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Ralph E. Bullers, 83, formerly of Bradford, PA passed away September 25, 2023.

Born on November 9, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of the late Byron and Esther Bullers. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1955.

Ralph served in the Air Force for four years and then moved with his family to Rochester, NY, where he was employed by Eastman Kodak as an electrician. He retired from Eastman Kodak in 1992.

Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family, and friends, volunteering at Church, traveling across America and playing golf. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

David J. Smith, 60, of Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 25, 1963, in St. Marys, a son of James and Marlene Konen Smith of Kane.

Dave was a member of the Hallton Church of Christ, and was a graduate of the St. Marys Area High School, class of 1981.  He dedicated his career to the powdered metals industry, working as a Die Setter for many years at American Axle.  

Stephen C, Michielson, 66, of Norfolk, VA passed away at his home with family by his side, on Oct 11, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

He was born on May 26, 1957 in Maryland. On Oct. 15, 1977, he married Brenda (Woodkirk) Michielson.  After high school, he was employed by The Naval Supply Center, Naval Station Norfolk for 24 years.

Harry “Pete” McKay passed away after a brief illness on October 6, 2023, at the age of 86, with his loving wife by his side.

He was born September 19, 1937, to Ivan and Isabelle Mckay. He was raised in Bolivar, NY with his six brothers and sisters and as he would say “they were like most other families in the area at the time, lots of kids and poor, but we didn’t realize it because everybody else was poor too”.

After graduating High School, Pete chose to serve our country in the Airforce retiring after twenty years in 1975 as a Sr. Master Sergeant. He spent time in New York, Texas, Illinois, Vietnam, England and Alaska.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge, Pete came back to his hometown working for the Bolivar Cemetery and Pete-Za-Ria. Upon his move to Florida, he finished his career working at Eglin Air Force Base.

In September 1988, he married Patricia McKay. In their over thirty years together, they made their homes in New York and Florida. To avoid being homesick, they chose to split their time each year in both states.

Sharon Ann Clark, age 79 of Westfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at UPMC Wellsboro.

Born May 17, 1944 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Cole) Swesey. Sharon worked in the cafeteria for the Northern Tioga School District for many years, was a cook in the valley for numerous restaurants; Wagon Wheel, Home Comfort and Knoxville Fire Hall to name a few and was an Avon rep.

Charlotte “Charlie” Culver Cuccia, age 65, of Winter Park, Florida passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who came to know her. If you had an opportunity to take a seat on the back porch and laugh, then you weren’t just a friend, you were family.

Charlie was born June 26th, 1957 in Port Allegany Pennsylvania, youngest to Ralph and Betty Culver.

Daniel R. “Dan” Bounds, 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Woodstock, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in his home.

In keeping with Dan’s wishes, there will be no obituary published or public services.

Mary Jane C. Martin, 86, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023, at Kinzua Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA, after an extended illness. 

Mary Jane was born November 8, 1936, in Warren, PA, She was the daughter of Christopher and Pauline Maze Colvin.  She was a lifelong Warren area resident. 

Mary Jane graduated in 1954, from Warren High School.  She was employed for 42 years, with Blair Corporation in the Collections-Credit Department.  She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church.  She was an avid walker, and enjoyed walking with her sister, Donna.  She is remembered as a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and who loved and tolerated her boys.

John S. Johnson, 60, of Warren, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Warren General Hospital after an apparent heart attack.

A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc.

Charles M. Ditz, 86, of Warren, PA, and formerly of Fryburg, PA, died Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA. 

Charles was born September 29, 1937, in Fryburg, Clarion Co., PA.  He was the son of Charles P. and Leona E.  Schill Ditz. 

He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, Fryburg, PA, for 8 years.  He graduated from Farmington High School, Class of 1955.  He enlisted with the U.S. Army on April 24, 1957, as a Private First Class, and was stationed in Germany and Lebanon.  He was honorably discharged on April 18, 1959.

 Charles was employed with Warren Sand and Gravel for a year or so, and before that with the State of Pennsylvania.  He was employed for 30 years with the former G.T.E. Sylvania as a laborer working in many different jobs, working his last in the wire plating department with gold solder…after his 8-hour day at Sylvania he would then work 4 hours at Whirley Car Wash, for 15 years. 

Tamara Kathleen Meyer, 43, of 420 Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence.

She was born May 3, 1980 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Richard Meyer, who passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and the late Pauline Rollick Meyer, who preceded her in death on November 26, 2012.  

She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1998.  She was employed at Eastern Sintered Alloys as a Quality Control Technician for 24 years.