October 2023

ALLENTOWN – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Paul Copley, a devoted husband, loving father, favorite uncle and cherished friend, who left us all too soon at the age of 45.

John was born June 12, 1978, and departed from this world Oct. 9, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with glioblastoma.

John was born in Kane, raised in Mount Jewett and attended college at Clarion University and University of Pittsburgh, where he met his wife, Kendra, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemical and petroleum engineering.

A man of unforgettable character, John was a dedicated husband to his wife, Kendra (Krutilla) Copley of Weirton, W.Va., and a fountain of unwavering love for his two young daughters, Makayla and Madelyn.

Richard Francis Black (January 14, 1956 – October 10, 2023)

Dr. Richard Black died on Tuesday, October 10th after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts in January of 1956, which, as he’d tell you, is not far from the birthplace of John Adams.

He got his bachelor’s degree, master’s in public health & dental degree from Harvard University, followed by his training in Oral and Maxillofacial  Surgery from Mount Sinai in New York City.

He dedicated his life to treating his patients with dignity and respect and providing the highest level of care. He devoted much of his free time to Rotary, the Wellsboro community, and humanitarian work.

He was a singular man. He had a focus and commitment that characterized not only his working life, but his personal life as well. He loved a joke, a quote, or a bon mot. And a bành mì for that matter. He would likely have written a better obituary than this one.

He is survived by his wife, three children and 5 siblings. He will be missed.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Dr. Black’s life at a Memorial Mass 11:00 am Saturday, October 28, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and a reception 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Deane Center in Wellsboro. 

Donations in his memory may be made to the Wellsboro Rotary Club, PO Box 961, Wellsboro, PA 16901. 

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

Bob (Robert) Allan Highhouse, 80, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family and his loyal companion, Bubba.

Bob was born on September 8, 1943, to James and Florence Ruhlman Highhouse in Warren, PA. He attended Warren Area High School and joined the US Navy in 1960. He served as an Aviation Boatswains Mate—Fuel Specialist. during Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bob spent much of his time in the Navy on the U.S.S. F.D. Rosevelt Aircraft Carrier cruising the Mediterranean.

Bob attended VALE Technical institute in Blairsville, PA, and specialized in mechanics. He worked at DORCON, Sylvania, and National Fuel Gas, where he worked as a mechanic and gas regulator and measurement specialist. Bob retired after 32 years in 1999.

Loving Father, Grandfather

Russell G. “Russ” Scott, 79, of 9840 Hardy’s Corners Road, Rushford, NY passed way Friday, October 13, 2023 at his daughter’s home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.

Born on March 10, 1944, in Friendship, he was a son of Floyd H. and Marie E. Vail Scott.  On September 19, 1964, in Friendship, he married the former Sylvia S. Speta and together they spend the next 48 years making family and wonderful memories until her passing on August 15, 2013.

Russ was a graduate of Friendship Central School Class of 1962.  He then went to Welding Technical School in Wellsville.

He worked at Air Preheater in Wellsville as a welder and traveled extensively for work.  In 1984, he became the Superintendent of Building and Grounds at Rushford Central School retiring in 2004.

Doris E. Childs of County Route 5, Bolivar, NY passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Wellsville Manor following a brief illness.

Doris was born on February 6, 1934, in Olean and was the daughter of George L. and Mae V. Hamilton Collins. On August 24, 1952, at the Portville Methodist Church she married Leon Norwood Childs who predeceased her on November 11, 2004.

Doris was a 1952 graduate of Portville Central School. She worked at Portville Central School for over 25 years where she retired as a Cafeteria Manager after 12 years in the late 1990s.

Jane McDermit Hoare, 85, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

Jane was born in Cresson, PA, on May 5, 1938 to the late James and Margaret Yahner McDermit.  In 1950 her family moved to Knoxville, TN where she graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School, Class of 1956.  She then went to St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Knoxville, earning her R.N. Degree in 1959.  Her family moved back to Cresson, PA where she met and married Robert Hoare in 1960.  They were blessed to share 59 ½ years of marriage together.