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Ronald E. Dixon, 77, of Gowanda, NY, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Roswell Park Hospital, in Buffalo.

Ronald was born in Bradford, on March 5, 1946, a son of the late Glenn and Erma (Booth) Dixon.

He was a graduate from Bradford Area High School. On March 26, 1964 he enlisted in the United States Marines and served until his honorable discharge on March 20, 1968.

On August 27, 1971, in Four Square Gospel Church, he married Josephine (Hedlund) Dixon who passed away January 1, 1993.

Linda Whiteman Shick, 62, of Olean, N.Y., formerly of Bradford, PA died Tuesday July 25, 2023, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y.

Born May 27, 1961, she was the ninth child and first daughter of Donald J. and Shirley Stroup Whiteman Sr. On April 1, 1995, at the Bolivar Drive Baptist Church, she married Dennis Shick, who died April 8, 2015.

Linda had worked for many years at the former Howard Johnson Hotel in Bradford, and then at Bradford Regional Medical Center in housekeeping services. 

Martha Cady Palumbo, 75, of 30 Parkview Ave in Bradford, PA passed July 25, 2023, after a two-year extended illness. 

Born Martha “Marty” Cady, on July 12, 1948, in Jamestown, NY, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Jeanette (Wiggers) Cady. She grew up in North Clymer NY but lived most of her adult life in McKean County, many of those years in Bradford and Eldred.

Marty graduated from Clymer Central School, in 1967, where she was a cheerleader and was the Betty Crocker Award Winner during her senior year. She attended Jamestown Business College, Jamestown Community College, SUNY Geneseo, and graduate school at Clarion State College.  She was an accomplished Speech Therapist for 35 years at the Seneca Intermediate Unit 9 and worked mostly in the Otto-Eldred and Oswayo Valley School Districts.

Richard Joseph “D.D.” Darrin, 75, of Coudersport, PA passed away on July 26, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.   

Dick was born on August 1, 1947, in Coudersport, the son of the late Elwood “Cy” and Beverly “Eloise” (Lowe) Darrin.  He married the former Valerie M. Karhan on July 2, 2006, and has celebrated 17 years of marriage.

Dick was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1966 and was a Marine veteran, serving in Vietnam in the 1^st Division during the Tet Offensive.  Dick was a long-haul truck driver for 36 years.

Paula J. Miller of 7870 Messer Hill, Bolivar, NY passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Paula was born on January 19, 1968 in Allegany and was the daughter of O.G. and Beatrice Brehn Robertson. 

Jan M. Knisely, 49, of Fredericktown, Pa, passed away unexpectedly Monday (July 24) at UPMC-Kane. Born Oct. 24, 1973, in Washington, PA, he is the son of William and Susan (Hermann) Knisely.

Jan loved spending time at his camp with special friends outside of Kane.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Lauren Knisely of Washington; two brothers, William and Christopher (Elizabeth) Knisely niece Sarah (Troy) Frazier; all of Washington, Pa an aunt, Diane (Bill) Evans of Wakeman, OH and several cousins.

He is proceeded in death by grandparent Laura and William Knisely and Lena and Herbert Hermann. Also and aunt, Linda Glasser.

Memorial contributions can be made to a trust fund that will be set up at a later date for his daughter, Lauren.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  

Richard F. Gaertner, 88, of Melbourne, Fl., a former longtime resident, and former Police Chief of Bradford Township in Bradford, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Born March 26, 1935, in Tarentum, he was a son of the late Albert and Catherine (Black) Gaertner.

Dennis L. Hostutler, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Derrick City, PA passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Martha Palumbo, of 30 Parkview Avenue, Bradford, PA passed July 25, 2023, after a two-year extended illness. 

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com