May 2023

Leslie “Les” Duane Gallup, 62 of Eldred, passed away on Tuesday (May 16, 2023) after a lengthy illness.

Born in Olean, N.Y., on Sept. 4, 1960, he was the son of Arvilla Griswold Gallup and Emery Gallup.

Les was a graduate of Smethport High School class of 1978. He worked several jobs including, helping mow lawns at St. Elizabeth Cemetery as a young adult, New Bethlehem Burial Service and lastly, International Waxes Inc. for approximately 19 years. 

Les enjoyed people. He was the life of the party, always there with a joke or funny response. Les loved spending time with his family, he loved his brothers and sister. He enjoyed keeping up on the latest with his children, nieces, nephews and friends on Facebook. 

Les enjoyed going to football games, baseball games, family hunting adventures with his brothers, listening to music, going for rides in his truck, breakfast with his sister “Lordy,” googling mechanics to be part of a repair team with his dad, spending time with friends, watching the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs play, UFC fighting, Aunt Cherrie’s cookies and spending time with his cat Bub, who has been a loyal therapy cat this past year. Les will always be remembered for his beautiful smile and contagious laugh.

Left to carry on are his wife of 32 years, Melissa (Mullen) Gallup, his children, Alison Gallup, David (Ashley) Gallup, and Whitney Gallup; five grandchildren, Trenton Gallup, Braidyn Brown, Colby Blauser, Landen Blauser, and Jayce Schermerhorn; and several nieces and nephews.

He was a loving brother to Jonathan Gallup of Shinglehouse; Emery Jr. (Nina) Gallup, of Bel Air, Md.; Gerald (Laurie) Gallup of Fort Mill, S.C., Shane (Annette) Gallup of Denver, N.C., Greg (Cristina) Gallup of Rochester, Minn., Lori Bolles of Mount Jewett, and devoted friend of Mark McNeil and Paul Bishop.

He was preceded in death by a very close family member, William Taylor.

Visitation will be held at Frame Funeral Home, Eldred, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a memorial service with Bishop Brian Spencer, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com

Orton E. Maynard, 94, of Park Avenue, passed away on Sunday (May 14, 2023) at the Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital.

Born March 16, 1929 in Portville, N.Y., he was a son of Orton and Ethel Larabee Maynard. On Aug. 17, 1952, in West Clarksville, N.Y.,  he married Peggy Manning, who survives.  

Orton grew up on Haskell Road prior to moving to Eldred in 1955.

Mr. Maynard was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He then spent his career employed by Clark Brothers, which then became Dresser-Rand and finally Ingersoll-Rand in Olean until his retirement in 1992.

He was a life member and former president of the Eldred Conservation Club, and was also a member of the American Legion Post # 887 of Eldred. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as woodworking and making lawn decorations.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 70 years are one son, Mike (Anne Bennett) Maynard of Eldred; a daughter, Sue Rounsville of Eldred; eleven grandchildren, Nickolas Maynard, Shawn (Nancy) Rounsville, Shannon Rounsville, Joshua (Sarah) Rounsville, Cody (Miranda) Rounsville, Amber Rounsville , Patrick (Kristy) Rounsville, Rosa Rounsville, Christopher Rounsville, Cayden Rounsville, and Irelyn Rounsville; eight great-grandchildren, Keaton (Haley), Aubri, Suzie, Kameron, Emily, Braidon, Brynn and Brax; as well as a great-great-granddaughter, Gracie.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Dale Rounsville in 2022, as well as three sisters, Betty Hill, Evelyn Reynolds, and Dede Reynolds; and one brother, Bill Maynard.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Portville.

Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com

Sandra J. Morris, “Sandy”, 83, formerly of Kane, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023 surrounded by loving family in Ithaca, NY. She was born July 8, 1939 in Kane. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Marian Hultman, and her husband, Paul J. Morris, along with twin boys who were born prematurely and died soon after birth.

Sandy was a homemaker and raised four daughters. She worked for many years cheerfully serving the patrons of her parent’s business, The Arcade Restaurant, on Fraley St. in Kane. In addition, she put her passion for nurturing to good use as a CNA in the Kane area. Later in life, she moved to Ithaca, NY to be near two of her daughters where she enjoyed crocheting, bird watching, listening to music, reading, and visiting the local lakes and waterfalls.

Sandy is survived by four daughters, Kelly Morris (David Shalloway) of Danby, NY; Kim Hyde of Winter Haven, FL; Kathy Bagian (the late Robert) of Dillsburg, PA; and Kristine Morris (Ronnie Rosser) of Ithaca, NY. She has left four grandchildren, Sara Weaver (Dan) of Tallahassee, FL; Philip Bagian of Anchorage, AK; Lauren Dederer (Ross) of McDonald, PA; Phoebe Shalloway of Los Angeles, CA; and three great-grandchildren: Ella, Isabella and Danny Weaver of Tallahassee, Fl.

Sandy is also survived by one brother, Bruce Hultman (Roberta) of Ebensburg, PA; one niece, Jennifer DiDonato (Jim) and their children, Isabella and Pasquale; two nephews, Judd Hultman (Heather) and their children Seth and Sam; and Justin Hultman (Elizabeth Morris) and their son Forest.

Sandy will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family, friends, and devoted caregivers (who helped to care for her over the past few years after she suffered a debilitating stroke).

There will be a private, family graveside burial and service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Kane, PA.

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

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

Phyllis B. Norek passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at UPMC Cole.

Phyllis was born June 4, 1930, in Smethport PA, she was the daughter of Hans and Roma Starr Benson.  On November 11, 1950, she married John Charles Norek who died on September 23, 2015. 

She was a member of Saint Eulalia Catholic Church.

Phyllis is survived by children Kris (Harold) Hawkes of Coudersport, Gayle (Jeff) Potocek of Coudersport and Kevin (Kelley) Norek of Portville, NY; grandchildren Dr. Lindsay (Jesse) Graham of Jamestown, PA, Dr. Leslie (Steve) Freeman of Birdsboro, PA, Derek (Julie) Anthony of Bellefonte, PA, Jillian Anthony of Erie, PA, Kyle Norek of Portville, NY and Kelsie Norek of Ithaca, NY.

Great-grandchildren Jessica, John, Gabriel and Serci Graham, Novella and Ellory Freeman and Charles Anthony.Phyllis is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard and Walter Benson and sisters Gayle Robbins  and Kathryn Benson.

Friends will be received at the St. Eulalia Catholic Church 6 Maple Street, Coudersport on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am followed by a luncheon at St. Eulalia’s Parish Center Coudersport.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com

Memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport PA 16915

Donna C. (Campbell) Owen, 98, of Wellsboro, passed away Monday May 15, 2023, at the Green Home in Wellsboro. 

She was born July 7, 1924, in Elmira, NY to Theodore and Bertha Angelina (Norman) Campbell.  On April 14, 1946, she married Jack L. Owen.  Donna graduated from Northside High School of Corning, NY in 1942.  To support WWII, she built bomb sights alongside other women.  Upon her graduation from Albany State Lab School, she worked in state labs in Geneva and Corning, NY.  She then worked as a lab technician for Soldiers and Sailors for 38 years, and also ran the blood bank.  She and Jack were founding members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsboro, and active in its construction, later they were a part of the formation of Hope Lutheran Church in Charleston, and more recently she had been active in the Wellsboro Baptist Church through the Shared Home.  Donna was active in Business and Professional Women, she supported the local Lion’s Club as a spouse of a member, was a Scout leader with the Brownies and Girl Scouts of America, enjoyed gardening, loved being a grandmother and a great-grandmother, and was an avid Penn State Football fan.

Donna is survived by her son:  Jay Owen LCDR USNR Ret. (Deborah) of Shillington, PA; a daughter:  Jan Bennett (Alan) of Nichols, NY; four grandchildren:  Amy Jo Clinard (Mickey), Travis Bennett (Britt), John Owen EOC USN (Agata), and Laura Owen; and seven great-grandchildren, she was a dedicated dog-mom and is survived by her faithful companion Chip.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister:  Sara Anne VanOrder.

Donna’s family has entrusted her arrangements to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA, and there will be a memorial service at a later date.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Donna’s memory be made to the Wellsboro Shared Home 27 Bacon Street Wellsboro, PA 16901.  To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.

Joyce G. Meloni, 85, formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday,May 15, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born on August 26, 1937 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Ford Ganoe.

Joyce was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School class of 1955.   She was a member of First United Methodist Church and retired from Stackpole Carbon after many years as a Personnel Clerk.  Joyce then worked for the Community Nurses Home Support for a number of years.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her longtime companion; Larry Bucher.

Funeral Services for Joyce G. Meloni will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Pastor Missy Smith officiating.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Protestant Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:45 AM until 10:30 AM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses or to the First United Methodist Church.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

Jeffery A. Little, 61, of 88 Kennedy Street, Bradford passed away Monday May 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at UPMC Shadyside after a 5-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Born September 9, 1961, in Bradford, he was the son of Harry Little Sr. who survives, and the late Mary Chase, and the late Patrick McGee.

Jeff graduated from Limestone High School in 1979 where he excelled in football and basketball and continued his education at BOCES in Olean, NY, where he received an electrical certificate.

On November 3, 1979, in Limestone, NY, he married his high school sweetheart Debbie (Pascarella) Little, who survives.

Jeff worked in the oil and gas industry for 30 plus years where he eventually retired from the Department of Environmental Protection as a site inspector shortly after his leukemia diagnosis.

Jeff excelled in football, where he was named the Big 30 Player of the Year in 1979, following a stellar football career. He would later be inducted into the Allegany-Limestone Sports Wall of Fame in 2004. Jeff was named the Honorary Captain for Team New York in the 2019 Big 30 All Star Charities Classic Game. As an avid sports follower, Jeff was a huge Minnesota Vikings and Penn State Nittany Lions fan. He volunteered his time coaching local youth in baseball, wrestling, and football. Commonly known as “Floyd”, he competed in the Bradford/Olean Men’s Softball League for several years. His biggest passion was coaching and mentoring his two boys in their athletic endeavors. He took great pride in his three grandchildren, as their “Da”, he enjoyed every minute he spent with them. As a big brother figure, Jeff enjoyed spending time side by side with his brother-in-law Mark Pascarella.   

Surviving in addition to his wife Debbie of 44 years, are his two sons, Jason (Kristin) Little of Albany, NY, and Brian (Kylee) Little of Bradford, three grandchildren Kelcie Little, Braylon Little and Mason Little, four sisters, Laurie (Chris) Johnson, Michelle McGee, Cindy (Chris) Coppella, Jessie (John) Rounsville, one brother Jay (Tracy) Little, one maternal aunt, Vera Kohler, his mother-in-law, Brenda Pascarella as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Chase, father Patrick McGee, one brother Harry R. Little Jr., his grandmother Jeanette Vaughn, and father-in-law James Pascarella.

Friends will be received on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from Noon to 1:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM with Rev. Fred Zickefoose, Pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Big 30 All Star Charities Classic, P.O. Box 82, Bradford, PA 16701.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

William Knight, 76, of Locust Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Monday, May 15, 2023. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Gerald A. Agosti, 87, of Kersey, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk after a lengthy illness.

He was born on February 15, 1936, in Force, a son of the late William and Helen Majchrzak Agosti.

On November 14, 1959, he married Patricia Wallace, who survives.

Gerald was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Bennetts Valley High School. For many years, Gerald worked as a mechanic at Keystone. He was a member of St. Marys KOF, C.M.F, Kersey Fireman’s Club, PFL, and Dagus Mines Legion. Gerald enjoyed taking walks in the woods, making wine, and watching the steelers.

In addition to his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia, he is survived by 4 daughters: Deb Hoffman and her husband Luke of Ridgway, Karen Agosti of Ridgway, Loretta Pistner of St. Marys, and Elizabeth Agosti from Williamsport, 2 sons; Richard Agosti of St. Marys and Randy Agosti of Byrnedale, 11 grandchildren; Ben, Nicholas (Ashlee), R.J (Kelsea), Kenny (Gina), Darryn, Jason, Forest, Kylie, Josie, Shelby, and Devin, 4 great grandchildren; Hailey, Kinsley, Brianna, and Maylee. He is also survived by a brother, Floyd Agosti of Penfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Donald and Robert Agosti, a sister in infancy, and a son in law, Rodney Pistner.

Funeral services for Gerald A. Agosti will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Knights of Columbus.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com