Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
Carl David Walker was born on April 16, 1960, in New York, NY, and died on February 28, 2026. He was the son of the late Earnest Walker and Inez Walker. He was preceded in death by his daughter Angel Walker, sisters Sarah Walker & Laura Walker Jones, and brother Benny Walker & sister-in-law Gwendolyn […]
Martin “Marty” Fisher, age 60, of Elmira Heights, NY, soared to his heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was born on Thursday, August 26, 1965, in Elmira, NY, a son of Walter and Barbara J. (Brown) Fisher. Marty worked
Robert “Bob” Koehn, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1944 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late George and Frances Koehn. Bob was the husband of LaVergne “Lenny” Koehn and after graduating from Grove City College in 1965
John Felondis, 62 of Wellsboro, passed away on February 28, 2026. John was born November 12, 1963, in Scranton, PA, the son of John and Dolores Felondis. John was an avid outdoorsman who was happiest in the woods or on the lake. Nothing made him happier than sitting in his tree stand, waiting for the
Pauline Bowen Dively, age 93 of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born on Thursday, September 8, 1932, in Middlebury Center, PA, the daughter of the late Guy and Helen (Briggs) Stevens. She was married for 43 years to Verne W. Bowen, who preceded her in death on August 29, 1995.
Rex L. Rathbun, 71, of Knoxville, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends. He was the son of Ralph B. Rathbun and Darlene Rathbun (Bennett). Rex was a Vietnam veteran who served as a helicopter mechanic in the United States Army. He spent 35 years driving tractor trailer and most recently worked at
Patricia E. Mattison, age 69 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Guthrie Corning Hospital. She was born on Sunday, July 29, 1956, in Bath, NY, and was a daughter to the late Grant and Ellen (Thompson) Fitzwater. On February 23, 1974, William “Rusty” Mattison married Patricia, spending 52 loving years
Donald F. Smith 92 of Blossburg PA, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather went home to the Lord on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on Wednesday, June 28, 1933, to Franklin & Helen (Tanner) Smith of Blossburg. Don was a Korean War Veteran 1954-1956. He was a member of the Blossburg American Legion Post 572. Donny
Velma (Wilber) Spencer, age 79, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on Saturday, January 18, 1947, in Canton, PA, a daughter of Alfred and Myrtle (Kelley) Wilber. Velma and her husband, Donald Spencer, Jr., celebrated 60 years of marriage on December
Alan S. Garrison, age 71, of Mansfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 29, 1954, in Scranton, PA, the son of Clarence and Lois (Wyandt) Garrison. Alan graduated from Scranton Technical High School in 1973, then relocated his young family to Mansfield
Linda Cady Metarko, 85, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at The Green Home in Wellsboro, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Linda, daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (Stiger) Cady, was born in Blossburg, PA, and grew up in Mansfield. She graduated from Mansfield High School and earned her
Michel J. Warriner, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at The Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA. He was born on Saturday, September 24, 1955, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of George and Ethel (Kagenski) Warriner. He graduated from Wellsboro High School Class of 1973. Michel worked in customer service for
Debora Ann Sipps, age 65 of Westfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born December 28, 1960, in Texas, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Joanne (Hall) Eufer, Sr. Deb married Michael C. Sipps, Jr., on December 19, 1981, and they shared
Stephen A. Saunders, 78, of Mansfield, PA, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather (Umpa) entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born on Monday, September 29, 1947, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of late Merton W. and Theresa M. (Patt) Saunders. He was preceded in death by: his precious infant son Mark;
Martha Jean Gee, age 81 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY. She was born on Friday, August 4, 1944, in Elmira, NY, and was a daughter to the late Frank and Mollie (Coleman) Beardslee. On August 2, 1962, Richard A. “Dick” Gee married Martha,
Phillip Joseph Carey, age 68, of Ithaca, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. He was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1957 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Joseph and Shirley (Hunter) Carey. He worked at M&M Wood Products. He enjoyed spending time
Cynthia Frances Schatz, age 75, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. She was born on March 9, 1950 in Norristown, PA, the daughter of John Catherine (Sitartz) McCrudden. Cynthia was married to Karl Frederick Schatz. She worked for the Montgomery County Prison. She enjoyed
Wade A. Gile, age 54, of Mansfield, PA, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on Sunday, March 21, 1971, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was a son of the late Thomas Gile and Dianne (Smith) Kennedy. Wade was a self employed contractor. He was member of the
Terry L. Brill, 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 12, 1955, Terry was the son of the late Arnold “Bud” and Shirley (Fletcher) Brill. He carried a strong work ethic throughout his life, beginning his career at
David D. Gurnsey, age 67 of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at his home on February 15, 2026. He was born on Friday, August 22, 1958, in Wellsboro to the late Daniel and Faye Gurnsey of Addison, NY. Dave attended Williamson Jr. Sr. High School in Tioga, PA, class of 1976. After graduating from high school,
