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Larry E. Laubach

Larry E. Laubach

Feb 15, 2025

Larry E. Laubach, age 93, of Morris, PA, died on Saturday, February 15, 2025.  He was born on June 7, 1931 in Glenside, PA a son of the late Chester and Stella (Christman) Laubach and was married to the late Joanne (Mill) Laubach.  Larry was a Korean War Veteran and a truck driver for many years.  He was a...

Esther C. (Brugger) Ansell

Esther C. (Brugger) Ansell

Feb 9, 2025

Esther C. (Brugger) Ansell, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025.  She was born on May 7, 1939 in Elmira, NY a daughter of the late Albert and Christine (Stump) Brugger and was the wife of the late Daniel Ansell.  Esther taught sewing, and enjoyed quilting and doing crafts.  She was a graduate of the...

Richard L. Sexauer

Richard L. Sexauer

Feb 6, 2025

Richard L. Sexauer, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA peacefully passed on Thursday, February 6, 2025.  He was born on January 20, 1950 in Erie, PA, son of the late Richard and Shirley (Cassidy Lay) Sexauer.  Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Celeste Burns of Wellsboro, PA; his beloved children Staci Sexauer of Wellsboro, PA; Kristine Van...

Vivian R. (Krause) Roby

Vivian R. (Krause) Roby

Jan 25, 2025

Vivian R. (Krause) Roby, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, January 25, 2025.  She was born on October 21, 1932 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Briston) Krause and was married to the late Robert H. Roby.  Vivian was a member of the Draper Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, bowling, baking and...

James L. Patterson

James L. Patterson

Jan 23, 2025

James L. Patterson, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  He was born on November 18, 1940 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Henry "Foster" and Sybil (Vaughn) Patterson, was married to Sharon L. (Wetherbee) Patterson for 61 years, was a barber in Wellsboro for over 30 years, retired from truck driving for...

Marlene M. Fessenden

Marlene M. Fessenden

Jan 19, 2025

Marlene M. Fessenden, age 80, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025.  She was born on July 14, 1944 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Conte.  She is survived by two children and 8 grandchildren.  Services will be private.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA....

Larry A. Packer

Larry A. Packer

Jan 17, 2025

Larry A. Packer, age 85, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Friday, January17, 2025.  He was born on October 28, 1939 in Dansville, NY, a son of the late Lawrence and Laura (Lawrence) Packer and was married to Marie (Glerum) Packer.  Larry was an electrician for most of his life and was a member of the Whitneyville United Methodist...

Joan M. (Copp) Carson

Joan M. (Copp) Carson

Jan 12, 2025

Joan M. (Copp) Carson, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025.  She was born on March 12, 1934, in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Harding) Copp, stepmother Wilda Eberenz, and was married to her high school sweetheart, the late William L. "Bill" Carson. Joan graduated from Wellsboro Area...

James S. Monks, Sr.

James S. Monks, Sr.

Jan 9, 2025

James S. Monks, Sr. age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  He was born on May 8, 1936 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Hugh and Margaret (Dartt) Monks and was married to the late Kathleen E. (Maynard) Monks.  Jim worked for the Army Corps of Engineers at the Tioga Hammond Lakes and...

John W. Brocious

John W. Brocious

Jan 7, 2025

John W. Brocious, age 64, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  He was born on January 11, 1960 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Quay E. Brocious, Sr. and Stella M. (Campbell) Brocious.  John worked for General Dynamics, Groton, CT for many years and other employers since then.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, painting,...

Nancy Elizabeth Jones

Nancy Elizabeth Jones

Jan 5, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Jones, 86, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Johns Island, S.C. surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 18, 1938, Nancy brought joy, strength, and love to all fortunate to have known her.  She is survived by her daughters, Sharon, Christeen, and Kathaleen; her grandchildren; and her cherished...

Robert L. “Boats” Spencer

Robert L. “Boats” Spencer

Dec 11, 2024

Robert L. "Boats" Spencer, age 58, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 with his loving wife Theresa by his side.  He was born on July 11, 1966 in Elmira, NY a son of the late Llewellyn and June (DeLong) Spencer and was married to Theresa A. (Holzwarth) Spencer.  Rob greatly loved his bikes "Christine" and...

Mary D. Dougherty

Mary D. Dougherty

Dec 7, 2024

Mary D. Dougherty, age 83, of Blossburg, PA, died on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph Dougherty, Sr. and Mary (Connell) Dickson. Mary was formerly employed as a manager for BCG Securities and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia, PA. She...

Maynard “Flip” Gleason

Maynard “Flip” Gleason

Dec 6, 2024

Maynard "Flip" Gleason, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, December 6, 2024.  He was born on April 26, 1951 in Sayre, PA, a son of the late Raymond W. Gleason, Sr. and Lilah L. (Southard) Gleason and was married to the late Terry L. (Cummings) Gleason.  Flip was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army and...

Walter R. Lane

Walter R. Lane

Nov 29, 2024

Walter R. Lane, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, November 29, 2024.  He was born on May 12, 1935 in Oaklyn, NJ, a son of the late Wells and Jenny (Chapman) Lane and was married for 55 years to the late Verna S. (Hollenbach) Lane who passed away in 2017.    He was a Korean War Veteran serving...

A. Kelsey Carleton

A. Kelsey Carleton

Nov 28, 2024

A. Kelsey Carleton, age 93, died at home on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Kelsey was born on December 14, 1930 in Hammond, Pennsylvania, a son of the late George and Marguerite (Whitney) Carleton. He was married to Cleone (Cranmer) Carleton, who passed away in 2021, for just a few weeks shy of 72 years.  After serving in the Marine...

Karen J. (Karns) Blackwell

Karen J. (Karns) Blackwell

Nov 20, 2024

Karen J. (Karns) Blackwell, age 69, of Morris, PA, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  She was born on April 8, 1955 in Geneva, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rachael (English) Karns and was married to Norman W. Blackwell.  Karen was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed camping, riding horses and doing crafts.  She...

Norine L. Pier

Norine L. Pier

Nov 11, 2024

Norine L. Pier, age 62, of Palm Bay, FL, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, November 11, 2024.  She was born on August 4, 1962 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Frank O. Pier and Elizabeth "Betty" (Russell) Borders.  Norine enjoyed exploring the outdoors, reading and spending time with her family and friends.  She is survived...

Dorothy J. (Coolidge) Smithgall

Dorothy J. (Coolidge) Smithgall

Nov 6, 2024

Dorothy J. (Coolidge) Smithgall age 95, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  She was born in 1929 in Kent, OH, a daughter of the late Stuart and Mary (Connor) Coolidge.  She graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing and was married to the late Frederick A. Smithgall.  Dorothy was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal...

Marjorie M. (King) Bergh

Marjorie M. (King) Bergh

Nov 5, 2024

Marjorie M. (King) Bergh, age 83, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  She was born on November 23, 1940, a daughter of the late Leland and Mary (Davis) King and was the wife of the late Mason Bergh.  She was formerly employed by Mergenthaler and enjoyed playing golf and gardening.  She is survived by a...

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