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Peter George Walushka

Peter George Walushka

Nov 9, 2024

Peter George Walushka, age 98, of Millerton, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 9, 2024, in the comfort of his own home. His late wife, and mother to all his children, June Walushka, preceded him in death in 1989. Born July 30, 1926, in Flinton, PA, he was a son of the late George M. & Mary E. (Sheposh) Walushka. 

Peter...

Dr. Robert C. "Bob" Maris

Dr. Robert C. "Bob" Maris

Oct 23, 2024

Dr. Robert C. “Bob” Maris, 70, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Broad Acres Health & Rehab. Center in Wellsboro. His battle with cancer and renal failure has ended, following a lengthy stay in the hospital and nursing home. He survived bladder cancer in 2004, but was diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL) in 2019. Following extensive...

Frances "Fran" Doris Nyce

Frances "Fran" Doris Nyce

Oct 10, 2024

Frances “Fran” Doris Nyce, age 71, of Mainesburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at UPMC Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Harvey Nyce, Sr., in 2010. Born June 20, 1953, in Doylestown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank Oberlander, Sr. & Doris (Renner) Oberlander. 

Fran was...

William "Bill" Jerry Button

William "Bill" Jerry Button

Oct 10, 2024

William “Bill” Jerry Button, age 82, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, at home with his loving wife, Judie, by his side. He married Judith A. Watson on January 7, 1962, sharing 62 wonderful years of marriage together. Born May 26, 1942, in Monterey, NY, he was a son of the late James Orlando and...

Michael "Mike" Ventre

Michael "Mike" Ventre

Sep 30, 2024

Michael “Mike” Ventre, age 64, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, comfortably at home with his life partner, Carole, by his side. Born November 17, 1959, in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was a son of the late Frank Ventre and Joyce Anderson.

He graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1977 and worked at several jobs including...

Theresa Lynn Weit-Lowe

Theresa Lynn Weit-Lowe

Sep 28, 2024

Theresa Lynn Weit-Lowe, age 54, of Corning, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. Born June 14, 1970, in Lancaster, PA, she was a daughter of the late Melvin Green and Linda Polson.

Theresa truly was one of those unsung heroes who quietly fought through her own physical struggles, determined...

Lorraine Beverly Hamblin

Lorraine Beverly Hamblin

Sep 26, 2024

Lorraine Beverly (Selbig) Hamblin, age 72, of Newton, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Lenoir Healthcare Center in Lenoir, NC. Born November 24, 1951, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Ardeen Selbig and Faye (Taylor) Selbig.

Lorraine served most of her career in the healthcare industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant at local...

JoAnne Schanbacher Davis

JoAnne Schanbacher Davis

Sep 4, 2024

JoAnne Schanbacher Davis, age 84, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Troy, PA. Born March 30, 1940, in Blossburg, she was a daughter of the late Chester & Theodosia (TenEyck) Schanbacher. She was retired from Mansfield University and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield...

Richard Lee Wood

Richard Lee Wood

Sep 3, 2024

Richard Lee Wood, age 80, of Millerton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Troy, PA. Born May 25, 1944, in Sayre, PA, he was a son of the late Herman and Betsy (Woodruff) Wood. 

Richard was a hard-working man who worked for a few local companies including, Kennedy Valve, Shulman Recycling...

Carissa Diane Jadoski

Carissa Diane Jadoski

Aug 15, 2024

Carissa Diane Jadoski, age 51, of Wellsboro, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born February 12, 1973, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of John Jadoski and Marilyn (Preble) Elgezawi.

Affectionately known as “Meme” to her grandchildren and several others, Carissa is described as a good and compassionate...

Rick V. Fisher

Rick V. Fisher

Jul 18, 2024

Rick V. Fisher, age 65, of Blossburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born January 24, 1959, in Wellsboro, he was the son of the late Dalton Fisher and Roberta Cavanaugh. 

Referred to as the “Legend” by friends and acquaintances in the Blossburg area, Rick had a special and unique greeting for each person he...

Freda L. (Tribe) Crumb Drawbaugh

Freda L. (Tribe) Crumb Drawbaugh

Jul 14, 2024

Freda L. (Tribe) Crumb Drawbaugh, age 86, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Luther “Gene” Drawbaugh in 2018. Born November 29, 1937, in Tioga Center, NY, she was a daughter of the late Earl and H. Louise (Brink) Tribe. 

Freda was a...

Nancy (Paull) Alexander

Nancy (Paull) Alexander

Jul 11, 2024

Nancy (Paull) Alexander, age 88, of Roseville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Lyle Alexander, in 1994. Born March 5, 1936, in Cuba, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Etelka (Foster) Paull.

Nancy graduated...

Edith R. Youmans

Edith R. Youmans

Jun 15, 2024

Edith R. Youmans, age 85, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, with family by her side at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro. Born September 10, 1938, in Blossburg, she was a daughter of the late Raymond A. and Helen J. (Higley) Youmans.

Upon meeting Edith, one would have a hard time believing the physical...

Rita L. (Titus) Burke

Rita L. (Titus) Burke

Jun 3, 2024

Rita L. (Titus) Burke, age 99, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Swoyersville, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She was happily married to her loving husband, Edward Francis Burke, prior to his passing. Born October 21, 1924, in Swoyersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late...

Eunice Louise Calvert

Eunice Louise Calvert

May 10, 2024

Eunice Louise Calvert, 82, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, comfortably at home under hospice care. Born August 13, 1941, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late John and Pauline (Baer) Calvert. Eunice was an independent and strong-willed woman who cared deeply for those around her, especially her dogs, who she spoiled as...

Ellen Jane (Fotheringham) Santangelo

Ellen Jane (Fotheringham) Santangelo

Apr 29, 2024

Ellen Jane Santangelo, age 94, of Mainesburg, PA, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Born on July 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Franklin Fotheringham and Mary (Shainline) Schultz. Jane is survived by her children, Robin Santangelo of Tionesta, Joseph (Cheri) Santangelo of Mansfield, and...

Charles Seth Chamberlain

Charles Seth Chamberlain

Mar 28, 2024

Charles Seth Chamberlain, 91, of Tioga, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at UPMC Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.

Charles was born on April 30, 1932, in Sullivan Township, to Clifton and Rose (Van Etten) Chamberlain. He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1950 and married Rita Boinske on November 3, 1951, in St. Andrews Catholic...

Frederick John Audinwood

Frederick John Audinwood

Mar 24, 2024

Frederick John Audinwood, 95, lifelong resident of Tioga, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born September 21, 1928, in Tioga, Fred was a son of the late Harry G. and Leota E. (Thomas) Audinwood.Fred owned and operated his family farm in Tioga for over 25 years and was also employed by Westinghouse,...

Alice Marie Abrams

Alice Marie Abrams

Feb 23, 2024

Alice Marie (Harding) Abrams, 93, of Mansfield, entered eternal life on Friday, February 23, 2024, unexpectedly while recuperating from surgery.

Alice, daughter of Earl Harding and Stella (Skoronski) Harding, graduated in 1947 from Tunkhannock High School. Though she was modest about having been Miss Tunkhannock in 1946 and representing THS at the Laurel Festival, all who knew her appreciated her inner...

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