Pauline C. Watts, 94, formerly of Canton, became part of God's Choir on Saturday, October 26, 2019. She passed away at Bradford County Manor with her nieces, Connie Avants and Susan May at her side. Pauline was born in Canton June 9, 1925 to Floyd,Sr. and Harriet (Chaapel) Kendall, one of seven children. She was the widow of the late L. Keith Watts, who preceded her in death in 1991 after 44 years of marriage. She had a beautiful soprano voice which she shared with the former Montoursville Methodist Church, the Canton Chirch of Christ (Disciples of Christ), the Canton Community Choir and the Canton Christmas Conglomeration. She was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1944. While in high school Pauline worked at the Rialto Theater and later at Schafmaker's, a favorite Canton soda fountain and drug store. She met her future husband, Keith, outside of the Canton Bowling Lanes, and in 1946 they were married. She and Keith resided in the Montoursville area, where Pauline was employed by the Carroll House Department Store in Williamsport, the former Wallace Pharmacy and the Sylvania Photoflash in Montoursville. After moving back to Canton in the 1970's she was employed at T. Burk & Company until its closing in the mid 1990's.
  Pauline is survived by her son, Kelly (& Carol) Watts and grandson Karl (& Tashina) Watts, all of Payson, AZ, granddaughter Susan (& Zack) Golden of Windsor VT, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Harriet Kendall, Sr., her husband, L. Keith Watts, brothers Floyd Kendall, Jr., Lawrence Kendall and Robert Kendall, and sisters Winogene Mallory, Harriet Spencer and Margaret Ameigh.
  Visitation will be Saturday, November 2, 2019, from noon until 1 PM at the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples) 170 N. Minnequa Ave., Canton,Pa. Pauline's Life will be celebrated at One o'clock PM with Pastor Nancy Beahm officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
   The family would like to thank the staff at the Bradford County Manor for their wonderful care Pauline received these last four years.
   Professional services have been entrusted to Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.

     A memorial service for John Anderson, aka James Hart, of Shunk, PA, who died July 4, 2019, will be held this Sunday, October 27, at 12:30pm at Shunk UMC in Shunk, PA.

   Robert Ronald Stoeffler, of Canton, passed away at home, October 12, 2019.
  Bob was born in Abington, PA on May 17, 1942 to the late Robert and Margaret (Musse) Stoeffler.
​   In Bob’s early years he was a landscaper. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bob loved to tinker on anything with an engine.
   Bob is survived by his children; Ron Stoeffler of Willow Grove and Ken Stoeffler (John Robinson) of Rockport, MA., and Dawn (Ed) Finley of Maple Glen, siblings; Dolores Shinn (Warren) of Hatboro and Trudy and (Rick) Gregg of Willow Grove, grandchildren; Eddie and Anthony Finley, Westley and Cheyanne Kunzman and Raymond Virts, great-grandchild; Aubree Jo Griffin and special friend Patricia Terry.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be private. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc., 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, Pa., is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

  Steven G. Greene, 58, of Gillett, PA., passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, with his loving family by his side.
  Steven Gerald was born July 20, 1961 in Troy, Pa to Bernard “Pete” Greene and Martha (Brown) Covey.  He attended Canton High School and was a graduate of the class of 1979. After graduation he attended Penn State University where he studied Electrical Engineering. He then went on to enlist in the United States Navy and was involved in Rescue and Salvage four years until his honorable discharge.
​   Steven will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor and being quite the jokester. He was a sincere family man and always cherished time spent with his grandchildren. Steven always looked forward to hearing from old classmates and made sure to keep in touch with them. He raised Great Danes and loved his faithful canine companions, Zeus and Athena. Steven enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and riding his motorcycle. He and his wife Cathy owned and operated Café ’14 in Gillett for several years until his health no longer permitted, forcing them to close.

After over a yearlong battle with brain cancer, James (Jim) Gary Watkins passed away on Monday, October 14 at the age of 70, in his home surrounded by loved ones.
Jim graduated from Athens area high school in 1967. Jim spent 25 + years working for DuPont in Towanda, PA.
Jim was a beloved man by both his family and friends. He was kind, compassionate and giving; always with no questions asked.
He enjoyed many hobbies from spending time with his family to hunting, fishing or flying his plane a Piper Cherokee 180. Jim was a Certified Bush Pilot and carried both Bush and Sea Plane Endorsements. He was member of the South Mountain Hunting Club enjoyed making maple syrup, beekeeping, harvesting his own honey, growing mushrooms and making wine.

​ “Bob” Walters Sr., age 77 of Granville Summit, PA passed away October 9, 2019 at the Jefferson Neuroscience Hospital in Philadelphia.
  Bob was born in Abington Hospital on March 9, 1942. Son of the late Ephraim and Irene (Keech) Walters. He was a graduate of the class of 1960 of Pennridge High School. After High School Bob attended Penn State University for Agriculture and Farming. Bob married the love of his life, Peggy Shive in March of 1961. They shared 58 wonderful years together.
  Bob worked at Hobensack and Sons in Ivyland for a little over eighteen years before starting his own business, Pipersville Garden Center with his wife Peggy. He was a Scout Master or Ivyland Troop Sixty-Six for several years, and a member of the Ivyland Fire Company for Eighteen Years, Treasurer of the Plumstead Lions Club for Thirty-Four years and a member of the Victory Lodge I.O.O.F for Forty-Five Years. He was also a representative of the North East Equipment Dealer Association for Thirty years. Bob enjoyed giving back to his community and instilled those values in his children and grandchildren. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed tinkering with his tractors at the farm.

  Edward “Eddie” Payne, life-long resident of Canton, PA passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
  Calling hours will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday October 25, 2019 at the Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Canton. Burial will be held in the Grover Cemetery.
​  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Edward Payne’s name may be directed to his beloved St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 106 N. Washington St. Canton, Pa. 17724.
A full and complete obituary will be in next weeks paper.
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   Edward “Eddie” Payne, life-long resident of Canton, PA passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
​   Eddie was born in Canton on March 27, 1926, one of three children of the late Arthur and Mary (Powers) Payne. He resided in Canton his entire life, pursuing many different business ventures. Eddie was employed at Burk’s Clothing Store, most area drug stores and the “Soda Fountain” where he became a “Local Legend” serving the best chocolate fudge sundaes, milkshakes and root beer floats. Eddie made a point to walk to work every day, regardless of weather. In his later years Eddie became a very prominent landlord, owning many properties in Canton. He always took responsibility and care for his mother, his many aunts, and his siblings. He was also a very generous man, more than willing to lend a helping hand. From giving rides to various destinations, or helping with errands such as mowing yards, getting groceries and medications. He was always happy to help. Eddie also had a passion for collecting classic automobiles. Even though he loved working with the public and helping others, he remained a very private independent man, never sharing his business with anyone. He loved animals and enjoyed feeding the deer and even a fox that would come onto his property. He will be remembered for his deep laugh and black framed glasses. Eddie was also a member of Charlie Rockwell’s Canton Bike club, riding to Troy nearly everyday and would think nothing of riding to Towanda well into his eighties.  He was a devout supporter of the Military and the Catholic Church. He leaves this world being remembered as a local icon who impacted so many lives over his ninety-three years of life.