Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
Gail Marie Peters, age 77, of Covington, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 5, 1948 in Augusta, ME, a daughter of Owen and Hazel (Whitten) McNuaughton. Gail worked as a nurse’s aide in Winthrope, ME. Gail is survived by her children, Denise Farrington of Edinboro, […]
James L “Jim” Pautz passed away at UPMC Williamsport Gatehouse on January 26, 2026, after a short illness. Born in Gillett, PA to Harold and Pauline Kent Pautz on December 22, 1936. He was the eldest of six children. He began his education in a one room schoolhouse on Doty Hill, graduated from Troy High
Gary P. Root, age 76, of Millerton, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Wellsville Manor. He was born on March 31, 1949 in Elmira, NY, a son of Gerald and Charlotte (Moore) Root. He was married to the late Linda L. Root who passed away on November 17, 2022. Gary graduated
Aneta Citro, 54, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. She was born August 11, 1971, in Lodz, Poland, to Janush and Bozena (Rajkowski) Pawlukiewicz. She graduated from high school, and on July 10, 1993, she married Gary Citro, with whom she shared 32 years
George W. Rodgers, Jr., 86, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully, with his wife, Elaine by his side, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at The Green Home. He was born on October 1, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA where he grew up and graduated high school, then served in the US Navy. He began his career
Shirley A. (Daleski) Jordan, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1936, in Racine, WI, the eldest of two daughters of the late Albert Daleski and Anne (Kaisler) Daleski Dawson. She attended Saint Catherine’s High School during which time she met
Andrew A. Monroe, 77, of Sayre, PA, formerly of Westfield, died Friday, January 16, 2026, in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born November 26, 1948, in Sunderlinville, he was the son of Harold and Mayjol Snay Monroe. He was married to Regenia B. Manning Richardson, who predeceased him on April 18, 2016. Andrew was employed
Doris Christine (Davis) Kimball, 75, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on Wednesday, August 23, 1950, in Blossburg, PA, to David Hunter and Dorothy Jane (English) Davis. Doris dedicated better than twenty years working as a Nurse’s Aide at The Green Home
Ardath A. “Sundae” Reidy, age 73, of Mansfield, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, with loved ones by her side. She was born on October 2, 1952, in Hartford, CT, a daughter of Horace and June (Hardy) Martin. A graduate of Mansfield High School, Sundae was
Bonnie R. Short, 71, passed away, Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. Bonnie was born on Friday, March 12, 1954, in Wellsboro, PA, to the late Calvin W. and Laura (Butler) Short. Bonnie was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1972. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Faith B. Benner, 82, of Morris, PA, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 22, 1943, in Quakertown, PA, the daughter of the late Stanley and Ethel (Landis) Beidler. She married Pastor Paul K. Benner on June 22, 1963, and they had celebrated over 62 years of
Gary C. “Chuck” Coolidge, age 57, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born on February 29, 1968, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Gary L. Coolidge and the late Nancy M. (Pope) Coolidge. He was married to his high school sweetheart Patti (Mitchell) Coolidge for 37 years. Chuck was formerly
Frances Lorraine Jayne, age 79 of Mansfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in her home. She was born on Wednesday, March 27, 1946,, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Durwood and Leona (Comfort) Dyke, Sr. Frances retired from Corning Inc. in 1991, where she worked with fiber optics. She was a
Colleen M. (O’Hara) Johnston, age 77, of Mansfield, PA, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Colleen was born on Saturday, December 25, 1948, in Canton, PA, a daughter of William and Marie (Loyd) O’Hara. Colleen married the love of her life, Ernest “Ernie” Johnston on June
Virginia May Ford, age 95, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Sayre Health Care Center in Sayre, PA. She was born on December 23, 1030 in Barton, NY, a daughter of Howard and Audrey (Newton) Bidlack. Virginia was married to the late Guy Ford. She worked at Thatcher Glass. Virginia
Sheldon Eugene Willow, Sr., age 81 of Tioga, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1944, in Corning, NY, and was a son to the late Clyde and Eleanora (Perigo) Willow. Sheldon married Mary A. Robbins on August 2, 1966 in Elkland, PA, building
Donald L. Wickman, aged 87, of Morris Run, PA, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Donald was born in Blossburg, PA, on Saturday, August 13, 1938. He was the son of Oscar Leonard Wickman and Esther Larson Wickman. On August 4, 1962, Donald married
Melody G. Norberg, 62, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in UPMC Wellsboro. Hospital Born on July 31, 1963, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John and Viola Zimmerman Hartman. On May 16, 1981, in Philadelphia, she married Edward H. Norberg, Jr., who survives. A graduate of Jules E. Mastbaum
Ramona K. “Choppy” Hults, 63, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in her home. Born Tuesday, May 15, 1962, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of William Lee “Bill” and Jane O. Cratsley Putman. On October 25, 1980, in Knoxville, PA, she married James Wesley Hults, who survives. Before her marriage, she was employed
Donna Rae Wood, age 79, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born on December 22, 1946 in Corning, NY, a daughter of Burrell C. and Mabel L. (Thrall) Morse. Donna was married to the late Joseph Luther Wood, Jr. who passed away
