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10/21/2025

Walter D. “Walt” Starkweather, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1939 in Horseheads, NY a son of the late Fred and Florence (Hall) Starkweather, was married to Debra “Debbie” (Wetherbee) Starkweather and was the last sibling of 12 children. Walt was retired from the PA DOT after 38 ½ years of service and enjoyed hunting, taking care of his lawn, helping others and especially spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Debbie Starkweather of Wellsboro, PA, daughter: Martha (Jeremy) Keck of Wellsboro, PA, grandson: Brandon (Nicolaa) Starkweather of Gaines, PA, sisters in law: Leda Starkweather of Wellsboro, PA, Sharon Banker of Wellsboro, PA, Mary Jane Cuda of Mesa, AZ, Linda (Ralph) Stock, Jr. of Liberty, PA, Brenda (John) Perry of Wellsboro, PA and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

10/16/2025

Robert A. Haner, age 80, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1945 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Earl and Iona (Reynolds) Haner and was married to Brenda (Jones) Haner. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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10/14/2025

Francis Robert "Bob" Fisher, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1940 on Dantz Run Road, Wellsboro, Pa. to Daniel and Agnes (Schultz) Fisher. He graduated from Wellsboro High School and then served in the United States Army, traveling overseas as a heavy equipment operator. In 1964 Bob married Sherry Fillmore, who survives. He worked for Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY, for 38 years. After retiring, he drove for Campbell's Trucking in Galeton and, later, transported mail to Coudersport, PA.
Bob's unwavering faith in the Lord was evident in all he did. From his 5am devotionals to his tireless service to the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church and community. He truly embodied the love and grace of a Christ-centered life. Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sherry (Fillmore) Fisher, sisters: Dorthy Faivre, Reita Borden, Bonnie Allen, Nancy (Tom) Mosso, and Cheryl Kaminski, all of the Wellsboro area, brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Rick (Marlene) Fillmore. His children: Robert Fisher and Genny Fisher-Huck both of Wellsboro, PA.
Grandchildren: Bethany Huck (John Chambers), Sarah Huck, Nicole Fisher-Huck, Megan Cohick, Briar (Joy) Huck, Breanna Fillmore, and Chad Fisher. Great Grandchildren: Bryar, Quinn, Jayden, Dominick, Adrianna, Logan, Addilyn, Lennon, Harper, and Kace. And many, many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by: brother Daniel Fisher, brother and sister in law Lewis (Gladys) Fisher, sister Alberta Fisher Confer, sister and brother in law Annabelle (Dick) Rice, brother in laws: Jess Allen, Tom Kaminski, and Cub Faivre, sister in law and brother in law: Norie (Bob Gross) sister in law: Vivian Roy, brother in law and sister in law: Don (Nancy) Falk, Son in law Craig Huck and granddaughter Kristy Brown. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 1 to 2 pm at the Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church, Wellsboro, PA. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Keith Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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10/13/2025

Valren E. Culp, age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1937 in Ohio, a son of the late Paine and Evelyn (Wiemer) Culp, was married to the late Dorothea “Dot” (Baker) Culp and served in the US Army. Val is survived by two sisters-in-law: Jean Culp and Rosalind Culp both of Galeton, PA, and “bonus children” William Baker of Gold, PA, Kathlen (Albert) Talada of Elmira, NY, Robert (Pam) Baker of Scio, NY, Brenda Badmone of Wellsboro, PA, Johanna (John) Shelmire of Wellsboro, PA, Dorothea (Michael) Shuster of Wellsboro, PA, Alice Smith of Sutton WV. He was predeceased by four brothers: Paine Culp, Kenneth Culp, Aaron Culp, Ted Culp and a son: John Baker. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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10/09/2025

Nancy M (Brown) Hummer, age 82, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born on May 15, 1943 in Carlisle, PA a daughter of the late Woodrow and Anna (Jacobs) Brown and had worked for Hershey Foods for many years. She is survived by a son: Darwin Gray, a daughter: Dawn Suter and several grandchildren. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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10/07/2025

Harold R. “Dickie” Rawson, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Arnold and Laura (Eberenz) Rawson and was the husband of the late Vivian (Blackwell) Rawson. Dick served in the US Army, was a self-employed mechanic for many years and enjoyed restoring old cars and tractors. If Dickie can’t fix it, nobody can. He is survived by three sons: Rick (Jeanette Patt) Rawson of England, William (Brooke Beacom) Rawson of Wellsboro, PA, Richard Rawson of Wellsboro, PA, daughter: Ruth Rawson of Wellsboro, PA, and six grandchildren: Adam Rawson, Darius Rawson, Sidney Rawson, Jordan Rawson, Hannah Gile, Caleb Gile, brothers: David (Connie) Rawson, Jerry (Sharon) Rawson, James (Sharon) Rawson, sisters: Lois Richter, Nancy Taynton, Jane (Dave) Miller, sister-in-law: Jan Watts. He was predeceased by two brothers: George and Allan and a sister: Sally. A private family memorial service will be held by the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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10/07/2025

Phyllis M. (Collins) Davis, age 91, of Morris, PA, died on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Morris, PA a daughter of the late James and Mildred (Priset) Collins and was the wife of the late John W. Davis. Phyllis was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA and had worked for Wundies, Liberty, PA for many years. She enjoyed playing euchre, gardening, swimming, going on cruises and especially spending time with family and friends. She is survived by three sons: Terry Davis of Morris, PA, Robert (Sheila Crawford) Davis of Morris, PA, Michael (Michelle) Davis of Millerton, PA, daughter: Irene (Donald) Heatley of Morris, PA, sisters: Constance Williams of Morris, PA, Donna (Lonnie) Osgood of Morris, PA, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter-in-law: Patti Lynne Davis and a brother and a sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski officiating. Interment will be in the Antrim Cemetery. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, 725 Gee Rd., Tioga, PA 16946. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

09/28/2025

Brenda S. (Reibson) Love, age 51, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1974 in Tunkhannock, PA, a daughter of the late Melvin Reibson and Mildred (Sandberg) Reibson. She was married to Doug Love and attended Christ Church, Wellsboro, PA. Brenda was a school teacher for Northern Tioga School District for many years and enjoyed hiking to Colton Point, her flower gardens and especially spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her mother: Mildred Reibson of Wellsboro, PA, husband: Doug Love of Wellsboro, PA, son: Nate Love, daughters: Melaina Love and Nora Love, all of Wellsboro, PA, brother: Richard Reibson of Wellsboro, PA. She was predeceased by a brother: Dennis Reibson. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. T.J. Freeman officiating. Interment will be in the Oregon Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center or to the Humble Bumble Project.

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09/11/2025

John C. Kilburn, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1942 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Jonas and Lenora (Walbridge) Kilburn and was married for 63 years to Clara Ann (Lawton) Kilburn. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro and enjoyed woodworking. He was a dairy farmer, self-employed building and remodeling contractor and custodian for the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Clara Ann Kilburn of Wellsboro, PA, three sons: Karl (Melinda) Kilburn of Wellsboro, PA, Jonathan (Oksana) Kilburn of Frisco, TX, Christopher (Loni) Kilburn of State College, PA, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 am with Pastor Christopher Osterbrock officiating. Interment will be in the West Branch Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Missions Fund for the Dominican Republic Trip, 25 Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA 16901. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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09/11/2025

Tony E. Unrue, age 62, of Middlebury Center, PA died on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1963 in Ashland, KY a son of the late Gary and Virginia (Riley) Unrue and was married to Carrie J. (Cook) Unrue. Tony was the owner of UCI Flooring for many years, enjoyed growing bonsai trees and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife: Carrie Unrue of Middlebury Center, PA, children: Heather (Brian) Aumick, Cassy (Billy) Cornish, Buddy (Tisha) Causer, Machelle Unrue, Crystal (Shawn Bock) Cambra, Joshua Unrue, Cortney (Charles) Williams, Kataya Causer, Summer Demonstoy, Camden Causer, Natalie Unrue, brother: Gary Unrue, sisters: Tina Sherman, Lisa Unrue, Angel Tackett, Tonya Unrue, Amanda Wilbur, extended family: Lorraine and Amy Larrabee and Kesha McNiff and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son: Shawn Causer and a sister: Terese Tussey. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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07/07/2025

Karl L. Simonds, age 75, of Tioga, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1949 in Tioga, PA, a son of the late Oscar and Mildred (Cole) Simonds and was the husband of Cheri V. Wheatley. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. Karl was retired from Commonwealth Telephone Company and enjoyed hunting, raising deer and fish, his 1956 Willy’s – Jeep and taking care of his home and yard. He is survived by his wife: Cheri Wheatley of Tioga, PA, brother: Cliff Simonds of Wellsboro, PA, sister: Donna (Eric) Packard of Mansfield, PA. He was predeceased by four sisters and two brothers. A private family graveside service with Military Honors will be held at the Hammond Cemetery, Tioga, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, 725 Gee Rd., Tioga, PA 16946. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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07/03/2025

Robert D. Spong, age 66, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1959 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Herman E. and Ellamae (Henry) Spong. Bob was formerly employed by Southworth’s Upholstery, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed watching old TV shows and spending time with his companion: Vicky Anderson and her granddaughter Naomi. Bob is survived by his companion and her granddaughter: Vicky Anderson and Naomi, sons: Robert J Spong of Wellsboro, PA, Jeffrey Spong of NC, brother: Lawrence (Juvy) Spong of San Diego, CA. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

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