Gordon M. Wood, age 97, of Tioga, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at The Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA. Gordon was born June 18, 1927, a son of Earl and Gladys (Heater) Wood. Gordon was the owner and manager of Gor-Wood-D Farms and Wood’s Auction Service. Wood’s Auction Service held many successful dispersals throughout PA and NY and held an annual sale for 50 years. He served as president for both the Tioga Valley Bulk Milk Producers and the Rutland Sullivan Joint school board. Gordon was a proud member of the Northeast Dairy Cooperative and served as board member for both Farm Credit and the Pennsylvania Holstein Association, where both he and his son Ron were inducted into the association’s hall of fame.

Gordon was a connoisseur of the Holstein cow and had a keen eye for “the good ones”. Gor-Wood-D exhibited over 15 Champion and Reserve animals from 1975 thru 2003 including Grand Champion title for three years in a row from 1983-1985 at the Northeast Championship show. In addition, Gor-Wood-D was named Premier Breeder and Exhibitor of that District Show 12 times in 13 years, from 1979-1992 and was named Premier Breeder from 1986-1991 at the PA State show in Harrisburg. Gordon was whole-heartedly committed to the betterment of agriculture. He was a mentor to many starting out in farming, sharing his knowledge and passion for the industry with everyone he met.

Gordon is survived by his loving partner of 47 years, Shelia Mortimer; sons, Tim (Terri) Wood of Tioga, PA, Ted (Lisa) Wood of Mansfield, PA, and Jason (Trena) Mortimer of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Julie (Jeff) Gerber of Addison, NY; daughter-in-law, Debra Wood of Mansfield, PA; grandchildren, Ryan (Casey) Wood, Laura (Gary) Ball, Molly (Justin) Christman, Heather (Dan) Ream, Chris (Amy) Wood, Tyler (Hazel) Wood, Brady (Katie) Wood, Emmarie Gerber, Elliott Gerber; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Bob Wood and Ron Wood; mother of his sons and first wife, Dorothy Wood; brothers, Wilbur Wood, Charlie Wood, Delos Wood, Melvin Heater and Dick Wood; and special Uncle and Aunt, Judd and Eleanor Heater.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Monday, April 7 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM with Pastor Kevin Marple officiating. Burial will take place in Jobs Corners Cemetery in Millerton, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tioga County Agriculture Association, (earmarked “In Memory of Gordon Wood or “Dairy Barn”), Address: PO Box 57 Middlebury Center, Pa 16935. The family would also like to extend and acknowledge a special thank you to Dr. Dy and office in Mansfield, PA for always providing exceptional care.