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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