Obituary Listing

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...

May 18, 2024

Edward D. Yates Jr., 59

Edward Yates Jr 59, of Towanda, PA, passed away on May18, 2024, at Guthrie Towanda Hospital due to declining health.

Edward was born on October 3, 1964, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Edward is survived by his children, Misty (Paul) Yates of Towanda, PA. Dustin (Kira)...

May 13, 2024

Norma Ruby Kelsall transitioned to heaven on May 13, 2024 where she is rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is the daughter of the late Harold and DeEtte Brace Cole. Norma was born in Sayre, PA on November 20, 1932, and graduated from Athens High School. She attended Practical Bible College in Binghamton...

Apr 7, 2024

Harry E. (Skeet) King, 85 of Sayre Pa, passed away on april 7, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Harry (Skeet as some knew him) was born November 11, 1938, the son of Late Horace and Cora Benson King, but raised by the Late John and Mary Oakley of Sayre Pa.

Harry attended Sayre...

Mar 25, 2024

Laura Sue Benjamin, a compassionate soul of Granville Summit, Pennsylvania, left this world on March 25, 2024, aged 59. Born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, on December 2, 1964, Laura was a remarkable woman who lived a life full of generosity and thoughtfulness. Her life was a testament to the quote, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself...

Mar 13, 2024

Ina M. Mills, affectionately called Peck, 103 years old, of Sayre, a dedicated and loving mother, sister, and friend, entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2024. Born on July 11, 1920, in Nichols, NY, Ina the youngest of 11 children was a beacon of love and resilience throughout her life. Her reliable presence and unwavering love deeply touched...

Mar 7, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles Lester Wolfe.  Born on February 14, 1938, in Stewartsville, New Jersey.

Charles was known for his love of hunting and outdoor adventures. His passion for hunting coon and deer was only second to his love for metal detecting, journeying to Arizona and Colorado to find...

Feb 17, 2024

Betty Jane Neiley , 92

Betty Jane (Lattimer) Neiley of Homets Ferry, PA passed away at Sayre Memory Care Center in Sayre, PA on Saturday, February 17, 2024 following declining health.

Betty was born at home in Luzerne, PA on November 22, 1931.  She was the daughter of the late Harold C. Lattimer and Katherine...

Feb 11, 2024

Pamela M. Williams, 89, of Wysox, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday February 11th 2024. Pam was born in Tring Dacorum Borough, Hertfordshire England on August 11th 1934, the daughter of Frank Burney and Gwendolyn Lovegrove Burney. At the age of 14, after World War II, she immigrated with her parents to the...