Obituaries

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...

May 31, 2024

Stuart H. Berry, age 91, of Gillett, PA passed away on May 31, 2024 at the Sayre Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Judy (Goodrich) Berry. The couple married June 22, 1963 and had 60 years together.

Stuart was born on September 18, 1932, in Gillett, PA, to the late Hugh and Rena (Elliot) Berry. He...

May 28, 2024

Anthony J. “Tony” Licari, 39, of Alba, PA, known for his skillful hands and unwavering dedication to his work, passed away on May 28, 2024, at the age of 39 in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Born on February 6, 1985, in Red Bank, New Jersey, Tony had a natural talent for fixing things—a trait that defined both his personal and professional...

May 26, 2024

Olive M. Frost, 86, of Columbia Crossroads, passed away on May 26, 2024 at the Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 27, 1938 in Columbia Crossroads, and was the daughter of Mark and Dorothy (Garrison) Watkins. Olive was a graduate of Troy Area High School, class of 1956. Immediately after graduation she started working...

May 19, 2024

In the early morning hours of Sunday May 19th, 2024, Dolores Ann Hart (Sucoloski) age 81 passed away peacefully at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre Pennsylvania.  Dolores was known as mom to 5 children and 1 adopted son. She was mom mom to 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and Mom Hart to everyone she met through her life....

May 15, 2024

Beverly Ann (Spaulding) Baxter, age 80, of Troy, PA, passed away on May 15, 2024, at Bradford Hills Manor. She was born on February 5, 1944, in Cranesville, PA, and was the daughter of the late Velma (Shultz) and Oliver P. Spaulding.

Beverly was a graduate ofNorthwestern High School, class of 1961, and Edinboro University, class of...

May 2, 2024

Ernest Dean Krise, affectionately known as Ernie, peacefully passed away at his residence in Farmers Valley, PA on May 2, 2024, at the age of 89  surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Margaret Mary (Chrzan) Krise. The couple married August 7, 1954 and had 69 happy years together.

Ernie was born on March...

Apr 19, 2024

Alice May (Comfort) Joralemon, of Sylvania, PA, was called home on April 19, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born on June 30, 1933, in Bungy, PA, to the late Charles Nathaniel and Alice May (Michael) Comfort.

Alice was a dedicated farm wife helping her husband Ned by hand milking cows and driving the tractor...

Apr 1, 2024

George Willard Yearick, Jr., 88, of Troy, PA, passed into eternity on April 1, 2024, at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Burlington, PA. He was born on April 11, 1935, in Marion Township, Centre County, PA. He was a son of the late George Willard and Ruby Frazier Yearick. George was a graduate of Mansfield University...

Mar 27, 2024

Rosalie Esther Noble Kingsley, 91, of Springfield Township, Columbia Cross Roads, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024. She was born August 23, 1932 in Coryland, the daughter of Glenn and Berdena Kilgore Noble. She grew up on the Noble homestead farm where she attended the Wells Graded School, and was a member of the Troy High School graduating...