Obituary of Wilford E. Cleveland

Wilford E. "Bill" Cleveland, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born June 7, 1925 in Mansfield, PA a son of Alfred J. and Zula D. (Smith) Cleveland. Bill was a retired mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service. He was the widow of Frances (Hall) Cleveland who died April 24, 1994. Bill was a member of the Canoe Camp Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodworking and was a model train enthusiast. Bill was a Sgt. in the Army Air Corps serving during WWII and the Korean War. Bill is survived by 2 daughters, Cynthia Golas of Liberty, PA, Terry Cleveland of Mansfield, PA; a brother, Stuart Cleveland of NC; 2 grandchildren, Kevin Golas and Rhianon Magana; 4 great grandchildren, Liam, Brandon and Rian Golas, and Oriana Staats; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances; a brother, Don Cleveland; 2 sisters, Lucile Rhoades and Mary Bixby. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 5:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Ed Trask officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mansfield Ambulance Association, 381 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933 or the American Heart Assoc., 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com