All Obituaries

TIMOTHY PAUL KAISER   Timothy Paul Kaiser of Sylvania passed away at Bradford County Manor February 1, 2019. He was 57 years old. Born August 9, 1961 in Mendota, Il., he was the youngest of five children of Gerald and Opel (Dilday) Kaiser. He had four older siblings: Evangeline “Angie” Harmon, Bonita Kaiser, Dennis Kaiser and Luther Kaiser. He was baptized in St. John's Lutheran Church in Mendota in September of 1961, and was confirmed at St. John's in 1975. He...

IRENE MARTIN GOOD Irene Martin Good of Canton, age 85, went to be with Jesus on January 28th, 2019. She was born December 27th, 1933 in Lancaster, Pa. Irene was married to the late Melvin Good on April 20th, 1957. They celebrated 59 years of marriage before Melvin's passing in October of 2016. Irene served countless people and ministries through her hospitality. She provided many warm meals and beds on short notice. Irene served beside Melvin to help on the farm, hosting the Glory Barn,...

DONNA D. (WOODWARD) BLEEKER   On the morning of Thursday, January 17, 2019, Donna D. (Woodward) Bleeker, 54 of Sayre PA passed away at Robert Packer surrounded by her loving family. Born March 30, 1964 in Blossburg PA she was the daughter of Louise (Wesneski) Woodward and the late Daniel D. Woodward.   Donna was employed by American Silk Label in Troy PA until their closing, followed by Ward Manufacturing in both Blossburg and Lawrenceville for many years. She had a great...

Obituary for Alice Chaapel Owen   On January 10th, 2019 well known Canton resident, Alice Chaapel Owen, 92 ½, passed away quietly at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington, PA after a brief illness. Alice was born in LeRoy Township on May 13, 1926 at her grandparent Chaapel’s home. She was the eldest and only daughter of Frank and Emily (Thomas) Chaapel. In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband, Paul Allen Owen, Jr. in 2005 after 56 years...

Obituary for Alice Chaapel Owen   On January 10th, 2019 well known Canton resident, Alice Chaapel Owen, 92 ½, passed away quietly at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington, PA after a brief illness. Alice was born in LeRoy Township on May 13, 1926 at her grandparent Chaapel’s home. She was the eldest and only daughter of Frank and Emily (Thomas) Chaapel. In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband, Paul Allen Owen, Jr. in 2005 after 56 years...

FREDERICK “FRED” YOUNG, JR.   On the morning of December 19th, 2018, Frederick Franklin Young, Jr.  of Canton passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital.  He was 70 years of age, and husband of the former Christine Ellis.   Born September 2nd, 1948 in Sayre, he was the son of Frederick F. and Gladys Young, Sr.  Fred was a kind, gentle soul who worked for many years as a caregiver for disabled adults.  His smile could light up a room....

NORMA L. SPENCER    On the morning of December 19th, 2018, Norma Louise (Benson) Spencer of Troy went home to be with the Lord  after a courageous battle with a debilitating illness.  She was 59 years of age.  Born in Blossburg on October 10th, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Burguess) Benson.   She was also the widow of the late Shawn Spencer, with whom she raised four children.   Throughout her adult life Norma...

ALVAH L. AVERY On Friday, December 14th, 2018, lifelong Grover resident Alvah Lamar Avery went home to be with the Lord while at Williamsport Hospital.  He was 77 years of age.  Born in Grover August 15th, 1941, he was the son of Gerald D. Avery Sr., and Lenora Mae (Morgan) Avery.   For most of his working life he was a machinist, and was a retiree of the Parker-Hannifin corporation.   On July 2nd, 1960 he married the former Barbara Leonard, and together they...

ANN M. GRISWOLD          Ann Marie Wilcox Griswold, age 80 of Roaring Branch, Pa., was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 while surrounded by loved ones.   She was a member of the Grover Church of Christ and a graduate of Canton High School class of 1956.    Ann Marie was born in Manhattan, NY, on September 14th,1938.  She was the daughter of the late Frank and Loretta Toth of Ellenton...

EVELYN K. MATSON      On the afternoon of Monday, November 12th, 2018, Evelyn (Kilmer) Matson of Canton peacefully went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by her family  while at Bradford County Manor.  She was 97 years of age.  Born July 27th, 1921 in Ellenton, Pa., she was the daughter of Emery and Jennie (Avery) Kilmer.  Evelyn had been employed as a bank teller with the former First National Bank of Canton from 1942 until 1980.   She met her...