Obituaries

Dec 28, 2017

Ruth A. Rall, 85, of Middlebury Center passed away on Thursday December 28, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  On December 28, 1948 she married Arthur R. Rall, who preceded her in death.

Ruth was born March 19, 1932 in Muncy, PA, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Snyder) Baysore.  She was a homemaker who loved...

Dec 18, 2017

Larry W. Cozad passed away at his residence in  Wellsboro on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born August 15, 1947, in Hammond, IN, the son of the late Charles W. and Julia (Mc Affee) Cozad. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a machinist and had worked...

Dec 10, 2017

Phyllis A. Hazelton, 84, of Wellsboro, PA., passed away at 3:16 pm in Eagles Mere, PA., on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Phyllis was born on July 5, 1933, in Wellsboro, PA.  She was married to the late James R. Hazelton.

She was a member of the Valley Alliance Church of Wellsboro.  She loved and cherished her family...

Dec 4, 2017

Mary R. Gee, 75, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017.  She was the wife of Gordon Fredrick Gee, whom she married on November 25, 1965. They had just celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Mary was born June 30, 1942 in Honesdale, PA, the daughter of the late Harold and Lila (Daley) Batcher.

Nov 24, 2017

Gary Lew Clemens, 67, of Osceola, PA, passed away at the Green Home in Wellsboro, surrounded by family on Friday, November 24, 2017. He was the husband of Debra K. Everitt, who he married on April 5, 1980. They were married for 37 years. Gary was born on December 12, 1949 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late...

Nov 23, 2017

Anthony “Tony” Pranses, passed away on November 23, 2017.  Tony was born February 3, 1945, in Everett, Washington, the son of the late Anthony L. and Melba (Spangler) Pranses.

Tony spent his secondary school years in the York, PA and Lima, Ohio areas and was a 1968 graduate of Villanova University.  After graduation, Tony worked for the...

Nov 21, 2017

Michael W. Robbins was born Nov. 8, 1955 in Olean, N.Y., to Mason and Arlene (nee Post) Robbins. He passed away peacefully Nov. 21, 2017, at his home in Arlington Heights, Ill. After two decades of a lustrous business career, Michael dedicated his talents in the service of others by volunteering for numerous organizations in the greater Chicago area:...

Nov 6, 2017

Cheryl L. (West) Becker, 54, of Mansfield, passed away at her residence on November 6, 2017. Cheryl was born December 21, 1962, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late James Herbert and Judith Elaine (Robinson) West. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School. Cheryl was owner/operator of West Star Crafts and Cheryl’s Cleaning Service; in addition, she was...

Nov 3, 2017

Charles E. Grinnell, 93, of Wellsboro, passed away with his loving family at his side, on Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home.  He was the husband of Lucille Goodwin, with whom he shared 73 years

of marriage.   Charles was born on August 20, 1924, in Millerton, PA he was the son of the late Lee G....

Oct 28, 2017

Rosella M. Cook, 92, of Wellsboro passed away at The Green Home, Saturday, October 28, 2017.  She was the widow of George N. Cook with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.  Rosella was born September 10, 1925 in Wellsboro to the late Russell and Mary (Harding) Copp.

An avid reader, Rosella also enjoyed music, walking, travelling,...

Oct 26, 2017

Helen Marie French, 94, of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. She was the widow of Earl E. French, whom she shared over 62 years of marriage.   Helen was born April 11, 1923 in Hammondsport, NY, the daughter of the late, Andrew Doty and Alice Marie (Hamlin) Houck.

Helen was a member of the Wheeler...

Oct 21, 2017

Joan M. Kilmer, 79, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away October 21, 2017 at UPMC Susquehanna Skilled Nursing & Rehab. in Muncy, PA. She was born in Mansfield, PA, on May 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Howard and Genevieve (Knapp) Mathern.

Joan was a graduate of Mansfield High School with the class of 1956; she studied...

Oct 18, 2017

Robert Nickerson Dunham, Wellsboro businessman for more than 45 years and owner of Dunham’s Furniture, died October 18, 2017 at Roswell Park Hospital in Buffalo, NY after a brief illness. He was 75 years old. He was the youngest son of the late Frank and Mercedes Nickerson Dunham of Wellsboro and brother of the late R. James Dunham, II....

Oct 9, 2017

Norma M. Boyce, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA on Monday October 9, 2017. She was the wife of Leroy W. Boyce who preceded her in death, November 13, 1973. They were married for 26 years.

Norma was born June 7, 1928, in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Maxwell...

Sep 27, 2017

Hugh F. Conkright, Jr., 67, of Wellsboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. He was married to Donna VanDusen on November 19, 1988, they were married for over 28 years.  Hugh was born April 20, 1950, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Hugh F. and Barbara J. (Learn) Conkright, Sr. He was a graduate...

Sep 25, 2017

Mary M. (Patt) Cleveland, 89, of Wellsboro passed away at her residence on Monday, September 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert V. Cleveland, who preceded her in death November 17, 1989, they were married for 43 years.  Mary was born September 6, 1928, in Morris, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph...

Sep 18, 2017

Winfield “Bugsy” Neal II, 57, of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Winfield B. and Dorothy Mary (Hurd) Neal.

Winfield was employed by River Valley Country Club as a groundskeeper.  He was a member of the VFW...

Sep 5, 2017

David R.  Cornell, 82, of Middlebury Center, PA, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Robert Packer Hospital. He was born August 25, 1935 in Rome, NY the son of the late A. Nate and Marie (Cummings) Cornell. David was married to Janet L. (Bliss) Cornell for 59 years.  She preceded him in death, March 10, 2013.

Sep 4, 2017

Danny John Bailey, 75 of Little Marsh, PA, died on Monday, September 4, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Connie R. (Short) Bailey who survives. Danny was born January 9, 1942, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Elvidge) Bailey, in Troy, PA.  He was retired from Penn DOT, where he...

Aug 31, 2017

Richard Lee Bickel, 82, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at The Green Home, in Wellsboro.  He was the husband of Shirley L. Wagner, whom he married on August 20, 1960. Richard was born November 28, 1934 in Garrett, IN, the son of the late Basil Allen and Vera (Hill) Bickel.

Richard was...