Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
Joseph L. Brion 95 of Blossburg PA formally of Liberty, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital, in Wellsboro, PA. Born on Tuesday, October 14, 1930, in Liberty, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Grace (Drumater) Brion. He attended Liberty High School and graduated […]
Ruby E. Ogden, age 97, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA, where she had received dedicated care for the past seven years. Born to Milton and Ruby (Moore) Brooks of Mansfield in 1922. She was married to Harold Ogden of Blossburg in 1939, who
Nancy L. Southard, age 86 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born on Saturday, October 14, 1939, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Binkey) King. She retired from Corning Glass after 34 years of service and received her
James Colegrove, age 88, of Allenhurst, GA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on Friday June 11, 1937, in Mansfield, PA, a son of Dennis and Harriett (Cole) Colegrove. James was married to Dorothy (Cox) Colegrove who passed away on October 13, 2025. He
Cecil Elmer “Bryce” Taft, age 89 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2025 with his wife, Christine, by his side. Born on Saturday, August 29, 1936, in Elkland, PA, he was a son to the late Cecil and Florence (Burfield) Taft. Bryce was known for his love of animals
Aecha “Eddy” Nicholson, 83 of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Laurels in Wellsboro. Eddy grew up in Korea and moved to New Jersey with her husband Robert L. Nicholson. She worked in housekeeping for the US military at Fort Dix, and enjoyed fishing , as well as crabbing with her
Phyllis (Kennedy) Chamberlain, age 88 of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Phyllis was born April 20, 1937, a daughter of Donald and Gertrude (Stone) Kennedy. She was the wife of the late Richard Chamberlain, who passed in 1991. Phyllis was an active member at the Bakerburg Community Church, and enjoyed sewing,
Cynthia “Cindy” (Cleveland) Golas, age 75 of Liberty, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at her home. Cindy was born on Wednesday, July 5, 1950, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Wilford and Frances (Hall) Cleveland. She worked for the New York State Prison system, and Beacon High School in Beacon, NY. Cindy
Betty J. Henninger, age 72 of Gillett, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Betty was born July 12, 1953 in Troy, PA, a daughter of William and Frances (Scott) Lee. She graduated from Troy High School and Elmira Business School. Betty worked as a receptionist at Guthrie
Sheldon J. Roupp, 76, of Liberty, PA, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on Monday, June 6, 1949, in Blossburg, the son of the late Ernest C. and Ann Louise (Bowers) Roupp. He married the former Ellen Monson on August 28, 1971. Sheldon graduated from Liberty High School,
Charles E. “Skip” Parsons, 85, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. He was born on Thursday, January 25, 1940, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of the late Morton and Edna (Henry) Parsons. He married the former Evelyn Burton on August 17, 1968. Charles graduated from Wellsboro High
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
