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James L. “Jim” Johnston

James L. “Jim” Johnston

Nov 13, 2020

James L. "Jim" Johnston, age 65, of Mansfield, PA, died on Friday, November 13, 2020.  He was born on November 26, 1954 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Thomas M. and Beverly (Teed) Johnston.  He was the husband of Barbara A. (Tom) Johnston and was employed by the Tioga Bradford Housing Authority.  Services will be private family...

Laura J. (Douthitt) Pifer

Laura J. (Douthitt) Pifer

Nov 13, 2020

Laura J. (Douthitt) Pifer, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, November 13, 2020.  She was born on April 11, 1928 in North Apollo, PA a daughter of the late Herman and Ella (Stottlemyer) Douthitt.  Laura was married to the late Rev. Dr. Walter E. Pifer and was a member of the Dexter Baptist Church where she was...

John F. Gleason

John F. Gleason

Oct 20, 2020

John F. Gleason, age 91, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  He was born on June 21, 1929 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late George F. Gleason and Elizabeth (Kirhovsky) Root.  He was a Korean War veteran serving with the US Army and was retired from Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY.  John was...

Beverly L. (Niles) Watters

Beverly L. (Niles) Watters

Sep 30, 2020

Beverly L. (Niles) Watters, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  She was born on May 29, 1931 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph C. Niles and Evangeline (McGinness) Price.  She was married to Marston P. Watters for 71 years and was a member of the Valley Alliance Church in Ansonia, PA. ...

Stanley “Stan” Dragovich

Stanley “Stan” Dragovich

Aug 31, 2020

Stanley "Stan" Dragovich, age 79, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020.  He was born on May 23, 1941 in Johnstown, PA the son of the late Nicholas and Frances (Robinson) Dragovich.  Stan was the husband of Jean M. (Prechtl) Dragovich and was a guidance counselor for the Wellsboro Area School District for over 30 years. ...

Jean (Doran) Campbell

Jean (Doran) Campbell

Aug 25, 2020

Jean (Doran) Campbell, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.  She was born on July 10, 1928 in Havertown, PA, a daughter of the late Wilson W. Doran, Sr. and Eva (Chapin) Doran.  Jean was married to the late Keith Campbell and was a retired reading aid for the Wellsboro Area School District.  She was...

Joseph V. Baran, Jr.

Joseph V. Baran, Jr.

Aug 14, 2020

Joseph V. Baran, Jr., age 75, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, August 14, 2020.  He was born on October 21, 1944 in Hazelton, PA, a son of the late Joseph Baran, Sr. and Mary (Simko) Baran.  Joseph was a high school custodian for 31 years.  He is survived by a daughter: Patricia Baran of Wilkes-Barre, PA and a...

Tyler R. Estock

Tyler R. Estock

Jul 29, 2020

Tyler R. Estock, age 27, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.  He was born on October 7, 1992 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, a beloved son of mother Wendy McMillan Estock and late father Benjamin M. Estock. Tyler was the most loving and caring soul with a heart of gold. He was generous to a...

Joseph D. Jones

Joseph D. Jones

Jul 19, 2020

Joseph D. Jones, age 53, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  He was born on August 29, 1966 in Stratford, NJ a son of Ralph L. Jones Sr. and Ann E (Bodycott) Jones.  Joe was a teamster pipeliner for the natural gas industry enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He is...

Lannie D. Gee

Lannie D. Gee

Jun 23, 2020

Lannie D. Gee, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  He was born on May 31, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Gordon K. and Naoma M. (Greenfield) Gee and was the husband of the late Bonnie R. (Kerr) Gee.  Lannie was a self-employed logger and enjoyed hunting and shooting trap. ...

Mary Kay “Cookie” Gregus

Mary Kay “Cookie” Gregus

Jun 3, 2020

Mary Kay "Cookie" Gregus, age 49, of Galeton, PA, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  She was born on November 17, 1970 in Bethlehem, PA, a daughter of the late John E. and Theresa C. (Kosik) Gregus and was the fiancée of Joseph Fenstermaker.  She attended the Lighthouse Church and was a waitress for many years.  Friends may call...

Dorotha J. “Dot” (Jones) Dibble

Dorotha J. “Dot” (Jones) Dibble

May 30, 2020

Dorotha J. "Dot" (Jones) Dibble, age 98, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was born on March 22, 1922 in Harrison Valley, PA, a daughter of the late Francis and Lera (Bartoo) Jones.  She was the wife of the late George R. Dibble.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making baby outfits for many people, walking, running...

Robert L. “Bob” Russell

Robert L. “Bob” Russell

May 11, 2020

Robert L. "Bob" Russell, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, May 11, 2020.  He was born on April 29, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY, a son of the late Hartford and Agnes (Imson) Russell.  He was a US Army veteran and was married to Patricia M. "Patti" (Olmstead) Russell.  Bob and Patti were co-owners the former National...

Dennis R. Maynard

Dennis R. Maynard

May 9, 2020

Dennis Maynard, age 61, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  He was born on September 13, 1958 in Port Allegany, PA, a son of the late Robert L. Sr. and Helen M. (Samson) Maynard.  He was married to Cindy M. (Lampman) Maynard and was a Little League coach for many years.  He was a lung transplant...

Donna Lee (Manchester) Rasmussen

Donna Lee (Manchester) Rasmussen

May 5, 2020

Donna Lee (Manchester) Rasmussen, age 65, of Tioga, PA, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  She was born on May 7, 1954 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late John C. Manchester and Margaret "Peggy" (Robinson) Stephen of Troy, PA.  A family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral...

Ada J. (Stradley) Johnston

Ada J. (Stradley) Johnston

May 4, 2020

Ada J. (Stradley) Johnston, age 95, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, May 4, 2020.  She was born on May 21, 1924 in Cammal, PA a daughter of the late Grover L. and Annie P. (Holt) Stradley.  She was married to the late Richard "Dick" Johnston, Sr. who passed away in 2010.  Ada was a member of the Dexter...

Carl J. Butler

Carl J. Butler

Apr 21, 2020

Carl J. Butler, age 45, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  He was born on December 27, 1974 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Richard "Rick" and Arlene (Mosetter) Butler. Carl was formerly employed by NAPA and was married to Cheri A. (Powers) Butler.  Carl was a member of the Middlebury Fire Department and enjoyed hunting,...

Andrew D. “Andy” Kohler

Andrew D. “Andy” Kohler

Apr 13, 2020

Andrew D. "Andy" Kohler, age 50, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, April 13, 2020.  He was born on March 29, 1970 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Donald B. Sr. and Doris (Rouse) Kohler.  A family graveside service will be held at the Niles Valley Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton...

James L. Greenfield, Jr.

James L. Greenfield, Jr.

Apr 8, 2020

James L. Greenfield, Jr., age 76, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  He was born on October 16, 1943 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late James L and Marguerite E. (Wilcox) Greenfield.  He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the 5th Infantry division 1/77 Armor where he received the Bronze Star Medal.  Jim was...

Lewis M. Applebee

Lewis M. Applebee

Apr 1, 2020

Lewis M. Applebee, age 78, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  He was born on March 24, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Merle "Pete" and Julia E. (VanOrder) Applebee.  Lewis was retired from Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY and from Dietrich's Milk Products, Middlebury Center, PA.  He was an avid outdoorsman...

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