January 2024

William R. Pichler, age 83, of 221 Fairview Road, Kersey, PA passed away at home on January 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on October 8, 1940, at the family homestead in Kersey, son of the late Albert and Mary Anzinger Pichler, Sr.  Bill was a lifelong resident of Kersey and a member of the last graduating class of Kersey High School, Class of 1959.

He was married on April 16, 1966, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church to his wife Ellen Forster, who survives.   They were blessed to share 57 years of marriage.

Beverly “Sue” Jean Crawford, 77, died at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, PA at 6:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

She resided with her longtime companion, John Ziegler, at 27 Whispering Pines Lane, Galeton, in Potter County, since moving there in 2001.

Beverly was born Aug. 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Jesse Clinton Keith and Betty Alva Harshbarger-Fouse.

She married Gary M. Crawford Sr. Dec. 31, 1979, at the Church of the Brethren, Harrisburg, and he preceded her in death May 24, 2001.

In Loving Memory of Cathey Louise Beldin

Cathey Louise Beldin, passed away peacefully in December of 2023, in Darlington, PA. She was born in August of 1953, in Punxsutawney, PA to the late Delores and John Fuller.

A proud native of Punxsutawney, Cathey spent her life in Emporium, PA, where she became an integral part of the community. She was a union officer during the majority of her employment at GE Motor Coils. She retired from GE Emporium after decades of dedicated service, leaving behind a commendable professional legacy.

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather

Robert C. Pettit, 86, formerly of 9367 Watts Road, Cuba, NY passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Cuba Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit after a lengthy illness.

Born on July 25, 1937, in Olean, he was a son of Donald and Doris Keller Pettit.  On February 11, 1957, in High Point, North Carolina he married the former Mona Walden and together they shared 66 years of marriage until her passing on October 20, 2023. 

Bob was a graduate of Rushford Central Schools Class of 1955, where he was a star soccer and basketball player.

Carol A. Miller, 76, of Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her son’s residence, surrounded by her family. 

Carol was born in Bradford, on November 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert and Katherine L. (Schine) Livingston.

On October 21, 1978, in Bradford, she married Charles L. Miller who preceded her in death on February 19, 2005.

She attended Bradford Area High School. Carol formerly worked at Case Cutlery and worked as a bartender at the VFW. Carol was outspoken, generous, funny, and kind. She loved Elvis, Betty Boop, word searches, collecting dolls, and German chocolate cake.

Frank A. Fragale passed away on December 31, 2023 at age 78.  He was born in Emporium, PA to the late, Michael and Anna Fragale.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Nanci Fragale; brothers, Michael and Jennie and James and Janice Fragale; sister, Mary Lou Fragale; nephews, Pete Fragale.

Frank is survived by his daughters, Aletha (Charlie) Fragale-Steehler and Christine (Michael) VanDemortel; grandchildren, Angela (Jake) Stacy, Anthony Mosca, Emilee (Aaron Maltese) VanDemortel, and Ryan VanDemortel; great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Karter Mosca, Judah and Iris Stacy; siblings, Marlene (Chuck) Farren and John Fragale; several nieces, nephews, and other family.

Frank Lived in the Rochester area for over 50 years.   However, Emporium was always Home.  There was nothing more important to Frank than his family.  Frank was an avid Hunter…Deer, Duck, Turkey, it did not matter as long as he was out with nature and family and friends.  He Loved his annual “Fishing Trips” back home to the “Rats Nest” with his Brothers.  Frank spent the majority of his career at Artcraft Optical. Where not only did he manage the business, he also molded and changed the lives of so many.