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Karen B. Carty, 79 of Kane, PA died January 13, 2024 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehab Center after a lengthy illness.

Karen was born in Bradford, PA on October 31, 1944. She was the daughter of Evelyn Vecellio and stepfather Clyde J. Vecellio. She graduated from Bradford High School in 1962.

On November 5, 1966 in Bradford, she married Ronald J. Carty, who survives. Karen worked several years at the Producers Bank in Bradford until 1967 when she and Ron moved to Kane. She spent the next 11 years working for Warren National Bank. In 1985 she and Ron established Katy Realty, which they co-owned for 40 years before selling to Howard Hanna Professionals.

Richard D. “Dick” MOSHER, II, 66, of Wellsville, NY, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital. 

Born May 31, 1957, in Wellsville, he was the son of Richard J. and Florence Allen Mosher. 

A 1977 graduate of Wellsville Central School, he attended BOCES for automotive.  He was employed as an auto mechanic in Virginia for many years, where he was a certified motor vehicle inspector.  

He enjoyed the simple things in life, listened to an array of music, but loved spending time with his family more than anything.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.  

Dick was a social member of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702, Frank B. Church VFW Post #2530, and Wellsville Lodge No. 601 Loyal Order of the Moose. 

Marjorie “Jean” Clawson Quiggle Hackett, 99, of Warren, PA, died, Sunday, January 14, 2024.

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

Helen J. McCanna, 88, of Coudersport, PA passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at UPMC Cole.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Judith Ann “Judy” BRAYMILLER, nee Evans, 84, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died in her sleep at home on January 10, 2024.  

Born September 24, 1939, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of Arnold R. and Helen L. Holmes Evans.  A 1957 graduate of Salamanca High School, she began attending Deaconess Nursing School in Buffalo in the fall, but soon left due to homesickness.  

On April 30, 1960, in Salamanca, she married Wayne G. Braymiller and began their family life.  In 1963, the couple settled in Wellsville and bought the family home about two years later. 

 Judy’s love for caregiving was seen in her choice of employment throughout the years.  She worked as a nurse’s aide in several nursing homes in the Wellsville area, and as a receptionist for Doctor Hong for several years.  She was finally able to finish her nursing degree at Alfred State College in 1984.  

Kay L. McNett, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1949, in Shinglehouse, PA to Perry “Buster” and Ellen (Reed) McNett.

She worked in Quality Control for Corning Glass/Osram for over 37 years. She was a Deacon and Treasurer for the Presbyterian Church of Upper West Conococheague, a member of Presbyterian Women Organization and volunteered at Bountiful Blessings Inc. in Mercersburg, PA. Kay enjoyed playing bingo and truly loved her family.