Obituaries

May 12, 2017

Lillian K (Bruce) Wood, 74, of Wellsboro, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at The Green Home.  She was born May 17, 1942 in Salem NJ, the daughter of the late Frank and Annabelle Lee (Pierce) Bruce, Sr.

Surviving is her daughter, Kathie VanGorden, Wellsboro; sons, Glenn Wood, Danville and Ted Wood, Sunbury; her sister, Barbara...

May 10, 2017

Stuart Russell Owlett of New Port Richey, Florida passed away on May 10, 2017 at age 88.  Mr. Owlett was born on May 14, 1928 and spent the first 50 years of his life in Tioga County, Pa.  He and his father Ben owned and operated Owlett’s General Store in Keeneyville.  It was the hub of commerce in rural...

May 7, 2017

Samuel P. Bradley, 78, of Middlebury Center, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Williamsport Regional Hospital. He was born October 22, 1938 in Philadelphia, the son of the late George D. and Dorothy M. (Bixler) Bradley.  He was an Army veteran.  Samuel was a mail carrier for the USPS, retiring in 1994.

Samuel attented Charleston...

Apr 26, 2017

John Robert “Bob” Trahnstrom, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully April 26, 2017.  His final days were spent surrounded by his loving wife of 65 years and family, a true testament to his faithful and memorable life.

Bob, born November 10, 1927, grew up in Mount Vernon, NY with his parents and two brothers.  Upon high school...

Apr 25, 2017

Debra Ann Weatherby, 63, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at The Green Home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  Debra was born March 17, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of David and Rose (Dimon) Weatherby.

Debra worked at Broad Acres, as an Activities Enrichment provider.  She was a member...

Apr 20, 2017

Louis Frank LuBera, 71, of Carter Camp, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 20, 2017.  He was the husband of Nancy (Alderson) LuBera, who survives.  Louis was born March 12, 1946, in Malmedy, Belgium, the son of the late Louis Michael and Maria (Schmitz) LuBera.

Louis was a member of...

Apr 10, 2017

Mark A. Hamm, 63, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 10, 2017.  He was the husband of Janet Adams, whom he married on April 15, 1977 at Wellsboro Baptist Church.  Mark was born February 8, 1954, in Wellsboro he was the son of the late Oscar and Esther (Miller) Hamm.

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Apr 3, 2017

Lucy B. Duncan, 90, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  She was born February 22, 1927, in Darlington Twp. PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Lena (Braun) Steen.

Lucy grew up on a farm in Beaver County, PA. She was working in NYC, when she was...

Apr 1, 2017

On April 1, 2017, Eric Swendrowski, 51, of Oregon Hill, passed away at the Williamsport Regional Hospital.

On January 18, 2000, Eric married his longtime sweetheart of 13 years, Karon Jackson.  Eric was born December 9, 1965 in Toms River NJ, the son of Alfred and Helga (Rankl) Swendrowski.

Eric was the owner and operator...

Mar 21, 2017

Eugene “Sam” Taylor Linton, 90, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Olga (Oswald) Linton whom he married September 4, 1948; they shared 68 years of marriage together.  About marriage, Sam said, “Forget the big things, it is the little things that count, and then...

Mar 20, 2017

John Henry Stover, 70, of Emory Texas, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the home of his son Mark, of Wellsboro, PA.  John was the husband of Miriam W. (Weaver) Stover whom he married on May 21, 1966.  He was born September 21, 1946, in Annville, PA, the son of John H. and Naomi (Wert) Stover.

Mar 15, 2017

Robert W. Henneman, 84, of Wellsboro, passed away on March 15, 2017 at The Green Home.  He was the husband of Mary Lou Grube, whom he married on December 1, 1956. They moved to Wellsboro in 1958 where they have resided for 59 years.

Bob was born April 15, 1932 in Warren, PA the son of the...

Mar 11, 2017

As a lifelong dairy farmer, Dennis Charles Owlett toiled long and hard with our Creator’s earth -- tending, nurturing, breathing, and loving it -- just as he did with those who walked with him throughout his journey here. On Saturday, March 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, God decided his work was finished, and He called him home....

Mar 11, 2017

Thomas D. Hoover, 62, of Wellsboro, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 11, 2017.  He was born December 3, 1954, in Williamsport, PA, the son of the late Raymond and Bertie A. (Dieter) Hoover.

Thomas was a graduate of Wellsboro High School with the Class of 1972.  In addition he was a graduate of Mansfield...

Mar 8, 2017

Dorothy L. Wilson, 86, of Westfield, PA, passed away at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was the wife of George W. Wilson, who preceded her in death. Dorothy was born February 8, 1931 in Somerville, NJ she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Elizabeth (Galla) Schenck.

Dorothy was a...

Mar 8, 2017

Beverly J. Heck, 85, of Wellsboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Gatehouse Hospice unit, located at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport, PA. She was born February 25, 1932 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Floyd V. and Edna V. (Apgar) Gerow.During her lifetime, Beverly was employed as a Nurse’s Aide for Broad Acres,...

Mar 5, 2017

Kiel Christopher Lampman, 8, of Mansfield, peacefully gained his angel wings on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 18, 2008 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Derrick and Nichole (Chaapel) Lampman. Kiel attended Warren L. Miller Elementary School; he was in the 2nd grade.   Kiel loved video games and...

Mar 3, 2017

Michael Kevin Hars,  60, of Pittsgrove, NJ peacefully passed away jamming out to his band, “The Chillers” surrounded by his family on Friday, March 3, 2017. Mike was a man who cherished his family, friends, neighbors, bandmates and acquaintances. He was also a beloved teacher, coach, and colleague at Arthur P. Schalick High School for the past 28 years....

Mar 2, 2017

Jeanine R.  (Sparber) Salvadge, 61, of Wellsboro, passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  Jeanine was married to Ralph Salvadge, who survives.   Jeanine was born October 25, 1955 in Galeton, PA, the daughter of the late Abe and Ruth (Owen) Sparber.

Jeanine was employed by Soldiers and Sailors Hospital...

Feb 28, 2017

George Pryslak, 97, formerly of Morris, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, PA. He was the husband of Helen L. Pryslak who preceded him in death November 3, 2003.  George was born September 2, 1919, in Plymouth, PA; the son of the late John and Mary (Toma) Pryslak.

George...