Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
Wendell A. Kreisler, age 94, of Brookfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Saturday, January 9, 1932, in Elkland, PA. He was the youngest of nine children of the late John and Lena (Backes) Kreisler. In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded […]
Melanie Anne Hurley, 70 passed away at her residency at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Melanie was born on November 21, 1955 in Scranton, PA and was the daughter of the late William and Doris Hurley of Blossburg, PA. She was a retired special education teacher of Wellsboro
John A. Stanley, 80, of Gaines, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. John was born January 29, 1946, in Coatesville, the son of the late Allen and Julie (Varigo) Stanley. He married the former Ruth Ann Graham on July 2, 1971, and they celebrated over 54 years together. John graduated from Scott High
Geraldine “Jerry” Learn, 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away early Monday morning, March 16, 2026, at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation in Wellsboro. She was born March 1, 1942, in Girard, GA, to VanDyne and Grace (Godbee) Roupp. She graduated from high school and married Durwood R. Learn. Jerry loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Dexter Baptist Church. For many
Jane E. Montague, 71, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026. Jane lived a life defined by kindness and service to others. She devoted her life to ministering to all she met. Jane started “Grandsavers are Lifesavers” and supported “Border Buddies”. She also spearheaded “Widows Might”. Jane’s
Vicki L. Dow, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1951 in Paterson, NJ a daughter of the late Eddie and A. Marie (Aungst) Nessman. Vicki was a lab pathology technician for many years and had also worked for Haven of Tioga County, as well
Ruth Antoinette “Toni” Yilek, 85, of Germania, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with family and friends by her side. Known to many as “Nanny,” she was loved by generations of family, friends, and former students. Born on Sunday, December 1, 1940, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Harry and Theresa Straley
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing Maxine “Max” Updyke, 83, of Genesee, PA, on Monday, March 9, 2026, with family and friends at her side. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was a woman whose life was defined by love, devotion and an unwavering commitment to her family. Born on
Margaret Ann Thomas, 85, of Wellsboro, PA, peacefully passed away in the early morning of Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home. “Peggy” was born on February 26, 1941, in Millville, NJ, the daughter of the late Lillian Louise (Rehmann) and Winfield Robinson Parker, Sr. She married F. Ardell Thomas on August 22, 1964, in Millville; they
Robin Ann Stangel, age 72 of Blossburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home. Robin was born November 15, 1953, in Rome, NY, a daughter of Clarence Secor and Mary (Miller) Carrier. She was a member of the Blossburg VFW Auxiliary, the Arnot Sportsman’s Club, and the Blossburg American Legion. Robin
Kathy Ann Hummel, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1951, in Bloomsburg, PA, a daughter of Nevin and Barbara (McNinch) Hummel. She worked for a variety of jobs, including Safeway Grocery Store, Adelphia, and Medplast. Kathy was a caregiver, caterer,
David Hahn Barrett, age 64, of Covington, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Sayre Memory Care in Sayre, PA. He was born on February 26, 1962, in Conshohocken, PA, a son of Jerry and Ruth (Chew) Barrett. David was the husband of Jennifer (Poirier) Barrett. He worked as a truck driver for
Elmer G. Burdick, 61, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA. Born Wednesday, December 2, 1964, at the Blossburg State Hospital, he was the son of Elmer G. and Lorraine Jane Farren Burdick. He was employed by Chattanooga Labeling in Galeton, a sawmill in Emporium, and at the
Randall Leigh Howell, age 71 of Galeton, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born on Wednesday, February 2, 1955, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of the late Leigh B. Howell and Frances I. (Schultz) McCullen. Randall spent a lot of time at the speedway and dirt track,
Clarence Eugene Tompkins Jr., 60, of Knoxville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on Sunday, December 19, 1965, in Wellsboro, PA, to the late Clarence E. Tompkins and Larene (Perigo) Tompkins. He was a 1985 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School and worked as a valve
Larry Eugene Sherman, 81 of Knoxville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. He was born in Elkland, PA, on Monday, April 3, 1944, to the late James and Blanche Sherman. Larry served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He retired from the
Edward Kevin Kosa, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, March 6, 2026, in UPMC Cole Hospital in Coudersport, PA. Born Friday, June 6, 1969, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of E. Gene and Nancy Goodwin Kosa. A 1987 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served with the US Army from 1987 –
Dorothy C. Blair, 57, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Coudersport, PA and Dover, DE, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in her home. Born October 17, 1968, in Dover, DE, she was the daughter of Georgie and Dorothy Crouse Grace. Surviving are: her father, Georgie Grace; three daughters, Melissa Bowers, Nicole Gilbert, and LeAnna Gilbert; eight grandchildren;
Russell G. Outman, 85, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026, in UPMC Cole Hospital in Coudersport, PA. Born on Sunday, March 3, 1940, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of Russell L. and Marjorie S. Cook Outman. In 1983, in Westfield, Russell married Dorothy Burdick, who survives. He was a 1958 graduate of
William S. “Bill” Reed, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Elmira, NY. Born October 11, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Arlington E. and Maude Cary Reed. On September 4, 1971, in Harrison Valley, PA, he married Louise D. Schmidt, who survives. A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High
