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George D. Reed, 90, of Beechwood Rd., Emporium, PA passed away at his residence on Monday evening (December 12, 2022). He was born December 21, 1931 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Raymond and Barbara Mahovlich Reed. On September 28, 1957 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married the late Nancy Schwab.

George served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict were he received a Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star. He was a self employed building contractor. He loved vegetable gardening, hunting, trapping, chopping wood, and could repair just about anything he was given.

George is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Fisher (Bob), Duncan, SC; Donna Gentile (Frank), North Augusta, SC; Carrie Crane (Rob), North Augusta, SC; a son, Michael Reed (Michele), Emporium; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a brother, Stephen “Bruce” Reed (Sandra), Rathbun.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by sister, Rose Wilk and a nephew, Rick Wilk.

There will be No Visitation. A Graveside Service will be held at Newton Cemetery in Emporium, PA on Monday (December 19, 2022) at 11:00 AM with Military Service accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, 419 N. Broad St., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Domenic Pete DeMatteis, 81, of 284 Charles Street, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 11, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born July 7, 1941, in Boyers, PA, son of the late Peter U. and Anna Marterella DeMatteis.  Dom was a graduate of Moniteau High School, Class of 1959.  He served in the United States Army for six years and was honorably discharged in 1969.

Dom was a committed and driven entrepreneur who owned several businesses.  He owned JoDe Pizza in Butler, PA, Sunbeam Coal Company in Boyers, PA, and Shaliston Enterprises and BevEnergy in West Sunbury, PA.  After he retired, Dom consulted for BenHal Mining in Grove City, PA.

On July 1, 2011, in Ford City, Dom married Beverly Reed Crissman, who survives.

Along with his loving wife, he is survived by his daughters: Shari DeMatteis (Eric Chapman) of Charleston, SC and Lisa Littlejohn (Steve) of Butler, PA; and by his stepson, Glenn Crissman (Roseann) and stepdaughter, Justine Crissman (Dino Dinsmore), both of St. Marys.  Dom had many grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Mario Conti, Merritt Penrod, Brendon and Hayden Littlejohn, Noah and Gavin Crissman; and by a great-granddaughter, Calli.  Also surviving is his sister, Gertie Andreassi, and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Dom is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jo, and by a brother-in-law, Tony Andreassi.

Dom was a family man and had many close friends.  He was a mentor and touched many people’s lives by encouraging them and always saw the best in everybody.  He captivated people with his ability to tell stories and was an avid golfer and sports lover.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating.  Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 3:00 until 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dom’s favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-9959.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Rose M. Scutella, 94, of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Ridgway, PA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.

Shirley Ann Ostrander, 83, of Smethport, PA passed away on Monday (December 12, 2022) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

A full obituary will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Judith E. Chamberlin, 77, of Main St., Kersey, PA died on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Krise Funeral Home of Kersey.

Christine F. Martin, 100, of Akeley, PA, died Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022, at her residence. 

She was born November 28, 1922, in Chesterfield, Clearfield County, PA.  Christine was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Rapasky Molner.  She was a former resident of Smith Mills, Clearfield County, PA., and has resided in Russell, PA., since 1956.  She was employed with Blair Corporation for 11 years, retiring in 1987.  

Christine was a member of St. James R.C. Church, Jamestown, N.Y. and a former member of Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church, Frewsburg, N.Y. She was an avid walker, cook, gardener and enjoyed canning.  She loved the outdoors and was known to have her home always open to friends and family. 

She is survived by her children – John Martin of Youngsville, PA., Roy Martin and wife, Laura of Russell, PA., Elizabeth Blyth of Youngsville, PA., David Martin and wife, Karen, Sharon Thompson and husband, Denny, all of Russell, PA., Christine Harden and husband, Jim of Warren, PA., George Martin and wife, Trudy of Russell, PA., Irene Funk and husband, Michael of Abilene, TX., several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Martin who died August 28, 1973, whom she married September 26, 1942, in Ramey, PA., 6 Brothers – John Rapasky, George, Jack, Steve, Mike and Joseph Molner, 5 Sisters – Jane Semon, Susan Granger, Catherine Day, Ann Klett, Irene Weikart, 1 Granddaughter – Renee Martin, a Daughter-in-law, Sherryn Martin, a Son-in-law, Brian Blyth.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 5 to 7 P.M. where a funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 16, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Michael Lennon, officiating.  Interment will be in Hale Cemetery, Akeley, PA. 

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Russell Volunteer Fire Department, 66 Perrrigo Lane, Russell, PA. 16345. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhommeinc.com

Mary L. Brooks, age 87, of Elkland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.

Born in Blossburg, PA on January 14, 1935, she was a daughter to the late Wilber and Georgia (Saunders) Buck. In 1950, Mary married LaVern Brooks and they spent many loving years together until his passing on September 6, 1998.

Mary enjoyed working, sewing, cooking, gardening and canning her fresh vegetables. She also loved going to the lake with her family where they would kayak, fish or go boating.

Mary is survived by her children; Arnold (Joanne) Brooks of Corning, NY, Faron Brooks of Mansfield, PA, LaVon Jones of Bath, NY, Mary (Timothy) Hopkins of Caneadea, NY and Collette (Brian) Smith of Lindley, NY; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by both her parents; her loving husband, LaVern; two sons, Pat Allen Brooks and Sheldon LaVern Brooks; and grandson, Shawn Brooks.

There will be no services held per Mary’s wishes.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W Main St., Elkland, PA. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.

Sally R. Steele, 83, of Warren, PA, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. 

Born on April 26, 1939, in Philipsburg, PA., to Emerson R. and Glady A. Adams Lupton.  She married the late Lawrence R. Steele in 1963. 

Surviving are a son, James L. Steele of Maytown, PA., Susan R. Dickinson (husband, Steve) of Holly Springs, N.C. and brother, David E. Lupton (wife, Nancy) of Florence, AL.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Claude A. Lupton. 

Sally graduated from Union City High School and Edinboro State College with a degree in elementary education.  She served as a teacher in Corry, PA., and Union City, PA., and later as a substitute teacher in Titusville, PA. 

In addition to her family, Sally’s passions centered around her cats, playing bridge and golf.  She served Paws Along the River Humane Society as a volunteer and board member for a number of years and as a volunteer at the Warren Public Library.

Interment will be at Dry Hill Cemetery in Woodbury, PA.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paws Along the River Humane Society, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365 or Warren Public Library Association, 205 Market Street, Warren, PA., or Warren Corps Worship and Service Center, (The Salvation Army) 311 Beech Street, Warren, PA., 16365. 

E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.