Obituaries

Oct 6, 2026

William E. Gastrock, Sr., age 96, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born on March 16, 1930 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Claude and Erma (Cavanaugh) Gastrock and was a retired truck driver for Guy Morral Trucking, Wellsboro, PA. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Army. He was...

Sep 25, 2026

James E. Yordy, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born in Sunbury, PA, a son of the late Earl and Phyllis Yordy. Jim was married for 66 years to Mary Yordy and was retired from PP&L. He was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and friend. He was well known as a patron...

Sep 20, 2026

Sep 6, 2026

Ronald Harry Heise, 88, died at his summer home in Wellsboro, PA, on September 6, 2026.

Mr. Heise was born on June 25, 1938 in Wellsboro, PA to Harry William Heise and Eugertha Alta Morris Heise. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Julia Raye Hackney Heise, his daughter, Christiana Raye Heise Mills, her husband Evan Mills, and granddaughters...

Aug 26, 2026

Dale Earl Drake of Middlebury Center, PA passed away surrounded by his family at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA on August 26, 2026. Dale was born on October 28, 1948 in Middlebury Center at his family home. His wife of 51 years 1 month, Kimberly Webster Drake, survives. He is also survived by his sons Eric (Jennifer) Drake of...

Aug 23, 2026

John A. Carden, 92, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 24, 1933, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the son of John and Elna (Haselhurst) Carden. John was a United States Air Force veteran during the Korean conflict. He married fellow airman Jean (Coolidge) Carden at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado....

Aug 18, 2026

Laura Lee Tubbs, 65, of Wellsboro PA passed away both peacefully and unexpectedly on August 18th 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville PA.  Laura was born on November 17th 1960 in Blossburg, PA to Edward and Katherine Banker. She was a former nurse serving both The Green Home and The Country Terrace in Wellsboro PA as well as private...

Jul 19, 2026

Mary A. Osgood, age 80 of Groton, NY passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Born May 17, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Adeline (Stager) Osgood. Mary was a lawyer for many years and was active in her community serving on the Groton town board....

Jul 1, 2026

Robert W. “Bob” Trowbridge, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1937 in Mansfield, PA, a son of the late Harrison and Myrtle (Smith) Trowbridge. Bob served in the US Navy and was the husband of the late Mary Lee (McClure) Trowbridge for 65 years. He was the owner of...

Jun 25, 2026

John “Pete” A. Kline, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Ringtown, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1950 in Danville, PA a son of the late John and Edna (Rumble) Kline and was the husband of the late Sandra (Johnston) Kline. He was a...

Jun 12, 2026

Maryanne (Sloney) Griscavage, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Oliver) Sloney. Maryanne was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro Women’s Chorus, Tioga County Club, enjoyed collecting antiques, playing golf, watching wildlife, teaching aerobics and...

May 25, 2026

Joyce M. (Hilfiger) Garrison, age 95, of Wellsboro, PA, passed on peacefully at the Laurels Personal Care Home, Wellsboro, PA, on May 25, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1931 in Covington, PA, a daughter of the late Carlton and Gertrude (Soper) Hilfiger and was married to her beloved husband Lewis M. Garrison who passed away in 1989. She...

May 7, 2026

Paul R. Charles, age 85 of Wellsboro passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born March 19, 1941 in Bucks County, PA, he was the son of the late Paul G. Charles and Dorothy (Milikan) Hoover. He was a graduate of Penn Ridge High and worked as a skilled electrician for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital until...

May 1, 2026

Denise L (Peet) Heck, age 56, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1969 in Blossburg, PA a daughter of the late Paul D. Peet, Sr. and the late Ellen (Swan) Peet and was married to Edward “Ed” Heck. Denise worked for Viant Medical, Westfield, PA and CRI and enjoyed camping,...

Apr 26, 2026

Mary L. Cranmer, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1938 in New Brunswick, NJ, a daughter of the late George and Eleanor (Grumm) Vogle and was the wife of the late Rev. Darwin “Tink” Cranmer. Mary worked for many years at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Dietary Department...

Apr 19, 2026

Patricia Ann Malletz, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

She was born on October 29, 1939, in Rochester, NY, to James and Molly Neilon, the youngest of six children. She built a life defined by resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to learning. Widowed at 43, she raised her two children, Eric and Marlo Malletz,...

Apr 15, 2026

DeWaine D. “Dewey” Starkweather, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 24, 1955 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Paul D. Starkweather and Leda B. (VanDergrift) Starkweather and was a 1974 Wellsboro Area High School graduate. Dewey was employed for over 50...

Apr 10, 2026

Powlison, Ruth (Heater Sargent) age 87 of Mansfield, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2026. She was born on May 29,1938 in Tioga, PA, daughter of the late Milford and Ellen (Merrick) Heater. Of great importance to Ruth was her relationship with Jesus. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mansfield, PA....

Apr 6, 2026

Marion M. (VanZile) Dilly, age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1937 in Blossburg, PA a daughter of the late George and Nina (Rice) VanZile and was married to the late Roy Dilly, Sr. Marian was a homemaker and enjoyed camping, baking, snowmobiling and going to yard sales. She is...

Mar 28, 2026

Irvin T. Smith, III, age 76, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1949 in Norristown, PA, a son of the late Irvin T. Smith, Jr. and Mildred V. (Cole) Smith and was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the US Air Force. Irvin was a manager for the PA Liquor Control Board...