May 2023

Marlene KOLTHOFF, 70, of Chalfont, PA, formerly of Ulysses, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023 in her home.  

Born February 28, 1953, in Berea, OH, she was the daughter of Alvin and Frances Andrews Kolthoff. 

 Marlene devoted her life to caring for her family.  

Surviving are: five children, Heather (George) Klitsch, George Tanner, Elizabeth Tilley, Christine (Roger) Smith, and Erin Crowell; five grandchildren, Michael, Aurelia, Aaron, Josiah, and Grace; a brother, Alvin (Nora) Kolthoff; two nieces, Jackie Kessler and Jennifer Pappas; and two fur babies, Bear and Kira.  

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three sisters, Frieda, Lorali, and Greta; and a son-in-law, Bruce Tilley. 

Friends are invited to a visitation at the First Baptist Church of Ulysses, 603 South Main Street, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.  

Memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Ulysses, P.O. Box 268, Ulysses, PA 16948.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Angeline L. Gradizzi, 93, a resident of Highland View Health Center and formerly of Toby Road, Kersey, PA passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Highland View.

She was born June 10, 1929, in Jerome, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene Benini Cilladi.  Angeline attended Horton Township Schools and was formerly employed at St. Boniface School and Fox Township Elementary School. 

On November 22, 1952, at Holy Cross Church in Brandy Camp, Angeline married the late Silvio Gradizzi, who preceded her in death on January 2, 1985. 

Angeline is survived by three daughters: Irene Coder (Guy) of Toby, Carol Klaiber (Mike Neubert) of Kersey, and Barbara Curley (Doug) of Port Matilda; a son, James Gradizzi of Williamsport; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Theresa Marie Cilladi of Brockway; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Angeline was preceded in death by three brothers: Louis, Raymond, and Silvio Cilladi.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Angeline was a member of the St. Boniface Church and the Rosary Altar Society.  She was part of the auxiliary for the Dagus Mines American Legion and was involved with the Elk County Fair.  She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and crocheting.  Faith and family were most important to her.  There was nothing more precious to her than spending time with her family, especially over the holidays.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Kevin Holland, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the St. Boniface Gathering Space on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Boniface Rosary Altar Society, 355 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 or to the Elk County Fair, PO Box 225, Kersey, PA 15846.

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

Mary A. Winner, 88, of 175 Constitution Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away, Tuesday May 2, 2023, at UPMC Hamot, in Erie, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Benevento, Italy on November 27, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Antimo and Ada (Ricciadi) Bagnoli. 

She was a 1952 graduate of St. Bernard School in 1952. 

On August 29, 1953, in St. Francis Church, she married Paul H. Winner who preceded her in death on June 16, 2011.

Mary worked at Dresser Manufacturing, W. R. Case Cutlery, and later as a transportation aide at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, and a former member of the Orakettes at the Orak Grotto. 

Mary’s greatest joy in life was her children and their families. She loved to cook and was happiest around the holidays when everyone would gather to eat.

Surviving is one daughter, Kelley (Millard Taylor) A. Housler, of Bradford, three sons, David (Olivia) P. Winner, of Bradford, Gary (Sherry) A. Winner, of Erie, and Bill (Lisa) J. Winner, of Cranberry, eleven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, two nieces, Kathy Verbocy and Pam Siffrinn, and one nephew, Patrick Deasey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, and one sister, Ann Deasey.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from Noon to 2:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main Street, where funeral services will be held at 2:00pm with Pastor Steven Beatie, of the Pentecostal Church in Olean, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park. 

Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to the Ashley Booth CARE for Children, PO Box 616, Bradford, PA 16701.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Sylvia M. Cosper, 88, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (May 1, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Sandra D. DAVIS, 65, of Alma, NY, died Monday, May 1, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born April 12, 1958, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Kenneth R. and Beatrice Teribury Geffers. 

On March 17, 1990, in Wellsville, she married Charles R. “Chuck” Davis, who survives.  A 1977 graduate of Belmont High School, she was employed by AMES, Wellsville Manor, and Allegany County ARC. 

Sandy enjoyed quilting and was part of a local group, sewing, baking, camping, bonfires, and spending time with family and friends.  

Surviving besides her husband, Chuck, are: four children, Josie (Kelly) Cross of Alma, Daniel (Heather) Stoll of Stannards, Shawn (Andrea Clancy) Stoll of Wellsville, and James (Cassie Whitney)  Davis of Wellsville; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Austin of Bolivar and Judy Mattison of Wellsville; four brothers, Daniel Mullen of Wadsworth, James (Betty) Geffers of Leesburg, TX, Larry Geffers of Wellsville, and Raymond Geffers of Wellsville; nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Charles R. Davis, Jr. on April 29, 2007; two sisters, Mary Lynn Geffers and Margaret Giblin;  three brothers, Joel Geffers, Calvin Geffers, and Kenneth L. Geffers; and two brothers-in-law, Calvin Mattison and Claude Austin.  

Friends may call Friday, May 5, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM.  Rev. Elva Cornell will officiate.  Burial will be in Stannards Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Barbara L. “Snookie” Morgan, 79, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (May 1, 2023) at UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

She was born July 12, 1943 in Bradford, the daughter of Harold Benjamin and Ellen Anderson Benjamin. On November 13, 1965, in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, she married James L. Morgan, who died April 29, 2014.

Barb was a graduate of Smethport Area High School.  She first worked for Corning in Bradford, from where she retired, then for the fair association.  She then worked in the cafeteria at the Smethport Elementary School for years before retiring again.

She was a former member and secretary of the McKean County Fair Association.  Snookie loved her animals, both large and small.  She always had dogs with her and the farm was abundant with animal life.

She is survived by:

Two sons:  Richard “Rick” Morgan and Terry Morgan, both of Smethport

One sister:  Sarah Benjamin of Smethport

Three brothers:  Phillip “Cricky” Benjamin of Smethport, George Benjamin of Eldred and Harold “Sonny” Benjamin of Erie, PA

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Janet Billings, and one brother, Ronald “Skip” Benjamin.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 4-6 PM at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport, where funeral and committal services will be held following visitation at 6:30 PM, with the Rev. Max Simms, officiating.  Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

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

Patricia Ann Grubbs, 76, of Warren, Pa, passed away on Friday April 28, 2023, in West Penn Hospital, after an extended illness, with her devoted husband by her side.

She was born in Warren, PA, on February 16, 1947, the daughter of the late Edward and Jean Klenck Jackson. Pat was a graduate of Warren Area High School Class of 1965. After high school she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps., serving during the Vietnam War. After her time in the military, she returned home to Warren, PA. Pat enjoyed gardening, painting, cooking, baking, and loved going to garage sales. She was a devoted fan of the Warren Dragons Football Team, attending games regularly or listening from home on the radio. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Pat in her earlier years volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader, and volunteered for C.A.S.A. She was also a member of the Warren American Legion Post 135.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband Raymond D. “Bink” Brzezinski, whom she married in Warren on March 31, 2010; four children Lee E. McFarland (Julia) of Girard, PA, Heather K. McFarland of Clarendon, Pa, Marla J. McMeans of GA, and Amanda J. Deming (Lauren) of CA; stepchildren R. Tyler Brzezinski (Sherry) and Kera Coleson (Corey) all of Youngsville, PA; nine grandchildren Kendra, Lisa, Samantha, Ashlyn, Devin, Derek, Camden, Ella, Brantley; numerous great grandchildren; special friend, Anissa and her two children Ava and Macy. Pat is also survived by her two loving dogs’ “COCO” and “Diogee”.

Funeral services and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Walter B. “Bud” Johnson, Jr., 91, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (May 1, 2023) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.

Arrangements will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

COMMERCIAL POINT, Ohio – William J. Slavin, 82, formerly of Eldred, PA passed away Saturday (April 29, 2023) at the home of his son.

Born April 1, 1941, in Olean, he was the son of Russell and Margaret Renahan Slavin. On Aug. 24, 1963, in Eldred, he married Nancy Barron, who predeceased him June 17, 2016.

Mr. Slavin worked for the IA Construction Co. for many years, and he was a PIAA high school basketball referee.

In his free time, he enjoyed boating, golfing and watching the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and St. Bonaventure basketball. He loved spending time on Cuba Lake, N.Y., working on his lake house and enjoying it with family and friends.

He is survived by his two sons, Kevin (Debra) Slavin of Columbus and Kris (Tharaha) Slavin of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, Mike (Norma) Slavin of Altoona, Pa.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter Kelly S. Slavin and two sisters Nancy Long and Patty Natale.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (May 3, 2023) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. A funeral service will be held beginning at 12:30 p.m. Thursday (May 4, 2023) in the funeral home. Fr. Michael Reyes, OFM, will officiate. Burial will be at Mount View Cemetery, Olean.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Ohio Hospice of Fayette County, 222 N. Oakland Ave., Washington Court House, OH 43160; or American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228.

Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.

Floyd B. Snyder, 88, of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, passed away April 28, 2023 at UPMC Wellsboro, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1935 in Jersey Shore, to Hazel (Campman) and Samuel Snyder.  “Red,” as he was known to many throughout his life, was number 12 of 13 children—7 boys and 6 girls.  A few years after his birth the family moved to Wellsboro, the consequence of his father’s new assignment with the New York Central Railroad.

Wellsboro was home the remainder of his life. At age 16 he proudly took a bellhop position at the Penn Wells Hotel. He enjoyed helping guests find their way. That job, and later tending bar, provided backstage views into the Laurel Festival pageant and mysterious out-of-town visitors, which some say included a movie star of the time.

In 1954 he married Mary Ellen Doane and several years later his son Kent was born. By then Floyd was employed at Borden’s can manufacturing division on East Avenue. The mid-1960s found Floyd single again, so he bought the Fleming property at the corner of Cortland Street and Park Place. In 1984 he started work at the glass factory, where he remained until his retirement in 2005.  Floyd was a proud member of Local 1001 of the American Flint Glass Workers Union.

When not at the factory or working around his house he was typically walking the town—to the Green, to coffee, to a friend’s house—and greeting others with a smile, a wave, and some with a witty or humorous remark. As an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, he walked many a service as an usher.

Floyd was the last of the 13 siblings to pass. He is survived by his son Kent and wife Marti Minnich, grandson Nathan Snyder and partner Camila Montes de Oca, granddaughter Allison Strong and husband Nate Strong, and many friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins across the country.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Floyd’s life from 6-8pm Friday May 19, 2023, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA, and to his Memorial Mass 10am Saturday May 20, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.

The family sincerely thanks all the staff at UPMC Wellsboro for the quality care and heartfelt comfort they provided Floyd during his final days. 

Kathleen G. Farman, age 69, of Tioga, PA passed away on April 30, 2023 at Corning Hospital. 

Born August 12, 1953 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Helen Paris. 

Kathleen is survived by her two sons, Shaun and Jennifer Farman of Marysville, CA and Chad and Deanna Farman of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Justin, Abbigail and Joseph Farman, Renee (Will) Shantz, Jessy and Amber Farman; three great grandchildren; a brother, Keith (Karen) Paris and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Farman in October 2022. 

Per her wishes there will be no services at this time. 

Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.   www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.  

Virginia Rose Talada, age 79, of Osceola formerly of Millerton, PA passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at UPMC Wellsboro.

Born April 18, 1944 in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late Carl Potter and Bessie (Baker) Howard.

Virginia enjoyed painting, cake decorating and making stuffed bears.

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Talada of Osceola, Debra Brown of Osceola, Stacie Craven of Raleigh, NC and Steve Talada of Millerton; a brother, Joe Potter of Horseheads, NY; a sister, Betty Bement of Painted Post and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl G. Talada and three brothers, Jim, Phillip and Ralph Potter.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.

Arthur A. Hensel, 92, of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of Galeton, PA and Amherst, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023. 

Born February 12, 1931 in Galeton, he was a son of the late Albert and Amber (Sharpe) Hensel.  Arthur was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the V.F.W. and enjoyed traveling and playing pool. He was also an animal lover, especially dogs.

Surviving are three sons, Richard (Sue) Hensel, Romulus, NY, Francis (Kellie) Hensel, Lockport, NY and Mark Hensel, Surfside Beach, SC; three daughters, Mary Sheila (Joseph) Neddy, Surfside Beach, SC, Sandra Hoellig, Durham, NC and Eileen Hensel, Surfside Beach, SC; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Arthur was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Paul Hensel and a sister, Evelyn Pletcher.  

Friends may call at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton, PA on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00am. The Rev. Chris Wheeler will be the Celebrant.  Interment will be made in the Germania Cemetery.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Potter County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Goodies For Our Troops, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

Robert William Chambers, age 96, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 30^th, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Roque Joseph Chambers and Anna Marie (Durkin) Chambers.

Robert served as Signalman 3^rd class in the U.S Navy during World War II, before being called back to active duty during the Korean War. He had a great passion for reading about his country’s history and was a remarkable storyteller. Robert also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Robert was the supervisor/Chief Switchman for Bell of PA for many years, and member of the St. Peters Catholic Church of Wellsboro.

Robert is survived by his wife of 74 years, Marguerite Joan “Marge” Chambers of Wellsboro, 2 daughters, Mary Ann Pelkey of Wellsboro, PA, and Marguerite “Peggy” (Michael) Pacholski of Marlton, NJ; 4 grandchildren; Michael Robert Pelkey, Meghan Allison Selander, Michael Christopher Pacholski, Robert Matthew Pacholski. 5 great grandchildren; Marguerite Jean Selander, Rebecca Marie Selander, Abigail Marilyn Selander, Emma Rose Pacholski, Jack Michael Pacholski. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his brothers Roque Jr., John Chambers, and sister Ann Land.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Robert’s life from 11am-12pm Saturday May 6, 2023, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12pm at the St. Peters Catholic Church, burial with military honors will be at the Wellsboro Cemetery.

His family recommends those who may need lodging to reach out to the Penn Wells Motor Lodge of Wellsboro www.pennwells.com, (570) 724-3463.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Robert’s name to be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation (718) 987-1931, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

 His family has entrusted the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with his arrangements, to share a memory or condolence with his family, visit www.tusseymosher.com.

Penny M. (Clark) Reese, age 63, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Sunday, April 30, 2023. 

She was born on April 26, 1960 in Blossburg, PA a daughter of the late Gary J. Clark and Mary E. (Grover) Clark and was married for over 30 years to Leonard “Lenny” Reese. 

Penny is survived by her mother: Mary Clark of Newark, NY, husband: Lenny Reese of Middlebury Center, PA, two sons: Brentt (Tammy) Reese, Mike (Stacy Gridley) Reese, both of Wellsboro, PA, four daughters: Geryana Schrader of VA, Sandra Schrader of VA, Holly (Gordon) Fisk of TN, Kayla Reese of Westfield, PA and many grandchildren. 

A private family graveside service will be held at the Catlin Hollow Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

A Celebration of Ellen’s Life will be held on Tuesday May 9, 2023, at 10:30 am in the Conewango Club, 201 Market St. Warren PA, with a funeral luncheon to follow.

The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Edward E. Vaughan, 78, of Warren, PA., died suddenly of natural causes, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Ed was born November 21, 1944, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Clifford and P. Avanell Kelly Vaughan.

Ed was a lifelong Warren area resident and had resided in Budapest, Hungary while working for Lorangers Manufacturing, working there from the beginning of operations until their closure. He was still actively working doing carpentry and electrical work which he took great pride in until his passing and enjoyed sharing his talent with so many.

He was a very proud U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War.

Ed enjoyed coin and stamp collecting, model railroads and wine making. He enjoyed telling stories of his shenanigans throughout life. He was a huge animal lover and adored his furry companion, Queenie. He loved the Hungarian people, and their culture and made many lifelong friends there.

Even though Ed was 78 years old, he always felt in his mind, that he was very young at heart.

He is survived by his daughter, Tina Vaughan Moore and husband, Marty, his dear friend, Bonnie Gray all of Warren, PA., 2 stepdaughters – Kim and Lori Carvelli, 1 sister – Patricia L. Vaughan, 1 special niece – Brenda Covell both of Ormond Beach, FL, 1 special nephew – Troy Kasick of Allentown, PA., several other nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Vera Lynne Vaughan Kasick who died September 23, 1985.

A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at a date and time to be announced. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park, Warren, PA.

Those wishing to place memorials may do through Disabled American Veterans Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or the Anna Shelter, 1555 E 10th Street, Erie, PA., 16511 or www.theannashelter.com

E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.