Obituaries

Aug 2, 2017

Melvia M. (McKerrow) DeWalt, 89, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., passed away on Wednesday August 2, 2017 at the Bradford County Manor in Troy, Pa.

Melvia was born May 13, 1928 in Columbia Cross Roads to the late Ernest and Lillie (Miller) McKerrow.  Growing up in Columbia Cross Roads, she was the youngest of eleven children.  She...

Jul 25, 2017

Henry W. Saxton, Age 54, of Granville Summit passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at home as a result of an accident. Henry was born April 6, 1963 in Troy the son of Kay Helen (Kennedy) Saxton and the late Stanley C. Saxton. Henry was a graduate of the Troy High School Class of 1981 and attended Williamsport Community...

Jul 20, 2017

Sharon Rae VanZile Gurnsey, age 73, of Inverness, FL quietly passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. She was born on February 8, 1944, the daughter of the late Raymon and Florence (Seymour) VanZile. Sharon started her career as a X-ray Technician at the Arnot Ogden Hospital before becoming a bookkeeper....

Jul 20, 2017

Lynn E. Ayres of Granville Summit, PA passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Cornerstone Personal Care Home in New Tripoli, PA surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Louise E. (Bristol) Ayres who passed away on November 7, 2013.  The couple married June 18, 1949 and had 64 wonderful years together....

Jul 16, 2017

Lydia Janette (Darrow) Stowell, Age 101, passed away in Locust Grove, Virginia at the home of her granddaughter. Janette was born October 17, 1915 in Granville Summit, PA daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Stanton) Darrow. She was married to the late Stanley A. Stowell who predeceased her in 2000. Janette was employed as a housekeeper for many...

Jul 14, 2017

Colonel (R) Perry L. Bridges, Jr. of Columbia Cross Roads, PA died Friday, July 14, 2017 . He was born in Donalsonville, GA to the late Perry L Bridges and Mrs. Patricia Forrester Bridges, presently of Watkinsville, GA.  Buddy, as he was known to his family and friends, was raised by his loving parents on Potpourri Farm just outside...

Jul 12, 2017

Richard R. Sherman, 81, of East Troy, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 12th surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Beverly E. (Dillon) Sherman, who predeceased him in 2012.  The couple married July 16, 1960 and had 52 happy years together.

The funeral service to honor Richard’s life will be held...

Jun 22, 2017

Gloria May (Garrison) Brown, 83, of Smithfield Township, PA passed away at home on Thursday, June 22, 2017 surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of the late Wellman Francis Brown who passed away June 5, 2015.  The couple married July 16, 1950 and would have had 65 years of marriage on their next anniversary.

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Jun 18, 2017

Andre J. (Roch) Cayouette, Age 78, of Troy, PA, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Robert Packer Hospital. Andre was born December 27, 1938 in Berlin, New Hampshire, the son of the late Roch and Therese (Brunelle) Cayouette. Andre was a Police Officer in Berlin, New Hampshire, Margate, Florida, a Corrections Officer in Bradford County, PA and a...

Jun 11, 2017

James A. McKerrow, 79, of Troy, PA passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Theresa M. (Benton) McKerrow.  The couple married March 23, 1968 and had 49 happy years together.

Jim was born on September 10, 1937 in Columbia Cross...

May 30, 2017

Ronnie (Ron) E. Campbell, age 69, of Baptist Hill Road, Columbia Cross Roads passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Ronnie was born November 21, 1947 in Troy, PA son of the late James and Florence (Weed) Campbell. He was a graduate of Troy High School. Ronnie and the former Emily A. Cole were married...

May 30, 2017

Brian C. Herron, Age 63, of Gillett, PA passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2017 at home. Brian was born November 11, 1953 in Trenton, NJ the son of Jean (Rogers) Herron and the late Thomas Herron. He and the former Susan (Hawkyard) Herron were married July 18, 1987 and celebrated 29 years together. Brian was retired from St. Joseph’s...

May 29, 2017

Alexander James Frantz, 39, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Monday, May 29, 2017 surrounded by his family.  Alex was born on September 28, 1977 in Philadelphia, PA, son of Dr. Jerry D. and Alice A. (Gasker) Frantz of Wetona, PA.  He was a Gas Well Leasing Agent with East Resources and was a...

May 14, 2017

Donna Elizabeth (Burleigh) Corey, 82, of Granville Summit, PA passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY in the presence of her family and Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 14, 2017.

Donna was born on March 11, 1935 on the family farm in Austinville, PA, to her parents Frank and...

Apr 28, 2017

Janis L. (Heckman) Cole, 87, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away April 28, 2017 at the Bradford County Manor.

Janis was born on March 9, 1930 in Towanda, PA, daughter of the late Harry and Lena (Lafy) Heckman.  She was a Towanda High School graduate and was Assistant Manager at American Silk Label in Troy, PA. ...

Apr 25, 2017

Joyce E. (Cronk) Bristol Lenton, 80, of Troy, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born on August 31, 1936 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of the late Wilbur and Betty (Morgan) Cronk, Sr. She was a housekeeper at the Bradford County Manor until her retirement. Joyce attended the...

Apr 8, 2017

Howard L. Knights, age 66, of Troy PA passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017. Howard was born June 17, 1950 in Troy to Albert LaRue and Alma G. (Munsey) Knights. He graduated Troy High School in 1968. Following graduation he served his country in the US Army for 6yrs as a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Company B 464th...

Apr 8, 2017

Jean L. Jones, age 89, of Prospect Street, Troy, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 8, 2017 at home. Jean was born in Dunmore, PA on February 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Theodore and Jennie (Gromlich) Compton. She and Donald A. Jones were married on February 21, 1948 in Scranton, PA and just recently celebrated 69 years...

Apr 3, 2017

Barbara (Bubacz) Soper, 68, of Gillett, PA passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Robert M. “Boney” Soper who passed away July 9, 2009.

Barb was born on June 8, 1948 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Wituchi) Bubacz and...

Mar 30, 2017

James T. “Jim” Morgan, 93, of Wellsboro and formerly of Armenia Mountain passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA.  He was the husband of Fay (Tiller) Morgan who passed away July 9, 2010.

Jim was born on March 3, 1924 on Armenia Mountain, PA, son of the late...