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Stephen E. Finestone, 89, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at home surrounded by family. 

He was born January 23, 1923, in Ottawa Canada to Isaac and Ivy Elizabeth (Ashton) Finestone.  Stephen served in the US Army, earned his Master of Divinity, and on February 4, 1957, married Celia Bruss with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. 

He worked as a pastor, insurance salesman, teacher and social worker.  Stephen worshipped at local churches, and was an avid amateur astronomer and ham radio operator.

Ruth A. Wheale Bees, 93, a resident of Watson Memorial Home, Warren, PA, died at her residence, Tuesday evening, December 19, 2023. 

She was born in New Castle, PA., on June 26, 1930.  Ruth was the daughter of Albert and Susanna Eskew Wheale.  She resided in Althom, PA., for 40 years and Warren, PA., for the past 13 years. 

Ruth was a 1948 graduate of New Castle High School, New Castle, PA.  She along with her husband, owned and operated, a heating & air conditioning company, where she served as bookkeeper.  She was employed as a nurse aide and practical nurse at Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA., and retired in 1995, from Blair Corporation, in the returns department.

Helen E. Dean, age 88, of Westfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport.

Born January 14, 1935 in Osceola, she was the daughter of the late Norman L. and Elizabeth (Hartman) Hoyt.

Helen enjoyed playing bingo and baking.

Jane L. Williams, 69, of Duke Center, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

She was born on October 27, 1954 in Port Allegany, a daughter of the late James “Butch” and Edna McClenahan Williams.

She was a 1974 graduate of the Otto-Eldred High School, Duke Center.

She was an active and devoted member of the Rixford Evangelical Church where she was well known for her “peanut butter pies” that she donated for church functions.  Jane loved spending time with her dogs, working on puzzles, listening to country music and she made sure to check on her neighbors daily.

Mary Ellen (Doane Snyder Dean) Boudreau, 87, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on December 17, 2023, in Vancouver, Washington.

She was born November 17, 1936, in Wellsboro to James Everett and Mary Estelle (Lyon) Doane. While finishing her studies at Wellsboro High School, she worked at the Penn Wells as a waitress and hostess. She married Floyd Snyder in 1954, who also worked at the Penn Wells. Subsequently she worked at the Tioga County Courthouse. They had one son, Kent.

Willard J. “Buster” Kennedy, 88, of Ohio Ave. in James City, PA passed away Sunday night (Dec. 17) in the Lutheran Home at Kane, where he had recently resided.  

Born March 22, 1935 in Tidioute, he is the son of the late Willard and Dorothy “Dot” (Bowley) Kennedy.  On June 18, 1983 in Kane, he married Shirley Winner, who preceded him in death.

Buster drove truck, dozer and skidder and worked as an operator for John Kocjancic.  He also had worked at the Wilcox Tannery and retired from the Johnsonburg Paper Mill after many years of service.  

Ruth M. Branigan, 84, previously of Kane, PA passed away on Dec. 16, 2023 in Reading. Born April 25, 1939 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Selma Mohney.

Ruth was a professional truck driver and a member of the Teamsters Union.

Roger Lee Peterson, 65, of Chase St. in Kane, PA passed away Wednesday (Dec. 13) at his residence. Born Oct. 21, 1958 in Kane, he is the son of the late Paul and Mary Ellen (Luck) Peterson.

Roger had worked as an Installation Technician for Nortel.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and he enjoyed playing golf, camping, hiking and fishing.

Port Allegany – Arthur L. Windsor, 93, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away Monday (December 18, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

He was born November 6, 1930 in Eldred, the son of Raymond and Mae (McNeil) Windsor. On February 7, 2007, in Coudersport, PA, he married Eliene M. Windsor, who died February 15, 2022.

Art was a graduate of Port Allegany High School.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Windsor was a chemical operator for the Chevron Company.

He was a member of the American Legion Frank Burt Post 258 and the Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460.

Howard E. McLean, age 84 of Elkland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 16 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on November 2, 1939 in Troupsburg, NY to the late Edgar and Mary (Davis) McLean. He graduated from Elkland High School in 1958. On August 14, 1966 Howard married Sonja Lou Moore, spending 57 loving years building a life together.

After 34 years as a class A pipefitter for Corning Glass Works, he retired and opened his own plumbing and contracting business. It was at this time he became an intricate part in the construction of Finelli’s village, which is so well known in the area. He was known as being a jack of all trades and a master of many.

Howard was a former assistant fire chief of the Elkland Volunteer Fire Department and a past member of the Cowanesque Valley Rod And Gun Club. He also was a member of the Army Reserves from 1957 – 1964. 

Our mother, Lois Cox Churchill, died on December 15, 2023 after a long and full life.

She was born on September 4, 1937 to the late George and Mildred (Schlock) Cox. Lois graduated from Elkland High School, Mansfield State Teachers’ College and Alfred University.

She taught math at Elkland High School for over 30 years. She was an advocate for teachers and a mentor and adviser to students.

Lois was dedicated to her family and was well loved. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Richard Churchill; her daughter, Terri Churchill Monks; her son-in- law Timothy Monks and her brother Richard Cox.

Anita Louise Graham, age 86 of Tioga, PA passed on December 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Born on February 21, 1937 on Beech Hill in the town of Willing, NY.  She was the daughter to the late Richard and Mildred (Latten) Cornelius. Anita was a 1954 Wellsville High School graduate. Henry Graham married Anita on December 3, 1955, in Shongo, NY and they spent 68 loving years building their family and home together.

She retired from the Tioga Citizens and Northern Bank in 1994. She was a past member of the Tioga County Republican Women, Tioga Trinity United Presbyterian Church, and Farmington Hill Grange and she also served as Judge of Election for Farmington Township.