Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
June E. Prouty, 85, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born on July 1, 1940, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Merl A. and Pearl Z. Dailey Dent. On August 26, 1961, in West Pike, she married John R. Prouty, who survives. June was a helpmate to her husband, John, […]
Jess Woodring Sr., age 84 of Sabinsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Jess was born on Wednesday, May 28, 1941, in Williamsport, PA, a son of William and Romain Woodring. He worked as a welder for Ingersoll Rand, and was a member of the Clymer Township Volunteer Fire
Bonnie L. (Lewis) Pierce, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on Sunday, April 27, 1947, in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Duane D. Lewis and the late Christine (Clark) Cook. She was married to the late Gerald J. Pierce and was formerly employed by Wundies
Ronald Joseph VanZile, Sr., age 90 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born on Wednesday, January 16, 1935, in Knoxville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Esther (Brockway) VanZile. Ron retired from Corning Inc. after 50 years of service. He
Faith E. Cary, 86, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, in UPMC Cole Hospital in Coudersport, PA. Born January 10, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, she was the daughter of Howard Ellison and Rowena E. Little Stafford. On November 2, 1957, in Potter Brook, she married Arnold E.
James D. McLean, age 79 of Knoxville, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home. Son of Edgar and Mary (Davis) McLean, he was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1946, in Elkland, PA. Jim graduated with the class of 1964. He married Roxanne Wilson on August 11, 2009. and retired from Corning
James A. “Jim” Mills, 83, of Westfield, PA, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at his farm doing what he loved, outside on his tractor with his faithful dog, Ladd, by his side. Born on Saturday, October 10, 1942, in Westfield, he was the son of Adrian M. and Elsie Mae Simmons Mills. Jim grew up
Janet A. Walker, age 78 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born on Friday, March 14, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA, and was a daughter to the late Jay and Catherine (Thompson) Teachman. Janet was very proud of her accomplishment of graduating from Corning Community College, where
Sharon Steves, age 81, of Gillett, PA, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Monday, April 10, 1944, in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Karl and Bernice (Ameigh) Teribury. Sharon was married to the late Thomas Steves. She worked
Judith “Judy” M. Hadden, age 77, of Westfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1947 in Hazelton, PA, a daughter of Boley and Faye (Fry) Guhosky. Judy was married to Robert D. Hadden. She worked as a finisher for Merck Company and enjoyed
Mark H. Seeley, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1933, and was a son to Ralph and Harriet (Preston) Seeley. Mark is survived by his daughter, Jean (Mark) Kohut of Elkland, PA; son, Edward Seeley of Osceola, PA; grandchildren, Teresa (David) Freiwald, Michele (Keith) Phillips, Ashley
Joyce Marlene (Hemenway) Schultz, 88, of Blossburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at The Green Home in Wellsboro. Her medical condition called her home to heaven. She was born April 28, 1937, in Grover, the daughter of Hess and Rosemary (Wright) Hemenway. On September 10, 1955, Joyce married Roger Vernon Schultz,
Ross R. Hawn, Jr., 67, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at home. He was born on September 7, 1958, in Trenton, NJ, to Ross R. and Margaret (Nay) Hawn. He earned his associate’s degree, and built a 46 year career working maintenance at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro.
Helen (Dartt) Davis Putnam, 104, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully at Leighton Place in Williamsport, PA, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Helen was born on Thursday, March 17, 1921, in Wellsboro to the late Myron and Christine Dartt. She was a lifelong resident of Wellsboro. Helen graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1939. She
Andrew Lee Deming, 89 of Blossburg, PA, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born in Coudersport, PA, on Sunday, November 24, 1935, to Elizabeth Hewitt Campbell and Howard Deming. Andy grew up in Tioga, being mainly raised by his paternal grandparents along with his brother
William E. “Bill” Coon, 78, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Gaines, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, in his home. Born December 10, 1946, in Indiana, PA, he was the son of James Harrison and June Louise VanHorn Coon. He was married to Carol Lee, who survives. A 1966 graduate of Punxsutawney High School, he served honorably with
David Thompson, age 68, of Blossburg, PA, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, December 17, 1956, in Sayre, PA, a son of Ronald and Mary Lou (Levanowitz) Thompson. David was the husband of Annette M. (Wood) Thompson. He worked in the quality control department
Donald G. Lutz, Jr., age 66, of Liberty, PA, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He was born on March 10, 1959, in Lancaster County, PA, the son of Donald G. and Ethel S. Lutz, Sr. Donald was married to Janette
Margaret A. “Peggy” Kump, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Knoxville, PA, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Country Terrace, in Wellsboro. Born on Thursday, October 26, 1939, in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of James Aitken and Esther Marian Edgcomb Smith. On June 14, 1958, in Westfield, PA, she married Eugene J. Kump,
Waneta M. Ransom, 97, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Wellsville Manor Care Center in Wellsville, NY. Born on Monday, January 16, 1928, in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of Albert L. and Bessie Luther Robbins. On October 12, 1949, in Harrison Valley, she married John R. Ransom, who predeceased her on
