Obituaries

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...

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...