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Feb. 26, 2024.”Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:21

In the early morning of February 24, 2024, Donald Arvis Quick entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Don was born on April 18, 1931 in Wellsville, New York to Lloyd Gilman Quick and Mary Elizabeth Bellamy.

After graduating from Alfred University in upstate New York with a degree in ceramic engineering, Don began his long journey from a ceramic engineer to CEO of several corporations within the tile, brick, and textile industries. He would also intertwine years served with the US Army.

Along with his ever-growing family, Don would be grateful for work opportunities that would allow him to travel all over the globe.

On February 21, 1953, Don married his high school sweetheart, Anna Ruth Dietze (Anne). They parented five children and had thirteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

Don’s unwavering dedication to family and friends alike exuded the love his Father in Heaven presents to all he knew. Never would a day end without Don praying for over his loved ones.

COUDERSPORT, PA—To pay respects to Joy L. Bolling, 51, of Coudersport, formerly of Roulette, family and friends may call from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Riverside United Methodist Church, River Street, Roulette, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 4pm, with the Rev. James Cannistraci, pastor, officiating.

Joy passed away on February 19, 2024. 

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Joy’s sons entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

William “Bill” Brem, 68, of Oldsmar, Florida, earned his angel wings on March 4, 2024. Bill was a native of St Marys. He was the son of the late George “Jingles” and Christine (Meholic) Brem.

Bill is survived by his wife Patricia (Cosentino) Brem, daughters Jennifer Brem of Fort Worth, Texas, Rachael Brem of Dubois, and his favorite furry child Sophie; sister Joan Hockman (Tom) of Dubois, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was a former police officer at the St. Marys Police Department and a corrections officer at the Elk County Prison in Ridgway. In 2010, he moved to Florida to pursue his passion for conducting traffic accident reconstruction with ARCCA.

Diane M. Murphy, 91, of Bradford, PA passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, Pittsburgh.

She was born on August 1, 1932 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Andrew and Laura Lyons Borman.

She was a 1950 graduate of the former St. Bernard School.

On June 21, 1952 in the St. Bernard Catholic Church she married Cornelius J. “Neil” Murphy who preceded her in death on December 13, 2014.

She was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church.

She was employed by the former Penn Bank for several years and then finally retiring from PNC Bank.

Marlene A. Bisker, 70, of Hermitage, PA passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in her home.

Ms. Bisker was born on May 31, 1953, in Oil City, PA, and was raised in Bradford, PA, and lived the last 50 years in Hermitage. She was the daughter of the late Martin H. and M. Jane (Griffith) Bisker.

Marlene was a graduate of Sharon Regional School of Nursing, Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh, Washington School of Anesthesia, and California University of PA.

Following retirement, Marlene volunteered at several local food banks and for 30 years, enjoyed boating at Shenango Dam, cooking and entertaining friends, as well as producing small woodworking projects.

Chantel L. Cline passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2024.

She was born in Hornell, NY July 3, 1978, she was the daughter of Edward W. Gordon and Carolyn Reniff Gordon. She was predeceased by her dad in April of 2004. Chantel was in the last graduating class from Angelica Central School in 1996. From there, she went on to graduate from Corning Community College.

 While growing up in Allegany County, Chantel had four strong women as important role models in her life, each holding a special place in her heart. These women are Judy Pomeroy, Brenda Green-Vaughn, Pam Hutchison, and Cindy Davis.

In 2002, Chantel gave birth to her son, Jakobe, an absolute blessing. She had always wanted a son and he was just perfect. She worked extra hard to ensure that Jakobe had everything in life that he needed. She was so proud of Jakobe and everything he accomplished.

Chantel met Eric and they dated for 8 years before marrying in August of 2012. While being polar opposites, their relationship just worked. Eric used to love to get in the X3 and go as fast as he could, while Chantel would be in the passenger seat, telling him to slow down. He’d give her that smile and say “You’re as safe as a toad in Gods pocket” then he’d slow down.

Chantel’s younger sister, Cheylyn was an important part of her life. While they rarely saw each other in person, they watched each other’s children grow up via the internet. Rarely a day passed that the sisters did not message each other at least once, if not 100 times.

Chantel is survived by her mother, Carolyn Reniff Gordon, her husband and rock Eric Cline, her amazing and wonderful son Jakobe Gordon, her talented sister Cheylyn (Raymond) Adams along with their children Davia, Jase, Abriauna, and Callan, along with special kids Addie and Gus.

The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (March 14, 2024) from 11am-2pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 101 West Avenue, in Angelica.  The family will have a private funeral and graveside service.

Donations can be made to S.T.A.R. Rescue or the Allegany County Saddle Dusters.

LeRoy J. Soble, 92, of Langmaid Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday,
March 9, 2024, surrounded by his family at Olean General Hospital.

Born June 24,1931, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Archie D. and
Bessie D. (Wimpy) Soble.

LeRoy enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard while in high school. He
graduated in 1949 from Bradford High School and was ordered into active
duty in the United States Army on February 14, 1950. He was stationed in
Germany until his honorable discharge on June 24, 1953.

On December 30, 1950, at the First United Methodist Church in Bradford,
he married the love of his life, Arlene M. (Stoddard) Soble, who preceded
him in death on April 15, 2017.

LeRoy worked as a meat cutter while in High School, returned to the trade
after serving three years in the service, and worked 28 years for Loblaws
and Tops. He retired from Olean Wholesale.

He was a member of and Past Worshipful Master of Masonic Lodge #334,
served as President the Bradford Lions Club and was a member for over
30 years. He was a former Cub Scout Leader, President of the West
Branch PTO, and volunteered with the West Branch Little League.

LeRoy enjoyed hunting, home projects, time spent with family, and a good
steak off the grill. After retirement, he pursued golf and he and Arlene
Wintered in Myrtle Beach, SC for numerous winters.

Janet L. Pesce, 83, formerly of 237 Madison Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born April 3, 1940, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward and Edna Zwald Leithner.

On May 2, 1959 in Queen of the World Church, she married the late Robert J. Pesce, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 8, 2023.  They were blessed to share 64 years of marriage together.

Janet was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1958.  She was employed at Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide in the emergency room.

Smethport – Thomas P. Murphy, Sr., 75, of Smethport, PA passed away Thursday (March 7, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

He was born November 27, 1948 in Olean, NY, the son of Pascal and Harriet (Smith) Murphy. On January 26, 1973, in Farmers Valley, PA, he married Noressa Kay Rote, who died April 16, 2018.

Tom was a 1967 graduate of Smethport High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

Tom worked at North Penn Gas Co., now UGI, of Port Allegany for over 40 years, retiring in 2013.

He was a Life Member of the VFW Post #2497 of Smethport.  He loved deer and turkey hunting, along with trapping game.

He is survived by:

Virginia T. (Oshier) Mullen, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Born on November 15, 1938, in Faust, NY, Virginia, the daughter of the late Aleric and Hazel (Ayotte) Oshier and the beloved wife of George H. Mullen. Virginia enjoyed a loving childhood in North Tonawanda, NY, and spent her summers with relatives and maternal grandmother Delia Lagoy Ayotte at the family’s ancestral home in Tupper Lake. There, she learned to swim at Moody Beach on Little Wolf Pond, going on to teach swimming and lifesaving to generations of children.

Roxanna Dwyer               “beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt”

COUDERSPORT, Pa. – Roxanna “Roxy” Dwyer, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed on Thursday, March 7, 2024,  at UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a lengthy illness.

Born July 7, 1941, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edgar D. and Betty French Brewer.  On May 5, 1970, she married the love of her life, Andrew J. Dwyer, who passed away on September 16, 2019.

Roxy was a member of the wonderful CHS Class of 1959 and served as the Senior Class Secretary. After graduation, she attended Fairmont State University, WV, and St. Bonaventure University, NY, majoring in English. She held many jobs: telephone operator, bookkeeper for her father’s Central Buick Garage, owner-operator in the trucking industry, and outbound telephone sales.

Roxy loved children and enjoyed teaching CCD classes for many years at St. Eulalia. She also loved animals, especially dogs, and her chestnut gelding, Jimmy Boy. Roxy was an accomplished rider, an excellent dancer, and an amazing singer,  blessed with a beautiful soprano voice. She was also the family photographer, compiling hundreds of photos over the years.

Roxy loved to travel and was fortunate to travel across the country with Andrew in their 18-wheeler. She enjoyed Disney World with her grandchildren, and several cruises, including a trip to Italy where she was able to visit the Vatican, a life-long dream. She was unselfish to a fault, often neglecting her own needs for the needs and well-being of her family. 

Alice Lorraine Childs: Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister

Alice Lorraine Childs, 96, of County Road 40, Clarksville, NY passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Absolut of Salamanca after a short illness.

Born on October 3, 1927, in Olean, she was a daughter of Louis E. and Cyrene Keller Kellogg.  She had been married to Harold Schmidt, Henry Benjamin, and Floyd Sisson and last to Albert F. Childs, all who predeceased her. 

Lorraine was a graduate of Olean High School Class of 1945.  While in high school she was employed at Dewey White’s Convenience Store.  She later graduated from Olean Business Institute. 

After her graduation from Olean Business Institute, she had worked at the St. Francis Hospital in Olean, Parish Hardware in Portville, AVX in Olean and last owned and operated Alice’s Restaurant in Franklinville.

Lorraine was a member of the West Clarksville Baptist Church and her religion was very important to her.  She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

She leaves behind;