Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dushore, Wyalusing, Sullivan County, Bradford County, & Surrounding Pennsylvania Cities & Counties.
William John Howells
Mar 13, 2026
Mr. William John Howells, age 63, of Wilmot, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 13, 1963, the son of the late Thomas David and Lillian Baker Howells. He graduated from Jules E. Mastbaum High School, Philadelphia, PA, a member of the class of 1980.
He began working for Fleet Management...
Theodore Lee "Ted" Wilson Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Mr. Theodore Lee Wilson Jr., age 61, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Guthrie Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda, PA, surrounded with love from his family.
Ted, as he was lovingly known by his family and friends, was born on July 9, 1964, a son of Shirley Jean Preston Bristol and the late Theodore Lee...
Rita Carey
Mar 4, 2026
Mrs. Rita Dunn Carey, of Camptown, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Sayre Health Care Center.
Rita was born in Miami, FL, on August 13, 1944, a daughter of the late Thomas and Doris Dunn. Rita spent her early years in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, where her father was on active duty in the Navy, before moving to...
Lisabeth Lee "Lizzie" Charlton
Feb 27, 2026
Ms. Lisabeth Lee Charlton, age 67, formerly of Lowman, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, PA, where she has been residing for the last 10 and a half years.
Lizzie as she was known by family and friends was born on December 10, 1958, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the...
Frank & Bonnie Yonkin
Feb 24, 2026
Francis John “Frank” Yonkin age 75, and his wife Bonnie Joan Yonkin age 70, of Dushore, PA, tragically passed away together as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Frank was born on March 9, 1950, in Williamsport, PA, and a son of the late John Henry and Josephine Anne McMahon Yonkin. He graduated from Sullivan...
Michael Gregori
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Michael Gregori, age 93, well known lifelong resident of Dushore, PA, passed away on Monday evening, February 23, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded with love and care from his daughter and son.
Mike was born on November 23, 1932, in Peckville, PA, a son of the late Balfino “Baldo” and Mary Gregori. At 10 years old Mike...
Helen (Yarris) MacDonald
Feb 16, 2026
Mrs. Helen (Yarris) MacDonald, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away peacefully on early Monday morning, February 16, 2026, at the wonderful age 101, at the Highlands Health Care Center, Laporte, PA.
Helen was born on August 7, 1924, in the Meadows in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Luzeski Yaraschuck. Helen attended school in Philadelphia. After high school...
Marilyn Helen Bryan
Feb 8, 2026
Mrs. Marilyn Helen Snyder Bryan, age 78, of Hollenback, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, February 8, 2026, at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, PA.
Marilyn was born on February 1, 1948, in Meshoppen, PA, along with her twin sister, Marge to the late Theodore Bunnell and Mary Helen Matthews Snyder. She graduated from Wyalusing High School a member...
Terry Lee King
Feb 2, 2026
Mr. Terry Lee King, age 61, of Laporte, PA, and formerly of Cairnbrook, PA, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday morning, February 2, 2026, at the Highlands Care Center, Laporte, PA.
Terry was born on August 10, 1964, in Cairnbrook, PA, a son of the late Richard Carmen and Lois Jean Burkholder King. Terry graduated from the Cairnbrook High School...
Jane Louise Krause
Jan 19, 2026
Jane Louise Krause, age 86, formerly of Albany Twp., Bradford Co., PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda Campus.
Jane was born on May 23, 1939, in Muncy, PA, a daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Doris Catharin Brown Hepner. She attended Wyalusing Valley High School before marrying Richard...
Dale Hatch
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. M. Dale Hatch, age 83, well known resident of New Albany, PA, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Dale was born on September 2, 1942, at home on the family farm on Hatch Hill in New Albany, PA, a son of the late Ivan LaRue and Amelia Grace “Tillie” Keeney Hatch. Dale graduated...
Thelma Marguerite Loper
Jan 13, 2026
Mrs. Thelma Marguerite Loper, age 88, of Dushore, PA, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 13, 2026, at the River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes Barre, PA.
Thelma was born on October 7, 1937, in Queens, NY, a daughter of the late George Stanton and Nadia Wermick Young. She graduated from the Mattituck High School in Long Island, NY. She...
Beverly Anne Woodruff
Jan 10, 2026
Ms. Beverly Anne Woodruff, aged 72, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, after a brief illness at the Arcadia at Limerick Pointe, Limerick, PA, with her twin sister, Barbara at her side.
Beverly was born July 15, 1953, in Springfield, OH, a twin daughter of the late Donald Gilbert and Helen McDonough Woodruff. She graduated from...
Leon Kajetan Kurland
Jan 9, 2026
Mr. Leon Kajetan Kurland, age 74, of Dushore, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Leon was born on September 4, 1951, in Queens, NY, a son of the late Leo Kajetan and Hildegard Clara Grabnitz Kurland. He grew up in Browns Mills, NJ, and graduated from the Pemberton Township High School, a member of the class of 1969.
Following...
Frank Jerome Polinsky
Jan 6, 2026
Frank Jerome Polinsky, age 74, formerly of Canton, Dushore, and Forty Fort, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, January 6, 2026, at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, PA.
Frank was born August 1, 1951, in Kingston, PA, a son of the late Frank E. and Ann P. Bojarcik Polinsky. He attended many schools throughout the Forty Fort and Kingston...
Naomi Ruth Vargason
Dec 29, 2025
Mrs. Naomi Ruth Vargason, age 60, of Monroe Twp., Bradford Co., PA, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre surrounded with love from her family.
Naomi was born on January 31, 1965, in Millville, NJ, a daughter of Flora C. Peterson Trout and the late Paul T. Trout. She grew up in Leesburg, NJ,...
Anne Marie Pierce
Dec 24, 2025
Mrs. Anne Marie (Zawacki) Pierce, age 77, of Annandale, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with her loving family at her side.
Anne was born on February 21, 1948, the daughter of the late Stanley Leonard and Mary Elizabeth Halupka Zawacki. She graduated from St. Basil’s High School, a member of the class of 1965....
Richard David Gardner
Dec 24, 2025
Mr. Richard David Gardner, 80, of Dushore, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA.
Richard was born March 15, 1945, in Johnson City, NY, the son of the late Harold and Ulah Haven Gardner.
He married Katrina Mary Green of Dushore, PA, on August 18, 1980, at Gardner’s Inn. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary before...
Mary Margaret "Mimi" Fritsch
Dec 23, 2025
Mary Margaret “Mimi” Fritsch, age 77, of Dushore, PA, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, surrounded with love from her family.
Mimi as she was commonly known to her family and friends, was born in Towanda, PA, on July 30, 1948, a daughter of the late James Francis “Spade” and Beatrice Wanagitis...
Brian Wayne Johnson
Dec 21, 2025
Brian Wayne Johnson, 65 of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 21, 2025, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA.
Born March 10, 1960, in East Chicago, IN, he was the son of the late Donald A. Johnson and the late Mary Lou Hewitt- Johnson, both Marine Corp (Retired) and residents of Dushore, Pa.
Brian grew up in West...






