September 2024

Nancy R. Kucenski, 87, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

James I. BRENNAN, 75, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  Born August 16, 1949, in Buffalo, he was the son of Donald and Dorothy Whitaker Brennan.  A 1967 graduate of West Valley Central School, he earned an associate degree from Alfred Tech in 1969.  

A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from February 25, 1970 – September 30, 1971.  He was employed by Motorola in Arcade, NY and owned and operated Brennan’s Shursave in Ulysses.  Jim was a member and past commander of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses, and a member of the Potter County Honor Guard, Knights of Columbus, and Inn Zone Hunting Club.  He served on the board of directors of Olean Wholesale Grocery Cooperative, Inc.  On October 22, 2023, in Ulysses, he married the former Patricia Tomak Kish, who survives.  

Doris L. Hannah, 93, of Bradford, formerly of Emery Towers, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born February 4, 1931, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and M. Louise (Hartle) Uhl.  She attended Bradford area schools until the tragic death of her mother in a car accident.  While staying with relatives in Clarion she met and married Chester L. Hannah on May 10, 1947. They were married for 26 years until his sudden death on January 29, 1974.

Doris was a homemaker raising three children and keeping a meticulous home.  After her husband’s death she went back to school receiving her GED as the oldest and top student.

James B. “Jim” Lenze, 66, of 151 Mule Shoe Road, Brockport, PA, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence.

He was born March 8, 1958, in St. Marys, son of the late Robert F. and Jane Henry Lenze.  Jim was a lifelong resident of the area.  He attended St. Marys Area High School and later graduated from Coudersport High School.

On September 19, 1992, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Karen Levenduski, who survives.

Thomas Lynn (Tom) Van Etten passed away on September 7,  2024   while attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, something he had wanted to do for years. Tom had completed nearly 1,500 miles at the time of his death on the Trail in Botetourt County, Virgina. Tom was born on September 25, 1956 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania to Lynn and Vivian Van Etten.

His family moved to the Niagara Falls area from Pennsylvania in 1960. He graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1974 and went on to get a BS degree in Physics from the University at Albany in 1978 and a MS degree in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1981. He worked as an engineer for the Knolls Laboratory (part of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory) from 1981 to 2023 when he retired after 4o+ years of service. Over 30 of those years were in the reactor safety organization, the last 11 in the position of Advisor  Engineer. Tom married Eileen Carbery in June of 1985 and they became parents in 2004 to their daughter, Alice, at a stage in life when most are typically thinking more about future retirement than starting a family. While he had strong interests in many areas such as history, astronomy, and of course, backpacking, he took the most joy from being the proud dad to his daughter, Alice.

Arlene M. Minnick, 99, of 181 Lynch Road, St. Marys, passed away following a full life on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born June 28, 1925 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Luke and Madeline Seybold Lenze.  She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1943, and retired as Assistant Manager at G.C. Murphy Co.

Sophie A. Hardy               

Sophie A. Hardy, 92, of Portville, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at The Pines, in Olean, NY.

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

Timothy E. Newhouse, 62, of 70 Ryan Road, Mt. Alton, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Born June 22, 1962, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Richard E. Newhouse and Mary (Swartzfager) Newhouse O’Connell who survives.

Tim was a 1981 graduate of Bradford High School.
 
Tim was employed at Sehman Tire Service, Georgia Pacific, and Lafayette Township.  He was employed at Lafayette Township for 26 years, including as a Road Foreman, until his retirement. 

Randy D. Babb “Loving Son, Father & Brother”

 Randy D. Babb of 419 Linwood Drive passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean on Monday, September 16, 2024 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:30pm in the funeral home.

The Rev. Joel Whitcher, Pastor of Fresh Fire Worship Center will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com

Elaine F. “Penny” Neely, 81, of Port Allegany, passed away Wednesday (September 11, 2024) at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born September 9, 1943 in Olean, NY, the daughter of Leo and Aldean (Davenport) Cochran. On September 14, 1963, in Port Allegany, she married Grover D. Neely, who survives.

 Penny was a graduate of Port Allegany High School class of 1963. She worked for Ball-Incon for several years and the former Jean’s Casual Shop in Port Allegany.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany, the Star Hose Auxiliary of Port Allegany, and was a leader for the Liberty Majorettes.