Obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

Jane Young Chapman, 98, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home in Springfield, PA (Bradford County). Jane was born July 28, 1925 in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY. She is the daughter of the late Martha Jane (Phillips) Young originally of Springfield, PA, and Rev. Clifford John Young originally of Elmira, NY. In 1953 she married Kenneth...

Jul 25, 2023

John Martin Chapman, age 84, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born on July 31, 1938, in Springfield, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lavina (Kobbe) Chapman.

John had a diverse work experience, which included working on the Kingsley Farm, serving as...

Jul 23, 2023

Cynthia Steele, formerly Cynthia Hilfiger, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 76, in Harpursville, NY. She was born on January 19, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA to Thelma (Bolt) Hilfiger and the late Lloyd Merle Hilfiger.

Cynthia dedicated many years of her life as a Secretary for Broome County Public Works. Her exceptional...

Jul 7, 2023

LaRue Stanley VanZile, Age 74, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1949 in Troy, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Raymon & Florence (Seymour) VanZile. He is preceded in death by his brother, James Milton (Patricia) VanZile and sister Sharon Rae (George) Gurnsey.

LaRue...

Jun 10, 2023

Betty Jane McBride passed away at the age of 90 on June 10, 2023 in West Burlington, PA. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Allegan, MI to Jess and Anne (Veldt) McBride. Betty was a dedicated homemaker who spent her time creating a loving and warm home for her family. Her passions included gardening, camping, and spending...

Jun 2, 2023

Ronald Lee Nichols, 64, of Troy, PA, passed away unexpectedly on June 2nd, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 3, 1959 in Sayre, PA to his parents, Norma Elaine (Metzger) Nichols and the late Lewis G. Nichols. Ron was a former owner of Tamarack Tavern in Troy and took pride in his work.

Ron...

May 25, 2023

William J. Watkins, Age 88, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023, with his family at his side. He was born in Columbia Township on November 27, 1934, son of the late Edgar & Anna (Trask) Watkins. Bill was a lifetime dairy farmer and dedicated family man with deep faith. He retired...

May 5, 2023

Harry Lee Fisher, Jr. 82, of Troy, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 5, 2023 while surrounded by his family.

Harry was born in Chester County, PA on September 7, 1940, a son of the late Harry Lee Sr. and Dorothy (Mullen) Fisher. He was born and grew up in Parkesburg, PA.

Apr 21, 2023

Frederick Stroud, Jr, 77, of Troy, PA passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Darway Nursing and Rehab Center in Forksville, PA. He was the loving husband of Pearl (Forrest) stroud. The couple married April 8, 1967 and had 56 happy years together.

Fred was born on June 2, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, PA son of the...

Apr 5, 2023

Charles N. “Charlie” Sheets, 94, of Austinville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Phyllis Jean (Soderquist) Sheets who passed away on February 20, 2015. The couple married October 1, 1955 and had 59 happy years together.

Charles was born on August 14,...

Mar 30, 2023

Mildred L. Van Blarcom

Millie was born on January 6, 1926 at Cape Haitian, Haiti, West Indies, to T. Newell and LaVerne Sprague Griffith. In 1931 the family moved to New Jersey.

Millie graduated from Flemington High School in 1943, and then went on to graduate from Mercer Hospital School of Nursing in the Nurse...

Mar 17, 2023

Janet Marie (Andrews) Kessler, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on March 17, 2023 at the Bradford County Manor in Troy, Pennsylvania at the age of 90. The youngest of five children, Janet was born on October 13, 1932, to Roy and Grace (Cope) Andrews in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. Janet married the love of...

Mar 15, 2023

It is with great sadness we must announce the passing of our father John R. Imbt Sr. on March 16th 2023.  Better known as Jack to all that knew him, he had been battling pancreatic cancer for over a year.  His fight was well fought with a never give up attitude and perpetual hope that tomorrow would be the...

Mar 12, 2023

Eva L. (Chreptak) Hawthorne, 85, of Granville, Summit, PA passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Vischonski) Chreptak. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Guthrie Home Health until her retirement in 2007 and attended the Granville Church of Christ. Eva enjoyed gardening...

Feb 19, 2023

Robert A. Sherman, Age 88, of Troy, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Troy Community Hospital. Robert was born February 18, 1935, in Austinville, son of the late David & Hazel Helen Hulslander. He was a graduate of Troy High School and on September 23, 1955, married the former Doris J. Dunbar and celebrated 67 years together....

Feb 16, 2023

Marshall L. “Bud” Kennedy of Horseheads NY died peacefully on February 16, 2023, at the age of 96. Bud was born on March 8, 1926 to the late George and Zada Storrs Kennedy of Troy PA. He was the eighth of 10 children and the youngest boy.  He attended Troy schools, graduating from Troy Area Senior High School in...

Feb 11, 2023

Helen G. (Frederick) Buck, 70, of Troy, PA passed away on February 11, 2023 at her home. She was born on October 22, 1952 in Troy, the daughter of the late Arthur and Zelda (Lucky) Frederick. Helen was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Helen is survived by her sons: Duane R....

Feb 5, 2023

Elizabeth M. Greene, Age 61, of the Martha Lloyd Community School, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Elizabeth was born June 29, 1961 in Petersburg, Virginia daughter of the late LTC Douglass & Isabella M. (Daugherty) Greene. Beth enjoyed her activities at Martha Lloyd, singing and field trips were some of the things she looked forward to....

Feb 1, 2023

Judith Anne Mascherino, age 72, of The Martha Lloyd School in Troy, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away the morning of February 1, 2023 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born October 28, 1950, in West Chester, PA, she was preceded in death by her parents, John (Toppy) and Alice Ceulers Mascherino.  She is survived by her brothers...

Jan 15, 2023

Lyle A. Mattocks, (52), of Columbia Crossroads, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on January 15th, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Lyle was born on September 25, 1970 in Elmira, New York to Dale and Janet Mattocks. He graduated from Troy High School in 1989. He married the love of his life, and his very best friend, Tanya, on July...