James Dale “JR” Runyan, age 67 of Elkland, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on Thursday, June 19, 1958, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late, Richard K. and Mary “Molly” (Walters) Runyan. JR graduated from Elkland High School, he was a bartender at Smitty’s […]
Allen Keith Fritz, Sr., age 88 of Elkland, PA passed away in the early morning on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, July 12, 1937, in Elkland, PA, and was a son to the late Grant Tracy and Helen (Zerby) Fritz. Allen married Sandra Kay Orr on
Marcile Smith Cleveland, age 94, of Wellsboro, formerly of Covington, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro,, PA. Born on Wednesday, March 25, 1931, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wesley & Leona (Emberger) Smith. She shared 73 beautiful years of marriage
Rebecca A. Loucks, 82, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Laurels in Wellsboro. She was born on March 23, 1943, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of the late Martin and Opal (Blosser) Loucks. Rebecca earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and worked as a social worker for
Raymond Lynn Plumley, 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at UPMC Hospital in Wellsboro PA. He was born on August 30, 1941, to the late Wayne and Elise (Thilo) Plumley and was a brother to his siblings Phillip Plumley and Maxine Hartwigsen. Ray was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro area. On Saturday,
Richard J. Potter, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, January 2, 2026, in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home in Westfield, PA. Born on Thursday, January 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Marcean L. “Pete” and Effie V. Locey Potter. A 1966 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served honorably with the U.S.
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,
Charles A. Stives, 76, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home. Born January 25, 1949, in Bradford, he was the son of Charles Eugene and Loretta Elizabeth Wright Stives. On October 16, 2019, in Willing, NY, he married Cynthia De Guzman David, who survives. A graduate of Bradford High School, he earned
Cindy L. Madison, 64, of Westfield, PA, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, in her home. Born on Wednesday, August 30, 1961, in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison. She was employed as a home health aide and by Electri-Cord in Westfield. Surviving are: a son, Clayton Madison of
Dennis Alan Barnett, age 55, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born Wednesday, September 2, 1970, in Baltimore, MD. When he was 11, he moved to Tioga County, PA with his family. Dennis joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation from Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, class
Ilene Janice Heil, age 83, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 19, 1942, a daughter of Francis “Frank” and Mabel (Naylor) Adams. Ilene was the wife of Thomas Anthony Heil, Sr., with whom she shared 68
Carl Wayne Van Ness, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in Roseville, PA, a son of Jay and Myrtle (Knapp) Van Ness. He was married to Lynnette (Smith) Van Ness. Carl
Ruth G. (Zbierowski) Davis, 99, of Morris, formerly of Medford, OR, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wellsboro, PA. She was born November 24, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, to Frank and Barbara (Hodan) Zbierowski. She graduated from high school, and worked as a quality control supervisor for
Elinor Kay Witter, age 93, of Osceola, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born on Friday, November 11, 1932, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter to the late Milton and Katherine (Croft) Allen. Richard Witter married Kay in the 1950s, spending their whole lives together before his passing in
Myrna J. Graham, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Jacksonville Beach, FL, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born on Thursday, May 9, 1940, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of the late Clifford and Kathryn (Wagner) Graham. She was formerly employed by Mosher’s 5 & 10 and the Mansfield Motor Inn. She
Jacob L. Burkett, age 84, of Mansfield, PA, formerly of Smithsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. He married the love of his life, Betty L. (Reed) Burkett, on June 9, 1962, sharing an incredible 63 years of marriage together. Born on April 15, 1941,
Pamela Joy DeRemer, age 68, of Arnot, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital surrounded by her entire family. She was born on Saturday, July 20, 1957, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Cobb and Margaret (Lanterman) Lawson. Pamela was married to James Harry DeRemer. She was a volunteer EMT
Michael Anthony Hinder, age 75, of Liberty, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1950, in Scranton, PA, a son of Alfred and Dorothy (Faulkner) Hinder. Michael was the husband of Cynthia (Rood) Hinder for 47 years. He had been employed by Lycoming Engines. He
Richard G. Sharp, Jr., 76, of Ulysses, PA, died on Monday, December 15, 2025, in Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport. Born on Monday, September 26, 1949, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Richard G. and Roxie L. Houghtaling Sharp. On January 18, 1970, in Gold, he married Sharon Rose Langan, who
Edna Mae Cobb, 55, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday December 15, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. She was born on Monday, March 9, 1970, at the Blossburg State Hospital in Blossburg, PA, to Harry L. and Helen (Gulliver) Cobb. She graduated from high school and worked for Partners in Progress. Edna was a
