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Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Brennen, Jr., 82, of 419 Gay Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday, January 13, 2025 at his residence.

Jerry was born February 11, 1942 in St. Marys, son of the late Gerald and Edna Wolfel Brennen, Sr.  He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960.  He was an employee at Speer Carbon Company where he served as Plant Manager and retired from the company in 2000.  Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army Reserve and United States Air Force.

On February 16, 1963, at Sacred Heart Church, Jerry married Ethel “Ann” Ford, who survives.  They were blessed to share sixty-one years of marriage.

Beverly A. Harnish, 92, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Green Home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 21, 1932, in Morris, the daughter of the late Prosper E. and Anita Irene (VanZandt) Yohe.  She married Robert B. Harnish on May 11, 1985. 

Beverly graduated from Wellsboro High School, Class of 1952.  She was a retired L.P.N., she worked for the Blossburg State Hospital from 1956-1972, and the North Penn Comprehensive Health Services from 1973-1997.  Beverly attended the Coolidge Hollow United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Cowanesquee Chapter #33 Order of the Eastern Star, Westfield.  She volunteered with Laurel Home Health and Hospice from 2000-2016.  She enjoyed time at Hickory Hill Camping Resort in Bath, NY, gardening, bird watching, reading, her black labs, and holidays with her grandchildren, especially hiding eggs for the Easter egg hunt.

Steven L. GOSS, 65, of Shinglehouse, PA, died Friday, January 10, 2025 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.  

Born February 13, 1959, in Canandaigua, NY, he was the son of Kennard E. “Shorty” and Irene M. Romig Goss.  A U.S. Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1976 – 1979.  He was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic by L.C. Whitford in Wellsville.  Steve was a member of American Legion Post #530 in Shinglehouse.  

Phyllis N. Bonneau, age 94 passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Sena Kean Manor with her son and 2 daughters at her side.

Born in Roulette on October 10, 1930 to Harry arid Amelia (Peterson) Johnson.

Phyllis lived a long and fulfilling life. She could light up any room with her pretty blue eyes and bright smile. Phyllis spent most of her life working as a nurse’s aide with the elderly. Even after retirement, Phyllis would go into private homes to care for people.

Phyllis married Bob Cornelius on May 5, 1946 who passed away November 5, 1970. Phyllis then remarried to Ted Bonneau in the summer of 1976, Ted passed away December 19,2017.

Joan M. (Copp) Carson, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025.  She was born on March 12, 1934, in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Harding) Copp, stepmother Wilda Eberenz, and was married to her high school sweetheart, the late William L. “Bill” Carson. Joan graduated from Wellsboro Area High School, worked at Whitmer’s Fashion in Wellsboro, and was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. 

She was devoted to her family, always caring deeply for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joan enjoyed reading, tending her flower beds, and baking cookies to share with her loved ones. Her kitchen was a welcoming place, always filled with conversation, laughter, and good company.

Robert A. Raught of 200 Pleasant Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital following an illness.

Bob was born January 8, 1954 in Kane, PA and was the son of Donald E. and Margaret Audine Mulvihill Raught.  Bob married Phyllis Jean Freeman who predeceased him on October 22, 2002.

Bob worked with his dad at his body shop, Don’s Body and he also worked other various jobs.

Kaye L. Little, 85, of Columbia Hill Smethport, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at her residence, with her family by her side.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Richard “Dick” J. Cavallero, 85, of Bradford, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 1, 1939, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Dominic Francis and Mary Margaret (Persichini) Cavallero.

On June 20, 1969, in Bradford, he married Ann (Freaney) Cavallero, who survives.

Dick graduated in 1957 from St. Bernard Catholic High School. After high school, he was employed by Felmont Oil before completing the 10-week Basic Field Course for Municipal Policemen. He then began his 38-year career with the City of Bradford Police Department on May 21, 1962, serving as Chief of Police for 10 of those years until his retirement on January 1, 2001

Richard D. Hixenbaugh, 77, of Smethport, passed away Friday (January 10, 2025) at Olean General Hospital.

He was born October 14, 1947 in Smethport, the son of Floyd K. and Lula (Himelrick) Hixenbaugh. He was married to Nancy Conley on April 20, 1974. She died on September 26, 2018.

Richard was a graduate of Smethport Area High School and had worked over the years in several places as a produce manager.

He was a member of the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing, spending time with family, and riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He was an avid hunter and gun fanatic.

Phyllis Bonneau, 94, of Smethport, passed away on Monday (January 13, 2025) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, with family by her side.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.