Gertrude Brooks Stiles

Gertrude Brooks Stiles obituary

Gertrude Brooks Stiles

Gertrude Stiles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. - Elkland on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Gertrude "Trudy" Brooks Stiles, age 75 of Troy passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born January 10, 1950 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Beatrice Brooks. Trudy enjoyed doing crafts. She is survived by her brother, Joe and Bobbie Jo Brooks of Millerton; aunt / sister, Sandy and Gene Kinney of Lawrenceville; daughter, Marie Goodrich and three grandchildren, Felicia, Vincent and Chelsie Wood. She was preceded in death by her partner, Dane Anderson; twin sister, Geraldine Brooks and grandson, Dustin Wood. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 19th at noon in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.

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