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Antoinette G. “Toni” “Ommie” Black, 67, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home.

Funeral Services will be announced by the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.

Ruth E. BUTTON, 99, of Tioga, PA, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.  

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

Smethport – Doyle E. Billyard, 73, of Olean, NY, died Saturday (June 17, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo.

He was born November 29, 1949 in Port Allegany, the son of Emery and Cleva (Sheldon) Billyard. On April 16, 1988, in Duke Center, PA, he married Pamela M. Ethridge, who died August 9, 2006.

Doyle graduated from Hamburg Jr./Sr. High School.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1970.

Mr. Billyard worked as a self employed carpenter for many years in the area.

Doyle was a former Cub Scout Pack Leader for Pack #617 and was involved with the Boy Scouts, following his son in advancements.  He was a member of the VFW and the NRA.  He loved to fish and hunt in his spare time.

He is survived by:

One son:  James (Tia) Billyard of Olean, NY

Two daughters locally:  Patricia (Zack) Billyard of Olean, NY and Amy Connors of PA, along with four other daughters located in Texas.

Several grandchildren, including his six closest:  Zandon, Zaeleigh, Eligh, Evaeh, Adilyn and Elliott

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Duane Billyard, and one sister, Jessie Connors.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 11AM to Noon at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where a memorial service will be conducted at noon, following visitation.  Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

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

COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Evelyn Nettie Stewart Allen, 105, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born on Monday, December 24, 1917, in Oswayo Township, she was a daughter of Ernest Washington Stewart and Christina Ryland Stewart.

Evelyn attended school in Oswayo and Shinglehouse.  She married Clarence Kelligan and together they had four children; Dorla, Marlene, Keith, and Shirlee.  She later married Merle Allen on July 8th, 1944. They had one daughter, Sheila Allen.

During World War II, Evelyn worked at the Eldred Munitions Plant.  She later was employed at Galeton Production, Smith’s Drug Store, Buchanan’s Pharmacy, and along with her husband, Merle,  owned and operated the Blarney Stone Tavern in Coudersport for several years.

She was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport, a former member of the Catholic Daughters, and a lifetime member of the Coudersport American Legion Post 192 Ladies Auxiliary. She volunteered for the Red Cross Bloodmobile and the Charles Cole Hospital Gift Shop for more than 25 years—well into her 90s.

Left to cherish her memory are fifteen grandchildren: Terry (Karen) Tucker, Colleen (Walter) Ramsey, Steven (Judy) Tucker, Patricia (Thomas) Russell, Anne (Alan) Acker, Edgar (Pam) Tucker, Nancy (Doug) Pautz, Tim Davenport, Sherri Davenport Rank, David Kelligan, Lorrie (Randy) Riale, Patrick (Shelia) Kelligan, Tim Kelligan, Michael Kelligan, and Kevin Kohn;thirty great-grandchildren: Katie (Keith) Milks, Christopher (Jess) Howard, Molly (Isaac) Cary, Maggie Acker, Lee (Heather) Tucker, Seth Tucker, Chelsea (Ben) Clarkson, Kristina Tucker, Emily (Rachael) Blankenship Tucker, Edgar Brandon Tucker, Bradley (Amber) Tucker, Alizé Kelligan, Gabriel Kelligan, Christopher Blackwell, Bryan Blackwell, Jenny Davenport, Lauren Miller, Emily Kreisley, Adrienne (Jerrod) Bean, Kenneth Johnson, Michael Johnson, Elizabeth (Michael Wight) Smith, Kathie Kelligan, Dan (Tessa Fair) Kelligan, Kelly (Jay) Gooch, Jennifer (Gary) Merriman, Harley (Kristen) Ramsey, Amy (Cory) Shaw, Jim (Emily) Tucker, and Steven (Erika) Tucker;forty-six great-great-grandchildren: Alexis Annis, Sophia Annis, Aiden Bean, Raylee Bean, Abby Bean, Nicholas Johnson, Braxton Weiler, Brooke Gustafson, Jayson Butler, Ethan Wight, Elizabeth Wight, Madison Myers, Alisha Roberdy, Dan Jr. Kelligan, Alex Kelligan, Nora Evelyn Clarkson, Silas Henry Blankenship Tucker, Emma Tucker, Mia Tucker, Madison Blackwell, Michael Blackwell, Dylan Howard, Daniel Duke Howard, Avery Eskesen, Cooper Eskesen, Charlie Eskesen, Anna Eskesen, Lincoln Cary, Maggie Jane Cary, Morgan Ramsey Gooch, Nicholas Merriman, Gregory Merriman, Jonathan Merriman, Chancelor Ramsey, Cormac Ramsey, Raine (Brandyn) DeLong, Killian Ramsey, Aurora Ramsey, Ellie Shaw, Evan Shaw, Brock Shaw, Jenna Shaw, Jovie Tucker, Mila Tucker, Theo Tucker, Annabelle Tucker, and Dawson Tucker; and several nieces and nephews. 

Evelyn took care of just about every grandchild and great-grandchild at one time or another and always had the neighborhood kids milling about as well. She never had a cross word to say about anyone. She did a great job keeping everything in perspective. She was known as ‘Nanny’ to most everyone, including the people she worked and volunteered with through the years. She will be sadly missed.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was predeceased by her first husband, Clarence Kelligan; her second husband, Merle Allen; four daughters, Dorla Tucker, Marlene Kromar, Shirlee Leete, and Shelia Allen; her son, Keith Kelligan; grandson, Tom Leete; a great-grandson, Luke Russell; a granddaughter, Anne Leete Seager; and a sister, Velma Miller.

Family and friends may call from 9am to 10am on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the gathering space of St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport.  A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in St. Eulalia Catholic Church, with the Rev. Christopher Wheeler, as celebrant.  Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Volunteers That Care, PO Box 750, Coudersport, PA 16915; to American Legion Post 192 Ladies Auxiliary, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915; or to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Avenue, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Evelyn entrusted her 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 Evelyn, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Glenn Raymond “Odie” Taylor, 65, of St. Marys, PA passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023.

He was born on January 19, 1958 in St. Marys, a son of the late Kenneth and Anna K. Taylor.

He is survived by a daughter; Mollie.

A brother, Roger “Buck“ Taylor and Michael Taylor, both preceded him in death.

Odie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s and graduated from St. Marys Area High School.

A Graveside Service will be held at the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10 AM.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

The family and friends of Elizabeth A. Christian are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Steve Pontzer officiating.

Christian Michael Parrish, 48,  of Summerville, South Carolina, as of April 30th, 2023, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a very long, and so painful, but an exceptional brave and courageous battle with diabetes.

Born October 11,1974, in Coudersport, PA, the son of Cheryl (Ayers) Furman, Austin, Pa and James Parrish, Florida,  Christian graduated in 1992, from Coudersport Jr. and Sr. High School. Christian went on to attend college at Lock Haven University where he studied Secondary Education. He then went to Hamilton University receiving Bachelor’s of Science – Adult Education and his Master’s degree – Adult Education. 

Christian worked in the medical field for many years until he was no longer able. He was so smart. I never met anyone that was as bright as he was. 

Christian loved life. He had such a beautiful smile that would light up a whole room. He could go any place and not know a person there and leave having so many new friends. (not just acquaintances, but friends). 

His most loved treasures where his four precious children. He loved being with his children every chance he got. Christian was the greatest  Dad ever. He also loved his faithful companions, Bella, Buddy, and Blue who were by his side day and night. Surviving besides his Mother and Step-father Dennis Furman, are his four children; Sons Tyler and Cayden Parrish of Summerville, SC.  whom stayed with their Dad caring for him when Christian’s mother wasn’t by her son’s side. Two daughters, Morgan and Loren Parrish, Ashville, NC, Brothers Cody Parrish of Howe, Indiana and Joshua (Michelle) Parrish, Shinglehouse, Pa. A special nephew,  Xavier (Kathryn) Furman, Sturgis, Michigan. Maternal Grandmother, Arlene Ayers and Paternal Step-grandmother, Doris Robison, both of Coudersport, Pa. Two special aunts; Gloria (Gregory) Frable, Newmanstown, Pa and Susan (Terry) Plumstead, Westfield, Pa, and a special cousin Jason Ayers, Coudersport, Pa. and his 3 Compadres, Bella, now living in Ashville, NC, Buddy, and Blue, now living in Austin, PA. Many  aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was pre-deceased by Maternal grandfather, Francis T. Ayers and a Grandson, Carver Parrish. Paternal grandparents, John and Elizabeth Parrish and Paternal Step-grandfather, Edwin (Chick) Furman.

A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at The Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport, PA. on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. John Minor officiating.