November 2023

Christopher (Chris) Cashimere, 62, of 2649 McCann Hollow Road, Olean, NY passed away on November 9, 2023, at the Buffalo VA after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born September 19, 1962, in Olean, he was the son of Paul and Margaret (Peggy) Cashimere, also of Olean. He was married to Mary Jo (Robak) Cashimere for 42 years, who survives.

Chris was a 1981 graduate of Archbishop Walsh High School and shortly after married the love of his life, Mary Jo. He joined the United States Air Force in March of 1982 and served as a fuel system maintenance mechanic for over 12 years. After the service he worked privately as a military mechanic in Saudi Arabia for almost 3 years.

In 1997, he returned to his hometown of Olean, and worked for Mazza Sheet Metal, then purchased Business Interiors which he ran, along with his own countertop business, until 2023. He had a steady business with many local clients and was known for his work ethic, dependability, reliability and honesty. And he was ready and willing to help his extended family with their carpentry needs, too.

Lisa S. Shaffer, 46, of Clay St. in Kane, PA passed away Friday morning (Nov.10) at her residence, following a lengthy, hard fought battle with Breast Cancer.

Born May 17, in Havre de Grace, MD, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (Stephens) Ashford.  On Aug. 15, 2015, she married Raymond (RC) Shaffer, who survives.

Lisa had worked as a dental assistant at the Kane Dental Center.  She was a member and former Bartender of the Wilcox Sportsman Club and loved hanging out with her family and pets and also spending time outdoors.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters Marissa McKinney and Miranda Shaffer; one son Myles Shaffer, along with her two fur babies Riggs and Zoey and many brothers and sisters.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Michael Avenali, 94, of Route 6, Kane, PA passed away Friday morning (Nov. 11) at the Buffalo Regional Medical Center.  

Born May 18, 1929 in Kane, he is the son of the late Peter and Josephine (Lorenzo) Avenali.  On Feb. 25, 1950 in Ridgway, he married Alfreda Weatherbee, who preceded him in death.

Mike served in the US Army and was a WWII veteran.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to his large family. He worked at Domtar for 49 years and also owned Avenali’s Yamaha motorcycle shop for 14 years.  He was a member of the Mt. Jewett American Legion, the Kane Fish and Game Club and the NRA.

Anna Mae Parmigiani, 91 of Kersey, PA passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Phyllis A. Cook, 94, of 502 Church Street, St. Marys, PA passed away in her sleep Monday, November 6, 2023 at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA.

She was born May 5, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, daughter of the late Walter and Helen Brandenburger Stuck at the outset of the Great Depression.  Their family farm raised turkeys, milked cows, cultured Honey Bees, and grew corn to survive when it was still possible to have an active farm inside the city limits of Indianapolis.  

She earned her teaching degree from Indiana Central University and additionally trained at Indiana University.   Phyllis taught 1st and 4^th Grade many years in the St. Marys Public Schools.

Phyllis met her future husband Harold E. Cook, Jr. while he served in the U.S. Navy Engineering Department at Purdue University.  They were married at Holy Rosary Church and Hal preceded her in death on December 4, 2004.        

After a courageous battle with cancer, Edwin A. Archer Jr. passed away at the age of 72 on November 11th, 2023. He was surrounded by family at UPMC Cole, where he received end of life care by a compassionate staff.

He was born on June 4, 1951, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania to Edwin A. Archer Sr. and Genevieve Lewis. He grew up in Keating Summit as the oldest of five children. He attended Austin and Port Allegany School Districts and achieved a GED.

His biggest achievement was becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.

He married Linda Nace on July 30th, 1988 and they were married for 35 years at the time of his death.

Mary Virginia Devling, 101, of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. 

Born November 27, 1921, in Galeton, she was a daughter of the late Clyde A. and Emma (Schramm) Devling. She was a graduate of the Galeton High School and Penn State University. 

Mary was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Egypt during WWII. She then worked for the First National Bank in Galeton until retiring. 

She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Galeton, serving as a teacher and as the treasurer in the Sunday School Department, a member of the American Legion and a member of Friend X.

Donald J. Sain, 82, of Terrace Road, St. Marys, PA passed at Hamot Hospital in Erie on Saturday, November 11, 2023. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch Green Funeral Home.

Travis M. Wehler, 37, of Winchester, VA, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the home of his parents in St. Marys.

  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch Green Funeral Home.

Nancy L. Sposato, 81, of 33 Brennan Street, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born July 30, 1942, in Bradford, PA, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Mary M. (Chohrach) Manning. She was a 1960 graduate at St. Bernard School.

On May 11, 1963, at St. Bernard Church, she married Richard L. Sposato, who survives.

Nancy formerly worked at the DFS Finance Company, and she worked part time at Bradford Central Christian High School in the cafeteria.

James Sewell, 80, of 29 Ave B, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Born on October 14, 1943, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John C. and Elizabeth R. (Spencer) Sewell. He attended Bradford Area High School.

On November 17, 1969, in Allegany NY, he married Nicholene (Volliet) Sewell who survives.

Jim formerly ran his own construction company, worked for PennDot, the City of Bradford Roadway Department, KOA Speers, Boise Cascade, and the Children’s Home.