Obituaries

Nov 20, 2025

“God looked down on his planned paradise and said “I need a caretaker so God made a farmer.”” (Paul Harvey)

William “Bill” Jackson of Wetona, PA a lifelong farmer passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre PA. He was 86 years old.

Born at the Arnot Ogden Hospital on May 17, 1939, he was the son...

Nov 14, 2025

Robert Johnson Hunter, 81, completed his earthly life at his home in Columbia Cross Roads on November 14, 2025. He was the son of Robert Samuel and Lillian Johnson Hunter. He was born in Lock Haven with his twin brother William Johnson Hunter on January 20, 1944.

Bob attended the Lock Haven School system, excelling in football, basketball, and track. Following...

Nov 9, 2025

Dale E. Slater, a cherished husband and father, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at home in Troy, PA at the age of 59. Born on February 20, 1966, in Montour Falls, NY, Dale spent his life embodying the values of hard work, community service, and family devotion.

Dale was a respected local businessman with a wealth of knowledge in...

Nov 6, 2025

Sylvia Watson Roy, 97, of Gillett, passed away on November 6, 2025 at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehab.

Born on December 02, 1927 in Wells Township, she was the daughter of William and Florence (Wright) Watson.

Sylvia graduated from Troy High School in 1944, then received a bachelor’s degree in education from Elmira College, then obtained her master’s degree from Bucknell...

Nov 1, 2025

Lorraine (Burleigh) Metzger, 87, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away peacefully at the Sayre Health Care Center in the presence of her family on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Lorraine was born on January 31, 1938 to Frank and Ruth (Christopher) Burleigh on the family farm outside of Austinville, PA. She attended Columbia Cross Roads School and then graduated from Troy...

Oct 10, 2025

On October 10. 2025, at the Towanda Skilled Nursing, Kim C. Kinsman, 69, of Troy, surrounded by his family, went to be with his Lord and Savior.

Born August 15, 1956, in Troy, PA, he was the son of Milford and Shirley (Greeno) Kinsman.

Excelling in football and wrestling in high school, Kim went into Dairy farming after graduating in 1974. On...

Oct 4, 2025

Judy Renee (Larson) Warn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Troy, PA, on October 4, 2025.   Born on February 25, 1944, in Temple TX, Judy lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.  She was 81 years old.

Judy shared a beautiful marriage with her Husband, James T. Warn,...

Sep 28, 2025

Judith M. (Kendall) Dewey, 83, of Columbia Crossroads, passed away on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 16, 1941, in Troy, she was the daughter of Merle and Jean (Hewitt) Kendall.

On  April 15, 1960, at the Troy Baptist Church, Judith married Thomas Dewey in Troy, PA, he preceded her...

Sep 22, 2025

Doris L. (Bowman) Gilliland, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at home in Granville, PA, at the age of 82. Born on December 15, 1942, in East Stroudsburg, PA, she lived a life filled with love, devotion, and cherished family moments.

Doris dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her role as a homemaker, where her talents in cooking...

Sep 13, 2025

Ellis Tracy Young, 98, of Ulster, PA passed away peacefully on September 13th, 2025, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Skilled Nursing Facility in Towanda, PA.

He was born in Coryland, PA on November 25th, 1926, to Tracy and Charlotte (McClure) Young. Ellis was a man of unwavering integrity and kindness.

Upon graduating from Troy High...

Aug 28, 2025

Thomas Alfred Calkins III August 19, 1945 – August 28th, 2025 Thomas Alfred Calkins III, 80, of Troy, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born on August 19, 1945, in Troy, he was the eldest child of the late Thomas Alfred Calkins Jr. and Marilyn Faith (Morse) Calkins.

Tom spent his entire life rooted in...

Aug 26, 2025

After 103 years of a beautiful full life Betty Earle Chilson passed away on August 26,2025  at her home in Port St. Lucie, FL surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by daughters Honey Chilson (Palm City, FL) and Allie (Gary) Milligan (Port St. Lucie, FL). Surviving grandchildren: Brad (Kelly) Harrison, Kelly (Chris) St. Pierre, Honey Kimber; great...

Aug 24, 2025

Viola Elizabeth (Overrein) Slater, 79, lifelong resident of Troy, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 at the Sayre Health Care Center.

Born on October 26, 1945, in Troy, PA , she was the daughter of Joe Overrein and Abbie Schoonover. Viola was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1963.

Viola worked at...

Aug 6, 2025

Jack E. Andrus, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Farmers Valley, PA, at the age of 88. Born on April 9, 1937, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY, Jack lived a life full of dedication to his family, friends, community, and passions.

Jack was a man of...

Aug 2, 2025

David R. Reichard, Sr.

73, of Columbia Crossroads, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025.

Born on November 7, 1951, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of William and Elizabeth (Verba) Reichard.

On June 27, 1970, David married Susan Dubs in Bethlehem, PA. She preceded him in death on November 4, 2023....

Jul 27, 2025

Alton L. Case, 83, of Troy, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025.

Born on March 13, 1942, in Troy, he was the son of Nelson and Marion (Inman) Case.

Alton was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1960.

On  June 14, 1960, at the Baptist Church in    Leroy, Alton married...

Jul 10, 2025

Thomas N. Borgeson, affectionately known as Tom, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy, PA, at the age of 89. Born on October 14, 1935, in Elkland, PA, Tom lived a life full of passion, education, and adventure.

Tom pursued his passion for education by graduating from Elkland...

Jul 9, 2025

James “Jim” Albert Hall, 87, of West Burlington, PA, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on November 29, 1937, in Troy, PA, on his family’s farm. He was the son of Virgil and Sara “Sadie” (Cowl) Hall.

Jim was a 1955 graduate of Troy High...

Jun 24, 2025

Harold R. Bickley, Jr., 88, of Troy, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Bradford Hills Manor.

He was the loving husband of Vera Bickley who preceded him in death on January 19, 2025.

Harold had such a love and passion for his family, going to auctions and telling the many stories...

Jun 17, 2025

Nicky Ray Judson, 72, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 14, 1953, Nicky was a lifelong resident of the area and the proud owner of Judson’s Feed Mill, a business he operated with dedication and heart until his retirement. Known for...