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Charlotte M. (Houghtaling)  Slocum

Charlotte M. (Houghtaling) Slocum

Jan 26, 2016

Charlotte M.  Slocum, 94, of Wellsboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  She was born December 21, 1921, in Wellsboro PA, the daughter of the late Newell and Louise (Smith) Houghtaling.

Charlotte was a member of the Keeneyville UMC since 1952; in recent years she attended worship services at Broad...

Richard L. Simmons, Sr.

Richard L. Simmons, Sr.

Jan 20, 2016

Richard L. “Dick” Simmons, Sr., 93, of Wellsboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at The Green Home. He was the husband of Wilda (Colegrove) Simmons, who preceded him in death October 19, 2013. They shared 65 wonderful years of marriage together.

Richard was born December 22, 1922 in Draper, Tioga Co., PA; the son of...

Mark Andrew Lapoint

Mark Andrew Lapoint

Jan 15, 2016

Mark Andrew LaPoint, 47, of Raleigh, NC, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at his home; he was a resident of North Carolina for 26 years.  He was the son of Lynn LaPoint and Pearl Rockwell Wright.  He was preceded in death by his father and his step-father, Carl Wright.

He was a 1986 graduate...

Deuane C. Cummings

Deuane C. Cummings

Jan 14, 2016

Deuane C. Cummings, 102, a longtime resident of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at The Green Home.  He was the husband of Margaret (Moran) Cummings, who preceded him in death, February 27, 2009. Deuane was born in Tioga, December 31, 1913, the son of the late Cassius and Edith (Jones) Cummings.  He was one of eight...

Joyce M (House)  Broughton

Joyce M (House) Broughton

Jan 10, 2016

Joyce M. Broughton, 82, of Morris, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 10, 2016.  She was the widow of Frederick Broughton, who preceded her in death, April 14, 2006. Joyce was born June 30, 1933 in Morris, the daughter of the late Melvin D. and Naomi M. (Ellison) House.

Joyce was a graduate of Liberty High School;...

Linda M. (Roland)  Prough-Shuey

Linda M. (Roland) Prough-Shuey

Jan 4, 2016

Linda M.  Prough- Shuey, 71, of Middlebury Center, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Hospital of the University of PA, in Philadelphia. She was the wife of Will A. Shuey, who survives.  Linda was born November 28, 1944 in Huntingdon, PA, the daughter of the late Harold D. and Cora G. (Scott) Roland.

Linda was...

Damon Albert Sykes

Damon Albert Sykes

Dec 30, 2015

Damon Albert Sykes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, December 30, 2015 after a brief illness.  Damon was born December 28, 1937, in Elmira, NY to Arthur and Rosemond David Sykes, who predeceased him.  He was also predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Sykes Lease.  He is survived by his loving wife of...

Wyland Paul Housel

Wyland Paul Housel

Dec 23, 2015

Wyland P. Housel, 79, of Wellsboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Broad Acres.  He was the husband of Betty M. (Losinger) Housel, who preceded him in death in 2007.  Wyland was born October 1, 1936, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Claude Rollins and Ina Elizabeth (Klouse) Housel.

In his lifetime he was...

Sue S. (St. John)  White

Sue S. (St. John) White

Dec 23, 2015

Sue S. White, 65, of Wellsboro, passed away at her home on Wednesday December 23, 2015. She was the wife of David White, whom she married on June 23, 1973.  Sue was born January 27, 1950, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of John M. and Barbara (Sperry) St. John.

Sue was a professional gardener, having graduated...

June E. (Mattison)  Smith

June E. (Mattison) Smith

Dec 16, 2015

June E. Smith, 72, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, in Elmira NY. She was born August 30, 1943 in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Hilborn) Mattison.

June was an avid shopper.  She enjoyed football, she was a Philadelphia Eagles and PSU Lions fan.  June also...

Mary Kate Mader

Mary Kate Mader

Dec 15, 2015

Mary Kate Mader, 73, of Wellsboro passed away at the Green Home, December 15, 2015.  She is survived by her husband, Lynn. There will be no services. Local arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home.

Anne I. (Ingerick)  Maynard

Anne I. (Ingerick) Maynard

Dec 10, 2015

Anne I.  Maynard, 89, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.  Anne was the wife of Robert S. Maynard, who preceded her in death on May 13, 2010.  Anne was born in Wellsboro, on December 21, 1925, the daughter of the late John and Hazel (Irwin) Ingerick.

Anne...

Joseph A. Boroch

Joseph A. Boroch

Dec 6, 2015

Joseph A. Boroch, 93, of Cherry Flats Rd., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his residence.  He was the husband of Anna Banik and Margaret Edwards, both of whom preceded him in death. Joseph was born in Morris Run, on February 25, 1922 the son of the late Michael and Helen (Butkoski) Boroch.

He was...

Scott Philip Waclawik

Scott Philip Waclawik

Dec 3, 2015

Scott Philip Waclawik, 28, formerly of Wellsboro, died on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at home.  He was the husband of Jamie (Sloan)Waclawik, who survives.  Scott was born, December 28, 1986 in Wellsboro, the son of Dr. Ronald and Celeste (Dalbey) Waclawik.

He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, stationed at McGuire AFB in...

Donald L. Smithgall

Donald L. Smithgall

Nov 24, 2015

Donald L. Smithgall, 85, of Wellsboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his residence.  He was the husband of Sally (Gee) Smithgall who preceded him in death.  Donald was born January 18, 1930 in Wellsboro, the son of the late Otto R. and Ina (Callahan) Smithgall.

He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School with...

Ronald E. Short

Ronald E. Short

Nov 23, 2015

Ronald E. Short, 68, of Little Marsh, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 23, 2015.  He was the husband of Gail L. (Drake) Short, whom he married on May 5, 1967.  Ronald was born in Wellsboro, September 9, 1947, to the late Lloyd and Mary (Wass) Short.

Ronald was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High...

Sandra "Sandy" Marie (Miller)  Webster

Sandra "Sandy" Marie (Miller) Webster

Nov 23, 2015

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Webster, 48, of Muck Rd., Wellsboro, died on Monday November 23, 2015 due to a house fire.  She was the wife of Kerry Vaughn Webster who survives.  Sandy was born September 16, 1967, in Wellsboro, the daughter of Frank and Julia (Brown) Miller.

Sandy was employed by The Green Free Library; she was the...

Nancy J. (Stuart)  Harman

Nancy J. (Stuart) Harman

Nov 22, 2015

Nancy J.Harman, 56, of Wellsboro, died on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of Terry L. Bryant whom she married on October 6, 2001.  Nancy was born May 11, 1959, in Williamsport, the daughter of Lyle Eugene Harman and Phyllis Ann Stuart.

She was a graduate of Lycoming...

Frederica "Freddie" M (Cronk)  Kroll

Frederica "Freddie" M (Cronk) Kroll

Nov 22, 2015

Frederica M. “Freddie” Kroll, 73, of Covington, PA., passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 22, 2015, at the Green Home.   She was the wife of Samuel R. Kroll, Jr. who preceded her in death on January 14, 2009.  Frederica was born January 17, 1942 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Rev. Donald and Winifred (Devine) Cronk....

Harry John Hazelton

Harry John Hazelton

Nov 18, 2015

Harry John Hazelton, 87, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at his residence.  He was the beloved husband of Ardys Mae (Gerow) Hazelton who preceded him in death.  Harry was born June 7, 1928 in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late John A. and Agnes (Lundquist) Hazelton.

Harry was a member of...

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