All Obituaries

    In Loving Memory Marie A. (Nelcoski) Kirkendall Heaven gained an angel on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Marie (Nelcoski) Kirkendall, 86 years old passed away peacefully at her residence in Langhorne, PA after a brief illness. Born in Arnot, PA on March 21,1935, the daughter of Frank and Antoinette (Stempeck) Nelcoski. Marie went to North Penn High School and later met the love of her life Jack W. Kirkendall whom she was married to for a loving 34 years until his passing on...

    Harold Hebe, 91, passed away at the Williamsport Hospital on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born May 18, 1930 to Ernest and Lillian Hebe. He lived his entire life in Liberty. He married Betty Jane Anderson on April 11, 1953. They celebrated 68 years of marriage. Harold was a painter and wall paper hanger for 57 years. He retired from Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital from part time work in 2004. Harold loved to fish, work in his garage and enjoyed having coffee...

Louis Eugene Maxwell,59, of Blossburg, lost his battle with Covid 19 pneumonia November 6,2021 while a patient at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born December 22, 1961, in Wellsville NY, one of six children of the late Roland and Mildred Matteson Maxwell. Louis owned and operated a janitorial service. When Louis was not using his metal detector or collecting old bottles, he could be found at his favorite hangout, The Bear A in Blossburg, on his stool drinking...

Thelma V. Wickman, 75, of Blossburg, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Thelma was born in Blossburg April 15, 1946. On December 1, 1974 Thelma became the wife of Gordon Wickman, they celebrated 29 years of marriage until Gordon passed away on November 20, 2004. Thelma worked at the Wellsboro Diner after which she became the owner of The Brick Tavern in Blossburg, she remained the owner until her retirement. Thelma was known as a “professional” tea pot collector, enjoyed...

Joyce Wickman, 79, of Morris Run, passed away Saturday October 2,2021, at the Gate House, Williamsport. Born March 25, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice Brooks Nybeck. On August 4, 1962 Joyce became the wife of Donald Wickman, he survives and resides in Morris Run. Joyce attended the Siloa Lutheran Church in Morris Run. She enjoyed picnics with her family, camping, and traveling to Minnesota to visit relatives. Her favorite music was country but she adored Elvis....

Sarah F. Allen, 37, of Blossburg, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021. She was born August 14, 1984. Survived by a daughter, Brooke Allen and a son, Luke Cummings, both of Blossburg. Sisters Terriann Whismer of West Virginia, Jessie Harris Allen (Ian) of Wellsboro, Cassie Harris (Shane) of New York and Dana Neill of Mansfield. She had nieces and nephews she loved dearly.   Extended family include Debby Register (Charles Mackenzie), Michelle Hernandez (Jack), Teresa Solla (Jose),...

Warren Harold Tinney, 88 of Valdosta, GA and Covington, PA died Friday, September 10, 2021 after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. Born in Rochester, NY to Alfhild and Harold Tinney and stepson of Otto Johnson, he grew up on the Blake Road in Morris Run, PA. He grew up working in the coal mines in that area. In 1963, he and his wife Joyce moved to Valdosta, GA as owners and operators of the El Carlo Motel until 1984. He then worked for the Scruggs Asphalt Co. as the sand plant...

Martha A. Bastian,89, of Blossburg passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Blossburg. Martha was born December 6, 1931 in Covington, one of thirteen children of Jacob and Frances Fredrick Bogaczyk. Martha was the widow of Glenn P. Bastian Sr. She was a member of Holy Child Parish. Martha was a respected and loved teacher of the Southern Tioga School District for 28 years, she also held the position of school board director of the Southern Tioga...

Paul Losinger,40, of Blossburg, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at his home. Paul was born July 3,1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Roger and Linda Grinnell Losinger. Paul was known as a loving caring person; he loved having time with his son Bryson Losinger, and took great pleasure hunting. He was a member of the Robert F. Snyder VFW Post# 6755, Liberty. Paul is survived by his mother Linda Losinger, Blossburg, son Bryson Losinger, brother, Justin Losinger, Liberty,...

John E. Backman, 85, of Bridgeton, NJ, passed away on July 26, 2021 in Vineland, New Jersey while being close to his son. John was the son of Leah (Roupp) & John Backman. He was married on December 14, 1963 to Rae Thompson (deceased). He is survived by his two sisters Jane Allen and Dorothy Norman (Earnest). John had two children, Modena Souza (deceased) (Paul) and James Backman (Jennifer). He has six grandchildren; Ammbrose, Dain, Ena, Leah, Kyra, and Jenna; and nine...