November 2023

Reverend David Everette Blowers, 95, of Wellsboro, Pa. crossed over to his new eternal home on Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 8, 1927, the son of Everette P and Evelyn M (Janowsky) Blowers, in West Falls, NY.

He was married to Elizabeth G (Garwood) Blowers in 1949 for 53 years and they had five children.

David (and Dolly) of Triadelphia, West Virginia, Paul (deceased) and Barb of Belington, West Virginia, Ruth ZumMullen of Payson, Arizona, Daniel (and Ada) Blowers of Wauchula, Florida, Deborah (and Steve) Goodrich of Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania.

After the passing of his wife Elizabeth (Betty) in 2002 he has been married to Beatrice Faith Gulnac for the past 20 years.

He has 13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren with whom he loved to spend as much time as possible and enjoyed during his long life.

David pastored his first church in Elkland, Pa. in 1949, later assisted his father at Community Chapel of Wellsboro where he became senior Pastor in 1989.

Lewis “Leo” R. Haight, 66, of 5 Iroquois Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born September 18, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Henry Jackson and Rose (Zimbicki) Haight.

He was a 1975 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On August 4, 2012, in Bradford, he married Toni L. (Lundy) Haight who survives.

After high school Leo worked several jobs in the construction trade, he spent a number of years working concrete precast work and as a construction laborer for Kessel Construction. After an injury from a 27’ fall, he transitioned to a job at Case Cutlery. Over the 27 years he spent at Case, Leo hand-finished thousands of knives and eventually retired from running the wash tanks.

“Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother”

Scott D. Vaughn, 38, of 1391 Route 446, Hinsdale, NY passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Scott was born August 19, 1985 in Jamestown and was the son of Robert and Bonnie Hess Vaughn. 

Scott attended Hinsdale Central School and Olean High School.  He worked at Alley Catt and T+ M as a cab driver for a period of time.  Scott started working in construction as a roofer and a mechanic for cab companies. 

Please join us to celebrate the memory of Patricia Ann (Plotts) Erway who died at Bradford County Manor on May 27, 2023. Patricia grew up in Watsontown and was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Ruth E. Plotts.  

Monday, November 27, 2023

First Presbyterian Church, Wellsboro Pennsylvania.

The address is 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901

11:00.  Reception

12:00. Memorial service

1:00.   Lunch and Refreshments

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Burial at Raymond Cemetery 

The address is 3118 State Rte 49 W

Genesee, PA 16923

11:00 am. We will also lay to rest the ashes of our Kevin (died 3/10/97) beside the remains of his mother and father, Patricia and Preston. 

Our best wishes to all and we hope we may see you. 

Brian Erway, Kathy Heck, Jill Erway

OBITUARY

Katie Anne Harvey, age 41, of Johnsonburg, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long, enduring battle with cancer, at Shadyside Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She is a daughter of the late John C. Harvey and Kristene “Tena” (Belin) Harvey of Wilcox.

Katie had worked at Walmart, Helpmates, and the Elks Club of Ridgway. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, the Elks, the Moose, Central Hose, the Eagles and the Piedmont Club.

Richard J. Olszewski, 81, of Ridgway, PA died on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Pinecrest Nursing Home after a brief illness.

He was born on December 27, 1941, a son of the late Costek “Babe” and Mildred Siefert Olszewski.

On November 28, 1964, he married Marie Stenta, who survives.

Richard was a lifelong member of the community and a member of St. Leo Magnus Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending time hunting, gardening, and teaching his kids how to enjoy the outdoors.  Richard was a talented artist, taxidermist, and cook. He was a kindhearted family man who always took time to be there for his children and grandkids. He had a special place in his heart for his animals, his love for animals is truly inspiring.