Obituary Listing

Dec 14, 2025

Sandra Lee Garrison, age 84, of Sayre, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on December 14, 2025. She was born in Waverly, New York, to Ralph and Helen Sager. Sandra shared a long and devoted marriage with her husband, Myrt Garrison, and was the proud mother of two sons, Mark and Steven Supachana. As...

Dec 10, 2025

Edwin Keeler Brown III "fisherman Ed", 85

Edwin Keeler Brown III, 85, of Towanda, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital ICU, surrounded by his loving daughters.

Born May 5, 1940, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Ed was the son of the late Edwin and Kathaleen (Krause) Brown. He grew up on the...

Nov 28, 2025

Dorothy Geiger left the loving arms of her daughter on November 28th, 2025 in the home they shared and was received into the waiting arms of her Savior. The name Dorothy means Gift of God.  She was truly that gift to every life she touched. Anyone who was blessed to know her has felt that gift.  Being kind, loving,...

Nov 15, 2025

Ellen Johnson, 60, of Sayre, PA, was called home to God on November 15th, 2025 surrounded by her family at home after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Ellen was known for the way she showed up for the people she loved. She enjoyed quiet days by the river, going fishing, spending time with family and friends,...

Nov 7, 2025

Donald Duane Burgess, 73,  affectionately known as "Don" to those who knew him best, lived a life that was as vibrant, full and as fast as the cars he loved to race.  Born on the 3rd of April, 1952 in Sayre, PA, to the late Harvey Burgess and Wilma Evans, one of 13 brothers and sisters. Donald's charisma was...

Nov 6, 2025

Penelope Ann Clarke, 67, known affectionately as Penny to her friends and loved ones, passed away at her home in Athens, PA, on November 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer with her husband and sons by her side. Born on March 7, 1958, at the same home as she passed away in, Athens, PA., Penny's life was...

Oct 31, 2025

Ashley Lyn Cady, born on June 19, 1987, in Elmira, New York, was a beacon of light in the lives of many. A loving daughter, a cherished friend, and an empathetic soul, Ashley's life was a testament to the power of kindness and compassion. Her generosity knew no bounds, and she lived a life filled with purpose, guided by...

Oct 22, 2025

On Time!

Did  my dad arrive in heaven on time?  Bill Earls, aka Wild Bill, was never on time for anything.  Here's how I expect things unfolded….

William Peter Earls arrived on this earth July 12, 1938  to Elizabeth and Clarence Earls of Elmira, NY.  After a short stint with his parents he lived and...

Oct 22, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Chaykosky, 87

December 27, 1937 – October 22, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Chaykosky, 87, of Chemung, NY, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born on December 27, 1937, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, to Walter and Nellie Chaykosky. He lived in...

Aug 16, 2025

Edward "Ed" Scott Bacorn 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 16, 2025. Born on January 30, 1965, son of Donald Bacorn and Judy Johnson.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Ed and Lisa married on June 29, 2002.  He was employed with Shores Auto Sales in Towanda, PA at the time of his...

Aug 16, 2025

Timothy E Haggerty, 81 of Sayre, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16th, 2025. He was born on May 21st, 1944, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. A son of the late Edward and Mary Haggerty. He was a 1963 graduate of Sayre high school and went on for two more years to electrical school at Williamsport Tech. He...

Aug 2, 2025

Scott Edward Smith, husband, father, and grandfather, died on August 2, 2025. Born on February 8, 1949, in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Scott is survived by his wife, Donna Smith, and their children, Erica Smith, Nick Smith, and Alison Kestel, along with her husband Joseph Kestel, and his grandson, Malcolm Kestel, and his siblings, Jeff Smith and sister-in-law Ann...

Aug 2, 2025

Scott Edward Smith, 76, of Monroeton and Lake Wesauking died peacefully, August 2, 2025, at Robert Hospital following a brief illness.

The third of four sons born to David R. Smith, Jr. and Frances Rice Smith, Scott grew up in Monroeton, attended school there, and graduated from Towanda High School in 1966. He then enrolled in the...

Aug 2, 2025

Dean M. O'Connor, 78

Dean M. O'Connor, 78, of Sayre, a man of humble pride and unwavering resilience, entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2025.  Born on May 4, 1947, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Dean's life was a testament to the adventurous spirit he embodied. Dean was born In Sayre on May 4th 1947 a son to...

Jul 30, 2025

John "Jack" David McGuire, 93, passed away in Towanda Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit on July 30, 2025. Jack was born on May 24, 1932, to John McGuire and Gertrude (Beers) McGuire in Sayre, PA.

Jack attended Saint Agnes School and graduated from Towanda Area High School in 1950. After graduation, Jack enlisted in the Navy. He married...

May 30, 2025

Debbie E. Ginn, 69, of Dushore, PA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at home with her family by her side. Debbie was born on August 5, 1955 in Trenton, NJ to the late Crawford and Doris Fritzinger.

Debbie enjoyed making jewelry, antiques, crocheting, visiting with friends, playing bingo, but most of all her family.

May 10, 2025

George F. Bergmaier, 84

George F. Bergmaier, 84, of Franklin Twp passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on May 10, 2025.  He was born on December 26, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA. An adventurous spirit and an ardent lover of the outdoors, George found his solace in the wilderness, hunting in the vast expanses of Canada hunting...

May 3, 2025

Nancy L. (Alexander) Rogers, 86, of Sayre, PA was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, May 3 after a brief period of declining health. Born on February 17, 1939 to the late James and Catherine (Hill) Alexander, Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Athens Area High School. She went on to work at the Robert Packer Hospital and retired from...

Apr 30, 2025

Jack D. Williams, 91, of Wysox, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Wysox, Pennsylvania on February 17,1934, the son of Clarence A. Williams and Lyda Benjamin Williams. While employed at Loblaw's supermarket in Ithaca, New York, he met his wife Pamela M. Burney and married her on July 5th,...

Apr 6, 2025

Norma D. Rae, 95, of South Waverly passed away in the early morning of April 6, 2025, from complications from a brief illness with her family by her side.  She was born on July 23, 1929 in Sayre, the daughter of the late John and Edna Isbell.  Norma graduated from Athens High School. She married the love of her...