Lycoming County PA Obituaries and Death Notices

Transcribed by Nancy Piper unless otherwise noted.

Prof. Allen

Gazette Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) February 13 1880

Death of Prof. Allen

Prof. F. A. Allen, principal of the Mansfield state normal school, died at his home on Wednesday, after a short illness of pneumonia. Deceased was widely known, an educator of high ability. He graduated from the school over which he so long presided in 1866. The institution will deeply feel his loss.

James Armstrong

North American and United States Gazette (Philadelphia, PA) Wednesday, August 14, 1867

Death of a Venerable Judge,

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., August 13.—The Hon.James Armstrong died this evening, aged 75 years, after a long illness. He was one of the most distinguished members of the bar in this part of Pennsylvania, and has not missed a court in Lycoming county for the past forty years, except during the time he was on the bench of the Supreme Court. He was employed in all important cases in our courts, and aided in the conviction of every criminal who was over executed in the county. He was highly esteemed for his moral worth, and has been beneficial to many commencing business life. He was a full member of the Presbyterian Church, and gave liberally to its support. - Contributed by Janice Rice

E. B. Bardo

New Co. Commissioner Died of Heart Attack

Williamsport, Today (AP) The two judges elected in Lycoming County Tuesday will name a successor to a successful candidate on the same ticket when they take office, Dr. E. B. Bardo, elected county commissioner Tuesday, died last night of heart attack. Dr. Bardo was completing a term as sheriff when he died. [Lebanon Daily News, Thursday Evening, November 5, 1931, Page 7 - Transcribed by Nancy Piper]

John Calvert

The Lycoming Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
December 4, 1821

Died in this borough on Thursday last, John Calvert, aged 35 years.

Alexander Caven

Lycoming Chronicle (Williamsport, Pennsylvania)
July 19, 1837
Died of consumption in Washington township, Lycoming county on the 6th inst., Alexander Caven, in the 16th year of his age.

John Hays

The Lycoming Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
October 16, 1821

Died suddenly in this borough, on Tuesday evening last, John Hays Esq., of Lycoming township, aged 58 years, former sheriff of Lycoming county, and for a number of years an Elder of the Lycoming Congregation. The deceased left an admirable wife, an only son, and a large, extension connection of relatives, friends and neighbors to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband, tender parent, kind friend and good neighbor. On the day following his remains were deposited in the burial of this place, in the presence of a very large concourse of people.

William Hays

The Lycoming Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
October 9, 1821

Died at his residence in Lycoming township, on Thursday last, Mr. William Hays, aged 31 years, he was a very industrious and excellent farmer; and in the relations of citizen, neighbor, child and brother, he acquitted himself with great propriety, and was respected by all who knew him.

Mrs. Ambrose Lyman

The Lycoming Gazette (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) January 11 1823 Page 3

Died a few days since, Mrs. Lyman, relict of Ambrose Lyman, late of Lycoming township, dec.

Henry Richard Maneval

Gazette Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) February 13 1880

Died on February 4th, 1880, of croup, Henry Richard, son of Edward and Annie Maneval, aged 4 years, 1 month and 28 days. Funeral services were held at Salladesburg, by Rev. H. W. Buck.

Mrs. Hannah Morris

Gazette Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) February 13 1880

Died in Muncy borough, on Saturday, February 7th, 1880, Mrs. Hannah Morris, aged 85 years, 10 months and 4 days.

Frederick Riebmoyer

The Lycoming Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
October 16, 1821

Died on Saturday last, in this borough, Frederick Riebmoyer, aged 35 years, was by trade a shoemaker, but a few years from Germany.

Violet M. Seiwell Ryder

Contributed by Norma A Ryder Bower

Williamsport Sun Gazette

Obit: Mrs. Violet M. Ryder, 77, of 798 West Edwin Street, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Williamsport Hospital emergency room at 1:30 PM Sunday, September 23, 1990 after being stricken at home. Her husband, Edward J. Ryder, died March 11, 1976. She was a cook in various area restaurants, retiring in 1976. She was a member of New Covenant United Church of Christ.

Born September 6, 1913, in Freeland, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of Edgar C. and Esther Rhoda Seiwell. Surviving are a son, Eugene E. Ryder, of this city, two daughters, Norma A. Bower, of South Williamsport, and Mrs. Maxine L Wise of this city. A sister Mildred V Lemon of this city, 9 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Sarah Smiley

The Lycoming Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
September 25 1821

Died at her residence in Washington township, on the 12 inst., Mrs. Sarah Smiley, consort of William H. Smiley. Her remains were interred on the day following attended by a concourse of weeping friends and relatives.

Chesney White

The Lycoming Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
July 3 1821

Died on Thursday last, Mr. Chesney White of Pine Creek township

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