All Obituaries

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 her life, George Kessler, on September 3, 1955. Together, they raised four children and resided in Bowie, Maryland from...

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 best day yet.  He continued to work alongside Carolyn Imbt, his wife of 48 years.  They were often outside taking care of their homestead and puttering as they had...

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 and attending garden club meetings, watching birds, traveling, listening to music, photography, and most of all loved spending time...

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. Prior to retirement he worked as a self-employed truck driver. In his spare time Bob enjoyed working tirelessly in his yard and home. Surviving...

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 1944.  After graduation, he immediately enlisted in the Army and was training to become a fighter pilot in the Army Air Corps when the WWII ended.  After...

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. (Cindy) Buck of Windfall, PA, Arthur B. (Jenny) Buck of Canton, and Keith L. (Helen) Buck of Troy, grandchildren: Danielle, Brandon, Haley, Jessica, Tinya, Trevor, Jacob, Autumn, Lee,...

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. Survivors include her step-sister Glenda Gatchell of Lancaster, PA, a sister, Carol Greene of Gadson, AL. two brothers, Douglass...

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 Stephen (Ann) and Gregory (Kathleen) Mascherino of Downingtown, nephews Doug, Curt, and Greg, niece Stephanie, and her Martha Lloyd family. Judy, a...

Katherine F. (Schwartz) Wickey, 79, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Simon R. Wickey who passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to call from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Emmanuel Community Church, 237 East Miller St., Elmira, NY. The service to celebrate Katherine’s life will be held at the end on the viewing at 12:00 PM on January...

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 13th, 1991. After graduating from high school, he continued working on the family farm, Mattockstead Farms, until 2013 when he branched out to...