Helen Dieffenbach Lutes, 94,of Mansfield, PA, October 26, 2003 at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA.  She was born January 10, 1909 in Watsontown, PA, the daughter of George & Mary Halfpenny Dieffenbach.  Helen earned her B.S. from East Stroudsburg University in 1931, while a member of the Varsity Basketball & Gymnastics teams, and graduated from Penn State University in 1940 with a Masters Degree in Physical Education.  That would be the beginning of a teaching career that would span 43 years.  Helen began teaching at Roosevelt Jr. High School where she coached Varsity Gymnastics.  She then taught 7 years at Williamsport Senior High where she coached many sports.  Helen taught over 1600 girls the game of Bowling while teaching in Williamsport.  She then took a short break from teaching to serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1942-1946. Following the war, Helen came to Mansfield State College and taught there until 1974.  While at Mansfield Helen organized Sports Days for Girls, where they used to travel by train to compete against Penn State, Bucknell, Lock Haven, & Bloomsburg.  Competition included Badminton, Bowling, Tennis, Table Tennis, Basketball, & Volleyball.  Helen coached the Women’s Varsity Tennis Team and ran the recreation program from 1963-1972.  The Mansfield University Women’s Softball field was named in her honor in 1995.  Helen has been inducted into Sports Halls of Fame at Williamsport, Mansfield University, & Tioga County.  At Mansfield she was recognized for organizing and developing new athletic programs and coaching many sports.  Additionally, she formed the Color Guard which performed with the Band.  She was also named East Stroudsburg Outstanding Alumni.  Helen was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, a 50 year member of Twilight Chapter #475 OES, Delta Kappa Gamma, Past President of the Mansfield 55 Plus Club, a charter member of the BPW, and was instrumental in starting the Mansfield Garden Club in 1960.  She was featured in “Who’s Who of American Women” in 1970-71.  Helen was the recipient of the Eberly Medal for philanthropy and volunteerism and in 2001 received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Mansfield University.  She is survived by a brother Fred Dieffenbach of Williamsport, PA, 3 nieces, 1 nephew, and several great nieces & nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Ferris in 1998 and a sister, Alice Probst.  Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 7-9 PM.  Twilight Chapter 475 OES will conduct services there at 8:45 PM.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield with Rev. Dr. John Whitfield officiating.  Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Williamsport, PA.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the Lutes Foundation c/o First Citizens National Bank 15 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933.  Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Helen’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”

Walton Lovell, 64, of Covington, PA, died August 23, 2004 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.  He was born August 27, 1939 in Rochester, NY, the son of Lucas & Grace Horton Lovell.  Walton retired from A.J. Sports.  He is survived by his sister, Patricia Lovell, also of Covington.   A private viewing will be held at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home  18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA.  Public  graveside services will be held Thursday at 1:00 PM at Gray Cemetery, Covington, with Rev. Richard  Berg officiating. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Patricia at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”

Jean M. Losey, 80, of Lawrenceville, PA, died April 23, 2006 at home. She was born February 9, 1926 in Kinzua, PA, the daughter of Theodore & Daisy Hughes Miller. Jean was a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. She also was a teacher and librarian at Elkland High School and drove school bus for nine years. Jean was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Lawrenceville as well as the Stony Fork Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roland, a son & daughter-in-law, Alan & Lucia Losey of Lawrenceville, a daughter, Cynthia Losey of St. Petersburg, FL, & 2 grandchildren, Jana, & Juston Losey. There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville with Revs. Gary Weaver & William Lusk officiating. Burial in Lawrenceville Cemetery. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Jean’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com ”OBITUARIES”

Joanne E. Losinger,65, of Wellsboro, PA, died December 7, 2007 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born September 30, 1942 in Lindley, NY, the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian Deats Heffner. Joanne was employed at Patty T's Restaurant in Lawrenceville. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Lori of Wellsboro, PA, Allen and Tammy of Tioga, PA, Carl and Shannon of Wellsboro, PA, Phillip and Denise of Millerton, PA; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Durwood and Lucy Heffner of Cooper Plains, NY, Kevin Heffner and Rosie Croft of Nelson, PA, Stephen and Mazie Heffner of Elkland, PA; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Lydia and Rodger Stone of Tioga, PA, Patricia VanOrder of Nelson, PA, Hazel and Gary Morse of Tioga, PA, Mary and Ed Steffen of Lawrenceville, PA, Marilyn Smith of Lawrenceville, PA, Jenny and Brian Atkinson of Tioga, PA, Janice and Dennis Bliss of Tioga, PA; two sisters-in-law, Ivaline Heffner of Mansfield, PA, Joyce Heffner of Tioga, PA; nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Joanne was predeceased by her husband, David in 2005; a son, George; and three brothers, Franklin, Nolan, and Phillip Joseph Heffner. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Laverne Holliday officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Joanne's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com

Sandra K. Lehman, 38, of Mansfield, PA, passed away May 25, 2008 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. She was born April 16, 1970 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Frederick Sr. & Mildred Gaylord Bolt. Sandra worked many years as a care home administrator. She was a certified Red Cross Instructor, and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Tom, her children, Michael & Tasha Mae Cummings, & Sierra Morgan Townsend, her step-children, Carl & Wyatt Lehman, her father & step-mother, Frederick & Kim Bolt Sr. of Mansfield, PA, her father-in-law, Russell Lehman of Mansfield, PA, her mother-in-law, Bonnie Geschwender of Pinkney, MI, her brother Frederick (Amy) Bolt Jr. of Mansfield, PA, her sister, Cheri (Jason) Thorpe of Roseville, PA, her step sister, Nicole Hemenway of Mansfield, PA, 2 brothers-in-law, Terry Lehman of Mansfield, PA, Sean (Jess) McCarthy of Mainesburg, PA, 4 sisters-in-law, Nicole McCarthy (Nick Brown) & Kristen Lehman, both of Mansfield, PA, Aaren & Tristin Geschwender, both of Pinkney, MI. several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, & special friends, Tammy, Jamie, Joey & Mark. She was predeceased by her mother, Mildred.  Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Thursday 6-8 PM. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at 8 PM with Rev. Richard Berg officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Sandra’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.


Effie G. Litke, 88, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away August 29, 2008 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. She was born February 9, 1920 in Kumry, PA, the daughter of Jerry & Pauline Stuckey Seese. Effie retired from the Doylestown Trust Co. & was a member of the Forest, PA Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Gust, 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Sandra & Tom Hill of Mansfield, PA, Nancy & David Mitchell of Corry, PA, a son & daughter-in-law, Henry & Rose Litke of Newbern, NC, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, & 5 great great grandchildren. Viewing will be held at the Forest Baptist Church, Forest, PA, Wednesday 11-11:30 AM. Funeral services will follow there at 11:30 AM with Revs. Robert Andrews & Victor Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Effie's memory may be made to the Forest Baptist Church 4503 Winburne-Munson Road Morrisdale, PA 16858 or the American Heart Assoc. 228 S. Russell Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Effie's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com

Gustaf "Gust" Litke, 95, passed away February 7, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital.  He was born August 28, 1914 in Munson, PA, the son of Henry & Rose Ziemer Litke.  Gust was a retired dairy herdsman, and was employed by Handy and Harman.  He was a member of the Forest Baptist Church, Morrisdale, PA.  Gust is survived by 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Sandra Flack & Tom Hill of Mansfield, PA, Nancy & David Mitchell of Corry, PA, a son & daughter-in-law, Henry & Rose Litke of Newbern, NC, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, & 1 great great grandchild.  He was predeceased by his wife, Effie, in 2008, a brother, and 4 sisters. Friends are invited to call at the Forest Baptist Church 11:00 11:30 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.  Funeral services will follow there at 11:30 AM Wednesday with Pastor Christopher Schafer officiating.  Burial in Forest Baptist Church Cemetery.  Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Gust's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.

Nancy E. Lowry, 65, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away April 3, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira, NY. She was born September 1, 1944 in Corning, NY, the daughter of Edward & Emma Stoddard Farr. In addition to her father of Lawrenceville, Nancy is survived by a son Scott, of Lawrenceville, a daughter, Melinda (Rodney) Conaway of Clearfield, PA, 4 grandchildren, Jennifer & Erick Conaway, Devion Lehman, & Anthony Lowry, 4 brothers, Jerry (Julia) Farr, Lynn Farr, Joseph (Patty) Farr, David (Betty) Farr, all of Lawrenceville, PA, a special niece, Janelle Farr of Millerton, and several other nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 6-9 PM. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Burial in Lawrenceville Cemetery. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Nancy’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.

Eleanor A. Lee, 65, of Millerton, PA, passed away March 26, 2012, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  She was born June 1, 1946 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Lawrence & Eleanora Copp.  Eleanor is survived by her husband of 48 years, Walter, a son & daughter-in-law, Kevin & Jolee Lee of Millerton, PA, a grandson, Jeffrey, a brother, George Copp of Mansfield, PA, & a sister, Norma Kilmer of Troy, PA. She was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence Copp.  Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Friday 5-6 PM.  Funeral services will follow there Friday at 6:00 PM with Rev. Jennifer Wolf officiating.  Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Eleanor’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com. 

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