All Obituaries

Attorney Robert J. Landy of Sayre, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 15, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Shamokin, Pa on June 6, 1927 and remained proud of his hometown throughout his lifetime. He was the son of the late Thomas F. and Anna Melody Landy. His two sisters, Anne Roth and Margaret Mary Bradley, and son-in-law, R. Mark Lundquist, predeceased him. Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Ellen Griffin Landy, and his four children: R. Joseph Landy...

Marjorie Arlene Colegrove, 4339 Battle Creek Road Ulster Pa, 18850, Marjorie passed away at her home with her family on June 15, 2020. Marjorie  was born on May 2, 1933 in Durrell Pa. Her parents were George & Rena Curtis.  Marjorie loved to bake with her grand children, she loved to go fishing, loved to play marbles, loved to do word search and read her books.  She liked to go to the Tioga Downs with her daughter Linda DeHaven. She was a member at the V.F.W in Durrell,...

Michael P. Lawrence,36,of Waverly,NY  passed away unexpectedly on June 8,2020  after a short illness. Due to current restrictions,his family will gather Sunday June 21,2020 for a private remembrance at the family home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service,1297 Elmira St.,Sayre,PA.

Valley Business Woman Passed at Age 89. Florence “Flo” Peterson, born in March of 1931 went to be with the Lord after an extended illness on June 5, 2020. She was born in Ringtown, PA to Charles and Sophie Fuhrman. After graduating from high school in 1949 she moved to Washington, D.C. She met her husband Gerald J. Peterson (a lifelong Valleyite) who had been in the service there. In 1955, a company by the name of Douglas Brothers Paving was established. After the death of her...

Mary L. Alexander, 93, of Sayre, PA went to be with her heavenly Father surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  She was born on January 21, 1927, the daughter of John Cardi and Grace Wolfe (deceased) of Waverly, NY. Mary was preceded by her beloved husband, Orlando J. Alexander, brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Connie Cardi, Joseph Cardi, Reva Cardi, sisters and brothers-in-law, Francis and Robert Friant, Lena and John Morley, Rose and Michael Antonetti,...

Merrill D. Aumick (aka Mike), 79, of Chemung, NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born June 30, 1940 to parents Merrill H. Aumick & Charlotte C. (Inscho) Aumick. Mike is survived by his wife Susan Aumick; son Robert Aumick of Endicott & (Mary Myers) of Johnson City; step-son and daughter-in-law Charles (Brie) Bingham of Waverly; grandchildren Kadisha Blackstock of Burlington, NC, Taylor (Dalton) Spencer of Milan, PA,...

Sandra L. Turner,78,of Sayre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.The family is planning a Celebration of her Life at a later date. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Morning Times. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of The Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira St. Sayre, Pa. Those wishing to leave a sympathy message may do so at...

James W. Lane Sr., 79, of Sayre passed away peacefully on Monday May 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home in Powell, PA on November 5, 1940 to Dighton Sr. and Mary Lane. James worked for many years at Chemung Heating before retirement. He loved everything about life, especially his family and friends. He enjoyed watching Nascar, hanging out in the garage with his friends and family, and riding bicycles.  James was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Dighton...

      Mary Elisabeth Kissel Kline Shay passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family,       Mary fought a courageous two year battle with cancer. Mary was born August 10, 1936 to Ernest and Helen Bramhall Kissel. She       was the 6th of seven daughters.       Mary grew up in South Waverly, Pa. and graduated in 1954 from Waverly High School.She was...

Lester Sidney Smith, 75, of Ulster, Pa. passed away on April 30,2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 17, 1944 in Waverly, NY., the son of the later L. Adelbert and Mary Etta Smith, Milan, Pa. Lester graduated from Athens High School in 1962, where he was a member of the High School Varsity baseball and basketball teams. He continued his education by graduating from Williamsport Technical Institute in 1964 and Penn State University, class of 1973. In 1965, Lester...