Wilheim ROHE  1792           GREAT GR.GR.GR.GRANDPARENTS          Magdalena  Muller                1793

Valentine ROHE      1802-1873   GREAT GR.GR.GRANDPARENTS               Elizabeth Wagner               1805-1858

Margaret Rohe    1832-1878  GREAT GR GRANDPARENTS               Nicholas Ambs                   1822-1892

Louise A. Ambs   1872-1957 GREAT GRANDPARENTS                     John C. Sick                              1874-1963

Joseph J. Sick     1916-1987 GRANDPARENTS                                 Elizabeth McMahon Sick            1920-1980

Bettyann Sick Goodyear          PARENTS

 

Albert Rohe                                                                       Newspaper clipping March 1879

Albert Robe of Forks township died July 3rd at the Binghamton City Hospital after an illness of a few weeks.

He was born March 17, 1879 and is survived by his aged mother, three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Lucinda Broschart of Forks township, Mrs. Flora Sick of Towanda, Mrs. Clara Shrimp of Forks township, Charles and Leroy Rohe at home.

The flower girls were Misses Pearl Rhinebold, Catherine Everling, Grace Rohe and Rose Weed. The flowers were beautiful, showing the love and esteem of his many friends.

Funeral was held Sat at the German Reformed church at Overton. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. T C. Josat oflicating.

The community mourns his. loss, he was a kind neighbor, always ready to help in need.

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Arthur W. Rohe                                                      Sullivan Review 5-1991

Arthur W. Rohe, 72. of Cherry Twp., Dushore RD died, May 4,1991, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.

He was born June 6, 1918, in Cherry twp.. a son of William A. and Ethel Bird Rohe.

He began dairy farming with his father on the family farm and continued this operation until March, 1946.

In the spring of 1946, he began growing potatoes on a commercial scale for the Wise Potato Chip Co., of Berwick, and continued with them until 1980. At the same time he did custom work for other potato growers, planting and spraying. In the late summer and early fall, he did thrashing and combining for area farmers.

For many years he plowed and removed snow for Dushore Borough.

One could always tell when there was a substantial snow fall - the sound of Art’s John Deere tractor going up and down the street before daylight would serve as an alarm. Later, he rigged a snow blower to load snow on a dump truck In the downtown area. One load every two minutes.

After retiring from the potato business in 1980, he converted his potato storage into a wood workshop.  He was an expert craftsman and made many unusual pieces. In addition, as a younger man, he built several houses and barns around Dushore.

Art was also an expert hunter and woodsman, and enjoyed bowling.

He Joined the Catholic Church in the 1950’s, was confirmed by Msgr. Peter J. Ailsauskas, then assistant pastor at St. Basil’s Church.

He became a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society, and the Knights of Columbus, Towanda Council.  Art was an honorary member of the Dushore Fire Co.  He has served on many county boards and associations. Among them, he was a 4-H Leader In the early part of the cooperative extension youth development program, helping to train youngsters in potato farming; he was active In Extension, serving as an officer, director and treasurer for many years; he was recipient of the Extension Award in 1990; he was a director since 1967 of the local Soil Conservation District, a member of its personnel committee, and chairman. He received the annual Conservationist Award a few years ago. Art was in municipal government for many years, serving as Cherry Township Supervisor, a director of the Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority and the Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission. He also served as a director of the Masonite Trust Fund.

He was a director, agent and adjuster for the Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Co. of  Forksville for many years.

He also reported rainfall In Cherry Township for the national weather service and The Sullivan Review.

Surviving are his wife, the former Rita Finan, whom he married April 22, 1946; three sons, Richard (Rick) P. of Orland Hills, IL; Kevin A. of Dushore; and Stephen W. of Dover, DE; one daughter. Mary Denise Rohe of Williamsport; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Toothaker of Dushore; and Mrs. Grace Fry of Summit, NJ; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held May 7 from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, followed by a

Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil’s Church, with Rev. Patrick J. McLaughlin, officiating. Burial

was in the parish cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Sullivan County Unit of the American Cancer Society, Box 243, Dushore, PA 18614.

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Mrs. Arthur Rohe, 85                                              Rocket Courier  7/7/2005
Rita M. Rohe, 85, of Cherry Township, Sullivan County, PA, passed away peacefully at the Highlands in Laporte, PA on Friday, July 1, 2005.
Rita was born in Albany Township on July 7, 1919, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Anna J. Murphy Finan. She married Arthur W. Rohe of Cherry Township on April 22, 1946. She helped Art with his renowned potato farm until his passing on May 4, 1991. Rita was a loving spouse and mother, homemaker and a great pie and cookie baker.
She was very active member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church and Altar & Rosary Society. She was an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and was involved in many activities, including the 4th of July Picnic and spaghetti suppers. She was also a 40-year volunteer for the Red Cross Bloodmobile.
Rita always thought of others before herself and all who knew her, loved her.
Surviving are three sons, Richard P. Rohe, Monee, IL, Kevin A. Rohe, Dushore, Stephen W. Rohe, Hughesville; a daughter, Mary Denise Daniels, Montoursville; a sister, Geraldine Arey, Dushore; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary McCarty of Dushore, PA and two brothers, Vincent (Pete) Finan and Leonard (Pop) Finan.
Funeral service were held on Tuesday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water Street, Dushore, and was followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Basil’s Church, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Bert S. Kozen, her pastor, presiding. Interment was in St. Basil’s Cemetery, Dushore.
Friends called at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5 from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be directed to St. Basil’s Church, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614 or the American Cancer Society, Sullivan County Chapter, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945.
To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to homerfuneralhome.com.

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Charles Rohe                       The Sullivan Review       1929

Charles Rohe committed suicide at his home in Forks Township Saturday July 20, by shooting himself with a rifle. Mr. Rohe was 61 years of age and had been in poor health for several weeks, and had been very much worried over the illness and subsequent death of his brother, Albert Rohe, who was buried at Overton on Saturday, July 6th.

The deceased is survived by his mother and three sisters: Mrs. Peter Rohe; Mrs. Lucinda Broschart of Forks township; Mrs. Flora Sick of Towanda; Mrs. Clara Shrimp of Forks township; and one brother LeRoy at home.

Funeral service was held at 10 o’clock at the home with further service at the German Reformed church at Overton.

Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Edwin Rohe                                                                       Newspaper clipping, Feb.1932

Edwin Rohe, son of Mr.and Mrs. Leroy Rohe of Forks township died Tuesday night in the Packer hospital at Sayre at the age of 21 years. Mr. Rohe was driving his automobile towards his home on Monday night when the car skidded on the ice and struck a tree.  Mr. Rohe was thrown from the car and severely injured.  Two vertebra in his back were broken.  He was taken to the Packer hospital at Sayre where he died.

He is survived by his parents, two sisters; Misses Gladys and Grace Rohe, three brothers; Lawrence, Clair and Melvin, also his aged grandmother, Mrs. Peter Rohe.

Funeral service will be held from his late home Saturday morning at 9 o’clock.

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Mrs. Frank V. Rohe                                            The Sullivan Review, 12-18-1963
Mrs. Mabel L. Rohe, 79, of Dushore RD 1 died at the Towanda Memorial Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 17. She was the widow of Frank V. Rohe who died in 1958.
Mrs. Rohe was born July 26, 1884, in Sullivan County, the daughter of Leo and Libby Yonkin Sick. She was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Dushore and a member of the Dorcas Society of that church. She was also the secretary of the Peace Cemetery Association for 30 years.
Surviving are a brother-in-law, G. Ralph Rohe, of Dushore, and several nieces and nephews.
Prayer service will be held at the McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore at 1:00 p.m. Thursday with funeral services being held in the Zion Lutheran Church at 1:15 p.m. The Rev. Phillip N. Jurus will officiate and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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G. Ralph Rohe                                                        Newspaper clipping, 1965

George Ralph Rohe, Aged 81      Dushore died at Memorial Hospital here Saturday afternoon following a lingering Illness.

Mr. Rohe was born Feb. 12, 1884, in Cherry Twp., Sullivan County, son of Valentine and Louise Weisbrod Rohe, and was a .lifetime resident of Sullivan County. For the past 18 years he had been owner and operator of the Red and White grocery store in Dushore, falling health forcing his retirement.

He was born and raised on what is known now as the Randall farm which his grandfather established and he owned and operated that farm until his purchase of the Red and White store.

Surviving are: his wife, Alice Hamer Rohe, at home; son, Lawrence Rohe, of Dushore, RD; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Randall of Dushore RD and Mrs. Kathryn Camp of Elmira, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and two great - grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Prayer service will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at the Russell McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore with Requiem Mass at St. Basil’s Church at 9:30 with Rev. Joseph Barrett as celebrant.

Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery Dushore.

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Mrs. G. Ralph Rohe                                                 The Sullivan Review, 6-6-1934
Mrs. Sarah Rohe died Thursday May 31 at her home in Cherry Township at the age of 55 years.
Mrs. Rohe is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Mosier of Towanda and Miss Frances Rohe at home and two sons Raymond Rohe of Syracuse and Lawrence Rohe at Home, also two sisters Mrs. Michael Ryan of Philadelphia and Mrs. Mrs. M.J. Broschart of Forks township, and one brother Joseph Sick who makes his home in the west. Funeral service was held Monday morning in St. Basil’s church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

More About George Ralph Rohe:  Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, PA

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Miss Gladys Rohe,                  d. 2-6-1933                                Newspaper clipping, 1933

Miss Gladys Rohe, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Leroy Rohe of Forks township, died Monday in the Packer hospital at Sayre on Monday, February 6.

She is survived by her parents, one sister and one brother.

Funeral service will be held in the Reformed church at Overton, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Grace Elizabeth ROHE Teeter NEWSPAPER CLIPPING:   August 1995

Grace Elizabeth Teeter, 77, of Dushore RR 2, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1995, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was the mother of two Lycoming County residents.

Her husband, Ivan O. Teeter, died in 1993.

Born Sept. 24, 1917, in Towanda, she was a daughter of Leroy and Mary Rohe.

Surviving are seven sons, Paul Rohe of Rushville, Robert Bender of South Williamsport, Richard Bender of Montgomery, Arthur and Leslie Bender, both of Dushore, Donald Bender of Wilmot and Gary Bender of Marysville; a daughter, Patricia Kelly of Laporte; three brothers, Lawrence and Melvin Rohe, both of Dushore, and Donald Rohe of Overton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McHenry’s, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore, with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, pastor of Redeemer United Church of Christ, Dushore, officiating.

Burial will be in St. Paul’s Reformed Cemetery, Overton Township, Bradford County.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.

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John ROHA                                                 Sullivan County Democrat, 10-23-1857
A young German, John ROHA, in the employ of S. H. TREON, Esq., of this place, while chopping in the woods, on Friday last, met with an accident which caused his death on the following day. ROHA, with several others, were engaged in chopping and after a tree had been felled, he mounted the log for the purpose of cutting it in two. The end of the log on which he stood projected over another, and when he had chopped it off, it fell nearly to the ground, hanging by some small slivers. In attempting to cut off the slivers, it suddenly became separated and being on a side hill, rolled down catching him between that and another log. He was immediately released by the other workmen, but his internal injuries were so great that he died on Saturday evening.

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John A. Rohe                                               Newspaper clipping Jan. 1938

John A. Rohe died Tuesday at his home in Syracuse at the age of 66 years.

Mr. Rohe was born in Cherry Township, a son of the late Mr.and Mrs. Valentine Rohe.

He moved to Syracuse about 25 years ago.

He is survived by his wife and four children: Irvin, Eugene and Clarence of Syracuse and Mrs. John Mashell of Rochester.  Also five brothers: Lawrence and Fred Rohe of Osseo, Minn., Leo J., Frank V. and Ralph G. Rohe of Cherry township.

Funeral service will be held from his late home at Syracuse, Friday.

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John Rohe Michell,                                                                    Newspaper clipping, May 1930

MICHELL – Entered into rest Saturday, May 3, 1930.  John Rohe Michell, aged 6 years.  Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Michell; his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rohe and Mrs. Henry Michell.

-Funeral services from the residence, 69 Oak View Hill, Monday, May 5, 1920.

Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rev. George Middleton officiating.

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John Correll Rohe                           The Sullivan Review         August 10, 1950

John Correll Rohe, aged 77, died suddenly at his home in Cherry township Saturday afternoon about 4:30 o’clock.

Mr. Rohe was a son of Andrew and Margaret Brown Rohe and was born and raised on the farm where he spent his entire life in Cherry Township about two miles from Dushore.

He was the last surviving member of the family, and held the high esteem of scores for his industriousness and friendliness.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Bahr Rohe; one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Eddy of Hughesville; three nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services will be held from the late Home Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Clement Meyers officiating. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery, Dushore.

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Mrs. John C. Rohe                           The Sullivan Review September 25, 1980

Mrs. Alice R. Rohe, 87, of Hughesville, died September 21, 1980, at her home. Her husband, John C. Rohe, died August 5, 1950.  Born May 17, 1893, in Sullivan County, she was a daughter of Jacob and Minerva Litzelman Bahr.

She was a former Dushore RD 1 resident.  Mrs. Rohe was a lifelong member of Redeemer United Church of Christ, Dushore.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Agnes R. Eddy, of Hughesville, and two sisters, Miss Mary M. Bahr, of Dushore RD 1, and Mrs. Minnie VanHorn, of Elmira, NY.

The funeral was held September 24, 1980, in Hughesville, with the Rev. Robert E. Burger, pastor of Hughesville Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, Pa.

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ROHE, LAWRENCE MRS., GERALDINE SICK     ALSO PUT WITH MY SICK OBITS         Daily Review on 1/5/2008.
Geraldine L. Sick-Rohe, age 88, of Towanda, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Memorial Hospital, Towanda, surrounded by her loving family. Gerry was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Mildred, Pa., a daughter of the late Francis J. and Edythe Saxe Sick. She graduated from the Dushore High School a member of the class of 1937. She graduated from St. Elizabeth's College in Morristown, N.J., in 1941 and from Marywood College in Scranton, Pa., in 1946 with a MS in Library Science. She taught in Wyalusing and Dushore and retired as the librarian from Towanda High School. Gerry was a member of SS. Peter and Paul's Church in Towanda, where she was very active in its Altar & Rosary Society and various parish activities. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, and she also enjoyed being with friends, reading and flower gardening. Her devotion and love for the Lord was her guide throughout her life, and after living it to the fullest she left behind a beautiful legacy of love, friendship, support and kindness. Her wonderful sense of humor will long be remembered and cherished by those whose were blessed to have known and loved her. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Philip L. and Rose (Chilson) Rohe of Round Rock, Texas; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Anne Rohe of Mesa, Ariz., Marguerite (Larry) Allis of Temple, Texas, Marlene Rohe of Sayre, Pa., and Mary Theresa (Anthony) Johnson of Towanda; a brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Edna Sick of Captain Cook, Hawaii; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Nathan L. Johnson, on April 12, 2002, and by a sister, Marian E. Sick Tubach of Dushore on Dec. 16, 1973. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Towanda, with her pastor, the Rev. John J. Chmil V.F., presiding. Interment will be in St. Basil's Cemetery, Dushore. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa., and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. There will be a recitation of the Rosary and Vigil Service at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will provide the flowers and asks that memorials be directed to SS. Peter & Paul Church, 106 Third St., Towanda, Pa. 18848, or a charity of one's choice in her memory. To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to homerfuneralhome.com . 
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Mrs. Lawrence Rohe                              Sullivan Review January 16, 1947

The marriage of Miss Geraldine Sick, daughter of Mrs. Francis J. Sick and the late Mr. Sick, and Lawrence Rohe, C.F.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Ralph Rohe of this place, were united in marriage, January 11th, at St. Basil’s church. The double ring ceremony was performed by their pastor, Rev. Aloysius G. Rafferty, followed by a nuptial mass. Seated in sanctuary were Rev. Luke Hally of St. Joseph’s, Pa., and Rev. Michael Hally of Scranton.

Gerald Cain, friend of the bridal couple sang, On This Day O Beautiful Mother", and O Lord I Am Not Worthy, Panus Angelicus" and Ave Marie accompanied by Mrs. Joseph Frawley.

Escorted on the arm of her god Father, William P. Sick, the bride wore a gown of Bud-mil satin in rich ivory tone, fitted bodice with sweeping train of shimmering folds of satin. The bridal veil was of eggshell illusion with halo cap of white ostrich feather tips. She carried a white missal with a marker of white orchids.

The only attendants were the bride’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Gordon P. Tubach. This day marked their 15th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Tubach wore a long light colored flowered jersey gown with fuscia accessories. Her bouquet was pink carnations and blue iris.

Ushers were James Sick, cousin of the bride and Robert Waples of Mildred, friend of the bride and groom.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Rohe are graduates of the Dushore High School, Class of ’37. Mrs. Rohe has taught several successful years of school and is at present a member of the Cherry Township High School Faculty. She graduated from St. Elizabeth College, Convent Station, N.J. with a B.A. degree and from Marywood College, Scranton with B.S. in Library Science.

Mr. Rohe joined the Navy in 1938 and served 5 years in the Pacific Theatre of War on board the S.S.S. Salt Lake City, the Medusa and the Luzon. For the past year he has been located in the Aleutians.

A wedding breakfast was served at the Green Swan Inn followed by a small reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Tubach of Carpenter street.

Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sick and Leonard Saxe of East Orange, N.J.; Mrs. Virginia H. Downey of Orange, N.J.; Miss Florence Saxe of Trenton, N.J. Mr. and Mrs. James Daly of Towanda; Mr. and Mrs. George Camp and daughter, Joyce Ann of Elmira and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rohe of Syracuse

More About Lawrence Rohe and Geraldine Sick:

Marriage: January 11, 1947, Saint Basils Church, Dushore, PA by Rev. Aloysius G. Rafferty

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Lawrence Rohe                                            The Sullivan Review, 3-20-1940
Lawrence Rohe died Thursday morning, March 14th, at his home in Osseo, Minn., following an illness of about one year.
Mr. Rohe was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Rohe of Cherry Mills. He was born on the homestead on May 1, 1870, and spent his early life on his father’s farm. At the age of 19 years he went west, and since that time has made his home in Osseo, Minn., where he owns and operates a large farm.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Bye, who resides with him. Also four brothers, Fred M. Rohe of Osseo, Minn.; Leo J. Rohe, Frank V. Rohe and G. Ralph Rohe of Cherry Mills.
His brother, Leo J. Rohe and cousin, William A. Rohe of Cherry Mills, left Thursday to attend the funeral.

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Lawrence L. Rohe                                  The Sullivan Review       December 1998

Lawrence L. Rohe, 78, of Forks Township, Dushore RD, died Dec. 9, 1998, at the DarWay Nursing Home, Estella. He was born Nov. 3, 1930 in Dushore, a son of Leroy and Mary Litzelman Rohe.

A lifetime resident and dairy farmer of Sullivan County, he retired in 1996.

He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Overton.

Surviving are his wife, the former Alverta Crouse; three daughters, Bernadine Burke of Binghamton, NY; Mary Rohe of Dushore; and Catherine Pedro of York; two sons, Thomas Waluk of Wyalusing; and Larry Rohe of Dushore; two brothers, Melvin of Dushore; and Donald of New Albany; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services were held Dec. 12 at his church with Rev. Robert W. Martin presiding. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore.

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ROHES CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY       The Sullivan Review     January 16, 1969

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rohe of RD 2, Dushore, celebrated their 25th wedding Anniversary on January 6.

They were married at the home of the bride in Tunkhannock, Pa. Rev. Truscot performed the ceremony. The attendants were Ella Richlin and Henry Litzelman.

Mrs. Rohe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Daily. Mr. Rohe is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Rohe of Forks Township.

The Rohes’ have five children, Catherine Pedro of Dushore, Lawrence, Jr. , Mary; Mrs. Bernadine Burke of Binghamton and Thomas Waluk of Camptown. They have six grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Rohe operate a 335-acre farm with their son Lawrence, Jr. The farm has been in the family for 132 years. Peter Rohe began farming it in 1837. After his death, the farm was inherited by his 3 sons, Charles, Leroy and Albert, with Leroy the final survivor. On the death of Leroy, his son Lawrence took over the management of the farm.

The couple received many lovely gifts.

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Mrs. Lawrence Rohe                                    Daily Review, 2-23-2004
Alverta "Burt" Rohe, age 91, formerly of Dushore, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella, Pa.
She was born on July 8, 1912, in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of Ella Daily. She was the foster daughter of George and Bertha Crouse.
She was raised in Wilkes-Barre until her family relocated to the Dushore area. She later moved back to Wilkes-Barre to work for a manufacturing company. In 1945, she relocated back to Dushore.
On Jan. 6, 1945, in Tunkhannock, Pa., she became the bride of Lawrence Rohe Sr. Burt and Lawrence had celebrated 53 years of marriage. Lawrence preceded her in death in December of 1998.
Mrs. Rohe was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Overton.
She enjoyed collecting dolls, sewing and making doll clothes, and cooking.
She had spent some time as a cleaning lady, was a care giver and would also at times take people into her home.
Surviving are her children: Bernadine Burke of Binghamton, N.Y., Thomas and Marilyn Waluk of Wyalusing, Mary Rohe and Dick Taffe of Dushore, Lawrence and Jo Elaine Rohe Jr. of Dushore, and Catherine Pedro of Red Lion, Pa.; a foster daughter and husband, Mary and James Richlin; brothers and sister-in-law Melvin and Betty Rohe, and Donald Rohe; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Burgess, and by her sisters, Marie Rowan and Ella Litzelman.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Overton, with the Rev. Robert W. Martin, her pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Reformed Cemetery.
Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2004, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Overton, from 2:30 until the time of the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Overton, or the Dar-Way Nursing Home, Patient Activity Fund in Mrs. Rohe's memory.
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Leo J. Rohe     b. 9-5-1875 d.      1956                 Newspaper clipping, 1956

Leo J. Rohe, 80, died Sunday afternoon at the Stopyra Nursing Home on Dushore RD, after a long illness.

A retired farmer, Mr. Rohe was born Sept. 5, 1875, in Cherry Township, the son of Valentine and Louise Weisbrod Rohe.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul Hieber of Dushore RD, three brothers, Fred of Osseo, Minn., Frank and Ralph of this place.

Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Paul Hieber Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock with a  High Mass of Requiem at St. Basil’s Church at 10:30.

Burial was in Zion Lutheran cemetery here.

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Leroy Rohe                          The Sullivan Review       July 17, 1959

Leroy Rohe, 86, lifelong Dushore area resident, died at his home in Forks Township on Tuesday evening, after a long illness.

Mr. Rohe was born June 22, 1873, in Forks Township where he had resided and engaged in framing all of his life. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Overton.

He is survived by four sons, Claire of Coatesville, Lawrence, Melvin and Donald of Dushore; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Bender of Dushore; 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Elden E. Ehrhart will officiate at the prayer service on Saturday at 9:15 at the Tubach Funeral Home, Dushore, and at the funeral service at 10 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ at Overton. Burial will be in St. Paul’s cemetery, Overton. Friends may call at the Tubach Funeral home after 2 Thursday and all day Friday

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Mrs. Leroy Rohe                  The Sullivan Review             January 8, 1936

Mrs. Leroy Rohe of Forks Township died Tuesday in the City Hospital at Williamsport at the age of 53 years.

Mrs. Rohe is survived by her husband, one daughter Grace and three sons, Clare, Lawrence and Melvin at home.

Funeral service will be held from her late home Friday afternoon at one o’clock with further service in the Reformed church at Overton at 2 o’clock. Interment in the Reformed cemetery.

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Matthew Rohe                                 The Sullivan Review, 3-2-1932
Matthew Rohe died Tuesday, February 23rd at his home in Osseo, Minn., at the age of 44 years.
Mr. Rohe was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Rohe of Cherry township, who with his brothers moved to Minnesota several years ago.
Mr. Rohe was engaged in the garage business in Osseo for some time.
He is survived by his wife and five children, also six brothers, Lawrence and Fred Rohe of Osseo, Minn. John A. Rohe of Syracuse, N.Y. Leo J. Rohe of Colley and Frank V. Rohe and Ralph Rohe of Cherry Township.
Funeral service was held from his late home on Saturday.
Frank V. Rohe and Ralph Rohe of Cherry Township and Irvin Rohe of Syracuse attended the funeral.

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Peter Rohe                    Aunt Margaret newspaper clipping -The Sullivan Review, July 1905
Peter Rohe of Forks Township died at his residence on Friday, at the age of 70 years. Mr. Rohe had been sick for a number of years.
He was born at Pottsville, Pa., and was a son of Valentine Rohe, who came from Germany to America in 1833, and located in Cherry Township in 1837.
Mr. Rohe married Hannah Hartzig and located on the farm where he died. The deceased was a very highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife, three sons, Charles, Leroy and Albert, and three daughters, Mrs. Michael Broschart, of Forks; Mrs. George. Sick, of Forks and Mrs. MC. Shrimp, of Forks.
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                                                                       Aunt Margaret’s newspaper clipping, July 1905
Peter Rohey died at his home in Forks township Saturday, July 22, at the age of 70 years. Deceased had been in feeble health for several years and lately has been confined to the bed.
He is survived by a widow and several children. Funeral services were ehld in the Catholic church at Overton Monday. Interment in the Overton cemetery.

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Mrs. Peter Rohe                              The Sullivan Review, 3-30-1938
Mrs. Hannah Rohe, widow of the late Peter Rohe of Forks township, died at the home of her son, Leroy Rohe, Monday, March 28th at the age of 97 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Flora Sick of Towanda and Mrs. Clara Shrimp of Forks Township and one son Leroy Rohe at home. Fourteen grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral service will be held at the Reformed church at Overton, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock Interment in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.
Pastor, Rev. C.B. Meyers will officiate.

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Raymond R. Rohe                            The Sullivan Review,11-10-1949
Raymond R. Rohe died October 27, at his home on Dublin Street, Marcellus, N.Y. after a short illness of 8 weeks at the age of 42.
Born in Manayunk, Philadelphia Mr. Rohe lived in Marcellus 12 years, being employed as an electrician by the McGraw Con. Co.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Lucille Anderson Rohe, his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Ralph Rohe two sisters Mrs. Stafford Randall and Mrs. George Camp of Elmira and a brother Laurence Rohe of Towanda.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Uttley and Morris Funeral Home Marcellus, the Rev. Joseph O. Roberts of St. John’s Episcopal church officiating.
Burial was held at Hiland Cemetery.
Pall bearers were Eugene Rohe, Roscoe Burgess, Roy Tompson, Oliver Latart and Frank Discenzo

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Valentine Rohe

Valentine Rohe was born in Cherry in 1845. His father, Valentine Rohe, was a native of Germany, and came to America about 1832, and settled in Cherry in 1837. He owns the farm formerly owned by Joseph Weisbrod. In 1869 he married Louisa Weisbrod, who was born in Cherry in 1854. She was a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Reinford) Weisbrod, of Germany. Mr. Rohe is devoting considerable attention to raising fine stock. To Mr. and Mrs. Rohe seven sons have been born, Lawrence A., of Minneapolis, Minn., John A. of Cherry; Leo J., of Colley; Fred M., of Nebraska; Frank V., George R. and Nathan W.

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Valentine Rohe

Valentine Rohe of Cherry township, died friday, Oct. 31, of heart trouble at the age of 68 years. Mr. Rohe was born in Cherry township in 1845. He was a son of Valentine Rohe, Sr., who came with his family from Germany to Pottsville in 1832 or 1833, and moved from there to Cherry township in 1837. Valentine Rohe married Louisa Weisbrod in 1869 and located on the farm owned by Joseph Weisbrod. MR. Rhoe was very successful as a farmer and stock raiser and was very highly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. He was elected county commissioner in 1908 serving three years. He is survived by seven sons: Lawrence A. Fred M. and Matt W., of Osseo, Minn.; John A. Frank V. and Geroge R. of Cherry and Leo J. of Colley. The funeral was held Tuesday, interment being made at St. basil's cemetery at Dushore

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The Rev. James J. Ruddick    Died 3-18-2007 age 83

The Rev. James J. Ruddick, professor emeritus at Canisius College and a counselor and spiritual director to fellow priests and women religious, died Sunday, March 18, 2007; he was 83.
The son of Mary Cordelia Litzelman and James H. Ruddick, he is survived by three sisters, Helen (Arnold) Bentley in Elmira, Madeline Dailey in Bethlehem and Sister Theresa Rutty and one brother, John (Joyce) in Wilmington.
His mother grew up on the Litzelman homestead at the top of Gainer Hill. Fr. Jim spoke of many happy visits with his family to the farm and never failed when in the area to reminisce at that site.
Father Jim celebrated his first mass in the area at St. Basil’s Church in June 1955 and again on July 17, 2005 as part of his 50th anniversary celebration as a Jesuit priest. He made several visits to the area in conjunction with family and related genealogy gatherings at the Forksville Fairgrounds. His contributions to these genealogies can be viewed on the Sullivan County web site.
He taught physics at Canisius for nearly 40 years and was the director of the college’s Braum Seismograph Station. He also served as associate vicar for religious for the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
The Elmira native was a 1940 graduate of Elmira Catholic High School and entered the Society of Jesus the same year. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Woodstock College in 1946 and a master’s and doctoral degree from St. Louis University in 1950 and 1952. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1955 at Fordham University Chapel in the Bronx.
He joined Canisius’ physics department as an assistant professor in 1957. A seismologist, he served as chairman of the department from 1959 to 1970. He was rector of the Canisius Jesuit community from 1971 to 1977, a time period during which he also served on the college’s board of trustees.
Fr. Ruddick also enjoyed the study of genealogy and necrology. In 1994, he was promoted to professor emeritus at Canisius.
Since 1989, he served in the office of religious for the diocese and helped organize the annual Retirement Fund for Religious drive. He assisted for the past five years at St. Ann parish on Broadway, where he lived in the parish residence.
Fr. Ruddick rarely missed a jubilee celebration for fellow priests and women religious, and he was a constant presence at wakes and funerals, always gravitating toward people in good times and bad, said the Rev. Patrick J. Lynch, chairman of the department of religious studies and theology at the college.
“He was a conversationalist without equal in the Jesuit Community at Canisius College,” said Lynch. If he had chosen another path in life, he would probably have been a politician.

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Clara Saxer                                     Sullivan Review 2002

Miss Clara A. Saxer, 97, of Dushore, an esteemed Sullivan County teacher, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at the Dar-Way Nursing Home, Estella.

Miss Saxer was born Feb. 16, 1904, in Cherry Township on the family farm, a daughter of the late Fred R. and Anastasia C. Litzelman Saxer. She attended elementary school at the King School on Ringer Hill and graduated from St. Basil's High School, a member of the class of 1920. At her death, she was the oldest member of St. Basil's Alumni Association.

She continued her education at Juniata College, traveling there on the train. She graduated in 1925 with a B.S. in science. Mathematics was her main area of concentration and in later days she attended courses at Penn State and became certified to teach many other subjects. She taught chemistry, French, Latin, English and bookkeeping, but mathematics was always her preference. Miss Saxer was also fluent in speaking and reading German.

Miss Saxer taught for 44 years in Sullivan County. She began at the Cherry Township High School, and also taught at the Dushore High School, and Sullivan Highland High School, Sonestown, and retired in 1969 from the Sullivan County High School, Laporte, where she spent the last six years of her career teaching mathematics.

Miss Saxer was a lifelong member of St. Basil's Church in Dushore, and a member of the former Altar and Rosary Society and a member of the Sullivan County Teacher's Association.

Surviving are:

Ann and Sebastian Trapani and family.

Clara was predeceased by a brother, F. Ralph Saxer, on Oct. 8, 1972, and a sister, Agnes Saxer, on Sept. 11, 1971.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at the P. Dean Funeral home, 206 Water St., Dushore, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church, Dushore, with the Rev. Eugene R. Carr, her former pastor, presiding. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Friends may call at the P. Dean Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, on Thursday, Jan. 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

A recitation of the Rosary by members of the Catholic Women's Guild will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to St. Basil's Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 307, Dushore, Pa. 18614-307.

Daily Review Jan 31, 2002

62 iii. Agnes Saxer, born 1905; died September 11, 1971.

George Ralph4 Rohe  was born February 12, 1884, and died 1965. He married (1) Sarah Sick. She was born 1879, and died May 31, 1934. He married (2) Alice Hamer Aft. 1934, daughter of John Hamer and Nettie Heverly. She was born September 20, 1904, and died October 19, 1982.

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Fred R. Saxer                                        The Sullivan Review  February 2, 1950

Fred R. Saxer of Center street died Tuesday evening at his home following an illness of some time.

Mr. Saxer was born in Cherry Township, a son of the late George and Madeline Rohe Saxer.

He was united in marriage with Miss Anastasia Litzelman a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Litzelman, of Cherry Township. They settled on a farm where they resided for a number of years. Later they moved to their present home in Dushore where they have since lived.

Mr. Saxer is survived by his wife, a son Raphael Saxer, and two daughters, Miss Clara Saxer, a teacher in the Dushore Public school, and Miss Agnes Saxer at home; a sister Mrs. Richard Williams of Williamsport.

Marriage: May 1893, Saint Basils Church, Dushore, PA      Children of Fred Saxer and Annastasia Litzelman are:

F Ralph Saxer, born April 1894; died October 08, 1972.

Clara Saxer, born February 16, 1904; died February 01, 2002.

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Fred R Saxer                             The Sullivan Gazette      May 18, 1893

Anastasia C. Litzelman and Fred R. Saxer, both of Cherry, were married at St. Basil’s church Tuesday morning. A reception was given at the residence of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Litzelman.

The bride received many handsome and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Saxer are very highly esteemed and have the congratulations of their numerous friends including the Gazette.

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Lawrence D. Shaffer                         The Sullivan Review             September 23, 1971
Lawrence D. Shaffer, 65, Dushore, R.D. 1 died Friday, September 17, 1971, at his home.
He was born February 14, 1906, the son of Samuel and Hattie Yonkin Shaffer. He resided in Cherry Township his entire life.
He was a member of the Redeemer United Church of Christ, Dushore.
He was engaged in dairy farming on his home farm.
Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Edna Shrimp, with whom he lived and a niece, Mrs. Francis Moll.
Funeral services were held Monday September 20 from McHenry’s Dushore. Rev. James E. Johnson, former pastor of the Redeemer Church, officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

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Mrs. Samuel Shaffer                   The Sullivan Review             June 29, 1927
Mrs. Hattie Shaffer died Sunday morning at the Robert Packer hospital at Sayre at the age of 46 years. Mrs. Shaffer submitted to an operation June 17 from which she never recovered.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Edna Shrimp, and one son Lawrence. Also, her father E. W. Yonkin of Dushore, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Hartford and Mrs. Winifred Watson of Dushore and two brothers, Frank E. Yonkin of Ithaca, N.Y and Lewis W. Yonkin of Allentown.
Funeral service was held from her late home Wednesday morning with further service in the Reformed Church at Dushore. Rev. Harold Davis officiated.
Interment was mad in the Bahr Hill cemetery.

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SHERMAN MELVIN MRS.- Elizabeth Jane S. Rohe                      DAILY REVIEW FEB.2009

SHERMAN - Elizabeth Jane S. Rohe, age 77, of Forks Township, Dushore, Pa., peacefully went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Pa. She was born on April 29, 1930, in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, Pa., a daughter of the late Carl and Evelyn Beaver Sherman. On May 8, 1948, she married her husband Melvin Eugene Rohe, Sr., at Redeemer United Church of Christ in Dushore. Elizabeth and Melvin would have been celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. She has been a lifetime resident of the Dushore area. She is a member of St. Paul's Church of Overton, and was a member of the Women's Guild. Elizabeth enjoyed her time spent crocheting. She liked bird watching, and she took great pleasure in the wonders of nature around her home. She was very devoted to her family and grandchildren, and was always most willing to help whenever needed. She leaves surviving her husband: Melvin E. Rohe, Sr., at home; Joyce A. Rohe of Dushore, Susan (James) Swingle of Dushore, Melvin E. (Joan) Rohe, Jr. of Dushore; by sisters and brothers: Elsie Fassett of New Albany, Clara Weaver of Wysox, Lawrence Sherman of Burlington, Regina Carrington of Rome; by her five grandchildren: Randy Rohe of Dushore, twins: Jason Swingle of Dushore, Niki Swingle of Forksville, Rodney Rohe of Dushore, Brian Rohe of Dushore; and by great grandchildren: Skyler Carpenter and James Carpenter. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by an infant brother. Friends and family are invited to call from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at St. Paul's Church in Overton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Darcy Miller, her pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Reformed Cemetery, in Overton, Pa. In lieu of flower memorials may be made to: St. Paul's Church, c/o Joan Rohe, R.R. 4, Box 4194, Dushore, PA 18614. Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, PA. -Towanda Daily Review  2/12/2008.

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William P. Shoemaker                        The Sullivan Review  December 14, 1905

William P. Shoemaker:    The marriage of announced this week of William P. Shoemaker, the popular young lawyer of Laporte, to Miss Jennie Rohey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rohey of Cherry township. The marriage was celebrated very quietly in Philadelphia, June 21, and the young people choose to keep their own counsel until this week, Their many friends will unite with the Review in offering congratulations and best wishes

More About William Shoemaker and M Rohe:

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Mrs. William A. SHOEMAKER                                  The Sullivan Review    February 24, 1944

Mrs. M. Jennie Shoemaker, wife of Attorney William P. Shoemaker of Laporte, died Friday, February 18th in the Robert packer hospital at the age of 67 years.  She had been a hospital patient for four weeks.

Mrs. Shoemaker was born in Cherry Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rohe.

She lived a very active home life, making her own clothing, and making dresses for many others, also piecing many beautiful quilts, which are considered a work of art.

For fourteen years she was a member of the town council of Laporte borough.

Following the death of her brother, William A. Rohe, about seven months ago she failed rapidly in health.

She is survived by her husband, a daughter Miss Ettie Shoemaker who is employed in the Auditor General’s Department at Harrisburg and a brother John C. Rohe who resides on the homestead in Cherry township.

Funeral services were held at the Tubach Funeral Parlor at Dushore Monday afternoon at one o’clock.

Rev. Clement B. Meyers, Pastor of the Reformed church officiated. Interment in the family plot in the Muncy cemetery.

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Ameilia E Shrimp                                           The Sullivan Review    January 5, 1967

Mrs. Amelia E. Reinbold, 72, of Forks Township, RD 2 Dushore, died on Dec. 15 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, she had been in failing health for the past year.

She was born Aug. 9, 1894, in Forks Township, a daughter of the late M.C. and Clara Rohe Shrimp. Her husband, Maurice E. Reinbold preceded her in death by two years. She had been a lifelong resident of Forks Township.

She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Dushore.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Paul Harney of RD Dushore, Mrs. John White of Dushore, Mrs. Harry Hunsinger of Elmira and Mrs. Robert Thall of Millerton, Pa.; four brothers, Walter of Dushore, Oscar of Bango, Pa., Arthur of Forksville RD, and Howard of Dushore RD; 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A prayer service was held Monday at 1:15 p.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore with further service at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Dushore. The Rev. Phillip B. Jurus officiated. Interment was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dushore.

Pallbearers were George Bahl, Vernon Broschart, George Lambert, Eugene Rouse, Kenneth Shaffer and Harvey Vough.

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Arthur M. Shrimp                 The Sullivan Review February 17, 1977

Arthur M. Shrimp, 71, Dushore RD, Cherry Mills, died Feb. 11, 1977, at his home following an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 14, 1906 in Forks twp., a son of Manessah and Clara J. Rohe Shrimp.

A lifetime resident of Sullivan County, he owned and operated an auto repair shop along Route 87 below Cherry Mills. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Dushore.

Surviving are his wife the former Jennie (Jane) Dieffenbach; two brothers, Walter of RD Dushore and Oscar of Bangor, PA; also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Feb. 14 from the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, with the Rev. Richard Heinrich, his pastor, officiating.

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Fred William Shrimp       The Sullivan Review June 7, 1933

Fred William Shrimp died Wednesday, May 31 in the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre, from blood poisoning in his hand.
He was born November 22, 1898, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Manessa C. Shrimp. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Kathleen, also his parents, one sister, Mrs. Maurice Rinebold, and four brothers, Walter, Oscar, Arthur and Howard Shrimp.
Funeral service was held from his late home in Cherry township, Saturday, June 3rd.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. John Linsky, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rohe and daughter of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. George Pennell, Mrs. Harry Williams and children, Miss Alvira Pennell of Powell, Mrs. Fred Krause, Gerald Krause, Jesse Smith, Miss Esther Krause, Judson Hagerman of Sayre, Mrs. Kardinak and daughter of Waverly, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fulmer and sister of Berwick, Mrs. George Lorah of Ringtown and friend from Montgomery

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Mrs. Fred Shrimp     The Sullivan Review            January 1991
Edna B. Shrimp, 86, of Dushore RD died Jan. 24. 1991, at the Robert packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born Aug. 12, 1904, in Cherry Mills, a daughter of Samuel and Hattie Yonkin Shaffer. She was the widow of Fred Shrimp, who died in 1933.
She was a lifetime resident of the county and had been engaged in farming most of her life. She was a member of Redeemer United Church of Christ, of Dushore, and Eastern Milk Producers.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Francis (Kathleen) Moll, of Dushore; two grandsons, Fred Moll and Ed Moll, both of Dushore, a brother-in-law, Oscar Shrimp of Bangor, PA; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Shrimp of Dushore, and Carmeta Thall of Canton; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Jan. 28, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Dushore.

Memorials may be directed to Redeemer United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, Dushore, Pa 18614.

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Gerald D. "Jerry" Shrimp,                                       The Sullivan Review    Oct. 2, 1986

Gerald D. "Jerry" Shrimp, 34, of Dushore RD died Sept. 21, 1986 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

He was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Forks Twp, a son of Dorothy Sherman Shrimp and the late Howard Shrimp.

A lifetime resident of Sullivan County, he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was employed by York Resources Industries, Mildred, and had been employed by the Corson Body Shop at South Branch.

Surviving are his mother; three sisters, Mrs. David (Rose) Edkin of Kent, NY; Mrs. Raymond (Shirley) Richlin of Dushore RD; and Mrs. Gene (Katherine) Carner of New Albany; four brother, William H. of Hamlin, NY; Robert C. of New Albany; Edward E. of Troutman, NC; Howard W. Jr. of Dushore RD; two uncles, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held yesterday at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home, Dushore, with Rev. Richard Reeser of officiating. Interment was in Fairview cemetery, Dushore

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Mrs. Howard Shrimp                         The Sullivan Review April 1992

Dorothy M. Shrimp, 76, of Forks Township, died April 8, 1992, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda. She was born in Forks Township, a daughter of Ira and Elizabeth Campbell Sherman, and had resided in Sullivan County her entire life.

She was the widow of Howard Shrimp.

At one time she and her husband operated a school bus route in the county, and after he died in 1968 she was employed at DarWay Nursing Home in Estella. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Dushore.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. David (Rose) Edkin of Kent, NY; Mrs. Raymond (Shirley) Richlin of Dushore; Mrs. Gene (Catherine) Carner of Overton; and four sons, William of Hamlin, NY; Robert of New Albany; Edward of Troutman, NC; and Howard, Jr. of Dushore; a brother, Elmer Sherman of Lee Center, NY; 15 grandchildren. A son, Gerald, died in 1986.

Funeral services were held April 11 at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with Rev. Richard A. Reeser officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore.

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Howard Woodrow Shrimp                     Sullivan Review   November 14, 1968

Howard Woodrow Shrimp, aged 55, of Dushore RD 2, died on November 5, 1968

Mr. Shrimp was born Sept. 15, 1912, in Forks Township, Sullivan County, and was a life long resident of that area. He was the son of the late Mannessa and Clara Rohe Shrimp. Mr. Shrimp has owned and operated his own farm most of his life and drove a Sullivan County school bus from 1939 until 1961. For the past five years, he was in failing health.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Sherman Shrimp; three daughters, Mrs. David (Rose) Edkin of Kent, N.Y.; Mrs. Raymond (Shirley) Richlin of Dushore RD1, and Mrs. Gene (Catherine) Carner of New Albany RD3; five sons, William of Kent, N.Y.; Robert of New Albany; and Edward, Gerald, and Howard Jr., all at home; three brothers, Walter of Dushore RD 2; Oscar of Bangor, Pa; and Arthur of Dushore RD; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on November 8 at 1:30 p.m. from the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore. The Rev. John Solliday, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church of Dushore officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dushore

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Manessa E Shrimp:

M.C. Shrimp was born in Forks Township in 1864. He was a son of Henry and Mary (Shaffer) Shrimp. Mary Shrimp was a daughter of Jonathan and Sarah (Gable) Shaffer, of Cherry Township. M.C. Shrimp lives on a portion of his father’s farm. In 1891 he married Clara Rohe, who was born in Forks Township in 1875. She was a daughter of Peter and Hannah (Hartzig) Rohe of Forks Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Shrimp have been born four children: Walter 

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Manasseh C. Shrimp                  The Sullivan Review       March 17, 1949

Manasseh C. Shrimp died at his home in Forks Township, Wednesday evening, March 2, at the age of 84 years.

Mr. Shrimp was born on the farm where he has always lived, a son of the late Henry and Mary Shaffer Shrimp. In 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Clara Rohe, daughter of Peter and Hannah Hartzig Rohe, also of Forks Township

He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Maurice Rinebold, four sons, Walter, Oscar, Arthur and Howard Shrimp, a sister, Mrs. Kate Epler, all of Dushore, RD; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Monday afternoon from his late home with further services in Zion Lutheran church, Dushore. Rev. John D. Keener, pastor, officiated. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

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Oscar L. Shrimp                        The Sullivan Review       November 1998

Oscar L. Shrimp, 102, of Bangor, formerly of Overton, died Nov. 9, 1998, in The Slate Belt Nursing Center, Bangor.

He was born February 8, 1896, in Forks Township, a son of Manessa and Clara Rohe Shrimp. He was the widower of Nellie McIntyre Shrimp.

He was a farmer all of his life and retired in 1961. For a time after his retirement he lived during the summer at the home of MR. and Mrs. Francis Moll of Dushore.

He was of the Methodist Faith.

Surviving are a daughter, with whom he resided Mrs. James (Lois M. Shrimp) Neiley, of Bangor; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a niece, Mrs. Francis (Kathleen) Moll of Dushore.

Graveside services will be held tomorrow, Nov. 13, at Bradford County Memorial park, Luther Mills. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reed-Gaffney Funeral Home, Bangor.

Fred William Shrimp (Clara, Hannah, John, John Hartzig) was born November 22, 1898; died May 31, 1933.

He was married and had at least one daughter, Kathleen.

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Walter H. Shrimp,                      The Sullivan Review    April 21, 1983

Walter H. Shrimp, 90, of Sonestown, formerly of Forks Township, died April 15, 1983, in the Williamsport Hospital.

He was born May 12, 1892, in Forks township, a son of Manessa and Clara J. Rohe Shrimp.

A World War I veteran, he served in the AEF in Europe. After the war, and during most of the rest of his life, he was a farmer and lumberman. He retired just a few years ago and moved to Sonestown five years ago. He was a member of Loyalsock Post No. 996, American Legion, Dushore, Pa.

Surviving are his wife, Carmeta Rogers Shrimp, at home; four sons, Vernon of Monroeton, Donald and Eugene, both of Wysox, and Myron of Sayre, one daughter Mrs. Glenn (Carol) Frantz of Sonestown; one brother Oscar of Bangor, PA; three sisters-in-laws Mrs. Dorothy Shrimp and Mrs. Edna Shrimp both of Dushore RD, Mrs. Jane Shrimp of Ulster; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

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Florence Rohe Toothaker,                             Daily Review May 11, 2003
Florence R. Toothaker, 90, passed away on May 9,2003 at Manor Care Health Services in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Born January 9, 1913 in Cherry Township, Sullivan County she was the daughter of William & Ethel Bird Rohe. She was the widow of Elwood D. Toothaker.
She is survived by her son James S. Toothaker and his wife Sylvia D. of Etters, Pa., daughter in law Nancy Toothaker of Pottstown, Pa., son in law Reverend James DeLong of Lebanon, Pa., nine grand children and seven great grand children.
She was preceded in death by her son Douglas E. Toothaker, her daughter Grace Ann DeLong, her brother Arthur Rohe and sister Grace Fry.
She graduated from the Dushore Public School in 1931 and subsequently attended the Donovan Business College in Hackensack, New Jersey. She was employed in the office at the old Silk Mill and subsequently was bookkeeper for Sullcraft Manufactuering Co. until she retired at age 67 in 1980.
As a member of the Dushore Tuesday Book Club she helped establish in January, 1947 what would become the Sullivan County Library for which she did volunteer work for over fifty years. Additionally, she was a 4 H Leader in sewing for various age groups for a number of years. She worked at the Cancer Loan Closet and also was Registrar of Vital Statistics for several years.
A dedicated servant of the church she served initially as a Sunday School teacher and subsequently on the Alter Guild at Zion for many years. She served on the Board of Trustees for Zion Lutheran Church and Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church Council and was treasurer of both for twenty years.
The Viewing will be on May 12, 2003 at 10:30 am at Zion Chapel, Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa. with funeral services at 11:30 am, with the Rev. James DeLong, officiating.
Interment will be in Fairview following that service.
Contributions may be made to the Sullivan County Library or Zion Chapel in lieu of Flowers.

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Stafford E. Randall                                             The Sullivan Review January 18, 1990
Stafford E. Randall, 83, of Dushore RD, Cherry township, died January 11, 1990, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.
He was born September 13, 1906, in Forksville, a son of John W. and Mary Dieffenbach Randall.
A lifetime resident of Sullivan County, he was a dairy farmer for many years, and later was employed at the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation for 25 years. He retired in August, 1973.
Mr. Randall served as a forest fire warden for 35 years.
He was a member of St. Basil's Catholic Church, Dushore.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Rohe Randall; a daughrter, Mrs. Joseph (Tootie) Yankalunas of Dushore RD; a grandson, Eric Yankalunas; and a brother, John Randall, of Binghamton, NY.
Funeral services were held January 13, at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil's Church. Rev. Patrick McLaughlin officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Dushore Ambulance Association.

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Mrs. Stafford E. Randall                                          (Mother was a Sick)                        Sullivan Review 10-1995

Mrs. Frances L. Rohe Randall, 84, of Dushore, died Oct. 8, 1995, at Laporte United Methodist Home.

She was born in Cherry Township March 11, 1911, a daughter of G.Ralph and Sarah Sick Rohe.  She was the widow of Stafford E. Randall who died in 1990.  They had been married 53 years.

The family was engaged in dairy farming in Cherry Township on a farm along Route 87 south of Dushore.

In addition, Mrs. Randall worked for the former Stopyra Nursing Home outside of Dushore for nine years.  She also cooked for the County Agents Camp during hunting seasons for 19 years.  She helped in the concession stand at the Bowhunters Festival several years.

She was a member of St.Basil’s Roman Catholic Church, Dushore, and a member of its Altar and Rosary Society.

Surviving is a daughter, Betty “Tootie” Yankalunas of Dushore; a brother, Lawrence V. Rohe, of Dushore; a sister, Mrs. George (Kathryn) Camp of Elmira; a grandson, Eric Yankalunas of Dushore; nieces and nephews.  A brother, Raymond Rohe, predeceased here.

Funeral services were held Oct. 9 at the P.Dean Homer Funeral Home, Dushore, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at her church, with Rev. Patrick J. McLaughlin officiating.  Burial was in the parish cemetery.

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Dr. William F. Randall,   (In hunting picture with Wendell Sick)                The Sullivan Review July 24, 1913
DR. W.F. RANDALL LOSES HIS LIFE IN TRYING TO RESCUE ANOTHER
Met Death Bravely in a Well at His Headley Ave Home
Dr. William F. Randall of Dushore, one of the best known physicians in Northern Pennsylvania met his death in the most tragic way, last Thursday evening, in a well at his Headley avenue home. He was overcome by gas in the well while trying to rescue Zack Cole who had also been over-come.
Story of Accident
The water from the Water Company's reservoir has been unfit for use for some time and Dr. Randall like others in town, decided to establish a supply of his own. An abandoned well at the side of his house was opened and repairs were being made whereby a supply of water could be had. The well is about 90 feet deep; 35 feet of it being dug and the remainder drilled. On Saturday, six days before the accident, a blast of dynamite was used at the bottom of the well to produce a supply of water.
After waiting six days, Thursday afternoon at about 5:30 o'clock Zack Cole went down to the bottom of the dug part of the well to make pipe connections.
Cole completed his work and ready to ascend when he became dizzy and then collapsed.
Dr. Randall seeing the condition Cole was in quickly decended on a rope, hoping to rescure him. The doctor tied the rope around Cole's body and by the aid of half a dozen women, who sat on the legs of the tri-pod to keep them from slipping, Jerome O'Neil, two other men pulled the doctor and Cole up about 10 feet to the top of the curbing. Here Dr. Randall called up that he felt faint and wanted to rest a moment.
The telephone had been made use of and just at this time Harland McCarty, clerk in Pealer's drug store, appeared on the scene.
McCarty decended into the well and before he could get a rope around Dr. Randall's body, he, the doctor, either slipped or became unconscious from the gas, and fell the distance of about 10 feet to the bottom of the well.
Cole was then pulled out and the rope lowered to McCarty who put it around his own body. He was pulled out and on reaching the top fell to the ground in an unconscious, condition, but was soon revived by willing hands.
Mr. Cole remained unconscious for over two hours and was in a dangerous condition all the next day.
As soon as McCarty and Cole were out of the well, the rope was placed around Robert Pealer, who had at that moment arrived, and he was lowered to the bottom of the well, where he found Dr. Randall lying in a crouched position with his head under water.
Pealer was unable to make use of the rope so locking his arms around Dr. Randall's body they were both pulled from the well. Pealer, Like McCarty, was nearly overcome with gas.
Dr. Randall's body was taken onto the porch of his home and there six doctors and other willing hands worked for three hours and fifty minutes, in a heroic effort to revive him.
While Dr. Randall was dead in all appearances, yet every means was resorted to in hopes of reviving him. Artificial respiration and the administering of oxygen were of no avail. It was not until nearly four hours had passed that the doctors ceased work and even then they were loath to give up the fight to save Dr. Randall's life.
The exact cause of Dr. Randall's death is unknown, but it is believed his being overcome with gas and the fall coupled together were the cause. A statement by the doctors was that it was not due to drowning as they found no water in his lungs.
The doctor's head and body were badly bruised. There were five bad knocks on his head, two of which were fractures of the skull.
WAS WELL KNOWN
Dr. Randall was very well known all through Sullivan and adjoining counties and had a wide acquaintance throughout Northern Pennsylvania. He was a man of sterling character, and an honor and credit to his profession and the community.
As has truthfully been said, he never shirked a duty, never turned his back on a person in distress and died a hero. It was without thought of his own safety or debate of what the consequences might be, that he rushed to the rescue of another, at the cost of his own life in the noble effort.
Dr. Randall had two very close calls before. One was at the breaker at Bernice several years ago and just about a year ago he was badly burned when gasoline in his auto took fire. His clothing ignited and he leaped ten feet into the creek just south of Main street bridge, where extinguished the flames by rolling into the water his ankle was fractured when he leaped into the creek.
DR. WM. F. RANDALL
Dr. Wm. Floyd Randall was born at Forksville, February 7, 1867 and died at Dushore on Thursday, July 17, 1913 at the age of 46 years, 5, months and 10 days. He was the oldest son of Dr. Wallace Joseph and Sarah A. Randall of Forksville.
On April 18, 1888 he was married to Della J. Fleming of Forksville. To this union was born one son Wm. Ralph who was born January 5, 1893 and lived to be nine years old.
When a boy, Dr. Randall, attended school at Forksville and later attended school at Williamsport, graduating from the Williamsport Commerical College in 1883 He subsequently took up German and post graduate at College.
He acted in the capacity of book-keeper for Lancaster and Stevens for one year, then went into the drug business and studied medicine with Dr. Shaffer. He spent three years in the Medical College at Baltimore and graduated from the university of Baltimore in 1889.
Dr. Randall then took a Post graduate course at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia and graduated from there. He then engaged in his profession at Forksville for eight years. He moved to Dushore and soon afterward took a post graduate course at the University of Pennsylvania, and made a speciality of diseases of the eyes, ear, nose and throat.
In 1898 he was appointed Pensioner examiner in which he served till his death. He was an honored member of the Bradford County Medical Society and also of the State Medical Society and the National Medical Society. He was a member of the Sullivan County Medical Society and served as this society's secretary from the time of organization.
Dr. Randall was a member of the following Masonic bodies; Evergreen Lodge No. 163, Monroeton; Royal Arch Chapter No. 161; Northern Commandry No. 16; Towanda; Scottish Rite, 32nd degree, Valley of Williamsport; and also a member of the local lodge of Maccabees.
He was member of the Methodist Espiscopal church of Forksville, and since coming to Dushore, attended the services and took active part in the Evangelical church.
Dr. Randall's father died when he was 14 years of age, leaving a wife and six little children. He being the oldest it fell upon him to resume the responsibilities of a father which he ever after held. Dr. Randall and his father both died in their 46th year of life.
The funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from his late home on Headley avenue, Rev. R.S. Starr pastor of the United Evangelical church officiating. Rev. Starr delivered a most fitting sermon in memory of Dr. Randall. Interment was made in the cemetery at Forksville, Monday afternoon.
Besides a beloved wife and mother he is survived by three brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Schanbacher of Western New York state; Moses of Jersey Shore; John of Forksville; Wash, of New York City; and Mrs. M. Hunter of Sayre.

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William J. Ryan,                         The Sullivan Review, 9-21-1967
William J. Ryan, aged 75, of Star Route, Dushore, succumbed to a heart attack Thursday afternoon at his home. He had been in failing health for the past several months.
Born October 16, 1891, in Wilmot Twp., Bradford Co., he was the son of the late Dennis and Mary Ann O’Neill Ryan. Mr. Ryan was engaged in farming for a number of years and was also an employee of Pennsylvania Department of Highways. For 20 years prior to his retirement, he was a foreman for a company that constructed mobile homes at Elmira.  He retired five years ago.  He was a member of St. Basil’s Church in Dushore and it’s Holy Name Society.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ellen McKernan; three sons, Joseph of Binghamton; James of Horseheads; and Patrick of Star Route, Dushore; a daughter, Mrs. John Julia Fitzgerald of Dushore RD 2; two brothers, Patrick of Dushore and Dennis of Sayre; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 8:45 from the Ryan residence on RT. 87. Requiem High Mass was celebrated at 9:30 at St. Basil’s Church. Interment was in the parish cemetery.  Rev. Bernard L. Grogan officiated.
Pallbearers were Elwood Arey, Eugene Coyle, Lewis Dieffenbach, Charles Finan, Paul Hieber, and Bernard Saxe

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WORK IN PROCESS…..

 

Our Valentine Rohe is buried at St. Basil’s and shouldn’t have been able to be divorced and buried there ! ! !

SMALL STONES Across the road from Blessed Virgin statue.

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Valentine Rohe              Newspaper clipping, 1913

Valentine Rohe of Cherry township, died Friday, Oct. 31, of heart trouble at the age of 68 years. Mr. Rohe was born in Cherry township in 1845. He was a son of Valentine Rohe Sr., who came with his family from Germany to Pottsville in 1832 or 1833, and moved from there to Cherry township in 1837. Valentine Rohe married Louisa Weisbrod in 1869 and located on the farm owned by Joseph Weisbrod. Mr. Rohe was very successful as a farmer and stock raiser and was very. highly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. He was elected county commissioner in 1908 serving three years. He is survived by seven sons; Lawrence A., Fred M, and Matt W,, of Osseo, Minn.; John A., Frank V. and George R., of Cherry, and Leo J., of Colley.

The funeral was held Tuesday, interment being made at St. Basil’s cemetery in Dushore.

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I saw your listing on ancestry.com.

Please be aware that Valentine Rohe (b. 1802 in Rohrbach Bavaria, died in Dushore [Cherry Twp] PA in 1873)

was married to Elizabeth Wagner (b. in Rohrbach in 1805, died 1858 in Dushore, PA).
Valentine's father: Wilhelm Rohe, mother: Magdalena Muller. Elizabeth Wagner's father:

Johan Wagner; mother: Magdalena Weiland. children of Valentine Rohe and Elizabeth Wagner:

Catherine (b. 1833), Margaret (b. 1832), Peter (b. 1836), Magdalena (b. 1837), Hannah (b. 1843), Valentine (b. 1845), Andrew (b. 1847), Mary Ann (b. 1850).

Valentine also married Mary Bartch in 1858 following Elizabveth's death. They were divorced in 1863.
I don't know if you already have this information but thought I'd pass it along.
Best wishes. Diane Falk Romaine, 2-2004
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Mr. Valentine Rhoe, to Mrs. Mary Bartch, both of Cherry.  The Sullivan County Democrat, April 30, 1858
Married in Headleyville, April 20, by E.D. Richart, Esq.
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The Sullivan County Democrat,   August 12, 1859
Notice whereas, my wife Mary has left my bed and board, without any reasonable cause I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date, March 22, 1859.
Valentine Rohe

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From the Sullivan County Democrat, March 18, 1859:
"MARRIAGE on the 7th inst., by Elias Hahn, Esq., Mr. Henry Kneble, to Miss Hannah Rohe, both of Cherry township, this county."

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Juannie Hibbard, posted April 26, 2001

I think a relative was John (T or A) Roe abt 1829 born in Baden, Germany. He died 1/7/1897 in Louisiana, USA.
I would like to find out if there is any record of him and his family, and when he came to America and where he landed if possible.   Thank you for your help
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I am posting Kay's e-mail message to me. Bob Sweeney:
Susan Knable married a Mathias Kees, not Keyes.

In going over Family Treemaker researching on the internet, I found a descendant of her's from CA. He says that Susan married Mathias Kees, b 27 Sept 1839 in Kirchweiler, Germany. They married in Mpls on 27 Sept 1866. Lynn Blazek from the query page on Sullivan Co. (lblazek@hotmail.com) states that Andrew Knable wrote that they left Sullivan Co. on 24 Oct 1865, which was only a month after Margaret died. Also that a sister of Margaret's married an uncle of Hannah Rohe, and I believe that Hannah's father was Valentine Rohe according to census records for 1850 and 1860.

Our family seems to think her sister, besides Caroline, which we know is true, was Sabrina. I also think that upon reading the writing on the will of Charles Napoleon Lefever, his wife's name may be Sabina instead of Sabrina.

Louisa, dau of Andrew and Margaret married a Patrick Gallagher, no date, but she was born June, 1854, so she couldn't have married before they moved. Lynn has the baptismal dates and sponsors for the children of Andrew and Margaret and that is hers to give to you as she wishes.

Your mail should arrive Monday. Best wishes, Kay      Also, Charles Knable, bro of Susan Knaeble Kees, married Susan, sister of Mathias Kees. I will try to contact the Rohe connection. She refused me e-mail last time, so will try again.

Got an e-mail from CP84106@aol.com about the Rohe family and the aol postmaster sent it back as undeliverable.

Again, Kay
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Rohe by Donna Olsen, 2001

Magdalena Muller was married to Valentine Rohe in PA.

Their oldest child was Valentine Rohe born in Boston in 1802, ?????    others followed.

She and Valentine were born in Europe, probably Germany but I don't have that documentation at this time.

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Mr. Valentine Rhoe              The Grant Standard, Laporte, Pa., February 22, 1873
Mr. Valentine Rhoe, of Cherry twp died on Monday afternoon the 10th inst. And was buried on Wednesday.

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From Kay Ostertag, Aug. 1999

Valentine Rohe was the father of Hannah Rohe, who married Henry Knable first. She was 17 on the 1860 census and had a two month old daughter, Hannah S. with Henry, 27. He only lived a few years, so the family says, and she married William. There is an article from the paper here in Minnesota when he was 82 telling about the couple and his company in the civil war, etc. Anyway, I am trying to find a death record for the boy's mother, Margaret Lefever Knable who died 24 Sept 1865. By the way, William was the brother of Henry, age 26 in 1860 and not living in Sullivan County, PA, any longer that I can see.

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From Kay Ostertag,

Looking especially for information on these families who lived in Dushore, Cherry Township, Sullivan County, PA - especially Margaret Lefever Knable, wife of Andrew Knable, born in France ca 1808,

lady-in-waiting to the Queen of France before she came over.

I believe they came to Cherry Twp in the late 1830's from NYC and they had 11-14 children. Margaret died 24 Sept 1865 at her home there and then husband Andrew moved to Minnesota with some or most or all of their children. Some would have been old enough then to have stayed behind.

I am led to believe that Margaret was the niece of Joseph Francois Lefever,

Marschal of Napoleon's and made Duke of Danzig by him,

and later made a Peer of the Realm by the King of France.

I am looking for Margaret's birthplace in France and her parent's names.

She supposedly came with a sister, Caroline who married James Thall, a sister Sabrina who married and L. Rohe and a brother Charles, who I think is the Charles Lefever from Montoursville, Lycoming County, PA who died in 1863 and had a wife Sabrina. Any information I have I will share. Henry Knable married Hannah Rohe ca 1858, died a few years later and his brother William married her then. They came to Minnensota also.

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Valentine Rohe

I saw your listing on ancestry.com. Please be aware that Valentine Rohe (b. 1802 in Rohrbach Bavaria, died in Dushore [Cherry Twp] PA in 1873) was married to Elizabeth Wagner (b. in Rohrbach in 1805, died 1858 in Dushore, PA).
Valentine's father: Wilhelm Rohe, mother: Magdalena Muller. Elizabeth Wagner's father: Johan Wagner; mother: Magdalena Weiland. children of Valentine Rohe and Elizabeth Wagner: Catherine (b. 1833), Margaret (b. 1832), Peter (b. 1836), Magdalena (b. 1837), Hannah (b. 1843), Valentine (b. 1845), Andrew (b. 1847), Mary Ann (b. 1850).

Valentine also married Mary Bartch in 1858 following Elizabveth's death. They were divorced in 1863.
I don't know if you already have this information but thought I'd pass it along.
Best wishes.   Diane

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I PUT MY GR.GRANDPARENTS ON SICK SIDE HERE AS WELL AS ON SICK BOOK.

ALSO VARIOUS OBITS OF PEOPLE CONNECTED TO AMBS, ROHE FAMILIES OR NEIGHBORS.

 

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