Helen E. Scott, 94, formerly of Mansfield, PA, September 15, 2002 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 3, 1908 in Mansfield, PA, the daughter of Clarence & Daisy Jackson Cooley. Helen was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by 5 nephews, Fred Johnston Jr. of Mainesburg, PA, Paul Howe of Tioga, PA, Kevin & Keith Cooley both in TX, Jim Cooley of Williamsport, PA, 2 nieces, Alberta Young of Mansfield, PA, Betty Housel of Corning, NY, & a dear friend, B.B. Bovier of Mansfield, PA. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Friday 11 AM – noon. Funeral services will follow there Friday at noon with Rev. Howard Woodruff officiating. Burial in State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Helen’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Erwin G. Sherman, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, October 2, 2002 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born September 6, 1916 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Ross & Mary Putman Sherman. Erwin was retired from PennDOT & farming. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Doris Roosa, 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Eugene & Sonya of Grand River, OH, Michael & Christi of Bradford, PA, 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Crystal & David Smith of Wellsboro, PA, Cindy & Gary Champaign of Wellsboro, PA a sister, Stella Baker of Wellsboro, PA, a brother, David of Wellsboro, PA a sister-in-law, Lucille Sherman of Wellsboro, PA, 9 grandchildren, & 4 great grandsons. He was predeceased by brothers, Cecil, Hobart, & Myron. Friends may call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Saturday 6-8 PM & Sunday 1-2 PM. Funeral services will follow there Sunday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Laverne Holliday officiating. Burial in West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Erwin’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Leona B. Smith, 94, of Covington, PA, November 26, 2002 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born August 6, 1908 in Covington, PA, the daughter of Charles & Iva Tipple Emberger. Leona had been employed at Ward Foundry & Corning Glass Works. She is a member of the Bakerburg Community Church. Leona is survived by daughters & sons-in-law, Faye & John Tokarz, Marcile & Wilbert Cleveland, Marcia Greer, Patty & Donald Chaborek, all of Covington, PA, Betty Jean & Sandra Kay Smith both of Wellsboro, PA, Lucile Persun of Trout Run, PA, 19 grandchildren, & 30 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wesley in 1983, & 2 daughters, June Miller & Peggy Joan Smith. Leona was a loving mother & grandmother. She also loved her church, birds, & animals. Friends are invited to call at the Bakerburg Community Church Friday 1-2 PM. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 2:00 PM with Revs. David Dressler & James Truax officiating. Burial in Gray Cemetery, Covington, PA. Memorial Contributions in Leona's memory may be made to the Bakerburg Community Church 197 Gray Valley Road Mainesburg, PA 16932. A service of Wilston Funeral Home 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Leona's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com "OBITUARIES"
Myrtle Strange, 96, of Mainesburg, PA, May 11, 2003 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born December 6, 1906 in Shunk, PA, the daughter of Eugene & Dora Heess McKay. Myrtle is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen Barr of Mansfield, PA, a daughter-in-law, Marlene Strange of Wasilla, AK, a sister, Ruth Tice of Mansfield, PA, 13 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren & great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Maxwell, a son, Philip, 2 sisters, Mary Wilston & Clara Every, 3 brothers, Ernest McKay, Harry McKay, & Keith McKay. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Myrtle’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Gene C. Skelly, 55 of Lawrenceville, PA, September 28, 2003 at home. He was born June 11,1948, the son of Harry & Marcella Reed Skelly. Gene was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and was employed by a paper manufacturer in Plattsburgh, NY. He is survived by 2 daughters, Dawn Westel of Plattsburgh, NY, Sheri Skelly of West Chazy, NY, a son Travis of Plattsburgh, 2 sisters, Rose Elwell of Keller, TX, Irene McNeill of Troupsburg, NY, 4 brothers, William of Nelson, PA, Tom of Williston, FL, Lynn of Tioga, PA, Terry of Azle, TX, 2 grandchildren, & many nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Friday 7-9 PM. Sympath”e” cards may be e-mailed to Gene’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUIARIES”
Norma B. Swan, 93, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Covington, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born October 12, 1911 in Farmington Township, the daughter of Claude & Ella Cummings Beiver. Norma was the retired owner of the Tioga County Candy Company, and a member of the Covington United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter & son-in-law, Phyllis & Carl Zenger of Lockport, NY, a son-in-law, Duane Frost of Haines City, FL. 6 grandchildren, Sherry Frost of Bellefonte, PA, Nancy (Jim) Tate of Naples, FL, Lori Hall of Mansfield, PA, Dr. David (Susan) Zenger of Collierville, TN, Drs. Julie (Jon) Hain of Troy, MI, Diane (Jeff) Kovacs of El Paso, TX, & 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Phillips in 1976 & her daughter, Onolee Frost in 1993. Private funeral services will be held at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA, with Pastor Sherry Good officiating. Burial in Middlebury Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Norma’s memory may be directed to the Covington United Methodist Church PO Box 134 Covington, PA 16917. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Norma’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Elvira S. Shutter, 88, of Tioga, PA, died April 18, 2006 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born October 20, 1917 in Tioga, PA, the daughter of Claude & Jane Butler Reynolds. Elvira is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Judy Shutter of Tioga, PA, a son-in-law, Alfred Camp of Wellsboro, PA, 2 sisters & a brother-in-law, Winifred Wilston of Wellsboro, PA, Mary Jane & Bernard Brace of Tioga, PA, 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, & several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry in 1989, a daughter, Delores Camp in 2005, a son Johnny Shutter in 1944, and a sister, Grace Gee in 1996. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 18 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Friday noon - 1 PM. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 1:00 PM with Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Elvira’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Ross B. Stevens, 86, of Tioga, PA, died Friday, April 21, 2006 at home. He was born November 11, 1919, in Hammond, PA, the son of Ezra & May Gee Stevens. Ross was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, NY, and a World War II Army Veteran. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, Tioga, Herbert Lee Webster American Legion Post # 235, Tioga, and a longtime member of the Wellsboro VFW. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former, Lottie Patt, a son & daughter-in-law, Daniel & Jean Stevens of Tioga, PA, a daughter & son-in-law, Diane and Tom Donlon of Geneseo, NY, ,a brother & sister-in-law, Daniel & Ercil Stevens of Painted Post, NY, 5 grandchildren, Camilla, Carla, Corinne, Jeffrey, & Julie, 3 great grandchildren, Daniela, Zachary, & Trevor, his close friend, Tom”Tux”Jessup of Lawrenceville, PA, & his dog, Dutchess. He was predeceased by a brother, Walter Stevens. Family will receive friends at St. Marys Catholic Church on Monday 10-11 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow there Monday at 11:00 AM with Fr. Albert Leonard, celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ross’ memory may be made to St. Peters Catholic Cemetery 38 Central Avenue Wellsboro, PA 16901. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Ross’ family at www. wilstonfuneralhome.com ”OBITUARIES”
Marie M. Schwab, Age 86, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died May 3, 2006 at the Green Home, Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born January 24, 1920 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Fred and Helen Miller. Marie was employed as a secretary for the former Mansfield State Teachers College and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Gloria of Mansfield, PA, Thomas and Susan of Horseheads, NY, Frank and Susan of Towanda, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and John Farrer of Mansfield, PA; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert in 1990; and a brother, Weston Irvine. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kay Schwab officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions in Marie's memory may be made to Mansfield Free Public Library Mortar & Bricks Project, 71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933, or the Mansfield Food Pantry, 771 Lot #1 Lambs Creek Road, Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to her family at www.wilstonfuneral home.com "OBITUARIES"
Shannon Lynn Smith, 18, of Millerton, PA died August 10, 2007 in Lindley, NY, the result of a vehicle accident. She was born February 1, 1989 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Alton & Vicky Winnie Smith. Shannon was a 2007 honor graduate of Williamson High School, preparing to attend Corning Community College this fall. She was a 13 year Honor Girl Scout, a People to People Student Ambassador, and a volunteer at the Lowman Food Pantry. In addition to her parents of Millerton, Shannon is survived by her brother Chad of Williamsport, PA, her maternal grandfather, Edwin Winnie of Millerton, PA, her adopted grandmother, Joyce Petrocco of Sayre, PA, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of special friends. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 6-8 PM. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 8:00 PM with Rev. Donald Knapp officiating. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Shannon’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
Robert L. Seeley,80, of Roseville, PA, died September 29, 2007 at home. He was born July 12, 1927, in Roseville, the son of Lewis & Carrie Haff Seeley. Bob was the Rutland Township roadmaster for 18 years, and was a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church, and a past director of the Agway Co-op, & the Tioga Valley Co-op. Bob was an avid hunter, trapper, & fisherman. He enjoyed playing baseball in his younger days, and loved to attend the kids sporting events. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former, Barbara Sterling, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert C. & Jeanie, & Kevin, all of Roseville, 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Karen & Ralph Thomas of Covington, Kathy & Robert Dinger of Roseville, a sister, Pauline Baker of Wellsboro, PA, 7 grandchildren, & a great grandson. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Roseville United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church c/o Roger York 446 Pumpkin Hill Road Mansfield, PA 16933 Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Bob’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Marjorie F. Six, 77, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away November 18, 2007, at home. She was born May 12, 1930 in Maidsville, WV, the daughter of Frank & Hilda Dugan Walker. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Daniel, 4 sons & daughters-in-law, Frank, Bobby & Linda, Calvin & Carol, George & Wendy all of Lawrenceville, PA, 4 daughters & sons-in-law, Faye & James Thomas of Bloomfield, IN, Katrina & Darrell Helderman of Jackson, MO, Betty & Steve Kachelmyer of Oklahoma City, OK, Betsy & Steve Riley of Layton, UT, 19 grandchildren, Cindy Lou, Kiplan, Sherry, Heather, Michael, Tracey, Brian, Daniel, David, Darlene, Eric, Leif, Valcory, Ashley, Caitlyn, Jessica, Joseph, Tavish, & Trista, 13 great grandchildren, Megan, Sara, Alex, Logan, Jimmy, Jenny, Megan, Austin, Haleigh, Haven, Daniel, Mackenzie, & Olivia, 2 brothers, Donald Walker of Mount Morris, PA, Ira Walker of Rogersville, PA, 3 sisters, Betty Fay Davis of Jefferson, PA, Ruby Maine of Rogersville, PA, Yvonne Maglore of Carmichaels, PA. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas in 1956 & a daughter Sandra in 2005, 2 brothers, James & John, & a sister Dottie. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 7-9 PM, & Wednesday noon - 1 PM. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Robert Strozyk officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Marjories family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
Mary Delphine Welch Seymour, 92, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away January 6, 2008, in Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 29, 1915 in Mainesburg, PA, the daughter of Fred & Gertrude Palmer Welch. Mary was a lifelong member of State Road Baptist Church where she was Organist for many years & a dedicated Church worker. She was a loving wife, devoted mother & grandmother, who loved her family, Church, flowers, & baking. Mary is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, R. Duane & Marilyn Seymour of Mainesburg, PA, 2 daughters & a son-in-law, Linda S. Farrell of Mansfield, PA, Marcia S. & Gilbert Romaine of Waynesboro, PA, grandchildren, Mary Lynn Seymour, Marie Seymour, Amy (Bill) Hartman, Alan (Melanie) Seymour, Jennifer Everetts, Jeffrey (Kelly) Farrell, Jonathan Romaine, Katie Romaine, 11 great grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Bentley of Mansfield, PA, 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth Sterling of Troy, PA, & Lillian Welch of Troy, PA. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley in 1991, & a brother, Darwin Welch. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 11:30 with Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Burial in State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Mary’s memory may be directed to the State Road Baptist Church c/o Duane Seymour, Treasurer, 122 Spring Valley Road, Mainesburg, PA 16932. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Mary’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
Sandra Kay Smith, 72, formerly of Covington, PA, went to be with her Lord, January 10, 2008 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born December 18, 1935 in Covington, PA, the daughter of Wesley & Leona Emberger Smith. Sandra was employed at Doris Cleveland‘s Boarding Home. She is a very special friend & sister to, Faye Tokarz of Covington, PA, Betty Jean Smith of Wellsboro, PA, Marcile Cleveland of Trout Run, PA, Lucile Persun of Trout Run, PA, Marcia Greer of Covington, PA, Patty Chaborek of Covington, PA, & several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Peggy Smith & June Miller. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Sunday from 2 - 3 PM. Funeral services will follow there Sunday at 3:00 PM with Rev. David Dressler officiating. Burial in Gray Cemetery, Covington, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Sandra’s memory may be made to Broad Acres Nursing Home Activity Fund 1883 Shumway Hill Road Wellsboro, PA 16901. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Sandra’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
Nellie A. Shaw, 84, of Mansfield, PA, passed away April 21, 2008 at Carleton Senior Care, Wellsboro, PA. She was born February 17, 1924 in Sullivan Township. Nellie was the last of 8 children of David Thomas & Ella Ryan Smith. She was a member of the Mainesburg United Methodist Church and the Blue Bird Society. Nellie was a long time bowler and a great cook. Nellie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edson, a son & daughter-in-law, Edson & Kaleen Shaw of Troy, PA, a daughter & son-in-law, Nancy & Charles Kent of Mansfield, PA, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Joan Cowles. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Thursday 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held there Friday at 1:00 PM with Rev. Kevin Brophy, her pastor, officiating. Burial in State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Nellie’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Janice M. Smith, 81, of Mansfield, PA, passed away August 25, 2008 at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born March 27, 1927, in Covington, PA, the daughter of Ralph & Ora Harvey Kendrick. Janice was previously employed as a hairdresser & seamstress and she was an avid reader. She is survived by a brother & sister-in-law, Loren & Patti Kendrick of Mansfield, PA, 2 sisters & brothers-in-law, Carol & Donald Benson of Mansfield, PA, Shirley & Dr. John Bennett of Bethesda, MD, 1 niece & 6 nephews, Lucia (James) Hall of Mansfield, PA, Lance Benson of Key West, FL, Byard (Shalini) Bennett of Grand Rapids, MI, Colin (Ginger) Bennett of Bethesda, MD, James (Tammy) Kendrick of Tioga, PA, Donald (Cindy) Kendrick of Millerton, PA, Ronald Kendrick of Athens, PA, great nieces & nephews, Daniel, Timothy, & Susannah Bennett, Chanon Surovec, Justin, Nathan, Joshua, & Nicole Kendrick, & Amanda, Webb, great great nieces & nephews, Madison & Alex Surovec, & Alivia Webb. Janice was predeceased by her husband, William T. Smith. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Friday 1-2 PM. Funeral services will follow there Friday at 2:00 PM with Robert Wandell officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions in Janice's memory may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library 71 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Janice's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Six, Daniel H., Age 79, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away October 18, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born January 26, 1929 in Hundred, WV, the son of George F. and Attie Hemrick Six. Daniel was a retiree of Ingersoll Rand and a WWII Air Force Veteran. He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Frank, Bobby and Linda, Calvin and Carol, George and Wendy, all of Lawrenceville, PA; four daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and James Thomas of Bloomfield, IN, Katrina and Darrell Helderman of Jackson, MO, Betty and Steve Kachelmyer of Oklahoma City, OK, Betsy and Steve Riley of Layton, UT; two brothers, Donald and Kenneth; two sisters, Nelda and Betty; three sisters-in-law, Betty Davis, Ruby Maine, and Yvonne Maglone; two brothers-in-law, Donald Walker and Ira Walker; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, in 2007; children, Thomas, in 1956, and Sandra, in 2005; and five siblings, Dorsey, George Jr., Neal, Eugene, and Ruth. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held there Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Strozyk officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Daniel's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com “OBITUARIES”
Winfield H. Stevens, 76, of Mansfield, PA, passed away December 26, 2008 at Towanda Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1932 in Elmira, NY, the son of Warren & Maysel Hulslander Stevens. Winfield was a retired appliance repairman, and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Canoe Camp Post 6757 VFW, and was an Explorer Scout leader. Winfield enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, & gardening. He is survived by his twin brother, Winthrop of Mansfield, PA, a brother-in-law, Kenneth Carter & a niece Stephanie Carter, both of Buffalo, NY. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Lynn Carter, & Marjorie Colby. In keeping with Winfield’s wishes there will be no funeral services. A service of Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.
Marjorie M. Sampson, 80, formerly of Millerton, PA, passed away January 22, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born January 10, 1928 in W. Edmeston, NY, the oldest of 8 children of Wesley & Pauline Blaisure Mayne. Marjorie was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church, and volunteered at the Clemens Center for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Donna White of Millerton, PA, a son Robert Cole of Allentown, NJ, a brother, Robert Mayne of Browns Mills, NJ, a sister, Vera Burrows of Oxford NY, 3 grandchildren, & 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Roseville United Methodist Church Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM with her pastor, Christopher Schafer, officiating. A service of Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.
Aliene Swingle Strange, 85, formerly of Mansfield, PA, passed away February 20, 2009, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born October 4, 1923 in Canton, PA, the daughter of Richard & Marion Cott Swingle. Aliene retired from teaching school in Pine City, NY, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, PA. She is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Richard & Rochelle Strange of Mansfield, PA, step sons & daughters-in-law, Marcus & Anita Strange of Blossburg, PA, Dr. Joseph & Randi Strange of Fredericksburg, VA, 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell, June 21, 1992, her parents, her step father, William Allinger, a brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Sarah Swingle, a sister & brother-in-law, Theora & William Sullivan. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Monday noon - 1 PM. Funeral services will follow there Monday at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dennis Crumb officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions In Aliene’s memory may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Assoc. 381 S. Main St. Mansfield or the Mansfield Free Public Library 71 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Aliene’s family atwww.wilstonfuneralhome.com
SNYDER, Lillian M., 95, of Mansfield, PA, passed away March 28, 2009 at Carleton Senior Care, Wellsboro, PA. She was born January 18, 1914 in Lewistown, PA, the daughter of Winfield and Emily Weaver Casner. Lillian attended St. James Episcopal Church. She was a former owner/operator of West's Dining Room, Mansfield. Lillian is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Stuart Crossen of Mansfield, PA; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul L. Jr. and Marie Snyder of Buffalo, NY, George Earl and Sandy Snyder of Buffalo, NY; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Snyder of Mansfield, PA; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Paul, in 1995; and a son, Leonard. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 10 a.m. - noon. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at noon with Rev. Rowena Gibbons officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Lillian's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Mae Sumner, 89, of Mansfield, PA, passed away June 16, 2009 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born December 17, 1919 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Leon & Hazel Dunning Wood. Dorothy is survived by 2 sons, Thomas (Sylvia), and Timothy both of Mansfield, PA, 2 daughters, Nancy Doud, and Cheryl (Emery) Barnes both of Mansfield, PA, 2 sisters, Barbara (Don) Kraft of Bath, NY, Ann (Clifford) Truax of Erin, NY, 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, & 3 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, in 1996, 3 sisters, & 2 brothers. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Monday 10-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Monday at 11:00 AM with Rev. David Dressler officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Dorothy’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
Winthrop W. Stevens, 77, of Mansfield, PA, passed away August 13, 2009 at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA. He was born May 7, 1932 in Elmira, NY, the son of Warren & Maysel Hulslander Stevens. Win was a retired TV repairman and had been an electronics technician at the former Mansfield State College. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Win is survived by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Carter, & a niece Stephanie Carter, both of Amhearst, NY. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Winfield, December 26, 2008. In keeping with Win’s wishes there will be no funeral services. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. A service of Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.
Betty Jean Smith, 80, passed away August 24, 2009 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 15, 1929 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of Wesley & Leona Emberger Smith. Betty Jean was a U. S. Army Veteran. She is survived by sisters, Faye Tokarz, Marcia Greer, & Patty Chaborek, all of Covington, PA, Marcile Cleveland, & Lucile Persun, both of Trout Run, PA, & several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Peggy Smith, June Miller, & Sandra Kay Smith. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 PM at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, with Rev. David Dressler officiating. Burial in Gray Cemetery, Covington, PA. Memorial contributions in Betty Jean’s memory may be made to the Activity Fund at Broad Acres Nursing Home 1883 Shumway Hill Road Wellsboro, PA 16901, or the Bakerburg Community Church 197 Grey Valley Road Mainesburg, PA 16932. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Betty Jean’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
William Riley Shellman, 87, of Tioga, PA, passed away October 28, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born February 18, 1922 in Hammond, the son of Bert & Minnie Shelman Shellman. Riley was a retiree of Corning Glass Works, and a WW II Army Air Corp Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former, Agnes Hunt, 2 sons & daughters-in-law, William & Susan Shellman of Skipack, PA, David & Jeanne Shellman of New Cumberland, PA, 2 sisters, Pearl Benson of Millerton, PA, Agnes Wilson of Hammond, PA, 4 grandchildren, & 3 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Beulah Vance & a brother Earl Shellman. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Sunday 1-3 PM. Funeral services will follow there Sunday at 3:00 PM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial in Hammond Cemetery. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Riley’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
William L. Smith, 75, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away January 22, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA. He was born October 26, 1934 in Tioga, PA, the son of Louie & Pearl Dailey Smith. William was a retiree of Corning Glass Works and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former, Beverly Burdick, 2 daughters & a son-in-law, Diana Wetherbee of Lawrenceville, PA, Alta & Rick Sherman of Tioga, PA, a son-in-law, Russ Valliere of Oscoda, MI, 2 sisters, Marie Preston & Bonnie Dilly, both of Tioga, PA, 7 grandchildren, & 14 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Anna Marie Valliere. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Tuesday 10-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Tuesday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
Frederick L. Schindewolf, 77, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away February 5, 2010, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born December 1, 1932 in Trenton, NJ, the son of Frederick & Evelyn Bogart Schindewolf. Fred was a retired electrician, and a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former, H. Ann Cruise, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Marc of Blue Bell, PA, Douglas & Linda of Horsham, PA, a step-son, Kenneth VanSant of Wellsboro, PA, 2 step-daughters, Patti (Nick) Portale of Port St. Lucie, FL, Nina (Mike) Bray of Doylestown, PA, & 6 grandchildren, Amanda Sciolla, Jessica, Nicole, Erica, & Dillan Schindewolf, & Kelsey Bray. A memorial service celebrating Fred’s life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries PO Box 293 Wellsboro, PA 16901. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Fred’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com. A service of Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.
Theodosia "Tweet" Schanbacher, 91, of Mansfield, PA, passed away June 8, 2010, at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA. She was born July 14, 1918 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Edd and Kathryn Warters TenEyck. Tweet was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. She had been employed by Mansfield Novelty and Cole's Drug Store. Tweet is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, JoAnne Davis of Mansfield, Jean and Michael Grimme of Ft. Wayne, IN, a son and daughter-in-Iaw, Allen and Patricia Schanbacher of Mansfield, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester, in 1979, and two sisters, Edna Carpenter and Gertrude Ripley. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Friday 5-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, with her pastor, Rev. Joy Hulslander officiating. Burial in Tioga County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tweet's memory may be made to the Memorial Garden Fund at the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, 67 Wellsboro St. Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Tweet's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
Robert B. Shaw, 94, of Mansfield, PA, died November 7, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 29, 1916, in Mansfield, the son of Earl & Daisy Brace Shaw. Bob was a retired Police Officer at Mansfield University, and he also retired from First Citizens National Bank. He had served on the Mansfield Boro Council, was a life member of the Mansfield Firemen’s Ambulance Association, a member of the Arnot Sportsman’s Club, and the Dad’s of Foreign Service Veterans Post 264. Bob is survived by 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Deanne & Jerald Rumsey of Mansfield, PA, Paula & Arthur Bush of Greenwood, SC, 2 sons & a daughter-in-law, Gary Shaw of Mansfield, PA, Paul & Connie Shaw of Mansfield, PA, 5 brothers & sisters-in-law, Richard & Paulie Shaw of Dallas, TX, Earl Jr. & Margaret Shaw of Damascus, MD, Bryon & Barbara Shaw of Painted Post, NY, Harold & Elaine Shaw of Mansfield, PA, Gayle & Barbara Shaw of Elmira, NY, a sister, Marilyn Lee of Bolivar, NY, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, & 2 great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Pauline Clark Shaw in January, 1987, a daughter, Joan Bixby in August, 2010, 2 brothers, Daryl & Leland Shaw, & 4 sisters, his twin sister, Roberta Vaughn, Leree Coates, Virginia Erway, & Alice Scott. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Wednesday 4-6 PM. Funeral services will follow there Wednesday at 6:00 PM with his son-in-law, Arthur Bush officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield. Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Laurel Home Health Hospice 24 Walnut St. Wellsboro, PA 16901, or the Mansfield Firemen’s Ambulance Assoc. 381 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Bob’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Agnes Ann Shellman, 84, of Tioga, PA, passed away quietly on February 22, 2011. She was born August 4th, 1926 in Oakton VA, the daughter of the late William & Dora Downs Hunt. She married William "Riley" Shellman on July 18th, 1947. Agnes was an active member of St Mary's Church, Tioga and Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield. Early on, Agnes worked for Corning Glass Works and as a Telephone Operator in Tioga and Middlebury Center. She, however, spent the mainstay of her life being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She truly cared for those who touched her life. Agnes enjoyed working with her hands knitting, crocheting, doing needlepoint and quilt making. She especially enjoyed time spent with grandchildren Kara, William, Sara, Maria, great granddaughter Riley and numerous nieces and nephews. She is survived by 2 sons & daughters-in-law, William & Susan Shellman of Skipack, PA, David & Jeanne Shellman of New Cumberland, PA, sister, Teresa Mattison of Tioga, PA, 4 grandchildren, & 1 great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Riley, sisters, Mary Elizabeth Hunt, Maggie May Hunt and Madeline Wilcox & brothers John Patrick Hunt, Will Hunt and Ralph Hunt. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Friday 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 AM at Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski, celebrant. Burial in Hammond Cemetery. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Agnes' family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Ricky W. Sherman, 51, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away October 25, 2011, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born June 16, 1960, in Blossburg, PA, the son of Myron & Helen Housel Sherman. Rick had been employed by the Wellsboro Super Duper & was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, the former, Alta Smith, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Ricky A. & Missy Sherman of Lindley, NY, Brian Sherman of Lawrenceville, PA, 5 grandchildren, Cody, Haley, Adam, Hunter, & Skyler, his mother-in-law, Beverly Smith of Lawrenceville, PA, his sisters, Bonnie Conner of Elkland, PA, Penny VanOrder of Panama City, FL, half sisters, Crystal Smith of Wellsboro, PA, Cindy Champaign in FL, half brothers, Michael Sherman of Bradford, PA, & Jimmy Sherman of Wellsboro, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, Jeffrey Sherman, and a sister, Deborah Emmick. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Saturday 10-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Debbie Button officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Holliday, PA. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Ricky’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Alden B. Smith, 83, of Mansfield, PA, passed away January 12, 2012, at home. He was born October 16, 1928, in Mansfield, PA, the son of Vernon & Alice Jerald Smith. Alden was a retiree of Mansfield University, and was the University's Mountaineer Mascot. He is survived by a daughter & son-in-law, Tracy & Clayton Rash of Belcamp, MD, a sister, Dena Brownlee of West Palm Beach, FL, a brother & sister-in-law, Jerald & Jeanne Smith of Mansfield, PA, 2 grandchildren, Brandi & Katlyn Rash, & 2 great grandchildren, Nicole & Tyler Rash. He was predeceased by his wife, Mirabel in 2005. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Monday 1-3 PM. Funeral services will follow there Monday at 3:00 PM with Rev. Ira Hindman officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Alden's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Thomas G. Skelding, 46, of Towson, MD, passed away February 14, 2012, at home. He was born October 9, 1965, in Honolulu, HI, the son of Gary & Judith Elsasser Skelding. Tom was employed as a reference librarian at Morgan State University for 21 years. He was a member of the American Library Association. Tom was a graduate of Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, class of 1984, Mansfield University, Class of 1988, and earned his Master’s degree in Library Science at Pitt University, class of 1991. In addition to his parents of Mansfield, Tom is survived by his brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Dori Skelding of Wilmington, DE, their children, Nathaniel & Sydney, and a special friend, Kara Gross of York, PA. A service of remembrance for Tom will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mansfield Free Public Library 71 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Tom’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Nelson E. Smith, 70, of Tioga, PA, passed away March 12, 2012, at home. He was born September 10, 1941 in Blossburg, PA, the son of George & June Hildreth Smith. Nelson is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former, Judy Mosher, a daughter & son-in-law, Lisa & Richard Wilkinson of Tioga, PA, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, his step-mother, Alberta Smith of Montour Falls, NY, 4 brothers & sisters-in-law, George & Bernice Smith of Holly, NY, Ricky & Amy Smith of Gaines, PA, Kirk & Linda Smith of Montour Falls, NY, Harry & Tina Smith of OK . He was predeceased by his daughter, Linda Mahosky, his sister, Sally Ayers, & 2 brothers, Dennis Hildreth & Glen Smith. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA, Thursday 5-7 PM. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at 7:00 PM with Rev. Harry Colegrove officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to Nelson’s family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Edson R. Shaw, 90, of Mansfield, PA, passed away April 11, 2012, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. He was born July 21, 1921, in Mansfield, PA, and is the last of six children of John & Leda Knapp Shaw. Edson was a retired dairy farmer, a charter member of the East Sullivan Grange, the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, and served as a long time member of the board of directors of S. Tioga Schools. He is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Edson Jr. & Kaleen Shaw of Mansfield, PA, a daughter & son-in-law, Nancy & Charles Kent of Mansfield, PA, 7 grandchildren, & several great grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Nellie, and his daughter, Joan Cowles. Private graveside services will be held for Edson at the State Road Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Tioga County Branch of the YMCA 40-42 Besanceney Dr. Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath”e” cards may be sent to his family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com.
Richard M. Smith, 75, of Mansfield, PA, passed into the waiting arms of his Lord on Aug. 1, 2012. He died after a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan 22, 1937 in Somerville, NJ. He was the son of the late Rev. R. Wesley and Mary (Leonard) Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Newell) Smith, who he married in New Jersey on September 17, 1960. His children: Philip and Sadie (Gross) Smith and children Tiana, Alison, Zianna of Lancaster, PA; Tom and Mary (Smith) Baker and children Benjamin and Joshua of Charlotte, NC; Stephen and Michele (Everly) Smith and children Colin and Ryan of Souderton, PA; Daniel and Sonya (Andrews) Smith and children Elijah, Samuel and Magdalene of Foley, AL; and his brothers William and Mae (Abdelhak) Smith and Arthur and Alice (Gray) Smith, both of New Jersey, and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard graduated from Phillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, NJ, attended Western Maryland College in Westminster, MD, served four years in the U.S. Air Force, and served as a Free Methodist Pastor in Ohio. He was a current member and Sunday School Teacher at the Millerton Wesleyan Church, a current member of the Mansfield Men’s Chorus, the Lambs Creek Sportsmens Club, and served on the Sullivan Township Tioga County PA Planning Commission.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the Millerton Wesleyan Church, 5174 Main Street, Millerton, PA, 16936. The burial will be at the Norland Cemetery in Chambersburg, PA at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the previously mentioned church, a charity of your preference or plant a tree in his honor.