All Obituaries

Steven G. Greene, 58, of Gillett, PA., passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Steven Gerald was born July 20, 1961 in Troy, Pa to Bernard “Pete” Greene and Martha (Brown) Covey.  He attended Canton High School and was a graduate of the class of 1979. After graduation he attended Penn State University where he studied Electrical Engineering. He then went on to enlist in the United States Navy and was involved in Rescue...

Robert Ronald Stoeffler, of Canton, passed away at home, October 12, 2019. Bob was born in Abington, PA on May 17, 1942 to the late Robert and Margaret (Musse) Stoeffler. In Bob’s early years he was employed by Hurst Performance and later owned his own landscaping business.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bob loved to tinker on anything with an engine. Bob is survived by his children; Ron Stoeffler of Willow Grove and Ken Stoeffler (John Robinson)...

Robert “Bob” Walters Sr., age 77 of Granville Summit, PA passed away October 9, 2019 at the Jefferson Neuroscience Hospital in Philadelphia. Bob was born in Abington Hospital on March 9, 1942. Son of the late Ephraim and Irene (Keech) Walters. He was a graduate of the class of 1960 of Pennridge High School. After High School Bob attended Penn State University for Agriculture and Farming. Bob married the love of his life, Peggy Shive in March of 1961. They shared 58 wonderful...

Edward “Eddie” Payne, life-long resident of Canton, PA passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Eddie was born in Canton on March 27, 1926, one of three children of the late Arthur and Mary (Powers) Payne. He resided in Canton his entire life, pursuing many different business ventures. Eddie was employed at Burk’s Clothing Store, the Most Rexall Drug Store where he ran Soda Fountain and became a “Local Legend” serving the best...

Janet Diane (Spencer) Warren, 72, of Blossburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2019, following an extended illness. Janet was born in Canton on October 31st, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Ermel (Williams) Spencer. She graduated from Troy High School in 1964 and later earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education at Mansfield State College in 1968. Mrs. Warren taught 3rd grade in the North Penn School District for many years and later in her life, worked several...

Gladys (Boggs) Pidcoe, 90, of Canton, PA, passed away at home with family by her side, Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Gladys Mary was born July 9, 1929 in Montoursville, PA, to the late Blanche (Kuchenbrod) and Robert Pidcoe Sr. She attended Canton High School where she graduated as salutatorian of her class. On August 2, 1952 Gladys married Okey Boggs Sr. in Quantico, VA. Okey served as Captain in the Marines and as a result they lived at a number of places. Together they raised five...

K. Earl Ayres, 85, of Canton, PA., passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born in Windfall on April 24, 1934, a son of the late O. Kenneth and Stella (Campbell) Ayres. Earl attended Troy High School and was a graduate of the class of 1952. He ran his family’s dairy farm in Windfall until acquiring his own. Earl was always considered a “true farmer" and would help anyone with a farming task when asked. Earl was known as being a...

Derrike Bellows, 28 of Williamsport, PA., formerly of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2019. …..a reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one. George R.R. Martin. Derrike Jordan was born August 26, 1991 in Towanda, PA., to Randy and Amy (Boyd) Bellows. At an early age Derrike made technology a part of his life. He excelled in elementary and high school. He attended Canton High School and was a graduate of the class of 2010...

Cindy L. Evans, Cindy was born in June of 1950 to her parents Clara (Wood) and Marshall Hoffa. She grew up in a world full of aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was especially fond of her grandparents Ruby and Harry Hoffa. Cindy was a spirited classmate of Canton schools, having celebrated their 50dl reunion last year. Cindy's two daughters are Jen (Feiock) Syed and Eary (Feiock) Coombs. Along with their daughters Miriam Syed and Grace Coombs, they were the light of her life and always in...

Paul Bennett, 71, of Elmira, NY., formerly of Towanda, PA., passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Paul Wayne was born August 1, 1948 in Towanda, PA., to the late John and Helen (Carey) Bennett.  Paul attended Towanda High School and was a graduate of the class of 1966. He attended Lycoming College and later earned a BS Degree in Metallurgy. Paul was employed by Osram Sylvania for 24 years as a Metallurgist. Afterward, he worked for the...