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Margaret (Peggy) May Wilson was born on 28 August 1946 in Buffalo, Erie, New York. She died on 19 October 1946, at age 0, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. She was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca, Tompkins, New York.

James William Darbyshire was born on 27 February 1946.¹ He died on 4 March 2008, at age 62, in Latham, Albany, New York.¹

Sylvia Marie Wilkins was born on 14 January 1918 in Gillett, Bradford, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Richard (Dick) Ecroyd Lyon were married on 14 March 1940 in Mainesburg, Pennsylvania. She died on 14 August 2010, at age 92.² She was buried in Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania.²

Sylvia Marie Wilkins was a GTE Sylvania Electric.² Sylvia Lyon

LYON, Sylvia
92, formerly of the Canton and Troy areas, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from the Bradford County Manor. Sylvia Marie Wilkins was born in Gillett, PA on January 14, 1918, a daughter of the late Lloyd G. and Ruby K. (Seymour) Wilkins. On March 14, 1940, Sylvia married Richard E. "Dick" Lyon in Mainesburg. Sylvia was a woman who was happy when keeping busy. In addition to caring for her family and home, Sylvia was a great help on the family dairy farm near Alba. She later worked at GTE Sylvania Electric in Towanda for over 27 years until retiring in 1980. She was active in the GTE Sylvania Women's Club and won awards for workplace improvement suggestions. Sylvia loved her Lord and church, often saying, "My church work is my joy". Her church memberships included the LeRoy Independent Baptist, the Bakerburg First Baptist, Canton's First Baptist and Canton's Faith Baptist Churches. She served in various church offices and sang in the church choir. Sylvia loved music; in her earlier years, she played piano, accordion and banjo. She was proud of her family and their wellbeing was very important to her. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and reading. Her philosophy in life was "Reap what you sow, judgment day is coming for all". For over 10 years, Dick and Sylvia enjoyed spending part of the year in Sebring, Florida. Surviving are her daughter, Norma (Randy) Spencer of Glenwood, Maryland; her grandson, Jeff Case of Sherburne, NY; a son-in-law, Larry Case of Troy; sisters, Marcella (Bob) Reed of Alberta, Canada, Gloria (Rev. Ken) Marple of Sylvania and Marjorie (Nathan) Blow of East Smithfield; a brother-in-law, Jim (Doris) Lyon of Troy; many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to Richard, her husband of 65 years, Sylvia was predeceased by her daughter, Virginia Case; a grandson, Scott Spencer; and siblings, Arlene Wilkins, Lucille Morgan and Lloyd Wilkins, Jr. Calling hours are 6 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, at Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Dr. in Canton. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 with Rev. Ronnie Bly officiating. Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Bradford County Memorial Park. Those who wish may direct memorials to the LeRoy Independent Baptist Church, RR 1 Box 225, Canton, PA 17724.

Richard (Dick) Ecroyd Lyon was born on 30 December 1915 in Armenia Mountain, Pennsylvania.¹ He and Sylvia Marie Wilkins were married on 14 March 1940 in Mainesburg, Pennsylvania. He died on 2 September 2005, at age 89, in Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Bradford County Memorial Park, Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania.¹

Richard (Dick) Ecroyd Lyon was a Dairy Farmer/Truck Driver-H. Rockwell & Son, Canton.¹ LYON
Richard E. "Dick" Age 89, of Canton, PA, passed away on Friday morning, September 2, 2005, at Towanda Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit. Richard was born on Armenia Mountain December 30, 1915; a son of the late Harry and Mary (Ecroyd) Lyon. He grew up in Sylvania and graduated from Troy High School. On March 14, 1940 Dick married Sylvia Marie (Wilkins) in Mainsburg. They were blessed with 65 wonderful years together and raised two daughters. In earlier years Richard and Sylvia operated a dairy farm near Alba. He later worked as a truck driver for H. Rockwell & Son of Canton for over 38 years until retiring in 1980. After retiring they spent their winters in Sebring, Florida, where he kept busy by working as a handyman. Richard's life was guided by his faith in the Lord. He was an active member and deacon of the LeRoy Independent Baptist Church. He was also a charter member of the Old Covert Church on Armenia Mt. and in earlier years was active with the First Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church, both of Canton. A friendly and kind man, Dick was dearly loved by his family and many friends. He was a knowledgeable horseman and enjoyed his horses for many years. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia "Ginny" and Larry Case of Sylvania, Norma and Randy Spencer of Glenwood, MD; a grandson, Jeffrey Case of Sherburne, NY; a brother and sister-in-law, James (Doris) Lyon of Troy; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Mr. Lyon was predeceased by a grandson, Scott Spencer. Friends may call 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. with pastor Bill Pepper and Ronnie Bly officiating. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard's name may be made to Covert Church, RR1, Box 368, Troy, PA 16947 or the LeRoy Baptist Church, RR1, Box 225, Canton, PA 17724.

Lucille M. Wilkins was born on 26 September 1919 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and George Nelson Morgan were married about 1941.³ She died on 3 May 2007, at age 87, in Mainesburg, Tioga, Pennsylvania.^3,2 She was buried in King Hill Cemetery, Mainesburg, Pennsylvnia.³

Lucille M. Morgan

Lucille M. Morgan, 87, formerly of Mainesburg, died Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, and Sunday from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the Austinville Union Church, Troy. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing on Sunday at 2 p.m.

WILKINS - MORGAN, Lucille M. (Wilkins) [SRGP 04757]
Age 87, a resident of The Green Home, formerly of Mainesburg, PA, died on Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Lucille was born on September 26, 1919 in Mainesburg, PA, a daughter of Lloyd and Ruby (Seymour) Wilkins. She was the wife of George "Nelson" Morgan for 62 years. Lucille assisted her husband in dairy farming and working with her husband in the woods. She was a member of the Austinville Union Church and the Troy Grange for over 50 years. Lucille enjoyed sewing, the missionary society, crocheting, bird watching, traveling, site seeing, singing and playing music. She was a very compassionate person who opened her home to the needy and less fortunate. Lucille is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Peggy Morgan of Mainesburg, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne "Vonnie" and Larry Smith, Ruby and George Blow, Linda and Floyd McCaslin all of Mainesburg, PA; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Sylvia Lyons of Troy, PA, Rev. Arlene Wilkins of Florida; Marjorie and Nathan Blow of East Smithfield, PA, Marcella and Robert Reed of Canada, Gloria and Rev. Kenneth Marple of Troy, PA; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Wilkins of Florida, Irma and Fay Morgan of Troy, PA; one brother-in-law, James Morgan of Troy, PA; thirteen grandchildren and thirty-four great-grandchildren. Lucille was predeceased by her husband, George "Nelson" Morgan, Jr. on February 27, 2003; and a brother, Lloyd Wilkins Jr. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, May 5, 2007, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA, and Sunday, May 6, 2007, from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Austinville Union Church. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Kenneth Marple, her Pastor and brother-in-law, officiating. Burial will be in King Hill Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Lucille's name to Austinville Union Church, R.R. 1, Box 368, Troy, PA 16947; or the Bakerburg Community Church, 197 Gray Valley Road, Mainesburg, PA 16932.

George Nelson Morgan was born on 9 December 1920.^1,2 He and Lucille M. Wilkins were married about 1941.¹ He died on 27 February 2003, at age 82, in Mainesburg, Tioga, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was buried in King Hill Cemetery, Pennsylvania.¹

George Nelson Morgan was a Dairy Farmer.¹ GEORGE ‘NELSON’ MORGAN JR., (SRGP 15273) age 82, of Mainesburg, PA, diedon Thursday, February 27, 2003, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born on December 9, 1920, the son of the late George and Anna Morgan Sr. He was a life long farmer, member of the Austinville Union Church and a member of the Troy Grange for over fifty years. George is survived by his wife of 62years, Lucille (Wilkins) Morgan; son Vernon N. (Peggy) Morgan; daughters, ruby (George) Blow, Vonnie (Larry) Smith, Linda (Floyd) McCaslin, all of Mainesburg; brother, James Morgan of Troy, PA; sister-in-law, Erma Morgan of Troy, PA; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, George is predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and Harold Morgan; and sister, Alice Brace. Friends and family are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc., 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, on Sunday, March 2, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 3, 2003, at 10 a.m. Officiating the service will be Reverend Kenneth Marple of the Austinville Union Church. Interment will be at the King Hill Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Austinville Union Church, RR 1, Box 368, Troy, PA. -Elmira Star Gazette.

Arelene Norma Wilkins was born on 17 June 1923 in Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She died on 20 August 2009, at age 86, in Sebring, Highlands, Florida.^2,3 She was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania.⁴

Arelene Norma Wilkins was educated Practical Bible College, Binghamton, New York.⁴ Arelene Norma Wilkins
Arelene Norma Wilkins, 86, of Sebring, Fla., died Aug. 20, 2009 in Sebring.

She was born in Troy, Pa.. on June 17, 1923, daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruby K. (Seymour) Wilkins. She moved to Sebring in 1976 from Port Huron, Mich.

She attended Practical Bible College in Binghamton, N.Y. and co-founded a Gospel Team traveling extensively for 32 years before retiring to Sebring. She and her friends Joyce Kaufmann and Lois Walsh have continued their ministry through correspondence in Bible Studies known as "Mailbox School of the Bible". Arlene was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church, Sebring. Her survivors include her sisters, Gloria and Rev. Ken Marple of Troy, Sylvia Lyon of Troy, Marjorie and Nathan Blow of East Smithfield, Marcella and Robert Reed of Ponoka, Alberta, Canada; sister-in-law, Shirley Wilkins of Fla.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arelene was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Lucille Morgan; and brother Lloyd Wilkins.

Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Austinville Union Church, Austinville, Pa. Her service will follow at 7 p.m. with her brother-in-law Reverend Ken Marple officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Glenwood Cemetery Troy, Pa. Memorials are directed to the Austinville Union Church, RR 1 Box 368, Troy, PA 16947. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy PA 16947.