All Obituaries

Dema R. Lutz, 80, of Sayre, PA, passed away peacefully at her home in Sayre, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was born to the late Floyd and Mildred Soule in Waverly, NY, on March 20, 1941.    She was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward H. Lutz, her paternal parents, Floyd and Mildred Soule, Father and Mother-in-Law, Bernard and Mary Jane Lutz, Brother Richard Soule, Granddaughter Daryll Lutz. Also, by her loving second family, Gene and Midge Seymour...

Cynthia "Cindy" Diane Nye passed away on Wednesday, July 7,2021 following an extended illness. Cindy was a  beloved daughter ,mother ,sister, and aunt. She was a longtime resident of Nichols, NY and later Waverly, NY. Cindy was born on December 12,1956 to the late Kate and Ken Nye. Cindy enjoyed animals, cooking, reading, and laughing. In her spare time, she relished telling stories, enjoyed the company of friends, playing her guitar, and spending time with her twin...

Leon Labosky, 88, passed away on June 24, 2021. Born June 11, 1933, Labosky was a man who believed in hard work, rooted in his childhood on the family farm in Lockwood, New York. As a teenager, he left home with two thin dimes. He joined the United States Army, earning the ranking of corporal and serving in the Korean War.  He met his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Mellon Labosky, in church. They were married at the United Methodist Church in Waverly, New York during a blizzard. Together,...

Richard (Chilly) E. Chilson Richard E. Chilson, more affectionately known around the card table as “Chilly”, passed on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021. Born in 1936, Richard grew up in Athens, PA, where he graduated from Athens High School, before enlisting and serving as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. Richard most recently worked for Hilliard Corporation until his retirement in 1997. Richard was a devoted husband of 60 years to Carolyn S. (Robinson) Chilson, beloved father to...

David E Walrath, 76, of Milan PA, went to be home with his Lord and Savior Friday June 18th. He was surrounded by his children Scott Walrath and Melissa Beeman as they told him “Well done good and faithful servant” and sang the lyrics. “I see Jesus standing at the Father's right hand              I see Jesus over in the promised land              work...

Norma G. (Green) Lynch, 88, of Sayre ,went home to be with her Lord on June 1, 2021. She was born on February 10, 1933 to Morgan and Frances Green. She was a lifelong resident of the Valley. She was a 1952 graduate of Sayre Area High School, where she was a proud Redskin... until her kids attended Athens. She was well known for her Majorette skills and her loud "Woo Woo's" while supporting her favorite kids during sporting events. When going to games, even the other teams...

  Jennifer L. Parrish-Sampson, residing at 409 Lincoln Street Sayre,  PA 18840, passed  away peacefully in her sleep May 11, 2021.   Jennifer was born on May 28, 1970 in Plainfield NJ to Eugene (Gene) and Gail Parrish . Jennifer graduated from Sayre High School.   She enjoyed playing poker, fishing, crabbing, boating, watching Notre Dame football and basketball, Duke basketball and Penguins Hockey. Jennifer was dedicated to the family deli...

Richard ‘Rick’ Harris, 60, of Waverly, NY, passed away at Robert Packer Hospital on April 23, 2021, after a brief struggle with cancer.    Rick was born November 27, 1960, in Sayre, PA. He attended Epiphany Elementary School and graduated from Sayre High School in June 1979. In Oct 1979, he joined the US Air Force and after serving four years, including being stationed in Korea, he was honorably discharged. Rick was employed by Ted Clark’s Busy Market for...

Thomas G. Burns, 89: Thomas G. Burns passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 12, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Lou Burns, and his loving children: daughter Peggy, son Paul, daughter Patty and husband Tom, daughter Terri, daughter Lizzie and husband Mark, son Tom and wife Stacey. He left seven beautiful grandchildren, Samantha and husband Ray, Patrick and partner Jenna, Molly and husband Luke, Danny and wife Caity, Kelly and husband Kevin, Ryan and...

Louis “Gene” Ferro Louis Gene Ferro passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Sayre, PA. Born April 28, 1933 in Sayre, PA, Gene was the son of Nancy (Liguori) and Michael Ferro. Following graduation from Sayre high school, Gene was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Korean war. After his honorable discharge, Gene attended Penn State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations. Gene lived in various places throughout his...