Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Gerard W. “Jerry” Vollmer, 95

Gerard Wiliam “Jerry” Vollmer of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024 in Charleston, SC with his son at his side. He was previously a resident of Troy, PA for many years. He was born in St. Mary’s, PA on December 31, 1928, the son of Jay and Anna...

Feb 24, 2024

Esther E. Watson, born on November 16, 1929, in Wells Township, PA peacefully passed away on February 24, 2024, in Wellsboro, PA. Esther lived a wonderful 94 years.

Esther dedicated over 70 years of her life to the noble profession of nursing. She commenced her career as a registered nurse in Troy, PA, after graduating from high...

Feb 8, 2024

Carol Lee Niklaus VanZile, age 77 passed away February 8th, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Carol was born August 17, 1946, in Williamsport, Pa. The daughter of the late Charlotte Leona (Rolley) and Walter Niklaus. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, LaRue, on July 7, 2023 and her siblings Ronald "Skip" Wayne (Mary...

Jan 29, 2024

John F.  Furey, Jr., of Troy, PA, passed away on January 29, 2024, at Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on December 1, 1941, in Queens, NY. John was 82 years old at the time of his passing.  John was united in marriage to Linda J. (Terpening) Furey on July 24, 1993, celebrating 30 wonderful years...

Jan 24, 2024

James W. Wolfe, lovingly known as Jimmy, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, in his hometown of Troy, PA. He was born on February 2, 1934, to the late C. Wilbur and Martha (Harris) Wolfe. James was 89 years old at the time of his passing.

Jim graduated from Troy High School in the class of...

Jan 14, 2024

Carolyn J. Craig, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on December 22, 1945, in Elmira NY. Carolyn left a lasting impact on the lives she touched during her time with us, passed away peacefully in Athens, Pennsylvania.

Carolyn spent some time working at Eureka before committing...

Jan 10, 2024

Bernadine Bown of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 at the age of 92. Born on October 23, 1931 to Theodore and Gleyna Vogt in Sullivan County PA, she married Gene L. Bown on September 30, 1950. They were married for more than 73 years. Gene was a farmer and lumberman, and Bernadine was...

Jan 5, 2024

Earl L. Matteson, 92, of Endicott, NY, formerly of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 5, 2024 after a long and full life. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis and is survived by his children Dennis Matteson (Dorene Hill) and Vicky (Eric) Sornberger, his special grandchildren and great grandchildren, along...

Dec 29, 2023

Alfred D. "Al" Baldwin of Troy, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 84. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret "Beth" (Cady) Baldwin. The couple married in 1987 and had 28 happy years together.

Al was born on January 26, 1939, in Troy, PA, to the late Donald and Irene...

Dec 22, 2023

Kelly Jo Jennings, 54, of Troy, PA passed away unexpectedly at home on December 22, 2023. Kelly was born in Corning, NY on January 22, 1969, and was raised by her grandmother Lena McClure. She attended Troy High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1987. After graduating she worked a variety of jobs, including as...

Nov 30, 2023

Linda L. (Lee) Bruce, age 57, of Troy, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on November 30, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1966, in Troy, PA, to the late William B. and Ruth M. (Swem) Lee.

Linda dedicated her early adult life to serving her community as a Teacher's Aid...

Nov 26, 2023

Joseph Edward Krovetcz, age 86 of Bentley Creek, PA passed away on November 26, 2023. Joe was born in Elmira, NY, Feb 26, 1937, son of the late Edward and Helen (Carrozza) Krovetcz. After graduating from Thomas A. Edison High School in 1954 he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Albuquerque, NM for four years. He...

Nov 23, 2023

Homer R. Lyon, 93, of Farmers Valley, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Marjorie (Ross) “Pudge” Lyon who passed away November 16, 2021. The couple married September 23, 1950 and had 71 happy years together.

Homer was born on December...

Nov 4, 2023

Susan E. (Dubs) Reichard, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away at home on November 4, 2023, at the age of 71. She was born on October 27, 1952, in Troy, NC, to the late Richard F. and Betty Ann (Ledbetter) Dubs. Susan dedicated her life to education and nurturing young minds as a teacher and...

Oct 29, 2023

Mary Norma (Varney) Ward, 88, of Springfield passed away peacefully late Sunday evening October 29, 2023, at the Sayre healthcare facility. Mary Norma Ward was born August 18, 1935. She was a graduate of East Smithfield high school. After high school she attended Beardsley’s Private Business School. She lived her entire life on her family farm in Springfield Pennsylvania...

Oct 24, 2023

Carol Louise (Hutchins) Dziuba, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023, at The Gardens at Tunkhannock, surrounded by love. Carol was born on April 2, 1935, to the late Marshall and Bessie (Faux) Hutchins.  Carol was a former resident of Roseville, PA where she lovingly raised her four children with her late husband, Paul Dziuba, who passed...

Oct 22, 2023

William Bruce Staudt, lovingly known as Bruce, passed away peacefully at his residence in Troy, PA on October 22, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1944, in Troy, PA. Bruce was 78 years old at the time of his passing.

Bruce had a successful career as a custom builder and co-owner of William Staudt & Sons...

Oct 6, 2023

Edward W. Hulslander, 67, of Troy, Pa passed away on October 6, 2023 at Robert Packer Hospital.

Edward was born on May 1, 1956. He is the son of the late Gerald and Doris Hulslander. Ed was a truck driver by trade and when he wasn’t driving, he worked as a mechanic. He was an avid lover...

Oct 4, 2023

Marguerite J. Eldred, beloved mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2023, in Bentley Creek, PA, at the age of 99.

Marguerite was born on March 27, 1924, in Towanda, PA, to Myron and Helena (Bailey) Tuttle. She found comfort and strength in family and friends. Marguerite loved life and delighted in various endeavors. She worked...

Sep 2, 2023

Juliet (Julie) Byrd Fluke, nee Howells, 84, of Nanticoke and Columbia Crossroads, PA, joined her beloved husband David Walter Fluke, on September 2, 2023. She died peacefully at home, with her son Ed, overlooking her beloved Laurel Lake.

Julie was born April 12, 1939, in Nanticoke, PA, the youngest of four children of Benjamin Franklin Howells and...