8/15/24 - Posted by Alan Bush..Pics from Elk Lake 55 & 40 reunions. (Courtesy Steve & Marguerite Dobrosielski collection)

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8/3/24 - Posted by Dawn Romain of Elk Lake on Facebook..Class of 1969 reunion. 55 years!!

7/27/24 - Posted by Ed Bonnie Brewer of Elk Lake on Facebook..Class of 1974 reunion. 50 years!!

6/21/24 - Danny Lee Passed Away at the age of 79 - Danny Ronald Lee, 79, of Manchester, MD passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home.

Born April 15, 1945 in Springville, PA, he was the son of the late Ronald Snover Lee and Rhea Lafrance Lee. He was the husband of Carol A. (Dimling) Lee.

Mr. Lee earned his bachelor degree at Bloomsburg State University in Pennsylvania. He was an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 30 years. Following retirement, he was involved with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He was a member of the F.B.I. Agents Association, a member and past president of Reisterstown Recreation, and a member of both Forest Glen Golf and Country Club in Naples, FL and Oakmont Golf Course in Hampstead, MD. He attended Reisterstown United Methodist Church in Reisterstown, MD.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer Lee Barquin and Scott Barquin of Abingdon, MD, and Katherine Lee Bell of Parkville, MD; son and daughter-in-law, Steven Lee and Amanda Lee of Knotts Island, NC; granddaughters, Caroline Barquin, Jillian Barquin, and Sydnee Bell; sister, Myrna Lee of Lancaster, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, David Lee and Doreen Lee of Las Vegas, NV, and Donald Lee and Kellie Lee of Springville, PA; brother-in-law, John Dimling of Reisterstown; and family friends, Anne Sweazey and her son, Dane Sweazey of Gordonsville, VA.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 19, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4:00 p.m. at ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 934 South Main Street, Hampstead. The Rev. Jen Eschliman and the Rev. Frank Trotter will officiate.

Memorial contributions are suggested to BridgingLife Hospice, 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 (online at bridginglifecare.org/make-a-gift) or the Hampstead Train Station, P.O. Box 727, Hampstead, MD 21074.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.elinefh.com

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6/21 - Class 1962 Birthday Party Posted by Myrna Lee Class of 1962 is planning an 80th Birthday Party for all class members and friends on September 12, 2024 at the Lawton Diner. Contact Myrna for more info. Email

6/15 - Class 1958 Reunion posted by Christine Lathrop - Elk Lake class of '58! Our 66th year reunion will be held at Lawton Diner on July 23 at noon. Please pass the word if you know someone from this class. The first to graduate from the Elk Lake school building.

Chistine on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215324645173050/user/100081189912822/

5/30/24 - Doris E Mitchell Passed Away - Doris Eleanor Mitchell, 94, of Springville, PA peacefully entered the presence of Christ her Savior, Thursday, May 30, 2024. Doris was born July 21, 1929, in Springville, PA. Doris was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Cora May (Sivers) Mitchell. She trusted Christ as her Savior when she was eleven years old and was baptized in White Creek. She grew up on the family farm, working alongside her parents, and continued doing so even after she graduated from high school. She continued her education by completing both commercial and Bible correspondences courses. The Bible courses were from Back to the Bible Broadcast and The King's College.

She was a life long member of Springville Baptist Church and a member of the Springville Fire Company Auxiliary. Doris was the last survivor of her immediate family. Her brothers: Clair Mitchell, Carl Francis Mitchell and Duane Lloyd Mitchell predeceased her. Survivors are a number of cousins.

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5/8/24 Possible Class 1958 Reunion - Elk Lake Class of 1958 - is there interest in a class reunion (66 years)!! ? A suggestion is a lunch in July or August in the new banquet room at the Lawton Diner.

Contact Christine Lathrop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215324645173050/user/100081189912822/

5/6/24 - Judi Hunt Passed Away - Judi L. Hunt, 63, of Lawton, PA, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY, after an extended illness. She was born on March 21, 1961, in Montrose, PA to Lois Strohl and the late Kenneth Cook (d.1976). She was a graduate of Elk Lake High School, Class of 1979.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3- 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Ladies Auxiliary Hall in Lawton, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judi's name can be made to: True Friends Animal Welfare Center, 16332 SR 706, Montrose, PA 18801.

5/2/24 - Pat Vroman-Stuart posted on Facebook 5/2/24

CLASS REUNION - To the Class of 1969 - reunion will be held August 3, 2024 at the Moose Lodge, 813 Hunter Hwy, Tunkhannock at 5 pm. Cost is $35. Only emails were sent out so if they did not have your email, you may not know. Checks to Paul Kipar 5680 State Route 267, Meshoppen Pa 18630. I did just send the info via USPS to those who did not have email. If anyone has any info on: Christine Brace, David Stanton, Rhonda Clark, Linda Hunsinger, Ken Underwood, Pat Wagner, or Steve Kacuba, please message me. Thanks Pat Vroman-Stuart! FB - Pat

4/12/24 - Posted by Ed Bonnie Brewer of Elk Lake on Facebook.. Upcoming class reunion for class of 1974.

3/15/24 from Elk Lake Facebook. 6th grade class newspaper staff 1948. Posted by Karin Dorman. Very cool!!

3/6/24 - Gail Sue Layaou Passed Away - Gail Sue Layaou, age 62, formerly of Springville, PA, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024, at the Highlands Care Center in Laporte, PA. Sue, as she was most known by, was born on March 15, 1961, in Meshoppen, PA, a daughter of the late John (Jack) and Dorothy E. Giberson Layaou. She grew up in the Springville area with her five siblings and graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1979. Sue loved visiting with family and fishing in local ponds. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by all of her five siblings: Debra Lynn Layaou Wright in 1991, Joan E. Layaou Carpenter in 2005, John Ernest Layaou Jr. in 2016, Carol Ann Layaou Weaver in 2020, and Laura Jane Layaou Watkins in 2022. She was also predeceased by a nephew David “Jer” Watkins in 2023, and a great nephew Dakota Watkins in 2016.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

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3/2/24 - Mary Louise Keenan Passed Away - Mary Louise (Curley) Keenan, 81, of Friendsville, (Irish Hill) Pa. passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at her home following a courageous 11 year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, (PSP).  She was born at home on December 16th, 1942 to the late Francis P. and Bridget E. (McInerney) Curley.  She was predeceased by her husband James P. Keenan, brothers, William “Bill” Curley, Richard & Beverly Curley, James Curley and Harold Curley as well as brother and sister-in-law Robert & Anna Mae Keenan. Mary Louise loved animals, was active in 4-H, attended Rush High School until it closed and graduated from Elk Lake High School.

Mary Louise was a member of St. Brigid Parish, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 with Rev. Augustine Thomas officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday, March 4th from 4-6 pm at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose.

Donations can be made to St. Brigid Parish, PO Box 75, Friendsville, Pa. 18818 or Mom’s House, 770 Harry L Dr., Johnson City, NY 13790.

A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, 163 Church Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630. Burial will be at St. Joachim’s Cemetery in Meshoppen, PA after the service. Following the burial, there will be a luncheon for family and friends at the Fireplace Restaurant, 6157 US-6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

2/28/24 from Elk Lake Facebook. Ladies, who remembers these yucky things?

2/28/24 - Samuel A. Miner Passed Away - So, So SAD and So Young. Samuel A. Miner, 55, of Montrose, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton surrounded by his family. He was born in Montrose on February 11, 1969 to John and Peg (Cass) Miner.

Sam was a 1987 graduate of Elk Lake High School. In Sam’s younger adult years, he worked as a mechanic for Kerr Automotive and Kost Tire, finishing his career at Carquest Auto Parts in Tunkhannock. In addition, he was an EMT for Montrose Minute Men and volunteer fireman at Rush Volunteer Fire Company. Sam was an avid hunter and enjoyed working on cars. He was a family man; in his free time he enjoyed swimming and spending time with his girls.

A Memorial Service for Sam will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, 232 S. Main St., Montrose, PA with Pastor Bob Kadlecik officiating. Interment will follow at the Montrose Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 3-5pm.

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2/27/24 from Elk Lake Facebook. Class Reunion Class of 1974

2/27/24 - Berton A. Hollister, Jr Passed Away - Berton A. Hollister, Jr., age 67, of Auburn Center, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, February 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 19, 1957 in Meshoppen, PA, he was the son of the late Berton (d. Dec. 18, 2022) and Rose Marie Oakes Hollister, Sr. (d. Sept. 20, 2023). Growing up in the Meshoppen area, Berton attended and graduated from Elk Lake High School.

A funeral service for Berton will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 8206 Main St., Meshoppen, PA 18630 with Reverend Charlie Bishop of the Transue and Elk Lake Community Churches officiating. Family and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

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2/25/24 from Elk Lake Facebook. The year was 1977. We were the first Elk Lake softball team and it was our second year together. We wore the girls basketball uniforms and supplied our own equipment. Our backstop was chickenwire and telephone poles. We made it to state playoffs in Shippensburg, lost, but had a blast. Many of us played against each other on various teams at South Montrose. We were the Lady Warriors. Marcia Manzek, Ann Taylor, Claire Bear Signorello (Kropa), Nancy Trible, Jeannette Bronson, Brenda Goble Smith (PLACE!!), Mary Graham, Beth Lunger, Kim Birchard (Hollister), Eileen Warner (Agredo), Peggy Wood, Cindy Brewer (Sprout), Reds Margaret Lunger, Maggie Coleman Collins, Bonnie Lunger, Wendy Titus. Absent: Mary Lunger, Karen Bennett.

2/25/24 - Thomas Kropa Passed Away - Thomas A. Kropa, 67, of Springville passed away peacefully Sunday, February 25, 2024 in the home he built surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Marlene (Shevchuk) Kropa.

Born on March 23, 1956 in Kingston, he is the son of the late William and Naomi (Borove) Kropa.

He graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1974 and went on to further his studies at Penn Tech, graduating in 1976.

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2/24/24 from Elk Lake Facebook. I bet a lot of ladies remember this. What year did they allow jeans/slacks etc. at Elk Lake?

2/15/24 - Roy Noble Passed Away - Roy Noble, 79, of Springville passed away Thursday February 15 at the Endless Mountains Health System in Montrose.

His wife is Louise Kiefer Noble and they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage on August 23rd.

Born in Springville, he is the son of the late George and Edna Ellis Noble.

He was a lifelong dairy farmer and was dedicated to his family and his farm. He was always willing to help anyone.

Roy is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Rogers (Michael) and Betty Dobrinski (Mike); a brother, Randy Noble; four grandchildren, Mike and Kayla Dobrinski and Brandon and Alexis Rogers; and three great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Lewis Noble.

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1/30/24 - Beulah Dawn (Lasher) Clayton Passed Away - We are sad to announce that on January 30, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Beulah Dawn (Lasher) Clayton of Meshoppen, Pennsylvania. Elk Lake Class of 1966.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Rudolph "Jake" Lasher and Mildred Lasher (Fassett); her sister Dorothy; and her brother-in-law James Teetsel. She is survived by : her husband Nelson Clayton, Jr.; her son Jonathan Clayton of Tunkhannock; and her siblings, Sandy (Robert Garey) of Mill City, Helen (William Rought) of Falls, Patricia (Charles Michalowski) of Lake Winola and Raymond (Patty Lasher) of Montrose. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 3rd 2024 at 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home Harding Litwin Funeral Home (123 W Tioga St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 3rd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home (123 W Tioga St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657).

1/24/24 - Rev. Harold Carr Craige Passed Away - Harold was 1956 graduate of Elk Lake. Harold was born in Meshoppen, PA where he grew up with his late brother Thomas Houston Craige III. He was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and graduated from Elk Lake High School where his mother Ruth taught in a one-room schoolhouse. He left Susquehanna County to attend Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1960 in Psychology and furthered his education at Boston University, graduating in 1963 with a Masters in Divinity.

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12/29/23 - Raymond Marbaker Passed Away - Raymond was 71, and lived in Tunkhannock, PA (Mehoopany Twp). He passed away at his home on December 29th, 2023 after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born in Meshoppen, PA on December 24,1952, the only child of Clifton Marbaker and Betty Wilcox Marbaker. He was a 1971 graduate of Elk Lake High School. While in school, he participated on the wrestling team. 

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Retta Cemetery

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12/22/23 - Great news - Chris Button is raising her arm some and lifting her leg quite a bit since her stroke per Jan Brockman.

12/14/23 - John Brewer, passed away - John “Jack” Brewer, 80, of Slatington, PA, passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2023 at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Lehighton. Jack was born in Meshoppen on Oct. 10, 1943, the son of the late Harry (d. Oct. 12, 1972) and Betty Ladner Brewer (d. July 19, 1984). Growing up in the Meshoppen area, he attended Elk Lake High School where he would graduate with the Class of 1961.

A funeral service for Jack will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20 from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 8206 Rt. 6, Meshoppen, with Reverend Charlie Bishop of the Transue and Elk Lake Community Churches officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

8/21/23 - Richard Spering, passed away - Richard Samuel Spering Sr, age 82, of Little Elk Lake, Pa was called to home with the Lord surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Richard graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1960. He then served in the US Army National Guard for 7 years. He enjoyed a simple life devoted to his wife and children and spent most of his working years as a carpenter building houses and barns in Susquehanna County.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 23th at Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose, PA. Calling hours will be from 10:00-11:00 am. He will be laid to rest at the East Rush Cemetery. Instead of flowers, donations would be appreciated toward the East Rush Methodist Church at 3884 E. Rush to Elk Lake Rd Montrose Pa 18801.

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8/20/23 - Priscilla J. Swetland, passed away - Priscilla Was Roger Swetland's wife. Priscilla J. Swetland, 82, of Montrose, PA passed away, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Born June 4, 1941, in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late George and Marion (Allen) Green.

Survivors include her husband of over 53 years, Roger Swetland, Montrose, PA; 3 sons; Timothy M. (Diane) Everitt of Wirtz, VA, Brian K. Everitt of South Montrose, and Jamie R. (Chelsea) Swetland of Cincinnatus, NY; grandchildren; Cynthia (Shawn), Samuel, Abigail, Zachariah, Michaiah, Jacquelynn, Benjiman and Kailynn; sister Patricia Pratt of Hop Bottom, PA, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents her brother Philip Job and brother-in-law Keith Pratt predeceased her.

Survivors include her husband of over 53 years, Roger Swetland, Montrose, PA; 3 sons; Timothy M. (Diane) Everitt of Wirtz, VA, Brian K. Everitt of South Montrose, and Jamie R. (Chelsea) Swetland of Cincinnatus, NY; grandchildren; Cynthia (Shawn), Samuel, Abigail, Zachariah, Michaiah, Jacquelynn, Benjiman and Kailynn; sister Patricia Pratt of Hop Bottom, PA, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents her brother Philip Job and brother-in-law Keith Pratt predeceased her.

Services: 10:00 am on Saturday, August 26 at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, 382 Church Street, Montrose, PA

Visitation: 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday at the Funeral Home

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8/12/23 - 1978 Class Reunion - All had a fantastic time.

8/4/23 - David G. “Bassett Hunsinger, passed away - passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, August 4, 2023 at the Allied Services Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Born in Meshoppen, PA on October 23, 1960, David was the son of the late Glenn and Joyce Benscoter Hunsinger. He attended Elk Lake High School where he would graduate with the class of 1978.

A memorial service for David will be held at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville, PA 18623, on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM with Reverend Tim Barnett of New Hope Ministries officiating. A graveside service at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery will follow the Memorial Service. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s name to Hunts for Healing, 3 Coburn Hill Rd., Laceyville, PA 18623.

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Dale was employed as a teacher and principal in three of the elementary schools in Susquehanna County and retired as Elementary Principal in the Elk Lake School District in 1992. Dale was a member of the Springville Baptist Church for 53 years and served as trustee, deacon, Sunday School teacher and on the Missions Committee. Most recently he was a member of the South New Milford Baptist Church serving on the Missions Committee.

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5/15/23 - Stephen Van Winkle, passed away - Stephen Van Winkle passed on May 15, 2023. He was born in Johnson City, NY on July 1, 1954 to Floyd and Miriam (Farley) Van Winkle. He would recall his childhood fondly with stories of working in the field picking rocks, slinging manure and bailing hay. Stephen went by many names; Steve, Rip, Dad and Papa. Those who first met Steve would say that his presence was intimidating and his handshake had quite a grip, but once they knew the man, they saw the passionate, intelligent and larger than life Papa that we knew and loved. 

A Graveside service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11am at St. John’s/Flynn Cemetery Friendsville, PA with Rev. Kevin Miller officiating, with a veteran service to follow. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 6-8pm at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, 232 S. Main St., Montrose. 

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Surviving is her husband of 59 years, Richard “Pops” Ormsby, two children, Richard and Wendy, brother, Michael Stanton, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, and two sisters.

Loretta’s husband Pops was the love of her life, and her family meant the world to her. She loved her dog “Doc”, and her flowers which she would religiously “dead head”.

A Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark King officiating. Interment will be in Rush Center Memorial Park, Rush Twp., PA. Friends may call on the family and hour prior to the service.

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4/10/23 - Charles O. “Mickey” McMicken, passed away - Charles O. “Mickey” McMicken, 71, of Laceyville went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, April 10, 2023, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, surrounded by his loved ones. Mickey was born in Meshoppen on Oct. 24, 1951, the son of the late Charles McMicken (d. March 10, 1977) and Verna Clapper McMicken Davis (d. Feb. 9, 2010). Living and growing up in South Auburn, Mickey was a graduate of the Elk Lake High School.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of his family. Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main Street, Laceyville.

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4/3/23 - Edward Donald Bell, passed away - On Monday, April 3, 2023, Edward Donald Bell, age 67, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Laceyville, Pennsylvania.

Ed was born on October 28, 1955 at the Tyler Hospital in the Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, the youngest of nine children of Joseph and Rosalyn (McAvoy) Bell. He grew up on the family farm in Auburn Center. He was a graduate of Elk Lake High School, class of 1973. After high school, he took the reins at the family dairy farm. He met the love of his life, Debra Arbosheski, at the Elk Lake Inn in 1978 and they were married on September 15, 1979. They were blessed with three children, Peter, Betty and William.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM from the St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church in Meshoppen, PA with Fr. Patrick Albert of the church officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Name of Mary Cemetery in Montrose, PA. Family and friends may call at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 8206 Main St., Meshoppen, PA on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Rosary will be recited on Monday evening at the conclusion of the calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Goodwill Fire Co., PO Box 207, Laceyville, PA 18623 or to the Meshoppen Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 118, Meshoppen, PA 18630.

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3/21/23 - Joseph Christopher Brostoski, passed away - On the evening of Tuesday, March 21, 2023 the gates of Heaven opened wide to welcome home Joseph Christopher Brostoski. There waiting with open arms was his mother, Sharon Brostoski. Joey strongly battled cancer for 3 years. Joey was born on April 16, 1974 the son of Robert J. Brostoski, Sr. and the late Sharon Thomas Brostoski (d. February 3, 1999). He was a graduate of Elk Lake High School with the class of 1993.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made in Joey’s name to the Meshoppen Volunteer Fire Co., PO Box 118, Meshoppen, PA 18630 or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on their website, www.pancan.org/.

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3/19/23 - Jane Marie (Hitchcock) Overfield, passed away - Jane Marie (Hitchcock) Overfield, 67, of Meshoppen PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her girls on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose, PA.

Jane was born on November 26, 1955 in Meshoppen PA. She was the daughter of the late Pauline (Long) Pickering (d. May 31, 2002) and Alfred Hitchcock (d. April 6, 1970).

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 24th, 2023, at 4:00 PM at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 8206 SR 6, Meshoppen PA with Reverend Charles Bishop of the Elk Lake and Transue Community Churches officiating. Family and friends may call at the Funeral home Friday from 2:00 PM until the time of service. Obituary

3/15/23 - Robert Edward Fissler, passed away - Robert Edward Fissler, age 67, of Newtown Square, PA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at his home. Born August 12, 1955, in Albion NY, he was the son of the late William Henry and Janice (Tompkins) Fissler. Bob enjoyed hunting for bargains with his wife every week. He looked forward to his daily calls to his children and family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and tending to his flower gardens. He also enjoyed spending his free time at his hunting cabin and tending to his many projects. Bob never met a stranger, his ability to talk to people gained him many friendships. His many stories and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life Bob will be held April 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Rought Hall American Legion, 328 Old Route 6, Laceyville, PA 18623.

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In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his brothers Walter Lawrence and Rodney E. Button, sisters Connie Lou Button, and Barbara Shultz.. In addition to his mother he is survived by his siblings; Donna DiLuzio and husband Phillip of Middletown, DE, Sandra Lane of Springville, Janice Button of Carbondale, PA, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11am from the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home 123 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock Pa with Pastor John Shaffer officiating. A viewing will be held from 10am until the time of the service. For online condolences or directions visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com

Sandy was born in Tunkhannock, PA on April 12, 1965, the daughter of Jennie M. Wandall Owen, of Laceyville, PA, and the late Francis H. Owen, who passed away on February 2, 2006.

Growing up and living her entire life in Laceyville, PA, Sandy was a graduate of the Elk Lake High School, with the class of 1984. After high school, she was employed for over 20 years, at Donald Dean and Sons in Montrose, PA. Sandy was also employed for over 7 years, at Cargill Packing in Wyalusing, PA, until her retirement in 2020.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville, PA with Rev. Lawrence Reed, of the Harvey’s Lake Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment will be in the Lacey St. Cemetery, in Laceyville, PA. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

2/1/23 - STAFF SGT. ROBERT LEON BOWMAN, passed away - Robert “Butch” Leon Bowman, 71 of Bruno Rd. passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Meshoppen, PA on April 10, 1951 and was the son of the late Robert D. and Gladys Roberts Bowman. Butch was a member of the first graduating class of Elk Lake High School in Dimock, PA and served honorably with the US Airforce, being discharged as a Staff Sgt. after more than 19 years of dedicated service.

He is the beloved husband of Yong Hui Kim Bowman whom he married on June 9, 1978; the devoted father of Brenda Cowles of Hudson, FL, Koren Dotson (Matthew) of Waterford, NY, Jin Pak (Sun Ae Kim) of Palisades, NJ and Pyong Kuk Pak (Bo Young) of Mahwah, NJ; brother of Pat Brackbill (Nelson), Terrie Taylor (Doug), Diana Wells (Terry), Gretchen Martin (Brian) and the late Alison Reaves; also survived by his 7 cherished grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and Butch was anxiously awaiting the arrival his 8th grandchild.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

1/5/23 - Ellen M. Burns, passed away - Ellen M. Burns, 73, of Montrose, PA, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Endless Mountains Health Systems. She was born on December 14, 1949, in Binghamton, NY to the late Edward A. and Anne (Burke) Burns.

Ellen was an Elk Lake graduate, did her undergraduate work at Misericordia University and receive her Master's from Penn State.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Holy Name of Mary Church, with Rev. Philip S. Rayappan officiating. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Auburn Twp., PA. Friends may call on the family from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home prior to the Mass.

Possible Class Reunion Suggestion For 2023

Harold Hollister suggested a small low-key atmosphere 60th class reunion this year. Possibly a indoor dining facility would be a good medium. What time and location would each of you suggest? Let Harold or Jan know your thoughts. Harold's email hrhollister@att.net  Jan Brockman email janpaul33@epix.net 

1/2/23 - Blair Holden Purdy, passed away - Blair Holden Purdy, age 67, of South Auburn, PA passed away on Monday afternoon, January 2, 2023, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Meshoppen, PA on March 13, 1955, a son of the late Eugene (d. Dec. 5, 2009) and Dorothy Arnold Purdy (d. June 23, 2016).  He was a 1973 graduate of Elk Lake High School where he was known for his wrestling skills.  Blair was also a graduate of the Breedon School of Welding.  Following graduation, Blair enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.  He resumed farming on the Harmony Hill Farm with his father and acquired ownership of the dairy in 1988.  He and his wife, the former Janet Steele, were married for 42 years, operating the dairy together. 

A memorial service for Blair will be held on a later date at the convenience of the family. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Blair's name to the Braintrim Baptist Church, PO Box 281, Laceyville, PA 18623, or to WPEL-FM, PO Box 248, Montrose, PA, 18801-0248.

1/1/23 - Francis E. Shadduck, passed away - Francis E. Shadduck 71 of Friendsville Pennsylvania passed away Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at his home.  He was born November 25, 1951 in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Leata (Arnold) Shadduck, Rushville Pennsylvania.

He was a graduate of Elk Lake School Class of 1969.  After graduation he served his country in the USAF from 1970 to 1974 as a Medical Service Specialist and Medical Assistant at Barksdale AFB, LA. Francis retired after 20 years from Proctor and Gamble in 2010.  

A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rush Fire Company in Lawton, Pennsylvania or the Little Meadows Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 392 Little Meadows, Pa 18830.

12/28/22 - Donald James Hampsey, passed away - Donald James Hampsey, 77, of Storey Lake passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Laceyville. Born in Meshoppen on May 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Arthur Paul Hampsey, Jr. and Evelyn Staights Hampsey. Growing up on Doolittle Hill, Donald developed his lifelong love of hunting, fishing and playing sports. He attended Elk Lake High School and graduated with the Class of 1963.

A visitation for Donald will be held Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main Street, Laceyville, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for friends and family. A graveside service at the Lacey Street Cemetery will immediately follow the visitation and be officiated by Rev. Ron Folk of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions for Donald's final expenses may be sent to Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main Street, PO Box 32, Laceyville, PA 18623.

12/22/22 - Diana Osborn, passed away - Diana Osborn age 69 of New Milford PA passed away peacefully at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes Barre, PA on December 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Meshoppen PA, on July 23, 1953, she was the daughter of her late parents M. Roy Oakes and Virginia Hallock.  

A 1971 graduate of Elk Lake School, she was a stay-at-home mom who loved her children and never missed a production or ball game.  While she was raising her sons Diana did many things including:  seamstress work for the community, Harford Fair Booth Manager, decorating all occasion cakes, she was employed by the Blue Ridge School District Cafeteria, and worked the voting polls on election day in New Milford Township.  She enjoyed spending time with her sisters, her family, and her friends.  Diana kept busy by camping, going on cruises, golfing, dancing, listening to music, telling stories, keeping her family informed of events, and being in charge no matter where she was.  As the matriarch of her family, she ensured everything ran smoothly.  

Calling hours will be held on Friday December 30, 2022 1:30 to 3:30, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, with the service immediately following. Interment will be in Tyler Hill Cemetery.

12/7/22 - Robert Allen Burridge, passed away - Robert Allen Burridge, 76, of Rush Township passed away at the Lourdes Hospital Binghamton, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, surrounded by his wife of 44 years, daughter and son. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Elk Lake High School. After finishing high school he enlisted in the Marines and fought in the Vietnam War. He then went on to work at Procter & Gamble and was currently retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses, westerns, watching his beloved Yankees, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and the best poppy in the world.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Heather King and husband, Dan, of Throop; granddaughter, Nora Grace King of Throop; a son, Adam Burridge of Lawton; brothers, William and wife, Barb Burridge of Springville, Jerry Burridge and husband, Michael Madonna of Manhattan Beach, CA; sisters, Gloria Ivey and husband, Bill, of Meshoppen and Debbie Downs of Shelby, NC, and many nieces and nephews. 

12/2/22 - John Stanley Cron, passed away - John Stanley Cron, age 64, of Shade Gap, PA, passed away peacefully at home Friday morning, December 2, 2022. Born in Newton, NJ., John grew up in Layton, later moving to Meshoppen, PA to raise his family on a beautiful farm. Eight years ago, he moved to Shade Gap to his dream farm.

The family will receive friends December 17, 2022 beginning at 11 AM in the Shade Gap Ladies Auxiliary, 21367 Main Street, Shade Gap, PA, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 Noon;  Pastor Adam Shawver officiating.  Refreshments will follow.   www.agettlakjer.com

11/23/22 - Susan Gesford , passed away - Susan Gesford, 70, Dimock, Pa. entered eternal rest unexpectedly early on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. The wife of Dennis Gesford and the daughter of Carl and Shirley (Van Dyke) Hibbard, she was born September 27, 1952, in Meshoppen, Pa, and was a 1970 graduate of Elk Lake High School.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11am at the Daniel Regan Funeral Home, Montrose. Visitors will be received from 9:30 to the beginning of services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Susan's name to the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association or to Vicky's Fund for the Prevention of Domestic Violence at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains.

A Memorial Service for Lynn will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11am at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, 232 S. Main St, Montrose with Pastor Doug Sivers officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the East Rush Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the East Rush United Methodist Church, c/o Lesley Tewksbury, 3384 E. Rush to Elk Lake Rd, Montrose, PA 18801 or the charity or your choice.

9/7/22 - Michelle Coleman Smith , passed away on September 7th - Michelle Coleman Smith of Lawton, PA Michelle Coleman Smith, 46, of Lawton, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Born February 23, 1976, in Montrose, PA, the daughter of Kevin J and Paula L (Hicks) Coleman. Michelle graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1994 and Mansfield University with a B.S. in Microbiology. She was a Lab Supervisor for 22 years with Cargill Inc. During college; she worked for The Dandy and Orlowski's. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Clarence and Betty Hicks, George and Margaret Coleman, Chadds's grandparents, Virginia Cooke and George Smith, and her Uncle Mark Coleman.

9/6/22 - Lorraine Ann Cochrane , passed away on September 6th - Lorraine Ann Cochrane (Johnson) 76, went home to be with the Lord September 6, 2022 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 58 yrs David, her children Louann Jewell, Cindy (Jeff) Frost, Melinda (Joseph III) Murcko, and Clark (Cheryl) Cochrane; grandchildren Jessica, Caleb, Breanna, Katrya, Nathan, Damira, Giada, Mathias, Jesse, Jed, Julia, Jake, Joseph IV, Cierra, Corey, and Clarissa; several great grandchildren; sister Joyce Polizzi; and many nieces, nephews & cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Decker and Anne Johnson and her brother Gary. Lorraine was born in Scranton PA and graduated as Valedictorian from Lackawanna Trail High School. She and her husband David attended New Tribes Mission where she graduated as a linguist. She stayed active in local church & women's groups; it was her utmost desire to honor her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by her life. She was a loving, gifted wife and mother and will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Celebration of life will be at Calvary Community Church Johnson City September 23, 2022 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lorraine's name to Ethnos360. Condolences may be made to the family at BarberMemorialHome.com

A Funeral Service will be held for Kevin on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 8206 SR 6, Meshoppen, PA with Reverend Charles Bishop of the Elk Lake and Transue Community Churches officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family at the Rushville Cemetery.

9/5/22 - Bill Fuhrey, passed away on September 5th - It is with sad news to inform you that Barb Teel's husband, Bill Fuhrey, passed away on September 5th. If you would like to send a card to Barb her address is: 13210 Strickland Hill Road, Springville, PA 18844. In addition to his wife, Barb, he is survived by his daughter Lori Evans and husband, David of Factoryville; two sons, William, Jr. and his wife, Samantha of Oxford, GA and Scott and his wife, Sandra of Laceyville, and six grandchildren, Shane, Brody, Katherine "Nikki," Brooke, Alexis and Eva Fuhrey. A funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. from the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, with Pastor John Shaffer officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock.  Article

8/5/22 - Thomas Edward Wooden, Jr. passed away. . - Thomas Edward Wooden, Jr. journeyed home to be with the Lord. Thomas was born in Northwest Washington, DC on February 27, 1959 to his Mother, Coby Evangeline Sneed and Father, Thomas Edward Wooden Sr. He was raised and educated in Washington DC until moving to Pennsylvania as a teenager. He graduated from Elk Lake High School as a decorated All American basketball player and 1977 Pennsylvania State Title winner (36-0 record). Thomas continued his education and athleticism at Penn State University and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), where he graduated. Thomas Wooden Jr. was a Mason in the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, 232 South Main Street, Montrose, PA. Friends may call on the family an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Dimock Cemetery in Dimock, PA.

7/16/22 - Dave kipar is having complications from knee surgery . - He is at Meadowview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. 225 Park Street. Montrose PA 18801. I am sure he would enjoy a card from everyone.

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Growing up in the Meshoppen area, she attended and graduated from Elk Lake High School before gaining employment with Procter & Gamble and, later, the Tunkhannock Area School District.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Christine on Tuesday, July 5 at 11:00 AM from the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 99 E Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657 with Father Patrick L. Albert officiating. Family and friends may call at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow the service at the St. Anthony's Cemetery in Stowell, PA.

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6/14/22 - Frances "Fran" Mary Bell passed away. - a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, June 14, 2022 following a brief illness at the Scranton Regional Hospital. Born in Meshoppen on May 1, 1950, Fran was the daughter of the late Vincent and Thelma Ney Taluba. She was a graduate from Elk Lake High School with the Class of 1968. After high school, she fell in love and married her soulmate, Dave Bell, on June 29, 1968. Together they had three children, Chanda (Bobby) Loyack, Sarah (Mark) Killian and Dave Bell, II.

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In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to Sky Lake, (501 William Law Road, Windsor, NY 13865), Janet's favorite peaceful escape.

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6/2/22 - Patrick J. Burke, 69, of Meshoppen, PA passed away. - Pat was born on August 7, 1952 in Vestal, NY. He was the son of the late John J. and Ethel (Ginader) Burke. 

Pat was the founder of the 109th Civil War living history group. The group of family and close friends marched in every holiday parade for multiple years. Pat was very involved with the history of the United States and keeping that history alive. Pat would spend his free time hunting with wounded veterans and he would take his beloved dog Blue. Pat enjoyed hunting, fishing and target shooting. Pat spent many years water skiing and time with his family on Waneta Lake, NY. He was an avid baseball player and was known for his no hitter baseball games in Vestal NY.

In lieu of flowers: Memorial contributions may be made in Patrick's honor to: Hunts for Healing, 3 Coburn Hill Road, Laceyville, PA 18623.

Surviving is his wife, Becky J. Johnson, Friendsville, PA, three daughters and son-in-law, Dawn and Joshua Pinney, Conklin, NY, Kimberly Severcool, Binghamton, NY, Ashley M. Brumbley, Friendsville, PA, nine grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Terry Severcool, Friendsville, PA, nephew, Tommy (Kelsey) Severcool, Friendsville, PA, in-laws, Frank and Letha "Tiny" Johnson, Friendsville, PA, sister-in-law, Rachel Moyer, Anthony, FL, four brothers-in-law and their spouses, Richard and Rebecca Johnson, Anthony, FL, Franklin, Jr. and Tonya Johnson, Anthony, FL, Brian Snell and Debbie Wallace, Franklin Forks, PA, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brother, Teddy Severcool, grandson, Isaiah Anthony Severcool, niece, Melissa M. "Missy" Lorence, brother-in-law, Eric J. Snell.

5/16/22 - Peter Gordon Parsons, age 69, of West Auburn, PA passed away. Peter was born on July 5, 1952 in Cooperstown, NY the son of the late Gordon (d. 1991) and Jean Frasier Parsons (d. 1992). He grew up in New York and graduated from Cherry Valley High School with the class of 1970. He continued his education at Cornell University and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences in 1975. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy Parsons; his children, Laura (Parsons) Sharkey and her husband, Joseph of Deerfield, NY and Amy Crowley of Matamoras, PA; his grandchildren, Karen and Patrick Sharkey of Deerfield, NY; his sisters/brothers-in-law, Linda and David Taylor of Montrose, PA, Pat and George Mowry of South Auburn, PA, Judy Fitch of Springville, PA, Debra and Scott Tyler of South Auburn, PA, Diane and Arden Baker of Auburn Center, PA and Susan and Fred Saxer of Wyalusing, PA; his nieces and nephews Penny Smith of Medway, MA, Rebecca Utter of Gainesville, VA, Matthew Utter of Cherry Valley, NY, Theodore Kirk, of New York, NY, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret (Parsons) Kirk and Karen (Parsons) Utter.

A Memorial Service for Peter will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville, PA with Lay Minister Vickie Ellis of the Beaver Meadows Church officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 4:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will take place at a later date at the Jersey Hill Cemetery.

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5/14/22 - Sidney "Tic" Davies passed away on May 14th. Tic was 69, of Meshoppen, PA. He graduated from the Elk Lake High School, with the class of 1971. After which, he served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Rought Hall American Legion Post #510, in Black Walnut, PA. In his later years, he worked for Bill Ruark of Meshoppen Stone, INC for the last 18 years. He loved his job. Funeral Info

4/20/22 - Tammy Mae Hunsinger, age 59, of Laceyville, PA passed away, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Tammy was born on March 4, 1963 in Tunkhannock, PA the daughter of Lois Strohl Edwards and the late Kenneth Cook (d. 1976). She was a graduate of Elk Lake High School with the class of 1981.

Tammy and her husband, David G. Hunsinger, have been together for over 42 years.

A Memorial Service will be held for Tammy on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville with Reverend Thomas Mott of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.

4/14/22 - Rosemary L. Rogers Passed Away, Rosemary was 76, of Springville, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She was born on November 6, 1945 in Nicholson, PA to the late Russell and Helen (Demsky) Shaw. Her husband of 59 years, James A. Rogers, survives.

Also surviving are her five children and their spouses, Alan and Jenny Rogers, Springville, PA, Brian and Amber Rogers, Doylestown, PA, Jimmy and Tina Rogers, Springville, PA, Tami Cortright and partner Mark Warner, Springville, PA, Daniel and Teresa Rogers, Gordonville, VA, three siblings, Robert Shaw, William Shaw, Pat and Don Taylor, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Rosemary and her husband Jim ran the family farm together, she was a "farmer's" wife.

1/27/22 - Tom Sipe of Dimock Passed away. Thomas Allen KeiberThomas Harold Sipe, 75, passed away suddenly in his hometown of Dimock, PA on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born on October 13, 1946, to the late Harold Elmer and Edna Lucille (Taylor) Sipe in Montrose, PA.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Brad (Byron) Sipe and Brian (Rachel) Sipe; grandchildren, Chloe and Cooper Sipe; and sisters, Mary (Henry) Spering and Judy (Ed) Johnson.

Thomas was a graduate of Elk Lake High School class of 1964. He then graduated from Bloomsburg University in 1968 and married his best friend and high school sweetheart, Sandra (Greenwood) Sipe, in 1969. Following a relatively short stay in the Philadelphia area, Thomas and Sandra moved back home to Susquehanna County in 1972.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home from 2-4pm prior to the service.  Obituary.

1/19/22 - Paul Scott Baldwin, Sr., 71 of Kingsley died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Scott, as everyone knew him, was born Aug. 5, 1950 in Montrose, and was the eldest child and only son of the late Paul and Pat Brotzman Baldwin. Scott was a 1968 graduate of Elk Lake High School. His love of farming stemmed from working as a young boy on the family farm in Lawton.

Donations can be sent in Scott's memory to any of the following: Susquehanna County PA 4-H, 88 Chenango Street, Montrose, PA 18801; the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, 733 Third Avenue, Suite 510, New York, NY 10017. Obituary

1/17/22 - Thomas Allen Keiber, Jrd Decker Passed away. Thomas Allen Keiber, Jr., age 43, of Falls, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home. A memorial service will be held for Tom on Monday evening, January 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Box 66 Main St., Meshoppen, PA 18630. Officiating the service will be Reverend Thomas Mott of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church and Reverend Robin Fillmore of the Falls United Methodist Church. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will take place at the Overfield Cemetery in Meshoppen, PA at a later date at the convenience of the family.

He was a 1996 graduate of Elk Lake High School before attending Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Mansfield University, where he graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice.

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1/07/22 - Ward Decker Passed away. Ward Decker - https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23607611/ward-h-decker/montrose/pennsylvania/bartron-myer-funeral-home-inc Rush Center Cemetery Rush Twp.

1/06/22 - Graham Squier Passed away. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23603827/graham-leo-squier/jacksonville/florida/integrity-funeral-home-cremations-of-jacksonville-florida

1/07/22 - Linda L. Masters VanDeMark Passed away. Linda L. VanDeMark, 76, of Owego went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Linda is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward VanDeMark; three children and their spouses, Tony and Rachel VanDeMark, Lisa Kay and Dirk Mosher, Dan and Vera VanDeMark; 10 grandchildren,

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego, NY. With the Rev. Jamie Stevens, officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Linda L. VanDeMark's memory to the Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego, NY 13827.

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10/10/21 - Tom Taber Passed away. February 9, 1947 - September 10, 2021. Thomas was born in Sidney, New York state on February 9, 1947 to the late Jay and Catherine Taber. He was raised in Dimock, Pennsylvania and after graduating high school class of 1964, he earned his bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and went on to earn his master's degree from Kean College. Obituary

8/9/21 - Karen A. Richie passed away unexpectedly. Karen A. Richie, 72, of Rush, PA passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was born on December 12, 1948 in Honesdale, PA to the late George and Celia (Martin) Kelly. Karen is survived by her husband, Elmer "Butch" Richie of Montrose; daughter, Kara (Andrew) Dewitt of Dimock, PA; son, Patrick (Heather) Richie of Castle Rock, CO; grandchildren, Celia and Cydney Dewitt of Pittsburg, PA and Gracie and Chase Richie of Castle Rock, CO; brothers, George Kelly of Greeley, PA and Bob Kelly of Milford, PA and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter, Karen, sister, Lillian and brother, John.

A Funeral Service for Karen will be held at 11am on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Dimock Community Church with Pastor Charles Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Center Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 6-8:00pm at Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose.

8/9/21 - Cody T. Franklin passed away unexpectedly Monday evening at home in Dimock Township. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville, PA, with Rev. Charles Bishop of the Transue Community Church officiating. Interment will be in the Lacey St. Cemetery in Laceyville, PA. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening, August 16, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Tributes and condolences are being shared across social media timelines over the passing of Franklin . It is with a deep sense of loss that friends and families mourn their beloved one who has died unexpectedly.

8/2/21 - Billy Strickland, 88, of Union Dale, Herrick Twp., died Sunday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. His wife is Ida Mae Packer Strickland and they have been married for 65 years. Born in Hop Bottom, he was the son of the late Claude and Irene Kinner Strickland. Prior to retiring, he was a maintenance manager for Procter and Gamble. Funeral Home: http://litwinfuneralhome.com/obituaries1.html

8/2/21 - William "Poncho" Arthur Pellew, 69, of Springville, PA passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. William was born February 18, 1952 in Middletown, NY, the son of the late Raymond and Katherine [Rich] Pellew.

Memorial contributions may be made to the: American Diabetes Association PO Box 4383, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Or the National Kidney Foundation 360 E Coronado Rd #180 Phoenix, AZ 85004.

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7/25/21 Sherry Button Hawk, 82, of Meshoppen, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She is Christine Button Strumski's sister. -   There is a sadness in Sankey Valley, a name given to the century farm homestead where she was raised and lived. She leaves behind her husband of 44 years, Jim Hawk. She served on the Interfaith Board as president, Wyoming County Chamber, BPW, Republican Chairperson and Master Gardener. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 31, at 5 p.m., from the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at the Bunnell Hill Cemetery, Meshoppen. For online condolences or direction visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.

1/27/21 - Herb Cornelius Passed Away. We are sad to announce that on January 27, 2021, at the age of 49, Herbert F. Cornelius of Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania passed away.

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Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Sheldon Funeral Home (459 Main St, Laceyville, PA 18623). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd 2021 at 12:00 PM at the same location. Due to the ongoing pandemic, social distancing and masks will be required to be worn while inside of the funeral home.

12/19/20 Sad news. Stanley C. Ward, 76, of Monroe Twp. passed away at the Timber Ridge Heath Care Center on Dec. 19, 2020. Stanley was born in Springville on May 2, 1944 and he was the son of the late Clifton and Ruth Foote Ward. Stanley was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a Mason for 27 years. He was married to the former Evelyn M. Matushefske for many years. Stanley enjoyed hunting, drinking beer, and helping people.

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12/12/20 Sad news. Anthony Tony Diaz Elk Lake class of 78 passed.

12/14/20 - Nancy and Lash LaRue. I know that many of you may remember Nancy and Lash LaRue. Lash has just been diagnosed with cancer which has metastasized and hospice has been called in. Needless to say, he is very depressed and Nancy is struggling to deal with everything and not feeling well herself. I think it would be helpful if people could send a card to cheer them up. Please no phone calls but cards would be great. Their address is 8807 W. Waneta Lake Rd., Hammondsport, NY 14840.

12/8/20 - Sad News Class of 1968! George Baker from Dimock has Covid and is in the Hospital and sadly his wife Jean has passed from Covid. Prayers for the family! If you know his address, please send him a card.

11/15/20 - Lawrence G. Kletsko, 69, of Nicholson, died November 15, 2020 at home. Born January 11, 1951, Larry was raised on his family's farm in Springville. He graduated from Elk Lake Sr. High School 1968. Funeral

10/9/20 - Melvin Graham JR Class of 1960 -  On the morning of October 9, 2020, Melvin Robert Graham Jr., loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 78. Melvin, known to most as Junior, was born on January 1, 1942 in Lawton, PA to Melvin and Ethel (Atwater) Graham. He was an avid farmer until he joined the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a heavy machinery operator. On July 29, 1972, he married Dixie Lee Yoder. They raised two sons, Robert and Michael. Junior also raised two foster children, Jim and LeRoy Birdsall.

8/24/20 - Dale Grover Class of 1966 - Dale L. Grover, age 72, of Laceyville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. He was born on Aug. 24, 1948, the son of the late Elgie and Florence (Decker) Grover of Rush. Dale was one of four children, Ellen Marie, Donna and Phyllis—all raised in Susquehanna County. He attended and was a high school graduate of Elk Lake School in Dimock. After high school, he found full-time employment at IBM in Endwell, NY where he worked for 30 years. At the time of his retirement, he was a purchaser for the company. Dale lived at home in Rush with his parents for several years until he married Deborah Taylor of Unadilla, NY. They married on June 14, 1975 and eventually became the the proud parents of two children, Amy and Timothy.

8/15/20 - Gloria Adams Ayers Class of 1964 - Castle Creek - Gloria, 73 of Castle Creek passed away on August 15, 2020 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY. Gloria is survived by her husband Kenneth (Pete) Ayers, her children; Harold Parks Jr. and his wife Lori-Ann, Sylvia Canfield and Brian Parks, grandchildren; Trinity Parks, Holly Milliron, Shawn Caines, Sandra and Brigette Canfield, siblings; Elaine Fitzgerald, Duane (Ann) Adams and Janice (Benny) Morgan.

7/10/20 - Duane Duke Bishop Class of 1960 - Duane P. "Duke" Bishop Sr., 78 of Auburn Township passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020. He lived his life to the fullest. Born on May 24, 1942 in Dimock, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Duane R. Bishop and Edith F. (Polmatier) Bishop

3/30/20 - Lynn H. Stark Class of 1961 -  Lynn H. Stark, 76, of West Nicholson, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at home. His wife, Linda Ann Noble Stark, passed away in 2005. Born at home in West Nicholson, he is the son of the late Franklin and Jean Hunter Stark. Lynn was a farmer and operated the Stark Farm in West Nicholson. He also was a member of the West Nicholson United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows.

3/28/20 - Brian Dean Shields - Class of 1960, 77, of Brooklyn, NY, died Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Mt Sinai Hospital in Brooklyn following surgery on December 5, 2019, for a heart aneurism from which he was unable to recover. He was born in Springville, PA, on April 25, 1942, to the late Elmer J and Genieve A (Weber) Shields. He graduated in 1960 from Elk Lake High School, Dimock, PA, and proudly served four years in the United States Navy as a machinist mate on the USS Putnam.

11/4/20 - Bill and Barb Fuhrey 50th Anniversary - many friends drove by to wish them congratulations because of the pandemic precautions.  Click on photos to enlarge.

If you would like to drop them a card:
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Springville, PA 18844

1/31/2020 David Laverne Setser - Class of 1964 - Sadly David L. Setser, age 68, passed away Monday December 21, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born September 30, 1947 in Joplin, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna Setser and one son Chris Setser.

1/27/20 - Norman Wood, Very Sad News - Norman W. "Woody" Wood, age 74 of Laceyville, PA passed away on Monday evening, January 27, 2020 at the Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Norm's name to the Hunts for Healing, 3 Coburn Hill Road, Laceyville, PA 18623, the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 207, Laceyville, PA 18623 or to the Meshoppen Ambulance Company, PO Box 118, Meshoppen, PA 18630. A memorial service for Norm will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville, PA with Reverend Charles Bishop of the Transue and Elk Lake Community Churches officiating. A Military Honor Service will precede the memorial service at 10:00 and will be conducted by the members of the Rought Hall American Legion Post #510, the Dennis Strong American Legion Post # 457, and the Endless Mountains V.F.W. Post # 3583. Interment will follow at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Web: https://www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/norman-wood

1/17/2020 Cleon Canfield Class of 1961 - Sadly Cleon D Canfield, age 76, of Laceyville, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday morning, January 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA.

8/9/19 - Bonnie Underwood Laird, Sad News - Bonnie Underwood Laird, age 73, of SR 3004, Montrose, PA (Retta), passed away, peacefully, early Friday morning, August 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. FUNERAL SERVICE Jersey Hill Community Church Saturday, August 17, 2019 11:00 AM Route 367 Meshoppen, PA 18630 Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 11:00 AM from the Jersey Hill Community Church, with Rev. Tim Barnett of the New Hope Ministries in West Auburn officiating. Interment will be in the Retta Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, PA, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM

https://www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/bonnie-laird

Update Reunion Set!!!!

ELK LAKE CLASS OF 1964 - 55th Class Reunion- Will be held at Mark's Valley View Restaurant Route 6, Laceyville, Pa. September 28, 2019 @ 2 p.m. For Information call - 570-536-1140

Those interested in organizing a Reunion for the class of 1964, please contact David Hibbard @ 570-536-1140

4/25/19 - James "Jim" Luce, age 74, of Meshoppen, PA passed away Thursday morning, April 25, 2019 at The Gardens at Tunkhannock, PA.

A funeral service for Jim will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 11:00 from the Sheldon Funeral Home, 8206 SR 6, Meshoppen with Pastor Vickie Ellis of the Beaver Meadows Church, Inc. officiating. Interment will follow at the Overfield Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM.

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3/19/19 - Paul Schuler -. Sadly on the 19th Sandy Schuler Gardner's brother Paul of the class of 1960 passed away in Montrose. Paul Joseph Schuler, 77, of Montrose, PA passed away, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home. Born March 5, 1942 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Irene [Fink] Schuler.

A graduate of Elk Lake High School. He was a farmer most of his life and loved working his land and farm. He was a member of the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. A member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, and participating in Civil War re-enactments.

Visitation at Funeral Home - Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc. 382 Church Street, Montrose, Pennsylvania 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2019. Mass at Holy Name Of Mary Catholic Church 278 South Main Street, Montrose, Pennsylvania 10:00 am Tuesday, March 26, 2019

3/11/19 - Accident Sandy Schuler Gardner -. Sandy had a freak accident a week or two ago following a birthday celebration for the Lawton Senior Center Manager. On going out to move her car in order to pick up a handicapped senior, somehow it was not properly put in park. Sandy was knocked down by the door and ended up partly under the car – no one is sure exactly how. She had bleeding from the ear and was life-flighted to a hospital where she spent a couple of days in ICU with 13 broken ribs.

Sandy is now at home recuperating carefully. I'm sure she would welcome emails and cards (no phone calls since she is trying not to move too quickly). Email: Sandra.gardner@frontier.com … Address: 17910 SR 267, Montrose, PA 18801.

Kathy Thompson Preston has been in touch with her the most. If anyone wants to contact her for further news, her email is: kathy_candles@hotmail.com; phone: 607-223-4700.

10/5/18 - Sad news. Ronald Decker, older brother of Ward Decker, passed away on October 5, 2018.

Obituary Notice at Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home in Montrose

9/19/18 - 2018 Reunion photos posted today - Click Here

9/10/18 -  Post from Bob Hall: As most of you already know, I had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago. I have to say that I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all your wonderful cards, emails and calls. It is quite humbling. I am pleased to say that my recovery has been smooth and steady. And that is to be expected. At the present time I am wearing an external defibrillator 24/7 and our goal is to have my heart beating properly in 3 months and get back to my hobby of photography. I am confident with my cardiologist and his guidelines. I look at this as I was the lucky one making past the first heart attack; many never make it past that point.

Just heard from Jan and it sounds like the reunion was enjoyed by all. Wish I could have been there. Again thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

Bob

8/24/18 - Sad News: Bonnie Underwood Laird's husband George suddenly passed away on Friday.  The viewing is Thursday Night August 30th  from 5PM – 8PM at Sheldon's Funeral home in Meshoppen and the funeral is the 31st at Jersey Hill Church at 11AM.
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In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Ronald McDonald House, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822, or to the Retta Community Church, C/O Mrs. Betty Jean White, 745 Retta Rd., Montrose, PA 18801.

5/12/18 - Sad News - Just found out that Marsha Clink's Mom, Alice Elnora Stephans Clink, passed away on May 1st at the age of 97. Funeral services will be held at the Springville United Methodist Church on Friday, May 11. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. and funeral services begin at 2 p.m. Internment will be in the Lynn Cemetery after the funeral service. Contributions in her name can be made to the Springville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Springville, PA 18844, or to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 100 Williams Street, Dunmore, PA 18512. If anyone would like to send Marsha a sympathy card, just request her address by using this email bob@comprotex.com.

5/5/18 - Update - See Above 5/13

3/28/18 - So very sad news. Richard Smith passed away at State College, PA . At this time there is no information on funeral arrangements. The only address I have is 906 Fir Drive, State College, PA 16801, if you want to send a card to Carol Smith.

Update: The funeral will be April 7 at Koch Funeral Home (web) 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801. It is my understanding that will also be a service in Springville at a future date to be determined. Obituary at the Funeral Home

11/25/17 - Very sad news. Martha Taylor's Daughter passed away of cancer. She was only 48 years old. If you would like to send a condolence card, Martha's address is:
MARTHA TAYLOR FIELDS
8 Convent Ave
Towanda, PA 18848

11/14/16 - It is with great sadness to report that Christine's Husband, David Strumski, passed away on November 14th. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 17'th at 4 pm from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock with the Rev. Charles Bishop officiating. More

7/21/16 - Barb Teel Fuhrey hosted a luncheon. Attending: Nancy Benninger Place, Sandy Schuler Gardner, Chris Button Strumski, Sandy Carter Jayne, Ginny Hohn Cook, Bonnie Underwood laird, Kathy Thompson Preston, Sylvia Jennings Squire & Jan Bishop Brockman.

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8/18/2014 - Sylvia Jennings Squier notified me that she was up home in Springville awhile back and noticed that the cemetery her parents and our Principle Mr. Thornton were buried in was unkept due to the lack of funds. Sylvia asked that I post a request of all, if you can, to possibly donate to the cemetery to help out. The address is below:

Lawrence Stone
% Lynn Cemetery Association
980 Sheldon Hill Rd.
Springville,Penna 18844

7/6/2013 -Sadly we just learned that Paul Cook has passed away. His viewing is Friday, July 12th, from 2 to 4 at Regan's in Montrose, PA. Funneral Home Details. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with his wife Beatrice "Bea" (Brandt) Cook, and family.

3/25/2013 - Jan Brockman needs your help finding addresses for the following:

Odessa Fitzsimmons Cornell
Donald Dilmore
Richard Thornton

If you have a current address for any of the above, could you email them to Jan at:
janpaul33@epix.net - this would be very helpful to try and reach all of our classmates.