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Bonnie L. (Lewis) Pierce
Nov 18, 2025
Bonnie L. (Lewis) Pierce, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1947 in Elmira, NY a daughter of the late Duane D. Lewis and the late Christine (Clark) Cook and was married to the late Gerald J. Pierce and was formerly employed by Wundies as a seamstress. She attended...
Walter D. “Walt” Starkweather
Oct 18, 2025
Walter D. "Walt" Starkweather, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1939 in Horseheads, NY a son of the late Fred and Florence (Hall) Starkweather, was married to Debra "Debbie" (Wetherbee) Starkweather and was the last sibling of 12 children. Walt was retired from the PA DOT after 38...
Robert A. Haner
Oct 15, 2025
Robert A. Haner, age 80, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1945 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Earl and Iona (Reynolds) Haner and was married to Brenda (Jones) Haner. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral...
Valren E. Culp
Oct 10, 2025
Valren E. Culp, age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1937 in Ohio, a son of the late Paine and Evelyn (Wiemer) Culp, was married to the late Dorothea "Dot" (Baker) Culp and served in the US Army. Val is survived by two sisters-in-law: Jean Culp and Rosalind Culp...
Nancy M (Brown) Hummer
Oct 7, 2025
Nancy M (Brown) Hummer, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born on May 15, 1943 in Carlisle, PA a daughter of the late Woodrow and Anna (Jacobs) Brown and had worked for Hershey Foods for many years. She is survived by a son: Darwin Gray, a daughter: Dawn Suter and several grandchildren. ...
Francis Robert "Bob" Fisher,
Oct 6, 2025
Francis Robert "Bob" Fisher, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1940 on Dantz Run Road, Wellsboro, Pa. to Daniel and Agnes (Schultz) Fisher. He graduated from Wellsboro High School and then served in the United States Army, traveling overseas as a heavy equipment operator. In 1964 Bob married...
Harold R. “Dickie” Rawson
Oct 4, 2025
Harold R. "Dickie" Rawson, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Arnold and Laura (Eberenz) Rawson and was the husband of the late Vivian (Blackwell) Rawson. Dick served in the US Army, was a self-employed mechanic for many years and...
Phyllis M. (Collins) Davis
Oct 2, 2025
Phyllis M. (Collins) Davis, age 91, of Morris, PA, died on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Morris, PA a daughter of the late James and Mildred (Priset) Collins and was the wife of the late John W. Davis. Phyllis was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA and had worked...
Brenda S. (Reibson) Love
Sep 26, 2025
Brenda S. (Reibson) Love, age 51, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1974 in Tunkhannock, PA, a daughter of the late Melvin Reibson and Mildred (Sandberg) Reibson. She was married to Doug Love and attended Christ Church, Wellsboro, PA. Brenda was a school teacher for Northern Tioga School District...
Mark W. Burgett
Sep 10, 2025
Mark W. Burgett, age 64, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 on his wedding anniversary. He was born on March 17, 1961 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late William Burgett and Ruth (Brown) Hutchinson and was married for 42 years to Renee A. (Reamer) Burgett. Mark was formerly employed by Borden Dairy and Eagle...
John C. Kilburn
Sep 9, 2025
John C. Kilburn, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Jonas and Lenora (Walbridge) Kilburn and was married for 63 years to Clara Ann (Lawton) Kilburn. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro and enjoyed woodworking. ...
Tony E. Unrue
Sep 8, 2025
Tony E. Unrue, age 62, of Middlebury Center, PA died on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1963 in Ashland, KY a son of the late Gary and Virginia (Riley) Unrue and was married to Carrie J. (Cook) Unrue. Tony was the owner of UCI Flooring for many years, enjoyed growing bonsai trees and loved...
Evelyn L. Reside
Jul 16, 2025
Evelyn L. Reside, age 92 of Wellsboro passed away on July 16, 2025 after a long illness. Born July 3, 1933 in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Harry Loucks and Pearl Matilda (Stoak) Ditzel. Evelyn was a graduate of Lower Paxton High School. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Fratangeli;...
Karl L. Simonds
Jul 6, 2025
Karl L. Simonds, age 75, of Tioga, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1949 in Tioga, PA, a son of the late Oscar and Mildred (Cole) Simonds and was the husband of Cheri V. Wheatley. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. Karl was retired from Commonwealth...
Robert D. Spong
Jul 2, 2025
Robert D. Spong, age 66, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1959 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Herman E. and Ellamae (Henry) Spong. Bob was formerly employed by Southworth's Upholstery, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed watching old TV shows and spending time with his companion: Vicky Anderson and...
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
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
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
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
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...
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