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Jack W. Wilson, 72, a lifelong resident of Hebron, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, April 18, 1950 in Coudersport, he was a son of  James E. and Delores V. Gilbert Wilson.  On March 22, 1974 in Coudersport, he married Sharon K. Wright, who survives.

Jack attended Coudersport High School, where he was an active member of the FFA. 

Jack was a self-employed truck driver and had also worked in his family’s trucking business.  He had also been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator and a heavy equipment operator instructor.  After retiring from PennDOT, he was a Hebron Township supervisor.

He was member of Eulalia Lodge #342 F. & A.M. in Coudersport and a member of the Coudersport Consistory. Jack enjoyed spending time outdoors. His love for his land and equipment was evident. Everything he did, he did with passion. Jack spent countless hours mowing and excavating. He loved many family pets over the years and enjoyed feeding his goldfish in the pond he built. He loved many things, but his greatest love was his family. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years; two daughters, Crystal L. Wilson-Morales and Billie J. (Richard Jr.) Sheehy, both of Coudersport; five grandchildren, Derek, Brandon, Courtney, Keelin, and Wyatt; four great-grandchildren, Bryson, Paisleigh, Brynnlee, and Braylee; and three siblings, Thomas E. (Ruth) Wilson and Jess (Patty) Wilson, both of Coudersport, and James (Bonnie) Wilson of Shongo, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by a sister, Norma Jean Bagwell.

Family and friends may call from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Church, 13 E. Carley Hill Road, Roulette, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 6pm with Pastor Steve Hinton, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Women’s Group, 13 E. Carley Hill Road, Roulette, PA 16746; to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915; or to the Christmas House, PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.

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

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Jack, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Doris R. (Doremus) Wilson, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, December 23, 2022. 

She was born on September 10, 1932 in Wayne, NJ, a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Doremus and was married for 46 years to Michael D. Wilson. 

Doris was formerly employed at the Penn Wells Hotel and Motel, Wellsboro, PA. 

She loved her cats and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gem collecting. 

Doris is survived by her husband: Michael Wilson of Wellsboro, PA, two sons: Mark (Ruth) VanDuyne of Mexico, MO, Timothy (Wendy) VanDuyne of Lawrenceville, PA, three daughters: Becky (Brad) Sharp of Middlebury Center, PA,  Debbie (Phillip) Gastrock of Wellsboro, PA, Sharon (Ben) Dewalt of Montgomery, PA, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by two daughters: Linda VanDuyne and Ruth Migliore and a grandson: Daniel Sharp. 

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, wwwcarletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

William L “Roy” Besecker, 94, of Kane, PA peacefully passed away on Monday (Dec. 19, 2022) at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys.

Roy was a lifelong resident of Kane. Born June 6, 1928 in Kane, he was the first born child of the late Agnes Johnson Besecker and Ira L Besecker. On July 11, 1952, in Kane, he married Clara A. “Pudge” Johnston of Kane.

Roy graduated June 5, 1946 in Kane. He started with UNG, United Natural Gas, June 1951, which later became National Fuel Gas, retiring on Oct. 1, 1985. Roy was a Fraternal brother of Kane Masonic Lodge #566 for over 50 years, a 32 degree of Coudersport Consistory, Shriner, Zem Zem Temple, Kane VFW, United Methodist Church, and the Methodist Men of Kane.

Roy, after retirement, enjoyed traveling with his wife Pudge and later his girlfriend Rose. He loved woodworking and could find him in his workshop building something his entire life. Roy was a very active person always working on, tinkering with, or fixing anything you could imagine.

Roy is survived by his son, Roger L. Besecker of Oakland Park, Fla.; his brother Ralph Besecker of Melbourne, Fla.; sister-in-law Marianne Johnston of Kane; nephew Randal (Mary Jean) Besecker of Walnut Creek, Calif.; niece Melissa Besecker of Los Angeles, Calif.;, niece Kelle (Johnston) Bari of Kane, nephew Dan (Lauren) Johnston of Kane, nephew Todd (Karen) Johnston of Westerville, Ohio, and niece Ruth Ann (Ron) Hallberg of Kane.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son William L Besecker, Jr., brother Raymond “Ray” Besecker, brother Richard “Dick” Besecker, nephew Dean Besecker, and longtime girlfriend Rose Reigel.

Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Jan. 6, 2023 from 3 to 6 p.m. with a Masonic Service taking place at 5:45 p.m. The funeral ceremony will follow at 6 p.m., with the Rev. Calvin Cook, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the United Methodist Church, 112 Greeves St., Kane PA 16735, the Shriners, 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

Blaykelynn Mae BELL, infant daughter of Autumn Button and Brendon Bell, was stillborn Thursday, December 22, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.  

Surviving besides her parents are:  four brothers, Julius, Allaki, Dominic, and Huntley;  two sisters, Letty and Aurorah;  maternal grandparents, Matt and Holly Kio;  paternal grandparents, Larry and Carol Bell;  maternal great-grandparents, Duke and Sally Kio and Shirley and Jim Van Pelt;  paternal great-grandfather, Tom Bell;  aunts, uncles, and cousins.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Dorothy S. Dart, 89, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (December 26, 2022) at her residence.

She was born February 22, 1933 in Smethport, the daughter of Claude and Luetta (Daley) Slade.  She was married to Berlin G. Scott, who preceded her in death in 1981.  She then married Gerald McGee, who passed away in 1992.  She was then married to Lawrence Dart, who preceded her in death in 2007.

Dorothy was a Smethport High School graduate and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at Clarion University. 

She was an elementary school teacher at the Cyclone Elementary School, the East Smethport Creative Center, and lastly at Smethport Elementary School until her retirement in 1992.

Dorothy was a life-long member of the Regular Baptist Church of Smethport, and a member of the McKean County Historical Society, PSEA, the Smethport Garden Club, the Red Hatters, and volunteered at Sena Kean Manor for many years.

She is survived by:

Three sons:  Stanley T. (Debbie) Scott, Mitchell G. (Karen) Scott, both of Smethport, and Bradley A. Scott

A special “daughter in love”:  Reletta (Lester) Lapp of Cyclone

Seven grandchildren:  Meghan (Christopher) Hornberger, Randy (Lindsey) Scott, Brianna (Dalton) Mack, Bradley (Brandy) Scott, II, Ben Scott, Susan (Andy) Kipp and Cassandra Scott

Four great grandchildren:  Zoey, Aaron, Madeline, Olivia (and more on the way)

At Dorothy’s request, there will be no visitation or services.  Instead, the party she wished for family and friends is being planned for summer 2023 in a joyful celebration of her life and ever-present smile. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Regular Baptist Church of Smethport.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Jack W. Wilson, 72, a lifelong resident of Hebron, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Family and friends may call from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Church, 13 E. Carley Hill Road, Roulette, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 6pm with Pastor Steve Hinton, officiating.

A complete obituary will follow.

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

Barbara A. “Bonnie” Wright, 76, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at UPMC Hamot.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Douglas A. Burge, 61, of Russell, PA, died Monday, December 19, 2022, of natural causes. 

He was born June 22, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was the son of the late Donald L. and Nancy C. Kramer Burge.  He was a former resident of Lewis Run, PA., and has resided in Russell, PA., for the past 13 years. 

Doug was employed with PennDOT as a truck driver.  He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. 

He is survived by his good friend, David R. Morrison of Warren, PA., 2 Brothers – Donald Burge and wife, Paula of St. Cloud, Minn., Erik Burge of Knoxville, TN., several nieces, and nephews.

A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. 

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com 

The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has the honor of providing funeral arrangements.