August 23, 1988 – November 7, 2026.
Mitchell “Mitch” Riley Ternay, 38, of Tioga, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Born August 23, 1988, in Fayetteville, NC, he was the son of Bryan and Cindy Lee Ternay and the devoted husband of Briana (Knowlton) Ternay.
Mitch was proud to have served his country in the United States Army, and he carried that pride with him throughout his life. Family meant everything to Mitch, and his daughter, Liliana, was his light. He loved making music, whether singing or playing his guitar, and he shared that gift freely with the people around him. His warmth, humor, and generous spirit will be deeply missed.
Mitchell is survived by his wife, Briana of Tioga, PA; daughter, Liliana Ternay of Tioga, PA; parents, Bryan and Cindy Ternay of Crestview, FL; brother, Harley Dunton of San Francisco, CA; sister, Alyssa Ternay of Riverside, NJ; and grandmother, Patty Ternay of Vineland, NJ.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Whitneyville United Methodist Church, 19 Church Road, Mansfield, PA 16933, with Pastor Bill Baker officiating. A celebration of life with lunch and live music will follow at the Wellsboro VFW. Those attending are encouraged to wear whatever says “Mitch” to them, whether that’s a band T-shirt, a Hawaiian shirt, an Eagles jersey, or a ratty old brown robe in true Dude fashion.
Donations can be made to an educational fund for his daughter, Liliana Ternay, at Corning Credit Union, 1 Credit Union Plaza (P.O. Box 1450), Corning, NY 14830. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., 637 South Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933, is assisting the family.
