Henry and Ellen (Yonkin) Huffmaster
With their son Edward
Photo Contributed by Mary Agnes Mangle

Ellen C. Yonkin
We are indebted to Mary Agnes Mangle for this historical presentation. Please forward comments or corrections to Bob Sweeney.

ELLEN C. YONKIN

ELLEN C. YONKIN (Barbara, John Hartzig) born November 20, 1835, died February 23, 1906

Married HENRY HUFFMASTER on October 12, 1859. He was born November 16, 1838; died January 17, 1909. He was the son of Henry Huffmaster and grandson of Frederick Huffmaster, who were the original emigrant Huffmaster family to Sullivan County.

Children of Ellen & Henry Huffmaster:

  1. Rudolph Huffmaster, born about 1861- died April 1, 1870
  2. Edward 1863-1939
  3. Rush Huffmaster 1869-1911

The Sullivan Review
March 1, 1906

Mrs. Henry G. Huffmaster died at the family residence about a mile below town on Friday, February 23, aged 71 years, four months and three days.
The funeral services were held at Peace Church on Monday, February 26.
Deceased had been an invalid for many years before her death and had been a great sufferer from a complication of diseases. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia. She is survived by her husband and two sons.

The Sullivan Review
January 21, 1909

Henry G. Huffmaster, a well known resident of Cherry Township, died Sunday morning at 8 o’clock, at the age of 70 years, 2 months and one day. Deceased was a son of Henry Huffmaster, who came to this country in 1801 with his father, Frederick Huffmaster.
The family located in the state of New Jersey, and late in 1820, when the Susquehanna and Tioga Turnpike was under construction, moved into this section and located on the farm occupied by the deceased.
Henry G. was a carpenter. He was married to Ellen Yonkin in 1859, who died a few years ago.
Mr. Huffmaster was a prominent Odd Fellow, being a member of the local lodge, and had served one term as county commissioner. He is survived by two sons, Edward and Rush.
The funeral has been delayed until Thursday on account of the time necessary for his brother Robert to reach here from his home in Kansas. Services will be held Thursday, meeting at his late home at 10 o’clock in the morning. Interment will be made at Peace Church cemetery.

EDWARD W. HUFFMASTER (Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born in 1862; died December 29, 1939

Never married.

The Sullivan Review
January 4, 1939

Edward W. Huffmaster, died at his home in Cherry township, Thursday, December 29th, following an illness of pneumonia, at the age of 76 years 11 months and 20 days.
He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Huffmaster, early settlers of Cherry Township.
Mr. Huffmaster was a farmer and carpenter, a single man, and spent his entire life on the farm where he was born. For a number of years he held the office of assessor in Cherry Township.
He is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. John Lonser of Dearborn, Mich.; Arthur Huffmaster of Cherry township; Mrs. Herman Lonser, and Mrs. Ira Mangle of Pittston; Joseph and George Huffmaster of Detroit, Mich.; also an aunt, Mrs. R.C.R. Kschinka of this place.
Funeral services were held at his late home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. H.G. Deisher officiating. Interment in the family plot in Peace cemetery.

RUSH HUFFMASTER (Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born about 1869; died December 7, 1911

Married MINNIE VAIL on November 14, 1891

The Sullivan Review
December 14, 1911

Rush Huffmaster, a highly respected resident of Cherry Township, died at 1:30 o’clock last Thursday morning at the Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was admitted to the hospital several days before and submitted to an operation for an ulcer of the stomach. He was convalescing from the operation when he was attacked by pneumonia which caused his death.

He was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife and six children. The body was brought to his late home Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held Monday at Peace Church with interment in the Germany cemetery.

Children of Rush & Minnie Huffmaster:

  1. Abbie Agnes 1893-1945
  2. Arthur Huffmaster 1895-1981
  3. Eleanor Mary Huffmaster 1897-1973
  4. Ethel Huffmaster 1902-2002
  5. Joseph Huffmaster 1903-1989
  6. George H. Huffmaster 1910-1994

ABBIE AGNES HUFFMASTER (Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born about 1893; died October 28, 1945

Married JOHN LONSER on October 21, 1923.

Children of Abbie & John Lonser:

  1. Ethel Mae Lonser
  2. Donald Lonser
  3. Marie Lonser
  4. Jean Lonser

The Sullivan Review
Nov. 22, 1945

Mrs. John Lonser, 7848 Coleman Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan, the former Abbie Agnes Huffmaster, eldest daughter of the late Rush Huffmaster and Mrs. Minnie Yonkin, passed away on Sunday, October 28th, at her home of a heart ailment. Mrs. Lonser has been ailing for some time, but her condition wasn’t believed serious until a few weeks ago, when the family sent for her mother and two sisters who were at her bedside when she passed away.

She was born in Dushore 52 years ago and attended the rural schools. She is survived by her husband, John Lonser and four children, Ethel Mae, Pvt. Donald Lonser with the U. S. Marines in China, Marie and Jean Lonser, her mother Mrs. Otis Yonkin of Dushore, and the following brothers and sisters, Arthur, Joseph and George Huffmaster of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Eleanor Lonser and Mrs. Ethel Mangle of Pittston, a half brother Corporal Paul Yonkin who was killed on June 9, 1944 in the invasion of Normandy; another half brother, Donald A. Yonkin who was recently discharged from the service after spending 2 years in Italy. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral was held on her 22nd wedding anniversary, October 31st with services in the Lutheran Church of Atonement. Burial in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit.

The Sullivan Review
Oct. 24, 1946

John Lonser son of the late August and Freda Lonser, former resident of Mildred, passed away very suddenly at his home 7848 Coleman Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan on Friday October 4th at the age of 54 years.

He was married to the late Abbie Agnes Huffmaster who preceded him in death 11 months ago.

A veteran of World War I. He made his home in Sugar Hill until he came back from overseas. After securing employment in Detroit with Ford Motor Co., he made his home there. His mother Mrs. Freda Lonser died 6 months ago.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Kathleen Lonser, he is survived by the following children. Mrs. Sylvester Paruski, Donald and Jean of Dearborn, Mich. and Marie of Pittston. The following brothers and sister also survive: Herman A. Lonser of Pittston, Fred Lonser and Mrs. Alma Krause of Philadelphia, Carl and Edward Lonser of Detroit, Mich. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

ARTHUR HUFFMASTER (Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born May 20, 1895; died July 30, 1981.

Married Inez M. Herker

Children of Arthur & Inez Huffmaster:

  1. Ernest Huffmaster
  2. Marie Huffmaster

The Sullivan Review
August 1981

Arthur Huffmaster, 86, of Dearborn, MI, died July 30, 1981. He was born in Dushore May 20, 1895, a son of Rush and Minnie Huffmaster. He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Dearborn.

Surviving are a son, Ernest Huffmaster, of Canton, MI; daughter Mrs. Marie Melvin, Dearborn; stepson, Francis Fox, Sheboygan, MI; a sister, Mrs. Ira (Ethel) Mangle, Pittston, Pa; brother, Joseph Huffmaster of South Lyon, George Huffmaster of Canton, MI, and Donald Yonkin of Arizona; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Aug. 3; Burial was in Cadillac Memorial West Cemetery, Westland, MI.

The Sullivan Review
August 27, 1965

Mrs. Inez M. Huffmaster, formerly of Dushore, died at her home in Dearborn, Mich. Wednesday, August 4, 1965.
She was born at Sugar Hill, Pa., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Herker.
Surviving are her husband Arthur; two sons, Ernest Huffmaster and Francis Fox; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Melvin; a brother, Philip Herker; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Spitko of Newington, Conn., Mrs. Clara Hoffa of Athens, Pa, Mrs. Elsie McLarnen of Philadelphia and Mrs. Minnie Mosier of Geneva, N.Y. four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the McFarland Chapel on Saturday, August 7, with interment in Cadillac Memorial Gardens, Weston, Mich.

ELEANOR MARY HUFFMASTER (Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) June 28, 1897; died October 8, 1973

Married Herman Lonser on September 24, 1912 He was born August 4, 1890, the son of AUGUST and AUGUSTA FRIEDRIKE (ORLOWSKI) LONSER, both of Prussia.

Editor's Note: You can learn more about the Lonser and Orlowski families at Descendants of Herman Lonser.

Children of Eleanor & Herman Lonser:

  1. Herbert Lonser 1913-1953
  2. Grace Lonser 1915-1984
  3. Pauline Lonser 1919-1993

The Sullivan Review
October 11, 1973

Mrs. Eleanor Mary Lonser, 76, of Dushore, R.D., died October 8, 1973.

Mrs. Lonser was born in Dushore, June 28, 1897, daughter of Rush and Minnie Vail Huffmaster. She moved to Pittston in 1917 and lived there until Mr. Lonser retired in 1963, when she and her husband returned to Dushore.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Hughstown, of the Mary Tierney Lodge Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Pittston and the Senior Citizens of Dushore.

Surviving are her husband, Herman; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Hogan of Pittston and Mrs. Pauline Richley of Dushore; four brothers, Arthur Huffmaster of Detroit, Mich.; Joseph of Dearborn, Mich.; George of Dearborn, Mich.; and Donald Yonkin of Arizona; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Mangle of Pittston; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the Howell Funeral Home, 5009 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, followed by services at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hughstown, at 11 o’clock.

Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Harding.

GRACE LONSER (Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, John, John Hartzig) born January 6, 1915; died December 16, 1984

Buried: Mountain View Cemetery, Harding (Pittston RD), PA

Married James Hogan

Children of Grace & James Hogan:

1. James Hogan

2. Mary Grace Hogan

3. Jean Marie Hogan

PAULINE FRANCES LONSER (Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born July 28, 1919; died August 16, 1993
Editor's Note: She should not be confused with her aunt, also named Pauline Lonser, who married William Sarnowski. You can read more about the family of her father Herman and his siblings at The Descendants of Frederick Huffmaster.
Married Joseph J. Richley on April 15, 1939. He was born November 13, 1917; died January 21, 1994

Children of Pauline & Joseph Richley:

  1. Eleanor Mary Richley 1940-1984
  2. Charles E. Richley 1942-
  3. Joyce Ann Richley 1946-
  4. Thomas J. Richley 1952-1992
  5. Linda Richley
  6. Joseph Richley 1959

The Sullivan Review
August 1993

Pauline F. Richley, 74, of Dushore RD, died August 16, 1993, at her home. She was born July 28, 1919, in Pittston, a daughter of Herman and Eleanor Huffmaster Lonser. She spent most of her lifetime in Sullivan County.
She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Zion Chapel, Dushore, and a former member of its Dorcas Society. She was a member of the Loyalsock Post 996 American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph J. Richley, to whom she was married 54 years last April; two sons, Charles of Westerville, OH; and Joseph Jr., of Dushore; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Joyce) Keeler of Montoursville; and Mrs. Guy (Linda) McCarty of Dushore; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A son Thomas, and a daughter, Eleanor, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held today, August 19, at 11 a.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with Rev. Steven Edmiston officiating. Burial will be in Peace Cemetery.

Eleanor Mary Richley (Pauline, Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)born April 19, 1940; died March 31, 1984
Married Jerry Murberger in 1959, they divorced.

Children of Eleanor & Jerry Murberger:

  1. Penny Murberger
  2. Kim Murberger

Charles E. Richley (Pauline, Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born April 1942
Married Linda K. "Kay" Kruckeberg

Children of Charles and "Kay" (Kruckeberg) Richley:

  1. Kyle Richley 1964-
  2. Michelle L. Richley September 28, 1967-
    Editor's Note: Michelle (Richley) Duckworth updated information on her parents for this page in April 2007, for which we are grateful.

Joyce Ann Richley (Pauline, Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born September 1946
Married Fred Keeler in 1963

  1. Christina Keeler 1963-
  2. Donna Keeler 1964-
  3. Fred Keeler 1966-
  4. Kathy Keeler 1968-

Thomas J. Richley (Pauline, Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)born August 16, 1952; died October 12, 1992.
Never married

The Sullivan Review
October 1992

Thomas J. (Coon Man) Richley, 40, of Dushore, died Oct. 12, 1992, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following an apparent heart attack. He was born Aug. 16, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, a son of Joseph J. and Pauline Lonser Richley, of Dushore.
He was a 1970 graduate of Sullivan County High School and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Mr. Richley was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and he retired in 1991 after 20 years of services.
He was a member of the Marine Corps League of Towanda; Loyalsock post 996, American Legion, Dushore; and was Chief Steward for the Sullivan County AFSCME (State employees) Union.
Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Charles of Columbus, OH; and Joseph, Jr. of Dushore; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Joyce) Keeler of Montoursville; and Mrs. Guy (Linda) McCarty of Dushore; nieces and nephews. A sister, Eleanor Murberger, died in 1984.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, with Very Rev. Patrick J. McLaughlin, V.F. officiating. Burial will be in Peace Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Dushore Fire Co. or the Dushore Ambulance Association.

 Linda Richley (Pauline, Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)
Married Guy McCarty on October 27, 1973. He was born 1947; died September 25, 1993

Children of Linda and Guy McCarty:

  1. Ellie McCarty 1974-
  2. Autumn McCarty 1976-
  3. Timberli McCarty 1977-
  4. Ember McCarty 1980-
  5. Guy Joseph McCarty 1984-
Joseph Richley (Pauline, Eleanor, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)born in 1959

ETHEL CORDELIA HUFFMASTER (Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born June 15, 1902; died January 1, 2002.
Married Ira Mangle on June 28, 1926. He was born May 5, 1889; died January 6, 1990

Children of Ethel & Ira Mangle:

  1. Mary Agnes Mangle 1928-
  2. Louise Mangle 1932-1935
  3. Kenneth Mangle 1938-

The Sullivan Review
January 3, 2002

Ethel C. Mangle, 99, of Pittston, died January 1, 2002, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born in Dushore June 15, 1902, a daughter of Rush and Minnie Vail Huffmaster.
She attended Dushore High School and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Pittston. She was the widow of Ira Mangle who died in 1990
Surviving are a son, Kenneth Mangle of Allentown; a daughter, Mary Agnes Mangle of Pittston; a brother, Donald Yonkin of Fort Apache, AZ; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Louise, and brothers Arthur, Joseph, and George Huffmaster, and Paul Yonkin; and by sisters Abbie and Eleanor Lonser.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5, at 11 a.m. at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, West Pittston, with Rev. Russell Kerns presiding. Burial will be in Mountain View Burial Park, Harding.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 509 Wyoming Ave., on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Mary Agnes Mangle (Ethel, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born July 5, 1928
Never married

Louise Eleanor Mangle(Ethel, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born March 2, 1932; died June 8, 1935

The Sullivan Review
June 19, 1935

Louise Eleanor, age three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mangle of 109 Cornelia Street Pittston, died June 8th following a short illness.
Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister, Mary Agnes.
Funeral was held Tuesday, June 11 at 2:30 o’clock at the home. Rev. John’s Lutheran church officiated. Pallbearers were: Minnie Borses, Genevieve Hogan, Geraldine McAndew, Doris Newton.
Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Harding.

Kenneth Mangle (Ethel, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born July 13, 1938
Married Jean Marie Bunser on November 9, 1963. She was born July 31, 1940.

Children of Kenneth & Jean Bunser

  1. Michelle Marie Mangle 1966-
  2. Mary Louise Mangle 1967-
  3. Kenneth Kyle Mangle 1969-

Michelle Marie Mangle (Kenneth, Ethel, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born June 21, 1966
Married James Richard Kossey on November 18, 1995. He was born May 24, 1969

Children of Michelle and James Kossey:

  1. Jacqueline Kossey 2000-
  2. Matthew Kossey 2003-

Mary Louise Mangle (Kenneth, Ethel, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born August 12, 1967
Married Stephen F. McNamara on December 4, 1993. He was born October 1, 1966

Children of Mary and Stephen McNamara:

  1. Katelyn Mary McNamara 1996-
  2. Sean Patrick McNamara 1998-
  3. Brendan Raymond McNamara 2002-

Kenneth Kyle Mangle (Kenneth, Ethel, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born December 15, 1969
Married Dina Barto on August 18, 2001

JOSEPH LELAND HUFFMASTER (Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born December 3, 1903; died May 16, 1989
Married Mabel Sarnosky on May 28, 1925; she was born April 4, 1910 and died February 25, 1975.

Children of Joseph & Mabel Huffmaster:

  1. Marion Pauline Huffmaster 1926-
  2. Madeline Mabel Huffmaster 1928-
  3. Joseph Huffmaster 1931-
  4. Richard Eugene Huffmaster 1937-1997

The Sullivan Review
May 18, 1989

Joseph L. Huffmaster, 85, of South Lyon, MI, died May 16, 1989. He was born in Dushore, December 3, 1903, a son of Rush and Minnie Vail Huffmaster.
His wife, the former Mabel Sarnosky, died in 1975. They were married May 22, 1925.
Mr. Huffmaster had been employed as a builder. He retired in 1969. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, of Hamburg, MI.
Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Marion Cullen of South Lyon and Mrs. Paul (Madeline) Sorenson of Sebewaing, MI; sons, Joseph, Jr., of Marquette, MI; Richard of South Lyon; and 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Ira (Ethel) Mangle of Pittston, Pa.; brothers, George of Canton, MI; and Donald Yonkin, of Apache Junction, AZ; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held in South Lyon with Rev. Carl Wilson officiating. Burial was in South Lyon Cemetery.

The Sullivan Review
May 29, 1975


Mrs. Mable A. Huffmaster, South Lyon, Mich., died Feb. 25, 1975. She was born April 4, 1910, at Mildred, a daugher of Fred and Pauline Lonser Sarnosky.
Mrs. Huffmaster and her husband, Joseph, (who was born and raised in Dushore) would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this month. A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, Mich., Mrs. Huffmaster is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Marion Collins and Mrs. Madeline Sorenson; two sons, Joseph Jr., and Richard; a brother, William Sarnosky of Massachusetts; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Marion Pauline Huffmaster(Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)born November 20, 1926
Married Robert Collen in 1944. He died March 16, 1979

Children of Marion and Robert Collen:

  1. Candy Lynnette Collen
  2. Robert Scott Collen

Candy Lynnette Collen (Marion, Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born
Married Larry Johnson.

Children of Candy and Larry Johnson:

  1. Carie Johnson 1969-
  2. Shelly Lynnette Johnson 1978-
  3. Sarah Johnson 1983-

Robert Scott Collen (Marion, Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)
Married Kathleen Gail ST. Charles on January 29, 1977

Children of Robert and Kathleen St. Charles Collen:

  1. Robyn Marie Collen 1978-
  2. Robert Collen
  3. Ryan Collen 1986-

Madeline Mabel Huffmaster (Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born May 26, 1928; died December 8, 2003.
Married Paul Sorensen on October 4, 1947. He was born February 18, 1927

Children of Madeline and Paul Sorensen

  1. Paul Sorensen
  2. Lynn Sorensen 1952-

Paul Sorenson (Madeline, Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barabara, John Hartzig)
Married Shirley on December 3, 1973
No Children

Lynn Sorensen (Madeline, Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born February 22, 1952
Married Jason Cox on October 30, 1976. He was born February 19, 1947

Children of Lynn and Jason Cox:

  1. Jason Paul Cox 1978-
  2. Christa Lynn cox 1979-
  3. Todd Joseph Cox

Joseph Huffmaster (Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barabara, John Hartzig) born May 1931
Married Jean

Children of Joseph and Jean Huffmaster:

  1. Karen Huffmaster
  2. Kris Huffmaster
  3. Kathy Huffmaster
  4. Kurt Huffmaster
  5. Jan Huffmaster
  6. Kimberly Huffmaster
  7. Lori Huffmaster

Richard Eugene Huffmaster (Joseph, Rush, Ellen, Barabara, John Hartzig) born May 20, 1937; died October 27, 1997
Married Neala on Octboer 27, 1955

Children of Richard and Neala Huffmaster:

  1. Thomas Huffmaster
  2. Lisa Huffmaster
  3. Richard Huffmaster
  4. Cindy Huffmaster

GEORGE HARLAND HUFFMASTER (Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig) born April 5, 1910; died May 5, 1994
 Married Anna Meski on March 8, 1930. She was born august 7, 1911; died October 22, 2002

Children of George and Anna Meski Huffmaster:

  1. George Huffmaster 1930-
  2. Maureen Huffmaster 1938-

George Huffmaster (George, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)born December 3, 1930
Married June Olsen on December 3, 1960. She was born June 20, 1930

Children of George and June Olsen Huffmaster:

  1. Tammy Huffmaster 1961-
  2. Mark Huffmaster 1963-
  3. Tracy Huffmaster 1967-

Maureen Huffmaster (George, Rush, Ellen, Barbara, John Hartzig)born December 16, 1938
Married Bob Juergene on March 18, 1961.

Children of Maureen and Bob Juergene:

  1. Kevin Juergene 1961-
  2. Bruce Juergene 1963-
  3. Scott Juergene 1967-
  4. Dean Juergene 1969-


    The Old King School About 1924
    Located across the road from the
    Edward Huffmaster barn in Dushore, PA RD#2
    The picture shows children of the Huffmaster, Yonkin and Richley families that were interwoven by marriage
    Source: A Sullivan Review reprint, date unknown. Originally submitted to the Review by Ralph Yonkin (1903-1971), grandson of Jacob and Elizabeth (Moyer) Yonkin and son of George and Mary (Thrasher) Yonkin. The picture was taken by the teacher at that time, Helen Thall. Edward Huffmaster, whose barn lay across the road from the school, was in turn the son of Henry G. Huffmaster and Ellen Yonkin, whose father Henry Yonkin was a brother of Jacob Yonkin. Edward's nephew, George Huffmaster (1910-1994), is pictured in the photo as well. So, Ralph Yonkin and George Huffmaster were second cousins, once removed. Readers are invited to clarify the relationships with the other Yonkin and Richley chidlren pictured.
    We are indebted to Chris Kelley for submiting this old photograph.

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