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Thomas Eugene Dalton, 80, of Kane, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 21, 2024. May his legacy of dedication, love for family, and passion for teaching and coaching live in the hearts of those who knew him.

Thomas, better known as Tom, was born to Bertrand and Frances Gustafson Dalton on March 13, 1944, in Kane. He was the youngest of four children. Tom was a 1962 graduate of Kane Area High School. He was an outstanding Kane High Athlete, and his love for the game (Football, Basketball, and Baseball) was a part of him until the end. Tom had a remarkable baseball legion career with a hit off Sparky Lyle (who later pitched for the Yankees), which gave him a record-setting game-hitting streak. Those were some of his greatest moments and memories to retell. Tom’s love for sports carried on while His passion for athletics stayed with him throughout his career as a teacher and, more importantly, a coach to many of the Kane High Athletes.

Tom graduated from Clarion University with a master’s degree in education and became a brother of Sigma Tau Gamma. After entering the work force, he was a dedicated World Culture and American History teacher, a beloved Golf and Football Coach, and the Kane Area High School Ski Club founder. Throughout his career, he impacted the lives of many students and colleagues both on and off the field and in the classroom. Once retired from teaching, he went on to assist young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.

Tom’s greatest impact was his significant role in the lives of Madigan, Katie, and Rhys. He was present not only as “Grandpa” but also as their biggest fan, supporter, encourager, and male role model.

Outside work and after retirement, Tom enjoyed hobbies such as golf and pickleball, attending various sporting events, walking his dogs, and spending quality time with his family and friends. From time to time, you could find him volunteering at Bradford Regional Medical Center, visiting friends at Futures Rehabilitation Center and the Lutheran Home in Kane, socializing at Texas Hot with “the guys” on Saturday mornings, and enjoying gatherings at the Kane Senior Center. He was a long-time member of both St. Callistus Catholic Church (while living in Kane) and St. Bernards Catholic Church (while residing in Bradford) where he served as commentator, greeter, and a was a former member of Knights of Columbus. Tom was an avid member of Kane Country Club, a life member of Kane

Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #329. He found joy in staying busy, social and cherished shared moments with loved ones.

Tom fought quite the fight with Alzheimer’s, and ultimately, Liver/Kidney Failure took over that fight for him and won. Despite the issues and struggles with memory, Tom never lost sight of his all-time favorite football plays, his love for the game both on and off the field, the court, and the course. His sense of humor remained through all the ups and downs.

Surviving are daughters, Tricia Dalton of Bradford, PA; Julie (Brad) Butters of Maryville, TN; and Amy (Bryan) Ashcroft of Kane, PA; grandchildren Curtis (Michelle Meacham), Madigan (Justin Kieffer), Katie, and Rhys; two bonus grandsons, Mason and Kaden; sister Mary Ann (Pat) DeMarte of Okemos, MI; and five nephews and two nieces. Tom was predeceased by his Parents, Sisters Martha Jones and Joan Brown, Nephew Steve Jones, and Granddaughter Destiny.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Cummings Funeral Home, August 25 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 26 at11 :00 AM at St. Callistus Catholic Church, with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.

In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to one of the following: Kane Area All Sports Boosters, Elks Lodge 329’s “Building Fund,” or Kane Community Methodist Church’s “Drive-up Dinners” in memory of Tom.

“False pride is a bad thing, but real pride that stems from hard work and devotion is a fine thing” – Coach Robert C. King KHS

Online condolences can be given at www.cummingsfh.com.

Gordon Leary Vogt, Sr., 91, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA early Friday morning (August 23, 2024). He was born May 28, 1933 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Gordon Anthony and Genevieve Leary Vogt.

Gordon graduated from Emporium High School in 1951 and began his collegiate career at the US Naval Academy serving on the USS Wisconsin.  He graduated from Clarion University in 1957.

Francis N. Peterson           “beloved father, grandfather, and brother”

Francis N. “Pete” Peterson, 86, of Steamburg, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.

Born on Thursday, March 17, 1938 in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of Norman S. and Evelyn E. Franklin Peterson.  On August 15, 1957 in Allegany, NY, he married Nancy J. Tyler, who passed away on April 6, 2013.

Pete was a graduate of Randolph (NY) Central School, Class of 1956.  He was a US Navy veteran.

Pete was employed for many years at Bordens, which later became Alcoa, in Randolph, retiring in 2000.

He was a member of American Legion Post #0001.  He enjoyed hunting. Pete was an accomplished musician, having played the bass guitar, the mandolin, and the Dobro, in many local bands. His greatest love was his family.

Left to cherish his memory are a son, Patrick M. “Pat” (Kim) Peterson of Lake Stevens, Washington; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Diane Peterson of Texas; two sisters, Norma J. Starnes of Portville, NY and Dawn L. (Rich) Demmon of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Pete was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey A. Peterson; a daughter, Jennifer Monica Peterson; and a brother, Gary D. Peterson.

Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, officiating.  Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Rebecca Ann Botens:  Loving Wife and Mother

Rebecca Ann Botens, 75, of Lantana, Texas and a former Cuba New York native passed away at home Tuesday, August 20, 2024 after short illness.

Born on November 7, 1948, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Jerold C. and Ethlyn H. Muckey Warner.  She was married to Thomas R. Botens.

Rebecca was a graduate of Cuba Central School.  After high school she started working for Barbara’s Flowers and then opened Becky’s Flower Shop and owned and operated that business until she moved to Texas in 1978.  While in Texas she worked for several local flower shops, but retired as the manager of the Lewisville Flower Shop in Lewisville, Texas.  She received many awards during her career from FTD for her flower arrangements and design. 

Once she retired, she bought a home in Lantana, Texas and enjoyed her time there.  She also enjoyed artwork and drawing.

Edith M. Michielson, 96, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (August 22, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

She was born February 8, 1928 in Bath, NY, the daughter of Paul and Mabel (Benjamin) Hess. She was first married to Ivan Bickford, then to George Clark, and lastly to Conrad Michielson. She was preceded in death by all three husbands.

Edith attended Farmers Valley and Smethport area schools. She had worked for Reed’s Jewelers in Olean, NY and retired from the McKean County Courthouse in the domestic relations department.

Adam S. Fields, 50, of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

He was born on May 25, 1974 in Kermit, WV, a son of Eloise Fields Leininger of Bradford and the late Herbert H. Leininger, Jr.

Adam was an avid sports fan and he loved spending time with his family.

He was employed for several years at the Zippo Manufacturing Company prior to his employment with Keystone Powdered Metal.

David A. Schneider, 63, of 120 Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his residence following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. 

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

Anthony W. Mancuso, 81, of Hall Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois. 

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

Sally J. Crandall Vavala, 74, of Boone Mountain Road Kersey, PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

She was born May 6, 1950 in Westfield, New York to Clyde and Lois (Wester) Crandall. 

Sally graduated valedictorian of Sherman Central High School in 1968. She received her Bachelor’s degree (1972) in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego, her Masters Degree (1974) and Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies in 1982 from the Pennsylvania State University one week before giving birth to her third child.

Sally was an assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University, DuBois campus for 25 years. She was the faculty advisor for the HDFS club and the head of her department for many years and was also the pianist for the Penn State DuBois Choir. Sally was the organist for the Grace Episcopal Church, Ridgway, for over 30 years.