All Obituaries

  Betty J. Reed, 94, life-time resident of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning, February 20, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor. Betty Jane was born in Williamsport, PA., November 11, 1925, an only child of the late James and Margerite (Zimmerman) Schraml. Betty was an avid bingo player and many affectionately knew her as “Bingo Betty.” She enjoyed playing cards, especially rummy and pinochle. She belonged to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Troy. Betty always...

Mary J. Nybeck, 81, a long-time resident of Morris Run, PA, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Mary Jane was born in Towanda on June 3, 1938 a daughter of the late John Grim and Verna (Bastian) Conrad. On February 22, 1964 she married the love of her life, Fred A. Nybeck, Sr. Together they shared 39 years together and raised eight children until his passing in 2003. Mary was a kind, caring individual who was always good to...

Henry “Milt” Ayers, 85, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Burlington on May 24, 1934, Henry Milton was a son of the late Merrill and Florence (Watson) Ayers. On October 27, 1955 he married Phyllis “Phil” Barrett in Gillett. Milton and Phil were very active on their family dairy farm which they both operated from 1964 until the sale of the dairy cows in 1997. Aside from...

Derek K. Dowling, 36, of Mansfield, Pennsylvania, formerly a long-time resident of Roaring Branch, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 2, 2020 following a courageous battle with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and addiction.   Derek Keith was born August 24, 1983 in Whiteman, Missouri to Timothy and Robin (Route) Dowling. He attended Canton Schools and was a graduate of the class of 2001. After graduation he enlisted with the U.S. Navy for 11 years proudly serving during...

  Susan "Sue" (Campbell) Hoover, 73, long-time resident of Canton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday morning, February 1, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family. Susan Elaine was born on September 13, 1946 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, she was one of four daughters born to the late Franklin Ransford “Randy” and Winona “Nonie” (Priset) Campbell. As a young woman, Sue grew up in the Canton area and attended the Canton Jr &...

Laurence R. Thoren  “A wise teacher makes learning a joy…” (Proverbs 15:2, TLB) Laurence Robert “Larry” Thoren Sr., having fought the good fight, finished his race on February 1, 2020.  Larry’s life was one that impacted many.  A skilled and passionate teacher and coach, he did more than teach students or coach athletes; he impacted their lives in significant and lasting ways.  As a father and Pop-Pop, he was the endless source of...

Charles J. “Charlie” Bender, 78, of Canton, Pennsylvania, passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Guthrie’s Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit following a brief illness. Charles James was born December 11, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Charles F. and Helen (Kalinowski) Bender. He was raised in the Catholic Faith. Charlie graduated from High school and then proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam Era. He later moved to the Canton area to make...

  Theodore J. Brown, 88, of Troy, Pennsylvania, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ from his home Thursday morning, January 30, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 15, 1931, in West Franklin, PA a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Ward) Brown. Ted was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Troy where he served as Deacon. He was also a member of the American Legion in Mechanicsburg, PA. Theodore proudly served as a Sergeant in the...

  Lucy M. (Rutty) Sullivan, 83, well known resident of Fox Township, Shunk, PA., passed away unexpectedly at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020. Lucy Mae was born October 20, 1936, in Grover, Pa. to the late Clyde and Mae (Hipple) Rutty. Lucy was employed at Canton’s Shop Vac for 20 years until her retirement in 1996. Following her retirement, she enjoyed volunteered at the food bank in Dushore for several years.  Lucy was a very...

Susan E. Wolfe, 71, of Ulster, Pa. passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Susan Elizabeth was born February 16, 1948 in Canton, Pa. one of five children born to the late Harold Brown and Betty Mae (Worthington) Brown Walters. She was a graduate of Troy High School and on February 19, 1965, Susan married Nelson E. Wolfe at her parent’s home located in Alba.  Together they raised two son’s and shared nearly 55 years of...