Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

To share your fondest...

Aug 5, 2016

Thomas Leon Buck, 62, of Wellsboro passed away suddenly Friday morning, August 5, 2016, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 17, 1953, in Wellsboro; a son of Kenneth N. “Bucky” and Diana G. (Wilkinson) Buck.  Thomas was married August 27, 1981 to the former Lucia Wilcox, who survives.

Thomas was a...

Aug 1, 2016

Thomas J. Barnett passed away peacefully at the age of 86 with his loving wife of 65 years and his children by his side on August 1, 2016 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Tom was born January 20, 1930 in Langhorne, Bucks County, the youngest child of the late Samuel and Edith (Dahlman) Barnett....

Jul 16, 2016

Gerald T.  Jones, 56, of Elmira, NY, died on July 16, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He was born June 14, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late James T. and Marietta (Randall) Jones, Sr.

Gerald was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  During his lifetime he was employed as a...

Jul 14, 2016

Warren A. Henninger, Jr.  died on July 14, 2016 at Carleton Nursing Home, in Wellsboro.  He was the husband of Patricia (Tregua) Henninger who preceded him in death, July 1, 2000.  Warren was born August 26, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Warren A. and Margaret (Jackson) Henninger.

During his life, Warren was employed...

Jul 7, 2016

Judith A. Snyder, 79, of Largo FL, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on July 7, 2016 at her residence.  She was the wife of William F. Snyder, whom she married April 6, 2002.  Judith was born on March 7, 1937, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late Edward and Iona (Weaver) McIntyre.

While in Wellsboro she...

Jul 1, 2016

Dennis Mark Simonis, 67, of Clarks Summit, formerly of Wellsboro, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Clark Summit State Hospital.  He was born March 18, 1949 in Stevens Point, Wis., the son of the late Dennis S. and Florence (Burant) Simonis.

While in Wellsboro, Dennis attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Dennis was a part...

Jun 24, 2016

Mjoelnr Emmanuel Mayer, 21, of Poughkeepsie, NY, died on June 24, 2016 at the Williamsport Regional Hospital.  He was the husband of Channelle Brooke (Brostrom) Mayer, who survives.   Mjoelnr was born June 7, 1995 in Plano, TX, the son of Molly and Richard Meddaugh, of Wellsboro.

Mjoelnr was passionate about cooking and wines.  He was employed at...

Jun 15, 2016

Raymond L. Hoover, 90, of Wellsboro, passed away, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 11, 1926, in New York City, NY the son of the late Zenus Leslie and Lida (Mc Connel) Hoover. Raymond was a graduate of Montoursville High School.  He was a US Army Veteran, having served during WWII...

May 25, 2016

Alcena K. Shelman, 73, formerly of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Broad Acres.  She was born October 24, 1942 in Keeneyville, PA, the daughter of the late Forest and Bernice Button.

Surviving are her sons, Brian Shelman, Mansfield, Kevin Shelman, Blossburg, Craig Shelman, Wellsboro, Terry Shelman and Alan Shelman, both of Covington; 18...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...