All Obituaries

Alice Marion Sampson, 86, of Troy, PA. born December 15, 1933, passed away on October 16, 2020. Alice retired from the Bradford County Manor. Alice loved to visit with her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Claude & Sarah (Scott) Joslyn. Alice was preceded by her husband Dorance Sampson, Sr., son Jeffrey Sampson, brothers Dick Joslyn, David Joslyn, Claude Joslyn, sisters, Velma Leonard and Shirley Buck. Alice is survived by son Dorance Sampson, Jr his wife Anita,...

Edith (Reed) Hurlburt, 93, of Troy, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Ermold E. “Sam” Hurlburt who passed away on January 27, 2014. The couple married April 3, 1954 and had 59 happy years together.   Edith was born on May 26, 1927 in Williamsport, PA daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Chamberlin) Reed. She was a 64 year member and past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Maxwell...

Alene M. (Wakely) Gerould, of East Smithfield, Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at home. Alene was born August 30, 1930 at home daughter of the late Clifford and Hazel (Wilkinson) Wakely. She was a graduate of SRU and was employed by Ingersoll Rand, Kennedy’s Store and the Stock Yards in the Valley and in Troy. She was married to Kenneth E. Gerould on October 5, 1975 and celebrated 37 years of marriage prior to his passing on December 31, 2012. Alene was a...

Evelyn P. Stone, 98, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville, PA and now lives for eternity with her Savior; Jesus Christ. Born on November 12, 1921 in Cyler, New York, Evelyn was the daughter of George and Hazel (Rogers) Page. Evelyn attended Troy High School. She worked for several years at Fairview Home for Aged Ladies in Binghamton, NY from which she retired and moved to DeBary, Florida...

Muriel (Watkins) Shaylor, 87, of Troy, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Robert M. “Bob” Shaylor. The couple married June 20, 1954 and had 66 happy years together.   Muriel was born on July 22, 1933 in Columbia Cross Roads, daughter of the late Edgar and Anna (Trask) Watkins. She was a Troy High School graduate and following, was a secretary for Vineski, Brann & Williams, Attorneys...

Beau James Parker, 28, of Canton and Troy, PA started his journey home on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born on September 16, 1991 in Towanda, PA, son of Lori A. (Bruce) Davis of Troy and Robert J. Parker of Canton. Beau was a 2010 graduate of Troy High School where he played football and wrestled. Beau always thrived at being the best at what he did, in high school his sights were focused on his big brother Brock to be the best wrestler he could be. During his adult years Beau had a...

Albert L. McClure, 91, of Troy, PA and Dallas, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville.    Albert was born on January 19, 1929 in Renovo, PA, son of the late Wylie Wood McClure and Mary Marguerite (Nonemacher) McClure. Al graduated in 1946 from Troy High School in the top 10 of his class. In 1947, Al had a chance to play professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers or attend Bucknell...

Bernard Anthony “Bernie” Yanchuk, 88, of Troy, PA passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Sherwood Retirement Personal Care Home in Canton, PA with his three sons by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Wanda L. (Watkins) Yanchuk who passed away on April 22, 2015. The couple married April 30, 1952 and had almost 63 happy years together.   Bernie was born on March 21, 1932 in Miners Mills, PA, son of the late John and Mary (Urbanavitch) Yanchuk. He was a...

Jo Ann (Matthews) Chappell, 78, of Troy, PA passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was the wife of the late Gerald R. Chappell who passed away January 9, 2011. The couple married May 20, 1962 and had 48 happy years together.   Jo Ann was born on May 20, 1942 in Williamsport, PA daughter of the late Sherman and Helen (Summers) Matthews. She was a Real Estate Agent, working for Northern Tier Real Estate in Troy. Jo Ann attended First Baptist...

Dolores Baron, a long-time resident of Troy, passed away July 30, 2020 in Oviedo, FL.  Dolores was born October 13, 1933 to the late William and Kathryn (Herrick) Romania. She graduated from Sayre High School in 1951 and went on to complete her nursing education at Robert Packer School of Nursing.  Dolores subsequently furthered her education, earning degrees from Mansfield University and Elmira College. She married the late George Baron on June 25, 1955 and they spent the next 62...