CHARLES KINSLEY came from Germany about 1833 and settled where Wm. McHenry lives, now a part of Dushore borough.  Their only child was Charles Kinsley, Jr. who settled in East Cherry where his son Jacob now lives.  He married Mary Bahr, a daughter of John Bahr. Source: Streby's History of Cherry Twp.

CHARLES KINSLEY, Jr. (Charles Kinsley) August 27, 1809; died September 18, 1893

Married Mary Bahr; born Sept. 25, 1816; died December 15, 1901

Children of Charles & Mary Kinsley:

1.  Charles Kinsley 1837-1882

2.  John Kinsley 1839-1864

3.  Jacob Kinsley 1843-1921

4.  William F. Kinsley 1845-1914

5.   Louis  Kinsley 1846-1932

5.   Mary Ann D. Kinsley 1851-1869

7.  Caroline Kinsley 1854-1924

The Sullivan Review

December 19, 1901

Mrs. Mary Kinsley died at the residence of her son, William Kinsley, in Cherry Township, Sunday, December 15, aged 85 years, two months and 20 days. 

Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Evangelical church, in this place, Rev. W. J. Campbell officiating.  Interment was made at Bahr’s Hill.  The funeral was very largely attended by the relatives and friends of the deceased.

CHARLES KINSLEY (Charles, Charles Kinsley) born in 1837; died July 6, 1882 

Married Jennie Hall.  She died February 8,1886. (Tombstone says March)

Children of Charles & Jennie Kinsley:

1. Lloyd W. Kinsley 1872-1954

2. Percival Kinsley 1874-1943

The Sullivan Review

July 1882

Charles Kinsley, of Wilmot, died on July 6, aged 45 years.  Funeral held in the Evangelical Church on Saturday.  Interment in Bahr Cemetery.

The Sullivan Review

July 27, 1882

Mrs. Charles Kinsley, of Wilmot was arrested on Wed. last upon the info of Charles Kinsley Sr. charging her with administering poison to Chas. Kinsley Jr. causing his death. When before the Justice the prosecutor abandoned the proceedings

The Sullivan Review

August 23, 1883

July 6th Charles Kinsley, of Wilmot Twp., Bradford Co. died under circumstances which caused a post mortem examination to be held and the physicians report the finding of arsenic. The stomach had been sent to Philadelphia to be analyzed. "Bradford Argus" We have not learned the physicians report the finding of arsenic, and the stomach has not been sent to Philadelphia or any other place to be analyzed.

The Sullivan Review

September 7, 1882

Relatives request a jury to be summoned on Thursday last to disinter the body of Chas. Kinsley formerly of Wilmot who died July 6th by Coroner, V. Homet. The examination on Friday was adjourned until Sept. 14th, to meet at Wyalusing. The post mortem examination was held in the old Evangelical Church, conducted by Dr. Herriman of this place and Dr. Bush, of Wyalusing, Dr. Waddell of this place and Dr. Terry of Terrytown, the jury and a number of others present. We have not learned anything thus far which would tend to establish that Kinsley died from other than natural causes.

The Sullivan Review

February 11, 1886

Mrs. Richard Elston, of Birch Creek formerly Mrs. Chas. Kinsley, and a resident of this town, died Monday evening after about two weeks illness.

Deceased was about 35 years old.

Lloyd W. Kinsley (Charles, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born September 9, 1872; died May 29, 1954

Married Viola Henley born March 13, 1882; died February 9, 1984

Children of Lloyd & Viola Henley Kinsley:

1. Elizabeth Kinsley 1899-1976
2. Jennie Elliott Card 1900-1991
3. Earl Kinsley 1905-1984
4. Beulah Kinsley 1907-1994
5. Frank Kinsley
6. Edith Kinsley
7. Elizabeth Kinsley 1914-1996
8. Ethel Kinsley
9. Robert Kinsley 1918-1970

The Sullivan Review

June 3, 1954

Lloyd W. Kinsley formerly of this vicinity died early Saturday morning at this home in Liberty Corners at the age of 81.  He had been ill for some time.

Mr. Kinsley was born in Dushore September 9 1872, the son of Charles and Jennie Hall Kinsley.  While living here he was associated with the Jennings Lumber Co. who operated large mills in the Lopez area.

At Liberty Corners he operated a farm until his retirement a few years ago. He was a member of the Liberty Corners Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife Viola five daughters, Mrs. Jennie Card of Franklindale, Mrs. Edith Depew of Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Ethel Rundell of Waverly, Mrs. Beulah Willey of Towanda and Mrs. Elizabeth Millard of Waverly; three sons, Earl of Clearwater Fla., Franklin of Towanda RD 2 and Robert of Towanda; 18 grandchildren , nine great grandchildren and several nieces an nephews.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon, the Rev. Glenn Stewart of Towanda officiating at services.

Burial was in Bradford County Memorial Park.

The Sullivan Review

February 16, 1984

Viola M. Kinsley, 101, a former resident of Liberty Corners, Bradford County, and a native of Sullivan County, died Feb. 9, 1984 at a nursing home in New Port Richey, Florida.

She was born March 13, 1882, in Sullivan County, a daughter of Green and Caroline Prichard Henley.  She and her husband, Lloyd, operated a farm at Liberty Corners from 1912 until a few years before his death in 1954.

Mrs. Kinsley moved to New Port Richey in 1975 to live with her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Millard.

Surviving are three other daughters, Mrs. Jennie Card of Monroeton; Mrs. Ethel Rundell of New Port Richey; and Mrs. Beulah Willey of Towanda; two sons, Earl of Largo, FL; and Franklin of Towanda RD; 19 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.  A daughter Edith and a son Robert predeceased her.

Funeral services were held in Towanda with burial in the Bradford County Memorial Park.

Jennie Kinsley (Lloyd, Charles, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born April 29, 1900; died July 21, 1991.

Married 1^st Fred A. Elliott on August 3, 1916

Married 2^nd Henry B. Card on October 27, 1941

Children of Jennie & Fred Elliott:

1. Viola Elliott
2. Howard K. Elliott
3. L. Wilbur Elliott

The Towanda Daily Review

Jennie Elliott Card 91, of Liberty Corners, Towanda RD 4 died Sunday morning, July 21, 1991, at the Skilled Nursing Unit-Memorial Hospital Towanda.

Born April 29, 1900, at Pigeon Creek, Sullivan County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Lloyd W. and Viola M. Henley Kinsley.

On Aug. 23, 1916, she married Fred A. Elliott.  She assisted her husband in the operation of their farm in Liberty Corners for many years until his death on Feb. 24, 1933.

On October 27, 1941, she married Henry B. Card.  Mr. and Mrs. Card made their home in Franklindale for many years, where they owned and operated their farm.

Mr. Card preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 1989.

Jennie possessed great love for her family, home, farming and animals.  She was a former member of the Iona Grange of Franklindale.

Surviving are:  a daughter and son-in-law, Viola and Nathan Benjamin of Liberty Corners; two sons, and daughters-in-law, Howard K. and Patricia Elliott of Durell and L. Wilbur and Marjorie Elliott of Liberty Corners; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Wright of Mosierville; and Ida Murdock of Corning, N.Y. a stepson and daughter-in-law, Harry B. and Dorien Card of Fort Myers, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 23 step-great-grandchildren; thee sisters; Mrs. Ralph (Ethel) Rundell and Mrs. Elizabeth Millard, both of New Port Richey Fla., and Mrs. Beulah Willey of Towanda; a brother; Franklin Kinsley of Towanda RD 2; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Robert Kinsley and by a sister, Edith DePew.

The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 23, 1991 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. George Nesbit, pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be in the Liberty Corners Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Skilled Nursing Unit Memorial Hospital Towanda, Pa 18848 in Jennie Elliott Card’s memory.

Earl Kinsley (Lloyd, Charles, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born August 12, 1905; died May 30, 1984

Married 1st Grace Mae Powell on December 18, 1926

Married 2nd Alta

Here is an Ancestral Chart for Earl Kinsley, prepared by Carol Brotzman, which shows the varied ancestry of this Kinsley family.

Children of Earl & Grace Kinsley:

1.  Kenneth Kinsley

Daily Review
Towanda, PA
May 18, 2007

Dr. Kenneth E. Kinsley, 72, of Waverly, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Born Jan. 19, 1935, in Sayre, he was the son of the late Earl and Grace Mae Powell Kinsley. Kenneth graduated from Waverly High School in 1953 and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago. Kenneth's Chiropractic Practice was a well-established landmark in Waverly for 40 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a former member of the Waverly School Board, former member and president of the Waverly Rotary Club, and a 32nd degree Mason in the Chemung F&AM. Ken was an avid sportsman who enjoyed baseball, football, NASCAR, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed nature, especially watching the squirrels and birds, gardening and mowing grass. Kenneth loved to attend his grandchildren's sporting events and concerts. Ken was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis Kinsley-Mink, Clearwater, Fla., and a grandson, Ryan Timothy Corl, Williamson, N.Y. Ken is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara, at home; children, Carolyn Kinsley-Grace and fiancé Joseph McNamara of Lockwood, N.Y., Karen Henson of Waverly, Kelly Lynch of Waverly, Kenneth and Tricia Corl of Williamson, N.Y., Kris and Renee Kinsley of Waverly and Corine "Corky" Cowles of Waverly; grandchildren, Justin C. Trudeau of Sharpsburg, Ga., Jessica D. and Brett Trudeau-Burkhart of California, Kenneth Casselbury Corl of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jennifer L. Corl of Williamson, Charles K. Lynch of Waverly, Andrew E. Kinsley and Kyle J. Kinsley of Waverly, Alexandra and Sydney Kinsley-Grace of Lockwood, and William F. Cowles and Benjamin D. Cowles of Waverly; sister, Janice Vyvyan of Dunedin, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Nancy Tracy of North Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18, at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home Inc., 225 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Funeral and committal services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Anne Canfield officiating. Burial will be held in the Tioga Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Waverly Free Library, 18 Elizabeth St., Waverly, N.Y. 14892, or to the House of Hope, c/o Guthrie Healthcare Systems, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, Pa. 18840 Those unable to attend the services and wishing to sign the E-guestbook, send condolences or flowers, or view memorial blankets or tapestries may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com.

2.  Phyllis Kinsley

3.  Janice Kinsley

Robert W. Kinsley (Lloyd, Charles, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born January 16, 1918; died March 1970

The Towanda Daily Review

Robert W. Kinsley, aged 52, of 206 N. Main St. Towanda, died at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Sunday evening, after a lingering illness.

Mr. Kinsley was born Jan. 16, 1918, at Towanda, a son of Viola Henley Kinsley of Towanda RD 2 and the late Lloyd W. Kinsley.  He was employed by Sylvania Electric here.  He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Kinsley was a member of United Methodist Church of Towanda, American Legion Post No. 42 Towanda Eagles and the Bridge St. Hill Rod and Gun Club. 

Mr. Kinsley was well known for his generous nature and willingness to help others.  He possessed a host of friends in Towanda.

Surviving are his wife, Myrtle, Four children, Mrs. Joseph (Vicki) Santos of Rome; Nancy, Kevin and Beverly, all at home; two grandchildren, Michael Gordon Jr. and Jacqueline Santos; his mother, Mrs. Lloyd Kinsley of Towanda RD 2; two brothers Earl of Clearwater, Fla., and Franklin of Towanda RD 2; four sisters, Mrs. Henry (Jennie) Card of Franklindale; Mrs. Ralph (Ethel) Rundell of Newport Richley, Fla; Mrs. Leland (Beulah) Willey of Towanda; and Mrs. Elizabeth Millard of Newport Richley, Fla. And several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Maryott Funeral Home, Towanda.

Percival W. Kinsley (Charles, Charles Kinsley) born abt 1874; died August 27, 1943

Children of Percival Kinsley

1. Orville Kinsley 1908-1992
2. Vera E. Kinsley 1916-1995
3. Cecil R. Kinsley 1919-1984

The Sullivan Review

September 2, 1943

Percival W. Kinsley died at his home at Niagara Falls, August 27th at the age of 69 years.  He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kinsley of Cherry township.

He is survived by the following children:  Orville Kinsley, a flying instructor now stationed at Macon, Ga.; Mrs. Stuart Whitmire at home; Corpl. Cecil R. Kinsley of Camp Ellis, Ill.; a brother Lloyd Kinsley of Towanda and two grandchildren.

JOHN KINSLEY (Charles, Charles Kinsley) born February 5, 1839; died October 17, 1864; buried in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, Pa.

JACOB KINSLEY (Charles, Charles Kinsley) born in 1843; died November 6, 1921

Married 1st Catherine Suber on July 17, 1870.  She was born Feb. 16, 1860; died Dec. 30, 1892

Married 2nd Isabelle Shields.  She was born January 1, 1859; died March 4, 1919; buried in Fairview Cemetery; Dushore, Pa.

Children of Jacob & Catherine Suber Kinsley

1. Bernice Kinsley 1872-1957

The Sullivan Review

November 9, 1921
Jacob Kinsley of Cherry township, died at his home, Sunday, November 6th, at the age of 78 years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. N.C. Weaver, and one sister Mrs. C.A. Dieffenbach and one brother, Lewis O. Kinsley of Cherry township.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in the Lutheran church, Rev. A. Ward Campbell officiating. Interment was made in Bahr Hill cemetery.

The Sullivan Gazette

January 5, 1893
Mrs. Catherine Kinsley, wife of Jacob H. Kinsley, of Cherry, died of consumption last Friday at the age of 42 years, 10 months and 4 days, after a long illness.
The remains were interred at Bahr's cemetery Monday.
The deceased leaves a husband and one daughter, Mrs. Nathan Weaver

The Sullivan Review

May 8, 1918

Mrs. Jacob Kinsley died at her home in Cherry township Saturday, May 4, following a brief illness, at the age of 59 years. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Etta Thayer of Mildred, and two sons, Henry Brown of Cortland, N.Y., and Arch Brown of Cherry. Also ten grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with interment in Fairview cemetery, Rev. C.E. Jewell, officiating.

Bernice Kinsley (Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) Born May 7,1872; died January 21, 1957; buried in Fairview Cemetery; Dushore, Pa.

Married Nathan Weaver born September 16, 1863; died February 19,1942; buried in Fairview Cemetery; Dushore, Pa.

Children of Bernice & Nathan Weaver:

1.   Milton J., Weaver 1891-1974

2.   N. Ellery Weaver 1898-1980

3.            Leonard Weaver 1900-1975

4.            Kathryn Weaver 1903-1974

The Sullivan Review

January 24, 1957
Mrs. Bernice Weaver, 84, widow of Nathan Weaver, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Wheeler of Dushore RD. Mrs. Weaver was born in Cherry Township May 7, 1872, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine Suber Kinsley.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Harry Wheeler; three sons, Milton and Ellery of Dushore RD and Leonard of Vestal; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Wheeler home Thursday morning with further services at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dushore. Pastor Joseph Slusser officiated and burial was in Fairview cemetery.

The Sullivan Review
February 19, 1942
Nathan C. Weaver died Thursday morning at his home in Cherry Township, following a long illness.
He was born in Cherry Township, September 16, 1863, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Barnhart Weaver, and spent his entire life as a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Kinsley Weaver, a daughter Mrs. Kathryn Wheeler, three sons, Milton, Ellery and Leonard Weaver, and twelve grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the home with further service in Zion Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Rev. John D. Keener, pastor will officiate. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Milton J. Weaver (Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born July 23, 1892; died June 9, 1974

Married Edna Kneller born May 21, 1893; died May 3, 1958

Children of Milton & Edna

1. Milton J. Weaver, Jr-
2. Doris Weaver 1926-
3. Dorothy Weaver 1932-
4.  Ernest Huffmaster * Not a child by blood but raised by Milton & Edna Weaver.

The Sullivan Review

June 13, 1974

Milton J. Weaver, 82, Dushore, R.D 1, died June 9, 1974.

He was born July 23, 1892, in cherry Township, Sullivan County, the son of Nathan and Bernice Kinsley Weaver.

He was a lifetime resident of Cherry Township and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Dushore.

He had been engaged in the farming industry his entire lifetime.  He had also been an employee of the Schaad Distilleries of Mildred, Pa. for a number of years and then worked for 28 years in the coal mines in Sullivan County, in addition to farming.  MR. Weaver retired from active farming in 1957.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ford (Doris) Kinsley of Dushore, RD 1 and Mrs. Bud (Dorothy) Dieffenbach of Dushore R.D. 2; two sons, Milton J. JR. of Dushore R.D. 1 and Ernest Huffmaster of Wyalusing RD 3; two brothers, Ellery of Dushore, RD 2 and Leonard E. of Vestal, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Kathryn) Wheeler of Dushore RD 1; 14 grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in the Zion Lutheran Church Dushore with Rev. Edgar Reed officiating.  Interment was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dushore.

Milton Weaver, Jr. (Milton, Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born

Married Marian Opishinski.

Children of Milton & Marian Opishinski Weaver:

1. Sharon Weaver

Doris Weaver (Milton, Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born 1926

Married Ford Kinsley.  He was born May 15, 1922; died February 18, 1985.

Children of Doris & Ford Kinsley:

1. Karen Kinsley 1952-

2.  Ford Kinsley 1953-

3.  Ronald Kinsley 1963-1988

Dorothy Weaver (Milton, Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born 1932

Married Bud Dieffenbach

Children of Dorothy & Bud Dieffenbach:

1. Tom Dieffenbach 1952-
2. Tim Dieffenbach 1953-
3. Barbara Dieffenbach 1954-
4. Lewis Dieffenbach 1957-
5. Kathy Dieffenbach 1958-
6. Roger Dieffenbach 1959-
7. Linda Dieffenbach 1962-
8. Patti Dieffenbach 1963-
9. Larry Dieffenbach 1964-
10. Lisa Dieffenbach 1966-

NATHAN ELLERY WEAVER (Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born June 22, 1898; died August 19, 1980

Married Catharine Taffe; daughter of Richard and Catherine Cain Taffe. She was born November 1926.  Born July 26, 1893

Children of Ellery & Catharine Taffe Weaver:

1.            Nathan Ellery Weaver Jr. 1927-1991

2.            Richard Weaver 1929-1992

3.            Catherine Weaver 1933-1999

4. Mary Weaver

The Sullivan Review

August 21, 1980

N. Ellery Weaver, 82, of Dushore RD died August 19, 1980 at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.

A life-long resident of Cherry twp., Sullivan Co., Mr. Weaver was born at Dushore RD June 22, 1898.  The son of Nathan and Bernice Kinsley Weaver, he was employed by the Dushore Creamery fro 45 years.  He started with the Harrington Co, and was employed by Foremost Dairies and by the Dolly Madison Ice Cream Co, until his retirement in 1965.

After his retirement Mr. Weaver spent many hours forming animal targets for use by the annual Bow Hunters Festival at Forksville.  He also took great pride in his garden work.

Mr. Weaver was a member of St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, and its Holy Name Society.

Surviving are two sons, Nathan Ellery Weaver Jr., Dushore RD, and Richard Weaver, Dushore; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Skwierawski, Sayre, and Mrs. Mary Barnosky, Dushore; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 22, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, Dushore.  It will be followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s church, with the Rev. Eugene R. Carr presiding.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home Recitation of the rosary will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The Sullivan Review
July 30, 1965

Mrs. Ellery (Catherine) Weaver, Sr., 71, highly regarded Dushore Star Route resident, died suddenly late Saturday evening at her home.  Death was attributed to a heart attack.

Mrs. Weaver was born in Wilmot Township, New Albany RD, July 26, 1893, the daughter of Richard and Catherine Cain Taffe.  She was a member of St. Basil’s Church of Dushore and a member of its Altar and Rosary Society.

Besides her husband, Ellery, she is survived by two sons, Ellery Jr. and Richard, both of Dushore; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Catherine) Skwierawski, and Mrs. John (Mae) Barnosky, both of Dushore; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held from the family residence on Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock.  Rev. Joseph G. Barrett was celebrant of the Requiem High Mass at 9:30 in St. Basil’s Church.  Interment was in the parish cemetery.  Pallbearers were Reese Conner, John Diltz, Eugene Farrell, Joseph Murray, Joseph F. Obert, and Thomas Taffe.

Ellery N. Weaver, Jr. (Ellery, Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born November 11, 1927; died August 21, 1991.

Married Maxine Richlin on June 5, 1954

 

Children of Ellery N. & Maxine Richlin Weaver:

1.   Michael Weaver

2.      Randy Weaver

Richard G. Weaver (Ellery, Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born July 5, 1929; died June 14, 1992.

Married Theresa Richlin

Children of Richard & Theresa Richlin Weaver:

1.      Richard Weaver

2.      Terri Weaver

3.      Connie Weaver

Catherine Weaver (Ellery, Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born December 31, 1933; died March 22, 1999

Married Lawrence P. Skwierawski.

Children of Catherine & Lawrence Skwierawski:

1. Mary Ann Skwierawski

 

Leonard E. Weaver (Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born September 1, 1900; died January 11, 1975

Married Theresa Paiko on February 22, 1925.  She was born October 14, 1903 daughter of Stephen & Mary Klemash Paiko.  Died February 5, 1986.

Children of Leonard & Theresa Weaver:

1.            Elizabeth Weaver

2.            Jeanne Weaver

3.            Teresa Weaver

      4.  Tessie Weaver

The Sullivan Review

January 16, 1975

Leonard E. Weaver, 74, Dushore, R.D. 1 and Vestal, N.Y. died Jan. 11, 1975. 

Born in Dushore, Sept. 1, 1900, he was the son of the late Nathan and Bernice Kinsley Weaver.

He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Dushore.  He was engaged in the farming industry in Dushore for 30 years and was also employed at the Binghamton Country Club until retirement in 1968.

He is survived by his wife, the former Theresa Paiko; four daughters, Bette Novak, Corral Springs, Fla., Jeanne Walsh, Vestal, N.Y., Teresa Kewitt, Dushore, Tessie Moss, Montoursville; a brother Ellery, Dushore; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in Zion Lutheran Church, Dushore, with Rev. Edgar Reed officiating.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Dushore Ambulance Association.

The Sullivan Review

February 13, 1986

Mrs. Theresa Weaver, 82, of Vestal, NY, formerly of Dushore, died Feb. 5, 1986, at her home.

She was born in Mayfield, Pa, Oct. 14, 1903 a daughter of Stephen and Mary Klemash Paiko.  She was raised in Lopez and married Leonard E. Weaver of Dushore Feb. 22, 1925.

They operated a dairy farm in Cherry Township until 1956, when they moved to Vestal, where Mr. Weaver was employed by the Binghamton Country Club.  He died January 11, 1975.

Mrs. Weaver was a member of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church in Lopez.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Novak of Port Richie, FL; Mrs. Edward (Jeanne) Walsh of Vestal; Mrs. Stephen (Teresa) Kewitt of Dushore; and Mrs. Loren (Tessie) Moss of Montoursville; two brothers, Steve Paiko of Rochester, NY; and Paul Comara of Clearwater, FL; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bergen of Clearwater; and Mrs. Helen Bailey of San Antonio, TX; a brother-in-law, Peter Michalis of Ithaca, NY; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Feb. 8 from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, followed by a Burial Service at St. Vladimir’s.  Rev. Michael Their officiated.  Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

Memorials may be directed to St. Vladimir’s Building Fund, or Zion Chapel, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Building Fund, Dushore.

Kathryn B. Weaver (Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley) October 15, 1902; died July 17, 1974

Married Harry E. Wheeler.  He was born June 28, 1903; died October 12, 1982

Children of Kathryn & Harry Wheeler:

1.  Nathan H. Wheeler

The Sullivan Review

July 25, 1974

Mrs. Kathryn B. Wheeler 71, Cherry Township, Dushore, RD 1, died July 17, 1974.

She was born October 15, 1902, in Cherry Township, daughter of the late Nathan C. and Bernice Kinsley Weaver.  She was a lifetime resident of Cherry Township and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Dushore.

She is survived by her husband, Harry E. Wheeler, at home; one son, Nathan H. of Dushore, RD 1 two brothers, Ellery Weaver of Dushore, RD 1 and Leonard Weaver of Vestal, N.Y. four grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mildred.  The Rev. Edgar Reed and Seminarian Pastor Eric Hicks, her pastors, officiated.  Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

Nathan H. Wheeler (Kathryn, Bernice, Jacob, Charles, Charles Kinsley)

Married Marie Hembury.

Children of Nathan & Marie Hembury Wheeler:

1. April Wheeler
2. Gay Wheeler
3. Nathaniel Wheeler
4. Jonathan Wheeler

WILLIAM KINSLEY (Charles, Charles Kinsley) born 1845; died April 20, 1914; buried in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, Pa.

Married SARAH GANSEL born July 17, 1847; died January 5, 1935; buried in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, Pa.

Children of William & Sarah Kinsley:

1.   Emma C. Kinsley 1867-1946

2.   Mary A. Kinsley 1868-1957

3.   Allie C. Kinsley 1874-1944

4.   Morris B. Kinsley 1876-1940

The Sullivan Review

April 23, 1914
Wm. F. Kinsley who had been in ill health for more than a year died at his home in Cherry township at 9:35 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at the age of 69 years.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. W.H. Fehr officiating. Interment will be made in Bahr Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kinsley was born in Sullivan County, on the farm now occupied by his brother Jacob.
Sixty-nine years ago last February he married Sarah Gansel and besides his wife, is survived by four children: Mrs. Frank Cox, Mrs. C.M. Dieffenbach, Mrs. Wm. Stiff and Morris Kinsley; also by two brothers and one sister; Jacob and Lewis and Mrs. Clinton Dieffenbach, all of Cherry.

The Sullivan Review

January 9, 1935

Mrs. Sarah Ann Kinsley, widow of the late William F. Kinsley died Saturday, January 5th at the home of her son, Morris B. Kinsley of Cherry Township, following an illness of some time.

Mrs. Kinsley was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Obert Gansel, who settled in Cherry Township about 1857.  Mrs. Kinsley was born July 17, 1847 in Berwick and came to this county with her parents.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emma C. Weaver, Mrs. Mary A. Martin and Mrs. Allie C. Stiff and one son, Morris B. Kinsley.

Funeral service was held from her late home Monday afternoon.  Interment in the family plot in Bahr Hill cemetery.

Emma C. Kinsley  (William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born September 27, 1867; died November 15, 1946

Married 1st Frank Cox on December 31, 1885

Married 2nd Arch George Weaver born March 13, 1880; died February 26, 1953

Children of Emma & Frank Cox:

1.   Fred Cox 1886-1924

2.  Alice Cox 1890-1952

Fred Cox (Emma, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born in 1886; died 1924.

Married Delilah Saxer born 1888; died 1958

Children of Fred & Delilah Saxer Cox:

1. Frieda Adeline Cox
2. Ann Carolyn Cox

Frieda Cox (Fred, Emma, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley)

Married George Scoggin.  He was born in; died April 1, 1977

Children of Freda & George Scoggin:

1.  George C. Scoggin

The Sullivan Review

December 3, 1924

Fred Cox died at his home in Cherry Township Sunday after an illness of several months at the age of 38 years.  Mr. Cox has been engaged in farming and was also superintendent of a portion of the State road in this county for the past four years.

He was a son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Cox.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, also his mother, Mrs. Arch Weaver and one sister, Mrs. Newton Saxer of Cherry Township.  Funeral services were held this Wednesday morning at his late home with interment in Bahr hill cemetery.

Alice May Cox (Emma, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born April 2, 1890; died December 1952

Married Newton C. Saxer 1885-1966

Children of Alice & Newton Saxer:

1. William Saxer

The Sullivan Review

January 1, 1953

Mrs. Alice May Saxer, wife of Newton C. Saxer of Cherry township, died suddenly at her home, Saturday evening of a heart attack.

Mrs. Saxer was born in Cherry township, April 2nd, 1890 a daughter of the late Frank and Emma Kinsley Cox.

She is survived by her husband and a son William Saxer of South Williamsport, an aunt, Mrs. Mary Kinsley Martin of Homer, N.Y. and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Holcombe Funeral Home, with further service in St. Paul’s Evangelical United Brethren church.

The Rev. L. A. Fuhrman, pastor officiated.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Mary A. Kinsley (William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born October 30, 1868; died April 29, 1957

Married 1st  Charles Dieffenbach

Married 2nd Freeman Martin

The Sullivan Review

January 9, 1890

Mr. Charles Dieffenbach and Miss Mary Kinsley, both of Cherry were married at the residence of the bride’s parents on Wednesday last. 

These young people count their friends by the scores and begin life with flattering prospects.  They left for Columbia county the day after the wedding to visit relatives.  Please accept congratulations.

The Sullivan Review

May 2, 1957

Mrs. Mary Ann Martin, 88, formerly of Dushore, died Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Woodworth, of Homer, N.Y. She was born in Dushore Oct. 30, 1868, the daughter of William and Sarah Gansel Kinsley.

Mrs. Martin was first married to Charles Dieffenbach.  A number of years after his passing she was united in marriage to the late Freeman Martin.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Sarah Eberhardt, both of Homer; a granddaughter and one great grandson.

Funeral serves were held in Home on Wednesday and at the Holcombe Funeral Home, Dushore. Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  The Rev. Joseph Slusser officiated and burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Children of Mary & Charles Dieffenbach:

1.   Lulu Dieffenbach

2.   Sarah Caroline Dieffenbach 1896-

Lulu Dieffenbach (Mary, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley)

The Sullivan Review

August 9, 1922

Miss Lulu Dieffenbach and John G. Scouton, Jr. both of this place were married Tuesday, August 1 at the parsonage of St. John’s Lutheran church in Williamsport, by the pastor, Rev. A. W. Smith.

The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Freeman Martin of Headley avenue and the groom is a promising young lawyer and district attorney of Sullivan County, Both have many friends who wish them a long life of happiness.

After a short wedding trip they will reside in Dushore.

Sarah Caroline Dieffenbach (Mary, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born June 5, 1896

Allie Kinsley (William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) Born October 20, 1874; died February 4, 1944.

Married William Stiff on February 6, 1895.  He was born; died December 28, 1914.

Children of Allie & William Stiff:

1.            Rebecca Stiff 1897-1977

2.   Ada May 1898-1922

3.   Lena Stiff 1901-1981

4.   Zora Stiff 1902-1973

5.            Russell Stiff 1904-1931

The Sullivan Review

February 10, 1944

Mrs. Allie Stiff, widow of the late William Stiff of Cherry township, died Friday, February 4th, at her home following a short illness.

She was born October 20, 1874, a daughter of the late William and Sarah Gansel Kinsley and was united in marriage with the late William Stiff on February 6, 1895, and went to live on the farm where she has since resided.

Mrs. Stiff was a kind and helpful neighbor and friend, and her death brings a deep sense of loss to all who knew her.

She is survived by three daughters, Miss Rebecca Stiff at home; Mrs. Lena Fitzgerald and Mrs. Zora Yonkin of Cherry township; also twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren, also two sisters, Mrs. Arch Weaver of Cherry township and Mrs. Mary Martin of Homer, N.Y.; an aunt, Mrs. Flora Erdred of California and an uncle Daniel Gansel of Cawker City, Kansas.

Funeral services were held from her late home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Rev. John D. keener, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church of which she was a member, officiated.

Interment in the family plot in Fairview cemetery

The Sullivan Review

January 5, 1915
William Stiff died at his home in Cherry township Monday, December 28. He had been sick for nearly a year with complication of diseases.
The funeral services were held at the home, Thursday, December 31, the remains being taken to Bahr Hill cemetery for interment.
He is survived by his widow, one son and four daughters. Two brothers and one sister also survive.

Rebecca Elizabeth Stiff (Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born February 6, 1897; died January 25, 1977

Never married

The Sullivan Review

January 27, 1977

Rebecca Elizabeth Stiff 79, of 139 Carpenter St. Dushore, died Jan. 25, 1977 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

She was born Feb. 6, 1897 in Cherry Twp.  Sullivan Co. a daughter of the late William and Alice Kinsley Stiff.  She was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County, and was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, in Dushore.

She began her employ with the Dushore Silk Mill at the age of 16 and stayed there until it closed in the late 1920’s she then worked for a period of time at the Weldon Factory in Lopez, and then returned to the Sull-Craft in Dushore until 1964 when she retired.

Her survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lena Fitzgerald of RD 2 Dushore and 12 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore.  The Rev. Edgar C. Reed, her pastor, will officiate.

Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations or contributions be made to the Zion Chapel Memorial Fund in Dushore.

Ada May Stiff (William, Henry Stiff) born March 19, 1898; died September 20, 1922

Never married.

The Sullivan Review
Sept. 20, 1922

Miss Ada Stiff died Wednesday morning at the home of her mother in Cherry township following a short illness at the age of 24 years. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Alice Stiff, three sisters, Mrs. John Fitzgerald of Cherry township and Misses Rebecca and Zora Stiff and one brother, Russell Stiff, at home. Funeral services will be held from her late home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with interment in he Bahr Hill cemetery.

Lena Stiff (Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born January 13, 1901; died March 28, 1981; buried in St. Basil’s Cemetery, Dushore, Pa.

Married James Fitzgerald on June 1, 1920

Children of Lena & James Fitzgerald:

1.   Ed Fitzgerald 1920-1999

2. Catherine Fitzgerald 1922-2004
3. Helen Fitzgerald 1924-1989
4. Joseph Fitzgerald 1925-2003
5. James Thomas Fitzgerald 1927-1997 [Editor's Note: See more below.]
6. Paul Fitzgerald 1929-1997
7. Patrick Fitzgerald 1930-
8. Theresa Fitzgerald 1932-
9. Peter Fitzgerald 1934-
10. William Fitzgerald 1934

11. Celia Fitzgerald 1935-

The Sullivan Review  

April 2, 1981
Lena Fitzgerald, 80, of Dushore died March 28, 1981, at the home of her son, Peter, of Sugar Run, Pa.
She was born in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, on January 13, 1901, a daughter of the late William and Allie Kinsley Stiff. She attended the Cherry Township School and married James Fitzgerald on June 1, 1920.
She and her husband were engaged in farming for many years and she also worked for the Weldon Manufacturing Co. of Lopez and later for Dushore Lingerie, retiring in 1970.
Mr. Fitzgerald died in 1970.
She was a member of St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church in Dushore and a member of its Altar and Rosary Society.
Surviving are sons, Edward and Joseph of Dushore; James of Raeford NC; Paul of West Burlington; Patrick of Reno NV; William of Fayetteville, NC; and Peter of Sugar Run, PA; daughters, Mrs. Catherine Muller and Mrs. Helen Tourscher, both of Dushore; sister Theresa Fitzgerald I.H.M. of Williamsport and Mrs. Celia Burke of Horseheads, NY; 42 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil's Cemetery, Dushore with the Rev. Eugene R. Carr officiating.
Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Edward James Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born December 22, 1920; died February 14, 1999

Married Melinda E. Adams on August 28, 1950.  She was born April 29, 1928

Children of Edward & Melinda E. Adams Fitzgerald:

1. Betty Fitzgerald
2. Rosanna Fitzgerald
3. Dale Fitzgerald
4. Edward Fitzgerald, Jr.
5. David Fitzgerald
6. Leonard Fitzgerald

Catherine Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) April 13, 1922; died August 19, 2004.

Married Carl Muller August 11, 1941.  He was born January 19, 1919

Children of Catherine & Carl Muller:

1. Joseph C. Muller 1942-1992
2. Ann Marie Muller
3. Rosemary Muller

The Sullivan Review

August 26, 2004
Catherine M. Muller, age 82, of Satsuma, FL and Dushore, PA passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004 at her home.
Catherine was born April 13, 1922, in Dushore, a daughter of the late James and Lena Stiff Fitzgerald. She graduated from St. Basil’s High School, a member of the Class of 1940. She married Carl H. Muller of Dushore on Sept. 11, 1941. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary next month.
Catherine was a loving spouse, mother and grandmother. She also worked at Sullcraft Manufacturing Co. for many years.
She was an active member of St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, and a member of the former Altar and Rosary Society.
Surviving are her spouse, Carl, at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Marie and R. Jerry Burke, Towanda, Rosemary and Joseph M. Grieggs, Harrisburg; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Patrick and Donna Fitzgerald, Reno, NV, William and Dorothy Fitzgerald, Fayetteville, NC, Peter and Carleen Fitzgerald, Sugar Run; two sisters and spouse, Sister Theresa Fitzgerald I.H.M., Scranton, Celia and George Lapinsky, Wilmington, NC; a brother-in-law, Francis Tourscher, Dushore; sisters-in-law, Melinda Fitzgerald, Dushore, Ruby Fitzgerald, Dushore, Virginia Fitzgerald, Towanda; seven granddaughters and five great-grand children and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Joseph C. Muller on Sept. 16, 1992 and by brothers, Edward, Joseph, Paul and James Fitzgerald and a sister, Helen Tourscher.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m., from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore and were followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, her pastor, presiding. Interment was in the adjoining parish cemetery.
Friends called on Sunday, Aug. 22 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Catholic Women’s Guild recited the Rosary at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.
Memorials are directed to St. Basil’s Church, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614 or Guthrie Hospice, RR1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.

Helen Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born February 10, 1924; died January 3, 1989

Married Francis L. Tourscher on July 5, 1943.

Children of Helen & Francis Tourscher

1.      Brian Tourscher 1943-

2. Dane Tourscher 1946-
3. Donn Tourscher 1948-
4. Judy Tourscher 1950-
5. Gary Tourscher
6. Christopher Tourscher 1956-
7. Lorna Tourscher 1958-
8. Marylena Tourscher 1960-
9. Francis Tourscher 1962-

Joseph Anthony Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born September 27, 1925; died November 22, 2003

Married Ruby Gavitt on October 7, 1950.  She was born September 12, 1932 and died June 7, 2008. **

Children of Joseph & Ruby Gavitt Fitzgerald:

1. Joseph Fitzgerald 1951-
2. James Fitzgerald 1952-
3. Rita Fitzgerald,1956; married Edward Bunavage
4. Diane Fitzgerald 1960-

** Editor's Note: Ruby died at home on June 7, 2008. The following day, we received a message from Madeleine Bunavage, her granddaughter:

Hello, this is Madeleine Bunavage, my parents being Rita Fitzgerald and Edward Bunavage, and my mother's parents being Joseph and Ruby Fitzgerald, that is, my grandparents.
One day a while ago when I was thinking about my grandpa and how I really miss him, I typed his name into Google to see what I'd get. And one of the searches found this page on your website. I would like to let you know that it is no longer accurate.
Ruby Fitzgerald passed away yesterday in her home; she passed in her sleep. Her daughter, Diane Fitzgerald, my aunt, calls her early every morning to check up on her and see if she's okay. When she called yesterday morning, she got no pick up. She went up to see if my grandma was okay, and found her laying in her chair, a thin blanket over her, fan going, tv on, eyes closed, hands folded over her stomach, as she always has them when she sits. Her glasses were on but slid down her nose a bit, and her mouth was open a little. She shook her lightly, noticed she wasn't breathing, and called everyone in the family to let them know.
I don't know why I felt obligated to tell you this, but I did.
Her viewing is tomorrow, which is June 9th, and the funeral the next day at Saint Basils. We're all going to miss her very much, it's hard to believe she's gone. -Maddi

The Towanda Daily Review
November 23, 2003

Joseph Anthony Fitzgerald, age 78, of Dushore, PA passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.
Joe was born in Cherry Township on September 27, 1925, a son of the late James & Lena Stiff Fitzgerald. Joe was born and raised on the century farm near Dushore, PA, where he and his wife and family have resided for 48 years. He entered the US Army on Nov. 18, 1943 and served in the calvary as a T-5. He saw action in India, Burma and China as a mortar gunner 607, a pack driver, rifleman and in the military police. He received the Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge and 4 Bronze Stars.
After being discharged, Joe married the former Ruby Gavitt of Muncy Valley, on October 7, 1950. Joe worked as a woodsman and farmer and retired from his job as a maintenance man at the Red Rock Job Corps Center, Lopez, PA.
Joe was an active member of St. Basil's Catholic Church, Dushore, PA and a member of McDermott Post# 996 American Legion, Dushore, PA.
Surviving are: His spouse of 53 years, Ruby at home; Two sons and daughter-in-law: Joseph P. Fitzgerald of New Albany and children, Craig and Amanda and grandchild Samantha; James & Leona Fitzgerald of Sugar Run and children Angie of Harrisburg, PA and Eric of Shippensburg, PA; Two daughters and son-in-law: Rita Fitzgerald and her husband Edward Bunavage of Tunkhannock, PA and children Jessie Place of Silver Spring, MD and Madeleine and Cameron Bunavage of Tunkhannock; and Diane Fitzgerald of Dushore and fiancé Mike Shumacher of Benton, PA and her children Lynn Tuttle and grandson Joseph A. Folk of Lopez, PA and Joseph Tuttle of Orlando, FL. Three brothers and sisters-in-law: Patrick & Donna Fitzgerald of Reno, NV; William & Dorothy Fitzgerald of Fayetteville, NC and Peter and Carleen Fitzgerald of Sugar Run, PA. Three sisters and brother-in-law: Catherine & Carl Muller of Dushore, and Florida; Sister Theresa Fitzgerald I.H.M of Baltimore, MD and Celia and George Lapinsky of Wilmington, NC. Sisters-in-law: Melinda Fitzgerald of Dushore, PA and Virginia Fitzgerald of Towanda, PA. Brother-in-law: Francis Tourscher of Dushore, PA; Numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law: Robin Keeney Fitzgerald, and by brothers, James, Edward and Paul Fitzgerald and a sister, Helen Tourscher.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil's Church, Dushore, PA with the Rev. David R. Betts, his pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Basil's Cemetery.
Friends may call on Monday, Nov. 24, 2003 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Graveside Military Services will be accorded by Members of Loyalsock Post #996 American Legion, Dushore, PA. Members are asked to assemble and pass in review on Monday, at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

(Ruby Gavitt) Fitzgerald
1932-2008
Wife of Joseph J. Fitzgerald
Obituary Photo
Source: P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, June 7, 2008

P. Dean Homer Funeral Home
Dushore, PA
June 7, 2008

Ruby Louisa Fitzgerald

Ruby L. Fitzgerald, age 75, of Dushore, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 7, 2008, PA.
Ruby was born in Muncy Valley on September 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Lee R. & Alma Snyder Gavitt. She graduated from the Sullivan Highlands High School in Sonestown, PA a member of the class of 1950. She married Joseph J. Fitzgerald of Dushore on October 7, 1950. Joe predeceased her on November 22, 2003. Ruby was a loving spouse, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. In later life she worked as the custodian at the Turnpike Elementary School in Mildred, from which she retired. She was also involved with Pat Ricci’s Catering business and very involved for many years with the Dushore Fire and Ambulance Association. She was a lifelong democrat and was proud to be involved in politics. Ruby was an active member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Dushore, PA.
Two sons and daughter-in-law: Joseph P. Fitzgerald of New Albany and children, Craig & Jackie of Phoenixville, and Amanda & Dustin Marotti and great grandchildren Samantha and Torrence of Dushore; James & Leona Fitzgerald of Sugar Run and children Angie of Mechanicsburg and Eric of New Cumberland, PA Two daughters and son-in-law: Rita Fitzgerald and her husband Edward Bunavage of Tunkhannock, PA and children Jessie Place and fiancée Lamberto Camacho of Baltimore, MD and Madeleine and Cameron Bunavage of Tunkhannock; and Diane Fitzgerald of Dushore and friend Mike Shumacher of Benton, PA and her children Lynn & Hillard Malkemes and great grandchildren Joseph A. & Ruby L. of Lopez, PA and Joseph & Brenda Tuttle of Las Vegas, NV. Brother, Walter L. Gavitt Dushore, PA
Four sisters and spouses: Betty and Andy Simpler Montoursville, PA Frances Peterman Nordmont, PA Jean & Marty Hula Montoursville, PA Cherie Kahn Muncy Valley, PA Sister-in-law: Sandy Gavitt Montoursville, PA.
Two brothers-in-law and spouses: Patrick & Donna Fitzgerald of Reno, NV, and Peter and Carleen Fitzgerald of Sugar Run, PA.
Two sisters-in-law and spouse: Sister Theresa Fitzgerald I.H.M of Scranton, PA and Celia and George Lapinsky of Wilmington, NC.
Three sisters-in-law: Melinda Fitzgerald of Dushore, PA, Virginia Fitzgerald of Towanda, PA and Dorothy Fitzgerald of Fayetteville, NC Brother-in-law: Francis Tourscher of Dushore, PA.
Numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter-in-law: Robin Keeney Fitzgerald, and by brothers, Morgan, Mark, Michael, Paul and Frank Gavitt. A Transfer Services will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, PA with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, her pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Basil’s Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, June 9, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Members of St. Basil’s St Francis Altar and Rosary Society will recite the rosary on Monday at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

James Thomas Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born in 1927; died July 9, 1997

Married 1^st Maria Gupton on June 29, 1957.  She was born Nov. 17, 1928; died Oct. 7, 1971.

Married 2^nd Edith Jackson * Britt on June 24, 1972 *

* Editor's Note: In November 2012, we heard from Angie (Fitzgerald0 Gaines, who lives in Dallas, Texas, and is a daughter of James T. Fitzgerald and Edith Jackson Britt. She sent us two photos, presented below, and the following biographical information:

James Thomas Fitzgerald married my mother Edith Jackson Britt on June 24, 1972 in North Carolina. They met while both were teachers at the Army Education Center in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. "Jim" as we called dad was retired from the US Army. They moved to a farm in Hoke County, North Carolina and raised registered Polled Herefords. I am attaching one of my favorite photos of dad with his prized bull, Jerry Justin Banner the 3rd, on the farm at Shamrock Isle Estates.
Jim's grandsons (i.e., Angela's sons), Martin Fitzgerald Gaines; who lives is in Dallas, TX and operates a commercial real estate company; Andrew Garrison Gaines, who is married with their first daughter due a few weeks from now; and Nicholas Graham Gaines, a music honors student at University of North Texas, treasured their time with Granddad. Jim passed away in 1997.

James Thomas Fitzgerald (1927-1997)
First Photo In US Army Uniform
Second Photo on Farm in Hoke County, NC with
Jery Justin Banner the Third
Photos Contributed by Angie Gaines

Paul J. Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born April 11, 1929; died April 15, 1997

Married Virginia M. Berry on June 21, 1952.  She was born May 20, 1927;

Children of Paul & Virginia Berry Fitzgerald:

1. Barbara Fitzgerald 1952-
2. Susan F. Fitzgerald 1958-
3. Thomas Fitzgerald 1963-
4. Julia Ann Fitzgerald 1965-

Patrick Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born July 20, 1930.

Married 1^st  Kathy Martin –divorced

Children of Patrick and Kathy Martin Fitzgerald

1. Patrick Fitzgerald 1952-
2. Cheryl Ann Fitzgerald 1956-
3. Michael Fitzgerald 1964-
4. Heidi Fitzgerald 1968-

Theresa Fitzgerald (Lena, Allie, William Charles, Charles Kinsley) born September 5, 1932.

Sister of I.H.M. Profession  on August 2, 1953

Zora Stiff (Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born in 1902 died in 1973

Married Ernest Yonkin.  He was born July 14, 1897 son of Levi Yonkin and died September 12, 1984.

No children.

The Sullivan Review

June 14, 1973
Mrs. Zora S. Yonkin, 71, wife of Ernest Yonkin of Dushore, R.D. 1, died Friday, June 8, 1973.
Mrs. Yonkin was born April 19, 1902 daughter of William and Alice Kinsley Stiff.
The greater part of her life was spent in Cherry Township where she was known as a kindly neighbor and a true friend.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Dushore.
Surviving besides her husband are two sisters, Miss Rebecca Stiff and Mrs. James (Lena) Fitzgerald both of Dushore; five nieces and seven nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with the Rev. Edgar Reed, her pastor, officiating.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

Russell William Stiff (Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born in 1904; died January 3, 1931.

Married Sadie Wheeler.  She was born March 30, 1910; died June 10, 1986.

Children of Russell & Sadie Stiff:

1.   Ada Elizabeth Stiff 1929-

The Sullivan Review

January 7, 1931

Russell William Stiff, residing, on the old homestead in Cherry Township was fatally injured while working in the Connell Mines last Friday January 2.  He was removed to the Robert Packer Hospital where he died next day.  He was only twenty-six years old, leaving a wife, formerly Sadie Wheeler, and one small daughter Ada Elizabeth, besides his mother Allie Stiff and three sisters, Rebecca, Lena and Zora to mourn his departure.

Mr. Stiff was an industrious, upright neighbor and a ready and wiling helper wherever there was help needed.  He was a communicant member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dushore.  His funeral was held on Monday January 6 at 1 o’clock for his late residence, Rev. W.H. Fehr officiating.

The Lutheran choir rendered the funeral service including tow hymns ”Come ye dissolute” and “Abide with Me.”.

Despite the blustery day, and drifting snow the people of the entire neighborhood and his associates in the mines where he had worked were present, paying a last tribute to the beloved brother deceased.

Interment in the family plot in Fairview, Bahr's Hill

Ada Elizabeth Stiff (Russell, Allie, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born 1929

Married Ernest Huffmaster on December 1, 1949.  He was born July 19, 1917; died January 27, 1991.

No children.

The Sullivan Review

December 15, 1949

The Lutheran Church of Dushore was the scene of a quiet wedding Thursday evening, December 1, at 8:30 o'clock when Miss Ada Elizabeth Stiff, daughter of Mrs. Freeman of Wyalusing RD 3, became the bride of Ernest Earl Huffmaster of Dushore RD 1. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. John D. Keener, pastor of the church. The bride wore an attractive navy crimson street length dress with gold accessories.  Mrs. Huffmaster is a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School, class of 1948. The couple are now residing at Dushore RD 1

The Sullivan Review

January 31, 1991
Ernest Earl Huffmaster, 73 of Wilmot Township, Wyalusing RD, died January 27, 1991, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. He was born July 19, 1917, in Dushore, a son of John H. and Addie Thrasher Huffmaster.
He was a lifetime resident of the Bradford-Sullivan County area and had been a farmer his entire life.
Ernie loved horses, and continued to farm with them. He had the remaining team of working draft horses in the area.
He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, St. John's Chapel, of Wilmot, and served on its church council for many years.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ada Stiff, to whom he was married 41 years on Dec. 1, 1990; and four sisters, Alice Sampsell of Turbotville, Pa; Clara Ziegler of Canton, Pa; Doris Kinsley and Dorothy Dieffenbach, both of Dushore; a brother, Milton Weaver, Jr., of Dushore; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held yesterday in Zion Lutheran Chapel, Dushore, with Rev. Richard A. Reeser officiating. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dushore RD.
Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Chapel, c/o Frank Messersmith, RD 1, Box 159, New Albany, Pa 18833.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore.

Morris B. Kinsley (William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born July 3, 1876; died September 8, 1940.

Married Mary Elizabeth Gibson; on March 22, 1897; She was born December 27, 1879; died April 24, 1933.

Children of Morris & Mary Kinsley:

1.            Charles Kinsley 1899-1965

2.   Anita Kinsley 1900-1978

3.   Myrtle Kinsley 1902-1981

4.   Harry Kinsley 1903-1977

5. Margaret 1905-1986
6. Thelma A. Kinsley 1909-1957

6.            Florence Kinsley 1917-1998

The Sullivan Review

September 11, 1940
Morris B. Kinsley, aged 64, of Dushore, RD died suddenly at his home Sunday, September 8th.
He is survived by the following children: Charles Kinsley of Elmira, Mrs. John Sheepsma, Attica, N.Y., Mrs. Joseph Sheepsma, Elmira, N.Y., Harry Kinsley, Dushore, Mrs. John Klabinski, Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Lynold Pelton, Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Jay Keeler, Syracuse, N.Y., Also three sisters, Mrs. Arch Weaver, Mrs. Alice Stiff, and Mrs. Freeman L. Martin and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home, Rev. A.L. Smith of Mildred officiated. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.

The Sullivan Review

May 3, 1933
(contributed)
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gibson Kinsley, wife of Morris B. Kinsley of Cherry township, died Monday, April 24, in the Packer hospital at Sayre, where she had been a patient for the past 20 weeks, at the age of 53 years, 3 months and 27 days.
Mrs. Kinsley was the child of the late Louise and John Gibson, and was born in Williamsport. At the age of 15 years she moved with her mother to New Albany. She was united in marriage on March 31st, 1897.
She is survived by her husband, two sons and five daughters: Charles of Elmira; Mrs. John Scheepsma of Attica; Mrs. Joseph Scheepsma of Elmira; Mrs. John Klabinski of Syracuse; Mrs. Lynold Pelton of Rochester; Harry and Florence at home, and six grandchildren. Also two step-sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Kinsley of Towanda and Mrs. Arthur White of Ulster, and three step-brothers, Daniel, Frank and William Henley.
The funeral was held at the late home, Thursday, April 27th, with Rev. A.L. Smith of Mildred officiating. The pallbearers were her two sons and four sons-in-law.
Burial in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery

Charles Frederick Kinsley (Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born February 4, 1899; died January 19, 1965.

Married Georgiana Dorothy  Hoffa on November 19, 1923

Children of Charles & Georgiana Hoffa:

1. Josephine Kinsley
2. Rosemary Kinsley
3. Charles Kinsley

Anita Louise Kinsley (Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born April 5,  1900; died September 8, 1978; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.

Married 1^st John Scheepsma on October 2, 1922

Married 2^nd John A. Silverstrim

Children of Anita and John Scheepsma:

1.  Marie Scheepsma (1923-2013), married (1) William Whirt (2) Kenneth Sherwood.

Star-Gazette
Elmira, NY
April 2, 2013

Marie Whirt (Scheepsma) Sherwood

Age 89 of Middle Road Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday March 29, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on July 23, 1923 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late John and Anita Kinsley Scheepsma. She was pre-deceased by her first husband William Whirt, her second husband Kenneth Sherwood, and her grandson Dale Crout. Mrs. Sherwood worked for F. M. Howell in Elmira, NY. Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She treasured the time she spent with her family and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters: Sandy (Harry) VanHorn of Watkins Glen; Anita (Mike) Hesser of Horseheads; Joanne Ripley (Butch Lindsey) with whom she resided; grandchildren: Bruce (Lisa) Pastrick; Brenda Crout; Amy (Andy) Monroe; Tami (Tom) Mallare; great grandchildren: Hannah and William Pastrick; Kendale Crout; Winifred Monroe; Devin VanOstrand; Tyler Robinson; Sadie-Ann West; Emiliano and Emma Mallare and soon to be born Marie's first great-great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Monday April 1, 2013 from 1-3 PM. Marie's Funeral Services will be conducted at the conclusion of calling hours.
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. A dinner for family and friends will be held at The Horseheads American Legion 71 Old Ithaca Road Horseheads, NY following Marie's Funeral Services. The Family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Marie through memorials to Care First (Southern Tier Hospice ) 11751 East Corning Road Corning , NY 14830, The Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903 or The Horseheads Animal Shelter 150 Wygant Road Horseheads, NY 14845.

The Sullivan Review

September 14, 1978

Mrs. Anita Silverstrim, 78, of Horseheads, NY, died Sept. 8, 1978, at the Arnot Ogden Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kinsley of Dushore.

Mrs. Silverstrim was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Horseheads and the Elmira Eagles Auxiliary.  She was a former employee of the X-Cel Dairy.

She is survived by her husband, John A.; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Sherwood of Horseheads; three granddaughters; Mrs. Sandra Pastrick of Odessa, NY; Mrs. Anita Hesser and Mrs. Joanne Riple of Horseheads, NY; four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Sheepsma, Elmira; Mrs. Margaret Klabinski, Syracuse, and Mrs. Florence McLaughlin of Binghamton.

The funeral was held Sept. 11, from the Hagerman Funeral Home, Elmira.  The Rev. Edwin Larson officiated.

Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Myrtle Kinsley (Maurice, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley born June 1, 1902; died October 25, 1981; buried in Woodlawn cemetery, Elmira.

Married Joseph Schepsma

Children of Myrtle & Joseph Schepsma:

1. Duane Schepsma

2. Betty Schepsma

3.  Lois Schepsma (1935-2012),; married Benny V. Cavallaro in 1955.

The Leader
Corning, NY
April 2, 2012

Corning, N. Y. --

Lois M. Cavallaro, age 77, of 26 Pyrex Street in Corning, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Corning Hospital. She was born on January 27, 1935 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Kinsley) Scheepsma. She married Benny V. Cavallaro on April 30, 1955 at St. Mary's Church in Elmira. Lois was a communicant of All Saints Parish, and retired from Corning Inc. She woke up every morning with a smile on her face and truly celebrated each day of her life. The warmth in her smile would lift the spirits of the world. She enjoyed the simple pleasures like feeding the squirrels in the morning and walking her dog Gizmo, but she also loved to try new foods at fancy restaurants and take a trip to the casino. Most of all, Lois adored her husband and family and cherished every moment of every day…"Pure as an Angel, Sweet as Love". She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Benny V. Cavallaro; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Hope Cavallaro of Painted Post, John and Brenda Cavallaro of Lindley, and James and Michele Cavallaro of Corning; grandchildren, Heather (Chris) Hortman of Corning, Michael Cavallaro of Los Angeles, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Swanson of Caton, Amber (Chris) Card of Corning, Brooke (Carter Payne) Coates of Painted Post, and Alexys Harrington of Corning; four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bob Eiklor of Horseheads; sister-in-law, Carolyn Scheepsma of Elmira; and many nieces and nephews. Lois was predeceased by her brother, Duane Scheepsma and by her sister, Betty Eiklor. Family and friends are invited to call at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St. in Corning on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Lois's funeral service will follow calling hours there at 4:00pm. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make donations to All Saints Parish, 222 Dodge Avenue, Corning, NY 14830, or to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.

Harry Eugene Kinsley (Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born August 13, 1903; died November 18, 1977

Married Evalda E. Dieffenbach.  She was born August 21, 1907; died March 4, 1984.  She married a 2nd time to _____ Bello.

Children of Harry & Evalda Dieffenbach Kinsley:

1.   Morris Kinsley 1927-2003

2.            Margaret Sue Kinsley 1929-

The Sullivan Review

November 23, 1977

Harry E. Kinsley, 74, Sugar Hill, Dushore RD 1, died Nov. 18, 1977, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.

He was born August 13, 1903, in Cherry township, a son of Morris and Mary Elizabeth Gibson Kinsley.

A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he was employed in the mines at Mildred until his retirement.  He was a member of the united Mine Workers.

Surviving are a son, Morris A. Kinsley, Sr. of Dushore RD 1; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Margaret Sue) Pastusic of Mildred; four sisters, Mrs. Anita Silverstrim and Mrs. Myrtle Scheepsma of Elmira, Mrs. Margaret Klabinski of Syracuse and Mrs. Florence McLaughlin of Binghamton; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Nov. 19 at the Regina Tubach Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, with the Rev. Edgar Reed, pastor of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, officiating.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

Morris Kinsley (Harry, Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born December 31, 1927; died December 14, 2003

Married 1^st Elizabeth Chilson.  She was born January 7, 1930; died June 11, 2000.

Married 2^nd Sandra Dunbar Bundle

Children of Morris & Elizabeth Chilson Kinsley:

1. Mary Kinsley
2. Helen Kinsley
3. Morris Kinsley, Jr.
4. Catherine Kinsley
5. Arthur Kinsley

The Towanda Daily Review

December 17, 2003
Morris A. Kinsley Sr., 75, passed away quietly in The Highland's Nursing Home in Laporte, Pa., on Dec. 14, 2003.
He was born in Sullivan County on Dec. 31, 1927, a son of the late Harry Eugene and Evalda Dieffenbach Kinsley.
His memberships included the Trinity Lutheran Church of Mildred, Pa., a member of the American Legion Post 452 of Mildred, and the New Albany V.F.W.
Morris enjoyed time spent hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Chilson Kinsley.
He is survived by his second wife, Sandra Dunbar Bundle Kinsley; by six children, Mary Baily of Sayre, Pa., Helen Kinsley of New Albany, Pa., Katherine Foux of Evergreen, Pa., Morris Kinsley Jr. of New Albany, Pa., Arthur "Butch" Kinsley of Berwick, Pa., and Perdetia Stackhouse of Liberty, Pa.; by a sister, Susan Pastusic, of Mildred, Pa. He is also survived by four step-children; Donald Bundle of York, Pa., Sandra Calaman of Dushore, Pa., Edward Bundle of Seven Valleys, Pa., Ashley Brooks of Dushore, Pa., by 14 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa., on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003 at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Robert W. Brown, pastor, officiating.
Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 at McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m.
A military Pass in Review will be held Thursday at the funeral home by American Legion McDermott Post 42 of Mildred at 7:30 p.m.

Margaret “Sue” Myrtle Kinsley (Harry, Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born January 26, 1929

Married Mike Pastusic on August 23, 1947.  He was born August 12, 1924; son of Peter and Sophia Say Pastusic; died May 23, 1999.

Children of Sue & Mike Pastusic:

1. Mary Ann Pastusic 1948-
2. Joanne Sue Pastusic 1959-

Mary Ann Pastusic (Margaret “Sue”, Harry, Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born March 18, 1948

Married Ronald John Miller on June 14, 1969.

Children of Mary Ann and Ronald Miller:

1.      Jason Ronald Miller 1973-

2.      Holly Lynn Miller 1975-

JoAnn Sue Pastusic (Margaret “Sue”, Harry, Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born March 11, 1959

Married Shawn Joseph Patrick McMahon on April 16, 1983.

Children of JoAnn and Shawn McMahon:

1.      Amanda Rene McMahon 1985-

2.      Jessica Ann McMahon 1988-

3.      Emily Doreen McMahon 1997-

Margaret Kinsley (Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born December 3, 1905; died November 10, 1986

Married John F. Klabinski.

Children of Margaret & John Klabinski:

1.   Ann Klabinski

The Sullivan Review

November 13, 1986

Margaret Kinsley Klabinski, 80, of Syracuse, NY, died Nov. 10, 1986, at her home.

She was born in Dushore Dec. 3, 1905, daughter of Maurice and Mary Kinsley.  She moved to Syracuse 56 years ago.

Surviving are her husband, John F. Klabinski, a daughter, Ann Mahar of Syracuse; four grandchildren, Michael and Daniel Mahar, Jacqueline Doughetry and Christine McPeak all of Syracuse; and three great-grandchildren; a sister Florence McLaughlin of Binghamton, NY; nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services were held in St. James Catholic Church, Syracuse on Nov. 12.

Thelma A. Kinsley (Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley)

Born abt 1909; died May 1,1957

Married Lynold Pelton.

The Sullivan Review

May 16, 1957

Mrs. Thelma A. Pelton, aged 48 of 130 Benwell Road, Rocheser, N.Y. passed away Wednesday May 1.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kinsley of Dushore.

Mrs. Pelton is survived by her husband, Lynold G. Pelton; four sisters, Mrs. Anita Sheepsma and Mrs. Myrtle Sheepsma of Elmira, Florence McLaughlin of Syracuse; two brothers, Charles Kinsley of California, and Harry Kinsley of Mildred; several nephews and nieces.

Interment was at the Riverside cemetery on Saturday May 4.

Florence Mae Kinsley (Morris, William, Charles, Charles Kinsley) June 9, 1917; died April 25, 1998

Married 1^st Jay E. Keeler on December 25, 1935./Divorced

Married 2^nd Dayton McLaughlin

Children of Florence and Jay Keeler:

1. Donna May Keeler 1936-
2. Donald Jay Keeler 1939-

LOUIS  KINSLEY(Charles, Charles Kinsley) Born September 14, 1846; died February 23, 1932.

Married Amanda Colley on July 7, 1871.  She was born January 25, 1852; died May 3, 1927

Children of Lewis & Amanda Kinsley:

1. Minnie Mary Kinsley 1872-1875
2. Elizabeth L. Kinsley 1873-1875
3. Annie Kinsley 1876-1936
4. Howard Kinsley 1877-1959
5. Alverna Kinsley 1880-
6. Floyd Kinsley 1881-1886
7. Virginia Kinsley 1883-1980
8. Arthur O. Kinsley 1889-1987
9. Edna Mae Kinsley 1893-1983

   The Sullivan Review
   
   February 24, 1932
   
   Lewis O. Kinsley of Cherry township died at the home of his son-in-law, Kemerly Conner Tuesday at the age of 85 years.
   He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. W.J. Schaad of Mildred, Mrs. B.F. Saxer of Cherry Township, Mrs. Ford Walcott of Athens and Mrs. Kemerly Conner of Cherry township, and two sons, Howard and Arthur Kinsley both of Cherry township. Since the death of his wife Mr. Kinsley has made his home with his children and for some time past he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Connor. On Tuesday morning Mr. Kinsley arose as usual about the time the family were ready for breakfast. After speaking to those in the kitchen he went out towards the barn remarking that he would soon be back. After the family was finished eating and he had not returned a search was made for him and his body was found hanging from a rafter in the cowshed. He had succeeded in fastening a rope around one of the rafters, about as high as his head, and then knotted the rope around his neck, leaned forward, letting his weight rest on the noose. Life was extinct when he was found.
   Mr. Kinsley was a remarkably spry man for his age. He was able to read the newspaper for hours at time without the use of glasses. He was also very active on his feet, helping with the chores and work and apparently taking an active interest in what was going on around the neighborhood. No cause can be assigned for his rash act.
   Funeral service will be held form the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kemerly Conner, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the family plot in Bahr Hill Cemetery

   The Sullivan Review

   May 4, 1927

   Mrs. Amanda Kinsley died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.E. Walcott R.D. 3 Athens after an extended illness at the age of 75 years 4 months 9 days.  Mrs. Kinsley is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. F.E. Walcott of Athens, Mrs. W.J. Schaad of Mildred, Mrs. B.F. Saxer and Mrs. Kemerly Conner of Cherry township, and two sons Howard and Arthur Kinsey of Cherry township.  Also two brothers Lewis and Morris Colley at Muncy.

   The body was brought to her late home in Cherry township.

   Funeral service will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with interment in the cemetery at Bahr Hill.

   A Kinsley Pictorial Mystery: Who is "Grandpa" and "Grandma"?
   
   Let's turn for a moment to the Kinsley family photographic mystery that we mentioned at the beginning of this page. In November 2007, Lyle Rockwell sent us several scans of photographs he had purchased at some time at a garage sale or flea market. The subjects of those photos were "Vernie" Kinsley, "Annie" Kinsley, Ellen Kinsley, Ward Bahr and Jennie Baker. It was easy enough to establish that Vernie and Annie were daugthers of Lewis and Amanda (Colley) Kinsley, but who were the others and how did they relate? Moreover, a set of comments on the backs of these pictures suggested that the Kinsleys were relatives of "Grandpa" and "Grandma". Who could THEY be? Here are the pictures, transcriptions of what was written on their backsides, and so forth, and a copy of Bob Sweeney's biographical analysis.
   
   

   
   Alverna "Vernie" Kinsley
   Daughter of Lewis and Amanda (Colley) Kinsley
   Back reads "Grandpa's cousin"
   No photographer given
   
   
   Annie Kinsley
   Daughter of Lewis and Amanda (Colley) Kinsley
   Back reads "Grandpa's cousin"
   Photograph Taken by Englebreckt, Dushore, PA
   
   
   Warden Morris Bahr
   Son of William D. and Mary Ann (Zaner) Bahr
   Back reads "A friend, Ward Bahr"
   Photograph Taken by S.Y. Richards, Towanda, PA, Branch Gallery at Dushore, PA
   
   
   Ellen Kinsley
   Back reads "Grandpa's sister-in-law"
   Photo Taken by Stroup, Glen Campbell, PA
   
   
   Jennie R. Baker
   Wife of Levi Nelson Cox
   and Daughter of Lyman and Elizabeth (Graifly) Baker
   Back reads "Grandma's first school teacher"
   Photo Taken by Englebreckt, Dushore, PA
   Photos Contributed by Lyle Rockwell
   
   Here is what Bob Sweeney was able to conclude about the individuals pictured above:
   
   Jennie R. Baker, the teacher in the last photo, was the daughter of Lyman and Elizabeth (Graifly) Baker, and the family lived on a farm in Cherry township. Jennie married Levi "Nelson" Cox, son of John B. Cox and Harriett Heppler. Jennie and “Nelson” lived in Bernice in 1899 where he was a track layer.
   
   Vernie Kinsley is Alverna (Kinsley) Walcott. You can other pictures of her on the Conner Gallery Page. Annie Kinsley is Annie (Kinsley) Saxer, her sister, also pictured on that page, children of Lewis O. Kinsley and Amanda Colley. This was a large German family in the Dushore area.
   
   Ward Bahr is likely Warden M. Bahr, born in 1875 and buried at Fairview (Bahr Hill) Cemetery. This would make him more than a “friend”. The Kinsley girls’ grandparents were Charles Kinsley and Mary Bahr—you can find them elsewhere on this page. Ward's grandparents were Daniel and Mary (Graifly) Bahr. Both Daniel and Mary Bahr were siblings, children of Daniel and Magdalena (Reeser) Bahr. Therefore, Ward Bahr and the Kinsley sisters, Annie and Vernie, were actually second cousins. Ward eventually married Emma Epler. You can see more about his background and family at Descendants of Daniel Epler and Mary Hartman.
   
   As far as I can tell, the only “Ellen Kinsley” that I can find is a child of William and Sarah (Gansel) Kinsley; Sarah was a daughter of Obed and Catherine (Swank) Gansel [see the Gansel family link below for more information on the Gansel family and its links to the Kinsleys]. William was the brother of Lewis O. Kinsley, the father of Vernie and Annie. Ellen, listed as “Ellie C.” in the 1880 census and called “Allie C.” when she was an adult, was born in 1874 and died in 1944. She was married to William Stiff. Carol Brotzman has created a Stiff-Kinsley Ancestry Chart that helps illustrate all these family connections. Carol has also prepared four other ancestral charts to further our understanding of the relationships mentioned here:
   Ellen/Allie Kinsley Ancestry Chart
   Sarah Dieffenbach Ancestry Chart
   William F. Kinsley Ancestry Chart
   Sarah Gansel Ancestry Chart
   
   Ellie/Allie had several siblings. However, for one of them to be married to someone who could be the “sister-in-law” of this Ellen, and therefore also a “cousin” by marriage to Vernie and Annie, the “grandpa” would have to have been one of the husbands of a sister of this Ellen. Or, perhaps it could be a brother of William Stiff; that seems a bit of a stretch, since two of his brothers, John B. and Aaron never married, as far as I can tell. There was a third brother, Charles Stiff, but I know nothing of his biography. I hope you follow me in these ruminations.
   
   Practically speaking, there are therefore really only two candidates, both sisters of "Ellen" Kinsley: (1) Emma Kinsley, who married David Franklin "Frank" Cox…this would make him the “Grandpa” and her the “Grandma” that had Jennie Baker as a teacher, by the way, or, (2) Mary Kinsley, who married first to Charles Dieffenbach, and then later in life to Freeman Martin; if she is the right sister, then Charles Dieffenbach or Freeman Martin is “Grandpa” and Mary is “Grandma”. I am open to persuasion.
   
   It might be interesting to point to a few other connections among these people. First, Nelson Cox and Frank Cox were brothers, sons of John B. and Hannah (Heppler) Cox. We mentioned earlier the Zaner family name; Mary Ann Zaner, daughter of Adam Henry and Fietta (Wentzel) Zaner, was also the granddaughter of Jacob and Susannah (Bahr) Wentzel. Susannah was yet another child of Daniel and Magdalena (Reeser) Bahr. So, as a result, Mary Ann Zaner was also a second cousin to the children of both Lewis and William Kinsley.
   
   
   Here is another connection: Amox Cox, brother of John B. Cox, the father of Frank and Nelson Cox, married Hannah Zaner, sister of Adam Henry Zaner and therefore the aunt to Mary Ann Zaner. The connections never seem to end!
   
   Note also that Ellen "Ellie" Kinsley, daughter of William and Sarah (Gansel) Kinsley was a first cousin of Vernie and Annie Kinsley. All of these families were linked, often more than once, by marriage and descent.
   
   You can learn more about the families at:
   The Heritage of John Bahr
   The Wentzel Family Bible
   Descendants of Obed Gansel
   The Descendants of Henry Stiff and Mary Magdalena Huffmaster
   The Zehner-Zaner Lineage, in Faces and Families of Old Sullivan County, Group Six.
   
   But, meanwhile, who were "Grandpa" and "Grandma"?

   Now back to the children of Lewis Kinsley....

   Minnie Mary Kinsley (Louis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born October 9, 1872; Died December 16, 1875

   Elizabeth L. Kinsley (Louis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born January 13, 1873; died December 15, 1875.

   Annie Kinsley (Louis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) She was born December 26, 1875; died 1936

   Married Barney Saxer on January 23, 1907

   Children of Annie & Barney Saxer:

   1.  Elwood Saxer 1907-1987

   
   The Sullivan Review

   December 2, 1936

   Mrs. Annie Saxer, wife of B. F. Saxer of Cherry Township, died Sunday at her home following an illness of two months, at the age of 60 years.

   She is survived by her husband, one son Elwood Saxer, and one granddaughter, Jeanne Mae Saxer of Schenectady, N.Y. and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Schaad of Mildred, Mrs. Kemberly Conner of Cherry Township, and two brothers, Howard Kinsley and Arthur Kinsley of Cherry Township.

   Funeral service was held from her late home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock with a further service in Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at this place.

   Rev. Harold G. Deisher, assisted by Rev. James F. Lambert of Catasauqua, Pa., officiated.  Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery.

   The pallbearers were: B.F. Crossley, Harland A. McCarty, Wm. F. Kast, B. T. Martin, Howard Messersmith, C. Raymond Kschinka and Geo. C. Smith.

   The funeral was very largely attended.  Among those from out-of-towns were:  Rm. And Mrs. Elwood Saxer, daughter, Jeanne Mae of Schenectady, Rev. and Mrs. James F. Lambert of Catasauqua, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Schaad, of Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. E. Walcott of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Schaad of Mildred

   Newton Saxer (Annie, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born 1885; died 1966.

   Married Alice May Cox.  She was born Apr. 2, 1890; died December 27, 1952.

   Children of Newton and Alice Cox Saxer:

   1. William Saxer

   The Sullivan Review
   
   January 1, 1953

   Mrs. Alice May Saxer, wife of Newton C. Saxer of Cherry township, died suddenly at her home, Saturday evening of a heart attack.

   Mrs. Saxer was born in Cherry township, April 2nd, 1890 a daughter of the late Frank and Emma Kinsley Cox.

   She is survived by her husband and a son William Saxer of South Williamsport, an aunt, Mrs. Mary Kinsley Martin of Homer, N.Y. and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Holcombe Funeral Home, with further service in St. Paul’s Evangelical United Brethren church.

   The Rev. L. A. Fuhrman, pastor officiated.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

   Howard Kinsley (Louis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) Born November 26, 1877; died October 24, 1959

   Married Vernie C. Kisner.  Born Feb. 7, 1885; died Oct. 1, 1984.

   Children of Howard & Vernie Kinsley:

   1.   Ethel Kinsley 1906-1906

   2.   Isabel Kinsley 1907-1908

   3.   Louis S. Kinsley 1909-1989

   4.            Gordon E. Kinsley 1912-1991

   The Sullivan Review

   October 4, 1984

   Vernie C. Kinsley, 99, of Cherry Twp. (Dushore RD1), died Oct. 1, 1984, at the Skilled Nursing Unit at Memorial Hospital in Towanda following a lingering illness.

   She was born Feb. 7, 1885, in Sullivan County’s Cherry twp., daughter of Silas and Emma Messersmith Kisner.  She was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County and had resided in the same house for the last 80 years.  She was a member of the Zion Chapel of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church of Dushore.

   Her husband, the late Howard J. Kinsley, died on Oct. 24, 1959.  She was also preceded in death by two grandsons and one great-grandson.

   Surviving are two sons, Louis S. Kinsley and Gordon E. Kinsley, both of Dushore RD 1; one sister, Mrs. Anna Huffmaster, who is 105 and a resident of St. Joseph’s Skilled Care Nursing Home in Elmira; nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren and two nieces and one nephew.

   Funeral services will be held Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. in the Zion Lutheran Chapel in Dushore with the Rev. Richard A. Reeser, her pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Dushore RD.

   Friends may call at the McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore today, Oct. 4 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and from 10 a.m. and until the 11 a.m. funeral service.

   In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations or contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Chapel Memorial Fund, Dushore, PA, c/o Mrs. Florence Toothaker, Dushore, Pa. 18614.

   Louis S. Kinsley (Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born November 10, 1909; died December 9, 1989

   Married Lucy Cilvick She was born December 28, 1912; died April 1986.

   Children of Louis & Lucy Kinsley:

   1.   Marian Kinsley 1930-1930

   2.            Catherine Beatrice Kinsley 1931-

   3.            Elizabeth Lucy Kinsley 1933-

   4.            Beverly Kinsley 1938-

   5.   Gerald R. Kinsley 1941-1997

   6.            Dorothy Alice Kinsley 1944-

   7.   Jean Marie Kinsley 1945-

   8.            Bernard E. Kinsley 1951-

   9.            Wanda Kinsley

   Catherine Beatrice Kinsley (Louis, Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born June 4, 1931

   Married Ransom Saxer on July 19, 1948.

   Children of Catherine & Ransom Saxer:

   1. Vernie Catherine Saxer 1949-
   2. Carolyn Beatrice Saxer 1951-
   3. Marian Ethel Saxer 1954-
   4. Fredrick Ransom Saxer 1957-
   5. Virginia  Joan Saxer 1960-

   Vernie Catherine Saxer (Catherine, Louis, Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born September 3, 1949

   Carolyn Beatrice Saxer (Catherine, Louis, Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born July 20, 1951

   Marian Ethel Saxer (Catherine, Louis, Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born May 28, 1954

   Frederick Ransom Saxer (Catherine, Louis, Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born August 16, 1957-

   Married Leona Fletcher on Nov 17, 1985

   Virginia Joan Saxer (Catherine, Louis, Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born November 9, 1960

   Married 1^st  Randy Bahr, on December 16, 1978.

   Married 2^nd Kevin Lyman, on February 18, 1988

   Gerald Richard Kinsley (Louis, Howard, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born April 19, 1941; died June 2, 1997.

   Married Barbara Heskell

   Children of Gerald & Barbara Heskell Kinsley

   1. Terri Kinsley 1964-

   2. Mark L Kinsley, born April 1, 1966; married Shari Abbott. They later divorced. Their daughter, Justine E. Kinsley, was born March 13, 1989.

   Gordon Kinsley (Howard, Louis O., Charles, Charles Kinsley) born July 16, 1912; died July 5, 1991

   Married Frances Hunsinger on January 20, 1934.

   Children of Gordon & Francis Hunsinger Kinsley:

   1. Leonard Kinsley 1934-
   2. Lloyd Kinsley 1936-1979

   4.  Joan Kinsley 1938-

   3. Earl Kinsley 1942-1979

   Lloyd G. Kinsley (Gordon, Howard, Louis O., Charles, Charles Kinsley) born August 23, 1936; died January 24, 1979.

   Married Patricia Mosier

   Children of Lloyd & Patricia Kinsley:

   1. Neil Kinsley
   2. Jeff Kinsley
   3. Lori Kinsley

   Alverna L. Kinsley (Louis O., Charles, Charles Kinsley) born March 4, 1880; died

   Married Ford Walcott 

   Floyd Kinsley (Louis O., Charles, Charles Kinsley) born April 4, 1881; died January 3, 1886.

   Virginia A. Kinsley (Louis O, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born January 1, 1883; died March 14, 1980.

   Married William J. Schaad.

   Children of Virginia & William J. Schaad:

   1.   Rhea Schaad 1909-1990

   The Sullivan Review

   March 20, 1980

   Mrs. Virginia A. Schaad, 97, formerly of Dushore and Mildred, died March 14, 1980 in Estella.

   She was born Jan. 1, 1883 in Cherry Twp. Sullivan County, the daughter of Lewis O. and Amanda Colley Kinsley.  She was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County, and a member of the Towanda Chapter No. 76, Order of the Eastern Star.  Her husband, William J. Schaad, died in 1955.

   She was a member of the Shepherd of Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel of Dushore, and was formerly a member of its Dorcas Society.

   She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Rhea) Harrington, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one grandson, John Harrington, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a stepdaughter -in-law Mrs. Shirley Schaad, of Leroy, PA; a brother, Arthur Kinsley, of Dushore rd; a sister, Mrs. Kemerly Conner Sr. of San Diego, CA.

   Funeral and committal services will be deferred until May 3.  Further announcement will be made by the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore.

   Arthur Obidiah Kinsley (Louis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born October 21, 1889; died April 2,1987.

   Married Mildred Yonkin on March 17, 1915. She was born April 3, 1895; died March 12, 1983

   Children of Arthur & Millie Kinsley:

   i. Geraldine Kinsley 1915-1999

   ii. Genevieve Kinsley

   iii. John A. Kinsley 1920-1944

   iii. Ford H. Kinsley 1922-1985

   The Towanda Daily Review

   April 3, 1987

   Arthur O. Kinsley, 97, of Dushore RD 1, died Thursday evening, April 2, 1987, in the United Methodist Nursing Home, Laporte, following a long illness.
   Born October 21, 1889, in Cherry Twp., Sullivan County.  He was a son of Lewis and Amanda Colley Kinsley.
   He had operated the family farm until he retired several years ago, continuing to live with Mrs. Doris Kinsley, a daughter-in-law who operates the farm, until he moved to the nursing home.
   In addition to farming, he had worked at Murray Coal Mines, Mildred.
   Mr. Kinsley was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel.
   His wife, the former Millie M. Yonkin, died March 12, 1983.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Sweeney, of Dushore, and Mrs. Genevieve Schaefer, of Colley, 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
   The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McHenry's, 119 Carpenter Street. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore RD
   The Rev. Richard A. Reeser, his pastor, will officiate.
   Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday

   Geraldine M. Kinsley (Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born December 17, 1915; died January 28, 1999; buried in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, PA

   Married Leonard Sweeney

   Children of Geraldine & Leonard Sweeney:

   1. John Joseph. Sweeney 1946-2002
   2. William L. Sweeney
   3. Daniel P. Sweeney
   4. Joan Sweeney

   The Sullivan Review

   January 1999

   Geraldine Mae Sweeney, 83, of Dushore, died Jan. 28, 1999, at her home.  She was born Dec. 17, 1915, in Cherry Township, a daughter of Arthur and Millie Yonkin Kinsley She was the widow of Leonard Sweeney who died in 1973.

   Prior to retirement, she was employed at Charnitski’s Market in Dushore, and later at the Red & White Market in Laporte.

   A lifetime resident of Sullivan County, she was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, in Dushore; the Loyalsock Post 996, American Legion Auxiliary; and the Dushore Fire and Ambulance Association.  She was active in Legion Auxiliary events.

   Surviving are three sons, John J. and William L., both of Dushore; Daniel P. of Mehoopany; a daughter Joan M. Stavisky of Montoursville; sister, Genevieve Schaefer of Colley; a sister-in-law, Doris Kinsley of Dushore; and eight grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held Jan. 31 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with Rev. Eddie Nielsen presiding.

   Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

   The Sullivan Review

   June 14, 1973

   Leonard Sweeney, 55, of Dushore, died Saturday, June 9, 1973, after being stricken with a heart attack at his home.

   He was born in Sullivan County September 1, 1917, son of John and Mary McGee Sweeney.  He had been an employee of the Meehan Company of Dushore and had worked for the Dolly Madison Ice Cream Company for 18 years and recently with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  He served in the Army during World War II.  He was a member of St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, and the Dushore American Legion, Loyalsock Post 996.

   He is survived by his widow, the former Geraldine Kinsley of Dushore; three sons, John, William and Daniel of Dushore; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Joan) Stavisky of Williamsport; one brother, Paul Sweeney of Dushore; three sisters, Agnes Sweeney of Dushore, Mrs. Jule Walters of Scranton and Mrs. Frances Murphy of Sayre; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

   A military funeral was held Tuesday at 9 A.M. from the Tubach Funeral Home, Dushore.  Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 9:30 A.M. in St. Basil’s Church.  Interment was in the parish cemetery.

   John Joseph Sweeney (Geraldine, Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born October 2, 1946

   Died January 30, 2002

   The Sullivan Review

   January 31, 2002

   John Joseph Sweeney, age 55, of Dushore passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at his home.
   He was born on Oct. 2, 1946, a son of the late Leonard W. and Geraldine Kinsley Sweeney.
   He was a 1964 graduate of St. Basil's High School and following graduation entered the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War on the USS Bon Homme Richard.
   Prior to his death he was employed by Hurley's Great Valu in Dushore.
   John was a member of Loyalsock Post No. 996 American Legion in Dushore.
   Surviving are his sister, Joan Stavisky of Montoursville, Pa.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Sharon Sweeney of Dushore and Daniel and Joni Sweeney of Lovelton, Pa.; and by several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
   Interment will follow in St. Basil's Cemetery, Dushore.
   Friends and family are invited to call on Friday evening, Feb. 1, at McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore from 7 to 9 p.m.
   A military pass in review will be held on Friday evening in the funeral home by Loyalsock Post NO. 996.
   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dushore Ambulance Association in Mr. Sweeney's memory.

   Genevieve Kinsley (Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley)

   Married Harvey Schaefer

   Children of Genevieve & Harvey Schaefer:

   i. Betty Schaefer

   ii. Robert Schaefer

   iii. Barbara Schaefer

   iv. Paul Schaefer

   Betty Schaefer born December 18,

   Married Al (Genevieve, Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) Curtin

   Children of Betty & Al Curtin:

   1.            Laura Curtin

   2.            Jacqulyn Curtin

   3.            (Son) Curtin

   Robert Harvey Schaefer (Genevieve, Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born February 27, 1942

   Married Irene Hunsinger on October 18, 1965

   Children of Robert & Irene Hunsinger Schaefer:

   i.            Mark Schaefer; born November 11, 1968

   ii.            Amy Schaefer; born June 27, 1970

    

   John A. Kinsley  (Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born November 30, 1920, Killed in action on February 7, 1944 in Italy.

   The Sullivan Review

   March 16, 1944

   Pvt. John A. Kinsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kinsley of Cherry township, was killed in action February 7^th somewhere in Italy, according to a telegram received Tuesday morning by his family from the War Department.

   Pvt. Kinsley entered the service in May 1943, and has been in Italy since December 1943.

   He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Schaeffer of New Jersey and Miss Geraldine and a brother Ford Kinsley at home.

   Ford H. Kinsley (Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born May 15, 1922; died February 18, 1985; buried in Thrasher's Cemetery, Dushore, PA

   Married Doris Weaver

   Children of Ford & Doris Weaver Kinsley:

   1.            Karen Kinsley 1952-

   2.            Ford Kinsley, Jr. 1953-

   3.            Ronald Kinsley 1963-1989

   The Sullivan Review

   February 21, 1985

   Ford H. Kinsley, 62, of Kinsley Corners, Cherry Township, Dushore RD, died Feb. 18, 1985 at the Robert Pacer Hospital, Sayre.

   He was born May 15, 1922, a son of Arthur O. and Millie M. Yonkin Kinsley.  A lifetime resident of Sullivan County, he was engaged in dairy and beef farming and was also a carpenter.  He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, Dushore.

   He and his wife, the former Doris Weaver, would have observed their 34^th wedding anniversary on May 11.

   His only brother, John, was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army overseas during World War II. His mother died in 1983.

   Surviving besides his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Karen) Shultz of Laporte; two sons, Gunnery Sergeant Ford H., Jr. of Parris Island, SC; and Ronald J. at home; his father; two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Sweeney of Dushore and Mrs. Harvey Schaeffer of Colley; and five grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore.  Rev. Richard A. Reeser will officiate.  Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral this afternoon and tonight.

   Edna Mae Kinsley (Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born in 1893; died February 18, 1983.

   Married Kemerly Conner on December 23, 1914.  He was born in January 23, 1887 and died January 31, 1975.  Both are buried in Thrasher’s cemetery, Dushore, Pa.

   Children of Edna & Kemerly Conner:

   1.   Lee Conner

   2.   Earl Conner

   3.   Reese Conner 1921-

   4.   Alice Conner

   5.   Iona Conner

   6.            Kemerly P. Conner 1927-1988

   The Sullivan Review

   February 24, 1983

   Edna M. Conner, 89, of Lakeside, CA, formerly of Dushore, died Feb. 18, 1983 at Lakeside.

   She was the wife of the late Kemerly C. Conner of Dushore.

   Born Sept. 25, 1893 at Kinsley Corners, she was a daughter of Amanda Colley Kinsley and Louis O. Kinsley.

   She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 72 of Towanda.

   Survivors include one brother, Arthur Kinsley of Kinsley Corner, Dushore; four sons, Earl C., Tampa, FL, Leland K, Lakeside, CA Reese and Kimberly P. both of Dushore; two daughters, Iona Petrelli, Commack, Long Island, NY and Alice Meggiolaro, Clifton, NJ; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

   Memorial services will be held at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, Dushore, immediately after the worship service on May 8, 1983

   Reese G. Conner (Edna, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley)

   Married Ruth Jackson.  She was born Feb. 15, 1923; daughter of Edgar and Roseanna Schock Jackson; died November 8, 1991; buried in Wyalusing cemetery; Wyalusing, Pa.

   Children of Reese & Ruth Jackson Conner:

   1. Harold Conner
   2. Alan Conner

   Kemerly P. Conner (Edna, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born August 15, 1927; died January 31, 1988; buried in Thrasher's cemetery, Dushore

   Married Reva Mae Johnson on April 8, 1951; later divorced

   Children of Kemerly P. & Reva Johnson Connor:

   1.   Thomas Conner

   2.   Babette Conner

    

   John A. Kinsley  (Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born November 30, 1920, Killed in action on February 7, 1944 in Italy.

   Ford H. Kinsley (Arthur, Lewis, Charles, Charles Kinsley) born May 15, 1922; died February 18, 1985; buried in Thrasher's Cemetery, Dushore, PA

   Married Doris Weaver

   Children of Ford & Doris Weaver Kinsley:

   1. Karen Kinsley 1952-
   2. Ford Kinsley, Jr. 1953

         3.  Ronald Kinsley 1963-1989

   The Sullivan Review

   February 21, 1985

   Ford H. Kinsley, 62, of Kinsley Corners, Cherry Township, Dushore RD, died Feb. 18, 1985 at the Robert Pacer Hospital, Sayre.

   He was born May 15, 1922, a son of Arthur O. and Millie M. Yonkin Kinsley.  A lifetime resident of Sullivan County, he was engaged in dairy and beef farming and was also a carpenter.  He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, Dushore.

   He and his wife, the former Doris Weaver, would have observed their 34^th wedding anniversary on May 11.

   His only brother, John, was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army overseas during World War II. His mother died in 1983.

   Surviving besides his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Karen) Shultz of Laporte; two sons, Gunnery Sergeant Ford H., Jr. of Parris Island, SC; and Ronald J. at home; his father; two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Sweeney of Dushore and Mrs. Harvey Schaeffer of Colley; and five grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore.  Rev. Richard A. Reeser will officiate.  Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral this afternoon and tonight.

   CAROLINE KINSLEY (Charles, Charles Kinsley) 1854-1924; married Clinton A. Dieffenbach, son of John Dieffenbach and Elizabeth Hoffa,