All Obituaries

John T. Davis of Blossburg, PA passed away on February 20, 2020 in Ocala Florida at the age of 72 surrounded by his beloved wife and children.  Born November 9, 1947, in Wellsboro, his parents were Robert J and Bernice K (King) Davis, who both preceded him in death.   John was a former Chief of Police of Blossburg and retired in 2010 as the Tioga County District Attorney Detective.  John was an avid golfer who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  One of his favorite past times...

Mary Grace (Hardy) DeHaven, 81, of Morris Run, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2019, at Broad Acres Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mary was born on April 17, 1938, in Huntington, to LeRoy and Edna (Ramey) Hardy. She had a career as a beautician and also a waitress at Eddie's Restaurant. Mary enjoyed collecting lighthouses and hummingbirds. She also enjoyed gardening, dancing and cats. Surviving Mary are three children, Monty Barnes and wife, Janie, of Woodhull, N.Y., Marcia...

Cheryl L. Roan, 60, of Liberty, wife of Donald Roan, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to Delmer and Lois Kirkendall on August 13, 1959. Cheryl has four children: Christian (Kelly) Kauffman, Casey (Dan) Sheckler, Katie (Andrew) Murray, and Kendra (Sean) Culp, and four step-children: Denise Love, Dawn Marie Carnes, Donald Roan Jr., and Dennis Roan; fifteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at...

Donald Guy Shinn, 75, of Liberty, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the Williamsport Hospital. Known as Guy or Don to family and friends, he approached life with a wit and goodness of heart unmatched by many. He was born in California (‘the land of fruit and nuts”, as he said) on September 21, 1944, he was the eldest son of the late Earl and Marie Kramer Shinn. Guy graduated from Liberty JR-SR high school, and then received a B.S. degree in...

Mary Lou Isaacson, 91, of Blossburg, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, November 30, 2019. Mary was born, at home, in Liberty on October 5, 1928, one of twelve children of Fred and Flossie Repard Kreger. On October 16, 1948, in Liberty, Mary married Edwin “Zeke” Isaacson Jr., he survives. Mary was an LPN, having worked at Blossburg Hospital and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mary and Zeke enjoyed going to Myrtle Beach and spending winters at their...

Clifford C. Parker, 91, of Blossburg died at Arista Care in Williamsport, on September 21, 2019. Born August 23, 1928 in Fairview, West Virginia to Clifford and Hazel Parker. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W.ll. He was a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Blossburg, Veterans of Foreign Wars Supreme Sacrifice Post# 8730, Blossburg, Theodore Roosevelt American Legion Post#167, Morris Run, and Hillside Rod and Gun Club, Blossburg. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife Jean;...

Garrett Reid Smith, 23, of Philipsburg, passed away Wednesday, September 18th. Garrett was born December 8, 1995 in Clearfield, the son of Allen T. Smith and Gina Waite. Garrett was a member of Gearhartsville Sportsman’s Club. He had a passion for off road dirt biking and he was also a car and gun enthusiast. Surviving Garrett is his father, Allen Smith and step-mother Regina Raymond of Osceola Mills, his mother Gina Waite of Philipsburg, his paternal grandfather Harry...

Frances Ellen (Harding) Bogaczyk 1930-2019   The wonderful thing about human beings is that we each possess the ability to turn someone else's life around for the better. ~David Baird Frances Ellen Bogaczyk, 89, of Mansfield (formerly Wellsboro and Covington, PA), passed Monday, September 16, 2019, at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Clearly, the stars shone brighter that night. She was the daughter of the late Walter R. Harding and...

Nancy C. Kimble of Liberty, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 31 2019, in the company of her loving family. On September 14, 1933, Nancy was born at Orange Memorial Hospital, Orange NJ to Edward M. Cook and Pearl L. (Werline) Cook. Nancy graduated from Springfield High School in 1951. She attended Secretarial School, graduating in 1953. On Aug. 22, 1959, she married Richard L. Kimble and they were happily married for 51 years. Nancy retired in 1996 as Tioga County Register of Wills,...

Eugene “Gene” O’Conner, age 88, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, July 23th. Born January 31, 1931, he was the son of Norman and Margaret Spencer O’Conner. Gene was married to the former Kathryn Goodenow; they shared 56 years together until her passing on August 22, 2012. Gene was a logger and truck driver. The O’Conner brothers; Gene and Tim, were both loggers. Gene was proud to say he hauled the first load of wood to P&G in Mehoopany, PA in 1967. Gene...