Starlee (Evans) Dempsey, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  She was born on February 28, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, an adopted daughter of the late Harold K. and Mary K. (Allen) Evans.  Starlee was a local tax expert and Wellsboro H & R Block franchise owner for more than 25 years. She recently transitioned the business to her family establishing Dempsey & Associates in Wellsboro, PA.  Starlee loved her work and her customers, spending time with her many cats on Swede Hill, and visits and vacations with her family, or perhaps a day trip to the Casino.  She is survived by her partner: Clifford Tubbs of Westfield, PA, two sons: George (Kathi) Dempsey, Jr. of Aurora, CO, Jim (Debbie) Dempsey of Stonington, CT, daughter: Sheila (Jeff) Hawkins of Manassas, VA, brother: Donald (Kathleen) Evans of Roseville, PA, "adopted daughter": Lori Rotsell of Wellsboro, PA and 8 grandchildren.  Friends may call on Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.  A funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Vane Gunn officiating.  Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, 725 Gee Rd., Tioga, PA 16946.