Obituaries

Jerry J. Rice

Jerry J. Rice

May 31, 2025

Jerry J. Rice, age 81, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at UPMC Soldiers & Sailors in Wellsboro. He shared 38 years of marriage with his wife, Sharon Rice. Born October 20, 1943, in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late Wilson A. & Vessie (Locey) Rice.

Jerry was a stand-out basketball player for the...

Anne Marie Clark

Anne Marie Clark

May 29, 2025

Anne Marie Harris Clark, age 86, of Roseville, passed away on May 29, 2025, at home. Anne was born on August 11, 1938, in Mansfield, PA. She was the second of four daughters of Thomas G. and H. Louise Palmer Harris. Annie grew up in Roseville, PA, in a home filled with music, went to school in a one room...

Barbara J. Bailey

Barbara J. Bailey

May 18, 2025

Barbara J. Bailey, 81, of Millerton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Williamsport. Born September 7, 1943, in Elmira, she was a daughter of the late Otis J. & Myra M. (Griffin) Benson.

She was a devout Christian and attended church services at the West Jackson Baptist Church in Millerton. She retired from Kennedy...

Duane T. Frost

Duane T. Frost

May 3, 2025

Duane T. Frost, age 95, of Covington, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born on December 29, 1929, in Covington, he was the son of the late Samuel and Julia (Hagar) Frost. Duane shared 41 years of marriage with Onolee B. Swan before her passing in 1993.

Duane was a graduate...

Harvey Albert Woodburn

Harvey Albert Woodburn

Apr 17, 2025

Harvey Albert Woodburn, age 84, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his daughter’s residence, with family by his side. He shared nearly 60 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Sandra Ann Woodburn, prior to her passing in 2023. Born April 7, 1941, in Sayre, PA, he was the son of the late Harvey...

Michael Patrick Finch

Michael Patrick Finch

Apr 10, 2025

Michael Patrick Finch, age 80, of Cogan Station, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with family by his side, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. He married Donna Kiesel Finch, sharing 56 beautiful years of marriage together. Born October 21, 1944, in San Mateo, CA, he was the son of the late Vincent & Eunice (Learned) Finch.

One of the...

Janice M. Grippin

Janice M. Grippin

Apr 9, 2025

Janice M. (Searles) Grippin, age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. Born March 5, 1937, in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence & Jessie (Cunning) Searles.

Janice graduated from Horseheads High School in 1955. She was a faithful Christian, talented...

Mary Ellen Barr

Mary Ellen Barr

Apr 7, 2025

Mary Ellen (Strange) Barr, age 94, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, with family by her side, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. She married the late John D. Barr on March 20, 1953, sharing 68 wonderful years of marriage together, prior to John’s passing in 2021. Born March 10, 1931, in Rutland Township, she was...

Carol (Isaacson) Harvey

Carol (Isaacson) Harvey

Mar 4, 2025

Carol (Isaacson) Harvey, age 80, of Covington, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She married Larry Harvey on December 19, 1980, sharing nearly 45 wonderful years together. Born May 13, 1944, in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jack & Gertrude (Thompson) Isaacson.

Carol took great pride in...

Terry Lee Gardner

Terry Lee Gardner

Mar 4, 2025

Terry Lee Gardner, age 49, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, comfortably at home with his loving son by his side. Born September 11, 1975, in Wellsboro, PA, he was a son of Gary Gardner and Bonnie Kendrick.

From a very young age, Terry made it his personal mission to not waste one minute of his...

James R. Bezjak

James R. Bezjak

Feb 13, 2025

James R. Bezjak, age 55, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Elmira, NY. In keeping with his wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of his family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wilston-Currie Funeral Home, Mansfield, www.wilstoncurriefh.com.

Mary Lee (Ludwig) Hafer

Mary Lee (Ludwig) Hafer

Feb 4, 2025

Mary Lee (Ludwig) Hafer, age 94, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Broad Acres Nursing & Rehab. Center in Wellsboro. She was married to the late Barry O. Hafer, Sr., sharing 60 years of marriage, prior to his passing in 2009. Born April 2, 1930, in Hepburn Township, PA, she was a daughter of the...

Thelma Elizabeth Bolt Hilfiger

Thelma Elizabeth Bolt Hilfiger

Jan 23, 2025

Thelma Elizabeth (Bolt) Hilfiger, age 103, of Troy, PA, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was married to Lloyd Merle Hilfiger, prior to his passing in 1988. Born March 2, 1921, in Corning, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ernest & Ruth (Austin) Bolt. She graduated from the former Covington High School, obtained...

Lyle Harvey Bush

Lyle Harvey Bush

Dec 29, 2024

Lyle Harvey Bush, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA (formerly of Langhorne PA), died on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home. Born on February 22, 1941, Lyle was the son of the late Lyle and Naomi Bush. Lyle proudly served in the Unites States Army. He was most proud of his service as an MP at the well-known “Check point Charlie”...

Roger Eugene Preble

Roger Eugene Preble

Dec 20, 2024

Roger E. Preble, 52, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 20th, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born on May 27, 1972, in Elmira, NY, and grew up in Millerton, PA, where he attended Williamson High School.

Roger was known for his...

Gloria (Kemp) Hall

Gloria (Kemp) Hall

Nov 29, 2024

Gloria (Kemp) Hall, age 62, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She shared 42 years of a joyous life together with her husband, Dennis L. Hall, who survives. Born August 27, 1962, in Wellsboro, she was a daughter of the late Gene & Alma (Mason) Makin. 

Nothing in Gloria’s life...

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...