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Norma (Schanbacher) Moyer

3/5/2020

 
Norma (Schanbacher) Moyer, 82, beloved wife of Cecil, of East Point, died on Feb. 29, 2020.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Point Methodist Church, Liberty, PA. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Norma’s name to the East Point UMC Memorial Fund in care of Steve Guillaume, PO Box 43, Liberty, PA 16930.
A full obituary and condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Doris Arline Meehan

2/13/2020

 
  Doris Arline Meehan passed away February 9, 2020.  She was the daughter of Arthur Bentley and Elnora VanHorn Bentley.  She was born April 6, 1924 in Lopez, PA.  She graduated from Lopez High School in 1941 and Dushore High School in 1942.
  She held a variety of jobs throughout her life.  She worked at Welden Sewing Factory, JCP, W.T. Grant, Owned and operated the Pine Tavern in LaPorte, Meehan Co., The Card Shop in Towanda, and G.T.E.  She is a member of the Mildred American Legion Auxiliary.  She loved to spend time with family and friends. She and her husband Bob enjoyed camping and traveling and spending winters in Florida during their retirement years.
She married Robert E. Meehan on June 12, 1947 and celebrated their 67th anniversary in 2014.  Bob died November 15, 2014.  She and Bob had a very blessed marriage.  She is survived by her 2 children, James Robert Meehan and wife Ann of Ulster and daughter Karen Regina Meehan Tomlinson and husband Theodore of LeRoy. She has 4 grandchildren, Kelly Tomlinson (David Brann), Robert Tomlinson, Michael Meehan (Janet) and Jennifer Switzer.  She also has 6 great-grandchildren, Sophie Liddy, Dylan Tomlinson, Tabitha Tomlinson, Emma Switzer, Hannah Switzer, Shelby Switzer.  Nephews, Robert (Mary) Guglielmi, William (Trish) Guglielmi, Joe (Bonnie) Gulick and niece, Julie (Rory) Carlesco.  Special friend, Lorriane Wisnieski,  She resided at the PCH in Towanda where the staff were wonderful to her. Also Guthrie Hospice.
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Mildred “Midge” Miller

1/16/2020

 
   Mildred “Midge” Miller, 95 of Grand Island, Nebraska died Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Celebration of life service will be at 11 AM Tuesday at All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island, Nebraska.  Cremation will take place following the service.  Burial of ashes will be in Millerton, Pennsylvania.
Visitation will be an hour before service time.  Memorials are suggested to the family for future designations.
Midge was born on April 21, 1924 at Canton, PA the daughter of T. Edwin and Agnes (Wilcox) Smith.  She was raised in Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York area, receiving her education in Canton, PA.  During WWII, she worked for Remington Rand on the Norden Bomb Site fabrication.  She was a member of AWVS during the war On March 27, 1948 she was united in marriage to Robert H. “Bob” Miller.  They were a military family living worldwide.

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Marcella “Shorty” Moretz

1/16/2020

 
Marcella “Shorty” Moretz, 52, of Troy, Pa., died peacefully January 4, 2020. A private family service will be announced at a later date.  A full obituary may be viewed at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Robert E. “Fesky” Matreski

1/15/2020

 
   Robert E. “Fesky” Matreski, 83, (beloved husband of Ardith Matreski) of Blossburg, PA., passed away January 11, 2020 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro.
   ​Friends may call 4-6 P.M on Thursday, January 16, at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 314 Granger St., Blossburg. A Memorial Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 138 St. Mary’s St. Blossburg with its pastor, Father Bryan Wright Officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. A full obituary and condolences may be shared at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com

Bruce Taylor  Metzger

1/9/2020

 
   Bruce Taylor  Metzger, age 89, of Canton, PA, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Bradford County Manor.
   He was born on August 18, 1930 in Canton, the son of Clarence and Erma (Taylor) Metzger. Bruce and his wife, Viola (McQueen) Metzger, celebrated 49 years of marriage on October 10, 2019.
   He was self-employed as a dairy farmer and served in the Army. Bruce was a member of North Union Christian Church, Windfall Grange, and F&AM Canton Lodge #415.
   Bruce is survived by his wife; a daughter, Doris Jean Metzger of Elmira, NY; and four sisters, Audrey (Charles) Brackman of Blandon, PA, Marie (Art) Harkness of E. Canton, PA, Norma Nichols of East Smithfield, PA, and Linda Pepper of Monroeton, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin baby brothers in 1943.
    A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to North Union Christian Church, 15520 Route 414 Canton, PA 17724 or a charity of one's choice. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.

Barbara Hayes Scott Morris

11/6/2019

 
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Barbara Hayes (Scott) Morris, 73, of Troy, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with the loving care of her family. She has been welcomed into the Heaven she always knew was there.
Barbara “Babs” Morris was born on July 20, 1946, one of seven children, to parents Robert Hayes Scott and Alice (Shaw) Scott. She was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1964. In high school, Babs was active in many school activities and later enjoyed helping to plan numerous class reunions.
On August 20, 1966, Babs married the love of her life, Harold “Huck” Morris. Babs and Huck spent 31 wonderful years together raising their three children before Huck’s passing in 1997. To know Babs was to love her. When visiting her home, one would always find a warm cup of coffee, and ear to listen, and great conversation. She had a heart that touched everyone she met.


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Dorothy M. Warner Murray

10/5/2019

 
   Dorothy M. Warner Murray of 311 Third Street, Towanda PA passed away Saturday October 5, 2019. She was born February 1, 1929 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY to Victor and Beatrice (Young) Warner.
   Dorothy graduated from Troy High School and Dermal Way Beauty School. Dorothy always had a creative side and greatly enjoyed gardening, reading, and painting. Her creative expressions were shown beautifully, especially at Christmas time, with her painted angels and carved Santa’s.
   Before retirement, Dorothy had worked for First National Bank, Farmer's Home Administration and Sol Spitulnik Fire Equipment, a business she shared with her husband George.
​  On December 12, 1976, Dorothy married the love of her life, George B. Murray. They were able to share 25 years together until George's passing in 2002.

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Cinda Lou Morrison

9/19/2019

 
  Cinda Lou Morrison, 71, formerly of Shunk, beloved wife of Alan J. Morrison, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 19, 2019 in Celina, Texas.
  Cinda was born in Blossburg, Pa. on Oct 9,1947 a daughter of the late William Reese and Leora (Gee) Lloyd.
In addition to her husband Alan of 42 years, Cinda is survived by four children, Patty Day, Robin (Gary ) Scarboro, Greg (Karen) Williams and Christopher Williams; 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild, with another on the way; sisters, JoAnn Kreger, Lauretta (Dean) Carpenter, Ginny (Todd) Paup; brothers, Bill Lloyd, Joe (Maryann) Lloyd and Sam (Sharry) Lloyd; a brother in law, Jerry Dobretzberger; many nieces, nephews, cousins; a step-daughter, Angela (Jim) Redder and two step-children and step-grandchildren.
  She is predeceased by her parents and sisters, Sandra Furst, Marian and Margaret (Peg) Gilbert, father-in- law and mother-in-law, Frank and Dorothea Morrison; close friends, Ruth Smith and Edna Thomlinson; sister-in-law, Bernice Dobretzberger and many dear friends.
  Cinda loved taking care of older people and spent many years working in Adult Care. She was multi-talented and loved doing arts and crafts, she will be dearly missed at the many craft shows she took part in. Cinda was an avid Bingo player and supported all the local bingo games at the Canton and Ralston fire halls, always looking for that chance to yell "BINGO"!!!!!!

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William T. McNett

8/28/2019

 
  William T. McNett, a retired Commander in the U.S. Navy and former Bradford County Commissioner who remained influential in Pennsylvania politics through his work with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, died suddenly on August 28. He was 89.
  A father of six, grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of four, Mr. McNett was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Alice (nee Pittman) in March 2014.
  Mr. McNett graduated from Mansfield University (formerly Mansfield State Teacher’s College) in 1952 and joined the Navy immediately after graduation. During his 26 years of active duty, he served as a navigator on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Yorktown and operations officer in Danang, Vietnam, during the height of the Vietnam War. As a pilot, Mr. McNett flew seaplanes and multi-turbo prop planes.
In the mid-1970s, when Mr. McNett was stationed at the Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, as the Executive Officer, his wife and three youngest children joined him, and the family traveled throughout Europe. Through his naval career, he held duty stations in Texas, Virginia, California, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Viet Nam, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Italy
  After retiring from the Navy, Mr. McNett returned to Pennsylvania and made a home in Canton, Pa., where he kept busy with a multitude of part-time jobs, hobbies, church and volunteer work. He was a substitute teacher at Troy High School and Canton High School. When his wife opened a fabric store, Mr. McNett repaired sewing machines for her customers.

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