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Steven Milton Freeman, of Coudersport, PA passed away at his home with family members at his side, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

Steve was born June 22, 1952, in Coudersport, the eldest son of Milton S. Freeman and Betty Palmatier Freeman.

Steve served his nation throughout the United States and Europe in the US Air Force from April 27, 1972 to October 31, 1994, retiring with the rank of Master Sgt. His duty assignments were located in New York (two tours), Alaska, Wyoming, Germany, and Nevada.  Steve’s duties included heating, plumbing and Civil Engineering taskings.  He received numerous commendations and a prestigious thank you from President Reagan as he was hand-picked for a special project. 

Upon retiring from the military, Steve was employed by Wending Creek Farms of Coudersport from 1994 until civilian retirement in 2022.

Steve was known for his incredible humor, wit, lifelong compassion for storytelling and pulling pranks, and helping family and friends.  He was a very proud Poppop to his six grandchildren and enjoyed teasing them and making them smile.  He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, hunting, camping, taking family trips, and producing maple syrup at Wending Creek Farms.

AUSTIN, PA—-Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Ralph M. Young, 80, of Austin, from 12 noon to 2 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024, followed by a time of sharing at 2 pm, at the Coudersport American Legion, Buffalo Street, Coudersport.

Ralph passed away on December 7, 2023.

Ralph’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Shirley A. Rupprecht, 86, of 219 S. Paul Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home with her family by her side. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Elaine C. Ekblom, 76, of Warren, PA, died Sunday morning, April 14, 2024. 

Friends will be received at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. A complete obituary will be announced through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Donna M. Carlson, 74, of Parolari Road, Brockport, PA, died at her home on Friday, April 12, 2024, with her family by her side.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes.

Corie L. Carpenter:  Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend

Corie L. Carpenter, 39, of 3 Keller Street, Cuba, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on February 19, 1985, in Olean, she was a daughter of Keith and Julie Perry. 

Corie was a graduate of Cuba-Rushford Central School Class of 2003.  She furthered her studies and became a Certified Nurse’s Assistant.

She had worked as a CNA for Cuba Memorial Hospital, was a direct care aide for Venture Forth, and worked for Intandem in Youth homes.  She was currently employed by CCMR3 as a debt collector. 

Corie loved spending time with her children and family.  She was a kind hearted soul that would help anyone she could anytime.  She also enjoyed crafting and shopping.

          Leah Bacchetti

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Leah Elizabeth Bacchetti (Rowland) beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. 

Graduating Valedictorian of her 1942 Lander High School class, Leah went on to pursue a nursing degree from Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y.  A strong and caring woman, she spent her career helping others, but the highlight for her was working in the surgical suite of the cardiology department. 

Leah married to the love of her life, Robert, for 48 years before his passing in 1995.  After his passing, she decided she wanted to see the world. She traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Africa, and through Europe. 

In her 60’s, Leah read a book called “Be an Outrageous Older Woman”, and boy did she take that seriously.  She was outrageous in every wonderful way.  A lover of animals and mischief, Leah would go for walks in the park where it was illegal to feed deer and fashioned herself a pair of pants that allowed food to fall out of the bottom as she walked.  She enjoyed feeding the deer but was incensed that the authorities told her she wasn’t allowed to.  The greatest non-Italian cook of Italian food, Leah’s ravioli was well-known for being world class and often caused family fights as to who got to take home the leftovers. 

Above all else, Leah valued the relationships she had with her family.  She was a loving mother and doting grandmother. A special “thank you” to son David, daughter-in-law Christine, and her aides Celestine, Winnie, Denise, and Mary for taking such wonderful care of her the last few years of her life.

Leah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert, brothers, Robert and Howard, and sister, Pauline Sarvis. 

She is survived by sons Robert (Astrid) and David (Christine), grandchildren Christina (Jobin) and Andrew, great-grandchildren Lillana,  Riley, and Juliet, sister Eleanor Johnson, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation hours will be on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com