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This page includes obituaries of people with connection to our three counties but not buried in them or cemetery not identified. If local cemetery is known, see the Obituaries by Cemetery section of the site. |
RUSSELL N. ("Fuzzy") AMES, 79, of
Middlebury Center, passed away Jan. 24, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna in
Williamsport. Russell was born Feb. 8, 1940 to the late Willard and
Mabel (Short) Ames. He was a graduate of Little Marsh High School,
Class of 1959. March 24, 1996, Russell married the former Alice
("Sally") Scouten in Lindley, N.Y. He retired from Dietrich's Milk
Products in 2002 and served Middlebury Township as a Supervisor for
24 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the
Independent Order of the Odd Fellows and Arnot Sportsmen's Club.
Russell took great pride in being a beef farmer and an avid hunter.
He played baseball and softball in his younger years and continued
to follow his love of the game through his grandchildren. Russell
was a great fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pitt Panthers and
the New York Mets. Although a hard worker for whom work always came
first, Russell loved to have fun and enjoyed going to baseball and
football games, whitewater rafting, 4-wheeling, traveling with
family or Benedict's Bus Service, hay rides, dancing and just being
with people he loved. He was predeceased by his granddaughter,
Kelsey Anna Monks; his sisters, Louise Bell and Elaine Brown and his
brothers, Foster and Walter. Surviving are his wife, Alice Ames;
daughters, Lisa E. Schultz (Clark Gee) of Middlebury Center, Teresa
M. (Tim) Merrifield of South Charleston, W.Va., Tina A. (Steve)
Krystoff and Tracey L. Monks of Wellsboro; stepchildren, Don
(Tabitha) Martindale of Whitneyville and Misty (Peter) Chrysler of
Spring City; grandchildren, Rusty Krystoff, Paige Merrifield-Moffitt
and Lilly, PJ, Catherine and Samantha Chrysler; and two
great-grandchildren, Taylor and Teagan Moffitt. Friends and family
are invited to pay tribute to the life of Russell at the
Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, from 6-8
p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, and to his
funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the funeral home with
the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey McCleary officiating. -Wellsboro Gazette
1/28/2020
JOHN C. BAILEY age 62 of Elmira
passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Wednesday,
January 1, 2020 after a sudden illness. John was born in Elmira a
son of the late Charles and Edna Mae Brush Bailey. In addition to
his parents John is predeceased by brother Earl Bailey and sister
Karen Keck. John is survived by his wife of 17 years Julie Lynch
Bailey; daughters and their families, Melissa Bailey of Kingston, NY
with children, Andrianna Schwartz and Madisyn Jardin; Jennifer
Gartland of Elmira with husband William, Sr. and their children,
William Jr., Ryleigh and Lucious Gartland; Allyson Stowe of Elmira
with husband Aaron Sr. and their children, Makennah and Aaron Jr.;
son Dylan Bailey of Elmira; brother Michael Bailey with Charlene
Loop of Elmira; sisters, Elaine Schmoel and husband Jeff of Maytown
PA, Vicki Covert with husband Bill of Harrisburg PA; several nieces,
nephews, cousins and in-laws. John was a retired Corrections
Officer, with New York State Corrections, having 26 years of service
with the last 24 of those years being at the Elmira Correctional
Facility. John was involved with the New York State Corrections
Union for many years and helped a countless number of his fellow
CO's. He was an avid golfer and Buffalo Bills fan. Family and
friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St.,
Elmira, on Monday, January 6, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Those wishing may remember John with a
donation to The Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY.
-Elmira Star-Gazette 1/4/2020
BAKER -MARILYN M. COURTRIGHT, 80, of
Waverly, N.Y., passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at the Robert
Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. She was predeceased by her parents,
Myron Kimber and Fredericka Olga Baker, and sister Carolyn Brogan.
Marilyn is survived by her sons Michael Courtright of Virginia and
Douglas (Denise Hughes) of Owego; grandchildren Dustin (Heather)
Courtright of Virginia Beach, Va., Kyle (Morgan) Courtright of
Owego, Derek Courtright of Sayre, Jordan Courtright of Virginia and
Kelsey Courtright of Owego; great-grandchildren Jenna and Chase
Courtright; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. Marilyn attended
Waverly High School and was a lifelong resident of the village. She
worked for 20 years for the Jolly Farmer in Waverly as a baker. A
memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 1 p.m. at
Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y., with Deacon
Michael Donovan officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery,
Waverly, N.Y. Caring assistance provided by Cooley-Tioga Point
Cremation and Burial Options in Athens, Pa., and Blauvelt Funeral
Home in Waverly, N.Y. -Sayre Morning Times 1/3/2020
BANKER
-HELEN MILLS SHORES - A heart
of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our
hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best... Surrounded by
those she loved, Helen Mills Shores, 91, of Nichols passed away at
her home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Helen was born on May 25, 1928 in
Warwick, N.Y., a daughter of the late Joseph and Garnet (Kimble)
Banker. Helen was a longtime member of the Nichols United Methodist
Church and the United Methodist Women. She was also a 50-year member
of the Rebekahs, where she held many offices. Helen enjoyed
gardening and was a very talented seamstress. Helen will be greatly
missed by her children, Judith Vergason of Binghamton, Tim (Nancy)
Mills of Nichols; five grandchildren, Shane (Stephanie) Mills,
Matthew (Kathy) Mills, Scott Mills, Mark Hill and Leslie Miller; her
great-grandchildren, Amelia Jane, Reese, Erica, Kegan, Mia, Evan,
Cayden and Caleb; a great-great-grandson, Chase. Her sister, Mary
VanStrander; sisters-in-law, Arlene Mills and Patricia McCarthy,
Glenda Shores. Many nieces, nephews and their families also survive.
Helen was welcomed into heaven and reunited with her husbands
Frederick “Ted” Mills, LaVern Shores; a brother Samuel (Ruthie)
Banker; brothers-in-law Francis Mills and William McCarthy. Family
and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Monday,
Jan. 13 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S.
Main St., Nichols. Rebekah services will be held at 11 a.m. A
celebration of her life will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the Nichols
Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution
to the Nichols United Methodist Church, 59-1 Main St., Nichols, NY
in loving memory of Helen Mills Shores. -Sayre Morning Times
1/10/2020
BARNES -SHARON LEE BARNES KELLOGG was
born September 20, 1943 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late
Melvin and Charlotte Barnes, went home to be with her Lord on
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in
Rochester, NY. Her son Jeffrey Kellogg, granddaughters Charlotte
Brant and Tia Brant; brothers Richard and Michael Barnes preceded
her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years,
Kenneth P. Kellogg; beloved daughter Michelle (Terry) Brant;
grandchildren Jeffrey (Tabitha) Brant, Raylene Brant and Sarai-Ann
Brant and Emily Brant; great granddaughter Jocelyn Brant; sister Sue
Ann (Robert) Sterling; along with several nieces and nephews. Sharon
was a faithful member of the Millerton Wesleyan Church. Always
thinking of others, Sharon would contact people in the church and
check on them daily, always ending the call with a prayer. Family
and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service celebrating
Sharon's life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the
Millerton Wesleyan Church, 5174 Main Street, Millerton, PA. Pastor
Larry Johnson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
can be directed to the Memorial Giving at St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. -Funeral home
obit 11/3/2020
CHARLES J. “Charlie” BENDER, 78, of
Canton, PA passed away, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Guthrie’s Towanda
Skilled Nursing Unit following a brief illness. Charles James was
born Dec. 11, 1941 in Newark, NJ to the late Charles F. and Helen
(Kalinowski) Bender. He was raised in the Catholic faith. Charlie
graduated from high school and then proudly served in the U.S. Army
for two years during the Vietnam era. He later moved to the Canton
area to make his home and was employed at Masonite in Towanda for 25
years, retiring in 2010. He was an active member of the Canton
American Legion Post 303. Charlie was one who could fix just about
anything. He was a talented mechanic, carpenter, mason and will be
remembered for rebuilding his house in Canton Township, along with
working on many of his own vehicles. A “gentlemen farmer,” Charlie
raised his own beef cattle and throughout the years a few other
critters as well. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and
fisherman. Charlie was a private individual who was quiet and
reserved but always willing to help anyone in need. Besides his
parents, Charlie was predeceased by his siblings, Cathy Cocolotta
and Paul Bender. Surviving Charles are his sons, Chuck (Anna Harper)
Bender of Bradenton, Florida, and Eric (Sheri) Bender of Anchorage,
AK; grandchildren, Jordyn Brophy, Gavin and Logan Bender; siblings,
Thomas (Janet) Bender, Margaret (Sandy) Coyman and Fred (Susan)
Bender all of Florida; the mother of his children, Ruth Bender of
Monroeton; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In
maintaining to Charlie’s wishes there will be no viewing. The family
invites friends to attend a celebration of his life from 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at the Canton American Legion’s Social Hall,
465 Springbrook Dr., Canton, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations in Charlie’s name may be directed to the American Lung
Association, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA or
to the Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold
Spring, KY. The Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578
Springbrook Dr., Canton, is assisting his family with arrangements.
-Towanda Daily Review 2/1/2020
DAVID DEAN “Benji” BENJAMIN, 58, of 131
Colonial Drive, Towanda, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. David
was born in Sayre, on Sept. 3, 1961 and attended the Towanda
schools. David worked his entire life in construction, and in the
latter years operated his own business until declining health no
longer permitted him to continue. He doted on his grandkids and
loved to find them treasures. Dave known to his friends as “Benji”
loved NASCAR and was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. He collected
anything he could get his hands on. He loved hunting and liked to
fish, enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh. Dave made
friends everywhere he went. He is survived by his mother, Dixie
Benjamin of Towanda; stepson, David (Lenay) Wolf of Wysox;
stepdaughters, Valerie Wolf of Towanda, Faith (Ronnie) McNeal of
Monroeton; their mother, Marge Balog of Monroeton; grandchildren,
Kelsey, Keegan, Dylan, Isaac, Veronica, Vanessa, Trayvn and Gabe;
brothers, Michael (Audrey) Benjamin of Rome, Robert Benjamin of
Towanda, John Benjamin of Towanda; stepbrother, Bobby (Billie Jo)
Knapp of Monroeton; stepsister, Lori Knapp of Sayre; as well as many
nieces, nephews and cousins. A private service will be held at the
convenience of the family. -Towanda Daily Review 1/25/2020
BOYLES -JOAN E. WILLIAMS (Boyles), 81,
passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 18, 2020.
Daughter of Max and Dorothy Boyles, she was born February 10, 1938.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, George L.
Williams of South Williamsport, and by her six children: Mark
(Christine) of Blanchard, Theresa Rupert (David) of Montoursville,
Joseph (Brooke) of East Stroudsburg, Janet Stettler (Blaine) of
Montoursville, Amy Carey (Skip) of Mount Pleasant, SC, and Dawn
Murafka (Michael) of Williamsport. She also leaves behind 14
grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and is survived by her
sister Ann Strosser, brothers: Robert, David, Ronald, Dennis and
Timothy, and was predeceased by her sister, Susan Selleck. “Joanie”
to her friends and colleagues, she cared for patients for many years
as an oncology registered nurse after being a floor nurse at Divine
Providence Hospital. Joanie earned her RN designation at Sacred
Heart Hospital in 1959. She enjoyed traveling with George and her
family, cooking, reading, and walking. In Florida for several years,
she had lots of fun with the ladies of the Red Hat Society. She was
an active member of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish. Friends will be
received from 9:00-10:00 am on Thursday, January 23, at the Saint
Joseph the Worker Parish Portico, followed by a memorial mass at
10:00 am with the Reverend Brian Van Fossen. The family asks that
contributions in lieu of flowers be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association, alz.org, or to the dementia unit at HCR Manor Care,
Williamsport. Arrangements are by Spitler Funeral Home,
Montoursville. -Funeral home obit 1/22/2020
SHARON A.
BROWN
- In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. In our
hearts you’ll hold a place, no one can ever fill. It broke our
hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of us went with
you, the day God called you home. –Author Unknown - Sharon A. Brown,
62, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Troy
Community Hospital surrounded by her friends and family. Sharon was
born in Troy, PA., August 3, 1957, to Norman Brown and Alberta
Baker. She moved to Martha Lloyd Community Services on February 1,
1988 and is where she spent 31 happy years. Sharon enjoyed the
holidays, and those who knew her best would say that Christmas was
her favorite. There was just something about a nice Christmas tree
that gave Sharon lots of joy. Sharon was affectionately known for
playing with people’s hair, giving hugs, and making those around her
smile. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at Martha Lloyd
in their gymnasium on January 24, 2020 at 1:00pm. Pepper’s Funeral
and Cremation Facility, Inc. are assisting Martha Lloyd and her
family in making final arrangements. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/17/2020
BROWN -SUSAN E. WOLFE, 71, of Ulster,
Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at the
Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Susan Elizabeth
was born Feb. 16, 1948 in Canton, PA, one of five children born to
the late Harold Brown and Betty Mae (Worthington) Brown Walters. She
was a graduate of Troy High School and on Feb. 19, 1965, Susan
married Nelson E. Wolfe at her parent’s home, located in Alba.
Together they raised two sons and shared nearly 55 years of loving
marriage. Susan loved to travel with her husband and family. She was
proud to have visited every state in the U.S. with the exception of
Hawaii. Susan also traveled throughout Canada and very much enjoyed
the numerous family vacations at 14 Island Lake in Ontario. Family
was very important and dear to her throughout life. She loved her
grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as “Memom.” Days
spent with her sisters was definitely favorite times of Susan’s and
were known as “Sissy Days.” Sue and her sisters would spend many
hours together during the day and sometimes into the night, but
always trying to stay out of trouble. In earlier years, Susan “Aunt
Susie” would volunteer to watch her nieces and nephews during New
Year’s Eve so her family could spend the night bringing in the new
year. All of those memories are very special and will be cherished
forever. Susan was an avid reader and was employed for over 40
dedicated years by the Allen R. Pierce Library in Troy. She is
survived by her beloved husband, Nelson; sons, Mike Wolfe of
Burlington (and his fiancée, Connie Wilcox of Elmira, NY),
Christopher (and Kim) Wolfe of Ulster; grandchildren, Brian, Aaron
and Cody Wolfe, Tommy and Casey Goble, Courtney and Nathan Wilcox;
great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Mackenzie, Ares, Tommy Jack, Conner
and Joey; a brother and sisters, Marilynn (and Ron) Krise of Troy,
Carol (and James) Burd of Mansfield, Robert (and Cyndy) Brown of
Clarksville, TN, Glenda (and Frank) Watson of Canton; sister-in-law,
Betty Wolfe of Burlington; brother-in-law, Walter Wolfe (and his
companion, Elaine Frey) both of Troy; numerous loving nieces and
nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by: her
step-father, Lee Walters; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Howard
and Awilda Wolfe; brothers-in-law, Daniel and Gary Wolfe and a
niece, Courtney Brown Woodward. The family will receive friends from
4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Pepper Funeral Home and
Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. The Rev. Duane
Taylor will officiate the funeral service immediately following the
viewing. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. -Towanda
Daily Review 1/20/2020
THEODORE J. BROWN, 88, of Troy, PA went
to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at his home Thursday morning, Jan.
30, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June
15, 1931, in West Franklin, PA a son of the late Joseph and Julia
(Ward) Brown. Ted was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church
of Troy where he served as deacon. He was also a member of the
American Legion in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Theodore proudly
served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he
was an airplane mechanic. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad
and later the Troy Area School District. Mr. Brown retired from the
school district and subsequently took up pruning for Bohlayer’s
orchard in Troy Township. Ted was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed
going for walks, hunting and especially fishing. His other past
times include softball, bowling and he was an avid reader. He is
survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Reeser Brown; their daughter,
Alisa Burlingame and her husband, (Mark) of Canton; sisters, Shirley
Johnson of Ulster, Olive Campbell (John) of Athens; sister-in-law,
Elizabeth Brown of Elmira, NY; a brother, Paul Brown (Katie) of
Troy; brothers-in-law, Leon Reeser (Dina) of Palm Harbor, FL and
Larry Reeser (Virginia) of Indianapolis, IN; as well as several
nieces, nephews, neighbors and dear friends. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Phyllis, John and
Ralph Brown. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at the Troy First Baptist Church, 579 Canton
St., Troy, PA. A memorial service to honor Theodore’s life will
follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, his
family suggest you consider a memorial donation in Mr. Brown’s name
to the Troy First Baptist Church, 579 Canton Street, Troy. The
Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility is assisting the family
with final arrangements. -Towanda Daily Review 1/31/2020
BRUMBAUGH -KAREN L. MILLER, 52, of
Hughesville, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at her home. Born
March 20, 1967 in York, she was a daughter of Lois Jane Edwards and
the late John M. Brumbaugh. She and her husband, Thomas L. Miller,
celebrated 31 years of marriage on October 8, 2019. Karen was
employed as a nurse at Evangelical Community Hospital Emergency Room
for several years. In her free time she enjoyed quilting, crafts,
and above all, spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving, in
addition to her husband and mother, are a daughter, Kristen L.
(Michael) Ross of Glenn Bernie, MD; a son, Thomas A. (Danielle)
Miller of Dewart; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be
held 6 p.m. Monday, February 3, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557
E. Water St., Hughesville, with Pastor Danny Jones officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
-McCarty-Thomas Funeral home obit 1/31/2020
GORDON HENRY BURKE, 91, died Saturday,
Jan. 25, 2020, surrounded by his family at Robert Packer Hospital in
Sayre, PA following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife
of 71 years, Elva Pearl Miller and an infant daughter Margaret. Born
on Feb. 10, 1928 and raised in Binghamton, NY, the son of Henry
Burke and Betty Montanye, he was a lifelong resident of Nimmonsburg,
NY, before moving to Guthrie Towanda Personal Care Home in
Pennsylvania. After graduating from North High School in 1946, he
served in the USMC, attended business school and became employed by
Miller Motors Car Corp where he retired after 50 years of dedicated
service. Gordon had a passion for fishing and the outdoors,
gardening, bird watching, golf and was a devoted New York Yankee
fan. He was a loving grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his
family. He was an active member of the Nimmonsburg Methodist Church
and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Gordon is survived by children,
Michael G. Burke of Greene, NY, John F. Burke (Shelley) of
Charlotte, NC, Jo Ann Cuddy (Michael) of Towanda PA; grandchildren,
Sarah and Jeffrey Burke, Martin Galloway, Adam Heisler, Kayleen
Welles (Aaron), AnnaMarie Cuddy, and Ryan Cuddy; five
great-grandchildren; his brother in-law, Roger Miller of North
Carolina; sister-in-law, Ruthie Miller also of North Carolina; as
well as several nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will
be held at the convenience of the family. -Towanda Daily Review
1/28/2020
BURROUS -RUTH B. SOULE, 73, of Gaines.
If you're reading this, I have apparently died today, Tuesday, Jan.
28, 2020. I probably should have forwarded that chain letter. So I
guess I have to tell my life story. My name was Ruth Burrous Soule.
I was known by many as Ruthie, Tuke and Ma-Moo, but by those who
loved me the most I was Hun, Ma and Gramma. I was born Oct. 8, 1946
at home in the West Branch of Galeton to Lester Burrous and Virginia
Knickerbocker Burrous Johnston (both predeceased me). With 11
rambunctious, and most of the time, dangerous siblings, I barely
survived my upbringing in the Notch before I was swept away and
married the love of my life, Gary Soule. On July 9, 1967 we became
the Sexy Soules. Together we had three kids, Garri Annette, Oct. 27,
1968, Lance Lee, Oct. 27, 1970 and Jesse Arland, Feb. 6, 1973. I
will joyfully meet my parents and sons in Heaven along with three of
my siblings (Ronald Burrous, John Burrous and Janet Taylor), as well
as my nieces, Virginia (Dubie) Bailey and Sherry Taylor, and
nephews, Aaron Gill and Jerry Taylor. I was a loving wife,
comforting mom, spoiling gramma, good friend and hard worker.
Through my years I worked as a waitress, factory worker and lunch
lady. I was as generous as anybody ever could be. I was giving away
many of my possessions in my last days. By the way, would anybody
like some slightly used false teeth? I'm leaving behind the greatest
gifts my daughter and son-in-law, Sam and Boo Bollock, ever gave me,
my pork chop, Alivia and my hamburger, Nick, my favorite sisters,
Marie Sutton and Faun James, my favorite brothers, Scott Burrous and
Chester Burrous. The things I regret most are not training my dogs
to detect cancer and never sending my application to the Rockettes.
So, in a nutshell, I was born, I blinked and it was over. No
buildings named after me. No monuments erected in my honor. But I
was more blessed than you will ever know. I leave filled with love
and memories. So please … no bawling. Well, OK, just a little, but
not for long. I'm happy here and probably showing my belly to
someone at this very moment. Find me in a warm spring breeze, in the
morning dew, in the sunbeams on your face. For some of you … may
your socks never stay up and your pens always be dry. I didn't want
a funeral. I will be laid to rest with my boys. My family will be
having a Celebration of Life party at a later date. Drink a cold
one, or two, for me. Please donate lots of money to an animal
shelter of your choice in my memory; my favorites are Teacher's Pets
and Second Chance. Carry on. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Galeton. -Wellsboro Gazette
1/30/2020
BURROWS -VIRGINIA R. 'GINNY' FREY, 81,
of Hughesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her
home. Born in Williamsport on September 29, 1938, she was a daughter
of Kathryn and the late Donald Burrows. Virginia and her husband,
Gary P. Frey, celebrated 61 years of marriage on May 3, 2019.
Virginia was a graduate of Montgomery High School, Class of 1957.
She worked as a nurse’s aide for many years and retired in 2019 as a
cafeteria monitor for Ashkar Elementary School, Hughesville.
Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother, are two sons,
Donald, Kevin and daughter-in-law, Susanne Frey, all of Hughesville;
a sister, Cindy Montgomery of Hughesville; two step- grandchildren;
one step great-granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews and
great-nephews. In addition to her father, Virginia was preceded in
death by a sister, Joyce; mother-in-law, Glovene Frey;
father-in-law, Linford Frey Sr.; brother-in-law, Ronald Montgomery;
and sister-in-law, Cathryn Frey. Funeral Services will be held at
the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to
McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. -Funeral home obit
CLEON D CANFIELD age 76, of Laceyville,
Pennsylvania passed away on Friday morning, Jan. 17, 2020,
surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart
in Dunmore, PA. Cleon was born on July 4, 1943, in
South Auburn, the son of Frederick Canfield and Nettie Whipple
Canfield. He joined the United States Army where he earned the rank
of Specialist 5 while serving his country. Cleon was employed as a
truck driver and drove for several companies including Whipple Bros.
Lumber, Herb Gleason, both of Laceyville, and Taylor Beef of
Wyalusing, PA, before joining Penn’s Best Trucking, of Meshoppen, PA
where he drove for 23 years and retired in 2016.
He
was a member of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church as well as
the Rought Hall Post #510 American Legion, in Black Walnut, PA. He
treasured his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their various
sporting events, as well as fishing and hunting with his grandson,
Ace.
Cleon is survived by his wife of 52 years, the
former Patricia L. Hitchcock Canfield, of Laceyville, whom he
married on Oct. 14, 1967; his son, Dale Canfield (Karen) of
Meshoppen; daughter-in-law, LaDeane Canfield of Laceyville;
grandchildren, Donean Canfield and Ricky Lindblad of Wyalusing; Erin
Canfield of Laceyville; Atkinson (Ace) Canfield and Rachel Chagrin
of Laceyville; and Toni Franklin, of Meshoppen and his brother,
Tracey Canfield of Tunkhannock.
Cleon was preceded in death by his father,
Frederick Canfield (d. 1975; his mother, Nettie Canfield (d. 2004);
his sister, Marlene Colegrove (d. 2007); his brother-in-law, Joe
Colegrove (d. 2007); his nephews, Mike Colegrove (d. 2007), and
Robbie Colegrove (d. 2013); his father-in-law, John Hitchcock (d.
2001) and mother-in-law, Genevieve Hitchcock, (d. 2002). Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 from the
Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville, with Rev. Dolly Tarreto
of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church officiating. Military
honors preceding the funeral will be conducted by the members of
Rought Hall Post #510 American Legion, Black Walnut;
Dennis Strong American Legion Post #457, of Tunkhannock,
Pennsylvania;
and the Endless Mountains V.F.W. Post #3583, of Mehoopany,
Pennsylvania. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 6
to 9 p.m. on Thursday evening, Jan. 23, 2020. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations in Cleon’s name, may be made to the Hospice of
the Sacred Heart, 100 William St. Dunmore, PA. -Towanda Daily Review
1/20/2020
CAPUCCI -DEBRA A. HARRINGTON 54, of
Horseheads, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was born
in Elmira on December 23, 1965, the daughter of Rinaldo and Frances
(Graves) Cappucci. Debra grew up in Elmira Heights and graduated
from Thomas Edison High School. She later graduated from Corning
Community College and SUNY Brockport. Debra was the Adult Education
Director at BOCES in Elmira for 26 years. She was a member of the
Odessa-Montour Central School Board for 14 years, and was a member
of the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed camping,
cooking, atving, and spending time with her family. She is survived
by her loving husband of 34 years, Joseph Harrington; daughter,
Erica Harrington (Dustin Ellis) of Millport; son, Derick Harrington
(Jessica Blaha) of Beaver Dams; parents, Rinaldo and Frances
Cappucci of Elmira Heights; sister, Lisa (Dave) Phiester of
Philadelphia, PA; brother, Anthony (Babs) Cappucci of Elmira;
granddaughter, Sophia Patterson; sisters-in-law, Patty (Mac) McCarty
of Montour Falls and Lori Dunham of Arlington, TX; and by several
nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call on
Monday, January 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Vedder-Scott
& Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. Her
funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in Montour
Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made in her memory to GST BOCES Cosmetology program. -Elmira
Star-Gazette 1/3/2020
CHARLES EDSON (Chuck) CLEVELAND 69 -DOB-
4/21/1950 of Breesport, NY, died of an extended illness, January 27,
2020 at Arnot Ogden Hospital with his family surrounding him. He is
survived by his daughter Jody & Gary Wood of Breesport, NY, son
Shawn and Wendy Cleveland & sons Dalton and Dylan of Boca Raton, FL;
sisters, Myra Benesh, Horseheads, NY, Bonnie (Robert) Stuart,
Millport, NY and brother Nelson (Butch) & Linda Cleveland,
Horseheads, NY; and ex-wife Dana Jolley. He is predeceased by his
parents Nelson & Edna Watkins Cleveland, sister, Patricia Margeson,
and 1st wife and mother of his children Christylee Ruggiero. He
worked most of his life in construction in the Laborers
Union-Streeter- & Welliver Construction. Men that worked with him
spoke of him highly & said he was the strongest guy they knew. His
work ethic was top notch. After retirement, he enjoyed raising lots
of beef cattle on his farm and was followed around by his dogs. He
loved his animals. A dear faithful friend- Mike Sheehan - always
checked on him. Thank you Mike. And- thank you to his Dr. Burke- who
always was there- even going to the hospital on his time to check on
him many times out of concern and during his final days. You will be
so missed by your whole family & your one-only-and favorite brother
who won't know what do, missing your 7 am daily talks together
forever. YOU were so SPECIAL to everyone. GOD BLESS YOU. A private
family memorial will be held at a later date. -Elmira Star-Gazette
1/29/2020
DEWEY M. COKELY, age 90, of Wyalusing,
passed away on Wednesday evening, Jan. 22, 2020 at the Towanda
Personal Care Home. He was born on July 16, 1929 in Colley, the son
of the lake Howard Cokely and Esther McCarrol McNeal. He was a
graduate of Mehoopany High School with the class of 1948. After high
school he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War
for four years. Later he met and married Patricia “Pat” Lockhart of
Long Island, New York, on June 9, 1956. They lived on Long Island
with their three children for 12 years. They then moved to Wyalusing
and Dewey was employed with Procter and Gamble until his retirement
in September of 1989. Dewey was a member of the Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Parish, the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534,
and former President of the Wyalusing Senior Citizens Group. He
volunteered his time for the church, the Wyalusing Valley Fire
Department, Park Place Senior Home, and was always willing to help
out when needed. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working in his
yard. He and his wife traveled throughout the states in their camper
and later by car and bus trips. Dewey’s greatest joy was taking part
in family events. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat; his
daughters and husbands, Nancy and Eugene “Bud” Baldwin of Lawton,
and Janet and Jack Bryan of Dushore; five grandchildren and spouses,
Todd (Chrissy) Baldwin, Christina (Jason) Witmer, Jason (Rachele)
Baldwin, Nicholas (Becky) Bryan, and Emily (Philip) Baumunk; 11
great-grandchildren, Hannah, Emma, Jacob, Cecelia, Cole, Brennan,
Alex, Stella, Harper, Hudson, and Luke; his sister, Alberta Henning;
brother/sister-in-laws, Norma McNeal, James and Geraldine Lockhart
and Elizabeth LaMariana; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides
his parents he was preceded in death by his loving son, Thomas
Cokely, in 1974; his stepfather, George McNeal, Sr.; his brother,
George McNeal, Jr.; and his brother-in-law, Anthony LaMariana. A
funeral service for Dewey will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan.
27, 2020 from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing,
with Father Peter Tran of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Anthony’s Cemetery
with Military Honors conducted by the members of the Wyalusing
American Legion Post No. 534. Family and friends may call at the
funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
-Towanda Daily Review 1/24/2020
CORRELL -MARION R. PRUYNE, age 77, of
Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was born on May 14, 1942 in
Elmira, a daughter of Richard and Helen Correll. Marion was married
to Harry A. Pruyne. She worked as a mental hygiene therapy aid for
Elmira Psychiatric Center and enjoyed reading and crocheting. Marion
is survived by two sons, Michael Correll of NC; David (Holly) Pruyne
of CO; two daughters, Sheryl Stanton of Lawrenceville, and Helen
(Rick) Bonsignore of Elmira; a brother, Rick (Carol) Correll of
Mansfield; a sister, Pat (Norm) Geiser of Millerton; fourteen
grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. A
celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital
501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and
Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is assisting the
family. -Funeral home obit 1/8/2020
CHESTER GEORGE CORRIGAN, JR., age 72, of
Mansfield, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his
home. He was born on February 27, 1947 in Lancaster, a son of
Chester George and Lillian (Depew) Corrigan, Sr. Chester worked as a
state trooper and investigator for the Pennsylvania State Police for
25 years. He also served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Chester
enjoyed softball, FOP, PSP, spending time with family, hunting, and
fishing. He was an avid sportsman and Penn State football fan.
Chester is survived by his son, Keith (Melissa) Corrigan of
Lancaster; four daughters, Erin Corrigan of Mansfield, Caitlin
(Justin) Houk of Grove City, Cristin (Bradley) Coolidge of
Lexington, SC, and Kelly Corrigan of Pittsburgh; seven
grandchildren; and a brother, David (Heidi) Corrigan of Downington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Marilyn
Farmer. Friends and family were invited to call on Thursday, January
23, 2020 from 12:00-1:00pm at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and
Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. A funeral service
followed immediately at 1:00pm with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating.
Burial took place in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions can
be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd. Suite
100, Silver Spring, MD. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/25/2020
CHAD M. CRAWFORD-COLE Age 35 of Owego,
NY formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday January 20, 2020.
Chad was born June 21, 1984 in Sayre, PA the son of Joey and Penny
Rogers Crawford. He loved the outdoors and fishing. Chad is survived
by his parents Joey and Penny Crawford of Elmira, NY; children:
Jasmine, Hellena, Isabella, Adelyn, and Michael; brothers and
sister-in-law: Joey J. Crawford II, Garreth W. & Valerie Crawford ,
and Jeffrey A. Crawford all of Elmira, NY; grandmothers: Mary L.
Rathbun of Troy, PA and Violet J. Rogers of Elmira, NY; several
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins ,and a host of caring
friends. A Celebration of Chad's Life will be held on Sunday January
26, 2020 at The Horseheads Moose Club, 416 W. Franklin St.,
Horseheads, NY from 1-4 PM. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations in
Chad's name may be made to the Center for Donation and Transplant
218 Great Oaks Boulevard Albany, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to
the Lynch Funeral Home , 318 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY. -Elmira
Star-Gazette 1/23/2020
DAWSON -DOROTHY MORNINGSTAR, 90, of
Waverly, New York, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 29, 2020.
She was born on April 20, 1929, in Jersey Shore, PA the daughter of
Edna Dawson Brown and Roy Dawson. Dorothy was well known in the area
for being a Singer sales representative and seamstress. She enjoyed
hunting, fishing and traveling around the United States. She visited
all 48 Continental U.S. States. She worked as a cook for hunting
parties and forest ranger assistant in the northwest with her
husband. Later in life she was a member of the Sayre Sons and
Daughters of Italy. She organized the shuffleboard leagues for many
years and participated in many other events and activities there.
She also worked for many years at the local Tioga County elections.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Diane “Dee” Brenner; son, Scott
Snyder; daughter-in-law, Vinny Snyder; grandson, Ian Presnell and he
beloved dog, Sparky. She is predeceased by her husband, Rodney
“Yummy” Morningstar; mother and step-father, Edna and Bruce Brown;
father, Roy Dawson; brother, Harold Dawson and her beloved dog,
Bege. A party to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at the Sayre
Sons and Daughters of Italy on Feb. 8 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Those
wishing to make a memorial donation in Dorothy’s name can make one
to Stray Haven Humane Society on 194 Shepard Road in Waverly, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of The Thomas
Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira Street, Sayre. -Towanda
Daily Review 2/2/2020
DEAKLE -HELEN “PEG” HAMILTON of Waverly,
NY passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2020 and went to be
with our Lord. Helen was born on September 28, 1924 in Beaumont, MI.
She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-seven years,
Francis “Bud” Hamilton, parents, Dora Deakle and Laura Lee Deakle,
brothers, Albert Deakle, Edward Deakle, Elbert Deakle, Aldridge
Deakle, Cecile Lee Deakle and Ferdinand Theodore Deakle. Helen
attended Nursing School with Catholic Charities in Mobile, AL during
WWII where she met a young Army Air Force pilot, and future husband,
on a blind date. She worked at the Sayre House nursing home in
Sayre, Pa. for twenty-four years, and was a member of the United
Methodist Church of Waverly for fifty years. During her fifty-nine
years in Waverly, Helen enjoyed square dancing with the Penny
Promenaders, volunteering at the Valley food Pantry and playing
cards with her many friends. Helen is survived by her six children,
Larry (Donna) Hamilton, David (Rae Ann) Hamilton, Greg (Mary Lou)
Hamilton, Margaret (Willy) Kota, Daniel (Lucinda) Hamilton, Timothy
(Jean) Hamilton, eleven grandchildren and sixteen great
grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 20,
2020 at 12 p.m. at the Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home 314 Desmond St.
Sayre, Pa. with Pastor Cindy Schelte of the Waverly United Methodist
Church officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior
to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. James
Cemetery, Waverly, NY. The family suggests that contributions may be
directed to the Valley Food Pantry, 418 Waverly St. Waverly, NY in
memory of Helen “Peg” Hamilton. -Sayre Morning Times 1/11/2020
DEVINE -SHIRLEY M. SLOCUM 79, of 35
Grouse Lane, Ulster, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 20, 2020 at
Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Shirley was born in Sayre, on
Feb. 7, 1940, the daughter of Harold and Luella Rought Devine. On
March 30, 1957, Shirley married Elmer Norman Slocum in East Towanda.
In early years, Shirley was employed by the W.T. Grant Store in
Towanda and was later employed by Rockwell’s Greenhouse in Ulster.
Shirley and Elmer raised their family and Shirley also cared for
area children in the home which they built on their property in
Ulster Township. A favorite pastime of Shirley’s was going for rides
on Barclay Mountain with her husband, Elmer, spending time with her
family, gardening and playing cards. Surviving are her children,
Debra Allen and husband, Emory of Ulster, Sandra Austin and husband,
Bill of Ulster, Robert Slocum and wife, Dawn of LaPorte, IN, Joy
Myers and husband, Brad of Towanda, Pamela Tuttle and husband, Randy
of Ulster; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Andy
Devine and wife, Pat of Arizona, John Devine and wife, Linda of
Ulster; brothers-in-law, Evert Slocum of Burlington, John Slocum and
wife, Sharon of Wysox; sisters-in-law, Joanne Goodstall and husband,
Gary of Socrates, NY, Annabelle Lamb of Ulster, Doris Elliott of
Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; her canine
companions, Blondie and Sindy and her chickens. Shirley was
predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Elmer Norman Slocum on March
6, 2018; sons, Daniel Slocum in 1960, Guy Slocum in 2017; her
sister; two brothers; and several sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York
Ave., Towanda. -Towanda Daily Review 1/22/2020
FRANCIS EDWIN DIBBLE, 87, of Waverly, NY
passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at the Elderwood Health Care Center
in Waverly. Francis was born in New Albany, on March 14, 1932, the
son of Rexford and Iva Hoyt Dibble. He was a graduate of New Albany
High School with the class of 1950 and later served with the U.S.
Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War. On Nov. 5, 1955,
Francis married the former Janet Boatman in the Monroeton United
Methodist Church. Francis was employed by Westinghouse in
Horseheads, NY for over 40 years until his retirement on May 1,
1990. Francis was a member of the Sanitation Board in Athens
Township for many years and was a past president and former team
coach of the Athens Little League. Francis attended the Independent
Baptist Church in Towanda. Over the years, Francis and Janet
provided care for 15 foster children. He enjoyed woodworking and
socializing with his friends. He is survived by his devoted wife of
64 years, Janet B. Dibble; their children, Valerie (Dave) Schrader,
Blaine (Carole) Dibble, Blair (Pam) Dibble, Daryl Dibble, Rick
(Karen) Worthington; grandchildren, Carrie (Jon) Houghtalen, Laura
Johnson, Shelly (John) DellaCroce, Eryn (Jessie) Dibble, Adam
Dibble, Justin Ryker and Kaitlyn Worthington; great-grandchildren,
Brandon, Derrick, Payton, Oliver, Carter, Cali, Austin, and Hudson;
brothers, Robert Dibble Sr. and wife, Shirley, Carson Dibble and
wife, Eileen; brother-in-law, Bruce C. Boatman Jr.; as well as many
nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Francis was
predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Denise Dibble Smith
and Ned Smith and brother and sister-in-law, Carlton and Eleanor
Dibble. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2019 from
4 to 5 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 5 p.m. at the
Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. Officiating will
be Pastor Donn Hauser of the Independent Baptist Church, Towanda.
Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors at
the funeral home. The family suggests that contributions may be
directed to the American Lung Association of Northeast Pennsylvania,
2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 in memory of Francis Edwin
Dibble. -Towanda Daily Review 1/5/2020
JAMES JOSEPH “Jim” DOLAN, 77, beloved
husband and father, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Elderwood in Waverly, N.Y., after a long,
courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Jim was born on May 30,
1942 in Harrisburg, Pa., to the late John and Margaret Calpin Dolan.
His family moved briefly to Scranton to be closer to relatives, but
ultimately moved to Sayre, Pa. He continued to spend summers in
Scranton with his cousins. He graduated from Sayre High School in
1960 and entered the U.S. Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Camp
and the U.S.S. Conyngham. After discharge, he began his career at
IBM in Owego, N.Y., where he worked for 30 years. On April 16, 1966
he married Elizabeth “Libby” McLaughlin from Corning, N.Y. In
retirement, Jim and Libby were able to explore and visit Ireland
often. His love of Ireland and curiosity about his genealogy led him
to research and write the book, “The Irish Are Coming,” which told
the story of migration from County Sligo, Ireland, to Scranton, Pa.
Jim is survived by his wife, Libby, and children Maureen (Peter)
Yanuzzi, Kate (Ian) Clare, and Carolyn Dolan Handrick; grandchildren
Audrey and Sean Clare; sisters JoAnn (Ancil) Olmstead and Patricia
(Kenneth) Craig; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his granddaughter Meredith Rose Handrick. Jim was a devoted
sports fan and taught his children the importance of competitive
athletics. He was a role model by playing golf, tennis, racquetball,
bowling and dunking the basketball every year on his birthday. He
also coached and refereed basketball. He was a proud member of the
Elks Club, the Sons of Italy and Shepard Hills Country Club. Calling
hours will be Feb. 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Jay E. Lowery Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. A
memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with
the Rev. Daniel White officiating. -Sayre Morning Times 1/28/2020
EADIE -ADA LOUISE EADIE WILLIAMS, age
97, died Jan. 30, 2020 at the Troy Community Hospital. She was
fortunate to have received exceptional care from the efficient and
compassionate nurses and staff at the Troy Community Hospital and
from an extraordinary group of kind and patient local caregivers
over the last 14 months for which she and her family are forever
grateful. Louise was born Nov. 16, 1922 in Shamokin, PA to Joseph G.
Eadie and Susan Eva (Raker) Eadie. As a child she was a member of
the Lutheran church, became an accomplished singer, was in high
school plays, chorus and choirs and excelled academically. She
graduated from Shamokin High School in 1940 and entered Cornell
University the same year where she met Evan S. Williams (she always
referred to him as her “boyfriend”) who was to become her husband of
62 years until his death in 2005. Louise and Evan married on Dec.
24, 1943, a few months prior to her graduation from Cornell, while
Evan was in the Army Air Corps training to become a B-17 bomber
pilot. In 1945, carrying her newborn son in a market basket, she
traveled alone by train to be with her husband during his training
in Ardmore, OK. After the war Louise and Evan returned to Ithaca to
finish his education at Cornell Law School after which they moved to
his hometown of Troy, PA where Louise was a home economics teacher,
Evan began his law practice and they raised their family. She and
Judge Williams had four children, Evan (Linda) Williams, Jr. of
Troy, Barbara (Donald) White of Troy, Sue (Ray) Welty of
Westerville, OH and Lorie (Alan) Krasner of Harrisburg, PA. Louise
enjoyed playing bridge, golf, and tennis, listening to big band
music, shopping for bargains and traveling. After Evan’s retirement
as the President Judge of Bradford County in 1984 they spent winter
months in Port St. Lucie, Florida, along with many friends,
including a large contingent of legislators and their wives from
Evan’s years in the Pennsylvania State Legislature. They traveled to
and through most of the states and many countries in Europe, South
America, North America and to China. They attended frequent reunions
of Evan’s bomber crew at many widespread locations in the United
States. Louise was a member of the Methodist church in Troy, was the
superintendent of the Sunday School and taught Sunday school there
for many years. She was a long standing member of the Thursday Study
Club where she made many lifelong friends. Louise will be remembered
by friends and family for the strength of her character, her
optimistic attitude, the value she placed on hard work and
accomplishment, and her devotion to her family. She will be
remembered, as well, for her independent spirit, her interest in
wanting to participate in anything in which any members of her
family were involved, her strength, perseverance and absence of
complaint in dealing with 14 months of frustration after her strokes
in 2018, her curiosity about all things, her personal research in
subjects of interest to her, and her incredibly open mind. We will
all miss her insightful observations, her surprising knowledge of
archaic, futuristic, esoteric, spiritual and complex subjects and
her thoughtful and worthwhile advice. Louise was predeceased by her
parents; her husband; and her sister, Marion McWilliams; her brother
in-law, CQ McWilliams; her brother-in-law, Dick Barr; and her
grandson-in-law, Edward Horvath. She is survived by her four
children Evan, Barbara, Sue and Lorie and their spouses; Evan’s
children, Wendy Sbrollini (Jay) and Evan Williams, Ill (Tricia);
Barbara’s children, Lesley White Horvath, Don White Jr. (Kristin),
Aaron White, and Brownwyn White Herb (Greg); Sue’s children, Jessica
Welty Knight (Jeff) and Matthew Welty (Leah); and Lorie’s children,
Ali Krasner and Drew Krasner; 21 great-grandchildren; a niece, Dawn
Kotanchick and nephew, CQ McWilliams; her sister-in-law, Jean Barr
and her children, John Dick Barr and Suzanne Clemens. Her family
will miss her deeply and while they mourn her loss they are grateful
for her life and for her impact on and contribution to their lives.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at a time and place to
be determined. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation
Services, Inc. Troy, has been trusted with the arrangements. The
family will provide flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to the Troy Area School District Foundation at 58 Fenner
Avenue, Troy, PA or the Troy Community Hospital for the benefit of
the nursing staff and rehabilitation personnel or the charity of
one’s choice. -Towanda
Daily Review 2/5/2020
EBERHARDT -BARBARA F. MCCORMACK, 69, of
Waverly passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Elderwood Care
Nursing Home in Waverly, N.Y. She was predeceased by father, George
Eberhardt Sr.; brother, George Eberhardt Jr.; and grandson, Thomas
McCormack. Barbara is survived by mother, Belva Eberhardt of
Newfield; daughters, Christina McCormack of Tennessee and Patricia
(Jeremy) Searles of Waverly; brother, Eugene Eberhardt of Newfield;
best friend, Linda Savona of Elmira; friend, Chris (Jim) Paddock of
Elmira; grandchildren, Jeremy Searles Jr. and Mahkya Searles;
great-granddaughters, Emily and Attison; her four-legged companion,
her cat, Little Girl; along with several nieces and nephews. Barbara
enjoyed spending time with Patty and was a member of TOPS and the
attended the Love Church in Elmira. A time of calling will be held
on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. at Blauvelt Funeral Home,
625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y. -Sayre Morning Times 1/16/2020
SFC HERBERT J. ELDRIDGE, born August 6,
1946 passed away January 22, 2020 at the San Francisco VA Medical
Center in California due to complications from CLL. Herb was
predeceased by his first wife, Edie Eldridge and his stepdaughter,
Melissa Allen. He is survived by his current wife Charlene Eldridge
of Fortuna, CA and his son, Scott (Darlene) Eldridge, his daughter
Kris (David) Miller, his stepson Buddy (Melanie) Allen, his
grandsons Brandon Rhodes, Brian and Kyle Eldridge, his
step-grandsons Alex and Joshua Allen, his step-granddaughters
McKaleigh Miller, Wendy Stilts, Briana Allen and great-grandchild
Wesley Cory (McKaleigh). He is also survived by his siblings: Ron
(Carolyn) Eldridge, Calla Andrus and Ernest (Donna) Eldridge Jr.,
along with several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and
friends whom he considered as family. Herb was a graduate of Corning
West High School and a proud service member of both the US Navy
(Construction Electrician in the Sea Bees) and the US Army (SFC
Drill Sergeant) from 1964-1982 as well as being a veteran of the
Viet Nam War. Herb worked for the Town of Lindley Highway Department
as a Motor Equipment Operator from 1996 until his retirement in
2011. He also worked as a truck driver for the IRTO in Painted Post
from 1985-1996, was an independent truck driver from 1980-1985 and
worked at Corning Natural Gas from 1967-1980. Herb was a family man,
a serviceman, a biker, and a friend. He is loved and he loved. He
will be missed by everyone he touched. There will be no funeral
services, per Herb's wishes. Those wishing to, may make donations to
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/2/2020
JAMES A. ELLISON, 79, of Spencer, N.Y.,
passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital
in Sayre, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and
Pearlena Grippen Ellison; his loving wife, Colleen Ellison; sister,
Izabele Darcy; and sons, Shawn Inman and Todd Ellison. Jim is
survived by his children, Debbie Ellison of Spencer, Jeff (Abigail)
Ellison of Lockwood, Michael (Donna) Ellison of VanEtten, Lisa
(Rick) Gillette of Spencer, Tammy Wilkinson of Spencer; stepson, Kai
(Christina) Inman of Ohio; brothers, William (Beverly) Ellison of
Spencer and Kenny (Louise) Ellison of Spencer; 12 grandchildren;
along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was born and
raised in Halsey Valley in the house the he lived in. He worked for
Southern Tier Masonry in Binghamton for over 30 years, where he was
a member of the Local Teamsters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice
fishing, being in the outdoors, riding his four-wheeler, camping,
going to flea markets and auctions and was always building things.
He was a member of Ducks Unlimited for many years. He was a member
of the Halsey Valley United Methodist Church in Spencer, where he
sat on the board in the early days. He was actively involved in the
Halsey Valley Old Home Days in the early years, building signs,
serving beverages and cotton candy, building games and booths, and
coaching the youth softball team. A memorial service to honor Jim’s
life will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Halsey
Valley United Methodist Church, 497 Hamilton Valley Road, Spencer,
N.Y., with Pastor Bruce VanDerpoel officiating. Burial will be in
Halsey Valley Cemetery, Spencer, N.Y. Those wishing to make a
memorial donation in Jim’s name can make one to Halsey Valley United
Methodist Church, 497 Hamilton Valley Road, Spencer, NY. -Sayre
Morning Times 1/30/2020
JOHN R. ESTEP of Mansfield, PA, passed
away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. He was born in Elmira, NY, a son
of Roy and Marjorie (Jenkins) Estep. John was the loving husband of
Phyllis (Brace) Estep for 51 years. They were married on August 3,
1968. John is survived by his wife; a son, Terry (Nikki) Estep of
Denver, CO; two grandchildren, Nathanial Estep, and Paige Estep; a
brother, Michael (Linda) Estep of Stafford, VA and their children,
Jordyn Estep, Garrett (Julie) Shoff; a great nephew, Colton Shoff; a
sister in law, Martha "Marty" (Jim) Radin of Mainesburg; brother in
laws, Clifford Brace of Mainesburg, Darwin (Susan) Brace of
Knoxville, and Kenneth (Debbie) Brace of Mainesburg; many nieces and
nephews; and a special friend, Gary Shaw of Mansfield. John was
preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie ('93) and his father, Roy
('98). John graduated from Mansfield High School in 1961, and then
joined the Army in 1966 and served until 1968. John retired from
Mansfield University after 26 years in the maintenance department.
Prior to working at MU, he worked at A&P and TW Judge in Mansfield.
John's main passion in life was his horses. He raised seven
miniature horses and three miniature mules. John also enjoyed
traveling and volunteering at the Mansfield Area Food Pantry. He was
always around to help his friends or neighbors. In honoring John's
wishes, there will be no services. Memorial donations can be made to
the Mansfield Area Food Pantry PO Box 5, Mansfield, PA. Buckheit
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is
assisting the family. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/12/2020
Mr. HAROLD D. FENTON age 87, of Dushore,
passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at the Highlands
Care Center, Laporte, with his devoted wife and loving family at his
side. Harold was born on April 2, 1932, at home in Wilmot, Township,
a son of the late Rufus F. and Ruth Neuber Fenton. He attended the
Hollenback School. Harold served in the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean conflict from 1953 to 1962. He married the former Betty
Tourscher of Dushore, on March 27, 1971, and they have enjoyed 48
years of marriage. He worked for Sull-craft for many years as their
plant manager until its closing in 1991. At that time he opened his
own store, Fenton Clothing in Dushore. Harold and Betty worked side
by side until retiring in 2017 after 27 years in business. He
enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, woodworking, and going to the
family farm. He was a member of Loyalsock Post No. 996 American
Legion, Dushore. Harold was well known for his generous support of
local charities, especially the Red Rock Jobs Corps. Surviving are
his loving wife, Betty Fenton, at home; son, Ronnie and Dana Fenton,
Wyalusing; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Brian “Buck”
Tewksbury, Spring Hill, Laurie and Jeff Sands, Laceyville;
daughter-in-law, Susan Detrick Fenton, Laceyville; brothers, Arthur
(Marjorie) Fenton, Sugar Run, Lyle Fenton, Sugar Run; sister, Joan
Siranni, Sugar Run; brothers-in-law, Francis Tourscher, Dushore,
Edward Strope, Wyalusing; sister-in-law, Helen Evangelisti, Dushore;
nine grandchildren, Lisa Mapes, Brian Fenton, Tad Fenton, Craig
Fenton, Eric Fenton, Catie Hatch, Christopher Tewksbury, Bryant
Tewksbury and Joy Howell; and 12 great-grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a son,
David D. Fenton on Feb. 15, 2009; brothers, Tracey Fenton and Donald
Fenton; sisters, Annabelle Fenton, Dolly Shaffer and Lulabelle
Lawrence; and also by three infant siblings. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at the P. Dean Homer
Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA with the Rev. Phyllis A.
Pelletier, pastor of St. John’s Chapel, Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Church, Dushore, officiating. Interment will follow in St.
Basil’s Cemetery, Dushore. Family and friends may call on Tuesday,
Jan. 21, 2020, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St.,
Dushore, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551
N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA or the Dushore Fire Co and Ambulance
Assoc., P.O. Box 1, Dushore, PA. Military Graveside Services will be
accorded by members of Loyalsock Post No. 996 American Legion,
Dushore, and the U.S. Air Force Honor’s Detail. Members are asked to
assemble and pass in review at the Homer Funeral Home on Tuesday,
Jan. 21, 2020 at 7 p.m. -Towanda Daily Review 1/18/2020
RYAN PATRICK FISHER of Margate, FL
passed away at home, quietly in his sleep, on the morning of Jan. 7,
2020. He will always be remembered for his passionate and energetic
joy for life, and love for his family. Ryan was born May 16, 1982,
and was a member of the Athens Area High School Class of 2000, where
he was active in football and wrestling. He received his BS degree
in business and accounting from West Virginia University in 2005. At
the time of his death he was a sales manager at Vista Motors in
Margate, Florida. Ryan is survived by his parents, Dr. Renee Fisher
and John Fisher (Nikki Shadduck) of Athens; brother, Scott (Lauren)
Fisher of Philadelphia; sisters, Kasey (Alex) Greenberg of
Morgantown, West Virginia; Dr. Kelly Fisher (Trey Heren) of Pompano,
Florida; Ashlee Fisher of Orlando, Florida; at home, daughter,
Kelsee Ryan Fisher; domestic partner and love of his life, Danielle
Jackle; and Kelsee’s siblings, Brianna, Joey, and Nico Jackle;
grandmother, Margaret Fisher; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends. In particular, Mary Alice Solomon enjoyed a very loving and
special relationship with Ryan. Ryan was predeceased by
grandparents, Marlene Shadduck, John Shadduck, and P. Clint Fisher
and uncles, Dave Fisher and Stag Shadduck. A celebration of Ryan’s
life will be held Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Margate, Florida, and in
Athens, at a time and place to be announced at a later date. The
family requests that any donations be made payable to Kelsee’s
godfather, Atty. Alex Greenberg, at 204 Stone Gate Circle,
Morgantown, WV for Kelsee’s 529 college fund, or be made in Ryan’s
memory to a charity of one’s choice. -Towanda Daily Review 1/9/2020
JEFFREY W. “Jeff” FULLER, 51, of Nisbet, died Monday, January 27, 2020. He is
survived by his wife of 23 years, Connie S. (Gowins) Fuller. Born
August 12, 1968, in Williamsport, he was a son of Donald W. Slout
(Carol), and Oneida E. Snyder, both of Williamsport. Jeff was a 1987
graduate of South Williamsport High School. He worked for James
Wacker LLC as a heavy equipment operator. Jeff was a
non-denominational Christian, and a member of the Local 44 Sheet
Metal Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, John Deere tractors, and
working on old trucks. Surviving in addition to his wife and parents
are; a daughter, Sarah L. Fuller of Orrville OH; a son, Thomas L.
Fuller of Nisbet; maternal grandmother, Grace E. Fuller of Nisbet;
two brothers, David Snyder of Jersey Shore, and Kinsman Slout of
Williamsport; three sisters, Virginia Snyder of San Diego CA, Tracey
Ulmer (Philp Jr. “Butch”) of Linden, and Honesti Yeagle (Ronnie) of
South Williamsport; an aunt Agnes Whipple; beloved aunt and uncle,
William and Sandra Koser; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jeff was preceded in death by; maternal grandfather, Lee H. Fuller;
and two brothers, Blakeslee Slout, and Steven Snyder. A funeral
service to honor the life of Jeff will be held 11 a.m. Saturday
February 1, at Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave.
Williamsport. Burial will follow in Woodward Township Cemetery. A
viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday January 31, and 10 a.m.
Saturday February 1, until the time of service at Knight-Confer
Funeral Home.
GRIFFEY -LEANN JOHNSON, age 56, of
Wyalusing, passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday,
Jan. 15, 2020, at her home. Leann was born on Feb. 2, 1963, in
Maryville, MO the daughter of Freda Conz Griffey of Maryville, MO
and the late Eldon “Laverne” Griffey (May 4, 2014). She was raised
in Maryville and was a graduate of Maryville High School. Leann was
employed with Northwest Missouri State University, as well as with
Walmart, JC Penny, Casey, Pilot, and Break Time Gas Companies in
Missouri and Connie’s Market after she moved to Wyalusing. She
enjoyed shopping, watching fireworks, and doing various crafts. She
took great pleasure in watching squirrels, butterflies and birds,
especially cardinals. Leann looked forward to visiting her family
and friends in Missouri after she moved to Pennsylvania. She loved
to spend time with her family including her dogs Macey and Copper.
Leann is survived by Timothy Johnson, whom she married on March 30,
2013; her children, Steven Stuart (Melissa) of Osage City, KS,
Joanna Stuart (Mike) of Elmo, Missouri, Kylie Roediger (Clete) of
Windham, Kara Johnson (Dillon Horton) of Waverly, NY, Kregory
Johnson of Rome; her grandchildren, Raygan Stuart, Kaylie Harris,
Carson Harris, Xavier George, Katia Stuart, Jillianne Stuart,
Kensley Wagner, Brie Roediger, Kayden Roediger, Leah Roedige and
Braxton Horton; her mother, Freda Conz Griffey of Maryville; her
brothers, Leslie Griffey (Gloria) of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Lloyd
Griffey of Maryville, Missouri, and Larry Griffey (Sarah) of Kidder,
Missouri. She is also survived by her fathers/mothers-in-law,
Sheldon and Kay Johnson, Sharon and Leon Vail; her
grandmother-in-law, Marion Voda; her sisters-in-law, Telysa Norman
and Tammy Potenzino (Larry); as well as many nieces and nephews. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020
from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, with Rev.
Dr. Barry Ballard of the Wyalusing Presbyterian Church officiating.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10
a.m. until the time of the service. There will also be a funeral
service in Maryville, MO, but those arrangements are incomplete at
this time. -Towanda Daily Review 1/16/2020
CASEY LYNN GRIFFIN, 39, of Sayre, Pa.,
passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at
Robert Packer Hospital, due to complications from Cerebral Palsy.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1980 in Sayre, Pa., the daughter of
Kimberley Johnson Griffin. Casey had a way of bringing joy to all
those she met. She beat the odds of survival because of her positive
and upbeat attitude every day and all the love and care she received
from her family, especially her beloved grandparents, Donald and
Veva Johnson, who raised her. Her infectious smile and her
delightful personality could light up any room she entered. She
especially loved country music and was always ready to travel with
anyone that was ready to go. Casey will be missed by all those who
knew and loved her. She is predeceased by her beloved grandmother
who welcomed her home, Veva D. Johnson; and her aunt, Diane Johnson.
Casey is survived by her mother, Kimberley Johnson Griffin;
grandfather, Donald E. Johnson; brother, Douglas (Heather) Perry;
sister, Cassie (Nate) Mosier; her twin brother, Michael (Kasey)
Griffin; special uncle, Tim Johnson; and many aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, and cousins. The family will gather privately to honor
their loved one who brought so much joy to their lives. Casey’s
family would like to thank the staff of the Towanda Skilled Nursing
Unit for the excellent care provided to Casey during her stay. They
request that memorial donations be sent in her memory to continue to
bring joy to others to the Towanda Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities Fund, 91 Hospital Place, Towanda, PA. Sayre Morning Times
1/30/2020
GUINTER -KELLY R.
MORGAN, 55, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at
UPMC Susquehanna surrounded by her loved ones. Born September 16,
1964 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Jack and
Kathleen (Rudinski) Guinter. Kelly worked as a manager at Hallmark
for 30 years before becoming a test center lead proctor for
Pennsylvania College of Technology. She was a kindred spirit, and
one of the sweetest, kindest, and most caring people you would ever
meet. She never asked anything of anyone but always saw it in her
heart to give freely. Kelly enjoyed camping and taking rides in
Dave's Slingshot as often as she could and affectionately called it
her "cat carrier". Kelly was talented at working with her hands
creating crafts whether it be cross-stitching, latch hook,
scrapbooking or making her own cards.
Surviving are her son, Samuel A. Morgan of Williamsport;
significant other of 12 years, David A. Probst of Montoursville;
cousins, Pat Bronson, Ginny Jessell, Harry Brungard, Mike and Lori
Rudinski, and her extended family including Sarah Probst (Joshua
Gulas) and Carol Wilcox.
A visitation to honor the life of Kelly will be held from 5-7 p.m.
Friday, January 10 at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond Street,
Williamsport.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kelly's name to the American
Cancer Society 1948 E 3rd St, Williamsport, PA. -Funeral home obit
WILLIAM EDWARD "BILL"
HANER SR. age 93 of Big Flats, NY passed away
peacefully Friday, January 17, 2020, at home surrounded by his
loving family. Born May 5, 1926 in International Falls, MN, Bill was
the son of the late William Henry and Sarah Brown Haner. He grew up
in Gaines, PA and at 18 was drafted into the Army and served in WWII
where he earned a PurpLe Heart and a Bronze Star. Bill married his
late wife Antoinette "Toni" Pansero on June 10, 1950. Immediately
after their wedding, they moved to Germany where Bill served as an
Army officer in the military police. In succeeding years, they lived
at a number of military bases around the country until he retired as
a major after a distinguished 20-year career in the Army. In 1968,
Bill and Toni made their home in Big Flats, NY after Bill attended
Mansfield State College. He taught and later became dean of students
at Broadway Junior High School in the Elmira City School District.
He had fond memories of the "Broadway crew." For years, he was also
an active employee of the Town of Big Flats where he served as a
building inspector and code enforcement officer. His hometown in
Pennsylvania held a special place in Bill's heart; in 1993, he and
Toni built a second home in Gaines where they would spend weekends
and holidays hosting family and friends. Surviving Bill are his four
children: William E. Haner, Jr. (Janet) of State College, PA;
Kathryn Haner Carroll (Rick) of Pensacola, FL; Anne Haner-Uncapher
(Kevin) and Lisa Haner Dowd (Peter), both of Big Flats, NY. Bill is
also survived by six grandchildren: Matthew Haner (Yan), Kristine
Koehler Jessup (Matthew), Emily Haner, Michael Koehler (Bridget),
Sarah Haner D'Iorio (James), and Aaron Dowd (Angela); and six
great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Decker, Madelyn Decker, Ava Jessup,
Harper Jessup, Kylie Pesesky, and William Henry D'Iorio. Surviving
as well are his sisters-in-law Mary Pansero Campbell of Galeton, PA;
Frances Pansero DeStevens of Gaines, PA; and Virginia Pansero of
Horseheads, NY; one brother-in-law, Barry Kirlin of Gaines, PA; his
dear cousins in the Cannizzaro/Rizzo family in Buffalo, NY; and
numerous nieces and nephews whom he also held dear to his heart. In
addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his wife
Antoinette; his sisters Marie Haner Bosworth, Adeline Haner Brown,
Evelyn Haner Phelps, and Isabelle Haner Kirlin; and by
brothers-in-law John Bosak, Robert Brown, Charles Phelps, "Buzz"
Bosworth, Clint Campbell, and Carmen "Peanuts" DeStevens. Family and
friends are invited to call at Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St.,
Horseheads, NY on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 4:00-7:00 PM. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Our Mother
Church, 816 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY on Thursday, January
23, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Those who wish may join the family for
interment later in the day in the Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY.
The family is grateful to those who provided compassionate and
attentive care and guidance during the last years of Bill's life,
especially Dr. Thomas Rodgers, the Veteran's Administration Care
Team, and his special team of home care aides, Bonnie, Carol, Joan,
and Patty, for their loving care of Bill at home. Memorial
contributions may be sent to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 388
Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira Heights, NY or the Big Flats Historical
Society Museum, 258 Hibbard Road, Horseheads, NY, -Elmira
Star-Gazette 1/19/2020
RAYMOND "Ray" HAYES of Southport - "Papa
Chick" age 84, passed away on Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 at the Canandaigua
V.A. Medical Center following declining health. Born on June 22,
1935 in Elmira; son of the late, John & Florence Donahue Hayes.
Raymond married the love of his life, Joyce Novak in 1959 and she
predeceased him a year ago. In service to his country, "Chick"
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a
machinist at Purolator, Elmira Heights for 25 years and where he
headed and supported union activities in the work place. A
well-known gentleman in our town, Ray enjoyed running and jogging.
He was also a crossing guard for the town for many years which was
his favorite job of all. Ray was very civic minded and was and an
advocate for keeping his neighborhood safe. Ray will be missed
terribly and will be remembered for his words of wisdom and his high
degree of character. Surviving is his loving daughter, Karen (Bruce)
Rosekrans, Shortsville, NY; 2 grandchildren, Kyle and Katie
Rosekrans. In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by a
brother, Jack (Dee Hayes,Overton) Hayes; sisters, Connie (John)
McNamara and Mary (Clair),Gillett. In honor of his wishes all
services will be held privately at the family's convenience. Ray
will be remembered for his kindness, caring, words of wisdom and his
character. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/26/2020
DALE ROBERT HENLEY, 51, of Ridgebury
passed away peacefully at home (1/20/2020) surrounded by his loving
family after a long battle with cancer. Dale was born on June 11,
1968 a son of Francis and Harriet Henley. On Sept. 16, 2006 he
married Terri Henley and together they raised six children. Dale
loved to fish and be outside, enjoyed camping up at Lake Bonin with
his children and made custom furniture. Dale also owned and operated
his own RV repair business. Dale is predeceased by a brother, Dennis
Henley. He is survived by his wife, Terri Henley at home, children,
Anthony and fiancée, Ashley of St. Johns Town, Tyler Norton of
Ridgebury, Rebecca Henley of Syracuse, NY, Taylor Henley of Athens,
Zachary Henley of Ridgebury and Autumn Henley of Athens; brothers,
Steve and Linda Henley of Michigan and Michael and Darlene Henley of
Barton, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dona Henley of Waverly, NY,
Jim and Cindy Trout of Nichols, NY, Eddie and Laura Norton of Sayre,
Tim Norton of Towanda; many nieces, nephews and special friends.
There will be a gathering of family and friends to share stories and
memories of Dale at 5 p.m. Sunday Jan. 26, at the Nichols Creamery,
263 West River Road, Nichols, NY. Caring assistance is being
provided by Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Options, Inc., 802
N. Main Street, Athens, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 1/22/2020
JEFFREY B. HURD 68, of Sayre, Pa.,
passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at the Sayre Healthcare
Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 9,
1951 in Sayre, Pa., the son of Richard and Janice Keener Hurd.
Jeffrey graduated from Sayre High School in 1970. He was a member of
the track team, winning many awards. He enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps upon graduation and was honorably discharged in
1972. He worked as a machinist at several local industries in the
Valley as well as Florida, where he resided for 14 years. Jeff
enjoyed shooting, fishing, and being outdoors. Jeffrey loved
football and was an avid Buccaneers and Steelers fan. He also
enjoyed gardening, and listening to music. He operated the sound
board for several local bands when he was younger. He was a member
of the Sayre Sportsman Club. He was also a member of the Sayre
Christian Church, where he was baptized as a youth. Jeffrey is
survived by his brothers Richard E. Hurd, Stephen and Lori Hurd,
sisters Susan Hurd, and Melanie and Michael Setzer. He is also
survived by several nieces and nephews whom he loved very much and
took pride in their many accomplishments. He shared a close
friendship with his niece and nephew Laurie and Jeremy Firestine,
whose company he frequently enjoyed. Jeffrey’s life was the subject
of a graphic novel titled “My Uncle Jeff,” written by his nephew,
Damon Hurd, which was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2003. Jeffrey
was predeceased by his parents, several aunts and uncles, and his
niece Christina Hurd. A Celebration of Life service will be held at
the Sayre Christian Church on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. Friends and
family may gather at 11 a.m. A service will be held at noon,
followed by a catered luncheon at the church. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Sayre Christian Church or the charity of one’s
choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thomas
Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira St., Sayre, Pa. -Sayre
Morning Times 1/18/2020
KIMBALL -SHIRLEY KIMBALL ALLRED, 84, of
Warren, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at 8:30
a.m., with her family by her side. Shirley was born on Sept. 20,
1935, in Wellsboro, the daughter of late Carlson Kimball and
Margaret (Starkweather) Wood. She was a 1953 graduate of Charleston
High School. After high school Shirley attended school in New York
earning a N.Y. State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetology
certificate. She worked as a hairdresser in Rochester, N.Y. before
earning a certificate from Texas State Board of Hairdressers and
Cosmetology, Houston, Texas. Shirley began working at GTE Sylvania,
Warren plant in 1967. She later worked for the Warren County School
District as a custodian before reentering the workforce at Osram
Sylvania, with whom she retired in 2005 after 23 years. Shirley
enjoyed traveling to visit family, playing cards, and bowling on
various leagues and lanes. She was a member of the 600 Club and
named the 2012 "Outstanding Senior Women's Bowler" by Pa. State
Congress Women's Bowling Association. The last league she enjoyed
was the Clarendon Coffee Club. When she wasn't bowling, she was
cooking something up for church functions or organizing events for
various clubs. She was a member of the Eagles Club and held various
offices in the Red Hat Society-Purple Majesties chapter of Warren.
She held the Queen position at her death. She was a member of the
Cherry Grove Free Methodist church while residing in Cherry Grove
for 10 years. She enjoyed membership and was baptized at The Harbor
Church in Warren. As an Active Hero for the American Red Cross she
encouraged others to donate. As an advocate for the missing, she
supported family and C.U.E. (Community United Effort) in the quest
to educate families and search for missing persons. She gave to the
Arbor Day Foundation, Wounded Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign
Affairs. She is survived by four daughters, Janeane Shanahan (Paul)
of Celeron , N.Y., Bobbi (Allred) Hoden of Warren, Dana (Allred)
Kibbey of Warren, Anzietta DiPierro, Ashtabula, Ohio; son, Shawn
DiPierro (Holly) of Lakeland Fla.; and eight grandchildren: and nine
great-grandchildren. Dale Kimball (Drexan) of Wellsboro;
stepbrothers Harry (Mary) Wood, Jerry (Ginny) Wood, and Bob (Kathy)
Wood of Wellsboro. In addition to her parents Carlson Kimball,
Margaret (Starkweather) Wood, and stepfather, Merlyn Wood of
Wellsboro, Shirley was preceded in death by her brother Ronald
Kimball of Lakeland, Fla., sister Sandra (Kimball) Gentron,
Lakeland, Fla., and grandson Damien Mark Sharp, Warren. Friends will
be received from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at Peterson-Blick
Funeral Home, Inc., 1003 Penna. Ave., E. Warren, PA 16365. A
memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. The family has requested
memorial contributions be made to, Shirley Allred-Damien Sharp
Endowment for the Missing: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation,
418 Spring Street, Jamestown, NY. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/14/2020
LINABERRY -BETTY A. BEEMAN, 90, of
Modesto, CA, formerly of Rushville, PA, passed away at her residence
surrounded by family on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Betty was born Nov.
27, 1929 in East Rush to the late Clark and Florence (Price)
Linaberry. Her husband, Ronald, predeceased her in 2007; her son,
Jerry, predeceased her in 1972. Betty was a graduate of Rush High
School, Class of 1947. Upon graduation, she worked for the telephone
exchange in Montrose for a period of time. After her marriage to
Ronald on Oct. 16, 1948, Betty embraced being a wife and homemaker.
She enjoyed many hobbies, which include baking, gardening, sewing,
quilting and cross-stitch. She was an avid Rook player and enjoyed
participating in Rook Club get-togethers with neighborhood friends.
During Ronald’s years of having the Christmas Tree Farm, Betty made
beautiful fresh, handmade wreaths for their customers. She was a
member of Rushville Church and served in the Missionary Society.
Survivors include her two daughters and their spouses, Marjorie and
Mike Zagaris, of Modesto and Cynthia and Dennis Stang of Rushville;
her seven grandchildren, Dina Huelsenbeck, Jason (Robyn) Kasper,
Austin Kasper, Anson Carter, Danielle (Mark Gardner) Carter, Sarah
(Scott) Decker and Derek (Shara) Stang; her great-grandchildren; her
sister and brothers, Doris Brink of Johnson City, NY, Edward
Linaberry of San Antonio, TX, and Richard (Shirley) Linaberry of Pt.
Highland, NJ, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her
parents, husband, and son, Betty was predeceased by her sisters,
Evelyn Linaberry and Leila (Giles) Pierson; brother, Gordon
(Katherine) Linaberry; brothers-in-law, Walter Brink, Wayne (Gail)
Beeman, Bob (Millie) Beeman, Glen Beeman, Jr., and sister-in-law,
Bernita (George) Dietrich. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, 382 Church Street,
Montrose. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty’s name may be made
to Rushville Church, c/o Marie Watkins, 10 Gage Road, Lawton, PA.
-Wyalusing Rocket-Courier 1/22/2020
LITTLE -ETHEL LEONA LITTLE SMITH, 86,
passed away on Jan. 20, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre,
Pa. She was born on Oct. 20, 1933 in Elmira Heights, N.Y., a
daughter of the late Walter Little and Dorthey Ivah (Green) Little.
After her mother passed away, Ethel and her sisters were raised by
their aunt and uncle Otto Merrill and Mable Green. Ethel was a
full-time homemaker who loved collecting Avon and working in her
flower beds. Ethel was the president of the Waverly VFW Post 8140
Women’s Auxiliary for many years. Ethel was predeceased by her
husband, Charles Smith, in 2016; sisters and brothers, Virginia E.
Kerr, Dorothy I. Brott, Helen M. Knipping, Marie Glazier, Betty
Richie, Carlton O. Little, Donald Little, Eugene Green; son-in-law,
Raymond Estey. Ethel is survived by her children, Charles P. Smith
(wife Marlynda) of Van Etten, N.Y., Philip J. Smith (wife Michele K.
Greenmum) of Binghamton, N.Y., Debora Estey of Boyd, Texas;
brothers, Raymond Little of Cortland, N.Y., Richard Green of
Spencer, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Dolletta Smith and Charlotte Smith.
Grandchildren, Sara L. Wilson (husband Matt Wilson) of Binghamton,
N.Y., Lauren A. Smith of Waverly, N.Y., Zachary Smith (wife Vanessa)
of Penn Yan, N.Y., Rebecca Smith of Melbourne, Fla., Kameron Smith
of Van Etten, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral
service celebrating the life of Ethel Smith will be held on Friday
at 3 p.m. at the Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave.,
Sayre, Pa., with Pastor Paula Kraus officiating with cremation to
follow and burial of her ashes next to her husband Charles in the
spring at the Glenwood Cemetery, Waverly, N.Y. A period of
visitation will take place one hour prior to the service from 2-3
p.m. Caring assistance is being provided by Cooley-Tioga Point
Cremation & Burial Options, Inc., 802 N. Main St., Athens, Pa.
-Sayre Morning Times 1/22/2020
ARMAND ROBERT “Bob” MARTINI 84, of
Camden, DE passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on
Jan. 15, 2020. He lived in Camden with Ann, his beloved spouse of 57
years, since 2009. Bob was born on February 4, 1935 to Armand Joseph
and Marion Estelle (née Lewis) Martini in Hoboken, NJ. He was
predeceased by both his parents. After graduating from Liberty (NY)
High School in 1953, Bob went on to study labor relations at Cornell
University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1957. He
married Ann Susan Merrell in 1962, whom he’d met when she was
working as a clerk in his mother’s dress shop. An entrepreneur at
heart, Bob’s career interests spanned human resources, retail sales,
organic farming, and general contracting. In addition to his spouse,
Bob’s memory lives on in his four children, Lisa (Mark Holbrow), Amy
(Ron Cohen), Eric (Leigh-Ann Terrel) and Jason; and three
grandchildren, Rachel, Alexandra, and Rayann. Bob will lovingly be
remembered as an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, and
friend. He was smart, witty, mischievous, compassionate, and loving.
Above all, he was a good man. Special thanks are due to the
relatives, friends, and caregivers who eased the family’s burden
throughout Bob’s illness. The in-home care provided by Demi Dyer and
Chameca Cannon, and the ministrations of hospice nurse Barbara
Willmore, were of particular comfort. The family respectfully
requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Seasons
Hospice Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association. Two gatherings in
celebration of Bob’s life are planned: The first will be held at 1
to 4 p.m. on Feb. 9, in Camden, DE at the Barclay Farms community
club house. The second will be held in New Hope, PA this
spring/summer on a date to be determined. All are welcome, and
invited to contact immediate family members for details. -Towanda
Daily Review 1/25/2020
MARTYNEK -THELMA C. WEST, 89, passed
away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center in
Wernersville, Pa. A longtime Waverly resident, Mrs. West lived in
Wernersville, near Reading, Pa., for the last seven years. She was
born Dec. 8, 1930 in Endicott, the daughter of Mabel L. and Joseph
H. Martynek. Thelma was a graduate of Union Endicott High School,
attended Keystone Jr. College and graduated from the University of
Maryland Cosmetology School in 1954. She owned the Martynek Beauty
Salon in West Corners, N.Y., until her marriage in 1956 to Olin E.
West Jr. of Waverly. After moving to Waverly, she also worked for
the Pennsylvania Gas Company, served as a Welcome Wagon hostess and
as the Executive Director of the Valley Chapter of the American Red
Cross, a job she truly loved. Thelma was a lifelong member of the
Methodist Church. Up until her marriage, she belonged to the Central
Methodist Church in Endicott and then at the Waverly United
Methodist Church in Waverly. Before her marriage, she was active
with the Methodist Church on both a local and conference level. In
1952 she participated in the Christian Youth Study Caravan, a
missionary-friendship bicycle tour to Sweden. She served as a
counselor to the adult Methodist Youth Fellowship at Central
Methodist Church and held a leadership role with the Wyoming MYF
Conference for a number of years. In Waverly, she was chair of the
Memorial Committee, a member of the administrative board, played in
the adult Handbell Choir, belonged to the Alethea Class and the
United Methodist Women. Thelma was an excellent seamstress. She
enjoyed traveling with family and bus trips with her good friend
Barbara Koop. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents,
and her brother, Alden. She is survived by her two children Ellen R.
West of Reading, Pa., Carl J. West (Gloria) of Williamsburg, Pa.;
two grandchildren, Joshua (Desagie) West and Jacob (Virginia) West;
and two great-grandchildren, Sam and Virginia. A time of calling
will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. at Blauvelt
Funeral Home, 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y. Funeral services will be
held on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with
the Rev. Cindy Schulte officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood
Cemetery in Waverly, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made in Thelma’s
name to Waverly United Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly,
N.Y. Sayre Morning Times 1/28/2020
CHARLES T. “Buzz” MASTELLER JR., 65, of
2527 Shotgun Hollow Road, Ulster, PA passed away peacefully in his
sleep Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. “Buzz” as he was known by his family
and friends was born in Muncy, on March 25, 1954, the son of Charles
T. Masteller Sr. and Anna Mae Gehr Masteller. Buzz was a graduate of
Wyalusing Valley High School with the class of 1973 and soon
thereafter became employed by the pallet factory in Picture Rocks.
Buzz worked with his brother-in-law, Jim Keeney in his plumbing and
heating business in New Albany for several years and went on to
drive truck for Bill Orlowski of Sullivan County. For 23 years Buzz
worked for Henry’s Tool and Machine Shop in New Albany and was
employed by Advanced Auto Parts in Wysox for the past 11 years until
the time of his death. In early years, Buzz was a member of the New
Albany Fire Department and an active participant in fund raising
events. He loved spending time with his grandchildren who fondly
called him “Bumpa.” Buzz loved being outdoors especially hunting and
fishing, country music and played banjo, mandolin, accordion and
lead guitar with family members and in several area bands over the
years. He is survived by his wife, Karen Marie Slater Masteller;
children, Charles “Beaner” Masteller III of Ulster, Amy Vogel of
Sayre, Brady (Amber) Masteller of West Burlington; step-son, Brian
Selleck (Deborah Stanton) of Burlington; grandchildren, Madison and
Aiden Vogel, Taylor, Jackson, and Wesley Masteller, Albert (Alicia)
Shipman, and Devin Shipman; step-grandchildren, Chris and Chrissi
Stanton, C.J. Stanton, Becca and Rachael Chilson, Cassidy Chilson
(Frank Reams) and their father, Dale Chilson; four
step-great-grandchildren; his brother, Leroy (Sandy) Masteller of
Monroeton; sisters, Shirley (Randy) Bahr of Wilmot, Alice Adjei of
Laporte, Lois (Nelson) Chilson of Terrytown; half-sisters, Ruth and
Jeff Schrack of Reading, Maryann Morgan of Ocala, FL; half-brother,
James A. Cox of Elizabethtown; as well as numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. In addition to his parents, Buzz was predeceased by his
wife, Patricia Keeney Masteller; step-daughter, Anita Sue Selleck
Shipman; step mother, Violet Masteller; step sister, Katy Masteller;
brother, Donald Haines; half-brother, Ted Cox; mother-in-law, Esther
Keeney; brothers-in-law, James Keeney and Charles “Chuck” Keeney and
sister-in-law, Robin Keeney Fitzgerald. The family will receive
friends Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen
Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. A funeral service will be held
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor
Vina Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Cherry Grove
Cemetery, Nordmont. The family suggests that contributions may be
directed to the New Albany Volunteer Fire Department, Main St., New
Albany, PA in memory of Charles T. Masteller Jr. -Towanda Daily
Review 2/2/2020
MARK GARDNER MCCAIN, 95, of Tunkhannock
passed away at his home on Jan. 5, 2020. He was born in Tunkhannock
on Feb. 17, 1924, the son of the late Scott and Emma Lyman McCain.
Mark was a graduate of the Tunkhannock High School and was married
to the late Mary Jane McCain who passed away in 2004. Mark started
McCain Gas and Electric on Rt. 6, Tunkhannock, and his son, Lloyd,
still operates it today. Mark was a devoted Christian and was a
member at the Pilgrim Holiness Church. He was also the head of the
sheep department at the Wyoming County Fair and a member of the
Gideons. In addition to his wife and parents, Mark is preceded in
death by a sister, Marion McCain and brothers, Lyman, Richard,
Walter, Paul and David McCain. He is survived by his sons, Philip
McCain of FLorida and Lloyd McCain of Tunkhannock; grandson, Austin
and wife, Aisha and granddaughter, Harley and husband, Matthew
Miller. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the
family. Interment will be at the Sunnyside Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Pilgrim Holiness Church, 102 West
Street, Tunkhannock, PA. -Wyalusing Rocket-Courier 1/8/2020
MCCRACKEN -CHARLOTTE MARIE RISSLER, 58,
of Manheim, Pa., went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, Jan.
9, 2020. Charlotte was married to David Reiff Rissler for 28 years.
She was born in Tacoma, Wash., to Robert Franklin and Helen Marie
(Lattimer) McCracken, and raised by her beloved grandparents William
and Elizabeth Lattimer in Rome, Pa. Upon their passing, the Paul
Clark household became family to her. Inspired by her influential
school teachers, she moved to Lancaster, Pa., to pursue a career in
education. Charlotte graduated from Millersville University with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, in addition to a
Bachelor’s Degree in Bible Science from Lancaster Bible College.
Charlotte enjoyed teaching the arts, and gave private music lessons
on several instruments, including piano, clarinet, flute, soprano
saxophone, and trumpet. She also participated in live events, and
especially enjoyed worship services. Charlotte will forever be
remembered for her passion and encouragement to simply create. Aside
from her husband, Charlotte is survived by her two daughters, Mariah
K. Rissler, and Autumn D. Rissler; her siblings, Wesley Clark
married to Melissa Clark, Linette Miller married to Dave Miller,
Timothy Clark, Cathi Loziere married to John Loziere, Chris Clark
married to Penny Clark, Wendy Hartman, and Hanna Ferris married to
Dave Ferris. A Celebration of Life service will commence at 3 p.m.
at Faith Bible Fellowship Church, 151 Donerville Road, Lancaster,
Pa., on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Visitation with the family will
available one hour prior to service time. -Sayre Morning Times
1/16/2020
MCGEE -MARY T. “MOLLY” O’NEIL, age 90,
of Albany Township, died peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 17,
2020, with her loving family at her side. Mary was born Jan. 6,
1930, in Albany Township, a daughter of Bernard and Mary Finan
McGee. She graduated from the New Albany High School with the class
of 1947 where she was a member of the girls’ basketball team. After
the war, she married Raymond Thomas O’Neil in May of 1951. He
predeceased her on Oct. 25, 1984. Molly was employed at Rynveld’s
Son Corporation in New Albany and also worked alongside of Ray on
their family dairy farm while raising five children. In retirement
she helped out her good friends and neighbors, Bob and Shirley Doan,
at their greenhouse. She was a loving spouse, mother, and
grandmother. Mary was an active member of St. Basil’s Church and its
Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors are her son, Joseph (Suzette)
O’Neil of New Albany, PA; daughters, Patricia O’Neil of Kingston,
PA, Kelly (Chris) Fry of Dushore, PA; daughter-in-law, Cheryl O’Neil
of McKinney, TX; sister, Katheryn and Francis Austin of Haymarket,
VA; sister-in-law, Helen McGee of New Albany, PA; grandchildren,
Kevin O’Neil of Ulster, PA, Melissa (Paul) Rutkowski of North
Tonawanda, NY, Kelby (Justin) Crawford of Sayre, PA, Riley O’Neil
and Britani Kaufman of Dushore, PA, Whitney Fry of Charlotte, NC,
Colton Fry of Dushore, PA, Quincy Fry of Dushore, PA;
great-granddaughters, Taytlyn Stiehl, Aspen Rutkowski; several
nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by two sons,
Bernard Francis O’Neil, Nov. 30, 2002, and R. Michael O’Neil,
Nov.10, 1993; a brother, James B. “Bun” McGee, Oct. 20, 1995; infant
twin sister, Mary Bernice McGee; and infant sister, Rose McGee. A
transferal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25
2020, from the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore,
PA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St.
Basil’s Church, Dushore, PA with the Rev. Thomas J. Major, her
pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Basil’s Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the start of the transferal at 11
a.m. on Saturday morning, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Homer Funeral Home,
Dushore, PA Memorial donations are directed to St. Basil’s Parish,
Heat and Eat Fund, P.O. Box 307, Dushore, PA or the Patricia McCarty
Memorial Fund, 5048 Route 87, Forksville, PA. -Towanda Daily Review
1/21/2020
BRUCE.T. METZGER age 89, of Canton, PA,
passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Bradford County Manor.
He was born on August 18, 1930 in Canton, the son of Clarence and
Erma (Taylor) Metzger. Bruce and his wife, Viola (McQueen) Metzger,
celebrated 49 years of marriage on October 10, 2019. He was
self-employed as a dairy farmer and served in the Army. Bruce was a
member of North Union Christian Church, Windfall Grange, and F&AM
Canton Lodge #415. Bruce is survived by his wife; a daughter, Doris
Jean Metzger of Elmira, NY; and four sisters, Audrey (Charles)
Breckman of Blandon, PA, Marie (Art) Harkness of E. Canton, PA,
Norma Nichols of East Smithfield, PA, and Linda Pepper of LeRoy, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents. A private service will be
held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions can be made to North Union Christian Church, 15520
Route 414, Canton, PA or a charity of one's choice. Buckheit Funeral
Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is
assisting the family. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/1/2020
MISHOWSKY -ROBIN AGNES MISHOWSKY RIDALL,
age 64, of Auburn Center, PA passed away January 15, 2020, at her
home. Robin was born on July 29, 1955 in Jermyn, PA the daughter of
the late Francis and Vivian Misihowsky. She owned and operated the
Ice Cream Shed in Meshoppen for many years. She gained many
friendships from the children who would visit her. She would become
known by “Mom” by many. Robin would often act as a counselor to the
kids and help them through a rough part of their life. She would
also enjoy acting like a child whether it would be joking around or
throwing a pair of roller skates on. Robin was a member of the
Lovelton Baptist Bible Church. She was well known for her cookies.
She loved all the time she was able to spend with her family
especially barbequing in the summer and celebrating holidays. Robin
is survived by her husband, Terry Ridall; her children, Joshua Adam
Ridall and his wife Elizabeth of Auburn Center, PA, Michael Lee
Ridall and his wife Jennifer of Auburn Center, PA; Zackary Ridall of
State College, PA and Zebulon Ridall of State College, PA; her
grandchildren, Ethen, Desirae, Andrea, Chloe, Alexander, Courtney,
Brent, Warren, Harley, Jasmine, and Isabel. She is also survived by
her siblings, Ronald “Ronnie” Misihowsky of Montdale, PA, Richard
Ormsby and his wife Louis of Forest City, PA, Sonia Baldwin of
Mayfield, PA and Nancy Hughes of Florida; her
brother/sister-in-laws, Van and Mona Ridall of Jenningsville, PA,
Earnie Ridall of Jenningsville, PA, Mark and Connie Ridall of
Mehoopany, PA and Hal and Beth Ridall of Mehoopany, PA; as well as
many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Robin was preceded in
death by her brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Anita Ormsby, her
nephew, James Ormsby, and her sister-in-law, Joyce Ridall. A funeral
service for Robin will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at
12:00 noon from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 8206 SR 6 Meshoppen, PA
with her son, Pastor Joshua Ridall officiating. Interment will
follow at the Jersey Hill Cemetery. Family and friends may call at
the funeral home on Wednesday, January 22, from 10:00 until the time
of the service. -Sheldon Funeral Home 1/18/2020
JOHN B.
MILLER, 83, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21,
2020, surrounded by his family, for the great woodshop in the sky.
He and his loving wife, Sonya (Sauers) Miller celebrated 62 years of
marriage on Jan. 18, 2020.
Born Jan. 12, 1937, in
Monroeton, he was a son of the late Roy A. Sr. and Margaret (Magee)
Miller. John was a
maintenance supervisor at High Steel for 20 years. He was a member
of St. Joseph the Worker Parish and enjoyed photography, but his
passion was woodworking. John was a devoted family man who would do
anything for them.
Surviving in addition to his wife are their children, J. Joseph
Miller, of Dillsburg, William Miller (Naomi), of Denver, Colo.,
Jeanne Plymette, of Selinsgrove, Christine Heinbach (Jon), of
Williamsport, Michael Miller (Marty), of Klingerstown, and Elizabeth
Livermore (John), of Williamsport; 19 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Hornblower, and Mary Lucas,
both of New York; and a brother, Paul Miller, of Denver.
In addition to his parents
he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Miller, and Roy A.
Miller Jr, A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 29, at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. Fourth
St., Williamsport, with Father Brian VanFossen officiating. A time
of visitation will be held from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Wednesday in the
church portico. Burial will be held at the convenience of the
family. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Parish. -Sanders
Mortuary obit 1/24/2020
WILLIAM G. MISSON, 68, of Burlington
Township, passed away on Jan. 2, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor
after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born on Jan. 23, 1951
in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harley and Helen
Misson. After high school William joined the U.S. Air Force serving
in Vietnam. In 1972 William married Christine Volack and they went
on to enjoy raising their three children. He and his wife owned and
operated Twin Oaks Golf Course in Luzerne County with the help of
their family. William liked the quiet of the outdoors and enjoyed
fishing. He was a hard worker and retired from his last job as a
maintenance worker at Bradford County Manor. William is predeceased
by brother, Robert Misson and parents, Harley Misson Jr. and Helen
Misson. Surviving are his wife, Christine V. Misson; sons, William
Jr. and his wife, Deborah Misson, David Misson and partner, Erika
Harrison; daughter, Sarah Misson; brothers, Richard Harley Misson,
Jeffery Misson; sisters, Susan Edwards, Judith Mazzillo, and Lori
Nerozzi; and five grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at 10
a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Towanda,
with Fr Edward Michelini celebrant. Caring assistance provided by
Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options in Athens. -Towanda
Daily Review 1/4/2020
MORETZ
-MARGARET E. (Moretz) KLINE, 72, of Liberty, PA, passed away very
unexpectedly at her home on Monday morning, January 6, 2020. She was
born June 2, 1947 to the late Earl and Mary (Stock) Moretz in
Blossburg. Margaret attended Canton Schools. She married the love of
her life, Preston C. Kline on February 1, 1964 in Grover. Margaret
dedicated her life to raising their three daughters and taking care
of their home. Margaret always appreciated time spent with her
family. She liked to play many types of games and took pleasure in
mowing her yard. In addition to her husband Preston, surviving her
are three daughters, Tammy Varner, of Midlothian, VA; Cheryl Bates
of Williamsport and Kathy Dobson of Liberty; her siblings, Joan
Route of Roaring Branch; Earl Moretz of Millerton; Mary Way of
Liberty; Virginia Dorn of Salladasburg and Sue Alexander of
Williamsport; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Services and burial will be held at the
convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation
Facility, 314 Granger St., Blossburg, is assisting Margaret's family
with arrangements. -Funeral home obit 1/9/2020
MORSE
-IRENE M. KEENAN - A life
well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world a
brighter, better place.
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad.
With smiles and sometimes tears, with
friendships formed and good times shared and laughter through the
years.
A
life well lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a living,
lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure… Irene M.
Keenan, 94, of Nichols passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3,
2020 at the Sayre Health Care Center. Irene was born on July 31,
1925 in Owego, NY the daughter of the late Harry and Cynthia
(Brainard) Morse. She was a graduate of Owego Free Academy class of
1943. On September 11, 1945 she married Harry Shultz and together
they shared 25 years of marriage until his passing in 1970. She was
also predeceased by her second husband Francis X. Keenan in 1975.
Irene was a loving wife, mom, grandma and great grandma. She was a
twenty-five year employee of IBM Owego where she served as a Senior
Administrative Specialist. Irene was a 50-plus year member of the
Nichols United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist
Women. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking pies and cookies, peanut
brittle and was one of the N.Y. Yankee’s biggest fans! Irene will be
greatly missed by her children, Cynthia (Cindy) Shirkey of Naples,
FL; Cathy (Tom) Hawley of St. Petersburg, FL; Karen (David) Lucas of
Trumansburg, NY; Terry (Shanon) Shultz of W. Oneonta, NY;
grandchildren, William Shirkey, Lora (Dan) Wiggins, Norman Bennett,
Torey (Matt) Compton, Trent Lucas, Karsen Shultz, Leeza Shultz and
Matthew Shultz; her great grandchildren, Cody Bennett, Clay Wiggins,
Carter Compton and Olivia Compton. Several nieces, nephews and
cousins, and among them a special cousin-in-law, Joanne Morse. Irene
was predeceased by her son-in-law, David Shirkey; her siblings,
Clifford Morse, Grace Cole, Edna Jones, Harry (Buster) Morse Jr.,
Henry Morse, Donald Morse, and Anna Tiley; and a cousin Teddy Morse.
Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on
Saturday, January 18th from 10 to 12 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral
Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A memorial service will follow at
12 pm. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in
the Tioga Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial
contribution the Nichols United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 59-1
Main Street, Nichols, NY 13812 in loving memory of Irene M. Keenan.
-Sayre Morning Times 1/6/2020
SIDNEY DEAN BUD" MORSE, age 70, of
Tioga, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home. He
was born on February 16, 1949 in Corning, NY, a son of Burrell C.
and Mabel (Thrall) Morse. Bud was a veteran and retired from the
Marine Corps and the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion in
South Corning and enjoyed gambling. Bud is survived by his sister
Patricia Osgood of Corning, NY; brother and sister-in-law Burrell
"Sonny" and Cindy Morse of Lindley, NY; sister and brother-in-law
Carol and Vern Porter of Painted Post, NY; sister and brother-in-law
Donna and Joe Wood of North Carolina; sister Charlotte Houghtaling
of Addison, NY; brother Richard Morse of Tioga, PA; several nieces
and nephews; a sister-in-law Hazel Morse of Lawrenceville, PA. He
was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Gary "Butch" Morse,
and a brother-in-law Steaphen Houghtaling. A private memorial will
be held at a later date. Burial will take place at the Bath National
Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St.,
Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. -A Wellsboro Gazette 1/3/2020
ERNEST R. NEWTON SR., 87, of 111 N.
Lehigh Ave., Sayre, Pa. passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at
the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Ernest was born in Clay,
N.Y. on September 16, 1932, the son of Arthur and Jessie Robinson
Newton. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S.
Army and was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. Ernest was
employed as a tool machinist with the Ingersoll-Rand in Athens, Pa.
for 37 years until retirement. He enjoyed working on cars and
carpentry work. Surviving are his daughters; Debbie Newton of
Florida, Sharon Newton Kelly of Wyalusing, Pa., sons; Rick Newton of
Towanda, Pa., Ernest Newton of Rome, Pa., and Larry Newton of
Swoyersville, Pa., 11 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. In
addition to his parents, Ernest was predeceased by his wife, Shirley
Newton on November 18, 1991, 3 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the
family. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa. is assisting
the Newton Family with arrangements. The family suggests that
contributions may be directed to the Bradford County Humane Society,
P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA in memory of Ernest R. Newton Sr. -Sayre
Morning Times 1/8/2020
NORTON -RHODA LEE NORTON DELILLIS, 69,
of New Albany, passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at Strong Memorial
Hospital in Rochester, New York. Rhoda was born at home in Shunk on
Jan. 12, 1951, one of 13 children to Harvey and Rachel Tule Norton.
She was a graduate of Sullivan County High School with the class of
1969 and was later employed in the garment manufacturing industry in
Standing Stone and Ridley Park for many years. Rhoda loved spending
time with her family and enjoyed sewing making quilts, working
puzzles and reading. She is survived by her children, William L.
Westbrook II and wife, Courtney of Springfield, Maine, Cherish L.
Holland and husband, William Sr. of New Albany; grandchildren,
William Holland Jr., Ciera Holland, Marcus, Dakota, Harley, Mahala,
and Elijah Westbrook; siblings, Artis Snell of Williamsport, Arla
Pepper and husband, Butch of Leroy, Max Norton of Shunk, Rheda
Baumunk and husband, Larry of Towanda, Gaylen Norton of Shunk,
Marcele Clark and husband, Steve of Florida, Maylon Norton of Shunk,
Daryl Norton of Virginia, Hal Norton of Shunk; as well as numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Rhoda was
predeceased by her husband, Bernard DeLillis; grandson, William
Westbrook III; and sisters, Marjorie Heath, Iva Areys, Neva Hartford
and Eileen. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at the Union Corners United Methodist
Church, Towanda, with Rev. William L. Westbrook Sr. officiating. The
family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the
church. -Towanda Daily Review 1/15/2020
ORR -LORRAINE B. (ORR) SPIAK, 86, of
Columbia Cross Roads, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at her
home surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones. She was born
on Jan. 27, 1933 in the town of Tuscarora, NY, daughter of the late
Melvin B. and Alice G. (Buck) Orr. She was an artist, a gardener,
loved birds and a beautiful scenery. She choose to see the good in
everyone. She didn’t hate, she loved with her whole heart. Many have
called her Mom, not by blood, but because she was so easy to love.
Lorraine is survived by her son, Wayne D. Spiak and daughter Terrie
A. (Jon) Darrow; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great grandchildren; her sisters, Ruthie and Peggy; along with
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband of 63 years, William J. Spiak who passed away
March 2, 2019; her daughter, Bonnie Lynn (Spiak) Carey and his son,
Steven W. Spiak. Lorraine was loved and will be missed by many. The
celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday,
Jan. 12, 2020 at Victory Church, 645 East Main Street, Troy, PA. The
Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 1093 West
Main Street, Troy, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
-Towanda Daily Review 1/5/2020
LEON JAMES PECKHAM "Jim" age 58 of
Elmira NY, went to be with the Lord on December 29th, 2019 after he
won his fight with Cancer. He was a very well-known man and a great
mechanic. He loved his children and grandchildren and will be missed
by many. Please always remember: Death is a challenge. It tells us
not to waste time… It tells us to tell each other right now that we
love each other." He is survived by his daughters, Amanda
(Christopher) Coven, Jamie (John II) Ross, Erica (Kyle) Ward, &
Shannon (Chuck) Miller; sons, James (Pamela) Peckham & Melvin
Peckham; grandchildren, Dayvon and Sabrina Hall, Lexus and Dylan
Zwanka, Jaylen and Savanna Ross, Austin, Kileah, Olivia and Jackson
Ward, Dominic and Emily Peckham, Jacob Faber, Nikolas Bullers &
Ariel Miller; sisters, Shari Strobel, Jean Whitson; brothers, David
& Robert Peckham; many nieces, nephews and cousins; predeceased by
his daughter, Shaina Sharee Peckham; father, Melvin Peckham; mother,
Sharon Carberry. Jim was a mechanic in the area for over 30 years.
He loved fishing, racing and turning wrenches. Those wishing may
make a donation to the Guthrie Oncology Department, Sayre, PA in his
memory (envelopes available at the Funeral Home). The family will
receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Saturday,
January 4th from 3 to 5 p.m. His funeral service immediately
following at 5 p.m. Then you can attend his Celebration of Life at
the VFW 113 Keefe St. Elmira, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. -Elmira
Star-Gazette 1/3/2020
CHARLES "CHUCK" A. PERRY, 68, of
Westfield passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family
on Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was married to Beverly (Klos) Perry,
and they shared over 41 years of marriage together. He was born on
May 2, 1951 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Carl and Jeanne
(Grinnell) Perry. Chuck was a 1969 Wellsboro High School graduate
and worked most of his life in Tioga County. He worked at Gra-Hill
Construction Company, Dresser Manufacturing, Dresser Rand Company,
Osram Sylvania Inc. and then Mountain Home Services, where he
retired in 2015. Chuck will be remembered as a loving husband,
father and “Papa”. He was an active person who liked to be busy, and
was a “Mr. Fix It” handy man. Chuck was an avid fisherman and hunter
and always looked forward to the Tioga County Bass Anglers’ fishing
tournament each year. He also was a huge Cubs, Steelers and Penn
State fan. He maintained his sense of humor, often “picking” on his
children and grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his
loving wife, Beverly Perry of Westfield; daughter, Amanda Perry
Jones of Las Vegas, NV; son, Matthew (Elizabeth) Perry of Edina, MN;
four grandchildren, Annalysse, Atticus, Eleanor or Oliver; brothers,
Ronald (Donna) Perry of Keeneyville, Thomas (Christine) Perry of
Keeneyville and Kevin (Brenda) Perry of Middlebury Center; sisters,
bonnie Goodreau of Williamsport and Lisa Holliday of Wellsboro and
many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends and neighbors. Family
will receive friends at the Westfield United Methodist Church on
Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. A celebration of Charles’ life will be held
immediately following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Edward Rodarmel
officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in
Chuck’s name to the Tioga County Bass Anglers, c/o Cecil Bill, 532
Sheer Rd., Wellsboro, PA or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478,
Oklahoma City, OK. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home,
Westfield. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/14/2020
MICHAEL FRANCIS PIONTEK, age 59, of
Arnot, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at his home. He was born
on Dec. 16, 1960 in Blossburg, a son of Francis and Phyllis (Smith)
Piontek. Michael worked as a laborer at Ward Foundry. He enjoyed
models of trucks. Michael is survived by his daughters, Heather
(Patrick) Deitrick of Blossburg, Nicole (Doug) Champaign of
Wellsboro, Jennifer (Matt) Sweeley of Lock Haven, Ashley Gleason of
Covington, and Jamie Gleason of New Hampshire; a brother, Joseph
(Virginia) Piontek of Canton; and nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Fabian Piontek; a
sister, Theresa Mosher; and grandparents, Maurice and Catherine
Smith. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St.
Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/19/2020
RANDALL -JEAN L. BUSH, age 85, of Rome,
N.Y., passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2020, at home, with her
loving family at her side. She was born June 4, 1934, in Waverly,
N.Y., a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Scott Randall. She
was educated in Waverly schools and attended Mohawk Valley Community
College. Jean was united in marriage to Donald A. Bush, on July 4,
1953, in Waverly, N.Y.; a blessed marriage of 66 years. She was a
member of Zion Episcopal Church. Jean is survived by her husband,
Donald; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Keith and Susan Bush of
Albuquerque, N.M., Brian and Eileen Bush of Westmoreland, N.Y., and
Andrew Bush of Lakeside, Calif.; grandchildren, Kara and Mike
Hoffman, Nancy Bush and August Breithaupt, Sarah Bush and Chris
Prior, Erin and Josh Gagnon, and Megan Bush and Andrew Surprenant;
and three great-grandchildren, Leni Callahan, Emma Gagnon, and
Kaylee Hoffman; brother-in-law, Dean Rodka of Waverly, N.Y.; and
sister-in-law, Lois Coyle (Richard) of Sayre, Pa. She was
predeceased by five sisters, Mary Bartlett, Dorris Gressel, Shirley
Young, Flo Ann Randall and Charlene Rodka and four brothers,
Clifford, Roy, Charles Jr. and John Randall. The family would like
to thank the staff at Hospice for the care and comfort they provided
to Jean in her final days. Funeral services will be private. There
are no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Barry
Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, Rome, N.Y. -Sayre Morning
Times 2/4/2020
ROBERT A. “ROB” REYNOLDS, 52, of Waverly
passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital
in Sayre, Pa. He was predeceased by parents, Robert A. Reynolds and
Sandra Quinn; his loving wife, Jana Kitchen Reynolds; and uncle, Joe
Quinn. Rob is survived by his children, Cynthia (Tim) Smith of
Hancock and Aaron Reynolds of Elmira; siblings, Steve Reynolds of
Waverly and Rebecca (Donald) Sharpsteen of Athens; grandchildren,
Logan, Ryan and Mackenzie Smith. Rob worked for GE Railcar in Sayre
for many years. He enjoyed bowling and was president of the bowling
league. He enjoyed designing rocks, carving and painting. His true
joy was spending time with his family and friends. A time of calling
will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at
Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y. A memorial
service will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at 12 p.m. at the
funeral home. -Sayre Morning Times 1/3/2020
ROBINSON -EDNA M. SPRINGER, age 91, of
Towanda, PA fell asleep in death at her home on Monday, Jan. 27,
2020. Edna was born in Allis Hollow, PA on Oct. 7, 1928 to her late
parents, Wilton and Catherine (Simons) Robinson. Edna will be
remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
aunt and friend. In addition, she served faithfully for many years
as a witness of Jehovah. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses, Towanda, PA. Edna is survived by her daughters
and their husbands, Nancy and John McMullen of Cobleskill, NY, Mary
and Cline Stradley of Carlisle, PA and Lorraine and Jim Hartness of
Mount Airy, NC; her brother-in-law, LaVerne Sollick (Lancaster, PA);
her grandchildren, Andrea (David) Kincade, Roger (Rachel) Harding,
Amy (George) Murphy, Lynette (Neil) Deming, Jennifer (Scott) Matty,
Alex (Melody) Traver, Nick (Nikki) Traver and Jeremy (Korri)
McGlynn; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, among them
including Ruby Kehayias of Rockledge, FL and Sue Chew of Sugar Land,
TX. Edna was predeceased by her husband Karl; her sisters, Doris
Maxwell, Betty Brown, Marjorie Garland, Joan Sollick; her brother,
James Robinson; and her grandson, Tyler Traver. A memorial service
will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 at the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1430 Old Mills Road, Towanda, PA. Donations in
Edna’s memory may be sent to Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road,
Towanda, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 2/4/2020
ROY -EVALOU 'EVIE' BELL, 63, went to be
with her Lord on January 3, 2020 at her home in Glenville, NY. Born
March 9, 1956 to the late Milton Insley Roy and Ruth (Granger) Roy.
Evalou graduated from Horseheads High School in 1974, and received
her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY Albany in
1978. For many years, she worked for Verizon in Menands. Evalou
retired from Verizon and became a dedicated and loved employee of
Physical Therapy Associates of Schenectady. In her younger days she
was the Chemung County Dairy Princess and an an active participant
in 4-H. She belonged to St. John's and Trinity Episcopal Churches.
Evie later became a dedicated volunteer for Tri-City BMX in
Rotterdam, NY. She most recently gave many hours of leadership to
the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenville, NY. Predeceased by
her brother John Roy. She is survived by her son, Michael Bell and
daughter-in-law, Dana; her beloved grandchildren, who brought her so
much joy: Weston, Sophia and Adalie; her sister and best friend,
Dorianne Riggs; brother, William Roy; as well as several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services will begin at 11 AM on Saturday, January
11th at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Pastor Deron
Millville, 547 Saratoga Rd, Glenville, NY. -Elmira Star-Gazette
1/10/2020
JEFFERY HARRY RUSSELL, 51, of
Hummelstown formerly of Hughesville, passed away surrounded by his
family on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home after a 7 month
battle with leukemia. Jeffery was born October 6, 1968 in
Williamsport and was the son of James and Donna (Bachle) Russell,
Jr. Jeff married Lori J. Boyer on March 4, 2017 in Hawaii. He worked
for the Department of Defense for 32 years. Jeff was a member of the
United Methodist Church of Hughesville, a charter member of Sons of
The American Legion and the Muncy Valley Moose. Jeff’s children and
grandson were the light of his life. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys
and Boston Red Sox fan. He loved hunting and fishing with his family
and was always the life of the party. He was always willing to lend
a hand to anyone in need. Jeff is survived by his wife: Lori J.
(Boyer) Russell, a daughter, Emily R. and a son, Jacob H. Russell of
Lancaster, step-son, Cody R. (Jessie) Johnston of Milton, a
grandson, Brickson W. Johnston of Milton, his parents James and
Donna (Bachle) Russell, Jr., two brothers, James (Tammy) Russell,
III of Hughesville, Joseph D. (Stacey) Russell of Muncy and a number
of nieces and nephews and by his beloved dog Riley. A funeral
service will be held 12 p.m. on Monday, January 20, at the
McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, with
Rev. Bethany Wood and Rev. Doug Mellot officiating. Burial will
follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. Family and friends
will be received on Monday, from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. -Funeral home obit
RUSSICK -DIXIE LEE KRIEG (Russick) of
Laceyville (Silvara) was called home on Friday evening, Jan. 17,
2020, at the age of 57. Born in Montrose on Feb. 20, 1962, she was
the daughter of the late Max Howard Russick, Sr. and Betty Lou
Stanton Russick. Dixie grew up in Rush and was a graduate of the Elk
Lake High School with the Class of 1980. She continued her
education, graduating from Keystone College with a degree in
Journalism, with the Class of 2004. Dixie, however, had found her
true calling in a career of helping others as a nursing assistant.
She loved being surrounded by her family and her many friends and
enjoyed many activities with them throughout the years. Dixie is
survived by her children, Nicholas Hunsinger (Kelsie Sarnosky) of
Tunkhannock, Jordan Casselbury of South Auburn and Casandra (John,
III) Brooks of Springville and her adoring grandchildren, Derek
Hunsinger, Lucas, Peyton and Ellie Brooks. She also left behind her
sisters, Darlene (Dick) Salsman of Auburn Center, Gaylene Mowry
(Mike Park) of Retta and Penny (Kevin) Stockholm of Elk Lake, as
well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her family,
Dixie was also survived by her good friends, Doug and Marilyn Walton
of Silvara. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by
her brother, Max Russick, Jr.; her niece, Brandi Johnson; her
nephew, Ryan Salsman, and her dearest friend, Jeff Brown. As to
honor Dixie’s wishes, private services will be held at a later date
at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made through the
Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Meshoppen. -Wyalusing
Rocket-Courier 1/22/2020
RUTTY -LUCY M. (Rutty) SULLIVAN, 83,
well known resident of Fox Township, Shunk, passed away unexpectedly
at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, early Wednesday morning, Jan.
22, 2020. Lucy Mae was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Grover, to the late
Clyde and Mae (Hipple) Rutty. Lucy was employed at Canton’s Shop Vac
for 20 years until her retirement in 1996. Following her retirement,
she enjoyed volunteered at the food bank in Dushore for several
years. Lucy was a very private, independent woman who loved the
peace and tranquility of her home in Frog Hollow and some would say
she presided as the Hollow’s Mayor. Anyone who knew her knew she was
outspoken and never afraid to tell it how it was. One of her
favorite past times was putting together jigsaw puzzles. Lucy loved
the outdoors and enjoyed watching the wildlife, especially birds and
deer around her home. Besides her parents, Lucy was predeceased by
her siblings, Vera Mahar, Rosie Packard, Roscoe Rutty, Emmerson
Rutty, Daniel Rutty and an infant sister, Marcella Rutty. Surviving
Lucy are her children, Lyle Brown of Canton, Tony (Sarah) Brown of
Canton, Brian Brown of Shunk, Juanita Brown of Ohio, Rocky Brown of
Florida and Denise (Howard) Losinger of Covington; grandchildren,
Dusty Losinger, Riley Brown, Brian Brown Jr. and Samantha Lowe;
siblings, Beverly Allen and Jane (Ed) Moore both of Canton; as well
as several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In
maintaining to her wishes services and burial will be private.
Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook
Drive, Canton, PA is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial donations in Lucy’s name may be directed to the American
Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA or to a charity
of one’s choice. -Towanda Daily Review 1/23/2020
STEVEN CHARLES SAAR, 76, of South
Williamsport, passed away in the comfort of his home on Jan. 30,
2020. He was born in Williamsport on Sept. 11, 1943, a son of
Charles J. and Mildred L. (Sweet) Saar. Steve was a member of St.
Joseph the Worker Parish and had been employed at Lycoming
Motors/Textron as an inspector, he had served as shop steward and
was a member of United Auto Workers Union 787. An outdoorsman, he
enjoyed hunting, fishing and four-wheeling, he was a member of Good
Will Hunting Club, over the years he enjoyed going hunting with his
dogs, his dog Rocky, never left his side. Steve was also a member of
the former Wheel Inn Club. He was very athletic in his earlier years
and continued to be very involved with his children in all their
sporting endeavors, he helped restart and was former president of
South Williamsport Pop Warner Association, former Little League
Softball Coach, Little League Baseball Coach, All Star Senior League
and Major-League All-Star Baseball Coach. He and his wife, the
former Carol Plocinski, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on
June 27, 2019, in addition his is survived by; daughters, Clementine
Foulkrod, of Trout Run, and Sue Ann Jolin (Cory), of Proctor; and
son, Sean Saar (Robyn Johnson), of Trout Run; grandchildren, Ty
Steven Foulkrod, Anthony Foulkrod, Cody Foulkrod, Toriann Cillo
(Geno), Dakota Jolin, Dennis Saar, Sara Saar; and five
great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. Fourth St., at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, with the Rev. Brian Van Fossen officiating. In lieu
of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions
may be made in Steve's name to either the Lycoming County S.P.C.A.,
2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA or St. Joseph the Worker, 711 W.
Edwin St., Williamsport, PA. Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, 133 E. Third St., has been entrusted with handling
arrangements. -Funeral home obit 2/1/2020
DELMORE W. "DEL" SCHRINER, 83, of
Wellsboro, died on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, exactly 18 years after
the death of his beloved sister, Edwina "Tedder" Schriner. He was
born on May 26, 1936 in Morris, a son of the late Edward and Clora
(Saunders) Schriner. Del was a Korean War Veteran serving with the
U.S. Air Force, worked in construction and was a self-employed chain
link fence installer for many years. For many years, he served as a
supervisor at Duncan Township, where he faithfully maintained the
roads. He enjoyed a friendly game of poker with friends, a good
Texas hot, and continued to work and stay busy until a few months
before his death. He is survived by a son, Del (Debbie) Schriner,
Jr. of Wellsboro; four daughters: Natalie (Francis) Kennedy of
Wellsboro, Sandra Buchko of Manassas, Va., Dolly (Glen) Thomason of
Manassas, Va., Cheryl (Jeff) Beckman of Wellsboro; 10 grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; longtime friend Donald Porter of Knox;
special niece Denise (Dave) Andrews of Liberty; and many friends and
relatives. In addition to his parents and sister, he was also
preceded in death by his brothers Lyle Vail, Merton Vail, Durwood
Schriner, and sisters Iris Brown and Clora "Ginny" Miller. Funeral
services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral
Home, Inc., Wellsboro. A time of remembrance to celebrate Del's life
will be held sometime this spring. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/21/2020
JOHN EDWARD SCRIVENER, 61, of Athens
Township passed away suddenly on Jan. 27, 2020 at the Robert Packer
Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1958 in Sayre, Pa., a son of the
late Raymond and Grace Scrivener. After high school, John married
Kim Sassman in 1976 at the Athens Methodist Church. John retired
from the IR and enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his
family and was looking forward to watching his 49ers in the Super
Bowl. He loved his dog, Noah, who was his constant companion and
friend. John was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Grace
Scrivener, and brothers Stephen and Dennis Scrivener. John is
survived by his wife, Kim Scrivener, at home; son, Travis Scrivener
of Athens; daughter, Pamela and Brian Heisman of Sayre;
grandchildren, Shelby, Trevor and Alex; brothers, Ronald and Sandy
Scrivener of Rome, Raymond and Sheila Scrivener of Sayre, Carl
Scrivener of Alaska, Jim and Debbie Scrivener of Sayre;
sister-in-law, Sybil Scrivener of Sayre; sisters, Diane and Richard
Daniels of Indiana, Marlene and Russell Lantz of Sayre, and Jody
(Jim) Coral of Athens; and many nieces, nephews and friends. All
services will be private at the request of the family. Caring
assistance provided by Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation and Burial
Options in Athens, Pa. -Sayre Morning Times 1/28/2020
SEARFOSS -BEVERLY J. RUSSELL, 85, of
Waverly passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at the Robert Packer
Hospital in Sayre, Pa. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph
and Anna Searfoss; her loving husband, Montague “Monte” Russell;
brothers, Paul, Harold and Joseph; and sisters, Ruth Searfoss and
Lois Wood. Beverly is survived by her children, Cheryl (Eric Brewer)
Bolton of Waverly, Debbie (Jim Closkey) Boehm of Savona, N.Y., and
Craig Russell of Waverly; son-in-law, Leonard Bolton III of Elmira;
siblings, Joanne (Jerry) Jones of Painted Post, Florence Vernon of
Waverly, Helen Rimbey of Sayre, Robert (Gail) Searfoss of Beaver
Dams, Ronald Searfoss of Waverly, David (Sandy) Searfoss of
Pennsylvania and Janie Searfoss of Pennsylvania; grandchildren,
Devin (Nicole) Bolton-Robles of Liverpool, N.Y., Deidre (Logan)
Pozzi of Elmira and Robyn (Luke) Bartal of Wisconsin; along with
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Beverly graduated from East
Smithfield High School and went on to serve in the Air Force as an
early pioneer of the Air Control and Warning Systems Operator from
1954-1957. She worked at Paxar in Sayre for 46 years as a commercial
artist. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling, visiting every continent
but two. She loved to read, go on cruises, watch races with Monte
and taking family camping trips. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother
and grandmother who was very involved in her family’s lives. She was
a member of the Waverly American Legion and volunteered for many
years at the Mellow-Dears All Girls Drum & Bugle Corps. A time of
calling will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at
Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad St., Waverly, N.Y. A memorial
service will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the
funeral home with the Rev. Helen Learn officiating and where full
military honors will be accorded. Memorial donations may be made in
Beverly’s name to the American Cancer Society. -Sayre Morning Times
1/23/2020
DAVID L. SETSER, 73, of Tunkhannock
passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. He was born
on Nov. 14, 1946 in Montrose to the late Laverne I. and Marion E.
(Blaisure) Setser. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia M. (Little)
Setser, of 52 years. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law,
Douglas and Diana Setser of Sammamish, WA; daughter and significant
other, Jennifer Portas and Ty McNeer of Bowie, MD; three
grandchildren, Frederick and Anna Setser and Athena Portas; four
sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlene and John Tewksbury of South
Auburn, Dawn and Ronnie Romain of Johnson City, NY, Connie and Frank
Reimbold of Galena, MD and Debra and Tom Honeyford of Montrose;
uncle and aunt, Dick and Nancy Blaisure of Fort Myers, FL and
several nieces, nephews and cousins. David joined the U.S. Navy
right out of high school and served 20 years, including during the
Vietnam War. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for 23 years as
a civilian contractor for Honeywell at the NASA Goddard Space Flight
Center. While there, he worked on the Hubble telescope. After his
retirement from Honeywell, David and his wife moved to Tunkhannock
where they have lived for the past 10 years. He was a member of the
American Legion Gardner-Warner Post 154 and VFW Ayres-Stone Post
5642. David was an avid reader of history, as well as technical
books. Friends may call on the family from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 4 at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose, followed by
a veteran service at the South Montrose Cemetery. Donations in
David’s memory can be made to a local library. -Wyalusing
Rocket-Courier 2/4/2020
DOROTHY E. SILVERSTRIM, 88, of Dushore,
passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. She was born on July 15,
1931 in Cherry Township, PA, a daughter of the late Edward &
Florence (Fulmer) Silverstrim. She graduated from Dushore High
School, a member of the class 1949. She retired from Acme Markets
after 44 years. She and her brother, Robert, operated the dairy farm
until it was sold. She is survived by four sisters, Gloria Ann Bryan
of Towanda, PA, Rosemary (Russell) Bennett of Forksville, PA, Patsy
(Douglas) Fries of Alexandria, LA, Connie (Robert) Vohrer of
Mehoopany, PA, a brother, Robert Silverstrim of Dushore, PA. and
several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents she
was preceded in death by three sisters, Delores Insinger, September
16, 1987, Joan Shaffer, February 20, 1988 and Alice Chrzanowski,
December 19, 2014. In keeping with the wishes of Dorothy there will
be no funeral services. Memorial contributions can be made to the
Dushore Ambulance Association P.O. Box 517 Dushore, PA. Arrangements
have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville.
-Funeral home obit 1/31/2020
FREDERICK “Fred” C. SITES, 90, of
Towanda, passed away peacefully early Feb. 1, 2020 with his loving
wife of 30 years Rosie beside him at the Guthrie Hospital, Sayre.
Fred was born May 13, 1929 in New Albany, to the late Charles E. and
Mary W. (Hoyt) Sites. Before retiring in 1989, Fred was employed for
27 years with National Homes, Horseheads, NY along with Nobility
Homes, Ocala, Florida, Pete Webster Construction, Athens, Harkness
Construction, East Smithfield, Sites Construction, Monroeton, and
Villages Golf Course in Florida. Fred enjoyed working on his farm in
North Towanda and fishing was an enjoyed past time. He was a hard
worker who loved spending time with his family and friends. Fred was
a past member of the American Legion, VFW and Eagles Club. He will
be remembered and missed by many. Fred was predeceased by his
parents; infant daughter, Lisa Maryann; infant grandson, John Thomas
Sites; granddaughter, Sueann Ackley; sisters, Elizabeth Rought,
Eunice Ann Heath and previous wife, Isabelle M. (Chilson). Fred is
survived by his wife, Rosemary (Yates) Sites at home; his children,
Margaret (Ronald) Hubert of Summerfield, Florida, Charles (Darlene)
Sites of Belleville, Florida, Patricia (Richard) Ackley of Towanda,
Paul (Sue) Sites of Monroeton, Ricky (Dottie) Sites of Belleville,
Florida, Earl (Rhonda) Sites and Edward (Diane) Sites of Monroeton,
step-daughter, Amy Yates (Tommy) of Towanda; sister, Laura Bullock
of Towanda; and brother, James Sites of New York. He is also
survived by 22 grandchildren, Fred Morris, Michaele Pond, Patty
Detweiler, Ronald Hubert, Stacey Graham, Charity Baxley, David,
Lisa, Sarah and Kelly Ackley, Paul, Cindy, Tina, Earl, Van Essa,
Emily, Eddie, and Brad Sites, Carisa Weiss, Ashley Robinson, and
Dylan and Ryan Yates; along with 43 great-grandchildren; 17
great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins;
sisters-in-law, Kristina (Robert) Robinson, Lillian Vanderpool,
Darlene Yates and Dawn Yates; brothers-in-law, William (Wanda) Yates
and Frank Horton; along with special friends “Beetle” and Charlie.
Per Fred’s wishes there will be no funeral service. Family will have
a celebration of life luncheon at 1 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2020 at the
American Legion Post 42, Towanda. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the care of the Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service,1297 Elmira
Street, Sayre. -Towanda
Daily Review 2/5/2020
SMITH -SALLY ANN (SMITH) VICKERY
peacefully passed away at Troy Community Hospital, surrounded by her
loved ones on Dec. 31, 2019, at the age of 82. Sally is not here
today, but she is alive in our minds and hearts. Webster defines
“selfless” as having great concern for other people, with little or
no concern for yourself. Selfless dedication, devotion, and love.
Sally was selfless. Sally was a faithful and loving wife to Gerald
“Jerry” W. Vickery Jr. for 57 years. For 50 years, Jerry served
families at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. The two life guarded
together at the Troy Community Swimming Pool. Both of their families
spent time in the summer at Mt. Lake, Pennsylvania. Rockwell Drive,
in Troy, was their home for a lifetime of family, content, and love.
Sally enjoyed the quiet reverence for everyday miracles of her back
porch flowers and birds. In today’s complex world, she valued the
virtue of a written and thoughtful note. She listened, she cared,
and she helped. Sally was the only child of Dr. G. Leslie Smith and
Helen (Horning) Smith of Troy. Sally’s mother worked closely with
her father, who was an optometrist and proprietor of Smith Bros.
Jewelry Store in Troy. Her aunt, Nancy (Horning) Merritt (Jim) was
like a sister and lifetime friend. Nancy and Jim will be forever
close at Glenwood Cemetery. Sally graduated from Troy High School in
1955 and Bloomsburg University in 1959. She was proudly a teacher at
Canton High School. She was a lifelong member at First United
Methodist Church of Troy (Holy Trinity). Sally and Jerry’s affection
for their community was honored, by the Troy Chamber of Commerce, as
Persons of the Year in 2012, for their philanthropic contributions.
Sally leaves behind her husband, Jerry; two sons, Bill Vickery
(Jean) of Troy, Bruce Vickery, Esq. (Sarah) of Wellsboro and her
granddaughter, Stephanie Manzo (Dr. Tim), of Bellingham, WA. Sally
spent every day keeping track of her other grandchildren, Noah,
Micah, Akiva, and Saia. Sally also cherished her friendship with
Beverly Johnston. A perfect day would be the peace of her screened
in porch at Mt. Lake, reading her book and watching the kids do
cannonballs off the dock. Sally’s legacy is her selfless soul and
anyone who was touched by her selfless love. Family and friends are
welcome to call from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at the
Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, 1093 West Main St., Troy, PA. A
funeral will follow thereafter. In lieu of flowers, please consider
a donation in Sally Vickery’s memory to the First United Methodist
(Holy Trinity) Church and/or American Cancer Society. -Towanda Daily
Review 1/3/2020
GEORGE A. STAGE, 85, of Columbia Cross
Roads, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2020 at the
Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. George was born on Oct. 3, 1934
in Chemung, NY, son of the late Fletcher and Rose (Mason) Stage. He
retired from Bendix, formerly Purolator in Horseheads, NY was a
member of the United Auto Workers Union, and was an auto mechanic
for many years. George enjoyed antiques, mainly hit and miss
engines, and belonged to the Bradford County Old Timers Association
in East Smithfield, PA. George is survived by his daughter, Colleen
Cotter of East Smithfield; his grandchildren, Sarah Cotter of Milan,
PA, Shawn (Ashley) Cotter of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Kyle
(Kara) Stage of East Smithfield, and special grandchild L.J.
Whipple; his great-grandchildren Kellen and Mason Cotter; his
brother, Charles (Shirley) Stage of Lowman, NY and Irene (Clyde
Palmer of Horseheads, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents;
wife, Sheila Stage; his son, Brian Stage; his sister and
brother-in-law, Virginia and Charles Silvernail; and special friend,
Kathy Rayner. Family and friends are invited to call from 11 to 12
p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at the Bentley Creek Wesleyan
Church, 13255 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA. The memorial service to
honor George’s life will be held at 12 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the church
with Rev. Robert Wuethrich officiating. The Roberts Funeral Home,
Inc., Wellsburg, NY, has been entrusted with the arrangements. In
lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in George’s
memory to the American Red Cross, 249 Farley Circle, Lewisburg, PA.
-Towanda Daily Review 1/7/2020
JAMES OWEN STORRS - In loving memory of
James Owen Storrs of Knoxville, TN, formerly Troy, who passed into
Heaven at the age of 65 on Jan. 8, 2020. He was born in Blossburg,
on July 31,1954. He started working at American Silk Label in Troy,
in 1974 and continued in the label industry up until the present at
Minnewawa in Knoxville, TN, He loved his Harleys and he was an avid
hunter who was always successful in getting a deer every year. He
was an excellent violinist and won awards for it. He was a very
loving and caring person who loved life and his family. He was
survived by his loving wife and woman of his dreams of 33 years,
Shirley Miller Storrs. Surviving also is his son, Charles Emery
Storrs; daughter, Jessica Jean Buck; step-daughter, Nita (Ken)
Whitman; grandchildren, Logan and Halie of Pennsylvania, Callie and
Owen of Ohio and three great-grandchildren, brothers, David (Tammie)
Storrs of Pennsylvania, Phillip Storrs of Nevada; sisters, Linda
Storrs of Pennsylvania and Susan (Joe) Roy of Georgia. He was
preceded by his parents, Charles Richard Storrs and Phyllis Marie
Storrs; brother, Charles Richard (Butchie) Storrs and his stepson,
Eugene Martin Curren. Services will be announced at a later date. In
lieu of flowers, please send your contributions to the national
cancer foundation. -Towanda Daily Review 1/10/2020
RICHARD ALAN “RICK” SULLIVAN, 76, of
Towanda, PA passed away at his home with his wife by his side on
Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. He was born on Aug. 21, 1943 in Elizabeth,
NJ, the son of the late Charles H. and Frances (Hensel) Sullivan.
Rick was born and raised in New Jersey but retired to Pennsylvania
because he loved the countryside of the state. He was a veteran of
the U.S. Army. A machinist by trade, Rick was a Mr. Fix-It and
enjoyed working on various projects. He loved exercising and lifting
weights. Rick was an avid reader, especially Stephen King and would
read a book a week. He also enjoyed music. Richard is survived by
his beloved wife of 53 years, Linda (Greer) Sullivan; daughter,
Sandi Mackenzie; grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, and Jake Mackenzie.
He is also survived by his sister, Patricia LaBlanc; brothers, Brian
Sullivan and Robert Sullivan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law,
Priscilla and Harry Barth; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John
and Mary Greer; brother-in-law, Gary Greer; several nieces and
nephews, and his faithful dog, Max. A service will be held at a
later date in New Jersey at the convenience of family. The family is
being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Inc., Athens, Pennsylvania. -Towanda Daily Review 1/21/2020
SWAIN -ELEANOR L. COOLEY, 89, of Sayre,
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 with her family by
her side at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She was born on Feb. 11,
1930 in West Burlington, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice
(Spencer) Swain. Eleanor’s main focus in her life was her family.
She was always there for them, was a stay at home mom raising her
children, and loved being a grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Eleanor always put her family before anything she needed or wanted
to do. Her love and pride in each of them was never ending. She was
a lifetime member of the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company.
Eleanor was a founding member of the Athens Township Volunteer Fire
Company Auxiliary. She donated many hours and her cooking expertise
to the fire company, serving many meals to help raise funds. Every
Tuesday, Eleanor could be seen working the company Bingo and sitting
in her reserve seat once the game started playing her cards. She was
faithful to this until her health prevented her from continuing.
Eleanor loved working in her yard and took great pride in her flower
gardens. She was also very grateful that she was able to remain in
her home and be self-sufficient. Eleanor was very outgoing and loved
just sitting and conversing with her family, friends, and even those
she may have just met. She was loved by all who knew her, and she
will be missed not only by her family but many dear friends, and all
who knew her. She is predeceased by her husband, Reed M. Cooley;
son, Larry G. Cooley; son-in-law, Vincent Coviello; and 10 siblings.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Vicki Coviello (Larry Carasea)
of Vestal, NY; grandchildren, Heather Gorman, Nicklas Cooley, Alyssa
(Neil) Briggs, Michael (Julie) Cooley, Patrick Cooley, Emmalee
Cooley and Kendelle Carasea; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Katharyn,
Nicholas and Madyson; and daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Cooley. She is
also survived by her sisters, Gladys Hunsinger and Phyllis Stevens;
her nephew, Gerald Hicks; friend, Karen Cooley; numerous other
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family may call from 10
a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the Jay E. Lowery
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street,
Athens. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 12 p.m.
with the Rev. Linda Rogers officiating. Memorial donations may be
made in Eleanor’s memory to: Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company
Bingo Fund, 150 Herrick Street, Sayre, PA. -Towanda Daily Review
1/10/2020
LAURENCE ROBERT 'LARRY' THOREN SR. - “A
wise teacher makes learning a joy…” (Proverbs 15:2, TLB) -
Laurence Robert “Larry” Thoren Sr., having fought
the good fight, finished his race on Feb. 1, 2020. Larry’s life was
one that impacted many. A skilled and passionate teacher and coach,
he did more than teach students or coach athletes; he impacted their
lives in significant and lasting ways. As a father and pop-pop, he
was the endless source of wisdom, insight, and obscure facts that he
used to teach important lessons. He will be profoundly missed but
affectionately and thankfully remembered. Larry was born in Chicago,
IL on Jan. 11, 1941 to Rev. HE and Madeleine Thoren, while his
father was attending Moody Bible College. Upon completion of his
course of study at Homer Central High School in Homer, NY, Larry
attended Eastern Baptist College in pursuit of a degree in history
and where he also played basketball. While at Eastern, “Grassy” (his
basketball nickname) took special notice of the pretty young woman
who would become his wife and the mother of his four children,
Elizabeth Hill. Not wanting to let such a prize slip through his
grasp, Larry proposed and they were married on June 8, 1963 before
he graduated from Eastern in 1964. He went on to serve as a faculty
officer instructor at Valley Forge Military Academy, under General
Milton G. Baker from 1964-68. While at Valley Forge, he completed a
master’s degree from Temple University in 1967. Larry and his family
put down roots in Canton, PA in 1968 when he came to teach at CHS.
It was at Canton that he would make a lasting impression in the
classroom and on the hardwood that would make him one of the truly
treasured teachers and coaches of his generation. Larry was a
reading specialist, in addition to teaching college psychology and
history. Not only did Larry teach academics, he taught fundamental
life lessons even as he taught the Xs and Os of basketball to young
men and young women for nearly 30 years at Canton. He was an
outstanding head coach and prepared his teams for high achievement,
especially the Canton Girls Basketball team that became a district
powerhouse under his leadership. Larry also became a fixture in the
community. He served for a time as the interim pastor of Ward United
Methodist Church, in addition to filling in as a lay preacher in
several local churches. He was an active member of the Canton Lions
Club, having served as president and was the long-time chairman of
the Sight Conservation Committee. He found great satisfaction in
serving on the board of New Beginnings. Until he was no longer able
because of his illness, he enjoyed attending North Street Community
Church. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 56½ years, Elizabeth
Carolyn Thoren; his oldest son L. Robert Thoren, Jr. (Robby) of
Canton; his son Chris and his wife, Pam (Pierce) and family of
Canton; his daughter Karen and husband, Scott Norton and family of
Troy; his daughter Gretchen and husband, Nick Shaffer and family of
Salem, VA; 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; a sister,
Linnea and husband, Jay Brown of Port Republic, NJ; along with
several nieces and nephews. In addition, the family wants to
acknowledge with gratitude and love, the gracious service of Hadley
Utswanga as he helped to care for Larry at the end of his life.
Besides his parents, Mr. Thoren was preceded in death by a sister,
Louise Marie Thoren. The Thoren family invites you to remember
Larry’s life and legacy with them at North Street Community Church
on Feb. 5. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. with a service to
follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you would
make a donation in Larry’s memory to New Beginnings located at 8607
RTE 414, Canton, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 2/3/2020
THORNE -VIRGINIA G. "Ginnie" SNYDER age
67 of Elmira passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with her loving family by her
bedside. Ginnie was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Grant and
Jennie Hancock Thorne. She is survived by her husband of 40 years,
Steven Snyder; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery and Jaclyn Snyder of
Baltimore, MD with their daughter Olive Rose; daughter and
son-in-law, McKenzie Snyder and Matt Rivet of Boston, MA; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Jacqueline and Al Draht, Bonita DiBello,
Patricia and Charles Collins all of Pine City, and Susan Thorne of
Hammondsport, NY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Arthur and
Laurie Snyder of New Orleans, LA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law,
Clare and George Ferenczy of Corning, NY; also surviving are many
nieces and nephews. Ginnie was a 1970 graduate of Southside High
School. She earned an Associate's degree from Alfred State College
and her degree as a Registered Nurse from the Arnot Ogden Hospital
School of Nursing. Ginnie spent over 35 years caring for infants in
the NICU at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Outside of work, Ginnie
loved spending time with family and friends and being on or around
the golf course. This past year was spent with the newest love of
her life, her first grandchild, Olive Rose. Family and friends are
invited to call at the McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St.,
Elmira on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. A
short funeral service will follow at 3:45 p.m. Those wishing may
remember Ginny with a donation to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY. -Elmira
Star-Gazette 1/28/2020
TWIGG -BARBARA L. FAIRLIE, 90, of
Barton, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Jan. 5,
2020. Barb was born on Oct. 23, 1929 in Endicott, N.Y., a daughter
of the late Paul Elwood and Ida (Tobbe) Twigg. She was a graduate of
the Nichols High School Class of 1947. On March 19, 1949 she married
Thomas C. Fairlie and together they shared 48 years until his
passing on Sept. 4, 1997. Barbara enjoyed fellowship with her
friends and was a member Barton Community Club, the Nichols Senior
and Tioga Center Senior Citizens. She was also a member of the
Barton United Methodist Church. For over 30 years, Barb worked at
the Tioga Central School in the cafeteria and drove school bus. A
wonderful cook and baker, Barb was famous for her baked beans,
potato salad and her date-filled sugar cookies. She loved to sing,
spending time in her garden and every year she would say, “I’m not
canning,” but always came through with canned goods for her family.
Fridays were made all the more special with a visit to Ron and
Joan’s Towne Diner in Waverly where she was able to see friends and
family. Until we meet again Mom, may you find comfort in the arms of
the angels. Barbara will be greatly missed by her children: Keith
(Bonnie nee Ryder) Fairlie, Ronald (Joan nee Ball) Fairlie, Lorraine
(Lynn) Walker, Patricia (Dore’) James; nine grandchildren, 16
great-grandchildren; her sister Norma Barrowcliff; several nieces,
nephews and their families also survive. Barbara was predeceased by
her parents; her husband Tom; a grandson Brian; her brother and
sister-in-law Paul and Harriet Twigg; a brother-in-law George
Barrowcliff. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of
visitation on Friday, Jan. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sutfin
Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and
celebration of Barb’s life will follow at 1 p.m. Barbara will be
laid to rest next to her husband and grandson Brian in the Nichols
Cemetery. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution
to Stray Haven, 194 Shepard Road, Waverly, NY 14892 in loving memory
of Barbara L. Fairlie. -Sayre Morning Times 1/8/2020
BRUCE L. VANDINE JR., 84, of Muncy,
passed away on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at Skilled Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center of Muncy. Bruce was born on Sunday, Sept. 8,
1935, in Muncy and was the son of the late Bruce L. VanDine Sr. and
the late Ocie F. (Wagner) VanDine. Bruce was the husband of the late
Shirley H. Corson with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Bruce
was a member of the Moreland Baptist Church for over 30 years. He
worked the family farm his entire life and made sure his three sons
knew who the boss was by making sure the work on the farm got done
correctly. He was an avid deer and small game hunter. But most of
all Bruce loved his grandchildren and the time he spent with them.
He is survived by three sons, Gary L. VanDine, David W. (Pam)
VanDine, Kevin B. (Sherry) VanDine, all of Muncy; three sisters,
Phyllis Weikel, Norma Charles, and Janet Shannon; two brothers, Dio
VanDine, and Ronnie VanDine; five grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased
by his wife, Shirley H. Corson VanDine, on April 19, 2018, a sister,
Shirley Foust, and by a great-grandson, Logan G. Snyder. Funeral
services will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Moreland
Baptist Church, 118 Moreland Baptist Road, Muncy, with Rev. Robert
Ingraham officiating. Burial will follow in the Muncy Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday at the church. In
Bruce's memory, contributions may be sent to the Moreland Baptist
Church, 118 Moreland Baptist Road, Muncy, PA or to the American
Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA. Arrangements
have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville.
-Funeral home obit 2/3/2020
ROBERT CHARLES VERGASON, 93, passed away
on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at his home in Owego, N.Y. He is survived
by his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and John Lacey, Barton, N.Y.;
his granddaughter and husband, Denise and Jeremy Corcoran; his
great-granddaughter, Lydia Corcoran, Apalachin, N.Y.; special niece
and “a good kid,” Terri Snover Smith, Owego, N.Y.; and special furry
friends Gracie, Sophie and Molly. He was predeceased by his wife
Eleanor Brown Vergason, parents Charles and Catherine (Roosa)
Vergason, and siblings Doris, Jack, and Joyce. Bob was born July 10,
11, or 12, 1926, into an E.J. family, in Endicott, N.Y. After
graduating from Owego Free Academy, in 1944, Bob enlisted in the
U.S. Navy, where he served as a parachute rigger. Upon returning to
Owego, he began his long career at IBM. Then, in 1947, Bob married
his high school sweetheart, Eleanor. Bob was an active and longtime
member of the Owego United Methodist Church. He also taught trapper
education classes at the Tioga County Sportsman’s Club, where he was
a longtime member. Bob greatly enjoyed hunting and trapping, his
entire life. He, at one time, served as the Director of the Tioga
County Boys & Girls Club, where he coached pee wee football. Bob was
a superb woodworker, and evidence of his woodworking skills remain
around our homes and church. Throughout Bob’s life, the most
important things were his family and his church. He was a treasured
husband, father, grandfather, and “Grampy Bob” to his
great-granddaughter, teaching us all the true meaning of being a
quiet Christian, a gentle man, and a gentleman. A funeral service,
with military honors, will be held at the Owego United Methodist
Church, 261 Main St., Owego, N.Y., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at 11
a.m., with the Rev. James Stevens officiating. Family and friends
are invited to visit at church, prior to the funeral, from 10-11
a.m. Burial will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego.
Those wishing may consider a memorial contribution in memory of Bob
to the Owego United Methodist Church, or to Lourdes Hospice. -Sayre
Morning Times 1/7/2020
EDWIN VETER, age 93, of Wellsboro, PA
passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was born
on November 3, 1926 in Bristol, PA, a son of Carl and Vina (Selleck)
Vetter. Edwin was the husband of Frances (Mattison) Vetter. He was a
veteran of the US Navy having served during WWII, a member of St.
Paul's Episcopal Church in Wellsboro where he played music with
Father Hinton for 20 years, a member of the Loyal Order of the
Moose, the Wellsboro Social Club, the American Legion, and attended
Marsh Creek Fellowship Church. He and his wife enjoyed playing music
with the Gaines Kitchen Band at personal care and nursing homes.
Edwin was known by everyone as a jokester. Edwin is survived by his
wife Frances; son Michael (Bonita) Vetter of Kentucky; son Mark
(Dawn) Vetter of Arnot, PA; stepson Timothy Jay (Connie) Short of
Westerly, RI; stepson Todd Jeffrey (Melissa) Short of Montgomery,
PA; daughter Karen (Sam) Cooke of Mansfield, PA; daughter Lori Tice
of Troy, PA; brother Carl (Evelyn) Vetter, Jr. of Tennessee; sister
Mary Smith of North Carolina; 12 grandchildren, 10 step
grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 60
years, Edith Vetter. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M.
on Monday, January 27 at the Marsh Creek Baptist Church with Pastor
Keith Williams officiating. A private inurnment will take place at
St. Paul's Episcopal Church at a later date with The Reverend Janis
Yskamp. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel
and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. -Funeral home obit
1/25/2020
RICHARD “DICK' L. VOSIK, age 70, of
Mehoopany, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 9, 2020 at the Hospice
of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Dick was born on July 18, 1949 in
Kingston, the son of the late Leo (d. 1995) and Genevieve Tribender
Vosik (d. 2004). He was a graduate of Plymouth High School with the
class of 1964. After high school Dick served his country in the
United States Marine Corps Reserves. Dick was employed in the
Central Maintenance Department with Procter & Gamble in Mehoopany,
for 36 ½ years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Parish and the St. Joachim Church. He was also a member of the
Rought Hall American Legion Post No. 510 in Black Walnut. Dick was a
true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially
pheasants in South Dakota. He and his wife of 46 years, Kathryn
“Kathy” Ross Vosik, loved to travel and camp throughout the Midwest.
Their favorite landing spot was in South Dakota and had fond
memories of photographing brown bears in Alaska and Canada. Dick
also took great pride in tagging mountain lions in Idaho for two
years. Dick is survived by his wife, Kathy, whom he married on March
10, 1973; his brother, Robert Vosick and his wife, Teresa, of
Shikshinny; his brother/sister-in-laws, Donald Ross of Milan, Eugene
Ross of Sayre, Gerald Ross of Sayre, George “Jay” and Marilyn Ross
of Sugar Run, Ronald and ReeAnn Ross of Sugar Run, and Joan Ross of
Wyalusing; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his
parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerome Vosik (d.
1972) and his brother-in-law, Richard Ross (d. 2018). A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020
from the St. Joachim’s Catholic Church in Meshoppen, with Father
Peter Tran of the church officiating. Military honors will be
conducted preceding the Mass by the members of the Rought Hall
American Legion Post No. 510, the Dennis Strong American Legion Post
No. 457, and the Endless Mountains V.F.W. Post No. 3583. Interment
will follow at the St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Arrangements are
entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, 8206 SR 6, Meshoppen. In lieu
of flowers memorial donations may be made in Dick’s name to the Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 245 Senate Street, Wyalusing, or to
the Rought Hall American Legion Post No. 510, 328 Old Route 6,
Laceyville, PA. -Towanda Daily Review 1/10/2020
JOHN L. WANAMAKER, MD, 85, of Athens
passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. He
was born on June 3, 1934 in Elizabethtown, PA the son of the late
John and Helen (Campbell) Wanamaker. Dr. Wanamaker was a graduate
from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH and then went to Medical
School at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He
completed his internship at Philadelphia General Hospital and his
Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Dr. Wanamaker served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force serving as a
cardiologist at Wilford Hall in San Antonio, TX, and as a flight
surgeon at Andrews Air Force Base. Following his service in the Air
Force, Dr. Wanamaker moved his family in 1970 to Sayre to practice
at the Guthrie Clinic. He was elected to the Board of Physicians at
the clinic and later served as chief of cardiology until his
retirement in 1996. Dr. Wanamaker enjoyed golfing, tennis, fly
fishing, was an avid reader and known for his dry wit. He is
preceded in death by his son, William Wanamaker in 1992;
brother-in-law, Tom Hamilton; and sister-in-law, Anna Wanamaker. Dr.
Wanamaker is survived by his wife at home, Dorothy (Grubb)
Wanamaker; children, Karen and Patrick Le Chanu of Chalons, France,
Thomas and Gaylen Wanamaker of Lancaster, Joseph and Lauren
Wanamaker of Redmond, OR and James Wanamaker of Portland, OR;
grandchildren, Kyle Wanamaker, Paul Wanamaker, Nicolas Le Chanu,
Clement Le Chanu, Dana Wanamaker and Erin Wanamaker; and
great-grandsons, Isaiah and Caleb. He is also survived by his
sister, Joanne Hamilton of Morris; brother, Ralph Wanamaker of Cape
Girardeau, MO; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private
service will be held at the convenience of the family. A celebration
of life service will be announced at a later date. The family is
being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Inc., Athens. Memorial donations may be made in Dr. John Wanamaker’s
name to The Guthrie Clinic Cardiology Fund, c/o Resource
Development, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA or a charity of one’s
choice. -Towanda Daily Review 1/31/2020
WASCHEZYN -MARY W. SWANK age 101 of
Elmira passed away peacefully, Fri. the day after her birthday. Born
on Jan. 9, 1919 in Youngstown, OH, to the late, Peter & Sophie Mazur
Waschezyn. She married the love of her life, Lester Swank, in 1939,
and he predeceased her in 2002. A homemaker, Mary enjoyed providing
for her family and doing yardwork. She was also employed by Iszard's
Department Store and Richard Wardenburg's Clothing Store for many
years. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Patricia Gublo,
Elmira, Nancy White, Elmira; three grandchildren, Paula Arcovio,
Stephanie Daugherty, Marcia Wheaton; seven great-grandchildren,
Erika, Cody, Nicole, Jake, Kristofer, Madelyn, and Cassidy; great
great granddaughters, Reina and Stella; nieces and nephews. In
addition to her parents and husband, Mary is predeceased by her
siblings, Anne Skalko, Pauline Kwasney, Susan Barber, Helen, Michael
and John Waschezyn; nephews, James Skalko, Christopher Kwasney, and
Greg Waschezyn; a son-in-law, Bernard Gublo. Family and friends will
be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway,
Southport/Elmira on Fri. Jan 17, 2020 between the hours of 4-6 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Sat 12 (noon) in Our
Lady of Lourdes Church, 1100 W. Church St, Elmira, NY 14905. Burial
will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest
beside her beloved husband, Lester. Memorials may be directed to the
Southern Tier Assoc. for the Visually Impaired, STAVI, 719 Lake St.
Elmira, NY in her memory. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/12/2020
DONALD EDWARD “Ed” WATKINS, 73, of 1958
Moon St., New Albany, (Evergreen) PA, passed away Sunday morning,
Jan. 26, 2020 at his home following declining health. “Ed” as he was
known by his family and many friends was born at home in Powell,
Pennsylvania, on Sept. 20, 1946, the son of Donald Wayne Watkins and
Emma Mae Beers Watkins. After graduating from Towanda Area High
School, Ed served with the U.S. Army’s Company E, 2nd Battalion,
60th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division in Vietnam during the war.
Following completion of his military service, Ed was employed by
Masonite Corporation in Wysox for three years and was subsequently
employed by GTE Sylvania (Osram) in Towanda for 33 years until
retirement. During his retirement Ed worked with Smokey Allen in
Powell. Ed was an avid bowler having acquired numerous awards over
the years. Ed loved attending his grandchildren’s sports events. He
enjoyed working outdoors, cutting and splitting wood, hunting and
fishing. Ed also enjoyed NASCAR races and attending the races at
Charlotte. Ed was a member of the Monroeton Rod and Gun Club and the
American Bowling Association. Ed’s family includes his wife, Kathryn
L. Howell Watkins; daughters, Nicole C. Pagano of Towanda, Tammie J.
Watkins of New Albany, Stacey M. Larkin and husband, Andreas of
Wysox, Alicia C. Astegher and husband Brian of Tunkhannock;
grandchildren, Megan Sands, Christopher “C.J.” Sands, Daniel
Calaman, Ryan Sands, Michael and Matthew Astegher, Katelyn Calaman;
great-granddaughter, Videl Sands; brother and sister-in-law, Francis
“Butch” and Lucille Watkins of Powell as well as several nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Donald Wayne
Watkins, mother, Emma Mae Beers Watkins Shults and sister and
brother-in-law, Donna and Peter Wood. The family will receive
friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, with a memorial
service to follow at 5 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217
York Ave., Towanda, PA. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Thomas of
the Moxie Community Church. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will
accord military honors at the funeral home. -Towanda Daily Review
1/28/2020
WEBB -RACHEL W. DURAND, 95, of French
Asylum and lifelong resident of Towanda passed away on Jan. 30, 2020
at the Guthrie Towanda Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on
July 23, 1924 at Lake Wesauking, a daughter of the late Ralph and
Ethel Webb. Rachel was a kind person always ready to help and
enjoyed her many years at C&N Bank. Rachel was predeceased by her
husbands, Amos Schmoll and Alfred Durand; parents, Ralph and Ethel
Webb; daughter, Sylvia Holder; step-son, Tom Durand; and brothers,
William Webb and John Webb. Rachel is survived by her children, Mary
and Ralph Martin of Towanda, Margaret Brecher of Monroeton;
step-children, John and Donna Durand of Byron, New York, Marilyn and
Sal Nicosia of Athens; brother, Stephen G. Webb; grandchildren,
Theresa and Mike Watkins, Tonya and Rusty Spencer, R.V. Martin, Tom
Brecher, Tim and Taffy Brecher, Josh and Jen Sitas, Kim and Dean
Eyster, Laura Durand, Elizabeth Durand, Stephanie Durand-Thomas;
great-grandchildren, Tyler Spencer, Taylor Legge, Mackenzie Watkins,
Nick Spencer, Blakely Watkins, Ty Brecher, Bradley Martin, Rachel
Martin, Nathan Spencer, Austin Eyster, Kailee Eyster, Gabby Sitas,
Jack Sitas, Charlotte Sitas, Cash Sitas, Owen Durand-Thomas;
great-great-grandchildren, Olivia Legge, Emmitt Klees; always
special cousin, Tina Pickett; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends. All services will be private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers those who wish may send a donation to the French
Asylum Methodist c/o Jack Kilmer 7048 Liberty Corners Road, Towanda,
PA. Caring assistance provided by Cooley Tioga Point Cremation and
Burial Options in Athens. -Towanda Daily Review 2/1/2020
WEST -SUSAN W. DESANTO, 73, of
Williamsport, passed away at The Gatehouse on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
Sue was born in Elmira, N.Y., on Dec. 19, 1946, a daughter of the
late Foster O. and Betty L. (Ingersoll) West. She was a graduate of
Wellsboro High School and Mansfield State College, now Mansfield
University. Sue taught French and English. She started her teaching
career in Millville in 1969 and from 1969 until her retirement, she
taught in the East Lycoming School District. She was an active
member of the former Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, now St. Joseph
the Worker Parish. Sue enjoyed gardening, but her greatest joy was
family, especially her granddaughters. She never missed any of their
events, particularly their ball games. She and her husband, Michael
R. DeSanto, celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on Aug. 17,
2019. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (George) Holtzapple,
of South Williamsport; granddaughters, Hailey and Emily; brothers,
F. Craig (Linda) West, James (Diane) West, and sister, Cynthia
(Greg) Carr, all of Wellsboro; and many nieces and nephews. In
addition to her parents, a sister, Jacqueline West, preceded her in
death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. Fourth
St., Williamsport, with her pastor, Rev. Brian Van Fossen
officiating, followed by burial at Wildwood Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions in
Susan's name may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 711 W.
Edwin St., Williamsport, PA. Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation
Services has been entrusted with handling arrangements. -Wellsboro
Gazette 1/21/2020
DUANE H. WILCOX - During the early
morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, Duane H. Wilcox of LeRoy
passed away peacefully at Troy Community Hospital following a brief
illness. He was 86 years of age. Born on his family’s dairy farm in
Leroy on Aug. 24, 1933, he was the son of Earl and Hattie (Haflett)
Wilcox. He graduated Canton High School with the class of 1951 and
on July 11, 1953, he married Carrie Ellen Thomas. Together they
raised a son and two daughters. In 1964, Duane, along with his
brother George, took charge of the family dairy farm. Duane was
active in many organizations. He was a lifetime member of the NRA
and a past director of Select Sires. He had been a delegate to the
Dairy Herd Improvement Association and Scout Master for Troop 67. He
was a dairy farmer his entire life but also occasionally substituted
as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a
member of the Farm Land Preservation Board and helped found the
Sulbra Crop Management. He also served as the state delegate to the
Pennsylvania Holstein Association and had been a board member of the
Bradford County Pennsylvania Farmer’s Association. Duane loved all
things associated with the outdoors especially hunting, fly fishing
and gardening and was a board member of the Bradford County
Conservation District. He was also a member of the Open Hand Grange
(now Beech Flats Grange) and a life member of the Wheel Inn Club.
Duane is survived by his wife, Carrie, at home; son, Roger Wilcox
(Ann Roy) of LeRoy; daughters, Yvonnne (Roy) Killian of LeRoy and
Lisa Wilcox (MaryBeth Minnier) of Dushore; grandchildren, Matthew
(Meredith) Scott, Curtis Scott (Jenn Eyer), Roy Killian Jr., Missy
(Greg) Seip, and Lexa (Alexis) Roy; great-grandchildren, Rory Scott,
Archer Scott, Winston Killian, Gabriel Seip; in-laws, Lela and Don
Poust, Lila Thomas and Bobbee Wilcox and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, George Wilcox
and sister, Janice Wilcox. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 6, 2020
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Grover Church of Christ. Celebration
of his life will be at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Will Strunk
officiating. -Towanda Daily Review 1/3/2020
LYNFORD G.
WILSON "LYN" - But those who hope in the Lord will
renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will
run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ~ Isaiah
40:31 - Lyn was
born Oct. 20, 1953, in Corning, New York, to the late Kendall and
Norma Ball Wilson. He was a 1971 graduate of Corning-Painted Post
West High School. Lyn actively sought adventure while living life in
New York, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Maryland before finally
settling in Bradford County. He walked into the arms of his Lord on
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, surrounded by his family following
complications from a brain hemorrhage. Lyn married his soul mate,
Laura Bullard, on Oct. 30, 1971, in Lindley, New York. She followed
him in his spirited journeys and created a few adventures of her
own. Together, they embarked on the greatest challenge/adventure of
their life by becoming parents to Kristina Ivanna, Norma Louise, and
Joleen Danielle. Their daughters led them into the happiest/most
rewarding adventure of all—grandparenting! Lyn worked in many
nursing homes and hospitals over the years as a dietary manager and
loved interacting with residents and listening to their adventures.
Because of this, he could strike up a conversation with anyone,
anywhere, at any time. Beware the poor soul standing in line at
Walmart behind him… or the person sharing his room at the hospital.
Even in his later years masquerading as a grumpy old man, he still
had a zest for exploring the unknown and discovering what other
people could tell him about themselves and their lives. He continued
this quest as a door greeter for Encounter Church in Athens — a
position he thoroughly loved and looked forward to every time. Lyn
is survived by his soul mate, Laura; his daughters, Kristina
Vanderpool (Mike Merrit) of Martinsburg, WV, Norma (Bart)
Silverstrim of Towanda, and Joleen Caldwell (Marcus Carlile) of
Martinsburg, WV; his grandchildren, Alexandria Young (Josiah
Bennett) of Athens, Samantha Morrow of New Brunswick, OH, Dylan
Caldwell of Martinsburg, WV, Ethan Caldwell of Dover, DE, Lauralyn
Wilson of Martinsburg, WV, Matthew Silverstrim of Towanda and Evelyn
Carlile of Martinsburg, WV; his brothers, Kendall Wilson Jr. of NC,
Charles (Judy) Wilson of NY and Jim Wilson (Anne Comosh) of NY; his
sister, Kathy (Ray) Buman of NY; his favorite sister-in-law, Donna
Eastwood of NY, his brother-in-law, Bob (Cindy) Bullard of NY, as
well as several other in-laws; millions (or so it seems) of cousins,
nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, etc, including his
favorite nephew, Kerry (Margaret) Wilson of North Carolina; his
brother from another mother, Pete Cartron of Maryland; and his
“adopted” daughters, Cindi (Scott) Webster, Marlena (Tom) Goss,
April (Justin) Moore, and their families. Lyn was predeceased by his
father in 1984, his mother in 2013, his sister Diane in 2008, his
brothers David in 2017 and Darrell in 2002. The family would like to
invite everyone to participate in a celebration of life—in Lyn’s
words, “funerals are way too sad and mopey!”—on Saturday, Jan. 18,
2020, at the South Waverly Borough Hall (2523 Pennsylvania Ave,
South Waverly), with his Pastor, Dan Walker, officiating. The family
will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., with the celebration of his
life to begin at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Lyn would appreciate
memorial donations to either the American Heart Association or the
American Diabetes Association. The family would like to thank the
Memorial EMTs, the Packer ER team, and the Packer ICU staff for
their care and consideration during this difficult time. “I’ve heard
it too many times to ignore it / It’s something that I’m supposed to
be, / -Towanda Daily Review 1/5/2020
WINSLOW -SHERROL Y. “Sugar” ROWE, 79, of
Waverly, N.Y. passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Bradford
County Manor following an extended illness. She was born on
September 8, 1940 in Waverly, N.Y. the daughter of the late Glenn
and Martha (Clark) Winslow. Sugar loved her family and spending time
with both her children and grandchildren was what she loved the
most. She was also known to all their friends as mom or gram. She
enjoyed long rides in the country and paint ceramics. Sugar enjoyed
tending to her plants and crocheting. She is predeceased by her
former husband; Jack Rowe, Sr., granddaughter; Randi Lynn Bennett;
great-granddaughter; Alexandria Faith Simon, and brother; Gary
Winslow, Sr. Sherrol is survived by her children; Jack and Missy
Rowe, Jr., Glenn and Hannah Rowe, Cathy Rowe and Nelson Brown, Jr.,
Susan and Rick Peppard, Paul and Cathy Rowe, Steve Rowe, and Shane
Rowe, grandchildren: Cassie, Elizabeth, Kelly, Josh, Ashley, Jaclyn,
Jamie, Bobby, Rickey, Patricia, Michael, Nikki, Lisa, Brandi,
Amanda, Korey, Kaitlyn, Trevor, Austin, Chloe, Shane Michael, and
Holly, and 40 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her
sister, who was more like a daughter and was her best friend, Robin
and her husband, Roy VanAtta, and sister; Maggie Kraft, sister and
brother-in-law; Tammy and Tom Murray. A memorial service will be
held at a later date. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street,
Athens, Pa. -Sayre Morning Times 1/30/2020
RONALD LEIGH WOOD, JR, 60, of
Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 surrounded
by his family. He was the loving husband of Beth L. (Barrigar) Wood.
The couple married July 21, 2001 and had 18 happy years together.
Ron was born on September 9, 1959 in Elmira, NY, son of the late
Ronald Leigh Wood, Sr. and Bonnie (Prosser) Paulo. He was
owner/operator of All Phases Drywall & Construction Co. and was a
master drywall finisher. Ron was a music lover and drummer, even
playing in local bands. He was also an inventor and held patents
with the U.S. Patent Office. More than anything Ron was a family man
who cherished his wife, children, and especially his grandchildren.
Ron is survived by his wife Beth, his children: Katrina (Mitch)
Woodward of East Smithfield, PA, John Wood of Alpine, NY, Casey Wood
of Elmira, NY, and Carrie Dunbar of Watkins Glen, NY, his
grandchildren: Raya, Faybian, Bailey, Taygan, and other grandchild
on the way, his brothers: Larry Wood and Tim (Janet) Wood, both of
Elmira, and Roger (Rose) Wood of Horseheads, along with several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The
memorial service to honor Ron's life will be held at 7:00 PM on
January 24, 2020 at the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church, 13255 Berwick
Turnpike, Gillett, PA with his pastor, Rev. Robert Wuethrich
officiating and his father-in-law Rev. Harry Barrigar assisting. The
Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. Wellsburg, NY has been entrusted with the
arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made
to Ron's family for funeral costs through the Donations link on his
obituary page at
RobertsFHInc.com. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/20/2020
WOOD -WINIFRED JEAN MORTON, 82, of
Westfield passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the Country
Terrace in Wellsboro. Born July 1, 1937 in Sabinsville, she was the
daughter of the late Donald K. and Nora (VanDusen) Wood. Winnie was
a professional cleaner and a former member and Past President of the
Knoxville VFW Auxiliary. She loved quilting and blessed many folks
with her quilts. She is survived by her sons, Garry Spencer of
Appleton, WI and David Morton of Wellsboro; step daughter, Julie
Geukes of Avoca, N.Y.; six grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Winnie was preceded in death by her two
husbands, Ed Spencer and James Morton and her son, Charles Morton. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in
care of Kenyon Funeral Home. -Wellsboro Gazette 1/21/2020
WORRELL Mrs. BETH GRADY, age 54 of
Wyalusing, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at
the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA surrounded by her family. Beth
was born on Dec. 30, 1965, in Fairless Hills, PA a daughter of the
late Donald E. and Olive Johnson Worrell. She graduated from
Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills, PA, a member of the class of
1983. After school, she worked for a short time at a Burger King,
where she met her future husband, John Grady. They were married on
July 21, 1990. After going to school for cosmetology, she went to
work as a software designer with her husband John. Last year they
celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary. Beth loved animals,
especially her Bernese Mountain Dogs: Jazmine, Sydney, Shilo and
Sheba, as well as a plethora of cats, a potbellied pig, chickens,
parakeets, turtles, and various other wildlife. She liked cooking,
singing, and cheering on the Eagles and Bengals. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. Surviving are her spouse and the love of
her life, John Grady at home; sisters, Donna Harris of South
Carolina, Debbie Troth of Fairless Hills, PA; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Steven (Sandra) Worrell of Wyalusing, PA, Donald
(Rebecca) Worrell of East Windsor, NJ, Gary (Denise) Worrell of
Columbia, MD, Christopher (Lyn) Worrell of Haysville, KS; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant brother, Leslie
Worrell, and a brother-in-law, William Troth. A funeral service will
be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the P. Dean Homer
Funeral Home, 83 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA with Pastor Tim Geiss
of the Victory Church, Troy, PA officiating. Friends and family may
call from 1 p.m. until the start of the service at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 83
Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA. Memorial contributions may be sent in
her memory to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179,
Ulster, PA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P.
Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA. -Towanda
Daily Review 1/21/2020
YEAGLE -SHIRLEY YEAGLE KELLY, 87, of
Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve at
the Fraser Center, Hilton Head Island, SC. She was the loving wife
of Dr. Michael L. Kelly. They celebrated 65 years of marriage
together before her passing. Born in Rome, PA she was the daughter
of the late Jake Yeagle and the late Ethel (Meckes) Yeagle. She was
a graduate of Rome High School, East Stroudsburg State Teacher’s
College and obtained a Master’s Degree from Marywood College. Mrs.
Kelly taught at Northeast Bradford School District, Mountain View
School District, and was a faculty member at Marywood University.
After leaving Marywood, Shirley and her husband owned and operated
Kelly Antiques in Swiftwater, PA, prior to relocating to Hilton Head
Island, SC. She enjoyed decorating, traveling out west, and
antiquing. She will be remembered by all of us as an accomplished
woman, and a dedicated wife and mother and will be deeply missed by
all of her friends and family. Shirley is survived by her husband,
Michael; a brother, Bruce Yeagle and his wife, Lois, of Windham
Center, PA; three daughters, Kim Ballman and her husband, Steve of
Annapolis, MD, Colleen Kelly of Kernersville, NC, Kate Cody and her
husband, Mike of Hilton Head Island, SC; two sons, Kevin Kelly and
his wife, Pat of Garden City, NY and Chris Kelly of Swiftwater, PA;
10 grandchildren, Bridget Duffie, Jill Harrill, Marshall Cody,
Christopher Kelly, Michael Kelly, Peter Kelly, Alex Kelly, Billy
Dunlap, Emily Hill, Anna Kelly and five great-grandchildren. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Eva
Yeagle Chaffee. Private services will be held by the family.
-Towanda Daily Review 1/29/2020
ZREMSKI -GWENDOLYN M. "Wendy" DOAN-NEWCOMB, 67, of Osceola, PA, died at home on Sunday, January 26, 2020 after her hard fought battle with cancer. Wendy was born in Wellsboro, PA on November 27, 1952 to the late John and Clarabell (Borrows) Zremski. A native of the Cowanesque Valley, she graduated from Elkland High School. As a young woman, Wendy was employed for 13 years by the Westfield Tannery and later she worked as a daycare provider. Her last occupation, which she truly loved, was as activity director at the Bucktail Campground in Mansfield, PA. On November 18, 2013, Wendy married her longtime partner, Roger Newcomb at their home in Osceola. Wendy adored her family and loved her dogs. She enjoyed camping and square dancing. She went all out to celebrate Halloween, which led to her being known as witch Wendy. Wendy is survived by her husband, Roger Newcomb, her children and their spouses, Blaine Doan (Jamie Covell) of Bath, NY, Brett and Erika Doan of Coatesville, PA, Brian and Marcie Doan of Horseheads, NY and Brandy and Jimmy Stratton of Addison, her step daughters and husbands, Connie and Gary Lampman of Westfield, PA and Brenda and Rusty Houghtaling of Westfield, PA, her grandchildren, Taylor, Jaryn, Jaiden, Jaisek, Karley, Luke, Adam, Josee and Cole, her step grandchildren, Holden, Harley and Kaden, her great grandchildren, Kaislee, Marcie and Luka, her sisters, Betsy (Dan) Gordon of Covington, PA and Kathy (Alex) Hartley of Knoxville, PA along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Wendy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Clarabell Zremski and her step grandson, Tyler Lampman. There will be no services held. Memorial donations are requested for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America or to your local SPCA. Arrangements are with the H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home in Woodhull, NY. -Elmira Star-Gazette 1/29/2020
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