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John J. Murone, 80, of 120 Wehler Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his residence, with his family by his side.

He was born April 24, 1942, in Wishaw, PA son of the late James and Adeline Stefanelli Murone.  John moved to St. Marys in 1955 and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1960.  He was a committed member of the St. Marys community and owned Murones TV and Appliance.  He valued his customers but above all, he valued their friendship over the years.

On June 17, 1972, in the United Methodist Church in Emporium, John married Sally J. Poorman who survives.  They were blessed to share 50 years of marriage together.

Along with his loving wife, he is survived by his daughter, Lisa Bauer (Frank) of St. Marys; his son, John Murone of Roaring Spring, PA; two grandchildren: Matthew Bauer (Bekah) and Alanna Lilja; great-grandchildren: Kennedy, Araya, and Lorenzo; his sister Rosemary Carnovale of St. Marys; and by many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Frank Carnovale and Jeri Poorman.

John was a member of the Queen of the World Church, the Elks Club, Moose Club, and was involved with the Businessmen’s Association for many years.  After his retirement, he enjoyed working for Prontock Distributing part-time.  He donated his time and talents toward the Bavarian Festival when it was held on the Diamond and was a proud sponsor of the Polka Party on WKBI for over 50 years.  He would look forward to his annual fishing trip to Galeton but nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family and friends. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10:30 AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble and the Rev. Sang Hak Lee, officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to favorite charity of one’s choosing.

The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com. 

Alex “Ziggy” Zeigler, 20, of Warren, PA., died unexpectedly, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his residence.  He was born November 7, 2002, in Warren, PA.  Alex was the son of Kevin L. and Carrie Michelle VanCise Zeigler.  He was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 2021 graduate of Warren Area High School.  He was Captain of the Warren Dragons Football Team, and he especially loved all sports.  He enjoyed hunting with his uncle, Kelly. 

After high school, he joined the Pennsylvania National Guard, doing his basic training in Georgia for 5 months.  He was attending Penn Tech Welding School, where he was President of his class.  He was currently working in maintenance with Bull Run Resources.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his girlfriend, Halle McLaughlin of Sheffield, PA., 1 Brother – Jacob Kessing and his daughter (a niece) Amarah Kessing both of Warren, PA., Maternal Grandparents – Steven G. and Patrice E. Kirkwood VanCise of Scandia, PA., Paternal Grandfather – Ronald Barlett of Columbus, GA., 1 Aunt, 1 Uncle, 3 Cousins.

Friends will be received on Friday December 16, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm., at Faith Fellowship Church of God, 208 Market St., Warren, PA. A celebration of Alex’s life, will be conducted on Saturday December 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm in the church, with Rev. Dorothy Hillard, Pastor, officiating. 

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Faith Fellowship Church of God.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Lakewood, NY – Nancy L. Evens, 78, of Lakewood, formerly of Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (December 9, 2022) at St. Vincents Hospital, Erie.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced

Dolores “Dee” Crosby Burlingame, 94, of Route 120, Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Sunday morning (December 11, 2022).

She was born May 1, 1928 in Youngsville, PA a daughter of the late Ivan and Rachel Coleman Crosby. On October 12, 1947 in Emporium she married the late Leo Wiliam “Bill” Burlingame.

As a child, Dolores lived in several places such as Pittsfield, Youngsville, Driftwood, Canisteo New York, with various family members as her father sought work due to the depression. She was the flower girl for her father and new stepmother Lillian Nordberg, and came to live with them in Emporium when she was 12 years old. Dee graduated from Emporium High School in 1946.

Dee worked at the Chat & Chew Restaurant, at Sylvania on the production line, and later owned Dee’s General Store in Truman for  over 25 years.

Dee would describe herself as a helper as a foster parent, the neighborhood mom, election board worker, 4-H leader, Cub Scout Den mother, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader. She and her husband Bill encouraged and supported all six children in every activity and interest they pursued, including rescuing all types of wildlife.  Their home became the community center for all the Truman children. Dee’s store was known as the meeting place for all folks young and old where the coffee was always hot.

Dee was a member of the Truman Community Church, Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, and later the Methodist Church on Moore Hill. She held  several offices in the Democratic party until recently changing to non-affiliation. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Youngsville. She and husband Bill along with some of their kids enjoyed dancing and were members of the Alleycats square dance group for many years. She supported the Cameron County Ambulance and Fire Department, the Arbor Day Foundation, the Worldwide and National Wildlife Foundations.

She is survived by a five sons, Rod Burlingame (Jeanie), Reynoldsville; Dave Burlingame, Emporium; John “Greg” Burlingame (Cassie), Emporium; Les Burlingame (Janie), DuBois; Scott Burlingame (Nicky), Weedville; one daughter, Raeanne Burlingame, Emporium; 20 Grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Michael Lutheran; daughter-in-law, Vicky (Emery) Burlingame; two brothers, Lynn and Harlow Crosby; stepmother Lillian; half sister, Diane Kuchenbecker; 3 half brothers, Gary, Allan, and Paul Crosby.

There will be No Visitation at Dee’s request, but rather remember that “My celebration of life was my 90th birthday party when I saw so many of my friends and family having fun with me and Mickey Mouse who is 14 days younger than me.” A gathering of friends and family will be at the Moore Hill Church in May, followed by burial in the Sanford Cemetery, Truman

If desired, Memorials may be made to the Moore Hill Church to support the Coats for Kids project, the Shoebox Project, and other needs of the church.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Florence N. “Nancy” Shuey, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys and formerly of Silver Creek Terrace and First Avenue, Johnsonburg, died early Sunday morning, December 11, 2022 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

She was born on January 2, 1931 in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Joseph J. and Veronica Dworsky Zelechoski. On October 7, 1953 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married William T. “Bill” Shuey. He preceded him in death on October 15, 1996.

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Nancy was a 1949 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and the Johnsonburg Senior Center. She had recently traveled the Middle East and Europe visiting Kuwait, Lebanon and Poland as well as other countries. She loved spending time with her family and her many grand and great-grandchildren. Nancy loved to play cards and make visits to the casino.

Nancy enjoyed being a homemaker, and had worked at many local grocery and neighborhood stores over the years including Deibler’s in Wilcox, “The Polish Store”, Notarianni’s, the Comet and Nelson’s.

Nancy is survived by her children; William J. Shuey and his wife Donna of Johnsonburg, Joseph T. Shuey of Johnstown, Janet, Mrs. Andrew Redmond of Ridgway and Diane, Mrs. Bart Szymanski of Rasselas. Nancy is the grandmother of Carrie, Jamie, Sara, Ginny, Kelly, Jenna, Katie, Andrea, Alex, Robert, Adam, John, Billy, Matthew and Michael and 30 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Erma Zelechoski.

In addition to her parents and husband, Nancy is predeceased by a great-grandson Nathan Singer, brothers; Edward, Stanley, Steven and Robert Zelechoski and sisters; Mary Ann Stewart and Agnes Zelechoski.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Florence N. “Nancy” Shuey will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Wednesday December 14, 2022 at 10 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as Celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Johnsonburg.

Friends will be received at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, Pa on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM.

If desired, memorial contributions should be made in her honor to the Johnsonburg Senior Center, 430 Center St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845.

 Lee E. Gausman, 79, died December 8, 2022, at UPMC Hamot after suffering a massive stroke.  He was born on February 22, 1943 in Kane to the late Francis and Mary Gausman.  On June 7, 1969, he married Nancy Jean Smith, who survives.

    Lee was a 1961 graduate of Kane High and grew up working alongside his father as a mechanic at Gausman’s Garage.  He developed an interest in welding and was largely a self-taught fabricator.  Lee eventually took over the garage and grew his fabricating business, working mostly on log trucks.  He was also a beloved school bus contractor and driver for many years.  A jack-of-all trades, Lee could fabricate most anything and fix almost everything.  He had many fond memories of the friends he made over the years at the garage,

    An avid outdoorsman, Lee enjoyed hunting, bench-rest shooting, and fishing on Chautauqua Lake.  He spent much of his time in the summer at his cottage on Loomis Bay.  In his later years, Lee and Nancy spent winters near South Padre Island, Texas, where they enjoyed the nice weather and time with their dogs.  He was a life-long member of St. Callistus Church and the Kane Fish and Game Club.  Lee was a kind and generous man and well-respected in the Kane community.

      He is survived by his wife, two sons, Roger (Emily) Gausman of Warren, David (Shelly Timpano) Gausman of Kane, and a daughter, Mary (Bert Cleer) Gausman, also of Kane.  He has five grandchildren:  Jack Jones, Noah Gausman, Kallee Gausman, Aaron Gausman, and Andy Gausman.  He also has two step-grandchildren, Seth Woolcock of State College and Austin Woolcock of Curwensville. He also has a surviving stepbrother, Jim Mague.

     In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Robert Mague of Kane.

    Viewings will be held on Tuesday, December 13 from 2 – 4 PM and 7 – 9 PM at the Cummings Funeral Home, Greeves Street in Kane.  A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Callistus on Wednesday, December 14 at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Philip Pinczewski and the Rev. William O’Brien, as celebrants. Interment will follow in St. Callistus Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kane Fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 621, Kane, PA 16735 or the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com

Donna Marie Dugener, age 78, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 10, 2022 at her home in Muskegon.

She was born in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania on April 8, 1944 to Theodore and Naomi (Ryan) Klawuhn. Donna was married to Thomas Dugener for 13 years prior to his death in 2017.

She was employed as the store manager for the Admiral Petroleum Co. in Whitehall for 11 years prior to her retirement.

Donna enjoyed trips to the casino, watching crime shows, had a strong faith, and loved God.

She is survived by five children, Marie Nunley of Oklahoma, Phillip (Jill) Green Jr. of Kane, PA, Carla (Leon) Sherwood of Smethport, PA, Elaine (Jeff) Ostrander of Port Allegany, PA, and Henry (Cheryl) Kephart of Michigan; 5 stepchildren; and many grandchildren.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 494442.

Harold A. “Whitey” Pistner, 81, of West Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born on May 16, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Harold C. and Martha M. Keller Pistner.

On October 9, 1963, at St. Boniface Church, he married Carolyn Young Pistner, who preceded him in death on March 25, 2016. Together they shared more than 52 years of marriage.

Whitey was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from the family owned and operated business, St. Marys Box Company. He loved nothing more than taking a ride around the county, often stopping to visit his kids after work. He also loved his Sheltie dogs, Lady and Hazel.

He is survived by 3 children; Nancy (Keith Wehler) Pistner of St. Marys, Daniel (Missy) Pistner of St. Marys, and Timothy (Christine) Pistner of Kersey; by six grandchildren; Allison (Kyle), Courteney, Kendra (Paul), Mitchell (Kristina) Kyle, and Zachary and by two great-grandchildren; Kameron and Kya. He is also survived by four siblings; Margaret “Peg” Pistner of Bradford, William (Millie) Pistner of St. Marys, Thomas Pistner of St. Marys, and Steve (Tina) Pistner of Kersey, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Harold A. “Whitey” Pistner will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com