All Obituaries

Joseph Kozak, 93, of West Burlington PA, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022.   Joe was born on January 17, 1929, in Chester PA.  His parents, Samuel and Annastasia Kozak, arrived in the United States from Austria in the early 1900s. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Ginette Carman Kozak, who he met while enjoying hunting in Bradford County and then married in 1984.  He was a parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church in Troy.   Joe had the unique distinction of...

Max E. Morgan, 74, of Springfield, PA, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Janet L. (Jenkins) Morgan. The couple married January 15, 2000 and had 22 happy years together.   Max was born on July 26, 1947 in Shunk, PA, son of the late Harmon Morgan and Myrtle (Brown) Morgan of Troy, PA. He was a long time carpenter in the area and also worked at Global Tungsten & Powders in Towanda until his retirement in 2008. Max was a...

Simon R. Wickey, 70, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Katherine F. (Schwartz) Wickey. Family and friends are welcome to call from 1:00-2:00 PM on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Emmanuel Community Church, 237 East Miller St., Elmira, NY. The service to celebrate Simon’s life will be held at the end on the viewing at 2:00 PM on May 27th at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gerald W....

Benjamin D. Ling, Age 64, of Athens, PA passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Benjamin was born May 20, 1957, in Sayre son of the late Fred & Norma (Copp) Ling Kilmer. Following graduation form high school Benjamin enlisted in the US Navy in 1976 and served his country until 1982. He was retired from Lockheed Martin in Owego on June 30, 2018. Surviving are two sons, James Ling of Iowa, Benjamin Ling of Athens, PA, three daughters, Kristina Cortese of Athens, PA, Sara...

G. Richard Morris, 92, of Troy, PA passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Sarasota Hospital in Sarasota, FL. He was born on January 26, 1930 in Williamsport, PA, son of the late George and Grace (Thomas) Morris. Richard’s education included the Troy School System, Mercersburg Academy and John Hopkins University. He was a US Army Veteran and served as military police. Richard worked in the family business: Troy Dairy Farms in Troy, PA before moving into banking and then...

JoAnn E. Hall, Age 65, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 unexpectedly at home. She was born on November 29, 1956 in Troy, PA daughter of the late Richard & Doris (Carl) Foust, Sr. She was a Canton Graduate then went onto work at the Bradford County Manor as a CNA, Paper Magic, Martha Lloyd, Parker Hannifin and in home health care. She was a member of the Troy Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and served as their secretary, she also was a member of the Book...

Harold E. “Harry” Lowry, 76, of Gillett, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born on May 2, 1945 in Morris Run, PA to the late Campbell and Nellie Mae (Molyneux) Lowry. Harry worked as an auto mechanic for over 40 years, with foreign cars as his specialty. He was blessed with a strong work ethic and was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Harry took great pride and enjoyment in his vegetable gardens...

Lyle H. Harkness, 78, of East Smithfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at the Bradford County Manor. He was a loving husband, dad, Poppy, grandpa, and uncle. Lyle was born on September 28, 1943 in Canton, PA, son of the late Harry and Mary (Fleming) Harkness. He attended the 2 room school house in Wetona, went to Springfield School, and graduated from Troy High School.   Lyle was married to his high school sweetheart Ardith C. (Mickley) Harkness. The couple moved and...

Harriette Marie (Grace) Rumsey, Age 91, passed away on March 29, 2022, at the Sayre Health Care Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Dean Rumsey, Sr., daughter and son in law, Jeanne & Tom Monro, her parents, Wallace & Eleanor (Sargent) Grace and Dean’s parents, Seth & Agnes Rumsey. She is survived by sons, Dean, Jr. and girlfriend Theresa Reynolds, Fred and girlfriend, Annie Sheive, daughter and son in law, Diane & Boyd Bradford a sister and brother-in-law,...

Bette J. Hall, 84, of Troy, PA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 27, 1937 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Levi and Alice (Wilber) Hall. She worked as a dental hygienist for local dentists, was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Troy, was a church deacon, treasurer for the church benevolence fund, and was a member of the American Baptist Women’s Association (ABW). Bette worked at the Allen F. Pierce Free Library, loved...