All Obituaries

  On the afternoon of Thursday, May 11, 2023, well known and well loved Cantonian Barbara J. Spencer passed away peacefully at her Canton Township residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 72 years of age. Born August 5, 1950 in Montour Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Robert Stone and Geraldine (Allen) Stone. In 1968 she married her high school sweetheart, Vern Spencer, and together they raised two daughters and a son. Known for her big heart, friendly demeanor...

David Eugene Hertel passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on May 5, 2023 in Canton, PA. He was born on November 27, 1933 and raised in Ralston, PA. He was 89 years old. Son of Howard and Charlotte “Lottie” Hertel, David grew up on a farm and graduated from Canton High School in 1952. After he graduated, he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy, on December 18, 1955. He retired from The Ward Foundry in Blossburg and enjoyed running a family apple...

WILMA BELAWSKE   During the early hours of Sunday, April 16, 2023, lifelong area resident Wilma (Sheperd) Belawske passed away peacefully at the Skilled Nursing center in Towanda. She was 92 years of age Born December 7, 1930 in Grover Pa., she was the daughter of Harold and Esther (McCrackin) Sheperd Wilma was blessed with a strong work ethic which served her well as she assisted her husband, Edward,, in running the family farm. She also served her community as an Emergency Medical...

Marcella Marie (Carl) Buck age 94, of Canton died peacefully at her daughter’s home Kathy and Bill Page to go home to her Lord and Savior on April 14,2023  Marcella was born October 8,1928 at her family home on Sullivan St. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Florence (Williams) Carl .  Marcella attended grade schools at Grover, Alba, Beech Flats, Columbia Crossroads and Canton High School. She had many school friends.  She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, and...

Patsy Jane (Crain) May went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She will now be an Angel in Heaven as well as she was on earth. Patsy was born June 8, 1939 to the late George and E. Louise (Nichols) Crain of Canton, PA. She was a well known waitress at the Our House Restaurant, Canton Chatterbox and Moose’s Munchies for many years. She also kept the bookkeeping for Our House Restaurant as well as...

Thomas Edmond Whaley Jr., 51, son of the late Thomas Edmond Whaley Sr. and the late Helen Diggs-Whaley, both of this city, passed away Monday, March 13, due to natural causes. Thomas was a 1989 graduate of the Williamsport Area High School, where he was a good student and a good athlete. While attending WAHS, he was a member of the Millionaire’s Varsity Football Team. He was also the 1988 recipient of the Andrew Knight Award, which is given to a player that shows dedication, hustle,...

Gregory Robert Maynard, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family, after a long struggle with diabetes, kidney failure and multiple health problems.  He was 68 years old. Greg was born November 25, 1954 in Ithaca, New York. He was a 1972 graduate of Gouverneur High School, Gouverneur, NY, after which he attended Houghton College, graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. He was predeceased by his parents,...

Vera Louise Reed Vera Louise Reed, aged 76, entered into our Father’s Heavenly Kingdom on Monday February 27th 2023. Vera was born in Bradford County July 8th 1946 to the late Donald Williams Sr and Lucille Tunnicliff Griffin. Vera was a homemaker who’s main joy in life was spending time with her late husband Bruce Reed and their children and grandchildren. Vera enjoyed gardening and spending time outside. She loved fishing and camping. Vera also enjoyed listening to music and...

Thomas Young, 85 Early on the morning of January 21, 2023 “another soul flew up to heaven.” Tom Young, age 85, a well-known and longtime resident of Troy, PA passed away at home following declining health. Tom was born in Springfield Township, PA on September 29, 1937, the youngest child of the late Richard and Genevieve (Reeser) Young. Tom graduated from Troy High School in 1955. After high school, Tom bought his first farm and began dairy farming with a herd of registered...

FLORENCE E. FINOGLE   During the early hours of Friday, January 13, 2023, well known Canton native Florence Ellen (Eckman) Finogle went home to the Lord while at Bradford County Manor. She was 89 years of age. Born November 19, 1933 in Canton she was the daughter of Charles and Lois (Fields) Eckman. She graduated from Canton High School and the following year married the love of her life, Orin Finogle. Together they raised a son and two daughters and shared 69 years until Orin's...