February 2023

Gary W. Slocum, age 84, of Elkland, PA passed away peacefully at his daughter (Kay’s) home in Painted Post, NY on Friday, February 17, 2023 with family by his side.

Born September 20, 1938 in Osceola, he was the son of the late Thomas B. and Barbara E. (Snyder) Slocum. Gary married Roselyn “Oddie” M. Frye in January 1959 and they shared 64 loving years together.

He was a retired machinist from Corning Glass Works, a self-taught stone mason and carpenter and started his own custom built long bows, called Indian River Bows. Gary was a well known local artist specializing in oil/acrylic country scenes and a musician; he loved good music and dancing with his wife. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the NRA.

He is survived by his wife, Oddie; his children, Kim (John) Rimmer of Elkland, Karen (Tom) Fischer of Williamsport, Kay (Kevin) Burris of Painted Post, NY and Ward (Abby) Slocum of Lawrence, KS; nine grandchildren, Clinton (Christina) Slocum of Williamsport, Drew (Carlee) Slocum of Mechanicsburg, Jason (Tiffany) Hetzel of Osceola, Jamie (Brian) Clemons of Adams Center, NY, Christopher (Ashlea) Collum of Tioga, Jordan (Janelle) Collum of Tioga, Preston, Rosie and Bill Slocum; 18 great grandchildren, Sebastian, Jai, Yuna, Jensen and Kenlee Slocum, Taigen Riley, Briana, Benjamin, Rebekah, Jessa, Lauren and Weston Hetzel, Gracie and Remi Clemons and Olivia, Brock, Parker and Delaney Collum and a great great granddaughter, Jordyn Moorehouse.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Scott Slocum on September 29, 2017.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 3:00PM with Pastor Jamey Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Osceola.

In lieu of flowers the family would like for each of you to spend time with your loved ones. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com

Santa Barbara Newman, age 78, of Elkland, PA passed away at her home on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Born October 1, 1944 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Ellen (Clark) Bardole.

She was a retired machine operator with the Electri-Cord in Westfield and worked at the Osceola Big M. Barb attended the Elkland United Methodist Church and the Friday morning breakfast group.

She is survived by her son, Timmy and Dolores Lampman of Little Marsh; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; a sister, Helen and Thomas Traynor of Mills, PA; niece, Jackie and Brad Cronin of Meadville, PA and a nephew, Thomas Traynor, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, February 20th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, Feb. 21st from noon – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM with Rev. Kermit Shrawder officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Barb’s honor to the Elkland United Methodist Church, 120 N. Buffalo St., Elkland, PA 16920.

JoAnn Catherine (Witter) Clark, age 90 of Knoxville, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in Westfield, PA.

Born on October 11, 1932 in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewell and Rose (Bollock) Witter. JoAnn was a 1950 graduate of Westfield High School where she was also the yearbook artist that year. Throughout high school, she was involved in cheerleading and was crowned Miss Westfield in 1949.

On June 11, 1950, JoAnn married Evert David Clark, and they spent almost 62 loving years together before his passing in May 2012. In her younger years, JoAnn enjoyed golfing and bowling; both she and Dave were members of the Westfield Bowling League.

She worked for a handful of years at Buffard’s Flower Shop in Knoxville, and was also trained in the Japanese art of flower arranging called ikebana during the time they were stationed in Japan. JoAnn was also a member of St. John’s Epicopal Church, Eastern Star, and the Lady’s Auxiliary of the Knoxville VFW, where she held all positions of president, treasurer, or secretary at one time or another.

She volunteered at the Knoxville Community Center, the voting booth during elections, and was part of the CVHS Alumni Association where she helped plan and set up yearly banquets. In her free time, she enjoyed rides through the countryside looking at animals and scenery, crocheting and knitting, solving crossword puzzles, bird watching, and spending time at the Knoxville Library. She also loved knitting dishcloths and other items that she gave to her friends and family.

JoAnn is survived by her sons – Patrick (Melissa) Clark of Westfield, PA, C. William Clark of Trumbauersville, PA, and Matthew (Diane) Clark of Emmaus, PA; her daughters – Gail (David) Wical of Temple, TX, Mona Lewis of Grand Prairie, TX, Brenda (Larry) Scott of Union Mills, NC, and April Clark of Knoxville, PA; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister – Jane Bianchi; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by both her parents; husband – Evert Clark; son-in-law – George Lewis; grandchild – Jason Evert Wical; great grandchild – Luke Evert Wical; brothers – Richard, Lee, and Donald Witter; sisters – Shirley Ochsenhirt and Helen Abbott; and several close friends.

Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 pm. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. Following the service, JoAnn will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, PA.

Memorial donations can be made to the Knoxville VFW Auxiliary or to the Knoxville Library. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com

Terrance J. Daniels, 59, of Carlisle, PA, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (Feb. 15, 2023) at his residence. 

    Born April 6, 1963, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Terrance R. and Maureen Mullin Daniels.  

     Terry was a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1981. He enjoyed football and wrestling while in high school. 

     He had worked for Geer Construction Co., Mt. Jewett, and C & S Lumber Co., Roulette, while residing in area, before moving to Virginia Beach, VA. Most recently, he was employed as a truck driver.

     Surviving in addition to his father, Terry R. Daniels, and stepmother, Karen Daniels of Port Allegany; is a stepbrother, Scott (Kathy) Lowery of Port Allegany; and a stepsister, Sondra “Sunny” Lowery of Mt. Jewett; several aunts & uncles, and several nieces & nephews. 

    He was preceded in death by his mother, Maureen Mullin. 

    Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. 

    Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

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

    Condolences can be made to:  Terry R. Daniels,  115 Katherine St.,  Port Allegany, PA. 16743.

Richard D. “Rick” Losey, Jr., 61, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Austin, PA passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, February 12, 2023, after a long illness.

Born on Saturday, June 17, 1961 in Port Allegany, he was a son of Richard D. Sr. and Mary Anne McElwee Losey.

Rick was a graduate of Austin Area High School, Class of 1979.  He was a self-employed logger, an occupation he truly loved.

He loved being in the woods.  Rick was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a voracious reader.

Surviving are his son, Craig J. Losey of DuBois; two grandsons, Evan Losey and Noah Losey; a sister, Gayle (Les) Richner of Port Allegany; a brother, Gary L. (Gina) Losey of St. Leonard, Maryland; a nephew; a niece; and two grandnephews.

Rick was predeceased by his parents.

In keeping with Rick’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.  A celebration of Rick’s life will be held at a future date at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oswayo Valley Memorial Library, PO Box 188, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 or to God’s Country Chapter of A.B.A.T.E., c/o Bill Ramsey, 529 Erickson Road, Ulysses, PA 16948.

Rick’s family 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 Rick, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Bonnie Lucille McClain, 88, of Kane, PA, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born on January 8, 1935, in Ridgway, the daughter of Thomas E. and Mabel A. Reaghart McClain.

Bonnie has been a resident of the area her whole life. She worked at the Arcade Restaurant then at Texas Hot Lunch in Kane. She enjoyed quilting and sewing and loved her family.

She is survived by one son, Merle McClain and wife Leslie of Davenport, Iowa, 3 grandchildren Trisha (Kalub) Ard of Sullivan,IL, Alex (Tiffanie) Young of Lovington, IL, and Alissa McClain of Hammond, MN, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Scotty Allen McClain, 4 brothers, and one sister.

Visitation for Bonnie L. McClain will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, from 12:00PM until 1:00PM.

Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family.

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

Jane Meyer, 61, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

She was born September 23, 1961, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Willis and Esther Roth Meyer.  At the age of four Jane was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and Esther and Willis made the difficult decision to send their beloved little girl to a residential program in Philadelphia to learn motor and life skills.  At the age of eight, thrilled to be back home, she began a program of home-bound schooling.  In 1975 the local school district started a class for the physically handicapped and eventually Jane was mainstreamed into a local class for high school.  Her high school graduation in 1980 was a proud moment and just the start of a rich life for a ferociously determined Jane. As a young adult, Jane moved to Pittsburgh to take classes in independent living, studying everything from meal preparation and financial management to self-protection and decision-making. 

In 1986 Jane realized her life-long goal to live independently when she moved into her own apartment at Allegheny Independent House in Wilmerding, PA where she lived for over 20 years.  She took college classes, attended baseball games, shopped, spent time with friends, and loved hosting her family.  She was a pioneer in independent living, receiving numerous awards for her fortitude and courage.

In 2009 Jane moved back to St Marys to be closer to family, and has lived at Elk Haven since 2011 where she found the care and comfort she needed to make her life full.  Jane was proud and excited to accept a position there delivering mail to residents.  Her family shares the loss of her brilliant, funny, joyful presence with her Elk Haven family. 

Jane loved reading, swimming, Yahtzee, backgammon (games of any sort), football (she loved the Dallas Cowboys) and all types of learning (books, classes).  Her life’s motto was “never give up” and her familiar “thumbs up” gesture was her go-to symbol of affirmation and of her unflagging positive attitude.  Anyone who engaged with Jane was immediately gifted with her mega-watt smile.  The challenge of CP helped to make Jane an extraordinary person whose indomitable spirit touched many lives. 

Jane is survived by two sisters: Cindy Sabik (Mark) of Cleveland, OH and Lori Renwick (Joseph) of St. Marys; three brothers: Bill Meyer (Vicki) of Cleveland, OH, Jeff Meyer (Tina) of St. Marys, and Joel Meyer (Jennifer) of St. Marys, and by many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her sister Mary (in infancy).

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Queen of the World Church on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:00AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk Haven Nursing Home memorial fund or Elk Haven Nursing Home activities fund, 785 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 or HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy, 4400 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  19104, https://hmsschool.org/donate/ .

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Pamela R. Callahan, 69, of 201 W. 7th St., Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Thursday morning (February 16, 2023). She was born July 6, 1953 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Henry G. and Loretta M. Wollaston Klees. She married David Callahan in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Emporium, PA.

Pam graduated from Cameron County High School. She worked

briefly for the FBI and then in the local service industry, in addition to raising 4 very special children and a husband.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kerri Crunkilton (Richard), Westminster, MD; two sons, James Callahan (Chelsea), Emporium and Mark Callahan (Hope), Culpeper, VA; six grandchildren: Kendra, Madison, Katelyn, Lexi, Eisley and Luke; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Willis G. Klees, and a sister, L. Sandra Lyon.

The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on March 10, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm followed by a service at 6:30 PM officiated by Father Matthew Ryan. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second Street, Emporium, PA 15834.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.