November 2023

Gelindo “Boots” Bonfardine, 89, of 148 Louis Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Boots was born July 10, 1934 in Caledonia to the late John and Amelia Dezanet Bonfardine.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Weedville High School, Class of 1951.  He continued his studies at Penn State University, graduating in 1955 with a degree in Business Education and a minor in Accounting.  He retired from Airco Speer and Metco.

On October 31, 1959 in the Sacred Heart Church, Boots married the late Margaret A. Dornisch, who preceded him in death on May 2, 2013.

Gail E. ACKERMAN, 76, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Comfort House of Allegany County. 

Born June 28, 1947, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Manley C. and Marjorie Reynolds Ackerman. 

A 1965 graduate of Wellsville Central School, she continued her education at Rochester Business Institute.  She was employed as a secretary by Syracuse Research Corporation, Hillsboro County School District in Florida, and at BOCES, where she was the special education secretary. 

Gail was a member of the Wellsville Alumni Association and served as the class coordinator for the class of ’65.  Gail enjoyed the many years she shared with her two groups of close friends in Wellsville and Brandon, FL. 

Ellen M. Peroski, 75, a lifelong resident of Sheffield, PA passed away Saturday morning November 11, 2023, at Lakeview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport, PA.

She was born in Sheffield, PA on December 6, 1947, the daughter of Howard W. McClellan and Betty (Budila) McClellan.

She was a 1966 graduate of Sheffield High School. Ellen gained employment at the former McMillen family lumber company in Sheffield, PA. She was a devoted faithful lifelong member of the St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Sheffield where she attended mass daily when able.

Anna B. BONSER, 102, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Marine City and Algonac, MI, passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, with her daughter-in-law, Barbara, by her side.  

Born July 6, 1921, in River Rouge, MI, she was the daughter of Paul and Julia Josephine Lozon Charron.  Orphaned at an early age, she was raised by her Aunt Minnie.  She was married to Angus Bonser, who predeceased her in 1984.  

Anna was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years.  She was a member of Starville Church, Starville, MI and Zion Christian Assembly in Ulysses.  In 2002, she moved to Ulysses and lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Barbara Bonser.  

LIVERPOOL, NY—Family and friends of Gregory L. “Greg” Lawton, 58, of Liverpool, formerly of Bolivar, are invited to call from 11am to 12 noon on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Obi Community Church, 1948 NY 305, Cuba, NY, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 12 noon with Greg’s pastor, Jeff O’Brien associate Pastor of Northside Baptist Church, and Pastor David Cook of Obi Community Church, officiating.

Greg passed away on October 31, 2023. 

Greg’s family entrusted his 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

Duane E. Carpenter, of Franklin, TN, finished his earthly journey and stepped into the arms of Jesus on Nov 9, 2023.

He was born Sept 19, 1939 to Fred and Dorothy Carpenter in Port Allegany, PA.

After he graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1957, he entered the United States Air Force where he served for four years. While stationed at Andrew’s Airforce base, he met his bride of 62 years, Doris Johnson Carpenter.

Nello Berrettini, 71, of Eldred, PA, formerly of Dupont, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Bello and Doris Reilly Berrettini.

He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and earned his LPN degree through the Wilkes-Barre Vocational Technical School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1970-1974. He had worked for and retired from the Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital in 2016.

Frank S. Willard, age 83, a well-known personality in Wellsboro, PA, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 12, 2023. 

Frank was born on March 20, 1940 in Wellsboro, PA.  The son of the late Stewart and Doris (Atherton) Willard, he was married to Donna Mae (Brooks) Willard for 64 years. We will never forget Frank’s good cheer, kindness, and generosity.

Frank was one of the lucky individuals whose vocation was his avocation. He thoroughly enjoyed his relationship with woodworking and carpentry. Frank excelled for many decades in remodeling and contracting. His craft is visible in dozens of buildings throughout Tioga County. He began his woodworking career at Patterson Lumber Company and transitioned into private trade. In addition, he spent 19 dedicated years at the Wellsboro Hospital, ultimately serving as Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Safety.