All Obituaries

Jerrie Ann Wakely Tokarz died peacefully at home in Blossburg on September 15, 2023. She was born February 3, 1943, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where her father, James Robert Wakley was stationed. Her mother was Janet Beverly (Reid) Wakley Guy. She spent much of her life in Westfield, Blossburg, and Morris Run, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Roberta Wakley Thompson, and her first husband Ronald “Judge” Hodder.  Jerrie is survived by her...

James Lyman McIntosh Age 81 years old James “Jim” McIntosh passed away while undergoing open-heart surgery in Pittsburgh on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Jim was born in Blossburg, PA in 1942. He was a 1960 graduate of North Penn High School.  Jim was well known in Blossburg, and the surrounding community, as the owner of Jim’s Service Station that he operated from 1970-2006.  As a business owner, his customers knew Jim for his honest, friendly, and respectful...

Harold “Poncho” Andrews, of Arnot, passed away at home with his loving family at his side on July 27, 2023. Born September 18, 1947 in Blossburg the son of Fred and Emma Andrews. On May 11, 1974 he married Patricia Harzinski, they shared 49 years of marriage. “Poncho” was the store manger at Arnot Building Supply for 43 years. He was Methodist by faith, also a member of Wild National Turkey Federation, Hillside Rod and Gun, and Arnot Sportsmen’s...

Jeffrey Charles Wheeler 1961-2023 Jeffrey Charles Wheeler, age 61, of Jesup, Georgia, formally of Cherry Flats, Covington, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly due to health complications on Thursday, April 20th 2023. Jeffrey was born May 4th 1961 in Wellsboro, PA Graduating from North Penn Jr. Sr. High School in 1979 excelling in track and field landing 7th All Time points held overall. He later served in the Army for 4 years upon Graduation. Jeffrey was known for his hard...

Danny H. Watkins Jr., 64, of Covington, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 19,2023. Born January 17, 1959 in Blossburg the son of Danny H and Sylvia VanDyke Watkins Sr. Danny was employed as a salesman at Blaise Alexander Car Dealership in Mansfield. Danny was a devout fan of the Yankees and the Flyers, he enjoyed fine cigars, good bourbon, and great friends. Surviving is his mother, Sylvia Watkins, Covington, daughters; Caitlin Watkins, Eldridge, Iowa, Kristin Watkins, Eldridge,...

David A. Jones, 75, of Blossburg, PA, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on January 29, 1948 Garfield Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC. David graduated from North Penn High School in 1966.  He had a successful career as an Electrician and Control Service Specialist for over 30 years at Osram Sylvania in Wellsboro. David is survived by his beloved wife Beverly Jones and was a loving father to his children...

    Bonnie Holdren age 71 passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 with her children and sister at her side. She was born December 3, 1951 in Blossburg. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, William Holdren on July 27, 1999. While her health still permitted, she enjoyed fishing, watching hummingbirds, and enjoyed her TV, the soap operas, never missed Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and a Sunday never passed that she did not miss watching golf, it was her favorite sport, she...

Lorraine Brown passed away peacefully at the age of 90 with her friends by her side on January 20, 2023. She was born September 11, 1932 at Jersey Shore, RD#4, PA. She was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School Class of 1950. Lorraine was a former member of the United Methodist Church of Jersey Shore, Antes Fort Methodist Church, Avis Methodist Church, and McElhatton United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Jersey Shore Elks Ladies Auxiliary also a former member the Jersey...

Robin D. Purdy of Liberty, went home to God on Wednesday, January 11,2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Clearfield on August 5, 1972 one of four daughters of Thomas and Florence Royer Harmic. On August 1, 2009 Robin and Gregory Purdy were united in marriage. She was a member of Harvest Family Followship in Liberty. Robin was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was an avid reader, a writer of poetry, and a talented knitter a skill she used to knit bonnets for the...

Anton “Tony” Pennings   Tony Pennings passed on to the Spirit World Sunday morning January 8, 2023 after a December 1, 2022 cancer diagnosis.  In September 1948 Tony traveled across the Atlantic Ocean as a fetus from Holland to Ellis Island, NYC.  His parents Pieter & Marie Pennings settled in White Plains, NY where Tony was born on December 21, 1948.  Tony had a strong affinity for certain things throughout his whole life on Earth:  hot rods,...