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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...

Clayton R. Simonds

Clayton R. Simonds

Nov 4, 2024

Clayton R. Simonds, age 72, of Addison, NY, died on Monday, November 4, 2024.  He was born on December 16, 1951 in Tioga, PA, a son of the late Oscar and Mildred (Cole) Simonds and was a general contractor for most of his life.  He enjoyed riding horses, history and genealogy.  Clayton is survived by his life partner: Theresa...

Calvin A. Simonds

Calvin A. Simonds

Oct 22, 2024

Calvin A. Simonds, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  He was born on October 1, 1950 in Tioga, PA a son of the late Oscar and Mildred (Cole) Simonds and was married to Barbara A. (Abel) Simonds for 53 years.  Cal was the property manager for UPMC Wellsboro for 41 years and had a...

Linda B. Neal

Linda B. Neal

Oct 9, 2024

Linda B. Neal, age 71, of Little Marsh, PA, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  She was born on March 10, 1953 in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late James and Ruby (Quailes) Brooks and was married to George E. Neal.  Linda was formerly employed by Patterson Farms as the office manager for 30+ years.  She was a...

Mary E. (Moore) Punt

Mary E. (Moore) Punt

Sep 21, 2024

Mary E. (Moore) Punt, age 67, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on April 27, 1957, in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Eugenia (Doriguzzi) Moore. Mary spent much of her life working in the food service industry, where she was known for her hard work and kind heart. In...

Bonnie D. (Krsek) Yungwirth

Bonnie D. (Krsek) Yungwirth

Sep 17, 2024

Bonnie D. (Krsek) Yungwirth, age 81, of Galeton, PA, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.  She was born on December 27, 1942, a daughter of the late Vincent and Alverda (Lark) Krsek, Jennie "Dolly" Lane and was the wife of the late Robert Yungwirth.  Bonnie was retired from Osram / Sylvania, Wellsboro, PA and was an avid bingo player,...

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