All Obituaries

Karen Elaine Bicksler, age 74, passed away at her home in Troupsburg, NY, on May 26, 2022. Born on December 16, 194 7 in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin N. and Marian L. (Gipe) Shuey. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1965 and was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lebanon. On April 23, 1966, she married Dean H. Bicksler and they shared almost 50 years of marriage until his passing on April 13, 2016. Moving from Lebanon, PA in I 1987, she and her...

Grant Gehman residing in Lawrenceville, PA went home to be with the Lord on May 17,2022 at his home.  Born November 28th 1948, Grant was 73 years old when he passed.  Grant is survived by his wife of 53 years, MaryLou Gehman of Lawrenceville, 4 sons,  Matt Gehman and his wife Melissa of Buffalo, NY, Benn Gehman and his wife Mandy of Tyronza, AR, Jason Gehman and his wife Kate of Wellsboro, PA, and Josh Gehman and his wife Sarah of Lawrenceville, PA; 22 grandchildren,...

Robert Charles Mortimer age 93 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at UPMC Wellsboro. Born July 10, 1928 in Bradford, PA, he was the son of the late John and Ora (Wingard) Mortimer. Bob was the custodian at the Northern Tioga School District for 25 plus years. He married Viola N. Northrup on October 16, 1953 and they shared 69 years together until her passing on February 25, 2022. He was a member of the Knoxville Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, enjoyed hunting and fishing,...

Barbara Jean Snook age 86 of Westfield passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at The Green Home in Wellsboro. Born September 7, 1935 in Westfield, she was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Winifred (Simmons) Schall. She married Donald R. Snook on December 9, 1979 and they shared 42 years together. She was the owner of Barb’s Gift and Jewelry Store and a member of the Eastern Star. Barb is survived by her husband, Donald; children, Michael and Valerie Fitzwater of The Villages, FL,...

David Valentine Hayes died on May 5th, 2022, at Absolute Care, Three Rivers, where he spent the last year of his life being lovingly cared for by a dedicated and compassionate staff of amazing people. He was surrounded by his children who made certain he knew how truly loved he was in his final moments. David was born on January 10th, 1950, to Floridan and Arletta Hayes. He grew up in Westfield, PA where he graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School with the Class of 1968. After high...

Eleanor Gibney age 85 of Lawrenceville passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at UPMC Wellsboro. Born January 19, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fioravante and Josephine (Perillo) Eliane. Ellie married Richard A. Gibney on August 9, 1959 and the shared 62 years together until his passing this year on March 27, 2022. She worked for many years as the executive secretary for American Express, loved music, all genres and hummingbirds. Ellie was a very traditional classy,...

Brody Joe Mesler, age 66 of Westfield passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at his home. Born on February 17, 1956 in Westfield, he was the son of the late Robert and Marge (Mosher) Mesler. He was raised by his step father, Douglas (Skip) Carpenter and his mother, Marge. Brody married Dewey Seeley and they spent many loving years together until his passing. He worked at several places throughout his life; he was a farmhand at Sherwoods, then he worked at the Cowanesque Foundry, after that he...

Phillip (Bud) Seymour, 84, Big Pond, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, after an illness. Bud is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leahmae Seymour; son and daughter-in law, Timothy (Sharon) Seymour, Wellsboro, PA; daughter and son-in law Tammie (John) Hamilton, Pine City, NY; grandchildren, Machelle (Anthony) Suttiles, Wellsboro, PA, Kelli (John) Wills, Wellsboro, PA, and Derek Hamilton, Pine City, NY; five great-grandsons, Wellsboro, PA, and several nieces and nephews in...

John D. Bruce, age 73 of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Born on February 6, 1949 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jack and Ruth (Dinneny) Bruce. John liked being outdoors; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also liked spending time with his family. John is survived by his son, Michael Bruce of Elkland, PA; daughter, Michelle Cook of Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Nathan Washburn, Jennifer (Michael) Spong, Jesse...

Linda S. Hollenbaugh age 74 of Westfield passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  Born March 15, 1948 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Phillip A. "Pete" and Roselyn (Walker) Kent.  Linda graduated from cosmetology school and was a beautician for 40 years.  She married Thomas H. Hollenbaugh and they shared 54 years together.  Linda enjoyed being home, loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren and...