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Berta “Uschi” (Merklein) Robbins

Berta “Uschi” (Merklein) Robbins

Jun 25, 2019

Berta "Uschi" (Merklein) Robbins, age 92, of Gaines, PA, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  She was born on April 3, 1927 in Ansbach, Germany a daughter of the late Fritz and Frida (Ensle) Merklein and was married to Hermon A. Robbins.  Uschi was an animal activist and loved flowers.  She was a member of the Raymond Richar VFW...

James H. Mease

James H. Mease

Jun 21, 2019

James H. Mease, age 79, of Morris, PA, died on Friday, June 21, 2019.  He was born on January 19, 1940 in Akron, PA, son of the late Linebrandt and Grace (Heffner) Mease.  He was retired from PA DOT and a former member of the St. John's Reformed Church, Friedensburg, PA.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing and talking about politics. ...

John B. Kirby, Sr.

John B. Kirby, Sr.

Jun 20, 2019

John B. Kirby, Sr. age 59, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019.  He was born on March 30, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late John and Dolores (Bias) Kirby and was married to Cathy (Kroll) Kirby.  John was a big Philadelphia Eagles fan.  He is survived by his wife: Cathy Kirby of Wellsboro,...

Steven C. Torpy, Jr.

Steven C. Torpy, Jr.

May 31, 2019

Steven C. Torpy, Jr., age 77, of Cando, ND, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, May 31, 2019.  He was born on May 10, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA the son of the late Steven and Marion (Kriner) Torpy and was retired from Noodles by Leonardo of Cando, ND.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, golf, gardening...

Willard Lee Price

Willard Lee Price

May 24, 2019

Willard Lee Price, age 77, of Middlebury Center, PA, died Friday morning, May 24, 2019, at his residence.  He was born June 17, 1941 in Gainesville, FL, while his father was serving in the US Army Medical Corps.  He grew up in Nappanee, IN and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1959.  He attended Lincoln College (Lincoln, IL) for...

Ronald E. Simmons

Ronald E. Simmons

May 18, 2019

Ronald E. Simmons, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  He was born on August 7, 1932 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Perley L. and Nora (Gitchell) Simmons.  He served in the US Navy and attended the Stony Fork Mennonite Church.  Ronald retired from Corning Glass Works and enjoyed reading and math. ...

Bonnie Rae (Kerr) Gee

Bonnie Rae (Kerr) Gee

May 18, 2019

Bonnie Rae (Kerr) Gee, age 79, of Wellsboro, PA, entered eternity with Jesus Christ, her Lord, on May 18, 2019.  She was born on February 15, 1940 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Ivan L. Kerr and Bernice R. (Lattimer) Kerr.  She was a LPN for 35 years working at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital and...

Christopher James “Chris” Bowen

Christopher James “Chris” Bowen

May 17, 2019

Christopher James "Chris" Bowen, age 33, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, May 17, 2019.  He was born on November 12, 1985 in Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed spending time with his two daughters and fishing.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA at 12:00 PM with...

Kenneth R. Raymond, Sr.

Kenneth R. Raymond, Sr.

May 15, 2019

Kenneth R. Raymond, Sr., age 60, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  He was born on March 12, 1959 in Blossburg, PA a son of DeAlton (Wanda) Raymond of Liberty, SC, and the late Norma (Wayne) Hartman Johnston.  He worked at Ward Manufacturing, Blossburg, PA for 30 years and was married to Bonnie J. (Maynard) Raymond. ...

Donald N. Howe, Sr.

Donald N. Howe, Sr.

May 4, 2019

Donald N. Howe, Sr., age 93, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  He was born on February 16, 1926 in Ovid, NY, a son of the late Elmer and Rebecca (Hunsinger) Howe and was the husband of the late Eunice (Rose) Howe.  He enjoyed hunting and going camping.  Don was a retired WWII veteran serving with...

Michael W. Grand

Michael W. Grand

Apr 27, 2019

Michael W. Grand, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  He was born on January 11, 1937 in Lock Haven, PA a son of the late Thomas Grand and Ruth (Smith) Ryan.  Michael graduated Lock Haven University, Lock Haven PA with a Masters in English.  He was a co-founder of Partners in Progress, Mansfield, PA,...

Kathleen Elaine “Kathy” (Maynard) Monks

Kathleen Elaine “Kathy” (Maynard) Monks

Apr 13, 2019

Kathleen Elaine "Kathy" (Maynard) Monks, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  She was born on December 26, 1945 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Alden E. and Francis M. (Peake) Maynard.  She was married for 47 years to James S. Monks, Sr. and was formerly employed by the Tioga County Cooperative Extension...

Martha (Campman) Close

Martha (Campman) Close

Apr 2, 2019

Martha (Campman) Close, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.  She was born August 2, 1929 in Jersey Shore, PA the youngest of seven children of the late Charles and Helen (Peters) Campman.  She was married for 61 years to Thomas J. Close who passed away in 2013.  Martha was an active member of St....

Dennis D. Copley

Dennis D. Copley

Mar 30, 2019

Dennis D. Copley, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  He was born on July 8, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Chauncey H. and Mary E. (Wilson) Copley and was the husband of Kathleen F. (Lyon) Copley.  Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, his donkeys and he loved his family.  He was formerly...

Basil J. Stevens

Basil J. Stevens

Mar 28, 2019

Basil James Stevens, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, March 28, 2019.  He was born on December 20, 1948 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late William and Jeannette H. Stevens and was a graduate of the Wellsboro Area High School.  He was married to Amber E. (Housel) Stevens for 47 years.  Basil was a dairy...

Aurora James Everleigh Cooper

Aurora James Everleigh Cooper

Mar 25, 2019

Aurora James Everleigh Cooper, infant daughter of Austin James Cooper and Sadie L. Parsons, was born and died on Monday, March 25, 2019.  She is survived by her parents: Austin and Sadie of Wellsboro, PA, paternal grandparents: Gary and Amy Cooper of Wellsboro, PA, maternal grandparents: James and Gretchen Douglass of Sabinsville, PA, maternal grandparents: Steve and Jenn Padgett...

Loretta A. Park

Loretta A. Park

Mar 24, 2019

Loretta A. Park, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Johnstown, PA, died on Sunday, March 24, 2019.  She was born on April 15, 1926 in Ligonier, PA, a daughter of the late John and Naomi (Wolford) Park.  Loretta was a member of the Conemaugh Church of the Brethren.  She is survived by three cousins: Terry Mickey of Wellsboro,...

Bille Jo Emmick

Bille Jo Emmick

Mar 23, 2019

Bille Jo Emmick, age 55, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  She was born on December 17, 1963 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of the late Guy and Patricia (Costley) Emmick.  Bille Jo worked for Tioga County Human Services for over 20 years and was working on becoming an EMT.  She enjoyed going for walks and...

Steven E. Owlett

Steven E. Owlett

Mar 22, 2019

Steven E. Owlett, age 63, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, March 22, 2019.  He was born on January 12, 1956 in Johnson City, NY a son of the late Edward H. and Janet (Evans) Owlett.  Steve was an attorney for many years in the Wellsboro area and loved fly-fishing, his dogs, making maple syrup and spending time with...

Derek E. Wilkinson

Derek E. Wilkinson

Mar 21, 2019

Derek E. Wilkinson, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Pottstown, PA, died on Thursday, March 21, 2019.  He was born on February 9, 1946 in Portsmouth England a son of the late Albert and Edna (Cotton) Wilkinson.  He was married to Cecelia (Hogan) Wilkinson and enjoyed his flower gardens, mowing the lawn and spending time with his grandchildren. ...

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