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Anna B. BONSER, 102, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Marine City and Algonac, MI, passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, with her daughter-in-law, Barbara, by her side.  

Born July 6, 1921, in River Rouge, MI, she was the daughter of Paul and Julia Josephine Lozon Charron.  Orphaned at an early age, she was raised by her Aunt Minnie.  She was married to Angus Bonser, who predeceased her in 1984.  

Anna was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years.  She was a member of Starville Church, Starville, MI and Zion Christian Assembly in Ulysses.  In 2002, she moved to Ulysses and lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Barbara Bonser.  

LIVERPOOL, NY—Family and friends of Gregory L. “Greg” Lawton, 58, of Liverpool, formerly of Bolivar, are invited to call from 11am to 12 noon on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Obi Community Church, 1948 NY 305, Cuba, NY, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 12 noon with Greg’s pastor, Jeff O’Brien associate Pastor of Northside Baptist Church, and Pastor David Cook of Obi Community Church, officiating.

Greg passed away on October 31, 2023. 

Greg’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Duane E. Carpenter, of Franklin, TN, finished his earthly journey and stepped into the arms of Jesus on Nov 9, 2023.

He was born Sept 19, 1939 to Fred and Dorothy Carpenter in Port Allegany, PA.

After he graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1957, he entered the United States Air Force where he served for four years. While stationed at Andrew’s Airforce base, he met his bride of 62 years, Doris Johnson Carpenter.

Nello Berrettini, 71, of Eldred, PA, formerly of Dupont, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Bello and Doris Reilly Berrettini.

He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and earned his LPN degree through the Wilkes-Barre Vocational Technical School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1970-1974. He had worked for and retired from the Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital in 2016.

Frank S. Willard, age 83, a well-known personality in Wellsboro, PA, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 12, 2023. 

Frank was born on March 20, 1940 in Wellsboro, PA.  The son of the late Stewart and Doris (Atherton) Willard, he was married to Donna Mae (Brooks) Willard for 64 years. We will never forget Frank’s good cheer, kindness, and generosity.

Frank was one of the lucky individuals whose vocation was his avocation. He thoroughly enjoyed his relationship with woodworking and carpentry. Frank excelled for many decades in remodeling and contracting. His craft is visible in dozens of buildings throughout Tioga County. He began his woodworking career at Patterson Lumber Company and transitioned into private trade. In addition, he spent 19 dedicated years at the Wellsboro Hospital, ultimately serving as Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Safety.

Margaret Hewitt HACKETT, 75, of Belmont, NY, died Monday, November 13, 2023 in her home. 

Born February 26, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Arthur Henry and Flossie Geraldine Williams Hinkley.  On February 29, 2020, she married Harry Bruce Hackett, who survives. 

Margaret was employed by Harrison Bros. Federal Meat Packing Plant in Williamsport, worked in many area restaurants, and owned and operated a cleaning business. 

Surviving besides her husband, Bruce, are: two children, Vickie L. Keown and Edwin K. Keown, Jr.; five step-children, Todd (Christina) Hackett, Chery (Andy) Smith, Cheryl (Jeff) Lewis, Sandy (Greg) Peczak, and Robin (Paul) Hosmer; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Jerritt R. Hinkley; and three siblings, Joyce Brink, Roger Hinkley, and Arthur Henry Hinkley, Jr. 

Private burial will be in Genesee Cemetery, Genesee, PA. 

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 21, Scio, NY 14880 or Medical Transport Service, P.O. Box 586, Wellsville, NY 14895.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.  

Port Allegany – Lee Allen Howard, 61, of Jamestown, NY, passed away Sunday (November 12, 2023) at his residence in Jamestown.

He was born April 2, 1962 in Lafayette, IN, the son of LaVerne R. and LoRena Nadene (Baker) Howard. 

Lee was a 1984 graduate of Brookville High School and a graduate of IUP.

Lee was a published writer/author, having written many published books in the horror genre.

Richard L. Bretz, 92, of Smethport, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (November 11, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

He was born December 7, 1930 in New Castle, PA, the son of Michael and Matilda (Plattner) Bretz. Dick was first married to Betty Daugherty in 1964.  She passed away on March 7, 1983. He was then married to Phyllis C. McGavisk Swanson on April 12, 1986.  She passed away on December 17, 2013.

Dick was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Bretz was a mechanic employed by Quaker State of Farmers Valley, PA, retiring in 1992.

He had attended the Gethsemane Lutheran Church of Port Allegany, was a former member and Past Commander of the Lions Club of New Castle, PA. He was also a member of the VFW Post #2497 of Smethport and the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby.

Lottie “Trudy” Whitesell, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Sunday (November 12, 2023) at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 01, 1953 she was the daughter of Winn and Ida (Bennett) Sidelinger.  In 1977 in Bradford, Pa. she married Tom Whitesell who survives.

Trudy attended Otto-Eldred Schools.

Surviving including her husband of 46 years, is one brother, John, her niece and nephew Stacy and Keith, who were raised by Trudy and Tom, all living at home. She was also survived by her niece and nephews, Stephanie, Adam, Victor and one brother-in-law, Butch Dickerson, one sister-in-law Kay, and many cousins.

Suzanne M. (Unangst) Thomas, 87, of Mansfield passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born on January 18, 1936 at home on 63 Pearl Street in Wellsboro to Arthur and Ellen (Short) Unangst. 

Suzanne graduated from Wellsboro High School, and on June 14, 1964, she married Larue Thomas with whom she shared better than 30 years of marriage.  She was a faithful, life-long member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, where she taught Sunday School for more than 50 years, and loved and supported the children of her community, especially through involvement with Tioga County 4-H.  She was especially proud of the milking station at the Fairgrounds in memory of Larue.

Sandra Ann (nee Fischer) Tucker, 78, of 1050 Theresia Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Sandra was born on July 7, 1945 to the late George and Elsie (Straitwell) Fischer of St. Marys.  She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. 

She was employed by Stackpole Carbon Company for a time, was a homemaker, avid crafter, belonged to the Grange, the Red Hat Society, and belonged to St. Mary’s Parish.  Sandra worked with Prison Ministry, went to Rome with the Oblates, and was a Missionary Oblate of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.  She also taught Catechism classes in her younger years, she belonged to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Sandra also loved working on family history.

Sandra married the love of her life, Olin Tucker, Sr., on December 26, 1963, in St. Marys.