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. He was born Nov. 1, 1995 in Towanda and passed away Feb. 21, 2019. 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 his step father is Travis Clark. He was so loved by his grandparents, John and Waneta Frey, and Allen and Pam Owen. He loved spending time with his brothers and sisters: Dakota (Frey) Esaias, Janel Staton, Shaun Withey, Angel Seeley, Hailey Seeley, Damien Seeley, NevedaLynn Frey and Bradley Ryan Strong. In a very short time Killian fell for a special girl, Samantha Williams.
​   Killian holds a special place in the hearts of his Uncle Cheyenne (Meleney) Frey, and, of course, me, his Aunt Sonya (Josh) Metzger and his Uncle Glen Owen and his Aunt Laney and Timmy Hickock. He loved to pick on his cousins (Siarra, Tabitha, Aubrey and Christian). Sometimes he acted just like a kid, which is who he was at heart --a big kid. Killian had so many special friends.

  Leo E. Shedden, 76 of Troy, Pa., passed away at home on Sunday morning Feb. 24, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family following a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Leo Earl was born Oct. 20, 1942 in Canton, Pa. and was a son of the late Lial and Norma (Foust) Shedden.
​  Leo was a 1960 graduate of Troy High School. After graduating he worked on his family’s dairy farm and eventually went on to be self-employed as a carpenter until his retirement in 2013. He was always known to be a “jack of all trades” and an avid outdoorsman.  He was a dedicated hunter and trapper and took eight black bears in his lifetime.  Leo also enjoyed fishing and digging ginseng. On Apr. 26, 1976 he married the former Sandra Mattocks in Troy, Pa., together sharing 42 years of loving marriage.

   Shirley Ann Gamber, 78, of East Point, Pa. died peacefully on Feb. 24, 2019.
​    Born in Anneville, Pa., on Dec. 8, 1940, Shirley was the daughter of the late John and Emma Round.  On Sept. 28, 1957 she married Stewart Gamber, they shared 45 wonderful years together before his passing in 2002.  Shirley was a very talented baker, always trying new recipes. She will be remembered for her famous chocolate covered cherries. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, puzzles and playing “pickle ball.” She was a member of the Arnot Sportsman’s Club, the Liberty VFW and a former member of the Blossburg American Legion. Shirley participated in the Women in the Wild at Mt. Pisgah State Park and was active at the East Point United Methodist Church. Shirley was always known as the CEO of the Gamber household and her family knew that “Mom was right and right she’ll always be!”

   Barbara Jean (Shedden) Fulford, 62, of Troy went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at home surrounded by family members after a hard fought battle with cancer. Barbara was born Aug. 6, 1956 in Elmira, N.Y. 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 Germany.
   Barbara is survived by her longtime companion, LaWayne Rolls, her sons Robert (& Victoria) Kinner of Roaring Branch, Daniel Fulford (& fiancee' Ashley McCarney) of Troy, LaWayne's children Christopher (& Jodi) Rolls of Canton, Jeremy Rolls of Coryland, Karen Rolls of Columbia Crossroads, LaWayne Rolls, Jr. of Troy, Mayone Saunders of Huntingdon Pa, sisters Cheryl (& Dennis) Morgan of Troy, Deborah Chilson (& Merle Wanck) of Towanda, Evelyn K. Evans (& Scott Cain) of Columbia Crossroads, Sue (& Mark) Bullock of New York, Laura L (& Rod) Sears of Missouri, Bertha (Billie) Wills of Maryland, Cathy Lanham (& Grant Lovell) of Luther's Mills, brothers Howard (& Tammy) Shedden of Covington, Roger L. Shedden of Troy, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and special friend Robert Kinner, nicknamed Jughead of Austinville. Barbara was preceded in death by her father Bryce Shedden, Sr., mother Beverly A. Virts Shedden and brother Bryce Shedden, Jr.

  William Frank “Bill” Welch Sr., 67, of 3286 River Road, Wysox, Pa., Standing Stone Township, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
  “Bill” as he was known by his family and friends was born in Towanda, Pa. on May 2, 1951, the son of Thomas Frank Welch and Pauline McNeal Welch. He was a graduate of Troy High School with the class of 1969.  Bill was employed by Kennedy Valve in Elmira, N.Y. for 15 years and by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for five years. He was a graduate of Lackawanna Community College where he pursued his goal in becoming a paramedic. Bill was deeply devoted to his profession as a paramedic for a total of 25 years having been associated with Towanda Memorial Hospital EMS, Western Alliance EMS, Lackawanna ALS and volunteered with numerous area emergency medical services over the years.
​   Bill enjoyed the outdoors, maintaining his property, playing cards, Penn State football and was a fan of the Green Bay Packers.  Bill’s family includes his wife of 48 years, Judith Anne Glossenger Welch whom he married on Nov. 28, 1970 at the East Troy Baptist Church, his son, William F. Welch Jr. and husband, Michael McGuire of Binghamton, N.Y., daughter, Misty B. Coolbaugh and husband Kevin Coolbaugh of Wysox, Pa., sister, Patricia W. Hoover and husband Kenny Hoover of Towanda, Pa., brothers, George L. Welch and wife, Elaine Welch of Ulster, Pa., Kenneth L. Welch of Towanda, several nieces, nephews, cousins and his canine companions, Mya and Phoebee.

  Amanda Marie (Welch) O’Connor, 41, of Canton, Pa., (Franklin Twp)  passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
​   Mandy was born July 7, 1977 in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of Rick Welch and the late Mary Frances (Ashton) Welch.  She was a 1995 graduate of Troy High School and received a Bachelor of Science from Mansfield University. Mandy always took great pleasure in time spent with family and friends. She will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and daughter. Although being confined to a wheelchair in later years, Mandy was always willing to lend a hand and enjoyed life to the fullest. She always looked forward to time spent together with her husband while helping him in his small engine repair business. Mandy was a woman of the Roman Catholic faith and was a member of St. John’s Nepomucene Catholic Church in Troy, Pa.

  Dale Cleo Reynard, 84, of Sayre, Pa. (formerly of Wilmington, DE) loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away comfortably at home on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 after a short hospital stay.
   He was born on Oct. 9, 1934 in Canton, Pa. to the late Clifford and Mary (Stockholm) Reynard.  Dale was a 1952 graduate of Canton High School in Canton, Pa.   As a teen he enjoyed hanging out and helping with his family’s restaurant “Reynard’s Restaurant”. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1956 where he earned an honorable discharge.   He earned a Math & Secondary Science degree from Mansfield University in 1959 and a Master of Science Degree from Clarkson College of Technology in 1966.  He would marry the love of his life, Joyce E. Starr on Aug. 20, 1960, where they shared 57 years together until her death in 2017.
​   After moving to Wilmington, DE in 1966 Dale held positions as a Chemistry/Science teacher at Brandywine High School; Wilmington Friends School and Padua Academy where he retired in 1999.   He received honors/awards for his teaching including Middle Atlantic States Chemistry Teacher of the Year in 1976 awarded by Manufacturing Chemist Association and Delaware Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award in 1984.  He assisted with the facilitation of the Science Olympiad program in the State of Delaware as well as regional and national tournaments.

  Judith “Judy” Ann Minthorn, 76, of Ralston, Pa. passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2019, at Broad Aces Nursing Home.
   Born in Williamsport, Pa. on Sept. 8, 1942, Judy was the daughter of the late John Frey and Elizabeth “Nellie” (Bolt) Phillips.  On Jan. 30, 1984 she married Darren Minthorn in Kingman, AZ. Judy was a very talented crafter and avid reader.  She loved the Lord and enjoyed ministering by making greeting cards and prayer blankets for people who were ill or in need of comfort.  Judy’s main interest in life was spending time with her family and friends.  Judy attended the Mountain View Fellowship Mennonite Church in Bodines.
Surviving are her husband Darren Minthorn of Ralston, sons, Gary (Cindy) Black, of Canton, Darryl (Kim) Black, of Ralston, David (LeAnn) “Mick” Black, of Canton, Norman “Corky” (Ellen) Black of Ralston.  Step-children, Diana Reasor of Chicago, IL and Dennis Minthorn of Springfield, MO., grandchildren, Corrin Rockwell, Kyle, Rachel, Emily, Alyssa and Nyan Black, step-grandchildren, Zachary, Micah, Vincent, Jennifer and Amber, great-grandchildren, Carson and Stella.  A sister, Barbara Miller of Williamsport and special friends, Dennis Austin, Kay Collister and Cindy Clark Black, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

  Phyllis “Phill” Ayers, 82, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019, at the Bradford County Manor following a brief stay.
​   Born in Springfield Township on Jan. 18, 1937, Phyllis Verna was the daughter of the late Warren “Bill’ and Beulah “Polly” (Freelove) Barrett. On Oct. 27, 1955 she married Henry Ayers in Gillett. She was very active on the family dairy farm which operated from 1964 until the sale of the dairy cows in the late 1990’s. Phill was always known as a hard worker and enjoyed the outdoors. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, gardening and canning. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and cherished time spent with her family.