Obituaries
Doris Y. Harkness
Dec 8, 2025
Doris Y. (Ziegler) Harkness, of Gillett, PA, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 82, at Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Born on April 23, 1943, in Sellersville, PA, Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hedrick) Ziegler. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...
Joan LaRene Crandle
Dec 5, 2025
Joan LaRene (Page) Crandle, aged 89, of Troy, PA, passed away on December 5, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Born on June 22, 1936, the youngest of three daughters to Lyle and Arian (Kinch) Page , Joan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
A graduate of Troy High School in 1954 Joan enjoyed...
Robert "Bob" L. Case
Nov 26, 2025
Robert "Bob" L. Case, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at the age of 90 at Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on September 25, 1935, in Troy, Pennsylvania, Bob lived a life rich in service, dedication, and love.
A proud graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1952, Bob served his country with...
Wilma Jean (Kittle) Young
Nov 23, 2025
Wilma Jean Kittle Young, 91, passed away on November 23, 2025, at Twin Oaks Personal Care home.
Wilma was born February 10, 1934, the only daughter to Willis (Ward) and Lois Freelove Kittle on the family farm in Granville Summit Pennsylvania. She may have been the only daughter, but she was far from a princess. She could milk a cow or...
William W. "Bill" Jackson
Nov 20, 2025
“God looked down on his planned paradise and said “I need a caretaker so God made a farmer.”” (Paul Harvey)
William “Bill” Jackson of Wetona, PA a lifelong farmer passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre PA. He was 86 years old.
Born at the Arnot Ogden Hospital on May 17, 1939, he was the son...
Robert J. Hunter
Nov 14, 2025
Robert Johnson Hunter, 81, completed his earthly life at his home in Columbia Cross Roads on November 14, 2025. He was the son of Robert Samuel and Lillian Johnson Hunter. He was born in Lock Haven with his twin brother William Johnson Hunter on January 20, 1944.
Bob attended the Lock Haven School system, excelling in football, basketball, and track. Following...
Dale E. Slater
Nov 9, 2025
Dale E. Slater, a cherished husband and father, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at home in Troy, PA at the age of 59. Born on February 20, 1966, in Montour Falls, NY, Dale spent his life embodying the values of hard work, community service, and family devotion.
Dale was a respected local businessman with a wealth of knowledge in...
Sylvia Watson Roy
Nov 6, 2025
Sylvia Watson Roy, 97, of Gillett, passed away on November 6, 2025 at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehab.
Born on December 02, 1927 in Wells Township, she was the daughter of William and Florence (Wright) Watson.
Sylvia graduated from Troy High School in 1944, then received a bachelor’s degree in education from Elmira College, then obtained her master’s degree from Bucknell...
Lorraine (Burleigh) Metzger
Nov 1, 2025
Lorraine (Burleigh) Metzger, 87, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away peacefully at the Sayre Health Care Center in the presence of her family on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Lorraine was born on January 31, 1938 to Frank and Ruth (Christopher) Burleigh on the family farm outside of Austinville, PA. She attended Columbia Cross Roads School and then graduated from Troy...
Kim Kinsman
Oct 10, 2025
On October 10. 2025, at the Towanda Skilled Nursing, Kim C. Kinsman, 69, of Troy, surrounded by his family, went to be with his Lord and Savior.
Born August 15, 1956, in Troy, PA, he was the son of Milford and Shirley (Greeno) Kinsman.
Excelling in football and wrestling in high school, Kim went into Dairy farming after graduating in 1974. On...
Judy Renee (Larson) Warn
Oct 4, 2025
Judy Renee (Larson) Warn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Troy, PA, on October 4, 2025. Born on February 25, 1944, in Temple TX, Judy lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. She was 81 years old.
Judy shared a beautiful marriage with her Husband, James T. Warn,...
Judith M. (Kendall) Dewey
Sep 28, 2025
Judith M. (Kendall) Dewey, 83, of Columbia Crossroads, passed away on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 16, 1941, in Troy, she was the daughter of Merle and Jean (Hewitt) Kendall.
On April 15, 1960, at the Troy Baptist Church, Judith married Thomas Dewey in Troy, PA, he preceded her...
Doris L. (Bowman) Gilliland
Sep 22, 2025
Doris L. (Bowman) Gilliland, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at home in Granville, PA, at the age of 82. Born on December 15, 1942, in East Stroudsburg, PA, she lived a life filled with love, devotion, and cherished family moments.
Doris dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her role as a homemaker, where her talents in cooking...
Ellis T Young
Sep 13, 2025
Ellis Tracy Young, 98, of Ulster, PA passed away peacefully on September 13th, 2025, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Skilled Nursing Facility in Towanda, PA.
He was born in Coryland, PA on November 25th, 1926, to Tracy and Charlotte (McClure) Young. Ellis was a man of unwavering integrity and kindness.
Upon graduating from Troy High...
Thomas Alfred Calkins, Iii
Aug 28, 2025
Thomas Alfred Calkins III August 19, 1945 – August 28th, 2025 Thomas Alfred Calkins III, 80, of Troy, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born on August 19, 1945, in Troy, he was the eldest child of the late Thomas Alfred Calkins Jr. and Marilyn Faith (Morse) Calkins.
Tom spent his entire life rooted in...
Betty Earle (Chamberlain) Chilson
Aug 26, 2025
After 103 years of a beautiful full life Betty Earle Chilson passed away on August 26,2025 at her home in Port St. Lucie, FL surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by daughters Honey Chilson (Palm City, FL) and Allie (Gary) Milligan (Port St. Lucie, FL). Surviving grandchildren: Brad (Kelly) Harrison, Kelly (Chris) St. Pierre, Honey Kimber; great...
Viola E. Slater
Aug 24, 2025
Viola Elizabeth (Overrein) Slater, 79, lifelong resident of Troy, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 at the Sayre Health Care Center.
Born on October 26, 1945, in Troy, PA , she was the daughter of Joe Overrein and Abbie Schoonover. Viola was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1963.
Viola worked at...
Jack E. Andrus
Aug 6, 2025
Jack E. Andrus, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Farmers Valley, PA, at the age of 88. Born on April 9, 1937, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY, Jack lived a life full of dedication to his family, friends, community, and passions.
Jack was a man of...
David R. Reichard, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
David R. Reichard, Sr.
73, of Columbia Crossroads, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025.
Born on November 7, 1951, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of William and Elizabeth (Verba) Reichard.
On June 27, 1970, David married Susan Dubs in Bethlehem, PA. She preceded him in death on November 4, 2023....
Alton L. Case
Jul 27, 2025
Alton L. Case, 83, of Troy, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025.
Born on March 13, 1942, in Troy, he was the son of Nelson and Marion (Inman) Case.
Alton was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1960.
On June 14, 1960, at the Baptist Church in Leroy, Alton married...
