Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
Gary W. Wolfe, 71, of Middlebury Center, PA, passed away on Saturday February 14, 2026, at his home. He was born August 23, 1954, in Keyser, WV, the son of the late Leonard W. and Frances E. (Fanto) Wolfe. He married the former Gloria A. Fuller, and they have been married for 52 years. Gary graduated from Keyser High […]
Michael J. Wadlinger, 56, died peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, he was a beloved resident of Wellsboro, PA, for more than 30 years. He was the son of the late Marion (Miller) and John Wadlinger, and is survived by his siblings, along with many nieces, nephews, great‑nieces, and great‑nephews. Michael spent
Peter J. Luminella, age 90, of Blossburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on July 5, 1935 in Coatesville, PA, a son of Peter J. and Lillian (Canal) Luminella. Peter was married to the late Lucille Luminella who passed away on October
Shirley Ann “Mitzie” Dunkleberger, 91, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Mitzie was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on August 27, 1934. She was the beloved daughter of Karl and Bridget Loud. Mitzie was married to Gary Whittaker he passed away in 1990; she then married Ermin Dunkleberger, he passed away
Darlene “Dolly” E. Walters age 92 of Elkland, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born on Monday, October 9, 1933, in Elkland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merritt “Bud” C. and Florence (Smith) Beers. She graduated from Addison High School, and later in life she retired from
James Paul Root, age 59 of Westfield passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, leaving behind memories of laughter and adventure. Known for always having a smile on his face and the gift to make anyone laugh. Born on Thursday, February 2, 1967, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.
Linda A. Tice, age 83, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Haven Place Nursing Home in Lock Haven, PA. She was born on Tuesday, June 9, 1942, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of James and Edrie (Purvis) Abernathy. Linda was the wife of the late Thomas G. Tice, with whom
Calvin L. Reese, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born on Saturday, April 5, 1941, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Leslie and Carolyn (Crum) Reese and was married for 63 years to Francia (Pieve) Reese. Calvin served in the US Navy, was retired from Merganthaler
Alice Lilley Kohut, age 10 of Elkland, PA, passed away at her home with her Mother and faithful furry companion Pixie by her side after a long battle with Metachromatic leukodystrophy. She was born on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Elmira, NY. Alice enjoyed spending time with her cousin Margo and all her adventures her
Verna L. Monroe, 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed from this world on Saturday, January 31, 2026, peacefully with her daughters by her side, to go home to her husband, son, mom, dad, and her sisters. She had a huge heart and loved her family. Verna is survived by her two sons, two daughters and their
Meda M. Sullinger, 54, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Oakwood and Van Wert, OH, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in her home. Born April 11, 1971, in Defiance, OH, she was the daughter of Donald A. and Deloris “Jean” Wallick Weible. On September 15, 2015, in Coudersport, she married Timothy W. Sullinger, who survives. A 1990
Arthur “Butch” Sherman, age 79, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on Sunday, July 28, 1946, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Betty (Wicks) Sherman. Butch was married to Debora (Sherman) Sherman. He was self-employed as a building contractor. Butch enjoyed riding motorcycle, NASCAR, his
Annette L. Wakley, age 92 of Painted Post, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Absolut Care in Painted Post, NY. Annette was born October 10, 1933, in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Cecil and Anna (Smith) Losinger. She was the bar and restaurant manager for Corey Creek Golf Club in Mansfield, PA.
Josef David Lindner, age 44 of Elkland, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 1, 1981 in Perkasie, PA and was a son to David Lindner and Teresa ‘Terri’ Renninger. After Joe graduated highschool in Quakertown, PA he went on
Norbert W. Schneller, 68 of Sabinsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born Tuesday, July 9, 1957, in Wellsboro, PA, and was a son to the late Henry and Elsie (Spitzberg) Schneller. He graduated from Cowanesque Jr.-Sr. High School in 1975 and then graduated from Williamsport Community
Ernie Sergejenko Jr., 55, resided in Pine City, NY, and was previously from Wellsboro, PA, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Ernie was a dedicated family man. Although he certainly enjoyed his alone time, he did everything he could to provide
Shirley Jean Button, age 82 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born on Saturday, September 4, 1943, in Lawrence Township., she was the daughter of the late Ernest Burrows and Eloise (Miller) Gardner. Shirley liked to be out and about, always shopping and going to yard sales. She is
Bonnie Jean Harvey (Keil), age 80, of Covington, PA,, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born in Covington on Sunday, September 16, 1945, the daughter of the late Leslie and Pauline Harvey. Bonnie lived a full and active life, marked by deep love for her family, her faith, and the outdoors. She
Kenneth G. Sauley, 79, of Hector Township, Sabinsville, PA, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Sheila’s Personal Care Home in Mansfield, PA. Born on December 21, 1946, in Hershey, he was the son of George M. and Verna M. Holtzman Sauley. He was married to Barbara L. Stine, who predeceased him on October 7, 2017. Ken
Gail Marie Peters, age 77, of Covington, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 5, 1948 in Augusta, ME, a daughter of Owen and Hazel (Whitten) McNuaughton. Gail worked as a nurse’s aide in Winthrope, ME. Gail is survived by her children, Denise Farrington of Edinboro,
