Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
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
Thomas S. Treat, age 86, passed away quietly following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. He was born on Saturday, February 18, 1939 in Wellsboro, PA, a son to Edward and Eleanor Treat of Tioga. On July 14, 1962, Thomas married Virginia Heck, making their home and raising
JoAnn Hamme Horton completed her eventful and fulfilling life’s journey on Friday, January 9, 2026. Her immediate family was with her at the finish line, and she was surrounded by the deep affection of those she loved and was loved by during her 78 years. JoAnn was born on September 24, 1947, the eldest child
Carol Jean Mitstifer, age 78, of Liberty, PA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital (formerly Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital) in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on Friday, December 19, 1947, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of John and Alice (Stempeck) Boinski. Carol was married to Dayton Wayne Mitstifer. She
Brianna Lynn Hurd, age 27, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, PA. She was born on September 21, 1998, in Fort Stewart, GA, a daughter of James Hurd and Randreal Connor. Brianna was the wife of Sam Hartwell. She was a graduate of Williamson High
Miles Luther Fenstermacher III, 77, of Mansfield, PA – With great sadness, the family of Miles Luther Fenstermacher III shares the news of his passing on Friday, January 9, 2026. Miles was born on Saturday, April 17, 1948, to Miles and Marian (McIntosh) Fenstermacher of Mansfield. He was a graduate of Mansfield Area High School
Dorothy A. “Dottie” (Hazelton) Bush, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born on Sunday, October 30, 1938, in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Ransford and Olga (Lundquist) Hazelton. She was married to Gary C. Bush for 54 years. Dottie was formerly employed by Mergenthaler, Super Duper,
James Dale “JR” Runyan, age 67 of Elkland, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on Thursday, June 19, 1958, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late, Richard K. and Mary “Molly” (Walters) Runyan. JR graduated from Elkland High School, he was a bartender at Smitty’s
Allen Keith Fritz, Sr., age 88 of Elkland, PA passed away in the early morning on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, July 12, 1937, in Elkland, PA, and was a son to the late Grant Tracy and Helen (Zerby) Fritz. Allen married Sandra Kay Orr on
Marcile Smith Cleveland, age 94, of Wellsboro, formerly of Covington, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro,, PA. Born on Wednesday, March 25, 1931, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wesley & Leona (Emberger) Smith. She shared 73 beautiful years of marriage
Rebecca A. Loucks, 82, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Laurels in Wellsboro. She was born on March 23, 1943, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of the late Martin and Opal (Blosser) Loucks. Rebecca earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and worked as a social worker for
Raymond Lynn Plumley, 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at UPMC Hospital in Wellsboro PA. He was born on August 30, 1941, to the late Wayne and Elise (Thilo) Plumley and was a brother to his siblings Phillip Plumley and Maxine Hartwigsen. Ray was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro area. On Saturday,
