All Obituaries

  Ivan Lutz, 74, of Towanda, PA formerly of Spring City, PA, passed away on Thursday morning, December 13, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Ivan Clayton Lutz was born July 8, 1944 in Towanda, PA, a son of the late Elmer and Olive (Quick) Lutz.  After graduating from Troy High School in 1962, he served our country during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army.  On July 17,1970, Ivan married the former Elizabeth “Betty” Lytle in Graterford,...

Kenneth Carnwright, 70, well-known Canton resident, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening, December 13, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born October 22, 1948 in Sayre, PA, Ken was the son of the late Phillip and Zilpha (Kipp) Carnwright.  He graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1966 and continued his education at the former Williamsport Area Community College earning an Associate’s degree in Heavy Equipment Operations.  On July 12, 1970, Ken...

Jerimy “Moe” Fiske, 43, of Monroeton, PA (Barclay Mountain) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born April 20, 1975 in Sayre, PA, Jerimy Ray, “Moe” to family and friends, was a son of Emily (Bidlack) Woodcock of Monroeton and the late Jeffery Fiske.  On Aug. 21, 2010, he married the former Melissa Hibbert on Barclay Mountain.  Most recently he was employed as a painter for UTLX Rail Car...

Eleanor M. Wooster, 99, long-time resident of Roaring Branch (Union Twp., Pa.) peacefully passed away on Friday morning, December 7, 2018 at the Sherwood’s Retirement & Personal Care Home in Canton. Eleanor was born in Newelltown, PA on July 26, 1919.  She was a daughter of the late Bert and Lulu (Saxton) McIlwain.  Eleanor was a life-time member of the Newelltown Methodist Church which was established in 1873. She was proud to be the longest attending member in...

Kenneth J. Utter, 89, of Granville Summit (LeRoy Township, PA), passed away on Friday evening November 23, 2018 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. Born in Hainesville, N.J. on March 19, 1929, Kenneth James was a son of the late James Utter and Frances Drake.  In younger years, Ken worked in New Jersey for many years as a heavy equipment operator. On June 12, 1970 he married the former Priscilla Blakeslee in Elkton, MD. Following retirement in 1992, the Utter’s made their...

    John W. Snyder, Jr., 79, of Cogan Station, PA passed away Thursday evening, November 22, 2018 at his home while surrounded by family. Born September 20, 1939 in Estella, PA, John Wesley Snyder Jr. “Buzz” to family and friends, was a son of the late John W. Snyder and Marjorie (Boyles) Martin. He was a graduate of Montoursville High School, class of 1956. On June. 16, 1976, John married the former Bonnie Jean Graybill in Williamsport, PA. Together they shared 42...

C. Richard Pratt, 86, of Troy, PA was called home to Heaven by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning November 13, 2018 from the Bradford County Manor.Born in Canton, PA October 4, 1932, Charles Richard, “Dick” to family and friends, was a son of the late Leland Daniel and Anna Elora (Dexter) Pratt.  He grew up on the family’s dairy farm in Granville Township.  Dick graduated from Troy High School in 1951 where he was active in the Future Farmers of America. ...

    Lee Allyn Heckman Lee Allyn Heckman, age 69, of Morrow, GA, passed away April 30, 2018.  Lee was born on May 20, 1948, in Towanda and moved numerous times throughout his childhood with his family.  He graduated high school in North Carolina and college with a degree in Pre-Med from North Carolina State University.  Following graduation, he joined the Peace Corp and served two terms in Africa helping to eradicate Smallpox.  Later he traveled Europe prior...

Janice (Holmes) Evans Dieffenbach, 84, of Canton, PA passed away at home while surrounded by family on Saturday November 10, 2018. Janice Ann was born in Canton April 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Rodman Crawford and Ethel (Keagle) Holmes.  She was a member of Canton High School’s class of 1952. In the early 1940’s the Holmes children who were part of the “Second Street Gang”, held carnivals at the family home to raise funds towards the construction of...

Floyd R. Klein, 95, of Troy PA, (Armenia Twp.) and formerly of Nazareth, PA passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. Born July 19, 1923, in Minneapolis, MN, Floyd Richard Klein was a son of the late John and Ida (Powell) Klein.  He was a lifelong patriot and a veteran of WWII; proud of his service in the U.S. Navy.  On Jan. 22, 1960, Floyd married the former Dorothy Marie Hanzl in the Kreidersville Church.  Floyd enjoyed his career as an...