Obituaries

Following are lives having passed-on, each connected to the Family Tree. Much information was researched and presented by Kathryn (Maynard) Nelson, materials I have read and reread. For me obituaries are unique filled with family ties, history, connections, and values.

The Dokweiler Family Branch

JULIUS DOCKWEILER

February 13, 1951

BLOOMINGDALE, Feb. 13-Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Wickett & Peck funeral home for Julius Dockweiler, 71, retired farmer who died Sunday at Borgess hospital, Kalamazoo.

The Rev. Homer Peden of the Methodist church will officiate at the funeral rites, and burial will be in Lindsley cemetery.

Mr. Dockweiler was born in Germany March 31, 1880, and was brought to the United States when he was three years old. He came to Cheshire township in 1921, which had been his home till he went to Kalamazoo one year ago.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Stickler, Muskegon, and Mrs. Louise Culter, Kalamazoo; two sons, Elmer Dockweiler, Kalamazoo, and Edward Dockweiler, Plainwell; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Muschow, Chicago, and Mrs. Frank, living in Iowa, and two brothers, William, who lives in California and Chris, of Nebraska.

Source The Herald-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan)

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DOKWEILER

December 28, 1900

At her home, 915 Vine street, yesterday occurred the death of Mrs. Anna Dokweiler, nee Greve, in the 52nd year of her age.

The deceased had been ill for some time and her death was not unexpected. She was born in Germany, and had resided in this city for many years. Her husband, Christopher Dokweiler and eight children survive, viz: Carl Dokweiler, Mrs. Bertha Muchow, Mrs. Anna Spencer, Julius Dokweiler, Mrs. Mathilda Frank, Christopher Dokweiler, Jr., and Margaretha Dokweiler.

The funeral will be held from the bereaved home, 915 Vine street, at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment at Fairmount cemetery.

Source The Daily Times (Davenport, Iowa)

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The Maynard Family Branch

LYNN DEWEY MAYNARD

February 7, 2020

GILLETT - Age 98, went peacefully to be with his Lord, Friday, February 7, 2020, at his home in Gillett, PA. Lynn was born in Gillett on January 12, 1922, a son of the late Cola and May (Wright) Maynard. Surviving Lynn is his son, Gary Maynard, of Gillett, PA; granddaughter, Shawna Stoner; great-grandchildren, Dylan Stoner and Sean Riley Stoner; dear friends, Collette and Marvin Roberts and Colleen Kane; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Ruth (Gordon) Maynard; daughter, Linda Haxton; brothers Melvin, Rexford, and Lester Maynard; sister, Pauline Woods; and special friend, Phyllis Ward.

Lynn was a graduate of Troy High School. He went to work for Bendix from 1939 until he went into the Army, and served from 1942 until 1945, Company F, Second Battalion, 85th Infantry. Most of the time was spent in Italy where he was a courier. He was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic action in Italy, after he and another soldier went behind enemy line to deliver a critical message to another battalion. After the was he returned to Gillett, PA and married Ruth Gordon on April 12, 1947. Lynn went back to work for Bendix, until he retired in 1975 after 32 years. He then had a lawn and garden business from 1969 until 1974, sold Fireview wood stoved from 1977 to 1980, an also drove school bus for twenty years. He was on the Troy School Board for 14 years. He is a charter member of the South Creek Lions Club, a member of the Troy Masonic Lodge and a member of the Gillett Baptist Church. Grateful recognition is given to caregivers, Ginger Kostecky, Hazel Brook, Vicki Bennett, Marj Pellor, Towanda Hospice, and VA Health Care Network. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the Gillett Baptist Church, 33241 PA-14, Gillett, PA 16925 on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the church on Wednesday. February 12th at 11:00 am with Rev. Donald Maynard and Pastor Micky Cavanaugh celebrating Lynn's life. The interment will follow in the Gillett Cemetery where the Tioga Honor Guard will accord Mr. Maynard with Military Honors and the clergy will conduct the committal prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Gillett Baptist Church. Lynn's tribute wall can be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.

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CARLTON M. MAYNARD

February 17, 2017

Carlton "Charlie" M. Maynard, 66, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Rexford and Virginia Culver Maynard; brothers Richard and Kenneth Maynard; and father-in-law, Raymond Manning.

Carlie is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jackie Manning Maynard; sons, Darryl (Christine) and Scott (Jamie) Maynard; daughter, Mindy (Josh) Cooper; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Young (Dick), Pat Brewer (John) and Donna (Wendell) Harkness; brother-in-law, Raymond, Steven (Bonnie) and Mark (MIchelle) Manning; sister-in-law, Kathy (Sid) Dense, Debbie (Russell) VanZile and Judi (Rich) Clark; several nieces and nephews.

Carlie was a 1969 graduate of Troy High School. He worked at F.M. Howell for many years. Carlie was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. with a memorial service to follow at the Fassett Baptist Church, Fassett, PA. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Carlie's tribute wall may be signed at www.olthof.com.

Source Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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RUTH E. MAYNARD

June 11, 2012

Age 89, a lifelong member of Gillett community, passes away Monday morning at the Bradford County Manor. Ruth was the daughter of the late Earl and Essie (Swartwood) Gordon. She was born April 21st, 1923 in Elmira, NY. Ruth is survived by her loving husband and friend of 65 years, Lynn D. Maynard of Gillett, PA; son, Gary Maynard of Gillett, PA.; granddaughter, Shawna (Brendon) Stoner of Atco, NJ; and 2 great-grandsons, Riley, and Dylan Stoner, special cousin, Ethel Thorp of Gillett, PA.; and close neighbors, Marvin and Collette Roberts of Gillett, PA. She is predeceased by her daughter, Linda Haxton in 1979. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, June 13th, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services celebrating the life of Ruth E. Maynard will follow at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Allen Goss with Ruth's nephew, Reverend Donald Maynard, will officiate. Graveside services will be held in the Gillett Cemetery, Gillett, PA. Ruth worked at Moore Business Forms and retired as a clerk from the Gillett Post Office. She was a member of the Gillett Baptist Church. Along with scrapbooking and crafting, she found great joy in growing and planting her own flowers. Those who wish to make memorials in Ruth E. Maynard's name to the Gillett Baptist Church Memoria Fund. Guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.

Source Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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BERTHA F. MAYNARD

November 11, 2012

Age 82, of Gillett, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012. She was born on March 11, 1930 in Sayre, PA to the late Jesse and Bertha (Decker) Gardner. Bertha is survived by her husband, Lester Maynard of Gillett, PA; sons Rev. Donald (Edith) Maynard of Canisteo, NY, Melvin (Norreen) Maynard of Simpsonville, SC and Bruce Maynard of Gillett, PA; daughter, Beverly (Lloyd) Hite of Canton, PA; 8 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephew. Bertha worked at Willard State Hospital and then at the A&P Plant for many years. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 16, from 6 t 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow there at 8 p.m. with her son, Rev. Donald Maynard officiating. Interment will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Gillett Cemetery, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Gillett Baptist Church.

Source Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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VIRGINIA CULVER MAYNARD

November 24, 2001

Age 77, a lifelong resident of Gillett, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed into rest Saturday, November 24th, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira, NY Tuesday, November 27th, 2001 6:00PM to 9:00PM and Wednesday, November 28th 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 1:00PM. The Reverend Donald Rockwell will officiate with the Reverend Donald Maynard nephew assisting and Reverend Charles Root sharing in graveside committal prayers at the Gillett Cemetery, Gillett, PA. Those wishing may take memorials in Virginia's name to the Fassett Baptist Church, RR 4, Gillett, PA 16925 or to the charity of one's choice. A "Candle of Memory" may be lit in Virginia Maynard's name at www.olthof.com.

Source Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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REXFORD L. MAYNARD

January 23, 2000

Retired Bendix-Facet Machinist

Age 81 of Fassett, PA, Sunday, January 23, 2000 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY Rexford was born August 31, 1918 in Gillett, PA the son of the late Cole and Emily Mae (Wright) Maynard. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia (Culver) Maynard; children, Janice (Gary) Finnerty of Gouverneur, NY, Pat (Bill) Brewer of Lawrenceville, PA, Carlton (Jackie) Maynard of Sayre, PA, Donna (Wendell) Harkness of Gillett, PA; Daughter-in-law, Marjorie Brock of Rockingham, NC; 18 loving grandchildren and step grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren Gillett, PA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, Thursday, January 27, 2000 from 7-9 PM and also on Friday, January 28, 2000, 11-1 PM. Funeral services will be at the conclusion of the calling hours at 1 PM. The Rev. Donald Rockwell from the Fassett Baptist Church will officiate accompanied by Rexford's nephew, Rev. Don Maynard, Graveside services will follow at the Gillett Cemetery, Gillett, PA.

Rexford is predeceased by two loved and dearly missed sons, Richard Maynard in 1989 and Kenneth Maynard in 1946. A dear brother and sister, Melvin Maynard in 1945 and Pauline Wood, in 1995. Rexford was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church in Fassett, PA. He retired from the Eclipse, Bendix, Facet in 1979 after 30 years. He was at one time of the South Creek Township Supervisor and Road Forman for 12 years. A member of the South Creek Police Force and Mansfield Police Force. A Charter member of the South Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Past driver of the South Creek Ambulance. An Association of the Fassett Grange and very active in the South Creek Senior Citizen Center. Those wishing may make memorials in Rexford's name to the Fassett Baptist Church, RR #2, Gillett, PA 16925 or to the charity of one's choice.

Source Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York

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MARILYN T. MAYNARD

January 3, 1987

SPRINGFIEL, Va. - Marilyn T. Maynard passed away at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after an extended illness.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Norma Maynard of Tucson, Ariz,; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Rick Nelson; daughter , Julie Maynard both of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren Tommy Maynard and Dawn Nelson; mother, Mrs. Ruth Thomas of Copley; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Henry Moore of Copley; and nephew Paul T. Moore and family of Canal Fulton.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, Rev. Stanley Grizzle officiating. Interment Clinton Cemetery. NO CALLING HORS.

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VERA VIOLA MAYNARD

March 7, 1972

Maynard, Vera Viola

Entered into rest, March 7, 1972, Vera Viola Maynard of 74 Richmond St. She is survived by four sons, Richard, Alan, Ronald, and Frederick; a daughter, Mrs. Rosemary Abrams; three brothers, Harry, Richard, and Francis Stage; a sister Mrs. Helmet (Edith) Schoenig; nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call 2-4, 7-9 at the Funeral Home of Thomas F. Trott, 683 E. Main St. Funeral service Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment, Trumansburg, New York

Source Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York)

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HOMER J. MAYNARD

November 29, 1965

Age 69, of Wellsboro, Pa., suddenly Monday, Nov, 29, 1965, at Arcadia, Fla. Body will arrive at Johnson-Tussey Funeral Home, Wellsboro Thursday. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ida Drew; four daughters, Mrs. Anna Bryant of Wellsboro, Mrs. Betty Ludlam of Corning, Mrs. Norma Ruegg of Duncannon, Pa. and Mrs. Priscilla Wolford of Rochester, N.Y.: three sons, Harold of Campbell, LaRue of Manessas, Va. and Richard of Hibbing, Minn.; two brothers, Hobart of Wellsboro and Joseph of Corning; sister, Mrs. Damia Ashley of Wellsboro; 14 grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War I; an honorary deacon of Charleston Baptist Church; retired machine operator - Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro.

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WINFIELD SCOTT MAYNARD

April 7, 1963

TRUMANSBURG, Winfield Scott Maynard, 61, of Trumansburg RD died at his home Sunday, April 7, 1963 after a short illness. He was an employee of White Nursery in Meeklenburg.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera Maynard; four sons, Richard of Horseheads, Allen of Montour Falls, Ronald of Yonkers, and Frederick Maynard of Trumansburg; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn Abrams of Red Creek; 11 grandchildren; a brother, George Maynard of Elmira; a sister Mrs. Henry Shelansky of Pine City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ness Funeral Home, Trumansburg. The Rev. Arthur Martin, pastor of the Jacksonville Community Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Cemetery, there.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Source The Ithaca Journal (Ithaca, New York)

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CURTIS H. MAYNARD

April 26, 1958

Curtis H. Maynard, 45, of 1 Cole St., Wellsboro, Saturday, April 26, 1958. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survived by wife, Mary Campbell Maynard; sons, Curtis E.,, a student at Lafayette College, Richard and Kevin at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Maynard of Wellsboro RD 3; brothers, Alden, Robert and William of Wellsboro; Frederick of Wellsboro RD 3; sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Heatwole of Wellsboro RD 1 and Mrs. Marjorie English of Corning. Body at the Bastian and Kuhl Funeral, Wellsboro. Calling house hours: today and Monday 7 to 9 p. m. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p. m., the Rev. Edward T. Read Wellsboro Cemetery.

Source Elmira Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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CHENNEY CURTIS MAYNARD

January 13, 1957

Chenny Curtis Maynard, 98, of Wellsboro RD 3,, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1957, at the home of grandson, Fred Maynard with whom he resided. He was a retired farmer and the oldest member of the Wellsboro First Methodist Church. Survived by grandson, Fred Maynard; sons Hobart of Wellsboro RD 6, Howard of Wellsboro RD 1, Homer of Wellsboro, RD 3 and Joseph of Presho, N.Y. ; daughters Mrs. Julia Clossley of Indianapolis, Ind,. Mrs. Damia Ashley of Wellsboro; 33 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Body at Johnson & Tussy Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral there today at 2 p. m. , the Rev. Edward T. Read. Wellsboro Cemetery

Source Elmira Advertiser (Elmira, New York)

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MARK J. MAYNARD

August 24, 1953

Mark J. Maynard, 50, of the River Rd., Corning RD 1. Monday morning, August 24, 1953. Mr. Maynard has been employed at the Corning Glass Works for 29 years. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel Maynard; son, James Theron Maynard at home; stepdaughter, Mrs. Blanche Smith of Atlantic, Ga.; father Cheney C. Maynard of Wellsboro, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Damia Ashley of Wellsboro and Mrs. Julia Clossey of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers, Joseph Maynard of Presho, Homer and Homer Maynard of Wellsboro; several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Hilton Funeral Home, Big Flats, where friends are invited to call this afternoon and evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening, and where funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Elmer J. Stuart of Corning will officiate Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.

Source Elmira Advertiser (Elmira, New York)

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AMASA MAYNARD

July 20, 1952

Amasa Maynard, aged 65, of Troy R. D. 1, died suddenly Sunday evening, July 20, 1952.

Mr. Maynard was a life-long resident of the Troy vicinity and was a well-known farmer until his retirement four years ago. He was a member of the Alba Church of Christ.

Surviving are two sons, Rev. Garth Maynard, Lexington, Ky., and Arthur W. Maynard, Ky., Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Dickinson, East Smithfield, and Miss Lucy Maynard, Canton; three grandchildren.

Services were held from the Soper & Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Richard J. McIntosh officiated and interment was in the Alba cemetery.

Source Mansfield Advertiser (Mansfield, Pennsylvania)

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A. F. MAYNARD KILLED SUNDAY

July 27, 1947

Wellsboro Man Was Struck By Car Near Ferenbaugh, N. Y.

Archibald F. Maynard, aged 50 years, of Wellsboro, R. D. 2, was instantly killed about 12:30 a. m. Sunday when struck by a car operated by Glenn A. Murray, of Beaver Dams, R. D. 2, on Route 414 near Ferenbaugh, N. Y.

According to State Police Sergeant Edmond Broughton, Mr. Murry was driving toward Corning on his way the New York Central yards when his automobile struck Mr. Maynard

Mr. Murry told investigating officers that he saw a man standing near the guard rails at the edge of the highway on the westside of the road and as he reached that point the man ran into the path of his car. The body was carried more than 100 feet from the point where the accident occurred.

Dr. H. B. Smith, of Corning, Steuben County Coroner, reported that Maynard suffered a skull fracture, compound fractures of both legs, rib fractures and shoulder and knee fractures.

Mr. Maynard was born July 13, 1897, son of Chenney and Anna Webster Maynard. He was engaged in farming, but was employed for 13 years in the Wellsboro plant of the Corning Glass Works.

Survivors are his father, Chenney Maynard, of Wellsboro; six brothers, Hobart, Howard and Homer, of Wellsboro; Joseph, of Presho; Mark, of South Corning; Melvin, of Post Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Closey, of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Damia Ashley, of Wellsboro.

The funeral was held yesterday at the Johnson & Tussey Funeral Home; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery.

Source The Wellsboro Gazette with Mansfield Advertiser (Wellsboro, Pennsylvania)

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RICHARD EDWARD MAYNARD

December 25, 1946

Richard Edward Maynard, 79, of Wellsburg. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1946. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Henry Shelansky of Elmira; sons, George Maynard of Elmira, Scott of Wellsburg; brother, Cheane of Wellsboro; sister, Mrs. Minnie Kent of Corning, Mrs. Lil Ray of Pittsburg; half brothers, Earl and John Maynard of Elmira, Carl of Mosherville; half sister, Miss Flossie Maynard of Indiana, Miss Dell Maynard of Mansfield, Mrs. Ell Hartman of Elmira; 10 grand children, two great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday, 2 p. m. at the Page Funeral Home. Rev. Arthur Schultz. Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.

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Pfc. MAYNARD DEAD IN GERMANY

October 13, 1945

Pfc. Melvin Maynard of Gillett died in Germany Oct. 16, his wife Mrs. Lillian Maynard, has been informed by the War Department.

Pfc. Maynard was a member of the Quartermatsre Truck Corps. He entered service in November, 1942, and trained at Ft. Monmouth, N. J., and Drew Field, Fla. Overseas two years, he served in England and France before going to Germany. He was awarded the European Theater of Operations ribbon with two battle stars and the Good Conduct Medal.

Beside his wife, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cole Maynard; brothers, Lester and Rexford, all of Gillett; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Woods of Ovid and a brother, Pfc. Lynn Maynard with the Army in Italy.

Source Elmira Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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ROSE COMFORT MAYNARD

May 1, 1939

Mrs. Rose Comfort Maynard, 68, of Big Flats died Monday morning May 1, 1939. She is survived by her husband. Richard E. Maynard, a daughter, Mrs. Henry Schlinski of Pine City; two sons, Winfield S. of Big Flats and George of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Julia Hicks of Elmira; 9 grand children; The body is in the Hilton funeral home, Big Flats, where the funeral will be held Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Rev O. H. Travis. Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.

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NELSON A. MAYNARD

July 3, 1936

Nelson A. Maynard, 93 a lifelong resident of the Troy, Pa., section, died Friday, July 3, 1936, at his home in Farmers' Valley. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jennie Case, Mrs. Ella Dickenson and Miss Lucy Maynard, all of Troy, and a son, Amasa Maynard, of Alba; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held Monday at 2 p. m. at the home.

Source Elmira Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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LAYTON N. MAYNARD

June 27, 1930

Layton N. Maynard, 66, died Friday at the family home in Gillett, Pa. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eva Maynard, a daughter, Mrs. Nevah Wright; two sons, Cola and Harry, all of Gillett, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Ray and Mrs. Minnie Camp of Corning; Miss Frances Maynard of Lyons; two brothers, C. C., of Wellsboro, Pa., and D. E. Maynard of Pine City. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. in the Baptist Church at Gillett. The Rev. J. Sidney Kane.

Source Elmira Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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The Thomas Branch

RUTH F. THOMAS

August 8, 1994

THOMAS, Ruth F. of Fairlawn, Ohio; Monday, August 8, 1994 at Bath Manor Special Care Center, Fairlawn, Ohio. Born January 29, 1903 in Davenport, Iowa. Resided in Fairlawn last 13 years. Previously of Tucson, Ariz.. She was a homemaker and member of Westside Church of Christ, Fairlawn, Ohio. She was predeceased by husband, Emil, and daughter Marilyn Maynard. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Wilma and Henry Moore, Fairlawn, Ohio; grandchildren, Paul Moore, Julie Maynard, Kathy Nelson, Keith Maynard; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Summer, Mansfield, PA, Omer Summer, Millerton, PA; sister, Ethel Verbanic, Elmira Heights, NY. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.

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BERNICE R. CLEVELAND

April 5, 1977

Age 72 of Sherwood Manor, Mansfield, Pa., Tuesday, April 5, 1977 at Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira. Friends are invited to call at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Wed. evening 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday 1 p.m. Kermit Clickner officiating. Burial at Roseville Cemetery, Roseville, Pa. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jerald (Marie) Cummings of Horseheads, N.Y.; one son, Ralph of Mansfield; three sisters, Mrs. Emil (Ruth) Thomas of Tucson, Arizona, Mrs. Ethel Verbanic of Elmira Heights; one brother, Richard Frank of Mansfield; three half-brothers, Raymond and Robert Summer both of Mansfield, Omer Summer of Millerton; three grandchildren ; one grandchild. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Horseheads, N.Y. She was Born March 1, 1905 in Iowa the daughter of John and Matilda Dockweiler Frank.

Source Elmira Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York)

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MRS. EMIL THOMAS DIES ON MONDAY

December 31, 1923

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Emil W. Thomas of 422 South Jefferson street were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death on Monday night of Mrs. Thomas

Mrs. Thomas was taken seriously ill on Sunday afternoon. Although medical aid was on hand she became steadily worse and on Monday underwent an operation at the Woodstock hospital. She passed away at about 8:30 o'clock on Monday evening.

Corinne Werden Thomas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Werden of Wauconda, has made Woodstock her home for about five years and during that time has made many friends here who sincerely mourn her sudden death and who extend sympathy to the husband, the little three-year-old son and Mrs. Thomas' parents, who have been called upon to part with their loved one.

Mrs. Thomas was a women of sweet disposition, musical in her tastes and an active worker in the Dorcas society of the Methodist church. She leaves beside her husband, one son, Lyle; also her parents; one sister, Edna; a brother, Kirk Werden and two grandmothers , Mrs. Van Auken and Mrs. Eloise Werden. Mrs. Thomas' sister and Grandma Werden, who recently left for a visit in the west, reached California on the day of Mrs. Thomas' sudden illness.

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Emil Thomas from the home at 11:30 o'clock on Thursday morning and from the Federated church at Wauconda at 2:00 o'clock. Burial will take place in Wauconda.

Source The Woodstock Sentinel (Woodstock, Illinois) Thu, Jan 3, 1924

MRS. EMIL THOMAS

December 31, 1923

Corinne Louise Werden Thomas was born Feb. 16, 1897, on the farm located three miles west of Wauconda, Ill. As a girl she was the pride of her relatives and friends being the oldest of the three children born to Clayton and Hallie Werden. She was baptized at the age of six and continued to live that pure life which was manifested by the work which she did and the way in which she met the end of worldly affairs. She grew to womanhood with rare accomplishments in music and the art of teaching.

On June 12, 1919, Corinne was united in marriage to Emil W. Thomas, of McHenry. To this happy union was born on Dec. 2, 1920, on beloved son, Lyle Clayton.

After a little less than five years of home building, Corine was forced to leave work Dec. 31, 1923. She leaves her husband, son, father, mother, on sister, Edna, and one brother, Kirk, to mourn her early passing. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to these loved ones, especially to the husband and to the young son who has been called upon so early in life to lose his loved mother.

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Thomas from her late home as 11:00 o'clock on Thursday and from the Federated church at Wauconda at 2:00 o'clock.

Source The Daily Sentinel (Woodstock, Illinois) Tues, Jan 8, 1924

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John W. Frank

November 14, 1909

OBITUARY: JOHN W. FRANK

John W. Frank died Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock at his home in Chicago, death resulting from pneumonia. He was born in 1871, and was 38 years, 4 months, and 19 days old at time of his death. He was born in Clinton county, Iowa, and married ten years ago, having lived in Davenport for five years. Eight months ago moved to Chicago with his family where he has resided ever since. He is survived by his wife Tillie, a son, George, three daughters, Ruth, Bernice, and Ethel, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Frank of Gambril, Ia. a sister, Mrs. George Murphy, and brother Joseph Frank, both of Kimball, S. Dak. The body arrived in Davenport this afternoon over the Rock Island railroad, and was taken to the home of J. Carl Dockweiler, 2222 Rockingham road, from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning, with services at St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be make in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Source The Daily Times (Davenport, Iowa)

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