Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 28, 2018

He was born on April 2, 1938 at his family home in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Arnold and Lura (Eberenz) Rawson and was the loving husband of Janice M. (Watts) Rawson for 56 years.  He was a 1956 graduate of the Wellsboro Area High School and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, PA.  Allan...

Nov 25, 2018

She was born on December 20, 1967 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Jerry Henry and Sharon (Allen) Henry. Carrie served in the US Army and was a graduate from the St. Louis, MO Police Academy. She was formerly employed as bike patrol security for Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Walgreens, CA, and a CDL truck driver...

Nov 13, 2018

He was born on March 21, 1940 in Endicott, NY a son of the late William and Frances (Miller) Kreger. Ronald served in the US Air Force and was a truck driver for over 50 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his family.

Ronald is survived by his companion: Rita Kreger of...

Nov 11, 2018

He was born on September 3, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late James and Frances (Passamante) Granato and was married to Mildred (Paul) Granato for 65 years. He served in the US Army and was a retired fireman for the city of Philadelphia. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Oct 29, 2018

He was born on December 12, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late G. Lynn and Maude H. (Cook) Taylor and was married for 63 years to Phyllis M. (Youmans) Taylor. Bill served in the US Air Force in the Korean War and attended the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro. He was retired from the NY State...

Oct 16, 2018

She was born on April 21, 1926 in Peebles, Scotland, the same day as Queen Elizabeth. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary (Ellis) Sanderson and was married for 70 years to Clair W. Brumgard. She was a family oriented woman who enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening, singing, ballroom dancing and was a fabulous cook.

Virginia was born July 25, 1921, in Tioga, PA, the daughter of Vern & Margaret Wheeler Wilcox. Virgina was a retired RN at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro. She enjoyed reading, and knitting, and loved her pets. She is survived by 4 sons, Jack (Linda Koeppel) Cooney of Wellsboro, Michael...

Tom was born on November 9, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA to Stanley and Margaret (Suhr) Kaminski.  Tom was a self employed electrician for 50 plus years working in most of the homes in the area.  On Oct. 30, 1993 he was married to Cheryl (Fisher) Kaminski.  Together Tom and Cheryl enjoyed vacationing in New England, with a special trip...

She was born July 28, 1950 in Wellsboro, a daughter of Stewart and Lydia Mae (Cook) Carson, and was the wife of Rexford D. Cummings, Jr. Bonnie was formerly employed by Citizens and Northern Bank, Wellsboro.

She is survived by her husband, Rex; son, Vernon Rouse of Middlebury Center; two daughters, Rebecca (Roger) Davis of North Carolina;...