All Obituaries

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...

Christian Lee Morgan September 26, 1997 - July 10, 2020 On Friday July 10, 2020 Christian's journey on Earth ended and he went to be with our Lord. Christian was born in San Antonio, TX. He was a graduate of Troy High School. Christian loved his family and friends. Although quiet, his heart was big. He would help anyone who needed it. He felt emotions deeply and passionately. In his spare time, he loved to play video games. He was a fantastic artist with a desire to become a tattoo...

Norman P. Rice, Age 82, of Gillett, PA passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Norman was born January 24, 1938 in Treichlers, PA son of the late Gilbert & Elsie (Fogle) Rice. He and the former Karen E. Roberts were married on July 1, 1961 and would have celebrated 59 years together next month. Norman was employed by Frank Horwith Trucking and retired in 1999 after 40 years of dedicated service in the trucking business. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge...

Arthur Edward Dickerson, 85, of Troy, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Art was the husband of Johann (Mott) Dickerson. The couple married March 4, 1956 and had 64 happy years together.   Art was born on January 25, 1935 in Troy Township, son of the late E. Laverne and Nellie Amanda (Rockwell) Dickerson. He was a 1953 Troy High School graduate and was a printer and type setter for Elmira Quality Printers until his retirement. Art...

Merle R. “Stub” Watson, 85, of Columbia Crossroads, PA, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA. He was the loving husband of the late Beverly J. (Crippen) Watson who passed away April 4, 2008. The couple married August 17, 1955 and had 52 happy years together. Stub was born on March 6, 1935 in Gillett, PA son of the late Ivan J. and Ruth (Kimball) Watson. He was a 1953 graduate of Troy High School and was a lifelong farmer. Stub enjoyed...

Margaret S. “Peg” Chamberlain, 65, of Troy, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital. Peg was born on February 25, 1955 in Burlington, PA daughter of the late George E. and Ada M. (Wheeler) Chamberlain, Sr. She was a graduate of Troy High School and drove school for the school district until 1989. Peg was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church and the Burlington Reunion Committee, enjoyed bowling, softball, reading...

Dilmon J. Dunbar, Age 92, of Big Pond, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Dilman was born November 29, 1927 on the family farm in  Big Pond, son of the late Romie & Coral (Smith) Dunbar. He was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1946 and was married to the late Lola M. (Risley) Dunbar who passed away in 2012. Dilmon was a longtime farmer and rural letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He was a lifelong member of the Big Pond United Methodist...

 Donna Darlene (Lee) Roberts, 63, of Sylvania, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Clark William Roberts. The couple married October 24, 1981 and had 38 happy years together.   Donna was born on January 24, 1957 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of the late William B. and Ruth M. (Swem) Lee. She was a 1975 graduate of Troy High School, and worked for Paper Magic, then later the Troy High School Cafeteria. Donna attended...

Stephen C. Okula, Age, 91, of Troy, PA, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor.  He and the late Audrey I. (Raymond) were married May 17, 1958 and had 59 happy years together. Stephen was born on May 25, 1929 in Calverton, NY, son of the late Paul & Eleanor (Starzelcka) Okula. Steve was proud of the family farm where he grew Long Island potatoes. He later worked as a union laborer in the construction industry. A hard-working man Steve worked into...