Obituaries

Mar 8, 2019

Debra K. Covert, 66, of Oxford, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, after a two-year battle with breast cancer at Granville Medical Center in Oxford, N.C. Debra K. Covert was born Dec. 17, 1952 at Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, to the late Philip and Joan Johnson. She graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1970,...

Mar 8, 2019

Virginia A. Garrett, age 75, of Wellsboro, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. In keeping with Virginia’s wishes, there will be no immediate funeral services and a gathering to celebrate her life will be held and announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., Wellsboro....

Mar 6, 2019

Robert P. McDonough, age 64, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was married to Holly (Risch) McDonough and they shared 40 years of marriage together. He was born on June 19, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of the late Robert W. and Kathleen (Malteski) McDonough.

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Mar 6, 2019

Glen M. Butler, age 82, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He enjoyed 53 years together with his life partner, Phyllis Driebelbies, of Wellsboro. He was born on March 3, 1937, in Wellsboro, the son of the late George and Frances (Pollock) Butler.

Glen graduated from Wellsboro...

Mar 4, 2019

James L. Doane, age 78, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Monday, March 4, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. He married his wife of 58 years, Catherine (Shelmire) Doane, on October 8, 1960. He was born on November 16, 1940, in Wellsboro, the son of the late J. Everett...

Mar 2, 2019

Helen D. Bartle passed away peacefully at The Williamsport Home on March 2, 2019, where she received excellent care from the entire staff for many years.

Helen was born Feb. 21, 1947, to Robert N. and Mabel Q. Dennis in Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband, Cameron "Buck" Bartle and a...

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)...