John M. Ricklefs

        KEATING SUMMIT – John M. “Ripchuck” Ricklefs, 70, passed away Friday (Mar. 8, 2024) in UPMC Cole Coudersport.

     Born October 25, 1953, in Glendale, AZ, he was a son of John W. and Patricia M. Baker Ricklefs.  On Mar. 4, 2002, in Coudersport, he married Linda C. Stebick, who survives.

     John was a self-employed contractor and had worked for Sea Ray Boats, while living in Florida.  Most recently he had worked at C& S Lumber Co. of Roulette, before his retirement.

    He was a veteran having served with the US Navy, during the Vietnam War.

     John was a resident of the area since the mid 1990’s, coming from Indiana.

     He loved the outdoors and working with wood. He also enjoyed drawing, swimming, and most of all, spending time with his family. 

Paul Godfrey Mosch, 92, of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania passed peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Born October 20, 1931 in Galeton, PA, he was the youngest of eight children. His parents were the late Otto and Mable Burrous Mosch.

He was Salutatorian of the Galeton High School class of 1949. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy. Paul received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Pennsylvania graduating with honors in 1956. During that time, he was inducted to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a dental honor fraternity. Paul then served two years in the United States Navy as a Dental Officer in Quantico, VA. After his time with the Navy, Paul opened private practice in Coudersport, PA. He remained a solo practitioner for 38 years. He was a member of the American Dental Association, PA Dental Assoc, American Endodontic Society, and past President of the 8th District Dental Society.

Paul wore many hats; he was a member of Eulalia Lodge 342, York Rite, and Scottish Rite Freemasonry bodies. He also served as District Deputy Grand Master of Blue Lodge and Council, and Commander in Chief of the Coudersport Consistory. His commitment and leadership in the Masons was recognized by his peers and led them to nominate him for the 33rd degree of Scottish Rite Masonry and the York Rite Cross of Honor, Freemason’s highest honors.

He was an active member at the First United Presbyterian Church of Coudersport and Hampton Presbyterian Church in Gibsonia where he sang in both choirs and served as a deacon for both as well. He was a member of Hosanna Industries, a mission-building group. He went to Mexico on a church mission trip. Paul’s favorite pastime was piloting his Beechcraft V35A. He traveled with his wife and family over the years to many destinations across the United States. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and completed the Potter County Marathon. Paul inspired those around him with his boundless passion, perseverance and commitment to excellence in everything he did. He will be greatly missed.

Paul is survived by his wife, the love of his life for 68 years, Dorothy Ann (McMurray); son, Thomas O. Mosch and his wife, Terry; daughter, Debra Mosch Hunkele and her husband Glenn; son, David P. Mosch and his wife Kimberlie; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2942 East Hardies Road, Gibsonia PA 15044, church service will be at 12:00.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Coudersport Consistory, PO Box 69, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Paul’s family at www.kingfuneralhome.com.

Kevin R. Saline, 55, of Emporium, PA passed away unexpectedly at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Springs, Maryland on Sunday evening (March 10, 2024).

He was born January 12, 1969 in St. Marys, PA a son of Robert and Cindy Housler Saline and the late Christine Yeager Saline.  On May 30, 1992 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Rochele Guisto, who survives.

Kevin graduated from Cameron County High School and from Williamsport Area Community College. He worked at Quala-Die/ Penn United for many years. He liked camping with his friends, spending time with his two boys, hanging out at Rooster’s garage and loved going on vacations with his wife Rochele. He was a wrestling coach, in Emporium, for over 16 years.

GREECE, NY – Dorothy Emerson, 96, formerly of Eldred, PA, died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, with family at Journey Home in Greece.

Dorothy was born on May 30, 1927, at her maternal grandparents’ home in Sheffield, PA. She and her family lived in Coryville, PA during her first nine years. In 1936, her family moved to Eldred where she and her younger sister and brother grew up; all three graduated from Eldred High School.

During high school, Dorothy worked as an usher in the town theater and at Anderson’s Food Market. Unbeknownst to her at the time, her supervisor at the food market would become her mother-in-law. She met US Army Tech Sergeant Walter Emerson while he was on leave from the fighting in Europe during World War II. After serving over three years in the European Theater, Walter returned to Eldred, and they were married on May 22, 1946.

Dorothy and Walter lived in Eldred for over twenty years and raised three children. They were active in the community and in St. Raphael Catholic Parish. Dorothy was a devoted and loving Mother; dedicated to raising their three children. Due to Walter’s employment, they eventually relocated to Maynard, MA; Keene, NH; and then Conklin, NY. As their children became teenagers and young adults, Dorothy enjoyed re-entering the workforce at ACME Electric in Allegheny, NY, Sears and Roebucks in Natick, MA, and Concord Laboratories, Inc. in Fitzwilliam and Keene, NH.

Edward J. Isaman, 76, of Homosassa FL, formerly of Allegany, NY passed away peacefully at home on March 8th, 2024.

Ed was born May 16th, 1947, to John Merle and Alice (Randall) Isaman of Allegany, NY. After graduating from Allegany High School Edward proudly served our country and was a United States Army Veteran. After returning home to Allegany, Ed drove school bus and retired from Allegany Limestone Central Schools. Edward was a long-time member of The Allegany American Legion Post 892 where he acquired many friends who he considers family. Ed enjoyed a good game of euchre, Texas Holdem, or horseshoes. He even enjoyed a simple game of SKAT around the family table or having a bonfire. He was a good horseman and liked to ride side by sides. He played Santa Claus for the Santa Claus Lane Parade and for local Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Ed’s friends and family meant the world to him.

Wayne Gunther “Rambler” Muhsemann, age 66 of Clarkrange, TN passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Cumberland Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarkrange Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel.