Obituaries

May 6, 2025

Sally A. Howe, 71, of Corning, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, with her family by her side, after a brief illness.

Born on December 23, 1953, in Troy, PA, she was the daughter of Gerald and Lulu (White) Holton. Sally was a graduate of Troy High School, class...

Apr 22, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” (McCabe) Williams, 95 of Alpharetta, GA and formerly of Troy, PA passed away in Alpharetta, GA on April 22, 2025.

She was born at home on February 14,1930 in Blakely, PA. Betty was a daughter of Gerald and Elizabeth (Edwards) McCabe.

Betty was a graduate of Blakely High School, Class of 1947. She...

Apr 11, 2025

Alice L. (Smith) Schucker, 95, of Troy, passed away at the Twin Oaks Personal Care Home on April 11, 2025.

Born on September 5, 1929, in Sylvania, she was a daughter of Laurence and Myrtle (Durfee) Smith.

Alice was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1947. After high school, she worked for Troy...

Apr 9, 2025

Phyllis Jean Cowles Hall at the age of 80 years passed away April 9, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She had been a resident at St. Joe's Skilled Nursing Facility where she had made many friends, residents and staff alike. When staff was asked where is Phyllis, they'd reply, you mean "sassy"!

Phyllis was born September...

Apr 9, 2025

Phyllis Jean Cowles Hall at the age of 80 years passed away April 9, 2025 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She had been a resident at St. Joe's Skilled Nursing Facility where she had made many friends, residents and staff alike. When staff was asked where is Phyllis, they'd reply, you mean "sassy"!

Phyllis was born September...

Apr 1, 2025

Winfield H. “Woody” Wodland, 100, formerly of East Smithfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at South Eastern Veteran’s Center in Spring City, PA. He was born on January 19, 1925 in Norristown, PA, son of the late Forrest C. and Josephine (Updegrove) Woodland. Woody was a US Army veteran serving his country in the 101st Infantry...

Mar 29, 2025

Cecelia Rose (Burlingame) Vanderpool, 63, of Columbia Crossroads, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2025, with her daughters by her side.

Born on October 31, 1961, in Sayre, PA, she was the daughter of Ervin and Blanche (Wells) Burlingame.

Cecelia was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1980, later...

Mar 26, 2025

Justus Robert "Bob" Garrison, a well-known and respected businessman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, March 26, 2025, at the age of 79. Described by those who knew him, Bob was “larger than life”, a “pillar to the community”, and was best known for his smile, sense...

Mar 20, 2025

Pamela J. Matthews passed away on March 20, 2025, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY, at the age of 67. Born on February 21, 1958, in Towanda, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Norma (Brown) House.

Pam was a dedicated employee of Anchor Glass in Elmira, NY, where she worked...

Mar 11, 2025

Gloria J. Mott, 76, of Columbia Crossroads,  passed away on March 11, 2025 at the Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in LaPorte, PA.

Born on April 7, 1948 in Shunk, PA, she was a daughter of Stanley and Leta (Brown) Forrest.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Mott, who passed away on...

Mar 8, 2025

Sandra L. Wilkinson Parks passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, her younger sister, Judy, by her side. Sandy was born on February 20, 1938. She grew up in Elmira, NY and graduated from Elmira Southside High School in 1956.

She was an avid and prolific reader all her life. Sandy enjoyed singing and was blessed with...

Mar 6, 2025

Janet B. (Hendry) Voegtlen, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Burlington, PA. Born on October 9, 1942, in Summerville, NJ, daughter of the late James M. and Janet Dick (Watson) Hendry.

Janet was a dedicated homemaker and farm wife, roles she embraced wholeheartedly. She found...

Feb 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary M. (Krise) Dunbar, 66, of Troy, who passed away at home on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 7, 1958 in Troy, Mary was the daughter of the late Ernest Krise and Margaret (Chrzan) Krise, who survives her. Mary was...

Feb 20, 2025

Marshall M. Watkins, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on December 9, 1955, in Troy, PA, Marshall spent his life rooted in the values of hard work, community, and family.

Marshall was the owner and operator of Trade...

Feb 4, 2025

Melva J. (Reider) May, 85, of Towanda, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth G. May who passed away on December 18, 2016. The couple married July 1, 1961 and had 55 happy years together.

Melva was born...

Jan 27, 2025

Robert Scott Morris

June 7, 1968 – January 27, 2025

On Monday, January 27, 2025, Robert Scott Morris of Troy, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly from Bronchopneumonia at the age of 56. Rob lived a life of adventure, loved his family unconditionally, and treasured his time with his many friends.

Rob was born on...

Jan 19, 2025

Vera Alberta Bickley, 83 of Troy, PA passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Troy Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of Harold R. Bickley, Jr. Vera is also survived by her children: Harold Bickley, III, Tina Eddinger, Brian Bickley, Theodore Bickley, and Tami (Brock) Hunsicker, along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

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Jan 17, 2025

One of the GREATEST family men of all time was called home to join his sons in the house of the Lord. Paul H. Starkey, aged 88 years, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away peacefully at his home Friday evening, January 17, 2025 with his family and the love of his life, Gladys, by his side.

Born...

Jan 15, 2025

Gilbert S. Dobak, 94, of Troy, PA, passed away on January 15, 2025 at the Troy Guthrie Community Hospital, with his wife Janet by his side.

Born on October 19, 1930 in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a son of Frederick Dobak and Lillian (Blue) Hallad.

After High School, Gilbert enlisted into the Army and...

Jan 11, 2025

Michael D. Bridgham

September 27, 1963 - January 11, 2025

Michael David Bridgham, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the age of 61.  Mike was born September 27,1963 to William and Marcia (Blondell) Bridgham in Norwood, Massachusetts, the elder of two sons.

Mike spent...