Obituaries

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...

Nov 30, 2024

Elwin E. Fleming,  passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Towanda, PA, at the age of 89. Born on November 24, 1935, in Sayre, PA, Elwin was a devoted family man, cherished friend, and respected member of his community.

A proud graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1953, Elwin dedicated his life to farming, embodying...

Nov 27, 2024

ECKERT, James Watts of Troy, PA passed away on November 27th, 2024. Born in Philipsburg, PA on December 7, 1940 to George Herman Eckert and Esther Watts Eckert, Jim grew up in Tyrone, PA, and graduated from Tyrone Area High School in 1958. He completed his training at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1963 and earned a Masters in...

Nov 7, 2024

F. Dale Mattocks, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from his home in Springfield, PA. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Cole) Mattocks with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

Dale was born on the family homestead in Springfield, PA on September 16, 1938, to Frederic and...

Nov 2, 2024

Connie L. (Vincent) Layton, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2024, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, at the age of 62.

Born on October 5, 1962, in Troy, PA, Connie lived a life full of love, dedication, and generosity. She was the cherished daughter...

Oct 28, 2024

Janice R. (Coulter) De Ancona, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the Sayre Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sayre, PA. Born on August 30, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA, she lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and love, reaching the age of 91.

Janice dedicated many years of...

Oct 16, 2024

Theodore "Ted" E. Martin, of Covington, PA, born on April 29, 1946, in Meadville, PA, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, in Troy, PA, at the age of 78.

Ted was a dedicated machinist who spent many years honing his craft at Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg, PA. Known for his hardworking nature and practical skills, Ted...

Oct 9, 2024

Aaron William "Bill" Wagner, DDS, longtime dentist in Troy, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, in Wellsboro, PA, at the age of 78. Born on March 31, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Joseph and Pearl (Friedlander) Wagner. He graduated from Brooklyn College and went on to earn his degree in dentistry from the...

Sep 19, 2024

Shirley A. Kenyon, 84, of Farmer's Valley Rd, Troy, passed away on September 19, 2024 with her family by her side. Born on January 4, 1940 in Mainesburg, she was the daughter of Edson and Maude (Hilfiger) Lawrence. Shirley attended the Mansfield Area Schools. On October 13, 1957, she married J. Richard Kenyon who preceded her in death on...

Sep 12, 2024

Kathy Lynn (Kress) Roloson, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away on September 12, 2024, at Troy Community Hospital in Troy, PA at the age of 71. Born on April 7, 1953, in Elmira, NY, she led a life filled with love, devotion, and a passion for her family and many interests.

Kathy was a dedicated homemaker who...