Obituaries

Apr 26, 2015

Jim “Redwood” Hulslander, Age 78, of Granville Summit, PA passed away at home with his loving family at his side on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

He was born in Troy on November 12, 1936 son of the late Winfield & Ione (Lee) Hulslander. Jim was affectionately known as “Redwood” attended area schools and...

Apr 22, 2015

Zane B. Chamberlain, 82, of East Smithfield, PA went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  He was the loving husband of Mary Ellen (Gerould) Chamberlain.  The couple married September 30, 1951 and had 63 happy years together.

Zane was born on July 27,...

Apr 22, 2015

Wanda L. (Watkins) Yanchuk, 85, of Troy, PA passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Bradford County Manor surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Bernard A. “Bernie” Yanchuk.  The couple married April 30, 1952 and had almost 63 happy years together.

Wanda was born...

Apr 17, 2015

Barbara (Smiley) Eiffert, 75 and long-time cancer survivor, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 17, 2015 from her home surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Phillip F. Eiffert.  The couple married October 23, 1960 and had 54 happy years together.

Barb was born...

Apr 9, 2015

George E. Snyder, Age 88, of Granville Summit, PA formerly of NJ passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Bradford County Manor. George was born on August 4, 1926 in Reaville, NJ son of the late Harry and Olive (Cronce) Snyder. He was married to the former Carlene Bishop. Following his retirement from the E.R. Squibb Pharmaceutical Company...

Apr 7, 2015

David T. McKerrow, 67, of Troy, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the home of his companion Evelyn Bristol in Alba, PA, surrounded by his family.

David was born on February 19, 1948 in Troy, PA, son of the late Gerald T. and Mary (Simpkins) McKerrow.  He was a 1967 graduate of...

Apr 1, 2015

Dorando (Mason) Hoose, 87, of Troy and formerly of Checkerville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville, PA surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of the late Maxwell D. Hoose who passed away on September 19, 1995.  The couple married April 6, 1946 and had 49 happy...

Mar 21, 2015

Mary R. Cagle, 80, of Troy, PA passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at her home.  She was born on September 3, 1934 in Haywood, NC, daughter of the late Frank and Rebecca (Green) Cagle.  She attended the Martha Lloyd Senior Center, enjoyed arts and crafts, and was very helpful with chores around the house.  Mary is survived by...

Mar 10, 2015

Dorothy W. Driesbaugh, Age 81, of Troy PA passed away on March 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Troy on April 28, 1933 daughter of the late Bertha (Herda) Ward and James Ward. She was married to the late Donald Driesbaugh. Together the owned and managed the New Trojan Bar for many...

Mar 6, 2015

Paul Clyde Cummings, 52, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2015.  He was the husband of Tammy J. (Webb) Cummings, whom he married April 19, 2003. Paul was born on July 30, 1962 in Rahway, NJ.  He is the son of Paul C. and Joyce E. (Steckervetz) Cummings, Jr. who live in Columbia Cross...

Mar 3, 2015

William H. “Bill” Miller, 70, of Troy Heights, PA, passed away on his birthday, March 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Nina L. (Comfort) Miller.  The couple married September 5, 1998 and had 15 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 9:30-11:00 am on Saturday, March 7,...

Feb 27, 2015

Charles K. Schucker, Age 90, of Fallbrook Road, Troy passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Troy Hospital. Charles was born November 19, 1924 in Sylvania, PA son of the late Mark & Mary (Neubauer) Schucker. He and the former Alice Smith were married November 30, 1951 and celebrated 63 years or marriage together. Charlie owned and operated Troy...

Feb 23, 2015

Ellen Gail Littman, born December 18, 1948, passed away unexpectedly, after a very short illness, Monday, February 23, 2015. at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. At her bedside was her sister, Alicia, and several of her loving, extended Martha Lloyd family, Kelsey Parsell, Wendy Kramer and Dori Wood. Ellen was born in Brooklyn, New York. She became a...

Feb 20, 2015

Phyllis Jean (Soderquist) Sheets, 85, longtime resident of Austinville, PA passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital after an extended illness.  She was the loving wife of Charles N. “Charlie” Sheets.  The couple married October 1, 1955 and had 59 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 12:00-1:00 pm on Tuesday,...

Feb 4, 2015

Patricia (Bannick) Harkness, 87, formerly of Troy and Sayre, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 04, 2015 at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late John O. Harkness, Jr. who passed away on February 5, 1981.  The couple married and had 35 happy years together. Pat was born on October 29, 1927...

Feb 3, 2015

Dorothy O. “Dottie” (Field) Kuyper, 75, of Troy, PA went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at her home with her family by her side.  She was the loving wife of John C. “Jack” Kuyper.  The couple married June 4, 1960 and had 54 wonderful years together. The memorial service to honor Dottie’s life will be...

Jan 27, 2015

Lois Jean “Tucker” Crandell Lois Jean VanNess was born at the home of her grandparents, Victor and Ina (Simcoe) VanNess, Springfield Township, on February 1, 1935.  She died on January 27, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with leukemia since 2011.  Her grandmother named her “Tucker” and she carried that nickname the rest of her...

Jan 17, 2015

Thomas E. Guthrie, Age 82, of Big Pond Road, Springfield, Township passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 17, 2015 at home. Tom was born February 24, 1932 in Leona, PA son of the late Lewis & Florence E. (Burdett) Guthrie. He was a graduate of Troy High School. Tom served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He...

Jan 13, 2015

Ruth (Rockwell) Manley, Age 93, of Troy, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. January 13, 2015. Ruth was born September 21, 1921 in West Burlington, PA daughter of the late Joseph & Bessie (Welch) Rockwell. She was a graduate of Troy High School and married W. Edward Manley on April 20, 1940. Together they worked their family Dairy Farm...

Jan 11, 2015

Ruth (Smiley) Wells, 89, of Troy, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Twin Oaks Personal Care Home. She was the loving wife of the late Herbert K. “Herb” Wells who passed away on May 28, 2004.  The couple married October 14, 1949 and had 54 happy years together. Ruth was born on March 11, 1925 in Troy,...