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04/16/2026

DeWaine D. “Dewey” Starkweather, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 24, 1955 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Paul D. Starkweather and Leda B. (VanDergrift) Starkweather and was a 1974 Wellsboro Area High School graduate. Dewey was employed for over 50 years at A & P Cleaning and had also worked at the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce. He mowed lawns for several customers, was the paper runner for Tim Kaltenbach, Sr. Auctions, helped Kevin Webster “up on the land” and was known as “Everyone’s Friend” by so many for his helpfulness and friendliness and enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics. Dewey is survived by his mother: Leda Starkweather of Wellsboro, PA, brother: Jim (Karen) Starkweather of Middlebury Center, PA, sister: Carolyn (Frank) Julian of Harrisburg, PA, his closest nephew and nieces: Tim Kaltenbach, Sr., Emily Starkweather, Audrey Starkweather and Lynette Priset as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Viewing will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 1 to 5 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA and on Monday, April 20 from 10 to 11 am. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Kristi A. Webster officiating. Interment will be in the West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tioga County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 534, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Dewey’s family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Ralph Bernard, nurse Carrie K., Hospice nurse Mandi Manley and all of his visitors.

04/12/2026

Powlison, Ruth (Heater Sargent) age 87 of Mansfield, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2026. She was born on May 29,1938 in Tioga, PA, daughter of the late Milford and Ellen (Merrick) Heater. Of great importance to Ruth was her relationship with Jesus. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mansfield, PA. She was a very hard worker. In addition to teaching, she cared for her parents, worked on her farm, and took care of her home and children. She was a teacher at Warren L Miller Elementary School for 29 years. She taught fifth grade, reading, and her favorite, first grade, where she felt she made the biggest impact on her students. Ruth loved outdoor work, mowing her yard, gardening, and tending to any animals she could find. She was an excellent cook and baker and had a true gift of hospitality. She also loved the holidays, and gathering of family. Ruth was very generous with her resources. She loved to sew for her family and help in any way that was needed. She loved being a grandmother, especially reading books, playing games, going to the creek and going to the barn. Ruth is survived by her children Daniel (Nancy) Sargent of Mansfield, PA, Donald (Mary) Sargent of Centennial, CO, Diane (Glenn) Kerschner of Hamburg, PA, Darlene (Jeff) Nolter of Milton, PA, stepchildren Kim Averette of Gibsonville, NC, Cyndi (Tim) Payne of Mansfield, PA, and David Powlison of Mainesburg, PA. She was blessed with 17 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Ruth is also survived by her sister Janet (Randy) Tripp of Millerton, PA, sister-in-law, Nancy Heater of Roseville, PA, and brother-in-law, Merrick Heck of Ohio. She was predeceased by her stepmother, Madeline Heater, husband, Neal Sargent, siblings Milford Jr (Jeanette) Heater, Wilford Heater, Erma (Francis) Mitchell, Bernice Heck, Velma (Edward) Bailey, Norma (Richard) Baker, Sherry (Butch) Miller, Joyce Heater, stepdaughter Diane Powlison and stepson-in-law Mark Averette. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 10 to 11am at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc www.carletonfh.com, Wellsboro, PA. A funeral service will follow at 11am at the funeral home with Reverend Cheryl Filson officiating. Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, 7 Sherwood St., Mansfield, PA 16933.

04/07/2026

Marian M. (VanZile) Dilly, age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1937 in Blossburg, PA a daughter of the late George and Nina (Rice) VanZile and was married to the late Roy Dilly, Sr. Marian was a homemaker and enjoyed camping, baking, snowmobiling and going to yard sales. She is survived by two sons: Roy (Rebecca) Dilly, Jr. of Lawrenceville, PA, Bob (Terri) Dilly of Middlebury Center, PA, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 7 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA and on Friday, April 10 from 10 to 11 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Kristi A. Webster officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy House, 212 N McKinley Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.

04/02/2026

Irvin T. Smith, III, age 76, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1949 in Norristown, PA, a son of the late Irvin T. Smith, Jr. and Mildred V. (Cole) Smith and was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the US Air Force. Irvin was a manager for the PA Liquor Control Board for many years and was a member of the PA Alliance for Retired Americans, PA Association of Retired State Employees, Tioga County Democrats and the Tioga County Alliance for Democracy. He is survived by a brother: Thomas Smith of Wellsboro, PA and a niece: Stephanie Kline of Reading, PA. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

03/28/2026

Lillian M. (Speck) Iceman, age 99, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1926 in Lebanon, PA a daughter of the late William and Mable L. (Strohm) Speck and was married to the late Clarence R. Iceman. Lillian was a sample maker at the Lebanon Valley Home for many years. She was an active member of the Cedar Run Baptist Church and the Brown Township Fire Company. Lillian loved the Pine Creek valley, especially the Cedar Run / Gamble Run areas where she lived later in life. Walking the local forestry roads and hiking trails were one of her favorite hobbies along with crocheting and knitting. Lillian is survived by a granddaughter: Tamara DeVogel of East Stroudsburg, PA and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter: Sue Iceman, brothers: Joe Speck and Harold Speck. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, 725 Gee Rd, Tioga, PA 16946.

03/16/2026

Francis A. Russo passed away on February 9, 2026 at his home in Fredericksburg, VA.
He was born June 29, 1946 in Renovo, PA to the late Ernest M. Russo and Anna R (Sciabica) Russo. He attended St. Josephs Catholic School graduating in 1964. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, served aboard USS Coral Sea CVA-42. The majority of his military service was spent in the South China Seas, Tonkin Gulf. Upon completion of his military duty, he attended community college in Virginia earning an Associate Degree in Accounting. He worked many years for the National Red Cross as a field accountant.
He is survived by his wife, Linn, children Samantha (Rick) Finocchiaro, Heather (David) Lyne, Anthony Russo. Five grandchildren, Andrew, Zoey, Ashlin, Taylor, Roland. Sister Olivia (Lou) Mitcheltree, special niece and nephew, Carrie and Shawn and many cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 t 11:00 am at Holy Child Catholic Church, Mansfield, PA with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Interment will be in the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, VA. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

03/15/2026

Vicki L. Dow, age 74, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1951 in Paterson, NJ a daughter of the late Eddie and A. Marie (Aungst) Nessman. Vicki was a lab pathology technician for many years and had also worked for Haven of Tioga County and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She enjoyed reading and watching TV shows, especially crime and medical dramas. Vicki is survived by a son: Jason Dow of Wellsboro, PA, sister: Maureen Hughes of Wellsboro, PA, sister-in-law: Linda Dow of FL, grandchildren: Jordan Dow, Jakob Catarouche, Ashlyn Catarouche, Jackson Dow, Connor Dow, nephews: Ryan Dow, Eric Muehter, Joe Muehter. She was predeceased by a brother: Jeff Dow and her best friend: Gail Silver. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

03/04/2026

Ramona D. (Butler) Saturn, age 92, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1933 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late George and Frances (Pollick) Butler and was the wife of the late James Saturn. Ramona is survived by a daughter: Susan (Warren) Heath of Dallas, PA, sisters: Helen Davis and Nancy Copp, both of Wellsboro, PA, sister-in-law: Patricia Butler of Lawrenceville, PA, grandchildren: Jonathan, Maria and Jesse. She was predeceased by daughter: Yvonne Saturn, brothers: Lloyd Butler and Glen Butler. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. Interment will be in the Niles Valley Cemetery, Middlebury, Center, PA.

03/02/2026

Ann (Cooney) Cole, age71, of Tioga, PA, passed away after a short illness on February 23, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1954 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late John and Virginia (Wilcox) Cooney and was married to Curtis Cole. She is survived by her husband: Curtis Cole of Tioga, PA, sons: Jacob Hallock of Denver, CO, Josh Hallock of Tioga, PA, brothers: Jack Cooney of Wellsboro, PA, Mike Cooney of Wellsboro, PA, Chris Cooney of Athens, PA. She was predeceased by two sons: Chad Cooney, Luke Hallock and a brother: Tim Cooney. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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03/02/2026

Robert “Bob” Koehn, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1944 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late George and Frances Koehn. Bob was the husband of LaVergne “Lenny” Koehn and after graduating from Grove City College in 1965 enjoyed a long management career with Sears, Roebuck & Co. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bob enjoyed playing music as a disc jockey in the area for many years and working at the Penn Dot Welcome Center in Tioga, PA. He also worked as a Real Estate Agent for several years. Bob thoroughly enjoyed playing golf and tennis and was a member of the Tyoga Country Club. Bob is survived by his wife: Lenny Koehn of Wellsboro, PA, son: Michael Koehn of Wellsboro, PA, daughter: Beth (Dan) Dillman of Wellsboro, PA, grandchildren: Christopher Dillman of Wellsboro, PA and Aaron Dillman of Los Angeles, CA, sisters: Patricia Gettemyer of Las Vegas, NV, Barbara Frankel of Lancaster, PA, Mary Laughlin of Lancaster, PA, brother: David (Janette) Koehn of Lancaster, PA. He was predeceased by a brother: James Koehn of MI. Friends may call on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 5 to 7 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA and on Friday March 6 from 10 to 11 am. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 with Pastor Carl Linscott officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, 725 Gee Rd., Tioga, PA 16946.

02/24/2026

Linda Cady Metarko, 85, of Wellsboro, passed away at The Green Home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Linda, daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (Stiger) Cady, was born in Blossburg and grew up in Mansfield. She graduated from Mansfield High School and earned her degree as a Registered Nurse from Geisinger School of Nursing in Danville, Pennsylvania in 1961. She was a well-respected surgical charge nurse at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She was recently honored with the Florence Nightingale Award for 27 years as a nurse, and remained a nurse in spirit her entire life.
Linda had a lifelong passion for sunshine, flowers, gardening, birds, cats, and a clean house. She was frequently chosen as a safe haven by any random stray cat having kittens. Linda loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed family game nights. She had faith in God and loved singing hymns in the choir. She also enjoyed country music. Linda was known at the nursing home for her appetite for ice cream and bacon, as well as her sweet smile, easy disposition, and surprising humorous quips.
Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years and the love of her life, Frederick, her children Lisa (David) Hutchinson of Bedford, Massachusetts and Michael (Beth) Metarko of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and four grandsons who brought such joy to her heart: Alexander and Andrew Hutchinson and Samuel and Theodore Metarko. She is also survived by her brother William (Bonnie) Cady of Sayre, Pennsylvania.
The family would like to thank the many people who cared for Linda with full hearts, offering her smiles, support, love and hair braiding through her final years, including her favorite doctor at Guthrie, caregiver Natalie Sweeney, and the excellent staffs of The Green Home and Carleton Senior Care. We would also like to thank Advocates for Alzheimer’s for the support and information they provided Fred and family during Linda’s final years, and our ever-supportive neighborhood friends who are a constant blessing.
Linda was a long-time participant in the original cohort of the Nurses’ Health Study and wished her body be donated to scientific research. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Susquehanna Health Foundation at Susquehannahealthfoundation.org or mail to 1001 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport, PA 17701 (please designate Wellsboro Hospice in the comments), or to Penn College at Wellsboro, c/o The Penn College Foundation, 1 College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701 or online at pct.edu/give/donate (please add her name or Penn College at Wellsboro).

02/19/2026

Wade A. Gile, age 54, of Mansfield, PA, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1971 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Thomas Gile and Dianne (Smith) Kennedy. Wade was a self employed contractor. A member of the Wellsboro Moose Lodge and enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles and his dogs. He is survived by his mother: Dianne (Fred) Kennedy of Wellsboro, PA, son: Elliot Gile of FL, brothers: Lyman (Michelle) Gile of Palm Bay, FL, Russell (Barbara) Gile of Wellsboro, PA, and a sister: Theresa Gile of Wellsboro, PA. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Whitneyville United Methodist Church at 4:00 pm with a luncheon to follow. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.