Obituaries

Dec 8, 2023

Barbara A. "Bobbi" (Perry) Kinder, age 81, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, December 8, 2023.  She was born on July 28, 1942 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta (Bodenheimer) Perry and was married to Joe Kinder, Jr.  Bobbi worked as a paralegal at Florida Abstract Title Company and loved to travel, go to...

Dec 7, 2023

Darrell E. (Sonny) Henry, age 83, died on December 7, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Home.

Born April 15, 1940 in Blossburg, PA and raised in Charleston Township, he was the son of the late Wayne Henry and Anna (Wagner) Henry.  Darrell was the very beloved husband and soulmate of Susan (Wetmore) Henry for 42 years.

Nov 26, 2023

Linda J. (Day) Sticklin, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  She was born on May 9, 1948 in Wellsboro, PA a daughter of the late Gerald and Naomi (Wilson) Day and was married for 57 years to John E. Sticklin.  Linda was employed for 45 years by Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc. as a...

Nov 12, 2023

Frank S. Willard, age 83, a well-known personality in Wellsboro, PA, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  Frank was born on March 20, 1940 in Wellsboro, PA.  The son of the late Stewart and Doris (Atherton) Willard, he was married to Donna Mae (Brooks) Willard for 64 years. We will never forget Frank's...

Nov 11, 2023

Judith Ann (Simson) DeVantier, age 80, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  She was born on February 10, 1943 in Buffalo, NY a daughter of the late Emmett and Arlene (Byer) Simson and was married for 60 years to Pastor Peter A. DeVantier.  Judy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, PA, a LPN for...

Nov 3, 2023

Christine "Chris" "Critter" Marie (Kamin) Tasa, age 64, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away surrounded by friends and family in her home on Friday, November 3, 2023.

She was born on January 27, 1959 in Ames, IA daughter of George J. Kamin and Shirley Ann (Daleski) Jordan. She and her family moved to Wellsboro in 1972 where she...

Oct 27, 2023

Thomas S. "Tom" Hager, age 67, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, October 27, 2023.  He was born on September 9, 1956 in Sellersville, PA a son of the late Lester L. Hager and Jean M (Bucher) Bitler.  Tom was married to Sheila A. (Boyce) Hager and worked with Don and Betty Bauer at Wellsboro Plumbing and Heating.  He...

Oct 18, 2023

John R. "Jack" Reese, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  He was born on November 10, 1939 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Rexford) Reese and was married for 62 years to Victorene "Vicky" (Thornton) Reese.  Jack was formerly employed by Taynton Freight System, Wellsboro, PA, for over 20...

Oct 17, 2023

Carroll Lee (Faivre) Plant, age 57, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away Oct. 17, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Feb. 27, 1966 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Carroll "Cub" and Dorothy (Fisher) Faivre and was married to John Plant. She worked at the Tioga County Courthouse, Tioga HAS, Corning, Inc. and most recently Sam Inc. She...

Oct 17, 2023

Sherri L. (Moon) Thornton, age 51, of Cogan Station, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  She was born on May 29, 1972 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of George and Carol (Baldwin) Moon and was married to John Thornton.  Sherri was formerly employed by Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA and as a Medicare claims...

Oct 1, 2023

Lawrence H. "Larry" Mitchell, age 92, of Blossburg, PA, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023.  He was born on September 30, 1931 in Blossburg, PA a son of the late William and Stella (Novitski) Mitchell.  Larry was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blossburg and retired as an assistant manager for Acme Markets, Wellsboro, PA with over 30...

Sep 28, 2023

Daisy (Montgomery) Smith, age 80, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  She was born on January 11, 1943 in Elmira, NY a daughter of the late William and Leda (Wales) Montgomery and was employed for over 30 years by Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA.  Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral...

Sep 25, 2023

Linda R. (Brooks) Greenfield, age 79, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, September 25, 2023.  She was born on February 1, 1944 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret (Phippen) Brooks and was married to the late James L. Greenfield, Jr.  Linda was formerly employed by the Steak House and the Penn Wells Hotel, both...

Sep 23, 2023

Barry L. Brooks, Jr., age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Snow Hill, Maryland. Born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joyce Knapp Brooks and the late Barry L. Brooks, Sr. Barry was a good man – a loving son, brother, and father. He was generous to everyone and was always willing to...

Sep 20, 2023

Brendan A. Kealey, age 28, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  He was born on May 5, 1995 in Sharon Hill, PA, a son of Sheryl (Henkin) Kealey and the late Francis C. Kealey.  He ran a small business as an IT consultant and enjoyed writing music, watching sports, spending time with his family, he...

Sep 8, 2023

Phyllis M. (Youmans) Taylor, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was born on February 12, 1937 in Mansfield, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Eileen (Grinnell) Youmans and was married for 63 years to the late William "Bill" Taylor.  Phyllis attended the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro and loved playing dominoes,...

Sep 5, 2023

Deborah Anne (Lukens) Schimpf passed away on September 5, 2023, in Troy, Pennsylvania, at the age of 76.  She was born on October 13, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, and was raised in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, by her parents Robert and Dorothy (Green) Lukens, along with her younger sister Margaret. She graduated from Abington High School and Geneva College. She was...

Aug 18, 2023

Cheryl A. (Massing) Shea, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, August 18, 2023.  She was born on October 12, 1944 in Abington, PA, a daughter of the late Fred Massing and Marie (Lichetti) Green and was married for 59 years to William "Bill" Shea.  Cheryl was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed...

Jul 27, 2023

Dora L. (Marshall) Reese, age 63, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  She was born on March 17, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Lynn and Betty (Peter) Marshall and was the wife of the late Stephen H. Reese.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, taking care of her family and friends...

Jul 27, 2023

Devin K. Webster, age 23, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  He was born on March 14, 2000 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Craig and Erin (Osgood) Webster.  Devin graduated from SLTC Lineman School in 2019 and was employed by Overland Contracting of Pittsburgh, PA as a cell tower technician. Devin enjoyed riding motorcycles,...