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Charles "Chuck" M. Hallock, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" M. Hallock, Jr.

Oct 30, 2016

Charles was born in Bradford, PA to Charles M. Hallock, Sr., and Esther May Rose Hallock, the eldest of three children.  He graduated from Bradford High School in 1942. Charles was a proud World War II veteran, serving as a Sergeant with Company A, 47th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division.  He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for...

Terra J. Tessena

Terra J. Tessena

Oct 19, 2016

Terra J. Tessena, 22, of Mansfield, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.  She was born February 16, 1994, in Jacksonville, NC, the daughter of Terry F. Tessena, II and Kimberly J. Deats.

In addition to her parents, Terra is survived by her daughter, Scarlet B. Bradley; brothers, Sean Tessena of Olean, NY and Zachary Tessena of Amissville,...

Ann H. (Hotchkiss)  Austin

Ann H. (Hotchkiss) Austin

Oct 17, 2016

Ann Austin, 84, of Harrisburg and formerly of Wellsboro, died at her home surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was the wife of Elwood Austin, who survives.  Ann was born May 1, 1932 in Williamsport, the daughter of the late George and Velma (Neal) Hotchkiss.

Ann was a member of First Baptist Church...

Ellery W. Luther

Ellery W. Luther

Oct 16, 2016

Ellery W. Luther, 93, of Wellsboro, died on Sunday, October 16, 2016.  He was the husband of Olive (Mast) Luther, who survives. Ellery was born September 12, 1923, in Wellsboro Junction, the son of the late Ellery and Mary (Grover) Luther.

He was a member of Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church.  Ellery was employed for 43 years...

Patrick M Davis

Patrick M Davis

Oct 12, 2016

Patrick M. Davis, 65, of Antrim, went peacefully to be with the Lord, October 12, 2016, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.  He was the husband of Paula Davis (Hudson), whom he married on July 29, 2005.  Patrick was born in Wellsboro, on July 30, 1951; he was the son of Samuel and Antoinette (Krystoff) Davis.

He...

Wanda A. (Root)  Marvin

Wanda A. (Root) Marvin

Oct 7, 2016

Wanda A. Marvin, 95, of Morris died on Friday October 7, 2016.  She was born February 26, 1921, the daughter of Bruce A. and Daisy (Thompson) Root. Wanda worked for Sylvania and retired from GTE in 1981 after 36 years of service.  She attended the Morris United Methodist Church, was a 65 year member of the Order of the Eastern...

Diane I. (Scranton)  Bookmiller

Diane I. (Scranton) Bookmiller

Oct 5, 2016

Diane I. Bookmiller, 73, of Wellsboro, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Williamsport Regional Hospital.  She was the widow of Atwell M. Bookmiller Jr., who preceded her in death June 28, 2012. Diane was born October 23, 1942 in Wellsboro; she was the daughter of Allen C. and Evelyn Faye (Campbell) Scranton.

Diane was employed...

Benjamin "Ben" C. Stone

Benjamin "Ben" C. Stone

Sep 6, 2016

Benjamin “ Ben” C. Stone, 81, of Wellsboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at his residence.  He was the husband of Patricia (Darling) Stone who preceded him in death, November of 2015.  Ben was born in Ulysses, PA , May 17, 1935,the son of the late Chester and Gladys (Sexton) Stone.

Ben taught reading in...

John R Blackwell

John R Blackwell

Sep 5, 2016

John R. Blackwell, 63, of Stony Fork, Wellsboro, passed away at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre on September 5, 2016.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd. in charge of local arrangements.

Craig Alan Shaffer

Craig Alan Shaffer

Aug 28, 2016

Craig Alan Shaffer, 45, of Wellsboro, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 28, 2016.  He was the husband of Kelly (Cramer) Shaffer.  Craig was born October 9, 1970 in Williamsport, the son of David and Lura (Shumway) Shaffer.

Craig was a long time member of Friends of Bill W.  He proudly sponsored several members throughout...

Leroy Eugene Zettel

Leroy Eugene Zettel

Aug 27, 2016

Roy entered into his heavenly home on Saturday morning, August 27, 2016. He was born December 15, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of Eugene and Pauline (Deininger) Zettel. Roy graduated from Olney High School in Philadelphia with the Class of 1949.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  Roy attended Drexel University...

Marjorie C. (Collins)  Kriner

Marjorie C. (Collins) Kriner

Aug 25, 2016

Marjorie C. Kriner, 78, of Morris, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.  She was the wife of Lyle P. Kriner, whom she married on September 28, 1974.  Marjorie was born April 11, 1938 in Morris, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Osborn) Collins....

Robert E. Drexel

Robert E. Drexel

Aug 21, 2016

Robert E. Drexel, 77, of Middlebury Center, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Green Home in Wellsboro.  He was the husband of Dawn E. Bright, whom he married on January 22. 1972.  Robert was born June 24, 1939 in Wernersville, PA the son of the late Edward and Florence (Reber) Drexel.

In his lifetime...

William F. Snyder

William F. Snyder

Aug 21, 2016

William F. Snyder, of Largo, FL passed away August 21, 2016.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 27, 2016, 10:00 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 47 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA with Rev. John Chmil officiating.

Local arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., 139 Main St., Wellsboro.  To share your fondest memories and...

Priscilla J. (Wallace)  Gregory

Priscilla J. (Wallace) Gregory

Aug 18, 2016

Priscilla J. Gregory, 75, of Endicott, NY, died August 18, 2016 at home.  She was the wife of Lew Gregory, who survives. Priscilla was born August 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of the late Anthony and Sophia Wallace.

Surviving are her sisters, Jane Wallace, Swoyersville, Ellen Goetz, Pittston and her aunt, Florence of Swoyersville; several cousins...

Sharon Joyce (Misner)  Griffin

Sharon Joyce (Misner) Griffin

Aug 14, 2016

Sharon Joyce Griffin, 75 of Little Marsh, PA passed away Sunday August 14, 2016 surrounded by family in her home.  She was the wife of Darryel R. Griffin, whom she married August 25, 1963.  Sharon was born July 6, 1941 in Blossburg, the daughter of LeClair and Doris Irene (Sortore) Misner.

Sharon was a US Air Force...

Patricia Marie (Bauer)  Radocaj

Patricia Marie (Bauer) Radocaj

Aug 13, 2016

Patti Radocaj, 74, passed away on August 13th, 2016 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.  She was the beloved wife to her husband, Rudy, for 56 years.

Patti devoted her entire life and delighted in raising and supporting her family and creating lasting traditions and memories for them to keep forever.  Her strong faith guided her...

Harold E. Urich, Jr.

Harold E. Urich, Jr.

Aug 10, 2016

Harold E. Urich, Jr., 73, of Morris, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro.  He was the husband of Carol L. Empfield whom he married on June 9, 1962. Harold was born October 20, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late Harold E. and Dorothy (Smith) Urich, Sr....

Catherine M. (Mitchell)  Shelmire

Catherine M. (Mitchell) Shelmire

Aug 10, 2016

Catherine M. Shelmire, 91, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on August 10, 2016.  She was the widow of Edgar V. Shelmire, who died on December 25, 1995.  Catherine was born April 14, 1925 in Wenonah, NJ, the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Mitchell) Herzberg.

Catherine was a member of Draper...

Peter Roth

Peter Roth

Aug 6, 2016

Peter Roth, 77, passed away August 6, 2016 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro, PA.  He was born September 24, 1938, in New York City, NY, the son of the late Morton and Rosemary (Espis) Roth.

Services will be held Thursday, August 11, 2016, 1:00 PM, at Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.

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