All Obituaries

Floyd V. Ward, Age 88, of Canton/Troy PA passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Floyd was born February 20, 1933 in Troy son of the late Leon & Phoebe (Kinney) Ward. He was a graduate of Troy High School and served his country with the US Navy aboard the USS Melvin from 1951 to 1955. Floyd was previously employed by National Homes, Dura Built and later painted homes and delivered the Williamsport Sun Newspaper. He was a member of the Lighthouse of Faith and...

Stephen J. Kent, Age 57, of Troy, PA, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital. Stephen was born April 26, 1964 in Troy son of the late Walter & Jean (Wilbur) Kent. Stephen lived at the Futures Home in Troy and loved dogs, cats and basically all animals and showed great affection for little babies. Some of Stephen’s joys in life were eating and going for rides which usually involved ice cream. Surviving are his sisters, Brenda & Stuart Woughter of...

Marjorie J. Maloney, 89, of Painted Post, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post. She was born on January 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Neubauer) Maloney. Marjorie was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1950, and was a secretary for Mansfield University until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Troy and was a former member of Holy Child Catholic...

Lorraine M. (Kelley) Rusk, 71, of Canton , PA, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was the loving wife of Thomas H. Rusk. The couple married July 28, 1972 and had 49 happy years together. Lorraine was born on May 24, 1950 in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Emmerson S. and Ruth (Bennett) Kelley. She was a 1968 graduate of Canton High School, and later became a bus driver and cheer leading coach for the school, and had also worked for...

Roy H. Watson, 89, of Troy, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Lucille "Did" (Wilston) Watson who passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008. The couple married on Nov. 10, 1954, and had 53 happy years together. Roy was born on April 30, 1932 in Gillett, PA, son of the late Ivan J. and Ruth (Kimball) Watson. He was a life-long farmer in Bradford County and was owner/operator of Roy Watson Cattle...

Rhoda J. (Kinch) VanZile, Age 84, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Bradford County Manor following a lengthy illness. She was born August 14, 1937 daughter of the late Leon & Gladys (Dunbar) Kinch. She was retired from the Masonite Corporation in Troy where she worked in the care of buildings department. Survivors include a daughter Theresa Lynn of Warren, PA, nieces and nephews. Services are private and under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral &...

Ruth (Berry) Pierce, 96, of Springfield, PA, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville Summit, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Carl L. Pierce who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. The couple married March 23, 1946 and had 63 happy years together. Ruth was born on February 2, 1925 in Berrytown, PA, daughter of the late Wesley and Grace (Allen) Berry.  She and Carl were dairy farmers and also operated their own farm equipment...

Victor E. Chapman, age 76, life-long resident of Columbia Cross Roads, (Springfield), PA was called home on September 4, 2021, following a courageous six-month battle with brain cancer. Vic was born January 18, 1945, the son of the late Ralph and Lavina (Kobbe) Chapman. He attended the Federated Church East Smithfield, PA and was a graduate of Troy High School working the family farm during his younger years. He entered the U.S. Army in 1964, serving in Korea and was honorably discharged....

Beloved Mother Barbara L. Manley, 85, of Troy, PA passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. To many she was the most kind, thoughtful, and spunky lady who drove around in her little red jeep, and known as Barbie. She died peacefully with family by her side.   Barb was born on April 14, 1936 in West Leroy, PA, daughter of the late William L. and Leah (Bellows) Thomas. She graduated from Canton High School in 1954, after high school she worked a...

  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...