All Obituaries

Harry E. Brelsford, Sr, 78, of Troy, PA and Stockton, NJ, passed away on April 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born to parents Theodore and Elizabeth Brelsford, on November 17, 1942, in Somerville, NJ. Harry grew up on a farm in Ringoes, NJ, enjoyed hunting, playing baseball, and spending time with his family. He was a devout Yankees fan, rarely missing a game. He was a plant superintendent at Bemis Manufacturing Company in Flemington, NJ. Harry was a natural-born leader and...

Ann Lee (Bailey) Egli, 77, of Troy, PA passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Michael J. Egli, Sr. The couple married in 1977 and had many happy years together.     Ann was born on October 21, 1943 in Pine City, NY, daughter of the late Lawrence Merle and L. Henrietta “Henny” (McClure) Bailey. She worked as a waitress at The Outside Inn in Canton, PA where she met her...

Lois Patterson passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease on April 1, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1926 to Walter and Mariam VanHorn Baxter. She was proceeded in death in 2005 by her husband of 58 years Lester Patterson and her brother Oliver Baxter. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl Patterson and Coleen Greecher (Steve) of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and grandchildren, Sarah, Steve (Mari) and Anne, five great-grandchildren, four nephews as well as special...

William H. “Bill” Gross, Jr., 55, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. He was the loving husband of Maria Teresa (Obordo) Gross. The couple married January 1, 2003 and had 18 happy years together. Bill was born on July 5, 1965 in Sayre, PA, son of the late William H. and Kathleen D. (Kelley) Gross, Sr. He was a Troy High School graduate and enjoyed farming when he was able. Bill was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church and was...

Neil J. McDonald, 74, of Big Pond, PA passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Doralene (Madore) McDonald. The couple married May 11, 1974 and had 46 happy years together. Neil was born on January 21, 1947 in Elmira, NY, son of the late John and Barbara (Smith) McDonald. He was a truck driver for Walmart until he retired in 2011. Neil was a member and held several offices in the Big Pond Lion’s Club and was a member of...

Donald A. Jones, age 94, of Prospect St., Troy, PA, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the Guthrie Palliative Care Unit at Sayre Guthrie Hospital.  Don was born in Scranton, PA, on September 19, 1926, the son of the late Austin and Mildred (Stevens) Jones. At age 9, he went to work for a church organ repairman, earning 25 cents an hour.  He worked four hours a night and eight hours on Saturdays.  Don learned how to operate woodworking machines and loved it....

On March 5, 2021 this community lost an amazing man.  A. Warren Gustin, 84 of Springfield, PA passed away with his loving family by his side at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, PA. Warren was born August 18, 1936 in Troy, PA.  Warren, son of the late Paul & Blanche (Huntington) Gustin was a graduate of Troy High School.  On January 25, 1958 he married the former Barbara L. Lewis they enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. Those that knew...

Eva (DeRespinis) Patton, 86, of Springfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Sayre Health Care Center. She was born on April 12, 1934 in Foggia, Italy, daughter of the late Nicola and Christina DeRespinis. After high school she attended a clothing design school in Naples, Italy. Eva had an eye for design and fashion. Eva enjoyed sewing, cooking, and family events where she was able to show her amazing cooking skills. Eva also enjoyed attending the TOPS Club at the Troy...

Gerald W. (“Jerry”) Vickery, Jr., age 82, died on February 5, 2021 of natural causes, at his home with family, on Rockwell Drive in Troy, PA.  Jerry was born on July 19, 1938, the son of the late Gerald and Emma Janet (Fanning) Vickery, Sr.  He was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1956; Gettysburg College, class of 1960; and Simmons School of Mortuary Science, class of 1962. He was predeceased by his cherished wife of 57 years, Sally (Smith) Vickery. Gerald W. Vickery,...

Douglas Arthur “Doug” Pratt, 78 May 15, 1942 – January 17, 2021 Doug Pratt, 78, passed away peacefully at home under Hospice care on January 17, 2021 following complications of Parkinson’s Disease with his family by his side.  He was the loving husband of Nancy (Fake) Pratt. Doug was born on May 15, 1942 in Hanover, New Hampshire, the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Gilchrist) Pratt. He graduated from Sunapee High School in a class of 12 made up of 6 boys and 6...