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The Descendants of Frederick Huffmaster and Sally Ann Thrasher
SALLY ANN THRASHER (Benjamin, George Thrasher) born February 27, 1838; died May 19, 1917; buried in Thrasher Cemetery, Dushore, Pa.
Married Frederick Huffmaster on August 28, 1859. He was born May 25, 1834; died March 25, 1899
The Sullivan Review March 30, 1899
Frederick Huffmaster died at his home in Cherry township, March 25, 1899, aged 64 years and ten months. Funeral and interment at Zion’s church Tuesday, March 28.
Mr. Huffmaster was one of the most respected citizens of Cherry township whose death is sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives.
Children of Sally Ann & Frederick Huffmaster
- Hannah Huffmaster 1862-1902
- Benjamin Frank Huffmaster 1863-1925
- Alice Huffmaster 1866 -1946
- Melinda M. Huffmaster 1869-1929
- George Huffmaster 1871-1925
- Eldora Huffmaster 1873-1896
- John Huffmaster 1877-1932
- William Huffmaster 1878-
- Ida Huffmaster 1879-1963
Hannah Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born in 1862, died November 7, 1902 buried in Colley Cemetery in Colley, Pa.
Married Brookins S. Potter born June 5,1859; died July 18, 1925. You can learn more about this family at The Descendants of Wilson William Potter.
The Bradford Star November 13, 1902
Mrs. Brookins Potter died at her home in Moxie November 7, of cancer of the stomach, aged about 40 years. Her husband, two sons and two daughters survive her.
Funeral services were held Monday, Interment in Colley cemetery.
Children of Hannah & Brookins Potter:
1. Leah May Potter 1881-1952
2. Tressa Potter 1886-1976
3. Howard Potter 1890-1965
4. Clinton Potter 1892-1959
1. Leah May Potter (Hannah, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born August 12, 1881; died August 19, 1952
Married Elmer Arey born November 14, 1879; died October 1978
Children of Leah & Elmer Arey:
i. Hazel Arey
ii. Gertrude Arey, b. 1905, d. 2002; married Robert F. Kunkle
iii. Lydia Arey
iv. Ralph Arey
v. Gladys Arey
vi. Glen Arey
vii. Margaret Arey
viii. Mildred Arey
Here is an obituary for Gertrude Arey Kunkle:
Daily Review Towanda, PA October 27, 2002
Gertrude M. Kunkle, 97, of Wyalusing, Pa., passed away on Friday evening, Oct. 25, 2002, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 19, 1905 in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, Pa., a daughter of the late Elmer G. and
Lela Potter Arey. On May 28, 1924, Gertrude became the bride of Robert F. Kunkle. Her husband preceded her in death in June of 1970.
She has lived her entire life in this area.
Mrs. Kunkle was a member of the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, and was a member of the United Methodist
Women. In 1975, she served as Past Matron for Wyalusing Chapter No. 523, Order of the Eastern Star, and was a present
member of Meshoppen Chapter No. 70, Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed time spent sewing, making her home, and
tending to her flowers and gardens. She especially loved time spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Reta and Floyd Oliver of Wyalusing, Pa.; three sisters, Lydia
Vose of Orlando, Fla., Gladys Storrs of Elmira, N.Y., and Margaret Arey of Wyalusing, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Genevieve
Arey of Wysox, Pa.; her five grandchildren and their spouses, Robert and Irene Oliver, Linda and Dennis Brown,
Curtis and Tina Oliver, Thomas and Debbie Rounsville, and Timothy Rounsville; her seven great grandchildren,
Robert Oliver Jr., Jason Oliver, Adam Oliver, Jenny Brown, D.J. Brown, Rachel Rounsville and Thomas Rounsville;
her three great-great grandchildren, Fontana Oliver, Janie Lynn Oliver and Haley Elizabeth Hemmerly.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Thomas
Rounsville; a brother-in-law, Niles Storr; brothers, Ralph Arey and Glen Arey; and by a sister, Mildred Arey.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Wyalusing United Methodist Church with
the Rev. Russell Pierce, her pastor, officiating. Meshoppen Chapter No. 70, Order of the Eastern Star will be
conducting a funeral service at 9:45 a.m.
Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at the Wyalusing United Methodist Church
from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Interment will follow in the Wyalusing Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Guthrie Hospice, RD 1, Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848 or the Wyalusing
United Methodist Church of Wyalusing in Mrs. Kunkle's memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to McHenry Funeral Home of Wyalusing.
2. Tressa Potter (Hannah, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born April 2, 1886;
Died April 25 1976
Married William Messersmith
The Sullivan Review March 6, 1976
Mrs. Teresa Messersmith, 91, of Endicott, N.Y. died April 25, 1976, at Ideal Hospital, Endicott.
Born in Wilmot twp., she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brookins Potter. She was the widow of Will Messersmith of Wilmot twp.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss Evelyn Messersmith of Endicott; three sons, Donald of Vestal, Ray of Endicott and Collins of Newark Valley, N.Y.
She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Endicott.
Funeral services were held in Endicott
Children of Tressa & William Messersmith:
1. Evelyn Messersmith 1910-
2. Collins Potter Messersmith1911-1996
3. Donald Messersmith
4. Ray Messersmith 1921-1990
2. Collins Potter Messersmith (Tressa, Hannah, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born June 27, 1911; died July 14, 1996
Married Edna Mackukey on November 26, 1938
Children of Collins & Edna MacKukey:
i. Barbara Joyce Messersmith born May 1, 1939
ii. Robert James Messersmith born September 3, 1941
iii. Patricia Joan Messersmith born March 30, 1943
4. Ray Brookins Messersmith (Tressa, Hannah, Sally, Benjamin, George
Thrasher) born September 7, 1921; died May 19, 1990
Married Norma Lilley on July 24, 1948
Children of Ray & Norma Lilley Messersmith: (more research required)
i. Linda Rae Messersmith born June 27, 1952
3. Howard Potter (Hannah, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born March 1, 1890; died May 1965
Married Leona Jackson
Children of Howard & Leona Jackson Potter: (further research required)
1. Pauline Potter
4. Clinton Potter (Hannah, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born October 25, 1892
Married Pansy Smith on July 3, 1915
The Daily Review Towanda, PA August 20, 1994
Pansy L. Potter Messersmith, 95, of Camptown, Pa. went home to be with her Lord Thursday evening August 18, 1994, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.
Born February 11, 1899, in Moxie, Terry Township, Pa., she was daughter of the late Maynard and Debbie Vargason Smith.
In early years, Pansy was employed by the Johnson City Shoe Company and later was employed by the former Arey’s Hardware in Wyalusing, Pa. for many years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clinton Potter in 1959 after 44 years of marriage, and by her second husband, Arthur Messersmith in 1985 after 25 years of marriage.
She devoted her life to her family.
Mrs. Messersmith was a member of the Johnson City First Baptist Church, Johnson City, N.Y.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Elnora Potter of Wyalusing RR 2 (Terrytown); three daughters and sons-in-law; Marie and Jacob Hoffman of Fillmore, N.Y, Betty and Ray Fowler of Endicott, N.Y and Joan and Robert Jayne of Safety Harbor Fla.; a step-son, Lloyd Messersmith of Binghamton, N.Y; two daughters-in-laws Jean Remine of Johnson City, N.Y and Frances Potter of Binghamton, N.Y; a son-in-law, Harold Northrup of Drewysville, Va.; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.
Two sons; Clifford and Gerald Potter also predeceased her in Feb. 1994; and recently a daughter. Doris Northrop on Sunday, August 14, 1994; two stepsons Boyd and Ivan Messersmith; a stepdaughter, Mary and three grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 22, 1994 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, Pa. with the Dr. Gerald Stokes, pastor of the Christian Evergreen Church, officiating.
Interment will be in the New Era Cemetery, Terry Township, Pa.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m Sunday afternoon at the funeral home .
Benjamin Franklin Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born 1863, died March 25, 1925
Married Minnie White on March 19, 1918
The Sullivan Review April 1, 1925
Frank Huffmaster, died Wednesday at his home in Cherry township, following a short illness at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his wife and four small children, also three sisters, Mr. Thos. S. Hunsinger, Mrs. Albert Fizzle and Mrs. Nathan Adams and three brothers, John, George and William Huffmaster.
Funeral services were held Saturday with interment in the family plot in Thrasher cemetery.
Children of Frank & Minnie White Huffmaster:
- Mary Huffmaster 1915-1984
- Ida Huffmaster 1919-
- Joseph Huffmaster 1921-1983
- Henry Huffmaster 1922-1944
- Margaret Huffmaster* (We are not sure if Margaret is Frank or John’s daughter)
1. Mary Huffmaster (Frank, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born March 29, 1915, died April 18, 1984; buried in Morris Cemetery, Phoenixville, Pa.
The Sullivan Review April 26, 1984
Mary Huffmaster of Phoenixville, Pa, died April 18, 1984, at her home. She was 69 years of age.
She was born March 29, 1915, in Sullivan County, a daughter of Frank and Minnie Huffmaster.
Surviving are four sisters: Ida Huffmaster of Pleasantville, Pa; Margaret Huffmaster of Reading, Pa; Alice Sampsell of Turbotville, Pa; and Clara Ziegler of Canton.
Funeral services were held at Phoenixville with interment in Morris cemetery, Phoenixville.
2. Ida Huffmaster (Frank, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born January 20, 1919
3. Joseph Huffmaster (Frank, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born July 28, 1920, died March 21, 1983; buried at the Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville, NJ
Married Maria Kuryluk she was born May 13, 1924; died June 7, 1998
The Sullivan Review March 31, 1983
Joseph R. Huffmaster, 62, of Cookstown, NJ, died March 21, 1983 at the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, DC. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Frank and Minnie Huffmaster.
Mr. Huffmaster retired as Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army in 1969 after serving 26 years. At the time of his death, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service at Trenton.
Surviving are his wife, Maria Kuryluk Huffmaster; two sons, Henry, with the U.S. Air Force at Andrews Air Force Base and John of Cookstown, five sisters, Mary Huffmaster, Phoenixville, Pa. Ida Huffmaster, Pleasantville, Pa. Margaret Huffmaster, Reading, Pa. Alice Sampsell, Turbotville, Pa and Clara Ziegler, Canton, Pa. two granddaughters; three cousins, Bertha Huffman of New Albany, Ruth Tourscher of Elmira, NY and Ernest Huffmaster, Wyalusing.
Graveside service and burial was held March 25 at the Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville.
Children of Joseph and Maria Kuryluk Huffmaster:
- Henry Huffmaster
- John Huffmaster
4. Henry Huffmaster (Frank, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born June 4, 1922, died May 13, 1944
5. Margaret Huffmaster (Frank, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher)
Alice Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born in 1866, died September 19, 1946 Buried in Thrasher Cemetery
Married 1st Albert Fissel on March 1, 1884 He died January 4, 1921
Married 2nd Orwell Steele he died October 29, 1939
The Sullivan Review September 26, 1946
Mrs. Alice Steele, died Thursday afternoon, September 19th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.M. Corson of Cherry township.
Mrs. Steele was born in Cherry township, a daughter of the late Frederick and Sally Thrasher. She was twice married, her first husband was Albert Fizzle and after his death she was married to Orwell Steele, who passed away a few years ago.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. S.M Corson, a sister, Mrs. Thomas Hunsinger of Albany township, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Tubach Funeral Parlor, Rev. Clement B. Meyers officiated.
Interment was in the family plot in Zion Evangelical Lutheran cemetery.
Children of Alice & Albert Fizzle:
- Almedia May Fissel born August 17, 1885
Married 1st Sevellan M. Corson he was born May 2, 1879, died July 7, 1944; buried in Fairview Cemetery Dushore, Pa.
Married 2nd Ezra Webster on July 4, 1950
The Sullivan Review July 13, 1950
Mrs. Meda Corson and Ezra Webster of Forksville were united in marriage Tuesday,
July 4th by Francis Rinker, Justice of the Peace of Hillsgrove.
Mr. and Mrs. Webster will make their home at Forksville.
Children of Medie & Sevell Corson:
- Laura Anna Corson born July 17, 1904
- Clyde Benjamin Corson born May 10, 1905
- Mildred Hannah Corson born March 25, 1919
- Adrian Corson
i. Laura Anna Corson (Medie, Alice, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born July 17, 1904
Married Francis Driscoll on December 27, 1924 He was the son of James & Clara Bird Driscoll
ii. Clyde Benjamin Corson (Medie, Alice, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born May 10, 1905
Married Annie Lindy Eberlin on July 21, 1929 She was the daughter of Howard & Casailda Little Eberlin.
iii. Mildred Hannah Corson (Medie, Alice, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher), born March 25, 1919
Married 1st Clyde G. Sperry Jr. on October 31, 1944;
divorced on September 29, 1948.
Married 2nd Charles S. Van Horn on November 22, 1949
The Sullivan Reivew
November 5, 1970
Mrs. Mildred H. Van Horn, 51, R.D. 5, Tunkhannock, died October 28, at the
Geisinger Medical Ceneter in Danville.
She was born March 25, 1919, in Dushore, daughter of the late Sylvester and
Media Fizzel Corson. She spent most of her life time in the Dushore area.
She is survived by her husband Charles; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Marjorie)
Shoemaker, Meshoppen; and three grandchidren.
Funeral services were held October 31 in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home
in Dushore. Interment was in the Vaughn Cemetery, Mehoopany.
Melinda Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born 1869, died February 3, 1929.
Married 1st Solon A. Hunsinger
Married 2nd Nathan C. Adams
The Sullivan Review
February 6, 1929
Mrs. Nathan C. Adams
Mrs. Melinda Adams died Sunday morning at her home in Cherry Township after an illness of several months at the age of 59 years.
She is survived by her husband and one son Arthur Hunsinger. Also two sisters, Mrs. Albert Fizzel and Mrs. Thomas. Hunsinger and two brothers, John and William Huffmaster.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Zion Lutheran church at Dushore. Interment was made in the Thrasher cemetery .
Children of Melinda & Solon Hunsinger:
1. Arthur F. Hunsinger
George Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born 1871, died May 19, 1925
Buried in Thrasher Cemetery, Dushore, Pa.
Married 1st Theresa Brown on November 22, 1899 She was born August 20, 1883, died November 16, 1903
The Sullivan Review November 26, 1903
Mrs. George Huffmaster of Cherry Township, died November 16, aged 20 years, 3 months and 26 days. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church on Thursday, November 19, with interment at the Thrasher Cemetery.
A husband and one child survive, and a baby was buried in the casket with the mother.
Married 2nd Anna Kisner on May 24, 1906. She was born November 20, 1878 a daughter of Silas & Emma Messersmith Kisner; died January 25, 1985
The Sullivan Review November 2, 1978
Mrs. Anna Huffmaster, a former resident of Dushore and Cherry Township will celebrate her 100th birthday on November 20. At present she is a resident in the Skilled Nursing Unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY. Her parents were Silas and Emma Messersmith Kisner of Cherry twp.
In Dushore, Mrs. Huffmaster lived on Carpenter St., in the little house next to the Dushore Dairy now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Yonkin.
She and her husband, George Huffmaster had a farm in Cherry twp. now presently owned by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kinsley. When Mr. Huffmaster died, she moved to town.
Later she moved to Elmira with her daughter Frances, a nurse, who cared from her. However, Frances died sometime ago and when Mrs. Huffmaster could no longer keep house she went to St. Joseph’s.
Another daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Vincent Touschner) lives in Elmira.
Another daughter, Bertha (Mrs. J. Walter Huffman) lives in Wilmot.
Mrs. Huffmaster, a regular subscriber to The Sullivan Review, has someone read her the news every week.
She is also a member, perhaps the oldest living member, of the Lutheran Church in Dushore.
Those who would like to send a card should address it to Mrs. Anna Huffmaster Skilled Nursing Unit, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY 14902
The Sullivan Review November 30, 1978
A 100th birthday celebration was held Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Lutheran church in Elmira for Mrs. Anna Huffmaster.
Mrs. Huffmaster, a former resident of Dushore and Cherry twp. is presently a guest in the Skilled Nursing Unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira.
The Rev. Edgar C. Reed, pastor of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, recently visited Mrs. Huffmaster in Elmira. During the visit, Rev. Reed interviewed Mrs. Huffmaster about her 100 years of life in Sullivan County and Elmira.
When asked to what she attributed her long life, she stated, "Good conduct and decent, respectable living. I’m not ashamed of anything I ever did. I would not live any differently if I could live my life all over again. I lived 35 years on Carpenter St. and 23 years in Elmira."
When asked what she considers her greatest accomplishment in life, she said, "My Sunday School work. I had 20 years perfect attendance in Dushore, one year in Elmira. I also belonged to the Sewing Club at church in Elmira"
"The most difficult period in my life was when the tornado hit the silk mill in Dushore in the early 1900’s. I was in a full body cast from armpits to toes. The tornado hit around 9 p.m. and took the whole side of the building down," she said Mrs. Huffmaster recalled the date to be 1934-35, "the same day that Dr. Biddle buried his wife."
" I have no regrets whatsoever in my life." she stated. "The one thing I’m thankful for is to have my mind and that I can wait on and take care of myself as long as I’m here, " referring to St. Joseph’s.
Mrs. Huffmaster says she is in "good health except for broken bones"
A brief history of Mrs. Huffmaster’s family and life appeared in the Nov. 2, 1978 issue of The Sullivan Review. She has relatives living in Elmira, Wilmot and Cherry twp. who visit her frequently.
Again, we wish Mrs. Huffmaster many years of good health and happiness.
Children of George & Theresa Brown Huffmaster:
1. Bertha Huffmaster 1902-1990
Children of George & Anna Kisner:
- Frances C. Huffmaster 1907-1960
- Ruth Huffmaster 1912-
Bertha Huffmaster (George, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born July 7, 1902; died August 30, 1990
Married J. Walter Huffman on April 12,1921
The Sullivan Review April 1921
J. Walter Huffman, of Wilmot, Bradford Co., and Miss Bertha A. Huffmaster were married on Tuesday morning, April 12 in Zion Lutheran church, Dushore, by their pastor, Rev. W.H. Fehr.
The Bridal couple were attended by Miss Kathryn Weaver as maid of honor and Ernest Yonkin as best man.
The newly wedded pair left after the ceremony for Wyalusing where they boarded the Lehigh Valley train on a honeymoon trip.
Best wishes from many friends follow them.
The Towanda Daily Review September 1, 1990
Bertha H. Huffman, 88, of Wilmot Twp., New Albany, died Thursday evening, Aug. 30, 1990, at the Bradford County Manor following a lingering illness.
Born July 7, 1902, in Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late George and Thressa Brown Huffmaster.
Mrs. Huffman was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, St. John's Chapel of Wilmot. She was also a member of the Wyalusing Chapter No. 523 Order of the Eastern Star, and the Wilmot Grange.
Her husband, the late J. Walter Huffman died on Oct. 23, 1989.
Mrs. Huffman is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Norman (Loreine) Fenton of Elmira, Mrs. Thressa Speanburgh of Phelps, N.Y., Mrs. John (Fern) Denniston of Phelps. NY. Mrs. John (Lucretia) Way of Sugar Run and Mrs. Milton (Edna) Morse of Camptown; one son, John L. Huffman of Wilmot; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Touschner of Elmira; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Chapel, Wilmot, with the Rev. Richard A. Reeser, Mrs. Huffman's pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in the adjoining parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St. Dushore, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service.
The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations or contributions may be sent to St. John's Lutheran Chapel Memorial Fund, in care of John Huffman; RD 1, Box 180, New Albany, Pa. 18833
Frances C. Huffmaster (George, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born August 11, 1907; died March 4, 1960.
Never married
Ruth Huffmaster (George, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born November 21, 1912.
Married Vincent Touschner on May 21, 1932
Children of Ruth & Vincent Touschner:
1. Francis Vincent Touschner
2. James Joseph Touschner
John Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born in 1877, died October 22, 1932
Married 1st Addie Thrasher on February 27, 1908;
2nd Minnie White Huffmaster on September 5, 1925 She was born in1892; died October 20, 1940
The Sullivan Review October 26, 1932
John Huffmaster of Cherry Township died Saturday, October 22, at the age of 58 years.
He is survived by his wife and 8 children. Also two sisters, Mrs. Alice Fizzle of Cherry Township and Mrs. Thomas S. Hunsinger of New Albany. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon in Zion Church, Dushore. Interment in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran cemetery.
Children of John & Addie Thrasher:
1. Harry Huffmaster 1916-1916
2. Ernest Earl Huffmaster 1917-1991
Children of John & Minnie Huffmaster:
- Alice Huffmaster
- Clara Huffmaster 1931-1993
The Sullivan Review October 1993
Clara Ann Zeigler, 62, of Canton died October 9, 1993, at her home.
She was born July 11, 1931, in Dushore, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Huffmaster.
Surviving are two sons, Cecil Dayton Zeigler, Jr., of Canton RD; and Timothy Joe Zeigler of Canton; two daughters, Donna Smith and Debbie Ann Smith, both of Canton; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Alice Sampsell of Turbotville.
Her husband, Cecil Dayton Zeigler died in 1977 and a daughter, Patricia Ana Zeigler, died in 1973.
Funeral services were held October 12 at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, with Rev. Duane Taylor officiating. Burial was in park Cemetery, Canton.
Eldora "Ellie" Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born 1873, died October
2, 1896; buried in Thrasher Cemetery, Dushore, Pa
Married George L. Arey on July 13, 1893; he died April 21, 1934
The Sullivan Gazette July 20, 1893
Geo. L. Arey and Miss Ellie Huffmaster, of Cherry, were married at the Evangelical parsonage on Thursday,
July 13 by Rev. Harry Minsker.
Children of Eldora & George Arey:
- Charles Robert Arey, born November 23, 1894, died April 11, 1933
The Sullivan Review April 19, 1933
Robert Arey, son of George Arey, of Cherry Township was found dead by his aged father on Monday night, April 11.
Mr. Arey was a World War Veteran, having served overseas during the war. He was a member of Sullivan County Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and held the office in this order of Officer of the Day.
Funeral service was held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Zion Lutheran Church at this place. Rev. W.H. Fehr, pastor, officiating. Sullivan County Post Veterans of Foreign Wars had charge of the services at the cemetery and carried out the ritualistic service of the Post, Commander C.H. Campbell, Adjutant Paul Hieber, Q.M. W. Floyd Kast, Chaplain Henry Fulmer, The color bearers and firing squad in charge of Alfred Norconk of Rosenfield Post were Floyd Miler, Hiram Shaw, Robert Elliot, Chas. Beam, Clyde Shraeder and Herman Lewis.
The pallbearers were C.H. Campbell, Lewis Weisbrod, John Wintermute, Floyd Eberlin and Neil Farley.
The home and church were overflowing with relatives, friends and comrades of the late war. Burial was in the family plot in Zion Evangelical Lutheran cemetery.
William Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born in 1878
Married Minnie Irene in Oakland, Maryland November 25, 1899
Divorced September 11, 1915
Children of William & Minnie Huffmaster:
1. Florence Huffmaster 1901-
2. Frederick Huffmaster 1904-
3. Curtis E. Huffmaster 1906-
4. Jeslena Huffmaster
5. Paul William Huffmaster born June 18, 1911
Ida Huffmaster (Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born June 30, 1879, died January 1963 buried in Thrasher Cemetery
Married Thomas S. Hunsinger
The Sullivan Review January 25, 1963
Mrs. Ida Hunsinger, 83, of New Albany RD 1 died at the Stopyra Nursing Home, Dushore RD 1, on Sunday morning following a lingering illness.
She was born June 30, 1879, in cherry Township, Sullivan County, daughter of the late Frederick and Sally Ann Thrasher Huffmaster.
She was a lifetime resident of the New Albany and Dushore areas. Her husband, the late Thomas S. Hunsinger, preceded her in death by about 10 years.
Mrs. Hunsinger was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Dushore.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Miles R. Miller Sr. of Dushore, Mrs. Byron Erle of Sayre and Mrs. Hazel Jayne at home; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Prayer services were held at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral home, 119 Carpenter St. Dushore. Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. with further services at the Zion Lutheran Church, Dushore, at 11 o’clock with the Rev. Maurice J. Hart officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harris Allen, Arch Brown, Lewis Dieffenbach, Paul Hieber, Milton Weaver and Ernest Yonkin.
Children of Ida & Thomas Hunsinger:
- Florence Hunsinger 1896-1971
- Edna Hunsinger 1899-1985
- Hazel Hunsinger 1909-1980
Florence E. Hunsinger (Ida, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born September 20, 1896, died January 14, 1971. Note the discrepancy in the birth date with the date implied in the grim story below about the child Florence had out of wedlock in 1915.
The Towanda Daily Review
November 8, 1915
BODY OF BABY FOUND ON GARBAGE DUMP
Mrs. Irene Huffmaster and Daughter Florence Must Answer for Death of
Illegitimate Child
The finding of the dead body of a baby on a pile of rubbish along the
railroad track about 100 yards North of the S & N.Y. shops, Friday afternoon, brings
to light one of the most revolting cases recorded in Towanda in a long time.
Chief of Police Watson and Coroner Dr. T. Ben Johnson, who were present when
the baby was found and who have been conducting an investigation, say that it is
the worst case ever to come to their notice.
Though revolting in many respects, yet around it all is a tinge of sadness.
The old saying 'half the world does not know how the other half lives' holds
true here. Half of Towanda does not know how the other half lives.
Chief Watson and Coroner Johnson have learned that the baby was born on Sunday
night Oct. 31 to 15 years old Florence Huffmaster, unmarried daughter of Mrs.
Irene Huffmaster, aged about 35. Mrs. Huffmaster and Florence lived in the
"Red Row" on South Main Street and there the child was born. The young mother
was unattended by a doctor and on Friday when Chief Watson and Coroner Johnson
visited the house was still quite ill.
Chief Watson's attention was directed to the Huffmaster apartment in the "Red
Row" by the Health Board, to whom complaint had been made by people of the
neighborhood. The scene, which the officers found, beggars description.
Coroner Johnson suspected the truth and made inquiry of Mrs. Huffmaster and
her daughter. Both denied everything and claimed that there was nothing wrong
in the household.
When questioned as to medical attention the girl had received, she denied
having any. Coroner Johnson then asked Mrs. Huffmaster what she did with the baby
and she frankly told him that she had buried it on the river bank. Coroner
Johnson and Chief Watson took Mrs. Huffmaster to the river bank, but they could
not find the grave. Finally she led them to the rubbish heap along the
railroad track and pointed out the child's body, which had been covered over with
leaves.
Coroner Johnson told her to take the body back home. She complied with the
request and the body was taken back to the "Red Row" thence to a neighbor's
where the body was washed. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Maryott and Saturday afternoon
Coroner Johnson performed an autopsy. He found it a fully developed female child
and that it was born alive. He states that death was due to neglect, no
attention being given the baby after birth. The body was deposited on the pile of
rubbish and covered over with leaves soon after birth.
Mrs. Huffmaster and daughter disappeared Friday night or early Saturday
morning but they have been located and will be held accountable for the death of
the child. District Attorney Culver has prepared a complaint and warrants will be served
by Chief Watson for the arrest of the mother and daughter.
Man in the Case
The unfortunate girl broke down while being questioned by Chief Watson and
Coroner Johnson and named the father of the child. He will also be called upon
to answer before the bar of Justice. Mrs. Huffmaster and daughter lived in Dushore before coming here in
September.
Married Miles R. Miller on April 23, 1919, he was born June 30, 1897, died September 1967
Children of Florence & Miles Miller:
1. Miles Miller Jr. 1921-2001
The Towanda Daily Review January 16, 2001
Miles R. Miller, Jr. 79, of Cherry Township, Dushore, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2001 at his home following a lingering illness.
He was born on December 4, 1921 in Athens, a son of the late Miles R. and Florence Hunsinger Miller Sr.
Moving to Dushore from the Athens area, he has been a resident of Sullivan County for 64 years.
On October 11, 1947, he married the former Lorraine Tilley Miller, They have celebrated 53 years of loving marriage.
In his early years, he was a Timber man, later going into heavy construction, retiring in 1980. Miles was also engaged in farming from 1952 until 1969.
Mr. Miller was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel in Dushore, Pa.
He left surviving his wife, Lorraine Miller , at home; two daughters and son-in-law: Linda Ann and Eric Hicks of Myerstown, Pa. and Tammy Sue Miller, of Owing Mills, Md, son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Brenda (Vibert) Miller, of Dushore, RR 1 and two grandchildren, Nicholas A. Miller and Anastasia M. Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by an infant son in 1948.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, in Dushore, with the Rev. DR. Eddie A. Nielsen, his pastor officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Cherry Grove Cemetery Nordmont, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran’s Chapel Memorial Fund. c/o Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Dushore, Pa. 18614 or the Towanda Memorial Hospice Fund. c/o Memorial Hospital. One Hospital Drive, Towanda, pa in Miles R. Miller’s jr. memory.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home. 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore, Pa.
Edna A. Erle (Ida, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born August 5, 1899, died June 7, 1985, buried in the Colley Cemetery, Colley, Pa.
Married Byron Frederick Erle on May 26, 1920 He was born October 2, 1897, died June 30, 1993
Children of Edna & Byron Erle:
- Helen Marie Erle 1921-1930
- Bernard Frederick Erle 1922-1993
- Marian Louise Erle 1924-1924
- Thelma Rose Erle 1925-1986
- Elwood Carl Erle 1930-2001
- Dorothy Jeanne Erle 1931-
Helen Marie Erle (Edna, Ida, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born in 1921, died July 12, 1930
The Sullivan Review July 16, 1930
Little Helen Marie Erle, aged 8 years and 10 months, oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Erle residing at Laddsburg, was laid at rest in the Colley Cemetery last Saturday, July 12.
The child’s illness was due to peritonitis. She died Wednesday the 9th at the Packer Hospital.
The funeral service were held in Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, Dushore pastor William H. Fehr was assisted by the Rev. I. M. Beysher of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sayre.
The services were attended by a large number of friends and relatives from Sayre, Waverly and Colley.
The deceased was a bright precocious child. She bore her sufferings with saintly patience until she was delivered from all sorrow and affliction and pain by the mercy of God.
"The maid is not dead but sleepeth".
Bernard F. Erle (Edna, Ida, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born September 14, 1922; died February 28, 1993; buried in Nichols Cemetery.
Married Doris Theetge Osborne
The Towanda Daily Review March 1, 1993
Bernard F. "Bernie" Erle, 77, of Peacedale Trailer court, Athens, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 28, 1993, at the Sonia Haggerty Personal Care Home in Sayre.
Bernie was born September 14, 1922, in Colley, Pa. a son of Byron Erle of Sayre and the late Edna Hunsinger.
Bernie served his country during World War II.
He was a retired machinist for the Ingersoll-Rand Corp. in Athens. He was a member of the VFW in Sayre and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
He was an avid hunter.
In addition to his father, Byron is survived by his wife, Doris Theetge Osborne Erle, at home; his children and their spouses, Gary and Merna Osborne of Harrison, Ark., Janice and William Rowe of Ulster RR 2, and Laura and Ray Fowler Jr. of Ulster RR1; a brother, Elwood Erle of Penn Yan, N.Y, is sister, Dorothy Cullen of Florida; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bernard was predeceased by a sister, Thelma Bundle.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Sutfin Funeral chapel, main Street, Nichols, with Bernie’s pastor, the Rev. Rodney H. Saylor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sayre, officiating.
Burial will be at a later date in Nichols Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, at 11 a.m.
Thelma R. Erle (Edna, Ida, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born December 3, 1925, died September 16, 1986
Married Stanley F. Bundle
The Sullivan Review August 18, 1986
Thelma R. Bundle, 60, of New Albany RD 2 died September 16, 1986 at the Robert Packer Hospital, following a lingering illness.
Born December 3, 1925, in Colley, Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Byron and Edna Hunsinger Erle.
On July 12, she and her husband Stanley F. Bundle celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary.
She was a life-long resident of Bradford and Sullivan Counties. Her main interest in life was her home and family.
Surviving are her husband at home; three sons, Thomas and Karen Bundle of Syracuse, Byron and Cynthia Bundle and Stanley and Cindy Bundle, all of New Albany, four daughters, Mrs. Frederick (Susan) Pellecchia of Morristown, NJ, Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Hendericks of Dale City, VA. Mrs. Robert (Betty) Bump of Towanda, Mrs. Marc (Patricia) Teeter of New Albany; father, Byron V. Erle of Sayre; two brothers, Elwood Erle of Penn-Yan, Bernard Erle of Athens; sister, Mrs. Lawrence (Dorothy) Cullen of Owego; five granddaughters and five grandsons.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with the Rev. Richard A. Reeser, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church officiating.
Interment will be in St. Basil’s Cemetery, Dushore.
Hazel Hunsinger (Ida, Sally, Benjamin, George Thrasher) born April 23, 1909, died October 29 1980, buried in Thrasher Cemetery.
Married Mr. Wm. Jayne (divorced)
No children
The Towanda Daily Review October 31, 1980
Hazel Jayne, 71, of New Albany RD 1, died Wednesday at the Robert Packer Hospital following a lingering illness.
She was born April 23, 1909 in Dushore, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Huffmaster Hunsinger.
Mrs. Jayne has been a resident of the New Albany area for the last 40 years and was a lifetime resident of Bradford-Sullivan Counties.
She was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Zion Chapel, Dushore.
Survived by one sister, Mrs. Byron (Edna) Erle of Sayre; and three nephews and two nieces.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St. Dushore with the Rev. Richard Reeser, her pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dushore.
Friends may call Friday afternoon 2 to 4 p.m. and in the evening after 7 p.m.
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