All Obituaries

Clara “Maxine” Lawson, formerly of Liberty, passed with her family by her side on March 15,2024, after a short illness. Maxine was born on July 24,1936 to Tracy and Eva Mase. Her husband, Jake, predeceased her in 2002 after 46 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her brothers Franklin, Leon, and Romaine and her two sisters Joyce Wheeland and Evelyn Jones. She is survived by all her children; Melodee (Alan) Gregory of Liberty, Marilea (Richard) Bubb of Trout Run,...

Robert “Woodly” Kuzneski 72, of Blossburg, passed away Saturday, March 2,2024. Robert Kuzneski married Faye Davies Kurneski May 19, 1992, they enjoyed 26 years of marriage until Faye’s passing on January 28, 2018. “Woodly”, as he was known by most, was a member of the Siloa Lutheran Church of Morris Run, lifetime member of Hillside Rod and Gun, and Theodore Roosevelt American Legion Post # 167, Morris Run. He was a machinist by trade, an avid sportsman,...

Victoria (Vicki) Simpson, age 84, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Staron of Blossburg. Vicki is survived by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth (Ken) Simpson, daughter Suzanne Case (Richard), son, David Simpson (Anne Bacon), granddaughters, Ashley Ryan (Jeff), Erin McKay (Casey), and great granddaughters Rachael and Kinley McKay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Paul Staron. She was known by family...

Robert Phelps from Oregon Hill passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2024. Bob was born on December 26, 1937, the youngest child of Blair and Cora Dinnison Phelps of Liberty.  On June 29, 1957, he married the love of his life, Jane Teed of Oregon Hill. They shared 66 years of marriage before his passing.  Bob and Jane settled on Oregon Hill in 1960 to raise their family and work their farm. Bob was employed through the years at Ward’s Foundry,...

George E. Manikowski, 84, of Blossburg, died Sunday, December 24, 2023. He was born May 9, 1939 in Blossburg, a son of the late John and Veronica “Jen” Manikowski. George joined the workforce at a young age. He was first employed delivering coal with Ray Lindie and was the caretaker for the Arbon Cemetery for some years. He retired from the Maintenance department at Ward Manufacturing in 2002 with over 40 years of service. He is survived by his son, Mark Manikowski (Lisa) of...

Stephen "Steve" P. White, 60, of Blossburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport. He was the loving husband of 34 years to Mary F. (Sindlinger) White.   Born on January 6, 1963 in Wellsboro, he was a son of the late Howard White and Eleanor Mae Clark.   Steve attended Wellsboro High School and served with the Army National Guard. He was self-employed as an auto mechanic and previously employed by Ward Manufacturing and Glenn O....

  Michael “Mike” Bogaczyk, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 7th, 2023, at his home in Wellsboro, PA.   Mike was born on August 23, 1966 to Vincent Jr. and Sandra Bogaczyk. He was raised in Morris Run, PA alongside his three brothers. He was a graduate of North Penn High School in Blossburg, PA. He worked in the woods as a logger for many years and was a master at what he did. Mike spent his later years after leaving the woods living with his...

Kathryn “Kay” Myers – Passed away November 26th at Guthrie-Robert Packer Hospital with her daughter by her side. She was born January 30, 1950 to Helen (Patt) Makley and Ambrose Padleski.   She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Hall and husband Dave, Montoursville, Lisa Bogaczyk and husband, Ed, Lakeville Minnesota; grandchildren Michael  and his wife, Kaitie Hall, Marissa Hall and her fiancé Drew Newcomb, Josh and his wife Amanda Bogaczyk, Megan...

Alden Romaine “Jake” Pequignot, 78, of Blossburg, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born April 18, 1945 in Wellsboro, the son of Harold Dean and Marceil Patt Pequignot. He and his wife Sarah shared 46 years of wonderful marriage. He served with the Army National Guard and was Baptist by faith. He was a member of Hillside Rod and Gun Club of Blossburg. He was employed as a truck driver for 55 years. When “Jake’ was mowing the grass, he...

Ryan Scott Bogaczyk, 35, of Blossburg, PA. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was the son of Sherry and Anthony Bogaczyk. He was preceded in death by his father Anthony “Tony” Bogaczyk, his grandmother Helen Knapp, and grandfather Gerald Knapp. Surviving in addition to his mother Sherry is his brother Quintin (Jessicia) Williams; nieces, Hailey and Khloe Williams; aunts, Krista (Darren) Keck, Lisa (Adam) Mattison, Diane (Gary) Frost; uncles, Vincent...