Obituaries

Oct 30, 2024

Samuel Edward Long, III passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2024, surrounded by his wife Cindy and his two children, daughter, Molly (Richard) Long-Meddaugh and son, George (Lani) Sherman and grandsons, Tyler (Kate) Sherman, and great-grandson, Dillon Sherman.  Sam is also survived by two other grandsons, David Neff and Adam Neff.  He is also survived by two...

Oct 26, 2024

Kenneth "Gary" Bartoo, former principal of Iroquois Middle School from the mid-1970s until 1998, died on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was 84. Mr. Bartoo was born in Wellsboro, the son of Glenn Kenneth Bartoo and Doris (née Bixby) Bartoo. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Palmisano; step daughter Cathleen Healey; brother, Ron (Marie); children, Nicholas (Helen), Kara...

Oct 25, 2024

Hal L. Johnson, 67, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday October 25, 2024, in his home surrounded by family.  He was born November 25, 1956, in Blossburg to Fred and Frances (Starkweather) Johnson.  He attended Wellsboro schools, and on June 2, 2001, married Mary Pam Focht with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.  Hal was a maintenance manager for...

Oct 14, 2024

Ronald R. Redell, 83, of Wellsboro, passed away Monday October 14, 2024 in Savage, Maryland.  He was born March 5, 1941, in Blossburg to the late John T. and Marion O. (Ketchum) Redell.  He graduated from Wellsboro High School, and on February 20, 1965, married Shirley Evelyn Learn with whom he shared 58 years of marriage before her death...

Oct 13, 2024

Elaine Janette Blowers of Painted Post, New York entered into the joy of her Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Elaine was born on June 27, 1935, to Everette and Evelyn (Janousky) Blowers in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania.

Elaine graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1953, completed her bachelor’s degree from Mansfield State Teachers College in 1959, and did...

Oct 11, 2024

Janet M. Buck, 76, of Montoursville, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at The Williamsport Home in Williamsport. She was born April 23, 1948, in Wellsboro to John and Betty (Barnhart) Winters. She was married to the love of her life, Edward A. Buck, for 59 years. Janet was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend to...

Oct 11, 2024

Carole R. (Howarth) Miller, 86, of Little Marsh, passed away October 11, 2024 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport, PA.  She was born August 5, 1938, in Philadelphia to James and Gladys (Specketer) Howarth.  On November 28, 1969, she married Russell A. Miller with whom she shared nearly 55 years of marriage.

Carole was a member of the...

Oct 2, 2024

Kenneth James Wilson, 84, of Wellsboro, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home.  He was born January 22, 1940, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Charles and Louise (Knapp) Wilson.

Ken worked as an Equipment Operator for PennDot and prior worked for Walker Tire, Wellsboro.  He was also an accomplished carpenter, he enjoyed woodworking,...

Sep 22, 2024

Brian Drew Leidy, 74, of Wellsboro, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UPMC-Wellsboro. He was born September 15, 1950, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Ellen (Blattenberger) Leidy. Brian married the former Deborah Foster on September 5, 1970, and they have celebrated 54 years of marriage. Brian was a graduate of...

Sep 22, 2024

Jean L. Niles, 92, of Wellsboro passed away on September 22, 2024, at the Green Home. She was born February 19, 1932, in Bloomsburg to Homer Sneidman and Beatrice Sweigart. Jean attended Empire Beauty School in Williamsport, she owned her own Beauty Shop for many years, frequently doing hair for the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home. Jean was a member of...

Sep 14, 2024

Kay E. (Winters) VanWhy, of Tioga, passed away September 14, 2024, at The Green Home. She was born March 25, 1957, in East Stroudsburg, PA to Paul and Agnes (Leap) Winters. After graduating from high school, Kay worked as a cashier at Shop Rite, and then as a camp cook for Christian Herald Camp in Bushkill. She married Howard...

Sep 13, 2024

Timothy D. “Tim” Clymer, 67, of Marsh Creek, passed away Friday September 13, 2024 in Billings, Montana while on a motorcycle trip with his son and friends.  He was born August 12, 1957, in Wellsboro to Raymond and Regina June (Clark) Clymer.  He graduated from Wellsboro High School, and on September 1, 1979 married Tracy A. Taylor with whom...

Sep 5, 2024

Almeda E. Stoltzfus, 93, of Morris, passed away at her home on Thursday September 5, 2024.  She was born July 23, 1931, in Pottstown, the daughter of the late Irvin J. and Cora (Shank) King.  Almeda married Stephen M. Stoltzfus in March of 1952 and celebrated 53 years of marriage until his passing February of 2006.

Almeda...

Aug 29, 2024

Joan E. Getgen, 81, of Wellsboro, passed away at The Green Home on Thursday August 29, 2024, one day before her 82nd birthday, surrounded by loving family.  She was born August 30, 1942, in Wellsboro and was the first baby born at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, she was the daughter of Lewis and Lenora “Patsy” (Patt) Bowers.  Joan...

Aug 26, 2024

John Elbert Hoskinson, age 73, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2024 at his beloved mountain retreat on the outskirts of Germania, PA in Potter County.  John was born March 17, 1951 to the late Ralph and Betty (Riffle) Hoskinson of Shadyside, Ohio.  Growing up, John excelled at football and track and being the eldest of three boys, he...

Aug 16, 2024

Brian Delp, 56, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday August 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by family, following a brave and extended battle with cancer.  He was born October 9, 1967, in Sellersville, PA, to David N and Betty Louise (MacLaughlin) Delp.  Brian had an extensive and varied vocational history, from fast food and retail work, to working for...

Aug 14, 2024

Marilyn J. DeMusz, 68, of Delmar Township, passed away August 14, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1956, in Doylestown, PA, the daughter of Michael J. and Mary Ola (Sparks) Demusz. She worked at Ward Manufacturing and on April 1, 2010, she Married David L. Smith. Marilyn is survived by her husband, two brothers:...

Aug 13, 2024

Patti Lynne (Bohnert) Davis, 61, of Morris passed away on August 13, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport, surrounded with her loving family. She was born on October 14, 1963, in Williamsport to Joseph and Irene (Campbell) Bohnert. She married Terry Davis on May 18, 1985.

Patti was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, a cook at...

Aug 5, 2024

Richard Alden Killingstad, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at the age 84 on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Spring Grove, MN on March 21, 1940, to Harry and Johanna (Klegseth) Killingstad. Richard was the youngest of five children: Gordon, Harry, Jerome, and Joan (Nichols), all of whom predeceased him.

Jul 29, 2024

Wayne Edward Heck, 83, of Middlebury Center, passed away July 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born September 4, 1940, at home in Middlebury Center to Albert and Genevieve (Gaylord) Heck.  Wayne graduated from Wellsboro Area High School in the class of 1959.  Wayne worked at Cornell Brothers for forty-nine years, Owlett’s Farm Store for...