Gregory “Greg” J. Oliver, 54, of Williamsport, formerly of Ralston, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Gregory Joseph was born January 21, 1968 in Lycoming County to Jesse and Lois (Patterson) Oliver. He attended Canton Area Schools and was a graduate of the class of 1987. Shortly after graduating Greg joined the National Guard and proudly served our country, earning the rank of Sergeant. Greg, as known by most, was employed by various companies in the area, most recently by Bimbo Bakeries in Williamsport. Greg was a member of the Red Run Gun Club in Ralston.

Greg had a passion for local history. He had a very curious mind and loved to solve problems. Greg was a connoisseur of local music and musicians, making many friends in the industry. He was a very strong advocate for those he called his friends.

Greg was predeceased by his grandparents; Beatrice (Ernest) Patterson and Donald (Nola) Oliver.

Surviving Greg are his parents; Lois and Jesse Oliver, and his brothers; Don, Brad and Tim Oliver.
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A private family service to honor Greg’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share your memories of Greg and condolences with his family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Timmy D. Avants Sr., 60, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health at his residence on Friday evening, February 18, 2022.

Timmy Dean was born in Troy on January 5, 1962, a son to the late James and Beatrice (Woodward) Avants. In earlier years, Timmy grew up in the Canton area and also attended school there with the class of 1980. He can be remembered for riding his 1970’s banana bike and the many bike tricks he could accomplish. Following school, he was employed by Oak Hill Veneer in Troy and later the Masonite Corporation in Wysox until 1993 when his failing health no longer permitted him to continue working.

Timmy was a talented musician.  He could sing vocals as well as possessing the gifted ability to play any instrument he put his mind to. He was a member of several local rock bands including, Smack Bottom, Emptee Pockets and Steel Sun.

Tim also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid trapper, hunter and fisherman.

Most dear was the love Timmy shared with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He leaves behind; two children, Timmy Jr. (and Jenn) Avants, Ashley (and Ty) Holmes all of Troy, five grandchildren; Natalie (and Michael) King, Brenna Fourney, L.J. Avants, Archer Avants and Wesson Holmes all of Troy, three siblings, Glenda Fuller (his sister and loving caregiver) of Canton, Jim (and Connie) Avants of Columbia Cross Rds. and June (and Paul) Jackson of Troy, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

In addition to his parents James and Beatrice Avants, Timmy was predeceased by a Brother-in-law, Bob Fuller. 
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A celebration of Timmy’s life will be 7 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, Pa.   Rev. Kenneth Marple will officiate the service.  Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers consider memorials to the American Heart Association 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701. Please share your memories of Tim and condolences with the family by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

James Peter Werlock of Mainesburg, Pennsylvania, died of heart failure on February 16th, 2022, at Fox Run, the house he built with his own hands on Armenia Mountain.  Together with Abby Holmes Potter, his wife of nearly 53 years, he loved the splendor, the independence and the tranquility of the Pennsylvania mountains where they married in 1969 at Woodburn, Abby’s family home.

Born on March 6th, 1941, in Plainfield, New Jersey, Jim attended Plainfield High School, the Stanton Preparatory Academy and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, where he graduated in 1962. After completing courses at the U.S. Navy Submarine Training School in New London, Connecticut, he served during the Cold War aboard the USS Sterlet, a World War II submarine that had regular six-month deployments to the Western Pacific. He then transferred to the USS Wahoo, based at Pearl Harbor, with frequent deployments to Japan, until 1966 when he volunteered for the first of two tours during the Vietnam War. In Vietnam, he was deployed with a River Assault Group in the Mekong Delta and worked directly with the Vietnamese Navy. The next two years found him at US Naval Headquarters in London where he worked as a Naval Intelligence Officer. His final tour of duty was with the US Military Advisory Group in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Jim was awarded a number of naval awards and citations, including the Bronze star medal with Combat V, Combat Action ribbon, Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, and the National Defense Service Medal. His Vietnamese awards meant a great deal to him; they included the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Medal of Honor, and the Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation.

As a submariner, Jim loved the Navy, but he resigned in 1972 to live an entirely different sort of life. He and Abby moved to England, where Abby studied for her doctoral degree at the University of Sussex and Jim tried his hand at various sorts of writing. They then lived in Seville, Spain, where Jim completed a novel about Vietnam while Abby taught at Columbus International College and the University of Maryland. He wrote and performed editorial work in Seville and subsequently in New York City; Washington, DC; Clinton, New York; and Northfield, Minnesota, finally retiring to Armenia Mountain in 1999.

His boyhood experiences included building the family house in Plainfield, New Jersey, and enlarging the Shelter Cove summer house with his father, and in retirement he realized the full extent of his skills. He not only helped restore Woodburn to a degree of historical accuracy, but built Fox Run, the home he and Abby had enjoyed since 2000.

He also drew on boyhood experiences with the family World War II Victory Garden, and together he and Abby created extensive and much-appreciated gardens at Woodburn and Fox Run. In addition, because of Jim’s vivid memories of the family roosters named Sergeant and Corporal and Abby’s lifelong animal attachments, they enthusiastically adopted and cared for four horses, as well as innumerable dogs, cats and birds.

Together they maintained friendships locally, domestically and internationally, and Jim was universally known and loved for his adventurous spirit, his quick wit and his often sardonic sense of humor, all underscored by a deep inner kindness. He and Abby also shared an intense love of travel and of history, particularly regarding the Revolutionary and Civil Wars: they constantly traveled to significant sites and continued to visit friends all over the world.

Throughout his life, however, Jim never lost his Navy connections and enjoyed attending regular USNA class reunions. His was indeed a life well lived. In the words of one of his Annapolis company classmates, “Eight bells, Jim. You stood a taut watch!”

Jim is survived by his wife Abby; sister Verna Cobb of Newburgh, New York; brother Stephen Werlock of Gig Harbor, Washington; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces; and special friends Ellen and Bernie McMahon of Washington, DC; Christina Brandon of Norfolk, Virginia; and Regine Matthijsen of Eindhoven, Holland.

The Celebration of Jim Werlock’s Life will be held at Woodburn, the date to be announced.
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Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr., Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA 16947.

1973-2021
Gerald Cottrill peacefully passed away after a long illness at 7:01AM December 5th, 2021 in Dayton, OH.

Gerald was from humble beginnings.  He was the first-born son of Carl Cottrill, IV and June Davenport.  Our first home was a single wide trailer on Minnequa Avenue in Canton, PA. 

When he was old enough, he worked on several of the farms near our home in Windfall, PA.  Gerald was a member the National Honor Society and was a Letterman and Cross-Country.  He was a math genius and took college courses at Mansfield University while in high school.  He graduated from Troy High School and enrolled in West Virginia University’s Aerospace Engineering program.  While at WVU, Gerald started Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps where he attained the rank of Cadet Flight Leader and graduated Summa Cumme Laude.  Gerald also completed his Masters Degree with honors at WVU after accepting an officer’s Commission with the United States Air Force.  Gerald then was accepted into the Air Force Institute of Technology where he earned his Ph.D. 

He was the first in our family to earn a Ph.D. and was legitimately the smartest person in the room most of the time.  Gerald travelled the world with the Air Force and served our county with honor and distinction.  He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel prior to retirement.  Gerald was not done with the Air Force even as the active duty chapter of his life ended.  He continued to serve his country and his beloved Air Force as a civilian Systems Engineer.

Despite being born in Pennsylvania, Gerald was West Virginian Mountaineer at heart.  After his working years, he planned to return to Wild and Wonderful WV.  

As his little brother, Gerald was my guardian angel, he once saved my life when I suffered a heat stroke in pool.  He was my best friend and confidant.  He was a mentor, teacher, and life coach.  He acted as a buffer between me and our sometimes abusive father.  We spent countless hours together listening to music while doing our school work in high school and college.  Gerald was an avid cyclist and built many custom bicycles himself.  He taught me how to build personal computers.  He was absolute tech junkie and always had the latest phones and gadgets.    
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Gerald was preceded in death by our Father in 2004.  He is survived by me, his little brother Carl Cottrill, IV of Pomfret, VT, his sister Lora Prisock of Greensboro, NC, his sister Laura Morgan of Jupiter, FL, his Mother, June Davenport of Mount Wolf, PA, and his much beloved sons Craig and David.

Marilyn J. (Fleming) Bruhl, 83, of Troy, formerly of Selinsgrove, passed away, unexpectedly on Monday, February 7, 2022, at her residence.

Marilyn Joyce was born March 19, 1938, in Granville Township; one of five children of the late P.F. and Helen (Packard) Fleming Brown. She attended Troy Area Schools and was a graduate of the class of 1956. Marilyn was a member of the Windfall United Methodist Church and volunteered her time at the church’s luncheons as well as the Troy Heritage Museum.

Marilyn was an avid bowler.  Her talents and skills awarded her with a spot in the Troy Bowling Hall of Fame. Playing cards was another favorite past time for Marilyn, who often would jokingly say, “I should of bet more.” She loved to fish and enjoyed all the beauty that nature had to offer. Photographing the wildlife and country sceneries was also special to her. Marilyn’s beautiful photography earned her acknowledgement as some pictures were published in a calendar. Marilyn loved to bake and was often referred to as the “cookie lady.”  She was a very social lady who made friends easily. Her kind, caring and loving demeanor will be remembered by everyone who had the opportunity to know her. Most important to Marilyn was her family, who she loved endlessly and whole heartedly.

Surviving is; husband; William Bruhl, three children; William Robert (Linda Sue) Bruhl of Columbia Cross Roads, Duane J (Rene) Bruhl of Richfield and Claudia A Beaver of Middleburg, grandchildren; Andrew (Janna) Bruhl and Laura Beaver, great grandchildren; William Conner and Kelton Andrew Bruhl, siblings; Wayne Fleming of Troy, Larry (Kathie) of Granville Summit and Linda (Mike) Whitford of Horseheads, NY, step sister; Janice Kellogg of Milan, sisters-in-law; Elizabeth Brown of Lowman, NY,  Shirley Bruhl, brother-in-law, David  (Mary) Bruhl all of Valdosta, GA as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Besides her parents Marilyn was predeceased by; a brother and sister-in-law; Bob (Donna) Fleming, brothers-in-law; Jack Brown, Hubert Bruhl and step brother-in-law, Jerry Kellogg.
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A time of visitation will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. to Noon at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724. Funeral services to honor Marilyn’s life will follow at Noon with her friend and Pastor Josh Yorks. The family requests that masks be worn while attending the services. Due to the current weather conditions, a private family burial will be held in Windfall Cemetery afterwards. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to the Windfall United Methodist Church in Marilyn’s loving memory, C/O 132 Coolbaugh Rd. Granville Summit, PA 16926. Please share memories of Marilyn and condolences with the family by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Marjorie J. Oldroyd, age 98, formerly of Austinville, passed away on Friday, 4 Feb 2022, at the Personal Care Home in Towanda. Born on 23 Jun 1923 in Troy Township, she was the youngest daughter of the late Lee & Florence (Webler) Joralemon. 

Following her graduation from Troy High School in 1941, she worked at Bendix-Scintilla in Sidney (NY) and at the Eclipse Plant in Elmira (NY). Following WWII, Marjorie married Wilbur Oldroyd, a lifelong dairy farmer in Columbia Township. Together, they celebrated 50 years of marriage and raised three sons: Albert Oldroyd of Bloomsburg, Walter (and Romaine) Oldroyd of Gillett, and Stanley (and Michelle) Oldroyd of Boyds (MD). 

Marjorie had been an active member of the Austinville Union Church and the Missionary Society. She had also been a volunteer at the Bradford County Manor for many years. She enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, quilting, and ice cream. 

In addition to her sons and daughters-in-law, she was survived by a granddaughter: Heather (and Jonathan) Cocker of Bolton (MA); a sister: Irene Miles of Horseheads (NY); a sister-in-law: Alice Joralemon of Sylvania; and several nieces and nephews, including Alice Truffa of Troy. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by seven siblings: Julia Dunbar, Rena Monroe, Vera Sergio, Ethel Summers, Ned Joralemon, Rex Joralemon, and Lynn Albert Joralemon, who died in infancy. 
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Graveside services will be held in the spring from Bradford County Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy.

A. Margaret “Peggy” (Dexter) Cummings, Age 98, of Troy passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2022, with her loving family at her side.

She was born September 27, 1923, in Roulette, PA daughter of the late Ezra & Maureen (Shepard) Dexter. Following graduation from school she attended nursing school and obtained her RN Degree and had worked for a period of time at the Blossburg Hospital. She was married to the late Roy W. Cummings, Sr and enjoyed many years together prior to his passing in 2017. She was a member of the Eastern Star where she served as Matron, Peggy was also Mother Advisor for the Rainbow Girls and Girl Scout Leader in Troy. She spent her summers at Seneca Lake and winters in Myrtle Beach and enjoyed entertaining her many family and friends. In her spare time Peggy could be found cooking, painting, knitting, wood carving and playing euchre.

Surviving are her daughters, Meralee (Keith) DeClercq of Erieville, NY, Sherri Gillette of Colorado Springs, CO, Lori (Brad) Ingram of Myrtle Beach, SC, Peggy Lee (Duane) Stevens of East Smithfield, Roy W. (Kim) Cummings Jr., Lee (Nancy) Cummings, Gary (Doris) Cummings, all of Troy,  her grandchildren, Kim (Drew) Smith, Chelsie Gillett, Lori (David) Brown, Brooke (Jason) Farry, Kristi (Joel) Godec, Jessica (Alex) Roberts, Tom Stevens, Chip Cummings, Scott (Robyn) Cummings, Jay Cummings, Rochelle (Vaughn) Kendall, Doug (Jennifer) Cummings, Amy (David) Wilkes, Corrie Cummings, Casine Cummings, great grandchildren, Andrew, Kristofer, Levi, Joseph, Benjamin, Isaac, Austin, Sydney, Colton, Brooks, Vydalia, Jacob, Justin, Jay, Aahlesisia, Ashley, Katie, Delaney, Corbin, Evan, Laura, Hailey, Kara, Owen, Kennedy and Morgan, her feline companion, Velvet.

The family would like to thank Peggy’s caregivers for their attentiveness and excellent care over the years.

Peggy was predeceased by her parents, husband Roy W. Cummings, Sr., a brother, Dr. Richard Dexter and granddaughter-in-law, Mary Cummings.
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There will be no services and burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery when the weather permits. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, PA.\
Memorial in Peggy’s name may be made to the Troy Area Foundation, 68 Fenner Avenue, Troy, PA, 16947

Evangelist Gary L Kendall, Sr. finished his journey and earned his reward January 28th, 2022. After many years of battling diabetes and its many side effects the Lord called him home.

He spent most of his life doing what he loved most, preaching and taking care of his family and friends. He served churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and finished his ministry in Elkins, WV. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Etta Jean, and his four sons: Gary L Kendall Jr of London Ohio, William R Kendall of Scio Ohio, Thom F. Kendall of Fairmont, WV, and Clark D. Kendall of Fairmont W. One grandson, Adam Kendall of North Lawrence, Ohio, three great grandchildren, Allyssa, Rylee, and Dexter, one brother Carroll D Kendall of Canton Ohio, and one sister Karen K Kendall of Elkins, WV as well as many cousins and friends across many states survive him. Gary was born on June 28th, 1944 to Frederick and Geneva Kendall in Canton Ohio. He graduated from Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, TN in 1976 with a BA in preaching and a minor in Greek. He continued his education at Louisville Christian College as he sought his masters in preaching. He lived a long, full life with laughter and love.

He will be sorely missed, but we know he’s in a much better place. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the First Church of Christ in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday from the church with Preaching Minister Jason Brandon officiating. Masks and social distancing is requested by the family for those attending the services.
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A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Beech Flats Cemetery near Canton, PA. Evangelist Eric D. Smith will officiate and interment will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Evangelist Gary L. Kendall, Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.tomblynfuneralhome.com

Steven J. Greene, 32, of Trout Run, died Saturday, February 5, 2022 due to a fire at his home.

Born August 17, 1989 in Williamsport, he was a son of Jackolyn (Puterbaugh) Smith of Trout Run and the late Steven Gerald Greene.

Steven had worked at Shop-Vac and enjoyed fishing, kayaking and collecting Pokemon. His greatest love were his three dogs that perished in the fire with him C-Era ; Blazer; and Blue.

Surviving are his mother and step-father Jackolyn and Mark Smith of Trout Run, two brothers Tyler and Gerald Greene, and a sister Shirlita Robinson, a paternal grandmother Martha Covey of Gillet, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents John “Jack” and June Puterbaugh, and paternal grandfather Bernard “Pete” Greene.

A celebration of Steven’s life will be held   1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at Mountain View Fellowship 202 Old Barn Road Trout Run.
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Arrangements entrusted to Knight-Confer Funeral Home. E-condolences may be made at www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com.

Nelson E. Wolfe, 77, of Ulster, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Nelson Elwood was born in Troy on December 6, 1944, the last of four boys to the late Howard and Alwilda (Boyce) Wolfe. No stranger to hard work. Nelson was employed by the former Masonite in Wysox as a “Mill Right” maintenance mechanic for over 45 years until his retirement is 2017. Most recently, Nelson co-owned and operated Wolfe’s garage in Burlington along with his late brother, Gary Wolfe. On February 19, 1965, Nelson married the former Susan E. Brown at her parent’s home located in Alba.  Together they raised two son’s and shared nearly 55 years of loving marriage.

Nelson loved to travel with his wife and family. He was proud to have visited every state in the U.S. with the exception of Hawaii.  Nelson also traveled throughout Canada and very much enjoyed the numerous family vacations at 14 Island Lake in Ontario.

Family was very important to Nelson. He was a loving father, husband and grandfather. His grandchildren affectionately referred to him as “gram pa.” Nelson was an extremely hard worker and an exceptionally talented mechanic. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing in Canada.

Surviving is his sons, Mike (Connie) Wolfe of Burlington of Elmira, Christopher (Kim) Wolfe of Ulster, grandchildren, Brian, Aaron and Cody Wolfe, Tommy and Casey Goble, Courtney and Nathan Wilcox, great-grandchildren; Scarlett, Mackenzie, Ares, Tommy Jack, Conner and Joey, a very special friend, Connie Barrett of Austinville,  sisters in law and their spouses ; Marilynn (Ron) Krise of Troy, Carol (James) Burd of Mansfield, Glenda (Frank) Watson of Canton, Betty Wolfe of Burlington, Elaine Frey of Troy, brother in law and wife, Robert (Cyndy) Brown of Clarksville, TN,  as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by; his wife Susan Wolfe, brothers; Daniel, Gary and Walter Wolfe and a niece, Courtney Brown Woodward.
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The family will receive friends 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. The Rev. Duane Taylor will officiate the funeral service immediately following the viewing. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. Please share memories of Nelson and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com