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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

