Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
Michael Anthony Hinder, age 75, of Liberty, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1950, in Scranton, PA, a son of Alfred and Dorothy (Falkner) Hinder. He was the husband of Cynthia (Rood) Hinder for 47 years. He had been employed by Lycoming Engines. Michael […]
Joan L. Oliver, age 87, of Canton, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born on Thursday, November 24, 1938, in Sayre, PA, the daughter of Howard and Myra (Bird) Stone. Joan was the wife of the late Franklin Oliver. They celebrated 50 years
Sondra Ann Darroch, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Broad Acres in Wellsboro, PA. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on April 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Alfred Corlett and Zoe Kathryn (Moser) Darroch. She married Ronald A. Belbutowski on August 27, 1955, who preceded her in
Larry E. “Pete” Moon, Sr. age 81 of Cowanesque, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born January 25, 1944 in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of the late Archie and Evelyn (Carmen) Moon, Sr. Pete worked for the Westfield Tannery for many years. He married
Ivan Junior Smith, age 81 of Westfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born January 2, 1944 in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late Wayne and Mary (Scott) Potter. He was a mechanic and took pleasure in tinkering on vehicles, tractors and lawn
Sharon L. (Wetherbee) Patterson, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on Friday, July 31, 1942, in Corning, NY, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Ilene (Jones) Wetherbee. She was the wife of the late James L. Patterson. Sharon was formerly employed by
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Kathryn “Kathi” Melady Thompson, aged 79, of Blossburg, PA, and formerly of Cape May, New Jersey. Kathi departed this life on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Tuesday, August 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, Kathi was the cherished eldest daughter of
David W. Kalasnik, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 29, 2025, in his home. Born August 14, 1949, in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of Walter and Ann Zachar Kalasnik. He was married to Nola Empson Jonsson, who survives. A 1966 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Waterbury, CT, he served honorably with the
Ronald D. Ives, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at The Gatehouse Hospice Center in Williamsport, PA. He was born on July 8, 1947, in Quakertown, PA, a son of Clayton and Susan (Tarantino) Ives. Ronald was the husband of Karen (Kane) Ives. He worked as a lineman and
Joseph L. Brion 95 of Blossburg PA formally of Liberty, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital, in Wellsboro, PA. Born on Tuesday, October 14, 1930, in Liberty, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Grace (Drumater) Brion. He attended Liberty High School and graduated
Ruby E. Ogden, age 97, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA, where she had received dedicated care for the past seven years. Born to Milton and Ruby (Moore) Brooks of Mansfield in 1922. She was married to Harold Ogden of Blossburg in 1939, who
Nancy L. Southard, age 86 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born on Saturday, October 14, 1939, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Binkey) King. She retired from Corning Glass after 34 years of service and received her
James Colegrove, age 88, of Allenhurst, GA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on Friday June 11, 1937, in Mansfield, PA, a son of Dennis and Harriett (Cole) Colegrove. James was married to Dorothy (Cox) Colegrove who passed away on October 13, 2025. He
Cecil Elmer “Bryce” Taft, age 89 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2025 with his wife, Christine, by his side. Born on Saturday, August 29, 1936, in Elkland, PA, he was a son to the late Cecil and Florence (Burfield) Taft. Bryce was known for his love of animals
Aecha “Eddy” Nicholson, 83 of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Laurels in Wellsboro. Eddy grew up in Korea and moved to New Jersey with her husband Robert L. Nicholson. She worked in housekeeping for the US military at Fort Dix, and enjoyed fishing , as well as crabbing with her
Phyllis (Kennedy) Chamberlain, age 88 of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Phyllis was born April 20, 1937, a daughter of Donald and Gertrude (Stone) Kennedy. She was the wife of the late Richard Chamberlain, who passed in 1991. Phyllis was an active member at the Bakerburg Community Church, and enjoyed sewing,
Cynthia “Cindy” (Cleveland) Golas, age 75 of Liberty, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at her home. Cindy was born on Wednesday, July 5, 1950, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Wilford and Frances (Hall) Cleveland. She worked for the New York State Prison system, and Beacon High School in Beacon, NY. Cindy
Betty J. Henninger, age 72 of Gillett, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Betty was born July 12, 1953 in Troy, PA, a daughter of William and Frances (Scott) Lee. She graduated from Troy High School and Elmira Business School. Betty worked as a receptionist at Guthrie
Sheldon J. Roupp, 76, of Liberty, PA, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on Monday, June 6, 1949, in Blossburg, the son of the late Ernest C. and Ann Louise (Bowers) Roupp. He married the former Ellen Monson on August 28, 1971. Sheldon graduated from Liberty High School,
Charles E. “Skip” Parsons, 85, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. He was born on Thursday, January 25, 1940, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Morton and Edna (Henry) Parsons. He married the former Evelyn Burton on August 17, 1968. Charles graduated from Wellsboro High
