April 2023

George Malburg, 78, of St. Marys, PA passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.

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

Evelyn Marie Ivancic, 97, of 113 Spring Drive, Lewis Run, PA passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born October 31, 1925, in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Harbaugh) Probert.

On March 2, 1946, she married Andrew Ivancic who preceded her in death on November 4, 2015.

Evelyn worked as an interior designer for furniture stores in Johnstown and Orlando, FL. She and her husband resided in Orlando, FL, for over 25 years, returning to Pennsylvania in 2005. 

Surviving are two sons, Drew Ivancic, of Bradford, and Mark R. (Rebecca) Ivancic, of Marshburg, five grandchildren, Ian Ivancic, of Phoenix, AZ, Zara (Mark) Shick, of Maggie Valley, NC,  Brian (Jill) Nelson, of Ferndale MI, Katy (Todd Slater) Nelson, of Cincinnati, OH, and Colby (Reecie) Nelson, of Reston, VA, and five great grandchildren, Taryn Shick, Hailey Shick, Nora Shick, Brooke Slater, and Josefina Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Andrew of nearly 70 years, one sister, Gloria “Dukie” Niessner, and an infant brother, Thomas.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering, Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Boulevard Grill in Johnstown. Entombment will be in Richland Cemetery in Johnstown. 

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

Memorials, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Walter F. “Wally” Walters, 90, formerly of 61 Gregory Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away, Thursday April 13, 2023, at the Pavilion at BRMC.

Born June 16, 1932, in Hamtramic, MI, he was a son of the late Walter and Nellie (Jesionowski) Walters. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland OH.

Wally was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

On May 5, 1951, in Cleveland OH, he married Dolores M. (Stiegelmeyer) Walters, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2022,

Wally was the Store Manager of Trustworthy Hardware for nearly 20 years.

He was a member of the Bradford Township Lions Club and volunteered his time at the Bradford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.

Surviving are three daughters, Diane (Ronald) Wood, of Hollywood FL, Kathleen Ann Walters, of Bradford, and Charlene (Giovanni) Totino, of St. Augustine FL, one son, Michael A. Walters, of Jasper, GA, two sisters, Emily Colonna, of Woodstock, GA, and Lori Noga, of Sterling Heights, MI, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

There will be no public services observed. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, OH.

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

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 60 East 42nd St. New York, NY 10165, or VFW Post 212, Bradford PA 16701

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Dr. Peter George Whelan, 71 of Bradford, PA passed away on April 14, 2023.

Born on July 4,1951 in Bradford, Peter was the son of the late Dr. Paul Joseph Whelan Sr. and Kathryn Mary (Mackowski).

He was a 1969 graduate of Bradford Area High School. After attaining a Bachelor of Science degree, Pete continued his education and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry in 1977 where he earned a degree of Doctor of Medical Dentistry.

Pete returned to Bradford to practice with his father and brother, Dr. Paul Whelan Jr. After his father’s retirement in 1987, Pete continued Whelan Dental Associates of Bradford, until 2022. In retirement he continued to provide dental care at the Marienville Prison.

He was an active member of the American Dental Society and St. Bernard Church.

Our beloved brother and uncle lived life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors. You could always find him riding his motorcycle, on his boat, swimming, fishing, playing basketball or just enjoying life. There isn’t a family member or friend that doesn’t have a great story to share about Pete “Doc”. He was kind, humble and had a gentle soul. We will remember and celebrate him, especially every year on the Fourth of July, Pete’s birthday. We know he will be there in spirit.

Words cannot begin to express what Pete meant to his family or to his many, many friends. Our hearts are broken, and our lives will never be the same without him.

Surviving are three brothers: William (Amelia) Whelan of Eagle, ID, David (Lois) Whelan of Bradford, and Thomas Whelan of Lewis Run, and seven sisters: Maureen (Michael) Goodman of Ashville, NY, Katherine (Peter) Casartelli of Penfield, NY, Anne Fair of Georgetown, TX, Denise (Stephen) Housler of Bradford, Joan (Robert) Carloni of Charleston WV, Susan (Thomas) Morris of Bradford, and Patricia (Thomas) Lorenzo of Fairport, NY. Pete was an amazing uncle to 31 nieces and nephews as well as 24 grandnieces and grandnephews. He had the gift of making all of them feel so special and loved; they cherished and adored their Uncle Pete.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, John J. Whelan, Dr. Paul Whelan Jr., and Francis J. Whelan. Our family is a testament to the life and love bestowed upon us by our amazing parents, Dr. Paul & Kathryn Whelan.

Family will receive friends on Sunday April 23, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Father Jim Gutting as celebrant. Christian Burial will be at St. Bernard Cemetery.

Donations may be made in honor of Dr. Peter Whelan to the Tuna Valley Trail Association, P.O. Box 1003, Bradford PA 16701, a place he loved to spend time.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Linda C. Troutman – Lovingly known to many as “Chickie”

September 1946-April 2023

Our Mother, Grandmother, friend had a difficult, sometimes confusing yet sometimes perfect relationship with each of us. In the end we knew her love for us was unconditional and real.

She was stubborn, yet kind- a very strong-willed person. She was the storm, yet the calm before the storm. Those that knew her well knew she was a true warrior as she battled and pushed through many illnesses right to the very end. She passed away peacefully and her suffering has come to an end. Through it all she kept her faith in God. 

A lifetime of memories, the good, the not so good, the crazy times, the laughs will always remain with us. From the sleepovers with pampering, cow milking, dancing and the fresh air fund to bring city children to experience country life to the way she loved her dogs and the many, many miles she taxied all of us around. She was so many things to so many people. She volunteered for multiple organizations that helped to make lives better. Her bond with her children, grandchildren and many friends were each uniquely special to her. She was proud of her four girls. From her eldest child to her youngest and every child in between, she loved each of them and their families. 

She was an avid dog lover and supported the local SPCA where she recently adopted her final love, Honey. In her younger years she was a phenomenal roller skater that led to her later passion for dancing. She had rhythm like no other and loved when her family would join her for local dances. She developed many close friends through her love for dance and loved her “dance family.”  She also had a passion for shopping and jewelry. She had a bond, that can only be described as “sisters”, with her lifelong best friend Barb Zamberlin, who was very special to her.  She had many close friends and family pass before her that she was a comfort to as she took to helping the elderly as she grew older herself. 

Her annual spaghetti dinner on the first day of deer season was something special that we all looked forward to. She always did her part in making Christmas, birthdays and every day special for her girls. She helped in providing us a lifetime of memories and things we will reminisce about for years to come. Each sister, family member and friend had special times and memories with her to pass along to future generations. Her journey has come full circle and may our Mother, Grandmother, and friend rest in peace. Until we meet again, we love you. 

Linda is survived by her daughters, (Vickie (Robert) Baker, Terri (Gregory) Seal, and Dana (Michael) Mollander) that she shares with Richard “Ben” Troutman, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents Lottie (Boyd) and Charles Howell, her in-laws Carolyn and Richard Troutman that were truly like parents to her, a cousin Norma Ryan, a very close friend Wesleah Blair and two companions. 

Family will receive friends and family from 5-7pm on Friday April 21st at the Mascho Funeral Home, 75 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.

Denise M. Splain, 64, of Gaines, PA, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, PA. 

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

Eugene L. “Beaner” Peterson, 51, died Wednesday (April 12, 2023).

He was born July 25, 1972, to the late Donald W. Peterson Sr. and to Bertha A. See Hetrick of Ormsby.

He was formerly employed at Jamesway, Briar Patch and Crosby Saw Mill.

He leaves behind a partner of 25 years, Leanna R. Parks of Ormsby; his mother, Bertha A. See Hetrick of Ormsby; his brother, Donald W. Peterson Jr. of Bradford ; his sister Carla J. (Timothy Wright) MacClymont of Cyclone; his children, Samantha J. (Tylyne Shick) Peterson of Brookville, Joshua M. (Madeline Mackie) Howard of Emporium, Karlye A. (Dillan Skillman) Rifle of Emporium, Joseph W. Peterson of Ormsby, Justice A. (Ryan Sherwood) Peterson of Bradford and Jeanna A. Peterson of Ormsby; grandchildren, Amelia Peterson, Linkolnn Howard, Adelynn Skillman; as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald W. Peterson Sr., and stepfather, Ronald E. Hetrick

No services will be held.

Arrangements are by Mascho Funeral Home Inc.

LOCK HAVEN – Robert D. Suhr, 85, a former resident of Coudersport, PA passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 on his birthday at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born April 14, 1938 in Wausau, Nebraska he was a son of the late Carl H. and Lillie (Eck) Suhr.

He was married to Susan C. Welfling in 1991 and she died December 29, 2022.

Robert served in the Navy during the Korean War. His Naval career spanned over 20 years and he was an auto body mechanic in the Coudersport area.

He was a member of the American Legion in Coudersport and enjoyed motor cross racing.

Surviving are three sons; Robbie (Cynthia) Suhr of Pleasant Prairie, Wisc, Danny Suhr of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Nate (Sue) Suhr of Parker, Colo. Two brothers; Vernon Suhr of Lake Miltona, Minn. And Kenneth (Dee) Suhr of Cottonwood, AZ also two loving nieces Abigail Batterson and Katie (Tim) Hanna along with a great nephew Logan and two great nieces Eleanor and Sadie.

Along with his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Suhr.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Bonnie L. Huff, 81, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (April 17, 2023) at UPMC-Cole Place, Coudersport.

Arrangements will be announced in a full obituary by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport. 

Jayne E. Pritt, 78, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (April 17, 2023).

She was born October 10, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Adrian Schroll and Virginia (Winship) Schroll.

Jayne was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1962.  She worked as a local cook for the majority of her life.  She cooked at Dalaba’s and lastly at the former Ron’s Diner for 21 years.

Jayne was a Red Hatter member in Port Allegany.  She was a lifetime mem of the Port Allegany Fire Dept. Auxillary as well as a member of the Roulette Fire Dept. Auxiliary.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany.  Jayne liked to fish earlier in her life, but her main love was spending time with her family and cooking for everyone.

She is survived by:

One daughter:  Jeanne (Daniel) Shavalier of Port Allegany

One son:  Joel (Julie) Schroll of Port Allegany

Grandchildren:  Adrian Schroll, Andrew (Cassie) Pritt, Bryan Pritt, Joel Schroll, Jr., and Serenity Schroll

Great Grandchildren:  Ashton Krouse, Ryder Pritt, Adi Ginkel, Andrew Ginkel, Brooklin Schroll, Montgomery Schroll and Azriel Schroll

One brother:  James (Linda) Schroll of Cleveland, OH

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, Jayne was preceded in death by two siblings:  Kenneth Schroll and Katherine Schroll.

There will be no services at this time.  A celebration of Jayne’s life will be held at a later date and time.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Port Allegany Fire Dept. Auxiliary, the Roulette Fire Dept. Auxiliary, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.  Any condolences that people would like to mail can be sent to Jeanne Pritt, 18 Sartwell Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.

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