Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Rice, 69, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday October 20 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport. He was born December 24, 1953, in Wellsboro, the son of Ralph and Margaret "Peg" (Cooney) Rice, and graduated from Mansfield High School. Jerry was a maintenance worker for Tioga County. He married Lisa Borden in March of 1993, with whom he shared...

Oct 10, 2023

Richard Francis Black (January 14, 1956 - October 10, 2023) Dr. Richard Black died on Tuesday, October 10th after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts in January of 1956, which, as he'd tell you, is not far from the birthplace of John Adams. He got his bachelor degree, masters in public health & his...

Oct 5, 2023

Michael Ronald Stanford, 70, of Middlebury Center, passed away early Thursday October 5, 2023, at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport. He was born July 3, 1953, in Wellsboro, to Ronald Ivan and MaryLou (McConnell) Stanford. He graduated from Wellsboro High School and earned his associate degree from WACC. On November 20, 1971, he married Carole Joy Downey, with whom he...

Sep 24, 2023

Leland “Harry” “Icky” Morse Rouse, 84, and Laura Lillian (Harrington) Rouse, 79, passed away together on September 24, 2023, at their home.  Leland was born on May 16, 1939, in Blossburg, the son of the late Clyde Norris and Nina (Tubbs) Rouse.  Laura was born on December 21, 1943, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Henry D. and...

Sep 24, 2023

Shirley Evelyn (Learn) Redell, 79, of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday September 24, 2023, in Savage, MD after battling cancer. She was born September 1, 1944, in Wellsboro, to Richard and Mary (Adamy) Learn. She graduated from Wellsboro High School and on February 20, 1965, married Ronald R. Redell with whom she shared 58 years of marriage, and raised three children....

Sep 20, 2023

Robert S. Pyle, 79, of Middlebury Center, passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023 at The Green Home in Wellsboro. He was born June 12, 1944 and graduated from high school. In accordance with his wishes, arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA. Burial will be in the Hills Creek Cemetery. To share...

Sep 17, 2023

Jeffery L. Cram, 60, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on September 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 13, 1963, in Laconia, NH, to Herbert and Bernice (Fields) Cram. He married Deborah Callahan on August 19, 2000. Jeffery greatly enjoyed gardening, painting, pottery, and music. Jeffery is survived by his wife Deborah Cram;...

Sep 8, 2023

Norma Fern (Snyder) French, 91, formerly of Mansfield, passed away Friday September 8, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor. She was born July 6, 1932, in Coudersport, PA, to Otis and Vera (Toombs) Snyder. She was a member of the River of Life Fellowship. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, canning and was devoted to her family. She is survived...

Sep 6, 2023

Melanie J. Wagner, 61, of Middlebury Center passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023, at The Green Home following a long battle with MS. She was born March 5, 1962, in Wellsboro, to Robert W. and Mary (Badman) McConnell, Sr. She graduated from Wellsboro High School and worked at the Tioga County Court House, first in the Assessment Office, and...

Aug 26, 2023

Karen L. (Warren) Clark, 82, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday August 26, 2023, at Manor Care North in Williamsport. She was born October 15, 1940, in Wellsboro, to Kenneth and Flossie (Murray) Warren. Karen earned her associate degree and worked as an RN at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was Catholic and attended widows retreats...

Aug 7, 2023

On the morning of Monday, August 7, 2023, a great loss was felt by the family and friends of Stephen (Steve) Lee Cornell. A brave man with great courage, who taught his loved ones to persevere through challenges and heartache, to embrace life, to acknowledge one's blessings, and to cherish each moment you have with the ones you love....

Jul 27, 2023

Gregory A. Farman, 59, of Tioga, passed away Thursday July 27, 2023 at the Corning Guthrie Hospital. He was born August 3, 1963, in Wellsboro, to Stuart F. and Eugenia (Bentley) Farman, Jr. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a long-time member of the Tioga VFD. Gregory liked being at home with his family. He is survived by...

Jul 21, 2023

Lucille M. (Mitchell) Keck, 93, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away Friday July 21, 2023 at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scranton, PA. She was born August 14, 1929, at home, in Morris Run, to William and Stella (Novitski) Mitchell. She graduated from Morris Run High School, and on December 28, 1967, married Richard Keck, with whom she shared 53 wonderful...

Jul 14, 2023

Aaron Joel Mitstifer, 46, of Wellsboro, passed away at his home Friday July 14, 2023. He was born December 24, 1976, to Gary Lee and Joanne (Blackwell) Mitstifer, in Wellsboro. Aaron graduated from high school and worked as a transloader for Hi-Crush in Middlebury Center. He had been a member of the NRA, enjoyed video games and movies, riding...

Jul 7, 2023

Rena J. Wilson Donovan Sposa left this world on July 7th, 2023 for a quieter, more peaceful place. Rena is survived by her husband, Steve Sposa. Steve and Rena shared many adventures, good times and bad. He was by her side when she passed. Rena's son David Donovan; Rena's love and loyalty to David never faltered, through thick and thin...

Jul 5, 2023

Albert F. Peters, 85 of Wellsboro, PA passed away while under hospice care after a brief illness at The Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA on July 5th, 2023.

Albert was born June 30, 1938 in New Jersey to Richard and Elsie (Schmidt) Peters.

He moved to Wellsboro in the early 1970's, and worked alongside his brother...

Jun 29, 2023

Caleb Elias Goforth of Elkland, Pennsylvania passed suddenly on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Caleb was born in Renton, Washington on November 21, 1979, the day before Thanksgiving. Caleb moved with his family to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania in March 1989. He graduated from Wellsboro Area High School in June of 1998 and then after a short jaunt to Seattle, he joined...

Jun 29, 2023

Gerald "Jake" Hallock, 72, of Wellsboro, passed away Thursday June 29, 2023, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors in Wellsboro. He was born February 7, 1951, in Bradford, PA to Charles Marion and Freida (Deivert) Hallock. Jake graduated from Wellsboro High School in the class of 1969. He was a manager for Cisco Systems, Inc. He thoroughly enjoyed life, was...

Jun 29, 2023

Gordon F. "Gordie" Gee, 83, of Wellsboro, passed away Thursday June 29, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born October 1, 1939, in Sayre, PA, to Frederick F. and Gertrude (Lewis) Gee. Gordie graduated from Wellsboro High School and earned an associate degree from Williamsport Area Community College. On November 25, 1965, he married Mary R. Batcher....

Jun 24, 2023

Anne L. Beers, 80, of Middlebury Center, passed away early Saturday June 24, 2023, in her home.  She was born January 9, 1943, in Elmira, NY to Floyd W. and Alice (Flanders) Ripley.  She graduated from Southside High School in Elmira.  She trained to be a beautician at Del Kader Beauty School in Elmira, Pittsburgh Beauty Academy, and the...