griffin  and Rita New, all of Elmira and Martha Laughner of Indiana; 16 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Robert Watkins, brother Anthony Sykora and sisters, Bertha and Jay Sykora. He was born August 5, 1917 in Germania, Pa, to Albert and Agnes Hartman Sykora.