Funeral Homes in Towanda, PA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Ethan Kilmer (american football player), and Nate Bump (baseball player).

Towanda is a borough and the county seat of Bradford County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located 66 miles (106 km) northwest of Wilkes-Barre, on the Susquehanna River. The name means "burial ground" in the Algonquian language. Settled in 1784 and incorporated in 1828, Towanda was once known primarily for its industrial interests, which included flour, planing and silk mills, a foundry and machine shop, dye works, and manufacturers of talking machines, cut glass, toys and furniture. The population in 1900 was 4,663 and 4,281 in 1910. As of the 2010 census the population of Towanda was 2,919.

Towanda Obituaries

It was revealed by Atlanta Journal/Constitution on January 12th, 2021 that Vincent R Bujan passed away in Atlanta, Georgia.  Bujan was 83 years old and was born in Towanda, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Vincent R's life.

It was revealed by Morning Times on March 6th, 2020 that Marjorie L Williams (Claret) perished in Towanda, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Williams was 96 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marjorie L's life.

It was disclosed on March 4th, 2020 that Sonya J Bligh (Merrill) perished in Waverly, New York.  Ms. Bligh was 70 years old and was born in Towanda, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sonya J's life.

It was disclosed on February 14th, 2020 that George Charles Lewis passed away in Lockwood, New York.  Lewis was 79 years old and was born in Towanda, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor George Charles's life.

It was revealed by Morning Times on January 13th, 2020 that Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Barrett perished in Towanda, Pennsylvania.  Barrett was 98 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Helen Elizabeth "Betty"'s life.

It was revealed on November 20th, 2019 that Marilyn L miss Gillette died in Pawling, New York.  Gillette was 67 years old and was born in Towanda, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marilyn L miss's life.

It was disclosed by Morning Times on November 5th, 2019 that Dorotha Hemenway (Stowell) passed on in Towanda, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Hemenway was 95 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dorotha's life.

It was reported by Morning Times on October 23rd, 2019 that Jack P Ackerman perished in Towanda, Pennsylvania.  Ackerman was 76 years old and was born in Elmira, NY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jack P's life.

It was disclosed by Morning Times on September 16th, 2019 that Anna Marie Kithcart (Steveskey) perished in Towanda, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Kithcart was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Anna Marie's life.

It was written by Morning Times on August 23rd, 2019 that Thomas A "Tom" Forman passed on in Towanda, Pennsylvania.  Forman was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas A "Tom"'s life.

History

The population was 3,024 at the 2000 United States Census census. The name means "burial ground" in the Algonquian language. Towanda is a borough in and the county seat of Bradford County, Pennsylvania County, Pennsylvania, United States, northwest of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Barre, on the Susquehanna River. Settled in 1784 and incorporated in 1828, Towanda was once known primarily for its industrial interests, which included flour, planing and silk mills, a foundry and machine shop, dye works, and manufactories of talking machines, cut glass, toys and furniture. The population in 1900 was 4,663 and, in 1910, 4,281.

The official website for the city of Towanda is http://towandaborough.org.