Bessie D. Dougherty, 83, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA.

Born December 10, 1939, in Westfield, PA, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Bessie (Dailey) Carlin. On December 30, 1967 in Fulton, NY, she married Peter Dougherty, who survives.

Bessie was an LPN and worked in the Healthcare industry for many years. Bessie enjoyed collecting stamps and coins.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Peter Dougherty, are one daughter Michelle (Kevin) Galton, Nunda, NY; two grandchildren; a sister, Faith Piraino, Dansville, NY; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bessie was predeceased by three brothers, Duane, Glenn and Dale Carlin and four sisters, Grace Button, Sally Kludt, Loris Dixon and Avis Fry.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00am at the Lighthouse Community Church in Galeton. The Rev. Brent Baker will officiate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.