Henry “Milt” Ayers, 85, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at his home while surrounded by his loving family.
​  Born in Burlington on May 24, 1934, Henry Milton was a son of the late Merrill and Florence (Watson) Ayers. On October 27, 1955 he married Phyllis “Phil” Barrett in Gillett. Milton and Phil were very active on their family dairy farm which they both operated from 1964 until the sale of the dairy cows in 1997. Aside from the family dairy, Milt was also employed by the Corning Glass Corporation for 38 years until his retirement in 1990. 
 Those who knew Milt soon realized he was a hard worker. He was a very forgiving person that never held a grudge. He appreciated vintage cars and tractors. Watching car shows on television was a favorite pass-time. Milton enjoyed tinkering on anything with an engine. He was a passionate outdoorsman and enthusiastic professional wrestling fan. Milt treasured his family most in life. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Phyllis as well as a very loving and dedicated father and grandfather. The family memories and their times spent together was held near and dear to his heart.  

     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.

   K. Earl Ayres, 85, of Canton, PA., passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
​  Born in Windfall on April 24, 1934, a son of the late O. Kenneth and Stella (Campbell) Ayres. Earl attended Troy High School and was a graduate of the class of 1952.
  He ran his family’s dairy farm in Windfall until acquiring his own. He was always considered a “true farmer” and would help anyone with a farming task when asked.
  Earl was known as being a “jack of all trades.” He could fix just about anything and was a very skilled laborer. Following farming he worked as a carpenter/contractor in the Troy area for Art Wilston. In his early years he was an avid softball player and will be remembered for being an amazing catcher.
   He loved to joke and laugh and even when his health declined, he kept his sense of humor. He remained determined and was a strong fighter throughout his life. His family held prominence above all. Earl was a talented woodworker and enjoyed making wooden toys for each of his grandchildren. He was a very creative person always figuring out how to provide for family, even with limited resources. Earl was an independent man with a very calm demeanor, almost never getting angry. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle, loving husband, father and grandfather who would be there to help his family at any cost. He was a man of faith and attended his childhood church the Windfall United Methodist Church and later the New Life Church of Canton.

  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.   

 On Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, lifelong Grover resident Alvah Lamar Avery went home to be with the Lord while at Williamsport Hospital.  He was 77 years of age.  Born in Grover Aug. 15, 1941, he was the son of Gerald D. Avery Sr., and Lenora Mae (Morgan) Avery. For most of his working life he was a machinist, and was a retiree of the Parker-Hannifin corporation.  On July 2, 1960 he married the former Barbara Leonard, and together they raised three children and shared 58 years.  Alvah was a man strong in his faith, and was an active member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grover where he also sang in the Men’s Quartette.  
​  He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Many people also knew him by his other identity, that of Santa Claus, a role he played at special events around his community. He loved it when the kids addressed him as “Santa.”  He loved spending time with family and friends.  He enjoyed golf, camping,  hunting  and  fishing. He also enjoyed riding his scooter up and down the streets of Grover. 

   Theodore (Ted) Angradi passed away on Nov. 18, 2018 in Greenville, S.C. at the age of 86. Ted grew up in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania in Glen Lyon. He attended Wilkes College on an athletic scholarship. He graduated from Mansfield State College in 1956 and from Glassboro State College in 1967.  Ted taught English for many years at Southern Regional High School in New Jersey. ​

   Carol Ann Anspach, 56, of Dushore, PA formerly of Mt. Joy, PA passed away unexpectedly at her mother’s home on Tuesday September 11, 2018.
​ Carol was born in Lancaster, PA March 3, 1962, a daughter of Nancy Miller Anspach (Larry Derr) of Shunk and the late Ralph Anspach.  She was a 1980 graduate of Donegal High School in Mt. Joy.  Carol was a very outgoing person who made friends easily.  She enjoyed her working career in several different types of business from waitressing to office administration until her health no longer permitted.  Most recently Carol attended the St. Peter’s Church in Forksville. Her interests included shopping trips, collecting teddy bears and cross stitching.   

    Phyllis J. Allen, 85, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday July 25, 2018, at Stone Ridge Poplar Run. She was the wife of the late Bradley L. “Brad” Allen, who passed away in 2016.
 Phyllis was born in Canton on September 30, 1932 to the late Rozell and Ruth (Bolt) Porter. Phyllis obtained her bachelor’s degree from Grove City College. She was a homemaker. She also had worked for Hawk’s Department Store, Temp. Force and had been a substitute teacher. Phyllis was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir. When she was younger she had a love for horses and owned a horse. She earned many awards with her horse. Phyllis was very active with The Hershey Community Chorus, where she would travel extensively throughout Europe. She enjoyed going to The Hershey Theatre and traveling to various nursing homes to perform for the residents. She and her late husband, Brad, enjoyed going to the movies and traveling throughout the world. Her hobbies included reading, cross stitch, and playing piano.

   Connie J. (Hall) Allen, 73, of Wellsburg, NY and formerly of Troy, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at ELCOR in Horseheads, NY.  Connie was born on May 7, 1945 in Troy, daughter of the late Robert N. and Mabel (Abbey) Hall.  She was a Troy High School graduate, after did factory work at LRC, ran a snack truck, and later worked as a bartender at Settlement.  Connie enjoyed reading, collected antiques and Native American Art, loved her cats and dogs, and in her years loved riding horses.

     Patricia Joan Aumick Bradley of Gillett, went home into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 79 years old.
    She was born in Elmira, NY on February 9, 1939, the daughter of the late Merrill and Charlotte (Inscho) Aumick.
    She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Barry Bradley; daughter, Kelly (John) Mann; sons, John "Mike" (Becky) Bradley, Brian Bradley, Trevor (Sage) Bradley;  brother, Merrill "Mike" (Susan) Aumick; thirteen grandchildre;  five great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
    She is predeceased by five sisters, Jeanett, Margaret, Donna, Kay, and Marie "Ann".
    Pat was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and loved the Lord. She was a gifted artist and loved camping, decorating, and gardening.
    Funeral services were held  Sunday, February 18, at Victory Church, 645 E. Main St. Troy, PA.
    Arrangements were under the direction of the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton.