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Eric J. Johnson, 58, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 26, 1965, in Ridgway, son of the late Richard H. and Evelyn M. Egger Johnson.

On July 14, 1990, he married the late June Bush, who preceded him in death on November 25, 2015.

Eric was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and attended Ridgway Area High School. From a young age, Eric worked at his family poultry farm. He also worked for Buehler Lumber, The Driveway Company, and Fairview Paving. Eric enjoyed taking rides in the woods, four-wheeling, hunting, and watching NASCAR.

Adda Jane Anderson, 80, of Ridgway, PA died on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 22, 1943, a daughter of the late Bruce and Grace Tuttle Johnston.

Jane was a strong-hearted woman who was always there to help. She spent many years working as the secretary for the IU9. Jane took great pride in her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to mow her grass, play cards with her girlfriends, and take beach trips.

Sandra L. Pearson, 80, died at her home in Warren, Pa on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1943 in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Carl E. Lundgren and Ethel M. Lundgren.

Sandra graduated from Warren Area High School in 1961 and Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA in 1965 with a degree in Fine Arts.

Sandra was predeceased by her former husband, Clarence I. Pearson, with whom she had one son, John F. Pearson of Warren. Together they operated his business, Karnak Tree and Shrub (later Karnak, Inc.), where she was an officer until his retirement in 1984.

A dutiful daughter, devoted wife, caretaker, loyal friend, she found time to be an active member in many of this community’s social clubs, pursued a variety of educational and art opportunities and served on several Boards engaged with improving the lives of those with disabilities.

Joseph L. Tarszowicz, Jr. 86, of Wellsboro, PA passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2024.

He was born on November 14, 1937, in Williamsport, PA to Joseph and Elizabeth (Zuzel) Tarszowicz.

Joseph was the Owner and Operator of Jokers Coal and Morris Block in Wellsboro, and member of St. Peters Catholic Church. He enjoyed working on older cars, and feeding the birds in his yard.

Gloria Luce, 82, of Bradford, PA passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Jeanne Lousie DeRemer, 78, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Bradford Manor, where she had resided since 2016.

Born in Fort Wayne, IN on December 14, 1945, the daughter of Floyd and Marie Ernst of Columbia City, IN

She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1964. She then attended Fort Wayne International Business College, where she received an accounting degree.

Jeanne worked for several area businesses, including International Harvester and Precision Plastics, from which she retired in 2013.

Diane M. Zeher, 79, of 8 Valleybrook Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by her family at her residence.

Born on March 8, 1944, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Louis H. and Josephine  F. (Cardamone) Pantuso. She was a 1963 graduate from Bradford Area High School.

On August 26, 1972, at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, she married William G. Zeher Jr., who survives.

Diane began working at Producers Bank after graduation. She also worked part-time at the Super Duper and at Tops Markets in the business office. She later assisted her husband at the Zeher Hearing Aid Center before working at Northwest Savings Bank until her retirement in 2016, after 28 years.

William J. “Bill” “Bear” McMahon, 65, of Sunderlinville, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Bill was a member of the Catholic faith. 

Born May 13, 1958 in San Diego, CA, he was a son of the late William E. and Joyce McMahon. Bill was a 1976 Graduate of Kearney High School in San Diego.  

He became an accomplished welder and worked in the Navel yards in California. Bill was a football fan and was a fan of the San Diego Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

He loved his big recliner, his extra large tv and his “Micky” beer. Bill had a larger-than-life personality and infectious laugh that will be missed.