All Obituaries

A mother’s love is…. everlasting. It is with greatest sadness that we announce the passing of Merriel Jean (VanNoy) Hickok.  Merriel passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2021, she was 91.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family and numerous friends, old and new. Merriel was the daughter of Howard and Gertrude (Dewey) VanNoy, born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1929 and growing up on Mt. Pisgah, East Troy, PA.  On August 24, 1951, she married Raymond A....

Brenda R. Higley, 77, of Canton, PA., passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Winter Haven Hospital in Florida. Brenda Ruth was born December 18, 1943 in Towanda to the late Vernon and Florence (Fawcett) Hatch. She attended Loyalsock Area high School and was a graduate of the Williamsport School of Commerce. On May 22, 2004 Brenda married Arlan Higley in the St. John’s Methodist Church in Grover. She was a woman of faith in the Lord and in earlier years attended the Ward united...

Robert E. McNeal, 61, of Rincon, Georgia, formerly of Blossburg, passed away very unexpectedly on April 3, 2021. Robert Eugene was born November 16, 1959 to Florence (Lamanski) McNeal and the late Glen McNeal in Alabama. He attended North Penn Junior/Senior High School and was a graduate of the class of 1978.  After high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a Chinook Mechanic until his retirement in August of 1998.  Besides his mother, Florence...

William “Will” H. Hibbert, 57, of Monroeton, PA., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2021. William Henry was born April 12, 1963 to the late William “Bill” C. Hibbert and Dolores (Barnes) Sobolewski in Doylestown, PA. He attended DelHaas High School and after moving to Barclay mountain, with his dad and step-mom Charlotte (Grimes) Hibbert, he went to Towanda High School. Charlotte raised and loved Will as her own son.   Will was an avid Philadelphia...

Betty Lou (Moore) Ayers, 78, of Granville Summit, PA., passed away early Thursday morning, April 1, 2021, at her home, while surrounded by the love of her family. Betty Lou was born on February 25, 1943 in Sayre, to the late Simmons and Beatrice (Bennett) Moore. She attended Troy Area Schools and was a graduate of the class of 1961.  Bet, as known by many, was a woman of faith and attended the Granville Church of Christ. She enjoyed watching the old westerns and game shows. Surviving...

Ruth H. Schultz, 92, formerly of Blossburg, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Mechanicsburg, PA.  Ruth was born November 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Hinder.  Ruth was a graduate of Wellsboro High School. On June 19, 1948, she married Louis Schultz at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro and they shared 52 years of loving marriage until his passing on November 24, 2000. Ruth was an active member of the former St. Andrew’s Church in...

Robert F. Wiglesworth Jr., 60, of Springfield Township, passed away on March 22, 2021, with loved one’s by his side, at Allentown’s Lehigh Valley Health Center, following an unexpected accident. Robert Franklin was born April 1, 1960 in Sayre, a son of Joyce (Weed) Seymour of Troy and the late Robert Wiglesworth Sr. He attended Troy Area Schools and graduated with the class of 1978.  After graduation, he was employed by Continental Drilling until 1984, when his health...

Kenneth L. Collister, 75, of Roaring Branch, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on Monday, March 20, 2021, while surrounded by his family.  Kenneth Larue was born November 20, 1945 in Blossburg, PA to the late Gordon and Viola (Vroman) Collister. On July 18, 1964 he married the former Kay McNett in Ralston, PA. They shared 56 wonderful years together and raised three sons and a daughter. Kenneth was no stranger to hard work, a quality he passed down to his children. Ken was employed by...

Wanda M. Murray, 74, life-time resident of West Burlington, Pennsylvania, passed away following her courageous battle with the Covid-19 virus on Friday afternoon, March 19, 2021 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Wanda Marie was born on May 17, 1946 in Troy, one of three children born to the late Richard and Gladys (Wagner) Bristol. She was a graduate of Troy Area High School, class of 1964.  On January 6, 1968 Wanda married the love of her life, Robert “Bill” Murray...

  Charles M Storrs, 87, of Williamsport, formerly of Canton, passed away at his home on Monday,  March 15, 2021, while surrounded by the love of his family.  Charles Martin was born July 19, 1933 in Canton to the late Lamar and Alice (Bassett) Storrs. He attended Canton Area High School and after school he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He graduated from Bainbridge MD Navy Training Center in Company 93 as a fireman apprentice.  Charlie heroically served his...