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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,...

Bernice Helen Clark

Bernice Helen Clark

Sep 13, 2024

Bernice Helen Clark, 82, of Wellsboro, passed away on September 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born to Clarence and Florence (Shink) Hodder on February 23, 1942. She was one of eleven children. Bernice and Harold "Roy" Clark were married for 49 years. Bernice served in the United States Navy at the Naval Station in Norfolk, VA. She...

Marston P. Watters

Marston P. Watters

Sep 8, 2024

Marston P. Watters, age 95, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024.  He was born on February 19, 1929 in Elmira, NY, a son of the late Edward and Nina (Palmer) Watters and was married for 71 years to the late Beverly L. (Niles) Watters who passed away in 2020.  He was formerly employed as a farm...

Ann L. (Haus) Krout

Ann L. (Haus) Krout

Aug 31, 2024

Ann L. (Haus) Krout, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, August 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 24, 1936 in Williamsport, PA, a daughter of the late Eugene H. and Helen C. (Horam) Haus and was married for 66 years to Larry D. Krout.  Ann was an RN working for the...

William A. “Bill” Tillotson

William A. “Bill” Tillotson

Aug 12, 2024

William A. "Bill" Tillotson, age 71, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, August 12, 2024.  He was born on June 14, 1953 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Robert and Doris (Smith) Tillotson and was married to Sandy L. (Clark) Tillotson.  Bill was formerly employed by Dietrich's Milk Products, Middlebury Center, PA.  He was a member of...

Edith J. (Greener) Metarko

Edith J. (Greener) Metarko

Aug 10, 2024

Edith J. (Greener) Metarko, age 91, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  She was born on September 6, 1932 in Philadelphia (Germantown), PA, a daughter of the late Raymond R. Greener and Helen E. (Riday) Franck.  She was married for 67 years to Robert P. "Bob" Metarko and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren...

Robert H. Butler

Robert H. Butler

Aug 5, 2024

Robert H. Butler, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born on December 29, 1954 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Carl Butler and Marie (Hopkins) Dilly.  Bob worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and manager.  He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors hunting, shooting and...

Joshua P. Jessup

Joshua P. Jessup

Aug 3, 2024

Joshua P. Jessup, age 42, of Wellsboro, PA, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  He was born on April 9, 1982 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Tina M. (Johnson) Jessup and the late Patrick W. Jessup.  He was married to Kali R. (Mulhollen) Jessup.  Josh was the owner of PNT Auto Body, Wellsboro, PA.  He loved spending...

Makena Lyn Doane

Makena Lyn Doane

Jul 29, 2024

Makena Lyn Doane, age 25 of Wellsboro passed away unexpectedly along with her unborn daughter, Jensyn Mae Doane on Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home. Born March 21, 1999 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Terry L. Carleton and Tonya S. Fousnought-Carleton. She graduated in 2017 from PA Cyber School and was a bartender/waitress at the Wellsboro...

Ralph L. Jones, Sr.

Ralph L. Jones, Sr.

Jul 25, 2024

Ralph L. Jones, Sr., age 84 of Tioga passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born August 22, 1939 in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late David R. and Ethel M. (Husted) Jones. Ralph married Ann E. Bodycott and they have shared 65 years together. He retired from the USPS as a carrier...

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