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

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.

Antoinette T. Fairchild, age 72, of Elkland, PA passed away at her home on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Born February 27, 1951 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Anthony T. and Ruth C. (Binder) Cinquino.

She loved gambling, the beach (especially Wildwood) and spending time with her family.

Ann is survived by her children, Angelina (Carmen) Caruso of Philadelphia, Michael (Tracie) Fairchild of Clayton, NC and Christina (Dave) Rickards of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Carmen, Justin, Dakota, Crystal, Alyssa, Brittany, David, Kevin and Ashlin; eight great grandchildren, Caylee, Addie, Kyliee, Ryan, Tyler, Chase, Logan and Spencer; brother in law, Allen McArdle and she was a loving aunt to Robin Fitzmartin Gee (Amber, Hanna, Lilly, Dolly and Alder), Lisa (Tim) Russell and Cecilia (Jason) Ehrler. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cecilia McArdle and a brother, Charles Saugling.

Family will receive friends at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Wednesday, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. 

For her family and friends in the Philadelphia area, there will be a visitation at the St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Philadelphia on Friday, June 23rd from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will be held immediately following at 11:00 AM in the church. Burial will follow in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather

William L. Darling, 86, of 7764 State Route 417W, Bolivar, NY passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at home with family by his side.

He was born on May 25, 1937, in Franklinville, New York and raised by his Uncle and Aunt Herford and Louise Storm. On February 3, 1962, in the Bolivar United Methodist Church he married the former Charlotte R. Greene who survives.

Bill was a graduate of Richburg Central Schools Class of 1955. He then served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany from July 5, 1955 until June 23, 1958.

He had worked as a machinist and inspector for Dresser Rand Industries in Olean for 37 years. In retirement he worked in maintenance for five years at Camp Rushford for the NYS DEC.

He was a member and past president of the Richburg Rod and Gun Club and Wellsville Rod and Gun Club. He loved shooting skeet and trap, hunting pheasant with his Brittany Spaniel dogs Tiffany and Tammy and his lifelong friend who was like the brother he never had, Simon Rende. When his sons were young he coached the Red Sox little league team.

In addition to his wife, Charlotte, he is survived by
A Son, William A. Darling, Bolivar
A Daughter, Stacey (Kim) Doane, Bolivar
His Grandchildren, Kami Doane, Bolivar, Rochelle (Daniel) Whitford, Cuba, Amanda Darling, Rochester, Jessica (Bill) Weitzel, Cuba, Damon Darling, Ft. Myers, Fl., Michael Darling, South Carolina, and Nicholas Darling, Allentown
Great Grandchildren Trey Weitzel, Vinny Weitzel, Ford Whitford, Stella Whitford.

In addition to his aunt and uncle, he was predeceased by a son, Michael Darling, on October 20, 2009.

At his request there will be no services.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.

Memorials may be made to the Richburg Rod and Gun Club or to the Wellsville Rod and Gun Club.

Dennis I. Young, 73, of Ridgway, PA died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on September 18, 1949, a son of the late Kenneth and Alice Jeffordes Young.

On November 27, 1990, he married Shirley Mitchell, who survives.

Dennis lived in Ridgway and St. Marys most of his life and is a member of The Hallton Church. He worked as a die setter for St. Marys Carbon, Clarion Sintered, and Metaldyne. He spent his time hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife of 30 years, he is survived by a sister, Barb Nagi, a brother, John”Tex” Young, a brother in law Ron Mitchell, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Sally and Annette Young, and a brother Kenneth Young.

Funeral Services for Dennis I. Young are being held privately.

Burial will be at Ott Cemetery.

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

Sara E. Roberto, 99, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Wednesday morning (June 21, 2023).

She was born October 7, 1923 in McGees Mills, Clearfield County, PA a daughter of the late Howard and Ada Lee Lamoreau. She married the late Dion Roberto.

Sara retired from Sylvania where she had worked over 25 years. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporium. Sara enjoyed cooking, sewing and crafting.

She is survived by a son, Frederick Roberto and his wife Patricia, Emporium; four grandchildren: Matthew Roberto (Patty), Stephanie Loveland (Larry), Nicholas Roberto (Tonia), Michael Roberto; ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two brothers Clarence and Claire and her three sisters, Charlotte, Luella and Dorothy.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Alice R. Cronk, 100, passed away peacefully on June 16 surrounded by family at Fairview
Southdale Hospital, Edina Minnesota. Alice was most recently a resident of The Waters of Eden
Prairie, MN and formerly, a long- time resident of both Edina, MN and Ridgway, PA.

Alice is survived by two children; Theodore “Ted” Cronk (Carol) of Kiawah Island, SC and
Cynthia Cronk of Johns Island, SC. Two grandchildren, Caroline (Jayme) Meyers of Edina, MN
and Caitlin Cronk of New York City, NY and one great-grandson, Luka Meyers.

Alice was born February 25, 1923 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Homer and
Ethel L. (Kerrick) Kohlhepp. Alice graduated from the Ridgway Centennial High School, class of
1941. On August 27, 1945, Alice married D. Wayne Cronk who preceded her in death on April
28, 1993. Alice and Wayne were members of Trinity Methodist Church in Ridgway. Following
the death of her husband, Alice relocated to Edina, MN to be closer to family.

Alice was the last living member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her
brother, Dean Kohlhepp and sisters, June Taylor and Ethel Mae Quiggle.

Mary S. Mensch, 75, of Coudersport, PA formerly of Marienville, passed away on June 19, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. She was born on August 12, 1947, in Kane, the daughter of the late Roy A. and Mary S. (Songer) Mensch.

Mary worked as a secretary for PENNDOT in Harrisburg.  She was of the Catholic faith and especially enjoyed family gatherings and visits from her great niece and nephews.  She was a whiz at Scrabble, all board games and word searches.

Mary is survived by a sister, Ann M. Stultz of Coudersport; a sister-in-law, Mary Margaret Mensch of Port Allegany; a nephew, Matthew (Mandy) Stultz of Bath, ME; nieces, Terri Ann Stahl of Arnold, MD; Meghan Pandya of Dillsburg; and a great niece and great nephews. 

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a brother, David Mensch, and a sister, Bonnie Mensch. 

Family and friends are welcomed pay tribute to Mary’s life from 9:30 am-10:30 am, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 101 Hemlock Street, Marienville.  A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow, at 10:30 am.  Burial will be in church cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions in Mary’s name be made to the Marienville Area Library, 106 Pine St., Marienville, PA 16239. 

The family has entrusted Mary’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport.  To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.

Judy Ann Louk, 64, of Bradford, PA passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her home.

She was born on February 20, 1959 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Ray and Lorraine Newman Louk, Jr.

She was married to Larry “Chop” Frazier who preceded her in death on March 15, 2015.

Judy enjoyed being outdoors and especially going camping.  She also loved spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by one son, Shannon Louk of Bradford; one brother, Doug Louk of Bradford; one sister, Darlene Louk of Bradford; one grandson, Lance Louk; one granddaughter, Alyssa Louk; one great granddaughter, Savannah Louk; one niece, Katrina Louk and one great niece, Farrah Young.

In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by one brother, Jim Louk.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 108R North Second St., Suite 1B, Clearfield, PA  16830.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.