Sidney A. Powlison, 92, of Roseville, PA, passed away July 29, 2006 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. He was born August 15, 1913 in Wellsboro, the son of Sidney & Bess Spencer Powlison. Sid was the retired manager of Dunham’s Hardware, Wellsboro, and a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church, and the Blossburg VFW. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former, Marion Benson, 4 sons & daughters-in-law, Kenneth & Barbara of Mansfield, PA, James & Michele of Millerton, PA, Richard & Brenda of Covington, PA, Arthur of Mansfield, PA, 10 grandchildren, & 7 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Sid was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Treat. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 South Main St. Mansfield, Tuesday noon-2 PM. Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Sid’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com ”OBITUARIES&rdquo

June A. Pequignot, 80, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, September 17, 2002 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA.  She was born July 10, 1922 in Middlebury Center, PA, the daughter of Ernest & Myrtle Carpenter Monks.  June was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church.  She is survived by a daughter, Dixie Sheridan of Mansfield, PA, 4 grandchildren, Amy Sheridan of Mansfield, PA, Seth Sheridan of Franklin, TN, Chad Sheridan of Nashville, TN, Brooke Sheridan of Monterey, CA, 2 great grandchildren, Adam & Brennen Sheridan.  Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA,  Friday 2-3 PM, followed there by funeral services at 3:00 PM, with Rev. Howard Woodruff officiating.  Burial in Salem-St. Paul Cemetery, Nauvoo, PA.   Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES

Clifford Palmer, 89, of Covington, PA, October 22, 2002 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA.  He was born December 27,  1912 in Alba, PA, the son of Melvin & Jenny Joralemon Palmer.  Clifford was a WW II U.S. Navy Veteran.  He was the owner of a nursery business in the Harrisburg area prior to retirement.  Clifford was a member of the Covington Church of Christ.  Surviving are a son & daughter-in-law, Richard & Elissa Palmer of Altoona, PA, a grand daughter, several cousins, and a sister-in-law, Beulah Palmer of Mansfield, PA.  Friends may call on Friday, October 25, 2002 from 10-11 AM at the Covington Church of Christ.  Funeral services will follow there Friday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kirk Smethers, his pastor, officiating.  Burial in King Hill Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA.  A service of Gary Wilston Funeral Home 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA.

Caroline G. Padgett, 72, of Troy, PA, March 9, 2003 at Troy Community Hospital.  She was born July 23, 1930 in Troy, PA, the daughter of Fred & Ruby Ripley Thorpe.  Caroline is survived by her husband of 53 years, Raymond, a son, Lynn of Frackville, PA, 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Brenda & James Hart of Troy, PA, Tammy & Thomas Westerfer of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, a brother, Frederick Thorpe of Canton, PA, 3 sisters, Jeanette Beardslee of Troy, PA, Thelma Baker of Lawrenceville, Betty Thorpe of Wellsboro, PA, 13 grandchildren, & 15 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a brother, William Thorpe.  Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 12-2 PM.  Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Caroline’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”

Marian B. Powlison, 91, of Roseville, PA, was called home to be with the Lord January 19, 2009 at Bradford County Manor. She was born June 20, 1917, in Elmira, NY, the only child of Jerome & Mary Sweely Benson. Marian was employed as a beautician, and retired from the Warren L. Miller School cafeteria. Marian was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. She is survived by 4 sons & daughters-in-law, Kenneth & Barbara of Mansfield, PA, James & Michele of Millerton, PA, Richard & Brenda of Covington, PA, Arthur of Mansfield, PA, 11 grandchildren, Kim, Cindy, David, Joshua, Vicky, Sarah, Amy, Amber, Darlene, Jennifer, & Jason, 15 great grandchildren, Tyler, Marlena, Noel, Celeste, Kortney, Kasey, Lauren, Kaitlen, Warren, Abigail, Eli, Ethan, Chelsea, Kevin, & Tyler. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Sidney, on July 29, 2006, and a granddaughter, Diane. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Thursday 10-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Christopher Schafer officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marian’s memory may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church 4118 Rt. 549 Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Marian’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.

Ross H. Pino, 85, of Covington, PA, passed away October 3, 2009 at home. He was born December 9, 1923 in Mansfield, PA, the son of Ross Sr. and Lena Howe Pino. Ross retired after 35 years service from Corning Glass Works. In 1961, Ross was one of the founders of the Tioga County Early Days, since he enjoyed working with his draft horses. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Myra Pino of Covington, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Lance Swank of Phelps, NY; a stepson, Walter Warren of Tioga, PA; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel, in 1991; and a brother, John. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Burial in Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Ross' family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Anna Pilling, 75, of Roseville, PA, passed away September 3, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1935 in Estelle Manor, NJ, the daughter of John & Dorothy Curley Madara. Dorothy was a teacher, lifelong member of the Grange & the Eastern Star. She attended Millerton United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and loved books. She and husband Frank, lived a nomadic lifestlye between Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, New York & Virginia, where Frank was the original “house flipper.” Dorothy loved her family and adored all of her grandchildren. Her positive spirit effected everyone around her. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Franklin S. Pilling Jr. 2 daughters & a son-in-law, Kathy (Mark) Pilling-Whitney of Tioga, PA, Barbara Pilling of Carneys Point, NJ, 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Franklin S. III (Lisa) Pilling of Roseville, PA, John (Denise) Pilling of Haines City, FL, Carl (Bonnie) Pilling of Portville, NY, a brother, Elmer Madara of Berlin, NJ, 8 grandchildren, & 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Anthony Pilling. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jennifer Wolf officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Dorothy’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.

 

Frederick J. Preston, 82, of Tioga, PA, passed away June 3, 2011 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born June 14, 1928, in Nelson, PA, the son of Watrous & Minnie Taft Preston. Fred retired after 42 years of service from Ingersoll Rand. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former, Marie Smith, 2 daughters & a son-in-law, Nancy & Ed Freeland of Nelson, PA, Annetta Preston of Mansfield, PA, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, David & Susie Preston of Lindley, NY, Louie Preston of Tioga, PA, a brother, Cassius Preston of Lawrenceville, PA, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Ricky. Friends are invited to a celebration of Fred’s life on June 18, 2011, between 1:00 & 6:00 PM at the home of David & Susie Preston 9705 Watson Creek Road Lindley, NY. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Fred’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Laureen R. Parker, 88, passed away August 14, 2011 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born May 20, 1923 in Covington, PA, the daughter of Ivan & Laura Gaige Sisson. Laureen was a member of the Dexter Baptist Church. She is survived by 3 sons, George & Donald Parker both of Wellsboro, PA, Cortland Parker of Blossburg, PA, 4 daughters, Jean Culp & Roseland Culp both of Galeton, PA, Dawn Marks of Scottsdale, AZ, Linda Harman of Westfield, PA, 23 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, & 5 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George in 1989. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Thursday 6-8 PM. Her funeral will be held Friday at 1:00 PM at the Dexter Baptist Church with Rev. James Truax officiating. Burial in Jackson Center Cemetery. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Laureen’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.



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