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Gene W. Day

Gene W. Day

Mar 24, 2012

Gene W. Day, 88, of New Albany passed away at his home on March 24, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born on May 23, 1923 at home on the family farm a son of the late Arley and Anna (Osler) Day. On September 17, 1955 he married Elizabeth (Wolfe) Day and together they filled their home...

Karen Ann Driscoll

Karen Ann Driscoll

Feb 10, 2012

Karen Ann Driscoll, 43, a life long resident of Towanda, passed away early February 10th 2012. Karen was a loving sister, daughter, and mother. Karen was born on September 14th, 1968 a daughter of Henry and Shirley (Johnson) Benjamin. Karen is survived by her parents Shirley and Henry Benjamin. Sister: Darlene McGuire. Two brothers: James Benjamin and Henry Benjamin Jr,...

Josephine V. Petrolati

Josephine V. Petrolati

Feb 9, 2012

Josephine V. Petrolati of Wellsboro PA, formerly of Sayre PA, went home to the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2012. "Jo" was born on April 6, 1919 in Lansdale PA, the daughter of the late Rosario Leotta and Orazia Patti Leotta. She married Alexander G Petrolati on May 16, 1937 and spent most of her life in the Norristown, Conshohocken...

Cheryl Ann Barnhart

Cheryl Ann Barnhart

Feb 9, 2012

Cheryl Ann Barnhart, 52, of Waverly passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl was born on November 10, 1959 a daughter of the late Ernie and Betty (Phelps) Barnhart. Cheryl was employed by Ashton Healthcare in Athens, PA. She enjoyed camping and fishing. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends...

Donald B. Shedden

Donald B. Shedden

Feb 5, 2012

Donald B. Shedden, 82, of Waverly passed away on Sunday February 5th. He was predeceased by his parents Leon and Emma (Eisenhart) Shedden and sister Vivienne (Crandall). He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joanne at home, son Bruce (Dana) of Fairport New York and daughter Cindy (Dennis Lamberti) of Waverly. He is also survived by his grandchildren,...

Laurence F. Canavan

Laurence F. Canavan

Jan 10, 2012

Laurence F. "Larry" Canavan, 81, a lifelong resident of Athens, PA, passed away on January 10, 2012 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born October 5, 1930 in Sayre, PA, son of the late Lawrence and Bessie (Rice) Canavan. Larry graduated from Athens High School Class of 1948 and served in the U.S. Navy. He was also a graduate...

Burton A. O'Hare

Burton A. O'Hare

Jan 9, 2012

God saw you were getting tired, and whispered, "Come to me". Burton A. O'Hare, 89, of Big Pond, PA was called home on January 9, 2012 at the Bradford County Manor after an extended illness. He was raised in Pine City, NY the son of the late James and Jessie (Taylor) O'Hare. He worked for his father at O'Hare's Meat...

Phillip L. Coolbaugh

Phillip L. Coolbaugh

Dec 28, 2011

Phillip Lynn Coolbaugh, 51, of Waverly, NY passed away on December 28, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Sayre, PA on October 3, 1960 a son of Phillip and Nancy Coolbaugh. Phil was predeceased by his mother Nancy, brother Ed, sisters Mary and Linda, and daughter Amanda Sue. Phil is survived by...

Nancy C. Shaw

Nancy C. Shaw

Dec 24, 2011

Don't grieve for me, for now I am free. I'm following the path God laid for me, I took his hand when I heard him call. God wanted me now he set me free. Nancy C. Shaw, 72, of Sayre, PA., passed away on December 24, 2011 at the Troy Community Hospital with her family by her side. She was...

Charles E. Utter

Charles E. Utter

Dec 5, 2011

Charles E. Utter, 85, of Columbia Cross Roads, Smithfield Twp. Pa was called home by his Lord & Savior to be reunited with his loving wife, on Monday, December 5, 2011. Charles was born at home in Athens on March 1, 1926 a son of the late Elmer and Nellie (Carmon) Utter. He graduated from Athens High School and served...

Genevieve L. Kinney

Genevieve L. Kinney

Nov 30, 2011

Genevieve L. Kinney, 97, of Waverly passed away on November 30, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was born in Elmira NY on June 17, 1914 a daughter of the late John H. and Lettie L. (Ayers) Leiser. On September 11, 1938 she married James M. Kinney in the St. James Church, Waverly, NY. Genevieve was preceded in death...

Sheila Mae Szymanski

Sheila Mae Szymanski

Nov 11, 2011

Sheila Szymanski, 72, of Dushore, Sullivan Terrace, PA and formerly Dunkirk NY died in Christ on November 11, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Sheila was born on July 6, 1939 a daughter of the late Leo F. and Helen (Pinkowski) Szymanski. She graduated from Dunkirk High School class of 1957 and managed her family's restaurant The Steak...

Leola W. Mosher

Leola W. Mosher

Nov 8, 2011

Leola W. Mosher, 90, of Waverly, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, November 8th, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Leola was born on July 21, 1921 in Windsor, NY to parents Jesse (Whiting) Dann and Judson Dann, who predeceased her in life. She worked many different jobs, however her most important job was caring and...

Jack L. Fenton

Jack L. Fenton

Nov 7, 2011

Jack L. Fenton, well-known businessman of the Wyalusing area, at the age of 68, passed away on Monday morning November 7, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital after battling an extended illness. He was born in Mehoopany, Pa, the son of the late Edmund and Marian Reeser Fenton. He is survived by his loving wife. Maureen A. Fenton. Jack and...

Irene Doane

Irene Doane

Oct 31, 2011

Irene G. Doane, 88, of Drybrook Road, Waverly, NY died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at her home. Irene was born on January 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl (Simcoe) Grace. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William A. Doane, in May of this year. She is survived by her daughter...

Lesley F. Smith

Lesley F. Smith

Oct 30, 2011

Lesley F. Smith, 64, of Towanda passed away Sunday evening October 30, 2011, at the Robert Packer Hospital after a 7 ½ year battle with breast cancer. She was born on October 13, 1947, a daughter of the late Paul and Betty Felten. She was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1965 and Penn State University with a...

John "Jeff" Green

John "Jeff" Green

Oct 27, 2011

John E. "Jeff" Green, 76 John E. Green, 76, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2011 with his wife by his side. Jeff was born on June 16, 1935 a son of the late Morgan F. and Frances (Greer) Green. He was a graduate of Sayre High School class of 1955. Jeff always kept his Redskin's spirit as...

Sally Moonyeen Putnam-Jurnack

Sally Moonyeen Putnam-Jurnack

Oct 24, 2011

Sally Moonyeen Putnam-Jurnack, 75, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA. During this illness, she was cared for by the exceptional nursing staff on 5 Main. This is significant because she is a graduate of The Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1956, where she had the honor of caring...

John Richard Palipkonich

John Richard Palipkonich

Oct 15, 2011

John R. Palipkonich, 75, of Sayre, passed away Saturday October 15th at the Robert Packer Hospital with his children by his side after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sayre on June 28, 1936, he was the son of the late Steven and Anna (Commerinsky) Palipkonich. . He was a graduate of Sayre High School class of 1954...

Richard Russell West

Richard Russell West

Oct 12, 2011

Richard R. West, 82, of Sayre, died Wednesday October 12, peacefully at home. He was born May 9, 1929 in Sayre, PA. He was the son of the late George M. West and Emily Lamb West. He graduated from Manlius Pebble Hill School and attended Syracuse University. Dick was a former member of the Sayre Borough Council, and former member...

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