Irene C. “Cookie” Nussbaum, 79, of 258 West Creek Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk, with her family by her side.
She was born April 5, 1944, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward J. and Edna Zwald Leithner. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
On April 25, 1964, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cookie married Robert J. Nussbaum, who survives. They were blessed to share 59 years of marriage.
Robert M. Buckheit (Bob), of Port Allegany, PA, and formerly of Hamburg, NY, passed away on February 18, 2024 in Coudersport, PA following a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78 years old.
Born in Olean, NY to Joseph and Geraldine Buckheit, Bob grew up in Port Allegany, PA where he developed his lifelong appreciation of Village life. Bob flourished in sports and academics and excelled in both Science and Football.
Following high school graduation, Bob attended and graduated from Edinboro State College in Edinboro, PA. He was part of the football team and met many of his lifelong friends and teammates that he still kept in touch with. He would eventually receive his master’s degree in education from SUNY@ Buffalo. He also studied at the University of Maine, Portland-Gorham with a focus on Marine Geology while working towards his master’s.
His football accomplishments were award-winning. His passion for science and natural ability to lead and educate brought him to Hamburg, NY where he became part of the Hamburg Junior High Faculty. While working in Hamburg, Bob was a committed educator and football coach. He touched, enriched and inspired so many young lives.
Gerald I. Fiske II “honored member of the community”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Gerald I. “Fuzzy” Fiske II, 39, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on February 6, 2024.
Born on Friday, August 31, 1984 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Stephen W. and Sarah L. Skinner Fiske.
Fuzzy, also known as Squirrel, was a 2004 graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He served in the US Air Force being certified in power supply. He was deployed twice overseas.
Fuzzy was a self-employed general handyman, whose purpose in life was to help others, not looking for monetary gains. He was a certified auto mechanic and for over 20 years worked with his friend, mentor and grandfather figure, Don Taylor, at Taylor Excavating in Ceres.
Fuzzy attended Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. He was a member of the Oswayo Valley Historical Society in Shinglehouse. In his leisure time, he loved to work on heavy equipment. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, camping and his Ford Mustangs. He loved spending time with his family and friends having spent extra attention on the well-being of the children.
Left to cherish his memory are his father of Bradford; his brother, Robert L. (Amber) Fiske of Bradford; two sons, Gerald I. Fiske III and Sheldon A. Fiske, and their brother, Xavior; a nephew, Vincent; his grandfather figure and mentor, Don Taylor of Ceres; and many close friends and relatives.
In addition to his mother, Sarah, Fuzzy was predeceased by his brother, Stephen W. Fiske, Jr.; and his loving companion, Jessica Flagg, who finally brought him peace by taking his nightmares away.
To pay respects to Gerald and his family, calling hours will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coons Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1 pm with Pastor Phil Seely, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Ceres.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gerald’s name may be made to Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church, 392 Coons Crossing Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Gerald’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Fuzzy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Gerald’s last act of kindness was to be an organ donor, saving four people’s lives.
Olean, N.Y., February 20, 2024 – Former Olean resident Mildred Milliman had a passion for philanthropy, and her giving spirit is still positively impacting the Olean community.
The Mildred Milliman Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation made possible $240,628 in grants to 35 organizations in 2024.
The Olean General Hospital Foundation, the fund’s leading beneficiary and an organization Milliman avidly supported during her life, received a grant for $194,187 this year.
Since its establishment in 2001, the Mildred Milliman Fund, which was previously named Anonymous Fund at her request to maintain her anonymity, has made possible more than $4.9 million in grants to local and national charities named by Milliman.
Milliman was posthumously recognized by CRCF for her lifetime of generosity and philanthropic vision with its Friend of the Foundation award in 2011.
Milliman’s decision to set up an endowed fund with the Foundation with a $6 million donation continues to make a permanent difference to 35 local and national charitable organizations.
Another of Milliman’s passions included animals, and she often helped support causes benefiting them.
She had designated several animal-related organizations as annual grant recipients from her fund, including the SPCA in Cattaraugus County, which received a grant of $5,462 this year.
“We are immensely grateful for the transformative impact Mildred Milliman has had on our community through the fund she established at CRCF,” said Kirk Windus, CRCF executive director. “Her philanthropic support has empowered us to expand our reach, touch more lives and make a tangible difference for those in our community.”
Gary W. Schul, 85, of Clay St. in Kane, PA passed away Sunday (Feb 18) at UPMC-Hamot. Born July 14, 1938 in Arkansas City, KS, he is the son of the late Wayne Schul and Doris Price. On Sept. 7, 1963 in Kane, he married Lynda Swanson, who survives.
Gary was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served from 1958-1966, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. After leaving the service he worked for Stackpole Carbon Co., then as Director of Maintenance and Building Services at the Kane Community Hospital, and then was employed by Kane Screens.
In a life marked by public service, Gary served his community as a Borough Councilman since 2014 and also served as the Emergency Management Coordinator in Kane since 2018. He devoted countless hours to the Kane community and forged important partnerships through his active involvement with the McWAPEC Counties Borough Association and Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Scott (Linda) Schul of Warriors Mark, PA and Lance (Ann) Schul of Littleton, CO; one granddaughter, Annika (Drew) Dellert; three grandsons, Emilio Schul, Trevor Weddell, and Zach Schul; and one great-granddaughter, Addison Dellert. He was beloved by this family and worked tirelessly to provide for them.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Gail Schul and one sister, Carolyn Massey.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Thursday (Feb 22) at Tabor Lutheran Church in Kane, PA from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A second time of visitation will take place on Friday (Feb. 23) at Tabor Lutheran Church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 with the Rev. David Pflieger and the Rev. Scott Schul officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 Dawson St. Kane, PA 16735, or to the Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Dr. Kane, PA 16735,
The Potter County Education Council, Tri-Co Connections, the Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging, and our local school districts are continuing to team up to implement a county-wide program called Seniors 2 Seniors.
This program teaches basic computer skills, digital literacy, and cybersecurity to senior citizens so that they have the skills and knowledge to utilize the many benefits of high-speed Internet. As a part of this program, local high school students volunteer to provide on-site support to each of the adults who participate in the course.
The Seniors 2 Seniors technology course is being offered at the Ulysses Senior Center on Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2024, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. This course will also be offered in Galeton on Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22, 2024.
The registration deadline for the Ulysses course is Wednesday, February 28th. Register yourself, a parent, or grandparent by calling (814) 274-4877 or by stopping by the Potter County Education Council office at 5 Water Street in Coudersport.
John Eugene Robbins, age 76, of Middlebury Center, PA passed away at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Born January 23, 1948 in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late John H. and Clara L. (McVannan) Robbins.
John was the owner of Willie’s Bar in Osceola for many years until his retirement.
His favorite pastime was fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Mary E. (Flynn); daughter, Cathy and Bob Williamson and two granddaughters, Tatianna Castellino and Abigail Hurler.
John was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Robbins.
Per his wishes there will be no services.
A Celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.
Dennis R. Moyer, age 81, of Sabinsville, PA the son of the late Glenn E. and Cora B. (Benjamin) Moyer.
Dennis married Judith A. Bartoo, they shared 55 years together.
He retired in 2004 from the Dresser-Rand after 32-plus years of service.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Roxanne K. Sabins of Wellsville, NY; son, Michael R. (Connie) Moyer of Sabinsville; grandson, William E. (Nancy) Cole and five great-grandchildren.
Per his wishes there will be no services at this time.
Burial will be in Sabinsville Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
At 6:57 PM on Monday, Bradford Firefighters have been dispatched for a possible building fire at 2 Kiwanis Court, 2C. Caller reports smell of burning plastic in a bedroom.
The PA Knights of Columbus Central West Region held their annual regional free throw competition at Our Lady of Peace School in Erie, PA. This event included contestants, boys and girls ages 9 through 14 from 16 districts in the region.
Pennsylvania District # 157 comprises the following local Knights of Columbus councils: Bradford, Coudersport, Eldred, and Galeton attended the event.
In the 11-year-old girls’ division Arica Wright (4th from right in photo) represented the Coudersport council from District 157 and won her age division. Arica will be advancing to the Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania State Free Throw Championship on Saturday, March 9th.
Photo (front l-r):
14-year-old boys’ winner Nicolas Natoli – Clearfield council 409
13-year-old boys’ winner Dominic Natoli – Clearfield council 409
12-year-old boys’ winner JT Natoli – Clearfield council 409
11-year-old boys’ winner David Welch – Grove City council 3658
10-year-old boys’ winner Jude Osborn – Grove City council 3658
9-year-old boys’ winner Brady Hoover – DuBois council 519
9-year-old girls’ winner Payton Crider – Edinboro council 6191
10-year-old girls’ winner Nellie Sawin – Albion council 3979
11-year-old girls’ winner Arica Wright – Coudersport council 1355
12-year-old girls’ winner Aryana McCleary – DuBois council 519
13-year-old girls’ winner Alyssa Natoli – Clearfield council 409
14-year-old girls’ winner Madison Osborn – Grove City council 3658
Douglas M. Koenig of Maple Avenue, Allegany, NY passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Buffalo VA following a short illness.
Doug was born on November 25, 1962, in Rochester and was the son of Donald G. and Louise Williams Koenig.
Doug was a 1980 graduate of Salamanca High School. He enlisted and served in the US Army for 3 years. Doug worked at several restaurants as a Chef in Rochester before moving to Olean where he continued to work as a Chef at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca for 10 years. Doug was currently working at Home Depot. Doug was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Webster and the Knights Templar in Rochester. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Michael R. SUCHOCKI, 80, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Boyertown and Gilbertsville, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Roswell Park, Buffalo, NY.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.
Born October 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John and Catherine Ruskie Suchocki. On September 22, 2008, in Wellsboro, he married Joan M. KappensteinYoung, who survives. A graduate of Mount Carmel High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961 – 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a prison guard at SCI Graterford and the Potter County Jail.
Rochelle Huet Laird, 57, of St. Marys and formerly of the Philippines, passed away peacefully at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport on Friday, February 16, 2024.
She was born June 8, 1966 in Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines, daughter of the late Artemio and Sophia Magante Huet. On September 24, 1988 in Cherry Point, NC, she married William T. Laird, who survives.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Gerald I. “Fuzzy” Fiske II, 39, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on February 6, 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
Donald L. HOCKENBERRY, 81, of Scio, NY, died Monday, February 19, 2024, in Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born July 7, 1942, in Altoona, he was the son of David and Margaret Harris Hockenberry. On April 2, 1977, in Lewiston, he married the former Eileen J. Young, who predeceased him on February 14, 2021. He was employed by the Youngstown School District as a janitor.