Ruth M. Wilcox, 92
On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2003, Canton resident Ruth (Morse) Wilcox passed away quietly at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. She was 92 years of age. Born Dec. 23, 1910, in Granville Summit, she was the daughter of the late Burr R. Morse and Minnie (Shedden) Morse. In her youth, while attending the West LeRoy Methodist Church, she met a young man named Wilmer Wilcox. Inclement weather afforded Wilmer the opportunity to break the ice by offering Ruth a ride home in his carriage. When leaving her at the door, he asked to see her again, and thus began their courtship. They were united in marriage on June 23, 1928, and together they raised two daughters and a son. Theirs was a blessed union that would span 74 years until Wilmer's passing in August 2002. Ruth was every inch a farmer, as adept at handling any farm task as she was at keeping house. She continued to assist in the day-by-day operation of the family farm until 1966, and maintained her membership in the Windfall Grange up to the present. After their retirement from full time farming, the Wilcoxes enjoyed traveling to such places as Switzerland, Nova Scotia, and Hawaii. In later years, Ruth served as a care giver to the elderly at the former Crowe Nursing Home in Canton, as well as offering her services in the homes of private individuals. Along with her husband, Ruth served as an officer of the Canton Senior Citizens. Together they volunteered their services with the "Meals on Wheels" program. Ruth was also a volunteer at the Community Clothing and Quilting Center. Along with her husband, she helped found the Bradford County Heritage Association's farm museum in Troy, and was also a member of the Canton Historical Society. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing games, especially 500 rummy. Ruth had a close walk with the Lord all her days. She was an active member of the Windfall United Methodist Church, having served as an officer of the United Methodist Women. She also worked diligently at the many tasks to be done around the church. Most of all, she was devoted to her beloved family. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Pauline (and Bill) Swingle, and Sharon (and Lynn) May, all of Canton, son Warren Wilcox of Pine Valley, N.Y., sisters Martha Pepper of Sayre, Zelma (and Vaughn) Jennings of LeRoy, and Marjorie Wright, and a brother, Harry Morse, all of Canton, a special sister-in-law, Myra Whipple of West Burlington, grandchildren Donna (and Gordon) Corbin of Tarentum, Jane (and Larry) Porter of Releigh, N.C., Robert (and Linda) Haflett of Mifflintown, David (and Darlene) Haflett of Munnsville, N.Y., Kathy (and Michael) Macmer of Granville Summit, and Stephen (and Sherry) May of Centerville, Va., 19 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, Wilmer, brothers Erwin and Carlyle Morse and great-grandchild Kelly Corbin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with pastors Dale Russell and Jasper Smith officiating. Interment will be in East Canton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 175, Granville Summit, Pa., 16926, or the Bradford County Heritage Association, P.O. Box 265, Troy, Pa., 16947
On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2003, Canton resident Ruth (Morse) Wilcox passed away quietly at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. She was 92 years of age. Born Dec. 23, 1910, in Granville Summit, she was the daughter of the late Burr R. Morse and Minnie (Shedden) Morse. In her youth, while attending the West LeRoy Methodist Church, she met a young man named Wilmer Wilcox. Inclement weather afforded Wilmer the opportunity to break the ice by offering Ruth a ride home in his carriage. When leaving her at the door, he asked to see her again, and thus began their courtship. They were united in marriage on June 23, 1928, and together they raised two daughters and a son. Theirs was a blessed union that would span 74 years until Wilmer's passing in August 2002. Ruth was every inch a farmer, as adept at handling any farm task as she was at keeping house. She continued to assist in the day-by-day operation of the family farm until 1966, and maintained her membership in the Windfall Grange up to the present. After their retirement from full time farming, the Wilcoxes enjoyed traveling to such places as Switzerland, Nova Scotia, and Hawaii. In later years, Ruth served as a care giver to the elderly at the former Crowe Nursing Home in Canton, as well as offering her services in the homes of private individuals. Along with her husband, Ruth served as an officer of the Canton Senior Citizens. Together they volunteered their services with the "Meals on Wheels" program. Ruth was also a volunteer at the Community Clothing and Quilting Center. Along with her husband, she helped found the Bradford County Heritage Association's farm museum in Troy, and was also a member of the Canton Historical Society. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing games, especially 500 rummy. Ruth had a close walk with the Lord all her days. She was an active member of the Windfall United Methodist Church, having served as an officer of the United Methodist Women. She also worked diligently at the many tasks to be done around the church. Most of all, she was devoted to her beloved family. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Pauline (and Bill) Swingle, and Sharon (and Lynn) May, all of Canton, son Warren Wilcox of Pine Valley, N.Y., sisters Martha Pepper of Sayre, Zelma (and Vaughn) Jennings of LeRoy, and Marjorie Wright, and a brother, Harry Morse, all of Canton, a special sister-in-law, Myra Whipple of West Burlington, grandchildren Donna (and Gordon) Corbin of Tarentum, Jane (and Larry) Porter of Releigh, N.C., Robert (and Linda) Haflett of Mifflintown, David (and Darlene) Haflett of Munnsville, N.Y., Kathy (and Michael) Macmer of Granville Summit, and Stephen (and Sherry) May of Centerville, Va., 19 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, Wilmer, brothers Erwin and Carlyle Morse and great-grandchild Kelly Corbin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with pastors Dale Russell and Jasper Smith officiating. Interment will be in East Canton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 175, Granville Summit, Pa., 16926, or the Bradford County Heritage Association, P.O. Box 265, Troy, Pa., 16947
Ruth M. Wilcox, 92
On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2003, Canton resident Ruth (Morse) Wilcox passed away quietly at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. She was 92 years of age. Born Dec. 23, 1910, in Granville Summit, she was the daughter of the late Burr R. Morse and Minnie (Shedden) Morse. In her youth, while attending the West LeRoy Methodist Church, she met a young man named Wilmer Wilcox. Inclement weather afforded Wilmer the opportunity to break the ice by offering Ruth a ride home in his carriage. When leaving her at the door, he asked to see her again, and thus began their courtship. They were united in marriage on June 23, 1928, and together they raised two daughters and a son. Theirs was a blessed union that would span 74 years until Wilmer's passing in August 2002. Ruth was every inch a farmer, as adept at handling any farm task as she was at keeping house. She continued to assist in the day-by-day operation of the family farm until 1966, and maintained her membership in the Windfall Grange up to the present. After their retirement from full time farming, the Wilcoxes enjoyed traveling to such places as Switzerland, Nova Scotia, and Hawaii. In later years, Ruth served as a care giver to the elderly at the former Crowe Nursing Home in Canton, as well as offering her services in the homes of private individuals. Along with her husband, Ruth served as an officer of the Canton Senior Citizens. Together they volunteered their services with the "Meals on Wheels" program. Ruth was also a volunteer at the Community Clothing and Quilting Center. Along with her husband, she helped found the Bradford County Heritage Association's farm museum in Troy, and was also a member of the Canton Historical Society. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing games, especially 500 rummy. Ruth had a close walk with the Lord all her days. She was an active member of the Windfall United Methodist Church, having served as an officer of the United Methodist Women. She also worked diligently at the many tasks to be done around the church. Most of all, she was devoted to her beloved family. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Pauline (and Bill) Swingle, and Sharon (and Lynn) May, all of Canton, son Warren Wilcox of Pine Valley, N.Y., sisters Martha Pepper of Sayre, Zelma (and Vaughn) Jennings of LeRoy, and Marjorie Wright, and a brother, Harry Morse, all of Canton, a special sister-in-law, Myra Whipple of West Burlington, grandchildren Donna (and Gordon) Corbin of Tarentum, Jane (and Larry) Porter of Releigh, N.C., Robert (and Linda) Haflett of Mifflintown, David (and Darlene) Haflett of Munnsville, N.Y., Kathy (and Michael) Macmer of Granville Summit, and Stephen (and Sherry) May of Centerville, Va., 19 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, Wilmer, brothers Erwin and Carlyle Morse and great-grandchild Kelly Corbin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with pastors Dale Russell and Jasper Smith officiating. Interment will be in East Canton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 175, Granville Summit, Pa., 16926, or the Bradford County Heritage Association, P.O. Box 265, Troy, Pa., 16947
On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2003, Canton resident Ruth (Morse) Wilcox passed away quietly at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. She was 92 years of age. Born Dec. 23, 1910, in Granville Summit, she was the daughter of the late Burr R. Morse and Minnie (Shedden) Morse. In her youth, while attending the West LeRoy Methodist Church, she met a young man named Wilmer Wilcox. Inclement weather afforded Wilmer the opportunity to break the ice by offering Ruth a ride home in his carriage. When leaving her at the door, he asked to see her again, and thus began their courtship. They were united in marriage on June 23, 1928, and together they raised two daughters and a son. Theirs was a blessed union that would span 74 years until Wilmer's passing in August 2002. Ruth was every inch a farmer, as adept at handling any farm task as she was at keeping house. She continued to assist in the day-by-day operation of the family farm until 1966, and maintained her membership in the Windfall Grange up to the present. After their retirement from full time farming, the Wilcoxes enjoyed traveling to such places as Switzerland, Nova Scotia, and Hawaii. In later years, Ruth served as a care giver to the elderly at the former Crowe Nursing Home in Canton, as well as offering her services in the homes of private individuals. Along with her husband, Ruth served as an officer of the Canton Senior Citizens. Together they volunteered their services with the "Meals on Wheels" program. Ruth was also a volunteer at the Community Clothing and Quilting Center. Along with her husband, she helped found the Bradford County Heritage Association's farm museum in Troy, and was also a member of the Canton Historical Society. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing games, especially 500 rummy. Ruth had a close walk with the Lord all her days. She was an active member of the Windfall United Methodist Church, having served as an officer of the United Methodist Women. She also worked diligently at the many tasks to be done around the church. Most of all, she was devoted to her beloved family. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Pauline (and Bill) Swingle, and Sharon (and Lynn) May, all of Canton, son Warren Wilcox of Pine Valley, N.Y., sisters Martha Pepper of Sayre, Zelma (and Vaughn) Jennings of LeRoy, and Marjorie Wright, and a brother, Harry Morse, all of Canton, a special sister-in-law, Myra Whipple of West Burlington, grandchildren Donna (and Gordon) Corbin of Tarentum, Jane (and Larry) Porter of Releigh, N.C., Robert (and Linda) Haflett of Mifflintown, David (and Darlene) Haflett of Munnsville, N.Y., Kathy (and Michael) Macmer of Granville Summit, and Stephen (and Sherry) May of Centerville, Va., 19 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, Wilmer, brothers Erwin and Carlyle Morse and great-grandchild Kelly Corbin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 9, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with pastors Dale Russell and Jasper Smith officiating. Interment will be in East Canton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Windfall United Methodist Church, RR 1, Box 175, Granville Summit, Pa., 16926, or the Bradford County Heritage Association, P.O. Box 265, Troy, Pa., 16947
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