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Mansfield High School Graduates 1950
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..
From the 1950 Manscript - Yearbook of Mansfield High School.
Return to Table of Contents for Mansfield High School Class Lists
Surname First Name Year Cur. Spouse college
Aumick Essie 1950 Clifford Thomas 24246 1932-2017 State Road Cemetery
Baity Gordon D 1950   77885 1931-1972 State Road Cemetery
Bastian  Fay Arlene 1950 Larry Jones 11365
Boinski Eugene 1950  
Brown Ann 1950 Rennie
Burley Thomas W 1950  Sue Wilcox 70441
Burnham Dewitt "Bud" 1950   16270 1933-1989 Prospect Cemetery
Calkins Gerald Thomas 1950 Ann Garrison 10730 1933-1982 Tioga CMG
Casey Elizabeth Rose 1950 Tonrey
Chamberlain C. Seth 1950   Rita Boinski 28414 1932-
Chapel Melissa 1950 Kautzman
Clark David 1950  Dorothy Kent 19194
Cole  Shirley Joyce 1950  
Creeley Mary Lou 1950 Dieterly
Dailey William 1950   1932-2017
Earley Marsha Lee 1950 Malinich
English Janice 1950 Layman
Evans Marilyn 1950 Graham 43002 1932-
Griffin Geraldine 1950 Droleski
Griffin Clifton 1950   36016 1932-2017
Hart Helen 1950 Giddings
Hilfiger Lois 1950 Fred Shappee 15539 1932-
Hilfiger Morgan Jr 1950  Verna Lawton 15538 1931-2011 State Road Cemetery
Howard Edward 1950  
Kasper Leroy 1950  Londa Loughridge 37254 1932-
Loveland James B. 1950  Bonnie Cleveland 83483 1932-1982 Oakwood Cemetery
Madigan Marjorie 1950  
Marvin Laura 1950 Hitchcock
Mascho Betty 1950 Hoad
McClure Lavere 1950 Leda Garrison  44302 1931-2002
Palmer Claude 1950   29009 1931-
Peffer Maxine 1950 Alfred Wilcox 79152 1932-2016 Frost Settlement Cemetery
Roberts Joan Marie 1950   65799
Rumsey Lois Virginia 1950  Paul Peters 06265
Selleck Earl 1950  Grace York 14171
Shaw Gayle 1950  
Shaw Mary Alice 1950   80644
Shaw Jack 1950   35855 1932-2014 Oakwood
Sick Ronald David Jr 1950 Marianne Davis 84608 1933-2018
Smith Dena 1950  Robert Brownlee 05181
Smith Robert D 1950 Dorothy Sherman 03509 1932-2013
Smith Robert M 1950
Smith Wendell E 1950  Shirley Boyce 23109 1931-2013
Strange Mary Ellen 1950 John D. Barr 09848 1931-
Stilwell Merle Eugene 1950  Eleanor Seeley 02677 1932-
Sweely Marciel 1950 Merle Holton 13431
Tomlinson Donald 1950  
Wilcox Joan L 1950   77047 d 13 APR 2010
York Bird 1950 Barbara Rieppel 08074 1932-2015 Gray Valley Cemetery
Zellner Jack C. 1950  Christine Jaquish 83514 1929-1971
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Essie Aumick 1932-2017 Gordon D. Baity 1931-1972

AUMICK, Essie M. -
 Essie M. Thomas, age 85, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at The Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born November 16, 1932 in Mainesburg, PA, a daughter of Roy and Ruth (Edwards) Aumick. Essie is survived by her husband, Clifford. She worked in the cafeteria at Mansfield University before she retired, and enjoyed baking and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, Essie is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Clifford L and Gail Thomas of Mansfield, PA, Dennis J. and Susanne Thomas of Mansfield, PA, Gary G. and Tanya Thomas of Mansfield, PA; grandchildren, Amanda Breeden, Christine Spencer and Michael Heyer; 5 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. Essie was predeceased by an infant daughter, Gail Marie, a grandson, Kurt Thomas in 1995; 6 brothers and 5 sisters. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, December 11, 2017 from Noon to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Tim Parker officiating. Burial will be in State Road Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Essie's memory to the Mansfield Ambulance Assoc., 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. - Mansfield Gazette, 14 December 2017

Gordon D. Baity,
age 40 years, of Covington, died Saturday, August 19, 1972, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  Funeral services were at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home in Mansfield Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.  The Rev. Glenn Dewey officiated and burial was in the State Road Cemetery.  The family requests the memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity in his name.  Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Baity; mother, Mrs. Velma Baity of Montoursville; brother Dean Baity of Covington RD; sisters, Mrs. Carl (Beatrice) Mitchell of Covington, Pa., Mrs. William (Patricia) Gardner and Mrs. Glen (Kathleen) Glidewell, both of Montoursville; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  He was born Oct. 20, 1931 in Sullivan Township,  a son of Edson D. and Velma Hilfiger Baity.  Mr. Baity was a member of the Covington Baptist Church.  He was on the Board of Directors at the Tioga County D.H.A.; member of the Covington Burrough Grange; State and National Holstein Dairy Assn.  

 

 
"Bud" Burnham 
1933-1989

BURNHAM - Frederick D. (Bud) Burnham Jr., 55, of Mansfield died Jan. 17, 1989 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Jan. 26, 1933, in Mansfield, he was the son of Frederick D. Sr. and Lillian Cummings Burnham. Mr. Burnham was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was employed as an aeronautical engineer for Avco in Williamsport. Surviving is one sister, Mary Hoffman of Mansfield. Friends may call at the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield, Thursday, Jan. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Friday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Burial will be made at Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, 18 January 1989
 

Gerald T. Calkins 
1933-1982 

CALKINS, Gerald T.
 Mansfield – Gerald T. Calkins, 59, of 143 Mulberry Lane, died Sunday, July 19, 1992, at home. He was a member of the Friendship Lodge 2247, F&AM, and the Williamsport Consistory. He was a member of the Mansfield Lions He was a member of First United Methodist Church.Surviving are his wife, Anne Garrison; three sons, Greg and Garry, both of Mansfield, and Guy, of West Henrietta, N.Y.; a daughterSusan, of Mansfield; a stepmother, Edna Calkins, of Canton; three brothers, Robert, of El Cajon, Calif., Jack, of Auburn, N.Y. and Roger, of Tennessee; a half brother, Richard Calkins, of Canton; a sister, Mrs. Marlene Vermilya, of Canton; a half sister, Donna Diane Brown, of Canton,and seven grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Scureman’s, 130 South Main Street, with the Rev.Norman Evans, his pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Township. Friends may call at the funeralhome from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.  A Masonic service will be conducted at 8. The family will provide the flowers
 

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William Dailey
1932-2017
DAILEY, William Paul, Jr. – William Paul Dailey, Jr., 85, of Tariffville, beloved husband of Rita [Layton] Dailey, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. He was born February 5, 1932 in Williamsport, PA, son of the late William Paul and Dorothy [Emerick] Dailey and had lived in Macedon, NY prior to moving to Tariffville 53 years ago. Bill was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. He was a Subrogation Manager for Allstate Insurance for many years prior to his retirement in 1993. He was a member of Shepherds of the Hills Lutheran Church in Simsbury. Bill enjoyed bluegrass music, playing the banjo, hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling, genealogy, surfing the internet and spending time with his family. He also loved new technology and gadgets and had a remarkable ability to fix anything and everything. Besides his loving wife of 62 years, he is survived by his four children, William P. Dailey, III and his wife Betsy of Broomall, PA, Thomas Dailey of Clinton, Michael Dailey and his wife Carol of East Hartford and Lucinda Stevens and her husband Scott of Rocky Hill; his grandchildren, Katherine and Jennifer Dailey, Tara and Samuel Dailey and Madeline and Alexandra Stevens; his siblings, Penny Noll and her husband Charles of Leesburg, FL, Ethel Verkey and her husband Jan of Leesburg, FL and Dennis Dailey, Duane Dailey and his wife Charlotte and Gary Dailey, all of Williamsport, PA; his brother-in-law Rand Murnane of Big Flats, NY, sisters-in-law, June Dailey of Corning, NY, Betty McNaney and Jean Bristow of Elmira, NY and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and Gerald Dailey; two sisters, Judy Murnane and Linda Coleman and his step mother, Marion Dailey. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury, TODAY, Saturday, February 18th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Funeral service will be celebrated at the funeral home at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 19th. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001. – Vincent Funeral Home obituary, 18 February 2017
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Clifton Griffin
1932-2017
GRIFFIN, Clifton T. - Clifton T. Griffin, age 85, of Mansfield, PA, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born June 28, 1932 in Roseville, PA, a son of Cecil and Sarah (Smith) Griffin. Clifton was the husband of Phyllis E. Griffin who passed away September 8th, 2017. He was employed at Mansfield University as supervisor of the buildings and grounds for 35 years. Clifton enjoyed playing the guitar, camping, fishing, hiking, and walking in the woods. Clifton is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Paula of Horseheads, NY, Todd and Jennifer of Greene, NY, and Ryan Griffin of Mansfield, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Nikki and John Cole of Corning, NY; 5 grandchildren, Sarah (T.J. Naylor), Rebecka, Christopher, Kylie, and Liam Griffin; 2 great grandchildren, Levi and Lola Jo Naylor. Besides his wife, Phyllis, he was predeceased by a sister, Mable Enderle. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 27th, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice. - Mansfield Gazette, 26 October 2017
Morgan Hilfiger
1931-2011
HILFIGER Morgan Hilfiger Jr. [SRGP 15538]
79, formerly of Mainesburg, PA, died January 12, 2011 at Broad Acres Nursing Home. He was born April 23, 1931, in Mainesburg, the son of Morgan Sr. and Hazel Fish Hilfiger. Morgan was a retired dairy farmer, an U. S. Army Veteran and a member of the Bakerburg Community Church. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Theron Pierce, Blanche and Jerry Kessing, Joan and Earl Wood Hilfiger, all of Mansfield, PA; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Fred Shappee of Pine City, NY, a brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Sue Hilfiger of Covington, PA; a sister-in-law, Faye Hilfiger of Mansfield, PA, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Morgan was predeceased by his wife, Verna in 1994, and his brother, Duane. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday 5-7 PM. Funeral services will be held there Saturday at 11:00 AM with Rev. David Dressler officiating.  Burial in State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg.   Star Gazette – January 11, 2011
James B. Loveland 
1932-1982

Former Mansfieldian James B. Loveland, died in Philadelphia
LOVELAND - James B. Loveland, 50, of North Wales, Montgomery County, a former Mansfield resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982, in Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 5, 1932, at Lock Haven, he was a son of Fred and Mary Katherine Irvin Loveland. He was a member of First United Methodist Church at Mansfield. A photographer, he owned Loveland Studio at Mansfield for many years. Mr. Loveland was a member of the County Detective Association of Pennsylvania. He recently worked as an investigator for the state Department of Public Welfare. He also was a member of Mansfield Ambulance Assn. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving, besides his mother, of Mansfield, are his wife, the former Bonnie Cleveland; two sons, Ronald of Hampton, Tenn., and David of Morris Run; four daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Muller of Avoca, NY, Mrs. Linda Bush of Huston, Texas, and Misses Sandra and Karen Loveland at home; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Day of Mansfield and Mrs. Kitty Wilson of Blossburg, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. James Dawes, his pastor and the Rev. David Weidman, pastor of Lambs Creek Bible Church, officiated. - Wellsboro Gazette, November 24, 1982
 

Lavere W. McClure 
1932-2002

McCLURE Listed on 08/16/02
Lavere W. Age 69 of Bloomsburg, PA died unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2002 in Mansfield, PA. Lavere was born on September 23, 1932 in Roseville, PA, a son of Lee and Eleanor Lucile (Mitchell) McClure. He retired from Bloomsburg University where he was a professor in the Earth Science Department. Prior to becoming a college Professor he taught at Corning High School. After his retirement he managed Mill Race Golf and Camping Resort in Benton, PA for several years. Lavere was a US Navy veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #436 in Bloomsburg, PA and was the past exalted Ruler, a member of the United States Trotter Association, taught wood carving, life member of the VFW in Benton, PA, taught an adult literacy program, and was involved with the Land Conservation and Catawissa Creek Restoration. Lavere is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Larry and Carol McClure of Danville, PA, Lee and Denise McClure of Morreo, LA, a granddaughter Samantha Lee McClure, two brothers Wendel (Bonnie) McClure of Mansfield, PA, Marshall (Marlyn) McClure of Roseville, PA, a sister Mary Lee (Robert) Trowbridge of Wellsboro, PA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard McClure in 1994. Friends are invited to call on Monday, August 19, 2002 from 6 to 7 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckeit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bloomsburg University Foundation c/o Geography and Earth Science Department, In Memory of Lavere W. McClure, Bloomsburg University, College Hill, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
 

Maxine Peffer
1932-2016
PEFFER, Maxine - Maxine Wilcox, age 84, of Covington, PA, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Country Terrace, Wellsboro, PA. She was born March 4, 1932 in Bratton Twp., Mifflin County, PA, a daughter of Lloyd and Dolly (Diehl) Peffer. Maxine celebrated 65 years of marriage on October 22, 2015 with her husband, Alfred W. Wilcox, Jr. She was a homemaker and Secretary/Tax Collector for Covington Township. Maxine was a member of the Covington Church of Christ, enjoyed spending time with her family, doing upholstery, sewing, and flower gardens. Maxine is survived by her husband, Alfred; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, George and Brenda Wilcox of Millville, PA, Samie Wilcox of Covington, PA; 5 grandchildren, Samantha (Jerry Ogden) Wilcox, Daniel (Stefania) Wilcox, Christie (Paul) Blackwell, Kasey (Joshua) Mastellar, Trisha Wilcox; 2 great grandchildren, Karah and Carly Blackwell; a brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Donna Peffer of Mainesburg, PA; a sister, Alice Gohn of TN. She was predeceased by a son, Arthur Lloyd Wilcox in Sept. 1986; daughter-in-law, Christine Wilcox and several brothers and sisters. A private graveside service will be held with Rev. Michele Somerville officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country Terrace Activities Fund, 1919 Shumway Hill Rd., Wellsboro, PA 16901 or a Local Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Burial will be in Frost Settlement Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield is assisting the family. - Mansfield Gazette, March 23, 2016
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SICK, Ronald D., Jr. - Ronald D. Sick, Jr., 85, of Middlebury Center, passed away March 15, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of 66 years;  two sons, David (Charisse) Sick and Timothy (Karen) Sick; eight grandchildren, Tia Rhoads-Reppert, Brent Sick, Erin Sick, Anne (Chad) Chaborek, Bradley (Taryn) Sick, Matthew Sick, Mable Sick, and Anna Sick; eight great-grandchildren, Alex, Jaysen, Victoria, Donovan, Adesyn, Vander, Rowan and Caleb; and his sister, Marie (Jim) LaTulip. Predeceasing are his parents, Ronald D. Sick Sr. and Alice Sick, and his daughter Sherry Rhoads. Ron was an alumni of the Pennsylvania State University, served as a milk inspector for the Navy in Japan, operated Tyoga Farms Dairy, owned and operated a salon and retired from the Tioga County Human Services Agency. He was an active member of the Wellsboro community and a member of the Wellsboro Men's Chorus for 25 years.  Private family services will be held. In his honor, the family requests that donations be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, 725 Gee Rd, Tioga, PA 16946. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. – Mansfield Gazette, 22 March 2018

 
Robert Daniel Smith
1932-2013
Wendell Earl Smith
1931-2013
SMITH Robert D. Smith [SRGP 03509]
81, of Mansfield, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at Carleton Senior Care Home, Wellsboro. He was born June 11, 1932, in Mainesburg, a son of Elmer and Anna (Baity) Smith. Robert was married to Dorothy (Sherman) Smith. He was a self-employed truck driver until his retirement. Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mansfield, served as Trustee and Deacon. Robert was a former member of the Mansfield Lions Club and the Loyal Order of the Moose in Williamsport. He enjoyed camping and bowling. Robert is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Alan Smith of Roseville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane and Ed Vance of Mansfield, Brenda (Tom Greene) Rumsey of Roseville; a daughter-in-law, Cherry Wilson of Mansfield; six grandchildren, Chad Smith, Kenny Vance, Jordan Vance, Danielle Van Gheem, Megan Smith, Derek Smith; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Smith, Bristol Smith; special nieces, Carolyn Gernert of Troy, Joy Rumsey of Daggett, PA; a special nephew, Steve Sherman of Mansfield; several additional nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Marshall Smith in 1988; and two sisters, Shirley Rumsey and Audrey Clark. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday, Oct. 29, from noon to 1 p.m., at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral chapel with Rev. Allen Goss and Rev. Steve Case officiating. Burial will be in State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc., Eastern PA/Delaware Chapter, 225 City Ave., Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19904 in Robert's memory. MHS class of 50   Wellsboro Gazette – October 26, 2013

SMITH Wendell E. Smith [SRGP 23109]
82 of 219 Leisure Lane, Horseheads, NY, died Sunday, October 27, 2013 in the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Born in Mainesburg, PA, August 19, 1931 son of the late Aaron and Margaret (Webster) Smith. Wendell married Shirley Boyce July 14, 1957 in Blossburg, PA, she survives him. He graduated from Mansfield PA High School, class of 1950 then served during the Korean war with the U.S. Army. Wendell was an Insurance Agent, employed by Prudential Insurance, Corning, NY for thirty-five years, retiring in 1993. He had formerly been employed with Garrisons Mens Shop in Mansfield. He was a member of the Corning, then Horseheads Elks Club, former President of the Insurance Underwriters Association and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Corning. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading and ping pong. Wendell volunteered for many years with the LPGA and also at Corning Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Babette Smith and Amy Beth (Paul) VanDelinder both of Painted Post, NY; sisters: Betty (Clif) Rice of Wabasso, FL, Marian Talbot of Vero Beach, FL, Geraldine Worden of Mansfield, PA and Juanita (Art) Mixell of Williamsport, PA; brothers: Ellsworth (Janet) Smith of Mansfield, PA, Roger (Carole) Smith of Mansfield, PA, Wilbur (Carolyn) Smith of Wellsboro, PA, Kenneth (Nancy) Smith of Mainesburg, PA, Chester Smith of Mainesburg, PA and Theodore (Alice) Smith of Crystal River, FL; grandson, Reese VanDelinder of Painted Post; two beautiful grandaughters, Megan Smith of Ithaca, NY and Emily VanDelinder of Painted Post; many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his buddy dog, "Buster". Friends will be received Friday, November 1st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St. in Corning. Funeral services with military honors will be Saturday at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. Judy White officiating, private burial will be at Bath National Cemetery in Bath. Memorials in his name may be left to Corning, Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suite 101 Corning NY 14830.  Star Gazette – October 30, 2013
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Joan L. Wilcox 
1932 -2010
Joan L. Wilcox of Vestal [SRGP
Joan L Wilcox, 77, of Vestal died at her home Thursday evening, April 15, 2010. Services are pending and will be announced by the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, Endicott in May 2010.
 
WILCOX - Joan L. Wilcox, of Vestal, died on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at her home in Vestal, NY, after a long illness. With her at the time of her death were her cousins, June DiRado, Gail Jones, and Deanne DiRado. She was born in South Gibson, PA on September 19, 1932. She graduated from the Mansfield State Teachers College, Mansfield, PA, in 1954. She served as a music and elementary school teacher in Levittown, PA and Vestal, NY for 38 years. The benefits of her love and labors were abundantly bestowed on her family and many friends. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Endicott, NY; a member of the Order of the Eastern Star; and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the daughter of Frank A. and Gertrude M. Wilcox, both deceased. She is survived by her adoring brother, Sterling Wilcox and his wife, Gloria of Oakton, VA; her nephew, Seth Wilcox; nieces, Poldi Ann Dell and Susan Holley; and her great-nieces, Janie Lee Dell, Rachel Wilcox; and her great-nephews, Joseph Dell, JT Holley and Tyler Holley, all of Virginia, and who adored their beloved Aunt Jo and will miss her dearly.
 Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 300 E. Main St., Endicott. The Rev. Susan Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Gelatt Cemetery, Gelatt, PA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, NY 13850. - Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin, May 4, 2010
 
Bird B. York
1932-2015
John C. Zellner
1929-1971
YORK, Bird - Bird B. York, 83, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. He was born March 6, 1932, in Bungy, the son of Ralph and Idella Ashley York. Bird was a retired contractor, mechanic, farmer, and logger. He worked on the construction of Ski Sawmill and the Endless Mountains Mission Center. Bird was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Class of 1950, served as a district trustee for the Wellsboro District of the United Methodist Church and was a member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Barbara Rieppel; two daughters, Ann York of Horseheads, N.Y., Gretchen York of Harrisburg; a son, Bret York of Mansfield; three grandchildren, Jordyn Payne, Madison and Emerson York. A memorial service for Bird will be announced in the future. He will be cremated and his ashes buried in Gray Valley Cemetery where he served several years as sexton. -  Wellsboro Gazette, March 11, 2015

YORK, Bird - Friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Bird B. York, 83, of Mansfield, Saturday March 21, to be held at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield at 11 a.m., with William Page officiating. A time of food and fellowship will follow at 1 p.m., at the Mansfield Fire Hall, 381 S. Main St. Mansfield. -  Wellsboro Gazette, March 18, 2015

John C. Zellner - Note from Bob Zellner - John graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College and then taught science in Horseheads, NY until his death on Oct. 31, 1971 at his home in Addison, NY. He was married to Christine Jaquish. You may remember his death as it was rather unusual, he was bitten by a rattlesnake which he kept with many other reptiles in his basement. He was born Aug. 7, 1929.

 
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