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Martin "Marty" Knowlton

Martin "Marty" Knowlton

May 23, 2016

On Monday, May 23, 2016, at the age of 56, Marty was taken from us too soon.  Marty met his wife Tammy, the love of his life, through Automax, where he was employed. He was a wonderful husband and a caring father to his two children, Chrysta Knowlton and Keith Knowlton.   Marty became a grandfather seven years ago to...

Marion W. Goodwin

Marion W. Goodwin

May 21, 2016

Marion W. Goodwin, 96, of Wellsboro, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Broad Acres. He was the husband of Edith C. Goodwin, who preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Charleston High School with the Class of 1938.   Marion was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro.  During his lifetime he worked for Corning Glass...

John K. Suhr

John K. Suhr

May 17, 2016

John K. Suhr, 80, of Charleston Twp., passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence.  He was the husband of Sharon R. (Roberts) Suhr,   who preceded him in death April 7, 2014.

John was born July 28, 1935, in Williamsport, the son of the late Harry T. and Iola Walton (Pope) Suhr.

He...

Dolores M. (Tomlinson)  Vaughn

Dolores M. (Tomlinson) Vaughn

May 1, 2016

Dolores M. (Tomlinson) Vaughn, 80, of Fairfield Glade, TN and formerly of Wellsboro, died on May 1, 2016.  She was born January 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Clifford and Reva (McCaslin) Tomlinson of Mansfield.  Dolores was married to Donald M. Vaughn, who preceded her in death, September 22, 1992.

Dolores loved her family very much...

Darryl E. R. Townsend

Darryl E. R. Townsend

Apr 21, 2016

Darryl E. R. Townsend, 84, of Wellsboro, died on Thursday,  April 21, 2016 at the Samaritan House.  He was born January 31, 1932 in Montreal Quebec Canada, the son of the late Russell Edward and Mona J.E. (Whittal) Townsend. Darryl was the husband of Donna Gillespie whom he married on October 30, 1973.

Darryl graduated from Mc...

Daniel George Warriner

Daniel George Warriner

Apr 21, 2016

Daniel George Warriner, 55, of Wellsboro died on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his residence.   He was born July 24, 1960 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Donald R. and Carolyn Ida (Gee) Warriner.

Daniel loved tinkering with and repairing equipment.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was employed by Ward Foundry in Blossburg....

Gary D. Stebbins

Gary D. Stebbins

Apr 14, 2016

Gary D. Stebbins, 65, of Covington, passed away on Thursday evening, April 14, 2016 at the Carleton Nursing Home.  He was born May 10, 1950, in Wellsboro, the son of Glen and Delores (Wetherbee) Stebbins.

Gary attended Wellsboro schools and was employed by Partners in Progress and the Penn Wells Hotel.

In addition to his...

Sophia A. Campbell

Sophia A. Campbell

Apr 12, 2016

Sophia A. Campbell, 12, of Wellsboro, died in a tragic accident on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.  She was born in Wellsboro, March 2, 2004, the daughter of Jason Campbell and April Mase.  Sophia was a 6th grade student at Rock L. Butler Middle School.

Sophia enjoyed playing basketball.  She was full of energy and loved life.  Sophia...

Betty A. (Reichard)  Walters

Betty A. (Reichard) Walters

Mar 30, 2016

Betty A. Walters, 86, of Oregon Hill, joined her husband, Ben in heaven on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She was born March 10, 1930 in Potts Grove, PA,  the daughter of the late Walter Hammond and Wilmina (Sheetz) Reichard.

Ben and Betty were married September 7, 1974 and were together as husband and wife here on earth...

Donald J. Warren

Donald J. Warren

Mar 19, 2016

Donald J. Warren, 80, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was born November 27, 1935, the son of the late Donald E. and Genevieve Warren.

Donald was last employed by Marshall Bros., Roaring Branch, as a farm hand, he retired in 2000.  He enjoyed photography.

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Brian Eugene Davis

Brian Eugene Davis

Mar 12, 2016

Brian Eugene Davis, 55, formerly of Middlebury Center, died on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Dillsburg, PA surrounded by his family.  He was born September 20, 1960, the son of Eugene and Carol (Wagner) Davis, who survive.

Brian was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL; he sang in the church choir.  He was an...

Johanna A. "Jo" (Tacka)  Whitmer

Johanna A. "Jo" (Tacka) Whitmer

Mar 2, 2016

Johanna A. “Jo” Whitmer, 95, lifetime resident of Wellsboro, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Broad Acres.  She was born May 1, 1920 in Ogdensburg, PA,   the daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Barneski) Tacka.  Johanna graduated from Morris Run High School.

She was owner and operator of the former Whitmer’s Fashions of Wellsboro.  Johanna...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Roberts Knaus

Jacqueline "Jackie" Roberts Knaus

Feb 29, 2016

Jacqueline “Jackie” Roberts Knaus, 73, of Wellsboro, died on Monday, February 29, 2016 at her home in the loving care of her family.  She was born November 17, 1942 in Blossburg, a daughter of Ellsworth O. and Lucy (Reep) Roberts.

Jackie graduated from Wellsboro High School, Class of 1960 and then graduated from Jean Summers Business School...

Nicholas Scott Ogden

Nicholas Scott Ogden

Feb 21, 2016

Nicholas Scott Ogden, age six of Covington, brown eyed boy with the infectious smile and heart of pure gold, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, February 21, 2016, in his daddy’s arms. Born February 27, 2009, in Danville, PA, Nicholas was the son of Scott and Jacqueline L. Ogden and big brother to Casey Samuel, all of Covington. Nicholas...

Cecil L. Losinger

Cecil L. Losinger

Feb 17, 2016

Cecil L. Losinger, 84, of Wellsboro, passed away at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.  He was the husband of Dawn Bell, who survives.  Cecil was born February 9, 1932, in Troy, PA,  the son of the late Cecil L. Losinger, Sr. and Anna (Smith) Losinger.

Cecil was an US Army Veteran having...

Anne (Ellis)  Tompkins

Anne (Ellis) Tompkins

Feb 12, 2016

E. Anne Tompkins, 95, of Wellsboro died on Friday February 12, 2016 at The Green Home in Wellsboro.  She was the wife of Donald E. Tompkins who preceded her in death on December 20, 1991.  Anne was born  July 24, 1920 in Westernville, NY, the daughter of the late John Elmer and Marjorie G.( Pillmore) Ellis.

For...

Sara Ann (Greene)  Morral

Sara Ann (Greene) Morral

Feb 5, 2016

Sara Ann Morral, 35, of Wellsboro died on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.  She was the wife of Jamie G. Morral who survives.  Sara was born May 5, 1980 in Montclair, CA the daughter of Robert E. Greene of Lehighton and Dawn Marie (Burkhart) Blankenhorn of Deer Lake.

One could...

Florene (Hunter)  Benedict

Florene (Hunter) Benedict

Feb 5, 2016

Florene Benedict, 97, a resident of Wellsboro, passed peacefully on February 5th, 2016 after fighting a lengthy illness.  On November 3rd, 1918 in Wellsboro, PA, Albert and Matilda G. Hunter welcomed their daughter Matilda Florene Hunter into the world. She was a graduate of the Wellsboro High School.  In 1950, Florene and her husband, Robert Wilson Wheeler of Wellsboro...

Meta Mae (Rice)  Neal

Meta Mae (Rice) Neal

Feb 4, 2016

Meta Mae Neal, 87, of Little Marsh, passed away on Thursday, February 04, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Doyle A. Neal who preceded her in death on October 5, 2007.  Meta was born September 30, 1928, in Hornell, NY, the daughter of the late Edwin

and Verda (Peck)...

Vivian D. (Blackwell)  Rawson

Vivian D. (Blackwell) Rawson

Jan 28, 2016

Vivian Doris Rawson, 72, of Wellsboro, passed away at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, on Thursday, January 28, 2016.  She was the wife of Harold R. Rawson, who survives.  Vivian was born January 27, 1944 in Morris, the daughter of the late William and Ruth Blackwell.

During her lifetime Vivian was employed by Tioga County Human...

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