All Obituaries

Dorothy Marie Swayne Earl passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 87 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Born January 12, 1935 in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Agnes (Nelson) Swayne. Dorothy was married to Drexel John Earl on May 28, 1955 at the United Methodist Church in Westfield. They recently celebrated their 67th anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Drexel John Earl of Westfield;...

Ida L. Burnside, age 87 of Lawrenceville passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born November 6, 1934 in Nelson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elva (Bliss) Farr. Ida married Donald E. Burnside on November 24, 1950 and they shared 65 years together until his passing on Aug. 1, 2016. They lived a busy life together; camping and traveling. She was an active member of TOPS and the Calvary United Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

Ronald L. Taft, age 70 of Westfield passed away at his home on Thursday, September 29, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer.  As per Ronald's request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.  Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.

Cecelia Lillian (Cornell) VanZile, age 86 of Lawrenceville passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home. Born September 14, 1936 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Dougall) Cornell. Cecelia worked at a chicken farm and then as a cook for Williamson High School. On July 3, 1953 she married Ronald J. VanZile, Sr. at the Salvation Army in Corning, NY. They settled down in Lawrenceville, PA where they resided together happily for 69 years....

Douglas Persing, 79, of Knoxville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born October 6, 1942 in Little Marsh, he was the son of the late Alvin and Cleah (Taylor) Persing. Doug married Judith Ann McClelland on Feb. 4, 1963 and they shared 53 years together until her passing on Dec. 12, 2016. Doug retired from Dresser Rand in 2003 after 42 years of service and was a Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer for 37 years. He enjoyed turkey hunting,...

Carol A. Whitesell, age 69 of Coudersport, PA passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Sweden Valley Manor. Born on March 20, 1953 in Knoxville, PA, she was a daughter to the late John and Mary (Miller) Whitesell. Carol enjoyed doing anything that involved art. She was said to be very artistic; spending many hours painting, drawing, and coloring. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Williams of Elkland, PA; sister, Sharon (Frank) Kennedy of Knoxville, PA; brother, Terry Whitesell of...

Jane Costley, age 78 of Knoxville, Pa passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Montage Heights Assisted Living in Denver, Co. Born on December 10, 1943 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late WJ Phelps and Stephonia (Goika) Phelps. Jane worked for Corning Inc. for 18 years before retiring. Jane is survived by her Son, Daniel Costley and his wife Candice; Grandchildren, Brianna, Alva, Emma and Tyler all of Colorado; Nephews, Rick Mora of Atlanta, Ga and...

Bertha Marie Loucks, age 93 of Elkland, PA passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at UPMC Wellsboro. Born June 17, 1929 in Catonsville, MD, she was a daughter to the late Fred and Florence (Talbert) Novisher. Bertha married Arthur Loucks in October 1947 and they spent over 50 loving years together until his passing in December 2002. She loved singing and was even a semi-professional at it. Bertha also enjoyed gardening, square dancing, and spending time with her family. She was a devout...

The family of Norma Jean (Potter) Payne, age 95 of Potterbrook, Pa is sad to announce, after a long and full life, her passing on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at her daughter’s home surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 4, 1927 in Campbell, Ny, she was a daughter to the late J.C. and Martha (Travis) Potter. Norma married Richard Payne on November 16, 1946 and spent 58 loving years together until his passing on December 9, 2004. She enjoyed canning her vegetables from her own garden...

Leroy V. Fake I, age 80 of Westfield, PA passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home. Born October 27, 1941 in Ephrata, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy G. and Alverta (Adams) Fake. Leroy married Donna Tittle on August 18, 1990 and they were happily married for 32 years until his passing. He worked at M & M Mars in Elizabethtown, PA for 27 years before retiring in 1993. Leroy loved spending time with his family and friends, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his loving...