We now have a local history museum in Mansfield representing the area in and near Mansfield including Richmond, Sullivan, Rutland, Covington, Tioga and more Visit the History Center on Main Street at 83 North Main Street where our library resources are housed. We also have a museum location at 61 North Main Street. Regular hours are noon to 3 T, W Th or by appointment. Extended Summer Hours Also visit us on Facebook -- Museum established 2012 - Memberships available, Donations welcome If you have ancestors in our area, the History Center would like to meet you and show you what we know about your family and learn what you know that we don't. Mansfield area people are the core of what we value. Our genealogy database of nearly 100,000 individuals with local connections may include your ancestors. We also have filing cabinets full of resources and a thorough knowledge of our past residents, schools, and businesses. It's worth a visit. Memrships or Donations to The History Center will help keep this website available.

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1947 view of Mansfield High School. Front section , the gym, was built about 1927 attached to the old Brick School. In 1939, the Brick School was torn down and the new school built surrounding the central gym..

Alice Beach	Ford Button	Emma Bryant 1925-2017

Theodore Clark 1922-1995	Isabelle Caracciolo	Wilford Cleveland

William Crossley 1924-2010	Arlene Dann 1925-2001	Ambrose Decker 1922 - 1987

Mansfield Advertiser, July 13, 1949, p.1 Have Leased Windmill Service Station

Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose “Bucky” Decker have leased the Windmill Service Station at Mainesburg, which has been closed for several years. They will renovate the building and reopen for business soon. Besides gas and oil, they will have for sale ice cream,, soft drinks, candy and other merchandise. Mr. Decker is a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and recently graduated from the Jean Summers Business School in Elmira. He served overseas during World War II.

DECKER - Ambrose [Bucky] Decker, age 65 of 1 Rue DeLa Fossette, 14520 Port en Bessin, France formerly of Mansfield died on Friday, April 24, 1987 after an extended illness. He was a World War II Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jacquelyn Decker; mother, Ada Decker of Mansfield; three daughters, Carole Gile of Gainesville, Fla., Corine Pavagean and Cassia Leprieur of France; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Rarrick of Horseheads, NY, Mrs. Audrey Tomb of Ellisburg, PA and Mrs. Barbara Keegan of Akron, Ohio; two brothers, Cleo Decker of Oxford, NY and Walter Decker of Jermyn, PA; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 29, 1987 in France. - Wellsboro Gazette, April 29, 1987
 

Lane Dorsett	Morgan Doughton	Dale Fleming

Mary Kingsley 1925-2000	Benedict Garrison	Lorraine Loveland 1925-2004

 LOVELAND - KITTY WILSON
Kitty Wilson, 78, of Blossburg died peacefully Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at her daughter's home in Blossburg. Born Sept. 19, 1925, she was the daughter of Fred and Kathryn Irvin Loveland. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School, class of 1943. She later attended Mansfield State Teachers College and graduated in 1947 with a degree in elementary education. Earlier she taught in Campbell, N.Y. for several years. On April 10, 1955 she married Thomas Wilson, Jr. and together they shared 25 years of marriage. Her beloved Thomas preceded her in death in May of 1980. Following her marriage, she served as a devoted teacher for many years at Blossburg Elementary until her retirement in 1986. Kitty loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid sports enthusiast and was her grandchildren's and their friends biggest fan. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, James. Surviving are two children, Thomas (Sharon) Wilson of South Williamsport, Susan (Wesley) Kacynski of Blossburg; grandchildren, Kyle Wilson, Sean and Tesia Kaczynski; sister, Jane (Ronald) Day of Mansfield; sister-in-law, Bonnie Loveland of Wellsboro; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends called at the Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg on Monday, March 1. Services were held Tuesday, March 2 at the Blossburg Methodist Church. Burial was made at Arbon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Laurel Home Hospice, 24 Walnut St.,
 

Margery McConnel 1925-1995	Grant Makely 1926-2006	Connie Nares

McCONNELL – MARGERY L. McCONNELL STONE, 70, of Troy RR 1, and Riverview, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 22, 1995, in Florence, SC. Born July 18, 1925 in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of Wade and Gertrude Cruttenden McConnell. She was a member of the Covington Church of Christ and a former employee at First Citizens National Bank, Mansfield. Surviving are a son, Jack A. Stone of Mansfield; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Widger of Virginia Beach, VA; five grandsons; four step-grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons and several cousins. Calling hours were held Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Funeral services were held there Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 10 am. The Rev. Ira Hindman officiated. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.
–South Carolina Accident Claims Troy Couple.  Carl Stone, 77 and his wife Margery, 70 of Troy were killed as they were walking across US Route 76, Florence, SC on December 22, 1995.  The couple had eaten dinner and were returning to their motel when they were struck by a passing car.  South Carolina police report both victims were dead upon arrival at a local hospital.  According to reports, the couple were clad in dark clothes and the driver of the oncoming vehicle could not see them in the setting sun

MAKLEY
Grant Age 80, of Gulick St., Blossburg, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born January 31, 1926 in Covington, the son of the late Frank and Ina Harvey Makley. Mr. Makley married the former Helen Patt who preceded him in death in 1994. Mr. Makley served with the US Army during WWII having fought in the battle of Ardennes Central Europe Rhineland. While in the service he received the following medals: Eame Campaign, Good Conduct, World War II Victory and Army Occupation Medal. Grant was retired from Ward Manufacturing after 45 years as a machine operator. He was a member of Theodore Roosevelt American Legion Post # 167 Morris Run and Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Blossburg. Surviving relatives include a son, David Makley, Wellsboro; daughter-in-law, Patricia Makley, Blossburg; stepdaughters, Rose (Michael) Mitchell, Elmira, NY, Kay (William) Myers, Lakeville, MN, and Debbie (Greg) Harding, Mainesburg; stepsons, Robert Padleski, Las Vegas, NV, and Ronald Padleski and Hazel Tarbox (significant other) Blossburg; grandson, Larry Makley, Blossburg; granddaughter Sherry (Gary) Earl, Long Island, NY; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Logan and Nathan Makley, Blossburg and Dylan Earl, Long Island, NY; ten step grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale (Judy) Makley, Covington, and Olin (Judy) Makley, Beaver; sister-in-law, Martha Makley, Wellsboro. Mr. Makley was predeceased by his parents; wife, Helen Makley; brother, Elwin Makley; sons, Roger and Larry Makley; and a grandson, Travis Makley. Family and friends will be received at the Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg, Monday, April 10, 2006, from 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Forsythe officiating. Interment will follow at State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg. Full Military Honors will be accorded by Theodore Roosevelt American Legion Post #167, Morris Run, William B. Wilson American Legion Post #572, Blossburg, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Supreme Sacrifice Post #8730, Blossburg.
 

Melvin Rauscher	Pauline Schanbacher 1925-2003	Robert Renne

SCHANBACHER - Pauline Schanbacher Bradshaw, 78, of Mansfield, died peacefully at home on Nov. 25, 2003. She was born May 16, 1925, in Blossburg, the daughter of Orville and Martha Rauscher Schanbacher. Pauline was a retired case worker supervisor for Tioga County Children’s Services. She was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College and a former member of the Mansfield University Alumni Board. Pauline was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church, the Mansfield Lions Club, the Garden Club and the Glen Region Sports Car Club of America. Pauline is survived by her husband of 57 years, William; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bobby Jo and Ronald Milton of Naples, N.Y. and Patti Lynn Bradshaw of New York City, N.Y.; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Yvonne Bradshaw of Hazleton; a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Ferne Schanbacher of Mansfield; two sisters, Joyce Gilbert of Hamden, Conn., Genevieve Stone of Micanopy, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Anna Schanbacher of VanEtten, N.Y. and Tweet Schanbacher of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Forrest (Susan) Milton of Holcomb, N.Y., Nicole, Jonathan and Samantha Bradshaw of Hazleton; and two great-grandchildren, Tessa and Bethany Milton of Holcomb, N.Y. There will be no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Canon Rudolph vander Hiel, Saturday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m., at St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Pauline’s memory may be made to the St. James Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 57, Mansfield, PA 16933 or the Mansfield Ambulance Association, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. - Williamsport Sun Gazette, November 30, 2003 and Wellsboro Gazette, December 3, 2003

Geraldine Smith 1925-2006	Duane Smith 1924-2009	Jeanne Stephens

SMITH - Duane R. Smith, [SRGP 26473]  85, of New York, N.Y., died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, N.Y.  Duane was born on May 4, 1924, in Corry, the son of Harry L. and Mary Jaquish Smith.  Prior to his retirement, Duane was employed as a registered nurse with St. Vincent 's Hospital in New York. He was a member of St. Clements Episcopal Church in New York, N.Y. Duane served in the United States Army during World War II, receiving numerous medals and awards. He enjoyed the Martha Graham Dance Theatre, where he frequently performed; Broadway shows and old black and white movies.  Duane is survived by the following cousins, Dorothy J. Michaels of Blossburg, Richard (Joanne) Marvin of Covington, Russell Marvin of Covington, Sara Marvin (Michael) Lord of Selinsgrove and Jan Marvin of Covington.  Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield. A memorial service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ira Hindman officiating. Burial will be made in the Gray Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Duane's name to the charity of one's choice.  Published in The Wellsboro Gazette from October 30 to November 10, 2009

Clarice Stilwell 1925-2003	Jean Whitteker	Alfred Wilcox 1925-2018

WILCOX, Alfred W., Jr. - Alfred W. Wilcox Jr., age 93, of Covington, PA, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born May 18, 1925 in Covington, PA to Alfred Sr. and Mabel (Wood) Wilcox. Alfred was the husband of the late Maxine Wilcox with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage. He was a member of the Covington Church of Christ. Alfred is survived by 2 sons, George (Brenda) Wilcox of Millville, PA, Samie (Sharon Kendrick) Wilcox of Covington, PA, 5 grandchildren Samantha (Jerry Ogden) Wilcox, Daniel (Stefania) Wilcox, Christie (Paul) Blackwell, Kasey (Joshua) Mastellar, Trisha Wilcox. He was preceded in death by his wife on March 16, 2016, a son Arthur Lloyd Wilcox on September 14, 1986 and a daughter in-law Christine Wilcox on April 11, 2015. A private graveside service will be held in Frost Settlement Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933. – Mansfield Gazette, 15 November 2018

Eleanor Wilcox	Josephine Wood 1925-2017	Mirabel Young 1925-2005

YOUNG - SMITH Mirabel Ann Age 79, of Mansfield, PA, died
on Monday, September 19, 2005. Mirabel is survived by her husband, Alden B. Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Clayton Rash of Belcamp, MD; brothers, Charles Young of Baltimore, MD, Bruce Young of Corning, NY; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home on Thursday, September 22, 2005, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Joel Kershner officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

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