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Robert J. Sargent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marjorie M. (Hunter) Gardner

Marjorie M. (Hunter) Gardner

Jun 2, 2021

Marjorie M. (Hunter) Gardner, age 93, of Blossburg, PA, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  She was born on December 1, 1927 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Ivan and Nina (Sumner) Hunter and was the wife of the late Allie L. Gardner.  Marge spent her whole life dedicated to her family, always putting them first!  She...

Wilma J. (Dent) Davis

Wilma J. (Dent) Davis

May 4, 2021

Wilma J. (Dent) Davis, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, May 04, 2021.  She was born on August 17, 1928 in Galeton, PA, a daughter of the late Merle and Grace (Taylor) Dent.  Wilma was married for 58 years to Richard D. Davis, Jr. who passed away in 2003.  She loved spending time with her family and...

Wilhelm A. Kalke

Wilhelm A. Kalke

Apr 24, 2021

Wilhelm A. Kalke, age 86, of Westfield, PA, died on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  He was married to Barbara L. Kalke for 63 years.  Funeral services will be private and family only.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Joan K. (Bowers) Ludwig

Joan K. (Bowers) Ludwig

Mar 20, 2021

Joan K. (Bowers) Ludwig, age 79, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  She was born on January 12, 1942 in Reading, PA a daughter of the late Elwood and Helen (Reid) Bowers.  She worked as an LPN for many years at St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading, PA and then worked as a personal caregiver.  Joan loved spending...

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