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Michael I. Lunger, 54, of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on December 22, 1968 in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Florence Johnson Lunger.

Mike was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway. He worked as a mechanic for a number of years and then worked together with his late son, Deryk, at Penn Pallet. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. He also liked spending time in his garage, mowing his lawn, and working in the apple orchard.

He is survived by his fiance, Laura Sorg of St. Marys, and by three siblings; Mark (Fay) Lunger of St. Marys, David (Diane) Lunger of DuBois and Diane (Ken) Wolff of Daguscahonda. He is also survived by 2 step-daughters; Thomasine Snelick and Michaela Sorg, as well as by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his only son; Deryk Lunger on December 30, 2021.

Family and friends will be received for a Memorial Gathering at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

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

Durwood M. ADAMS, 84, of Mills, PA, died Monday, July 10, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Smethport – John J. Berne, 78, of Crosby, PA passed away Saturday (July 8, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

He was born October 31, 1944 in Port Allegany, a son of Anthony and Hattie (Lathrop) Berne, Jr.

John graduated from Smethport Area High School in 1962.  He attended Clarion University where he received his B.S. and Master’s Degrees.  He also attended St. Bonaventure University for additional education in administration.  He also studied at Penn State University and Indiana University of PA.

John was a teacher for thirty-three years at Cameron County School District in Emporium.  He received the “Teacher of the Year Award” at Cameron County in 1987-1988.  Mr. Berne was a PMR for the U.S. Postal System for many years at the Crosby Post Office.  Each year he awarded The John Berne Scholarship to a deserving young person to further their education.

John was a well known entertainer.  He was an outstanding accordion player.  He had played with several bands and was a Kravos recording artist.  He played in both United States and Canadian venues.  He entertained many Senior Centers and Nursing Homes over the years with his talent.  He was aired on the radio with “The Hound”, 97.5 FM, with his “John Berne Polka Review”.

John held “Bernefest” at his camp, The Maples Inn, in Crosby, where many artists had performed.  This includes “America’s Polka King”, Frank Yankovic, and “Canada’s Polka King”, Walter Ostenik.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, the Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460, the North Central Pennsylvania Polk Boosters, the Cleveland Polka Hall of Fame, and the McKean County Fair Association, where he served as Treasurer, Vice president and President over the years. 

He was also the Zone #1 director for the PA State Association of County Fairs, and the State Chairman for the PA Fair Queen Board.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, the Norwich Volunteer Fire Department, had served as a director for the Smethport Area School District and was a member of Mountain Music Productions.  He also owned Twin Hearts Drive Inn of Crosby, PA.

He is survived by one son, Jason (Christy) Tessena of Crosby; one granddaughter, Chelsey Parris; one sister, Judy Abbey of Crosby; one brother, Robert (Audrey) Berne of Smethport; one Aunt, Elvida Stapulis and several nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where funeral services will be held on Wed., July 12, at 10 AM, with the Rev. Joseph Daugherty, pastor of St. Elizabeth Church, officiating. Burial will be in Norwich Cemetery, Norwich Twp.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sons of the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby or the Norwich Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. Truck Fund.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

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

Chad M. Willoughby, 40, of 206 Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his residence.

Chad was born in Bradford, on March 24, 1983, he was one of two sons to Ronald R. and Diane E. (Montuori) Willoughby.

He was a 2001 graduate of Bradford High School. After high school he began his employment at Futures where he worked for 15 years.

Chad had attended Open Arms Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents is one brother, Justin (Kristen) Willoughby, of Burleson TX, one nephew, Jake, three aunts, Karen Montuori, Barb Montuori, and Terri Lynn, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Anthony and Eleanor Montuori, paternal grandparents, Jim and Nancy Willoughby and one uncle, Fred Montuori.

Family will receive friends on Saturday July 15, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Open Arms Church, funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM with Pastor Zoey Hatcher, officiating.

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

Memorials if desired may be made to the SPCA.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com