Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Rhoda J. (Kinch) VanZile, Age 84, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Bradford County Manor following a lengthy illness. She was born August 14, 1937 daughter of the late Leon & Gladys (Dunbar) Kinch. She was retired from the Masonite Corporation in Troy where she worked in the care of buildings department. Survivors include a daughter Theresa...

Sep 10, 2021

Ruth (Berry) Pierce, 96, of Springfield, PA, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville Summit, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Carl L. Pierce who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. The couple married March 23, 1946 and had 63 happy years together. Ruth was born on February...

Sep 4, 2021

Victor E. Chapman, age 76, life-long resident of Columbia Cross Roads, (Springfield), PA was called home on September 4, 2021, following a courageous six-month battle with brain cancer. Vic was born January 18, 1945, the son of the late Ralph and Lavina (Kobbe) Chapman.

He attended the Federated Church East Smithfield, PA and was a graduate of...

Aug 23, 2021

Beloved Mother Barbara L. Manley, 85, of Troy, PA passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. To many she was the most kind, thoughtful, and spunky lady who drove around in her little red jeep, and known as Barbie. She died peacefully with family by her side.

Barb was...

Jul 16, 2021

Harriet J. “Hattie” (Doty) Rathbun passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at the Robert Packard Hospital with her husband of almost 53 years by her side and surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Dennis “Denny” G. Rathbun, Sr. The couple married August 18, 1968 and had 53 wonderful years together.

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Jul 11, 2021

Harry B. Corey, Jr. died at home July 11, 2021 surrounded by loving family. He was a devoted husband and father of two daughters. He grew up in the Troy area on his family farm before enlisting as a baker in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving expert marksman status. After service, he worked at Sylvania Electric, then later returned...

Jul 5, 2021

Richard A. Eaton, Age 83, of Oak Hill Road, Troy, PA, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at home. Richard was born January 17, 1938 in Sayre son of the late Dick and Betta Marie (Eskeli) Eaton. After high school he served his country with the US Army from 1956 to 1959. Following the service he attended Mansfield University...

Jul 3, 2021

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Robert M. “Bob” Shaylor, 91, of Troy, PA passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Bradford County Manor.  He was the loving husband of Muriel (Watkins) Shaylor who passed away September 10, 2020. The couple married June 20, 1954 and had 66 happy years together.

Bob was born on October...

Jun 30, 2021

Roger Howard Cole Passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the age of 89.

Roger was born on the 16th of September 1931, in Ellenton, PA to Albert Elery Cole and Catherine L. Bohart.   He graduated from Canton High School in 1949.  He joined the US Army in December of 1955 where he served two years overseas...

Jun 28, 2021

Kristen Rayne Mulcahy of Towanda, PA passed away tragically on June 28, 2021 at the age of four. She was born on May 25, 2017 in Sayre, PA and was the loving daughter of Jacob R. Mulcahy and Chelsey L. Davis, and was the loving sister to Kayla Mulcahy. Kristen enjoyed the outdoors; camping, fishing, four wheeling, and snowmobiling....

Jun 20, 2021

Mary Jane (Breese) Slater, 81, lifelong resident of Troy, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Sayre Nursing Center in Sayre, PA. Mary was born on October 23, 1939 in Towanda, PA, daughter of the late Delbert and Florence (Hicks) Breese, Sr. She was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1959 and was the...

Jun 19, 2021

Ardith C. (Mickley) Harkness, 77, of East Smithfield, PA passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital due to an ongoing illness. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, aunt, and GiGi.

Ardith was born on July 25, 1943 in Elkland, PA, daughter of the late Cleon and Minnie (Krise) Mickley. Shortly after...

Jun 13, 2021

David Andrew Baron, 58 of Troy, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Troy Community Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1962 in Troy, son of the late George and Dolores A. (Romania) Baron. David was a 1980 graduate of Troy High School and was an outstanding linesman for the varsity football team. He...

Jun 10, 2021

Shelia Ann (Chapman) Zurn, Age 62, of Gillett, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Shelia was born August 13, 1958 in Sayre daughter of the late Edward & Irma E. (Mason) Chapman. She was a graduate of Troy High School and was married to Charles D. Zurn who survives. Shelia could often be found...

May 30, 2021

On Sunday morning, May 30, 2021, at approximately 9:30 AM, Fay McClelland, lifelong resident of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, closed his eyes on earth and opened them in Heaven. Fay passed peacefully at home with his family by his side.

Fay spent most of his life involved in the agriculture community in Bradford County as a dairy...

Apr 28, 2021

Marlene T. (Shepard) Taylor, Age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born October 7, 1940 in Sayre daughter of the late Donald & Dorothy (Kelly) Shepard. Marlene was a graduate of Troy High School and was married December 23, 1960 to the late Robert H....

Apr 26, 2021

Pastor Daniel K. Graham, 58, of Springfield, PA, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021 from the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was the loving husband of Suzanne L. (Hulbert) Graham. The couple married May 8, 1982 and had 38 Wonderful years together.

Dan was born on October 18, 1962 in...

Apr 22, 2021

Merriman Wendell Chubb, Age 90

A devoted husband, loving father, and a friend to all, Wendell died unexpectedly on April 22, 2021 at home.  He enjoyed sports, reading, playing cards, Sudoku puzzles, fishing, and spending time with his friends.  Wendell was a native of Troy, graduating from Troy High School in 1948.  He was drafted in 1951...

Apr 21, 2021

Charles Guy Babcock died unexpectedly Wednesday, 21 April 2021 at Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania.  He was born in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Chrysanthemum (Bastion) Babcock on 1 November 1939.  At the age of 16 he joined the U.S. Navy.   He served in the U.S. Navy for close to 23 years in the aviation unit and the Sea-Bees (MCB...

Apr 10, 2021

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...