Dr. Charles Richard Driscoll, 88, of Towanda, PA passed away early Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020 at Guthrie Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA.  He was a committed teacher of 30 years, a classical pianist, and a church organist.  Son of the late Lawrence and Clara Driscoll of Towanda, Charles was born July 13, 1931.  He attended Saint Agnes Elementary and was graduated from Towanda High School with First Honors in the Class of 1949.  At Mansfield State College he earned his bachelor’s degree with majors in both music and in literature and also applied majors in both piano and in pipe organ.  He did graduate work at Penn State University and held graduate degrees from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Maryland, and Wesleyan University, Connecticut.  He further attended Colloquiums at Cornell University, Misericordia University, and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.  Having chosen a career in education, Dr. Driscoll taught in the Pennsylvania Austin School District, in the Northeast Bradford School District, and in the Mansfield University Department of Music.
  He concurrently maintained a private studio practice at his Towanda Musical Arts Studio where he taught music theory and trained piano and organ students at all levels.  He was then church organist at Saints Peter and Paul and organist-choirmaster at Christ Episcopal in Towanda and at Trinity Church in Athens, PA.  Dr. Driscoll also served as judge for the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs, the National Guild of Piano Teachers, and the Baldwin Piano and Organ Competitions of Elmira, NY.
In 1982, Charles and Catherine S. Lopatofsky of Troy, PA were married at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton, PA.  They resided in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Charles became recognized as a professional pianist.  In 1983, while serving on the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Music Clubs, Dr. Driscoll was named National Chairman of the NFMC Junior Composers Department.
Assisting him as Vice-Chair was his wife Catherine and together they directed for ten years the National Junior Composers Contest which awards cash prizes annually to talented teenage composers across the USA.  They both were also members of the Federation Concert Chorus that performs at all NFMC National Conventions.  Dr. Driscoll next served as Chairman of the Past Presidents Assembly of the Florida Music Club of Palm Beach.  Moving back to their Towanda home in the year 2000, Charles and Catherine were commissioned Eucharistic ministers through the Pastoral Formation Institute of the Diocese of Scranton.  They assisted in their home parish of Saints Peter and Paul.  It was in 2013 that Charles was sadly bereaved by the death of his loving wife following 31 years of devoted marriage.
  A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Third St. Towanda, PA with Rev. Edward Michelini, pastor, as celebrant.
   Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. 
     Contributions in memory of Dr. Charles Richard Driscoll may be directed to Saint Agnes School, 102 Third St. Towanda, PA 18848.  Service arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA.  Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com

  Cynthia “Cindy” Dean, 60, (beloved husband of Richard Dean Sr.) of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., died Saturday evening, August 3, 2019 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.
  In accordance with Cindy’s wishes there will be no services. A private family graveside will be held in the Gillett Cemetery. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, Inc. in Canton, Pa. is assisting her family with arrangements. A full obituary and condolences may be shared at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

   Michael Paul Donovan, 31, of Joshua, TX, formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, July 26, 2019, at his family home.
   He was a Project Manager for Fast Action Restoration, Joshua, TX. He was a 2007 graduate of Canton Area High School, Canton, PA, where he was an accomplished football player, but his real passion was baseball where he excelled in many different positions. Michael liked all sports and was a lifelong Phillies and Eagles fan. After moving to Texas, he enjoyed attending Texas Rangers games with his brother/best friend, Joe, and it’s here he leaves behind many treasure memories.
   Born on February 19, 1988, in Harrisburg, he was the son of Mark and Nancy McCollum of New Cumberland, and Paul and Regina Donovan of Jefferson Township, PA
   In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Joseph M. Donovan of Joshua, TX; a sister, Rose K. Donovan of Arlington, TX; maternal grandmother, Ruth B. Fulton of Easton, MD; Paternal grandmother, Dawn A. McCollum of New Cumberland; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
   Memorial services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Salvation Army Harrisburg, P.O. Box 61798, Harrisburg, PA 17106.
   For more information or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.parthemore.com

   Alice A. Dunbar, 82, of Canton, Pa., passed away, early Wednesday morning, June 5, 2019 at the Bradford County Manor, in Troy, Pa. Alice Anna was born Feb. 15, 1937 in Troy, Pa., to the late Arch and Anna (Greenway) Woodward. She attended Troy High School and was a graduate of the class of 1955. In 1959, she married the love of her life, Lewis D. Dunbar, he preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 2008 following nearly 49 years of marriage. From the time she was married she dedicated her life to her family and helped raise her nieces and nephews for many years. She played a very important role in their lives and loved them just as they were own children. Alice was a hard-working individual and was employed at Canton Manufacturing for nearly 30 years until her retirement 1999.
​  Alice loved the “Duke” and watched every John Wayne movie. She enjoyed crocheting, and listening to 50s and 60s country music. She was an animal lover and adored her dogs and cats. Alice’s biggest enjoyment in life were her grandsons always looking forward to times spent with them.

  Mary E. Davis, 82, of Oval, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Heritage Springs Memory Care in Lewisburg.  She was born Oct. 26, 1936 in North Union, Pa. a daughter of Raymond and Matilda Mitchell Belawske.
 Mary retired from PA Telephone Co. where she worked in accounting and was active in the Rauchtown Nippenose Valley Lions Club.
 She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Vick, grandson, John R. Hannan, Jr., six brothers and sisters.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann (David) Guman of Bethlehem, Pa., Kimberly (John) Hannan of Williamsport, and her granddaughters, Amanda, Emmie, Abigail, Elizabeth and Caroline.

  Joann “Tilly” Deitrick, 76, of Canton, Pa. passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, May 31, 2019 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.
   Born on Feb. 9, 1943, Joann Marie, “Tilly” to family and friends, was one of eight children of the late Alfred and Glenda (Swain) Rusk.  Tilly was a member of Canton High School’s graduating class of 1961.  She grew up in Grover and was quite the tomboy; playing a lot of baseball and hunting deer with her brothers. Tilly learned a lifelong appreciation of nature early and found contentment being outdoors all her life.
On June 27, 1970, she married Melvin “Shack” Deitrick in the Ogdensburg Church.
For a time, Tilly worked for A & P Grocery in Elmira and the former Glamorize Sewing Company in Williamsport and Canton, but her heart was always where home and family were.  She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, bird watcher and loved animals, supporting several animal rescue causes.  She was also interested in politics and a devoted Democrat.       

 Dorothy (Silsdorf) DeWalt, 83, of Troy, Pa., passed away Saturday, Apr. 20, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa.     
​   Born Mar. 22, 1936 in Bowers, Pa., Dorothy Ruth was the daughter of the late Frederick and Beulah (DeLong) Silsdorf. She was a graduate of Kutztown High School and Allentown School of Nursing where she received her Registered Nursing Degree. She was employed by Allentown General Hospital as a maternity nurse, St. Luke’s in Bethlehem, Pa. and in later years was a supervisor at the Bradford County Manor until her retirement. Dorothy was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Towanda, Pa. She enjoyed Nascar racing, blue grass music, puzzles, camping and her special canine friend Mindy. Dorothy was a hard worker and worked beside her husband for many years on their farm. She also was dedicated to her nursing career and took it to heart.  She was a “true nurse”, kind, caring, and selfless. Her generosity will always be remembered by many.

   Patricia Davison, formerly of Canton passed away Tuesday, March 5th, at her sons residence in Leroy. Complete obit will appear in next weeks edition. For more information, call Morse & Kleese Funeral Home at 570-673-3193