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Robert W. Stevenson

Robert W. Stevenson

Sep 3, 2023

Robert W. Stevenson, age 67, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his residence. Born December 18, 1955, in Blossburg, he is a son of Leonard and Artheia (Fields) Stevenson.

Bob was employed by Ward Manufacturing, Crete Carrier Company, and multiple other trucking companies. He was a United States Army Veteran and took great pride in...

Dale H. Hughes

Dale H. Hughes

Aug 24, 2023

Dale H. Hughes, age 81, of Tioga, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He shared 57 years of marriage with the love of his life, Gail L. (Deats) Hughes, who survives. Born April 11, 1942, in Tioga, PA, he was a son of the late Howard and Lola (Henninger) Hughes.

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Case Martin

Case Martin

Aug 13, 2023

Baby boy, Case Martin, was born in silence on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at home with his family in Gillett. His passing has created a great tragedy for his family, however they find some comfort in knowing Case remains in the arms of the Lord forever. He is survived by his parents, Mallory Manzer and Jerry Martin; maternal grandparents, Lori...

Gary Clyde Belz, Sr.

Gary Clyde Belz, Sr.

Jul 24, 2023

Gary Clyde Belz, Sr. (Poppy), age 79, of Tioga, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Tioga. He married the love of his life, Jeanette E. (Bower) Belz, on October 26, 1963, sharing nearly 60 years of marriage together. Born April 16, 1944, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Carrie (Garrison)...

Marjorie M. (Strock) Hill

Marjorie M. (Strock) Hill

Jul 24, 2023

Marjorie M. (Strock) Hill, age 86, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She married Harry Paul Hill, Sr. on December 24, 1960, sharing over 50 years of marriage together, prior to his passing in 2010. Born August 21, 1936, in Troy, PA, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth...

Audrey Mae (Campbell) Watkins

Audrey Mae (Campbell) Watkins

Jul 1, 2023

Audrey Mae (Campbell) Watkins, age 75, of Tioga, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Guthrie Corning Hospital. She married Eddie R. Watkins on January 6, 1968, sharing 55 years of marriage together, prior to his passing in 2017. Born February 19, 1948, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Nedra (Hickok)...

Karen E. (Vanstrander) Pellicano

Karen E. (Vanstrander) Pellicano

Jun 27, 2023

Karen E. (Vanstrander) Pellicano, age 62, of Woodhull, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Guthrie Corning Hospital. She had recently celebrated 37 years of marriage with her husband, John A. Pellicano, Jr., of Lawrenceville, PA. Born August 14, 1960, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Don and Loretta (Cornish) Vanstrander.

Karen’s greatest...

Hazel (Sprague) Briggs

Hazel (Sprague) Briggs

Jun 23, 2023

Hazel (Sprague) Briggs, age 80, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday morning, June 23, 2023. Born May 3, 1943, in Osceola, PA, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Ethel (Wells) Sprague. She shared 60 years of marriage with Benjamin J. Briggs, who preceded her in death on July 8, 2022.

Hazel was employed...

JoAnn K. (Fessler) Wemesfelder

JoAnn K. (Fessler) Wemesfelder

Jun 17, 2023

JoAnn Kelly (Fessler) Wemesfelder, age 81, of Covington, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her home in Mansfield, surrounded by her family. 

She was the daughter of the late Mary (Kelly) and Harry Fessler, of Covington. 

JoAnn was a 1960 graduate of North Penn High School, Blossburg, PA, and a graduate of Rochester Business Institute in Rochester, NY. Following graduation, she was employed by...

Gary W. Springstead

Gary W. Springstead

Jun 9, 2023

Gary W. Springstead, age 66, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence, with his loving wife, Wendy, by his side. Born September 16, 1956, in Tacoma, Washington, he was the son of the late Bertin Springstead and Elaine Springstead, who survives.

Gary drove trucks nationally for Inside Sales and Service Contracting as his primary...

Esther (Marrapodi) Ziegler

Esther (Marrapodi) Ziegler

Jun 9, 2023

Esther (Marrapodi) Ziegler, age 87, of Mansfield, PA, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at her daughter’s residence, with family by her side. She shared nearly 40 years of marriage with Daniel R. Ziegler, prior to his passing in 1993, and shared another 25 years with her significant other, Tom Masciarelli, prior to his...

Patricia A. Erway

Patricia A. Erway

May 27, 2023

Family and friends of Patricia A. Erway, 88, of Covington, who passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, are invited to attend her life celebration and memorial service on Monday, November 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Patricia’s memorial service will immediately follow the visitation...

Dale R. English

Dale R. English

Apr 25, 2023

Dale R. English, age 75, lifelong resident of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home with family by his side. Born April 7, 1948, in Ithaca, NY, he was a son of the late Paul Edward and Alma Ruth (Dart) English.    Dale proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving...

Dean W. Lewis

Dean W. Lewis

Apr 11, 2023

Dean W. Lewis, age 90, a lifelong resident of Tioga, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his residence. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Collins) Lewis, on June 23, 1956, and shared 66 years of marriage together. Born January 6, 1933, in Wellsboro, he was a son of the late Farrand and Kathryn (Dean)...

Ryan Vincent Arena

Ryan Vincent Arena

Mar 15, 2023

Ryan Vincent Arena, age 32, of Wellsboro, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA. Born April 20, 1990, in Philadelphia, he is a son of Christopher J. Arena and Anita Sperry. Ryan had a deep faith and love for his family, he will be dearly missed...

David Barry Rankin

David Barry Rankin

Mar 14, 2023

David Barry Rankin, age 86, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He shared nearly 50 years of marriage with Anne Marie (Anderson) Rankin, prior to her passing in 2011. Born January 28, 1937, in Brooklawn, NJ, he was a son of the late David Ross and Patricia Agnes (Gormley) Rankin.

David...

James Leon Weiskopff

James Leon Weiskopff

Mar 14, 2023

James Leon Weiskopff, age 97, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his residence with family by his side. He shared 62 years of marriage with Grace Marie (Bennett) Weiskopff, prior to her passing in 2008. Born January 11, 1926, in Covington, he was the son of the late Ernest Floyd and Velma Maude (Knowlton) Weiskopff.

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Sandra A. Woodburn

Sandra A. Woodburn

Feb 21, 2023

Sandra A. (Crippen) Woodburn, age 81, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was married to Harvey A. Woodburn, sharing nearly 60 years of marriage together. Born November 12, 1941, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Rexford O. and H....

Gladys S. Piell

Gladys S. Piell

Feb 17, 2023

Gladys S. Piell, age 96, of Wellsboro, joined her husband, Newton Piell, in heaven on Friday, February 17, 2023. They had celebrated 55 years of marriage together, prior to his passing in 2000. Born September 30, 1926, near Frenchtown, NJ, she was one of two children born to the late James & Johanna Naber Smith. Gladys was preceded in death...

Claude R. Wilston

Claude R. Wilston

Jan 4, 2023

Claude R. Wilston, 94, of Tioga, PA, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born July 23, 1928, in Nelson, PA, the son of Robert and Winifred (Reynolds) Wilston. Claude was a PennDOT retiree. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Tioga, and a 73-year member of the Tioga Lodge #373 F&AM....

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