Obituaries

Mar 1, 2019

Karen A. (Keaveney) Wilson, age 66, of Little Marsh, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was married to Daniel G. Wilson, Sr. and they shared 45 years of marriage together. She was born on December 20, 1952, in Elizabeth NJ, the daughter of Joseph and Rosemary (Gallagher) Keaveney.

Karen was employed by...

Mar 1, 2019

Velma A. Otis, 94, of Morris, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. She was born on January 20, 1925 in Timblin, the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Brocious) Huffman.  She was the wife of the late Leonard Otis who preceded her in death in 1977.

Velma retired from Corning...

Feb 24, 2019

A. Elizabeth (Heyd) Zeafla, age 97, of Wellsboro, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, with her family by her side. She shared over 60 years of marriage with the late Clarence H. Zeafla, who preceded her in death in 2004. She was born on July 21, 1921, in Blossburg,...

Feb 21, 2019

Stanley "Ed" Welfling, Jr., age 63, of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna: Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. In keeping with Ed's wishes, funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of his family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., Wellsboro. To share your fondest memories of...

Feb 18, 2019

William D. Wilkinson, 65, of Selinsgrove, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on February 13, 1954, the son of the late William E. and Janet (Leaf) Wilkinson.

William is survived by a brother, Richard L. (Lisa) Wilkinson and a sister, Ruth A. Wilkinson all...

Feb 15, 2019

Brenda S. Meyer, age 60, of Morris, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 15, 2019, with her husband of 17 years, Kevin L. Meyer, by her side. She was born in Lewisburg, PA on August 23, 1958, the daughter of the late Walter and Jessie (Haines) Smaltz.

Brenda obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Law...

Feb 2, 2019

Bessie M. Kriner, 77, of Wellsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born July 15, 1941, in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Edgar and Catherine Shelmire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kriner.

Surviving are her children, Christine Shuster (Robert), of Pottsboro, TX, and Brian Kriner (Dawn), of Wellsboro;...

Jan 30, 2019

Neil Lee Bowen, age 83, of Floral City, FL and Wellsboro, PA passed away at his home in Florida on January 30, 2019.  Neil was born on July 20, 1935 in Wellsboro, PA to the late Clark David and Mildred Ruth (Edwards) Bowen.  He graduated from Charleston High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy Science...

Jan 25, 2019

Wanda Eloise (Roosa) Bockus, age 81, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2019, with her family by her side at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was married to the late Daryl A. Bockus, who preceded her in death in 2014. They shared over 60 years of marriage together. Wanda was born on March 22, 1937,...

Jan 14, 2019

Daniel LaRosee Brought, 58, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 14, 2019, with his family by his side. He was married to Susan M. (Hullinger) Brought. He was born May 27, 1960, in Doylestown, PA, the son of Daniel Walter and Barbara Joyce (LaRosee) Brought.

Dan was a United States Navy veteran, having...

Jan 10, 2019

Randy Jay Miller, 56, of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. He leaves behind his wife of over 25 years, Ann M. (English) Miller, they were married on February 12, 1993. He was born in Williamsport on November 1, 1962, the son of Carl F. and...

Jan 8, 2019

Margaret “Marge” Barnett (Bryant,Cruise), 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving children at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, PA.

Marge was born June 16, 1930 in Newtown, Bucks County and graduated from Council Rock High School.

In 1951, Marge married the love of her life, Thomas...

Jan 5, 2019

Susan Sweet Hars, 60, of Pittsgrove, NJ peacefully passed away on January 5, 2019 surrounded by her daughters and brother. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, teacher and friend. Her cheery and positive disposition was infectious and provided a standard for all of us to live by.

Susie B. Sweet or Momma Hars as she was...

Jan 5, 2019

Leona Mae “Susie” Hazelton, 82, of Sullivan Rd. Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at her home. She was the wife of the late Jerry L. Hazelton, Sr. for 52 years until his passing on July 21, 2009. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Hugh and Martha (Luther)...

Dec 27, 2018

Barry N. Franciscus, 83, of Middlebury Center, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at the Carleton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro. He will be dearly missed by his fiancée and companion of nearly 20 years, Wilhelmine “Willy” Reardon, of Middlebury Center. He was born on May 28, 1935, in Carlisle, PA, the son of the late Hoke...

Dec 12, 2018

Virgil Dean Kirkendall, age 87, of Middlebury Center, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at UPMC Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was the husband of Pauline (Johnson) Kirkendall, of Middlebury Center, and they shared 30 years of marriage together. He was born on February 15, 1931, in Wooster, OH, the son of the late John Kirkendall...

Dec 5, 2018

Doris (Campbell) Morral, age 99, a lifelong resident of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was married to the former mayor of Wellsboro, the late Guy Morral, and they shared 48 years of marriage together prior to his passing in 1986. She was born on October 19, 1919, in...

Dec 2, 2018

E. Jeanne (Wagner) Miller, age 90, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was the wife of the late Frank Mahosky, who died in 1988, and the late Edward Miller, who died in 2012. She was born on May 19, 1928 in Charleston Township, the daughter of the late...

Nov 29, 2018

Janis G. (Stewart) Stebbins, 76, of Troy, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at her residence. She was the wife of Charles E. Stebbins and they shared 37 years of marriage together. She was born on October 24, 1942, in Dallas, TX, the daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Franklin) Stewart.

Janis was a...

Nov 29, 2018

Frances E. Wolfe, 92, of Wolfe Lane, Middlebury Center, PA, 16935, formerly of Keyser, WV, born January 23, 1926, passed away surrounded by her family on November 29, 2018, after an extended illness.

She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Leonard W. Wolfe. She is survived by her son, Gary Wolfe, and daughter-in-law, Gloria; grandsons,...