Obituaries

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...

Jun 23, 2023

Bernice A. Superko, 82 of Wellsboro, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Broad Acres. Bernice was born on January 3, 1941, in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Dorcas B. (Lawton) Kemp. She was the wife of the late Charles S. Superko who preceded her in death on April 10, 1996.

Bernice graduated...

Jun 18, 2023

Allan V. Krotzer, 91 of Liberty PA passed away Sunday June 18, 2023, at his home in Liberty, PA, surrounded by family. Born January 31, 1932, in Liberty the son of Verus and Edythe (Snyder) Krotzer. He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty. Allan was the husband of the late Catherine Mathews and Mary Jane Horner Neinhueser....

Jun 17, 2023

Katherine Marie Teed, 91, of Morris, PA, passed away June 17, 2023 at the Green Home. She was born July 28, 1931 in Pine Township, PA to John "Jack" and May (Minier) Teed, one of their 12 children. She graduated from high school and retired from Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Katherine loved to garden, fish, hunt and spend...

Jun 11, 2023

William Howard Wilson, Jr., 71, of Tioga, passed away Sunday June 11, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born August 27, 1951, in Blossburg, PA, to William Howard and Ruth Marie (Casher) Wilson. He graduated from Wellsboro Senior High School and served his country in the US Navy. Following his military service, William returned to the area and worked...

Jun 6, 2023

Dr. Martin L. Beller, of Gaines, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home during the night of June 6, 2023. He was 99 years old.

Marty was predeceased by his wife of more than 70 years, Wilma Kjelgaard Beller, who passed away in 2020 at 102 years old. He is survived by their three children,...

Jun 1, 2023

Beverly Stafford Davis, 85, passed away in hospice care at the Green Home early June 1st, 2023.  She will be dearly missed by friends and family, including her husband of 59 years, Bruce Davis; brother, Paul (Phyllis) Stafford; cousin, Paula (William) Greer; nephews, Todd Stafford and Michael (Sabrina) Stafford; great-niece, Danielle (Kyle) Wagner; great-nephews, Taylor and Cayden Stafford; and...

May 28, 2023

"Blessed, because she believes" Luke 1:45, Edna (Osborn) Hastings, 88, of Wellsboro, peacefully passed away early Sunday May 28, 2023, in her home, surrounded by family. She was born August 5, 1934, in Morris, to Harry and Grace (Broughton) Osborn. She graduated from Charleston High School, and on June 27, 1953, she married Frank Llewellyn Hastings, with whom she shared...

May 27, 2023

Patricia A. Erway, 88 of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Bradford County Manor. Patricia was born on July 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank C. and Ruth E. Plotts, and grew up in Watsontown. While attending Mansfield State Teachers College, she met her husband Preston M. Erway, and they were married on November...

May 21, 2023

Dorothy M. Richardson, 88, of Tampa, FL formerly of Lakeland, FL passed away on May 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on July 25, 1934, in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Wilfred Grant and Bessie McConnell. Dorothy is survived by her son Bryan, 5 granddaughters, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers Gary and Philip. She was preceded in...

May 15, 2023

Donna C. (Campbell) Owen, 98, of Wellsboro, passed away Monday May 15, 2023, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was born July 7, 1924, in Elmira, NY to Theodore and Bertha Angelina (Norman) Campbell. On April 14, 1946, she married Jack L. Owen. Donna graduated from Northside High School of Corning, NY in 1942. To support WWII, she built...

May 12, 2023

Robert "Bob" Bennett, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Green Home. He was born in Nelson to Clair and Carolyn (Starkey) Bennett. Robert married Lana Sykora on January 16, 1965. Bob was a diesel mechanic tech at Taynton Trucking for many years, drove truck for Baltzley Hardwoods and owned and operated...

May 6, 2023

Rosalie (Isenberg) Kuhns, 87, of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday May 6, 2023, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors. She was born November 3, 1935, in Huntingdon to Fred and Ruth (Gillam) Isenberg. On June 27, 1959, she married Joel D. Kuhns. Rosalie was a registered nurse at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She volunteered for the Red Cross...

Apr 30, 2023

Loretta Ann Nonnenmacher, 80, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Spring City, PA on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was Born on October 6, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, to Angela and Joseph Gargano Sr., and was the oldest of three children. After graduating from Notre Dame College for Women in Staten Island, she taught...

Apr 30, 2023

Robert William Chambers, age 96, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 30th, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Roque Joseph Chambers and Anna Marie (Durkin) Chambers. Robert served as Signalman 3rd class in the U.S Navy during World War II, before being called back to active duty during the Korean...