All Obituaries

  Harriet J. “Hattie” (Doty) Rathbun passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at the Robert Packard Hospital with her husband of almost 53 years by her side and surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Dennis “Denny” G. Rathbun, Sr. The couple married August 18, 1968 and had 53 wonderful years together.    Hattie was born on November 3, 1949 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Merle A. and Madeline A. (Gernert) Doty. Over...

Harry B. Corey, Jr. died at home July 11, 2021 surrounded by loving family. He was a devoted husband and father of two daughters. He grew up in the Troy area on his family farm before enlisting as a baker in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving expert marksman status. After service, he worked at Sylvania Electric, then later returned to farming by partnering with his wife’s father, Frank Burleigh. Harry then joined the Troy Police Dept. where he served for 20 years before retiring. He...

Richard A. Eaton, Age 83, of Oak Hill Road, Troy, PA, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at home. Richard was born January 17, 1938 in Sayre son of the late Dick and Betta Marie (Eskeli) Eaton. After high school he served his country with the US Army from 1956 to 1959. Following the service he attended Mansfield University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and then his Master’s Degree from Elmira College. He taught history in the Elmira School District for 24 years.  He...

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Robert M. “Bob” Shaylor, 91, of Troy, PA passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Bradford County Manor.  He was the loving husband of Muriel (Watkins) Shaylor who passed away September 10, 2020. The couple married June 20, 1954 and had 66 happy years together.   Bob was born on October 16, 1929 in Rochester, New York, son of the late Fred Cornell and Arlie (Evert) Shaylor. He was a well-known and highly respected businessman...

  Roger Howard Cole Passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the age of 89. Roger was born on the 16th of September 1931, in Ellenton, PA to Albert Elery Cole and Catherine L. Bohart.   He graduated from Canton High School in 1949.  He joined the US Army in December of 1955 where he served two years overseas in the 2nd Armored Division. Roger married his wife Beverly on the 29th of June 1963 and they moved to Troy where Roger worked on the farm...

Kristen Rayne Mulcahy of Towanda, PA passed away tragically on June 28, 2021 at the age of four. She was born on May 25, 2017 in Sayre, PA and was the loving daughter of Jacob R. Mulcahy and Chelsey L. Davis, and was the loving sister to Kayla Mulcahy. Kristen enjoyed the outdoors; camping, fishing, four wheeling, and snowmobiling. The highlight of her day was playing with friends, spending time with her family, and drinking strawberry milk. Kristen’s parents are planning a memorial...

Mary Jane (Breese) Slater, 81, lifelong resident of Troy, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Sayre Nursing Center in Sayre, PA. Mary was born on October 23, 1939 in Towanda, PA, daughter of the late Delbert and Florence (Hicks) Breese, Sr. She was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1959 and was the class reunion’s secretary. She was a Foster Grandma at Croman Elementary School and the community of Troy where she loved and positively influenced many students and was...

Ardith C. (Mickley) Harkness, 77, of East Smithfield, PA passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital due to an ongoing illness. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, aunt, and GiGi. Ardith was born on July 25, 1943 in Elkland, PA, daughter of the late Cleon and Minnie (Krise) Mickley. Shortly after her birth Ardith’s family moved to Fassett, PA where she lived till she was married to her high school sweetheart Lyle Harkness. The couple moved and planted roots...

David Andrew Baron, 58 of Troy, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Troy Community Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1962 in Troy, son of the late George and Dolores A. (Romania) Baron. David was a 1980 graduate of Troy High School and was an outstanding linesman for the varsity football team. He went on to earn an engineering degree from SUNY and did advanced computer training in Information Technology. His past employment included Shop-Vac where he worked as an engineer...

Shelia Ann (Chapman) Zurn, Age 62, of Gillett, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Shelia was born August 13, 1958 in Sayre daughter of the late Edward & Irma E. (Mason) Chapman. She was a graduate of Troy High School and was married to Charles D. Zurn who survives. Shelia could often be found reading and also enjoyed quilting, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her loving family. Survivors include her husband Charles D. Zurn of Gillett,...