December 2022

Pauline A. Salvetto, 99, of Ridgway, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on March 11, 1923 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Fatubeno.

On July 28, 1951, she married the late James J. Salvetto, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2003. Together they shared more than 52 years of marriage.

Pauline was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of St. Leo’s Church. She loved to cook, and spent many years in the kitchen at the Royal. She also enjoyed crocheting, shopping, and trips to the casino. She was an avid Pirates and Steelers fan, always cheering on her teams. Most of all, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She is survived by 1 daughter; Donna Salvetto-Richardson and her husband James of Ridgway; and by her 2 beloved grandchildren; Richard Imhof, Jr., who helped care for her, and Corey Wehler, 2 great-grandchildren Caleb Imhof and Lindsay Imhof. She is also survived by three nieces; Mary Ann Elias, Angela Elias, and Edna Serafini.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son; Ronald Salvetto, two brothers; John and Herbert Fatubeno, and by three sisters; Mary White, Cecelia Jacobs, and Nardina Elias.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Pauline A. Salvetto will be celebrated on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 with Fr. Jeffery Noble as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Leo’s Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Barbara A. “Bonnie” Wright, 76, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at UPMC Hamot. 

Born August 3, 1946, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Marie “Patty” (Harrington) Wright.

Bonnie was a 1964 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.

She was employed as a secretary at Jarrett Machine Shop for many years.

Bonnie was a golfer and member of Pine Acres Country Club. She was a member of the Eagles Club and an auxiliary member of the VFW and American Legion. 

Surviving is her extended family Danielle and Jim Grady with whom she resided, and many dear friends.

Danielle and Jim will receive friends of Bonnie’s on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave. from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at 1:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. John Jacquel, pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or VFW, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford, PA 16701 or Boys Town, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Marilyn J. Smith, 83, formerly of 668 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Born October 25, 1939, at the Farrell Dairy Farm home, in Bradford she was a daughter of the late Walter L. and Mary R. (Hotelling) Farrell. She graduated from Bradford High School class of 1957. 

On March 1, 1958, in Bradford, she married Gerald B. Smith who preceded her in death on July 26, 2009.

Marilyn was a homemaker and formally worked at Dresser Manufacturing.

Marilyn was a huge Buffalo Sabres fan as well as the Cleveland Browns.

Surviving is one daughter, Jennifer A. Smith, two sons, David M. (Debbie) Smith, of Bradford, and Steven A. (Andrea) Smith, of Piedmont SC, two sisters, Carol M. (the late Fred) Henke, and Janice E. (Charlie) Kaefer, both of Bradford, one brother, Walter J. (Connie) Farrell, of Tyrone, four grandchildren, Joseph Smith, Jennifer Moshier, Tristan Smith, and James Smith, two great grandchildren, Hunter and Haylee Moshier, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Roger Smith, who died on March 7, 2001, and one son-in-law, Irwin Joe Baker, who died January 6, 2005.

Family will receive friends Friday December 30, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., at 6:00 pm services will be held with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes retired Presbyterian minister officiating.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, or the charity of the donor’s choice. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Patricia Faye Smith-McAnallen, 91, Smethport, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport surrounded by her family.

She was born November 8, 1931, daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Van Sickle) Smith.  On December 26, 1951, in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smethport, she married John Arthur McAnallen, who passed away on August 31, 2022.  They lived their entire lives in Smethport and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last year.

Patricia was a 1949 graduate of Smethport High School and prior to her first born, was employed at Smethport Market Basket. 

She was an active and well-known member in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary community as a member of St. Elizabeth Rosary Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Chairperson for the church bazaar and member of St. Elizabeth’s Church Women’s Club. She was also a former member of the Memorial Recreation Center, the Smethport Garden Club, and Girl Scouts of America leader.

Patricia was a loving and devoted mother with world renowned patience, as she successfully raised seven children. She was surrounded by numerous families with stay-at-home mothers while living on King Street. It may have been the most populous area of town at the time, and it wasn’t uncommon for her children, and others, to be out of the house the entire day.  She made lifelong friendships with those wonderful women and their families. 

Patricia was immensely proud of her family and attended many sporting, choral and graduation events. She especially loved her role of Nana or Gram to her nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She supported them in their sacraments, school and sport fundraisers, and as a loving advisor.   

She loved sewing, quilting, knitting, gardening, reading (she had numerous Kindles) and often spent hours on the phone with her family.

Patricia is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Kay James of Smethport, PA, Sandra Lee (Terry) Morris of Martin, GA, Mary Beth (Robert) Bidlack of Sayre, PA, and Polly Marie (Ronald) Fiegl of Chambersburg, PA; three sons, David Bruce McAnallen of Pittsburgh, PA, Phillip Stephen (Nancy) McAnallen of Lake Helen, FL, Charles McAnallen of Littleton, CO.

Grandchildren: Matthew Sicheri, Beth Marie Wilson, Lucas V. Rees, Ashley McAnallen, Alexandrea Bidlack, Jonathan Bidlack, Grace Fiegl, Jack Fiegl, Bryce Fiegl and great grandchildren Lily Wilson, Evelyn Rees, Olivia Rees, Jeffery Bonner.

One sister Phillis Jean Barnhart, one brother Michael L. Smith.

And several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marian (Van Sickle) Smith, one sister Barbara Smith, and brothers Robert Smith and Rodger Smith.

A memorial mass will be held January 28, at 10 AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smethport, with a luncheon and Celebration of Life to follow.

Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Building Fund or Smethport Food Bank.  Please feel free to share your memories at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. 

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

John J. Austin, 63, of Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born July 1, 1959, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Robert E. and Mary Oliver Austin.  On Jan. 14, 2012, in Port Allegany, he married Terrie M. Milne, who survives.

A lifetime resident of the area, John was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, class of 1979.

He was employed with Ardagh Group, Port Allegany, as a machine operator, retiring in 2021, after 30 years of service.  

John attended the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany. 

He enjoyed his time as a stock car driver, driving at the Bradford Speedway. He was an avid snowmobiler, and member of the West End Snowmobile Club. He also did welding for others and had a snow plowing business in the winter. He was a very social person and enjoyed talking to everyone. He will be missed by many. 

Surviving in addition to his wife, Terrie, are two sons, John M. (Misty) Austin of Emporium, Henry A. Troupe of Port Allegany; two daughters, Samantha J. (Jeff) Fry of Austin, PA, and Hannah M. Troupe of Port Allegany; four granddaughters, two grandsons; and a great granddaughter; a brother, Art Buck of Bradford; three sisters, Deb (Garry) Sherwood of Eldred, Marie (Russ Safran) Ober of Bradford, and Tina (Paul) Freer of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert E. Austin. 

Friends will be received from 2-5 p.m. Friday (Dec. 30, 2022) in the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. with Rev. Dale Detweiler, pastor, officiating. 

Memorials can be made to the Bradford Speedway, or choice of the donor. 

 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.

 Condolences can be made to:  Terrie M. Austin,  220 Harrison St.,  Port Allegany, PA 16743.

James “Dick” R. Armstrong, 85, of Kane, PA passed away Saturday evening, (December 24, 2022) at the Millcreek Community Hospital.

He was born on Dec. 4, 1937 in Brandy Camp, the son of the late Alvin and Dorothy Spare Armstrong. On Oct. 24, 1957, in Flaconer, N.Y., he married Sandra Nichols, who survives.

Mr. Armstrong was the plant manager at Kane Handle for many years. He also had worked as a station agent for Allegheny Airlines and in the tool room for Clarion Sintered Metals.

He had attended the First Baptist Church, was a member and past president of the Kane Rotary, was a member and chair for the Kane Community Hospital Board, a member of the Kane Chamber of Commerce, the Worshipful Master of the Kane Lodge #566 Free and Accepted Masons and the co-founder of the KAHS Alumni Memorial Award. He was passionate about helping others and volunteered many hours on behalf of the community.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lori Dupere, of Ocala, Fla. and one brother, Donald Armstrong of Erie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Charles Armstrong in infancy and Joseph Armstrong.

Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kane High School Alumni Memorial Award, P.O. Box 98, Kane, PA 16735.

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

 “loved by all

Jack W. Wilson, 72, a lifelong resident of Hebron, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, April 18, 1950 in Coudersport, he was a son of  James E. and Delores V. Gilbert Wilson.  On March 22, 1974 in Coudersport, he married Sharon K. Wright, who survives.

Jack attended Coudersport High School, where he was an active member of the FFA. 

Jack was a self-employed truck driver and had also worked in his family’s trucking business.  He had also been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator and a heavy equipment operator instructor.  After retiring from PennDOT, he was a Hebron Township supervisor.

He was member of Eulalia Lodge #342 F. & A.M. in Coudersport and a member of the Coudersport Consistory. Jack enjoyed spending time outdoors. His love for his land and equipment was evident. Everything he did, he did with passion. Jack spent countless hours mowing and excavating. He loved many family pets over the years and enjoyed feeding his goldfish in the pond he built. He loved many things, but his greatest love was his family. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years; two daughters, Crystal L. Wilson-Morales and Billie J. (Richard Jr.) Sheehy, both of Coudersport; five grandchildren, Derek, Brandon, Courtney, Keelin, and Wyatt; four great-grandchildren, Bryson, Paisleigh, Brynnlee, and Braylee; and three siblings, Thomas E. (Ruth) Wilson and Jess (Patty) Wilson, both of Coudersport, and James (Bonnie) Wilson of Shongo, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by a sister, Norma Jean Bagwell.

Family and friends may call from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Church, 13 E. Carley Hill Road, Roulette, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 6pm with Pastor Steve Hinton, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Women’s Group, 13 E. Carley Hill Road, Roulette, PA 16746; to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915; or to the Christmas House, PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Jack’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements 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 Jack, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Doris R. (Doremus) Wilson, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, December 23, 2022. 

She was born on September 10, 1932 in Wayne, NJ, a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Doremus and was married for 46 years to Michael D. Wilson. 

Doris was formerly employed at the Penn Wells Hotel and Motel, Wellsboro, PA. 

She loved her cats and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gem collecting. 

Doris is survived by her husband: Michael Wilson of Wellsboro, PA, two sons: Mark (Ruth) VanDuyne of Mexico, MO, Timothy (Wendy) VanDuyne of Lawrenceville, PA, three daughters: Becky (Brad) Sharp of Middlebury Center, PA,  Debbie (Phillip) Gastrock of Wellsboro, PA, Sharon (Ben) Dewalt of Montgomery, PA, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by two daughters: Linda VanDuyne and Ruth Migliore and a grandson: Daniel Sharp. 

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, wwwcarletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.