All Obituaries

R. Waneta Spencer, age 94 of Elkland, PA passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Corning Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on May 10, 1928 in Clymer Township, PA. Waneta was married to Duane Spencer for 54 years before his passing in May of 2002. She graduated from Sabinsville High School and afterwards she attended the Elmira Business and Shorthand College where she received her degree. Following that she was a librarian at the Cowanesque Valley Elementary School for a...

Joseph Clyde Orchowski, Sr. of Elkland, PA age, 72 passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home shortly after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Wellsboro, PA on August 31, 1950, along with his twin brother, John Orchowski. He was the son of Stanley & Caroline (Heitzenrater) Orchowski. Joe was born and raised in Elkland, PA and graduated from Elkland High School in 1969, where he was a multi-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball and baseball. His skill in soccer led...

Kathy J. Davis, age 70 of Osceola passed away at her home with family by her side on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  Born September 4, 1952 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Wilma (Fuller) Nagy.  Kathy enjoyed drinking coffee, visiting with friends, watching Judge Judy and loved canning and baking.  She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Carlton "Butch" Davis; her daughter, Sherri (Mike) Blackwell of Elkland; two sons, Jason (Charlotte)...

Duane A. Doan, age 88 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at UPMC Wellsboro. Born April 11, 1934 in Knoxville, he was the son and only child of the late Paul and Aletha (Daniels) Doan. He married Betty Ann (Kemp) on April 30, 1953. They spent almost 60 years together until her passing on April 15, 2013. Duane worked as a mechanic for many years for Frank Chevrolet in Elkland, and then he and Orman Surina bought the business and were co-owners of D & S Chevrolet for many...

Carolyn M. DeSera, age 85 of Horseheads formerly of Corning, passed away on January 9, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1937 in Elkland, PA to the late Joseph and Caroline DeSera. Carolyn was also predeceased by her brothers, Harry, Ernest and Joseph Jr. and her sister, Edith. She is survived by sister-in-law, Joyce DeSera; several nieces and nephews. After graduating from Elkland High School and Corning Community College she worked for Corning Glass for 50 years. Carolyn was a kind soul...

Christopher Lee Floyd Mosher, age 28 of Elkland passed away at home on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born December 2, 1994 in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Jodylynn Mosher (Jeff Wood) and Timmy L. Zuke. Chris enjoyed playing video games, listening to music and playing guitar. He loved to ride skateboard and would later guide his daughter Izzy and his young cousins to ride too. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Isabella Grace Mosher (Lacey Learn); brothers, Thomas...

Alfred C. Smithers, age 71 of Elkland, PA passed away on December 31, 2022 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. Born on March 12, 1951, he was a son to the late James and Maryjane (Earnest) Smithers. Alfred was a 1969 Addison High School graduate. He worked at Dresser Rand for a handful of years and then he worked at Ward Manufacturing for about 10 years. When Alfred was younger, he enjoyed working on racecars at his parent’s garage and racing stock-cars at the Woodhull Raceway.  He...

Stacy Joann Logan, age 15 of Elkland passed away at home on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born February 21, 2007, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Dom E. and Therese L. (Harkenrider) Logan. Stacy was a sophomore at the Williamson High School. She carried the spirit of love, kindness and compassion everywhere she went. She was a social butterfly with a nonjudgmental soul. She loved helping others, her animals, and being with family and friends. Stacy could light up any room with her...

Alfred J. Brown, age 87 of Lawrenceville passed away on December 24, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born August 2, 1935 in Bath, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred H. Brown and Frances (Quick) Brown Patterson. He married Rosalie Rumburger on November 23, 1957 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Al served three years in the US Marine Corps where he earned the rank SSgt. Al then worked as a machinist for Ingersoll Rand where he retired. In retirement, Al operated a...

Donna L. Lewis, age 81 of Westfield passed away on Thursday December 22, 2022 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Born October 13, 1941 in Addison, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Gee) Avery. Donna married Paul G. Lewis on December 27, 1959 and they shared 62 years together. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing, picking berries and playing games on her computer. She is survived by her husband, Paul of Westfield; children, Deb and Don Kibbe of Harrison Valley...