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Lloyd E. McGraw, 97, of Lindenwood Drive, Emporium, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. 

 Lloyd was born November 25, 1926, in West Bakersfield, California, the son of Lynn and Elise Heck McGraw, grew up in East Bakersfield and graduated from Bakersfield High School. 

 On January 19, 1949, in Emporium, he married Barbara Schnee who died November 29, 2012.  A veteran of WWII having served in the US Army, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church, now Endless Mountains Methodist Church in Emporium, and was a 33-degree Mason and a member of the Coudersport Consistory. In 1991 he retired from GTE Sylvania, formerly Sylvania Electric in Emporium, where he was employed as a machinist. 

Brian Drew Leidy, 74, of Wellsboro, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UPMC-Wellsboro.  He was born September 15, 1950, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Ellen (Blattenberger) Leidy.  Brian married the former Deborah Foster on September 5, 1970, and they have celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Brian was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Class of 1968.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mansfield State College, his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Marywood University and his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Human Service Studies from Cornell University.   Brian was a Senior Research Associate for Cornell University, and recently earned his Emeritus Status. 

Bonnie L. Hooftallen, 43, of Emporium, passed away on Monday (September 23, 2024) at her home in Emporium, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 7, 1981 in Port Allegany, the daughter of David Haggard, Sr. and Ilene (Main) Kamets. On September 18, 2021, in Port Allegany, she married Jesse Hooftallen, who survives.

Bonnie was a secretary, employed by Andrew’s Auto Sales and Service for 18 years retiring in 2024.

John Van Street, 95, of Tucson, Arizona, entered his Heavenly home on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Tucson, AZ following an illness of the past few months.

He was born September 9, 1929, in Bethlehem, PA, a son of the late Anton and Florence (Moyer) Van Street.

In January of 1954, John married the late Pearl Van Street, who preceded him in death on December 11, 2021.  Together they shared nearly 68 years of love, laughter, and marriage.

Services for Jack Taylor announced:

Jackson J. “Jack” Taylor, 74, of Coudersport, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Jack was born on August 17, 1950, the son of the late Earl I. Taylor and Flossie E. (Pilon) Nichols, of Coudersport. 

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held, September 28, from 2-4 pm at the Roulette Fire Hall, 12 River St., Roulette.  Memorial contributions in Jack’s name can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The family has entrusted Jack’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.

Gerald W. “Gerry” Ullrich, 72, of Warren, PA., died Monday evening, September 23, 2024, at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital, Jamestown, New York. 

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Diane S. MacKenzie, 73, of Clarendon, died on Monday, September 23, 2024, in her home after a brief illness.

She was born November 21, 1950, in Ridgeway, PA, the daughter of the late Stanford and Becky Anderson. Diane was a graduate of Warren Area High School Class of 1968. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, hosting holiday gatherings, loved racing, and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she was a devoted volunteer helping with church dinners, and fundraisers.

She married William H. Mackenzie on June 6, 1969, in St. Paul Lutheran Church who passed April 24, 2017, after 48 years of marriage.

Myron Bert Carpenter, 70, of Marienville, PA, died on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in New Castle, PA, on June 21, 1954, the son of the late Chester and Margaret Carpenter. Myron worked as a self-employed carpenter and worked many jobs in New Jersey. Myron loved to go fishing. He enjoyed gardening around his home and  had the best green thumb. He also had a joy for card games and loved poker and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mary E. (Moore) Punt, age 67, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on April 27, 1957, in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Eugenia (Doriguzzi) Moore. 

Mary spent much of her life working in the food service industry, where she was known for her hard work and kind heart. In her free time, she found joy in simple pleasures—whether it was enjoying a cup of coffee, getting lost in a good book, or traveling to new places. Above all, Mary cherished the moments spent with her family and friends, who brought her the greatest happiness.