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William Ellis Broughton, 86, of Weatherly, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on September 14, 2026, at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family.
Born in Blossburg, PA, on August 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Davis) Broughton and was a member of Christ Church in Wellsboro.
William was a graduate of Liberty High School in Liberty, PA. He grew up on the family farm in Morris and later moved to Wellsboro, where he lived for the past 40 years. He was employed as a truck driver, beginning his career with Taynton's Trucking in Wellsboro and later working for B&D Transfer in Liberty.
He generously volunteered his time delivering meals for Meals on Wheels and was active in his church. He enjoyed walking and meeting friends for coffee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond "Pete" Broughton; his sister, Alice May Brion; his grandson, Eric Toothaker; and his wife, Lori Broughton.
William is survived by his daughters, Carrie Broughton and her fiancé, Charlie Ziegler, of Weatherly, and Theresa Broughton of Savona, NY; stepchildren, Dawn Caudill and her husband, John, of Lynchburg, VA, Doug Keck and his wife, Wonda, of Wellsboro, and Diana Richards of Wellsboro. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, his brother, Rich Broughton and his wife, Gloria, of Morris; his sisters, Janet Lucas of Cogan Station, Georgia Arthur of Moseley, VA, and Joann Franck and her husband, Eric, of Wellsboro; along with several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Wellsboro PA.
Krapf & Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, Drums, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolence messages may be entered in the family's online memorial guest book on the funeral home website at www.khfuneralhomes.com.