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Port Allegany – Joyce M. Sizer, 88, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (April 15, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

She was born August 26, 1935, in Port Allegany, the daughter of DeForest and Leona (LaBarr) Baker. In Emporium, PA, she married Frederick Sizer, who died in August 2004.

Mrs. Sizer was a graduate of Port Allegany High School and was employed by Motor Coil, in Emporium.

She is survived by: a niece Pamela (Donald) Keech who took care of her

Two step-daughters; Karen Rhinebolt and Chris Hughes

Four step-grandchildren and many other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother John Baker and a sister Euretta Amell

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 11:00- 12:00 PM at the First Church of God, Main St., Eldted, Pa where the funeral service will start at noon with the Rev. James Kazimer, Pastor,  officiating. Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Sizerville, PA.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

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

Karen L. Atwell             “beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother”

LITTLE GENESEE, NY—Karen L. Atwell, 62, a longtime resident of Little Genesee, passed away unexpectedly with her loving husband by her side on Friday, April 12, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born on Sunday, September 10, 1961 in Wellsville, she was a daughter of Paul W. and Lucymae Truman Atwell.  She was married to Tom Johnson for almost 40 years.

Karen was a graduate of Bolivar High School, a graduate of the former Olean Business Institute in Olean, and was also a graduate of the Continental School of Beauty in Olean.

Karen was kind and loving person.  She was briefly employed by Arc in Belmont as a resident aide until an injury at work forced her retirement.

She enjoyed her adopted families and kids.  She also enjoyed doing yard work.  She loved her many animals throughout the years.  Karen’s greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren.

David Petruzzi, 87, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (April 15, 2024) at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Donna M. Carlson, 74, of Brockport, PA passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on June 17, 1949, in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Sidney and Ruth Holtz Bennett.

Donna was a member of the Brockway Church of God.  She worked at Metaldyne for many years and always looked forward to dinner and game nights with the girls from work. She enjoyed playing with her dog Izzy and loved nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Steven Milton Freeman, of Coudersport, PA passed away at his home with family members at his side, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

Steve was born June 22, 1952, in Coudersport, the eldest son of Milton S. Freeman and Betty Palmatier Freeman.

Steve served his nation throughout the United States and Europe in the US Air Force from April 27, 1972 to October 31, 1994, retiring with the rank of Master Sgt. His duty assignments were located in New York (two tours), Alaska, Wyoming, Germany, and Nevada.  Steve’s duties included heating, plumbing and Civil Engineering taskings.  He received numerous commendations and a prestigious thank you from President Reagan as he was hand-picked for a special project. 

Upon retiring from the military, Steve was employed by Wending Creek Farms of Coudersport from 1994 until civilian retirement in 2022.

Steve was known for his incredible humor, wit, lifelong compassion for storytelling and pulling pranks, and helping family and friends.  He was a very proud Poppop to his six grandchildren and enjoyed teasing them and making them smile.  He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, hunting, camping, taking family trips, and producing maple syrup at Wending Creek Farms.

AUSTIN, PA—-Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Ralph M. Young, 80, of Austin, from 12 noon to 2 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024, followed by a time of sharing at 2 pm, at the Coudersport American Legion, Buffalo Street, Coudersport.

Ralph passed away on December 7, 2023.

Ralph’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Shirley A. Rupprecht, 86, of 219 S. Paul Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home with her family by her side. 

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

Elaine C. Ekblom, 76, of Warren, PA, died Sunday morning, April 14, 2024. 

Friends will be received at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. A complete obituary will be announced through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Donna M. Carlson, 74, of Parolari Road, Brockport, PA, died at her home on Friday, April 12, 2024, with her family by her side.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes.

Corie L. Carpenter:  Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend

Corie L. Carpenter, 39, of 3 Keller Street, Cuba, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on February 19, 1985, in Olean, she was a daughter of Keith and Julie Perry. 

Corie was a graduate of Cuba-Rushford Central School Class of 2003.  She furthered her studies and became a Certified Nurse’s Assistant.

She had worked as a CNA for Cuba Memorial Hospital, was a direct care aide for Venture Forth, and worked for Intandem in Youth homes.  She was currently employed by CCMR3 as a debt collector. 

Corie loved spending time with her children and family.  She was a kind hearted soul that would help anyone she could anytime.  She also enjoyed crafting and shopping.