June 2023

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Parker Hill Cemetery, Sunderlinville, PA for Joseph and Judith Hanes.  Also remembered at that time will be their daughter, Cynthia Hanes.  Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate.  A luncheon will follow at the Pine Creek Inn, 1637 US-6 West, Galeton, PA 16922.  Residents of Mills, PA, Mr. Hanes died June 26, 2020, Mrs. Hanes died January 6, 2023, and Cynthia died June 5, 2020.  

Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Connie M. DODGE, 67, of Wellsville, NY, passed peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. 

A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

James William Rea Paup of Fruitland Park, FL (formerly of Kane, PA) passed away Friday June 9, 2023 at the age of 88, having been born on February 24, 1935.

He was the son of the late Harry R. Paup and Ruth L. Lindblade, formerly of Kane, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife Thora Lynne Lehman (married February 9, 1957), as well as his infant sister, Barbara Ann Paup and his daughter, Jody Rea Hogan.

He is survived by his brother John F. (Chris) Paup, of Kane, PA and Wilmington, NC as well as his loving daughters Polly (John) Park Jr. of TN, Jamie Huntsman of MN, Kelly (Paul) Warner of TN and Sherry (Randall) Shappard of FL. Mr. Paup was also the proud grandfather of his 10 grandchildren; John (Jay) Park III, Sarah Park Wunderlich, Brian Huntsman, Brandy Rea Berry, James Michael Hogan, Aaron Hogan, Brandon Warner, Colleen Warner, Marc Shappard and Kristen Nash, as well as 2 great-granddaughters Emily Park and Linnea Huntsman along with many nieces and nephews and also his wife’s sister Virginia “Lou” Lehman and brother Jon E. (Gale) Lehman.

At the time of his passing, Mr. Paup was proud to have been the 2nd oldest and the 2nd longest lifetime member of Kane B.P.O.E., Elks Lodge #329.

At the wishes of the deceased there will be no service however, he will be laid to rest at Mount Tabor Cemetery in Kane, PA.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778. Online condolences can by expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

Edward H. Crisman, 69, of 12 Mechanic Street, Bradford, PA passed away suddenly, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

Born October 1, 1953, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Maurice A. and Mary Jane (Evans) Crisman.

Ed was a 1971 graduate of Bradford High School, and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park NY.

Ed worked as a sous chef in Oklahoma, in the oil fields around Bradford, and was formerly a doorman at Players.

He attended the Church of the Ascension. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, backgammon, billiards, and flying, which was his true passion. He enjoyed telling stories of past adventures. In his youth he played Ice Hockey.

Surviving are three sisters; Susan L. (Stephen) Curley of Pennsburg, M. Melissa Crisman of Leesburg, VA, and Jennifer A. Morrison of Port Allegany, two brothers; M. Kerry (Cindy) Crisman of Smethport, and Craig E. Crisman of Mt. Jewett, one uncle, Forrest E. “Gene” Crisman (Phyllis), of Sun City FL, 11 nieces and nephews, several grand nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

Family will receive friends on Friday June 16, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., where funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to American Heart Association, or a 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

Nancy Lauffer Hall, 89, of Warren, PA, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, after a brief illness.  She was born November 23, 1933, to Perry and Beulah Phillips Lauffer, in Russell, PA.

A 1951 graduate of Warren High School, she worked at what was then known as the New Process Company.  She married Jarold “Jerry” Hall on May 28, 1954.  After starting their family, Nancy became a full-time homemaker.  Their life together included family vacations, bus trips with Rex Graham and winter visits to Florida. 

Nancy’s life reflected her love of family, God, and community.  A longtime member of Russell United Methodist Church, she was active in her children’s school and Scouting activities, volunteered with the Russell Well Baby Clinic and was a member of the Russell Lioness and Warren General Hospital Auxiliary.  Her circle of friends included the Russell Knitting Club, the Friday Mahjong Ladies, and WHS Class of 1951 lunch group.

She is survived by her children, Cathleen “Cathy” Hall and Brian Hall and his wife, Cathy Hiller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and her brother, Perry Lauffer, Jr., and sister-in-law, Barbara Gray Lauffer. 

Friends may call at the Russell United Methodist Church, 17 North Main Street, Russell, PA., on Thursday, June 15, 2023, one hour prior to a funeral and committal service at 11:00 AM  with Rev. Bay Allen, Pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. 

Memorial gifts may be directed to Russell United Methodist Church or charity of choice.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Linda L. Scalise, 71, of Warren, PA, died peacefully, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. 

She was born May 8, 1952, in Warren, PA.  She was the daughter of Donald and Elsie Edna Marie Ghere Cummings, Sr.  Linda was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1971 graduate of Warren Area High School.  She was employed for 3 years, with the former New Process Company.  She enjoyed playing bingo at Warren Moose Lodge 109, was a member of their ladies of the moose.  She was also a member of the Warren American Legion Post 135 Ladies Auxiliary. She is lovingly remembered as a sweet, generous, and kind woman, who loved and adored her children, and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Douglas J. Scalise whom she married September 8, 1973, in Warren, PA.

2 Daughters – Jessica Ceriola and husband, Jeffrey of Starbrick, PA., Lisa Scalise and her significant other, Jared Lear of Pittsburgh, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Mason, Morgan, and Brooks, 2 Brothers – Harold Cummings and wife, Sarah of Warren, PA., Bruce Cummings and wife, Terri, of Russell, PA., 2 Sisters – Darlene Stewart and husband, Dave, Marie Stewart, all of Warren, PA., several nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 6 Brothers – Sid, Don, Lou, Rich, Ed, and Bill Cummings, 3 Sisters – Betty Cummings, Lois Gustafson, Julie Passenger.

Friends will be received at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M.  A funeral and committal service will be conducted Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Condron, Pastor of Good News Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. 

Those wishing to send e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  Memorial contributions may be sent to Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365.