Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
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,
Richard J. Potter, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, January 2, 2026, in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home in Westfield, PA. Born on Thursday, January 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Marcean L. “Pete” and Effie V. Locey Potter. A 1966 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served honorably with the U.S.
Larry J. Smith, 67, of Galeton, PA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 1, 2026, in UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Larry was born May 11, 1958, in Olean, NY. A 1976 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a science concentration from Penn State University. On April 12, 1980, in Germania,
Charles A. Stives, 76, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home. Born January 25, 1949, in Bradford, he was the son of Charles Eugene and Loretta Elizabeth Wright Stives. On October 16, 2019, in Willing, NY, he married Cynthia De Guzman David, who survives. A graduate of Bradford High School, he earned
FNN Article – Tuesday, December 30, 2025. ARNOT, PA – Pam DeRemer was a very active volunteer in her community and in Blossburg. She was quick to help area residents and her local community as often as possible. Pam was also an EMT most of her life and would rush out the door to assist
Cindy L. Madison, 64, of Westfield, PA, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, in her home. Born on Wednesday, August 30, 1961, in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison. She was employed as a home health aide and by Electri-Cord in Westfield. Surviving are: a son, Clayton Madison of
Dennis Alan Barnett, age 55, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born Wednesday, September 2, 1970, in Baltimore, MD. When he was 11, he moved to Tioga County, PA with his family. Dennis joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation from Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, class
Ilene Janice Heil, age 83, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 19, 1942, a daughter of Francis “Frank” and Mabel (Naylor) Adams. Ilene was the wife of Thomas Anthony Heil, Sr., with whom she shared 68
Carl Wayne Van Ness, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in Roseville, PA, a son of Jay and Myrtle (Knapp) Van Ness. He was married to Lynnette (Smith) Van Ness. Carl
Ruth G. (Zbierowski) Davis, 99, of Morris, formerly of Medford, OR, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wellsboro, PA. She was born November 24, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, to Frank and Barbara (Hodan) Zbierowski. She graduated from high school, and worked as a quality control supervisor for
