Philip A. Reese, 78, of Main St., Roulette, PA passed away Tuesday (May 30, 2023) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born May 22, 1945, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Ferman and Aurelia Nicklaus Reese. On Oct. 14, 1993, in Coudersport, he married Nancy L. Tucker, who survives.

Philip was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1963. 

He was employed with North Penn Gas Co. for several years before he retired.  After retiring from, North Penn Gas Co., he worked as a self-employed truck driver for several years.

Philip was a former union president of United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, local 2799. He enjoyed racing, and owned and raced his own stock car. He loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Buffalo Bills. 

Surviving in addition to his wife, Nancy, are two sons, Dean P. Reese, and Jonathan N. Fredenburg of Coudersport; a daughter, Michelle L. Fredenburg of Roulette; five grandchildren; a twin sister, Phyllis A. (Gene) Harris of Lincoln, NE; and several nieces and nephew. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Carolyn L. Neefe.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.

Condolences can be sent to: Nancy L. Reese,  225 Main St., Roulette, PA 16746.