All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Close lived his life as a man of faith, proud of his independence, and devoted to his family.  He thrived on fellowship—truly, he never met a stranger, and was often the last to leave a gathering. If only one word could be chosen to describe his life, that word would be service.  If he could improve someone’s situation, he did, without hesitation.  As a skilled mechanic, he fixed people’s cars; in construction, he made spaces...

Heather E Lee, 46, passed away on January 2, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones after her long courageous battle with cancer. Heather was predeceased by her father Cameron Lee. She is survived by her loving mother Barbara Lee (Steve Condame); her children, Mercedes Edwards (Mike Towner) and Dalton Edwards (James Powell); her brothers and sisters, Heath Lee (Kelly Lee); Jammie Lee (Robyn Lee); Jerry Lee (Jodi Lee); Heidi Lee (Brian Catron); Tammy Beattie (Chris Beattie);...

Arthur Ronald Merrill, 87, of Athens Township, Pa., passed away on Monday December 27,2021 at The Sayre Health Care Center, where he had resided for the last two years. Ron was born on December 19,1934 in East Athens, Pa. He was a 1952 graduate of Athens High School. After receiving his Bachelor of Theology degree from Allentown Bible College, he became a pastor in State college, Pa. and Salem, N.J. Ron had a   wide variety of jobs during his lifetime including working at a...

  David T. Henry, 83, passed away December 20, 2021, at home, after an extended illness.  David was born January 29, 1938, in Sayre, PA to Howard and Lucile Henry.  He attended Sayre schools and graduated from Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA.  David had very pleasant memories from that year at Prep school.  David then graduated from Williamsport Technical Institute with a degree in Graphics.  He designed and painted many signs around the...

John M. Morgan, 91, of Sayre, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, in his home. John was born on March 9, 1930 in Halsey, PA to the late Joseph and Catherine Morgan.  He graduated from Kane High School in 1948.  John married Amelia “Emma” Snyder of James City, PA on July 28, 1951, and they lived together and raised their three boys, John, Thomas and Timothy, in Sayre.   John served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Salzburg, Austria in...

John M. Morgan, 91, of Sayre, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, in his home. John was born on March 9, 1930 in Halsey, PA to the late Joseph and Catherine Morgan.  He graduated from Kane High School in 1948.  John married Amelia “Emma” Snyder of James City, PA on July 28, 1951, and they lived together and raised their three boys, John, Thomas and Timothy, in Sayre.   John served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Salzburg, Austria in...

Catherine Farrell Horn, born March 27, 1934, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 30th, 2021, after an extended illness.  Born the daughter of Thomas J and Marie Farrell, Catherine married Frederick P Horn on August 9, 1952, and together they shared 61 years of marriage until Fred’s passing on August 13, 2013.   Catherine is survived by her children: Linda (Robert) Hughes of Waverly, NY; Karen (Bernie) Duggan of Waverly,...

Cathy Ann (Cocco) Soprano passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 28, 2021 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.     Born on March 4, 1957 to Jean and the late John Cocco, Cathy lived her entire life in Waverly, NY. She graduated from Waverly High School in 1975, and completed her R.N. from St. Joseph’s Nursing School.  Cathy had a...

Glenn Edward Yeomans, 84, of Athens, PA, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.   Born on December 2, 1936, in Elmira, NY, Glenn was the son of the late Carl and Lillian Wooster Yeomans. He was raised on his family’s farmstead in East Smithfield, PA.   Glenn graduated from SRU High School in 1954.  After graduation, he attended trade school in Williamsport, PA.  He then found his true calling in sales, representing...

William “Bill” Harvey Rider, 68, of Ulster Twp., PA lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital.  He was born October 17, 1953 in Northumberland County, the son of Ralph R. and Helen E. (Maurer) Rider. William graduated from S.R.U. high school, where he was a championship wrestler. He worked in construction since the age of 16.  He started working along his father at Douglas Brothers, worked for Sullivan Trail for many...