Genevieve May Silvis

CORYVILLE, Pa. — Genevieve May Silvis, 97, of Coryville, passed away Friday (Feb., 27, 2026) at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, Bradford.

She was born March 31, 1928, in Carrollton, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Mosher Mattocks.

She attended Olean (N.Y.) schools.

On Jan. 22, 1949, in Olean, she married Clifford T. Silvis, who preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2011.

She was a member of the Coryville Church of Faith and she was a volunteer with the Eldred World War II Museum for many years.

When she was younger, she used to sell Avon, bowl at the former Smethport Bowling Lanes and volunteer for the former Home Extension. She enjoyed going for walks, working in her flower bed and she loved visiting with people.

She is survived by three sons, Thomas Clifford Silvis of Coryville, Ray Edgar (Amy Spitler) Silvis of Derrick City and Danny Michael Silvis of Johnstown; two daughters, Sandra Kay (Carl) Rodgers of Rixford and Mary Margaret (Michael) DuBois of Bradford; eight grandchildren, Carl (Lisa) Rodgers, Christopher (Jennifer) Rodgers, Kimberly (Nick) May, Ann Steel, Scott (Heather) Silvis, Karen (Anthony) Bogner, Andrew Silvis and Sean Silvis; one granddaughter-in-law, Min-hui DuBois; as well as many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jeremy DuBois in 2009; one great-grandson, Jace Silvis in 2019; one brother, Edward Mattocks; and four sisters, Marie Reed, Viown Work, Lucille Beatty and Diane Tuttle.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday (March 5, 2026) at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. with funeral services to immediately follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Beth Rosler, pastor of the Duke Center United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Moody Hollow Cemetery, Coryville.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to City of Hope-Melanoma, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90017; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA  19178-1352; or to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc., Bradford.

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.