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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
Betty J. Cornish
Mar 13, 2019
Betty J. Cornish, age 88, of Westfield, PA, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was born on March 21, 1930 in Westfield, PA, a daughter of the late Elwood and Nellie (Blizzard) Womer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Harrison Valley Federated Church, Harrison Valley, PA, with Pastor...
Charlie C. Logan
Feb 8, 2019
Charlie C. Logan, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born on July 13, 1940 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Clarence and Edna (Carroll) Logan and was married to the late Dora E. (West) Logan. Charlie retired from Dietrich's Milk Products and enjoyed hunting, fishing and his scrap business. He...
Harry Mcconnell
Jan 27, 2019
Harry McConnell, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born on April 23, 1929 in Elkland, PA, a son of the late Guy and Ella May (Cole) McConnell. He was a US Navy veteran and was retired from North Penn Gas Co. Harry was a member of the Ossea Lodge 317 F&AM and...
Leona R. (Jones) Ward
Jan 22, 2019
Leona R. (Jones) Ward, age 100, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1918 in Elkland, PA a daughter of the late Evan and Anna (Plumley) Jones and was the wife of 74 years of Robert B. Ward, Sr. who passed away in 2015. Leona was a member of the...
James B. Carson
Jan 5, 2019
He was born Oct. 9, 1931 in Wellsboro, a son of Orlando and Frances (Blair) Carson, and was the husband of Barbara (Suhr) Carson. Jim was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club, the Arnot Sportsman's Club, Sinnemahoning Sportsman's Club, May...
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