ABPLANALP GLADYS M REESE
Gladys M. Age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, December 18, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Gladys was born on February 16, 1923, a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Kocher) Abplanalp. She was the wife of the late LaVerne Reese, who died in 1990. Gladys retired from GTE after 45 years of service. She was a lifelong member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Gladys is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas W. and Nancy Reese of Wellsboro, PA; a daughter, Linda D. Reese of Huntsville, TX; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Ben Copp; a brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Bernice Abplanalp of Wellsboro, PA; three grandchildren, Todd Reese, Jeffrey Reese, Teri Ann Kimball; three great-grandchildren, Sean, Lucas, Zachary Reese; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, husband; and a son, Philip A. Reese. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, and on Wednesday, December 27, 2006, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Cherry Flats Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow the viewing at noon at the church with Pastors Richard Krueger and Vernon VanNess officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Twp. Memorial contributions may be made in Gladys Reese's name to the Cherry Flats Baptist Church, 2291 Cherry Flats Rd., Mansfield, PA 16933.

 

ALLEN Ives, Phyllis A.
62 of Wellsboro RR2 died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born Nov. 24, 1936, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Rose Spencer Allen. She was the wife of Clayton L. Ives, Jr., whom she married June 8, 1957, who also died as a result of the accident. She was a 1954 graduate of Wellsboro High School. She worked in the cafeteria at Don Gill Elementary School, Wellsboro, and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro. She was a member of the Wellsboro Women of the Moose Auxiliary, Canyon Squares of Wellsboro, and she enjoyed camping, golfing, hunting and horses. Preceding her in death was her son, Robert C. Ives, on Aug. 15, 1999. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Carolyn Ives of Covington, Mark Ives and David Ives both of Wellsboro; and one daughter, Susan Ruane of Wellsboro; three sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Ernest Campbell of Marana, Ariz., Sharon Henry of Wellsboro and Vicki Balutis of Wellsboro; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jesse and Bonnie Allen of Wellsboro, and Michael and Rita Allen of Montour Falls, NY; step-mother-in-law, Linnie Ives of  Wellsboro; eight grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 6 pm to 9 pm. A Moose service will be held at 5:45 pm and a vigil service will be held at 8:30 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, Sept.30, At 10 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Central Avenue, Wellsboro, with the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan officiating. Burial will be made at Welch Settlement Cemetery. Family will provide flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

 

ALLEN Marlette A. Ott

77, of Wellsboro, died on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, in Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Williamsport. Born on July 24, 1936, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Arthur and Adeline (Wilder) Allen. Marlette is survived by her husband of 57 years, Daniel W. Ott. Prior to her retirement, Marlette was employed as a medical technologist with Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. In addition to her husband, Daniel, Marlette is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Nicole Ott of Elkins, W.Va., Peter and Sasha Ott of Wellsboro, Stephen and Tanya Ott of Morris; a sister, Avis Watkins of Arden Hills, Minn.; and five grandchildren, Kirsten, Karen, Daniel, Nathan and Evan. A memorial service will be held for Marlette at a later date. Burial will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. Wellsboro Gazette – August 28, 2013

 

APGAR Monta

Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, December 2, 1981

Wellsboro centenarian, Monta Apgar, age 102, died on Saturday, Nov. 28, 1981, at the Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. He was born May 22, 1879 in Charleston Township, the son of Mark and Sally Smith Apgar. He was a retired farmer and also an employee of the Forestry Department and an over 50 year member of the Stony Fork Grange. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth A. Scofield of Gaines; two sons, Keith of Wellsboro and Kyle of Pine City, NY, eight grandchildren, 15 gr-grandchildren, one gr-gr-granddaughter, two nieces. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kevin Hughes officiating.  Burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

 

BALFOUR NETTIE - MRS. NETTIE B. WILLIAMS
The funeral was held Monday in Wellsboro for Mrs. Nettie B. Williams, 87, of Wellsboro, who died Saturday, June 16, 1973, in the Hash Nursing Home.  She was the widow of David Williams.  Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 6, 1885, in Wellsboro, a daughter of George W. and Julia Nobles Balfour. She was a retired school-teacher. Mrs. Williams was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. There are no immediate survivors. Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

BARTLETT Howard R.
Age 70, of Mansfield, PA, died Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Howard was born October 7, 1939 in Charleston Twp., a son of Louie and Helen Marie (Yaudes) Bartlett. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. Howard graduated from Mansfield High School in 1957. He was a truck driver for B & D Transfer, retiring in 2002. Howard enjoyed spending time on his farm and in the woods. He was a life member of Sebring VFW 6755. Howard is survived by a step-daughter, Paula L. Gee of Mansfield, PA; a step-son, Merle Bellinger of Hollywood, MD; four step-grandsons, Mason, Grant, Jeremy and Aaron; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert "Bob" and Madeline "Maddy" Bartlett of Mansfield, PA, Oliver Richard "Dick" Bartlett of Wellsboro, PA, Henry and Betty Bartlett of Blossburg, PA; and an uncle, Leonard Yaudes of this city; nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by his parents in 1971 and 1972. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will immediately follow the viewing at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Joy Hulslander officiating. Military Honors will be proved by the Tioga County Honor Guard. The family will provide the flowers. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Twp. Memorial contributions may be made in Howard's memory to the Mansfield Ambulance Association, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in Star-Gazette from October 25 to October 26, 2009

Louie BARTLETT, 60, (SRGP 78606) of Mansfield, RD 2, died unexpectedly last Thursday while visiting in Wellsboro.  Death was attributed to a heart attack.  He was born August 10, 1911 in Pennsylvania, the son of Lawrence and Ada Luther Bartlett.  He was a farmer.  He is survived by four sons, Robert, Howard, and Richard Bartlett all of Mansfield and Henry of Covington; two brothers, Harry Bartlett of Wellsboro and Donald Bartlett of Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Berg and Mrs. Ruth Allen of Wellsboro and Mrs. Helen Foster of Osceola; eight grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Monday at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Miles officiating.  Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

BARTLETT, Robert Leon - Robert Leon Bartlett, 82, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. He was born Feb. 16, 1935, in Wellsboro, the son of Louis and Helen Yaudes Bartlett. Bob was the owner and operator of Bartlett Trucking Co. since 1953. He was a lessor to B&D Transfer for 50 years and drove over five million miles without a reportable accident. He also owned West's Restaurant and Motel, and was a car and truck salesman for Ralph's Ford of Mansfield. Bob was a sergeant in the United States Army serving from 1957-1959. He was a life member and past president of the Mansfield Hose Co., a charter member, life member, and past president of the Mansfield Ambulance Association, a 65-year member, past commander, and treasurer of the American Legion, and a life member and past commander of the Canoe Camp VFW. Bob served many years on the Municipal Water Authority, and was a life member of the Mansfield Lion's Club, where he was a Melvin Jones Fellow. He was a 50-year member of Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM, Williamsport Consistory, and the Irem Temple Shrine of Dallas, Pa. Bob was a life member of the Arnot Sportsman's Club,Hillside Rod & Gun Club, and the Wheel In n Club where he also served on the board of directors. He was a past president of the Charleston Alumni Association and served as president of the Welsh Settlement Cemetery Board of Directors. Bob is survived by his loving and caring wife, the former Madeline (Maddy) Phillips; his children, Martin (Sarah) Bartlett, Marcia Bartlett, Douglas (Kristin) Broughton, Diane (James) West; his grandchildren, Angela (Mike) Wenrick, Chad (Jenny) West, Kristin Broughton, Brandon (Lori) West, Katie (Jared) Broughton, Zachary (ChaeAnn) Bartlett, MegAnn Bartlett, Becca Bartlett; his great-grandchildren, Legacy, Lucas, Chloe, Clayton, Bryson, Mason, Olivia, Emmitt, and Conner; two brothers, O. Richard Bartlett, Henry (Betty Lou) Bartlett; Bernice Superko, his first wife and the mother of his children; sisters-in-law, Jo Ann (Amos) Osborn, Nina McCarthy; aunts, Nancy Yaudes, Neva Bartlett; his nieces, Kim (Cris) Fessler, Robin (Duane) Koser, Lori (Scott) Fessler, Sherri Bower, Holly (Danny) Lamonski; and many cousins. Bob was predeceased by his son, David Broughton and his brother, Howard Bartlett. Bob's favorite thing to do was travel. He had driven in every state, in addition to all of the Canadian Provinces. A great time was had vacationing in Mexico, the Canary Islands, Asia, Africa, and the Arctic, in addition to North and South America. Bob especially enjoyed traveling back to Germany 20 years after he had served there in the military. He visited his German co-bus driver, who invited the whole village to visit, and celebrate with wine, cheese and coffee. Bob is well loved no matter where he goes. He made friends for life and truly will be missed. Friends are invited to a viewing to be held at the Mansfield Fire Hall on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1 to 5 p.m. Mansfield Hose Co. and Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM will conduct services there at 5 p.m., followed by a funeral service with his friend, the Rev. Darwin (Tink) Cranmer officiating. Tioga County Honor Guard will conduct military honors. Private burial will be held at Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Mansfield Area Food Pantry, c/o Barbara McConnell 140 Wakefield Terrace Mansfield, Pa. 16933 or the Mansfield Ambulance Association, 381 S. Main St. Mansfield, Pa. 16933.   A service of Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service,130 S. Main St., Mansfield. - Mansfield Gazette, 28 September 2017

BENNETT -PATRICIA (Bennett) VANNESS, age 89, of Covington, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. She was born on February 2, 1931 in Addison, NY, a daughter of Clive and Doris (Johnson) Bennett. Patricia was married to Arland R. VanNess who passed away on January 30, 2011. She worked at Corning Glass and was a member of Wellsboro Bible Church. Her priority was family and God, and she was a prayer warrior. Patricia was a loving mother and made her children's clothing. She enjoyed camping and playing games with her grandchildren. Patricia loved babies and baking cinnamon buns. She also sewed several wedding gowns and baked and decorated wedding cakes. Patricia is survived by her sons, Jerry VanNess, Terry VanNess, and Larry VanNess all of Wellsboro, PA; five daughters, Bonnie (Edward) Nowak of Wellsboro, PA, Diane (Travis) Snyder of Wellsboro, PA, Judy (Larry) Tarbox of Wellsboro, PA, Robbie (Marty) Kilmer of Catawissa, PA, and Jacqueline (Gerald) Burton of Harrisburg, PA; seventeen grandchildren; and thirty one great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; an infant daughter; a son, Roger James VanNess; two brothers; and three sisters. A private funeral service will take place at Wellsboro Bible Church with Pastor TJ Freeman officiating. Burial will take place in Welsh Settlement Cemetery in Wellsboro, PA. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. Due to her devotion to Child Evangelism, memorial contributions can be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St. Wellsboro, PA. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/23/2021

BOELL, Caden Anthony
Caden Anthony Boell died Aug. 18, 2002 at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Born Aug. 1, 2002, he was the son of Keith A and Kendra F Waters Boell. Surviving besides his parents are paternal grandparents, Norman D. and Kathleen M. Boell, Doylestown; maternal grandparents, Kenneth B. and Margaret M. Waters, Wellsboro; Godparents, Colleen and Michael Daley. Private family services were held at the Welsh Settlement Cemetery with Father Peter Menghini officiating. Arrangements were handled by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home,” Wellsboro.

BOINSKE –MARTHA B. FISH, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born November 11, 1923 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Leo and Eva (Kolanda) Boinske. She and her husband, Donald A. Fish, would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on July 4, 2014. Martha retired from Farm Credit where she was a secretary. She was also part owner of the former Dairyland Farms, and had worked at Ward Manufacturing. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Martha was an avid reader, bingo player, a great cook and loved traveling, movies, and taking care of her children. Martha is survived by her husband, Donald; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Josephine Fish of Louisville, KY, John and Elaine Fish of Lincoln, VT; 2 daughters, Donette Dunfee of Richmond, VA, Sylvia Signor of Wellsboro, PA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Tess Boinske of Deptford, NJ; a sister, Leona Winder of Blossburg, PA; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Boinske of Spring Township, PA. Martha was predeceased by 2 brothers, Leo and Robert Boinske; a brother-in-law, William Winder; and a sister, Rita Chamberlain. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A vigil service will be held at 7:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM with Rev. John J. Chmil as celebrant. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Martha's memory to Susquehanna Home Health & Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/21/2014

BOWEN ARTHUR
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Thursday, September 3, 1936
Arthur Bowen, 71, died Tuesday at his home on East Avenue. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock will be conducted at the Methodist Episcopal Church by the Rev. E. Becker Brownell. His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jennie E. Bowen, 3 nieces: Mrs Eldred Frost, Wellsoro, Mrs Raymond Smith of Detroit, Mrs Rachel N. Bowen and Lewellyn A. Bowen of Elmira. His two brothers, Thomas and David and a sister, Anna, are all deceased.

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Thursday, October 30, 1958
Burr J. BOWEN, 71, of Wellsboro died Wednesday, October 29, 1958.  He was born October 6, 1887 in Wellsboro, his parents being Lloyd and Diana Jones Bowen.  He is survived by one son, Lawrence Bowen and one daughter, Miss Ruth Bowen both of Wellsboro, one sister, Mrs. Edith Davis of Wellsboro, Rd3, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral services will be held Friday at 3:30pm at Johnson and Tussey funeral home, Rev John Squires, officiating.  Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery

 

BOWEN Gary D.

71, of Wellsboro, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012.   He was born on Jan. 13, 1941, in Wellsboro, a son of the late Howard and Alberta "Dude" (VanOrder) Bowen. Gary was married to Barbara J. (Broughton) Bowen and was formerly employed by The Green Home, Wellsboro.  He was a member of the Cherry Flats United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting.   Mr. Bowen is survived by a son, David Bowen of Wellsboro; two daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Shane Hulbert, Tina and Joel Coolidge, both of Wellsboro; brother and sister-in-law, James and Janice Bowen of Wellsboro; three sisters-in-law, Audrey Bowen of Wellsboro, Judy Baker of Tioga, Yvonne Broughton of Genoa, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Bird and a brother, Ranny Bowen.  A private memorial service was held at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, with pastor Sherri Butters officiating. Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro.  Wellsboro Gazette – July 5, 2012

 

CLARK D. BOWEN
 Clark D. Bowen, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died Wednesday, August 19, 1992 at his residence. He was born on June 6, 1906 in Charleston Township and lived his whole life there.  He was the son of the late Ransom W. and Vera Ingerick Bowen. He attained an associate degree in dairy science from Penn State University in 1928.  Among other organizations, he served in Sire Power of Tunkhannock, PA, the North Central Agriculture Authority and was president of Troy Sales. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn E. and Jeanne M. Bowen and Neil L. and Marlene R. Bowen, all of Wellsboro; sister, five grandchildren and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held August 24 with the Rev. Edwin D. Seeley officiating and burial to be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township. Memorials may be sent to the Whitneyville Larger Parish, RD 2, Box 262, Wellsboro, PA 16901. (TGR, Thursday, August 27, 1992)

BOWEN - FROST, Lula B.: (SRGP 51721) Age 95, of RD 3, Wellsboro, PA, Thursday, November 14, 1985 at her home. Friends may call at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA, Saturday, 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held there, Sunday, 2 pm, the Rev. Gregory D. Moore officiating. Burial, Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Survived by several cousins; good friends, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm L. Goodall of Lewisburg, PA. Mrs. Frost was born May 24, 1890 in Charleston Township, the daughter of Thomas E. and Mary Jane Davis Bowen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldred D. Frost, in 1966. She was a retired school teacher; graduated from Mansfield Normal School; and taught for many years in Charleston and Covington Schools; member of Welsh Settlement Congregational Church, the Aurora Grange, the Pomona Grange.

BOWEN –ORPHA B. LUNDGREN, 101, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at The Green Home. She was the wife of the late John E. Lundgren whom she married on October 15, 1939, in Antrim, PA. Orpha was born October 1, 1914, in Welsh Settlement, the daughter of the late Ransom W. and Vera M. (Ingerick) Bowen. Orpha was a graduate of Charleston High School. In 1937, she graduated from Robert Packer School of Nursing. Orpha was a registered nurse, employed as Nursing Supervisor at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. After retiring from the hospital, she was hostess at The Antlers Inn from 1983-2006. She served on the Board of the Welsh Settlement Congregational Church. Orpha was a member of Soldiers and Sailors Auxiliary and volunteered at the hospital in the outpatient services. She also served on the Board of Directors of The Green Home in Wellsboro. Later in life she attended Pine Creek Valley UMC. Surviving are her sons, Terry J. (Cheryl) Lundgren of Painted Post, NY and Michael J. (Jean) Lundgren of Wellsboro; daughter-in-law, Alexandra Lundgren of Wellsboro; ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Orpha was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a son, Ronald Lundgren; two brothers, Clark and Howard Bowen. Family and friends are invited to Orpha's Life Celebration on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 6-9 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home", 139 Main St., Wellsboro and Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10-11 AM at the funeral home, service following at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Canon Gregory P. Hinton officiating. Interment in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Orpha may be made to the Susquehanna Health Foundation benefiting the Obstetrics Unit at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Donations can be sent to: SHF, Foundation Office, 22 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/11/2015

BOWEN - RACHEL (BOWEN) MACK
 Rachel (Bowen) Mack, 88, formerly of Larchmont Road, Elmira, NY, died Sunday, September 6. She was born in Welsh Settlement, the daughter of David M. and Leah Lloyd Bowen. Mrs. Mack attended Charleston High School, Mansfield Normal and Penn State. She was an English teacher at Elmire Free Academy and a member of Christ's United Methodist Church. Her husband, Clarence C. Mack, died in 1977. Surviving are a niece, Phyllis Hamm of Elmira; several cousins; and several friends, including Hazel Everett of Elmira. Funeral services were today, (Wednesday, September 16), at 2 pm at the Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home.  The Rev. M. Russell Lee, her pastor, officiated. Burial will be made in Welsh Settlement Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Flowers will be provided by the family.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

 

BOWEN Ransom H. "Ranny"
Age 76, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Ranny was born on March 22, 1932 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Howard and Alberta (VanOrder) Bowen. He was married to Audrey H. (Kendrick) Bowen. Ranny was self-employed as a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Arnot Sportsmen's Club, the U-Climb Hunting Club in Sinnemahoning, was an avid hunter, and enjoyed his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Audrey, Ranny is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Rick L. and Charlotte Bowen of Longmont, CO, Ransom "Rance" W. and Crystal Bowen of Wellsboro, PA, Russell D. and Nancy Bowen of Lykens, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Rene J. and Freal Perry of Wellsboro, PA; four grandchildren, Clint Perry, Carly (Gary) Bowen-Clark, Allie Bowen, Chase Bowen; one great-grandson, Dru Clark; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Janice Bowen and Gary and Barbara Bowen of Wellsboro, PA; a special aunt, Orpha Lundgren of Wellsboro, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Ranny was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Bird. In keeping with Ranny's wishes, a Private Memorial Service will be held at the Cherry Flats Baptist Church with the Rev. James "Jim" Hill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ransom's name to either the Cherry Flats Baptist Church or Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/23/2008.

 

BOWEN Rose M. Stephens

77, of Wellsboro, died at Broad Acres Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.  She was born July 17, 1935, in Charleston Township, Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Gordon and Emma Doane Bowen.   Rose was an inventory control clerk at Sears, retiring in 1992. She was active in the Grange, the Community Recycling Program; in addition she was Inspector, then Judge of Elections and was a member of the Charleston Creek Watershed Association.  Surviving are her son, James Stephens (Carol) of Morris; daughter, Roberta Scott (John) of Washington; two sisters, Gladys Ball (John) of Florida, Faye Tyler (Stub) of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Two sons, Gerald Bowen and Robert J. Stephens, Jr, preceded Rose in death. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Local arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro.    Wellsboro Gazette – November 20, 2012

 

BOWEN THOMAS E.
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, February 21, 1934
Thomas E. Bowen, aged 71 years, died suddenly yesterday morning at 8:45 o'clock of a heart attack. He was born June 1, 1862 in Blossburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bowen, and spent most of his life in Charleston Township. Mr. Bowen is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jane Davis Bowen, two daughters, Mrs. Eldred Frost of Charleston, and Mrs. Raymond Smith of Detroit, Michigan; one brother, Arthur Bowen of East Avenue, Wellsboro, a niece, Rachel Bowen and a nephew, Llewellyn Bowen, both of Elmira. Mr. Bowen was well known and highly esteemed throughout the county. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon; burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery

BOWEN Thomas E.
72, Township Leader Dies - Successful Farmer, Former Office Holder, Taken Tuesday - Had Held Harrisburg Positions. (Feb. 1934 is penciled in) Thomas E. Bowen, 72, one of the best known citizens of Charleston, died at his home there Tuesday morning. Funeral services tomorrow will be held at the home, Rev. John C. Croowe, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating; burial at Welsh Settlement. A successful Charleston farmer for many years, Mr. Bowen was long active in Republican politics in this county. He had served as assistant Sergeant at Arms in both the State Senate and House of Reprexentatives, and was well known to many of this Commonwealth's officials. He took an ardent interest in the affairs of his township, and was Assessor there at the time of his death. He had also held the office of township supervisor. Thomas E. Bowen's counsel was sought by many public men in political campaigns and in private enterprise, and he added distinction to a family already noted for its prowess in this county. He was a member of the Grange and of the Welsh Settlement church. Mr. Bowen is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Smith, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Eldred Frost, at home, and by one brother, Arthur Bowen, of Wellsboro. Submitted by Barb Conrad

BRACE – G. Sterling Brace, 86, formerly of Welsh Settlement, diedTuesday, June 26, 2007 at the home of his daughter. Sterling was born Oct. 29, 1920 in Mansfield. He is the last of 12 children of Harry G. and Lucy Tanner Brace. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church.  Sterling is survived by a son, Michael of Newfield, NY; daughter, Barbara Powlinson of Mansfield; five grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Jean Moran in 1971, and his second wife, the former Nellie Moyer in 2003. Funeral services were held at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Mansfield on Friday, June 29 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial was made in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro. The family will provide the flowers. Memorial donations in Sterling’s memory may be made to the Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601. – Mansfield Gazette, 4 July 2007

 

BROWN Betty Jane Miller

55, of Covington, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at home. She was born Jan. 23, 1956, in Blossburg, the daughter of Ivan and Catherine Townsend Brown.  Betty attended the Canoe Camp Church of Christ.  She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Charles; two daughters, Catherine and Anne Marie Miller, both of Covington; a beloved grandson, Matthew Miller; a brother and sister-in-law, Ivan and Lou Brown of Mansfield; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Charles Harton of Reno, Nev., Beverly Enderle of Alabama, Marguerite and Arthur Elliott of Corning, N.Y., Sharon and Jack Stone of Mansfield, Regina Brown of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews.   In keeping with Betty Jane's wishes there will be no funeral services. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.   Wellsboro Gazette – March 16, 2011

 

CLARK Charlene N. Scholtz

76, of Wellsboro, died at her home on Thursday, July 25, 2013. She was the wife of John Scholtz, whom she married on Feb. 15, 1959. Charlene was born July 10, 1937, in East Canton. She was the daughter of the late Earle W. and Effie B. Bates Clark. Charlene was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. Before retiring, she worked as a clerk at Ames Department Store; produce clerk at Super Duper; in addition she was a clerk at the Acme Store and also worked at Westinghouse Mfg. She enjoyed quilting, birding, flower gardening and doing word searches. She is survived by her husband, John; two sons, Lyle Scholtz of Concord, N.H., Daryl Scholtz of Mansfield; daughter, Vickie Christian (Bill) of Wellsboro; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elaine Morgan of Elmira, N.Y., Marjorie Baumunk (Prentice) of Canton, and Harriet Carpenter of Montoursville. Friends and family are invited to Charlene's Life Celebration on Monday, July 29, from 10: a.m. to noon at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd. "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro 16901. Funeral will follow at noon with the Rev. Val Rommel officiating. Burial will be at Welsh Settlement Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Charlene's name to Guthrie Clinic, Resource Development, c/o Sherry Reynard, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre Pa. 18840, on memo line put Hospice or American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701.  Wellsboro Gazette – July 26, 2013

 

CLEVELAND –BETTY JEAN EVANS, (SRGP 80709) AGE 71, OF Mansfield, PA, diedApril 13, 2003 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.  She was born July 20, 1931 in Rexford, PA, the daughter of Harold and Hazel Waters Cleveland.  Betty Jean and her husband Ralph were the retired owners of Ralph’s ford in Mansfield, PA.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield.  Betty Jean is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ralph; a daughter, Judith Evans of Mansfield, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, John of Sayre, PA, James and Janet of Endwell, NY, Jeffrey and Kathleen of Mansfield, PA; sisters, Connie Heller of Big Flats, NY, Sarah Austin of Horseheads, NY; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Tuesday, from 6 to 8 PM.  Funeral services will be held there Wednesday, at 1:00 PM with rev. Richard Berg, her Pastor, and Rev. Canon Rudolph Vanderhiel officiating.  Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

JAMES EDWARD CONNOR:  James Edward Connor, age 47 of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, November 1, 1972 at Canandaigua Veterans Hospital.  Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Tussey Funeral. Home Rev. S. Wade Stewart officiated. Burial was in welsh Settlement Cemetery.  He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Patricia Campbell of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands; several nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.

CONNOR
James Edward Connor, age 47 of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, November 1, 1972 at Canandaigua Veterans Hospital.  Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Tussey. Funeral Home. Rev. S.Wade Stewart officiated. Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Patricia Campbell of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands; several nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.

COX - ARLIE M. DERBYSHIRE
Arlie M. Derbyshire, 90, a resident of Broad Acres Nursing Home, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. She was the wife of the late Frank B. Derbyshire. Arlie was born March 18, 1919, in Baldwinsville, N.Y., the daughter of the late Walter and Marion Neal Cox. She was a homemaker, former leader of the Juvenile Grange, Girl Scouts and 4-H and was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Malcolm Waskiewicz of Coudersport, Dianne and Byron Madara of Winchester, Ky.; son and daughter-in-law, William and Sandra Derbyshire of Walnutport; daughter-in-law, Cindy Derbyshire of Wellsboro; sister, Alice Slingerland of Mansfield; brother, Richard Cox of Mansfield; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Brace and a son, Frank "David" Derbyshire. Friends and family are invited to Arlie's Life Celebration on Friday, Sept. 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Marian E. Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.  Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from September 8 to September 15, 2009

 

DAVIES Thomas E. Davies M.D.

77, of 25 Morris Lane, Wellsboro, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1993, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Oct. 26, 1915, in Blossburg, he was the son of Dr. John R. and Naomi Beauge Davies. He received his pre-medical degree in 1938 from the University of Maryland, College Park, Md., and his medical degree in 1942 from the University of Maryland Medical School. He then served a five-year surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He came to Wellsboro in 1957 and practiced surgery until he retired in 1985. He was certified by the American Board of Surgery, was a member of the Tioga County Medical Society, American Medical Association and Pennsylvania Medical Association. He served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 281st combat engineers and served as chief of surgery and professional services at the Lebanon Veterans Hospital during the Korean War and left the service with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. He was an avid musician and loved jazz. He played tenor sax and the clarinet. He was an original member of the jazz group "Mud Cats" and later a member of the jazz group, "Spare Parts." He was a member of the Wellsboro Men’s Chorus. He was the husband of Dorothy E. Shumway Davies. Preceding him in death were his sisters, Ruth and Margaret.  Surviving besides his wife are one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Thomas E. Jr. and Cindy Neely Davies, and grandson, Evan Ross Davies, all of Snohomish, Wash.; one nephew, Don Moore of Oregon; one niece, Betty Gill of W.Va. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Wellsboro, with the Rev. Dr. Robert H. Morris and the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky officiating. Burial was made at Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.  Submitted by Gary Butler

 

DAVIS Edna D. Rogers
age 83, of Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY, died peacefully at home on December 2, 2010. She was the wife of Robert E. Rogers whom she married September 28, 1947 in Wellsboro, PA. Edna was born June 19, 1927 in Welsh Settlement, the daughter of the late James L. and Edith Bowen Davis. She was a 1945 graduate of Charleston High School and had formerly been a resident of Campbell, NY. Edna was a housewife and mother, five year Girl Scout leader in Campbell, NY, and a twenty year volunteer at Elmira Heights Library until its closing. Surviving are her husband, Robert; daughters, Lynne (Stan) Munson, Horseheads, NY and Lisa Hayes, Elmira Heights, NY; four grandchildren, Jordan and Grayson Hayes, Brion Munson and Julie Munson Gridley and husband Bryon; brother, Fred Davis, Painted Post, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Walter L. Davis, and sister, Evva D. Root. Friends and family are invited to Edna's Life Celebration and funeral committal on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 11:00AM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with Darwin Cranmer officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Star Gazette - December 3, 2010

DAVIS - ROOT, Evva D.
Age 91, of the Shared Home, Bacon Street, Wellsboro, PA, died August 28, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was the wife of the late Herbert D. Root who died in 1999. Evva was born May 19, 1917 in Charleston Township, PA, the daughter of the late James and Edith Bowen Davis. She was a homemaker and she and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm in Charleston Township for fifty years. Evva was a member of the former Welsh Settlement Congregational Church and attended the Wellsboro Church of Christ. Surviving are sons, Eugene (Sharon) Root, Brockport, NY, and Keith Root, Wellsboro, PA; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Robert Rogers, Elmira, NY; brother, Fred Davis, Painted Post, NY; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vera and Everitt Vanderhoof, Wellsboro, PA; three granddaughters, Kimberly (Ron) Dalheim, Tamara Robinson, and Deborah (Rob) Patton; three great-grandchildren, Jonathon, Alaina and Madeline; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter L Davis, in 1998. Friends and family are invited to Evva's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2008, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m., with Darwin Cranmer officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Wellsboro Church of Christ, P.O. Box 543, Wellsboro, PA 16901.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/3/2008

THOMAS L. DAVIS, 71 OF Wellsboro died Friday, July 25, 1941.  He was born at Charleston.  He is survived by five sons, James of Charleston, Floyd of Wellsboro, George, Raymond and Harry of Newark, N.Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Laura Denson of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Emma Davenport of Wellsboro and a sister in Covington; three brothers, William of Covington, John of Canton and Raymond of California.  The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. (DST) at the Evans & Johnson Funeral Home in Wellsboro.  Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/26/1941

DOUGLAS Ada E
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, November 7, 1968, Pg 14
Mrs Ada E. Smith 87, of Wellsboro RD3 died Friday in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  She was the widow of Leonard Smith who died in January of this year.  Born March 9, 1881 in Charleston Township, she was the daughter of John and Rosetta Rice Douglas.  She was a 50 year member of the Aurora Grange.  Mrs Smith is survived by two daughters, Miss Pearl Smith, Wellsboro RD3 and Mrs Mabel Boyle, Mansfield, RD;  one son, Basil of Danville, PA; and a sister, Mrs Jennie Roat of Berkshire, NY; two grandchildren and one gr-grandchild.  Funeral services were held Monday at 1pm in the Tussey Funeral Home.  The Rev. James Garthoff officiated and burial was in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

EDWARDS – B. F. EDWARDS DIED THURSDAY – Tioga County Treasurer diedat Takoma Park Sanitarium Tioga County Treasurer Benjamin F. EDWARDS, aged 71 years of Wellsboro, died Thursday afternoon, January 19, at 12:45 o’clock at the Takoma Park Sanitarium, Washington, D. C., where he was taken Dec. 26 for an operation.  Mr. EDWARDS was born at Welsh Settlement, Charleston Township, Tioga County PA., November 5, 1861, son of David G. and Elizabeth HUGHES EDWARDS.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary HOWELL EDWARDS; three daughters, Mrs. Charles WEIST, of Topeka, Kansas; Miss. Mildred EDWARDS, of the faculty of the Kingston, Pa., schools; Miss. Helen EDWARDS, supervisor of music and art in the Towanda schools; a granddaughter, Miss. Ruth WEIST, of Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska; a sister, Mrs. Harriet RIPPLE, of Dodge City, and two brothers, John EDWARDS, of Larned, Kansas, and Thomas EDWARDS, of Kansas City, Mo.  Mr. EDWARDS was a successful farmer for many years and was also engaged in the well drilling business for some time.  He was appointed Postmaster of Wellsboro to succeed O. H. DAVIS and served about seven years, being succeeded by Postmaster Clyde W. BAILEY.  In November, 1931, Mr. EDWARDS was elected Tioga County Treasurer, taking office in January, 1932.  He always took an active interest in politics and was a leader of the prohibition forces for many years.  He filled various Charleston Township offices before removing to Wellsboro to reside and was especially interested in the schools, helping many young people in need to continue their school work and to attend college.  He was an active member of the Grange and other cooperative enterprises of special benefit to the farmers.  Mr. EDWARDS was well known throughout this section of Pennsylvania and had a host of friends.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Wellsboro, Rev. R. M. SPENCER of Mansfield, and Rev. E. Becker BROWNELL officiating; burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  The funeral was on of the largest ever held in Tioga County, over 700 being present.   A message of condolence from Governor Gifford PINCHOT was read at the funeral service.  Among the profusion of floral tributes was one presented by pupils of the Wellsboro schools.  The pall bearers were: Roy BOWEN, Morrell ETNER, Elton SHUMWAY, Edwin BAKER, John MARVIN and Foster HAVERLY.  The honorary pall bearers were: Hon. Horace B. PACKER, Chester h. ASHTON, Esq., E. B. DORSETT, Prof. M. F. JONES, Will JENKINS, Robert MCINROY, Thomas BIRMINGHAM, Michael BIRMINGHAM, Clarence BARTO, John H. PHILLIPS, Harry BRIGGS, Tom LEWIS, Tom BOWERS, O. H. EVANS, Emory ROCKWELL, Esq., W. H. HUBBARD, Raymond HATFIELD, George HARRISON, F. M. SHEFFER, Norman B. LESLIE, Esq., Paul KORB, James BLAIR.  Among the friends out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. Earl CULVER, of Binghamton; Miss. Margaret HIPPS, Miss. Leah EILENBERGER, and Miss. Naomi YOUNG of Towanda; Miss. Loretta Weis of Wilkes-Barre; Mr. and Mrs. Peter BUSH, Miss. Marion BUSH, Mrs. T. MCHUGH, Misses. Nell MCHUGH, and Ruth DEAN, Mr. and Mrs. Paul LIPSTOCK, and son.  Mrs. Reidy MAGONYA of Kingston, Pa.  Mr. and Mrs. Jesse BULLOCK and son of Canton; Mrs. Thomas JONES, of Harrisburg; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ROSBRIDGE, Mrs. Geo. YOCUM, Evan POWELL, of Shamokin; Mr. and Mrs. Earle CAMPBELL, of Ithaca; Mr. and mars Alfred PASSMORE and daughter, Michael BIRMINGHAM, Prof. M. JONES, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUGHES, Mr. and Mrs. Edward HUGHES, Mr. and Mrs. Gomer WILLIAMS, Miss. Belle HUTCHINSON, Dr. William George BUTLER, of Blossburg; Chester H. ASHTON, of Knoxville; John POWELL, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. NANCARROW, Dr. Alice HUGHES of Williamsport; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond HATFIELD, of Tioga; Thomas BIRMINGHAM of Morris.  Mr. and Mrs. William SPENCER, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. SPENCER, E. B. DORSETT, Miss. Margaret HUTCHINSON, Mr. and Mrs. Webb RICE and daughter, of Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt MESSNER, Foster HAVERLY, William JENKINS, Mr. and Mrs. James BLAIR, Mr. and Mrs. Ward PHELPS, Mr. and Mrs. Simon ZENGER, Fred SAMPSON, James SAMPSON, Miss. Esther PHELPS of Covington.  Clarence BROWN of Liberty; William BATES.  Prof. Walter SWIMLEY, of Knoxville; Mr. and Mrs. C. S. WIEST of Topeka, Kansas; Dr. and Mrs. W. H. HOWELL, of Altoona; Mr. and Mrs. Verne O’DELL of Mansfield.  1933 Jan. 25th, Wellsboro Agitator

EDWARDS - Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, June 5, 1996
Helen Edwards Davies, 92, of Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, died Saturday, June 1, 1996, at the nursing home.  Born June 29, 1903 in Welsh Settlement, she was the daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary Howell Edwards.  She graduated from Wellsboro High School and attended Washington  Missionary College, now Columbia Union College in Washington, DC and graduated from Mansfield College, now University, with a bachelor of arts in public school music.  She was a retired school teacher, teaching music at Towanda for 14 years and tutoring reading at Montgomery County, Md.   She attended St Paul's Episcopal Church, Wellsboro.  She was the first woman band director in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.  She was a member of St. David's Welsh American Society, Washington, DC, a member of the Gwalia Club, Washington, DC, a member of the Tioga-Potter County Retired Teachers Association, Gmeiner Art Center, Wellsboro, Tioga County Historical Society.  She was a volunteer at the Green Home, where she used her musical ability for the enjoyment of others.  She was interested in politics and in 1950 ran for Congress for the 15th district.  Preceding her in death were her husband, David Davies, in 1976, and a sister, Mildred Edwards in 1988.  Surviving are several cousins.  There will be no calling hours.  A memorial service will be held Friday, June 14, at 11am at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  The Rev John Dromazos and the Rev. Gregory Hinton will officaite.  Burial will be made in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township.  Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

EDWARDS -  Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1988
Mildred B. Edwards, 94, a resident of The Green Home, died there Friday, Nov. 25, 1988.  Born Nov. 28, 1893, at Welsh Settlement, she was a daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary Howell Edwards.  A 1916 graduate of the former Mansfield Normal School, Miss Edwards received a degree in art from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  She was a retired art instructor, having taught at schools in Knoxville and Kingston and in Berrien Springs, Mich.  She was a member of the Wellsboro Art Club, the Wednesday Morning Musicales, and the American Assn. of Retired Persons.  Miss Edwards was a member of the Hillcrest Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Mansfield.  She is survived by a sister, Mrs Helen Davies, of Wellsboro; a niece, Miss Ruth Wiest of Keene, Texas, and two cousins;  Gordon Evans of RD3, Wellsboro and Mrs Arthur Powell of Mansfield.  Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 28, at the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township, with the Rev. Marc J. Beaven officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.  Arrangements were made by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home.

EDWARDS - Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, March 31, 1966
Mrs. Minnie Edwards Wiest, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Welsh Settlement, wife of the Rev. Charles Wiest, died at her home, Friday, March 25, 1966.  She was born May 20, 1886 in Welsh Settlement.  For a number of years she had taught in the Wellsboro area schools.  Her parents were Benjamin F. and Mary Howell Edwards.  Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Miss Ruth Wiest, of Keene, Texas, two sisters, Miss Mildred Edwards and Mrs David Davies of Washington, DC.   Funeral will be held from the Kuhl Funeral Home on Friday evening at 8:15, the Pastor Herbert Coe and Rev. David Griffith officiating.  Calling hours Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8.  Burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

Memorial Service
ENGLISH – Rachael E. (English) Karns
KARNS – Joseph A. Karns Sr.
Memorial and graveside services for Rachael and Joe Karns will be held at 11 AM July 1, 2006 at Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome. – Mansfield Gazette, June 28, 2006, p.6A

EVANS DANIEL ANSON
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, November 22, 1916
Daniel Anson Evans, aged 78 years, a Civil War veteran, died last week Tuesday at his home in Ionia, Michigan. The remains were brought to Wellsboro last Wednesday evening and the funeral was held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs Katherine Bowen, on Walnut Street, Rev. Mr. Detwiller of Westfield, officiating; burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Mr Evans is survived by two sons and two daughters, Walter of Battle Creek, Mich; Lloyd of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs Harry Knapp of Ionia, Mich., and Miss Eva Evans of Detroit, Mich. He was the last of a family of 12 children, and had a host of friends in this vicinity, where he formerly resided.

EVANS ELIZABETH "BETSY"
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Thursday, February 1, 1912
Miss Betsy Evans, aged 68 years, of Charleston, died at the home of her brother, Samuel Evans, in that township last Saturday. Miss Evans was a lifelong resident of Charleston. Funeral services were held from the Welsh Settlement Church Tuesday afternoon.

EVANS JENNIE
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Thursday, December 27, 1945
Mrs. Jennie Evans Bowen, widow of Arthur Bowen, died suddenly on Christmas morning at her home on Bacon Street. She was born in Wales, Sept. 12, 1864, the daughter of Richard and Mary Evans. A former resident of Welsh, Mrs Bowen has resided in Wellsboro for the past 35 years. She is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs Charles Crooks of Antrim; Mrs Gwendolyn Crawford of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs Ann Edstrom of Donora, PA; Mrs Alex Revie of Blossburg; Mrs Lottie Jack of Elmira; Mrs Elwood Frost of Wellsboro; Mrs Raymond Smith of Detroit, Mich; Rachel Bowen of Elmira; Raymond Evans of Blossburg; Dr D. Hayden Evans of Donora; John R. Evans of Poughkeepsie and Llewelyn Bowen of Elmira. Arrangements are incomplete for the funeral which will be held at the Bastian funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating. Burial will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

EVANS JOHN D
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday, July 27, 1904
Mr John D. Evans, aged 70 years, died of paralysis last Wednesday at his home in Charleston. He had been in very poor health for the past four or five years and during that time had suffered four strokes of the disease which caused his death, and being most of the time almost entirely helpless. He was a lifelong resident of Charleston, except for about five years, during which he ran a photograph gallery in Blossburg. He was a carpenter by trade and also conducted his fine farm in Charleston, but he preferred to work at his trade. Mr Evans married on August 20, 1864, Miss Margaret Jones of Charleston who survives him and to them were born 3 sons, Messrs. E. D. Evans of this borough; F. T. Evans of Charleston and O. H. Evans of Williamsport. Mr Evans was a member of the Welsh Settlement Congregational Church and was an earnest conscientious worker in all things concerning the welfare of his church, his home or his country. Funeral services conducted by Rev. H. Wilkins, of Osceola, formerly of roundtop, were held from the house at 10:20 Friday morning. burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

 

EVANS, Ralph - Ralph H. Evans, 91, of Mansfield, passed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. Born on July 5, 1924, in Charleston, Ralph was the son of Harry W. and Leah M. (Goodwin) Evans. In 1949 he married Betty Jean Cleveland, his loving wife of 53 years .Owner of Ralph's Service Center since 1946, Evans served the community of Mansfield as a devoted businessman and leader. An active member of the Mansfield Borough Council, he was the organization's president for eight years. He directed the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, chaired the Tioga County Industrial Development Authority, and served on the executive board of the Tioga County Borough Association, the Industrial Betterment Organization of Mansfield, and the Williamsport Area Community College Advisory Board. In addition to membership in local organizations, Ralph held positions on a number of state-level commissions, serving as a member of the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission and as director and vice president of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. Named by Time magazine as the Pennsylvania "New Car Dealer of the Year," Ralph became president of both the Pennsylvania Auto Dealers Association and the Pennsylvania Truck Dealers Association. For his outstanding service as an automotive dealer, Ralph received Ford's Distinguished Achievement Award and Distinguished Service Citation.Ralph also enjoyed serving community members in other ways. Ralph was a 60 year member and Past Master of Friendship Lodge # 247 F&AM and a life member of Williamsport Consistory.A recipient of the Silver Beaver award, he served as president of the General Sullivan Council of the Boy Scouts of America for three years. An avid golfer, Ralph was also president of Corey Creek Golf Course and a 50-year member of Lone Camp Fishing and Hunting Club.Ralph is survived by four children and their spouses, R. John Evans of Utica, N.Y., James and Susan Evans of Reading, Judith Evans of Mansfield, Jeffrey and Kathleen Evans of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.He is predeceased by his wife and a granddaughter, Alison Evans. A lover of early morning coffee at Eddie's Restaurant, Ralph will be missed by his many friends and family, including his canine pal, Charlie.Friends are invited to call on Sunday, Jan. 3 from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home 130 S. Main St. Mansfield. Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM will conduct services there Sunday at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Mansfield University Foundation, Ralph Evans Endowment Fund or the Mansfield Ambulance Association. -  Wellsboro Gazette, January 6, 2016

 

FROST Eldred Delbert [SRGP 51713] - Eldred D. Frost, 70, of Wellsboro RD3, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 1966, at his home. Born June 2, 1895 in Covington, he was the son of Frank W. and Margaret Kendrick Frost. He was a farmer. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion and the Aurora Grange. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Disciples, Covington. Surviving are his wife, the former Lula Bowen, his step-mother, Mrs. Jennie Frost, of Covington; four brothers, Lyman, of Marathon, NY, Lewis and Malcolm, both of Wellsboro RD2, and George, of DeLand, Fla., and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Doud, of Horseheads, NY and Mrs. Adeline Frost, of Wellsboro. The funeral was held Sunday at Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home. Burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, The Rev. James Garthoff, officiating. - Wellsboro Gazette, March 3, 1966, p.6

 

GORDA Paul Gorda

86, of Wellsboro, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born July 4, 1925, in Throop, the son of Alexander Sr. and Anna Nemerovich Gorda. Paul was a retired dairy farmer. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Guam as part of Admiral Halsey's 3rd fleet. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former, Barbara Dibble; a son, Phillip of Wellsboro; two daughters and sons-in-law, Faith and Donald Young of Wellsboro, Cindy and John Keaton of Hominy, Okla.; two grandsons, Matt Young of Eldersburg, Md., Jason Stevens of Tulsa, Okla.; a step-grandson, Joel Young of Wellsboro; a great-grandson, Gabriel Stevens of Tulsa, Okla.; three step-great-grandchildren, Laura, Samantha, and Claire Young, all of Wellsboro; a brother and sister-in-law, Peter & Patricia Gorda of Wellsboro; a sister and brother-in-law, Lovie and Thomas Cunningham of Elmira, N.Y. Paul was predeceased by a brother, Alexander Jr. and a sister, Dorothy Miller. Private graveside services will be held for Paul at the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, with the Rev. Tink Cranmer officiating.  Wellsboro Gazette – May 12, 2012

 

HARVEY - Paul Harvey, 85, [SRGP 04627] of Tioga died Tuesday, May 22, 1962, at Parsells' Convalescent Home. He was born June 19, 1876 in Mainesburg, PA. Mr. Harvey was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Tioga No. 373 and the Williamsport Consistory. He owned and operated a General Store in Tioga for 50 years. Among other survivors is a niece, Mrs. Cecil Gannon of Tioga. The body is at Scureman Funeral Home, Tioga. Funeral Services will be held there Friday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Orey Crippen of Roseville will officiate. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home today, Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 24, 1962

 

Actual obit is in the MG 22 March 2017................. this is burial information only

Robert W. Henneman's burial was delayed due to the weather. His family has scheduled the committal service to take place on Saturday, April 8, 10: a.m., at the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. -  Mansfield Gazette, 5 April 2017

HARRY E. HOPKINS
Harry E. Hopkins, age 70, years of RD 2, Wellsboro died Monday, June 18th, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was born in Alleghany County on August 5, 1902 the son of Carl and Neva Snyder Yaw.  He was a member of the Antrim Baptist Church and a retired employee of Corning Glass Works. He is survived by his wife Locady Short Hopkins of Wellsboro RD 2 and four daughters, Mrs. Ray Dilly of Wellsboro; Mrs. Fay Carson, RD 2, Corning; Mrs. Edward Knapp of Wellsboro and Miss Helen Hopkins of Warrington, Virginia; two sons, James Hopkins of RD 2 Wellsboro, and John Hopkins of Middlebury Center; 24 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral Home at 1:30 pm with the Rev. George J. Niles officiating.  Burial at Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

HOWELL Mary – Mrs. B. F. EDWARDS KILLED SUNDAY, Former Tioga County Treasurer Met Death In Automobile Accident.  Mrs. Mary H. EDWARDS, aged 76 years former Tioga County Treasurer, was killed and three other persons were injured late Sunday afternoon in an automobile collision on Route 11, the Susquehanna Trail, a mile south of Liverpool, Perry County, Pa.  Riding with Mrs. EDWARDS were her daughters, Miss Mildred EDWARDS, teacher at Kingston, Pa, and Miss Helen EDWARDS, music teacher at Towanda; Mrs. Charles H. HARKNESS and Miss. Nettie BOWEN of Wellsboro.  Those hurt were Miss. Helen EDWARDS, Mrs. HARKNESS and John STROUD, of Binghamton, N. Y., an occupant of the other car which figured in the crash.  Mr. STROUD was sent to a Harrisburg hospital, suffering a possible fracture of the back.  Mrs. HARKNESS and Miss. EDWARDS were treated by a Millerstown physician.  Miss. Helen EDWARDS sustained severe head injuries, and her chest and knees were severely bruised.  Mrs. HARKNESS sustained cuts on the forehead and Misses Mildred EDWARDS and Nettie BOWEN suffered bruises and shock.  Dr. Harry B. KNAPP and E. C. HOWELL, brother of Mrs. EDWARDS left to bring the injured to the Wellsboro Hospital; William L. SUHR brought Mrs. HARKNESS and Miss. BOWEN home.  The Wellsboro women were on route from Washington, D. C., to Wellsboro, bringing Mrs. EDWARDS home after a visit with Washington friends.  Mrs. EDWARDS was the widow of Benjamin F. EDWARDS, also former County Treasurer.  In addition to the two daughters with her at the time of the accident, Mrs. EDWARDS is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Charles WEIST, of St. PAU;L, Minn: a sister, Mrs. George C. BROOKS, of Wellsboro, and a brother E. C. HOWELL of Wellsboro.  Another brother, Dr. W. H. HOWELL, prominent Altoona surgeon, died several months ago.  Mrs. EDWARDS was born at New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County, and came to Fall Brook, Tioga County, when four years of age, later moving to Charleston township.  She was educated in the Fall Brook and Charleston schools.  In 1885 she was married to Benjamin F. EDWARDS and they became prominent in Grange, school and temperance work.  While County Treasurer Mr. EDWARDS died Jan. 19, 1933, and Governor PINCHOT appointed Mrs. EDWARDS to compete his term.  In the next election she was elected to a full term as County Treasurer.  She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  The funeral will held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Methodist church in Wellsboro; burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  Dr. Warren, of Charleston, assisted by Rev. Mr. GRIFFITHS, of Mansfield will conduct the services.  The remains were brought to the Bastian Funeral Home, and friends may call today at the late home of the deceased on Queen Street.  1940 Dec. 4th, Wellboro Agitator

HUTCHINSON –MRS. SARAH SMITH, 74, widow of Gerould Smith, died at the home of her son, Robert Smith in Wellsboro Friday, July 25, 1941.  She was born at Arnot, Jan. 13, 1867, a daughter of Robert and Janet Barr Hutchinson.  She is survived by two sons, Robert of Wellsboro, William L. of Charleston; a stepson, Leonard E. Smith of Charleston; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. (EST) at the Smith home with the Rev. Ronald Osgood of Whitneyville officiating.  Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/26/1941

INGERICK - Harold I. Ingerick, 78, of Wellsboro, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Jersey Shore Manor Care. He was the husband of Jean Kennedy Ingerick whom he married Jan. 24, 1953. Harold was born Nov. 10, 1931, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Ivan and Edna Locey Ingerick. He was a graduate of Charleston High School "1950," and had been a backhoe operator for Ingerick's Excavating, Middlebury Center. Harold was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Jean; daughters, Connie Ingerick of Lancaster, Vickie (Tony) Severs of Carrollton, Texas, Julie Ingerick of Wellsboro; son, Steven (Paula) Ingerick of Taberg, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Rebekah, Jeremy, Mikelé Ingerick, and Chris Price; daughter-in-law, Kathryn Ingerick of Monroeville; sister and brother-in-law, Helen (Victor) Mahosky of English Center; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Geri Kennedy of Wellsboro; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Ingerick, June 16, 2009. Friends and family are invited to Harold's Life Celebration on Friday, Jan. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. The funeral will be on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Laverne E. Holliday officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, January 27, 2010

 

INGERICK Paul Edward - Paul Ingerick, aged 23 years, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ross Ingerick, of Charleston, died Tuesday at a hospital at Danville, after an illness of a few days. The funeral was held Friday at the Evans Funeral Home in Wellsboro, Rev. W.E. Brown, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating; burial in the Welsh Settlement cemetery. He is survived by his parents, five brothers and four sisters - John, Thomas and Floyd Ingerick, of Wellsboro, Ivan of Elmira; Cecil of Towanda; Mrs. Llewellyn Peake, Mrs. Steven Monks, Pauline and Vera May Ingerick. - Wellsboro Agitator, October 9, 1935, p.1

 

INGERICK Ross Andrew - Ross Andrew Ingerick, 75, of Wellsboro RD3, died Friday, February 24, 1961. Born September 22, 1885, in Charleston Township, he was the son of Orson and Nannie Klock Ingerick. Before retiring, he had been an employee of the Corning Glass Works for 35 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, the former Lottie Ludlam; four daughters, Mrs. Frances [Llewellyn] Peake, of Lakeworth, Fla., Mrs. Louise [Elwood C.] Broughton, of Wellsboro RD3, Mrs. Pauline [James] Dee, of Corning, NY, Mrs. Vera Mae [Ralph] Reese, of Elmira, NY; five sons, John and Ivan, both of Wellsboro, RD3, Cecil of Towanda, Thomas of Middlebury Canter, and Floyd of Wellsboro; two brothers, Andrew and Carl, both of Rochester, NY; three sisters, Mrs. Vera Bowen, of Wellsboro RD3, Mrs. Lola Harris, of Mansfield RD1, and Mrs. Ellen Kimball, of Tarrytown; 32 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Melvin Negley conducted the services at 139 Main Street on Monday. Burial was in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, March 2, 1961, p.9

 

IVES, Clayton L. Jr.
61 of Wellsboro RR2 died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born Jan. 2, 1938, in Quakertown, he was the son of Clayton L. and Susan Tarantino Ives Sr. He was the husband of Phyllis A. Allen Ives, whom he married June 8, 1957, who also died as a result of the accident. He was a 1956 graduate of Wellsboro High School. He was an employee of the Commonwealth Telephone Co., Wellsboro. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Wellsboro; Wellsboro Moose Lodge # 1147; Canyon Squares, Wellsboro; and Knights of Columbus, Wellsboro. He enjoyed camping, Golfing, hunting and horses. He had served in the National Guards. Preceding him in death was his son, Robert C. Ives, on Aug. 15, 1999. Surviving are three sons and daughter-in-law, Rick and Carolyn Ives of Covington, Mark Ives and David Ives, both of Wellsboro; one daughter, Susan Ruane, of Wellsboro; stepmother, Linnie Ives of Wellsboro; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn and Richard Kennedy, of Ackermanville and Norma and Ronald Coolidge of Ormond Beach, Fl; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Evelyn Ives, Summerville, S.C., Ronald and Karen Ives, of Cogan station and James and Char Ives of Alexandria, Va; eight grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 6pm to 9 pm. A Moose service will be held at 5:45 pm, and a vigil service will be held at 8:30 pm. A mass of Christian burial be held Thursday, Sept. 30, 10 am, at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Central Ave., Wellsboro, with the Rev. Michael J. Sullivan officiating. Burial will be made at Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Family will provide flowers. Memorial donation may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

IVES - RUANE, Susan R. (Ives)
Age 46, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on February 4, 1964 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Clayton and Phyllis (Allen) Ives. Susan was formerly employed by the Tioga County Human Services Agency. She is survived by three brothers: Dave Ives, Rick Ives both of Wellsboro, PA and Mark Ives of NY. She was predeceased by a brother: Bob Ives. A private family service will be held at the Carleton Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA with the Rev. John J. Chmil officiating. Interment will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Susan R. Ruane to Family House McKee, 233 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. A public memorial mass will be announced at a later date. - Elmira Star Gazette, Mar.3.2010

JACKSON HENRY
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday,  February 27, 1907
Mr. Henry Jackson, aged 62, died Sunday morning about 7 o'clock at his home at Cherryflats.  Three daughters survive him.  Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock; burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

JAQUISH - THE WELLSBORO AGITATOR, 21 Jan. 1903, p.1 (SRGP 65726 Mary Elizabeth Jaquish)
MRS. EVAN LEWIS - Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, aged 79, the highly esteemed widow of Mr. Evan Lewis, of Charleston, died of pneumonia on Saturday (Jan. 17, 1903) shortly before midnight at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Walter Coolidge, in Delmar. Her fatal illness lasted less than two weeks. Mrs. Lewis’s family name was Jaquish, and her home before her marriage, which was solemnized nearly 50 years ago, was in Covington. She was the mother of nine children, of whom seven survive her. They are Mrs. Clara M. Ridge, of Welsh Settlement, Charleston; Mr. Thomas M. Lewis, of Cherry Flats; Mr. William H. Lewis, of Vienna, Oneida County, NY; Mrs. Cora M. Coolidge, of Delmar; Mr. John El. Lewis, of Charleston; Mr. Joseph B. Lewis, of Monroe, Michigan; and Mrs. Stella M. Brocks, of Roundtop. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Adventist church at Cherry Flats and had been during most of her exemplary life a professing Christian. “Her children arise up and call her blessed.” After preliminary services at the home of Mr. Walter Coolidge, funeral services, conducted by Rev. William H. Smith, of Harrisburg and Rev. Harry Wilkins, were held yesterday afternoon from the church in Welsh Settlement, where the burial also took place.

 

JOHNSON, Henry – Henry Johnson, aged 60 years, of Charleston, died last Saturday, December 6.  He is survived by his wife and three children – Mrs. Stella Fletcher, wife of Wayne Fletcher, of Charleston; Arthur Johnson, of Wellsboro, and Miss Irma Johnson, at home; also by one brother, George Johnson, of Redloc, Pa.  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock; interment in the Welsh Settlement cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 10 December 1919

 

WELLSBORO AGITATOR; 21 Feb. 1900; p.1; Col.2
DEATH OF MR. DAVID L. JONES
An aged Resident of Charleston Passes Away- His Funeral Largely Attended
Mr. David L. Jones, a prosperous, aged resident of Charleston, who had spent most of his life in that township, died on the 13th instant at his home in Cherry Flats, aged 86 years and ten months. Mr. Jones was born in Carmarthenshire, in South Wales, but came to this country while a young man. He located in Charleston some 40 years ago and has ever since resided there, where by industry and frugality he accumulated a comfortable estate, which is bequeathed to his children and grandchildren. He was the father of six children, of whom four, all sons, survive him. They are Evan of Danville, and Thomas L., David J. and Daniel of Charleston. The deceased was uncle of County Commissioner Reese and a brother of Mr. W. R. Jones of Roundtop. In early life Mr. Jones joined the Congregational Church, but afterwards untied with the Methodist Church at Cherry Flats. Rev. Mr. White conducted the funeral services on Thursday from Mr. Jones's late home, taking for the theme of his address a text in First Corinthians selected for the purpose by Mr. Jones himself some time previous to his death. The services, which were largely attended, were followed by burial in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. They were graced with several selections sung by a quartette composed of Messrs. Howells and Harkness, Mrs. Tuttle and Miss Ford. The pallbearers were Messrs. Evan Evans, of Blossburg, and Daniel P. Jones, Samuel Evans, Lloyd Bowen, William Bowen and D. S. Jones, of Charleston.

 

JONES, Leona R. - Leona R. (Jones) Ward, 100, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. She was born Oct. 6, 1918 in Elkland, a daughter of Evan and Anna (Plumley) Jones and was the wife for 74 years of Robert B. Ward, Sr. who passed away in 2015. Leona was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro.  She is survived by two sons, Robert (Donna) Ward, Jr. of Perry, Ga., Thomas "Tom" Ward of Florida; two daughters, Sylvia (John) Wilson of Mansfield, Diane Jackson of Pennsylvania; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. A viewing will be held Monday, Jan. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary officiating. Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. – Mansfield Gazette, 24 January 2019

 

JONES Margaret – Miss Margaret Jones, aged 14 years, youngest daughter of County Superintendent of Schools and Mrs. M. F. Jones, died at her home on Maple Hill street in Blossburg, Tuesday morning, July 15, after an illness of several weeks.  She was born in Wellsboro, June 16, 1905, and was two years of age when her parents moved to Blossburg.  Miss Margaret was of a sweet disposition and was a favorite among her host of young friends, by whom she will be greatly missed, says the Herald.  She was a member of the Junior League and of the M.E. Sunday School.  Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, Misses Helen and Marion, and two brothers, Morton, Jr. and Robert.  Funeral services were held at two o’clock Friday afternoon, Rev. G. A. Stott, pastor of the M. E. church officiating; burial in the Welsh Settlement cemetery.    Wellsboro Agitator, 23 July 1919.

 

JONES Martha Reese, Martha died Charleston buried Welch Settlement Cemetery, born 8 Dec. 1825, Pontyberem, Wales, came here age 15 with parents, John & Mary Jones; married 1849 David T. Reese; 2 sons, John and T.M.  “Mansfield Advertiser,”  5 Oct. 1904

 

KARNS – Joseph A. Karns Sr.
Memorial and graveside services for Rachael and Joe Karns will be held at 11 AM July 1, 2006 at Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome. – Mansfield Gazette, June 28, 2006, p.6A

 

LEONARD James H. "Jimbo" Leonard

56, of Blossburg, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born April 20, 1957, in Elmira, N.Y., a son of Ralph and Velma (Burguess) Leonard. James was the husband of Sandra (Tripp) Leonard. He worked at TruckLite in Wellsboro, belonged to a Mansfield Bowling League, was a Buffalo Bills fan and a Jeff Gordon fan. Jimbo enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid sportsman.Jimbo is survived by his wife, Sandra; a son, Nicholas Leonard of Wellsboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Mark Dayton of Williamsport; three grandchildren, Sky, Levi and Warren Dayton; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Ralph Leonard of Horseheads, N.Y., Ronald and Kathy Leonard of Horseheads, N.Y.; a sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Rick Benson of Troy. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, Nov. 11, from 6: to 8 p.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m., at the funeral chapel with Pastor Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Star Gazette – November 10, 2013

 

MISS EDNA LEWIS
Miss Edna Lewis, age 83 of RD 3, Wellsboro died Monday, June 25, 1973. She was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church and a retired school teacher. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Dora Lewis and Mrs. Eva Day of RD 3, Wellsboro. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Tussey Funeral Home, Main St., Wellsboro.  The Rev. Mark Thomas officiated.  Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

CLARENCE H. LOGAN
Clarence H. Logan, 79, of Mansfield RD 1, died Tuesday, June 1, 1971. He was born May 18, 1892, at Kent County, Md., a son of William and Mary Coleman Logan. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Edna Carroll Logan, a son, Charles C., of Mansfield RD 1; six daughters, Mrs. Virginia Case, of Mainesburg, Mrs. Mary Case, of Millerton, Mrs. Betty Wilcox, of Mansfield RD, Mrs. Ann Mengee, of Wellsboro RD 6, Mrs. Ruth Carpenter, of Wellsboro RD 4, Mrs. Dorothy Aumick, of Mansfield RD 3; a sister, Mrs. Anna Pearson, of Dover, Del.; 22 grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday at Tussey's, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro.  Burial was in the Welsh Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Campbell of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church officiated.

LOVELL - JONES, Mable L.
Age 96, of Wellsboro, PA, died February 4, 2008 at Broad Acres. She was the wife of the late Thurston Jones. Mable was born July 29, 1911 in Delmar Township, the daughter of the late Galen and Hazel Satterlee Lovell. She graduated from Charleston High School and was a former clerk for Newberry's, clerk for the Gas Company, and laborer for Corning Glass Works. Mable was a member of the Charleston Baptist Church for more than 86 years and was very active in her church, contributing time and effort in various projects, including teaching Sunday School and serving as pianist from age 16 for as long as her health allowed. She was active in the creation of Canyon Christian Academy and served as a teacher in the school. Surviving are daughters, Gladys Fisher, Wellsboro, PA and Peggy Hill, Denver, CO; sons, Rev. Richard Jones, Wilmot Nova Scotia, Canada, and Rev. Llewellyn Jones, Capon Bridge, WV; 27 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Thurston L. Jones. Friends and family are invited to Mable's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 9, 2008, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. with her grandsons, Rev. Llewellyn Jones, Jr. and Rev. Lane Jones, officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Charleston Baptist Church, Hills Creek Drive, Wellsboro, PA 16901.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/7/2008.

 

LUDLAM Charlotte Janet - Charlotte J. Ingerick, age 87, of RD3, Wellsboro, died Monday, April 30, 1973. Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Frances Peake of RD2, Wellsboro, Mrs. Louise Broughton of RD Mansfield, Mrs. Pauline Dee of Corning, NY, Mrs. Vera Reese of Elmira, NY; sons, John and Ivan both of Wellsboro, Cecil of Towanda, Thomas of Middlebury Center, Floyd of Wellsboro; 34 grandchildren; 79 great grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Independent Bible Church. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 3, 1973, p.24

 

LUNDGREN Ronald C. Age 56, of Llama Lane, Wellsboro, PA, died June 19, 2006 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. He was the husband of Alexandra (Sandi) Bartkowski Lundgren, whom he married on May 10, 1974. Ron was born March 6, 1950 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Orpha Bowen Lundgren and the late John Lundgren, and was a self-employed owner/operator of the Antler's Inn Restaurant. Ron was very active in the National Wild Turkey Federation, was on the Board of Directors at Larry's Creek Fish and Game Club, and was an avid and successful big game hunter. He was an accomplished artist, avid golfer (member of the Tyoga Country Club), and chef. Ron enjoyed coaching athletics (baseball and football), and was a devoted lover of wildlife, constantly helping rear young that needed his help. Surviving are his wife, Sandi; mother, Orpha; daughters, Nicole (Jim) Pritchard, Westfield, PA, and Tara Lundgren, Mansfield, PA; sons, John Lundgren and Chad (Tonya) Wilcox, both of Wellsboro; two grandchildren, Jackson Pritchard, Westfield, PA, and Carter Wilcox, Wellsboro, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry (Cheryl) Lundgren, Painted Post, NY, and Michael (Jean) Lundgren, Wellsboro; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Ron was predeceased by his father; son, Ronald Lundgren, Jr.; and granddaughter, Alexandra Pritchard. Friends and family are invited to Ron's Life Celebration on Sunday, June 25, 2006, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services on Monday, June 26, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Father Mullen officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in Ron's memory to the Cerebral Palsy Association, P.O. Box 1554, Elmira, NY 14902, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2040 Linglestown Rd. #201, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to the Gift of Life, c/o Linda Potter, 2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

LUNDGREN – Ronald C. Lundgren, 56, of Llama Lane, Wellsboro, died Monday, June 19, 2006 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Alexandra (Sandi) Bartkowski Lundgren, whom he married on May 10, 1974. Ron was born Marcy 6, 1950 in Wellsboro, the son of Orpha Bowen Lundgren and the late John Lundgren. He was a self-employed owner/operator of the Antler’s Inn Restaurant. Ron was very active in the National Wild Turkey Federation, was on the Board of Directors at Larry’s Creek Fish and Game Club, and was an avid hunter. He was an accomplished artist, avid golfer (member of the Tyoga Country Club), and chef. Ron enjoyed coaching athletics (baseball and football), and was a devoted lover of wildlife, constantly helping rear young that needed his help. Surviving are his wife, Sandi; mother, Orpha; daughters, Nicole (Jim) Pritchard of Westfield, Tara Lundgren of Mansfield; sons, John Lundgren, Chad (Tonya) Wilcox, both of Wellsboro; two grandchildren, Jackson Pritchard of Westfield, Carter Wilcox of Wellsboro; brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry (Cheryl) Lundgren of Painted Post, NY, Michael (Jean) Lundgren of Wellsboro; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Ron was predeceased by his father, son, Ronald Lundgren, Jr; and granddaughter, Alexandra Pritchard. Friends and family are invited to Ron’s Life Celebration on Sunday, June 25, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA. Funeral services will be on Monday, June 26 at 11 AM at the funeral home with Father Mullen officiating. Burial will be made in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. It desired, memorials may be made in Ron’s memory to the Cerebral Palsy Association, PO Box 1554, Elmira, NY 14902, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2040 Linglestown Road, #201, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to the Gift of Life, c/o Linda Potter, 2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19130. – Mansfield Gazette, June 21, 2006, p.6A

MCNETT Clyde
Clyde McNett, age 66, of Highland St., Wellsboro, PA, died
May 9, 2010 at his home. He was born May 18, 1943 in Morris, PA, the son of the late Perry and Ellen Reed McNett. He was a Journeyman Mechanic at Ward Foundry Mfg. and worked various jobs for several local employers, the last being as a cook at Harland's. Clyde was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Arnot Sportsman's Lodge, and the Wellsboro Moose. He was an Army veteran serving during the Viet Nam Era. Surviving are sons, Mark (Becky) McNett, Binghamton, NY, Terry (Brenda) McNett, Elmira, NY, and Paul (Diane) McNett, Mansfield, PA; daughters, Karen McNett, Binghamton, NY and Kami McNett, Mansfield, PA; twelve grandchildren; sisters, Alice (Arthur) Mann, Wellsboro, PA, Kay McNett, Wellsboro, PA, Sylvia (James) Colby, Philadelphia, PA and Cindy (Stan) Kneiss, Upton, PA; brothers, Philip (Karen) McNett, Phoenix, AZ, Maurice (Kathy) McNett, Myrtle Beach, SC and Kevin (Michele) McNett, Wellsboro, PA. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Loren, William and Joseph McNett. Friends and family are invited to Clyde's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 2:00-3:00PM at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral to follow at 3:00 P.M. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice. – Elmira Star Gazette, May 11, 2010

EDWARD R. MOORE
                Edward R. Moore, 73, of Welsh Settlement died Monday, Oct. 16, 200, at  Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro. Born Feb. 25, 1927, in Eldred, he was the son of William P. and Grace Loupe Moore. He was a light bulb production worker for Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro   Division, retiring in 1973. He enjoyed traveling and his hobby of repairing/restoring automobiles. Preceding him in death was his wife, Norine Wolfe Moore, on Dec. 21, 1974Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law, Butch and Kathi Moore of Mansfield, Joseph and Micky Moore of Sparta, Wis., Roger and Melissa of Sparta, Wis., James and Elizabeth Moore of Wellsboro and Ray Moore of  Ohio; four daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Kelvin Flynn of Little Tina and Yoshihiko Kubota of Battle Creek, Mich., Joyce Smith of Hornell, N.Y., and Barb and Lynn Wattles of Little Marsh; 21 grandchildren; four   brothers, Charles Moore of California, Ben Moore of Wellsboro, Clair Moore of Wellsboro and John Moore of North Carolina; and three sisters, Harriet Moore   of Florida, Grace Baker of Wellsboro and Jean Goodwin of Wellsboro. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro  on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.mFuneral services will be held there Thursday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. with the RevEugene Charsky officiating. Burial will be made at Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Linglestown Rd., Suite 106, Harrisburg, Pa. 17110; or to the Leukemia Society, 5500 Main St., Suite 110, Williamsville, N.Y. 14221.

MOORE - Joyce L. Smith
Joyce L. Smith of Arkport, N.Y., died Monday, July 5, 2004 at St. James Hospital in Hornell, N.Y. Joyce was born on December 31, 1965 in Wellsboro, Pa., the daughter of Edward and Norine C. ( Wolfe) Moore. Joyce was a department manager for WalMart in Hornell, N.Y. She enjoyed the beaches and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Hornell Association; worked at the Italian Villa as a waitress in Hornell, N.Y; volunteered for the Hornell Y.<.C.A., the Gus Macker Tournament, the Turkey Trot, the Day of Caring, United Way and the Children‘s Miracle Network. Joyce is survived by a son, Michael W. Smith of Canada; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jessica L. and Alan Hoyles of Mainesburg, Pa., Casey Jo Smith of Arkport, N.Y; A step-daughter, Amy M. Smith of Mansfield, Pa; one grandson, Dale Allen Hoyles; five brothers, Butch Moore of Mansfield, Pa, Joe Moore of Sparta, Wi., Roger Moore of Sparta Wi, Ray Moore of Va., Jim Moore of Johnstown, Pa; Three sisters, Robin Flynn of Little Marsh, Tina Kubuta of Oh, Barb Wattles of Little Marsh; also survived by Michael W. Smith of Millerton, Pa., and a mother-in-law, F. Irene Smith of Millerton, Pa. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 9, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 Main St,, Mansfield, Pa. Funeral services will immediately follow the viewing at 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Tioga County PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Casey Jo Smith Educational Fund, c/o First Citizens National Bank, 15 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933

 

MORGANS, Ann Escott – She Died March 28 at the Home of Her Daughter in Rochester.  -  Mrs. Ann Escott, aged 78 years, died March 28 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl C. Olin, in Rochester, N.Y.  The remains were brought to Wellsboro Monday and the funeral was held yesterday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of John J. Rogers on Cone street, Rev. D.R. Evans officiating; interment in the Welsh Settlement cemetery.  Mrs. Escott was born June 27, 1840, in Glanmorganshire, Wales, where she spent her early life and where she was married to William Escott.  They came to this country about 1864 and settled in Morris Run, where Mr. Escott was employed in the mines until about 1880, when they purchased and moved on to a farm in Welsh Settlement, Charleston township, where Mr.  Escott died April 10, 1882.  Mrs. Escott united with the Welsh Settlement Congregational church by letter in 1884 and continued in consistent, faithful Christian fellowship until her death.  She is survived by the following children, David Escott, of Wellsboro; Mrs. Sarah Bowen, of Elizabeth, N.J.; Mrs. John Gilbert, of New Jersey; Thomas Escott, of Wellsboro, R.D. 3, and Mrs. Earl C. Olin, of Rochester, N.Y.   Wellsboro Agitator, 2 April 1919.

 

H. ALICE MORRIS
H. Alice Morris, Bayonne, NJ, formerly of Mansfield, died March 3, 1958.  Surviving are sister, Margaret A. Morris, Woodcliff, NJ; brothers Wilbur H. Morris, Sellingsburg, Ind., Louis P. Morris, Orlanddo, Fla.  Graveside services Wednesday at 10:30 am., at the Welch settlement Cemetery, Charleston, the Rev. William McElwain officiating.

 

MUDGE -DOROTHY BLAIR MUDGE SHEER, 99, originally of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in New Braunfels, TX on May 2, 2020. She was born on March 27, 1921 to Emery and Edith (Faulkner) Mudge. On July 25, 1942, she married Nathan (Nick) Sheer. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia (Calvin) Fresne, New Braunfels, TX; Judy (Larry) Watters, Spring Branch, TX; one son Emery (Jill), Miami, FL; daughter-in-law, Eva, Pine City, NY; one sister, 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 17 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Nick, her son, Rodney, one brother, and two sisters. As a follower of Christ, she was the embodiment of love, kindness, peace and gentleness. Her positive qualities endeared her to hundreds of people. She was a listener, an optimist, considerate, determined, fearless, adventurous, welcoming and faithful. At age 93, she completed multiple courses through Faith Bible Institute, maintaining a GPA of 4.0. She served as organist for Welsh Settlement Congregational Church for several decades. She traveled throughout the United States (including Hawaii) as well as Israel and Italy. One of her life's highlights was being baptized in the Jordan River. Graveside services will be at Welsh Settlement Cemetery May 18 at 2 p.m. Donations can be made in the name of Dorothy Blair Sheer to either Hope Hospice at 611 N. Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX or Animal Care Sanctuary at 11765 US-6, Wellsboro, PA. -Wellsboro Gazette 5/7/2020

Kenneth D. NAEGELY Burgaw, N.C. | Kenneth D. Naegely, 78, of 625 W. Broad St., Horseheads, N.Y., died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 in Burgaw. He was the owner/operator of Naegely Electric in Horseheads, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis A. Learn Naegely; a daughter, Carol Clearman of Burgaw; two sons, Robert Naegely of Vassalboro, Maine, Thomas Naegely of Cushing, Maine. Calling hours are 4-6 p.m. today at the Lynch Funeral Home, 318 W. Broad St., Horseheads, N.Y. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 6 p.m. Today, the Rev. Dr. Robert O. Sherburne officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, Pa.

NAEGELY - Pauline F. Naegely, 100, of Grant Street, Wellsboro, died Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at the Carleton Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born Nov. 8, 1895, at English Center, she was the daughter of Peter and Anna Zenger Naegely. She was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Port Allegany. She received her bachelor of science in public health nursing from Teacher's College, Columbia University, in 1935. For two years she was assistant supervisor of nurses at New York City Hospital School of Nursing and served for four years in the East Harlem Nursing and Health Service. She also had one year of private nursing duty and four months service in a New York Maternity Center Association. She retired as supervisor of nurses of the Lycoming County Chapter of the American Red Cross. She was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was a sister, Rose Naegely in 1979, and three brothers, Frank, Walter and Ed Naegely. Surviving are a sister, Elsie M. Naegely of Wellsboro; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred A. and Ruth L. Naegely of Mansfield; two nephews, Kenneth Naegely of Horseheads, NY and Lee Naegely of Ithaca, NY; several grand nieces and nephews. There was no visitation. Funeral services were held at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro on Friday, April 19. The Rev. Kenneth R. Kitzmiller officiated. Burial was made in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township. Donations may be made to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, Main and Queen Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 - Wellsboro Gazette, April 24, 1996  8 Nov. 1895 - 16 Apr 1996; Centenarian

NAEGELY Walter P., 49, an Elkland native and Elkland High School graduate, died Saturday, September 29, 1972 in Buffalo, N.Y. where he had resided since the early 1940’s.  He was born in Elkland on January 5, 1923. His were Mrs. Hazel Naegely Wood of Tioga and the late Walter Naegely. He attended Elkland schools, graduating from EHS with the class of 1940. In September of that year, he entered Mecker’s Business Institute in Elmira, graduating in October, 1942. Immediately after completing his schooling he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in the Recruiting Office at Elmira for several months. He was then transferred to the main Recruiting Office in Buffalo, N.Y., and remained there until his enlistment ended.  After his Navy service, he was employed in the offices of the National Biscuit Company in Buffalo, and was the office manager at NBC at the time of his death. He and his wife, Alice, resided at 85 Buffum Street in Buffalo.  Surviving, in addition to his wife are a son and daughter-in-law, Walter "Pete" and Mary Naegely, a grandson, Eric, all of Buffalo, his mother and step-father, Hazel and Joseph Wood of Tioga, a brother, Kenneth Naegely of Horseheads, N.Y.  Burial and graveside services were at the family plot in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, R.D. 3 on Monday morning, October 2^nd at eleven o’clock. According to family members, he had been ill for an extended time, a victim of diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver.

NESSMAN Edward J. Jr.
Age 85, of Arnot Road, Wellsboro, PA, died March 24, 2009 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late A. Marie Aungst Nessman. Ed was born June 8, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late Edward J. and Catherine Wallace Nessman, Sr. He was a union carpenter and cabinet maker in New Jersey. Ed was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, very active as poppy chairman for the VFW, historian for the American Legion, and was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society. He loved fishing, boating, music, carpentry and especially gardening. He was an avid birdwatcher, enjoyed animals, but most of all spending time with family. Ed was a Navy veteran serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are sons, Edward (Cara) Nessman, III, Scranton, PA, and Jeff (Linda) Dow, MacClenny, Florida; daughters, Vicki Dow, Wellsboro, PA, Nancy Torres, Manchester, NJ, and Maureen (Chris) Hughes, Wellsboro, PA; nine grandchildren, Vivian, James, Ashley, Jason, Dorothy, Amanda, Ryan, Eric and Joseph; four great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jakob, Ashlyn and Sydney; sister, Eleanor DeLear, Point Pleasant, NJ. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy, in 1962, his second wife of over forty years, Marie, in 2004, and a sister, Joan Purcaro. Friends and family are invited to Ed's Life Celebration on Monday, March 30, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. A Military Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Funeral Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Marian Hartman officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tioga County Unit, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA. 17701.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/29/2009

NORMAN Frederick- Frederick Norman, 79, died Saturday, January 16, 1937, at 12:30 a.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Locey, Mansfield, R. D. 1, after an illness of three weeks. The son of James William and Ann Stock Norman, he was born October 17, 1857, in Blenavon, Wales. He came to this country when 13 years of age and settled in Danville, later going to Arnot, where for many years he was employed in the mines. He married Miss Jane Thomas, who died in May 1909. He attended the Congregational Church at Welsh Settlement. Surviving are two sons, George Norman, of Arnot; and Fred of Charleston; three daughters, Mrs. Edward Locey, Mansfield; Mrs. Mae Reese and Mrs. Gertrude Bowen, of Charleston; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Locey by the Rev. R. Myron Kauffman, of the Covington Church of Christ. Burial was in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Submitted by Barbara Conrad

 

OVENDEN Alice Beryl (Ovenden) Barkley

96, of Wellsboro, died on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born on Oct. 28, 1914, in Conneaut, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Cornish) Ovenden.  She was the wife of the late Clifford A. Barkley.  Alice is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Judy Barkley of Wellsboro; daughter, Joanne Barkley of Creve Coeur, Mo., five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Jean Louise Barkley on Aug. 16, 2009. Services will be private. Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro.   Wellsboro Gazette – March 28, 2011

 

PARSONS - CARD, Tina Marie
Formerly Tina Parsons, age 44, of Summerville, South Carolina, died March 31, 2008 at Trident Medical Center following a courageous battle with diabetes. She was the wife of Lee C. Card whom she married June 10, 1989. Tina was born September 10, 1963 in Corning, NY, the daughter of the late Phyllis Parsons. She was a carpenter and enjoyed being a mother. Surviving are her husband, Lee; son, Lee Card, Jr. and his wife, Billie, Summerville, SC; brothers, Lou Parsons, Tyrone, NY and his wife, Karen, Addison, NY, Larry Parsons, Painted Post, NY, and Terry Parsons and his wife, Juli, Hornby, NY; sister, Lynn Fahs, Lawrenceville, PA and her husband, Pete, Elmira, NY; stepdaughters, Holly Davis, Addison, NY and Shawnna Putnam, Summerville, SC; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother; and brother, Bill Parsons. Friends and family are invited to Tina's Life Celebration on Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Darwin Cranmer officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Foundation, National Process Center, P.O. Box 1130, Fairfax, VA 22038-1130.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/2/2008.

Helen C. PATTERSON
Helen C. Patterson, 88, a resident of Carleton Nursing Home Wellsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 1996, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born July 9, 1908, at Maple Hill, Charleston Township, she was the daughter of Milo and Clara Jackson Patterson. She was a graduate of the City Hospital School of Nursing, New York City.  She worked as a registered nurse at the City ospital for over 20 years until she retired in 1965. She was a member of the former Welsh Settlement Congregational Church of Charleston Township. Surviving are a half-sister, Esther McHuron of Port Ludlow, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Sibyl Patterson of Wellsboro; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township.  The Rev. Eugene A. Charshy officiated.  Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, handled the arrangements.

PATTERSON - Kathryn P. Kennedy
Mrs. Kathryn P. Kennedy, 75, of Wellsboro, RD3, died Wednesday, October 6, 1982, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. A registered nurse, Mrs. Kennedy had retired as day supervisor at the hospital. She was a member of Welsh Settlement Congregational Church. Born August 7, 1907, in Charleston Township, she was a daughter of Milo and Clara Jackson Patterson. Surviving are a son, T.Sgt. Allan P. Kennedy, stationed with the Air Force at Albuquerque, N.M.; four sisters, Mrs. Irene Campbell and Miss Helen Patterson, both of Wellsboro; Mrs. Bessie Brown, of Prattsburg, N.Y. and Mrs. Esther McHuron, of North Syracuse, N.Y., and one grandson. The funeral was held Saturday at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.  Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. The Rev. Gregory D. Moore, her pastor, officiated.

PEAKE, Elijah J. – Elijah J. Peake, 78, died January 22, 1937, at the home of his son, Llewellyn Peake on Maple Hill. He was born at Round Top on January 21, 1858. His wife, Rachel Thomas Peake, died in September 1903. Surviving are eight children: Mrs. George Bartley and Mrs. Eliza Bellinger, of Painted Post; William, Milton, Elijah and Llewellyn Peake of Wellsboro; Mrs. Rachel Suhr, Wellsboro; and Miss Ethel Peake, New York City; 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the home of E.P. Peake, and at the Welsh Church at Welsh Settlement. Burial was in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. – Mansfield Advertiser, PA, 27 January 1937, Wednesday, p.3

PEAKE ROSS
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA-- Thursday, February 10, 1916
Peculiar Accident Takes Life of Ross Peake, a Native of Wellsboro
Ross Peake, aged 27 years, a native of Wellsboro, a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, was killed on Sunday evening at an early hour, when the train on which he was working broke in two about a mile south of Troy, on the Northern Central railroad.  No one else was injured, although other members of the crew were badly shaken up and several cars were wrecked.   The break occurred on what is known as the Troy Hill, a long steep incline, which leads into the town of Troy.  The two sections were coming down the hill at fast speed and the engineer seeing the second section gaining speed with every turn of the wheels, opened up and tried to draw away, but before he could get a lead the onrushing section crashed into the first section.  Peake was on the first car of the second section.  The car was a gondola, loaded with coal, and he was forward trying futiley to set the hand brake and reduce its terrific speed.  When the second section crashed into the first, the gondola was smashed into pieces.  so heavy was the shock, Peake was hurled to the ditch alongside the track and covered with coal and debris from the car.    According to the stories told, the conductor of the wrecked train shouted from the caboose, several cars in the rear, to Peake to jump, but the brakeman either did not hear, or feared to chance it.   The second section caught up to the first right in the heart of the town of Troy and directly in front of the Troy station.  The crash was heard for a long distance and the entire town turned out to see the excitement.  Cries were heard for a moment or two alongside the wrecked gondola, which was only one of several cars to be broken up, but when the workers finally uncovered the body, Peake was dead.  He was lying on his face and had apparently been smothered.  Peake had been in the railroad business for two years and had been employed on the Northern Central for two months.  He was unmarried.   Mr Peake was a son of Elijah Peake of Maple Hill who survives.  Also survive:  William of round top; Elijah, Milton and Llewellyn at home.  The remains were brought here Tuesday noon and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home of the father of the deceased.

PEAKE ROSS
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA-- Wednesday,  February 16, 1916
The funeral of the late Ross Elmer Peake was held last Thursday at the Welsh Settlement Church.  Rev. Mr Hurst, of Arnot, preached from I. Corinthians, 16th Chapter, 13th verse.  About 35 teams followed the remains from the house to the church, which showed the high esteem in which Mr Peake was held in this community, where he was born March 2, 1889.  In 1909 he enlisted in the Marine Corps, USN and was presented with three medals for marksmanship.  In 1913 he was honorable discharged after which he obtained employment on the Northern Central Railroad.  He was killed at Troy, Feb. 6.  He is survived by his father Mr E. W. Peake of Maple Hill; four brothers - Mr W. J. Peake of Roundtop, Elijah, Milton and Llwellyn at home; and four sisters - Mrs Geo. Batley, Mrs John Bellinger, both of Painted Post;  Ethel and Rachel at home.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

MILTON D. PLUMLEY
Milton D. Plumley, 86, of Crooked Creek RD 1, died Tues-day, May 15, 1973, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born in Shippen Twp., Tioga County, on June 23, 1886, a son of Daniel L. and Jean-nette Dart Plumley. Mr. Plumley was a member of the Middle Ridge United Methodist Church. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, the former Alta Lewis: a son, Wayne, of Wellsboro RD 1; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lynn, of Wellsboro RD 3, three grandchildren and three great-grand-children. The funeral was held Friday at Tussey’s, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro. Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. The Rev. James W. Garthoff, his pastor, officiated.

MILLARD F. REASINGER
                Millard F. Reasinger, 93, of Mansfield died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000. Born Dec. 3, 1906, in DuBois, he was the son of Joseph and Celia Reasinger. He served with the U.S. Army as a cavalryman  He was married to the late Marian (Youmans) Reasinger, who died in 1972He white washed dairy barns and was a self-employed equipment operator. He was a member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church. Preceding him in death was a grandson, Douglas Rawson. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Karen Reasinger of Wellsboro; two daughters and son-in-law, Marjorie Smith of Horseheads, N.Y., and Leone and Gary Goodwin of Wellsboro; one half-sister, two half-brothers; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield Funeral services were held there Saturday, Oct. 28, with the Rev. Kirk D.  Smethers officiating. Burial was made at the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro.

 

REESE William T. "Bill" Reese

78, of Wellsboro, entered heaven's gates on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. He was born on Dec. 18, 1934, in Wellsboro, a son of the late Leslie W. and Carolyn (Crumm) Reese. Bill was the husband of 59 years of Joane E. (Graham) Reese and was the owner of Reese's Welding for over 50 years. He attended the Dexter Baptist Church, was a member of Ossea Lodge #317 F&AM, Wellsboro. Bill enjoyed both hunting and fishing and also loved farming, his horses, a good story and his devoted dog Beau. He is survived by his wife, Joane; three sons and daughters-in-law, W. Marc and Pamela Reese of Wellsboro, Jody and Nancy Reese of State College, Chris Reese of Wellsboro; daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Mirek Fal of Waterford, Conn.; brother and sister-in-law, Calvin and Francia Reese of Wellsboro; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by a sister, Eunice Mathers. Friends may call on Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. www.carletonfh.com Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jody C. Reese officiating. Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro. Wellsboro Gazette – October 26, 2013

 

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA --Thursday, March 19, 1953
Miss Katherine RICHARDS of Blossburg, died Wednesday night, March 11, 1953, at the Blossburg State Hospital, after an extended illness.  She was a native of Covington, the daughter of William J. and Jane Reese Richards. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. David Fraser, Wenatchee, Wash.;  Mrs John Weller, Blossburg and several nephews and nieces, including Mrs Philip Norman and Mrs. Roger Warren, Blossburg.  Funeral services were held Saturday, the Rev. George Dolch officiating.  Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, July 5, 1899
William J. RICHARDS died at his home in Blossburg on June 27th (1899), aged 71 years, after long suffering with diabetes.  He was a native of South Wales, but left the old country and came to Charleston, this county in 1849.  After a year in that township, he went to Canada, but after two years returned to Charleston, where in 1853, he married Jane Reese, who survives him.  To them were born 13 children, 11 of whom survive, eight living in this county and three in the State of Washington.  In 1864 he entered the army, but on being mustered out, returned to his farm in Charleston.  In '67 he removed to the large farm in Covington Township which he tilled successfully some 30 years removing thence to Blossburg.  He was also engaged in lumbering.  He was a deacon in the Welsh Congregational Church of Blossburg more than a quarter of a century.   The funeral conducted by William T. Jones, was held last Thursday at his late home, but his burial was in the Welsh Settlement in Charleston.  The obsequies were very largely attended.  Mr. Richards was a man of unblemished integrity and was esteemed highly for his goodness of heart and other admirable qualities.

 

REESE Margaret Ann Apgar

Wellsboro Agitator – August 31, 1961

78 ot Wellsboro, RD 4, died Saturday August 26, 1961 at the Crowe Nursing Home, Canton, Pa. She was born January 29, 1883 in Wellsboro, the daughter of William and Sarah Ann Reese.  She was a member of the Welsh Settlement Congregational Church. Survived by husband, Monta; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Scofield, James, Pa ; two sons, Keith Apgar, Spring Valley, N. Y.; Kyle Apgar, Pine City, N Y ; two brothers, Jay and Roy Bowen, both of  Wellsboro, RD 3, seven grandchildren and five, great-grandchildren.  Funeral was held Tuesday at the Funeral Home at 126 Main Street, Rev. David Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

 

REESE William J.
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, March 30, 1921
William J. Reese, aged 75 years, died last Wednesday at his home on Maple Hill. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Welsh Settlement Church, Rev. D. R. Evans, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of Wellsboro, officiating; interment in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

REYNOLDS - Paul E. Reynolds, 76, of 40 Brooklyn St., Mansfield, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1989, at Robert Packer Hospital. Born February 19, 1913, in Watsontown, he was a son of Hiram E. and Cora Dimm Reynolds. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, and Mansfield VFW #6757, Herbert Lee Webster American Legion Post #235. Mr. Reynolds was co-owner of H.E. Reynolds and Sons Chevrolet Oldsmobile Garage, Tioga, for over 30 years, retiring in 1980. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Laura Yaudes Reynolds on Nov. 28, 1985. Surviving are a son, Jeff Reynolds of Mansfield; three daughter, Debra A. Reynolds of Clarion, Paula Nees of White Water, Wis., and Janet Ackerman of Peekskill, NY; brothers, John and Edward Reynolds, both of Muncy, and Fred Reynolds of Tioga, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James T. Dawes officiating. Burial will be made in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. The family will furnish the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, February 22, 1989

DAVID BOWEN ROSE
David Bowen Rose, 80, of Mansfield RD 1, Pa., died Monday, May 13, 1957. Survived by wife, Mrs. Maude Rose; son, Merritt D. of Mansfield RD 1, daughter, Mrs. Arnold Smith of Crooked Creek, Pa., brother, Jay A. of St. Petersburg; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral in Wellsboro, Wednesday at 3:30 pm, the Rev. Marion Finch and John Squires. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

ROSE Merritt D. Age 92, of Country Terrace, Wellsboro, PA, formerly of R.D. 1Mansfield, PA, died August 7, 2004, at Broad Acres. Merritt was born October  24, 1911 in Charleston Township, PA, the son of the late David Bowen Rose and Maude L. Jones Rose. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and Mansfield Normal School. He was a retired school teacher, having taught History and Math at Little Marsh, PA, and Cowanesque Valley High School. Before teaching, he was a bookkeeper for the former Callahan Ford, Wellsboro, PA. He was a member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church, Past President of PSEA and also officer in NEA, having attended every National Convention. He played banjo with several local bands and played for the residents at Nursing Homes. Merritt will also be remembered for his beautiful tenor voice. He was an avid bowler, movie and Broadway fan, member of Ossea Lodge #317 F. & A.M., Wellsboro, member of the Coudersport Consistory and fifty year member of the Aurora Grange, Cherry Flats, PA. Merritt served on the North Charleston Election Board for many years. Surviving are four nieces and their husbands, Eileen (Marion) Dewey, Whitneyville, Jeannette Knowlton, Wellsboro, Bernadene (Sheldon) Quimby, Port Ewen, NY, and Dianne (Fred) Kennedy, Wellsboro; several grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Velma Smith, in 1999. Family will receive friends on Monday, August 9, 2004 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a Masonic Service at 8:30 p.m., at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, and on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Robin Baer officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Whitneyville United Methodist Church, c/o Jeannette Knowlton, 97 Kelsey Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

 

RUGER Rosina (Ruger) Stemler, 85, of Wellsboro, died on Saturday, July 20, 2013, in The Green Home, Wellsboro. Born on Jan. 27, 1928, in Germany, Rosina was the daughter of Peter and Kathrina (Willhardt) Ruger. Rosina was predeceased by her husband, Charles S. Stemler on May 14, 2005. In her early years, Rosina was employed as a mail carrier with the Post Office in Germany and later as a waitress in the United States. She was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church and the Arnot Sportmens Club. Rosina is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Ann and Robert Clevenger of Bear, Del., Caroline Angela and Joseph Kubala of Coatesville; three brothers, Helmut, Gunter and Peter Ruger of Germany and one sister, Waltraud Mohr of Germany. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, July 27, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:30 a.m., at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Rosina's memory to the Cherry Flats Baptist Church, 2291 Cherry Flats Road, Mansfield, Pa. 16933. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  Wellsboro Gazette – July 26, 2013

 

SCHEELEY –KATHRYN SCHEELEY APGAR, age 97, of Broad Acres, Wellsboro, PA, died April 1, 2004.  She was the wife of Keith Apgar who died in October of 1991.  Kathryn was born on August 25, 1906.  She was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna Scheeley.  Kathryn was a graduate of Charleston High School.  She attended Mansfield Normal School and received a B.A. Degree from New Paltz State Teachers College.  She taught for over twenty years in the Spring Valley School District.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro and a life member of the Rebekah Lodge.  Kathryn was an avid reader, wrote frequent notes and letters to family and friends.  She enjoyed traveling and made several trips to Europe and the Holy Land as well as visits to her family in California and Florida.  Kathryn is survived by children, Winifred Strohlein, Largo, FL, Anne and Glenn Cook, Los Alamitos, CA, John and Annie Apgar, Athens, Greece, Mary and Jim Stoddard, North Port, FL, and Fred and Mary Jo Apgar, Center Port, NY; grandchildren, Marc and Pat Strohelein, El Granda, CA, Lore and Jim Percival, Fairfax, VA, Carol and Tim Burke, La Mirada, CA, Catherine and Paul Torrance, Houston, TX, Cindy and David Erickson, Cypress, CA, Kate Apgar, New York City, NY, Jane Apgar, Athens, Greece, Lara Apgar, Seattle, WA, Keith Apgar, Seattle, WA, and Angela Apgar, Center Port, NY; great-grandchildren, Juleigh, Glenn and Tyler Burke, La Mirada, CA, Callie and Cody Ludwig, Casey, Colton and Clarie Torrance, Houston, TX, and Christopher, Andrew, and Jeffrey Erickson, Cypress, CA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Verna and Leland Lewis, and Leone and Ralph Kaltenbach, all of Wellsboro, PA.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home,” 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA on Thursday, April 29, 2004, from 7 to p.m.  Funeral services will be held there Friday, April 30, 2004, at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Blowers officiating.  Burial will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  Family will provide flowers.  Family would prefer memorials sent to Broad Acres Health Center, RD 3, Wellsboro, PA in memory of Kathryn Scheeley Apgar.  –Elmira Star Gazette.

 

SETZER, Linda – Linda S. Kichline, 63, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away May 13, 2019, at home. She was born May 27, 1955, in Easton, PA, the daughter of Willard & Grace Jacobi Setzer. Linda is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Amanda Tashner of Wellsboro, PA; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law, Jeff & Sharon Setzer, Randy & Kim Setzer. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jessie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Friday, May 17, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, with Rev. David Bechtel, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Linda’s memory may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 47 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901 or the Mansfield Area Food Pantry, PO Box 5, Mansfield, PA 16933. Burial in Welch Settlement Cemetery. Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, is handling the arrangements.  – Mansfield Gazette, 16 May 2019 

 

SHARP – Stewart Ervin Sharp, 17, of RD1 Covington, died Sunday, March 28, 1982, of injuries sustained in a one-car accident on Route 15 at Canada Road, Covington. Born Oct. 23, 1964, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of John and Joan Kshir Sharp. He was a junior at Mansfield High School and a member of the Army Reserves. Surviving are: his mother, Joan Kshir Anderson of Covington, with whom he lived; his father and stepmother, Mr. & Mrs. John Sharp of Venice, Florida; three brothers, Jon Sharp of Venice, Florida, and Randy Sharp and Curtis Anderson, both of Covington; a stepbrother, Charles Sharp in California; and a stepsister, Peggy Sue Sharp in Florida. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at the Adams Funeral Home, Blossburg, with the Reverend Deborah Casey, pastor of Canoe Camp Church of Christ [Disciples] officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, RD, Wellsboro. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, March 31. – Wellsboro Gazette, March 31, 1982

 

SHUMWAY Dorothy E. Davies

84, of Wellsboro, died Friday, April 26, 2002, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. She was the wife of the late Dr. Thomas E. Davies, M.D., who died in 1993. Born Jan. 19, 1918, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Ross P. and Fannie Bellinger Shumway. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, class of 1936, and a homemaker. She was a very active member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, and was involved in and contributed to many different community functions and programs.  Preceding her in death was a brother, Waldo Shumway.  Surviving are son and daughter- in-law, Dr. Thomas E. and Cindy Neely Davies of Leavenworth, Wash.; a grandson, Evan Ross Davies, also of Leavenworth; a sister, Lucille Bailey of Wellsboro; a sister-in-law, Peggy Etner of Wellsboro; a nephew and wife, James and Aggie Bailey of Wellsboro; nieces and husbands, Judy and Gordon Jones of Canton, MI; and Barb and Ron Weller of Falling Waters, W.Va.; several grand nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. The funeral was held Tuesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, the Rev. Mark Shover officiating. Burial was made in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.   Submitted by Gary Butler

 

SMITH Delmar Wilson
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed.,  July 31, 1929, Pg 1
Delmar Wilson Smith, aged 74 years died suddenly of heart disease Monday afternoon [7/29/1929] at his home near Wellsboro.  He was born March 12, 1875 at Whitneyville, Charleston Twp., Tioga County PA, son of Vincent M. and Marilda Ludlow Smith.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs Bertha M. Smith, and daughter, Mrs Robert J. Brown and two grandchildren, Ivan D. and Dora B. Brown;  four brothers and five sisters: Stephen or Rosedale, Oklahoma;  Fred of Wellsboro;  Wilbert and Howard Smith of Whitneyville;  Mrs L. A. Davis of Hilton, NY;  Mrs Mary Carpenter of Ithaca;  Mrs F. L. Hood of Chemung, NY;  Mrs Laura Patrick of Whitneyville and Mrs Sadie R. Smith of Wellsboro.  Mr Smith was a member of the Welsh Settlement Congregational Church and the Grange and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.  Funeral arrangement have not been completed.

 

SMITH - MRS. GENEVIEVE R. JONES (SRGP 35885)
Mrs. Genevieve R. Jones, 59, of Mansfield RD 1, wife of Emmett M. Jones, died Thursday, January 2, 1969, in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born May 4, 1909, in Charleston Township, she was the daughter of Robert F. and Edith Ingerick Smith.  She was a member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Jones was assistant Secretery of Charleston Township, a member of the Mary Wells Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Wellsboro, and a seventh degree member of the Grange.  Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Robert F. of Mansfield R.D. 1 and Duane of Albany, New York, her father and a brother, Gordon, both of Mansfield RD, and seven grandchildren.  The funeral was at 1:30 P.M. Sunday at Tussey's, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro.  Burial was in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  The Rev. James Garthoff, her pastor, officiated.

 

SMITH, Gladys Erma – Gladys Erma Smith, aged twelve days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Smith, of Cherryflats, died Dec. 2, at one p.m.  The funeral was held Thursday, burial in the Welsh Settlement cemetery.   Wellsboro Agitator, 10 December 1919.

WILLIAM L. SMITH
William LeRoy Smith, 64, died at his home in Charleston Township Thursday morning, December 9, 1954. Born January 23, 1890, he was the son of Gerould and Sarah Hutchinson Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie Rogers Smith, of Mansfield RD 1; two daughters, Mrs. Erline Lang of Mansfield RD 1 and Mrs. D.H. Frank of Bellevue, Neb; two brothers, Robert S. Smith of Mansfield RD 1, and Leonard of Wellsboro RD 3; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Pauline E. Smith of Elmira, NY, and six grandchildren. He was a member of the Tioga Centre Grange. Services were Monday at the funeral home, 139 Main Street, with the Rev. Marion Finch of the Whitneyville Methodist Church officiating.  Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

Anna THOMAS WADDELL
The Wellsboro Agitator, Vol. XLVIII-NO. 19, Wednesday, May 8, 1901
Death of Mrs. Anna Waddell.  Mrs. Anna Waddell, aged 32, formerly of Arnot, died on Friday at the home of her widowed mother, Mrs. Jacob Thomas in Charleston, after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband and three children, the youngest and infant.  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. Williams, of Arnot, were held from Mrs. Thomas’s home Monday afternoon.  Burial in the Welsh Settlement cemetery.

 

THOMPSON Frances L. Abplanalp

Wellsboro, PA: Frances L. Abplanalp, age 80, of Sweetbriar Road, Wellsboro, PA, died March 13, 2011 at Broad Acres. She was the wife of the late Rexford H. Abplanalp who died October 21, 1985. Fran was born March 1, 1931 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of the late Richard and Janet Chamberlain Thompson. She had been a custodian for the Wellsboro Area School District, and was a member of the Coolidge Hollow United Methodist Church. Fran was a member of Eastern Star, honorary member of the Mountainers 4H Club, dedicated to her family and grandchildren and was known as a tremendous baker. Surviving are her son, Donald (Brenda) Abplanalp, Wellsboro; daughters, Dixie (Erick) Coolidge, Wellsboro, and Sheryl Abplanalp, Wellsboro; five grandchildren, Jason Abplanalp, California, Carrie (Tim) Abplanalp-Bradey, Georgia, Derrick (Bri) Coolidge, Wellsboro, Chelsie (Deven) Coolidge-Martin, Wellsboro, and Shalane (James) Coolidge-Willis, Texas; three great grandchildren; sisters, Ellen Dewey Hall, Sharon, SC, and Gertrude Isaacson, Mainesburg, PA. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and sister, Florence Smith. Friends and family are invited to Fran's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home", 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.  Funeral service Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Diehl officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Coolidge Hollow United Methodist Church.   Star Gazette – March 15, 2011

 

TOWNSEND CATHERINE E. BROWN
Catherine E. Age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died February 18, 2007 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was born March 27, 1918 in Wellsboro, the daughter of Orra & Mable Lyons Townsend. She is the last of nine children. Catherine had attended the Welsh Settlement Church of Christ and was a member of the Wellsboro Women of the Moose. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, which she donated to newborn babies and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, but her greatest love was her children and grandchildren. Catherine is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ivan and Lou Brown, Mansfield, currently services with the Armed Forces in Virginia; six daughters and four sons-in-law, Donna and Charles Harton of Reno, NV, Beverly Enderle of AL, Marguerite and Arthur Elliot of Corning, NY, Sharon and Jack Stone of Mansfield, PA, Regina Brown of Covington, PA; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ivan, April 13, 1975. In keeping with Catherine's wishes there will be no funeral services. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 228 S. Russell Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.

TRIPP – Ray Avery Tripp, 8 months old, of Roaring Branch RD1, died as the result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, July 7, 1979. Born October 22, 1978 at Williamsport, he was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Tripp of Roaring Branch RD1. Surviving besides his parents are: a sister, Brandy Lynn, 2, at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Tripp of Liberty; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Reed of Roaring Branch RD1; maternal great grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. George Patterson of Trout Run RD1; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Edna Reed of Canton and maternal great-great grandmother, Mrs. Eva Alexander of the Leader Nursing Center, Williamsport. A private funeral was held at 10:30 AM today, Wednesday, July 11, 1979, at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, with The Reverend Thomas Morningstar, pastor of East Point United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Welch Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro RD3. There was no visitation. – Wellsboro Gazette, 11 July 1979, p.12

Ray Avery TRIPP, age eight months, of Roaring Branch RD 1, was pronounced dead on arrival at 6:15 p.m. Saturday evening, July 7, 1979, at the Williamsport Hospital by the Lycoming County Coroner from injuries received in a two car accident. The infant was a passenger in a car driven by his father, Jeffrey L. Tripp, age 19, when the accident occurred at 5:27 p.m. Saturday evening on old Route 15, one mile south of Liberty. The driver of the other vehicle was Dennis Schmouder, age 24, of Liberty. The Montoursville State Police are investigating the accident. Jeffrey Tripp is listed in critical condition in Williamsport Hospital. His wife, Laura J., age 18 and daughter Brandy Lynn, age 2, are both in serious condition. The infant was born on October 22, 1978 in Williamsport. Besides his parents and sister, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Tripp of Liberty; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reed of Roaring Branch RD 1; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson of Trout Run RD 1; great maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edna Reed of Canton; and maternal great-great grandmother, Mrs. Eva Alexander of Williamsport; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Private funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Morse-Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Thomas Morningstar, pastor of the East Point United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro DR 1.

URBAN - William J. Urban
WELLSBORO, PA. | William J. Urban, 83, of Hilboldt Road, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004 at home. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at noon Tuesday, the Rev. Eugene A. Charsky and the Rev. John McNassor officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

WILLIAM J. URBAN
William J. "Bill" Urban, 83, Hilboldt Road, Wellsboro, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at home. He was the husband of Connie J. Clark Urban whom he married Jan. 21, 1965. Bill was born Sept. 16, 1921 in North Braddock, the son of the late John and Dorothy Lopata Kroll Urban. He was a graduate of Charleston High School, Class of 1940. He was a retired auto mechanic after 16 1/2 years’ service for Indianapolis, Ind. Public Schools and 21 years of service for Pontiac Motors. Bill was a member of the Indianapolis Jazz Club and the Indianapolis Ragtime Society. He enjoyed music, gardening, and was a history buff of World War II and the old West. Bill had a great zest for life and will be remembered for his great spirit and good sense of humor. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Medical Corps during World War II. Surviving are his wife; brothers and sister-in-law, John Urban of West Middlesex, Robert and Sophie Urban of Wallingford; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," Wellsboro with calling hours held prior to the service with Rev. Eugene A. Charsky and Rev. John McNassor officiating. Burial was made at Welsh Settlement Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701; the American Diabetes Association, 63 North Franklin St., in care of Kirby Health Center Annex, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701; or Laurel Health/Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, Pa. 16901.

 

VanNESS Arland R.

Wellsboro: age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Broad Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Born on February 23, 1920 in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Manley B. and Ada (Reese) VanNess. Arland and his wife, Patricia (Bennett) VanNess, would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on November 17, 2011. Prior to his retirement, Arland was employed as a polisher and grinder for Corning Glass in Corning, NY. He was a US Army veteran and served during World War II. Arland was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church and enjoyed his grandchildren, traveling, little kids and animals. In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie (Edward) Nowak of Wellsboro, PA, Diane (Travis) Snyder of Wellsboro, PA, Judy (Larry) Tarbox of Wellsboro, PA, Robbie (Marty) Kilmer of Catawissa, PA, Jackie (Gerald) Burton of Harrisburg, PA; three sons, Jerry VanNess, Terry VanNess, Larry VanNess all of Wellsboro, PA; one brother, Vernon VanNess of Wellsboro, PA; one sister, Betty Davis of Wellsboro, PA, one sister-in-law, Donna VanNess of Wellsboro, PA; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Arland was predeceased by an infant daughter; one son, Roger James VanNess and a brother Tom VanNess. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held at the funeral chapel immediately following calling hours at 1:00 PM with his nephew, Pastor Dale VanNess officiating. Burial will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.  Star Gazette – February 1, 2011

 

VanNESS Betty Davis

89, of Wellsboro, Pa.,died March 2, 2012. She was the wife of George R. Davis, who predeceased her June 5, 1976. Betty was born March 9, 1922, in Mansfield, Pa. The daughter of Manley B. VanNess and Ada Rees. She was retired from Dunham's Department Store. Betty Davis was a member of Rebekah Lodge of Wellsboro, Pa. She was also a board member of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Tioga, Pa., and a former Girl Scout leader. Betty also enjoyed singing in her church choir. She was a member of Independent Bible Church, Wellsboro, Pa. for over 60 years and a Sunday school teacher. Surviving are daughters, Gloria (William) Clark of Blossburg, Pa., Nancy Strykowski of Pine City, N.Y., Kimberly (William) Bannon of Williamsport, Pa.; son, Robert (Anita) Davis of Troy, Pa.; her brother, Vernon VanNess of Wellsboro, Pa.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Grace and Leon Johnson of Troy, Pa.; brother-in-law Wilbur Butter of Corning, N.Y.; sister-in-laws, Pat VanNess of Wellsboro, Pa. and Donna VanNess of Wellsboro, Pa. and a special niece, Bonnie Nowak; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Chris, Shannon, Stephanie, Robert, Ellen, Kyle, Korin, Erin and Kayla; eight great-grandchildren, Brian, Nathan, Sarah, Olivia, Ethan, Alexis, Cameron and Logan.  Friends and Family are invited to Betty's Life Celebration on Wednesday March 7, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro, Pa.  Funeral service will be Thursday March 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township.  Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, A "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro, Pa. Memorials may be made in Betty's memory to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 16 Charleston St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. The family would like to thank the staff of the Green Home for their compassionate care.   Wellsboro Gazette – March 4, 2012

 

VANNESS -MAUREEN KAY (VanNess) DEXTER, 71, of Wellsboro, died on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. She was born on Oct. 13, 1948 in Wellsboro, a daughter of the late Vernon W. and Jessie (Sisson) VanNess. Maureen was retired from Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She is survived by a son, Christopher Dexter of Wellsboro; daughter, Tina Stadler of Mansfield; brothers, Wendell (Cara) VanNess of Knoxville, Philip (Cheri) VanNess of Mainesburg; sisters, Sylvia Brewer, Debbie (George) Meyer and Linda (Martin) Wright, all of Wellsboro; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Draper Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Hagy officiating. Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. -Wellsboro Gazette 12/302019

Van NESS, Pastor Vernon W. - Pastor Vernon W. Van Ness, 95, of Wellsboro, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. He was born July 14, 1923 in Wellsboro, a son of Manley and Ada (Reese) Van Ness. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII, was a member of the Dexter Baptist Church and was married to Jessie (Sisson) Van Ness for 62 years, until her death. He was a pastor for over 30 years for the First Baptist Church of Clifton, Ariz., and the West Jackson Baptist Church, Millerton. Vernon loved reading the Bible, telling stories, hunting, working on cars and carpentry. Pastor Van Ness is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Wendell (Cara) Van Ness of Knoxville, Philip (Cheri) Van Ness of Mainesburg, four daughters and sons-in-law: Sylvia Brewer, Maureen Dexter, Debbie (George) Myers, Linda (Martin) Wright all of Wellsboro, daughter-in-law: Carolyn Van Ness of Wellsboro, two sisters-in-law: Donna Van Ness and Pat Van Ness, both of Wellsboro, 24 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a son, Tom Van Ness. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Dexter Baptist Church, with Pastor James Truax officiating. Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dexter Baptist Church or to the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Tioga County. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA.. – Mansfield Gazette, 25 October 2018

 

WARTERS –FLORENCE W. JONES of RD 3, Box 370 Cherry Flats, PA Tuesday, July 5, 1988 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.  Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro, PA Wednesday 7 to 9 pm with funeral service there Thursday 2 p.m.  Rev. John McCoulough, Pastor of Cherry Flats Baptist Church officiating.  Burial, Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  Survived by son, The Rev. David A. Jones of North Alabama; 3 grandsons; 1 sister, Viola Miller of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews and families.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Warters and a sister, Genevieve Warters.  She was born January 28, 1908 in Richmond Township, Tioga Co., Pa.  She was married to John J. Jones who diedFebruary 3, 1986.  Florence and her husband, John owned and operate a dairy farm until 1968.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/6/1988

 

WERLINE –ANNA TRIPP, 81, Life-long resident of Liberty, PA died June 18, 2014 at Sycamore Manor in Montoursville. Anna Jean was born in Blossburg on October 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Herbert F. and Josephine (Wasiski) Werline. She married Ray Tripp on July 1, 1950 at the Liberty Salem Church. They shared 25 years together before his passing on August 17, 1975. In addition to caring for family and home, Anna was employed by Wundies in Liberty and Wellsboro until retiring. She enjoyed going antiquing and crocheting, especially doilies. Surviving are four children; Kenneth (Diane) Tripp of Buttonwood, Randy (Janet) Tripp of Millerton, Pamela Tripp (Harry Alum) of Boca Raton, FL and Jeffery (Laura) Tripp of Liberty, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, two siblings; Margaret Roskowski of Williamsport and Stanley B. Werline of Crane, TX, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two grandchildren, a great-grandchild and two sisters, Greta Lamonski and Frances Vough. Calling hours are 11 – 1 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Zwicharowski Funeral Home 314 Granger St. Blossburg. Rev. Lon Williams will officiate the funeral service at 1 p.m. followed by interment in Welsh Cemetery, Charleston Twp., PA. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Anna’s name to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of NEPA, 57 N. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA.

 

WIEST RUTH
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Wednesday, May 24, 1995
Ruth Wiest, 85, of Keene, Texas, formerly of Wellsboro, died Tuesday, May 16, 1995 in Keene, Texas.  She was the daughter of Pastor C. S. and Minnie Edwards Wiest.   She received her secondary education at Indiana Academy in Cicero, Ind., in 1927, and performed secretarial work at the Kansas Conference Office for a year before attending Union College at Lincoln, Neb., where she graduated from in 1933.  She received a master's degree in English from the University of Minnesota in 1939.  She then taught for a number of years.  She also received a master's degree in library science from the University of Denver in 1960.  She was a teacher in the Seventh-Day Adventist Schools for 23 years until she moved to Keene, Texas, as a librarian in 1960.  Since retiring, she had served the Seventh-Day Adventist elementary and junior academies by setting up some of their libraries.  Surviving are her aunt, Helen Edwards Davies of Wellsboro, and several cousins.  Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 23, at the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Township, with the Rev. Cecil May officiating.  Arrangements were handled by the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.

 

WILCOX Crystal K. Bowen

age 52 of Wellsboro, PA, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Crystal was born May 17, 1959 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of Russell Rut and Marie (Mast) Wilcox. She was the wife of Ransom Rance W. Bowen. Crystal was a LPN for the Wellsboro School District. She was a member of the Cherry Flats Baptist Church and a former member of the Wellsboro V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Crystal enjoyed decorating, gardening, and genealogy.   Crystal is survived by her husband, Ransom; a daughter and son-in-law, Carly and Gary Bowen-Clark of Wellsboro, PA; a son, Chase Bowen of Wellsboro, PA; a step-daughter, Haley (Luke) Starkweather of Wellsboro, PA; her mother, Marie, of Oregon Hill, PA; a special grandson Dru Clark, who called her Meems; 2 step-grandsons, Wes and Jake Starkweather; 4 sisters, Bonnie Halstead of Linden, PA, LuAnn (Jody) Aichholz of Bernville, PA, Denise Woodhouse of Wellsboro, PA, and Janice (John Yilek) Wilcox of Germania, PA; a brother, Rusty Wilcox of Oregon Hill, PA; mother-in-law, Audrey H. Bowen of Wellsboro, PA; 2 brothers-in-law, Rick (Charlotte) Bowen of Lungmont, CO, Russ (Nancy) Bowen of Luxemburg, PA, a sister-in-law, Rene (Freal) Perry of Wellsboro, PA; special friends, Kim, Judy and JoAnn. She was predeceased by her father, Russell, her father-in-law, Ransom H. Bowen in 2008, a nephew, Clint Perry, and a niece, Ashley Aichholz in 2012.   A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Crystals memory to Special Olympics, P O Box 534, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.  Wellsboro Gazette – April 11, 2012

WILCOX - Mrs. Gussie Wilcox Miller, aged 64 years, of Charlestown, widow of Lynn Miller, died Saturday at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. she was born as Whitneyville, Jan. 31, 1880, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Gerow Wilcox. She is survived by a son, John J. Jones of Charleston; two daughters, Mrs. John a. Hughes of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. C.E. Gannon of Bloomfield, NJ; three sisters, Mrs. Howard Ashley of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Howard C. Hale and Mrs. Mary Dewell of St. Louis, Mo.; and two grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Miller and Rev. E.H. Degville officiating; burial in the Welsh Settlement cemetery. - Wellsboro Agitator, January 18, 1945

WILDER - ALLEN
ADELINE M. Age 96, of RR 3 Wellsboro, Pa. died December 27, 2001 at Soldiers and Saliors Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Allen who died in 1955. She was born March 3, 1905 in Wallingford, England, the daughter of the late Frank A. and Emily Huggill Wilder. She was an Executive Secretary for the Gulf Oil Corporation in Philadelphia, Pa fro twenty-seven years, retiring in 1960. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She was an accomplished concert pianist having studied in England under York’ Bowen. Surviving are Daughters and Sons-in-law, Avis and Nathaniel Watkins, Arden Hills, MN., and Marlette and Daniel Ott, Wellsboro, Pa.; Nine Grandchildren, Verna and Charles Holm, Andover, MN. Janice and Paul Swan, Pelican Rapids, MN, David Allen Watkins, St. Louis Park, MN, Philip and Mary Watkins, Hugo, MN, Robert and Sarah Watkins , White Bear Lake, MN, Thomas and Romona Watkins, Roseville, MN, John and Nicole Ott, Sugar Grove, WV, Peter Allen Ott, Wellsboro, Pa. and Stephen and Tanya Ott, Wellsboro, Pa.; One Sister, Phyllis W. Jayakar, Oxfordshire, England; Fourteen Great Grandchildren; Five Nieces; Four Nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 30, 2001 from 7:00-8:00 P.M., at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a “Life Celebration Home”, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, Pa. Funeral to follow at 8:00 P.M. with Father Gregory P. Hinton officiating. Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

WILLARD Clara E.
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA -- Thursday, May 1, 1941, Pg 4
Mrs. Clara E. Reese, aged 93, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Truman in Charleston, yesterday morning.  She was the widow of William J. Reese, whom she married July 3, 1865.  Mr Reese died March 21, 1921 at the age of 75.  Survivors are two daughters, Mrs Lulu Truman and Mrs Mary Palmer of Charleston;  two sons, George W. of Westport, NY and Thomas W., of Charleston; nine grandchildren;  16 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandchild.  Funeral services will be held at the Welsh Settlement Church on Sunday at 2pm with Rev. R. J. Reese of Kingston, PA officiating.  Burial will be made in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

JOHN L. WILSON 79, of Mansfield, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was born on Sept. 5, 1940 in Blossburg, a son of the late Myron and Thelma (Root) Wilson. John served in the US Navy and was retired from Ralph's Service Center, Mansfield, after 40 years of service. He was the husband of Sylvia J. (Ward) Wilson and enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and restoring "R" title cars. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Wilson of Mansfield; son, Joseph (Julie) Wilson of Covington; daughter, Lori Ann (Douglas) Smith of Ulster; sister, Lois (Fred) Suhr of Florida and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. -Wellsboro Gazette 3/31/2020

WOLFE –MRS. NORINE C. MOORE age 34 years of RD 3 Wellsboro Saturday, December 21, 1974 at the Green Home Wellsboro.  Friends are invited to call at the Tussey Funeral Home Sunday 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held there Monday 1 p.m. Rev. Jonathan Baker.  Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Tioga County Chapter American Cancer Society.  Survived by husband, Edward R. Moore of Wellsboro; daughters, Robin, Tina Marie, Joyce and Barbara, all at home; five sons, Edward, Joseph, James, Ray and Roger, all at home; four brothers, Lynn Wolfe of Cleveland, Ohio, Bert of Warren, Pa., Melvin of Indiana, Pa. and Donald of Westover, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Fusara of Philadelphia, Mrs. Lorraine Solley of Emeigh, Pa.; several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of Calvary Tabernacle Church, Wellsboro.  –Elmira Sunday Telegram 12/22/1974

YAUDES Kenneth
 Kenneth Yaudes, 61, of 371 W. Church Street, Elmira, N. Y. died Saturday, Sept. 16, 1989.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Christ. A graduate of Mansfield University and Bucknell University, he was a retired math teacher at Southside High School in Elmira, N. Y.  Mr. Yaudes was a veteran of World War II.  Surviving are a sister, Harriet Johnson, of Reading; three brothers, Howard of Mansfield, Chester of Williamsport, and Leonard of Elmira, N. Y., and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Holly-Keck and Baker Funeral Home in Elmira, N.Y.  The Rev. Kurt Traugott officiated.  Burial was made in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro.  The family provided flowers.  Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the St. Joseph’s Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

YOUMANS, Marian- MRS. MILLARD REASINGER
 Mrs. Marian Elizabeth Reasinger, 58, wife of Millard F. Reasinger of Wellsboro RD 3, died last Thursday, February 10th in Soldiers and Sailors Memrorial Hospital after an illness. She was born April 27, 1913 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Herbert and Ellen Munch Youmans.  She was a member of the Whitneyville Methodist Church and the church's WSCS.  She was a member of Charleston Valley Grange. In addition to the husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Smith of Wellsboro RD 6, Mrs. Leone Goodwin of Wellsboro RD 2; a son, Thomas J. of Wellsboro RD 2; her father of Covington; four brothers, Harry and Harold Youmans of Covington, Ray of Mansfield and Ralph of Crooked Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Rhodes of Bradford, Mrs. Roberta McDermott of Horseheads, NY; and Mrs. Mary Ellen Purdy of Chatsworth, California. Funeral services were held at the Tussey Funeral Home Saturday at 1:30 pm, with the Rev. James Garthoff officiating.  Burial was in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.

? EVA BOINSKE age 75 of R. D. 3, Wellsboro, Pa., formerly of Blossburg, Pa. Monday, May 23, 1977 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa.  Friends are invited to call at the Auld Funeral Home, Blossburg, Pa., Wednesday, May 25, 1977 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Prayer services there Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, Pa. at 9:30 a.m., Rev. Thomas J. Hannigon, Celebrant.  Burial in Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  Bible vigil services at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/25/1977

? MRS. BESSIE CORA BROWN, 56 of Wellsboro RD 3, Monday, Dec. 17, 1951 at her home.  Survived by husband, Robert J. Brown; son, Ivan D. Brown of Wellsboro RD 3; daughter, Mrs. Dora B. Taylor of Addison; five grandchildren.  Mrs. Brown was a member of the Welsh Settlement Church.  The body is at the Bastian & Kuhl Funeral Home, Wellsboro where funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Marion Finch.  Welsh Settlement Cemetery.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/19/1951

? - Rebecca, wife of Daniel Jones, of Welsh Settlement, died on Monday of heart disease, aged 57 years. She was a native of Wales. The funeral is to be held Thursday at 2 o’clock p.m.; burial at Welsh Settlement. - The Wellsboro Agitator, September 8, 1920