Obituaries

Jan 22, 2017

Arthur D. Heiny, 85, of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at The Green Home after an extended battle with cancer.  He was born August 5, 1931 in Williamsport, PA to Howard R. and Kathryn McCormick Heiny.  On December 4, 1999 he married his wife of the last seventeen years, Christine.

After graduating high school (Williamsport...

Jan 19, 2017

Nicholas Christopher Rice, 21, of Wellsboro, PA died at his residence on Thursday, January 19, 2017.  He was born February, 4, 1995 in Wellsboro, the son of Christopher Rice and Tracey Cimorelli.

He was employed by Hendrick Toyota, in Wilmington, NC, as an auto mechanic.  Nicholas was an automobile enthusiast; he belonged to car clubs both in...

Jan 18, 2017

Prominent business owner, entrepreneur and Wellsboro native, R. James Dunham passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017 following a day of celebration and well wishes on his 86th birthday. Born to Frank L. and Mercedes Dunham on January 17, 1931, he was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro and a pillar of the community. A graduate of Wellsboro...

Jan 14, 2017

Leonard W. Wolfe, 93, of Middlebury Center passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 14, 2017.  He was the husband of Frances E. (Fanto) Wolfe who survives.  Leonard was born July 19, 1923 in Keyser, WV, the son of the late Herbert W. and Jessie (Bolton) Wolfe.

Surviving in addition to...

Jan 12, 2017

Cynthia A. Gordon, 69, of Wellsboro, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at ManorCare North, in Williamsport.  She was born October 9, 1947 in Newark NJ, the daughter of the late John and Thelma (Minahan) Gordon.  Later, Thelma married Norman Hill, who was involved with caring for Cynthia.

Cynthia was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church,...

Dec 29, 2016

Edward L. “Pete” Hostrander, 83, of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Gate House in Williamsport, PA.  He was born October 14, 1933, in Cedar Run PA, the son of the late Edward L. and Mable (Carl) Hostrander.

Edward attended the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro.  He enjoyed reading, and painting, especially watercolors....

Dec 29, 2016

Lynda H. Hazelton, 76, of Wellsboro passed away at her residence after an extended illness, Thursday, December 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Elwood L. Hazelton, whom she married on August 2, 1958.  Lynda was born October 19, 1940 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Robert D. and Waneta A. (Dartt) Withrow....

Dec 23, 2016

David F. Howey 69 of Wellsboro passed away in his home, comforted by many, many loving family members and friends, Friday December 23, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.  He was the son of Frederick  and Annie Jo (Chapman) Howey, born February 12, 1947.  David graduated from Wellsboro High School and served in the US Navy during the...

Dec 23, 2016

Donna Jean Dickinson, 81, of Wellsboro, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.  She was the widow of Don R. Dickinson.  Donna was born April 29, 1935 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of the late Richard and Beatrice (Fuller) Wilson.

Donna was a member of the Middlebury Baptist Church, she...

Dec 19, 2016

Charles Albert Barrett, 88, of Wellsboro passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the Green Home.  He was the husband of Barbara (Humble) Barrett, who survives.  Charles was born July 5, 1928 in Plainfield, NJ. , the son of the late Lawrence F. and Alice (Harriott) Barrett.

Charles was a member of the Pine Creek Valley...

Dec 12, 2016

Joann Train Capwell, 86, of Wellsboro, PA,  passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro with her loving family by her side.  She was born August 18, 1930 in Messina, NY, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (West) Train.

Joann was a member of the Wellsboro UMC for...

Dec 10, 2016

Millard D. “Bud” Smith, 92 of Wellsboro, passed away Saturday December 10, 2016 at the Green Home.  He was born March 4, 1924 in Wellsboro the son of Jesse E. and Nora (Wetherbee) Smith.   Bud was married to Mary E. (Townsend) Smith.  During WW II he served in the US Army Air corps, and was stationed  in Europe with...

Dec 3, 2016

Barbara K. “Barb” Fackleman, 52, of Tioga passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  She was born March 6, 1964 in Harden, IL, the daughter of David and Margaret (Stewart) Ringhausen. Barbara was married to David M. Fackleman.

She enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.  Barbara loved children.  Her favorite...

Dec 2, 2016

Isaiah Joseph O’Conners was born sleeping on December 2, 2016.  He was the infant son of Jesse and Lois O’Conners.  Isaiah will be waiting in Heaven for Mom and Dad; his sister, Kayleigh and brother, Kaiden and the rest of his family.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 1:00 PM at Farmington Hill...

Nov 23, 2016

Kenneth Leroy White, Jr., 60, of West Branch Rd., passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.  He was born in Petersburg, VA, on August 2, 1956, the son of the late Kenneth Leroy and Laraine (Holden) White, Sr.

Kenneth was self employed and enjoyed working.  He attended the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro. Kenneth...

Nov 18, 2016

Martha F. Kelly, 96, of Wellsboro, died on Friday, November 18, 2016 at The Green Home.  She was the widow of John A. Kelly who passed away on June 21, 1990.  Martha was born on March 10, 1920, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ina (Losinger) Hackett, in Wellsboro.

Martha was a graduate of Wellsboro High...

Nov 17, 2016

Jessie Elizabeth Monroe, 91, formerly of Tioga passed away Thursday evening November 17, 2016 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, in Wellsboro.

She was born in Potter Brook,  May 4, 1925, a daughter of James and Kathryn Rowley Cary.   She was married June 2, 1945 to Ronald W. Monroe, Sr., who passed away on March 2, 2012.  She...

Nov 8, 2016

Dale L. Phillips, 84, of Wellsboro, passed away, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Broad Acres.  He was the husband of Gwendolyn (Rodabaugh) Phillips, who survives. Dale was born January 7, 1932, in LaPorte, PA, the son of the late Walter Clyde and Myrtle (Smith) Phillips.

He was a member of the Morris Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance...

Nov 7, 2016

Charles G.  Stock, Sr., 76, of Wellsboro, passed away on November 7, 2016, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was the husband of Genevieve (Dilly) Stock, whom he married on May 7, 1960; they enjoyed 56 years together.  Charles was born February 4, 1940, in Blossburg, PA, the son of the late Gilbert C. and Ethel J. (Knapp)...

Oct 31, 2016

Philip Burch Luce passed peacefully at his home on Monday evening October 31, 2016 with his loving caregiver, Florence Wapoh, by his side. He was born on September 15, 1929 in Bethlehem, Pa, the second son of Gladness and Alexander Luce. He is predeceased by his wife, Nancy, and is survived by his three children, Timothy (Carol), Phyllis (Tyler),...