All Obituaries

On November 19, 2023, Mary Alice Spencer of Gillett passed away peacefully at the home of her caregivers, Kevin and Kari Fitzwater. She was 66 years of age. Born February 1, 2023 in Sayre, Pa., she was the daughter of Willard and Martha (Barrow) Spencer. Mary attended the Ogdensburg Church of Christ with her parents for forty-four years. She especially enjoyed the music and the singing of hymns. For the last twenty-two years Mary was under the care of Martha Lloyd Services where she had...

Velma A. Bailey, age 87, of Troy, passed away on November 6, 2023, at the Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Laporte, PA.  She was born on September 9, 1936 in Tioga, PA, daughter of the late Milford and Ellen Merrick Heater.  Velma is survived by her daughter Lucretia Sweetman of Towanda, a son, James L. (Barbara ) Bailey of North Carolina, two grandsons,  James W. Bailey and Corey Lovette, two sisters, Ruth Powlison of  Mansfeild and Janet (Randy) Tripp of...

LISA R. KRISE   On the morning of Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Lisa Rae Krise of Columbia Cross Roads passed away peacefully at Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 57 years of age. Born September 9, 1966 in Troy, she was the daughter of Bradley Krise and Georgia (Spencer) Krise. She was a graduate of Canton Area High School, and following her graduation relocated to Kansas where she served for many years as an office administrator for one of the public school...

Helen M. Reed passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept 12, 2023 at the Bradford County Manor. She was 95 years old. She was married to the late Frederick A. Reed for 65 years. She was a long time resident of Canton Pa. and a lifelong communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Canton.. She was employed by Canford's Mfg for many years until retirement. Helen is survived by a daughter and son. Edwina(Gene)Wesneski of Canton, Pa and Ted(Vickie) Reed of Hope Mills NC. Sisters: Barb...

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...