On the early morning of February 23, 2020, Ernest Bahr of Canton passed on during his sleep. He was 63 years of age. Born in Blossburg, Pa., on December 23, 1956, he was one of seven children born to Carl and Lorena (Kneller) Bahr.
   Ernest graduated at 18 years of age from his special needs educational curriculum.  After graduation he had worked at Copper Tree for a period of time and was so proud to be out in the workforce and earning a paycheck. He had also worked hard at his hook-rug crafts at home.
   He enjoyed attending church and singing hymns as well as many other kinds of music.  He had learned to read fairly well and always carried books with him wherever he went, if allowed. He was such a happy and loving person. He had no problem saying hello to strangers and offering a handshake with a smile.
Ernest had lived at home in West LeRoy until his mother passed in 2014 and then moved to Troy/Canton area.
He is survived by his brother, Loren (and Lori) Bahr of Williamsport; sisters, Luann (and James) Washington of Gloucester, Va.; Karen (and Austin) Fuelling of Virginia Beach, Va.; Linda Bahr of Richland, Wa.; Carlene (and David) Detwiler of Virginia Beach, Va.; and brother-in-law, Chuck Phillips of Steam Valley. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl G. Bahr; his mother, Lorena (Kneller) Bahr; and sister, Amy S. Phillips.
Open casket visitation for family and relatives, only, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 02, at Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton. Family will receive friends at 11:45 a.m. Services will be at 12:00 noon. the same day with Pastor Ron Bly officiating. Internment will follow in East Canton Cemetery.  A luncheon will be served at LeRoy Independent Baptist Church (301 Mill St., LeRoy) at 2 p.m. (www.morseandkleesefuneralhome.com)

    Lawrence Steven Burgess, age 71, of Canton, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Bradford County Manor. He was born on May 26, 1948 in Elmira, NY, a son of Andrew and Mildred (Skelly) Burgess. Lawrence worked as a welder for Powers Manufacturing and Quik Fill in Lawrenceville.
Lawrence is survived by his daughter Lois Burgess of Westfield; a granddaughter, Angel Hill; a brother, Ralph Burgess of Ogdensburg; and a sister, Laura (Gene) Pallone of Elmira. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Guy Burgess; a sister, Gloria Mires; and a son Lawrence Burgess.
Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 12-1pm at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow immediately at 1:00pm. Burial will take place in Mainesburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Lois Burgess 116 First St. Westfield, PA 16950 to go towards his granddaughter’s education fund. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

   Theodore J. “Ted” Brown, 88, (beloved husband of Ruth Reeser Brown) of Troy, Pennsylvania, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at his home Thursday morning, January 30, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family.
Services to honor Ted’s life were held Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Troy First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests you consider a memorial donation in Mr. Brown’s name to the Troy First Baptist Church, 579 Canton St., Troy.
   The Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility is assisting the family with final arrangements. A full obituary and condolences may be shared at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

 Charles J. “Charlie” Bender, 78, of Canton, Pennsylvania, passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Guthrie’s Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit following a brief illness.
  Charles James was born December 11, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Charles F. and Helen (Kalinowski) Bender. He was raised in the Catholic Faith. Charlie graduated from High school and then proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam Era. He later moved to the Canton area to make his home and was employed at Masonite in Towanda for 25 years, retiring in 2010. He was an active member of the Canton American Legion Post 303.
   Charlie was one who could fix just about anything. He was a talented mechanic, carpenter, mason and will be remembered for rebuilding his house in Canton Township, along with working on many of his own vehicles.  A “gentlemen farmer”, Charlie raised his own beef cattle and throughout the years a few other critters as well. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Charlie was a private individual who was quiet and reserved but always willing to help anyone in need.
   Besides his parents, Charlie was predeceased by his siblings; Cathy Cocolotta and Paul Bender.
​    Surviving Charles are his sons; Chuck (Anna Harper) Bender of Bradenton, Florida, and Eric (Sheri) Bender of Anchorage, Alaska, grandchildren; Jordyn Brophy, Gavin and Logan Bender, Siblings; Thomas (Janet) Bender, Margaret (Sandy) Coyman and Fred (Susan) Bender all of Florida, the mother of his children; Ruth Bender of Monroeton, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Gerald L. Bourne, age 84, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Bradford County Manor in Troy. He was born on November 6, 1935 in Sayre, PA, the son of Winfield and Elizabeth Bourne. Gerald was married to Barbara (Kepner) Bourne who passed away in 2011. He was a self-employed woodworker after retiring from Cummings Lumber in 2002. In addition to a love of woodworking, he also enjoyed cutting wood on his property and just being in the outdoors in general.  As often as possible, he enjoyed spending time with his family.  Gerald was also a member of the Troy Farmer’s Museum, Big Pond Woodworker’s Club and a passionate volunteer at the Bradford County Manor where he was selected as “Volunteer of the Year” in 2018.
​   Gerald is survived by his son, Ellery Bourne of Columbia Cross Roads; a daughter Robyn (Dwayne) Rummings of South Williamsport; four grandchildren, Brady Bourne, Brooklynn Bourne, Billy Rummings, and Heather Rummings; and a sister, Helen May of FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

    In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. In our hearts you’ll hold a place, no one can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of us went with you, the day God called you home. –Author Unknown
  Sharon A. Brown, 62, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Troy Community Hospital surrounded by her friends and family.
  Sharon was born in  Troy, PA., August 3, 1957,  to Norman Brown and Alberta Baker. She moved to Martha Lloyd Community Services on February 1, 1988 and is where she spent 31 happy years.
Sharon enjoyed the holidays, and those who knew her best would say that Christmas was her favorite. There was just something about a nice Christmas tree that gave Sharon lots of joy. Sharon was affectionately known for playing with people’s hair, giving hugs, and making those around her smile.
  A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at Martha Lloyd in their gymnasium on January 24, 2020 at 1:00pm. Pepper Funeral and Cremation Facility, Inc. are assisting Martha Lloyd and her family in making final arrangements

​Thelma M. Barnes, 85, of Canton, PA, formerly a long-time resident of Roaring Branch, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Green Home in Wellsboro with family by her side. Thelma Marie was born January 12, 1934 in Linden, the last of seven children of the late Charles and Estella (Simmons) Barnes.
Thelma was of the Methodist faith.  She was a very gentle, caring person that was known never to be judgmental.  Thelma enjoyed traveling especially when it was with family.
She loved to pass the time working on jigsaw puzzles and word puzzles.
Thelma was predeceased by her husband; Arthur Barnes on October 13, 2015, Siblings; Mildred Miller, Grace Barnes, Kenny, Roy, Bernie and Walter Moyer.

 Clyde E. Burk, 86, of Troy, PA passed away, Saturday evening December 14, 2019 at his home while surrounded by family.
 Clyde Eugene was born July 31, 1933 in Williamsport, PA a son of the late Harold E. Burk and Jean (Nesbitt) Burk Peabody. He attended both Williamsport and Canton Schools and later received an Automobile Mechanic Certificate from the Williamsport Technical Institute.
Clyde was a proud veteran of the Korean War and served four years with the U.S. Navy. He married the former Barbara Ann McNeal on July 5, 1953 in the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). Barbara predeceased Clyde on October 24, 2016 following 63 years of devoted marriage.
 Clyde owned and operated Burk’s Auto Repair in Troy for over 50 years and later was employed by the Troy Area School District until his retirement. He enjoyed times spent with his family, friends, pets and in his summer home at Mountain Lake.
 He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, reloading and fishing. Clyde was a life member and supporter of the NRA.  Mr. Burk was a devote 32° member and past master of the Trojan Lodge 306, the Towanda AASR and the Valley Williamsport AASR.  He also belonged to various sportsman’s clubs and was a member of the Troy American Legion Post 49.

Dallas D. Bown, 85, of Forksville, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Dar-Way Nursing Home, Forksville.       
  Born April 18, 1934 in Forksville, he was a son of the late Robert M. and Beulah (McCarty) Bown.  He and his wife, the former Sandra E. Heess, celebrated 57 years of marriage on June 30, 2019.   
  Dallas dedicated his entire life to the family dairy farm and logged with his father earlier in life.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and music, playing the trumpet and washtub in the Music Makers church band.  Dallas was also a member of the Sullivan County Fair Association and the Lincoln Falls Wesleyan Church.
   Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Brent (Jennifer) Bown and Stephen (Alissa) Bown, both of Forksville; a sister, Irene Harvey of Forksville; a brother, Darrell (Jeanette) Bown of Troy; seven grandchildren, Ryan Bown, Cody Bown, Kyle (Kelsey) McEwan, Ian McEwan, Bryce Sakers, Kimberlee Bown, and Korey Bown; two great-grandchildren, Duncan McEwan and Dorissa McEwan; a sister-in-law, Alice Bown of FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
   In addition to his parents, Dallas was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Bown.
   Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Lincoln Falls Wesleyan Church, 7083 Rt. 154, Forksville, with Rev. William J. Hargenrader officiating.  Burial  followed in Elkland Friends Cemetery, Shunk.   
  The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to Lincoln Falls Wesleyan Church.
​  Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Dushore.
  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com

  Devon Scott Beeler, 55, of Canton, PA, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2019.
  Devon was born on September 1, 1964 in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from North Central High School in 1983. Devon was a kind hearted man willing to help anyone. He was proud that a Tuskegee Airman was part of his heritage.
​   Devon was currently employed by Deljanovan Trucking Company for several years and also Penn Dot for 4 years.
  He is preceded in death by his father Leroy Beeler, and his brother Leroy II(Max).
   Devon leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Odessa Beeler, sister Lesa (Carlos) Smith, niece Carlesa Smith, Uncle Howard Berry, special friend & father figure Crawford "Doc" Holmes (& Cindy), special friend Cara Jackson along with many relatives and friends.
Funeral services pending in Indianapolis, IN.
      God Bless His Memory!