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Patricia M. Hain of N 19^th Street, Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on August 3, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital with her loving husband by her side, following an illness.

Patricia was born on December 12, 1941, in Richland, PA and was the daughter of Lee J. and Dorothy E. Noll Gingrich. On June 10, 1961, in Lebanon, PA she married her loving husband, Roger N. Hain who survives.

Patricia was a 1959 graduate of Northern Lebanon High School. She lived in the Lebanon area until her husband became ordained and became the pastor of a church in Reading, PA where they lived for 3 years. Together they moved to Harrisburg for 2 years before moving to Shinglehouse where her husband pastored at Bell Run Union Church then started Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church where she was the church secretary for about 7 years.

Joseph Tominez, 90, of Birch Street, Bradford, PA passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 3, 2023, after a brief illness. 

Born April 24, 1933, in Bradford, the youngest of nine to the late Frank and Eva (Katzuna) Tominez. 

Joe was a 1952 graduate of Bradford Area High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. 

On April 15, 1961, in Our Mother Perpetual Help Church, he married Jane Ann (Kervin) Tominez, who preceded him in death on August 22, 1994.

Monica Mae Himes, 78, peacefully enter into God’s Kingdom on Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after complications from Parkinson’s.

She was born on December 15, 1944, in, a daughter to the late Paul “Poik” and Isabell Dippold Streich.  She was the youngest of three children, a sister Pauline Hooven and a brother, Winston Streich.

On August 19, 1961, she married the love of her life, Sylvester Himes who preceded in death in 2011. She went on to have 2 children, Deb Himes and John Himes.

In addition to her daughter, Deb, she is survived by grandchild,  Jessica Miller, and 4 great grandchildren: Andrew, Honey, Gemma, and Dom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded death by her sister and brother, a son, John Himes, and a grandson, Steven Gnan.

Monica was employed at Johnson’s egg farm, Alpha Sintered, and as a people greeter at Walmart. She loved church and loved sharing the love and warmth of Jesus Christ.

A Memorial Services for Monica Mae Himes will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM at New Hope in Christ Church, 10 Gillis Ave., Ridgway, PA 15853.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope in Christ.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com

Daniel R. Tucker, 75, of 588 Ketner Rd., Glen Hazel, PA passed away Thursday morning, August 3, 2023 at LECOM at Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center, Erie following a brief illness.

He was born on February 1, 1948 in St. Marys, a son to the late Joseph and Virginia Field Tucker. Daniel grew up in St. Marys and attended Elk County Christian High School. On September 8, 1984 in Ridgway, he married Mary Ann Field and she survives.

SHINGLEHOUSE – A celebration of Paul Whitman’s life will be held at The State King in Olean, NY, today, Friday, August 4th, 2023, commencing at 3 pm. Family and friends are warmly welcome to attend this event and pay their respects to a remarkable man who touched the lives of many with his culinary talents, love for the outdoors, and unwavering dedication to his family.

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

For further information please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com