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Janet H. Tassone, 88, of 209 Hickory Street, Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Monday morning, May 22, 2023 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on January 16, 1935 in Johnsonburg a daughter to Bertha Refeiner Lynch.

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, she was a 1953 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. Janet loved spending time with her family. She also loved spending time in the kitchen and became quite the home cook, as family and friends would eagerly await a loaf of her famous nut loaf during the holidays. Christmas morning was also a special event at Janet’s home, as the entire family would gather and enjoy her overnight casserole. Janet also loved to spend days on her front porch admiring her rose bushes. She also enjoyed crocheting, doing ceramics and travel.

Janet had worked for Stackpole for over 30 years at the Johnsonburg, St. Marys and Kane plants. She had also worked at Walmart for several years 

Janet is survived by six children, her loving daughter Rhonda Horchen of Johnsonburg, Ralph Tassone and his wife Karen of Johnsonburg, Robert Tassone and his wife Angela of Johnsonburg, Rosemary Tassone, Mrs. Mark Mercer of Ridgway, Ramona, Mrs. Jeff Horchen of Johnsonburg, and Renee, Mrs. Tom Coppolo of St. Marys; her grandchildren: Shawn Tassone, Jana, Mrs. Todd Walters, Keith, Bobby, and Rachel Tassone, Andrew and Anthony Clerkin, Sara, Alex, Meghan and Emma Coppolo, Randi and Justin Horchen, Joleen, Mrs. Jeremy Green, Cara, Mrs. Josh Gadley, Marlee, Mrs. Dylan Smith, Devon Horchen, Lindsey, Mrs. Matt Farnsworth and Randy Tassone.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Brayden and Kendyl Walters, Remmick, Reid and Roman Means, Owen and Harper Green, Collin and Nora Gadley, Annabelle, Aiden, Andi Mae, Allie and Aaron Clerkin, Anthony, Jr., Adrianna, Alexis and Ashton Clerkin, Carson and Angelo Tassone and Zoey Fiscus a sister Joanie Challingsworth of St. Marys and dear friends George Johnson and Betsy Leader. 

In addition to her mother, Janet is predeceased by the father of her children, Angelo Tassone, a sister Jean Brooks and a sister Monica in infancy, a son Randy Tassone, a grandson Stephen Johnson and a son-in-law Scott Horchen.

At Janet’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service.
 Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA.

  If desired, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Janet to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 502 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959

Barttlett R. “Bart” Foster, 75, of Warren, PA, died peacefully at home with his family at his side.

He was born on November 28, 1947, in Union City, Indiana, the son of the late Sherman and Vivian (Merritt) Foster. Bart lived in many places and had some interesting jobs before settling in Warren, PA. He drove ambulance for North Warren Fire Department in the past. He worked at the former Loranger’s Manufacturing and Experience Inc.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling, darts and playing spoons. He got many requests from people to play the spoons for them. Bart was the life of the party and is loved and will be missed by many. He had the kindest heart.

Bart is survived by his loving wife, Pasty Foster of Warren, PA; his children, Melanie Foster of Warren, PA, and Bart Foster Jr. of South Carolina; stepsons, Jason Stewart and wife Kim of Warren, PA, and Shawn Stewart and his wife Brenda of Virginia; grandchildren, Garret Littlefield, Geoff Ryan, and Jack Stewart; granddaughter, Jennifer Stewart; two great granddaughters; siblings, Nancy Elliot of Ohio and Sherman (Butch) Foster of Georgia; sister in law, Cheryl Kitchel; and two brother in laws, Ronald and Robert Kitchel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Richard (Dick) Collins.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. A celebration of Bart’s Life will be held and announced at a later time.

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave., Warren, PA 16365 or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St., Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Charles F. Shembeda, 69, of Songbird Road, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his residence.

Born July 23, 1953, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph and June (Riggs) Shembeda.

Charlie was a 1972 graduate of Bradford High School, and a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Charlie worked for his father, Joseph E. Shembeda Floor Covering business and eventually owned Shembeda Floors until he passed the business on to his two sons. As an entrepreneur he also started and ran Shembeda Electronics through the 80’s and 90’s. 

Charlie enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles, and he was a private pilot.

Surviving is his former wife, Karen (Shembeda) Pardiny, four sons, Joseph, Jonathan, Justin and Jesse Shembeda, and one daughter, Alyssa Miller, and five grandchildren, Joe, Jon, Mayla, Silas and an expected grandson, nine siblings, Christine Shembeda, David Shembeda, Julie McCord, Gary Shembeda, Sue Wells, Alan Shembeda, Lori Adams, Darla Oaks, and Brian Shembeda, and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Friday May 26, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be on Saturday, May 27, 2023 11:00am. Burial will be in the Shembeda family mausoleum at Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorials if desired, may be made to the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Harry B. “Dale” OVERHOLT, 89, of Stannards, NY, died Friday, May 19, 2023 in Olean General Hospital. 

Born July 25, 1933, in North Tonawanda, he was the son of Harry Allard and Jean M. Haeffle Overholt. 

He was a graduate of Tonawanda High School, where he was the captain of the football team and a member of the Sigma Psi fraternity.  After high school, he went on to play semi-pro football.  Harry served honorably with the U.S. Army and New York National Guard from 1952 – 1960.  

On June 28, 1958, in Tonawanda, he married the former Barbara C. Cook, who survives.  He was employed by National Fuel for 40 years, retiring as district manager. 

Harry was a member of Broad Street Baptist Church in Tonawanda, attended Grace United Church in Wellsville, member of Wellsville Rod and Gun Club, and was a 52-year member of Ken-Ton Masonic Lodge #1186.  Harry was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and enjoyed helping the DEC band ducks at their cabin on Alma Pond. 

He was very much loved by his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.  

Surviving besides his wife, Barbara, are:  a daughter, Brenda (Jack) VanBuskirk of Andover;  a grandson, Samuel (Miranda Haramia) Lamphier-VanBuskirk of Chula Vista, CA;  two granddaughters, Kailee (Teddy) Alfieri of Niceville, FL and Angela (Tim) Corkey of Alfred;  a sister-in-law, Anne Overholt of Tonawanda;  a close cousin, Susan Hartman;  many nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by four siblings, Jack A. (Marlene) Overholt, Wayne Overholt, Jane D. (Ernie) Cline, and Phyllis J. (Jim) Henderson. 

Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 2:00 PM.  Rev. Dennis Munro will officiate.  Burial will be in Stannards Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Katherine Louise “Kathy” (McConaghay) Barton, gained her wings on May 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Lock Haven on November 20, 1975.  Kathy was a life long resident of Renovo, where she had many friends.  She was a graduate of Bucktail High School and will be remembered for her love for her family, adventure and socializing with friends.

Kathy is survived by her father; John McConaghay of Canonsburg, husband; Chuck Barton, Jr. of Renovo, two daughters; Hayley (Joe) Barton of New Castle and Miranda (Aaron) Barton of Renovo,  two grandsons; Dominic and Lane who were the love of her life, two older siblings, sister; Chris (David) McConaghay-Shemory of Montgomery, brother; Mark (Nancy) McConaghay of Washington, two nieces that she adored; Megan Hill and Lorin Dingman, multiple great nieces, one great nephew and her dog who was always by her side, “Moose”

She was preceded in death by her mother; Carolyn J. (Eatman) McConaghay.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to; Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, The Diabetes Foundation or to the A.S.P.C.A.

As per her wishes there will not be a formal service, a celebration of life will be planned at a later date at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are being handled by Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth Street, Renovo.

For Online Condolences please go to www.MaxwellHelt.com

Roxanne F. Boyd, 65, of Austin, PA, a former longtime resident of Coudersport, passed  surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 22, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

 Carol Jean Franklin, 55, of 8 Meadows Park, Duke Center, PA passed away Wednesday (May 17, 2023) at Buffalo (N.Y.) General Medical Center surrounded by loving family, following a brief illness.

Carol was born Jan. 2, 1968, in Port Allegany, Pa., but was a lifelong resident of Eldred.

She enjoyed reading and spending time with her eight children: Rebecca Haynes in Tennessee, Joshua (Felecea) Furman of Duke Center, Kelly Furman of Bradford, Cassandra Furman of Duke Center, Sabrina Bobenrieth (Anthony Schoonover) of Rixford, Terry “T-Bob” Bobenrieth Jr. (Kymee Choura) of Duke Center, Tanika Franklin of Duke Center, and Isaac Bobenrieth of Rixford.

Surviving in addition to her children are 13 grandchildren Shawntia, Xavier, Georgia, Celina, Allanna, Emrick, Emberlynn, Ryon, Braden, Kaleigh, Marilyn, Wyatt, and Freya, a fiancé, Terry Bobenrieth Sr. of Rixford, a sister, Michele (Christopher) France of Hornell, N.Y.; two brothers, Darren (Nicole) Franklin of Canisteo, N.Y., and Ken Franklin of Wellsville, N.Y.; a stepmother, Shirley Franklin of Wellsville, N.Y., as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Franklin, her mother, Barbara James, and two sisters Marsha and Laura Franklin.

Visitation will be held on Thursday (May 25, 2023) at the First Church of God, Eldred from 10 a.m. to noon with a Memorial Service immediately following with Pastor Jim Kazimer officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com

On Monday, May 22, 2023, Patrick Hartnett, born on June 20, 1943, passed away at the age of 79. 

Pat will be remembered by his wife, Christine Hartnett, his daughter, Heather Hartnett and her husband, Michael Duffy. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell St., Warren, PA., at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating.

The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Grace E. Tripodi, 89, of Ridgmont Personal Care, Ridgway and formerly of 5529 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Rd., Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Sunday morning, May 21, 2022 at Ridgmont following a brief illness.

She was born in St. Marys, PA a daughter to the late Albert Dippold and Myrna Trumble. On October 28, 1950 in Sacred Heart Church, St. Marys, she married F. Pete Tripodi. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2018.

Growing up in St. Marys, Grace attended St. Marys Schools. She had lived most of her life in Johnsonburg, moving there in 1955. Grace was a member of Holy Rosary Church,  loved spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting and knitting. She also enjoyed bingo and trips to the casino. She had worked at Stackpole in St. Marys for over 25 years.

 Grace is survived by her children, Thomas Tripodi of Ridgway, Donna Tripodi of Ridgway, David Tripodi of Ridgway, Chris Tripodi and his wife Beverly of New Castle, PA and Gina, Mrs. Tom Steudler of Johnsonburg, her grandchildren, Shawn Hanes and his fiancé Rhianon Doran, Rick Tripodi and his wife Michelle, Donna, Mrs. Forrest Hart, Gary Hanes-Tripodi and his wife Jasmine, Dan Hanes and Nikki Tripodi, her great-grandchildren, Racquel Tripodi, Frankie Tripodi, Ricky Tripodi, Graydon Hart, Jaxson Hart, Sami Hanes, Christian Hanes, Alexis Carnovale and August Tripodi and her great-great-grandchildren, Asher Hanes and Gianni and Gemma Scida. She is also survived by a brothers George Dippold of Johnsonburg and Albert Dippold and his wife Diane of Emporium and sisters Charlene, Mrs. Elwin Carr of St. Mary and Myrna Mrs. David Anderson of Elbon, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Grace is predeceased by a brother Gary Dippold and sisters Marlene and Susan Dippold.

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service for Grace E. Tripodi to be conducted at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg on Thursday June 1, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg as officiant. The family will be receiving friends from 9 to 10:30 on Thursday morning. Interment will be private.

Ronald U. Ginther, 74, of W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, PA passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, May 19, 2023.

He was born on March 24, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late Urban and Alice Filling Ginther.
On June 3, 1978, he married Debra Dziuba Ginther, who survives. Together they shared more than 44 years of marriage.

Ron was a graduate of St. Marys High School, and then earned his Master’s Degree from Toccoa Falls College. Over the years, he worked as a meat cutter, as well as for UPS. He was an avid fisherman who never turned down the chance to go fishing, something he greatly enjoyed with his sons. He also loved Ham radio, and watching various sports on tv. He was a caring husband and father who always enjoyed conversing with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Debbie, he is survived by 2 children; Jason Ginther and Matt Ginther, both of St. Marys. He is also survived by two siblings; Wayne (Flora) Ginther of St. Marys and Cindy (Don) Wingard of Marion Center, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jo (Salter) Ginther, by four daughters; Brenda, Rhonda, Nancy, and Tracey, and by a sister; Joy Ginther.

Funeral Services for Ronald U. Ginther will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Elk Baptist Church, 191 Ford Road, St. Marys, PA 15857. Burial will follow in Earlyville Cemetery in Kersey.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gideons International.

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

Walter J. “Walt/Wally” Donachy, 74, of 141 Queens Road, Saint Marys, PA passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born on June 13, 1948, in Saint Marys, son of the late Gerald and Marjorie (Caskey) Donachy, Sr.

Walt is survived by his wife of over 52 wonderful years, Jeanette (Baumer). They were married on October 24, 1970, in Saint Marys.

Walt is also survived by two children, Nicole Donachy of Rocky River, Ohio and Rebecca (Donachy) Terwilliger of Saint Marys, and two grandchildren, Cameron Terwilliger and Nico Terwilliger. Also survived by his twin sister; Barbara Secco, sisters; Geraldine (Ken) Vogt and Diane Frederick, three brothers; Paul (Shirley) Donachy, Tom (Theresa) Donachy, and Gerald Donachy, Jr., sister-in-law; Judy Donachy, and brother-in-law; Mike Cesa, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law; David Terwilliger, brother; Kenneth Donachy, sister; Karen (Donachy) Cesa, and nephews; Kenneth (Butch) Donachy, Michael Cesa, and Robert Scone.

Walt was a graduate of Saint Marys Area High School, Class of 1967. Walt served in the United States Army, and was in Long Binh, Vietnam from 1968-1969.

Walt was active with Queen of the World Parish, serving at different times as an usher at Mass, volunteer with the annual festival, and running the monthly bingo.

Walt was passionate about the Sportmen’s Club and competing in trap and skeet, and was actively involved in educating and instructing youth teams. Walt also enjoyed many other activities during his lifetime, including playing the drums in a local band, serving as a Boy Scout leader, going to camp with family and friends, listening to music, playing the drums and guitar, playing cards, and playing golf. Additionally, Walt enjoyed going to the Green Lite to spend time with friends.

Walt was a member of the KFC (4th Degree), CMF, Saint Marys Legion, Eagles, PFL, Elk’s, and the Moose.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Walter J. Donachy will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant.
Military Honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received at the Queen of the World Church on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 10:15 AM until the time of the Mass.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elk County Rides 4 Vets.

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