April 2023

Joseph Vincent Letko passed away on April 12, 2023. Joe was born on October 28, 1948, in Minersville, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Letko, he was the oldest of four siblings.

Joe leaves behind the love of his life, Virginia Letko, and his two children, Joseph Letko (his wife, Beth) and Amy Letko (partner, Jason Peduzzi) and 6 grandchildren which were the twinkle in his eye; Joe, Josh, Ryan, and Mack Letko and Storm and Paris Sivak. Joe also leaves behind his sister, Mary Ellen DiRenzo of Pottsville, PA along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Letko and sister, Linda Duffy.

Joe loved being a pappy and enjoyed all stages of his grandchildren’s lives. He relished in the opportunity to watch his grandchildren explore and develop their own interests and always loved a good game of war in the back yard. Summers were always a time of exploration and discovery with pappy. The gang would play for hours and then meet by the fire to discuss the winning techniques. Eventually, through the cycle of life, he was more of a spectator and listener.

Joe was a beloved teacher and wrestling coach at Eisenhower High School for more than 30 years. He was truly passionate about teaching and coaching each one of his students, motivating and sculpting each student athlete to be the best they could be. He remembers each of his students he had during his teaching and coaching career and loved to run into them and talk about past memories. He had an unorthodox way of teaching and coaching that was ahead of his time that students will always remember.  His loud, booming voice will be heard in the gym and in the hallways of the school for many years.

Joe had a passion for literature. He read, recited, and memorized literary greats such as Wordsworth, Keats and Dickens. Daily quotations were an inspiration in the wrestling room and also family time around the dinner table. He always said, ‘To be happy is to be forever young!”

Joe was never one who liked to sit idle, so after retiring from EHS he started Letko’s Dam Water aulingHauling. …Hauling. Starting with a lime green 1976 firetruck, he was determined to enjoy his retirement, ultimately growing his hobby into a successful business that many people will remember for years to come. Joe loved to catch up with his regular customers and children often loved to come and watch him unload water with his trucks and hoses.

Joe will always be remembered for his positive attitude, his zest for life, outgoing personality, and favorite phrase (C’est La Vie), Such Is Life. Joe’s positive, go get ‘em attitude was infectious and inspiring to anyone who met him. He had the ability to make anyone feel welcome and comfortable. If you knew Joe Letko, you realized he was not a man that needed titles or past accomplishments to be remembered, Joe was simply your friend.

Friends may call on Tuesday May 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Memorial services will follow in the funeral home at 3:00 pm. A celebration of Joe’s life will Immediately follow at the Letko residence on Rhine Run Road in Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Cancer Center c/o Warren General Hospital or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.

Josephine E. Pavlock, 81, of 2850 Campbelltown Rd., Hutchins, and formerly of Ft. Myers, FL and Pittsburgh, died unexpectedly on Monday afternoon, April 10, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on June 10, 1941 in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Max and Amelia Bodistow Pavlock. A 1959 graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Josephine enlisted in the US Army and was educated as an X-Ray Technician. While in the Army, she reached the rank of Sergeant and was on staff at the Military Hospital at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. Upon completion of her military service, she worked at the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, for Dr. Ronald Gilcher, private practice in Pittsburgh, and at Ft. Myers General Hospital, Ft. Myers, FL.

Josephine had been a member of Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg and the Mt. Jewett American Legion. She was an avid outdoorswoman and loved to hunt and lived life on her terms. While living in Pittsburgh and planning for her retirement, she built a three masted schooner which she named the Shangri La. After her first retirement in Pittsburgh, she sailed that schooner to Florida. She was also a certified scuba instructor.

Josephine is survived by her brother and sisters Patricia Janoski of Kane, Mary Ann Pennington of Johnsonburg, Arthur “Art” Pavlock and his wife Mary Kay of Johnsonburg, and Connie Steudler of Johnsonburg.

In addition to her parents, Josephine is predeceased by a brother Stanley “Stash” Pavlock and a nephew John Pennington.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Josephine E. Pavlock will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Friday April 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA on Friday morning from 9 to 10:15 AM.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg-Ridgway Military Detail. Detail members are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Friday morning at 9:45 AM.

If desired, memorial contributions in her honor can be made to the Johnsonburg Community Center 600 Market Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845 or to the Johnsonburg Public Library 520 Market Street #1, Johnsonburg, PA 15845

Betty Marie Stiles, 54, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC.

Born January 27, 1969, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Sheila (Stiles) Carletta.

Betty was employed for several years as a certified nursing assistant at the Bradford Ecumenical Home and recently was a home health provider.

Surviving are three sons, Christopher Bishop, Andrew Bishop, and Nicholas Bishop, all of Bradford, seven grandchildren, one sister, Valerie (Dale) Sweetapple, of Ocean Springs MS, one brother, Frank Carletta, of Virginia, and two nieces and one nephew.

A private service will be held with the family.

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

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Lee Anne Deming, 53, of Turtle Point, formerly of Covington, entered into glory on April 10, 2023. Lee Anne was born on December 30, 1969 to Karen and Andy Deming in Blossburg.

She was the first girl born into the Deming family in 90 years. She had a carefree spirit, she adored her children and grandchildren. She had a special bond with her nieces and nephews and they lived for her stories and laughter. Oh, the stories that she would tell, she had wit that was unmatched.

 She was employed by Jackson Amusements after graduating high school and later worked at the foundry while raising her two children.

She was selfless and though she suffered physically from debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and MS, she would make the best of everyday. She was very artistic and loved to paint, make crafts, draw and color.

She kept an immaculate house which she shared with the love of her life, Mark Sherman. She disliked being in the kitchen and would joke that Mark domesticated her.

She was such a light and blessing to all who knew her. Lee Anne accepted Christ as her savior and her hope was that her family and friends would do the same.

 She was proceeded in death by her beloved mother, Karen Lindquist Deming. She is survived by her children; Nicholas Deming and Lindsey Deming, her beloved soul mate, Mark Sherman, grandchildren; Kaleb, Gabby, Owen, Hope and Mason, father, Andrew Deming, brother Brett Deming, sister, Kelly (David) Dewberry, an aunt, Susan Mozingo, nieces; Ellen (Scott) Samber, Stevie (Joel) Gregory, nephews; Brandon Deming and Grayson Dewberry, many cousins and close friends, Allison Wivell, Katie Fairchild, Brooke Guariglia and Sue Fisk, and adopted into the family, Ely and Mya Warriner. We will miss her beautiful face, her smile, her laughter and sense of humor.

Visitation will be held at Marsh Creek Fellowship Baptist Church, Route 6 Wellsboro, Pa. Visitation will be from 2 – 4pm on Sunday, April 16, 2023 with a funeral service to follow at 4pm. She will be laid to rest at the Arbon cemetery next to her mother.

Arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro.  To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.

On April 13 at 12:50 pm. Roulette ambulance was dispatched to Oak Lane for difficulty breathing

Mary “Marie” Pasi, 96, of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of 114 Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor with her family by her side. 

She was born July 6, 1926 in Frankfurt, Germany daughter of the late Franz and Hedwig Grosslein Hess. She was a resident of St. Marys since 1950 after marrying Silvio Pasi in the Holy Cross Church in Brandy Camp on October 18, 1947.  He preceded her in death on March 4, 1986. 

Mary is survived by her three loving sons: Francis A. (Pam) Pasi, Victor J. Pasi, and Mark S. Pasi, all of St. Marys; her two grandchildren, David A. Pasi (Darlene) of Chambersburg and Matthew T. Pasi of St. Marys; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jack Pasi; and by her little dog friend, Spike.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister in infancy.

Mary was a member of the Queen of the World Church and the Rosary Altar Society.  She loved to travel, taking her sons on several trips to Germany to see her parents, venturing to Alaska, and traveling all over the United States.  She will forever be remembered as a loving and generous mother.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made in memory of Mary Pasi to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-9959 or to the Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA  15857.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.