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Elwyn Luther Taynton

Elwyn Luther Taynton

Jun 14, 2025

Elwyn Luther Taynton, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.  Elwyn was born on January 5, 1941 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Homer and Evelyn (Luther) Taynton. After graduating from Wellsboro High School he enlisted in the National Guard and joined the Army. He received the Purple Heart while serving in...

Gerald F. Ogden

Gerald F. Ogden

May 29, 2025

Gerald F. Ogden, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Borden) Ogden and was formerly employed by PA DOT. Gerald liked watching western movies, playing music on his harmonica, singing, riding in parades, listening to country music,...

Dolores A. (West) Broughton

Dolores A. (West) Broughton

May 24, 2025

Dolores A. (West) Broughton, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  She was born on August 24, 1940 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Myron and Genoa (Thomas) West and was married to William E. "Bill" Broughton.  Dolores was employed for many years at State Farm Insurance and had worked for the Tioga...

Sandra L. Tillotson

Sandra L. Tillotson

May 15, 2025

Sandra L. Tillotson, age 80 of Wellsboro passed away at home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  Born June 26, 1944 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Aldora (Roupe) Clark.  Sandy worked in the restaurant business as a cook for many years.  She enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening and taking care of many stray and...

Brian L. Houghtaling

Brian L. Houghtaling

May 15, 2025

Brian L. Houghtaling, age 65, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  He was born on September 9, 1959 in Hornell, NY a son of the late Merle and Ethel (Potter) Houghtalling and was married to Carol E. (Casey) Houghtaling.  Brian worked for Lewis Homes, Wellsboro, PA for many years.  Services will be private and are entrusted...

Donald E. Geneski

Donald E. Geneski

May 8, 2025

Donald E. Geneski, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025.  He was born on January 23, 1956 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Walter and Rose (Jelliff) Geneski.  Don was a self-employed carpenter for most of his life and enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, going to rock concerts and his muscle cars. ...

Bernard F. West

Bernard F. West

May 1, 2025

Bernard F. West, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 1, 2025.  He was born on May 14, 1937 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Myron and Genoa (Thomas) West and was married to the late Myrna F. (Rowin) West.  Bernard served in the US Air Force, was retired from Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro, PA...

Mary Lee (Mcclure) Trowbridge

Mary Lee (Mcclure) Trowbridge

May 1, 2025

Mary Lee (McClure) Trowbridge, age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 1, 2025.  She was born on February 9, 1937 in Roseville, PA, a daughter of the late Lee and Eleanor (Mitchell) McClure and was married for 65 years to Robert Trowbridge.  Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro and a professor at...

Edward John Salevsky Jr.

Edward John Salevsky Jr.

Apr 25, 2025

Edward John Salevsky Jr. passed away on Friday, April 25th at the age of 73 after a nearly 3-year battle with ALS. Ed was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 29, 1951 at Germantown Hospital. From a young age he had a passion for hunting, fishing, and being out in nature. As an adolescent, his love of the outdoors...

Kathy A. (White) Greene

Kathy A. (White) Greene

Apr 20, 2025

Kathy A. (White) Greene, age 66, of Mansfield, PA, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025.  She was born on April 7, 1959 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Fred S. White and Iva D. (Hunter) White and was married to the late Doug Greene.  Kathy was employed for 38 years at Truck-Lite, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed playing...

Joyce O. (Beiling) Zelinski

Joyce O. (Beiling) Zelinski

Apr 13, 2025

Joyce O. (Beiling) Zelinski, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, April 13, 2025.  She was born on November 9, 1940 in Galeton, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Haner) Beiling and was married to the late Robert Zelinski.  Joyce worked at the Galeton Production Plant and was a waitress for many years at the...

Richard L. Wheeler

Richard L. Wheeler

Apr 11, 2025

Richard L. Wheeler, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, April 11, 2025.  He was born on July 11, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late John and Edith (Jelliff) Wheeler and served in the Army National Guard.  Dick was employed for over 30 years by the Borough of Wellsboro as a police officer.  He was...

Brian W. Mcgrath, Sr.

Brian W. Mcgrath, Sr.

Apr 10, 2025

Brian W. McGrath, Sr., age 72, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025.  He was born on July 2, 1952 in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Brazenos) McGrath.  Brian was an automotive painter for most of his life.  He is survived by two sons: Brian McGrath, Jr. and Richard McGrath, both of...

Betty A. (Reynolds) Goff

Betty A. (Reynolds) Goff

Apr 4, 2025

Betty A. (Reynolds) Goff, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, April 4, 2025.  She was born on April 30, 1938 in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of the late James and Charlotte (Jones) Reynolds and was the wife of the late Othie M. Goff.  Betty was employed as the cafeteria manager for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital...

Leonard M. Fermenic

Leonard M. Fermenic

Apr 3, 2025

Leonard M. Fermenic, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025.  He was born on October 12, 1937 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Lynough) Fermenic and was the husband of the late Valerie (DeMusz) Fermenic.  Leonard served in the US Army, was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro,...

James A. Perry

James A. Perry

Mar 10, 2025

James A. Perry, age 77, formerly of Wellsboro, PA and Anchorage, AK, died on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1947, in Jersey Shore, PA., a son of the late Theodore and Florence (Simpson) Perry and was the husband of the late Osun Perry. James was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served 2 tours.  He...

Allan Lee Hammond

Allan Lee Hammond

Mar 9, 2025

Allan Lee Hammond was called to be with our Lord and Savior on March 9, 2025.  Heaven gained a gentle soul who fiercely loved his family and was a true friend to all who knew him.Allan was born in Wellsboro, PA on April 25th, 1951 to the late Kenneth Edgar and Mary Virginia (Little) Hammond.Allan spent many years as...

Michael A. Lane

Michael A. Lane

Mar 1, 2025

Michael A. Lane, age 55, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at home, Saturday, March 1, 2025.  He was born on January 8, 1970 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Walter and Verna (Hollenbach) Lane.  Mike started his career in law enforcement as a police officer in Galeton, Pa, before being selected as the...

Robert “Bob” P. Metarko

Robert “Bob” P. Metarko

Feb 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" P. Metarko, 90, formerly of Wellsboro, died on Saturday, February 22, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 22, 1934 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Pete and Anna (Wasil) Metarko. After graduating from Charleston Wellsboro Joint High School, he served in the U.S. Army and then graduated with both his Bachelors and Masters of...

John V. Reed Ii

John V. Reed Ii

Feb 15, 2025

John V. Reed II, age 71, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1953 in Homer City, PA a son of the late John V. Reed and Natalie (Schierer) Reed and was married to Sherry M. (Jones) Reed. John was an Operating Engineer for over 50 years and enjoyed hunting,...

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