July 2024

Josephyn Maribella Tanner    “cherished granddaughter, daughter, niece, cousin and friend”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Josephyn Maribella “Josey” Tanner, 16, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. 

Born on Friday, March 14, 2008, in Paris, Texas, she was a daughter of Justyn D. and Teena L. Calhoun Tanner.

Josey enjoyed all things outdoors: camping, 4 wheeling on ATV, swimming, roller blading and gardening.  She also loved animals, especially her dog, Lucky.  She also loved to watch movies and anime.  Three of her favorite things were unicorns, rainbows, and kitties.

Her Autism allowed her to see the world in a very unique way that we were all grateful to have shared with her. She was a very special soul and will be greatly missed.

Evelyn M. Moreth,94, formerly of Summer Street, Bradford, PA passed away in her sleep, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her granddaughter’s residence, where she resided the past four years.

Born April 4, 1930, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Willard F. and Nellie L. (Sweet) Bunce. She attended Bradford schools.

On July 23, 1949, in Baldwinsville, NY, she married Norman F. “Syracuse” Moreth who preceded her in death on March 3, 2009.

Evelyn had been employed at KOA Speer, and she retired from the housekeeping department at Bradford Regional Medical Center. In retirement she worked for Pathstone cleaning at the YMCA.

She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, and enjoyed bowling in various leagues, playing the lottery and going to bingo.

Charles Douglas “Doug” McMichael, 83, of Wellsboro, PA passed away July 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born February 14, 1941, in Blossburg to Charles Brion and Louise Ruth (Wilson) McMichael.  He graduated from Wellsboro High School and on May 18, 1985, married Carolyn Berfield. 

He enjoyed playing games, playing music and singing, and especially enjoyed playing his guitar.  Doug was widely known in the area from managing the local Super Duper or Eckerd Drug Store, and his steadfast involvement in the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, to his faithful local support of the First Baptist Church and involvement in the Wellsboro Rotary Club where he received the Paul Harris Award.  Doug’s involvement in and support of the Wellsboro community cannot be overstated.

James Andrew Eldridge, 82, of Warren, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Jim was born in Corry, PA to the late John A and Charlotte R (Kring) Eldridge on November 19, 1941.

 Jim was a member of the Pleasant Community Church and the Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study Group. 

He was a lifetime resident of Warren PA and graduated from Warren High School in 1959. He graduated from the Indiana State Teacher’s College and then received his Master of Art and Teaching at Miami University of Ohio. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Warren County School District in January 1964. He taught Geography at Beaty Junior High School in Warren and retired after 34 years. For the next 22 years, however, Jim continued as a substitute for the Warren County School District. 

 He was invited to deliver the graduation speech to the Warren Area High School class of 2012 as well as the class of 2016 after which he retired.

During his teaching career Jim also served as playground supervisor at Warren Memorial Playground. Later Jim became the Parks and Recreation Director for the city of Warren, from which he retired in 2008.

Jim served in various capacities in area churches which included : Youth Director at the First Baptist Church, and the Bethlehem Covenant Church of Warren, Assistant to the Pastor at the North Warren Presbyterian Church and Youth Director at the First Presbyterian Church of Warren.

Sharon R. ALBNEY, 66, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Port Allegany, died Friday, July 19, 2024 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. 

 Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Jackie Lee Thompson, age 69, of Elkland, PA passed away on July 18, 2024 at UPMC Wellsboro. Born November 3, 1954 in Blossburg PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Gill) Thompson.

Jackie enjoyed fishing, playing cards and family picnics. He had no children of his own but considered his nieces (6 sisters) his guardian angels.

Mary (Wood) Wetmore, age 94, of Knoxville, PA, passed away on July 15, 2024 at Broad Acres in Wellsboro, PA. Born on August 4, 1929, she was the daughter of Russell and Ruth Edgcomb Wood.

She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1947. She helped her father and brothers on their family farm and in farm-related business. In 1953 she married Joseph Ferris Wetmore and they bought a farm of their own near Knoxville, operating a dairy first and later raising beef cattle until he passed away in 1990. 

James L. Ludwig        “beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother

James L. “Jim” Ludwig, 89, a longtime resident of Keating Summit, passed away at home in the comforting presence of his loving family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born on Wednesday, March 20, 1935, in Emporium, he was a son of James Villella and Bessie Smith Villella Ludwig.  Jim was adopted by Mahlon Ludwig and was raised by Francis Yarter.  On October 7, 1955, in Winchester Virginia, he married Monica M. Buerk, who survives.

David W. Vennard, Sr.:  Loving Father, Grandfather, and Companion

David W. Vennard, Sr., 69, of Cuba, New York and a former Bolivar resident passed away on Friday, January 20, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on January 27, 1955, in Wellsville he was a son of James R. and Vivian Gardner Vennard Jr.

David was a graduate of Bolivar Central School.  He had worked as a carpenter and handyman for many years.  He was last employed as a stocker at TOPS in Olean before retiring.

He enjoyed remodeling his house, attending the pow-wows and races with his son and grandchildren.  He loved spending as much time with his grandchildren as possible and going for rides with family.  He will be remembered as a sweet and loving man.  Watching wrestling, NASCAR, the Buffalo Bills, Old Westerns and listening to county music were just a few things he enjoyed to pass the time.