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Daniel J. Costello, 70, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 14, 1952 in Bradford to Rita A. Roberts Costello of Bradford and the late Patrick J. Costello.

He was a 1970 graduate of the former Bradford Central Christian.

Dan was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Bradford Eagles club, a volunteer for the Big 30 Charities Classic where he was a past president, a member of former Moose club, a former midget football league coach and a former city councilman.  He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He loved travelling, boating, kayaking and being at the “yake”.  He was proud to follow in his dad’s footsteps and be known as Santa to many of the area children at Christmas time when he read the children’s letters to Santa on the radio.

He worked at his family’s former business “Seaward’s Variety Store” before being hired at the American Refining Group, where he worked until his retirement in 2018.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by three children: Sean P. (Chelsey) Costello of Clover, SC, Stacy (Josh) Cobb of Bradford and Katie (Matt Morgan) Costello of Bradford; four siblings: Kevin Costello of Bradford, Betsy Costello of Bradford, Lisa Cagney of Silver Creek, NY and Marie Costello of Bradford; seven grandchildren: Makayla Costello, Madison Costello, Orion Morgan, Tenley Costello, Emily Cobb, Aria Morgan and Daniel P. Costello; his companion since 2014, Clare Pusateri, with whom he resided; his former wife and the mother of his children, Susan Beckwith of Covington and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one infant brother, Sean M. Costello.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday in the St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. James Gutting, the senior associate pastor as celebrant.

Memorial contributions in Dan’s memory can be made to the Big 30 Charities, P.O. Box 82, Bradford, PA  16701 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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

LeeAnn M. Schloder, 52, of State Street, St. Marys, died at Penn Highlands DuBois on Monday, May 8, 2023, following a brief illness. 

She was born on April 8, 1971 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of  Regis Jr. and Christine Feldbauer Schatz, who survive of Austin. 

LeeAnn was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Clarion University. In her free time, LeeAnn enjoyed reading, cooking, and camping. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her children. 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by 3 children; Jessica Schloder, Daniel Schloder, and John Schloder, all of St. Marys; 2 brothers, Richard (Sharon) Schatz of Kersey, and George (Tara) Schatz of St. Marys. 

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Norman and Elsie Feldbauer, and by her paternal grandparents, Regis Sr. and Clara Schatz.

A Celebration of Life for LeeAnn M. Schloder is being scheduled and will be announced at a later date.

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

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Str., St. Marys, PA  15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences my be offered to the family at www.lynchgreen funeralhome.com

Rosanne M. Giordano, 66, of West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the Olean General Hospital.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Emery J. “Boney” Allen Jr., 95, of 6 Northgate Drive, Bradford, passed away, May 10, 2023, at The Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born February 1,1928, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Emery J. and Margaret M. (Grant) Allen Sr. He was a 1946 graduate of Bradford High School.

He enlisted and served in the United States Army during Korea, and he was honorably discharged.

On January 8, 1966, in St. Francis Church, he married Mary M. (Parsons) Allen, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2022.

Emery worked at Herm’s TV for 8 years, at Hull Electric for a year, later as a Draftsman for Clark Brothers in Bradford, Dresser Clark in Olean, NY, and Dresser Rand in Wellsville, NY. He retired in 1997.

He was a member of St. Francis Church, and the K of C.

Surviving are two children, Ann (Jim) Bernhard, of Charleston, SC, and James (Victoria Schmid) Allen of Prospect Park, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers, Richard G. Allen, Robert N. Allen, Fred F. Allen.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm on Saturday, in St. Francis Church with Rev. John Jacquel, pastor as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Red Cross or the Bradford Public Library.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Bradley A. Benson Sr., 67, of Johnsonburg, died unexpectedly at Penn Highlands Elk on May 9, 2023.

He was born on August 4, 1955, in Ridgway, a son of the late Arnold and Mabel Fitch Benson. On September 29, 1978, he married Diane “Bobbie” Lenox Benson, who preceded him in death on March 16, 2011.Brad was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School class of 1973, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Truck Driver for many years for various area companies. In his free time, Brad loved to ride his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He also greatly enjoyed farming and fishing. Brad loved spending time with his family more than anything.

He is survived by 5 children; Brad “Benny” Benson and his wife Erica of Danville, Jesse Benson of Dubois, Bobby Benson of Dubois, Jamie Benson of Connellsville, and Brandy Benson of Dubois.; and by his 6 beloved grandchildren; Caleb, Audie, Kaylee, Riley, Leah, and Brady. He is also survived by 3 siblings; Arla Weible of Johnsonburg, Dennis Benson of Waynesburg, and Dean Benson and his wife Dolley of Johnsonburg.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Bradley was preceded in death by 4 siblings; Patricia Smith, Evelyn Benson, William Benson, and Gregory Benson, and by a brother-in-law; Louie Weible.

Funeral Services for Bradley A. Benson Sr. are being held privately and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

Marlene KOLTHOFF, 70, of Chalfont, PA, formerly of Ulysses, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023.  Friends are invited to a visitation at the First Baptist Church of Ulysses, 603 South Main Street, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.  Memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Ulysses, P.O. Box 268, Ulysses, PA 16948.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

“beloved son, brother, uncle and friend”

ROULETTE, Pa.—Steven S. “Steve” Unangst, 52, of Roulette, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in UPMC Wellsboro.

Born on Saturday, June 6, 1970 in Ephrata, he was a son of Ray E. Unangst and Patricia L. “Pat” Haldeman Unangst Kagarise.

Steve was a graduate of Ephrata High School.  After graduating he was employed as a carpenter, where he also built pole barns.  He later was a self-employed farmer owning and operating a dairy goat farm, Misty Maple Farm in Roulette. He also owned and operated Steve’s Farm Fresh Produce in Roulette.

He was a member of the ADGA (American Dairy Goat Association) and a member of the DurcLach Mt. Airy Fire Department.

He was famous for master gardening and known for his garlic beds. Steve enjoyed teaching his brother, Eric, how to show dairy cows and dairy goats.  He loved the great outdoors, duck hunting, fishing, trapping and deer hunting. His dream was to go coon hunting with Eric again. He loved his three favorite Labs–Annie, Buck, and Cocoa. He enjoyed dirt track racing and taking Katie dog with John and Troy spotlighting deer. He was very excited and proud of his nephew, Troy, for taking up a leather working craft.  He was all for letting his sis, Tanya, know when she was wrong.  He most especially loved spending time with his family.  He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother and best friend, Pat; a brother, Eric Unangst; three stepbrothers; a sister by another mother, Tanya (Perry) Tanner; and two nephews, John and Troy Tanner.

Steve was predeceased by his father, Ray and his stepfather, Roger Kagarise.

In keeping with Steve’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Patricia Kagarise, 1666 Rte. 6W, Roulette, PA 16746.

Steve’s family entrusted his 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 Steve, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.