Obituaries and stories about those who have passed
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
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
