Obituaries

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Patricia T. Duffield

Patricia T. Duffield

Oct 12, 2024

Surrounded by her family at home on their farm, Patricia T. Duffield (87) of Spring Hill, PA entered peacefully into eternal life on Saturday morning, October 12, 2024.  She was born on September 23, 1937, in Doylestown, PA, the daughter of Rosner and Edith Whittock Triol.  Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Horace "Duff"...

Robert Kitson Robinson

Robert Kitson Robinson

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Robert Kitson Robinson, age 79, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away at the Sayre Health Center, in Sayre, PA, on Friday afternoon, October 4, 2024.

Robert was the younger son of Ivan Leslie "Pat" Robinson who passed away on March 24, 1964 and Vuriel Erma Steele Robinson who passed away on May 31, 1992. Robert was born...

Tisha Renea Shaw

Tisha Renea Shaw

Oct 2, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tisha Renea Shaw, 18, who left us too soon on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Tisha was born on April 24, 2006 in Bristol, PA the daughter of George and Tricia R. Lipinski Shaw of Wyalusing, PA.  She was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School and...

David R. Kipar

David R. Kipar

Sep 28, 2024

David R. Kipar of Auburn Township, PA passed away on Saturday morning, September 28, 2024 at the Meadowview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Montrose, PA where he had been residing for the last two years.

David was born on April 10, 1945 on the family farm in Auburn Center, PA.  He was the oldest son of the...

Cristen Marie Charnley

Cristen Marie Charnley

Sep 21, 2024

Cristen Marie Charnley passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Cristen was born on September 21, 1979 to Chuck and the late Mary Ann (Bolles) Place (d. Jan. 27, 2014) in Tunkhannock, PA.  She enjoyed her early years growing up on The Place Family Farm in South Auburn, where she...

Linda L. Gladstone

Linda L. Gladstone

Sep 1, 2024

God has received another angel on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Linda L Gladstone, 75, of Clapper Hill, PA and formerly Susquehanna, PA was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many.

She was born on January 21, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA.  She grew up in Darby, PA.  Linda was preceded in...

Thomas J. Caines

Thomas J. Caines

Aug 31, 2024

Thomas J. Caines, Sr. of Springville, PA passed away on Saturday night, August 31, 2024 at The Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, PA.

Born on May 18, 1945 in Peckville, PA, he was the son of the late Victor and Anna Fetalovich Caines, Sr.  After attending high school, Thomas found employment with Strait Construction in Meshoppen as a...

Mary Lee Goodwin

Mary Lee Goodwin

Aug 26, 2024

Mary Lee Goodwin, age 79, of Mehoopany passed away on Monday afternoon, August 26, 2024 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center while surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 17, 1945 in Laceyville, PA, daughter of the late Maynard J. (d. Sept. 12, 1998) and Minnie Hawley (d. Sept. 20, 2005) Bowman.  She grew...

Ronald W. Sharer

Ronald W. Sharer

Aug 25, 2024

Ronald W. Sharer, 88, of Stevensville, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Guthrie Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit with his beloved brother by his side.

He was a son of the late Walter and Mable Wootton Sharer.  Ronald known as Ronnie, Ron or Red was born on August 8, 1936.  He graduated from...

Julie Ann Snider

Julie Ann Snider

Aug 13, 2024

Julie Ann Snider, 67, of Defuniak Springs, FL, passed away on August 13, 2024.

She was born October 23, 1957 in Baton Rouge, LA. She served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. She was a member of the Church of Christ, DeFuniak Springs, FL. Julie lived a full life, and touched many people. She was...

Benjamin A. Cole

Benjamin A. Cole

Aug 13, 2024

Benjamin A. Cole, age 87, of Meshoppen, Auburn Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose, PA surrounded by his loving family.  Ben was born in Endicott, New York on May 6, 1937, the son of the late Arthur Benjamin and Elizabeth Graham Cole. He graduated from Meshoppen High School in 1956....

Nellie Lucille (Wandall) Owen

Nellie Lucille (Wandall) Owen

Aug 9, 2024

Nellie Lucille (Wandall) Owen, age 86 passed away on Friday afternoon, August 9, 2024 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Nellie was born on December 22, 1937 in Tunkhannock, PA the daughter of the late Melvin and Martha Posten Owen.

She was married to Charles Henry Owen, Sr. and she was a dedicated housewife...

Howard A. Wilson

Howard A. Wilson

Aug 9, 2024

Howard A. (Bing) Wilson, 84, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Claremont Nursing & Rehab, Carlisle, PA, after several years of declining health.  Formerly of Camptown, PA, he was born in Elmira, NY, the fifth of six children of Howard M. Wilson and Emma Ferris Wilson.  He attended Wellsboro and Covington Schools, and was...

Thomas John Heyer

Thomas John Heyer

Aug 2, 2024

On August 2nd 2024, God whispered to Thomas John Heyer, it's time my son, come to Me.

He felt the peace, he saw the light, closed his eyes, and journeyed away on his heavenly flight.

His earthly body had let him down.  He was tired, always confused, ready to be perfect again,

God's...

Joanne Salsman

Joanne Salsman

Jul 25, 2024

Joanne Salsman, age 71, of Golden Hill passed away at her home on Thursday morning, July 25, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Sayre, PA on September 2, 1952, Joanne was the daughter of the late Vera Woodruff (d. Aug. 1, 1995) and Howard Salsman, Sr. (d. Dec. 11, 1977).  After growing up in...

Glenn L. "Woodchuck" Woodruff

Glenn L. "Woodchuck" Woodruff

Jul 22, 2024

Glenn L. "Woodchuck" Woodruff passed away on Monday morning, July 22, 2024 at the Gardens at Tunkhannock with his loving daughters, Kim and Tara, by his side.

Born in Golden Hill, PA on March 6, 1951, Glenn was the son of the late Martha Vargeson and Ralph E. Woodruff (d. Oct. 5, 2011).  Later in life, he...

Nancy Jayne Bennett

Nancy Jayne Bennett

Jul 19, 2024

Nancy Jayne Bennett age 85, formally of Laceyville, PA, went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA.  She was born in Sayre, PA on May 19,1939 to Fred A. and Susie (Waterman) Jayne. Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Richard (Dick) Calvin Bennett, on June 8, 1957 at the Camptown...

Charles "Chip" Henry Hanna, Iii

Charles "Chip" Henry Hanna, Iii

Jul 19, 2024

On July 19th, 2024, Charles "Chip" Henry Hanna III, age 56, ended his valiant and bravely fought battle with cancer, with his loving and devoted wife, Mechele (Clapper), Mooresville, NC, by his side.

Chip was born in Syracuse, NY on March 4, 1968 to Marsha Jo Johnson and Charles Henry Hanna, Jr.  Growing up in Skaneateles, NY...

Roger Merl Salsman

Roger Merl Salsman

Jul 16, 2024

Roger Merl Salsman, passed away at his home in Winter Springs, FL on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at the age of 79.

Roger was born in Windham Township, PA, on September 9, 1944 to Ralph and Gertrude Woodruff Salsman. Roger graduated from Wyalusing High School and then served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After...

John Alden Mowry

John Alden Mowry

Jul 14, 2024

John Alden Mowry, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home in Clapper Hill.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on December 19, 1956 in Meshoppen, PA, son of Eleanore Lott and the late Elston Alden Mowry (d. April 1, 2017).  He graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School in...