All Obituaries

Juliet (Julie) Byrd Fluke, nee Howells, 84, of Nanticoke and Columbia Crossroads, PA, joined her beloved husband David Walter Fluke, on September 2, 2023. She died peacefully at home, with her son Ed, overlooking her beloved Laurel Lake. Julie was born April 12, 1939, in Nanticoke, PA, the youngest of four children of Benjamin Franklin Howells and Millicent Haight Howells. She graduated from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, and Penn State University, where she obtained a degree in...

Marjorie L. (Denkenberger) Pratt, 85, of Granville Summit, PA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023 from the Troy Community Hospital surrounded by her family.  Marjorie was born on June 30, 1938 in Sayre, PA, the eldest child of Michael and Nellie (Brackman) Denkenberger. She started first grade in the one room North Woods School House on Van Horn Road in Granville Summit. In fourth grade they transferred to Windfall School where her teacher was Virginia Hough, whom she...

Patricia (Smith) Raymond, affectionately known as Pat, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on April 12, 1940, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Patricia dedicated numerous years of her life to her work as a Southport Correctional Facility Administrator before retiring in 2000. Her colleagues held her in high regard for her dedication and commitment to her profession. Beyond her professional endeavors, Patricia had a wide range of interests that brought her joy. She found...

June McClure Mitchell, Born on July 8, 1929, in Troy, PA to Charles F. Sr. and Theresa (Reidy) May. June Ellen began a lifetime of being a blessing to others. She was the youngest of three children, outliving her brother Charles F. Jr. (Phyllis) and her sister Phyllis. June graduated in 1947 from Troy High School and married her high school sweetheart Albert L. McClure. Together they built a large successful dairy farm, Aldermac Farms, which mom loved every bit as much as dad. When the farm...

Lynn “Nikki” Woodward, Age 51, of Troy, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully after a hard fight Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Troy Guthrie Hospital with her loving family at her side.  Nikki was born November 29, 1971 in Towanda, daughter of June (Garrison) Earle and the late John Earle. She was a graduate of Troy High School and was employed at Gannon Associates Insurance Agency for 12 years. She was married to Scott M. Woodward on March 2, 1991 and they enjoyed 32 years...

Philip L. Rossetti, affectionately known as Phil, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, at the age of 65. Born on June 6, 1958, in Southampton, NY, he lived a life filled with love, adventure, and dedication.Phil's work experience included being a Truck Driver with Pelton, where he showed great commitment and professionalism. However, his true passions lay beyond the confines of the working world. He found solace and joy in nature, spending countless hours fishing, hiking, woodworking,...

Frances A. (Watkins) Barrett, Age 85, of Troy, passed away at home on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born in Columbia Cross Roads on October 8, 1937 to the late Raymond & Marian (Leiby) Watkins. She attended Troy Schools and was married to the late Wilbur H. Barrett on February 11, 1955. Franny was a caregiver her entire life. She was honored for her many years of service at the Troy Community Hospital and retired after more than 25 years. She went on...

Jane Young Chapman, 98, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home in Springfield, PA (Bradford County). Jane was born July 28, 1925 in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY. She is the daughter of the late Martha Jane (Phillips) Young originally of Springfield, PA, and Rev. Clifford John Young originally of Elmira, NY. In 1953 she married Kenneth Ralph Chapman of Springfield, PA. She lived all her adult married life on the Phillips family farm in Springfield. Jane graduated from Baldwin...

John Martin Chapman, age 84, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born on July 31, 1938, in Springfield, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lavina (Kobbe) Chapman. John had a diverse work experience, which included working on the Kingsley Farm, serving as the Springfield Township Supervisor for over 50 years, working for Dalrymple for 10 years, and in the Highway Department for 10 years. He also spent 18 years selling...

Cynthia Steele, formerly Cynthia Hilfiger, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 76, in Harpursville, NY. She was born on January 19, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA to Thelma (Bolt) Hilfiger and the late Lloyd Merle Hilfiger. Cynthia dedicated many years of her life as a Secretary for Broome County Public Works. Her exceptional skills and dedication made her an invaluable asset to the organization. Outside of her professional life, Cynthia found joy in various hobbies such as...