Elinor "Penny" Eckels, 75, Troy, PA, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Troy Community Hospital.
    She was born on January 29, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Lee and Helen (McGregory) Eckels
  Penny was a resident of the Martha Lloyd School since 1963 and had many friends in the community.
    She was member of the Troy United Methodist Church. Penny enjoyed reading the Daily Review, going to Vinnie's Pizza Shop and shopping.
    She is survived by her cousin, Marian Wahlgren in Lexington, KY.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

 “Come to me all who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28)
 Thomas E. Elvidge, 73, of East Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 following a period of declining health.
 Tom was born March 18, 1944 in East Troy, son of the late James and Elma (Brown) Elvidge. He was a graduate of S.R.U. High School. Tom was a dedicated community member having served as the Fire Chief of the East Smithfield Fire Department as well as having served as part of the Tri-Township Ambulance Association. Tom believed ethic of working which resulted in him retiring a number of times including his retirement as a Paramedic from Guthrie as well as from Guthrie Med Supply Depot.

 Irma J. Earley, 88, former long-time resident of Ward Township, PA passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017 at the Bradford County Manor, where she has resided since September 24, 2016.
  She will be greatly missed as a mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. 
  Born October 2, 1928, she was the ninth of 13 children born to the late Fred S. and Mabel (Mason) Machmer. 
   Irma was raised on the mountain in Ward Township, Tioga County, where she was born.  She was a 1946 graduate of Canton High School.  On June 20, 1947, she married Max M. Merritt and together they had three daughters.  In August of 1964, Irma and the girls moved back to the mountain from Victor, NY.
​   On January 27, 1969, she married Richard Earley and they lived on the mountain until his passing on Nov. 28, 1976.  She worked at Canton Manufacturing, Valvair, the Canton A & P, IGA, Holiday Market and D&H Keystone Market.  She was a nanny for Ashley Clark for four years, before retiring.  Irma left the mountain on Sept. 30, 1992 and was one of the first residents of the Cedar Ridge Apartments in Canton.  Many friends were made while living there for 24 years. She especially enjoyed times spent in the gazebo, gardening, bingo and the monthly dinners.

    Shirley J. Evans, 74, Gillett, passed away  February 21, 2017 at the Sayre Heath Care Center. 
    Shirley was born May 20, 1942 in Clarion, PA daughter of the late William & Katie Sayers. 
   Shirley was married to Steven Evans on October 22, 1966 upon his return from the service and enjoyed 50 years of marriage.         She was employed at Wheelers Family Restaurant for many years as a Prep Cook. Shirley attended the Bentley Creek Baptist Church and in her spare time enjoyed reading, sewing, puzzles and spending time with her family.
     Surviving are he husband Steven Evans, Gillett; son and daughter-in-law, Steven & Tina Evans, Gillett; daughter and son-in-law, Christine & George Chilson, Elmira, NY; sister, Mabel Fingado, Clarion, PA, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
      Shirley was predeceased by her parents and twelve siblings.  
​     The funeral was held on February 25, 2017 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. Wellsburg, NY with Reverend James Ellis of the Gillett Baptist Church officiating.         Interment was in the spring in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Gillett, PA.

     William C. Engelke, Jr.,  83, of Troy, passed away December 29, 2015 at home.
     Bill was born June 10, 1932 in Chester, Delaware County, PA son of the late William C. and Lillian Mae (Baxter) Engelke, Sr. following graduation from high school he enlisted in the US Air Force and served his country until his retirement following 37 years of service with the US Air Force and US Air Force Reserves.
 Funeral service was held, January 4, 2016 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Troy PA, with Pastor Mark A. Steckiel officiating.
    Interment with full military honors followed in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.
    In addition to serving his country Bill was very active on his farm. He was a crop and beef farmer on the Mud Creek Road and enjoyed his farm in the country. His memberships included the Fellowship Bible Church of Troy, Air Force Sergeants Association and liked deer hunting. Bill will be missed greatly by his family and many friends.

    Robert Elwood Esaias, 70, passed away October 28, 2015 at his home in St. Marie, Montana.
    Robert was born June 25, 1945 in Troy, PA to Hall and Mary Esaias.
    He graduated from Troy High School in June 1963 and joined the U.S. Air Force in November of 1963.  This was his first time away from the dairy farm and led to a long career, which took him to 15 different bases before retiring on January 1, 1985 from Malmstrom Air Force Base, in Great Falls, Montana.
    He moved to Minot, ND and worked as the Cable TV Chief Tech until 1989. Robert then moved back to Canton, and bought his grandfather’s farm. He remained in Pennsylvania until July of 2010, then returned to Montana, which was one of his most loved locations.
    During his life he was involved in the Boy Scouts as a Weeblo Leader and enjoyed coaching T-Ball.  He loved hunting and fishing, but spent every minute possible with his family first.

    Janice E. Estep, age 86, of Troy, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Bradford County Manor.
    She was born August 5, 1929 in Troy, a daughter of Burton and Marguerite (Dunbar) Hager. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald E. Estep, on March 8, 2012.
    Janice was an active member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church for over 60 years, especially in the music department. She also served as church Treasurer, taught Sunday school and was a member of the Ladies Aide. She also worked as a secretary at P.S. King Hardware in Troy, part-time as secretary for Sylvania Boro, Sec.-Treas. for Sylvania Cable Co. and Gustin's Jewelry Store. She always felt her greatest accomplishments were being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

  On Friday, September 25th, 2015, Robert W, Ellsworth passed away with his family at his side.  He was 76 years of age.   
 He was preceded in death by his father, Milo Ellsworth, his mother, Ethel (Pond) Ellsworth and brother Richard Ellsworth.              Bob enjoyed spending time with his family.  He lived for the auto races, working on race cars and attending the races.  He also was a football fan, played the guitar and enjoyed singing.     He will be missed by his family and his racing family.
  Surviving are his daughter Robin (& Bernie) Baker, Troy; sons William (& Leslie) Ellsworth, Troy, and Eric (& Marcile) Ellsworth, Alba; sisters Connie Martin, Williamsport and Louise Harris,  Sayre; as well as several grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
   A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 20th from 5 to 8 PM at Morse & Kleese Funeral home, 94 N. Center Street, Canton.

    Grace A. (Washburn) Erle, 96, Big Pond,  passed away, September 3, 2015 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Athens.  
    She was the loving wife of the late Willis L. Erle who passed away on June 21, 1985.  The couple married September 21, 1935 and had 50 happy years together.  
    Grace was born on May 23, 1919 in Nichols, NY, daughter of the late Gilbert R. and Orpha (Spencer) Washburn.  Grace was a long time member of the Big Pond United Methodist Church, was the church Sexton, and was a member of the Springfield Rebekah’s Lodge.  Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

    On the morning of August 20th, 2015, Joan Marie (Perry) Ellsworth of Columbia Cross Roads passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  She was 69 years of age.  
    Born in Troy on June 6th, 1946, she was the daughter of John and Helen (Cole) Perry.    
    Joan worked as a healthcare aide and was employed at Bradford County Manor for several years.  
    She enjoyed fishing and observing the beauty of nature, and would watch the hummingbirds for hours on end.  
    She was the kind of person who personified the expression, "to know her was to love her."   She had a quick sense of humor and made friends instantly with everyone she met.  Joan was always ready to help those in need.