DeWaine D. “Dewey” Starkweather, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Friday, June 24, 1955, in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Paul D. Starkweather and Leda B. (VanDergrift) Starkweather.
He was a 1974 Wellsboro Area High School graduate.
Dewey was employed for over 50 years at A & P Cleaning and had also worked at the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce. He mowed lawns for several customers, was the paper runner for Tim Kaltenbach, Sr. Auctions, helped Kevin Webster “up on the land” and was known as “Everyone’s Friend” by so many for his helpfulness and friendliness and enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics.
Dewey is survived by his mother: Leda Starkweather of Wellsboro, PA, brother: Jim (Karen) Starkweather of Middlebury Center, PA, sister: Carolyn (Frank) Julian of Harrisburg, PA, his closest nephew and nieces: Tim Kaltenbach, Sr., Emily Starkweather, Audrey Starkweather and Lynette Priset as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA and on Monday, April 20 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Kristi A. Webster officiating. Interment will be in the West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tioga County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 534, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Dewey’s family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Ralph Bernard, nurse Carrie K., Hospice nurse Mandi Manley and all of his visitors.
