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Local Obituaries for Dushore, Wyalusing, Sullivan County, Bradford County, & Surrounding Pennsylvania Cities & Counties.

Lee Edward Allyn

Lee Edward Allyn

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Lee Edward Allyn, age 81, a well-known resident of French Asylum, Bradford County, PA, nicknamed “Mayor of Frenchtown” passed away on Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital with his wife and three children at his side.

Lee was born on August 12, 1943, at the old Mills Hospital in Towanda, PA, the middle child of five...

Jane Patricia Freiler

Jane Patricia Freiler

Jun 2, 2025

Mrs. Jane Patricia Dempsey Freiler, age 93, lifelong Dushore resident, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 2, 2025, surrounded with love from her family.

Jane was born, February 13, 1932, a daughter of the late James P. and Florence Sharp Dempsey.

Surviving are her three children, John “JB” and Sue Mullen of Dushore, PA, Rose Ann and Bill Bailey of Sayre,...

Arthur Creighton Pursel Sr.

Arthur Creighton Pursel Sr.

Jun 1, 2025

Mr. Arthur Creighton Pursel, Sr. passed away surrounded by family at his home in Eagles Mere, PA on June 1, 2025 at the age of 83.

Art was one of three children, born on March 15, 1942, to the late Charles Willet Miller Pursel and Janet Hannah Creighton Pursel of Bloomsburg, PA.

Art attended Bloomsburg High School, subsequently graduating from Bloomsburg University...

Miriam Jean Riemann Campbell

Miriam Jean Riemann Campbell

May 19, 2025

Miriam Jean Riemann Campbell, age 73, of Dushore, PA, passed away on Monday morning, May 19, 2025.

Miriam was born on July 8, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA, and was a daughter of the late Walter Julius and Louisa Miriam Chappell Riemann. She graduated from the Olney High School, in Philadelphia. After high school, she worked in various jobs in the greater...

Richard Stephen Vrabel

Richard Stephen Vrabel

May 16, 2025

Richard Vrabel, 85, of Laporte, PA, or more lovingly known as “Grandpa Gum Gum,” passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16th, 2025.

Richard was born on December 25, 1939, in Avoca, PA, and raised in Duryea, PA. He joined the army at an early age, and after four years of service returned to Pennsylvania. He worked the majority of...

Rodney Wayne Kinner

Rodney Wayne Kinner

May 5, 2025

Rodney Wayne Kinner, age 70, of Dushore, PA, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at his home after a battle against cancer.

Rodney was born on August 17, 1954, in Towanda, PA, a son of the late William M. Kinner Jr. and Lila Irene “Sue” Johnson Kinner. He graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School, a member of the...

Ruth Ann Hopkins Ph.D.

Ruth Ann Hopkins Ph.D.

May 1, 2025

Ruth Ann Hopkins Ph.D., age 72, of Eagles Mere, PA, and Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully May 1, 2025, at her Florida residence, "Paradise Found" with her loving husband Barry S. Hopkins and her beloved Feline Boots at her side.

She was born November 29, 1952, in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of Reverend Martin Wesley Hopkins and Betty Zeigler Hopkins. She...

Erma L. Bagdon

Erma L. Bagdon

Apr 30, 2025

Erma L. Bagdon, age 83, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Guthrie Robert Packer Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda Campus.

Erma was born July 5, 1941, in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Retha Aileen Pickering Meteer. She spent the first four years of her life...

Robert James Walsh

Robert James Walsh

Apr 28, 2025

Robert James Walsh, age 49, of Dushore, PA, passed away early Monday morning, April 28, 2025, at his home after a short and valiant fight against cancer.

Robert was born on December 31, 1975, in Sayre, PA, at the Robert Packer Hospital a son of James Bernard Walsh and Ann Louise Sones Walsh. He graduated from Sullivan County High School a...

Eileen May Garinger

Eileen May Garinger

Apr 11, 2025

Eileen May Garinger, age 95, of Sugar Run, PA, passed away on Friday morning, April 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eileen was born on July 2, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Earle Francis and Eleanora Annie Walker Warrell. She attended school in the Dallas and Lake Lehman School system.

She married Wesley Allen...

Edward G. Sykes Sr.

Edward G. Sykes Sr.

Apr 4, 2025

Edward G. Sykes Sr., age 77, of New Albany, PA, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, with his loving family at his side.

Ed was born on October 29, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, at Nazareth Hospital, a son of the late Harry Norman and Ruth Letitia Collar Sykes. He graduated from the Frankford High School, a member of the class of 1965. He later...

Caryl Ruth Snyder

Caryl Ruth Snyder

Apr 2, 2025

Caryl R. Snyder died on April 2, 2025, at the Sayre Memory Care Residence, Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Caryl was born at home, in Wyalusing, on June 1, 1935, to Lillian and Harold "Puss" Mann. Until her passing, Caryl enjoyed the distinction of being the last living Wyalusing resident born in the borough.

Caryl graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School in 1953 and shortly...

Patricia Elizabeth Dibble

Patricia Elizabeth Dibble

Mar 9, 2025

Her greatest joy was being in the loving arms of her son, Tom.

On Sunday, March 9th, 2025, Patti passed away surrounded by her devoted family in the house she lovingly shared with her husband, Dennis, for the past 50 years. Her family cherished the precious days they had together during her courageous 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Despite her illness,...

James Joseph Colson Jr.

James Joseph Colson Jr.

Mar 8, 2025

James Joseph Colson Jr., age 92, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away on early Saturday morning, March 8, 2025.

Jim was born March 8, 1933, in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late James Joseph Colson Sr., and Isabelle Bombery Colson.

He graduated from Trenton Catholic High School, a member of the class of 1951.

He married the former Beverly Neely, of Yardley, PA,...

Susan Catherine Dailey Westrenen

Susan Catherine Dailey Westrenen

Mar 1, 2025

Susan Catherine Dailey Westrenen, age 77, of Dushore, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a life-long challenge with diabetes. 

Susan was born March 21, 1947, a daughter of the late Edward Martin & Suzanna Hallabuk Dailey. She graduated from St. Basil’s High School, a member of the class of 1965. She graduated from Mansfield University with a degree...

June Nevins Cole

June Nevins Cole

Feb 26, 2025

June Nevins Cole, age 82, formerly of Second Street, Wyalusing, PA, passed away on early Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte after a brief illness. 

June was born February 11, 1943, in Trenton, NJ, a daughter of the late Edward George and Rebecca Thorpe Nevins. June grew up in Morrisville, PA, where her father Ed...

Anne Marie Silla

Anne Marie Silla

Feb 25, 2025

Anne Marie Silla, age 79, of Muncy Valley, PA, passed away late Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025, at the Gatehouse Inpatient Hospice Unit surrounded with love from her family.  

Anne was born July 26, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Orlando and Rose Pizzie Colonna. She graduated from St. Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia in...

Spencer Wells Davis

Spencer Wells Davis

Feb 19, 2025

Spencer Wells Davis, age 89, of Dushore, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025, at the Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, PA. 

Spence as he was known by his family and friends was born on October 27, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Spencer Stewart and Lauretta Gardner Davis. 

He graduated from Rhodes Prep High School...

Constance Andrea Loeffler

Constance Andrea Loeffler

Feb 15, 2025

Mrs. Constance Andrea Loeffler, age 87, of New Albany, PA, passed away on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025, at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. 

Connie as she was known by her family and friends, was born on August 1, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Veronica Winters Guisti. She graduated from the Frankfurt High School...

David Wayne Quick

David Wayne Quick

Feb 12, 2025

David Wayne Quick age 65, of Quicks Bend, PA, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded with love from his family. 

David was born on July 10, 1959, in Somerville, NJ, a son of Patricia Fetterman Quick and the late Herbert H. Quick. He graduated from Columbia Montour Area Vo Tech a...

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