All Obituaries

Teresa “Terrie” Ann Fries, 69, of Sayre, Pa., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital. "Terrie" as she was known by her family and friends, was born July 4, 1953, in Towanda, Pa., the daughter of Ray and Ida Dunfee Fries. She attended St. Agnes School in Towanda and was a graduate of Towanda High School Class of 1971. She graduated from Bloomsburg University in 1973. Terrie was employed for 37 ½ years (8-12-1975 to 2-16-2013) at...

Susan C. Aumick, 69, of Chemung, NY, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023 at the Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness.     Susan was born on January 23, 1954 at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Elmer and Phyllis Stranger.  She graduated from Elmira Free Academy and Corning Community College to become a registered nurse.    Susan was an enthusiastic photographer and loved to compile photos and videos to make home movies. Along with...

On Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023 Shirlee Ann Boselli passed away while at Elderwood of Waverly after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Shirlee was 89 years old.   She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on August 16th, 1933, the second daughter of John and Julia Zettle.   After graduating from Allentown High, she attended Cedar Crest College before moving to New York City, earning her B.S. in Nursing from The Cornell School of Nursing, and meeting...

John M. Clapp, 85, of Sayre, passed away May 12, 2023 following a brief illness.  Born in Greenfield, MA, on July 31, 1937, John was the son of the late Harold M. and Marion C. Clapp.  He was a graduate of Greenfield High School, and Mount Hermon Preparatory School, Northfield, MA.  He also earned an advanced Mechanical Engineering degree, as well as a degree in Math and Physics from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, and Elmira College, Elmira, NY,...

Melody Douglas Chapin, 58, of Gillett, PA Melody passed away May 5 th , 2023 after a brief illness at RPH. Melody was born June 6 th , 1964 at Tioga General Hospital, Waverly, NY to Robert and Janey Douglas. She graduated from SRU High School and after graduation went on to work for the Athens Area School District and retired after 20+ years. She loved working with the teachers, students and staff throughout her years. In helping the teachers, Melody built a camaraderie amongst the students,...

Robert H Elston ,86, of Litchfield , Pennsylvania passed away on May 3rd at the Robert Packer Hospital. Bob was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on October 20, 1936. He worked in the valley for many years as a carpenter for Croft Lumber , Charley Jones ,and then for himself until retiring.He was well known in the valley and could often be found with his friends at the diner. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, working around the house or in his woodshop. Bob was also an avid dog enthusiast showing...

Robert Devillow “Bill” Campbell, 93, of Athens, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was born on December 16, 1929, in Burlington, Pa, the son of the late Obidiah and Luette Campbell. A man of many interests, Robert known as “candy man” enjoyed repairing machinery, hunting, playing cards and a warm cup of coffee around the table at any time. He had a great and sly sense of humor, with the ability to laugh at...

Suzanne Moore DePaul passed away at home on April 11th, 2023 at the age of 77 after battling cancer. Suzy was born March 23, 1946 to Max and Harriett Moore. She graduated from Waverly in 1964 and went on to marry Richard DePaul, who she was married to for 39 years. Suzy and Dick have two daughters: Dacia DePaul of Owego, NY and Lea (John) Tryon of Bradford, NY.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Bailey (Ricardo) Rodriguez of Orchard Park, NY and Darren (Kimberly) Tryon of Seven...

Betty Louise Myers Bennett passed away peacefully on Sunday April 9, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born to her parents Beatrice Charlotte Davidson Myers and her father Isaac Coleman Myers on April 9, 1937 in Sayre, Pa.  Betty was an Athens Bulldog class of 1955. She was a dedicated member/volunteer of the Athens Township Fire Department since 2005. Betty was employed at Walker's Plumbing, the Sayre Credit Union, and she retired from the Equal...

Richard "Rick" M. Baker, 74, of Waverly, New York passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. He passed at his home surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on November 11, 1948 at the Tioga General Hospital, in Waverly, NY. He was the first child born to Morris and Louise (Shafer) Baker. Rick attended Waverly schools and graduated in 1967. Waverly was a place he was happy to call home his whole life, except the time he served in the...