All Obituaries

  Penny A. Palmer, 50, of Canton, PA, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2019 while surrounded by loved ones at the UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Penny Ann, “P.J.”  known to by family, was born April 24, 1969 in Williamsport a daughter of the late Ralph H. Chapman II and Theora F. (Wilson) Stahle. Penny enjoyed music and in younger years sang in her church’s choir. Following high school, she attended and graduated from the Empire...

Alice A. Dunbar, 82, of Canton, Pa., passed away, early Wednesday morning, June 5, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor, in Troy, Pa. Alice Anna was born February 15, 1937 in Troy, Pa., to the late Arch and Anna (Greenway) Woodward. She attended Troy High School and was a graduate of the class of 1955. In 1959, she married the love of her life, Lewis D. Dunbar, he preceded her in death on September 20, 2008 following nearly 49 years of marriage. From the time she was married she dedicated her...

Marie Kennedy, 74, lifelong resident of Canton, PA, passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2019 while surrounded by loved ones at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Ella Marie was born August 21, 1944 in Canton, PA, a daughter of the late George and Helen (Crain) Bulkley.  She was a 1962 graduate of Canton High School and on August 17, 1963, married the love of her life, Gene Kennedy in the former Canton Methodist Church.   Devotion to family and home came first for Marie. She...

Joann “Tilly” Deitrick, 76, of Canton, PA passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, May 31, 2019 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. Born on February 9, 1943, Joann Marie, “Tilly” to family and friends, was one of eight children of the late Alfred and Glenda (Swain) Rusk.  Tilly was a member of Canton High School’s graduating class of 1961.  She grew up in Grover and was quite the tomboy; playing a lot of baseball and hunting deer with her...

Even keeled, voice of reason, a calm in the storm, a blessing…. there will never be enough words to accurately portray the exceptional man David was, and losing such a man is a devastating blow to all who knew and loved him.  David, 65 years old, residing in Troy, PA passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.   David was born November 30, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, WI to the late Oral & Ella Malosh. He was proud to be...

Kirtis John Geer, age 38, of Franklin Township, Pa., passed away unexpectedly at his home. “Curly” as he was known by friends, was born March 17, 1981 in Sayre, Pa., to David and Wanita (Carl) Geer.  Kirt attended Towanda High School and was a graduate of the class of 1999 and also Northern Tier Career Center in Towanda, Pa., where he obtained his Electrical Certification. He was employed by the Bradford County Correctional Facility as a maintenance worker.  Kirt was...

With great sadness, the family of Jefferey Jerome Wynne shares the news of his passing on May 21, 2019.  Jefferey was born in Elmira, NY, to Jerome and June Wynne of Canton, PA.  He was a graduate of Canton Area Jr-Sr High School and St. Francis University in Loretto, PA.  As a child, Jeff played Little League Baseball with the Ogdensburg Country Boys.  An avid sports fan, health conditions prevented him from playing more, though he enjoyed watching football, baseball...

Jay “Jake” Perry Spencer, 90, extremely well-known resident of Franklin Township, PA passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor. Jake, as he was known to by everyone, was born May 31, 1928 in Granville Summit, Pa. to the late Myles and Madeline (Bunyan) Spencer. He attended Towanda High School and upon leaving school, at an early age, entered in the U.S. Navy for six years proudly serving during WWII  on a refueling ship. Following his honorable...

Sue Anne Keiffer, 79 of Canton, PA, formerly of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Sue Anne was born in Midland, PA on August 5, 1939 to the late Wellington “Tam” and Virginia (Hall) Graham. On June 27, 1959 she married the love of her life, Edward “Eddie” Keiffer in the St. John’s Methodist Church in Grover, sharing 60 wonderful years together.  Upon graduating from Canton Area High...

Jean B. Wommer, 87, of Canton, Pa. passed away early Saturday morning May 4, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor. Jean was born July 16, 1931 in Bristol, Pa.  On April 4, 1964 she married John Wommer in Elkton, Md. Jean and John moved to the Canton area in 1986 where Jean was employed by Henny Dunn Insurance Company for several years. They also owned and operated the Cold Spring Kennel in Canton where they raised hunting dogs.  John preceded Jean in death on November 2, 2007...