Obituaries

Jun 16, 2017

Clifford F. Goodwin, 91, of York, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Pinnacle West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA.  He was born September 28, 1925 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Floyd and Delilah (Marvin) Goodwin.

Clifford was a former member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.  He enjoyed...

Jun 14, 2017

Arletta W. (McLaughlin) Cromer, 80, of Wellsboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was married to Martin Mahosky for 25 years and Kenneth “Ray” Cromer for 17 years, both preceded her in death. Arletta was born October 20, 1936 in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of the late Howard and Viola...

Jun 12, 2017

Robert L. Baker, 80, of Wellsboro, passed away on June 12, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Noreen (Root) Baker, whom he married on August 1, 1959.

Robert was born October 18, 1936, in Crooked Creek, Tioga County, PA, the son of the late Earl and Bessie Baker....

Jun 6, 2017

Carolyn F. McMichael, gently entered into the Lord’s Arms on June 6, 2017, at the Carleton Home in Wellsboro, PA.

She was born February 3, 1939 to the late Louise (Wilson) and Charles McMichael, of Wellsboro, PA.

Carolyn worked at Ben Franklin Five & Dime and Lemon Tree Hospital snack bar, here in Wellsboro.  Later...

Jun 3, 2017

Blair Van Zandt, 95, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Carleton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Spencer) Van Zandt, they enjoyed 49 years of marriage together.

Blair was born on March 3, 1922, in Morris, PA, he was the son of the late J.B....

May 31, 2017

Harold J. Monk, Sr., 82, of Middlebury Center passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Anna K. (Day) Monk whom he married on August 12, 1953, they enjoyed 64 years of marriage together.

Harold was born July 26, 1934, in Triangle, NY, the son of the late...

May 30, 2017

JOAN E. URBANO

Joan E. Urbano, 95, passed away in her home on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, surrounded by friends and family. Several years ago, in a matter of minutes, she wrote her own obituary which appears below. We will miss her love of life and quick wit.

A gathering to celebrate her life will...

May 30, 2017

Thelma J. Brass, 77, of Wellsboro, passed away at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, on Tuesday May 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  Thelma was the wife of Nason Brass, who preceded her in death.  She was born January 30, 1940, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Franklin J. and Janette G. (Blackwell) Britt.

Thelma was...

May 28, 2017

Perrietta E. (Johns) Davis, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport.  She was the wife of Lynn W. Davis, Sr., who preceded her in death.  Perrietta was born September 27, 1967, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of the late Perry Allen and Esther J. (Johns) Mann.

Perrietta attended...

May 25, 2017

Mary E. (Badman) McConnell, 95, of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her son's home surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1921, in Charleston Twp., the daughter of the late Oliver J. and Edna (Wilson) Badman. She married Robert W. McConnell, Sr. on August 24, 1939. He...

May 23, 2017

Gregory P. Redell, 69, of Wellsboro passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 surrounded by his family at The Green Home in Wellsboro. He was born in Wellsboro, PA on April 1, 1948, the son of the late John and Marion (Ketchum) Redell. Greg married Nancy E. (Morris) Redell on May 29, 1971. He worked as a diesel mechanic...

May 19, 2017

Jonathan Borden Greeley of Wellsboro passed away on Friday May 19, 2017 at the age of 30.  Mr. Greeley was born August 19, 1986 in Wellsboro, the son of George and Lisa Borden Greeley.  He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and had been employed as a heavy equipment operator.  An avid motorcyclist and lifelong Motocross enthusiast, he...

May 16, 2017

Marion E. Dewey, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away May 16, 2017 in his home.  He was born July 18, 1927 in Covington Twp. to the late Merle and Edith Rogers Dewey.  On July 10, 1949 he married Eileen M. Smith, his wife of 67 years.  Marion worked as a millworker for the Patterson Lumber Company for 47 years.  The...

May 15, 2017

Calvin H. Mosher, age 92, of Pinnacle Towers, Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully May 15, 2017 at Broad Acres Nursing Home.  Calvin was born April 21, 1925, the son of the late Clyde and Jennie Townsend Mosher.  Calvin married Dorothy M. Makin on June 11, 1944.  A graduate of Wellsboro High School Class of 1942, he was a retired...

May 12, 2017

Wilma M. Townsend, 93, of Wellsboro, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Broad Acres Nursing Home.  She was born August 9, 1923 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late William E.  and Florence M. (Stratton) Townsend.

Wilma was a graduate of Wellsboro High School with the Class of 1941.  During her lifetime, she worked for...

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...