Obituaries

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...

Jan 6, 2025

Ronald Eugene Slater,  esteemed Troy Community member, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at Darway Nursing & Rehab in Forksville, PA. Ron was born on March 9, 1940, in Towanda, PA, Ron was born on March 9, 1940 in Towanda, PA, son of the late Earl and Lura (Alexander) Slater. He was 84 years old at the time...

Jan 4, 2025

Carl G. Bellinger, 75, of Troy, passed away on January 4, 2025 with his family by his side.

Born on October 14, 1949 in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of Franklin and Carolyn (Ottman) Bellinger.

Carl was a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill  with a degree in Agriculture, in which he worked in that field...

Dec 24, 2024

Paula L. (Sterling) Mallory, affectionately known as “Helen” by her family, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Canton, Pennsylvania, at the age of 81. Born on September 16, 1943, in Elmira, New York, Paula lived a life full of love, devotion, and kindness.

After retiring from Hardinge, Inc. in Elmira, NY, Paula dedicated many years...

Dec 14, 2024

Mattaleen "Micki" (Love) Hicks, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 14, 2024, at the age of 86, at Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehab in Troy, PA. Born on February 22, 1938, in Norristown, PA, Micky was the daughter of the late Matthew and Kathleen (Murray) Love. A 1955 graduate of Upper Merion High...

Dec 7, 2024

 Edith Elaine Gee, 90, of Troy, passed away on December 7, 2024 at the Guthrie-Towanda Skilled Nursing Facility. Born on August 3, 1934 in Troy, she was a daughter of Albert and Beatrice (Whiting) Bailey. Elaine was a life member of the Troy Fireman Auxiliary, Troy American Legion Auxiliary, and the Troy Police Auxiliary. She is survived by...