Obituaries

Dec 15, 2015

Paul Revere Roby, Jr., Age 84, of 8399 Route 6, Troy, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Bradford County Manor. Paul was born June 13, 1931 in Mansfield son of the late Paul Revere and Dorothy (Hindmarsh) Roby, Sr. Following graduation from high school Paul joined the US Army serving from 1948 to 1954 where he...

Dec 8, 2015

Michael A. Brown, 43, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away accidently on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

Mike was born on September 25, 1972 in Troy, PA, son of Merle E. “Butch” and Linda A. (Vargson) Brown, Jr. of Troy, PA.  He was a 1991 graduate of Troy High School and was employed as a...

Dec 4, 2015

Gary E. Wolfe, Age 67, of Berwick Turnpike, Burlington, PA, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, December 4, 2015. Gary was born March 19, 1948 in Granville Summit, PA son of the late Howard & Alwilda (Boyce) Wolfe. He was a graduate of Troy High School. Gary entered the US Army and...

Nov 12, 2015

A man truly dedicated to his faith, Rev. James W. Barrett, 89, of Troy, PA went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2015, from the Skilled Nursing Unit at Towanda Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.  He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Booth) Barrett who passed away on October 18,...

Oct 27, 2015

Clyde A. Applegate, 84, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  He was the loving husband of Jeannette “Jeanne” M. (Hankins) Applegate.  The couple married April 25, 1951 and had 64 wonderful years together.

Clyde was born December 29, 1930 in Toms...

Oct 21, 2015

Carolyn A. Chappell, age 87, a resident of Twin Oaks Personal Care Home, Granville Summit, Pa. formerly of Old Mill Lane, Troy, Pa. passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Guthrie Troy Hospital, Troy, Pa. Carolyn was born Eldred, Pa. on December 27, 1927, daughter of the late Floyd and Eva Marie (Dempsey) Payne. She was a...

Sep 13, 2015

Dr. Dorothy Irwin Mitstifer, Ph.D, 83 of East Lansing Michigan formerly of Williamsport, PA passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Hospice House of Mid Michigan. Dorothy, born August 17, 1932 in Gaines, PA, was the daughter of the late Leonard and Laura (Crane) Irwin. Upon graduating from Genesee High School in Genesee, PA, Dorothy earned a B.S....

Sep 3, 2015

Grace A. (Washburn) Erle, 96, of Big Pond, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late Willis L. Erle who passed away on June 21, 1985.  The couple married September 21, 1935 and had 50 happy years together.  Grace was born...

Sep 1, 2015

Mary Virginia (Cole) Strope, 53, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away on Monday, September 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Dennis R. Strope.  The couple married May 27, 2001 and had 14 happy years together.

Mary was born on April 5, 1962 in Wayland, NY...

Aug 23, 2015

Tyler Richard Brown, 27, of Troy, PA passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home.

Tyler was born on March 29, 1988 in Elmira, NY, son of Darl R. and Nancy L. (Hoagland) Brown of Troy, PA.  He was a 2007 graduate of Troy High School where he was a varsity wrestler...

Aug 18, 2015

Carl James Leitner, 101, of 270 Ridgecrest Circle in Lewisburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Riverwoods after a brief illness.

Carl was born on October 15, 1913, in Sheridan, PA, the youngest child of the late Calvin S. and Elizabeth (Lape) Leitner.  On October 27, 1944, he married the former...

Aug 17, 2015

Elizabeth D. “Betty” (Koebel) Geisler, 95, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 17, 2015 from her home with her family by her side. Betty was the loving wife to the late Raymond C. Geisler who passed away on September 19, 2000.  The couple married March 18, 1950 and had 50 happy...

Aug 13, 2015

Brett A. Scrafford, Age 46, of Troy, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 in Painted Post, NY. Brett was born August 16, 1968 in Westchester, PA son of the late John and Nancy (Mulvaney) Foreman. He was a graduate of Troy High School and attended Corning Community College. He was currently employed by Gannon Associates as an Insurance Sales...

Aug 8, 2015

Timothy John Oliver, Sr., 39, of Troy PA, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Troy Community Hospital.

Tim was born on May 2, 1976 in Sayre, PA, son of Howard James and Charlotte May (Winnie) Oliver, Sr. of Big Pond, PA.  He was an auto mechanic at Meineke Car Care, enjoyed working...

Aug 7, 2015

K. Roderick “Rod” Spalding, 68, well known resident of Troy, PA passed away at home on Friday, August 7, 2015.

Rod was born on November 28, 1946 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Curtis E. and Marian Mae (Greenough) Spalding.  He was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of   1964.  During and after...

Jul 31, 2015

John Murhl Howland, Age 101, died Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Bradford County Manor in Troy, PA. He was born April 19, 1914 in Sabinsville, PA son of the late John S. and Frances E. (Mack) Howland. Murhl dedicated and spent his life sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others for 79 years. He ministered in PA,...

Jul 30, 2015

Bryce S. Shedden, Jr. Age 57, of Troy passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Bryce was born August 3, 1957 in Blossburg, PA son of the late Bryce S. and Beverly (Tillotson) Shedden, Sr. He was employed by Principle Enterprises in Canton. He enjoyed league bowling at Terrace Lanes in Troy...

Jul 18, 2015

Michael Chopak, Age 83 of Prospect Street, Troy, PA passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Michael was born April 26, 1932 in Scranton son of the late John & Stella (Budjinski) Chopak, Sr. Mike was a graduate of local schools and attended two years of college. He served his country with the US...

Jul 4, 2015

LaVerne F. Eighmey, Age 94, of Columbia Cross Roads passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at home with his loving family at his side. LaVerne was born September 3, 1920 in Elmira, NY son of the late John H. & Dora (Sheives) Eighmey. He was married to the former Martha J. Wheeler Eighmey who predeceased him. LaVerne was a...

Jun 21, 2015

Shirley L. Beach, Age 84, of Laporte, PA passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Highlands Care Center. Shirley was born October 27, 1930 daughter of the late Merritt and Sadie Belle (Breese) Gerould. She was a homemaker and enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Shirley’s...