All Obituaries

Georgann Glebes, 74, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born in Bethesda, MD, the daughter of Russell and Marian (Detzel) Alexander. She earned a BA in Mathematics from Dunbarton College in Washington, DC. On August 12, 1972, she married Leonard J. Glebes with whom she shared 51 years of marriage and raised three children. Georgann devoted her life to her family, she enjoyed knitting and needlework, loved watching the birds at...

Eileen M. Dewey, 93, of Wellsboro passed away at her home on April 4, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1930, daughter of the late R. Arnold and Velma M. (Rose) Smith.  She married Marion M. Dewey on July 10, 1949, and celebrated 67 years of marriage until his passing May 16, 2017. Eileen ‘s life was devoted to family, agriculture, education, and community service.  She retired from the U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture) Farm Service Agency (A.S.C.S) with 43...

Raymond K. Rodgers, 73, of Tioga, PA, passed away April 2, 2024 at Bradford Hills Nursing Home in Troy, PA.  He was born February 18, 1951 in Elmira, NY to Raymond A. and Dorcas (Fuller) Rodgers.  Raymond worked as a mechanic for Corning Glass for more than forty years.  He enjoyed fixing old cars and was a talented artist who especially enjoyed drawing.  Raymond is survived by three children:  Ben (Stacey) Rodgers of Millerton, PA, Shannon (Kevin Heck) Rodgers of...

John A. Dimoplon, 95, of Morris, passed away Saturday March 16, 2024, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors in Wellsboro. He was born February 2, 1929, in Bayonne, NJ to George and Agnes (Petropolous) Dimoplon. John graduated from high school and then completed schooling for drafting. He served in the US Army's Second Cavalry during the Korean Conflict. Then he worked designing parts for the aircraft industry, and on July 15, 1956, he married Dorothy B. Marton, with whom he shared 51 years of...

Erwin R. Niles, 85, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors. He was born March 12, 1938, in Wellsboro to Donald G. and Eva A. (Perry) Niles. Erwin was an accomplished cook, served in the National Guard, and worked at Papas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs, FL. Erwin is survived by two sons: Todd W. (Nancy) Niles of Wellsboro, and Terry B. (Karen) Niles of Carlisle; two grandchildren: Todd Hill and Jeremy Niles; three great-grandchildren: Logan, Chyanne and...

Rosemarie Fowle, 78, of Wellsboro passed away at UPMC Williamsport on March 3, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1945, to Louis and Antoinette (Grigoli) Grillo in Philadelphia, PA. On October 14, 1967, she married Richard Fowle. Rosemarie was a member of Wellsboro Women's Chorus and God's Family Fellowship in which she hosted Thursday morning Bible Study. She was very involved in the churches that she attended including women's groups and bible studies, and even making a...

Gene T. Makin, 84, of Wellsboro, passed away at home early March 2, 2024. He was born November 21, 1939, in Wellsboro to Ernest and Velma (Wood) Makin. He graduated from Wellsboro High School, served in the Army National Guard, and worked for GTE Osram in Wellsboro. On November 21, 1974, Gene married Alma J. Mason, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Gene loved life and cherished his family. Gene is survived by three sons: Bill Makin of Interlachen, FL, Charles Kemp of Erie, PA, and...

Ret Tpr. Jack W. Haase, 82, of Wellsboro passed away on February 27, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. He was born on April 11, 1941, to Ret. USN Cpt. A. Richard and Artemus Jacqueline (Wessel) Haase in Pittsburgh, PA. On December 9, 1972, he married Elizabeth "Betty" (Cappelli) Haase. He served in the USMC at Guantanamo Bay during the Cuba Missile Crisis, was a Plank owner on the USS Enterprise CVN65, before becoming a Pennsylvania State Trooper and working security at the Tioga County...

Pauline M. White, 91, of Wellsboro, passed away at her home on Thursday February 8, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1932, in Oregon Hill, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Bertha M. (Gilbert) Kalmbach.  She was the wife of the late Richard L. White. Pauline is survived by a daughter, Janine (David) Sawyer and a son, Lynn (Terri) White all of Wellsboro; a brother, Paul Kalmbach of Pleasant Gap; a sister, Helen Miller of Liberty; grandchildren: Brian White, Kody Sawyer, and...

Diana (Gerow) French, 75, of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday, January 28, at UPMC Williamsport. She was born March 12, 1948, in Blossburg, PA. Her mother, Lillian Gastrock and step-father, William Gastrock, Sr., raised eight children together of which Diana was the eldest. Diana excelled at secretarial work, having attended secretarial school in Syracuse. In her early career, she was a secretary for attorneys Owlett and Lewis as well as the Whitneyville Vocational School until she became a...