All Obituaries

Donna Leigh (Locey) Kroll, 87, of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at UPMC Wellsboro.  She was born March 3, 1935 in Wellsboro to Lyle Thorton and Marguerite Elaine (Sumner) Locey.  She grew up in Wellsboro and graduated from Wellsboro High School.  She married Merle LaVerne Kroll.  Donna was a homemaker, and her family was her life, she enjoyed caring for them and being with them, she was a gifted sewer, and a member of the Covington United Methodist...

Gary Joe Reynolds, 79, of Wellsboro died Sunday May 29, 2022 in an ATV accident. He was born February 4, 1943 in Corning, NY to George R. and Wilda June (Short) Reynolds. After going to school, he served his country in the US Army. He was a truck driver for Taynton Motor Freight and B&D Transfer, retiring in 2002. He had been a member of the Former Little Marsh United Methodist Church, was a member of the NRA, National Wild Turkey Federation, a Charter Member of the Wellsboro Moose, and...

Martha K. Blackwell, 81, of Blackwell passed away Sunday May 29, 2022 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. She was born January 4, 1941 in Elmira, NY to John and Alice (Komarek) Kocourek. On October 3, 1959 she married Donald H. Blackwell I, and together they raised 3 sons, and shared 60 years of marriage. Martha was active in the Morris Methodist Church, a member of the Wellsboro Art Club, and Tyoga and River Valley Country Clubs. She was a talented painter and crafter, an avid golfer, and enjoyed...

Chester "Bill" Pierce, Jr., 75, of Trout Run, PA died peacefully at home on May 19th, 2022. He was born April 23, 2947 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Olive Pierce and Chester W. Pierce. Bill was married to Lynda Cohick Pierce for 53 years. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School. He was self-employed. He was proud toserve in the US Army's 1st Cavalry Division in Viet Nam. Bill was preceded in death by his son Michael Pierce. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived...

Stanley D. "Sandy" Bencus, 70, of Middlebury Center passed away peacefully in his home early Tuesday May 10, 2022. He was born February 19, 1952 to Stanley Andrew and Cynthia Mary (LaMay) Bencus in Rochester, NY. On June 3, 1978 he married Susan Cole, with whom he shared nearly 44 years of marriage. Sandy and Susan owned and operated Pettecote Junction Campground in Cedar Run. He was an avid camper and enjoyed running his campground, but he loved riding his motorcycle. Sandy and...

Brian Lee Raymond, 57, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday May 10, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born May 30, 1964 in Wellsboro, to Dealton and Norma (Hartman) Raymond. He attended Wellsboro schools and worked as a carpenter. Brian is survived by his father: Dealton Raymond of Anderson, SC; a brother: Randy Raymond (Becky) of Wellsboro; a sister-in-law: Bonnie Raymond of Wellsboro; a ½ sister: Kala Scott (Joe) of Granville Summit; three nephews: Ken Raymond, Jr....

Lyle Roger Wagner, 90, of Holiday, passed away peacefully at home. He was born June 28, 1931 in Holiday to George and Florence (Hotchkiss) Wagner. Lyle grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wellsboro High School. On May 18, 1952 he married Ardyth Churchill with whom he shared nearly 70 years of marriage. He worked as a machinist for Dresser Rand. Lyle was a gifted carpenter, woodworker and craftsman, he built 3 homes for his family, he could fix anything and never gave up. He built...

Nancy J. (Morningstar) Bowser, 89, of Wellsboro, formerly of York, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at The Green Home, Wellsboro.  Nancy was born on December 16, 1932, in York, PA, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Myers) Morningstar.  She married Dr. Michael W. Bowser on September 11, 1959 and celebrated 61 years of marriage until his passing on December 13, 2020. Nancy was a Surgical Assistant at the York Oral Surgery Center which was founded by her...

Velma Ann (Jones) Sherman, 78, of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday April 17, 2022 at the Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC. She was born September 19, 1943, in Philadelphia, to Floyd and Bernice (Rakauskus) Jones. On April 2, 1966, she married Joseph Sherman with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Velma worked as an elementary school teacher, and for Laurel Health in senior support services. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church and a volunteer at UPMC Wellsboro Soldiers...

Henry E. Topf, Jr., 78, of Wellsboro passed away Wednesday April 13, 2022 at the Wilmot Cancer Center in Rochester, NY. He was born September 4, 1943 in Wellsboro to Henry E. and Bertha M. (Stock) Topf, Sr. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. While serving in Viet Nam he earned a Purple Heart. On April 24, 1962 he married Synthia A. Spencer with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage. Together they raised their children while...