Thursday August 27, 2009
The first Date Night, sponsored by the Rialto Theatre Advisory Board and the Rialto Theatre Staff, has been planned for couples of all ages (age 17 and up) on Saturday, September 5, 2009 during Labor Day Weekend, the ending of the summer season and the beginning of the autumn season. The "special" night encourages married and unmarried couples to participate in a community date night which centers...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
The last in a series of cultural events will take place on September 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again on September 19, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., when a sculpture Art Exhibit will be featured. The admission is free, and includes the exhibit, raffle of artists' works, and light refreshments. This event is sponsored by Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. Organizers invite all to come....
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Rekindle the Spirit is sponsering Canton Garden Club's Sandcasting Workshop at the Manley-Bohlayer Farm. Participants will be sandcasting a birdbath or planter out of a large leaf in five easy steps. This is a fun project and it makes a nice garden accent. Christmas is just around the corner, and these make nice gifts for your gardening friends and family. The workshop is Sept. 1 & 3 from 6:30 p.m...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Kids' Day will be held September 19 at 10 am to 3pm. $5.00 per child. 5 years and older. Cost will cover lunch and activities. Several Army National Guard Soldiers have donated their time to do stations with the children. Stations include: basic soldiering, PT, tank simulator, beam hits, radios, and team building. Contact Stacey with questions at 297-2009 or email
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Thursday August 27, 2009
It was a very warm and fun-filled Ruby Rascals' get together at the home of Joan Davison. The tables were beautifully decorated with 19 members enjoying a bountiful luncheon. Dot Hertel was co-hostees for this wonderful event. Prayer was given and a reading of "Mamma's Apron" was read by the hostess. Happy birthday was sung to Shirley Collins. Nelle Jean Owen read a birthday article entitled "The ...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Video games are no longer just for youth, they’re for anyone young at heart. Nintendo Wiis are now at many of the senior centers in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties, where center managers are using the technology to help senior citizens exercise and socialize. The Wii is unique because the console is easy to use and has a wireless controller, which converts the players’ motions ...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
On Saturday, August 15,2009, several members of the class of 1961 gathered at Joe and Linda Leonard's home in Fassett, PA, for a picnic and get together after graduating 48 years ago. Everyone who attended had fun renewing old acquaintances and reminiscing about times gone by. They said several times that they missed the ones who couldn't attend and hoped that they could attend in future years, es...
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By: Lois RibovichThursday August 27, 2009
About 28 years ago, I sat in an old barn growing old and rusty. Then along came a guy named Steve and he said "Boy I'd like to own that." I thought my useful days were over. I got really excited. Then Steve came back and bought me and pulled me to my new home in Ralston. After several tries to get me running they sat me out in the field and there I sat. I thought again my days were over. I must ha...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
In an effort to educate young athletes and their families on the importance of good oral health, the dangers of tobacco use, and the prevention of oral cancer, Aspen Dental has partnered with Oral Health America (OHA) to support their National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP) as part of the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS), August 21-August 30, in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Mauree...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
In the Memorial Hospital's 5K Race/Walk, over all champion with a time of 16:51 was Garth Watson from Canton. In the female division, Lisa Norton, Granville Summit took first with a time of 22:51. Emmet Watson, had a time of 20:39 in the 14 and under category; Chad Butcher's time was 19:49 in the 30-39 age group; and in the 50 and over, Frank Watson's time was 22:48. Niki Atherton-Ely's time was 4...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Registration @ 10am @ Sylvania Citgo. The ride with circle through Tioga county and end at Mt Pisgah State Park. $15 for biker. $5 for rider. Lunch included. There will be a community picnic at the park starting at 1pm. $5 for adults and $3 for children under $3 for non biker/riders. Proceeds will go towards Homecoming event for deployed service members retuning and Troy Post 49 American Legion Ri...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
A Hunter-Trapper Education Course is being offered for anyone 11 years old and older on Sept. 21, 22, and 24 at Troy Middle School from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required and must be online at:
www.pgc.state.pa.us For further information please contact Darryl Holdren, 570-297-3272. Participants must attend all three nights....
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Vivian Marie Bowler, beloved infant daughter of Jason and Denise Bowler of Downers Grove, Illinois, was born and passed away on August 20, 2009. Although Vivian was taken from us far too soon, her life deeply touched all those who had the privilege of sharing, in various ways, her brief time on this earth. She will be profoundly missed, and remembered and loved forever in the hearts of those she t...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
George Bulkley, 97, a long-time resident of the East Canton and Windfall, PA areas passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday morning, August 24, 2009 at the Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville Township. Born on June 12, 1912 in Coryland, PA, he was the adopted son of the late George and Jennie Stewart (Moore) Bulkley. George was one of 10 children born to the late Charles and ...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Vivian A. "Ruth" Decker Cass 75, of Wysox RR 2, Pa., formerly of Port Republic, Va. passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Born Sept. 18, 1933 in Herrick Twp., Pa. she was the daughter of the late Arthur Decker Sr. and Lona M. Wells Decker. On Oct. 12, 1952 she married Montague "Mont" Cass. In early years Vivian was employed by Herman Rynveld Sons in Athens, ...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Johan Amelia (Swartz) Matson, 85, 34 Troy Street, Canton, (formerly of Alba) passed away quietly at her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Johan was born on August 6, 1924 in Alba to Floyd and Lillian (Miller) Swartz. Johan attended the Alba School and the Canton High School. After graduating (Class of 1942), she went to Washington, DC, to participate in the war effort as a secretary to a United St...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Incel Mae Vermilya Stone, 92, passed on to Heaven peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter and son in law, Lana Lee and Daniel Gale Kelsey in Edwards CO. on April 24, 2009. She lived with her daughter and son in law for many years. Born Sept 4, 1916 in Canton PA ,Incel was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson C Stone and her mother and father, Merick and Jenny Gilborn Vermilya and h...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Donald M. Walmsley, Age 74, of 16181 Berwick Turnpike Gillett, Pa., passed away Friday August 21, 2009 at home. Born Oct. 22, 1934 in Towanda, Pa., he was the son of the late Vernor L. and Alma M. (Smith) Walmsley. He was first employed as a milkman delivering milk and later at the A&P Plant in the sanitation department. He also drove school bus for Chambers Bus Service serving the Athens School D...
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Arelene Norma Wilkins, 86, Sebring, FL, died August 20, 2009 at home. Born in Troy, on June 17, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruby K. (Seymour) Wilkins. She moved to Sebring in 1976 from Port Huron, Michigan. She attended Practical Bible College in Binghamton, NY and Co-Founded a Gospel Team traveling extensively for 32 years before retiring to Sebring. She and her friends Joyce...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
The Canton School Board met August 13 in the Canton Elementary School Theaterette with President Dennis Sourbeer and directors Bill Baker, Patsy Shaffer, Harold Hopkins, Gary Black, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Jared Wilcox. The board approved the following by unanimous vote: Tax exemptions and exonerations; new transportation contracts, agreement, and daily rates for 2009-2010; exempted real estate ...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
By a letter on July 15, 2009, Canton Mayor John Mosser was informed that Pneumatic Division North America, Canton facility, will permanently cease operations beginning on September 18, 2009. According to the letter, the cessation of operations will result in the termination of 55 employees, some of whom are represented by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local #1190. ...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
The Canton School Board met August 13 in the Canton Elementary School Theaterette with President Dennis Sourbeer and directors Bill Baker, Patsy Shaffer, Harold Hopkins, Gary Black, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Jared Wilcox. The board approved the following by unanimous vote: Tax exemptions and exonerations; new transportation contracts, agreement, and daily rates for 2009-2010; exempted real estate ...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Even though the site of the Fall Fling (Canton's Firemen's field) is filled with trucks and equipment, at this moment, organizers of the Fling wants to assure all residents that the Fall Fling will be held October 3 and 4, from 10-5. Over 110 vendors, including those selling crafts, food and arts will be on hand greeting shoppers who might want to get their holiday shopping done early. You can als...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
The PTA Membership Drive for the 2009-2010 school year is underway. Each year the Canton PTA funds projects within the Canton Area School District. Annual Projects sponsored include: District Open House/Membership Drive, Scholastic Book Fair, Field Trips/Assemblies, Read Across America, Elementary Art Show & Science Fair, Spring Fund Raiser, Faculty & Staff Appreciation, Kindergarten Registration,...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
August 31 will be the first day of school for students in the Canton Area School District. New teacher induction will be held August 21. Canton will hold teacher In-Service days from August 24 to 27. • 7th Grade Orientation for in-coming 7th graders and their parents is going to be held August 27 at 7:00. The evening will begin in the High School Cafeteria. • Applications for parking permits may b...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Troy Area Schools will open on August 31 for students. There will be teacher in-service days from August 24 through 28. Student parking permits are available in the high school office at a fee for $10. Football tickets are priced at $2.00 for students and $3.50 for the general public. Season tickets are available for football and other sports. High School meals are priced at $2....
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Recently, the congregation of the Columbia Crossroads United Methodist Church paid tribute to six ladies of the church in a special service. Honored were Melvia DeWalt, Alice Hall, Jo Judson, Louise Pierce, Glenna Twarkuski, and Millie VanBlarcom. All of these women have devoted many years to the needs and activities of their church. Personal information about each was presented and included their...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Kids need the outdoors, and the outdoors needs kids! On Saturday, August 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mt. Pisgah State Park will once again host the 15th annual Bradford County Youth Field Day. This year’s event will include activities in trees, insects, lake stomp, Native American traditions, search-n-rescue, trapping, .22 shoot, building habitat homes, scavenger hunt, survival, archery, black powd...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Byron "Bill" Ames, 79, formerly of Bentley Creek, PA died July 30, 2009, in Sumter, SC. Born in Gillett, PA, he was the son of the late Byron Ames Sr. and the late Bertha Batterson Ames. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Evelyn and two sisters Nellie Taylor and Wilma Tischer. He was retired from American LaFrance and Durabuilt. Survivors include sons, Donald Ames (Jennifer), Gary Ames (Chris...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
February 6, 1922 - July 25, 2009 Earl passed away peacefully in his sleep after a valiant and long fight against pancreatic cancer. Earl was predeceased by his father and mother, John Campbell, Sr. and Grace Wood Campbell, three brothers, John, Warren, and Samuel and two sisters, Dorothy and Shirley. The Orangevale resident since 1947 is survived by his wife of 64 years - Trudy, children Grant and...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Harold Walter Devine, 76, of the Bradford Co. Manor died August 13 at his residence of several years. Born August 6, 1933 in Sayre, he was the son of Luella (Rought) and Harold W. Devine, Sr., Towanda. He loved his family, fishing, motor biking, bingo, and telling jokes. Mr. Devine also worked most of his life driving trucks, hauling asphalt for State Aggregates. Surviving are children, Frank, Har...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
John W. Faulkner, Jr., 76, New Cumberland transitioned into eternal life August 13, 2009, at Golden Living Center West Shore. Born in Canton, on Jan. 28, 1933, the son of the late John W. Sr. and Olive (Boughton) Faulkner. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia J. (Zellers) Faulkner. He was a retired production manager for the former Davis Beverage, Harrisburg: an Army veteran of the Korean...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Gerald (Jerry) E. Franklin, 67, of Wyalusing, Pa., passed away on Saturday evening, Aug. 15, 2009, at home, with his loving family at his side. Born on June 28, 1942, in Sayre, the son of the late Glenwood M. and Mary Steele Franklin. He graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School. Jerry married Ruth Grimly of Clymer, Pa., on July 28, 1978. He worked and retired from GTE Sylvania after 34 years. I...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Harry W. Havens, 91, of Troy, PA, went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 17, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Clara G. (McClure) Havens who passed away in 1981. The couple married February 19, 1942 and had 39 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the First Baptist C...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
David Leonard Jennings, 52, Millerton, PA, a devoted friend to many, passed away very unexpectedly in Greensboro, NC, Monday, July 6th, 2009. David was the son of LeVerne and Jane (Martin) Jennings, Millerton. He was born in Troy, PA on September 5th, 1956. Funeral service was held at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., Elmira/Southport, NY August 15. A celebration of his life was held with Lay Pastor ...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
Johan Amelia (Swartz) Matson, 85, passed away quietly on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at her home in Canton. Johan was the wife of Laurence E. Matson (deceased) and the mother of Mary M. Morris of Canton and Dr. Bart L. Matson of Clarion. Viewing/Visitation has been scheduled on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home in Canton. The Celebration of her l...
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Thursday August 20, 2009
During the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, Canton native, Lynn Elwin May, 78, passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. Born in Canton Borough on May 18, 1931, he was the son of "Cricket" LaRue and Alice (Russell) May. Lynn was a 1949 graduate of Canton High School and a 46-year employee of Acme Markets. He served as production manager and assistant store manager both at the or...
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Friday August 14, 2009
A large tree, plus a smaller tree in a back yard on Montague Street, came tumbling down during the storm on August 9. With help from his family, Clyde Garvine had his yard cleaned up in no time. One of the worst damage done by a downed tree was on E. Union Street, seen above. A tree fell on a house and ripped open the roof, knocked down the chimney, and let the rain flow through the attic into the...
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Friday August 14, 2009
Canton Borough Council held a regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August 10, at Canton Borough Hall. Council members in attendance were: Eric Anderson, Ken Robertson, Alfonse Ciaccio, Sheila Riggs, Will Holmes, Roger Tracey and Nichole Trick. Also attending were: Borough Administrator Amy C. Seeley, Mayor John A. Mosser, George Jennings, Janette Walters, Jason Robertson, Lewis Howell, Chief Doug ...
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Friday August 14, 2009
The Canton Borough Authority board of directors held its July meeting. The minutes of the June meeting were approved and the payroll and invoices approved as presented. The board approved the return of a deposit from Lee Preston at 18 North Center Street. Under the bulk water sales report, in June, Chesapeake hauled 1,485,800 gallons; East Resources hauled 2,941,900 gallons and Fortuna Energy haul...
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Friday August 14, 2009
At the August meeting of Canton Township Supervisors, several properties which are run down or have excess junk on the properties were discussed. It was voted to have Township Solicitor Harold Caldwell send letters to the following residents/owners: Donald Allen of Milan; Harold Shedden, Duane Moore (Chris Moore), Ed Navone, Parks property, and Archie Vroman. They will have 30 days to respond to t...
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Friday August 14, 2009
Building on the success of "Gals Nights Out" in February and July and "Guys Nights Out" in March and July and the 2009 Canton Cinema Celebration in February, March and April, the Rialto Theatre Advisory Board, along with the Rialto Theatre Staff, plans to have more of the same as well as some new things. The details and information are sketchy and tentative at the moment because the arrival and sc...
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Friday August 14, 2009
Canton Borough Council approved selling the old street signs that were recently replaced for $5 a piece on a first come first serve basis. The signs are only available by contacting Borough Administrator Amy Seeley at (570) 673-5700 or by stopping by the Borough Office to see Administrator Seeley at 4 North Center Street....
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Friday August 14, 2009
The Manley/Bohlayer Heritage farm, just off Rte. 414 in East Canton, will be the site of the fifth in a series of art exhibits sponsored by Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. on Friday August 14th from 6 to 8 PM and on Saturday August 15th from 11 AM to 4 PM. The fine art exhibit will feature oils, pastels and watercolors by four exceptional artists: Holly Patton Shull, Montoursville, Evy Dobbs, Williamspo...
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Friday August 14, 2009
In July 2009, Canton Borough Police responded to these incidents (2009 year to date totals in parentheses): total incidents, 65 (304); traffic warnings, 6 (23); traffic arrests, 9 (33); Non-traffic arrests, 9 (26); criminal arrests, 0, (17); Borough Ordinance Violations, 4 (66); Hearings/Court, 4 (31); miles patrolled, 2,538 (16,584). July 1, 4:40 am: Two individuals walking and being loud, West U...
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Friday August 14, 2009
Upcoming Events Listed The August 4th Endless Mountain Music Concert held at the Manley-Bohlayer Farm in East Canton, PA was a huge success. Promoters from the Endless Mountain Music Festival proclaimed it one of the best events ever! The concert with Betty and Elizabeth Landon and company was total perfection and an utter joy to behold. The audience was treated to a beautiful selection on classi...
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Friday August 14, 2009
Dr. Raymond J. Seeley of Troy is among 147 optometrists throughout the United States who have received the American Optometric Association (AOA) 2009 Continuing Optometric Recognition Award. The award is presented to doctors of optometry who have completed 50 credit hours of continuing education in their field over a one-year period, and in addition, have previously received the Initial Optometric...
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Friday August 14, 2009
Chemung Canal Trust Company recently pledged $7,000.00 over a two-year period to the Northern Tier Cultural Alliance (NTCA) in support of NTCA's Food Fun Fact Cards program with area schools. The Food Fun Fact Cards, designed for students in grades K-4, highlight fun facts about foods that are grown or raised within the Northern Tier region including their seasonal availability and local farmers w...
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Friday August 14, 2009
William L. Beardslee, 86, went home to his Lord on June 17, 2009. Born in Wetona, on April 23, 1923, he was the son of the late William G. and Mary (Jenkins) Beardslee. He grew up on a farm in Wetona, and served in the Merchant Marine during WWII. After the military, he resided in Columbia Crossroads with his family, where he owned and operated William L. Beardslee Plumbing and Heating until 1965....
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Friday August 14, 2009
Ruth Madeline Franklin, 97, passed away with grace July 23, 2009. Born on January 18, 1912, in Benton, PA she was the daughter of Levi and Edith Sutliff. She had two siblings, Bea Ridall and Arthur Sutliff. Ruth married Richard Franklin, June 21, 1933 and bore two children, Sheldon and Connie Mae. The family moved to Grover where she assisted her husband in managing the Koontz Creamery and Eastern...
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Friday August 14, 2009
Marjorie (Haflett) Scott, 73, Spring Hill, TN passed away, August 4, 2009 at the Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. Marjorie Louise was born December 11, 1935 in Canton, PA the only daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Purhenn) Haflett. She was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1954. In earlier years, Marge worked for various companies in the manufacturing, leasing and retai...
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Friday August 14, 2009
On August 4, 2009 Gladys Jane (Freeman) Woodward, 84 passed away at Fulmer Personal Care Home in Lock Haven. She is the widow of Clinton Woodward, and was born July 9, 1925 in Roaring Branch. At an early age she came to know the Lord as a member of the former Newelltown Seventh Day Adventist Church. Later, she shared in the Christian fellowship of the Canton Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoy...
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By: John ShafferFriday August 14, 2009
Let's see - after failing in all attempts to pass "healthcare reform" by the beginning of Congress's August recess, President Obama decided to make a virtue of a necessity and encouraged Congress to spend the recess listening to "what the voters want." Sadly, the first week of the "town halls" did not provide the results the President wanted or expected, so his supporters have gone ballistic, vici...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
From 6:00 am till 8:00 pm. Members from Relay teams along with WIGGLE radio will be having a radio-thon on Friday to raise money for The American Cancer Society. Please call in with your donations. Relay For Life of Western Bradford Sat. Aug. 8th thru Sun. Aug. 9th. 11:00 am - 11:00 am. Relay For Life is an event where participants can walk or run on a track for 24 hours. Participants camp around ...
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By: Kirsten Bagley and Matt LandisThursday August 6, 2009
Some of you may be wondering where Canton Little League is, after the construction project at the school displaced the little league field. The New Life Church has offered us room to build a complex. There was already a field located at the church, which was used for softball games during the 2008 season, while baseball was played at the Grover field. Realizing how difficult it was for families th...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
On July 29, 2009 operations at the Del Ciotto #2 well were successfully concluded and there has been a continuous reduction and in some areas a complete elimination of the detectable presence of natural gas in subsurface of the area around the well. There will be additional operations at the Del Ciotto #2 well site for the rest of this week. East Resources personnel and consultants are continuing ...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
The Master Gardeners of Bradford County invite the public to attend their annual "open garden" on Tuesday, August 18th , at the demonstration garden, 701 S. Fourth Street, Towanda (265-2896). The program begins at 6:30 with a garden walk-through. This year’s agenda features the new combination vegetable/flower garden; its purpose will be explained by Master Gardener Coordinator Andrea Eckert. Heal...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
The Teen Challenge Choir from the Lancaster, PA, Induction Center will be singing and sharing testimonies on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, at New Life Church, Canton, PA. Everyone is welcome to attend one or all the activities. NLC is located 2.3 miles north of Canton, PA on Rt. 14 and McMurray Road. Saturday Night, September 5th activities include: 6 PM: A Coo...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
On March 28, 2009, Seth Robert Grantier of Troy Boy Scout Troop #47 was awarded the Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Troy, PA. Seth is the son of Robert and Shirley Ripley Grantier of Troy. He is the grandson of the late Robert and Olympia Grantier of Canton, PA, and the late Gerald and Eileen Ripley of Painted Post, NY. Dr. John Weis, Committee Chairman ...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
The Troy Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Fortuna Energy Inc. has signed on as a sponsor of the 2009 PA Heritage Festival at the Keystone level with a contribution of $2500. The PA Heritage Festival features the Heritage Village and juried Artisan Marketplace. The Heritage Village offers the region's largest display of antique carriages and sleighs, living history demonstrations, performanc...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
For the 10th year in a row, the Uniroyal® Soccer Program is supporting soccer communities across the country. Krise's Tire & Auto Service will donate funds and equipment to Troy Area Youth Soccer. Beginning August 15, players will receive a certificate that can be redeemed for a free soccer ball at Krise's Tire & Auto Service while supplies last. Uniroyal Tire and Krise's Tire & Auto Service will ...
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By: Carl WhiteheadThursday August 6, 2009
The Mountain Laurel Camping Club held their monthly campout for July at the Sheshequin Campground near Ralston, PA. Some club members arrived on Monday and by Wednesday we had eight member rigs and one guest rig. Pat and Janet Metallo from Mansfield have joined us for the last two months. By Friday we had eleven member rigs and two guest rigs in attendance. On Thursday Frank and Sally's daughter, ...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
Carl F. Belawske, 60, of Troy, died on July 30, 2009, at Troy Community Hospital following an extended illness. Born and raised in Canton, Carl Francis was born on June 7, 1949, a son of Mabel (Carl) Belawske Wightman and the late John Raymond Belawske. As a young adult, he moved to Schenectady, NY where he worked as a Respiratory Therapist. Carl later moved back to Canton where he was employed by...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
Harmon W. Blow, Jr., 83, of Milan, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was born February 21, 1926 in Ulster, the son of the late Harmon W. and Florence Cory Blow. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, attended Smithfield Schools, and was employed at Agway for 32 years as a machine operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. H...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
John Dowling, Jr., 73, of Canton, PA passed away on Friday morning, July 31, 2009 at the Troy Community Hospital. John William Jr. was born on February 23, 1936 in Williamsport, PA; a son of the late John Sr. and Rose (Jones) Sechrist Dowling. John began a distinguished 20-year military career in the United States Marine Corps in 1953, serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retiring as Gun...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
William "Bill" J. Hazelton, 66, died suddenly July 4, 2009. Bill was born on July 15, 1942 in Wellsboro to the late Ransford and Olga (Lundquist) Hazelton. He married Linda Lee (Haxton) of Alba on July 15, 1962. He honorably retired from the US Army after twenty years of service and then retired again after serving ten years with Civil Service. He was Program Manager for Madison Research at Ora Gr...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
Walter Metzger, 84, life-long resident of Beech Flats, PA (Canton Township) passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Born on August 26, 1924 at the Kelly family farm in Beech Flats; he was the oldest of three sons born in the family of the late Henry Fred and Favorite Luella (Kelly) Metzger. He was the grandson of Martin and Jenny (Fitzwater) Kelly. Hi...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
Allen C. “Shorty” Palmer, Sr., 71, of Canton, passed away, July 28, 2009 at the Troy Community Hospital. Born on May 18, 1938 in Sayre, Allen Crist, “Shorty” to family and friends, was the son of the late Ben Palmer and Mable (Crist) Rickard and step-father Tex Rickard. He was a member of the 1956 graduating class of Canton High School. He married the former Nancy Foust on June 30, 1963. Shorty no...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
A graveside committal service for Barbara Palmer will be held at East Canton Cemetery on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome....
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Thursday August 6, 2009
Leo Plank, 93, Williamsport, former, Liberty Postmaster, passed away, August 1, 2009 at the Rose View Center in Williamsport. Leo Glenn Plank was born on April 12, 1916 in Liberty Township, a son of the late Robert and Selva (Butters) Plank. He was a 1935 graduate of Liberty High School. Leo served our country during W.W.II in the United States Air Force. On April 26, 1939, he married the former L...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
Gladys Shaw, 88, of Gillett, passed away Friday evening, July 31, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor. On August 4, 1920, Gladys Pauline Sheets was born in Sonestown, PA; a daughter of the late Owen and Hazel (Temple) Sheets. Gladys was the wife of the late Lyman Lawrence Shaw. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing in 1991. Gladys was blessed with a strong work ethic and remained ...
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Thursday August 6, 2009
Helena E. (Tice) Van Horn, 91, of Troy, passed away January 14, 2009. A graveside committal service to honor Helena’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Bradford County Memorial Park with Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street Troy, PA, has been entrusted with the arrangements....
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By: John ShafferThursday August 6, 2009
Tim Geithner, proclaimed as the most brilliant and most necessary Secretary of the Treasury in US history, the "Indispensable Man," the man without whom our economic recovery could not occur, said on Sunday that it is not "if" but "when" for tax increases for the working class/middle class. Bill Clinton's Secretary of the Treasury, Larry Summers, a key Obama advisor, said essentially the same thin...
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