Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
Lorene P. Stinson, 81, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Westfield and Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born June 25, 1944, Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of Patrick and Betty Robinson Perris. She was married to Edward F. Stinson, who predeceased her. Lorene was employed as a […]
George E. Hilliard, 88, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in his daughter’s home in Genesee, PA. Born January 21, 1937, in Confluence, he was the son of Harry D. and Margaret E. Warrick Hilliard. He served with the U.S. National Guard from 1953 to 1962. George moved to Potter County while working for
Connie M. Blanchard, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on Thursday, August 31, 1939, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Leon and Louise (Heatley) Graham. She worked as a cook and a waitress. Connie loved her family
Grace A. Hann, 69, of West Bingham, PA, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in her home. Born September 5, 1956, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of Michael Raymond Eckert and Carol Gay Eckert. On June 19, 1993, in St. Marys, she married Daniel R. Hann, who survives. A graduate of Ridgway High School, she attended
Sandra “Sandy” (Bramm) Bechtel, age 73, of Covington, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born on August 11, 1952 in Pottstown, PA, a daughter of Roy and Barbara (Dunn) Bramm. Sandy was married to the late Thomas “Tom” Richard Bechtel. She worked as a
Wendell R. “Bud” Benson, age 94, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Country Terrace in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on Monday, March 30, 1931, in Mansfield, PA, a son of Ralph Herbert and Dorris M. (Mudge) Benson. Bud was married to Rose Marie (Shamonski) Benson who passed away on
Lois Elaine (Hill) Corwin, age 96, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at UPMC Wellsboro Soldiers & Sailors Hospital. She married Robert Nelson Corwin on November 10, 1984, sharing over 40 years of marriage together. Born April 1, 1929, in Covington, PA, she was a daughter of the late John
Lynda Anne Brenner-Kump, age 62 of Middlebury Center, PA, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2025. Lynda was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this Earth was one marked by love, compassion and unwavering love for both her parents and animals.
Stewart D. “Bub” Farnsworth, Jr., age 67 of Osceola, PA, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born on Thursday, October 23, 1958 in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Stewart “Dean” Farnsworth, Sr. and Addie “Mary” Causer. Bub was a lifelong devoted farmer. He bought Locust Hill Farms
Jeanette N. Miller, 79, of Ulysses, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born October 11, 1946, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Daniel P. and Pauline Heller Nauman. On October 22, 1966, in Yorks Corners, NY, she married Donald N. Miller, who survives. She was a 1965 graduate
Pauline B. “Polly” Morley, 85, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Adamstown. Born on Thursday, April 18, 1940, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick. On July 2, 1960, in Ulysses, PA, she married the love of her life, Stephen
Julie M. Conner, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. Born May 5, 1983, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Roger D. and Virginia L. “Ginger” Bailey Ballard. A 2001 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN degree in 2020 from the
Gary James “Jim” Dunkleberger, age 80, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on January 5, 1945 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Ermin and Irene (Thomas) Dunkleberger. Jim was married to Patricia Ann (Tickner) Dunkleberger for 52 years.
Virginia B. (Schaub) Kline, 98, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on Monday, October 3, 1927, in Bound Brook, NJ, to Fred and Marie Schaub. She graduated from high school and on August 24, 1946, she married Francis Kline, Sr. Virginia was a member of
June Ester (Hughes) Preston, 87, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. June passed away just weeks after her beloved husband Merl R. Preston, to whom she was married for 70 years, keeping them close even
Lynn Scott “Stub” Fay age 55 of Allenwood, formerly of Westfield, PA, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, PA. Born on Saturday, March 28, 1970, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Ronald G. and Bertha A. (Baker) Fay. Stub graduated from Cowanesque Valley
Walter D. “Walt” Starkweather, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was born on Wednesday, December 20, 1939, in Horseheads, NY. He was a son of the late Fred and Florence (Hall) Starkweather. Walt was married to Debra “Debbie” (Wetherbee) Starkweather and was the last sibling of 12 children. After
Ruth L. Dinnison, 98, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the home of her daughter Lianne. Ruth was the wife of the late Hugh Dinnison, her husband of 64 years. They were married on October 18, 1947. Her passing was on what would have been their 78th anniversary. Ruth was
Robert A. Haner, age 80, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1945 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Earl and Iona (Reynolds) Haner and was married to Brenda (Jones) Haner. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted
Susan K. Marble, 50, of Cross Fork, PA, formerly of Galeton and Ulysses, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in UPMC Cole Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born December 13, 1974, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Ernest Lee Davenport and Maryland R. Weeks Davenport. Susan devoted her life to raising her family. Surviving are: her husband, Ronald
