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Ruth E. Rudoph Grubbs Extein, 76, of Warren, PA., and formerly of Tidioute, PA., died peacefully with her family at her bedside, on Saturday evening, June 29, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home.

She was born June 11, 1948, in Titusville, PA. She was the daughter of Lester W. and Luella Mae Anthony Rudolph.

She was a longtime resident of Tidioute, PA. Ruth was employed at Sparkle Car Wash as an attendant for 4 years and was previously employed with the former Thornes Bi Lo grocery store.

She was a member of Tidioute United Methodist Church, Peginot Yeager V.F.W. Post 8803 Ladies Auxiliary, Tidioute, PA. She was active with the Tidioute Allegheny River Raft Race, Warmer Clothes for Kids, Tidioute Branch of the Salvation Army Bundle Up program.

She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and was an avid Nascar and Pittsburgh Pirates Fan. She loved to feed her pet bears and racoons.

James E. “Big Jim” VanAlstine, 92, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Hall Avenue, St. Marys, PA passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Timothy W. Pilon:  Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother

Timothy W. Pilon, 59, of 461 County Rd. 33, Bolivar, NY passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at home after a short illness.

Born on December 15, 1964, in Olean, he was a son of Roger W. and Beatrice M. Lafferty Pilon. 

Tim was a graduate of Bolivar Central School.

He had worked for Current Controls in Wellsville and for Saputo in Friendship for the last 21 years retiring due to illness.  He also worked part time for Canfields Outdoor Power Equipment in Ceres for many years.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved to cook.  He was an avid sports fan following softball, football, and NASCAR.  He was also a history buff and enjoyed a good conspiracy theory.

Tim is survived by

Latashia Lee Pierce, 35, of Williamsport, PA, formerly of Westfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.

Born September 22, 1988, in Wellsboro, PA, she was a daughter of Leo Campbell and Cecelia “Sue” Pierce, who both survive.

Latashia was a 2013 graduate of Belleview High School.  She loved getting tattoos, watching tv, listening to music on Amazon, collecting genie bottles and fairies, spending time at the beach and traveling, playing with her nieces and nephews and spoiling them.

In addition to her parents, Latashia is survived by five brothers, Leo, Jr., Lee, Landon, Levi and Larius; five sisters, Larenna, Larinda, Lakisha, Latory and Rianna; several aunts and uncles; several cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

Latashia was predeceased by a sister, Lacey Pierce.

Services will be held at the family’s convenience.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, PA.