November 2022

Terry A. Titchner, 73, of Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 9, 1949, a son to the late Maxwell and Sigrid Magnusson Titchner.

On September 24, 1994, he married Cathy Miller who survives.

Terry was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 1969. He was the owner of Titchner Painting for over 50 years and a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

In addition to his wife of more that 28 years, he is survived by a son, T.J Nesbitt of St. Marys, 4 stepchildren; Brent Miller of NJ, William Umstead, Jr. Of St. Marys, Corey Umstead of St. Marys, and Shannon Schrieber of Kersey, 6 grandchildren; Alyssa, Christian, Ryder, Wyatt, Talan, Briana, and a brother, Thomas Titchner and his wife Maria of Ridgway.

A Memorial Service for Terry A. Titchner will be celebrated on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, with Deacon Bonnie Skellen officiating.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Krise Funeral home from 6:00 PM until the time of service.

Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com

Helen “Granny “ R. Donachy, 70, of Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her daughter’s residence after a brief illness.

She was born on May 8, 1952, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Edgar and Helen Dush Donachy.

Loving. If we could describe Granny in one word, it would be loving. She cared about her family so much and she revealed this love to us in myriad ways. Granny shared it with us in hugs and forehead kisses every time we saw her. “Give me a hug and kiss goodbye” was one of her favorite lines.

While she was never the best with her smartphone, she texted us the kindest, warmest messages to ensure that we felt loved. Whether it was a “good luck today,” “here comes a HUG,” “my heart is beating with yours,” or her classic “I love you with all my heart,” she took the time to deliver her profound compassion. Further, Granny exemplified her love through laughter and filling us with happiness. Nobody can compare to her uniqueness and desire to laugh.

From dirty scrabble to attempting to ride the hoverboard, to cracking inappropriate jokes, she never failed to make us laugh. Being with Granny, you always felt so cared for and joyous. This is one of the most special things ever – few people can affect the lives of others in the way that Granny did. She may not have had much, but she had the biggest heart and would do anything for us. From Christmas crafts to dollar tree runs and shopping trips, to sleepovers, to watching movies, to swimming at the pool, to making dinner for us, to babysitting us, to driving us to practices, to drinking coffee after church, to watching Judge Judy after school, to supporting us in sports, to going to yard sales every weekend, to carrying out the grandest traditions, to being her silly, goofy, loving self. Granny impacted our lives in an unforgettable way.

While it’s so hard right now because we miss her exponentially, we thank her for all of the joy that she brought into this world. In all seriousness, we would not be who we are today without Granny. She showed us how to be strong, confident, as well as the importance of laughing and having fun. Moreover, Granny’s faith, curiosity, and love for Jesus were inspiring to all.

To our family, Granny is not gone. She is even more present with us in spirit now. Even though we may not realize it, getting through the worst feeling we have ever felt is making us stronger. To Granny, thank you for making us feel so loved, and know that we love you with all our hearts. You were truly the best Granny we could have ever asked for.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Tina Starr of Ridgway and Rona Lion and her husband David of St. Marys, 4 grandchildren: Dawson, Lilia, Davan, and Roan, 1 brother, Ed Donachy and his wife Maureen of Ridgway, and 1 sister, Dona Carlson and her husband Charley of Dayton, OH.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Sandi VanHorn and Debbie Donachy.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Helen R. Donachy will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:30AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857, with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Queen of the World Church from 10:00AM until the time of service.

Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Ridgway.

Memorial contributions can be made to Penn Highland Community Nurses Hospice.

Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com.

Janice M. “Sis” (Brown) McNinch, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022. 

She was born on August 14, 1939 in Wellsville, NY, a daughter of the late Albert and Joetta (Hoover) Brown and was the wife of the late John G. McNinch. 

Sis was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, an avid trout fisherwoman, hunter and enjoyed painting houses. 

She had worked for the Silver Dollar Bar, Wally’s Hotel, Borden Dairy and for Dr. Kreger for 20 years. 

She is survived by a brother and two sisters. 

Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Rosemond M. Wilson, 89, of Park Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC-Hamot.  She was born Aug. 12, 1933 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Abplanalp) Shilk.  On Oct. 8, 1949, she married Carl A. Wilson, who preceded her in death.

Rosemond was a homemaker her entire life and loved nothing more than spending time with her family.

She is survived by three sons, Carl (Betty) Wilson Jr., Mark (Mary) Wilson and Douglas Wilson, all of Kane; five daughters Sharon (Mike) Rook, Karen Lundgren, Ginny Wilson, Julie Wilson and Beverly (Dan Rook) Wilson also all of Kane; 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl, Warren, Melvin and Lindy Shilk; four sisters, Grace Cassidy, Fran Shilk, Carolyne Shilk and her twin sister Roselyn Lee Gerg; two daughters Carol Nelson and Alice Wilson and two grandsons, Shawn Wilson and Derek Wilson.

Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Tuesday (Nov. 29) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. David Pflieger.  Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814 or to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

Dawn Johnson, 68, of Jo Jo Road in Kane, PA passed away Wednesday (Nov 23) at UPMC-Hamot.  She was born on October 8, 1954 in Kane, the daughter of the late Bill and Leatrice (Dyne) Rodgers.  On March 12, 1983, in Kane, she married Thomas Johnson, who survives.

Dawn graduated from the Wheeler school in Pittsburgh with high honors. She then worked as a secretary for the trucking company that she and her husband owned together.  She was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts and also a member of the Amaranth and the Order of the Eastern Star.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one brother, Keven (Sandy) Rodgers of Oxford, NC, one sister, Sue (Bill Lorenzo) Rodgers of Kane and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Jill McCord and one brother, Tracy Rodgers.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

“beloved husband, son, father, Papa, and brother”

Terry R. Clark, 61, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Born on Friday, October 13, 1961 in Port Allegany, he was a son of Terry L. and Ruth N. Bryington Clark.  In 2000 at their home, he married Lena M. Wilkinson, who survives.

Terry was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1980.  He was employed by PennDOT in Coudersport as an equipment operator until retiring in October of 2021.

Terry enjoyed camping, riding his side by side, snowmobiling, hunting, and working on his home and property.  His greatest love was his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife; his mother, Ruth Clark of Coudersport; his father and stepmother, Terry L. and Lily Clark of Roulette; four children, Kandice N. (Jason) Gross of Broomfield, Colorado, Terry “Mason” (Megan) Clark of Austin, Ashley K. Simar of Coudersport, and Jessica (Travis) Paddison of Coudersport; nine grandchildren, Landyn Valenti, Liam Fry, Jocelyn Cornelius, Raykan Simar, Declan Gross, Isla Gross, Grace Simar, Luna Clark, and Addilyn Paddison; a sister, Kimberly S. (George) Green of Roulette; and several nieces and nephews.

Terry was predeceased by his stepfather, Richard “Dick” Clark.

In keeping with Terry’s wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral services.  Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined.  Memorials in Terry’s name may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 651, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 161, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Terry’s wife entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Terry, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Terry’s last act of kindness was being a tissue and organ donor.

Dorothy A. Liscinski, 91, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys and formerly of Johnsonburg passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, November 26, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor. She was born in Johnsonburg on April 4, 1931 a daughter to the late Lawrence and Josephine Euken Polaski. On August 25, 1951 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married William A. Liscinski. He preceded her in death on August 32, 2014.

Dorothy lived most of her life in Johnsonburg and was a 1949 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who raised her 4 children and later in life worked in retail. She loved to laugh and enjoyed music and singing, dancing and line dancing.

Dorothy is survived by her 4 children Kathy Detwiler, Bill Liscinski and his wife Coralyn, Mark Liscinski and his wife Kim and Rick Liscinski, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a brother Eugene Polaski and his wife Kathy. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by brothers Lawrence, Walter and Thomas Polaski and a sister Cecelia Tuttolomondo.

Funeral Services for Dorothy A. Liscinski will be conducted at later date and will be announced by the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, Pa.

If desired, memorial contributions should be made in her name to the Johnsonburg Community Center, 600 Market Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845.

Smethport – Mary Kay Kinney, 56, of Hazel Hurst, PA, passed away peacefully Friday (November 25, 2022) at her residence in Hazel Hurst with her husband by her side, after a long battle with COPD.

She was born April 28,1966, in Port Allegany, the daughter of Tommy Starr and Patricia (Kelly) Starr. On November 15, 1985, in Bradford, PA, she married Timothy R. Kinney, who survives.

Mary Kay was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1984.

Until her health conditions made it impossible, she was employed at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport for 15½ years as a Certified Nurse’s Aide and for 5 years as a Housekeeper.

Though Mary Kay’s health was declining for years, few people knew the extent to which she struggled. Her joy for life and indomitable spirit kept her pushing through the pain. Despite any hardships or challenges she endured in her life, you would never hear her complain about a thing.

Mary Kay was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her family and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana. She was a compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others. Mary Kay will always be remembered for being a great friend, her selflessness, her love for animals, and her unconditional love. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by:

Her mother: Patricia A. Starr of Port Allegany

Three daughters: Tiffany A. (Charles) Johnson of Bradford, Lynette M. (David Calhoun) Kinney of Mt. Jewett, and Kristy L. (Patrick) Powers of Marietta, GA

Nine grandchildren: Matthew, Blake, Trevor, Caleb, Kalie, Gabriella, Laila, Cameron, Kobe, Isaac, and Kaden

One sister:  Brenda (Dean) Goodwill of Smethport

And several nieces and nephews

Mary was preceded in death by her father, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11AM-Noon at Hilltop Baptist Church, Route 646, Gifford, where funeral services will begin at noon, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Clermont Cemetery, Clermont.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA  16701.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Mary E. Yonkin, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25th, with her children and husband by her side at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.

Mary was born on December 10, 1941 in Blossburg, PA to Wilbur A. and Ada P. Mattison Hurd. She grew up in the Galeton area and graduated from Galeton Area School District in 1960. On October 22, 1958, she married the love of her life, Rick and they had 64 wonderful years together.

Mary enjoyed waitressing at the Hunting Valley Inn and Potato City Motor Inn for many years, and also enjoyed her position as a tax collector for West Branch Township. She was employed at Northwest Bank in Galeton until her retirement.

She had many interests – she loved to dance, singing with the girls, playing many different instruments, including the accordion. It was amazing to hear her play that. She especially loved picnics and holidays with her family, reading, knitting and crocheting, playing cards and enjoyed her flowers. One of her biggest enjoyments was talking with her friends on Facebook and sharing the weather report. She loved her Facebook family.

Those left behind are her loving husband Rick, her children Richard L. Yonkin, Jr. (Dorinda), Tami Sevinsky (Jim), and Jodi VanDergrift (John) and her dog, Molly.

Grandchildren Joshua Yonkin, Gretchen Yonkin, Cori Wagner (Tyler), Christian Sevinsky (Rita Rose), Kyra Sevinsky, Dane Sevinsky (Alyssa), Jami Daugherty (Travis), and Chad Daugherty (Jacqualyne).

She also was the proud great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Also her surviving siblings are her brother, Richard Hurd (Jackie) and her sister, Shari Parks (Don). She had several brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, as well.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in memory of Mary, please do so to The Lighthouse Community Church, for the needs of underprivileged children in the Galeton Area School District. Their address is 51 Sherman Street, Galeton, PA 16922.

Friends may call on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton, PA. A Funeral Service will follow at 6:00pm with the Rev. Brent Baker officiating.

Thomas G. “Grasshopper” Hasselman, 79, of Airport Road, St. Marys, PA, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at DuBois Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.

Velma T. Gross, 91, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Cedar Road, St. Marys, PA, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.

C. Eugene Blum, 85, of Warren, PA, formerly of Youngsville, died on Saturday November 26, 2022, in St. Vincent Hospital Erie, PA.

Gene was born in Sheffield, PA, on November 18, 1937, the son of the late Michael and Mary Scersko Blum.

He was employed for the former Struthers Wells Corporation for 35 years as a grinder, and crane operator, retiring from there in 1993. Gene also worked part time for the U.S Forest Service as a senior employee and worked on the construction of the Kinzua Dam and the Sheffield Sewage Plant. He was an avid fisherman and loved taking trips to Old Forge, NY and Lake Placid, NY.

He was a member of St. Luke’s R.C. Church, Youngsville. On July 3, 1965, he married Rose E. Lucia, they spent 56 loving years together before her passing in June of this year.

Eugene is survived by his loving son Christopher S. Blum of Warren; one sister Mary Louise Burns and husband Larry, of Sheffield; two nieces; one nephew and numerous cousins.

In addition to his parents and wife, Gene was preceded in death by one son Angelo E. Blum.

Friends may call at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania W., Warren, on Thursday December 1, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am in the church with Rev. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren, PA.

The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Terry R. Clark, 61, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Langdon W. Dow, 50, of Smethport, PA formerly of Bradford, passed away Saturday (November 26, 2022) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

He was born February 23, 1972 in Temple City, CA, the son of Larry Dow and Linda (Hribar) Dow.

He was a graduate of Bradford High School and was employed by Keystone Powdered Metals of Lewis Run for 22 years.

He is survived by his parents, Larry and Linda Dow, both of Bradford

Two daughters:  Andrea Dow of St. Clair, PA and Lily Dow of Mt. Jewett

One brother:  Lawrence “Tony” (Natsku) Dow of Japan

One sister:  LeAnn (Lonnie) Mangus of North Carolina

three nieces:  Lauren, Lydia and Leah

one nephew: Luke

In keeping with Langdon’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.