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GERALD F. OGDEN

1941 - 2025

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Carleton Funeral Home, Inc.

11470 Route 6

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

GERALD OGDEN Obituary

Gerald F. Ogden, 83, of Wellsboro, died Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born August 25, 1941, in Wellsboro, a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Borden) Ogden and was formerly employed by PennDOT. Gerald liked watching western movies, playing music on his harmonica, singing, riding in parades, listening to country music, driving around the area looking at the beautiful scenery, telling jokes and socializing with his friends over a cup of coffee. He loved spending time with his fiancé and her children and grandchildren.
Gerald is survived by his fiancé: Barb Short of Wellsboro; sister: Pauline (Perley) Simmons of Emporium and many "stepchildren" and "step grandchildren" Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Middlebury Fire Hall. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with a dinner and a dish to pass immediately following. Family has asked for no flowers. If anyone would like to make donations they can be sent to Carleton Funeral Home in Gerald's name to help with his funeral arrangements. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. www.carletonfh.com

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Published by The Wellsboro Gazette from Jun. 3 to Jun. 10, 2025.

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Jun

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Middlebury Fire Hall

Wellsboro, PA

Jun

22

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Middlebury Fire Hall

Wellsboro, PA

Funeral services provided by:

Carleton Funeral Home, Inc.

11470 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901

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