Please join the Mitstifer family as we celebrate the life of Glen E. “Bud” Mitstifer, who entered into eternal rest the morning of October 9, 2021. 

As we have all mourned the loss of “Bud”, we remember the wonderful days and moments that we were able to share with him. Whether you knew him for a short time or a long time, you saw how special of a person he was and how he positively impacted so many lives, just with his presence. 

Please share with us as we come together to recognize him and all his achievements. 

To properly celebrate and honor such a remarkable person and life, we will gather together on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Myerstown United Church of Christ, 306 W. Main St.,Myerstown, PA 17067. Please feel free to drop by at any time during the hours above.

The event will be held in the downstairs social hall located in the back of the church. Parking is available behind the church as well. 
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The afternoon will begin with a brief prayer and scripture readings. Come ready to share memories, laugh at the good times, and remember the full life he lived and how he touched us all with his love and guidance. You are all welcome to enjoy the light food and drinks prepared for us by On Fire Youth Ministries, Myerstown, PA.

Elwood C. Wilber, 78, beloved husband of Barbara (Wood) Wilber, of Canton, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 26, 2022 at the Troy Guthrie Community Hospital. Elwood Carl was born on July 30th 1943, a son of the late Alfred and Myrtle (Kelley) Wilber.

He attended Canton Area Schools and was a graduate of the class of 1962. Elwood was employed at Kennedy Valve where retired after 38 years of service. In his earlier years, he was a member of the Troy Fire department where he enjoyed giving back to the community. Later in life he became a member of the Canton Moose Lodge 429.

Elwood was a handyman at heart. He could do anything from wood working to automotive repair. Elwood would gladly teach those skills to anyone that would want to take the time to learn them. You would always find Elwood at family gatherings where he took pleasure in just sitting back and watching and joking with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Elwood especially loved camping trips with his family and any time that he was able to spend with them was always special.

Elwood is survived by his wife Barbara of 59 years, his children; Robert (Tina) Wilber, Debra (Irvin) Machmer both of Canton. Roxanne (Gary) Fessenden of Mosherville, Ronald Wilber of Maryland, and Timothy (Elizabeth) Wilber of Philadelphia. Eight Grandchildren; Quin, Gary, Tasha, Casie, Corey, Courtney, Tara and Mathew, Great grandchildren; Alexia, Julian, Lucas, Elijah, Kylee, Damian Tyler, Axel, Carson, Hadley and Emily which held a very special place in his heart, brothers; Cecil and Lewayne Wilber, a sister; Velma Spencer. Elwood will be missed by many, especially his four-legged companion Brutus 

Besides his parents, Elwood is predeceased by his brothers; Lewis and Gary and sisters; Phyllis and infant Dorothy.

Family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m., today, Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton. A memorial service to honor his life will immediately follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
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In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to the family to help with Elwood’s final expenses. Please share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting, www.pepperfuneralhomes.com.

On the afternoon of Sunday, April 24, 2022 William H. Skipper of Canton passed away peacefully at his residence. He was 83 years of age. 

Born April 16, 1939 in the Huntingdon County community of Mapleton Depot, Pa., he was the son of Howard W. and Eleanor F. (Campbell) Skipper. He was a 1956 graduate of Huntingdon High School and attended Juniata College. Bill was a jack of all trades, working at all manner of jobs from truck driver to factory laborer. In his free time he was an avid fisherman. He lived in Mt. Union, Pa., until recently failing health made it necessary to relocate closer to his family.
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Surviving are his sons, Michael, of Canton, with whom he resided, Steven, William and Christian, all of Roaring Branch, daughter Mary Kathryn (& Kevin) Harris of Williamsport, grandson Michael as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Robert, Marsden and Franklin. 
In keeping with the family’s wishes all services are private, and have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 94 N. Center Street, Canton. (morseandkleesefuneralhome.com)

Patricia L. (Fennell) Frederick, 76, of Orefield, passed away peacefully, Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
She was the wife of Charles G. Frederick to whom she was married 22 years. Born in Canton, Bradford County, July 11, 1945, Patricia was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Julia I. (Allen) Fennell. She wore many hats throughout her life, spending most years in the food service industry before retiring. Patricia was a caretaker, an organizer, a fabulous cook and baker. She couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket, but that never stopped her from busting out in song when the mood hit her. She loved fiercely and unconditionally. Her family was her everything. 

Survivors: In addition to her husband, Charles; daughters, Michele M. Turner (Paul) of Germansville, Danielle N. Boyd (Jeremy) of Granville Summit; brother, AJ Fennell (Betty) of Phoenix, AZ, twin brother, Patrick L. Fennell (Shirley) of Phoenix, AZ, Tom Fennell of Towanda, sister, Peggy J. Bagley (Randy) of Shunk; grandchildren, Sara, Jack, Paul, Bowdy and special additions Dawson and Kirsten; predeceased by siblings, Marie, Phyllis, Shirley, Dick, Robert, Nancy. 
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Service: A private service and calling hours will be held at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville at the convenience of the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Martin R. “Marty” Kunzmann, 67, of Mansfield, PA, passed into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, March 4, 2021, after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

He was born on February 12, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA to Martin and Elizabeth Kunzmann. He was the third of nine children. He began his career at IBM as a computer programmer in New York state. In March of 1990, he and his family moved to Canton, PA and began a new career as owner of Chrissy’s Food & Friends, which mainly served pizza and subs. After the restaurant was destroyed in a fire in the year 2000, he became the bookkeeper for several local businesses.

He was a loving husband, father, and friend to everyone. He dedicated much of his life to ministering Jesus to others, whether in far off places like Mexico and Honduras, or locally through the Endless Mountains Mission Center, New Beginnings Rehab, as an elder at North Street Community Church or even in his daily interactions in the workplace. His life was marked by the fruits of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. He had many hobbies and interests which included board games, card games, puzzles, crosswords, hanging out at bookstores, travel, golfing, bowling, hunting, and nature walks. He had a great appreciation for books, music, and movies. He loved fellowship, always prioritizing time with the Lord and time with other people.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; his children, Jamie (Ryan) Brooks, Joy (Jeremy) Pratt, Joshua (Mary Anne) Kunzmann; his stepdaughter Emily Kelchner; his grandchildren: Adelise, Heidi, and Avery; his former wife and mother of his children, Chris Schreiber; his siblings, Karen (Joe and critters), Duane (Peggy), David (Paula), Danny (Julie), Cindy (Peter), Carol, and Joe (Susan); numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Jimmy (Donna), and his parents, Martin and Elizabeth.
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A Celebration of Life service will be held at North Street Community Church in Canton, PA on May 7, 2022 at 4:00pm ET. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to New Beginnings here: http://www.newbeginningsrehab.com/donate or send a check to: New Beginnings, 8607 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724. All gifts are tax deductible.

Marjorie Esther Wood passed from this earth in the early morning hours on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 92.
 
She was born on September 9, 1929 to Rex and Laura (Taylor) Clark in Granville Summit, PA. She is the first born for Rex and Laura and became their right-hand girl on the dairy farm with around 30 head of Jersey dairy cows. They lived in the first frame house built in Granville, known as The Taylor House. She attended Granville Center School through 6th grade, then Northwood School for 7th and 8th grade. She graduated from Troy High School in 1947. 

She worked at F. P. Case and Sons as a bookkeeper. On January 25, 1948, Marjorie married Colonel E. Wood of Canton. She and Colonel met at a block dance in Canton in July 1946. They were introduced by Colonel’s brother, Hiram Wood II, who was courting Martha Jean Baxter, Marjorie’s friend from Granville. The brothers ended up marrying their dance partners within 2 months of each other. Colonel and Marjorie celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2013. Dancing was a big part of Marge and Colonel’s life. It became a family affair and during the summer months, before the haying season, they took their children to Messner’s barn in Liberty, PA for a Saturday night of square and round dancing to the music of the McNett Family Band. Once empty nesters, they began to take modern western square dancing lessons and were one of the founding couples of the Troy Grand Paraders Square Dance Club in 1977. In their snowbird years they were active members of the Strawberry Squares community in Plant City, FL. 

Through the years, they have acquired a host of friends from around the world while western square dancing in California, Texas, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia and of course Pennsylvania. Colonel and Marge operated Wood’s Second Hand Store in Canton. Colonel, also known as Woody, and Marge were known by many for their 56 years of hard work and dedication to Wood’s Second Hand Store. Colonel would always say he couldn’t have done it without Marge – his bookkeeper, store tender while running errands, messenger, and faithful partner in all things. In addition to supporting Colonel at the store and managing the children and the household, Marge was active in the Methodist Church of Canton and taught VBS and Sunday School. She was also a brownie leader for several years. 

While owning and renovating the former Packard Hotel in Canton, Colonel and Marge saw to it that the Scott Griswold Murals, formerly located in the Pioneer Room, were donated to the Rialto Theatre. These murals depict the rich local history of the area in the 1890s. Marge was an avid reader, reading Canton/Troy and Towanda newspapers. She also dedicated herself to the daily reading of scripture and commentary, having this past Christmas season read the entire Gospel of Luke. Marge was also an avid journaler, having kept daily records for the past decades up until recent days. 

Marge resided the past few years at Sherwood Personal Care Home in Canton, where she enjoyed a quiet and contented life. She enjoyed the daily personal care provided, the delicious food, the many activities, and the fellowship. Additionally, she enjoyed receiving many visitors who would play cards and Rummikub, share stories, and for spiritual encouragement. Marjorie is survived by her daughters: Beth Wood-Bergman (Sheldon), Tami Bethune (Michael) and son Colonel, Jr. (Jeanne). 

She is also survived by five grandchildren: Jack Stiner, Jr., Pamela Stiner-Lockwood (Philip), Jamie Wood, Laura Bethune and Shelley Stein (Rudy). She has five great grandsons: Landon Brown, Jacob Stiner, Ethan Stiner, Dominic Spangler, and Henry Lockwood and three great granddaughters: Lorraine Etherton, Evelyn Etherton and Clara Stein. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Young (Thomas) and their children: Lenora Kopkin (Bruce), Jack Young (Karen), Charlotte Morse (Albert) and their families. Going on before Marjorie, besides her parents and husband, were her little brother Robert Wayne Clark, who died before the age of 2, and her niece Yvonne Young Esworthy. 
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Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am at the Canton Ecumenical Parish, 103 N. Center Street, Canton, PA on Saturday, April 23rd. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canton Ecumenical Parish, 103 N. Center St., Canton, PA 17724 or the Rialto Theater, 5 E. Main St., Canton or the Canton Food Pantry, PO Box 83, Canton. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., 94 N. Center St., Canton, PA 17724. (morseandkleesefunralhome.com)

Jean Ann Whyte Perry, 83, of Powell, PA passed away Friday afternoon, April 15, 2022, at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, PA.  

The daughter of Donald Fredrick Whyte and Catherine Beatrice Mahoney Whyte, Jean was born August 28, 1938, in Sayre, PA.  She was a graduate of Saint Agnes High School in Towanda with the Class of 1956 and continued her education at the Del-Ka-Dar Beauty School in Elmira, NY.  

On December 7, 1957, Jean married Vernon Irvin Perry Jr. at Christ Episcopal Church in Towanda.  In early years, Jean was employed by the Olga Maltz Beauty Salon in Towanda and was later employed by Bradford County Day Care in Wysox where she loved caring for little children for a number of years until retirement. Jean also worked at the Gertrude Hawk Candy Store in Wysox and volunteered at the Rainbow’s End Shop in Towanda. 

She enjoyed working at Peppers Auction Service where she provided many desserts that customers looked forward to each week until her health prevented her from baking those delicious delights. Jean enjoyed playing cards, painting, working jigsaw puzzles, and crocheting making beautiful afghans for family and friends over the years.

 Jean’s family includes her beloved husband of 64 years, Vernon Irvin Perry Jr., children, Pamela (Ed) Pepper of LeRoy, Vernon Irvin (Terri) Perry III of Powell, Alison Lee (Scott) McEntire of Davenport, FL, 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her infant daughter, Dawn Marie Perry, father-in-law Vernon Irvin Perry, mother-in-law Eleanor Ruth Mills Perry, sister, Donna Barber, brothers, George Whyte and Michael Whyte, sister-in-law, Joan Burns, brother-in-law, Charles Miller, nephew, Michael Whyte, niece Vicky Kowalski nephew Jeffrey Charles Miller. 

The family will receive family and friends Friday April 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Edward Michelini, pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Towanda officiating. Interment will be private at a later date. 
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The family suggests that contributions in Jean’s memory be directed to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

During the late evening hours of Tuesday, April 12th, 2022, lifelong Canton resident Bradley Scott Bailey passed away peacefully at Troy Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. 

He was 62 years of age. Born in Blossburg on October 7th, 1959, he was the son of Harold and Beatrice (McCracken) Bailey. Brad graduated from Canton High School in 1977 and from the Pennsylvania College Technology in 1979 with a degree in Tool and Die. He was a life long member of the Canton Church of Christ(Disciples). 

He had a penchant for all things mechanical and was employed as a maintenance engineer and troubleshooter at First Quality, McElhatten, Pennsylvania for many years. In his free time he enjoyed all manner of outdoors activities such as hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. 

He had a broad smile, a congenial nature, and was always quick with a joke. He always had a kind word for everyone, and was never one to criticize or pass judgment.  Brad lived by the code which says not to judge others until you have walked in their shoes. 

But most of all Brad’s life was centered around his children and grandchildren. They were who he lived for. Brad is survived by his children, Tricia Sexton of Georgia, Lucas (Madeline) Bailey of Troy, PA, and Paige Bailey of Williamsport, PA; grandchildren, Carter, Cooper, Conner, Lincoln, Everett and Hallie (who is due in May); siblings Betty Fitzwater and Brenda (John) Mott; nephews, Reeve, Jason, Nicholas, Adam and Kyle, and by special canine Sam. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Harold S. Bailey, mother, Beatrice M. Bailey, brother, Robert H. Bailey, son-in-law, Blake Sexton and brother-in-law, K. LaRue Fitzwater. 

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton, PA, with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. 
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The family suggests contributions in Brad’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701. (morseandkleesefuneralhome.com)

Douglas C. Graybill, 80, of Windfall, died peacefully on April 13, surrounded by his wife and loving family. Doug was born December 11, 1941, in Lancaster, PA.

Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Leona Stoltzfus Graybill; children Kathleen (Keith), Carole (Jeff), Grace (Shayne) and Dave (Georgia); grandchildren Dustin, Ryan (Kristina), Dylan, Bradin, Nathaniel, Morgan, Aero and Iris; great-grandchildren Kylee and Rylan. He was the son of Donald Cunkle Graybill and Erma Elizabeth Smeltz. 

Born a single child, Doug found enjoyment in adding people to his life. He was quick to strike up conversations and find shared interests. Those who knew him understood that his warmth was sincere and memorable. 

Doug’s early experiences with family taught him the value of hard work, thriftiness and building relationships. But he also was quick to learn the value of a good joke or a funny story, and cherished those memories as highlights in his life. He was energized by multiple pursuits that engaged him in research and exploration to realize his ideas. This began when he was a teen building a dairy herd, his avid reading habit and passion for history, building a Bison herd, a Master’s Degree to support pastoral leadership and woodworking.

Doug shared his dad’s passion for hunting, resulting in trips to Potter County, PA, and Wyoming and Colorado. A Mennonite neighbor Elvin Krantz was an instrumental mentor who set him on a life journey in both farming and Christian ministry. Youth groups offered friendships that were a touchstone for hockey, softball and mischief.  One of their outings to the PA Farm Show presented a fortunate sighting of a green-sweatered girl, a well-known story of how he met the love of his life, Leona. A short courtship ensued with a marriage on Dec 21, 1962. Leona’s family welcomed him into their large fold which was a meaningful turning point in his personal growth. Doug and Leona’s first farm in Trout Run cemented his love of agriculture, and he continued on that path with an Agricultural degree at Penn State.  

They began another farming endeavour in Centre County with their young family. In Doug’s acceptance to lead a church in Wheelerville, he blended farming and pastoring.  Doug and Leona continued as a pastoral couple for Wheelerville Mennonite Church, Canton Mennonite Church and North Street Community Church for 38 years. Their ministry was one that touched lives with warmth and sincerity. Doug was committed to deepening spiritual growth through building relationships.

There will be a Celebration of Life held in his honor held at the North Street Community Church on Sunday, April 17, at 4pm.
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In lieu of flowers, contributions for the Ukrainian refugees are encouraged at rosedaleinternational.org/ukraine.

JoAnn E. Hall, Age 65, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 unexpectedly at home. 

She was born on November 29, 1956 in Troy, PA daughter of the late Richard & Doris (Carl) Foust, Sr. She was a Canton Graduate then went onto work at the Bradford County Manor as a CNA, Paper Magic, Martha Lloyd, Parker Hannifin and in home health care. She was a member of the Troy Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and served as their secretary, she also was a member of the Book Club with several friends she went to school with.

JoAnn is survived by her husband Larry S. Hall of Columbia Cross Roads, Children, Natalie (Aaron) Van-Atta of Las Vegas, NV, Nate (Karen) Hall of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Nicole (Bill) Carey of Gillett, PA, Craig (Julie-Anne) Hall of Lisle, NY, Allison (Cameron) MacKinnon of Granville Summit, PA, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and her canine companion Piper, sister, Connie (Brian) Shepard of Carlisle, PA, brothers, Robert Foust of FL, Randy Foust of Troy, sister-in-law, Rose Hall of Troy and best friend Beth Taylor of Sylvania, PA.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Richard Foust, Jr., father and mother-in-law, Levi and Alice Hall, brothers and sisters in law, David Hall Russell Hall, Tom & Shirley Noble, Bette Hall and her grandson Justin Laudenslager.

Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 6 to 7 PM at the Gerald W. Vickery Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA 16947. JoAnn’s memorial service will be held following at 7 PM.
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Memorials in her memory may be made to the Troy Volunteer Fire Department, 88 Firehouse Drive, Troy, PA 16947.