Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 26, 2024

Louise C. O'Hare, 94 of Big Pond, P.A. passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024. She was the daughter of Oliver S. Comfort and Bessie D. Sawdey. She had previously been a resident of Elmira, N.Y. and Syracuse, N.Y. Louise graduated from Southside High School in 1948. She was a member of the Merry B's Sewing Club,  Big Pond...

Aug 23, 2024

Richard G. Fessenden, 96

Fessenden, Richard G. age 96 of Sayre PA died 4:40am August 23rd 2024 at Athens Health and Rehabilitation. Richard was born June 23, 1928 at Towanda PA the son of Richard J. and Bessie M Fessenden, both deceased. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Marlene and by step children:...

Jul 25, 2024

Joyce Marie Crone,93, a charismatic and generous soul, passed away on July 25, 2024 at her home in Sayre Pennsylvania. Born on December 16, 1930, in Waverly, NY, a daughter of the late Earl and Mary Havens.   In July 0f 1952 she married the lover of her life Robert Crone who passed away December 17, 2009. Joyce's creative spirit...

Jul 18, 2024

Donna M. Donahue Lesh, 88, of Van Etten, NY passed away on July 18, 2024 at the Robert Packer Hospital.

Donna was born July 6, 1936 in Sayre, PA as the oldest child of the late Donald and Josephine (Lattimer) Donahue.

Her biggest love was her children and her life was devoted to them.  She...

Jul 8, 2024

Debra K. Allen, known lovingly as Debbie, passed away on July 8, 2024 at home in Towanda . Born on July 16, 1965, in Sayre, PA, Debbie was a beacon of love, support, and laughter to all who knew her. In the words of Maya Angelou "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what...

May 31, 2024

Anna D. Reeve, 96

Anna D. Reeve passed away on May 31st, 2024, at the Towanda memorial skilled nursing facility at the age of 96.

Anna was born April 2nd, 1928, ten minutes ahead of her identical twin sister, Hilda Ruth at home in Wyalusing, PA. She was the daughter of Benton Decker and Marguerite...