Born in Blossburg on Oct. 10, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Burguess) Benson. She was also the widow of the late Shawn Spencer, with whom she raised four children. Throughout her adult life, Norma worked as a home healthcare aid, a testimony to her loving and giving nature. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed nothing more than being with her family. Norma was also a woman of faith, and enjoyed worshipping at Victory Church in Troy.
On the morning of Dec. 19, 2018, Norma Louise (Benson) Spencer of Troy went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with a debilitating illness. She was 59 years of age.
Born in Blossburg on Oct. 10, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Burguess) Benson. She was also the widow of the late Shawn Spencer, with whom she raised four children. Throughout her adult life, Norma worked as a home healthcare aid, a testimony to her loving and giving nature. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed nothing more than being with her family. Norma was also a woman of faith, and enjoyed worshipping at Victory Church in Troy. Patricia Ann Ollock, 66 of Mainesburg, Pa., died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at the Geisinger Danville Medical Center with her family by her side.
Pat was born Apr. 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Helen M. Welsh and Christopher Taylor, East Falls, Philadelphia, Pa. She married Dr. Stephen B. Ollock on Oct. 5, 1974. She is survived by her sister, Helen Walsack; brother-in -law, Paul Walsack; twin sister, Virginia A. North; sons, Kevin Ollock, Dr. Stephen J. Ollock, Ryan Ollock; daughter-in-law, Lindsay Ollock; granddaughter, Joy Ella and was a Loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Pamela J. Morgan, Age 55, of Route 14, Troy, Pa., passed away at home with her loving family at her side on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. Pam was born Nov. 19, 1963 in Troy Pa. daughter of the late LaRue Crandle and Joan (Page) Crandle who survives. She was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1981. Pam was formerly employed by McDonald’s in Troy. She was a dedicated wife mother and grandmother. In her spare time Pam loved gardening, working around the yard and baking. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and going out to dinner with her husband Wade
Scott Skinner of Middlesex, 76, died on Dec. 15, 2018, from complications from a lung disease he had for a number of years. He was born on May 31, 1942, in northern Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children born to Mary Van Dyne and Osmun Skinner. He spent his early years in Troy, Pa., where his mother’s family had lived for generations, having moved from Addison County, VT in 1802.
He was a happy child and inherited a strong sense of humor from his mother and his grandfather, Henry Van Dyne. He liked to say one of his goals in life was to make someone laugh every day and he generally thought that he had succeeded. Scott attended elementary and middle school in the local Troy schools. Summers were spent at nearby Mountain Lake where he became a strong swimmer and a devoted hunter of turtles. Starting at age 12, he worked every summer, including a stint as a dishwasher in a Boy Scout camp, but primarily as a house painter. He was a very active Boy Scout and reached the rank of Eagle Scout when he was barely 13, at the time the youngest Eagle Scout in Pennsylvania history. Scott like to joke that his greatest scouting skill was ferreting obscure merit badges. Winterville, nicknamed “Dimp” for her childhood dimples, Beverly Spencer went to be with Jesus and her beloved husband, Ed Spencer, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. After a day of miracles and family, Dimp passed away peacefully at Vidant InPatient Hospice of Greenville N.C. In dying as in life, she faithfully served her Lord Jesus Christ glorifying God and blessing many others.
Dimp was born Nov. 5, 1929 in East Rochester N.Y., daughter of Cecil and Anna Draper. She graduated from East Rochester High School in 1947 and met the love of her life, Ed Spencer, while working at Saxtons Department Store. They were married July 16, 1949 and moved a lot, Ed ministering to many Christian Churches/Churches of Christ and Dimp working as a LPN for almost 20 years. A life-long artist, student and music lover, Dimp had a delightful exuberance for life. On Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, lifelong Grover resident Alvah Lamar Avery went home to be with the Lord while at Williamsport Hospital. He was 77 years of age. Born in Grover Aug. 15, 1941, he was the son of Gerald D. Avery Sr., and Lenora Mae (Morgan) Avery. For most of his working life he was a machinist, and was a retiree of the Parker-Hannifin corporation. On July 2, 1960 he married the former Barbara Leonard, and together they raised three children and shared 58 years. Alvah was a man strong in his faith, and was an active member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Grover where he also sang in the Men’s Quartette.
He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Many people also knew him by his other identity, that of Santa Claus, a role he played at special events around his community. He loved it when the kids addressed him as “Santa.” He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed golf, camping, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed riding his scooter up and down the streets of Grover. Kenneth Carnwright, 70, well-known Canton resident, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening, Dec. 13, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born Oct. 22, 1948 in Sayre, Pa., Ken was the son of the late Phillip and Zilpha (Kipp) Carnwright. He graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1966 and continued his education at the former Williamsport Area Community College earning an Associate’s degree in Heavy Equipment Operations. On July 12, 1970, Ken married the former Marcia Jenkins in Roseville, Pa. Kenny possessed a strong work ethic all his life and was a gifted heavy equipment operator. In 1972, he began his career in excavating, later establishing Carnwright’s Excavating Company. He saw to its operations for many years until his retirement when handing the family business down to his daughter and son-in- law. Virginia L. Morse, 92, of Towanda, Pa., formerly of Leroy Township, passed away Thursday evening Dec. 13, 2018 at Towanda Memorial‘s Skilled Nursing Unit.
Born in Canton, Pa. on May 1, 1926, Virginia “Gin” Palmer was a daughter of the late Paul and Edith (Brooks) Palmer. Love and support for family, home and friends always came first in Virginia’s life. Gin was married to the late Delancey Morse, Jr. She was a hard worker and enjoyed the life of a busy farm wife. Virginia loved all animals, especially horses and was a knowledgeable equestrian. She also grew abundant vegetable gardens and enjoyed canning, sewing and quilting. ![]() Ivan Lutz, 74, of Towanda, Pa. formerly of Spring City, Pa., passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 13, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Ivan Clayton Lutz was born July 8, 1944 in Towanda, Pa., a son of the late Elmer and Olive (Quick) Lutz. After graduating from Troy High School in 1962, he served our country during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. On July 17,1970, Ivan married the former Elizabeth “Betty” Lytle in Graterford, Pa. Ivan enjoyed his career’s work in the construction trades and was an accomplished stone mason and brick layer. He loved reading and was an avid outdoorsman, especially hunting and fishing. In earlier years, Ivan was very active in 4-H with his children; participating in many shows at area fairs. Jerimy “Moe” Fiske, 43, of Monroeton, Pa. (Barclay Mountain) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Born Apr. 20, 1975 in Sayre, Pa., Jerimy Ray, “Moe” to family and friends, was a son of Emily (Bidlack) Woodcock of Monroeton and the late Jeffery Fiske. On Aug. 21, 2010, he married the former Melissa Hibbert on Barclay Mountain. Most recently he was employed as a painter for UTLX Rail Car Company in Sayre. Moe was blessed with a compassionate nature and a great sense of humor. He shared a strong bond with his family and was known to help out anyone in need. He was a life-long outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He always loved times spent camping with family and friends and was a part of the “Barclay Mountain Brew Crew." Moe also was an avid rattlesnake hunter and enjoyed blueberry picking, just like his beloved grandfather. |
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