All Obituaries

DESTINY SCOTT   On the afternoon of Sunday, April 14th, 2019 Destiny Suzanne Scott of Troy passed away quietly following a courageous battle with Huntingdon's Disease. She was 32 years of age, and is survived by her mother, Jill Ayres, stepfather Stephen Ayres, sisters Melinda Scott, Casey Hall and niece Myra Hall, of Troy, sister Kristen Knudsen of Green's Landing, Godparents Kathy and Harry Johnson, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins step-siblings, Soul Sister Mindy Chilson and...

ROSEMARIE (BENEDICT) JAQUITH   During the early hours of Thursday, April 4th; 2019, Rosemarie (Porter) Benedict Jaquith of Canton passed away quietly at Sayre Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was 72 years of age. Born April 9th, 1946, she was one of fourteen children born into the family of Addison and Etta (McNeal) Porter. Rose was the wife of John Jaquith. She enjoyed life's simple pleasures, such as camping and fishing, sewing and crocheting and was an...

Joseph W. Walburn   On the evening of March 29, 2019, Joseph William Walburn, of Austinville, passed away at his residence with his Wife, Mary and son Jerry by his side. He was 75 years of age. Born in Sayre on March 14, 1944 he was the son of Guy F. and Catherine (Gardner)Walburn. Joe was a man familiar with hard work. For many years he worked as a farmer and later worked at Swayze's and the old Burial Vault Company that used to be in Canton, and also built ribstone silos. In...

PATRICIA A. DAVISON   Patricia A. Davison, widow of Bill Davison, passed away on March 5, 2019 surrounded by her family. Formerly a resident of Canton Borough she was living at her son and daughter-in-law's home in LeRoy Township at the time of her passing. Pat, as she liked to be called, was a spunky woman with a “tell-it-like-it-is” attitude. She cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born August 3, 1944 in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of...

BARBARA J. FULFORD   Barbara Jean (Shedden) Fulford, 62, of Troy went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at home surrounded by family members after a hard fought battle with cancer. Barbara was born August 6, 1956 in Elmira, NY. Barbara loved fishing, gardening, crocheting, playing Yahtzee, watching NASCAR, painting by numbers, doing puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She had worked at Eureka in Troy for a while and also had a job while living in...

When my brother asked me to write my nephew Killian’s obituary, I decided to let you know who Killian Jacob Frey (my brat) really was. Killian was so full of life, he loved spending time with his son Keyan Charles Frey his family (huge family) and friends. His parents are his father Neveda (Bert) Frey and his mother Brooke (Owen) Clark. His step mother is Joyce Motts-Seeley and step father Travis Clark. He was so loved by his grandparents John and Waneta Frey, and Allen and Pam Owen....

James William Kerns of Gillett, Pa., passed away at his residence on February 24, 2019, just two days before his 71st birthday. Born February 26, 1948, he was the son of the late Howard W. and the late Marion B. Kerns. He earned his living as a professional truck driver, but in his younger days he thrilled audiences with his skills as a race car driver. Jim will be sadly missed but will always remain in the hearts of those who knew him. He is survived by his children, Wendy Menard of Ambler,...

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...