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July 25, 1936 – Nov. 28, 2023 JEFFERSON, IA — Dean G. Scalfaro, 87, recently of Grand Junction, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, IA. A visitation was held Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, with a Celebration of Life planned for a later date.

Dean was born July 25, 1936 in Olean NY the son of Philip “Pat” and Beulah (Hatch) Scalfaro. Dean was influenced by and especially close to his grandfather Dominick “Grandpa Nick” Scalfaro and his grandmother Lena “Grandma Lena” Martin. All preceded him in passing.

He was a 1955 graduate of Otto Eldred High School, Eldred PA. Dean began working as a welder for Dresser Clark in Olean NY in 1956. He had a keen interest in utilizing his self-taught mechanical skills and expanding his career with Dresser and after several years was recruited by the Service Department to become an Erecting Superintendent, traveling both domestically and the world overseeing the installation of complex reciprocating engine compressors as well as centrifugal compressors and complimentary equipment. Dean was eventually promoted to lead the Franklin Park IL mid-west service office and went on to oversee service operations in Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia for the company. Dean was instrumental in developing the highly successful Contract Maintenance Group and retired from Dresser Rand, a joint venture formed by Dresser Clark and Ingersoll Rand, after 50+ dedicated years of service. Dean instilled his exemplary work ethic in all his children.

John H. Bixler, Jr., 84, of Emporium, PA passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, PA on Thursday evening (November 30, 2023).

He was born January 6, 1939 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late John H. and Dorothy McDonald Bixler.

John graduated from Cameron County High School. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. After serving in the Army he graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, PA where he earned a teaching degree. He went on to teach music at Union School District in Rimersburg for over 30 years. Years ago he enjoyed playing tennis, baseball and target shooting as he was a sharpshooter. He liked animals, especially his cats and dogs.

John G. Fedorko, 90, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 128 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born February 5, 1933 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Stephan and Anna Paralic Fedorko.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950.

On October 5, 1957 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, John married Doris C. Dippold, who preceded him in death on July 15, 1997.

Dora Rae Hottel Berardi, 80, of Warren, PA., died suddenly on Wednesday, November 30, 2023. 

She was born at home in North Warren, PA., on February 9, 1943.  She was the daughter of Garrett Sager and Laura Iva Blandin Hottel, Sr.

Dora was a lifelong N. Warren and Warren area resident.  She was a 1961 graduate of Warren High School.  Dora was employed with the Warren State Hospital Dietary Department and retired in May of 2007 from Blair Corporation, after 15 years of service.  Dora loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Clifton L. “Skip” Lunn, 79, of Route 417, Allegany, NY passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, shortly after arrival at Olean General Hospital.

Skip was born on March 17, 1944, in Hinsdale and was the son of Clifton J. and Carolyn Sherwood Lunn. On February 23, 1964, he married his loving wife of almost 60 years, Dorothy I. Austin, who survives.

Skip was a 1964 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He worked for Dresser Rand as a Pipefitter where he retired from in 2006 after 41 years of service. Skip was a member of the local 4601. He enjoyed scroll sawing, hunting, and fishing.

M. Myrtle KEAR, 83, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born February 6, 1940, in Willing, she was the daughter of Claude L. and Martha Teater Payne.  On February 12, 1955, in Wayland, she married Bruce D. Kear, who survives.  

She attended Whitesville Central School and went on to St. James Hospital School of Nursing.  She was employed as an LPN by Highland Park Nursing Home and Jones Memorial Hospital. 

Myrtle was a member of Whitesville Firemen’s Auxiliary and a founding member of the Independence Rescue Squad.