Friday January 29, 2010 A two-inch rainfall on Monday morning, January 25 led to streams overflowing their banks, resulting in floods in several places in Bradford County, including the Canton and Troy areas. Schools in Canton and Troy dismissed early and several roads were closed temporarily and traffic was detoured. Route 14/414 (Springbrook Drive) in Canton was closed for several hours, with traffic diverted to Souths...

Friday January 29, 2010 Canton Borough Council would like to remind residents now that the new addresses under the Bradford County 911 Readdressing Policy have been delivered that this new address needs to be displayed on your house, business, building, structure, etc. Canton Borough has facilitated a reduced price through Bradco Supply in North Towanda for the green 12” x 6” placards with reflective 4” numbers for those...

Friday January 29, 2010 US Bankruptcy Court Judge Peter Walsh has approved the offer of Tops Markets to purchase Penn Traffic, owner of BiLo Markets, for $85 million. A small handful of underperforming stores are to be closed. Although no official word has been announced it is expected that BiLo Markets in Troy and Canton will remain open under the ownership of Tops Markets....

Friday January 29, 2010 Richard Heffner, 39, of Canton, was critically injured when in a collision involving two dump trucks belonging to Cuz Excavating of Canton. The accident happened around 12:50 pm on Friday, January 22 on Route 414, near the premises of CAF, Inc. Mr. Heffner was driving a Mack truck, loaded with crushed stone to be used at a gas well site, when its brakes failed. His truck was following another Cuz ...

Friday January 29, 2010 Canton Borough Council met on January 19 and appointed Kurt Bastion to fill a vacancy on Council. Prior to the meeting, Council held interviews for candidates for the position. Council Vice-President Eric Anderson and Councilor Jason Robertson were present, along with Mayor John Vineski and Administrator Amy Seeley. Mr. Anderson read the same five questions to each of the five candidates. The ques...

By: Steve RockwellFriday January 29, 2010 It's time to start getting ready for the 2010 Little League season and it all starts with getting your players signed up. The deadline for sign ups is March 1 by 6:00 pm. This deadline allows the League Board of directors to put together teams and find coaches early enough to be able to schedule games with neighboring Leagues. Registration forms will be sent home from school with students. These f...

Friday January 29, 2010 Canton High School Senior Casey Hall, the current Troy Fair Queen, has won the 2010 State Fair Queens Pageant at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey. The pageant began on Thursday and was capped with the final events, speeches, a question for each finalist and the evening gown competition on Saturday night, January 23. Casey's question asked why the public should support agricultura...

Friday January 29, 2010 It has been announced by the PA Music Educators Association that Morgan Jennings, a student at Canton High School, has been selected to perform in the PMEA District 8 Band Festival to be held Feb. 10 to 13. This year's festival will include over 175 of the best high school musicians from over 40 school districts selected by competitive audition. The guest conductor for the festival is Dr. Bradley ...

Friday January 29, 2010 There will be a talent show held Saturday Feb. 27 at 6:30 pm at the Nelle Black Westgate auditorium. This is a fundraiser for Jessy Lepper a Junior at CHS who has been selected as a student ambassador through the People to People program and will be traveling to Europe this summer to meet with a delegate of student ambassadors from all over the country to promote cultural exchange and world peace....

Friday January 29, 2010 The Bradford County Historical Society program, "Laquin: Behind the Photos," will be given at the Keystone Theatre in Towanda on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1 pm. Advance tickets may be ordered at 570-265-2240....

Friday January 29, 2010 The Concession Stand/Rest Room Building at the CHS athletic fields is officially completed. The project was inspired by Garth Watson's "Run Across Pennsylvania" to raise money for a track & field facility at Canton. In order to reduce the cost of the athletic fields project, a concession stand was not included, with the idea of constructing one with as much volunteer labor and donated material as ...

Friday January 29, 2010 Troy elementary schools have earned the AYP Achievement recognition award given for increased grades for the PA Assessement testing. A plaque was given to Elementary Schools Principal, Sue Shipman. She is proud of all the students and teachers who worked so hard....

Friday January 29, 2010 The Warriors ran their record to (9-4) and picked up the Small School Championship with wins over Wellsboro 48-22 and Sayre 60-18 and a loss to Mifflinburg 45-35. Canton 48 Wellsboro 22 125 - Dylan Killian (C) by FF 130 - Getgen (W) dec. Josiah Bardo (C) 4-2 135 - Garth Mahosky (C) by FF
140 - Moss (W) fall Jordan Campbell (C) 3:11 145 - Clemens (W) dec. Bryce Baker (C) 11-1 152 - Acorn (W) ...

Friday January 29, 2010 Bob & Ida Gleckner heard a robin on January 21 and saw one in their backyard on East Carson Street on Saturday, January 23....

Friday January 29, 2010 Harold T. Butcher, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away on January 19, 2010. He was born on September 26, 1920 on the family farm in Daggett, PA. Harold was one of fourteen children, son of the late Henry Glenwright Butcher and Ruby Inez (Smith) Butcher. He was the husband of Margareta E. (Gates) Butcher and the couple had 64 happy years together. He was a devoted family man who was always there for his ...

Friday January 29, 2010 Walter L. “Baldy” or “Walt” Kent, 72, of Troy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born on June 5, 1937 in Troy, son of the late Walter and Leah (Mason) Kent. Walt graduated from Troy High School, class of 1955. He served his country in the U.S. Army where he became an MP. After his discharge from the service, h...

Friday January 29, 2010 Ada Harriett (Stevens) McNeal, 101, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away Jan. 24, 2010 at the Bradford County Manor. Born Jan. 26, 1908, she is survived by daughters, Ann L. (William J.) Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads and Susan Hance of Towanda; sons, Donald J. McNeal of Standing Stone Township, Wysox and John S. (Betty) McNeal of Athens; grandchildren, Ronnie (Patti) Johnson of Rome, Theron (Hol...

Friday January 29, 2010 On January 19, 2010, Canton resident Sanford I. Reedy passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was 72 years of age. Born in Canton on February 3, 1937, he was the son of Sanford W. and Rosa (Biddle) Reedy. Sanford was a graduate of Canton High School, where he excelled both athletically and academically. He was an accomplished long distance runner and enjoyed participating in all competitive ...

Friday January 29, 2010 Barbara J. (Hill) Shaffer, 75, formerly of Berwick, who resided at the McCallum Manor for one year, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 23 at The Gatehouse in Williamsport. Born in Berwick, January 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Leila Ruth (Terwilliger) Hill and spent most of her life in Berwick. A 1953 graduate of Berwick High School she worked at the Radium Pl...

Friday January 29, 2010 On the morning of Sunday, January 17, 2010, Roaring Branch resident James Paul Whyno Jr. passed away quietly at Williamsport Hospital after a brief illness. He was 80 years of age. Born in Bristol, PA on January 20, 1929, he was the son of James Paul Whyno Sr. and Mildred (Cappella) Whyno. For most of his working life he was a steelworker at the Fairless Hills (Bucks County) division of US Steel C...

Friday January 22, 2010 On January 19, in a continuation of the January 4 meeting, Canton Borough Council appointed Kurt Bastion to a Council vacancy created when Will Holmes chose not to seek re-election. The vacancy is for two years, at which time the person selected will be able to run in the primary and general elections that year. Beginning at 4:30 pm on January 19, Council met in open session to interview five cand...

Friday January 22, 2010 Eight years after the first shipment of care packages were sent to our troops, the commitment and contributions continues strong and steadfast. It is the glue that keeps Operation Holiday Morale’s efforts on going. These volunteers and contributors are a testimony of showing support for the cause of freedom. Things could not have gone smoother for our recent Christmas packing. All 1300+ care packa...

Friday January 22, 2010 The Rialto Theatre in Canton plans to provide an opportunity for the Canton and Troy communities (especially movie goers) to help the people of Haiti deal with the devastation. Before all the showing of motion pictures from January 22 to Feb. 1, a bucket will be passed for donations which will be forwarded to the American Red Cross. Checks payable to the American Red Cross may be forwarded to: The...

Friday January 22, 2010 The Relay For Life Of Western Bradford in Troy, Pa. will hold its annual kickoff party Thursday January 28, 2010 at the Troy Vets Club from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. A snow date has been scheduled for February 4. All organizations, schools, students, businesses, churches are encouraged to attend and sign up a team. You will save $25.00 by signing up your team at this event. Relay For Life is a 24 hour expe...

Friday January 22, 2010 The Harlem Wizards basketball team is coming to Canton and will play in the Canton Elementary Gym on February 9 at 7 pm. Advance sale tickets may be purchased for $8 (adults) and $6 (children). Tickets are for sale at the Independent-Sentinel office, Pump & Pantry in Canton and Troy; Castle Automotive in Canton; Watson Diesel in Canton; CAF, Inc. in Canton. Ticket prices at the door will be $8 for...

Friday January 22, 2010 Brian Taber, 35, of RR 2, Troy, was arraigned for the December 25 burglary at Brown's Pharmacy in Troy. Troy Police apprehended Mr. Taber in Brown's Pharmacy while in the act of burglary. Troy Police Chief Kyle Wisel, acting on a hunch, had staked out the Pharmacy. The accused tossed a cinder block through the Pharmacy's front door, resulting in damages of $500. He is charged with criminal trespas...

Friday January 22, 2010 It was a cold but sunny day with snow covering the ground, when sixteen Ruby Rascals Red Hatters met for their January 11 get together at the home of Jeannie Schoonover, Canton. Jeannie's home, which sits on the hillside overlooking the valley, was very decorative and beautiful inside with a large, fresh Christmas tree; small and large stuffed snowmen were sitting around here and there and colorfu...

Friday January 22, 2010 A hymn sing will be held at the Calvary Alliance Church, north of Canton on Rt. 14 on January 31st at 7 pm. Special music and your favorite requests. Everyone is welcome....

Friday January 22, 2010 During a recent meeting of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, several committees were set up in preparation of the upcoming Founders' Day celebration. The date of the day long event will be June 12 and will take place around the business district of Troy. There will be craft vendors, food booths, a parade, entertainment, with the added possibilities of a cruise-in, games, and a dance. So mark your cale...

Friday January 22, 2010 On Tuesday, January 26 at 1 pm, Maureen Taylor from the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services will be at the Troy Senior Center., 261 Redington Avenue, at Hillcrest Apartments. She will be talking about visual services for the visually impaired and their families. There is lunch available at 12 noon for seniors 60 and over and for their spouses of any age. Reservations are needed by 12 noon on M...

Friday January 22, 2010 A Financial Night for students of the Troy Area School District and their parents or guardians is being planned for January 28 at 6:30 in the Memorial Auditorium. Students who plan to attend a post-secondary school should bring their parents/guardians to learn more about financing their future. Don Shade, regional director for PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), will be there to explain...

Friday January 22, 2010 The Canton Fire Department Board of Directors held its January meeting with President Rich Bardo, Secretary Sherry Miller, Treasurer Jodie Bardo, Fire Chief Kim Jennings, Deputy Chief J. Scott May and municipal directors Jim Tompkins, Dale Jackson, Roger Tracey and Gary Ferguson. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and the directors voted to pay bills totaling $8,141.79. There is $73...

Friday January 22, 2010 The Green Free Library Board of Trustees appreciated the generosity of the community for the 2009 Fundraiser. With the continued state cuts, they appreciate everyone for their donations. 2009 Contributors were: East Canton U.M. Church, love gift; Canton VIA, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins, Segur's Tax Service, Berry Enterprises, Mr. and Mrs. David Zimmer, Parker Machine Fabrication Inc., Mr. and Mrs...

Friday January 22, 2010 Brrrrrrr, it's cold outside! Sunday, February 7th is Super Bowl Sunday which means it's also "Souper Bowl of Caring" Sunday. Members of the congregation are asked to bring a can or two or three of soup, which will be donated to the Canton Food Pantry. Remember, it's cold outside and there is nothing more warning than God's love. Show others His love by helping them stay warm with a nourishing bowl...

By: Al SpencerFriday January 22, 2010 The Canton Warriors had a very busy week with two dual meets and a dual meet tournament with a 16 team field. In their first meet of the week the Warriors suffered their first loss of the year, 49-19 to the Towanda Black Knights. They rebounded with a solid 44-21 win over Montgomery. In tournament action Canton went 2-2. Towanda 49, Canton 19 152 - Codie Ross (C) maj dec Hunsinger (T) 11-0 160 - ...

Friday January 22, 2010 On the morning of Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, Canton area resident Louis John Acampora passed away unexpectedly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was 68 years of age. Born at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on July 22, 1941, he was the son of Alfonso J. and Anna (Tessatori) Acampora. While Lou was a young boy his family moved to rural Montgomery County, Pa., where he developed a love fo...

Friday January 22, 2010 Guy E. Pardoe, Sr., 72, of Towanda, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in N. Towanda Twp., Pa. Born Aug. 14, 1937 in Ulster, Pa., he was the son of Grant Lambert Pardoe and Edith Barbara Robinson Pardoe. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School class of 1955. In 1958, Guy married Violet French. As his children were growing up, Guy will alwa...

Friday January 22, 2010 Harry M. Pearsall, 79, Troy, PA passed away January 15, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital. He was the loving husband of Annette (Frick) Pearsall. The couple married February 18, 1985 and had 24 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. The funeral se...

Friday January 22, 2010 Earl Shinn, 90, Liberty, Pa., died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, PA. He was born May 16, 1919 in Liberty, PA, the son of Earl and Clela (Brion) Shinn. Earl was married to Marie (Kramer) Shinn on Oct. 30, 1943 in Atkinson, Nebraska. They shared 57 years of marriage before her passing on Aug. 21, 2001. He was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a member of the Vet...

By: John ShafferFriday January 22, 2010 In what has been called "The Scott heard 'round the world," or "A small earthquake in Massachusetts," Republican Scott Brown has defeated Democrat Martha Coakley for the US Senate seat once held by the late Ted Kennedy and his brother John. That in and of itself would be a significant shift in America's political landscape, but given the situation in the Senate, with the majority Democrats determi...

Friday January 15, 2010 Each year since 1995 the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce has conducted a Valentine's Day promotion, in which the winner of an essay contest will receive a dinner for two and flowers. Second place winners will receive tickets to the Rialto Theatre and flowers. The theme for this year's contest is "My Most Unusual Valentine." Entries on that theme may be submitted to the Chamber at PO Box 153, Canto...

Friday January 15, 2010 Anyone wishing to contribute to the Miller A. Moyer Fund which will benefit the Canton Warrior football program should mail their donation to: Warrior Football c/o RR 2 Box 2272 Canton, PA 17724 Checks should be payable to Community Foundation of the Twin Tiers, with a memo of Miller A. Moyer Fund....

Friday January 15, 2010 The Canton Area School District Board of Education met January 7 with President Duane Castle and directors Jared Wilcox, Don Brown, Tom Wright, Dennis Sourbeer, Gary Black, Harold Hopkins, Patsy Shaffer and Judy Sourbeer, along with Superintendent Matt Gordon, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, High School Principal Craig Coleman, Business Manager Mark Jannone, Special Education Supervisor Eric B...

Friday January 15, 2010 The Harlem Wizards basketball team is coming to Canton and will play in the Canton Elementary Gym on February 9 at 7 pm. Advance sale tickets may be purchased for $8 (adults) and $6 (children). Tickets are for sale at the Independent-Sentinel office, Pump & Pantry in Canton and Troy; Castle Automotive in Canton; Watson Diesel in Canton; CAF, Inc. in Canton. Ticket prices at the door will be $8 for...

Friday January 15, 2010 During a recent meeting of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, several committees were set up in preparation of the upcoming Founders' Day celebration. The date of the day long event will be June 12 and will take place around the business district of Troy. There will be craft vendors, food booths, a parade, entertainment, with the added possibilities of a cruise-in, games, and a dance. So mark your cale...

Friday January 15, 2010 People in the Bradford-Lycoming-Sullivan-Tioga Counties have been enjoying the "Gals Night Out" experiences at the Rialto Theatre of Canton in February, July, and September of last year. The next "Gals Night Out" will be featuring the highly acclaimed and well received motion picture, "IT'S COMPLICATED", rated R, a romantic comedy starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin. The mother o...

Friday January 15, 2010 Attendees to learn important student aid information Canton High School will host a free Financial Aid Night, Jan. 25, 20, at 7:00 in the school’s auditorium. District high school students and their parents are encouraged to attend this informative session to get a better understanding of the student aid process and how best to begin planning to fund their higher education. A student aid expert f...

By: Al SpencerFriday January 15, 2010 The Canton Warriors remained undefeated with two wins this past week, defeating Liberty 78-3 and Northeast Bradford 65-11. The Warriors are 2-0 in the NTL Small School Division and 4-0 overall. Canton 78, Liberty 3 140 - Jordan Campbell (C) pin Jackson (L) 0:57 145 - Codie Ross (C) pin Hafer (L) 1:11 152 - Ben Pepper (C) pin McCauley (L) 1:27 160 - Hopkins (L) dec. Lance Zimmerman (C) 6-0 171 - W...

Friday January 15, 2010 John F. "Brad/Jack" Bradley, 81, of Athens, Pa., passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Bradford County Manor. Born Oct. 16, 1928, in Sayre, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mildred Dunbar Bradley. John served in the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952. Upon his return from the service, he worked nights, finished his schooling, and obtained his high school diploma. He was employed by Stroehm...

Friday January 15, 2010 S. Virginia “Ginny” (Lyon) Case, 68, of Troy, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of Larry Case. The couple married on May 6, 1962 and had 47 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to call from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy, ...

Friday January 15, 2010 Velicia Susan (Casselbury) Comfort, 41, was granted her angel wings on January 6, 2010 when she unexpectedly passed away at home, in the loving arms of her soul mate and husband Steven and their precious daughter McKenna. She was born to Gail (Casselbury) Farnham on Jan. 4, 1969 in Sayre, to whom she was not just a daughter, but also her best friend and confidant. Velicia graduated from Waverly Hi...

Friday January 15, 2010 On the morning Jan. 5, 2010, Canton resident John Iltyd Gowin, 69, was called by the Lord to his Heavenly Home while at Robert Packer Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born Aug. 9, 1940, in New Albany, he was the son of William and Muriel (Evans) Gowin. In 1958, after high school, John served in the U.S. Army as part of the Signal Corps. Four years later, after returning to civilian life,...

Friday January 15, 2010 Kyle G. King, 29, of Mount Pisgah, passed away unexpectedly, January 8, 2010 at his home. He was the loving husband of Victoria (Soto) King, and the couple married on March 3, 2007. Kyle was born on April 1, 1981 in Georgetown, NY, son of Bruce M. and Bonnie G. (Sailor) King, Deer Lodge, TN, and formerly of Mt. Pisgah, PA. He worked at the family farm, King’s Dairy, along with his brother Bruce. H...

Friday January 15, 2010 Leona M. McNeal, 65, of RR 3 Towanda (Burlington Twp.), passed away, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Bradford County Manor. Born Jan. 5, 1944, in Towanda, she was the daughter of Beatrice Treaster Smith and the late Rodney Lamphere. Leona attended Towanda schools and in earlier years was employed by GTE in Towanda for 17 years. She was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 Auxiliary. Leona loved ho...

By: John ShafferFriday January 15, 2010 Mark McGwire broke the major league's single season homerun record in 1998, and from that season, through the rest of his career and beyond, he has been plagued by accusations that he used performance enhancing substances. After years of dodging the question, this week he admitted the truth behind the charges, and confessed to using the substances for more than ten seasons, including that storied ...

Friday January 8, 2010 Miller A. Moyer, 87, well known high school teacher and coach of Canton, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, December 27, 2009, at the Troy Community Hospital. Miller Albert Moyer was born on December 8, 1922 on his family’s farm near Jersey Shore, PA. He was one of three children born to the late Gordon and Eva M. (Johnson) Moyer. In 1934, the family moved to Gettysburg, PA where Mille...

Friday January 8, 2010 Jason Robertson Joins Borough Council Canton Borough Council met on January 4 with Councilors Roger Tracey, Sheila Riggs, Ken Robertson, Eric Anderson and Alfonse Ciaccio, newly-elected member Jason Robertson, and Mayor-elect John Vineski. Other Borough officials present were Administrator Amy Seeley, Street Foreman Lewis Howell, and Solicitor Matthew Brann. Mr. Brann opened the meeting and afte...

Friday January 8, 2010 Canton Borough has been informed that the new addresses prepared by Bradford County through the 911 program have been completed and reviewed and will be delivered January 8, 2010. Residents will be notified through the Post Office....

Friday January 8, 2010 The US Census Bureau is preparing for the 2010 Census, and will be recruiting for Crew Leader, Assistant Crew Leader and Enumerator. A Census representative will be at the Green Free Library in Canton at 11 am on Saturday, January 10. Call this toll-free number: 1-866-861-2010 to be scheduled for a basic skills test. For more information visit the website: www...

Friday January 8, 2010 The Pennsylvania Department of Health will offer H1N1 flu vaccine free of charge. The shots are available to all individuals who want to be vaccinated. The shots will be given January 8 and 9, from 8 am to 4 pm. You must schedule an appointment prior to the clinic. Appointments can be made at www.H1N1inPA.com under “What’s Hot,” 24 hours a day, or call 1-877-PA...

Friday January 8, 2010 In an effort to keep the community informed, the Canton Area Food Pantry released the following summary. Between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 the food pantry received requests for help from 133 families (400 people). The food pantry serves the needs of many of the elderly, the disabled, the underemployed, the unemployed, and, especially, the needs of children in our community. Family size ra...

Friday January 8, 2010 The 2009 Canton Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas Fund Drive, sponsored by the Greater Canton Area Ministerium, raised $2,693.34 for the annual community effort and for local ministries. Over 100 people, both from the community and from area churches, participated in the fundraising from Monday, December 7 through Tuesday, December 22. They braved the elements during this cold season and rang th...

Friday January 8, 2010 Troy High School (THS) students will present the musical Godspell at the THS Memorial Auditorium on March 5 and 6, 2010. A community choir is currently being formed to complement the talented high school musicians. Adult vocalists from the greater Troy and Canton areas are invited to participate in what promises to be a memorable event. The goal is a 100-member choir to support the High School cas...

Friday January 8, 2010 A Logan Weed Memorial Scholarship has been started to honor him. It will be awarded to a senior who is an all around athlete or an avid outdoorsman; the details are yet to be determined by the family. The amount of the scholarship will be determined by the amount of donations. Any contributions can be mailed to First Citizens National Bank, Logan Weed Memorial Scholarship Fund, 2 Main Street, Troy...

Friday January 8, 2010 Michael Forgione, senior engineer with Range Resources-Appalacia, LLC, spent Dec. 16, visiting the science classes of Don Cron and Mr. Tom Hojnowski. Mr. Forgione presented information on energy and the drilling processes involved in Marcellus Shale. His informative PowerPoint and materials display were a big hit with the students who were excited to talk about what has been happening with all the...

Friday January 8, 2010 On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, Loraine Hall Andrien, 73, RR 3 Troy (West Burlington) passed away quietly at her residence with her rosary in her hand and her beloved family at her side. Born June 24, 1936 in Chester, Pa., she was the daughter of T. Victor and Josephine (Kennedy) Hall. She attended Elizabeth Pierce Junior High School in West Chester, Pa., where in 1950, in ninth grade, she met her futur...

Friday January 8, 2010 Thomas F. Bailey Sr., 82, of Canton RR1, LeRoy Township, passed away Monday morning December 28, 2009 at the Troy Community Hospital. Born April 12, 1927 in Towanda, he was the son of the late Lincoln A. Bailey and Nellie Finnerty Bailey. Tom attended the Towanda Schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. In earlier years he worked on the family farm in Towanda Township and dr...

Friday January 8, 2010 On the morning of Dec. 25, 2009, lifelong Canton area resident Edward Joseph Belawske, 85, passed away quietly at Troy Community Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1924, in Union Township, Tioga County, he was the son of Raymond and Mathilda (Drabienski) Belawske. He attended the North Union School, and later Canton High School, graduating with the class of 1941. Ed was employed for a while at the Ward Foundr...

Friday January 8, 2010 John Craig Biddle, 85, of High Point, NC, died on December 27, 2009 at Westchester Manor Nursing Center. He was born in Elmira, NY on April 9, 1924 to Robert E. and Ruth Wilcox Biddle. Mr. Biddle was educated in the Elmira schools, and graduated from Springfield College in Springfield, MA in 1949, after service in the US Navy during World War II. He and his family lived in Waverly, NY, Springfield...

Friday January 8, 2010 Richard Caseman Sr., 80, Shunk, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, December 22, 2009, at home while surrounded by his loving family. Richard Dale Caseman was born July 30, 1929 in Wheelerville, He was one of eight children born to the late Floyd and Louetta (Brown) Caseman. As a young man of 22, Dick grew up in the area of Sullivan County's Fox Township and in 1948 graduated from the Estell...

Friday January 8, 2010 Marion Infantino, 91, Canton, most recently of the Bradford County Manor, passed away January 3, 2010 at Memorial Hospital. Marion Madeline Moore was born on March 27, 1918 in Canton, PA, a daughter of the late Owen and Nina (Ingerick) Moore. She was the widow of Angelo Infantino who passed away in 1977. As a young woman, Marion grew up in the Canton area and attended school there. Instrumental in...

Friday January 8, 2010 Paul G. Kinsman, 87, Gillett, Pa., died at his home with his family by his side on Jan. 1, 2010. Born Oct. 3, 1922, the eldest son of Paul T. and Coral (Hancock) Kinsman in Elmira, N.Y. Paul graduated from Towanda High School in 1941, then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he participated in three initial landings in the two and a half years spent in the South Pacific Theater at Guad...

Friday January 8, 2010 Leona M. McNeal, 65, of RR 3 Towanda, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Bradford County Manor. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda. The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be private in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, at a late...

Friday January 8, 2010 Joseph R. Miller, 69, of Canton, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2009, at the Community Hospital in Troy. Joseph Ronald Miller, “Joe” or “Ronnie” to family and friends was born on August 24, 1940 inLock Haven, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph George and Eleanor Rae (Bottorf) Miller. After graduating from Lock Haven High School in 1958, Joe earned his Bachelors of Science degree in math...

Friday January 8, 2010 Carl L. Pierce, 82, Columbia Cross Roads, passed away December 23, 2009 at Troy Community Hospital. Born May 19, 1927 in Springfield Township, he was the son of the late Harry and Hulda (Squires) Pierce. Carl was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1945. He was married to the former Ruth Berry on March 23, 1946. Carl was a retired dairy farmer and also operated his own farm equipment dealershi...

Friday January 8, 2010 Ruth Mary (McIlwain) Rathbun, 94, of the Sherwood Personal Care Home and lifelong resident of East Troy, PA, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late George Rathbun who passed away in 1972. The couple married in 1934 and had many happy years together. The funeral was held on January 5, 2010 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home...

Friday January 8, 2010 Darl Ridall of Canton passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Tuesday evening, December 29, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 56. Born in Troy, on March 4, 1953, Darl Allen was a son of the late Loren H. "Bud" and Beatrice A. (Sutliff) Ridall. In 1971, Darl graduated from Canton High School where he excelled in Warrior sports. A devoted husband, father...

Friday January 8, 2010 Frances B. Robbins, 91, long-time resident of Canton, passed away unexpectedly December 29, 2009, at Sherwood’s Personal Care Home in Canton. Frances was born on November 15, 1918 in Trout Run. She was a daughter of the late Frederick W. and Gertrude (Hill) Barrow. In the early 1920’s, the Barrow family moved to the Canton area. Frances was a graduate of Canton High School, class of 1936. She was ...

Friday January 8, 2010 On the evening of Dec. 28, 2009, life-long Canton area resident Edward Albert Snyder, 90, passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. Born in Grover on May 4, 1919, he was the son of Talbert and Marion (Ellis) Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a 1937 graduate of Canton High School and served as a cook with the United States Navy during the second World War. He was married to the former Lenora Brown, and to...

Friday January 8, 2010 Stanley Supulski, 71, Elmira, NY, passed away on, Dec. 22, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. Born on October 2, 1938 in East Smithfield, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Lucy (Kitchen) Supulski. He made his living as a farmer. Surviving are children; Joe Supulski, Boomer, NC, Connie Saxon, Hayes, NC, Scott Supulski, N. Wilkesboro, NC, Kathy Ammerman, Warren, PA, John Supulski of Pen...

Friday January 8, 2010 Joan White, 76, of Gillett, PA, died December 24, 2009 at Bradford Co. Manor, W. Burlington Twp., PA. Born January 30, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Parsons) Ford. She was the wife of Harold White with whom she would have celebrated a 51st wedding anniversary of December 27th. Before retiring, she was employed by the I.R.S. and had taught school in Syracuse...

Friday January 8, 2010 On December 9, 2009 Robert Charles Wissinger passed into eternal life. Bob was born in Pittsburgh and worked for Bell of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. His daughter Vicki’s special needs brought him to Martha Lloyd Community Services where he dedicated himself to making his daughters life, as well as the lives of the other 125 residents meaningful, productive, and happy. He served MLCS for 25 years...

Friday January 8, 2010 Ernest R. Young, 76, of Springfield Township, passed away at home, December 22, 2009. Born, December 4, 1933 in Wetona, he was the son of the late Richard and Genevieve (Reeser) Young. He was a graduate of Troy High School and was married to the former Wilma Kittle on November 22, 1951. Ernie was a retired Dairy Farmer and was a lifelong steward of the land. His memberships included the Wetona Met...

By: John ShafferFriday January 8, 2010 The failed attempt by "underwear bomber" Abdulmutallab caused waves of change. It reminded those whose mind-set had long ago receded to the days before September 11, 2001 that there are people out there who are committed to our destruction. It shows that al-qaeda is patient, clever and able to adapt to circumstances. The attack "failed," but it should have been "foiled" - there were plenty of reas...