Jennie (Tice) Hill, 77 of Lowman, N.Y., unexpectedly passed away at her home on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.
Jennie Pearl was born June 29, 1941 in Sayre, Pa., a daughter of the late Lewis and Julia (Comfort) Tice.
She grew up in the Centerville area and was a 1961 graduate of SRU High School.  Jennie was the wife of the late Clifford “Skip” Hill. While Jennie enjoyed her work at several establishments over the years, her devotion to family and home was her real calling in life. She was a member of North Chemung United Methodist Church and the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary. Jennie will be lovingly remembered as a quiet person. Though she sometimes kept to herself, she would always offer a hand to anyone in need. She cherished her grandchildren.
  Jennie also appreciated nature and being outdoors. Favorite enjoyments were fishing, camping, tending her flower gardens, riding bike and playing Bingo. In earlier years, she loved to play softball and was an avid bowler.

  On Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, Rosalyn Lee Mosher of Canton passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital. She was 68 years of age. Born in Sayre on Jan. 9, 1951, she was the daughter of Milton and Dorna (Lamont) VanNoy.
 Growing up on her family's farm, Rosalyn was familiar with hard work, and developed a strong work ethic. She was employed for many years at the former American Silk Label Co. in Troy. Later, she was a familiar face at the Wysox Dandy Mini Mart.
  Friendly and helpful, Rosalyn was the kind of person that people took to readily.

 On Jan. 10, 2019, well known Canton resident, Alice Chaapel Owen, 92 and a half, passed away quietly at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington, Pa. after a brief illness.
   Alice was born in LeRoy Township on May 13, 1926 at her grandparent, Chaapel’s home.  She was the eldest and only daughter of Frank and Emily (Thomas) Chaapel.
   In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband, Paul Allen Owen, Jr., in 2005 after 56 years of marriage. Also predeceasing Alice are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and her brother, Dean Chaapel.
​   Surviving are Alice’s three children: Marcia (Pete) Shinn, Allen and Pam (Shepard) Owen and Theodore (Ted) Owen all of the Canton area.  Also surviving are Alice’s brothers, Joe and JoAnn Chaapel, Donald and Marjorie Chaapel and sister-in-law, Amber Chaapel all of the local Canton area.  In addition are seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

   R. Diann Owen, 72, of Troy, Pa., formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Jan. 6, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
   Born July 18, 1946 in Waverly, N.Y., Ruth Diann was a daughter of the late Theron Albert and Ruth Naomi (Harbst) Seymour. She was blessed with a strong work ethic all her life. In her younger years, she worked at the former Widman’s Store in Canton for a time and also assisted with the daily operations of the Owen dairy farm in Canton Township.  Diann will be remembered for opening both her home and heart when caring for the young and elderly alike. She was employed for several years with Dr. Raymond Seeley’s Eye Care in Troy until retiring. Diann was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Church in Towanda.  She loved animals and was a big supporter of the area ASPCA and Humane Societies. She was a real people person who loved to visit and just be around friends and family, but her grandchildren were the light of her life. Diann also had many interests; special times were spent reading, crocheting, shopping, being outdoors and the blessings of spring flowers.  She was a huge fan of the late Elvis Presley.    

   Virginia L. Murphy, 70 of Liberty, Pa., passed away Jan. 4, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna Hospital in Williamsport. Born Apr. 5, 1948 in Lancaster, Pa., a daughter of the late Edward Riker Sr. and Betty (Rittenhouse) Taylor.
​   Her love for family and home came first in Ginny’s life.  She was an avid reader, collector of frog memorabilia and will be fondly remembered for being a root beer coinsure.  She also loved pink roses and was a member of Liberty's Harvest Family Fellowship. Virginia was employed for several years as a pre-school teacher at the Covington Community Daycare until her retirement.