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Norman Charles Pierce

1/26/2022

 
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Norman Charles Pierce, age 78, of Canton PA passed away on January 24th 2022 with his wife and daughters by his side.  Norman was born on March 28th 1943 to Charles Merton and Dortha Norman Pierce in Canton.

Norman graduated from North Penn Blossburg High School in 1960 and Mansfield State College in 1964 earning his Bachelor of Science in Education.  He then finished his Master of Science in Education while attending Penn State and Elmira College in 1974.

On January 1st 1965 he married Sharon Terry of Mansfield Pennsylvania. They met as young teenagers at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Blossburg and were later married there. Shortly after marriage they headed to California for his first teaching position. They lived in Fairfield CA for 2 years and in 1968 returned to Pennsylvania accepting a position in Westchester PA where he remained there a year.  Wanting to be closer to family they returned to Canton, PA where he taught at the Elementary level from 1969-1987. During this time, he enjoyed teaching for a year in Ralston, the last year before the Ralston school officially closed.

He is most remembered for his love of science experiments and the rocket club where the whole school would gather outside to see the rockets soar into the air.  Always feeling a call to go into the Ministry, Norman left the public school and accepted a position at Elmira Christian Academy as the Headmaster of the school. After 2 years he returned to Canton PA, at which point he accepted the position as the Pastor of The First Baptist Church.  He also worked for New Covenant Academy the first year of his Pastorship. He Pastored at the Church from 1989-2009. Upon retirement he continued to serve in many capacities within the church. During their time in Canton, Norman and Sharon also opened their home to numerous foster children.

Norman had a variety of interests and hobbies over the years.  In his younger adult years, he enjoyed collecting stamps and gemstones.  He also made jewelry and sold his pieces at the Canton Mini Park on the weekends.  He was an accomplished photographer and loved taking pictures of nature and of his family throughout the years.  He was an avid Mansfield University Basketball fan and took his grandchildren to games with him frequently. Two of his favorite interests were books and flowers.   Norman could often be found outside working in his flower gardens and doing landscaping projects around his home and the church. As a Pastor, Norman would spend many hours reading books and spending time in the Word of God.  His book collection was shared with many of his friends and church members.
He had a very adventurous spirit and loved exploring and finding new places to visit throughout the United States.  He enjoyed taking his family on vacations in the summers and always found a way to make them fun as well as educational. He also attended many Church conferences and would take many of his leaders from the church with him.

Norman was predeceased by his parents and his sister Marilyn Pierce Gaylord. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Sharon Pierce. Son, Terry (Susan) Pierce, Daughters Pamela (Christian) Thoren and Melinda (Sean) Tymeson.  Grandchildren Brandon Pierce, Christian Thoren , Brionna Kelley, Madison Thoren,  Elizabeth Tymeson, Gabrielle McNett, Emmeline Tymeson and Carolyn Thoren. Great Grandchildren Judah, Noah, Lenora and soon to be twin girls.  He is also survived by his brother, Phillip (Beth) Pierce of Wellsboro Pa.  Sisters Joan (Larry) Wheeler of Cherry Flats, Pa. Janice (Harold) House of Blossburg and Karen (Skip) Warriner of Wellsboro.
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Services will be held at Lighthouse Church, Canton Pa on January 29th.  Visiting hours will be from 12:30-2:00 with the Celebration of Life beginning at 2.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Lighthouse Church, 141 East Main Street Canton, PA 17724.

​James “Fred” Henson

1/26/2022

 
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Time will not dim the face I love,
The voice I heard each day.
The many things you did for me,
In your own special way.
All my life I’ll miss you,
As the years come and go,
But in my heart I’ll keep you,
 Because I love you so.

James E. “Fred” Henson, 68 of Canton, passed away on Friday January 21, 2022, in Albany New York, following a period of declining health. James Edward was born January 17, 1954, in Sayre to the late Louise (Max) Stowell and Henry Henson.

James attended Canton High School and then married the love of his life, the former Cindy Allen. Together they celebrated 46 years of loving marriage and raised four children, a daughter and three boys. 

He was a CDL truck driver for Agway in Wysox for several years. Jim was the handiest of handymen, laborer of all trades and could truly fix just about anything he put his mind too. His enjoyment in life was going to the hunting cabin with the “guys”, (oh the stories to be told). Exploring the outside, hunting, fishing, tinkering on everything and anything to do with camping, especially with family and friends. 

Jim and Cindy always enjoyed their times together whether it be, playing cards, watching TV or a good campfire, just to name a few. 

In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was predeceased by sisters, Mary Louise and Patty Louise, two sisters-in-law, Darlene Henson, Dianna Miosi and brother-in-law Robert Hite.

James leaves behind his beloved wife Cindy, his children; Melanie, Matt (Danielle), Mark (Brandy) Henson all of Canton and Mike Henson of Roaring Branch, mother-in-law, Beverley Allen of Canton, four brothers, George (Carol) Claypool of Sayre, Tim (Nancy) Henson of Mansfield, Glenn Henson and Robert Patton both of Canton, two sisters, Barbara Hite of Ulster, Cindy West of Canton, nine grandchildren; Caleb, Katie, Emily, Renea, Nate, Tristen, Michaela, Mackenzie and Marissa, three great-grandchildren; Zoey, Autumn and Ellie, Extra special friends; Danny, Dianna, Bev, Joe, Jackie, Squeaker, Marty, Sarah and all of his Sunflower camping friends.

He will be tremendously missed by so many.

Due to the Covid pandemic, a memorial service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held and announced at a later date. Burial will be held at the family’s convenience in Beech Flats Cemetery. 

In Lieu of flowers, consider memorial donations to the American Lung or American Heart Associations in James Henson’s loving memory.
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Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton is assisting family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with family by visiting, www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

​A. Lea Crimbring

1/26/2022

 
A. Lea Crimbring, 85, lifelong resident of Canton, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.

Anna Lea was born April 29, 1936, in Canton, a daughter of the late Robert and L. Elizabeth (Hartung) Crimbring. Lea, as known by most, attended Canton Area Schools and was a graduate of the class of 1954. After High School she went on to college at Penn State University where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in English and Art. In her earlier years, Lea worked at Lake Placid, NY and Eagles Mere to help pay her way through college. Following college, she was employed at a television station in San Diego, CA, where Lea was proud to have seen the late President John F. Kennedy. Ms. Crimbring was employed by Devereux School for special needs children in Devon, PA and during the summer’s worked as a camp counselor and sailing instructor in Emden Pond, ME.She was a woman of faith in the Lord and was an active member and former treasurer of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). 

Lea loved all the beauty that nature had to offer. Vacations in Maine were something she always looked forward too. She enjoyed golfing and had a passion for sailing, something she truly loved. Lea also had a small farm where she tended to her goats, rabbits and many other farm critters as well. She enjoyed watching sports, especially the Canton Warriors and Penn State’s Nittany Lions. Lea loved to laugh and possessed a witty sense of humor. 

Surviving is her sister; Roberta (Crimbring) Harbach of Berks County, PA, sister-in-law; L. Yvonne Crimbring of Canton, nieces and nephews; Karen Grim of Berks County, PA, Deborah (Martin) Morse of Canton, Christine Harbach of Somerset, PA, Wade (Angie) Crimbring of Texas and Betsy (Scott) May of Canton as well as numerous great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, Lea was predeceased by a brother; Glenn Crimbring, brother-in-law; Florin “Mickey” Harbach, niece; Cheryl Heberling, nephew; Michael Harbach and two great nephews.
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A memorial service to honor the life of Lea will be held and announced at a later date. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting Ms. Crimbring’s family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation in Lea’s name to the Animal Care Sanctuary, PO Box A, East Smithfield, PA 18817 or the Canton Church of Christ (DOC), 170 N. Minnequa Ave, Canton, Pa 17724. Please share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting, www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

​G. Wayne Scott

1/19/2022

 
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G. Wayne Scott, “Scotty” 84, lifetime resident of Canton, passed away Tuesday morning, January 11, 2022, following a brief stay at the Bradford County Manor.

Guy Wayne was born on July 9, 1937, in his family’s home in Canton, a son of the late Merritt and Katherine (Comfort) Scott. He attended Canton Area Schools and was a graduate of the class of 1955. At the age of 18 his piano talent’s took him to the Cincinnati Conservatory for Music. On April 27, 1957, Wayne married his soulmate, the former Marilyn VanDeMark in the Wyalusing United Methodist Church. Together they shared 64 years of wedded bliss and raised two sons. Earlier, he was employed for several years by Sears & Roebuck located in Elmira, NY. In 1973, Wayne along with the late Dick Morgan, purchased Canton’s Coffee Shop and Bowling Lanes and saw to the daily operations until its sale.  Most recently, Scotty was a self-employed school bus driver for the Canton Area School District for nearly 30 years until his retirement in 2000. Wayne was a member of the Mt. Top Hunting Club in LeRoy, lifetime member of the Canton Moose Lodge 429 and the Canton Area Bowling Association.

Wayne was a talented pianist and could play anything just by hearing it. He enjoyed chess, being a very gifted player and often participated in chess by mail as well as attending several tournaments in Rochester, NY. Scotty was an avid bowler, belonging to a bowling league that traveled to various bowling alleys throughout the area and state. He was active with and former president of the Canton Little League and a huge supporter of all of Canton Warriors sports. Scotty never missed a game or event that his sons or grandchildren participated in. Wayne continued his support for the Warriors after his sons graduated by attending most every game or tournament that there was. From softball, track, wrestling, football volleyball and baseball, Wayne could usually be found in the stands cheering on his beloved Canton Warriors. He was a New York Yankees fan from a young age and made sure to share his enthusiasm with his family and they attended several games at Yankee Stadium. Wayne’s favorite football team was the New York Jets. He had a great sense of humor that some might say was a little dry at times, but always got a laugh.

Surviving is; his wife, Marilyn (VanDeMark) Scott of Canton, sons; Steven (Susan) Scott of Leesburg, FL and Tim (Teresa) Scott of Canton, grandchildren; Stephanie (John) Gardner and  Stacey (Danny) Dorminy all of Florida, Kristyn (Peter) Spelina of Georgia and Brooks (Ashley) Scott of Sylvania, great grandchildren; Tessa and Lana Gardner, Brennan and Annika Scott, a sister ; Sharon Parish of PA, sisters in law and brothers in law; Jean (Gordon) Miller, Marlene (Butch) Chamberlain, and Linda (Bob) Porter all of Wyalusing, Joseph VanDeMark of Sugar Run, Paul (Jane) VanDeMark of FL, Mark (Delores) VanDeMark of GA and Gail VanDeMark of Wyalusing, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special friend Mark McMurray.

Besides his parents Wayne was predeceased by a brother in law, John VanDeMark.
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The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 15, 2022, from Noon to 1 P.M. at the Grover Church of Christ, Grover, PA 17735. A funeral service to honor Mr. Scott’s life will follow at 1 P.M. with Pastor Will Strunk officiating. Burial will be in Beech Flats Cemetery. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation in Wayne’s loving memory to the Grover Church of Christ, 498 Grover Rd. Grover, PA 17735 or to the Bradford County Manor, 15900 Rt. 6, Troy, PA 16947. Please share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

​SALLIE A. WOOSTER

1/19/2022

 
On the afternoon of Monday, January 17th, 2022, Sallie Ann (Billmeyer) Wooster of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. At her side was her beloved husband of fifty years and her son. She was 72 years of age.

Born April 13th, 1949 in Milton, Pa., she was the daughter of Harold and Jane (Seasholtz) Billmeyer. Sallie graduated from Canton High School in 1967 where she was nominated for the Junior Miss pageant. Later she graduated from Mansfield University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Throughout her adulthood Sallie and her family resided in Athens, Pa.,  where she enjoyed teaching, crocheting and leading her son’s Cub Scout troop. Later Sallie and her husband moved to Maryland to be closer to her family. She was a beloved Oma to her two grandsons.
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She is survived by her husband, John Wooster, originally from Canton, Pa., her son, Sean (& Melissa) Wooster, grandsons Graham and Wyatt Wooster, brother John (&Rhonda) Billmeyer of Bath, NY and niece Shondra (& Richard) Powell of Springwater NY. Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM Saturday, January 22nd at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center Street, Canton, Pa. Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be in East Canton Cemetery. (morseandkleesefuneralhome.com

​Cathy J. (Chilson) West

1/19/2022

 
Cathy J. (Chilson) West, 71, of Leroy, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 13, 2022 while surrounded by the love of her family. 
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In keeping with Cathy’s wishes there will be no services. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial donations in Cathy’s name can be directed to the Canton Fire Department, PO Box 72, Canton, PA 17724. A full obituary and condolences for  the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

​Sheryl L. (Becker) Kuhn

1/19/2022

 
Sheryl L. (Becker) Kuhn, 71, of Blossburg, passed away unexpectedly in the evening of Saturday, January 15, 2021 at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro.  
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In maintaining with her wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

​Frank L. Toth

1/19/2022

 
Frank L. Toth, “Frankie”, 58, of Canton, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport following a courageous fight with cancer and later Covid.
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In maintaining with Frankie’s wishes there will be no services. Burial will be held at the family’s convenience. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton is assisting his family with arrangements. A full obituary and condolences may be shared by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

​Josephine Wright

1/11/2022

 
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Josephine Wright, 99, longtime resident of Granville Summit, passed away January 9, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. 

Josephine was born September 4, 1922 in East Troy, a daughter of the late George and Louise (Hanscom) Rathbun and stepmother, Ruth Rathbun.  She was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1940. 

On January 19, 1941, Jo married the love of her life, Phil Wright.  In 1947 the young couple acquired a dairy farm in Granville Township.  Together they owned and operated the successful farm for many years until their retirement in 1986.  Jo was a member of the Windfall United Methodist Church.  After moving to live with her daughter, she attended Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church in Pine City, NY.

Jo loved and cherished her family.  She always put others before herself, which made her a wonderful role model for her family, and all who knew her.  She enjoyed reading, sewing and quilting.   Quilting was a joy and she made quilts for her children, grandchildren and other family and friends.  She received many awards at the Troy Fair with her quilting projects.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Daisy Wright of Granville Summit; daughter and son-in law, Bonnie Hall-Dalia and Don Dalia of Pine City, NY; seven grandchildren, Darla (Don Boal, Kris (Wendy) Wright, Kelley (Sam) Egli, Mathew Wright, Michael (April) Wright, Rebecca (Sean) Bowers, and Andrew Hall; brothers and sisters, Harold (Johann) Rathbun of Alabama, Robert (Kay) Rathbun of Troy, Ruth Ann Shumaker of Elmira; brother-in-law Carroll Wooster of  Tallmadge, Ohio, 27 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by husband, Philip Wright; son-in-law Larry Hall; grandson, Richard Hall; sister, Doris Wooster, brother-in-law Gayle Shumaker.
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A private burial will be held in the Windfall Cemetery.  A celebration of Josephine’s life will be announced at a later date. Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorials in Mrs. Wright’s name be directed to Windfall United Methodist Church, C/O Marge Pratt, 132 Coolbaugh Hill Road, Granville Summit, PA 16926 or to a charity of your choice. Please share memories of Josephine and condolences with the family by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

​AnnaLee (Tyke) Wright

1/11/2022

 
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On January 4th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family, AnnaLee (Tyke) Wright went to dance on the streets of gold.   

Born September 24, 1933 in Canton, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and Maude (Bell) Tillotson.  She graduated from Canton High School in 1950.  In 1950 she also married the love of her life, Mark B. Wright.  They were married for nearly 63 years living in Waverly, NY.

Tyke was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Athens, PA. Tyke had 9 children that were the love of her life.  Tyke was predeceased by her husband, Mark B. Wright; her daughters; Melany Horvat and Marjorie Wright; her five brothers; her three sisters; and her son-in-laws, Eddy Vann and Terry Moon.

Tyke is survived by her seven children, Paula Tompkins of Waverly, NY, Steve (Gina) Wright of Sayre, PA, Regina Moon of Waverly, NY, Jeff (Penny) Wright of Lockwood, NY, (Nick) Mark (Stacey) Wright of Grand Forks, ND, Beth (Mark) Wright of Lockwood, NY, Joe (Holly) Wright of Waverly, NY and Jacob Horvat of Naples, FL; 15 grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren.

Tyke always put her children first!  She also babysat many others.  Tyke did lots of cooking and baking for family and friends.  Tyke sold Home Interiors for several years with her husband Mark as her co-pilot.  In later years you could always find her on the front porch rocking and speaking to all that may pass by.  Residing for 67 years at her home she was known as the upper Lincoln Street Mayor.  On Tyke’s 87th birthday she went and danced in the middle of the street inviting all her neighbors to join, which they did.
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A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Bradford County Memorial Park in Towanda, PA with Pastor Mark Cox officiating.  The family is being assisted by the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, New York.  Those wishing to send a message of sympathy to Tyke’s family may visit our Facebook page or in “Obituaries” at www.blauveltfuneralhome.com

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