July 2024

Douglas G. Little                “pain in the ***”

AUSTIN, PA—Douglas G. “Doug” Little, 55, of Austin, PA passed away unexpectedly at his camp on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Born on Sunday, June 1, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan, he was a son of David and Connie L. Ritter Bock, Sr.  In November of 1999 in Emporium, he married Carey J. Kinard, who survives.

Doug was employed by Keating Township doing road maintenance before retiring due to injuries he received in a motor vehicle accident.

Doug loved camping, hunting, riding his Harley, gardening and his dogs.  His greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.

Ronald J. Long, 77, of Emporium and St. Marys, PA passed away at DuBois Nursing Home, DuBois, PA on Friday (July 5, 2024) morning. He was born November 5, 1946 in Renovo, PA a son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Drabic) Long. He and his loving wife Frances (McKimm) Long were married for over 50 years.

Ron graduated from Renovo High School in the class of 1964. He served with the US Army during Vietnam War from January 21, 1966 through January 19, 1968 where he received Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, marksman badge rifle M14 and 2-O/S bars. He was a life member of the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, VFW, Emporium, PA

Zachary J. BARNETT, 25, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, July 4, 2024.  Born April 2, 1999, in Wellsville, he was the son of Dale A. and Tina L. Durgan Barnett.  

He was employed as a painter.  Since age nine, he attended the Canandaigua Pageant of Steam, where he was an operator for the last two years.  Zach was a member of New York Steam Engine Association.  An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and kayaking.  He was a gaming enthusiast.  

Betty J. Land

Betty J. Land, 69, of Baltimore, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Paul Carson, 74, of West Wind Rd., Kane, PA passed away Thursday (July 4) at UPMC-Shadyside, following a brief illness.  Born Nov. 18, 1949 in Kane, he is the son of the late Emmett and Caroline (Caramboni) Carson.On Feb. 4, 1978, in Kane, he married Becky Kibbie, who survives.

Paul worked as a boilermaker for the Local #154 for many years.  He then owned and operated West Wind Whitetails after his retirement from the union. He was a member of the Highland Sportsman Club and a past member of the Kane Fish and Game Club.  He also frequented many car shows with his 57 Sedan Delivery.

Janice Johnson, 62, of North Charleston, SC passed away Sunday (June 30) at MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston.  Born Nov. 2, 1961 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia (Bouch) Johnson.

Janice was a career veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force.   She attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and spent much of her career in the  field of Aerospace Ground Equipment.  She had also been a member of Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church prior to moving away.

Janice was a very active person and could be found biking or walking for hours.  She also had a great sense of humor and made many friends both at home and while in the military.  She will be missed by family and friends alike.

Linda A. (Keagle) Pettitt, 67, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Corning Hospital in Corning, NY.  She was born April 20, 1957, in Blossburg, PA, to Robert and Rachael Keagle. 

She graduated from North Penn High School and earned a degree in Elementary Education from Mansfield University.  On November 10, 1983, she married Michael Pettitt with whom she shared forty years of marriage.  As Michael served in the US military and worked overseas, Linda served with him, and when she had the opportunity, taught where they lived. 

Linda loved to golf, garden and take care of the lawn wherever they were stationed, and when she was able to move back to the Wellsboro area, they became members of the Tyoga Country Club.  She was also an avid supporter of the Dean Center, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Liberty and volunteered for the Military Food Bank.

Barbara Ann DAVIS, 89, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. 

Born January 20, 1935, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Emerald and Inez Kenyon Ordiway.  On August 27, 1960, in Genesee, PA, she married Harold L. “Smoky” Rennells, who predeceased her on July 13, 1964.  On February 6, 1977, in Wellsville, she married Alfred L. Davis, who predeceased her on April 27, 2006. 

She attended Andover School and was a homemaker.  Barbara attended the Genesis Bible Church in Scio.

Douglas G. Little               

Douglas G. “Doug” Little, 55, of Austin, passed away unexpectedly at his camp on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Doug, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Theresa M. Vizza, 91, a resident of Elk Towers, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 4, 2024. 

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

Jerrold Lee NORTH, 90, of Barefoot Bay, FL, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in West Melbourne, FL.  

Born April 13, 1934, in Grant, MI, he was the son of Clifford and Myrle North.  A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably U.S. Army from 1954 – 1957 as a paratrooper.  On November 4, 1954, in Parkton, MD, he married the former Irene M. Dill, who predeceased him on December 3, 2010.  

He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY, Eberle Tanning Company and Westfield Tanning Company.  Jerry was a member of the NRA.