A celebration of life followed by military honors for Bucky will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton. A private burial will be at a later date. Those who wish may consider a memorial in Mr. Buckwalter’s name to Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Share condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
Nelson “Bucky” Buckwalter, 92, of Ralston, formerly of West Chester, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019.
A celebration of life followed by military honors for Bucky will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. Canton. A private burial will be at a later date. Those who wish may consider a memorial in Mr. Buckwalter’s name to Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Share condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com James H. Coles, 88, of Troy, passed away July 18, 2019, peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy, the only child, born January 15, 1931, in Schwenksville, Pa., to the late Dr. James G. Coles and Mila (Worthing) Coles. He attended Schwenksville High School and graduated in 1949. Shortly after graduating, James enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served during the Korean War as an Airman First Class. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Rothenberger on March 30, 1952 in Saxton, Pa. They raised three children and shared 67 wonderful years together.
Jim was always a hard worker. He was a union electrician of IBEW Local 380 out of Collegeville, Pa. for 37 years and in the summer months, aside from his full-time employment, paved and sealed driveways. Jim had a strong faith in his Lord and Savior. He was a life member of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Saxton, Pa and a Deacon at the Heidelberg Reformed Church in Schwenksville, Pa. Jimmy loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and watching Nasar racing. He was also an avid antique collector. During his retirement Jim honed his talents restoring his many wood and metal antiques he collected throughout the years. Surviving are his wife, Nancy, two daughters; Marti (Terry) Detweiler of Troy, Faye Kauffman of Towanda, son; James “Gaf” (Patty) Coles of Arizona, nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, a great-great grandchild on the way, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Dr. James Coles on January 7, 1955 and his mother Mila (Worthing) Coles on August 24, 1957. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, Pa. with Pastor George Odgen officiating. Burial will be in Fockler Cemetery in Saxton, Pa., July 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. with full Military Honors Accorded. In Lieu of flowers consider a donation in Mr. Coles name to the Church of Christ, 2485 Sylvania Road, Troy, Pa 16947. Please share memories and condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com May 15, 1927 – July 16, 2019
The most beautiful hands belong to old farmers. My grandfather's hands were so veined, so knotted, It was like shaking hands with a block of yellow pine. His fingers were crooked, as light is by massive things. Those leather hands swung leather harness Gracefully as nets, and schooled the shark muscles That stroked under the gray waves of his immense Belgians. The surgeon's fingers riffle quick as gamblers'. Rip. Stitch. Next. Farmers' thick paws move slowly about their caring. Export of ash trees, milk, and children is a long term trade. Hands that have wrestled the four seasons Earnestly, as with angels, know earth so well Death is only homecoming. The most beautiful hands belong to old farmers, Old sidehill farmers like my grandfather. Like me. - “Bradford County Handsong,” by Ron Saxton Ronald L. Saxton passed away in his home in West Grove, PA at the age of 92. Born in Granville Summit, PA, Ron came of age during the Great Depression. His parents, Luther (1900-1988) and Florence Irene (1900-1984), taught school throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, then settled in Canton, PA. Ron was raised on the family dairy farm and helped with the chores. He graduated valedictorian of his high school class. Arvid “Curley” Nelson, 86, of Dushore, died unexpectedly July 14, 2019.
In accordance with Curley’s wishes there are no services. Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility is in care of arrangements. A full obituary and condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.comwww.pepperfuneralhomes.com Maetilda “Tilly” Terry, 88, of Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at the Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Maetilda R. was born on Sept.13, 1930 in Spencertown (Union Township, Tioga County, PA). “Tilly” to family and friends, was a daughter of the late Henery and Elsie (Kelsey) Spencer. In addition to her parents, Tilly was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles J. Terry on December 9, 1996, seven siblings; Maezil Dibble, Rita Walburn, Elsie Shadduck, Pauline Morrison, Donald A., William and Stanley Spencer. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Dale and Doris Terry of Elmira Heights, NY, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. It was Mrs. Terry’s request that there be no calling hours or funeral service. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg. The Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility is assisting the family with arrangements. Those who wish may consider a donation in Mrs. Terry’s name to Western Alliance E.M.S. c/o P.O. Box 13 Troy, PA 16947. Share condolences and memories at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com Jean E. Brenchley of State College passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Juniper Village in State College.
Born in Towanda, PA, March 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late J. Edward and Elizabeth (Jefferson) Brenchley. Jean is survived by her brother James Brenchley (Shirley) of LeRoy Township, her niece Donna Field (Brian), and her nephews John Brenchley (Kimberly) and Michael Brenchley (Korey). Jean was predeceased by her husband Bernard Asbell. Jean graduated from Canton High School in 1962 and received her B.S. degree in biology from Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA in 1965, after which she obtained a M.S. degree in marine microbiology from the University of California, San Diego, in 1967, followed by her Ph.D. degree in microbiology from the University of California, Davis, in 1970. She held a 1-year post-doctoral appointment in the Biology Department of MIT, Cambridge, MA, and then joined the faculty of Penn State’s Microbiology Department (University Park) in 1971 as Assistant Professor and subsequently promoted to Associate Professor. In 1977 Jean continued her teaching and research activity at the Biological Sciences Department of Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, being promoted to Professor of Biology in 1979. On Friday, July 5, 2019, Brian May of Harrisburg, formerly of Canton, passed away unexpectedly.
He was 54 years of age. Born Sept. 9, 1964 in Troy, he was the son of Dennis and Patsy (Crain) May. Brian worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. Surviving are his mother, Patsy May of Canton, son Matthew May of Vero Beach, Fla., daughter Jill Schram of Burlington, brothers Tom (and Jamie) May of Canton and Randy May of Montana, grandson Jacek and granddaughter Kiya and special lady in his life, Georgette Wallace of Monroe Township, NJ. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis May and brother Greg May. Stacey R. Stone, 33 of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Stacey Ranae, “Sisserbug” as known by family, was born Oct. 19, 1985 in Sayre, a daughter of Kenneth E. and Cherryl J. (Heasley) Stone of Gillett. Stacey was a graduate of Troy Area High School, class of 2004. Most recently she was employed in Customer Service at the Elmira location of the Dollar General Store. Stacey loved looking pretty and was very particular about her hair and makeup. At times she was a private person and other times a social butterfly, being quite the jokester. Stacey could not only take a good teasing but also give it back. She loved her family and will be lovingly remembered for her beautiful smile, wonderful hugs and nervous giggle. A memorial service for Tom and Karen Innes, Canton High School Class of 1962, and husband and wife of 51 years, will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wildwood Cemetery Chapel: 91 Wildwood Blvd. Williamsport, Pa. 17701.
Martin B. “Marty” Weisbrod, 55, of Troy, Pa. passed away at Robert Packer in Sayre, Pa. Marty was born in Troy on Apr. 5, 1964 to Lloyd and Bernetta (VanNoy) Weisbrod. He was a 1984 graduate of Troy High School, was on the high school wrestling team, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Marty was employed by Handy Hauling Disposal and in his spare time enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was always happy and was an all-around good guy.
Marty is survived by his siblings: Karen (Dan) Troy of Elmira, N.Y., Donna (Bobby) Wesneski of Canton, Pa., Greg Weisbrod and Jeff (Kathy) Weisbrod, both of Troy, Lisa Sherwood and Eric (Bonnie) Weisbrod, both of Waynesboro, Pa., along with several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Marty was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Stacy (Cook) Weisbrod. |
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