Obituaries

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...

Mar 19, 2017

Barbara E. (Clark) Baker, 77, of Coryland, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at her home.  She was the loving wife of Robert R. Baker.  The couple married November 1, 1959 and had 57 happy years together.

Barbara was born on March 31, 1939 in Canton, PA, daughter of the late Herbert W....

Mar 15, 2017

Barbara A. (Lewis) Gustin, 77, of Springfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family and her care giver Eunice.  She was the loving wife of A. Warren Gustin. The couple married January 25, 1958 and had 59 happy years together.

Barbara was born on November 5, 1939 in...

Mar 8, 2017

Robert R. Bruce, Age 94, The Mayor of Weigester Street, Troy, PA passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, after a brief illness, at the Towanda Guthrie Memorial. Bob was born September 28, 1922 in Troy son of the late Roy L. and Nina Belle (Smith) Bruce. He was a graduate of Troy High School and following graduation enlisted with...

Feb 10, 2017

Louis Gilbert Kingsley

Louis Gilbert Kingsley, 86, of East Smithfield passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Feb. 10.

Born Aug. 9, 1930 in East Smithfield, Louis spent his early years on a farm. He attended Troy schools and often reminisced about childhood and the mischievous antics of he and his brothers....

Feb 2, 2017

Doris R. Lyon, Age 84, of Troy passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Bradford County Manor. Doris was born October 15, 1932 in Canandaigua, NY daughter of the late Ralph & Jessie (Alexander) Robbins. She was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1950. She and the late James N. Lyon were married on January 29,...

Feb 1, 2017

Lyle R. Satterlee, Age 74, of Sayre, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Sayre Health Care Center. Lyle was born February 9, 1942 in Elmira, NY son of the late Lyle A. & Frances M. (Scott) Satterlee. He was previously employed at the Springfield Township Highway Department and also worked on the family farm.  Lyle enjoyed drawing...

Jan 27, 2017

Dean L. Johnson, Sr., Age 72, of the Austinville Road, Troy, PA passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Dean was born September 4, 1944 son of the late Leon and Esther (Eddy) Johnson. Dean was a US Army Veteran serving two tours during the Vietnam War. He was an M.P. in Germany and a...

Jan 26, 2017

Michael J. Hulslander, Age 45, of Berwick Turnpike, Columbia Cross Roads, passed away at home on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Mike was born November 9, 1971 in Waverly, NY son of Judy L. (Hollenbeck) Hulslander and the late James A. Hulslander. Mike was a graduate of Athens High School where he was a member of the Basketball and Soccer...

Jan 23, 2017

Arthur Lloyd “Art” Wilston, 82, of Troy, PA, passed peacefully at his home into the presence of his Lord and savior on Monday, January 23, 2017.

Art was born on March 21, 1934 in Mainesburg, PA.  His parents were the late Harry and Mary (McKay) Wilston. Art and his wife Eunice (Forrest) Wilston owned a...

Jan 17, 2017

John R. “Ralph” Foulkrod, Sr., 72, of Austinville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  He was the loving husband of Caroline Ann (Carl) Foulkrod.  The couple married November 11, 1967 and had 49 happy years together.

Ralph was born on October 3, 1944 in Troy,...

Jan 17, 2017

On the morning of Tuesday, January 17, 2017, Robert Duane Putnam, Sr. went to be with his wife LaRene and passed away at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on June 2, 1931 in Canton, PA, son of the late William and Gertrude (Wood) Putnam.  He was a 1950 Troy High School graduate and was a member...

Jan 16, 2017

Sarah M. (Young) Leiby, 100, of Wetona, PA, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital.  She was loving wife of the late Millard B. Leiby who passed away in 1994.  The couple married February 14, 1933 and had 61 happy years together.

Sarah was born on January 26, 1916 in...

Jan 15, 2017

Besley, Richard D., Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired

Age 85, of the Besley Bicentennial Farm, Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away at the farm on January 15, 2017. He was born on August 3, 1931 the son of the late Donald V. and Lucile (Smith) Besley. He is survived by wife, Linda (Kendall) Besley, his children, Donna...

Jan 13, 2017

Frederick F. Barrett, Age 77, of Troy passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Troy Community Hospital. Fred was born November 18, 1939 In Troy, son of the late Robert and Ethel (Wood) Barrett. He was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1955. Fred retired from the North Penn Gas Company where he worked on their...

Dec 29, 2016

Leslie Gene Blair, formerly of Troy, PA, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2016 at the age of 67 while home visiting family in the Troy area.  Les is survived by his life partner, Karen Ousley, brother, James Blair of Loudon, TN, sisters, Susan Borek of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Nancy Teribury of Troy, PA, Faye Blair of Houston, TX,...

Dec 25, 2016

Lester Watkins, Jr., of Troy, PA passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.  Lester was born on January 17, 1937 in Troy, son of the late Lester and Lillian (Schoonover) Watkins, Sr.  He was a 1954 Troy High School graduate where he was a four sport varsity letterman.  Lester was...