October 2023

Anthony (Tony) Paul Mihalko, 63, Tiona, Pa., died peacefully Wednesday evening, October 18, 2023, at his residence with his family at his side.

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. Warren, Pa.

Frederick L. RASSMAN, Jr., 75, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.  

Born February 14, 1948, in Tarrytown, he was the son of Frederick L. and Annette Kovel Rassman.  On August 23, 1986, in Belmont, he married the former Linnea Stoll, who survives.

A graduate of  Pleasantville High School, he earned a degree in ceramic engineering from Alfred University.  He was employed by A.L. Blades in Hornell and Belmont as head of quality control.  

Homer F. Mott, Jr., 62, of Emery Towers, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Betty Faye Foster, 73, of Austin, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois. 

Betty was born on February 17, 1950, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Robert and Edith “Shirley” (Holt) Hunsinger. 

Betty worked for Truck Lite and was also a bartender and cook.  She was of Methodist faith, volunteered at the East Fork Sportsmen’s club, and enjoyed crafts, especially flower arranging, cooking, and baking.   

Mary L. PROUTY, 80, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

Born September 25, 1943, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Winford B. and Golda V. Hillyard Tubbs.  On February 1, 1963, in Wellsville, NY, she married Lloyd C. Prouty, who survives.  

She was a graduate of Fort Knox High School in Fort Knox, KY and business school in Louisville, KY.  Mary was employed by Galeton Production and Stackpole.  She was a member of West Pike Baptist Church.  

Surviving besides her husband, Lloyd, are:  four siblings, Charlene Earle of Brookings, SD, Carolyn Prouty of Ulysses, Rose (Timothy) Foust of Coudersport, and Dale R. Tubbs of Coudersport; nieces and nephews.  

Jack M. RISEWICK, 87 of Caneadea, NY, died Friday, September 22, 2023 in the Hart Comfort House, surrounded by his family.

Friends may call at Parish of the Holy Family, 4100 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY 14606 on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 11:00 – 12:00 PM, with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 12:00 PM.  Father Steve Lape will be the Celebrant.  Burial will be in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Gates, NY.

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

Loving mother

Beverly A. Van Curen, of Little Genesee, NY passed away Tuesday (Oct. 17, 2023) after a long illness, at Olean General Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born in Cuba on March 31, 1943, she was the daughter of Bernard and Louise Griffin Torpey. On July 10, 1965, she married Charles “Chuck” Van Curen, who passed away Dec. 25, 2006.

Beverly graduated from Portville Central School, going on to earn a bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY Geneseo. She ended her working career as a manager for Dunn’s Drug Store in Bolivar.

Todd D. Muroski, 52, of Warren, PA, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, in his home after an extended illness.

He was born in Warren, PA, on July 6, 1971, the son of the late David Muroski and Jacqueline Minninck Muroski who survives.

Todd was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1990. He worked in the restaurant industry and worked at many local establishments throughout the Warren area. Todd was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and served as an altar boy in his younger years.

Smethport–On March 10, 1939, Lena Southworth Smith and Worth Smith, welcomed their fourth, and last child into their home.  They named him Kent.

He grew up with his two older brothers and older sister on the homestead in Smethport, Pennsylvania.  As a boy, Kent helped with the many chores around the farm, and also at his father’s store, the Worth W Smith Hardware.  Here, he first heard one of his favorite quotes, “Flush twice, it’s a long way to Washington.”

A bright student, in High School Kent enjoyed all of his classes with the exception of Latin, saying he would have preferred to learn a “living” language. Kent graduated Valedictorian at Smethport High School in 1957.  Encouragement from a cousin led Kent to pursue the pre-med degree from Penn State, where he graduated in 1961. 

He then attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated with his degree in medicine in 1965.  It was while attending med school that Kent met the love of his life, Miriam “Mimi” Lucas, at a bar called “Dirty Franks”. She was a talented artist. They married in Medford Lakes, NJ, June 6, 1964 and had two children, Kent Worth and Christie Lynn Wallis “Walt”.

“Loving Mother & Grandmother”

Nancy A. Venable of Absolut of Allegany passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean, NY.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11:00 am.  The Rev. Dr. Anthony L. Evans will officiate.

A full obituary will be published. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association

Carroll Lee (Faivre) Plant, age 57, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away Oct. 17, 2023 at her home. 

She was born on Feb. 27, 1966 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Carroll “Cub” and Dorothy (Fisher) Faivre and was married to John Plant.

She worked at the Tioga County Courthouse, Tioga HAS, Corning, Inc. and most recently Sam Inc.

COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Barbara J. Neefe, 73, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Chief Timothy M. Johnson (TJ), 56, of Warren, PA, lost his life in the line of duty shortly after responding to an EMS call on Monday evening, October 16, 2023.  He passed away early Tuesday morning, October 17 at Warren General Hospital after an unexpected medical emergency.

Tim was born in Warren, PA, on December 1, 1966, the son of the late Gary W. and Jane L. (Bertetto) Johnson. On June 19^th, 1993, he married the former Kathryn (Kathy) McAulay at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

He was a graduate of Warren High School Class of 1985, he then graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He was employed by Whirley Industries for 34 years and most recently was the IT Director. 

Tim was a very active member at Pleasant VFD for the past 37 years.  He was the current Chief and Trustee as well as an EMT for over 35 years. Tim had also served Pleasant VFD as a secretary, deputy chief, and assistant chief.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The family of Ruth Ann Girlando will receive visitors from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Ruth’s life at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at J. Liu’s, 6880 North High Street, Worthington.  Friends are encouraged to attend and share stories about Ruth, if they wish.  Ruth’s ashes will be interred at Maple Grove Cemetery in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania on November 4.

Ruth’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com