GORDON F. WAGNER
                Gordon F. Wagner, 88, of Middlebury Center RR 2 died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, at home.   Born July 21, 1912, in Middlebury Center, he was the son of George J. and  Florence Hotchkiss Wagner.  He was a retired farmer. He was a member and deacon at Middlebury Baptist Church, Holiday. He was also a member of the Middlebury Grange #705.   He was the husband of Blanche Cummings Wagner, whom he married June 30,  1934.   Preceding him in death were one son, Donald Wagner, in April 2000; and two  brothers, Kenneth Wagner, in 1995, and Charles Wagner, in 1981.  Surviving are his wife, Blanche; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard  Wagner of Middlebury, Rev. Gerald and Joey Wagner of Middlebury and Lyle   and Ardyth Wagner of Middlebury; three sisters, Kathryn Bertsche of Middlebury, Mildred and West Miller of Wellsboro and Clara and John Hill of Wellsboro; three grandchildren, John Wagner of Wellsboro, David Wagner of  Addison, N.Y., and Julie Wagner of Holley, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren.  Calling hours were held Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, where services were also held. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.   Family will provide flowers. Memorial donations may be made to MiddleburyBaptist Church, RR 2, Box 306, Middlebury Center, Pa. 16935.

WAGNER - GRAHAM
Kathryn Age 87, of Sunview Drive, Wellsboro, PA, died December 28, 2004 at the Samaritan House. She was the wife of the late Clifford H. Graham who died December 8, 1994. Kathryn was born July 11, 1917 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Adam and Ethel Smith Wagner. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and was a housewife and member of the Whitneyville Methodist Church. Surviving are son, James (Sheila) Graham, Breeseport, NY; daughters, Joane (Bill) Reese, Wellsboro, PA, Shirley (Kyle) Kenyon, Herndon, VA, and Myrna J. Graham, Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Florence Steele, McDonough, GA, Erma Bliss, Reno, NV, Eloise Housel, Corning, NY, Aileen Stewart, Middlebury Ctr., PA, and Jeanne (Ed) Miller, Wellsboro, PA; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to Kathryn's Life Celebration on Friday, December 31, 2004, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with her grandson, Pastor Jody C. Reese, officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory to the Samaritan House, c/o St. Peter's Catholic Church, 38 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

WALBORN -  ADAMS, Esther L.
Age 82, of Mansfield, PA, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. Esther was born November 25, 1925 in Granville Summit, PA, a daughter of Allen and Cora (Case) Walborn. She was the loving and devoted wife of Louis M. Adams. Louis and Esther celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on May 23, 2007. She was a member of Canoe Camp Church of Christ Disciples, VFW #8730 Blossburg Auxiliary, the American Legion, did volunteer work for the American Cancer Society, and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Esther is a retiree from Ward Manufacturing. Esther was a very compassionate and caring mother, grandmother and friend, survived by her husband, Louis; two sons and daughters-in-law, Louis S. and Connie Adams of Tioga, PA, and Philip A. and Eunice Marie Adams of Mansfield, PA; six grandchildren, Nisa and Lynn Kshir, Jamey and Karen Dunkleberger, Julie Adams, and Danielle Adams; six great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Sean, Mariah, Allison, Alexia, and Matthew. She was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters, Lillian, Laura, Eunice, Hazel, Lula, Katie, Edna, Lawrence, Leon and Louis. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, April 7, 2008, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David E. Blowers officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Breast Cancer Research, Walker Cancer Research Institute, Inc., 18 N. Law Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001, or to Laurel Health Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/6/2008.

WAYNE A. WALBORN
TROY--The funeral will be Saturday for Wayne A. Walborn, 38, of Roaring Branch RD 1, who died Wednesday, March 26, 1986, of suffocation in a silo accident. Born March 20, 1948, at Troy, he was a son of Leon and Muril Rowley Walborn. He was a member of Bakersburg Community Church. Mr. Walborn was a farmer and worked at Troy Sales Cooperative. He was in the National Guard for six years. Mr. Walborn was a bowler in the Canton Thursday night Industrial League. Surviving, besides his parents, of Roaring Branch RD 1, are his wife, Cathy Lee Walborn, of Troy RD 3; a son, Michael; two daughters, Marlene, and Terry; two sisters, Mrs. Miles Reed, of Roaring Branch, and Mrs. Leona Kent, of Millerton, and a half sister, Mrs. Ruby Woodruff, of Troy RD. The funeral will be at 11 am Saturday at Vickery's, 110 East Main Street, with the Rev. Kenneth Marple, pastor of Austinville Union Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm Friday at the funeral home.

WALKER, Ella Mae Hills
Ella Mae (Walker) Hills, age 75 of Millerton, Pa, died Thursday, January 15, 2004, at the Sylvan Ridge Personal Care Home in Troy, Pa. Ella Mae was the wife of the late Bernard Hills who died on September 16, 2003. Ella Mae was born on August 5, 1928 in Winber, Pa., the daughter of Willard and Cora ( Berkey) Walker. Ella Mae is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and William Ayers of Millerton, Pa, Roxane and Larry Gross of Mertztown, Pa; a son and daughter-in-law, Herlen and Regina Weible of Millerton, Pa; a stepson, Bernard Hills, Jr., of Williamsport, Pa; four step-daughters and stepsons-in-law, Phyllis and Don Morey of Williamsport, Pa, Joyce and Calvin Abplanalp of Stony Fork, Pa., Patricia  and Bill Sexton of Fl., Ruth and Dick Frost of Fl; 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday January 17, 2004, from noon till 1 pm at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, Pa. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 1 pm at the funeral home with the Rev. Duane Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. Memorial contributions may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa.

LAURA A. WALKER
WELLSBORO--Laura A. Walker, 89, of Wellsboro RR 3 died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Lee D., died in 1973. She retired from the former Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro division, after 23 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Born here Oct. 7, 1908, she was a daughter of Walter and Nettie Morseman Webster. Surviving are three sons, Edward and Robert Banker, both of Wellsboro, and Vernon "Bud" Banker of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Jeanne Copp of Lawrenceville; a sister, Francis Finch of New Port Richey, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 1 pm Monday at Tussey-Mosher's, 139 Main St., with the Rev. John H. McNassor officiating.  Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.

LEE DAVID WALKER
 Lee David Walker, 54, of Wellsboro RD 3, died at 9 pm Saturday, Nov. 10, 1973, in the Williamsport Hospital, where he was admitted Oct. 24 as a surgical patient. He was born April 1, 1919, in Wellsboro, a son of Frank and Jessie Harlow Walker. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Walker was a retired employe of the Corning Glass Works' Wellsboro plant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Wellsboro Fireman and Ambulance Assn. Surviving are his wife, Laura; a daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Copp, of Corning, NY; three stepsons, Edward Banker and Robert Banker, both of Wellsboro, and Vernon Banker, of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Lula Mason, of Wellsboro RD 4; a brother, Jesse Bennett, of Wellsboro, and eight grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Tussey Funeral Home, 139 Main Street.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. S. Wade Stewart, his pastor, and the Rev. Gordon Abrams, of Wellsboro, a retired Baptist minister, officiated.

WALKER - Marjorie F. Six, 77, of Lawrenceville, diedSunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at home. She was born May 12, 1930 in Maidsville, W. VA, the daughter of Frank and Hilda Dugan Walker. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Daniel; four sons and daughters-in-law, Frank, Bobby and Linda, Calvin and Carol, George and Wendy, all of Lawrenceville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and James Thomas of Bloomfield, Ind., Katrina and Darrell Helderman of Jackson, MO, Betty and Steve Kachelmyer of Oklahoma City, OK, Betsy and Steve Riley of Layton, Utah; 19 grandchildren, Cindy Lou, Kiplan, Sherry, Heather, Michael, Tracey, Brian, Daniel, David, Darlene, Eric, Leif, Valcory, Ashley, Caitlyn, Jessica, Joseph, Tavish, and Trista; 13 great grandchildren, Megan, Sara, Alex, Logan, Jimmy, Jenny, Megan, Austin, Haleigh, Haven, Daniel, Mackenzie, and Olivia; two brothers, Donald Walker of Mount Morris, Ira Walker of Rogersville; three sisters, Betty Fay Davis of Jefferson, Ruby Maine of Rogersville, and Yvonne Maglore of Carmichaels. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas in 1956; a daughter, Sandra in 2005; two brother, James, John; and a sister, Dottie. Friends were invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. and today, Wednesday, Nov. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. Funeral services followed there today, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Strozyk officiating. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. - Mansfield Gazette, 21 November 2007

WANICH Karen R., 63, formerly of Mansfield, PA, diedMarch 26, 2008 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, PA. She was born August 6, 1944 in Bloomsburg, PA, the daughter of William and Ruth Dent Wanich. Karen was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, and an active participant in the "Relay for Life". She was a huge fan of Pat Boone, and loved Schnauzer dogs. Karen is survived by her brother, Thomas of Harrisburg, PA; a niece, Lyndsey; and a nephew, Michael; her stepmother, Jean Wanich of Benton, PA; two stepsisters, Nancy Harrison of Benton, PA, and Sharon Swisher of Unityville, PA. There will be no prior calling hours. Karen's funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, with Rev. Richard Berg, her Pastor, officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Karen's memory may be made to Susquehanna Home Care & Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/28/2008.

WARRINER, Blanche Jean – Mrs. Blanche Jean Nichols, 60, wife of Jack F. Nichols, of Wellsboro RD 3, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1986, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1925, in Wellsboro, she was a daughter of Averill and Ellen Walker Warriner. She had retired from GTE Sylvania here. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons, Craig, of Andover, Minn., and Kevin, of Wellsboro RD 3; her step-father, Emerson Decker, of Wellsboro RD 4; a brother, Harold Warriner, of Wellsboro; a step-brother, Thomas Decker, and a step-sister, Mrs. Theda Keck, both of Wellsboro RD 4; and a grandson. The funeral was held Saturday at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. The Rev. Janet Beahm, pastor of Ansonia Full Gospel Church, officiated. – Wellsboro Gazette, 15 January 1986

WARTERS Beatrice L

Wellsboro Gazette – Wednesday, October 24, 1979

Mrs. Beatrice L. Frank, 64, wife of Richard M. Frank, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, October 16, 1979, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born November 10, 1914, at Lambs Creek, Tioga County, she was a daughter of Alfred and Rosemond Rice Warters.  Mrs. Frank was a former employee of Remington Rand, Elmira, New York.  She was a member of Lambs Creek Bible Church and the Mansfield 55 Club.  Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, Glenn, of Millerton, and Dean R. of Lambs Creek; a daughter, Mrs. Verne Doud, of Mansfield RD 2; three sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Hitchcock, of Mansfield, Mrs. Glenn Scott, in Texas, and Mrs. Samuel Kerr, of Endicott, New York; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  The funeral was held Friday at the church in Lambs Creek. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  The Rev. Theodore Decker, her pastor, officiated.

 

EDDIE R. WATKINS, 72, of Tioga, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 26, 2017. He was born September 24, 1944, in Troy, PA, the son of Robert Watkins, Fran & Elizabeth Beals Sykora. Eddie was a retiree of Ward Foundry, and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Japan, Korea, and Germany, and was a Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Audrey Campbell, 2 daughters, Katina & Jeffery Truesdale of Walstonburg, NC, Lisa McCall & Daniel Schlicher of Lawrenceville, PA, 8 grandchildren, Megan (Jared) Andreason, Mackenzie, Payton, & Morgan Truesdale, Evan (Alexis), Christina (Nick), Michael, & Marc McCall, 3 brothers, Bruce (Sharon) Sykora of Tioga, PA, John Sykora of Millerton, PA, Dale Sykora of Mansfield, PA, 3 sisters, Joan (Richard) Watkins Bohonsky of Rogersville, MO, Bernadette Sykora of Millerton, PA, Claudette (Don) Brown of Canton, PA, 4 sisters-in-law, Deronda (Robert) Bieri of Lawrenceville, PA, Joyce Jones of Millerton, PA, Daphna (Tex) Watkins of Davenport, FL, Connie Campbell of Daggett, PA and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Robert Watkins, and his sister, Linda Dapp. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Saturday from 11 AM - 1 PM. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at 1:00 PM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial with military honors will be held at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Tuesday at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Eddie's memory may be made to the Tyler Brown Memorial at Fellowship Bible Church, 121 Mud Creek Road, Troy, PA, The Corning City School District, David Guilfoyle Memorial Fund, 165 Charles St., Painted Post, NY or the Daggett United Methodist Church, 84 Church St., Millerton, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/28/2017

 

WATKINS –GRACE C. GOODWIN age 77 of RR#2 Tioga, Pa. diedJune 18, 2002.  She was born July 1, 1924 in Elkland, Pa. the daughter of Lawrence and Hazel Warner Walters.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Mt. Zion Full Gospel Church and helpful servant to friends and neighbors. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Donna Goodwin, Elmira, NY, daughter Beth Goodwin, Tioga, Pa., grandchildren Melissa (Gary) Bisel, Nelson, Pa., Amy (Tim) Sandell, Ephrata, Pa. Great Grandchildren Alyssa and Shane Bisel and Katarina Sandell, brother, William Walters, Elkland, Pa., Sister Eloise (Sally) McGrain, Webb Mills, NY.  She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Ernest and Garland and her 3 sisters, Charlotte, Faith, and Shirley.  Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Elkland Pa. Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  Funeral services will be held Monday at the Mt. Zion Full Gospel Church, Wellsboro, Pa. at 1:00 pm. Rev. Ricke Harris officiating.  Burial in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, RD. Wellsboro, Pa.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assn., 228 S. Russell Ave., Williamsport, Pa. –Elmira Star Gazette

WATKINS Kenneth L.
Age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Covington, PA, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was the husband of the late Helen (Bellinger) Watkins who died in 1973. Kenneth was born on October 17, 1921 in Blossburg, PA a son of Travis and Ida (Mase) Watkins. He was a truck driver and worked for numerous trucking companies including the former Johnson's Truck Lines. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran having served in WWII. He enjoyed watching old war movies, westerns and Clint Eastwood. Kenneth is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Bonnie Watkins of Covington, PA, Walter Watkins of Westfield, PA, Edward Watkins of Wellsboro, PA, Ricky and Gail Watkins of Liberty, PA; three grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer and Richie; four great-grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, June and Dick Draxler of Pine City, NY. In addition to his wife, Helen, he was preceded in death by two sons, Mahlon in 1969 in Vietnam and Kenneth Jr. in 1952; a daughter, Virginia in 1982; three brothers and five sisters. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, July 23, 2009, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Tioga County Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors presented.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/21/2009

WATKINS Linda Jean DAPP
Age 67 of Millerton, PA, died
on Thursday August 12, 2010 in Harford NY. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, George A. Dapp; children, George E. (Dytonya) Dapp, Charles A. (JoAnn) Dapp, Dale R. (Danelle) Dapp, along with nine grandchildren; sisters, Joan(William) Bohonsky, Bernadette Sykora, and Claudette (Don) Brown; brothers, Eddie (Audrey) Watkins, Bruce (Sharon) Sykora, John Sykora, and Dale Sykora. Linda was predeceased by, father, Robert Edward Watkins; brother, Robert G. Watkins; Step-Father Francis A. Sykora; and mother, Elizabeth Julia Sykora. She was a member of the AKC Kennel Club, and a member of Millerton United Methodist Church, Millerton, PA. and was a former nurse at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport on Tuesday August 17, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. with Funeral and Committal Service there Tuesday at 12:00 Noon, Reverend Jennifer Wolf will officiate. Interment will be in Tioga Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be George E. Dapp, Charles A. Dapp, Dale R. Dapp, John Dapp, Eric Dapp and John Sykora. Honorary Pallbearers are, Eddie Watkins, Bruce Sykora, and Dale Sykora.  Those wishing may make memorials to the Care and Community Hospice of Cortland County, 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland, NY 13045.- Elmira Star Gazette, August 15, 2010

WATKINS Robert Richard
Wellsboro Gazette - June 27, 1990
Robert R. Watkins, 72, of RD #5, Wellsboro, died Friday, June 22, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Born April 4,1916, he was a son of LeGrande and Pearl Watkins.  He retired from L.G. Niles Lumber  Company. He was a World War II Army veteran.  Surviving are his wife, the former Bertha Mosher; three stepdaughters: Mrs. Alice Pier of RD #3, Wellsboro, Mrs. Donna Clark of Lonesdale, Ark., and Mrs. Carol Moon of RD #5, Wellsboro; two stepsons, Richard K Baldwin of RD #2, Middlebury Center, and George T. Baldwin of RD #3, Wellsboro; several stepgrandchildren and one step great-grandchild. A private memorial service will  be held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Park Benner, pastor of Calvary Tabernacle Church, will officiate.  There is no visitation. Arrangements are handled by Tussey-Mosher's, 139 Main St., Wellsboro.

WATSON, KATHY L.
Age 24, of RD 2, Columbia Cross Rd, PA, Saturday, October 25, 1986, as a result of a automobile accident in NC.  Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, PA, Wednesday, from 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral there, Thursday at 2 pm.  The Rev. Edward Thigpen officiating.  Burial, Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Survived by daughter, Zenan Al-Shahrani of RD 2, Columbia Cross RD, PA; parents, Merle and Beverly Watson of Rd 2, Columbia Cross Rd; brother and sister-in-law, Gavin and Karen Watson of Rd 2, Columbia Cross Rd; sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Diane) Boone of Oceanside, CA, Carmel Watson at home; paternal grandparents, Ivan and Ruth Watson of Rd 3, Columbia Cross Rd; maternal grandmother, Margerite Crippen of DeLand, FL; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  She was a 1979 graduate of Troy High School, and a 1983 graduate of Belmont College in Nashville, TN, with BS degrees in, Political Science and International Relations.  She was presently with the US Marines, stationed at Camp LeJeune, NC.

WATSON, KATHY L.,  Kathy L. Watson, 24, of Columbia Cross Roads, RD2, died October 25, 1986 as a result of an auto accident in Kenansville, NC.  She was a 1979 graduate of Troy High School and a 1983 graduate of Belmont College in Nashville, TN with B.S. degrees in political science and international relations.  She was with the U.S. Marines Corps stationed at Camp LeJeune, NC at the time of her death. Surviving are a daughter, Zenan Al-Shahrani of Columbia Cross Roads; parents, Merle and Beverly Watson of Columbia Cross Roads, RD2; brother and sister-in-law, Gavin and Karen Watson of RD 2, Columbia Cross Roads; sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Diane) Boone of Ocean Side, CA, Carmel Watson, at home; paternal grandparents, Ivan and Ruth Watson of RD3 Columbia Cross Roads; maternal grandmother, Margerite Crippen of Deland, FL; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, October 30 (2 P.M.) at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Edward Thigpen officiating.  Burial is to be in Tioga Memorial Gardens. (TGR Oct. 30, 1986)

ANSEL WEBSTER, JR., age 94, of Tioga, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born on February 22, 1926 in Mansfield, PA, a son of Ansel, Sr. and Dorotha (Giles) Webster. Ansel was the husband of the late Ione Webster who passed away in 2007. He was a veteran of the US Army who served during WWII before returning to operate his dairy farm. He liked to square dance and play cards and was honored by State Representative Matt Baker for voting for 65 years. Ansel is survived by his daughters Amy (Peter) Ensminger of Columbia Crossroads, PA and Susan VanNess of Silver City, NM; sons Michael (Carmina) Webster of Vacaville, CA, and David (Kathy) Webster of Tioga, PA; brother Larry (Carol) Webster of Tioga, PA; a special friend Lona Snyder of Tioga, PA; 13 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Ione, daughter Debbie Hillyard and brother Richard "Ted" Webster. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Tioga County Memorial Gardens with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield PA. -Funeral home obit

WEBSTER Donald C. (SRGP 08722)
Age 95, of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, March 14, 2008, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Donald was born December 11, 1912 in Sullivan Twp., PA, a son of Clinton M. and Margaret Ellen (Magee) Webster. He was the husband of Mary J. (Button) (Jones) Webster. Donald retired from Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY, in 1977, and had worked as a farmer for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, time shares, bowling and walking. Donald is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward (Shirley) Webster of Mansfield, PA, Ronald (Twyla) Webster of Nampa, Idaho; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia (Mark) Stager of Mansfield, PA, Kathleen (Donald) Albright of Newville, PA, Debra (Douglas) Steadman of Knoxville, PA; three stepsons, Richard (Esther) Jones of Vero, FL, Raymond (Kathy) Jones and Garry (Debra) Jones, all of CT; three stepdaughters, Betty Haslund of Elkland, PA, Sharon (Jerry) Fisher of Middletown, PA, Mary Jane (Richard) Smith of Forksville, PA; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 25 step grandchildren, 25 step great-grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by a stepson, Donald Jones in 1984; a sister, Margaret Ellen Smith; and a stepson-in-law, Edward Haslund. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 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 immediately following the viewing at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Steven Case officiating. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Sherwood St., Mansfield, PA 16933. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/16/2008.

WEBSTER - THELMA JULIET W. CLEVELAND
 Thelma Juliet Webster Cleveland, age 77 of Wellsboro, died on Sunday, December 10, 1978 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Mrs. Cleveland was born September 22, 1901 in Costello, Pa, the daughter of Robert S. and Ida Shires Webster.  She was a local poet, author and songstress.  She had composed over 100 songs and was a member of the Wellsboro Chapter D. A. R. She is survived by her husband, Casper W. Cleveland; four daughters, Mrs. George W. Linder Sr of Nelson; Mrs. R. Edwin Palmer of Zephyr Hills, Florida; Mrs. Robert W. Hayes of Wellsburg, NY; Mrs. Maurice Entwistle of Brussels, Belgium; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Tussey Funeral Home at 2 pm with the Rev. Maurice R. Entwistle officiating.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

WELCH - MUDGE (SRGP 03552)
Lillis E. Age 95, of Wellsboro, PA, died March 18, 2006 at The Green Home. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Mudge who died in 1976. Lillis was born October 27, 1910 in Sullivan Township, PA, the daughter of the late Eugene Wesley and Emma Bell Tanner Welch. She was a retired LPN at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Matron of Broad Acres Nursing Home for ten years, and had also worked at Blossburg State Hospital. Lillis was a member of the Covington Grange, the Nurses Association, and member of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are daughter, Marjorie Wetherbee, Wellsboro, PA; five grandchildren, Collen Lyr, Florida, Kim Warriner, Wellsboro, Halle Money, NY, Kelly Wetherbee, Wellsboro, and Eril Money, New York; three great-grandchildren, Sam Money, New York, Darci Warriner, Wellsboro, and Leighann Lyr, Florida; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Money, in 2004. Friends and relatives are invited to Lillis' Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Shover and Rev. Edward Heyler officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

WELCH – Lillis E. Mudge,(SRGP 03552) 95, of Wellsboro, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the Green Home. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Mudge who died in 1976. Lillis was born Oct. 27, 1910 in Sullivan Township, the daughter of the late Eugene Wesley and Emma Bell Tanner Welch. She was a retired LPN at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro; Matron of Broad Acres Nursing Home for 10 years; and had also worked at Blossburg State Hospital. Lillis was a member of the Covington Grange, the Nurses Association, and member of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are daughter, Marjorie Wetherbee of Wellsboro; 5 grandchildren, Colleen Cyr of Florida, Kim Warriner of Wellsboro, Halle Money of New York, Kelly Wetherbee of Wellsboro, Erik Money of New York; 3 great-grandchildren, Sam Money of New York, Darci Warriner of Wellsboro, Leighanne Cyr of Florida; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter, Wilma Money in 2004. Friends and relatives were invited to Lillis’s Life Celebration today, Wednesday, March 22 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services followed with Rev. Mark Shover and Rev. Edward Heyler officiating. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. – The Mansfield Gazette, 22 March 2006

MICHAEL E. WELCH
 Michael E. Welch, 29, of RD#1, Liberty, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1987, as the result of an auto accident. Born June 17, 1958, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Donald E. and Betty Jean Harvey Welch. He was a 1976 graduate of North Penn High School and an employee of J.P. Ward Foundry for 11 years. A member of the Arnot Sportsmen's Club, he was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Betty Jean Welch of Covington; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Lloyd D. and Ruby L. Welch of Liberty, and Donald L. Welch of Covington; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois A. and Tom Dewar of East Petersburg; grandmother, Mrs. Audrey Harvey of Lambs Creek; one niece; one nephew; and several aunts and uncles. Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, Tuesday, Sept. 8.  Funeral services were held there today, Sept. 9, at 1 pm with the Rev. Bill Pepper officiating. Burial was made inTioga County Memorial Gardens.

ROBERT L. WELCH [SRGP 04734]
MAINESBURG--Robert L. Welch, 67, of RD1, Mainesburg, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1993, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He married to Ruth Sours Welch for 45 years. Born Jan. 13, 1925, at Mainesburg, he was a son of Harold D. and Ethel J. Aumick Welch. He was a member of the Mainesburg United Methodist Church. A member of Post 6757, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mansfield, he was a Marine Veteran of World War II. He was an employee of Eureka, at Troy, and retired after over 20 years of service. Surviving, besides his wife and mother, are two daughters, June Smith of Elmira, NY and Paula Welch of Mansfield; one brother, Paul, of Toronto, Ont., Canada, and five grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 pm Monday at Scureman's, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, with the Rev. James Bellamy, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.  Full military honors will be accorded. Friends may call the funeral home from 4 to 7 Sunday.  The family will provide the flowers.

FRANCIS DONALD WELLS age 86, 1634 Ridge Rd., Lockwood, NY, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, December 31, 2006, at home in Haines City, Florida.  He was the husband of the late Marian (Stickler) Wells who died on December 6, 2000.  Francis was born in 1920 in Mansfield, PA, son of Samuel and Lena (McConnell) Wells.  He was employed by Pennsylvania Electric Co. for 14 years and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 18 years retiring in 1986.  Francis was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran.  Francis is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Susan Wells of Lockwood, NY; a daughter, Deborah Wells of Lakeland, FL; eight grandchildren, Samuel Wells, Jr. (wife, Meredith), Stafford, VA, Ryan Wells (wife, Emily), Bill Morgan, Kerry Morgan, Mark Morgan (wife, Barbara), Mary Miller, Dawn Holcomb, and Tiffiny Elman; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, Devin DeWayne Prather; a nephew, John (wife, Janice) Wells of Mansfield, PA; a grandniece, Cheryl Ann (Joseph) LaBlanc of Covington, PA; two grandnephews, Scott (Sharon) Wells of Tioga, Todd (Melissa) Wells, Dushore, PA; and two great-nephews. Francis was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marian in 2000; two daughters, Brenda Phillips in 2001, Rebecca Holley in 2000; and a brother, Ignute J. "Stub" Wells in 1985.  Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, January 5, 2007, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2007, immediately following the viewing at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. –Elmira Star Gazette

 

WELLS
Francis Donald Age 86, 1634 Ridge Rd., Lockwood, NY, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died Sunday, December 31, 2006, at home in Haines City, Florida. He was the husband of the late Marian (Stickler) Wells who died on December 6, 2000. Francis was born in 1920 in Mansfield, PA, son of Samuel and Lena (McConnell) Wells. He was employed by Pennsylvania Electric Co. for 14 years and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 18 years retiring in 1986. Francis was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Francis is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Susan Wells of Lockwood, NY; a daughter, Deborah Wells of Lakeland, FL; eight grandchildren, Samuel Wells, Jr. (wife, Meredith), Stafford, VA, Ryan Wells (wife, Emily), Bill Morgan, Kerry Morgan, Mark Morgan (wife, Barbara), Mary Miller, Dawn Holcomb, and Tiffiny Elman; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, Devin DeWayne Prather; a nephew, John (wife, Janice) Wells of Mansfiled, PA; a grandniece, Cheryl Ann (Joseph) LaBlanc of Covington, PA; two grandnephews, Scott (Sharon) Wells of Tioga, Todd (Melissa) Wells, Dushore, PA; and two great-nephews. Francis was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marian in 2000; two daughters, Brenda Phillips in 2001, Rebecca Holley in 2000; and a brother, Ignute J. "Stub" Wells in 1985. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, January 5, 2007, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2007, immediately following the viewing at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp.

WEST Clifford D. - Clifford D. West, age 77, of RD3, Wellsboro, died Saturday, April 5, 1980 in Wellsboro. He was born August 16, 1902, in Middlebury Township, the son of Charles and Flora Drew West. He was a retired electrician having served in that job for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Florence Robbins West of Park Hill Manor, Wellsboro; one daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Terry of RD2, Wellsboro; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Richard T. Purchase officiating. Arrangements by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 9, 1980, p.12

WEST Genevieve A. - Genevieve A. Terry, 57, of RD7, Wellsboro, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 1984, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, after being stricken at home. Mrs. Terry was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Wellsboro, the daughter of Clifford and Florence Robbins West. She was a former office clerk at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wellsboro. Surviving are: her husband, Shirley C. Terry; three sons, Gordon H. Culver of Fayetteville, NC, Jan A. Terry, and Scott A. Terry, both of Wellsboro, and three grandchildren. There was no visitation. Private family graveside services were held today, Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. The Rev. George B. Lineker, her pastor, officiated. The family provided flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, c/o Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro 16901. Arrangements were made by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. - Wellsboro Gazette, September 5, 1984, p.36

WESTOVER Patricia A. (Westover) Holton,
Montour Falls, N.Y. — Patricia A. (Westover) Holton, 76 years formerly of Corning died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Seneca View Nursing Home.
She was born April 19, 1934 in Mansfield, PA. the daughter of the late Roy J. and Naomi B. Brown Westover. A lifetime resident of the Campbell/Corning Area, she had attended Painted Post High School and received her GED in 1976.  She was married 23 years to John W. Holton. They divorced in 1975. They remained friends until his passing in 2003. Patricia was employed with the Lodge On The Green, Painted Post, NY for 19 years retiring in 1995. She enjoyed camping, going to rummage sales and shopping thrift stores. She had a love for cats, Patricia looked forward to holiday gatherings and spending time with her family. She will be truly missed by her family and many friends. Among survivors, her Sons; Steven William (Nancy) Holton of Parachute, CO and Michael James Holton of Corning, NY. Daughters; Sharon Lynn (Richard) Matwiejow of Beaver Dams, NY and Karen Lee (Scott) Brady of Painted Post, NY. Ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren and a sister, Nancy Davis. Also, her beloved Cat, “Sweetie”. She was predeceased by her loving daughter, Deborah K. Holton; November 24, 2008. “We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In Life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But God calls us one by one. The chain will link again.”  Family and Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home 216 E. First St., Corning, NY Saturday November 13, 2010 from 11:00am – 1:00pm followed by A Funeral Service and Committal Prayers (1:00pm) Pastor John Armstrong Officiating. Interment will be in the family plot at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, PA.  Corning Leader - November 12, 2010

 

ELBERT W. WETHERBEE - In keeping with his wishes, memorial services will be held March 14, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, Main St., Wellsboro, PA, for Elbert W. Wetherbee, who died Wednesday, March 12, 2003.  Born March 3, 1924 in Delmar Township (Wellsboro), he was the son of Hugh and Ruth Marmor Wetherbee.  A World War II veteran, Elbert was a member of The American Legion and VFW Posts of Wellsboro.  He retired from Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, NY, and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro.  He was a member of the Pine Creek Snowmobile Club, National Rifle Association, Roadtrek International (a chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling and all outdoor sports.  Surviving are his wife, Naomi, to whom he recently celebrated their 54th anniversary; three children, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Osgood, Dianne (Kenneth) Shrawder and Douglas (Jane) Wetherbee; six grandchildren, Jennifer Osgood of Pittsburgh, Angela Casher of Wellsboro, Joel Osgood of Raleigh, NC, Brian Shrawder of Wellsboro, Matt Wetherbee and Katie Wetherbee, both of Wellsboro; two brothers, Wilmon (Red) of Wellsboro and Kenneth of Dansville, NY.  Elbert was preceded in death by four brothers, Walter, Wilbur, Llewellyn and Gordon.  Interment with full graveside military honors accorded by the American Legion Post 84 Veterans of Foreign Wars 4907 will immediately following the service at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home. –Elmira Star Gazette

 

HOWARD W. WETHERBEE, 80, of Wellsboro RR 7 died Saturday, March 21, 1998 at Green Home.  He was retired from the former Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro division.  He was an Army Veteran of World War II.  He was the widower of the former Marion G. French.  Born Aug. 16, 1917, in Wellsboro, he was a son of George and Emma Vandergrift Wetherbee.  Surviving are five daughters, Mary Jane Cuda of Mesa, Ariz., Linda Stock of Liberty, Sharon Banker, Debbie Starkweather and Brenda, all of Wellsboro; one sister, Nellie Clark of Wellsboro; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and Raymond, and two sisters, Mary and Marguerite.  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tussey Mosher’s, 138 Main St., with the Rev. Terry Hughes officiating.  Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.  The family will provide the flowers.  –Williamsport

WETHERBEE - NELLIE M. CLARK (1915-2009)
Nellie M. Clark, 94, of Yale Street, Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Samuel H. Clark who died in 2003. Nellie was born July 25, 1915, in Draper, the daughter of the late George and Emma Vandegrift Wetherbee.  She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren, knitting and crocheting.  Surviving are sons, Gerald (Tommy) Clark and Harold (Roy) (Bernice) Clark, all of Wellsboro; daughters, Bonnie (Bill) Foster of Bronx, N.Y., Rosemarie (John) Perry of Ocala, Fla., Sherry (Larry) Rose of Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Lawrence P. Clark and granddaughter, Amy Clark.  Friends and family are invited to Nellie's Life Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Sandi Hemker officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from November 19 to December 1, 2009

  

 

WHEELER, Nellie Rose - Nellie Rose Howe, age 101, of Dunkirk, NY, formerly of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, NY. She was born January 22, 1915 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Homer William and Anna Jane (Baumgardner) Wheeler. Nellie was the widow of Josiah "Howey" Howe who passed away in 2000. She had worked at Mansfield University in the Food Department. Nellie is survived by a daughter, Maxine Hoffman of Dunkirk, NY; a brother, Robert Wheeler of Wellsboro, PA; a sister, Alice Geraldine Congdon of Millerton, PA; 1 granddaughter, Michele Droubay; 2 great grandchildren, Stephanie (Blake) Johnson and Mathew McCoy; a great great granddaughter Alyssa Michele Johnson. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a grandson, Kendall McCoy, and 9 brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00 at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA. – Buckheit Funeral Home listing, September 3, 2016

 

WHIPPLE Elsie G. (Whipple) Clark

Elsie G. (Whipple) Clark, 93, of Mansfield, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012.  She was born on Sept. 28, 1918, in Freeman, N.Y., a daughter of the late Lewis J. and Esther I. (Wright) Whipple. Elsie was married to the late John A. Clark who died in 1967.  She was a World War II veteran serving as a nurse with the United States Army in the European Theater of Operations and worked for many years at the Syracuse Memorial Hospital. She attended the Charleston Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, scrapbooking and music.  Elsie is survived by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Cazer of New York and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call on Tuesday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, June 27, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Bradley E. Prouty officiating. Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield.  Wellsboro Gazette – June 24, 2012

 

WHIPPLE N. Carolyn Hazelton
87, of Mansfield, died on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010. She was born on Oct. 10, 1922, in Gaines, a daughter of the late Lewis J. and Esther I. Wright Whipple. Kay was the wife of the late Howard A. Hazelton who died on March 14, 1998.  Mrs. Hazelton was retired from the former Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro, with over 40 years of service. She was a member of the Charleston Baptist Church and loved her flower gardens and spending time with her grandchildren. Kay is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Elaine Hazelton of Mansfield; sister, Elsie Clark of Wellsboro; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow on Friday at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Bradley E. Prouty officiating. Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 4, 2010

 

FLOYD LEWIS WHITE, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on January 15, 1936 in Charleston Twp, a son of Walter and Grace (Dawson) White. Floyd was employed by the former A&P plant in Horseheads, NY, as well as Patterson's Lumber in Wellsboro, PA. He attended Victory Church in Troy, PA. Floyd is survived by his sons, Floyd White, Jr. of Woodhull, NY, and David White of Mainesburg, PA; a daughter, Tina White of Wellsboro; two stepsons, Howard (Debbie) Losinger of Wisconsin, and Tom (Sandy) Losinger of Tioga, PA; a stepdaughter, Susan (John) Gleason of Mansfield, PA; seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Mildred and Virginia; his brothers, Donald White and Walter "Buddy" White. Family and friends are invited to call from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Church of the New Covenant, 310 Extension St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. -Funeral home obit

KENNETH L. WHITE SR.
 Kenneth L. White Sr., 57, of 12 Grant St., Wellsboro, died Saturday, Nov. 28, at his home. Born July 25, 1930, in Blossburg, he was the son of Harry and Laura Brown White. He was an employee of Citizens and Northern Bank of Wellsboro, an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, Wellsboro. He and his wife formerly ran the American Legion teen dances in the 1960s. Surviving are his wife, Laraine Holden White; three daughters, Mrs. Stella Nobles of Wellsboro, Mrs. Margaret Marin of Casselberry, Fla., and Mrs. Rosealeana Robbins of Rixford; son, Kenneth L. White Jr., of Wellsboro; foster daughter, Diane Farrell of Louisiana; father, Harry White of Wellsboro; four brothers, Fred of RD#2, Wellsboro, and George, Robert and Francis, address unknown; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Babcock of RD 7, Wellsboro, Mrs. Nellie Dibble of RD Nelson, and Marian, address unknown; seven grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God Church Tuesday, Dec. 1.  The Rev. Park Benner, his pastor, officiated. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were made by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home.

WHITE Sara L. Dexter
82, of Wellsboro, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Sara was born May 26, 1928, in Blossburg, a daughter of Kenneth and Naomi (Huseman) White. She was the wife of Norris F. Dexter, celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary on June 19. Sara was employed by Soldiers and Sailors Hospital laundry department before her retirement. She enjoyed caring for cats. Sara is survived by her husband, Norris, of Wellsboro; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald N. and Deborah S. Dexter of Wellsboro; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard A. and Ruth Ann White of Wellsboro . She was predeceased by a son, Dennis Alan Dexter on Feb. 25.  In keeping with Sara's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Memorial contributions may be made in Sara's memory to Laurel Health Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901 or the Wellsboro Church of Christ, P.O. Box 543, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. The Wellsboro Gazette - July 20, 2010

 

WHITING -BEVERLY A. (Whiting) MASON, 91, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. Born May 10, 1929 to Delos and Grace (Bockus) Whiting, Beverly was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Ansonia Full Gospel Church in Ansonia, and is survived by her brother-in-law: Laverne Holliday of Wellsboro, a sister-in-law: Blanche Whiting of Wellsboro, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 brothers: Richard, John, and Stewart Whiting, and 2 sisters: Darlene Holliday and Joyce Smith. Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Beverly's life at a graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday July 29, in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Those wishing to make a donation in her memory are encouraged to remember the North Penn Home Health Agency Hospice Program, 520 Ruah St., P.O. Box 8, Blossburg, PA. -Wellsboro Gazette 7/28/2020

 

WHITING John G. Whiting

74, of Mansfield, died on March 11, 2013, at Robert Packer Hospital. John was the husband of Blanche Munson whom he married on November 9, 1956. John was born May 10, 1938 in Blossburg, the son of the late Delos S. and Grace Bockus Whiting. He retired as a hiker at Osram and was a former machine operator at American LaFrance. John was a crew chief 20 years in the U.S. Air Force having served in the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church. John was a life member of the NRA. In addition, he was an avid shooter and reloader. John enjoyed hunting and loved to read. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Whiting, Mansfield; son Matthew (Linda) Whiting, Lawrenceville; daughter, Regina (Alan) Hart, Lawrenceville; two sisters, Beverly Mason, Ansonia and Joyce Smith, Mississippi; Five grandchildren, Eric Hart, Kristen (William) Post, April (Kent) Parker, Sarah Whiting and Jason Whiting; one great-grandson, Zachary Hart. John was preceded in death by two brothers, Stuart and Richard Whiting and a sister, Darlene Holliday. Friends and family are invited to John's Life Celebration on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 1-2 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 PM with the Pastor Marvin Reed officiating.  Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made in John's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 57 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or Mt. Zion Church Building Fund, 7 Mount Zion Rd. Wellsboro, PA 16901.  Star Gazette – March 17, 2013

 

WHITNEY - Mrs. Emma L. Gerow, 59, of Mansfield RD#3, formerly of Corning, NY, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1987, at her home, Her husband, Keith E. Gerow, died in 1982. She was born at Wellsboro June 2, 1927, a daughter of William C. and Clara B. Bower Whitney. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Brenda [Bill] Kshir of Mansfield, and Mrs. Sharon [Michael] Balch of Painted Post, NY; a brother, Clarence [Ike] Whitney, of Tioga; seven sisters, Mrs. Luva Heichel and Mrs. Virginia McInroy, both in Florida, Mrs. Pauline [Richard] Ingerick of Wellsboro, Mrs. Josephine [Luther] Giles of Mansfield, Mrs. Mary [Thomas] Lee and Mrs. Lina [Lawrence] Kshir, both of Covington, and Mrs. Gladys [Dewey] Wheeler of Millerton, and five grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Scureman's funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. The Rev. Deborah Casey, pastor of Canoe Camp Church of Christ [Disciples], will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

WHITNEY Marjorie A. TOMLINSON, 87, (SRGP 80767) of Mansfield died May 16, 1995 at home.  Marjorie was born March 14, 1908 in St. Mary’s PA, the daughter of Alfred and Ida Mattison Whitney.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield and served as treasurer of the Mansfield Firemen’s Auxiliary for 38 years.  She is survived by sons, Adelbert of troy, PA and James of Mansfield, PA; daughters Helen Burt of Mansfield, Pa, Kay Crumb of Lawrenceville, PA, Mary Ann Aumick of Mainesburg, PA and Patricia Belletto of Dansville, PA; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters.  She was predeceased by her husband, Adelbert, in 1975.  Funeral services were held May 18 at the Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield with the rev. Peter Hill officiating and burial to be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Mansfield Fire Co. Building Fund, East Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA 16933.

WHITNEY Raymond L. "Dynie" Age 79, of Denver, NC, formerly of Tioga, died September 11, 2005 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born December 28, 1925 in Holliday, PA, the son of Henry and Hazel Gee Whitney. Dynie was a retiree of the Cowanesque Valley Iron Works, and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, the former Gertrude Young; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Sue of Tioga, PA, Terry and Tonya of Moorseville, NC, Scott and Angie of Denver, NC; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Sam Baker of Aydlett, NC; ten grandchildren, Joe, Joshua, and Jessica Whitney, Todd, Alec, and Tim Baker, Rusty Butler, Christy Swain, Becky Carroll, and Stephanie Learn; and ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Butler; two brothers, John and Claude; and a sister, Alice Shoup. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Howard Woodruff officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

ALMERON J. WHITTEKER, 85, Mansfield died March 15, 2001, at home.  Born May 4, 1915, in Mansfield, he was the son of Wayne and Maude Lounsbury Whitteker.  He was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, NY; was a member of the First United Methodist Church and AARP; was an avid hunter and a member of the NRA and the Lambs Creek Sportsman’s Club.  Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Janice Nichols; one son, David, Mansfield; three daughters, Judith Gee, Canton, Betty Jean Sumner, Mansfield, and Sharon Snyder, Baltimore, MD; sisters, Jean Mitchell, Covington and Marian Chamberlain, Towanda; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were three brothers, Stanley, Randolph, and Claude.  Funeral services were held at Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, March 19, with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating.  Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.  –Canton Independent Sentinel.

ALMERON J. WHITTEKER

Almeron J. Whitteker, 85, of Mansfield died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at home.   Born May 4, 1915, in Mansfield, he was the son of Wayne and Maude   Lounsbury Whitteker.   He was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, N.Y.   He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and AARP. He was  an avid hunter and a member of the NRA and the Lambs Creek Sportsman's Club.  Preceding him in death were three brothers, Stanley, Randolph and Claude.    Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Janice Nichols; one son, David of  Mansfield; three daughters, Judith Gee of Canton, Betty Jean Sumner of Mansfield and Sharon Snyder of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Jean Mitchell of Covington and Marian Chamberlain of Towanda; 14 grandchildren and 15   great-grandchildren.  Calling hours were held Sunday, March 18, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Monday, March 19, with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating.    Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
 

 

WIENER Grace A. Scheel

89, of Wellsboro, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, at Broad Acres.  She was the wife of the late Jack R. Scheel who died May 6, 1998. Grace was born Dec. 18, 1921, in Long Island City, New York City, the daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia Koerner Wiener.  She was a retired bookkeeper for the Manhasset Long Island, New York School District. She was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and member and officer of the Ruth Circle. She was also a member of the Mary Wells Chapter #452 O.E.S., Wellsboro; member and past worthy matron of the Emera Chapter #652 O.E.S., Hicksville, Long Island.  Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Steve Naidamast of Mineola, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Claudia McGrath of Raleigh, N.C.; step-son and step-daughter-in-law, James and Pauline Scheel of Winter Springs, Fla.; step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Lynn and Mark van Sickler of Broken Arrow, Okla.; granddaughter, Bethany McGrath; and five step-grandchildren.   Friends and family are invited to Grace's Life Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Marian Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Queen and Main Streets, Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.  Wellsboro Gazette – February 22, 2011
 

 

WILBER Milo O. "Slim"
Age 79, of Dartt Settlement Road, Wellsboro, PA, died November 29, 2008 at his home. He was the husband of Ann M. Tate Wilber, whom he married December 19, 1949 in Coudersport, PA. Slim was born January 16, 1929 in Humphrey, NY, the son of the late Clair and Elma Cochran Wilber. He was a supervisor for North Penn Gas Company for 37 years, having retired in 1991, and was a member of the Troy VFW and the Wellsboro Moose. He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Ann; sons, James (Shirley) Wilber, Athens, PA and David (Betty) Wilber, Liberty, PA; daughters, Sharon Wilber, Wellsboro, PA and Sue (John) Heatley, Liberty, PA; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Alice Burdick; and nephew, Arthur Burdick. Friends and family are invited to Slim's Life Celebration on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 12:00 Noon with Pastor David Byerly of the Liberty Lutheran Church officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to Laurel Health Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/30/2008

CLARENCE L. WILCOX, 85 of N. Minnequa Ave., Canton diedMonday morning, April 19, 1999 at the Bradford County Manor.  Born on Dec. 1, 1913 in Stanley, NY, he was a son of the late Ralph and May Sellard Wilcox.  Clarence served with the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII until his honorable discharge.  He was employed by PennDOT for many years until the early 1970s.  He then went to work for the Ward Foundry in Blossburg until his retirement in 1978.  Clarence was a member of the Canton VFW Post No. 714, the Morris Run American Legion Post No. 0167 and was a live member of the Marine Corp League in Ralston.  In his leisure time Clarence enjoyed taking rides on the mountains and fishing.  He is survived by three daughters, Clara Mae Rusk and Janet Fleming, both of Canton, Florence Ann Brown of Laceyville; two sons and their spouses, Hess and Gail Wilcox, Bill and Diane Wilcox, all of Canton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence and Martin Wilcox, both of Canton; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  On Aug. 1, 1947, Clarence married the former Erma McNeal in Canton.  She predeceased him in September 1990 following 37 years of marriage.  He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Arnold, Sellard, Emerson and Bill Wilcox; and two sons-in-law, Gary Fleming and Bill Rusk.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at the Pepper Funeral home, Springbrook Drive, Canton and one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday.  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jasper Smith, retired Methodist minister officiating.  The Canton VFW will accord military honors following the funeral service at the funeral home.  Interment will be held in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro, Pa.  The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Canton VFW Post No. 714, 28 Troy St., Canton, Pa. in Mr. Wilcox’s memory.  –Towanda Daily Review

WILCOX Howard F.
Age 71, of Mill Creek Road, Mansfield, PA, died May 6, 2007 at The Green Home, Wellsboro. Howard was the husband of Evelyn Putman Wilcox whom he married June 23, 1956. He was born October 6, 1935 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Richard and Gladys Makin Wilcox. He was a retired employee of Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, and a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Judy Wilcox, Erin, NY; daughters and son-in-law, Donna and Davis Williammee, Mansfield, PA, and Catherine Hamm, Ephrata, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cllifton and Alida Wilcox, Frostproof, FL, and Paul and Roberta Wilcox, Lawrenceville, PA; sister and brother-in-law, Hattie and Cortland Wilson, Wellsboro, PA; half-sister, Millice Moore, Painted Post, NY; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Craig F. Wilcox, in 1988; and a sister, Lottie Wilcox. Friends and family are invited to Howard's Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Funeral to follow at 2:00 with Rev. Richard Krueger officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

WILCOX - Howard F. Wilcox, 71, of Mill Creek Road, Mansfield died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at The Green Home, Wellsboro. Howard was the husband of Evelyn Putman Wilcox whom he married June 23, 1956. He was born Oct. 6, 1935 in Wellsboro, the son of the late Richard and Gladys Makin Wilcox. He was a retired employee of Mansfield University, Mansfield, and a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; son and daughter-in-law, Steven (Judy) Wilcox of Erin, NY; daughters and son-in-law, Donna (Davis) Williammee of Mansfield, Catherine Hamm of Ephrata; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifton (Alida) Wilcox of Frostproof, Fla., Paul (Roberta) Wilcox of Lawrenceville; sister and brother-in-law, Hattie (Cortland) Wilson of Wellsboro, PA; half-sister, Millice Moore of Painted Post, NY; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Craig F. Wilcox, in 1988, and a sister, Lottie Wilcox. Friends and family were invited to Howard’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, May 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Krueger officiating. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. - Mansfield Gazette, 9 May 2007

WILCOX –JANET PHOEBE FLEMING.  On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, long-time Canton resident Janet Phoebe Fleming diedquietly at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro after a long, brave battle with cancer. She was 61 years of age.  Born Aug. 6, 1945 in Grover, she was the daughter of Clarence and Irma (McNeal) Wilcox.  Early in life, Janet came to know and love the Lord, a relationship that would be a source of strength in times of trial and despair.  She was a long-time member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Grover.  On Aug. 29, 1965, she was united in marriage to Gary L. Fleming.  Together, they raised two sons and a daughter, sharing 21 years until his passing in 1986.  Janet was a strong, determined woman with a zest for life.  She enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, reading, country gospel music, and most of all her grandchildren, with whom she often enjoyed fishing.  Along with her unshakeable Christian faith, her beloved family was what kept her going through the dark days of her illness.  Janet is survived by her sons, Timothy Fleming (and fiancée Michelle Moffet) of Covington, Gordon (and Tricia) Fleming of Canton, and daughter Joyce Ann Fleming of Covington, grandchildren Colton, Tyler, Shelbi, Brandon and Emily; brothers Hess (and Gail) Wilcox, Bill (and Diane) Wilcox, as well as sister Clara Mae Rusk, all of Canton, and other sister, Florence (Randy) Kinner of New Albany, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Irma Wilcox, and husband Gary L. Fleming.  Calling hours will be Monday, Aug. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton, and will resume at 10 a.m. Tuesday.  Services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. with her good friend and neighbor, Mr. Richard Pratt, officiating. Interment will be in Tioga Memorial Gardens.  The family will provide the flowers and suggest that contributions in Janet's memory be directed to the charity of one's choice. –Towanda Daily Review

WILCOX -JEAN A. ROUPP STADLER, 94, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at The Green Home in Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by both her late husbands, Sheldon Roupp in 1995, and James Stadler in 2001. Born March 27, 1926 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Henry Wilcox and Carrie (Perry) Rice. Jean was a member of the Mansfield VFW Post 6757 and attended church services at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ in Mansfield. She was employed as an inspector with Corning Glass Works and Keystone Manufacturing, where she retired from. Family was always most important to her and she was a great wife, mother and grandmother. Jean enjoyed traveling with her family and playing games of chance, especially her weekly Bingo games. Her sweet and easy-going personality will be dearly missed by family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Cindy Roupp of Covington; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Denny Dibble of Ogdensburg; grandchildren, Jenelle Roupp of Mansfield, Mark (Linda) Dibble of Ogdensburg andMindi (Byron) Clark of Mansfield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Preston, Christian, Devin, Austin and Johnathon; great-great-granddaughter, Haevyn; stepchildren, Bob (Brenda) Stadler, Ann (Hans) Krohn, Jerri (Richard) Kennedy, Phil (Denise) Stadler and Mary Stadler; many step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husbands, Jean was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Karie Roupp and Jennifer Hutchinson; three brothers, William Losinger, Warren Wilcox and Richard Wilcox and one stepson, James "Pete" Stadler. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jean's name to the compassionate and hard-working staff at The Green Home, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA. In keeping with Jean's wishes, services will be private and held at the convenience of her family. She will be laid to rest next to her first husband in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield has been entrusted to handle funeral services, -Wellsboro Gazette 1/7/2021

WILCOX -LAURA M. (Wilcox) TERRY, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2020, in Elmira, N.Y. She married the late Mason F. Terry on July 22, 1967, who preceded her in death in 1990. She was born on June 19, 1943, in Elmira, the daughter of the late Harold and Viola (Wood) Wilcox. Laura was faithfully devoted to, not only her family, but also the Lord and her church family at the Covington Baptist Church, where she was active for many years. She graduated from Mansfield High School in 1962 and would frequently get together with a group of ladies from that class. She also graduated from Mansfield State College, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in English. She held multiple positions of employment throughout her career including an English teacher, bookkeeper, and most important to her, an incredible homemaker for her family. Laura was a strong-willed, independent woman, who genuinely enjoyed the simple things in life, such as country car rides with her family, friends and lifelong friend, Yvonne. Her hobbies and interests included writing poetry, playing the drums in high school and college and preparing for her two favorite holidays, Independence Day and Halloween. Her family would like to extend a special thank you to all her neighbors at the Mansfield Court, she truly enjoyed their monthly get-togethers. Laura's kindhearted and gentle nature will be dearly missed by family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Lou Ann and Travis Burgess, of Columbia, S.C., and Helen J. and Edward A. Owens, of Williamsburg, Va.;11 grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sharon Pierce, Reba Strickland, Joan Terry and Ruth Burrows; and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Mason, Laura was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard and Vaudine Wilcox. Memorial donations can be made in Laura's name to the Covington Baptist Church, 2121 N. Williamson Road, Covington, PA. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, June 12, from 10 – 11 a.m., at Wilston Funeral Home, 130 S. Main Street, Mansfield. Laura's funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Adam Pereira officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. -Wellsboro Gazette -6/11/2020

ANTHONY MICHAEL WILLIAMS, age 92, of Morris, PA, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Williamsport Hospital. He was born June 26, 1925 in Antrim, PA, a son of William and Blanche (Kajenski) Williams. Anthony was married to the late Lorna P. (Butler) Williams. He retired from Corning Glass Works after 38 years of service and just received his 70 year pin. Anthony was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WWII. He was a member of F&AM Blossburg Lodge and enjoyed hunting, playing with the Morris, Antrim and Coolidge Hollow ball teams, and spending time with his family. Anthony is survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Bernard "Bernie" and Marcie Williams of Liberty, PA, John Williams of Morris, PA; a sister, Anna Russell of Corning, NY; 7 grandchildren, Lon Williams, Jill Harris, Jason, Eric, Heather, Adam and Patrick Williams; 6 great grandchildren, Noah, Titas, Caleb and Silus Williams, Spencer and Allison DuVall. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorna; 2 sons, Anthony, Jr. and Michael Williams, his brothers and sisters. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Rd., Mansfield, PA with Pastor Lon Williams, his grandson, officiating. Graveside services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. –Funeral home obit

WILLIAMS, Anthony Michael - Anthony Michael Williams, 92, of Morris, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at Williamsport Hospital. He was born June 26, 1925 in Antrim, a son of William and Blanche (Kajenski) Williams. Anthony was married to the late Lorna P. (Butler) Williams. He retired from Corning Glass Works after 38 years of service and just received his 70 year pin. Anthony was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WW II. He was a member of F&AM Blossburg Lodge and enjoyed hunting, playing with the Morris, Antrim and Coolidge Hollow ball teams, and spending time with his family. Anthony is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bernard "Bernie" and Marcie Williams of Liberty, John Williams of Morris; a sister, Anna Russell of Corning, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Lon Williams, Jill Harris, Jason, Eric, Heather, Adam and Patrick Williams; six great grandchildren, Noah, Titas, Caleb and Silus Williams, Spencer and Allison DuVall. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorna; two sons, Anthony, Jr. and Michael Williams, his brothers and sisters. Graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, 61 Memorial Gardens Road, Mansfield, with Pastor Lon Williams, his grandson, officiating. Graveside services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. - Mansfield Gazette, 9 November 2017 

WILLIAMS -DORIS R. TAYLOR, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. She was born on December 23, 1932 in Springfield, PA, the daughter of Uri and Mary (Hall) Williams. Doris was married to the late William Taylor who passed away in 2007. She managed the Dipsie Doodle and the Bloss Diner. Doris was a member of Wellsboro Bible Church. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening flowers. Doris is survived by her sons, Larry Robert (Judy) Tarbox of Wellsboro, Clifford Uri Tarbox of Ladson, SC, Robert Levi Tarbox of Blossburg; two daughters, Bonnie Louise (William) Johnston of Mansfield, and Mary Lee (John) Vlajic of Covington; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; a half-sister, Arlene Klinger; and a step sister, Hazel Tarbox. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three husbands, Robert Tarbox, Theron Repard, and William Taylor. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 11am-1pm at the Wellsboro Bible Church 45 East Ave Wellsboro, PA. A funeral service will follow immediately at 1pm with Pastor TJ Freeman officiating. Burial will take place in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S Main St. Mansfield, PA. Funeral home obit

JACK E. WILLIAMS, 71, of 139 Decker St., Mansfield died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1993 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born Jan. 7, 1922 in Shickshinny, he was the son of Fred and Rose Morgan Williams.  He was a member of the Covington Baptist Church and the Fraternal Order of Police.  He was a Pennsylvania State Trooper for 35 years, retiring as sergeant in command of the Mansfield Barracks in 1982.  Surviving are his wife, Beverly Lawson Williams; two sons, Jack E Williams II of Mansfield and Gregg A. Williams of Mainesburg; one daughter, Cheryl A. Williams of Mansfield; three brothers, Fred of W. Wyoming, Walter of Glen Ridge, N.J. and William of Newark, Del.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.  Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield on Tuesday, Nov. 30.  Services were held there Wednesday, Dec. 1 with the Rev. Ted Rood officiating.  Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.  –McKay Scrapbook

WILSON, Mary E. - Mary E. (Wilson) Copley, 100, of Wellsboro, died on Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was born on April 20, 1917 in Wellsboro, a daughter of the late Ivan L. and Martha L. (Chapman) Wilson. She was predeceased by her husband, Chauncey H. Copley, in 1979 and her companion, Harvey Bossert, in 2006. Mary was employed by Westinghouse, Elmira, N.Y., until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, painting and arts and crafts. She is survived by two sons, Marvin Copley of Jackson, Ga., Dennis (Kathy) Copley of Wellsboro; two daughters, Marcie Copley of Wellsboro, Sylvia Copley of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister, Irma Heath; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, John Wilson. A private family graveside service will be held at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. - Mansfield Gazette, 8 March 2018

 Robert WILSON JR., 66, of Mansfield, PA died Thursday, November 2, 1995 at his home after a  lengthy illness.  Mr. Wilson retired from Roadway Safety, Shiremanstown, in 1992; he had been employed as a truck driver at the Wilson Freight Co.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield and a member of the National Rifle Association.  He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.  Mr. Wilson is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Michael and Violet Wilson of Tioga, PA and Mark L. Wilson of Lancaster, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy S. and David Webster of Tioga, PA and Tammy S. and Robert Calkins of Sylvania, PA; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  He was the husband of Janice (Hoffman) Wilson.  Funeral services were held at the Scureman Funeral Home in Mansfield with the rev. Richard Anderson officiating and interment to be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.  Memorial contributions may be made to the North Penn Comprehensive Health Services (Hospice), 520 Ruah St., PO Box 8, Blossburg, PA 16912-0008.  “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA  Thursday, November 9, 1995

WILSON, William E. - William E. "Bill" Wilson, Jr., age 77, of Tioga, PA, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born August 18, 1938 in Corning, NY, a son of William E. Sr. and Wilma (Kilburn) Wilson. Bill is survived by his wife, Beatrice E. (Monroe) Wilson. He retired from Corning, Inc. in 1996 with 40 years of service as a decorator. He enjoyed woodworking and his family. Bill will be remembered for the stories of things he did in his life (he had so many). He will be missed every day til we join him in Heaven. So long for now, Bill. Bill is survived by his wife, Beatrice; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, William Wilson, III of Campbell, NY, Earl and Bobbi Wilson of Horseheads, NY; 3 stepsons, Walter Dilly, Jr. of Savona, NY, David and Patsy Dilly of Lawrenceville, PA, Michael and Brenda Dilly of Lawrenceville, PA; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Todd Buckley of Corning, NY, Bonnie and John Skinkle of Avoca, NY; a stepdaughter, Tina and John Rothenburgh of Lawrenceville, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Goldie Wilson of Beaver Dams, NY; 20 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by a brother, Robert Wilson, and a sister, Laura Overstrom. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Services will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Joshua O'Neil officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38015. - Mansfield Gazette, March 30, 2016

WILSTON Harold D (SRGP 50282)
83, of Norris Brook Road, Middlebury Center, died
Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Leora Sargeant Wilston who died April 20, 2008. Harold was born June 11, 1927, in Troy, the son of the late Harry and Mary McKay Wilston. He was a graduate of Troy High School, "1947" and Williamsport Technical Institute. He was a former employee of Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro Division. Harold was a member of the Independent Bible Church in Wellsboro, an avid fisherman and hunter, and a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Michael Mahosky of Wellsboro; son and daughter-in-law, David and Bethany Wilston of York; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister and brothers-in-law, Myrtle and John Inman of East Troy, Roy Watson of Troy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur and Eunice Wilston of Troy, Ralph and Carolyn Wilston of Mainesburg; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Pauline Earle and Lucille Watson. Friends and family are invited to Harold's Life Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Richard Herrlin officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County MemorialGardens. If desired, memorials in his memory may be made to the Independent Bible Church, 45 East Ave., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.  Wellsboro Gazette -August 18, 2010

WINEMAN –MILDRED W. SHERMAN, 90 of McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray, formerly of Mansfield died Friday, Nov. 26, 1903 in Homer City, Ind., she was the daughter of Elmer and Rosa Hutchinson Wineman.  She had been a member of the former Elk Run Methodist Church and the Elk Run Grange.  She graduated from the former Indiana Normal School and had taught school in Homer City, Revlock and Roseville.  Preceding her in death was her husband of 44 years, Oscar R. Sherman on July 22, 1990.  Surviving are one son, John Wesley Sherman of Lusby, Md. and one daughter, Connie Siren of Pittsburgh; two brothers, Royden and Wendell Wineman, addresses unknown and one sister, Helen Batty of Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Friends called at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield on Monday, Nov. 29.  Services were held there Tuesday, Nov. 30 with the Rev. James F. Bellamy officiating.  Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.  –McKay Scrapbook.

H.T. WITMORE (First name was Hazel)
 H.T. Witmore, 71, of Mulberry Hill Road, died Wednesday, May 24, 1972 at his home.  Mr. Witmore was retired after having owned and operated the Ben Franklin Store here (Mansfield) for many years.  He was also a former Borough Councilman. He was born April 8, 1901, at Lancaster, SC, a son of Robert and Sarah Plyler Witmore. Mr. Witmore was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was also a member of Friendship Lodge 247, F&AM, Zebulun Royal Arch Chapter 296, the Williamsport Consistory and the Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his wife, Dorotha Escott Witmore; a daughter, Mrs. James Link, of Chantilly, Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Abe Curlee, of Salisbury, NC, and Mrs. Charles Evans, Mrs. Ralph Litaker, Mrs. Lee Nash and Miss Bernice Witmore, all of Wingate, NC, two brothers, Jesse and Joseph, both of Wingate, and two grandchildren. The funeral was at 2 pm Friday at Shaw and Robena's 18 North Main Street.  Burial was in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Benjamin Nevin, his pastor, officiated.

WOOD -CHRISTINE M. WOOD-PLANK-SNYDER, 52, of Pigeon Forge, TN died Saturday, April 24, 1999 at home. Born May 24, 1946 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lena Giles Wood. She attended Freedom Baptist Church in  Pigeon Forge. Preceding her in death were her father, Joseph Wood Sr. and her sister, Mrs. Patricia McCoy. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Lena Wood of Mansfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Jimmy Whetstone of Pigeon Forge, TN and Billie Jo and Rhock Johnson of Lawrenceville; grandchildren: Brittany Whetstone, Rhyan, Teisha and Christian Johnson; several brothers and sisters and their spouses, Joan and Paul Coldiron of Mesquite, TX,, Sylvia Welch of Liberty, Joe and Donna Wood of Winston Salem, NC, Arland and Diane Wood of Blossburg, Gary and Debbie Wood of Quarryville and several nieces, Nephews, Aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield on Wednesday, April 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Thursday, April 29 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joyce Treas officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. -Wellsboro Gazette

WOOD CORA M. BARRETT (SRGP 34666)
Cora M. 80, of Austinville, PA, died May 22, 2007 at home. She was born June 7, 1926 in Canoe Camp, PA. Cora was the last of 14 children of Herbert and Bertha Tongue Wood. She was a member of the Austinville Union Church. Cora is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Beatrice Butcher of Granville Summit, PA, Barbara and Butch Ross of Roseville, PA, Connie and Stanley Buck of Canton, PA, Lauretta Porter of Granville Summit, PA; a son and daughter-in-law, Stub and Lenda Barrett of Mansfield, PA; 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cora was predeceased by her husband, Oliver in 1981; a daughter, Carol Rutty in 1982; a great-grandson, Joshua Butcher in 1995; and two sons-in-law, James Butcher and Butch Porter. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday, 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Revs. Dan Butcher and David Dressler officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

WOOD - SUMNER, Dorothy Mae [SRGP 38822]
89, of Mansfield, PA, diedJune 16, 2009 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born December 17, 1919 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Leon and Hazel Dunning Wood. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Thomas (Sylvia) and Timothy, both of Mansfield, PA; two daughters, Nancy Doud and Cheryl (Emery) Barnes, both of Mansfield, PA; two sisters, Barbara (Don) Kraft of Bath, NY, Ann (Clifford) Truax of Erin, NY; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, in 1996; three sisters and two brothers. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow there Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Dressler officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/19/2009

WOOD ELSIE E.
ELSIE E. GRIFFIN:  Elsie E. Griffin, 67, of RD 1, Little Marsh, died Tuesday. Feb. 19, 1991 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born April 11, 1923. at Blossburg, she was the daughter of Charles and Helen Mosher Wood. She was a retired employee of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Surviving are her husband, Walter A. Griffin; one daughter, Sandra Macias of Johnstown, Colo.; four sons, Darryel Griffin and Steve Griffin of Little Marsh, Walter A. (Butch) Griffin Jr. of Middlebury Center, David Griffin of Madison, Ohio; two brothers, Franklin Wood of Reynoldsville and Loren Wood of Addison, N.Y.; two sisters, Viola Smith and Mary Wood, both of Wellsboro; and eight grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Morris officiating. Burial will be made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

WOOD -ELIZABETH J. "BETTY" (WOOD) FISK, 81, of Middlebury Center, died on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. She was born on Nov. 26, 1938 in Corning, N.Y., a daughter of the late Dallas Wood and Margaret (Seeley) Thompson. Betty was married to Gordon "Gordie" Fisk. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Darwin "Tink" Cranmer officiating. Interment will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/4/2020

WOOD Gerald E.
Age 86, of Dundee, NY, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Conway, SC. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor James Revie officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp., Mansfield, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/27/2008.

WOOD, Helen F. Wagner
Age 89, of Country Terrace, Wellsboro, Pa, died February 23, 2004, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Fred W. Wagner, whom she married in 1932. Helen was born October 23, 1914, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eva Chatterton Wood. She was a life long resident of Tioga County and a graduate of  Charleston Vocational School, Class of “1933”. She was a former owner of the Seneca Diner, Wellsboro, and the Wagner Farm, Wellsboro, retiring in 1971. Helen was a member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church and served as Treasurer and taught Sunday School at the Whitneyville United Methodist Church. She was a member of TOPPS in Mansfield., loved her doll and spoon collection and enjoyed crafts and needle work. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Carole J. and Tom Spencer, Jr., of Wellsboro; brother Edward Wood; sisters, Roberta Knapp, Patty Kriner and Priscilla Knapp; six grandchildren, Vickie Bowers, Terry and Bonnie Jones, Deb and Bob Hazelton, Chris and Dan McCarthy, Rob and Tami Jones and Lisa and Kevin Verhagen; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Lenore Wimbrough; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred W. Wagner in 1985; grandson, Lonnie Jones in 1982; two sisters and one brother . Friends and family are invited to Helen’s life Celebration on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 from 7- 9pm at Tussey- Mosher Funeral Home, a “ Life Celebration Home” 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, Pa. Funeral there Thursday February 26, 2004 at 11 am with Pastor Robin Baer officiating. Burial Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired memorials may be sent to the Whitneyville United Methodist Church, in memory of Helen.

JESSE E. WOOD (SRGP 34667)
                Jesse E. Wood, 85, of Troy died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Born Feb. 19, 1916, in Mansfield, he was the son of Herbert and Bertha Tongue Wood.   He was a retired carpenter and a World War II Navy veteran.  Preceding him in death were his wife, the former Pauline Brouder; and one daughter, Loyce Jean.    Surviving are two sons, Raymond of Gillett and Roger of Berwick; three  daughters, Phyllis Poynter of Hanover, Ind., Carolyn Stoner of Elkhart, Ind., and   Janice Wood of Plymouth, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren,  nieces and nephews; and one sister, Cora Barrett of Troy. Calling hours and funeral services were held Friday, March 2, at the Wilston  Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Laurie Greenlaw officiating.     Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens.

JOSEPH WOOD, 79 of Meadow Street, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994 in the emergency room of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  He and his wife, the former Lena Giles were married for 54 years.  He was a former employee of Elmira Transit Mix, Lane Construction and involved in the construction of the Tioga Hammond Dam Project.  He was a member of Moose Lodge 1147, Wellsboro.  Born July 14, 1914 in Richmond Township, Tioga County, he was a son of Gilbert and Susan Brown Wood.  Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Joseph Jr. of Tioga, Arland of Blossburg and Gary of Lancaster, four daughters, Joan Coldiron of Mesquite, Texas, Patricia McCoy of South Daytona, Fla., Christine Plank of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Sylvia Welch of Liberty; a brother, Earl Wood of Mansfield; three sisters, Daisy Spirawk and Irene Dassance, both of Elmira, N.Y. and Eleanor Heater of Tampa, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Scureman’s, 130 South Main Street with the Rev. Richard Krueger, Pastor of Cherry Flats Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.  –McKay Scrapbook

 

WOOD Roberta J. Knapp

86, of E. Maple Street, Coudersport died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Alfred H Knapp who died March 4, 2009. Roberta was born Sept. 3, 1925, in Morris, the daughter of the late Stephen and Eva Chadderdon Wood.  She was a former employee of Corning Glass Works/GTE/Osram. Roberta enjoyed reading, cooking, baking and traveling.  Surviving are sons, Larry (Beverly) Knapp, Naples, Fla., William Knapp, Prescott, Ariz.; daughters, Nancy (James) Coolidge, Covington, Charlene (Albert) Bieber, Wellsboro, Shelby Beecher, Troy, Melanie Oliver, Coudersport; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters, Pat Kriner, Stony Fork, and Priscilla (Ralph) Knapp,Troy.  Friends and family are invited to Roberta's Life Celebration on Friday, Oct. 29, from noon to 2 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Treat officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. If desired memorials may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society , 5 East Ave., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.  Wellsboro Gazette - October 25, 2011

 

YATSKO - Daniel John Yatsko, age 56, of Tioga, PA RD#2, Sunday January 18, 1981 while fishing through the ice at Lake Nessmuk, Wellsboro, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial Tioga Gardens Memorial Park. Survived by daughter Judy Ostrum and Madeline Yatsko; one son-* 6+Daniel; mother Mrs. Mary Yatsko of Pittston, PA; two brothers Bernard of Wiles Barre and Frank of Wyoming; two sisters Mrs. Marie Capizzi of Pittston, Bernardine Sago of Readers, PA. He was employed by Animal Kingdom Talent Services, Inc. He was born February 9, 1924 Swoyersville, PA, the son of John and Mary Gashi Yatsko.  Star Gazette [Elmira, NY] 20 January 1981

YOUMANS – Raymond A. (Pete) Youmans, 71, of RD2, Mansfield, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1987, in his winter home at Oklawaha, FL. Born at Wellsboro July 5, 1915, he was a son of Herbert and Ellen Munch Youmans. Mr. Youmans had retired as a laborer for Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY. He was an army veteran of World War II. Mr. Youmans and his wife, the former Helen Higley, observed their 50th wedding anniversary last Oct. 9 (1986). Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Raymond H. of Williamsport, Harold J. of Waco, Texas, and William H. of Mansfield; three daughters, Miss Edith Youmans of Mansfield, Mrs. Raymond (Ethel) House of Morris, and Mrs. Charles (Sara) Prince of Oklawaha, FL; three brothers, Harry of Mansfield, Harold of Covington, and Ralph of Wellsboro; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Purdy of Spring Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Roberta McDermott of Horseheads, NY; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at the Kuhl-Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. David Weidman, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiating. Burial was in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township.

YOUMANS Raymond L. (SRGP 51709)- Raymond L. Youmans, 84, of Mansfield died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Aug. 8, 1913, in Mansfield, he was the son of Mark and Edna Frost Youmans. He was a retired farmer and had been employed by the Department of Environmental Resources for 15 years. He was a 50-year member of the Covington Church of Christ, and a member of the Welsh Settlement Church of Christ, the Wellsboro Moose Lodge #1147, the Elmira Fraternal Order of Eagles #941 and the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees. He was a life member of the Hillside rod and Gun Club and the Arnot Sportsman Club. Preceding him in death was a son, Darwin L. Youmans, in February 1994. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Eileen Grinnell Youmans; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara A. and Ernest Woodward of Deland, Fla., Phyllis M. and William Taylor of charlotte, NC, and Sharon E. and Charles Schmitt of Mansfield; one sister and brother-in-law, Ivah and Harold Deane of Wellsboro; 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Calling hours were held at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Services were held there Sunday, Oct. 12 with the Rev. Darwin Cranmer officiating. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Penn Home Health Hospice Care, 520 Ruah St., PO Box 8, Blossburg, PA 16912 - Wellsboro Gazette, October 15, 1997, p.6

YOUMANS -SARA (Youmans) PRINCE, 75, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 in Elmira, N.Y. She was born on Jan. 23, 1945 in Wellsboro, a daughter of Raymond and Helen (Higley) Youmans. Sara was the wife of the late Charles Prince. She worked as a line leader in manufacturing for GE and Lockheed Martin. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. Sara is survived by her sisters, Edith Youmans of Wellsboro and Ethel House of Morris; three brothers, Raymond "Ray" (Lula) Youmans of Muncy, Harold (Nancy) Youmans of Waco, Texas, and William (Donna) Youmans of Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. -Wellsboro Gazette 6/9/2020

YOUNG, Andrew T. – Andrew T. Young, 63, of Wellsboro RR 1, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Jan. 12, 1937, in Antrim, he was the son of Francis and Margaret VanOrder Young. He was the husband of the late Rita M. [VanOrder] Young, who died March 12, 1985. He was a retired employee of Penn DOT, Wellsboro. Preceding him death were one brother, Eugene Young; and one granddaughter, Andréa Borden. Surviving are five daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Lloyd Morgan, Vicky and Phillip Borden, Lana and Randy Boyden, Mary and Ronald Boyden, and Rebecca Young, all of Wellsboro; two sons and daughter-in-law, Francis Young and John and Lori Young, all of Wellsboro; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Jackie Young of Williamsport, Donald and Faith Young of Wellsboro and LeRoy and Sue Young of Wellsboro; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Walter and Linda Morseman of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held Sunday, July 9, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held there Monday, July 10, with the Rev. Dennis Crumb officiating. Burial was made at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. – Wellsboro Gazette, 12 July 2000

YOUNG Donald William "Bill" Young
Age 79, of 307 East Main Street, Knoxville, PA, died Monday, October 11, 2010 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. He was born May 22, 1931 in Westfield, PA, the son of Frank and Alberta Ransom Young. Donald retired after working for over 43 years in the foundry at Dresser-Rand. He was a member of the Knoxville Yoked Churches and a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Korean Conflict. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline Hamm Young; daughters, Connie (Ernie) Schrneisser, Georgetown, TX, Susie (Kevin) McGannon, North Ogden, UT, Pamela (Carl) Bean, Sayre, PA., Tracie "Matt" Reed, Corning, NY; son, Douglas (Nancy) Young, Knoxville, PA; grandchildren, Greg, Meredith, Michael, Kelly, Colleen, Kari, Natalie, Allison and Kyle; two great grandchildren; brother, Gary (DeAnna) Young, Harrison Valley, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins, He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Family and friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA, Friday from 2- 4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 AM at Knoxville Yoked Church. Pastor Sherry Good Officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Memorials may be made to the Knoxville Yoked Churches. - Elmira Star Gazette, October 13, 2010

YOUNG – Mrs. Dorotha M. Cummings, 67, wife of Reed D. Cummings, of Tioga RD2, died Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, at home. She was a member of Tioga Grange 1223 and the Good Sam Club 41. She and her husband observed their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 20 (1990). Born March 2, 1922, in Farmington Twp., she was a daughter of Floyd and Daisy Finch Young. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Patricia VanZile, and Mrs. Phyllis Knapp; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Whitney; and two brother, Russell Young and Floyd Young Jr., all of Tioga; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 PM Thursday at Scureman’s, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp. The Rev. Fred Wood, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-7 PM Wednesday.

 

YOUNG Gertrude L. Whitney

83, of Tioga, PA, died November 3, 2013, at Corning Hospital. She was born January 25, 1930 in Tioga, PA, the daughter of Floyd & Genie Finch Young. Gertrude is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen & Sue of Tioga, PA, Terry & Tonya of Stony Point, NC, Scott & Angie of Denver, NC; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy & Sam Baker of Rural Hall, NC; a brother and sister- in-law, Floyd Jr. & Virginia Young of Mansfield, PA; two sisters-in-law, Betty Young of Tioga, PA, Alberta Young of Mansfield, PA; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, in 2005; a daughter, Linda Butler; two brothers, Russell & Kenneth Young; and a sister, Dorothy Cummings. Friends are invited to a graveside service at Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Tuesday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Star Gazette – November 4, 2013

 

ZIEGENFUSS Esther Mae Courtney

91, of Mansfield, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at home. She was born July 2, 1920, in Bethlehem, the daughter of Robert and Edith Fabian Ziegenfuss. Esther grew up in Springfield Township, upper Bucks County. She moved to Tioga County in 1958, and spent most of her life helping on the farm. Esther enjoyed raking hay, mowing lawn, and tending her flower and vegetable gardens. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wellsboro. Esther is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Colette Courtney of Elmira, N.Y., Harold and Sherry Courtney of Mansfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen and John Rieppel of Mansfield, Dolores & James Keller of Coopersburg; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Norman Ziegenfuss of Kintnersville. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard, in 2009; twin sisters; two grandsons; and one great-grandchild. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to noon. Funeral services will follow there Friday at noon with Canon Gregory Hinton officiating. Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Esther's memory may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Association, 381 S. Main St. Mansfield, Pa. 16933, or the Laurel Home Health/Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.  Wellsboro Gazette – February 14, 2012

 

? RITTER HAZEL R
Hazel R. Ritter, age 65, of 197 South Academy Street, Mansfield, died Friday, January 25, 1974, at home. The funeral was at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Sunday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Benjamin Nevin officiating. Burial, Tioga County Memorial Gardens. She is survived by Husband George; son, Richard Ritter, of Doylestown, PA, half brother, William McCauly of Grover, PA. She was a graduate of Canton High School. She was born October 12, 1908 in Canton.