Donna M. Swackhammer
Mar 19, 2014
Donna M. (Wood) Swackhammer, wife of Richard D. Swackhammer, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 19, 2014. Donna was born July 1, 1949 to the late Lawrence O. and Vivian M. (Cox) Wood in Waverly, NY.
Donna was a 1967 graduate of Sayre High School and went to work for ElectrolMechanical Corp where she built...
Patricia Ann Peterson
Feb 24, 2014
Patricia Ann Peterson, 71, of Towanda passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on August 30, 1942 in Waverly, NY a daughter of Clair L. and Muriel (Brown) Peterson. Patty has been a life-long resident of the valley. She worked at Rynone's and Penn York Opportunities. She enjoyed...
John Clifford Platt
Feb 8, 2014
John C. Platt Sr., 71, of Candor, NY. passed away on February 8, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. John loved to play cards and spend time with his dog, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. John worked hard all his life logging and farming. John was preceded in death by father: Frank Platt, mother: Virginia (Franklin) Platt,...
Aliene Leota Horton
Oct 30, 2013
Aliene Leota Horton, 86, of Sayre died on October 30, 2013 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack R. Horton in 2003. Aliene is survived by her son: Samuel Horton of North Carolina. Daughters: Shirley (Joe) Temple of Florida and Penny (Jim) Niece of South Waverly, PA. Sister:...
Angelique "Sally" Allen
Oct 27, 2013
Angelique "Sally" Allen, 94, of French Asylum passed away on October 27, 2013 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. "Sally" was born in French Asylum on March 1, 1919, the daughter of Charles A. Frutchey and Sadie Ackley Frutchey. Sally graduated from the Towanda High School, Class of 1936. Following graduation she was employed by the Towanda Credit...
Doris L. Ward
Oct 24, 2013
Doris L. Ward, 73, formally of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully at the Homestead Nursing Facility in Penn Yan, NY on October 24, 2013. She was born on August 19, 1940 in East Smithfield, PA the daughter of the late Manley E. and Beatrice J. (Park) Clark. On September 21, 1981 Doris married the love of her life, Ralph Ward....
Lillian Shores
Sep 20, 2013
Lillian Shores, 96, of Ulster passed away on September 20, 2013 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1916 the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Jewell) LaBarre in Bumpville, PA. On September 13, 1941 she married her husband, Perl A. Shores at her family home in Bumpville. Beginning at age 11, Lillian religiously kept...
Donald W. Wilsey
Sep 20, 2013
Donald W. Wilsey, 76, of Sayre passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Friday, September 20, 2013 after a long illness. He was born on January 19, 1937 a son of the late Willard R. and Emma L. (Paden) Wilsey in Monroe Twp. PA. After high school Donald served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1955-1959....
Stewart W. Rae
Sep 18, 2013
Stewart W. Rae Jr., 88, of South Waverly passed away at the Elderwood Nursing Facility on September 18, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 13, 1925 in Sayre, the son of the late Stewart W. and Emily (Griffith) Rae. Stewart attended Athens High School then joined the U.S. Navy during WWII (1943-1946) where he served as...
Ilene Rifenberg
Sep 17, 2013
Ilene Evelyn Keeney Rifenberg, 97 longtime resident of Sayre passed away at The Robert Packer Hospital on the morning of September 17, 2013. Ilene was born on May 17, 1916. The daughter of Blanche Hugo Keeney and Arthur Keeney; She graduated number one in her class from New Albany High School in 1933 and top in her class at the...
Almer Eugene Finnerty
Sep 17, 2013
Almer Eugene Finnerty, 70, of Towanda passed away at home on September 17, 2013. Almer was born a son of the late Andrew and Irene Finnerty in Troy, PA. He graduated from Troy High school and married his wife of 27 years, Mary K. Finnerty on June 5, 1987 in Towanda, PA. Almer was a devout husband, father and grandfather....
Carole Ruth Shipman / May
Sep 3, 2013
Carole Jackson May, 69, of Waverly, passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2013. She was born a daughter to Ralph W. and Doris M. (Manzer) Jackson on August 11, 1944 in Sayre, Pa She was preceded in death by Father: Ralph W. Jackson, mother: Doris M. (Manzer) Jackson, brother: Kerry Ralph Jackson, sisters: Gloria Cornish and Judith L. Brague, daughter:...
Pauline Pardee
Aug 16, 2013
Pauline (Barnes) Pardee, 78, of Athens Twp. passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Friday August 16, 2013. Pauline was born On June 23, 1935 in Sullivan County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Alvie Pardee. Sons: Clifford Thomas and David Pardee. Pauline is survived by her Sons; Darrell Pardee of Athens and Spencer...
Betty H. Manley
Aug 4, 2013
BETTY H. MANLEY, 90, of Newfield, NY, passed away on AUGUST 4, 2013 in Horseheads, NY. A memorial service will be held at NINEVEH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Nineveh, NY on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 2:00PM with Pastor Emrys Tyler officiating. BETTY was born in ENDICOTT, NY to LOUIS & GERTRUDE (BURGHER) WHITMARSH on MARCH 16, 1923. She graduated from WINDSOR...
Lowell L. Warters
Jul 10, 2013
Lowell L. Warters, 84, of Elmira, NY formerly of Gillett, PA and Apopka, FL, died July 10, 2013 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after an extended illness. Lowell was born August 25, 1928 in Tioga, PA the son of the late Gordon and Clara (Carleton) Warters and was a graduate of Southside High School class of 1947. He retired...
George L. Miller
May 23, 2013
George L. Miller, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 23, 2013. He served in the US Navy from 11/29/43 - 5/18/46 as a ship signalman. He was a tool and die maker working at Fishers tool shop for many years and then retiring from Bendix corporation in 1983. He was born January 30, 1926 in Sayre, PA the son...
Jeannie L. Mccracken
May 18, 2013
Jeannie L. (Ease) McCracken, 54, of Sheshequin Twp. Passed away following an extended illness, Saturday May 18th at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She was surrounded by her loved ones until the end as she joined the lord, her loving husband and family members who had gone before her. Jeannie was born July 26, 1958 in Waverly, NY...
Oaple M. Boehm
May 1, 2013
Oaple M. Boehm, 88, of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully on May 1, 2013. She was born on February 5, 1925 in Barton NY a daughter of the late Floyd and Mayble Grabb. Oaple was a dedicated and loving mother raising 11 children. Oaple was predeceased by her husbands Peter H. Jenkes, Marshall Preston Sr. and Elton Boehm. Infant son...
Charles E. Swearengin Sr.
Apr 20, 2013
In loving memory of Charles Swearengin Sr. Charles was born in the state of Colorado on December 16th, 1949. He joined the Marine Corp in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. Charles lived the later part of his life as a resident of Oklahoma where he enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He is perceeded in death by his mother...
Robert M. Van Alstine
Apr 10, 2013
Robert M. Van Alstine, 77, of Athens, PA went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013. Mr. Van Alstine is survived by three sons and one daughter: Robert J. Van Alstine of Sayre, PA, Paul (Lois) Van Alstine of Sayre, PA, James (Becky) Van Alstine of Barton, NY, Charlene (John) Lindsey of Flint, TX. Mr. Van...
