All Obituaries

DAVID L. ZIMMER   During the early morning hours of Friday, September 15, 2023, David L. Zimmer of Canton passed away peacefully at Troy Community Hospital. He was 87 years of age. Born March 31, 1936 in Endicott, NY, he was the son of David L. and Leona (Gleason) Zimmer. The family relocated to Canton where Dave eventually met and married Donna Simpson in 1960. Just two years into the marriage he was called up to serve in the U. S. Army during the infamous Cuban Missle Crisis....

Donald “Earl” Day Sr. 75 of Roaring Branch was called to his heavenly home on September 5th, 2023. Earl was born to and proceeded in death by his parents Donald W Day and Beverly Jean Woodward Day on October 6th, 1947. Earl loved his cars and his trucks as which he drove for over 50 years. Earl was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Earl loved spending time with his wife Carolyn, his children, and grandchildren who he loved more than anything. Earl also loved telling stories and...

CHRISTOPHER OTT   Christopher Ott, 92, a long-time resident of Canton, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Friday, September 1, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital.  Born March 21, 1931, in Schwenksville, PA, he was a son of the late Christopher and Lydia (Updegrove) Ott.  He was a long-time member of the Canton Seventh Day Adventist Church.  He grew-up in Schwenksville, PA, spending his early years working in the family greenhouse business, before...

ELIZA J. (JOHNSON) (VANDERPOOL) BENJAMIN On the afternoon of Thursday, August 31, 2023 lifelong Towanda resident Eliza Jane Benjamin passed away peacefully at Sayre Health Center. She was 91 years of age. Born December 26, 1931 in Towanda she was the daughter of Joseph and Florence Johnson. Eliza possessed a kind, caring nature. In addition to caring for her children she worked for many years as a nurse's aid at Bradford County Manor. She is survived by her son, Walter Vanderpool, Jr....

  Kayden Edward Light, age 16, of Canton PA, passed away on Friday August 4th unexpectedly at home.  Kayden was born on July 17, 2007 to Michelle (Hurlburt) Swingle and Joseph Light in Sayre PA  Kayden attended Canton Area High School until his passing.   He liked to play video games in his spare time and loved his pet cat Cali.    He loved being home and spending time with his family.  He is survived by his mother Michelle (Thomas) Swingle,...

      "On the evening of Thursday, August 3, 2023, Frederick James LaMont of LeRoy Township passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 96 years of age. Born April 17, 1927 in Springfield Twp., he was the son of Joel and Helen LaMont.         During the closing days of WWII Fred served with the U.S. Army driving supply trucks, and on many occasions top level VIPs, throughout Germany and the...

ANNE C. “KAY” COLLINS On the afternoon of Saturday, July 15th, 2023 Anne Carolyn "Kay" Collins passed away quietly in Maryland following a debilitating illness.  She was 84 years of age.   Born December 27, 1938 in Canton, PA, she was the daughter of R. Carroll and Fern VanNoy. She graduated Canton Area High School with the class of 1956 where she met Mike Collins.   She was married to J. Michael Collins, and together they raised two...

  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...