Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Scott Walter Kane, 57, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his parents’ home in Wellsboro Monday January 27, 2025.  He was born January 29, 1967, in Wellsboro, to Walter “Bud” and Marquene “Markie” (Thomas) Kane.  He graduated from Wellsboro Area High School, and earned his associate’s degree from Penn Technical College in Williamsport.  He served in the US...

Jan 23, 2025

Harold R. Keck, Jr. has returned to the Good Lord to rest in peace with his beloved wife, Helen, who passed away in 2015. Harold and Helen were devotedly married for 65 years, a journey that began when he first asked her out while they were in the 8th grade. Harold was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania and...

Jan 21, 2025

William “Bill” Robert Campbell, 73, of Blackwell, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025, in his home.  He was born June 14, 1951, in Wellsboro, to Roderick Douglas and Betty Jane (Spencer) Campbell.  Bill graduated from Wellsboro Area High Schol in the class of “1969”.  He played small fry and varsity football, was a member of the wrestling team...

Jan 17, 2025

Kimberly A. (Wetherbee) Warriner, 61, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday January 17, 2025, surrounded by family, at UPMC Williamsport.  She was born August 29, 1963 in Blossburg, to Gordon A. and Marjorie G. (Mudge) Wetherbee, she earned her Associate’s Degree and on October 15, 1988, married Timothy Warriner.  Kim worked at Dunham’s Department Store in Wellsboro, and for more...

Jan 13, 2025

Rita Salerno, 68, of Wellsboro, passed away, Monday January 13, 2025, at UPMC-Wellsboro.  She was born on September 15, 1956, in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late, Nicholas and Bruna (Ambrosi) LaMantia.  She married Robert R. Salerno on March 10, 2007.

Rita was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the V.F.W....

Jan 13, 2025

Beverly A. Harnish, 92, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Green Home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 21, 1932, in Morris, the daughter of the late Prosper E. and Anita Irene (VanZandt) Yohe.  She married Robert B. Harnish on May 11, 1985.

Beverly graduated from Wellsboro High...

Jan 12, 2025

Marilyn (Johnston) McCracken, 84, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at Kettering Hospital after a short illness.  She was born on March 11th, 1940, in Swarthmore, PA, daughter of the late Hugh Kirkpatrick and Ivy Gwen (Conner) Johnston. Marilyn and former spouse, Richard J. McCracken shared six children. Marilyn especially loved music and was an active...

Jan 6, 2025

Kenneth W. Rall, 75, of Wellsboro, passed away at his home Monday January 6, 2025.  He was born June 22, 1949, in Williamsport, to Arthur and Arlene “Ruth” (Baysore) Rall.  He graduated from Hughesville High School, served in the US Air Force, and married Jacqueline “Jackie” Medori.  Ken worked as a machinist at the Dresser Foundry.  He loved spending...

Dec 29, 2024

Ronald C. “Ron” Kerr, 92, of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday December 29, 2024, peacefully in his home. He was born August 12, 1932, in Latrobe, PA to Wilbur T. and Edna Mae (Spangler) Kerr. He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1950, and on September 24, 1954, he married Jean Lydick with whom he shared 70 years of marriage....

Dec 28, 2024

Charles Albert Wilcox, 86, formerly of Lawrenceville and Yuma, AZ, passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Elderwood at Waverly, Waverly, NY.  He was born August 7, 1938, in Blossburg, PA, the son of the late Charles and Gladys (Robertson) Wilcox.  He was the husband of Donna Lee (Lundgren) Wilcox for 62 years until her passing on June 3,...

Dec 24, 2024

Peggy (Bohnert) Butters, 92, of Morris, passed away on December 24, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Butters, who passed away in 2012. They shared 58 years of marriage together. Peggy was born September 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Franklin Bohnert and Margaret Taylor Bohnert, ...

Dec 21, 2024

Kathleen Marie (Kennedy) Hancock, 74, of Middlebury passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024, at The Green Home in Wellsboro. She was born in Wellsboro on March 1, 1950, to Mahlon and Wanda (Bockus) Kennedy. She married Billy Hancock on March 30, 1970.

She was a Case Worker at the Tioga County Assistance Office, A member of...

Dec 19, 2024

William Bloom, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday December 19, 2024, at The Green Home. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Boalsburg, PA. William’s parents were Charles and Frances (Beck) Bloom. Frances, his adopted mother, passed away when he was very young in which he was then raised by Charles and Olive Bloom. He married the...

Dec 13, 2024

Jerome Kennedy “Jerry” Copley, 90, of Wellsboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born October 12, 1934, in Asaph, PA, the son of the late Wayne and Nellie (Parsons) Copley.  He married Nina Mae Bowers in 1961 and would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on December 22.

Dec 10, 2024

Norman Bloch, 96, of Morristown, NJ, passed away early Tuesday December 10, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. He was born April 18, 1928, in Omaha, NE, to Joseph and Dora (Resnick) Bloch. He served in the US Army, earned his law degree and married Heather Holmes, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Norman was...

Dec 5, 2024

Rita (Wheatley) Beck, 91, of Wellsboro, passed away early Thursday December 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born September 3, 1933, in Williamsport, to Costis and Elpiniki (Samarakis) Vaganos.  She graduated from Wellsboro Area High School and worked as a case worker for the Department of Public Welfare in Wellsboro.  She enjoyed music and sang...

Dec 4, 2024

Nichole Louise “Nikki Lou” Darrow, 35, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  She was born September 1, 1989, in Elmira, NY, to Eric and Danna (Stevens) Darrow.  Nichole graduated from Wellsboro Area High School and became certified as a phlebotomist through Penn College in Williamsport and had worked at White Deer...

Dec 3, 2024

Shirley A. Miller, 90, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.  She was born August 1, 1934, in Runnemede, NJ, to Lawrence and Alice (Martin) Jones.  On November 28, 1958, she married Robert E. Miller with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.  Shirley owned and operated the Yellow Basket Shop for...

Nov 27, 2024

Wayne J. Converse, 68, of Wellsboro, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. He was born July 26, 1956, in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Vernie House and Louise Onalee (Whitaker) Converse. He married the former Patricia Marie Stidfole on February 15, 1988 and celebrated 44 years of marriage until her passing in 2022.

Nov 27, 2024

EllaMae “Ellie” Bockus, 74, of Middlebury Center, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Guthrie Corning Hospital.  She was born on May 9, 1950, in Blossburg, daughter of the late Charles E. Haner and Florence (Crawford) Gleason.  She married James Roland Bockus on August 2, 1969, and has celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Ellie graduated from Corning...