Larry J. Smith, 67, of Galeton, PA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 1, 2026, in UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Larry was born May 11, 1958, in Olean, NY. A 1976 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a science concentration from Penn State University. On April 12, 1980, in Germania, […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Kathryn “Kathi” Melady Thompson, aged 79, of Blossburg, PA, and formerly of Cape May, New Jersey. Kathi departed this life on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Tuesday, August 6, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, Kathi was the cherished eldest daughter of
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,
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 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
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
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
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
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.
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
Julie M. Conner, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. Born May 5, 1983, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Roger D. and Virginia L. “Ginger” Bailey Ballard. A 2001 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN degree in 2020 from the
