Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 19, 2025

Edlar Lois Marlatt, affectionately called Lois, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Athens Health & Rehabilitation Center in Athens, PA.  Lois was born in Jackson, North Carolina on November 8, 1931.  She was the youngest daughter of Stonewall and Janie Phillips.

Lois moved to the Elkland, PA area with her parents and attended Elkland High...

Mar 12, 2025

Alice Woodburn Robie, 72, of Campbell NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 12, 2025.  She was born on November 23,1952 in Sayre PA a daughter of the late John and Marie Woodburn.  She was a graduate of Sayre Area High School and was employed for over 25 years at the Ingersoll-Rand and more recently at First Transit in...

Mar 11, 2025

Mary Ann Honora (McGinty) Shaw, died peacefully on March 11, 2025, of natural causes. She was born on April 3, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The daughter of the late William and Mary Francis McGinty.

She was industrious, holding many jobs in her life including beautician, licensed practical nurse, cook at a pre-school, bank clerk, and the role...

Feb 14, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Betty Mae Orshaw, 94, of Athens, who died peacefully at her home on February 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in South Hill, Orwell Township, PA on May 21, 1930, to George and Ella Ayers.

Betty was a loving mother and skilled beautician...

Feb 4, 2025

Bernard Michael Frisbie, 81, affectionately known as Mike, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Born on July 5, 1943, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Lavern and Virginia Frisbie. Mike married Ruth Frisbie in 2010 in Las Vegas Nevada. Bernard was a charismatic, loving, and reliable figure whose legacy will continue to...

Jan 27, 2025

Arthur Clinton Berbigler, 78, known fondly to friends and family as Art, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital.  Born on March 24, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, Arthur was an adventurous spirit from the start. Raised by his loving Uncle Tony and Aunt Jessie Lattanzi, he developed a deep-rooted sense of loyalty and dedication that...

Dec 22, 2024

Johanna Kendra Rosencrance, 46, of Meshoppen passed away on December 22nd, 2024. Johanna, lovingly known as 'Johanna Banana,' was born on October 6th, 1978, in Jenningsville, Pennsylvania. Johanna was a beacon of love, creativity, and compassion.

Johanna had a true passion for creativity and human connection. She had an unmatched ability to tie-dye anything she could find,...

Nov 28, 2024

Steven Kreiser, 62 of Athens died suddenly in his home on Nov.28th 2024.He was a beloved son and brother. He was the son of the late Willis Leroy Kreiser and mother still living DeEtta Kreiser. He is survived by his sisters, Darnice Wohlgemuth Darlene Rodriguez and Janet Kreiser. His nieces, Julia Nations Dionna Kreiser, Jenifer Waters and nephews William...

Oct 31, 2024

Carol Ann Chandler , 68

Your Hug Meant the World

Nobody else held me so tight

Or made me feel so right

No one's eyes shined so bright with love

As my mom, who is now high above.

- Tamsen Butler

Our beloved wife, mother...

Oct 31, 2024

Lisa Carol Merritt passed away unexpectedly at home in Wyalusing on Oct. 31, 2024, born on September 3,1961 in Waverly, NY.  Lisa, a dedicated woman with an infectious spirit, resided in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, where her laughter and love will be remembered by many. As Albert Schweitzer once said, "The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show...

Oct 19, 2024

Amy Joyce Kelley, was born on December 24, 1954, in Towanda, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Towanda High School and spent the entirety of her life in the town she was so fond of. It is with heavy hearts that we share she begins her journey with her lord and savior on October 19, 2024. Her life was a testament...

Oct 17, 2024

Roderick P. Otis, 74

Roderick P. "Rocky " Otis of Wyalusing, PA passed away on October 17, 2024 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA unexpectedly. Rocky was born on January 12, 1950 on the family farm in Camptown, PA to the late Carl E. Otis and Laura Mae Otis.

Rocky graduated from Wyalusing...

Sep 29, 2024

Joanne Shedden, age 88, was born on October 13, 1935 in Elmira NY and was the first child of the late Harold and Marie Grinnell.  She graduated from Waverly High School in 1952 and graduated from the Elmira Business Institute.  She married Donald Shedden from Sayre PA in October of 1959.  They resided in Binghamton NY until 1969 when...

Sep 15, 2024

LaVerne (Vern) W. Orshaw died at home in the early hours of September 15, 2024. He was born in Herrickville, PA, February 14, 1930, to Harry and Frances Warner Orshaw.  For 30 years, he was employed as a machinist for the Ingersoll Rand Company.  Upon his retirement, he moved on to collecting and repairing antique watches and clocks as...