All Obituaries

Cleone Schweikart, 75, of Roaring Branch, PA (Canton Twp.) passed away at home while surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Cleone Marie was born August 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Robert VanNoy, Madeline “Pat” (Allen) Bellows and stepdaughter of Maxwell Bellows.  Cleone was a member of Canton High School’s 1961 graduating class.  In earlier years, she worked as a seamstress at Glamorize Company in Williamsport.  Cleone and her late...

      Leslie Ray Yoder, 87, Arnot, PA. On Oct. 13, 2018, Ray Yoder took a heavenly walk with our Lord down a path to no more pain.  Ray was born in Liberty on Feb. 28, 1931 to the late Ernest and Ruth (Mase) Yoder.  He married the former Joan Watkins on Oct. 11, 1952.  Ray worked as a salesman with Arnot Building Supply Company. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Liberty, held lifetime memberships at Blossburg’s Hillside Rod & Gun Club,...

          Allan W. Kitchen, 61, of Roaring Branch, PA passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2018 at Susquehanna Health Williamsport Hospital. Born February 2, 1957 in Williamsport, PA, Allan Wayne was a son of the late James M and Sara J. (Sechrist) Kitchen. He attended Loyalsock High School with the class of 1975.  Allan worked as a welder’s helper with the Harrisburg Local 520 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union.  He was a private person, an...

While surrounded by loved ones, Randy Lee DeVinney, 58, of Barbours, PA was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from the Gatehouse in Williamsport. Born October 13, 1959 in Bellefonte, PA, Randy was a son of Barbara (Keller) Mills of Centre Hall, PA and the late Charles DeVinney.  He was a 1977 graduate of State College High School and received an Associate’s degree in Forestry from the former WACC in Williamsport.  Randy enjoyed his career as a...

Barbara J. Shanley, 90, of Troy PA passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Bradford County Manor. Born July 17, 1928, Barbara Jane was a daughter of the late Floyd Donald and Muriel Belle (Morgan) Thomas.  On April 23, 1949, she married Alvin “Lefty” Shanley in St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ralston.  Lefty and Barb owned and operated Shanley’s General Store in Ogdensburg for several years.  She also worked as a home health aide for...

Paul H. Machmer, 93, well-known resident of the Canton area (Union Twp., Tioga County, PA) passed away on Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018 at the Bradford County Manor.   Paul Herbert, “Paulie” to family and friends, was born December 4, 1924 at the family farm in Ward Township, Tioga County.  He was the last surviving of 13 children in the family of the late Fred S. and Mabel (Mason) Machmer.  On February 2, 1945, he married the former Emma Graham and while...

Anne Biddle Preston, 91, longtime resident of Canton, PA passed away peacefully at the Sherwood Retirement and Personal Care Home in Canton while surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. The daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Wilcox) Biddle, Anne Biddle Preston was born in Elmira, NY on September 9, 1927. After graduating from Elmira Free Academy in 1945, Anne attended Syracuse University, majoring in music and theatre. She was employed in radio broadcasting for two Elmira...

Phyllis G. Deal, 92, of Canton, PA, passed away on Tuesday September 11 2018 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. Born September 8, 1926 in Roaring Branch, PA, Phyllis was the last surviving child in the family of the late Joseph and Sadie (Smith) Good and a 1944 graduate of Canton High School.   Phyllis was the wife of Robert Deal who passed away on June 9, 1976. She was employed as an accountant in Chittenango, NY for many years until retiring.   Phyllis’ life was...

Carol Ann Anspach, 56, of Dushore, PA formerly of Mt. Joy, PA passed away unexpectedly at her mother's home on Tuesday September 11, 2018. Carol was born in Lancaster, PA March 3, 1962, a daughter of Nancy Miller Anspach (Larry Derr) of Shunk and the late Ralph Anspach.  She was a 1980 graduate of Donegal High School in Mt. Joy.  Carol was a very outgoing person who made friends easily.  She enjoyed her working career in several different types of business from...

    Cliff Davis, Jr., 81, of Troy, PA passed away while surrounded by loved ones at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Born April 2, 1937 in Troy, Clifford Clifton Davis, Jr. was the son of the late Clifford and Viola (Woods) Davis.  Cliff believed in a good day’s work and possessed a strong work ethic all of his life.  He was a meat cutter with P & C Markets for 42 years, working throughout New York State.  In earlier years,...