Smethport–Sandra Jean (Norman) Green 83, of Smethport, PA passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Olean General Hospital, Olean NY.

Sandra was born January 12, 1941 in Kane, PA, the daughter of Russell W. and Linda V. (Johnson) Norman. On July 21, 1962 in Smethport, PA, she married Roger W. Green, Jr. who died November 13, 2021. 

Sandra was lucky enough to grow up and be surrounded by family in Smethport.  Some of her very best friends were her cousins Diane, Cynthia, Johanna, Karen, Bob, Morris, Maribel and more.  Sandy and her close friend Kathy Edgar, as well as Carol, would spend time in a cabin below Water Street listening to music on a record player and writing songs, such as “A Dog in the Door Tonight”, which daughters Amy and Diane know the words to, to this day.  Sandy and Kathy remained lifelong friends.  Her sister Carol was not only a sister, but a best friend, always there for her from a young age, sewing clothes for her, looking out for her and later spending holidays and traveling together.  She was also close to John and his wife Barb, and they spent many holidays together at their parent’s home on Water Street.  Roger also enjoyed spending time with John, talking about hunting and outdoor adventures.

DONNA FRANCES LEHMAN              “beloved Aunt Donna”

COUDERSPORT, PA—-Donna Frances Lehman, 87, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born on June 22, 1936, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. and Anna Brooks Lehman.

Donna was predeceased by her parents, her loving sister Alice Lehman Cizek, nephew Brian Neil Cizek, and brother-in-law Norman Cizek.

Raymond L. Foster:  Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather

Raymond L. Foster, 80, 4372 Mossbrook Road, Friendship, NY passed away on Monday March 18, 2024 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on December 30, 1943, in Cuba, he was a son of Clifton and Genevieve Sweeney Foster.  On August 18, 2002, in Cuba, he married the former Pamela J. Adams who survives.

Ray was a graduate of Friendship Central School.  He worked for Quaker State in Bradford, Pennsylvania prior to his retirement.  He also owned and operated his own farm, which was his favorite job.

Christine A. “Chris” Wendel, 81, of 123 Grandview Road, St. Marys, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on Monday, March 18, 2024, following a lengthy illness. 

She was born on December 21, 1942 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Herbst Miles. 

On September 7, 1963, at Queen of the World Church, she married the late Leander “Lee” Wendel, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2021. Together they shared more than 57 years of marriage. 

Chris was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and a member of Queen of the World Church. Always a very faithful woman, Chris could be found saying an afternoon prayer at 3:00 daily.  In her free time, she liked to read books on her Kindle and do crossword puzzles. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and painting. 

Over the years, she stayed active by going on walks and playing volleyball in her younger years. Chris loved to spend time with her family, and looked forward to her daily chats and FaceTime adventures with her granddaughter in Hawaii. She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and sister. 

Saundra Lee Sears Salerno, 85, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Largo, Florida of complications from dementia. The daughter of Walter and Gretta Sears of North Warren, she was born on June 2, 1938, and was an only child. Saundra graduated from Warren Area High School in 1956 and from Bryant Stratton College in Buffalo in 1958.

In July, 1960, she married Louis James Salerno of Warren and celebrated 46 years of marriage until his death in 2006. They lived in Texas while Louis was in the Army, then back to Warren and Corry for several years. Saundra was a legal secretary in Warren for Attorney Sam Bonavita in the 1960’s and ‘70s. They moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1981 where she worked for Ohio Casualty Insurance until her retirement.

Brian A. Kelley, 53, of 31 Lafayette Avenue, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born November 3, 1970, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Donald and Suzanne (Bickel) Kelley. He was a 1988 graduate of Bradford High School.

On May 19, 2012, in Bradford, he married Ashley (Woodruff) Kelley who survives.

Brian was employed at Carrols LLC for 35 years.

Brian was a Limestone Winter Soccer League Coach. He enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Yankees. He liked gardening in his yard, four wheeling and most of all vacations with his family.

Beverly Ann Cobb, 81, of Lehigh Acres, FL, formerly of Bradford PA, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at HealthPark Medical Center in Ft. Myers FL. 

Born May 12, 1942, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Ralph P. and Josephine V. (Pascale) Campogiani. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Bernard School. On August 26, 1961, she married Albert Ted Cobb Jr, who survives.

Beverly started her career working for the State of Pennsylvania. Later, she enjoyed a long career in commercial real estate with Chase Lincoln Bank. 

Bev was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bradford and St. Raphael Catholic Church in Lehigh Acres, FL.
 
Beverly cherished spending time with family. She found joy laughing and playing games with her beloved grandchildren. She was a dedicated volunteer at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, FL and was a well-loved member of her community by her many friends.