Jane A. (Alexander) Searfoss, age 80, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, January 1, 2023. 

She was born on February 14, 1942 in Sayre, PA, a daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Amanda (Lamphere) Alexander and was the widow of the late Joseph N. Searfoss, Sr.  Jane was the former owner of Seals Building Supply, Blossburg, PA. 

She is survived by a son: Joseph Searfoss, Jr. of Wellsboro, PA, daughter: Polly (David) Getgen of Wellsboro, PA, brother: Michael Wayman of NC, sister: Linda (Ray) Ellis of Athens, PA, two grandchildren: Tyler Getgen and Deanna Getgen and a great granddaughter: Adalee Getgen. 

She was predeceased by four sisters: Dorothy King, Gertrude Wayman, Patty Vanderpool, Genevieve Driesbaugh, two brothers: Robert Alexander, Jr., Willard Wayman.  A private family graveside service will be held at the Wellsboro Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Michael J. Krivonyak, 65, of 136 Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a lengthy illness.

He was born August 29, 1957, in St. Marys, son of the late Basil and Doris Brennen Krivonyak.  Michael was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.  He was a retired employee of the Keystone Powdered Metal Company.

On April 20, 1979, in the St. Boniface Church, Michael married Bernice A. Gornati, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2014.

He is survived by three sons: Timothy Krivonyak (Laura) of Bradford, Adam Krivonyak of Kersey, and David Krivonyak of Kersey; three grandchildren: Jocelyn, Basil, and Sara Krivonyak; his sister, Beverly Schatz of St. Marys; two brothers, Stephen Krivonyak (Darlene) and Thomas Krivonyak, both of Emporium; and by his nieces and nephews.

Michael was a member of the Dagus Mines American Legion, the Brockway Army and Navy Club, the Brockway Sportsmen’s Club, and the Brockway VFW.  He enjoyed hunting and had a passion for motorcycles, being a member of A.B.A.T.E. of PA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Kevin Holland, Pastor, officiating.  Full military rites will be accorded by the Fox Township Servicemen’s Burial Detail.  Burial will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.

As a proud volunteer for our local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael’s family requests memorial donations to be made to the VVA, Bucktail Chapter 720, PO Box 220, St. Marys, PA  15857.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Thomas R. Yaegle, Sr.

Thomas R. Yaegle, Sr., 89, of Warren, PA., died Monday January 2, 2023, at The Rouse Home after a brief illness.  He was born December 25, 1933 in Warren, PA., to the late Robert and Lois Chambers Yaegle.

Tom was a 1952 graduate of Warren High School. He was employed with the former Warren Planing Company, Warren County Dairy and retired from National Forge Company after 31 years employment.  He was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church where he had served on the church council and cut the lawn.  He was a member of the Antique Club of America and former member of Kinzua Valley Car Club.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman, collector of miniature die cast cars, gas pumps, bicycles and handguns.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the “600” staff of the Rouse and Dr. Endres for the kindness and care given to our father while at the Rouse.

He is survived by his two children – Deborah Ansell and husband, Stephen of Warren, PA., Thomas R. Yaegle, Jr. and wife, Marianne of Youngsville, PA., 1 Sister – Susan Huckabone of Warren, PA., 2 Grandchildren – Lacy Kvasnikoff and husband, Zach of Waikolda, HI., Joseph Yaegle and wife Jessica of Youngsville, PA; one great granddaughter Danielle Cleo Yaegle; and several cousins and a nephew.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Jane Stack Yaegle whom he married June 18, 1955 at the Warren Church of the Nazarene. 

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Wednesday January 4, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am in the funeral home with pastor Jeff York, Chaplin of the Rouse Home, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.  Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Rouse Patient Activities Fund or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Alberta Jean Kleisath, 80, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (January 1, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

A full obituary will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport, PA.

JoAnne L. HOAGLAND, 74, of Belmont, NY, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.  

Born August 29, 1948, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Ernest J. and Marion Norton Cole of Angelica.  On April 4, 1982, in Belmont, she married John W. Hoagland, who predeceased her on February 20, 2021.  A 1966 graduate of Angelica Central School, she continued her education at Olean Business Institute in 1967, then went on to Alfred State College where she earned an AAS in business administration.  JoAnne was employed by Allegany County for 27 years in various departments but spent most of her time with the Department of Public Works.  She also owned and operated her own ceramic and candy business, JoAnne’s Ceramics, for 15 years.  

When she wasn’t working, JoAnne volunteered as a 4-H leader for ten years, was a volunteer and avid supporter of the Allegany County ARC program, and enjoyed baking, gardening, canning, sewing, making stained glass, and many other crafts and hobbies.  Most summers JoAnne could be found taking her ceramics to several campgrounds for campers to paint and enjoy.  She loved going to the ARC homes with her ceramics for the residents to paint and always had Christmas presents for them.  Most of all she loved spending time with her girls and grandchildren.  JoAnne was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church as well as attended the Cuba First Baptist Church with her family.  

Surviving are:  two daughters, Crystal (Joseph) Wiech of Greeneville, TN and Stephanie (Kirby) Pierce of Cuba;  five grandchildren, Gabrielle Wiech of Johns Island, SC, Zachary Wiech of Greeneville TN, Kody (Paige) Pierce of Port St. John, FL, Kelsey (Rudy) Collver of Belmont, and Kadin Piece of Cuba;  and four great-grandchildren, Rayland Pierce, Paisley Pierce, Luca Mooney, and Lainey Wiech. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Karen M. Cole.  

Friends may call Friday, January 6, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM.  Rev. David K. Ford will officiate.  Burial will be in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica.  Memorials may be made to Friends of Allegany County ARC, 50 Farnum Street, Wellsville, NY 14895 or SPCA serving Allegany County, P.O. Box 381, Wellsville, NY 14895.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com. 

Verena M. Cuneo, 91, of St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on November 11, 1931 in Squab Hollow, PA, a daughter of the late Timothy and Angeline Capuccini Cuneo.

Verena was a graduate of Kersey High School, class of 1949. She was employed at Keystone Carbon Company for a number years.

A talented artist, Verena loved to paint and created many works of art over the years. She also loved poetry and spending time outdoors, always enjoying a quiet walk through nature. She will be remembered as a kind and loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by 9 children; Linda (Martin) Crowe of Kersey, Beverly (Emeterio) Valladares of Richmond, VA, Catherine (David) Suda of Richmond, VA, Christine (Keith) Clark of Richmond, VA, John (Bobbi) Kerchinski of Bakersfield, CA, Timothy (Lisa) Kerchinski of State College, Thomas (Kim) Kerchinski of St. Marys, Joseph Kerchinski of St. Marys, and Robert (Monica) Kerchinski of St. Marys; and by 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a son-in-law; Richard Stossel of Richmond, VA and by a brother-in-law; James Brock of Pittsburgh.

In addition to her parents, Verena was preceded in death by a daughter; Donna Stossel, by three brothers; Guilio Corradi, Silvio Cuneo, and Gerald Cuneo and by three sisters; Lauretta “Dolly” Friedl, Angeline “Jeanne” Hasselman and Shirley Brock.

Funeral Services and Visitation for Verena M. Cuneo are being held privately with the family at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Hospice.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

Hazel P. Wolcott, 94, formerly of East Main Street, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at Bradford Manor.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com