December 2023

Vesta Marie Lewis, 89, of Brewerton, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Vesta was born and raised in Bolivar, New York. She was predeceased by her loving husband who died in 1988, Russell Winston Lewis, following 36 years of a blessed and beautiful life together. In addition she was predeceased by a son Russell Winston Lewis, Jr., her parents Elmer and Mary Baldwin Mitchell, a sister, Elma Pangburn and brothers, Lyle, Robert, Claude (“Toad”), and Alan Mitchell.

Donna Rachel Marie Simbeck, 92, of St. Marys, PA died peacefully at her home on December 19, 2023.

She was born August 23, 1931 in Elbon, Pa, the first child of the late Raymond and Margaret Herzing Gahr. On August 7, 1954 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she married Richard “Dick” Simbeck who preceded her in death on April 2, 2013.

Donna was a coal miner’s daughter.  Her first school experience was in a one-room schoolhouse in Elbon where she was able to skip first grade.  After her father was killed in a mining accident, her mother moved the family of 5 to St. Marys to live in her grandparents’ home.  Donna attended the St. Marys Parochial school and graduated salutatorian of the Central Catholic High School, class of 1948.

Thomas L. Kline, 77, of Ash Street, St. Marys, PA passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

He was born on May 11, 1946 in Ridgway, a son of the late Theodore and Loretta Ruth Kline.

He married Louise O’Hern, who survives. Together they shared more than 57 years of love, laughter, and happiness.

Tom worked as an autobody technician for many years. In his free time, Tom enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as trapping. He also liked going to camp and spending time outdoors. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Audrey D. LOWREY, 83, of Dry Prong, LA, formerly of Gaines, PA, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in her home.  

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Stephen E. Finestone, 89, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at home surrounded by family. 

He was born January 23, 1923, in Ottawa Canada to Isaac and Ivy Elizabeth (Ashton) Finestone.  Stephen served in the US Army, earned his Master of Divinity, and on February 4, 1957, married Celia Bruss with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. 

He worked as a pastor, insurance salesman, teacher and social worker.  Stephen worshipped at local churches, and was an avid amateur astronomer and ham radio operator.