All Obituaries

William A. “Bill” Frederick, 67, of Canton, PA, passed away, on Thursday evening, August 16, 2018 from the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. William Arthur was born August 7, 1951 in Blossburg, Tioga County PA. He was a son of the late Arthur and Zelda (Luckey) Frederick.   In earlier years, Bill enjoyed working for several local area dairy farms.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed to hunt and fish.  Other hobbies included; High School Area Football,...

Shirley (Swain) Thomas, 81, of Canton, PA, peacefully passed away on Friday afternoon, August 10, 2018 at the Bradford County Manor. Shirley Ann was born in Canton on July 14, 1937, a daughter of the late Paul Job and Jennie V. (Champney) Freeman.  She was a 1955 graduate of Canton High School.  In addition to her dedicated care of family and home, Shirley enjoyed her work at Canton’s Canford Manufacturing since the company’s beginning until she retired in 1996....

Mary (Beck) Messner, 86, of East Point, PA, while surrounded by her loving family, went to be with her Lord and Savior following an extended illness, on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, PA. Mary Esma (Beck) was born September 10, 1931 in Liberty Township, Tioga County PA.  She was a daughter of the late Willard Theodore Beck and Mary Elizabeth (Sechrist) Beck.  She attended Liberty High School.  On Labor Day, September...

Randy S. Smith, 54, of Morris Run, PA, passed away on August 4, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport. Born October 17, 1963 in Blossburg, PA Randy Scott, endeared as “Pettit” by family and friends, was a son of the late Datus and Mary Alice (Nybeck) Smith.  He was a graduate of Montoursville High School.  Pettit will be lovingly remembered as being blessed with a positive and happy nature.  He had a sweetness about him and was a kind, outgoing and humorous...

Robert G. Fleury, Esquire, 73, of Troy, PA formally of the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, was born into eternal life on August 3, 2018. He passed away peacefully at home, while surrounded by his wife, children, brothers and sister in law. Born on December 8, 1944, in Philadelphia, Robert Gerard was a son of the late Austin "Gus" and Dolores (Johnston) Fleury. On February 13, 1965, Bob married the former Patricia Ann Mathenia in Philadelphia, where they lived until...

Ardena Tyler, in her 100th year, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA. passed away on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Ardena Fern, “Dena” was born October 5, 1918, in Springfield Township. She was a daughter of the late Arden Theodore and M. Pearl (Roberts) Seymour. Ardena married Herbert Henry Tyler on April 3, 1938 in the Waverly Baptist Church parsonage and they were blessed with seven children. In addition to her devoted...

Patricia “Pat” Hartford, 81, of Alba, PA, passed away at home while surrounded by loved ones early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018. Born June 12, 1937 in Troy, PA, Patricia Ann was one of five children of the late Earl and Ethel (Bailey) May. She married Dale R. Hartford on Aug. 13, 1955, in Troy.  They shared 48 years together before his passing on April 17, 2004.  Caring for family and home came first in Pat’s life.  She always looked forward to spending...

Edwin R. Cheyney, Jr., 75, of Covington, PA went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Edwin Russell, Ed or “Firp” to family and friends, was born June 21, 1943 in Boothwyn PA, Lancaster County.  He was a son of the late Edwin Sr. and Isabel (Booth) Cheyney.  After graduating from North Penn High School in 1961, Ed served our country in the U.S. Navy.  He worked in the petroleum industry most of his life and...

“Hey, he kicked the bucket a few days back. He’s in Heaven and he’s happy, at rest and no more aches and pains. He’s thankful to his family, his church family, friends, co-workers, and especially all our military.”, Written by Harold Harold J. Foster, 91, of Smithfield Twp., PA, passed away early Monday morning, July 9, 2018, at home with his loving wife, Phyllis, and his children by his side. Harold Judson was born December 6, 1926 in Leona, PA, a son of the...

Ann M. Bowens, 86, of Blossburg, PA, passed away Saturday evening, July 7, 2018 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. Ann Marie was born June 23, 1932 in Morris Run, PA, the last surviving child of the late Walter and Agnes (Stachowski) Lutomski.  She was a 1950 graduate of Blossburg High School.  On May 11, 1968, Ann married Robert “Bob” Bowens Jr. in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morris Run. Ann enjoyed her work as an office secretary.  Throughout her career...