“It is well with my soul”
   On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2020, Jeanette Fay Thomas went to be with her Lord after a brief stay at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital. She was 87. Before that she’d been at the Bradford County Manor for 3 months, recovering from an injury.
   Born March 26, 1932 in Shamokin, PA, Jeanette was the first-born daughter of William E. And Thelma I. (Zimmerman) Thomas. As a child, Jeanette contracted scarlet and rheumatic fevers, both life-threatening in the pre-antibiotic era. Under doctor’s orders her treatment was a year of bedrest at home, during which she was lovingly nursed back to health by her mother. Despite this childhood health setback, Jeanette was always a happy, optimistic, and generous individual who practiced her faith daily.
Jeanette graduated from Shamokin High School in 1951, and soon after began working at Shroyer’s Dress Factory as a seamstress. She became a member of the IGLWU, and was employed by both Shroyer’s and David Shroyer Dress, Inc. her entire career. Afterward, she was a fulltime caregiver for her father and mother in their home in Shamokin.
    Jeanette loved being active in her faith through music. She played piano, organ and accordion and sang. Over the years, she attended the Chestnut Street Methodist Church and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, both of Shamokin. After she moved into Lincoln Towers in Shamokin, she played piano for church services and a weekly hymn sing.  In 2018, Jeanette moved to Twin Oaks in Granville Summit, PA, where she resided until a few months before her death.
    She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Barbara & Paul (Thomas) Zaleskie of Troy, PA; niece, Linda Zaleskie of Brooklyn, NY, and spouse, Andrea Stewart; and a cousin. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother.
    Arrangements are under the direction of the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr, Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA 16947.

“A wise teacher makes learning a joy…” (Proverbs 15:2, TLB)
Laurence Robert “Larry” Thoren Sr., having fought the good fight, finished his race on February 1, 2020.  Larry’s life was one that impacted many.  A skilled and passionate teacher and coach, he did more than teach students or coach athletes; he impacted their lives in significant and lasting ways.  As a father and Pop-Pop, he was the endless source of wisdom, insight, and obscure facts that he used to teach important lessons.  He will be profoundly missed but affectionately and thankfully remembered.
Larry was born in Chicago, IL on January 11, 1941 to Rev. HE and Madeleine Thoren, while his father was attending Moody Bible College.   Upon completion of his course of study at Homer Central High School in Homer, NY, Larry attended Eastern Baptist College in pursuit of a degree in history and where he also played basketball.  While at Eastern, “Grassy” (his basketball nickname) took special notice of the pretty young woman who would become his wife and the mother of his four children, Elizabeth Hill.   Not wanting to let such a prize slip through his grasp, Larry proposed and they were married on June 8, 1963 before he graduated from Eastern in 1964.  He went on to serve as a faculty officer instructor at Valley Forge Military Academy, under General Milton G. Baker from 1964-68.  While at Valley Forge, he completed a Master’s Degree from Temple University in 1967.
Larry and his family put down roots in Canton, PA in 1968 when he came to teach at CHS.  It was at Canton that he would make a lasting impression in the classroom and on the hardwood that would make him one of the truly treasured teachers and coaches of his generation.  Larry was a reading specialist, in addition to teaching college psychology, and history.  Not only did Larry teach academics, he taught fundamental life lessons even as he taught the X’s and O’s of basketball, to young men and young women, for nearly 30 years at Canton.  He was an outstanding head coach and prepared his teams for high achievement, especially the Canton Girls Basketball team that became a district powerhouse under his leadership.

  Maetilda “Tilly” Terry, 88, of Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center.
  Maetilda R. was born on Sept.13, 1930 in Spencertown (Union Township, Tioga County, PA).  “Tilly” to family and friends, was a daughter of the late Henery and Elsie (Kelsey) Spencer. In addition to her parents, Tilly was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles J. Terry on December 9, 1996, seven siblings; Maezil Dibble, Rita Walburn, Elsie Shadduck, Pauline Morrison, Donald A., William and Stanley Spencer. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Dale and Doris Terry of Elmira Heights, NY, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
It was Mrs. Terry’s request that there be no calling hours or funeral service. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg. The Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility is assisting the family with arrangements. Those who wish may consider a donation in Mrs. Terry’s name to Western Alliance E.M.S. c/o P.O. Box 13 Troy, PA 16947.
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  Paul H. Towner, 88, formerly of Enola, Pa., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, just five days short of his 89 birthday, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his son, LeRoy Towner, in Lucinda.
  Born in Canton, Pa. on Dec. 13, 1929, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Ethel Pardoe Towner. Paul was a graduate of Canton High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
  He was a delivery driver working for various companies in his lifetime, from Elmira, Tobacco, Vigor-Tone Ag Products, and even furniture store delivery. Paul loved bluegrass music and all things old. He enjoyed wood-working, crossword puzzles, silverware crafting, and tinkering.
​   Paul is survived by his two children, Debra Ameigh of Peoria, Ariz. and LeRoy Towner and his wife Jan of Lucinda, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a niece, Sandra Hutchison, and his special friend, Shirley Preston of Hornell, N.Y. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Towner and a granddaughter, Jessica.

  Joy A. Teeter, 73, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, at her residence. Born in Troy, Dec. 4, 1944, she was a daughter of the late James & Loretta Adams and the wife of Fred L. Teeter. The couple was together 50 years.
    Joy had been employed at Craftex Mills, Auburn. She also accompanied her husband when he worked as a truck driver, and, in later years, she drove truck by herself. Joy delivered newspapers in Lake Wynonah for 18 years. 
    In addition to her husband, she is also survived by three sons: Kevin Ayers & wife, Lori, Canton, Kent Ayers & wife, Cathy, Schuylkill Haven, & James Teeter & his companion, Deborah Hahn, Pine Grove, a step-son, Fred L.Teeter, II, Hernando, Fla., six grandchildren: Ty, Adam, Brent, Sarah, Heather, & Nicole, three great-grandchildren: Kairi, Sean, Trent,, two sisters, Donna Shedden, Granville, & Judy Sandor, Canton, Pa., and two brothers, James Adams, Canton, & Joel Adams, Schuylkill Haven.

Shirley (Swain) Thomas, 81,  Canton, PA, peacefully passed away on Friday afternoon, August 10, 2018 at the Bradford County Manor.
 Shirley Ann was born in Canton on July 14, 1937, a daughter of the late Paul Job and Jennie V. (Champney) Freeman.  She was a 1955 graduate of Canton High School.  
   In addition to her dedicated care of family and home, Shirley enjoyed her work at Canton’s Canford Manufacturing since the company’s beginning until she retired in 1996.  On Aug. 18, 1984 Shirley married Dale W. Thomas in Mansfield.  They were blessed with 30 years together before his passing on Dec. 14, 2014.  She was a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) and a former member of Canton’s Woman of the Moose Lodge 981.  Shirley will be remembered as a loving, kind person with a great sense of humor.  She also possessed a strong will and always “told it as she saw it”.  Shirley especially enjoyed times spent on Armenia Mountain taking drives with Dale, baking cookies with her grandchildren, Lifetime TV movies and word puzzles. 

  Ardena Tyler, in her 100th year, Columbia Cross Roads, passed away on July 25, 2018 at Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.     Ardena Fern, “Dena” was born October 5, 1918, in Springfield Township. She was a daughter of the late Arden Theodore and M. Pearl (Roberts) Seymour.     
     Ardena married Herbert Henry Tyler on April 3, 1938 in the Waverly Baptist Church parsonage and they were blessed with seven children.
   In addition to her devoted care of family and home, Dena was employed by the Troy Area School District as a cafeteria worker and teacher’s aide at the Springfield and Troy locations.     
     She was a member of the Big Pond Methodist Church. She enjoyed all types of music, square dancing, knitting, crocheting and crafts. 
​    Surviving are her children; Floyd (Arlene) Tyler, Lorraine (Del) Resmer, Columbia Cross Roads, Wayne (Vickie) Tyler, Florida, Dale (Kathy) Tyler. Columbia Cross Roads and Paul Tyler, Long Island, NY; 27 grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren and 31 great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 On the morning of Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 Jack W. Tarbox of Canton Township passed away unexpectedly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was 89 years of age. 
  Born April 8th, 1929 in Burlington, PA, he was the son of Leslie and Mildred (Rogers) Brown, and was adopted by Charles and  Gladys Tarbox.
   Following high school Jack served our country by  enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He was stationed aboard a submarine for the duration of his enlistment. 
     Jack was blessed with a strong work ethic, and after returning to civilian life he worked at several jobs and enterprises.  
   He was a stationmaster for the Elmira branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, serving first at  Leolyn and later Cowley.  Later he was the manager of Meehan’s Gas Station in Troy,  owned and operated a combination grocery store and gas station called Jack’s Service Center in Savona  and later The Kozy Kitchen along Rt 6  just east of Troy.   Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and in earlier years swimming and bowling. He was a member of the Morris Run American Legion post and Canton Lodge # 429 L.O.O.M.   He was an avid New York Giants and Yankees fan and enjoyed wintering at his home in Melbourne, FL.  

  Charles Matthew “Matt” Charles Matthew Tappan, 46, passed away, Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
     He was born on Nov. 23, 1971 in Sayre, PA, the son of Lee and Charlotte (Shaffer) Tappan.
     Matt was a loving husband and father, whose life revolved around his family. Spending time with them was his highest priority, he loved them fiercely and was loved the same way in return.
    He was a 1991 graduate of Waverly High School. Following graduation, he attended Corning Community College, where he obtained his Associates Degree. Furthering his education, he went to Mansfield Police Academy, where he received an award as Sharp Shooter of his class.
    Matt was employed with PennDot in Towanda as a Truck Driver. He also served as a Pennsylvania State Constable and worked in the past for the police departments in Renovo and Athens Borough.

    Edith H. Taylor,  96, Horseheads, NY passed away, March 3, 2018.
  She was born in Canton on February 8, 1922 to the late Edward and Lula Hackett. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Edward Hackett, George Hackett and nephews. She worked at Eclipse, Grants, K Mart and Tops Market. Edith was a volunteer for RSVP (CVAV). She enjoyed flowers, sewing, crocheting and reading. Edith is survived by her daughter, Sandra Taylor.
    At Edith’s request there will be no funeral service. Burial will be in the Fitzsimmons Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA, 2435 Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Philippians 4:11, for I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.