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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.

Philip M. Kio, 99, of Kio Rd., Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (Jan. 12, 2024) at his home.

    Born July 22, 1924, in Coudersport, he was a son of Byron J. and Etha V. Hayes Kio.  On Dec. 4, 1971, he married Leah Rae Whitney, who survives. They were married 52 years.

     Philip was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1942.

     He was longtime farmer and was employed with North Penn Gas Co. for many years before his retirement.

    Philip was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Navy.

    He was a member of the American Legion, Post 192, Coudersport, and Moose Lodge #460, Port Allegany.

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY—Theodore S. “Ted” Seamans, 85, of Williamsville, formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Hospice Buffalo, after a short illness.

Arrangements, entrusted to the care and direction of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle

Rockie L. Stuck, 75, of 3408 County Road 8, Town of Wirt, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at home. 

Born on December 9, 1948, in Cuba, New York, he was a son of Robert and Glenita Foster Stuck.

Rockie was a graduate of Bolivar Central Schools Class of 1967.  Upon graduation he entered the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War from January 31, 1969 until being discharged October 19, 1970.

He had worked for a short period of time for Clark Brothers in Olean.  He then went to work for various telephone companies while living in Santa Fe, Texas and retired from Verizon after 30 years of service.

Melvin “Junior” Blauser, 74 of Blauser Dr. in Westline, PA passed away Thursday (Jan 11) at Penn Highlands Dubois.  

Born Oct. 4, 1949 in Kane, he is the son of the late Melvin and Mary (Skok) Blauser.  On March 15, 1969 he married Rose Marie “Pug” Hulings, who preceded him in death.

Junior served in the US Marines during the Vietnam War.  He then returned and worked at Kane Manufacturing for many years.  While there he worked for the union and served as union president for a while.  He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandkids and nieces and nephews.  He was also a member of the VFW in Mt. Jewett and the Marine Corp League.

Peter H. Smith, 86, of Warren, PA, passed away at Kinzua Healthcare on Friday afternoon, January 12 at 3:12 as the school dismissal bell rang one last time. He was born on March 3, 1937, in Meadville, PA, and grew up in Saegertown, PA. He was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Frances Pickens Smith.

Pete was a 1955 graduate of Saegertown High School. He then attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1959 and a Master of Education in 1965. He would go on to work, until his retirement, for the Warren County School District as a classroom science teacher at Beaty Junior High School from 1959-1993.

Beyond his role as an educator, Pete was a proud member of the Warren community. He was a congregant of Grace United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees. He was a Warren Borough Council member from 1974-1985 and worked on the Home Rule Transition Committee and the Borough Police Pension Fund. Pete served on the board of directors at WACOPSE Federal Credit Union for 25 years and on the Ruth M. Smith Center board for 12 years. He officiated PIAA football for 25 years. He was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Warren. He served also on the Rebuild Together Board, Youth Volunteer Corp / Advisory Committee, Warren County Education Association, and PA Association of School Retirees.