Obituaries

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...

Sep 10, 2024

Donald A. Murray, 88, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro PA.

Don was born on July 21 1936 in Elmira, New York to the late Frances and Aileene (Allen) Murray. He attended Troy Area Schools and was a graduate of the class...

Sep 2, 2024

Milbert L. "Lee" Zerr, 84, of Troy, PA passed away peacefully on Monday September 2, 2024 at Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. Lee served his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Navy for six years and after became owner and operator of Lee's Barber Shop in Troy, PA, where he served the community with dedication...

Aug 22, 2024

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Michael Paul Davison of Troy, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 56. Mike lived a life of purpose and adventure, loved to entertain everyone around him with his stories, words of wisdom, and...

Aug 21, 2024

Hazel (Day) Williams Brannaka, a beloved mother, grandmother,  great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Troy, PA, on August 21, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on September 30, 1927, in Davis, WV, Hazel lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to family, and simple joys.

Hazel was a graduate of...

Aug 13, 2024

Carol Anderson (Peony Lou) (McNeal) 79 of Troy Pa started her journey home on Monday 8/13/2024. Carol was born March 24th 1945 in Troy PA the daughter of Kenneth McNeal and Phyllis Vorhees of Granville Pa. Carol was a 1963 graduate of the Troy Area School District and focused on business and the school yearbook committee. During her later...

Aug 10, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Ann "Betsy" (Carlson) Walburn, who left us on August 10, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on November 21, 1950, in Blossburg, PA, Betsy spent her final days in Troy, PA, surrounded by loved ones.

Betsy was a dedicated employee at Dandy Mini Mart, where she made...

Aug 3, 2024

JACK MILLER LONG

Aug. 28, 1933 – Aug. 3, 2024

Whistling from Heaven

“That unless there’s a boy there a-whistling, its music will not be complete.” – Unknown, Harper’s Magazine 1877

Jack Miller Long, 90 of Troy, PA was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, fondly called “Papa Jack”....

Jul 3, 2024

Catherine Frances (Sullivan) French, of East Troy, PA, born on January 13, 1944, in Rockville Center, NY, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, in Sayre, PA. She was 80 years old. She was the loving wife of Steven A. French. The couple married July 13, 1996 and had 28 happy years together.

Catherine dedicated much of...

Jul 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David "Dave" G. Cole, 71, of Farmers Valley, PA, departed this world on July 2, 2024. He was the loving husband of  Juanita "Kim"  K. (Thorp) Cole. The couple married June 1, 1985 and had 39 happy years together.

Dave was born on June 6, 1953,...

Jun 28, 2024

Alfred “Ike” Andrew Finnerty of the Berwick Turnpike, Burlington area, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024.He was born January 7, 1940 to Doris (McClure) and John Finnerty. On May 25, 1963 he married Beverly Wolfe at the United Methodist Church in East Smithfield. They had 60 happy years together. Ike graduated from Smithfield-Ridgebury-Ulster High School in 1957. While...

Jun 25, 2024

Robert Larue Hall, age 83 passed away on June 25,2024 at Huntington Memory Care Facility, in Waterloo, NY.

Robert was born August 22, l940 in Franklin Township, PA, to Robert N. and Mabel J. Hall of Columbia Cross Roads, PA. He graduated from Troy High school, class of 1958. Robert worked at John Deere and Dairyland in...