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William C. “Bill” Freeman
Oct 27, 2021
William C. "Bill" Freeman, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1945 in Springfield, MA a son of the late Merrell and Betty Lou (Fay) Freeman. He graduated from Canton Area High School and was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the US Army. Bill worked on the family farm...
Jessica C. (Avila) Virgo
Oct 27, 2021
Jessica C. (Avila) Virgo, age 38, of Hughesville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born on October 8, 1983 in San Diego, CA a daughter of James Avila and Dorothy L. (Quintana) Tyler. She was employed by Kidron, Montgomery, PA. Jessica is survived by her parents: James (Sherryl) Avila of San Diego, CA, Dorothy Tyler...
Bernard R. “Bernie” Simmons
Sep 26, 2021
Bernard R. "Bernie" Simmons, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1937 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Perley L. and Nora (Gitchell) Simmons and was married for 42 years to Billie M (Shinafelt) Simmons. Bernie was retired from Dresser Manufacturing, Wellsboro, PA and was a life...
Richard L. Wilkinson
Sep 15, 2021
Richard L. Wilkinson, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1943 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Ivan and Elizabeth (Campbell) Wilkinson. Rich was married to Roxanne L. (Dewey) Wilkinson and was employed for 37 years as a vice president, loan officer and regional supervisor for Citizens...
Robert J. Sargent
Sep 1, 2021
Robert J. Sargent, age 90, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born on November 14, 1930 in Blossburg, PA a son of the late William J. and Lillian E. (Hart) Sargent and was married to the late Olive M. (Button) Sargent. He was retired from Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY and served in...
William E. Carson
Aug 13, 2021
William E. Carson, age 86 of Wellsboro passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at UPMC Wellsboro. Born May 30, 1935 in Wellsboro, he was the son of the late Stuart and Lydia "Mae" (Cook) Carson. He served in the US Navy from 1954 – 1958 and retired from Corning Inc. Bill was a lifetime member of the Wellsboro...
Virginia L. “Jenny” Stocum
Aug 12, 2021
Virginia L. "Jenny" Stocum, age 59 of Wellsboro left to be with her Lord on August 12, 2021. Born November 29, 1961 in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Rhea "Vivian" (Weber) Wilson. She married Duane O. Stocum on Dec. 30, 1978; they shared 42 years and had two wonderful children together. Jenny enjoyed...
Joshua D. Crooks
Aug 9, 2021
Joshua D. Crooks, age 32, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, August 9, 2021. He was born on June 17, 1989 in Wellsboro, PA a son of James Crooks of Covington, PA and Sherrie A. (Smith) Bacon. Josh loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, family activities and gardening. He is survived by his father: James Crooks of Covington, PA,...
Wesley H. Starkweather
Jul 31, 2021
Wesley H. Starkweather, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1928 in Wellsboro, a son of the late Hugh and Martha (Luther) Starkweather. He was married to the late Kathryn (Emmick) Starkweather and was a member of the Morris United Methodist Church, life member of the NRA, member of...
Betty J. (Pepperman) Burkholder
Jul 22, 2021
Betty J. (Pepperman) Burkholder, age 93, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born on Sept. 4, 1927 in Jersey Shore, PA a daughter of the late Eugene and Hazel (Ergott) Pepperman and was married to the late Donald L. Burkholder. Betty is survived by three sons: Jeffrey (Gayle) Burkholder of Wellsboro, PA, Bradley Burkholder...
Dr. James M. Davis
Jul 20, 2021
Dr. James M. Davis, age 77, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1944 in Syracuse, NY a son of the late James and Helen (Bullock) Davis and was married for 54 years to Ruth Ann (Davenport) Davis. He graduated summa cum laude from the National Chiropractic College, Chicago IL, served...
Orson L. Love
Jul 17, 2021
Orson L. Love, age 89, of Morris, PA, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1932 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late John and Ruth (Marquart) Love and was married to Catherine (Harmon) Love for 61 years. He was a Korean War Veteran serving with the US Army. Orson worked for 37...
Louis J. “Lou” Jimenez
Jul 17, 2021
Louis J. "Lou" Jimenez, age 54, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born on December 17, 1966 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Robert T. Jimenez and Beverly Ann (Boyden) Button. Lou was married to Audrey L. Williams and had worked at sever places in Wellsboro in customer service. He was the...
Vernon L. Miller
Jul 17, 2021
Vernon L. Miller, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1948 in Lancaster, PA a son of the late Ivan Miller and Velma (Eshelman) Miller Hershey. Vern was married for 53 years to Mabel (Auker) Miller and was a truck driver for most of his life. He was an...
Marjorie E. (Rhodes) Osterdahl
Jul 15, 2021
Marjorie E. (Rhodes) Osterdahl, age 96, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Murray, KY, died on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1925 in Louisville, KY a daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Mae (Alford) Rhodes and was married to the late Arthur D. Osterdahl. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church,...
Doris R. (Adams) Smouse
Jul 4, 2021
Doris R. (Adams) Smouse, age 93, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on Sept. 7, 1927 in Punxsutawney, PA and moved to Niagara Falls, NY in the 1950's where she raised her 8 children. Doris was a daughter of the late James and Florence (Hawk) Adams. She was the wife...
Judith L. "Judy" (Frederick) Garner
Jun 19, 2021
Judith L. "Judy" (Frederick) Garner, age 69, of Mansfield, PA, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1951 in McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Leardina (Melegari) Frederick. She was married for 30 years to Dennis L. Garner. She taught English and computer for the Northern Potter School District until her...
Robin G. “Rob” Dibble
Jun 19, 2021
Robin G. "Rob" Dibble, age 68, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born on February 2, 1953 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late George and Dorotha "Dot" (Jones) Dibble. Rob served in the US Navy and was a wholesale snack food distributor for over 25 years. He was married to Krista (Smithgall)...
Donald Ancil Avery
Jun 11, 2021
Donald Ancil Avery, age 99, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on August 22, 1921 in Westfield, PA, a son of the late Wesley F. and Alice May (Stott) Avery and was married to the late Charlotte "Lottie" (Cheney) Avery. Donald was a WWII Navy veteran and was formerly employed for 26 years...
Dennis E. Winters
Jun 6, 2021
Dennis E. Winters, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born on October 29, 1950 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Lewis and Ella (Mosher) Winters and was married for 43 years to Ramona (Akey) Winters. Denny was a farmer and a truck driver who loved his family. He was a...
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