Obituaries

Alton "Smitty" Smith

Alton "Smitty" Smith

Dec 10, 2023

 

Alton “Smitty” D. Smith, age 69, a lifelong resident of Millerton, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY, surrounded by family and friends. Born May 25, 1954, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Mahlon “Pete” and Dorothy (Baird) Smith. 

Smitty retired from Hardinge Inc.,...

Craig G. Barr

Craig G. Barr

Nov 27, 2023

Craig G. Barr, age 71, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 5, 1952, in Troy, PA, Craig was a man of many names, Griz, Clem, CB, Mountain Man, but the most important was Pops. Craig was a loving man, raised by his grandparents, Maxwell and...

Howard Benson Miles

Howard Benson Miles

Nov 20, 2023

Howard Benson Miles, age 76, of Tioga, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born October 29, 1947, in Sellersville, PA, he was a son of the late Henry and Marjorie (Horner) Miles. In keeping with Howard's wishes, funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of his family. He will be...

Carolyn Anita Oldroyd

Carolyn Anita Oldroyd

Oct 23, 2023

Carolyn Anita Oldroyd, age 73, of Horseheads, NY, formerly of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Born March 2, 1950, in Elmira, she was a daughter of the late Rexford and Isabelle (Woodbury) Oldroyd.

Carolyn grew up on the Oldroyd family farm on Route 549 and was a member...

James M. Parnick, Sr.

James M. Parnick, Sr.

Oct 18, 2023

James M. Parnick, Sr., age 89, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his residence. He retired from the United States Navy as a Corpsman, HM1, and proudly served his country during multiple wartime eras. Born March 11, 1934, in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late John Parnick and Helen (Spunich). Jim is...

Elizabeth C. (Bradley) Waldrop

Elizabeth C. (Bradley) Waldrop

Oct 14, 2023

Elizabeth C. (Bradley) Waldrop, age 81, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wilston-Currie Funeral Home in Mansfield. Services are private and to be held at the convenience of her family, www.wilstoncurriefh.com.

Holly A. (Risch) McDonough

Holly A. (Risch) McDonough

Sep 13, 2023

 

Holly A. (Risch) McDonough, age 68, of Knoxville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by family at UPMC Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. She shared 40 years of marriage with the love of her life, Robert P. McDonough, prior to his passing in 2019. Born December 10, 1954, at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock,...

Steven Gregory Dise Sr.

Steven Gregory Dise Sr.

Sep 11, 2023

Steven Gregory Dise Sr., age 65, of Millerton, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of his family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wilston-Currie Funeral Home, Mansfield, www.wilstoncurriefh.com.

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...