Obituary Listing

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...

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...