All Obituaries

Donald E. Bruce, 62, of Troy, PA passed away on August 14, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Donald B. Bruce and Elaine Bruce of Troy and was born at Troy Community Hospital on July 29, 1957. He attended Troy High School and was an over the road or local trucker for most of his working career, the latest with Bristol Excavating Co. He was also a veteran of the US Army. Don was predeceased by his father Don and his longtime companion Leslee...

Patricia J. Yearick, 81, formerly of Troy passed away late Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor. She was born October 25, 1937 in Phillipsburg, PA a daughter of Fred and Ruth Graffius. She graduated from Bald Eagle Area High School.  She married George Yearick June 1, 1957 and he survives.  Patricia was a teacher’s aide for Marth Lloyd Community Services for many years.  She also worked at the Copper Tree. ...

Gerald Archie Fethers, 76, of Gillett, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband for 49 years to the late Mary Louise (Kilgore) Fethers who passed away October 2, 2018.  Jerry was born on September 27, 1942 in Ridgebury, PA, son of the late Archie and Minnie (Watson) Fethers. He was a supervisor at Trayer Products in Elmira, NY until his retirement in 2008. Jerry was a member of the Coryland Church and...

Veronica Mary (McKlevis) Doud, aged 96, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA died peacefully at her daughter’s home on the afternoon of Sunday, July 21, 2019 surrounded by family.  Veronica was born to Ellen (Nelan) and Joseph McKlevis on November 26, 1922 in Elmira, NY.  She was the youngest of their five children.  Veronica married Lawrence Melbourne Doud on August 23, 1947.  They were married for fifty-seven years before Lawrence’s passing and together they raised...

Howard Alfred Decker, 85, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Howard was born on December 28, 1933 in Wyalusing, PA, son of the late Alfred A. and Lillian (Ennis) Decker. He was a 1951 graduate of Wyalusing High School, worked and retired from Calkins Motor Company in Troy, PA on December 24, 2007, and attended the Austinville Union Church. Howard was an avid hunter and fisherman, was a long time Boy Scout leader, enjoyed...

Jane E. (Rockwell) Guinan, 73, of Troy, PA passed away at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1946 in Troy, daughter of the late James A. and Sara (Stauffer) Rockwell. Jane was a 1964 graduate of Troy High School and retired from the Pepper Shaker Restaurant in Monroeton, PA. She was Missionary Alliance by faith, enjoyed reading, watching movies, and loved spending time with her family and friends.   Jane is survived by her daughter Sarah Guinan of Troy, her...

Charles F. Houseknecht, 85, of Springfield Township passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Fink) Houseknecht. The couple married February 27, 1965 and had 54 happy years together. Charlie was born on August 20, 1933 in Williamsport, PA, son of the late Harold D. and Clara (Hackling) Houseknecht. He was a 1953 graduate of Montoursville High School and was a US Navy veteran. Charlie was a lifelong farmer and worked...

Martin B. “Marty” Weisbrod, 55, of Troy, PA passed away at Robert Packer in Sayre, PA. Marty was born in Troy on April 5, 1964 to Lloyd and Bernetta (VanNoy) Weisbrod. He was a 1984 graduate of Troy High School, was on the high school wrestling team, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Marty was employed by Handy Hauling Disposal and in his spare time enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was always happy and was an all-around good guy.   Marty is survived by his...

Quentin F. Summers, Jr, Age 70, of Troy, PA passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at home with his family at his side. Quentin was born December 6, 1948 in Elmira, NY son of the late Quentin F. & Elizabeth M. (MacKinster) Summers, Sr. He was a graduate of SRU high school. He and the former Emily B. Eisenhower were married July 10, 1971 and would have celebrated 48 years together. He was formerly employed by Growmark Agricultural Supply in Towanda. Quentin was an avid runner, running in many...

Kenneth R. Mills, 84, of Appleridge Senior Living in Horseheads, NY, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley Ann (Bodine) Mills who passed away March 26, 2008. The couple married July 18, 1953 and had 55 happy years together. Ken was born on September 18, 1934 in Towanda, PA, son of the late Lewis W. and Elsie (Williams) Mills. He was a 1952 graduate of New Albany High School and served his country in the US...