FRANK "John" SNELL, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, PA. John was born on May 12, 1948 to Elmer Richard Snell and Mary Jane Connor in Wellsboro, PA. He enjoyed a lively childhood with his brothers Richard, Robert, and Tom and sisters Patricia and Nancy. Some of that time was spent in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Indiana. Of special note are the years he enjoyed with Gertrude and George Irwin on their family farm with his sisters and brothers of the heart including Shirley Cressman-Byam (deceased), Paul Irwin (deceased), Hugh Irwin (deceased), Geraldine Hemingway, Donny Irwin (deceased), Patricia Husted and their families. In 1967, as a young man determined to serve his country as a military pilot, he joined the Air Force. Sadly, several years later, medical needs required he accept an honorable discharge. He worked on the mechanics of aircraft and, while no longer able to serve in the Air Force, he continued to pursue his interest in mechanics especially with cars, trucks, and lawnmowers. Following John's honorable discharge, he returned to his beloved Wellsboro area. He married Mildred Rouse on July 5, 1970. Together they raised three daughters: Mary Jane Grugan (deceased), Lenore (Nikita Borisov) Borisova, and Wanda Duffy. Surviving are five grandchildren: Steven Duffy, Kevin Duffy, Kyle A. Grugan, and twins Tora and Tavi Borisova. Also surviving is one great-grandchild Orion Duffy. On September 14, 1996 John married Sandra Cummings Irwin and joined her family including her children Joyce Breeze (Rich) Watson and David (Holly) Irwin, their two grandchildren Candice Breezee and James Breezee (deceased). Surviving are also three great-grandchildren: Jasmine Root, Leilani James Breezee, and Cassandra Root. John had many lifelong friends including Dale and Jenny Root, Howard Sutley and family, John Reaser and family, Maria Matthews, Shelva Brubaker and family, and Sue Powers and her dog Molly. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to John. With a friendly twinkle in his eye, he loved to catch up with his neighbors and friends in his community, often helping others wherever he could. He wanted to make everyone feel good about themselves and they, in turn, made him feel good about himself. John enjoyed reading western novels, especially those written by Louis L'Amour, and to watch many westerns on television. He could be found out in the woods during many a season of deer hunting (with root beer barrels in his flannel shirt pocket!). John often approached many situations in life with quiet humor and love. We will always carry his memory in our hearts. He has graced this world with his open, loving ways and will be greatly missed by many. Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 12-2pm at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow at 2pm with Pastor Carol Urich officiating. Burial will take place in Wellsboro Cemetery. -Funeral home obit

SNELL - Mary Jane Grugan, age 36, of Williamsport, died February 26, 2008, in Philadelphia. She was the wife of William Kyle Grugan. Mary was born September 13, 1971 in Wellsboro, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Rouse Snell. She was an accountant for Wire Rope Manufacturing. Mary enjoyed reading, especially newspapers, and working crossword puzzles. She was devoted to her son, liked cats, and had an extensive Campbell’s soup memorabilia collection. Surviving are her mother, Mildred Snell, of Plymouth; father, Frank (Sandra) Snell, Reading; son, Kyle Alexander Grugan, Williamsport; sisters, Wanda (Des) Duffy, Atlanta, Ga., and Lenore (Nikita) Borisova, Champaign, Ill.; step-sister, Joyce Breezee, Wellsboro; step-brother, David (Holly) Irwin, Tioga; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration on Saturday, March 1, from 2 – 3 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, “A Life Celebration Home”, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral to follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Cahra Airs officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, Memorials may be made in her memory to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, 29 Feb 2008

 

SNYDER Helen S. Anderson
82, of Stickley Street, Wellsboro, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at her home. She was the wife of the late James H. Anderson. Helen was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Galeton, the daughter of the late William and Vera Rorabaugh Snyder. She had been a clerk at Dunham's Department Store for 20 years, retiring in 1991. Helen was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Women of the Moose. Surviving are daughters, Mia Lisa Anderson, Lori A. (Bruce) Kriner, both of Wellsboro; two grandchildren, Chase A. Kriner, Katy L. Kriner, both of Wellsboro; three nieces, D.L. McGann of Wellsboro, Ellen Overbeck of Asheville, N.C., Katherine Skelly of Duluth, Ga.; two nephews, John and David Anderson, both of Stratford, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Louise McGann. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, West Avenue and Luther Lane, Wellsboro, with the Rev. Peter DeVantier officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to Laurel Health Home Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901, or to the Green Free Library, 134 Main St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home. Wellsboro Gazette - September 28, 2010

 

SNYDER James Lanbolin

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, September 28, 1921

James L. Snyder, aged 59 years, a well-known citizen of Wellsboro for years and having a wide acquaintance in this and other counties, died suddenly at Patton, Cambria county, of apoplexy, on Sunday night at 11:50. He was born at Coatsville, NY. He went to Leetonia with his father, who was superintendent of the great tannery of Lee & Co. there. His father died and he was made superintendent. he was later made Superintendent for the Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company in that region and owned the general store of Shaut & Co. for years. About 17 years ago the family moved to Wellsboro. He engaged in the automobile business here for a time and was interested in several other outside enterprises. For some months he had given his personal attention to the large general store at Patton, in which he had a proprietary interest. He is survived by his widow, whose maiden name was Cora Rexford and by two sons, James L. Snyder, Jr. and Charles A. Snyder both of whom are employed by the American Bosch Magneto Company, James in Chicago and Charles in Springfield, Mass. He is also survived by two brothers, William of Philadelphia and George C. of New York City. Mr Snyder was a member of Ossea Lodge, Tyoga Chapter and Tyagaghton Commandery of Wellsboro, the Williamsport Consistory and Irem Temple of the Mystic Shrine of Wilkes-Barre. He was a genial popular and enterprising citizen. The remains will be brought to Wellsboro this afternoon and the burial will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery, in charge of the Commandery.

 

C. ALBERT SODERQUIST
C. Albert Soderquist, 79, of 37 West Avenue, died Friday, September 14, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born in Duncan Twp. on Oct. 15, 1893, a son of Fred and Miria Peterson Soderquist. Mr. Soderquist was a member of the Independent Bible Church. He was a retired auto service manager. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of Earle Champaign American Post. Surviving are his wife, the former Edith Hazelton; a daughter, Mrs. Mahlon Northrup; two brothers, Eric and Oscar; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Anderson, Mrs. Christina Thorton, Mrs. Ellen Anderson, and Mrs. Mabel Etner, all of Wellsboro; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday at the Tussey Funeral Home, 139 Main Street.  Burial was in the Wellsboro Cemetery. The Rev. H. Allen Smith, his pastor, officiated.

 

SODERQUIST Marian G. Northrop

age 89, of West Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, died June 19, 2011 at home. She was the wife of Mahlon Northrop who died October 15, 2000. Marian was born April 29, 1922 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of the late Carl Albert and Edith Hazelton Soderquist. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School "1940", a homemaker, and attendee of the Stony Fork Baptist Church. Marian was a loving Mother and Grandmother and former Administrative Assistant at the Don Gill Elementary School. Surviving are Daughters, Sharon (Rick) Cuda, Elkland, PA, and Jeanne (Gary) Ingerick, Wellsboro, PA; Son, Mark (Debi) Northrop, Wellsboro, PA; Grandchildren, Rick (Debbie) Cuda, Wellsboro, Matthew (Kim) Cuda, Tobaccoville, NC, Scott (Patti) Ingerick, Troy, PA, Brent (Sherry) Ingerick, Sayre, PA, Holly (Scott) Boyce, Wellsboro, PA and Mindy Northrop, Wellsboro, PA; thirteen Great Grandchildren. There will be no visitation or funeral service per Marian's wishes. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Stony Fork Baptist Church, 2891 Stony Fork Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.    Star Gazette – June 21, 2011

 

SOUTHWORTH James Lovell

Wellsboro Gazette – Thursday, December 3, 1959

James Lovell Southworth 24 of 93 East Avenue, Wellsboro died Friday, November 27 1959 at the Robert Packer Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Sabinsville, son of Walter and Mildred Short Southworth and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Southworth; three brothers, Harold of Dallas, Pa; Douglas of Florida and Lyle of Millerton; five sisters, Mrs. Reni Coates and Mrs. Betty Austin of Wellsboro; Mrs. Virginia Weidner, of Buffalo; Mrs. Lila Johnson of Corey and Mrs. Norman Preston of Andover, N Y.  Funeral services were held at

11 am Tuesday at 139 Mam Street, with the Rev David Burrows of the First Baptist officiating. Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery.

 

SOUTHWORTH Walter Murry

Wellsboro Gazette, Wellsboro, PA--Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1981

Walter M. Southworth, 89, of Water St, Wellsboro, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1981 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born March 1, 1892 at Sabinsville, he was a son of Earl and Ella Goodspeed Southworth. He was a retired employee of the former Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro Division. Surviving are his wife the former Mildred M. Short, 3 sons: Harold of Wellsboro; Douglas of Jacksonville, FL and Lyle of Spartansburg, Crawford Co. 5 daughters: Mrs. Lorena Coates of Mansfield, Mrs. Virginia Weidner of Dunkirk, NY; Mrs. Betty Weller of Wellsboro; Mrs. Lyla Johnson of Belmont, NY; and Mrs. Norma Preston of Andover, NY.... Funeral services held Monday, Dec. 28 and burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

 

SPENCER Alenson A.
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Sept. 18, 1946, Pg 6
Alenson A. Spencer died Sept. 9, at the Blossburg Hospital after a short illness.  He was born May 19, 1870, in Buchanan County, Iowa, son of Almandus and Armenia Borden Spencer.  At two years of age he came with his parents to Pennsylvania, where he spent the rest of his life in and around Wellsboro.  He was a member of the Church of Christ and the Wellsboro Grange.  Mr. Spencer was twice married, his first wife being Miss Polly Sticklin.  To them four children were born, Mrs. Jesse (Stella) Rouse and Mrs. Merville (Bernice) Warner, both of Cleveland, Ohio;  Mrs. Lottie Cornell, deceased, and Fremont Spencer, of Wellsboro.  He later married Miss Della Fish, who survives with their children, Budd C. Spencer of Charleston;  Mrs. Lawrence (Isadore) Moyer and Wallace A. Spencer of Wellsboro RD4.  The funeral was held at the Johnson Funeral Home, Rev. Marion Finch of Whitneyville, officiating; burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

SPENCER Anna S
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., March 30, 1932, Pg 1
Mrs. Anna Dodge, aged 74 years died March 22, at 10:45 pm at the home of her son, Merton Dodge in Delmar. The funeral was held Friday; burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., April 6, 1932, Pg 4
Mrs. Anna Dodge, wife of Edgar L. Dodge, died March 21, aged 74 years, 10 months and 10 days. She leaves two sons, Merton in the old home and Francis of Endicott, NY; also five grandchildren, Asa, William, Cleaver, Edgar and Iona Dodge. A girl, Lottie, deceased, whom they cared for from the age of three to 20 and loved as they did their own.

 

SPENCER Betty Jane Spencer Campbell

89, of Wellsboro, died from her home Tuesday, January 22, 2013. She was born in Wellsboro, September 16, 1923 to Stacey and Mildred Emberger Spencer. She courageously survived two bouts of cancer, but heroically succumbed to a third. She was predeceased in 1994 by her husband of 53 years, Roderick Douglas Campbell, a disabled Marine veteran of WWII, who retired as an A&P produce manager. Surviving children comprise Douglas (Beverly) Campbell of Lock Haven and Wimauma, FL; Sandra (Peter) Campbell Losinger of Charleston Township; Connie (Loren) Campbell Christley of Charleston Township and Palm Beach,FL; Bettie Lou (David) Campbell Bader of Hamlin, NY; William Campbell of Blackwell; and Susan (Ed) Campbell Gambler of York. She was predeceased by grandson, Roger Kenneth Wilson, Virginia Beach. Surviving grandchildren comprise Christopher (Maria) Campbell, Lebanon; David (Susan) Campbell, East Stroudsburg; Channing (Perly) Campbell, Newark, DE; James (Emily) Losinger, Wellsboro; Angela (Keith) Losinger Vandegrift, Charleston Township; Pamela Nichols Oliver and James Nichols, Wellsboro; Stephen (Theresa) Wilson, Clearwater, FL; Rebecca and Chad (Jami) Bader, Raleigh, NC; and Ty and Keely Gambler, York. Great grandchildren comprise Andrew and Arden Campbell, Lebanon; Tarryn and Emmalyn Campbell, East Stroudsburg; Taylor Campbell, Newark, DE: Christina Weimer and Casey Worthington, Wellsboro; Stacy Hartman, Arnot; Mitchell and Nathan Vandegrift, Wellsboro; Rebecca Oliver, Wellsboro; Jonah Oliver, Chicago; and Samuel Oliver, Pittsburgh; Stephanie and Amanda Wilson, LeRoy, NY; Tyler Roeper, Rochester, NY; Danielle Wilson, Clearwater, FL; Olivia and Kingston Bader, Raleigh, NC; Great great grandchildren comprise Aiden Trynovich, Marissa, Weimar and Harper Bailey, Wellsboro; Carter, Lennon and Senecca Worthington, Westfield; Raina Wilson and Adissyn Lyons, LeRoy, NY. Surviving sister is Joan Spencer Hart, Wellsboro; predeceased sisters are Ruth Smith, Land 'O Lakes, FL; Patricia VanZandt, Wellsboro. Predeceased brothers are Ellsworth (Bud), Robert and Warren Spencer, Wellsboro. A graduate of the Wellsboro Charleston Senior High School, she earned a B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education at Mansfield University in 1972 and taught in the Wellsboro Elementary schools for 10 years, where she inspired a love of education to myriad classes of kindergarten and first grade students. Earlier in her career she worked in the laboratory at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church, but after retirement joined St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where she was active on a number of committees. A memorial service will be held at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with her esteemed Pastor, the Reverend Canon Gregory P. Hinton, officiating. (Time and date to be announced later). She will be buried in the Wellsboro Cemetery next to her husband. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions are sent in her name to the American Cancer Society or the Laurel Hospice. Local arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A  Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.    Star Gazette – January 24, 2013 

 

SPENCER Betty Jane Spencer Campbell

89, of Wellsboro, died at her home Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.  She was born in Wellsboro, Sept. 16, 1923, to Stacey and Mildred Emberger Spencer.  There will be a committal service at the Wellsboro Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. Arrangements are by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 'A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  Wellsboro Gazette – May 22, 2013

 

SPENCER CHARLES ANSEL
The Wellsboro Agitator - Wednesday, 27 Nov 1935
Charles A. Spencer, aged 68 years, of Delmar, died at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning. He was born April 2, 1867, and on Feb. 3, 1895, he married Ella Boyden. He is survived by his widow and 12 children -- Mrs. C. W. Rouse, of Wellsboro, R. D. 4; Perry Spencer, of Owego, N. Y.; Mrs. Gordon Costley, of Vestal Center, N. Y.; Mrs. Loren Phippen, of Wellsboro, R. D. 4; Ward Spencer, of Stony Fork; Tracey Spencer, of Elkland; Mrs. John Townsend, of Nelson; Mrs. Dewitt Stradley, of Delmar; Mrs. John Root, of Austinburg; Clayton and Mahlon Spencer, at home; Mrs. Harold Clark, of Wellsboro, R. D.  He is also survived by one brother, Alenson Spencer, of Delmar, and 23 grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Evans Funeral Home, Rev. C. W. Sheriff, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.

The Wellsboro Gazette - Thursday, 28 Nov 1935
Funeral services for Charles Ansel Spencer, 68, who died at his home on R. D. 4 last week were held at Evans Funeral Home Friday, the Rev. Charles W. Sheriff officiating. Born in Delmar, the son of Almandus and Armenia Spencer, he was married February 3, 1895 to Miss Ella Boyden, who survives. He had lived on his present farm for 38 years, and was a member of the Grange. Besides his wife and a brother, A. A. Spencer, of Wellsboro, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Hadassah Rouse, Mrs. Elsie Phippen, Mrs. Esther Clark, Mrs. Amy Stradley, Clayton, Mahlon and Ward Spencer, of Wellsboro and vicinity; Derry [sic, Perry] Spencer of Owego, N. Y.; Mrs. Fay Costley, of Vestal, N. Y.; Tracy Spencer, of Elkland; Mrs. Laura Townsend, of Nelson; Mrs. Babel [sic, Mabel] Root of Austinburg; and 23 grandchildren.

SPENCER - ESTHER CLARK
The Wellsboro Gazette - Wednesday, 14 Aug 1996, p. 8
Esther Clark, 92, of South Williamsport, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1996, at Valley View Nursing Home Rehabilitation Center, where she was admitted several days ago. Born in Delmar Township, she was the last surviving child of 12 children born to Charles and Ella Boyden Spencer. She lived most of her life in Wellsboro, moving to Williamsport in 1991. She retired from Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro, after working there for 25 years and was a member of the Draper Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Harold Clark, in 1937. Surviving are a daughter, Elaine Decker of South Williamsport; two sons, Melvin Clark of Turbotville and Welford Clark of Hurricane Mills, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-great [sic]-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Draper Baptist Church, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held there Monday, Aug. 12. The Rev. Ronald Bly officiated. Burial was made in the Wellsboro Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Lanterman and Allen Funeral Home, East Stroudsburg.

SPENCER HADASSAH [MRS. CHARLES] ROUSE
The Wellsboro Gazette- Thursday, 1 Apr 1943
Mrs. Hadassah Spencer Rouse, 47, wife of Charles Rouse, of Wellsboro, R. D., died early Thursday morning at her home. She was a daughter of Charles and Ella Boyden Spencer. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Andrew Rouse, at home, and Norris Rouse, in the U. S. Army; six sisters, Mrs. May [sic] Costley, of Vestal Center, N. Y.; Mrs. Elsie Phippen, of Victor, N. Y.; Mrs. Laura Townsend, of Rochester; Mrs. Amy Stradley, of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Mabel Root, of Osceola; five brothers, Perry Spencer, of Newark Valley; Ward Spencer, of Stony Fork, and Tracey, Clayton and Mahlon Spencer, all of Elkland; also two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the Evans & Johnson Funeral Home, with burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.

SPENCER Jane
Wellsboro Agitator - May 28, 1919
--Mrs. Jane Spencer Avery, aged 79 years, of Delmar, who was born in Otsego county, N.Y., on January 30, 1840, died Sunday, the cause of her death being cerebral hemorrhage.  The funeral was held yesterday at 2 p.m.; interment in the Wellsboro cemetery.  Mrs. Avery was married to Cyrus Avery in 1859 and they resided at Little Marsh until 1881, since which time she had made her home in this vicinity.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. L. Fisher, of Wellsboro.  Her other daughter, Mrs. Ida R. Andrews, died a few years ago.  One brother, William Spencer, of Penn Yan, N.Y., also survives.  Mrs. Avery had been a member of the Second Adventist church for many years and was a most estimable woman.

 

SPENCER, Jane Avery – Mrs. Allie Strawn received news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Jane Avery, of Wellsboro, yesterday.  Mrs. Avery spent most of her life in Chatham.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aurora Spencer, pioneer settlers of Chatham township.   Wellsboro Agitator, 28 May 1919.

 

JEREMY E. SPENCER
WELLSBORO--Jeremy E. Spencer, 27, of Wellsboro RR 3 died Thursday, July 15, 1999, at home. He was employed by Eckerd's Drug Store as a clerk and Penn Wells Motel as a bus boy. He was a member of Hillcrest Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mansfield. Surviving are his father, Richard E. Spencer of Winthrop, Maine; his mother and stepfather, Lynn E. and Sharon J. Zinck Sherman of Wellsboro; three sisters, Jodie Knapp, Joline Smith and Janene Spencer, all of Wellsboro; three half brothers, Jonathan, James and Jacob Spencer, all of Winthrop; maternal grandparents, Oliver and Margaret Zinck of Wellsboro; paternal grandparents, Philip and Nancy Spencer of Covington; paternal stepgrandmother, Mary G. Sherman of Wellsboro; three nieces; and two nephews. The funeral will be at 2 pm Sunday at Tussey-Mosher's, 139 Main St., with Pastor Michael Bernard officiating.  Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 today and 7 to 9 tonight.

SPENCER - June G. Spencer Royer, 85, of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
She was born May 12, 1922 in Wellsboro, a daughter of the late Earl L. and Laura M. Kennedy Spencer. June was a former member of the Mary Packer Rebecca Lodge and the Francelia Club of Wellsboro for many years. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Marietta and Robert Borden of Wellsboro; brothers, John Spencer of Stillwater, Okla., James Spencer of Portville, N.Y., Earl Spencer of Wellsboro, Patrick Spencer of Whitesville, N.Y.; sisters, Fern Graham of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mary Ann Eckman of Lawrenceville; three grandchildren, Donald, Denise, Lisa; and four great grandchildren, Mikayla, Mackenzie, Damon, and Deven. She was predeceased by a son, Russell E. Howe on Aug. 9, 1998 and a brother, Llewelyn Spencer. A private graveside service was held Friday, April 11 at the Wellsboro Cemetery with the Rev. Darwin “Tink” Cranmer officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. - Mansfield Gazette, 16 April 2008

SPENCER MAHLON B.
The Wellsboro Agitator - Thursday, 21 Jul 1960
Mahlon B. Spencer, 39, of Elkland Rd died in Blossburg Hospital Thursday, July 14, 1960 following a brief illness. Born in Wellsboro February 23, 1921, Mr. Spencer was the son of Charles and Ella Boyden Spencer. He was a member of Elkland AF of L, and Jemison Grange, and was a World War Two veteran. Surviving are his widow, Bernice; two sons, Ronnie and Gerald, and a step-son, Richard White, all at home; two brothers, Tracy of Osceola, and Clayton of Little Marsh, and four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Griffin of Corning, N. Y., Mrs. Laura Townsend of Montour Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Esther Clark of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Elsie Phippen of Victor, N.Y. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Eddie Husted officiating. Burial was in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

SPENCER - Robert L. [Gabby] Spencer, 71, of 37 Water Street in Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1990, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Nov. 7, 1919, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Stacey S. and Mildred Emberger Spencer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Dewey Heichel Post #4907 VFW, member and past Commander of the American Legion Post #84. He was an Honorary Life Member and former fire chief of the Wellsboro Fire Department, from 1949 to 1958. He was a member and former Driver of the Wellsboro Ambulance Association. He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he served in Europe in the 9th Division. He was a retired owner and operator of Spencer’s Barber Shop for over 48 years. Surviving are his wife, D. Joy Simmons Spence, sons, and daughter-in-law, Coe and Nellie Spencer of Pittsburgh, and Ellsworth Spence of Pittsburgh; four sisters, Ruth Smith of Tampa, Fla., Patricia VanZandt of Mansfield, Betty Campbell of Wellsboro, Joan Gerow of Elmira, NY; brother, Warren H. Spencer of Wellsboro; granddaughter, Brittany Spencer; and several nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 9. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the First Baptist Church, 25 Central Avenue in Wellsboro. The Rev. C. Wayne Diffenderfer and the Rev. Lyle Southworth officiated. Burial was made in the Wellsboro Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsboro Fire Department or Wellsboro Ambulance Association. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 14, 1990

Wellsboro Gazette, November 14, 1990
A Tribute - Last week Wellsboro lost one of its most beloved citizens when Robert L. “Gabby” Spencer died at the age of 71 following a long illness. “Gabby” was best known for his ready wit as well as his genuine concern and goodness to others. He lived his life honorably pledging his allegiance first to his family and then to his country and community. During World War II, as a member of the U.S. Army, he served his country with distinction during conflicts in Africa and in the European theater as well. In Wellsboro, he worked diligently to preserve the local chapter of the American Legion. He was also an active and faithful member of the Wellsboro Fire and Ambulance Association. “Gabby” was a barber by trade and, for many years, he owned and operated the renowned Spencer’s Barbershop, the popular gathering place for men of the community to exchange stories as well as candidly express their views on any given subject. “Gabby” Spencer will be sorely missed and fondly remembered not only by members of his family but by a host of friends as well.

SPENCER - Beloved Barber-J.P., Stacey S. Spencer Died at Hospital - Funeral services were held at the Wellsboro Baptist Church on Saturday for Stacey S. Spencer, 82, of 13 Grant Street, Wellsboro, who died on Thursday, December 22, 1977, in the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, after suffering a heart attack at his home. The Rev. Richard T. Purchase, his pastor, officiated. Mr. Spencer had many friends in Wellsboro where with his son, he owned and operated a barber shop on East Avenue. He was believed to be the oldest practicing barber in the northern tier of Pennsylvania. Mr. Spencer was a justice of the peace for 31 years and a past president of the Pennsylvania Magistrates Association. He was a devout member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Tyoga Odd Fellows Lodge 230 in Wellsboro and the Wellsboro Lions Club. He served as treasurer of the Tioga County Republican Committee and was one of the organizers of the Little League in Wellsboro. Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred Emberger; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Smith of Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Patricia VanZandt of Mansfield; Mrs. Joan Gerow of Wellsboro RD#3, and Mrs. Betty Campbell of Wellsboro; sons, Robert L. and Warren H., both of Wellsboro; four sisters, Mrs. Mayme Miles of Wellsboro RD#3, Mrs. Lili Lippincott of Ithaca, NY, Mrs. Dorothy Corry of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Margaret Baker of Wellsboro RD#2, a brother, James of Elkland; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 28, 1977

WALLACE A. SPENCER age 73 of RD 4 Westfield, PA Saturday, November 27, 1982 at the Devine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, PA.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA Tuesday 3-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held there Wednesday 1:30 p.m., Rev. Paul Green his pastor officiating.  Burial Wellsboro Cemetery.  Family will provide the flowers; friends may contribute to the Dialysis Unit of Soldiers & Sailor Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA in his name.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/28/1982

WARREN H. SPENCER age 69 of 42 Meade St., Wellsboro, PA died of cancer on March 11, 1991 in Stuart, Florida.  There will be no visitation.  Memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wellsboro on Thursday, March 14 at 11 AM.  Rev. George Lineker, his pastor officiating.  Burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.  Donations may be made to a Memorial Fund at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  Arrangements made by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA.  –Elmira Star-Gazette –3/13/1991

SPENCER –WYMA E. JOHNSON of Wellsboro, PA age 98, died Saturday December 26, 1998 at the Carleton Senior Care Home where she resided.  She was the wife of the late Enoch H. Johnson who died February 9, 1978.  Born March 18, 1900 in Wellsboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Maude Greene Spencer.  She was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro area.  Wyma was a graduate of the Mansfield Normal School and was a retired school teacher.  She had taught elementary school in the Wellsboro Area School District for over 40 years.  Wyma was an active participant and member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church for many years.  She was a member of the church’s Ruth’s Circle.  She was also a past volunteer for the Wellsboro Historical Society.  Surviving are: sons and daughters-in-law, Walter N. and Janice Johnson of Wellsboro, PA, Donald V. and Carol Johnson of Wellsboro, PA; daughter, Joyce E. Dunne of San Diego, CA; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  Friends may call on Saturday, January 2, 1999 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral home, Inc., 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA.  Funeral services will follow immediately at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery.  Family will provide the flowers.  If desired, memorials may be sent to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Queen and Main Sts., Wellsboro, PA.  –Williamsport Sun-Gazette

SPINK Joseph C.
Age 76, formerly of Olean, NY and Wellsboro, PA, died Saturday, August 25, 2007, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY. Mr. Spink was born April 10, 1931 in Olean, NY, and was the son of Emmett and Edna (Erb) Spink. He graduated from Olean High School in 1949 and then attended Renounard Training School for Embalmers in New York City. Mr. Spink also attended Simmons Mortuary School in Syracuse. He served his apprenticeship at Stephen Merritt Burial and Cremation Company in New York City. Mr. Spink was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1952-1954 in the Quarter Master Corp. Graves Registration at Kawaguchi-shi Japan. In 1955, he returned to Olean and joined his father in the daily operations of the family owned business, Spink Funeral Home located on 3rd Street. His two brothers, Ray and Philip, also became licensed and joined the family business. After their father's death, the three funeral directors branched to Allegany and Portville. In 1970, Mr. Spink moved to Wellsboro, PA, and operated Kuhl & Spink Funeral Home for six years. He then purchased Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home in Middleburgh, NY, and has continued to operate this firm since 1976. Mr. Spink was a member of several community organizations during his career and most recently has been a member of the Leatherstocking District Funeral Directors Assoc., National Funeral Directors Assoc., past state director for New York State Funeral Directors Assoc., International Order of the Golden Rule, New York State Coroner's and Medical Examiner's Assoc., Schoharie County Shrine Club, and the Middleburgh Rotary Club. He has served as one of the Schoharie County Coroners since 1988. Mr. Spink was a member of the Middleburgh Reformed Church. He was predeceased by Noreen D. Spink; and their infant daughter, Patricia M. Spink; and two brothers, Richard and Philip Spink. Survivors include three daughters, Linda M. West (F. Craig) of Wellsboro, PA, Karen E. Spink of Milford, NY, Janet S. Putnam (Richard) of Cobleskill, NY; two sons, J. Kevin Spink (Cheri) of Eagle River, AK, and Damon P. Spink (Jan Wingenbach) of Silverton, OR; one brother, E. Ray Spink (Bonnie) of Olean NY; ten grandchildren, Matthew West, Patricia (Jeff) Holtz, Lauren (James) Morris, and Kristen West, Austin (Laura) and Cassandra Putnam, J. Conor and Casey Spink, Katherine and Anne Spink; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at the Middleburgh Reformed Church, River Street, Middleburgh, NY. Officiating will be Rev. Mary Wisner with Father Thomas Holmes of St. Catherine's Catholic Church assisting. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Palmer & Shaylor, Inc. Funeral Home, 134 River Street, Middleburgh. A committal service will be held in Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA, at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleburgh Library, P.O. Box 670, Middleburgh, NY 12122.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/27/2007.

STADLER Michael
Age 60, of Wellsboro, PA, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born February 1, 1948 in Wellsboro, a son of Henry and Rebecca (Marvin) Stadler. Michael was employed as a cook at the Penn Wells Hotel, Wellsboro, PA. Michael was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam War. Michael is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Leola Stadler of Wellsboro, PA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and Loren Littleton of Zephyrhills, FL, Karen and Gregory Hornsby of Westfield, PA; two nieces, Laura (Jason) Robson of Mansfield, PA, Emma (Tyler) Mead of Middlebury Center, PA; two nephews, Brian Stadler, who resided with Michael, and Ethan Hornsby of Westfield, PA. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/15/2008

STAGER - John Joseph Stager, 80, of Tioga Street, Wellsboro, died Monday at the Blossburg Hospital. He was born October 7, 1885 in Germany. He was the son of Bonavent and Theresa Stager. He was a retired scrap iron dealer and was a communicant of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ellen Bisosky Stager; three daughters, Mrs. Adeline S. Osgood of Wellsboro RD2, Mrs. Isabelle S. Gervinski of Portage, PA and Mrs. Peggy S. Brill of Wellsboro; four sons, Lawrence, John Jr. and Thomas, all of Wellsboro, and Jerry of Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers, Joseph, William and Chester, all of Portage, PA, and Frank of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Molner of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Jessie Hess and Mrs. Ann Randall of Portage, PA; 29 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Requiem Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Dastik officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. Contributions should be made to St. Peter's Building Fund in lieu of flowers. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 11, 1965

STANTON, Russell H. - Russell H. Stanton, 94, of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. Russell was born Oct. 25, 1924 in Colbert County, Ala., the son of Everett and Lena Corwin Stanton. Russell was a World War II veteran who served on the front lines in the famous Battle of the Bulge.  After his discharge from the Army, he attended Piedmont Bible College in North Carolina and became a Baptist pastor. He then worked in home missions in British Columbia, Canada for many years. In his retirement, Russell became a beekeeper and continued to preach and teach as opportunities arose. He finally told the story of his war years when he was 90, and it's recorded in a booklet called "The Bible That Went to War." Russell was proud to share it with all his friends. He will be buried with the Bible that went to war with him so many years ago. He was preceded in death six years ago by his wife, Edith, after nearly 67 years of marriage. Russell was a member of the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church. Surviving are his children, Judith Ann (David) Cagle of Cantonment, Fla., David (Nancy) Stanton, of Mansfield, Nancy (Bruce) Overhiser, of Haverhill, Mass.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Marlene Tait; and brother, Darrel Stanton. Russell will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Wellsboro Cemetery. No funeral service will be held. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., Wellsboro, PA. – Mansfield Gazette, PA, 18 July 2019

Wellsboro Gazette 2-7-1946 Submitted by Kelly WILCOX Kimball
Elijah D. STARKWEATHER
Elijah Dimmick Starkweather, 70, died at his home here last thursday. Surviving are two sons, Alvin and Hugh, both of Wellsboro; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Brill, also of Wellsboro; Mrs. Leona Dean, of Corning, and Mrs. Bertha Wheeler, of Mansfield, RD; one brother, Charles, of Bradford; three sistersMrs. D. Whitney, of Limestone, N.Y.; Mrs. Fred Copp and Mrs. D. A. Moore, both of Wellsboro; 23 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Johnson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Adelbert Edwards, of the Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating; burial in Wellsboro Cemetery.

WESLEY H. STARKWEATHER, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1928 in Wellsboro, a son of the late Hugh and Martha (Luther) Starkweather. He was married to the late Kathryn (Emmick) Starkweather and was a member of the Morris United Methodist Church, life member of the NRA, member of the Nessmuk Rod & Gun Club, Whispering Pines Cap & Flint Club, and the Loyal Order of Moose lodge 1147. Wesley was a master mechanic for Jones and Brague Mining, Blossburg, PA and enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, NASCAR, riding motorcycles and sharing historical stories with his family. He is survived by a son: William “Bill” (Lisa) Starkweather of Mansfield, PA, daughter: Janette (Emery) Frome of Trout Run, PA, 7 grandchildren: David Graham, Darren Graham, Daniel Graham, Lucas Starkweather, Kellie Frome, Nichole Winter, Sonya Kitka, 10 great grandchildren: Wes Starkweather, Jake Starkweather, Samantha Frome, Anthony Alexander, Alyssa Frome, Katharine Winter, Daniel Winter, Jesse Kitka, Elijah Rook, Nicholas Kohler, 5 great great grandchildren: Elaina Frome, Sylvia Frome, Evalynn Pavin, Aiden Alexander, Adam Alexander, special friend: Patty Ellis and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter: Kathy McMullen, son Clifford Starkweather, two sisters: Alice Grunhagen and Suzie Hazelton and three brothers: Tom Starkweather, Alvin Starkweather and Donald Starkweather. Interment will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. -Funeral home obit

STARNER Karen Ruth Jacobson

age 63, of Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA, died January 1, 2011 at Geisinger Medical Center. She was the wife of Charles F. Jacobson, Jr. whom she married June 21, 1969. Karen was born August 21, 1947 in Easton, PA, the daughter of the late Alvin H. and Ruth F. Rohr Starner. She received a BA in music and a BA in Business Administration from Mansfield University. Karen worked for 35 years for First Citizens National Bank, serving in a variety of capacities. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro, was College Collegiate Director from 1972 to present for the Iota Theta Chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority, Board Member and Past President for the Wellsboro Community Concert Association, member and current President for the Wednesday Morning Musicales, member and Treasurer of the Wellsboro Town Band, member of the Red Hats, member of the Green Free Readers Club, member and former President of the Friday Club, and formerly a Board Member of Martha Lloyd School in Troy. Surviving are her husband, Charles; sister, Beth Summerville (Keith), Fairless Hills, PA; brother, Allen Starner (Susan), Springboro, OH; three nieces, two nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Jason Starner. Friends and family are invited to Karen's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. Glen Hallead and Rev. Roger Wagner officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the First President Church, Wellsboro, PA or to the Delta Zeta Foundation, Oxford, OH.  Star Gazette – January 3, 2011

STEBBINS - MRS. BESSIE BRINDISI
 Mrs. Bessie Brindisi, 77, of Wellsboro, RD 3, died Friday, April 13, 1973, in Wellsboro.  She was the widow of Henry Brindisi. She was born on April 30, 1895, in Wellsboro, a daughter of Gerald and Alida Luce Stebbins. Mrs. Brindisi was a member St. Peter's Catholic Church. Surviving is a brother, Morrell Stebbins, of Wellsboro. The funeral was held Monday in the church.  Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery. Msgr. John J. O'Brien, her pastor, officiated.

STEELE - CAROLINE S. MARSHALL
Caroline Steele Marshall, 91, of Wellsboro diedin Sarasota, Florida, July 8, 1973.  She was a Florida winter resident during the past 20 years and previous to that had lived at Mansfield RD following her work in Haiti and the Panama Canal Zone. She was a World War I nurse and a member of Earl Champaign Post No. 84 of the American Legion.  Mrs. Marshall was also a 50 year member of the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro. Her immediate survivors are: Mrs. Edgar Brandt, niece, of Wellsboro and Mrs. Mildred Larue of Palmetto, Florida; Mrs. Sarah Riffle of Adamstown, Pa., Mrs. Belle Bartles of Syracuse, all cousins.  Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Sarasota, Florida and a brief committal service will be held at graveside at a later date.  Final resting place will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

STEELE CHARLES
Charles Steele aged 87 years. 7 months, 7 days, of Delmar, died yesterday morning the 21of January 1936 at 12:30 o'clock after a short illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Benjamin Steele,  And three children, Mrs. B. F. Francis, of Jersey Shore; Mrs. William Eberenz, of Wellsboro;  L. M. Steele, of Delmar; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one brother, Otis Steele Of  Delmar The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at The Evans Funeral Home in Wellsboro; burial in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

STEELE  DR. JOHN GURDON
Dr. John Gurdon Steele 68 years, of aged of Bristol, Pa., formerly of Wellsboro and Galeton, died Wednesday, Jan. 27. 1943 The funeral was held Friday at Bristol burial Sunday in the Wellsboro Cemetery Dr. Steele is survived by two sons, Tech.Sgt John G. Steele, Jr., U. S. A.; Henry L. Steele, of Miami, Florida; two granddaughters, and a sister, Mrs. Emmet E. Mills, of Elmira, formerly of Wellsboro. Mrs. Steele, deceased, was formerly Miss Katherine Greene. Dr. Steele was a member of the Presbyterian church, F. & A. M. of Galeton, Coudersport Consistory, Elks, Robert Branch Post, American Legion, Bucks County Medical Association, and wag a member of the staff of the Willa Eye Hospital, Philadelphia.

STEELE JOHN W
Mr. John Steele died at his home In Delmar last Saturday March 14 1896 of complication of diseases. He was 55 years of age and had resided in Delmar all his life. Mr. Steele, although a great sufferer, and badly crippled with rheumatism for many years, was a genial and .intelligent citizen and a thoroughly good man. He had held several local offices in which he rendered excellent service. The funeral was held last Monday Rev N.L. Reynolds pastor of the first Baptist Church conducting the service.

STEELE LOUISA
Death of Mrs. William Walbridge Mrs. Louisa Walbridge aged 62 the widow of Mr. William Walbridge died at her "home in Delmar On Thursday 21 Mar 1901 of in enteric malady, after only a brief illness, the deceased, who was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Robert Steele, was born in Delmar and spent her whole life in that township, where she was esteemed highly for her admirable qualities of mind and heart, She was ft devoted member, of the Stony Fork Baptist Church, She is survived by her two sons, Messrs. Arthur and Bion Walbridge of Delmar, Largely attended funeral services were held from Mrs. Walbridge’s home Saturday afternoon  Burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.

STEELE MARY ANN
Mrs. Mary Ann Steele English aged 74 years wife of W.L. English of Delmar died at 6 o’clock Monday morning the 12 Nov 1928 after a long illness she was born in Delmar October 30 1854 daughter of Mr. and Mrs Robert Steele and had lived all her life in this vicinity where she was highly esteemed  Mrs English is survived  By her husband and one son Dean English and by two brothers Charles and Otis Steele of Delmar  The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home of Rev George Weiser pastor of the Stonyfork Baptist Church of which Mrs English was a member officiating interment in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

STEELE MILES
The Late Mile Steele Miles Steele, son of Robert and Mary Ann Blackwell Steele, was born in Delmar, October 14, 1846, and died March 25, 1926. He is survived by three brothers Charles, Robert and Otis G. Steele, and one sister, Mrs. W. L. English, all of Delmar. Mr. Steele had been a resident of Delmar during his entire life and had a host of friends. In his youth he was afflicted with rheumatism and nearly 60 years of his life was spent in a wheel chair. In spite of his affliction he was always cheerful and bore his suffering with great courage and fortitude. His ready wit and excellent memory were always a source of pleasure to those who had the opportunity to spending a few hours in his company. In politics he was a staunch Republican and had held the office of Assistant assessor in Delmar for nearly 30 years the funeral was held at the First Baptist in Wellsboro on March 27, Rev. M. E. Hare officiating; interment in the Wellsboro cemetery.

Stonyfork, March 29. — As the shades of evening closed down on the township of Delmar. The people of This locality were discussing by their fireside, matters pertaining to the life and death of one of its most distinguished citizens. I would hesitate to make this assertion if I did not have this opportunity of explaining myself, as I am aware that Delmar has furnished some excellent men who have occupied positions of honor and trust, one of whom has occupied the highest position within the gift of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The subject of my sketch. Miles Steele, who was born a little over 79 years ago, and was the son of Robert and Mary Ann Steele. Who resided about a mile and a quarter from this place, on a farm now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Willis English Nothing out of the ordinary can be said about him. Until at the age of 14 years, when he was seized with an attack of rheumatism. His father consulted specialists in New York and elsewhere, but to no avail. For about two years, Miles walked with crutches, after which a wheel chair was provided for him, and for the balance of his life, which constitutes nearly 65 years, he went about his home in a wheel chair. After the death of his parents, Miles managed the farm for many years that was left to him and his sister. Mary, and then sold his interest to his sister. He was assistant assessor of Delmar Township many years, and gained the acquaintance of nearly every one in the township. He traveled with a horse and buggy all these years  and he was a familiar figure on the streets of Wellsboro in years for  the last twelve years he lived alone near his old home, and he managed his financial affairs so success that he had enough and to spare at the  time of his death  wish all the readers of this article could have known him as well as myself, as I gained his acquaintance in my early childhood years  I have watched his career with no little interest, and often I have looked upon him with pity. But in spite of his afflictions no one ever heard him complain about his condition, even though he only had the partial use of one arm much could be written about him. But this article would be very incomplete without mentioning the fact he  was humorous, kind and cheerful  and will be missed most by those who knew him best Even the children of that locality saw that his coal buckets  were well filled, and placed near his stove, in order that he would not lack the attention.  Needed to keep him comfortable. And to those children who gave him and those children who gave him such good attention, I wish to express my appreciation for the kind treatment they gave my good friend,  Miles.

STEELE OTIS G
Otis G. Steele. Aged 85 years, died at his Delmar township farm last Thursday 13 August 1942 of a heart attack.  He was born in Delmar the youngest of eleven children of Robert and Mary Ann Blackwell Steele and had devoted most of his life to farming, except for an interval of railroad work in his earlier years.  The funeral was held Sunday at the home. Rev. Albert Hall, pastor of the Church of Christ officiating: with burial in Wellsboro cemetery. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Stella Bostwick: one daughter. Mrs. Ray Knowlton. Of Thumptown one son. Ferd Steele. Of Rome. N. Y.; one granddaughter Mrs. Clyde Darling; and four great grandchildren.

STEELE ROBERT
The Late Robert Steele
HIS DEATH AT HIS HOME IN DELMAR LAST WEEK
Mr. Robert Steele, an aged and respected resident of Delmar, died at his home in that township about two o'clock last Saturday morning  29 November 1884  He was taken sick on Monday Night of last week, and his death which was quite sudden is believed to have been caused by disease of the heart. Mr. Steele had reached more that the allotted age of man having completed his seventy fourth year last month. His father was also named Robert moved to this country from Carlisle in this state and settled at Big Meadows now Ansonia where he engaged in farming and lumbering.  It was there that the subject of this sketch was born and reared. When about 22 years of age young Robert moved to the place in Delmar where he ever after lived and where he died not long after he had established his new home he brought to it his young bride Mary Ann Blackwell who survives him the new home was blessed by the birth of ten children six boys and four girls .Two of the sons have diedone of them dying of wounds received in the battle of the wilderness. For many years Mr. Steele was engaged in the lumbering business in connection with Messrs C and J.L Robinson of this borough. It was while thus engaged that he built the mill at Sand Run about 1856.  And for several years he was actively employed in running the business at that point. This active business life made Mr. Steele well known in this part of the county and where ever known he was thoroughly respected He had for a score of years been an honored and useful member of the Baptist Church at Stony Fork. The funeral service was held at Mr. Steele’s late residence last Sunday at noon when Rev J.A. Boyce of stony fork preached an excellent sermon

STEELE ROBERT
Robert Steele, aged 76 years, one of Delmar’s most highly esteemed and best known citizen, died Sunday Morning about 9:30 o clock the 18 of September 1927 after week’s illness. He had been a great sufferer with asthma for several  years Mr. Steele was born in Delmar January 26 1851 son of Robert and Mary Ann Blackwell Steele and spent his life in this vicinity Mr. Steele is survived by his widow Mrs. Addie Wilcox Steele and four daughters Mrs Charles D Campbell of Chester PA formerly of Wellsboro Mrs J.T. Williammee of Wrightsville PA Mrs J.C. Higgins of Lewisburg and Mrs. Elizabeth Calhoun of Delmar a daughter Mrs J Gale Wendle died 19 years ago Mr. Steele is also survived by two brothers Charles and Otis Steele and one sister Mrs Mary Elizabeth English of Delmar Mr. Steele was a member of the Baptist Church of Stonyfork and the Grange. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o clock at the late home of the deceased Rev. Mr. Wiessen officiating interment in the Wellsboro Cemetery

STEELE SARAH
Death of Mrs. Peter Walbridge
Mrs. Peter Walbridge, aged 69 years died at her home on Grant Street Sunday night the 2 Feb 1913.  After a few days of illness of pleura pneumonia Mrs Walbridge was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ann Blackwell Steele and was born in Delmar August 20, 1843.on October 15 1868 she was married to Mr. Walbridge of Wellsboro who survives her with one son and three daughters, Mae Walbridge of Wellsboro Maude a nurse in the Blackwell’s Island hospital New York City Mrs. W.B. Riffle of Corning and Peter D Walbridge Jr. of Republic Pa. Four brothers and one sister also survive her – Robert Steel of Wellsboro Charles, Miles and Otis Steele of Delmar and Mrs. W.L. English of Port Allegany. The deceased was thoroughly devoted to her home and family and was well liked by those who knew her. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church yesterday afternoon Rev Langford officiating.  Interment in the Wellsboro cemetery.

 

SPENCER Betty Jane Spencer Campbell

89, of Wellsboro, was welcomed into heaven from her home Tuesday, January 22, 2013. She was born in Wellsboro, September 16, 1923 to Stacey and Mildred Emberger Spencer.  She courageously survived two bouts of cancer, but heroically succumbed to a third. She was predeceased in 1994 by her husband of 53 years, Roderick Douglas Campbell, a disabled Marine veteran of WWII, who retired as an A&P produce manager. Surviving children comprise Douglas (Beverly) Campbell of Lock Haven and Wimauma, FL; Sandra (Peter) Campbell Losinger of Charleston Township; Connie (Loren) Campbell Christley of Charleston Township and Palm Beach,FL; Bettie Lou (David) Campbell Bader of Hamlin, NY; William Campbell of Blackwell; and Susan (Ed) Campbell Gambler of York. She was predeceased by grandson, Roger Kenneth Wilson, Virginia Beach. Surviving grandchildren comprise Christopher (Maria) Campbell, Lebanon; David (Susan) Campbell, East Stroudsburg; Channing (Perly) Campbell, Newark, DE; James (Emily) Losinger, Wellsboro; Angela (Keith) Losinger Vandegrift, Charleston Township; Pamela Nichols Oliver and James Nichols, Wellsboro; Stephen (Theresa) Wilson, Clearwater, FL; Rebecca and Chad (Jami) Bader, Raleigh, NC; and Ty and Keely Gambler, York. Great grandchildren comprise Andrew and Arden Campbell, Lebanon; Tarryn and Emmalyn Campbell, East Stroudsburg; Taylor Campbell, Newark, DE: Christina Weimer and Casey Worthington, Wellsboro; Stacy Hartman, Arnot; Mitchell and Nathan Vandegrift, Wellsboro; Rebecca Oliver, Wellsboro; Jonah Oliver, Chicago; and Samuel Oliver, Pittsburgh; Stephanie and Amanda Wilson, LeRoy, NY; Tyler Roeper, Rochester, NY; Danielle Wilson, Clearwater, FL; Olivia and Kingston Bader, Raleigh, NC; Great great grandchildren comprise Aiden Trynovich, Marissa, Weimar and Harper Bailey, Wellsboro; Carter, Lennon and Senecca Worthington, Westfield; Raina Wilson and Adissyn Lyons, LeRoy, NY. Surviving sister is Joan Spencer Hart, Wellsboro; predeceased sisters are Ruth Smith, Land 'O Lakes, FL; Patricia VanZandt, Wellsboro.  Predeceased brothers are Ellsworth (Bud), Robert and Warren Spencer, Wellsboro.  A graduate of the Wellsboro Charleston Senior High School, she earned a B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education at Mansfield University in 1972 and taught in the Wellsboro Elementary schools for 10 years, where she inspired a love of education to myriad classes of kindergarten and first grade students. Earlier in her career she worked in the laboratory at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church, but after retirement joined St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where she was active on a number of committees.  A memorial service will be held at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with her esteemed Pastor, the Reverend Canon Gregory P. Hinton, officiating. (Time and date to be announced later).  She will be buried in the Wellsboro Cemetery next to her husband. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions are sent in her name to the American Cancer Society or the Laurel Hospice. Local arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901

 

SPENCER Betty Jane Spencer Campbell

89, of Wellsboro, died at her home Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.  She was born in Wellsboro, Sept. 16, 1923, to Stacey and Mildred Emberger Spencer.  There will be a committal service at the Wellsboro Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. Arrangements are by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 'A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  Wellsboro Gazette – May 22, 2013

 

STEVENSON Cathryn M.

Funeral Services for the Reverend Cathryn M. Stevenson, 58, of Hammond N.Y., will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, beginning with calling hours at 11 a.m., at the Hammond Presbyterian Church, followed by the service at noon with the Rev. Dr. Martin Weitz and the Rev. Adel Spencer co-officiating. Burial will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., at the Wellsboro Cemetery, 104 Nichols St., Wellsboro. Cathy died at her home in Hammond (Friday, Nov. 8, 2013) surrounded by her loving family and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Surviving are her son, James Black of Wellsboro; soul mate, Constance Wortman of Hammond; a brother, Robert Stevenson of Jackson, WY; a brother John Stevenson and his wife Gail of Tempe, Ariz.; and an absolutely amazing flock of friends and family. Cathy was born on Aug. 23, 1955, in York, a daughter of the late Louis and Doris (Cooper) Stevenson. She obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Mansfield University in Mansfield and continued her education at Princeton Theological Seminary where she received her Masters of Divinity. She began her ministry in Elmira N.Y., where she worked for 10 years and later moved to Oneida N.Y. for an additional one year. In 2005 she relocated to Hammond where she has been the Pastor of the Hammond Presbyterian Church for the past seven years, also gaining certifications in Spiritual Direction and Leadership during this time. She enjoyed all life had to offer, from photography and kayaking to writing and crafts. She cherished the friendships she so easily acquired throughout the many chapters of her life. She excelled at laughing and making others do the same. She saw life through a different lens, and not only shared but inspired others to do the same. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hammond Presbyterian Church; 215 St. Lawrence Ave., Hammond, N.Y. 13646 or Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, N.Y. 13676.  Wellsboro Gazette – November 7, 2013

 

LOUIS W. STEVENSON
 Funeral services were held at Spink's Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon for Tioga County Civil Defense director, Louis W. Stevenson, age 66.  Rev. Gordon Abrams, retired pastor of the First Baptist Church officiated.  Burial was in the Wellsboro Cemetery.  Mr. Stevenson died at his Pearl Street home on Wednesday, December 27, 1972 of an apparent heart attack. A native of Jersey Shore, Mr. Stevenson was born July 12, 1906, the son of John T. and Margaret Tunnell Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson was a noted sportsman and outdoor writer.  For 35 years, he was employed as a supervisor in the Farm and Home Administration of the US Department of Agriculture. He was Tioga County Civil Defense director for more than 10 years and placed a prominent role in flood recovery operations during June of this year.  While vacationing in the bush country of Canada, he received word of the flood and flew back to set up headquarters in the basement of the county Court House, where he remained on duty night and day to aid flood victims. CD Eastern Area Director Jack Anderson and other state and local officials praised Mr. Stevenson and the CD organization which he built for its outstanding work during the flood. Mr. Stevenson served in the Navy during World War II. He was a past charter member and past president of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers' Assn. and a member of the Outdoor Writer's Assn. of America. Mr. Stevenson was also a member of the Wellsboro Moose Lodge and the American Assn. of Retired Persons. He was a member of several sportsmen's clubs in Tioga and Potter counties and was an active hunter, outdoorsman and conservationist.  He was widely known for his weekly radio program on Wellsboro station WNBT, "Outdoors with Louis Stevenson." He was a member of the Pine Creek Task Force, an organization dealing with elimininating all sources of pollution in Pine Creek. Surviving are his wife, the former Doris Cooper; a daughter, Miss Cathy, at home; two sons, John, of Phoenix, Ariz. and Robert, of Wellsboro; a sister, Kathryn Fillman, of Norristown, and four grandchildren.

STEWART –JANIS G. (STEWART) STEBBINS, 76, of Troy, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at her residence. She was the wife of Charles E. Stebbins and they shared 37 years of marriage together. She was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Frank and Ida (Franklin) Stewart. Janis was a talented and accomplished interior designer, having taught contract and interior design at Western Kentucky University. She also worked for many years with an architectural firm. Her other talents included playing classical piano, oil painting, water/snow skiing and sewing. Janis also had a strong second soprano voice and performed in college and community choruses. She loved all animals, especially her own pets, with her most recent companion being her dog, Gigi. Janis and her husband, Chuck, had made many friends in the various places they lived around the country, especially within their Wellsboro and lake families. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chuck, of Troy; step-son, Charles Barton "Bart" Stebbins, of San Francisco, Calif.; step-daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Stebbins (Kevin) Shen, of Sunnyvale, Calif.; grandchildren, Zachary Nathan Shen and Hazel Bailey Shen, both of Sunnyvale, Calif; brother-in-law, Bill (Susan) Stebbins, of Carlsbad, Calif,; nephews living in California and Arizona; several cousins; and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, Janis was preceded in death by her brother, Connaly. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Animal Care Sanctuary, P.O. Box A, East Smithfield, PA. Janis' memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Pastor Michael Birbeck will officiate services and burial will take place in the Wellsboro Cemetery. –Wellsboro Gazette 12/11/2018

SNYDER Helen
Helen Anderson - Age 82, of Stickley Street, Wellsboro, PA, died
September 27, 2010 at her home. She was the wife of the late James H. Anderson. Helen was born January 20, 1928 in Galeton, PA, the daughter of the late William and Vera Rorabaugh Snyder. She had been a clerk at Dunham's Department Store for twenty years, retiring in 1991. Helen was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Women of the Moose. Surviving are Daughters, Mia Lisa Anderson, and Lori A. (Bruce) Kriner, both of Wellsboro; two Grandchildren, Chase A. Kriner and Katy L. Kriner, both of Wellsboro; three Nieces, D.L. McGann, Wellsboro, Ellen Overbeck, Asheville, NC, and Katherine Skelly, Duluth, GA; two Nephews, John and David Anderson, both of Stratford, NJ. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and Sister, Louise McGann. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, West Avenue and Luther Lane, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. Peter DeVantier officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, Memorials may be made in her memory to Laurel Health Home Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or to the Green Free Library, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 28, 2010

STICKLIN Frederick George
Wellsboro Agitator - September 13, 1905
Mr. Frederick George Sticklin, aged 76, died at his home in this borough at 10:50 o'clock last Sunday morning.  He suffered a stroke of apoplexy last Thursday.  Three years ago last May he lacerated the back of his right hand on a rusty nail, blood poisoning resulting from the injury.  Since that time, Mr. Sticklin had been in poor health.  He was born in Basil, Switzerland, June 29, 1829.  He came to America in 1850 and located in Delmar where he resided until 1872 when he removed to this borough.  November 10, 1853, he married Miss Eliza Fellows, who survives him, and to them were born seven children, five of whom are living.  They are:  Messrs. Edward T., Charles H. and George L. Sticklin, of Wellsboro; Mr. Frederick J. Sticklin, of Danville, Montour county, and Mrs. Edgar Spencer, of Delmar.  Mr. Sticklin had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years, having joined the church in Switzerland.  He was a Republican in politics and was always a good, patriotic citizen.  He was devoted to his family and friends and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.  Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. F. W. Reynolds, officiating.  Burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.

STICKLIN JACOB J.
SWellsboro Agitator Sep. 26, 1894
Mr. Jacob Sticklin, formerly a well known resident of this borough, died last Saturday evening at Fayville, Mass, of typhoid fever.  He was sick only two weeks.  Mr. Sticklin was 71 years of age the 4th of July last.  He left here last July for Boston and soon after found a position to work in a mill at Fayville, 35 miles out of Boston.  The remains were brought here yesterday for interment.  Mr. Sticklin conducted a furniture-factory in this borough for many years.

STICKLIN Polly E
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., May 21, 1902, Pg 5
Mrs. Polly E. Spencer, aged 31, the wife of Mr. Alanson Spencer, died last  Wednesday [5/14/1902] at her home in Delmar, of Peritonitis, which developed  from an attack of typhoid fever. Her final illness, however, was brief, she having been confined to her bed less than a week. Mrs. Spencer was a daughter of Mr Frederick and Mrs. Eliza Stickley, of Wellsboro and became the wife of Mr. Spencer about ten years ago. Besides her parents and  husband, she is survived by three daughters and one son, all the children  being less than nine years old, and the son, Fremont, only two years old. Mrs. Spencer is survived also by four brothers and one sister – Mr. Frederick Stickley of Danville; Messrs. Charles and George Stickley of Wellsboro;  Mr. Edward Stickley and Mrs. Edgar Spencer of Delmar.  Mrs. Spencer was a most devoted and self-sacrificing wife and mother, who was always amiable and uncomplaining throughout her arduous life. Intimate friends give for her  the noble testimony that they never heard her say an unkind word of anyone.  That she was highly and widely esteemed was testified by the very large attendance at her funeral, held from her home Friday afternoon, her pastor, Rev. N. L. Reynolds, officiating. It was one of the largest funerals ever known in this region, more that 69 well filled vehicles following the hearse to the Wellsboro Cemetery where the burial took place.

STONE –BESSIE M. VANDUSEN, 80 Osceola, PA died March 16, 1999 at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  Born May 5, 1918 in Gleason she was the daughter of Walter and Edyes Nelson Stone.  She was a homemaker and a former employee at Painter’s Meat.  Surviving are a son, Joseph VanDusen, Osceola RR; grandson, Clayton VanDusen, Tioga, PA and Dana VanDusen, Osceola, PA; granddaughters, Beth Jeffers, Osceola, PA and Amy Geiser, Tioga; great-grandchildren, Amberlynne E. VanDusen, Kyle J. VanDusen, Andrew Geiser, Marian Geiser; daughter-in-law, Ilene VanDusen, Osceola, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Doris Stone, Gleason; sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Francis Terry, Mansfield; sister, Peggy Bryington, Corning, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew B. VanDusen in 1985.  The funeral service was held March 22 at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland with Rev. Joseph Kutch officiating.  Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery.  –Canton Independent Sentinel

STONE - DREW, Rosalie E.
Age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died November 12, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Allan T. Drew, who died June 22, 1998. Rosalie was born July 6, 1918 in Tecumseh, OK, the daughter of the late Albert M. and Lizzy Slaydon Stone. She was a retired salesperson, having worked for S.H. Kress & Co. of Shawnee, OK for ten years and the former Commonwealth Bank, Wellsboro, for 15 years. Rosalie was a member of the Charleston Baptist Church and a 50-year member of Mary Wells Chapter #452 O.E.S., Wellsboro, PA. Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law, Lee and Susan Drew, Wellsboro, PA, and Dale Drew, Tucson, AZ; sisters, Getral Price, Longview, TX, and Fannie Fay Dennis, Tucson, AZ; three grandchildren, Patti Drew, Kristy (Peter) Pruitt, and Aspen Drew; one great-grandchild, Alexandria Drew; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul A. Drew, in 1985; and brothers, Earl, Cecil and Russell Stone. Friends and family are invited to Rosalie's Life Celebration on Monday, November 17, 2008, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brad Prouty officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Charleston Baptist Church.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/14/2008

STONE Etta
Wellsboro Agitator - September 28, 1932
Mrs. Etta Signor died Sunday in Pottstown, Pa, at the home of her nephew, Dr. Ray Signor, where she had been for some time. She was formerly a resident of Wellsboro, but left here over a year ago. Mrs. Signor was 77 years of age.  She was the widow of Jacob Signor, and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stone.  She is survived by several nephews and nieces, and George Signor, of Knoxville, formerly of Philadelphia, is her brother-in-law.  The remains were brought to Wellsboro yesterday. The funeral will be held this morning at the Evans Funeral Home, Rev. E. Becker Brownell, officiating.

 

STORM, Sarah English - Mrs. Sarah Storm English, wife of H. J. English, of Charleston, died Friday morning at 4:20 o’clock, after many years of poor health.  Mr. and Mrs. English have occupied the Henry M. Foote farm on Shumway Hill for some time.  She is survived by her husband and three children by a former marriage – Floyd Stevens, of Cedar Run; Will Stevens, of Jersey Shore; and Grace Stevens, of Emporium; also by four brothers: Emmett, Mark, Henry, and Alonzo Storm, of Cresco, Pa.  The funeral was held Monday; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery. Wellsboro Agitator, 8 Jan 1919

 

STOWELL - The Late Mrs. John N. Bache (Anna STOWELL Bache Truman d. 26 Feb 1931)
Mrs. John N. Bache, whose death last Thursday was briefly mentioned in these columns, was born at Bainbridge, N.Y., June 30, 1823. She was the eldest daughter of the late Hezekiah Stowell, who was one of the pioneer lumbermen of this section. She came to this borough with her parents when a child and was educated at Oxford, N.Y. She was married to John N. Bache, Esq., September 1, 1847, and began housekeeping in a frame house which stood on the site of the Wilcox block, opposite the Coles hotel. In her younger days Mrs. Bache was appreciated as a woman of refinement, and of a disposition to help those who needed help. Her pleasant personality, her genial manner and her real interest in the troubles of those less fortunate than herself in a worldly way, made friends of everybody she met. She is survived by her aged husband and three children, Mrs A. A. Truman, Mrs. L. F. Truman and Mrs. F. W. Graves. The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon at the family residence, Rev. William Heakes reading the Episcopal burial service. The three sons-in-law and the grandson of the deceased acted as pallbearers. Submitted by Debbie Smith Sept. 5, 1998

 

STRADLEY, Cora May Miller - Mrs. Cora May (Stradley) Miller, aged nearly 47 years, died Monday at 12:20 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Horton, on the Pine Creek road.  She is survived by her husband, Levi Miller, and nine children.  Mrs. Elsie Hancock, of Elmira; Mrs. Ed. Horton, Mrs. Tessie Carmon, of Elmira; Albert, of Seneca Falls; Esther of Galeton, Margaret of Philadelphia; Mrs. Irene Ashley, of Watkins; Izora Miller of Pittsburgh, and William, of Wellsboro.  She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Esther Stradley, of Delmar, one brother, John Stradley of Delmar, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Fulkrod, of Jersey Shore.  The funeral will be held tomorrow at 12:34.  Rev. E. D. Cole will officiate.  Interment in the Wellsboro cemetery.  Wellsboro Agitator, 1 Jan 1919

 

HEDWIG A. STRATTON age 78 of Park Hill Manor, Wellsboro, Pa. April 3, 1977 of Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Hospital.  Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home, Tuesday 3:30 to 5 and 7 to 9.  Funeral and committal services will be held there Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Stephen P. McCutchan officiating.  Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/6/1977

STRICKLAND Stephen T.
Age 71, of Pearl Street, Wellsboro, PA, went home to be with his Lord on May 14, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Jacquelyn Gross Strickland, whom he married July 5, 1962. Stephen was born August 13, 1936 in Towanda, PA, the son of the late Stephen Charles and Ruth Adelaide Travis Strickland. He was a retired photographer of Steve Strickland Photography and was a former photo staff member for Campus Crusade for Christ. Stephen was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, the Grand Canyon Photography Club, and the North American Nature Photography Society. Surviving are his wife; son, Michael A. Strickland, Diamond Bar, CA; daughter, Elizabeth Strickland, Pinion Hills, CA; sisters, Jeanne Pritts, Bridgewater, SD, Cherie Strickland, Fairlawn, NJ, and Linda Rabuck, Tioga, PA. Friends and family are invited to Stephen's Life Celebration on Friday, May 16, 2008, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 25 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to the Green Free Library, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or the First Baptist Church, 25 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA 16901.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/15/2008.

JOSEPH J. STRUSKI age 37 formerly of Sayre, PA and Palm Beach, FL, Thursday, April 26, 1990.  Survived by father, Michael Struski of Sayre, PA; mother, Marion Stuart, FL; brother, Michael J. Struski III of Antioch, CA; sisters, Sonia Haggerty of Sayre, PA, Saundra Struski of Palm Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews; numerous aunts and uncles.  He attended Epiphany School and Sayre Area High School.  He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and worked as a court stenographer in Chicago.  He owned and operated a business in Galveston, TX and was affiliated with Elizabeth Arden on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach.  He was a member of the Epiphany Church, Sayre, PA and a communicant of St. Ann’s & St. Christopher’s in Palm Beach.  Contributions to the American Cancer Society in his memory would be appreciated.  Family will receive relatives and friends at the Don Kalec Funeral Home, Friday 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Epiphany Church, Sayre, PA.  Interment, Tioga Point Cemetery.  A reception will follow at O’Brien’s Inn.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/27/1990

Mrs. Lena M. STUART, 73, of Wellsboro RD 3, Pa.  Unexpectedly Thursday morning, July 17, 1952, at home.  She was a native of Keeneyville, Pa.  Survived by husband, Donald Stuart; son, John W. Stuart of Wellsboro; sister, Mrs. Reid Bliss of Wellsboro; brother, John A. Weller of Blossburg, Pa.; granddaughter, Mrs. Phyllis Harmon of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews.  The body is at the Bastian & Kuhl Funeral Home, Wellsboro, where friends may call tonight and where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m.  The Rev. Robert W. L. Mark.  Wellsboro Cemetery.

STUBBS Charles H
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, August 23, 1922, Pg 9
Charles H. Stubbs, aged 75 years, died at his home in Addison, NY., Aug. 18. The funeral was held Sunday at 4 pm and on Monday morning the remains were brought to Wellsboro for interment.  Mr. Stubbs was born at Middletown, Orange County, NY, his parents removing later to Pennsylvania. He passed his youth and early manhood in Tioga County, where he had many friends. he removed to Buffalo where he resided for about 30 years, during which time he was a very successful traveling salesman. For the past eight years his home had been at Addison where, because of declining health and age he has lived a quiet life. He is survived by his widow, who was Philistia Close, of this county; his brother, D. D. Stubbs and his sister, Mrs. James M. Bowen of Wellsboro, all of whom were with him when he died.

 

SUHR Emma

Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, April 6, 1922, Pg 1

Mrs. Oliver G. Padgett, aged 68 years, of Binghamton, NY., formerly of Wellsboro, died at her home in that city on Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Death resulted from pneumonia following at attack of influenza. Mrs. Padgett, whose maiden name was Emma Suhr, was born in Wellsboro and resided here until about ten years ago, when the family moved to Binghamton. She was highly respected and had a host of friends here who were shocked at the news of her death. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro and an active church worker. The deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. J B Cherry, of Binghamton; Mrs. John K. Barnes of Rutherford, NJ; Arthur Padgett of Binghamton; and Harry F. Padgett of Wellsboro. Also the following brothers and sisters: John Suhr, Miss Louise Suhr and Mrs. Minnie Whitney, all of Wellsboro; Fred Suhr of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Fred Kelsey of Addison, NY and Charles Suhr of Corning. The funeral was held yesterday at the home in Binghamton. The remains will be brought here this noon and taken to the home of her son, Harry Padgett. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon; interment in the Wellsboro Cemetery.

 

SUHR MARGARET KAMINSKI
Margaret Age 89, of Wellsboro, PA died July 18, 2006 at Carleton Senior Care. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Kaminski. Margaret was born January 4, 1917 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Jesse F. and Maggie Jackson Suhr. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of 1934, and was a homemaker. Margaret was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wellsboro and earlier in life was active in St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society, Grey Lady at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, and a member of several bridge clubs in Wellsboro. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen (Bill) Evans, Woodbridge, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas (Cheryl) Kaminski, Wellsboro, PA; brother, Harry Suhr, Wellsboro, PA; three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Kaminski, Roswell, GA, David (Carmelina) Evans, Bethesda, MD, and Jessica (Tony) Wolfe, Middlebury Ctr., PA; three step grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Achterberg, Pine Valley, NY, Matthew (Heather) Abernathy, Camden, DE, and Jill (Steven) Confer, Wellsboro, PA; three great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, husband; granddaughter, Janie Kaminski Starkweather; and three brothers, Howard Suhr, James Suhr and Jesse Suhr. Friends and family are invited to call at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 37 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, on Friday, July 21, 2006, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Shane Kirby officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, memorials in her memory may be made to the Wellsboro Shared Home, 27 Bacon Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

 

SUHR, Martha – Martha, the eight-months-old daughter of Jesse Suhr, died of pneumonia March 18.  The funeral was held Thursday at 2pm.m, Rev. D. R. Evans officiating; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 26 March 1919

 

SUHR MARY L.
MRS. MARY L. FULLER:  Mrs. Mary L. Fuller, of Auburn, N.Y., formerly of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, June 28, 1972, in the Auburn Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Clinton B. Fuller. Mrs. Fuller was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was a daughter of Charles and Flora Stowell Suhr. Surviving is a brother, Fred Suhr, of Auburn. The funeral was held Saturday at Tussey’s, 139 Main Street. The Rev. William Snyder, her pastor, officiated. Burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery.  Mrs. Fuller will be well remembered in Wellsboro where for many years she resided in an apartment on West Avenue in the home of Mrs. Mary C. Cameron. She was a meticulous housekeeper and until her eyesight failed did a vast amount of needlework including crocheting and embroidering. Her kind and gentle nature together with her cheerful and outgoing personality endeared her to all that knew her.

 

SUHR ROBERT E
Robert E. Suhr , 74, of Grant St. Wellsboro died Wednesday, July 18, 1973 at his home following a long illness. He was born July 1, 1899 in Wellsboro , a son of William and Emogene Harding Suhr. Mr Suhr was a retired painter. He was member of the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Sears ; three daughters, Mrs Wade Burton and Mrs. James Carson both of Wellsboro, and Mrs Benjamin Denz of Bethlehem ; a brother ,Herman and a sister , Mrs. Mildred Bowen both of Wellsboro an eight grandchildren.  The funeral was held Friday at Tussey’s 139 Main St. burial was in Wellsboro Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Barto officiated.  Above submitted by Terry Fox

 

SUPERKO Ruth S. Southworth

age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died April 13, 2011 at Carleton Senior Care. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Southworth who died December 21, 1990. Ruth was born May 28, 1920 in Nanticoke, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Edith Bleich Superko. She was a telephone operator for fifteen years and co-owner of Southworth Upholstery, Wellsboro, PA. Ruth was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during World War II. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Edward Keck, Williamsport, PA; brothers, Walter Scott and Eugene Scott, both of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, Casey Southworth, Cody Southworth, Jeremy (Amanda) Keck, and Eric (Amy) Keck; two great grandchildren, Maddie Keck and Kaylee Keck; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott Southworth, and a brother, Charles Superko. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with Rev. Marian Hartman officiating. Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. If desired, Memorials may be made in Ruth's memory to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Queen and Main Streets, Wellsboro, PA 16901.   Star Gazette – April 14, 2011

 

SWARTWOOD, Adelia E. Spencer – Mrs. Adelia E. Swartwood Spencer, aged 76 years, wife of Mass Spencer, of Delmar, died Saturday.  She was born Oct. 8, 1842, at Van Etten, N.Y.  She is survived by five children, Mrs. J.A. Culver, Mrs. Charles Goodwin, B.F. Spencer, L. Spencer and Harmon Spencer.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. J.W. Torkington officiating; interment in the Wellsboro cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 28 May 1919.

 

SWEET Ira
Wellsboro Agitator - December 17, 1930
Ira Sweet, aged 76 years, died December 10, after several months illness; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.  He is survived by his widow, one son, Walter, two sisters, Mrs. Alice Barnett, of Whitman, Mass; Mrs. Hattie Stevenson, of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Mrs. Lewis Seargant and Miss Doris Sweet, of Knoxville.

 

SWEET, Susan - Susan Sweet Hars, 60, of Pittsgrove, NJ peacefully passed away on January 5, 2019 surrounded by her daughters and brother. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, teacher and friend. Her cheery and positive disposition was infectious and provided a standard for all of us to live by. Susie B. Sweet or Momma Hars as she was commonly known as, lived a selfless life and gave her all to her students and those around her. She graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1976 and Lock Haven University in 1980 with a degree in Health and Physical Education. Susie taught in Athens, PA, Pittsgrove, NJ and most recently was a gym teacher at the J. Harvey Rodgers School in Glassboro, NJ for the last seventeen years. In addition to being an outstanding athlete, she was an avid sports fan who was often found on the sidelines of Schalick High School or supporting the NY Giants and Yankees. She was previously inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame and was awarded Teacher of the Year for both Glassboro Public Schools and Pittsgrove Township School District. Susie was born on August 24, 1958 to Lloyd “Bill” and Joan Sweet and was the wife of Michael K. Hars for 35 years. She is survived by her daughters Alyssa and Kerry and dog Gracie of Pittsgrove, NJ; brother Phil (Susan) Sweet of Wellsboro, PA; sister Sally (Chris) Cooney of Athens, PA; mother-in-law Lorraine Hars of Rockaway, NJ; brother-in-law Patrick (Laura) Hars of Mt. Olive, NJ; brother-in-law Bruce (Diane) Hars of Alexandria, LA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, parents and her father-in-law Michael A. Hars. Services have been planned at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro, PA on Saturday January 12, 2019. Family will receive friends and relatives from 12-2pm with a service to follow. Burial will be at Wellsboro Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be planned in New Jersey at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a Scholarship Fund Honoring Mike and Sue Hars has been established with Schalick High School. If desired, memorials may be made out to Schalick High School 718 Centerton Road, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318. Please write “Mike and Sue Hars” in the memo. – Mansfield Gazette, 10 January 2019

SWIMELAR - Rowland J. Swimelar, 64, of East Avenue, Wellsboro, died Nov. 28, 2007 at the Williamsport Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1942 in Wellsboro, the son of Viola Priset Swimelar and the late Charles Swimelar. Rowland was an electrician for Dresser Rand Manufacturing, Ingersoll-Rand, Painted Post, NY, of the Catholic faith and a member of the Elkland Moose, Corning VFW, Corning American Legion, and Wellsboro Veterans Club. He was a Marine Corps Veteran serving during Viet Nam. Surviving are his mother, Viola Swimelar of Wellsboro; daughter, Karyl Swimelar of Illinois; sons, Karl (Julie) Swimelar, Kelly (Carla) Swimelar, both of Illinois; five grandchildren, Scott Swimelar, Jeremy Torgeson, Samantha Swimelar, Cameron Swimelar and Caitlyn Swimelar, all of Illinois; brother, Charles Swimelar (friend, Sherry Bodine) of Wellsboro; sister, Rhonda (Keith) Hamblin of Tioga. Friends and family were invited to Rowland’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Elkland Moose Lodge #746, Elkland. Burial was made in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. If desired, memorials in his name may be made to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, National Museum, PO Box 420, Quantico, VA 22134 - Mansfield Gazette, 5 December 2007

SWOPE Evie
The Wellsboro Agitator -  Wednesday, 22 Sep 1937
Mrs. Evie Swope Baldwin, of Elmira, died Saturday, at noon. She is survived by her husband, and a son, George of Wellsboro; three daughters, Mrs. Julius Wetmore of Cortland, Mrs. Orin R. Barrett, of Elmira; Mrs. Nora Caldwell, of Cortland; a sister, Mrs. Anna Jackson, of Wellsboro; 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren.  A prayer service was held at the home Monday and the funeral was held at the Evans Funeral Home in Wellsboro; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.

The Wellsboro Gazette - 23 Sep 1937
Mrs. Evie Swope Baldwin, of Elmira, died Saturday.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas Baldwin and a son, George of Wellsboro; three daughters, Mrs. Julius Wetmore, of Cortland; Mrs. Orrin R. Barrett, of Elmira; Mrs. Nora Caldwell of Cortland; a sister, Mrs. Anna Jackson of Wellsboro; 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

SYKORA, Lana L. - Lana L. Bennett, 74, of Wellsboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  She was the wife of Robert C. Bennett, whom she was   married to over 50 years. Lana was born July 17, 1942 in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of the late Theodore John and Doris L. (Williams) Sykora.  During her life, Lana was employed at Osram Sylvania as a quality inspector.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro. Lana enjoyed being active in her church often volunteering and keeping track of her friends and family on Facebook. She loved her family and her grandchildren were the center of her world.Surviving beside her husband Robert, are two sons, Wayne (Laura) Bennett, of Galeton and Randy (Kelley) Bennett of Sweden Valley; daughter, Shelly (Jeff) Cornell, of Wellsboro; seven grandchildren, Vanessa (Chad Davis)Cornell, Marissa Cornell, Shayna Cornell, Kelsey Bennett, Aaron Burkhardt, Melanie Stoudt, Ashley (Anthony) Autry; sister, Lucille (Don) Whitney; two brothers, David (Joyce) Sykora and Tim Sykora; sister-in-law, Wendy Sykora.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Teddy Sykora.Friends and family are invited to Lana’s Life Celebration on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  Funeral mass will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:00 AM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. David Bechtel officiating.  Burial in Wellsboro Cemetery. - Mansfield Gazette, February 22, 2017