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Robert L. Tunno, 71, of Eldred, formerly of Smethport, PA passed away Sunday (October 30, 2022) at his residence.

He was born January 10, 1951 in Beaver Falls, PA, the son of Joseph and Sereta (Quillen) Tunno .  On July 24, 1982, in Eldred, he married Sandra L. Brown, who survives.

Bob was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School.  He was a Union Laborer working under the local Construction Union until he became disabled.

Bob loved hunting and spending time at camp.  He was a “real sports nut” and was an avid follower of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates.  Of all things Bob loved, it was spending time with his grandchildren that ranked #1.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by

One son:  Robert Brown of Eldred

Two daughters:  Lisha Latscha and Bobbi Jean Howard, both of Columbus, OH

Numerous grandchildren, several great grandchildren

Three brothers:  Richard, Joseph and Jimmy Tunno

Four sisters:  Louise Dunham, Sarah Elia, Sereta Keister and Cheryl Anastasio

And many nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one son, Ryan Tunno, one brother, Gene and a sister, Yvonne.

At Bob’s request, there will be no visitation or services.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

At 4:40 PM on Monday, Jay Township Fire & Bennetts Valley Ambulance dispatched to the area of 14852 Bennetts Valley Highway for a crash of a tire off a camper into a vehicle.

At 4:10 PM on Monday, Wellsboro & Middlebury Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the area of 10625 Rt. 287 for a vehicle over the embankment.

Jack Kenneson, 93, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Mary Greek, 99, of Bradford, passed away Monday (October 31, 2022) at home.

She was born June 7, 1923 in Coleville, PA, the daughter of Franklin and Lorena (Acre) Canfield. On May 10, 1946, in Smethport, she married Harry Richard Greek, who died December 6, 2005.

Mary attended Smethport schools. She was a housewife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by: 

One daughter:  Wanda M. Paterniti of Bradford

Two sons:  William R. (Lisa) Greek of Lewis Run and F. Dennis (Jan) Greek of Crab Orchard, WVA

Grandchildren:  Amy D. Colton, Christine M. Marsden, John A. Marsden, Jr., Tyler E. Hunt, Gavin S. Hunt, Heather D. Johnson, Brandon S. Greek, William J. Greek, Deborah S. Marsden, Stefanie L. Morrison, Joseph T. Schimp, Tyler D. Schimp and Lauren L. Pierce

13 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by three sisters:  Beatrice Johnson, Gladys Wayman and Violet Canfield, as well as two brothers:  Floyd and Nolan Canfield.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 10AM to 12 noon at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where funeral services will begin at noon, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Rev. Howard R. Burnham               

“beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and Pastor”

The Rev. Howard R. Burnham, 81, of Hebron Center, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, following a period of illness.

Born on Tuesday, June 3, 1941 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of John and Rebecca Scutt Burnham.  On July 13, 1967 in Eddyville, N.Y., he married Alice E. Waite, who predeceased him on October 9, 2020. 

Rev. Burnham was a graduate of Cattaraugus Central School in Cattaraugus, N.Y.  He then attended Bethany Fellowship Missionary Training Institute in Minnesota.  In the early 1960’s Rev. Burnham was ordained as a minister in Eddyville, N.Y.  He began his pastorate at a church on Bear Hollow in Great Valley, N.Y.  He then came to serve at Hebron Union Church in Hebron Center where he was the pastor for 40 years.  He was instrumental in the formation of the Hebron Center Christian School where he served as principal for many years. During that time he was also the shop teacher and had also taught shop at Potter County Christian School in Roulette.  His wife, Alice, served faithfully by his side.

Rev. Burnham loved woodworking, walking, mowing his lawn, gardening, and hunting with his sons-in-law.   His greatest love was serving the Lord, his parishioners, and people far and wide who were in need of his help in any way.  He rejoiced in spending time with his loving family.

Left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Karin E. (Bradley) Karr of Coudersport, Konnie R. Minard of Olean, N.Y., and Karla A. (Timothy) Karr of Coudersport; six grandchildren, Kristine (Nash) Wetherby, Nicole Karr, Alexa (Nicklas) Corwin, Brock (Natasha Leslie) Minard, Ashley (Nate) Buchholz, and Amanda (Arthur) Dickerson; four great-granchildren, Chevy Buchholz, Titan Buchholz, Bison Buchholz, and Elwood Dickerson; two sisters, Shirley Brown of Ohio and Betty (Robert) Learn of Little Valley, N.Y..; three brothers, Merton (Debbie) Burnham of Florida, Robert (Rae) Burnham of Shinglehouse, and Tim (Michelle) Burnham of Louisiana; and many nieces and nephews.

Rev. Burnham was predeceased by his parents and his wife.

Family and friends may call from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday, November 2,2022, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse and from 10am to 12 noon on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Hebron Union Church, 1149 SR 44 North, Coudersport, where funeral services will follow at noon with Pastor Hank St. Amour and Mr. Rob Leete, officiating.  Burial will be in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hebron Union Church, 1149 SR 44 North, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 651, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Rev. Burnham’s family has entrusted his care 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 Rev. Burnham, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.comm or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Maribeth Brown 81, passed away Sunday Oct 30 at Lakeview Care Center Smethport, PA. She was born on April 6th 1941.

Maribeth was the eldest daughter of Carl R. and Mary Edna Hays Lloyd. She was a member of the PAHS class of 1959, and regularly hosted her class reunion party.

On June 11, 1961 she married Paul C. Brown who predeceased her in 2012, and together they had 2 children Penny (Jeffrey) Miller, Hinsdale, NY and Timothy (Karla) Brown Port Allegany.

Maribeth had the County Yarn Shoppe and she worked at the Former Montgomery Ward store, and Phiels Pharmacy. 

She is survived by her children, and sisters Edna Lloyd Baker, and Collene (David) Schaffer both of Port Allegany

Two brothers, Kevin Lloyd of Buffalo and Brian Lloyd of Biloxi, MI.

10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, a special aunt Ellen Hays, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by brothers Joel Lloyd, Gregory Lloyd and Terry Lloyd as well as a sister in law Patricia Lloyd and a brother in law Thomas Ryanand one nephew Adam K. Lloyd

Following her wishes there will be no visitation.Burial at a later date will be in Fairview Cemetery . 

Memorials may be made to the cherity of the donor’s choice

Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Everett W. Dalrymple        

“loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather”

Everett W. Dalrymple, 90, of Gettysburg, formerly of Coneville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Born on Monday, March 14, 1932, in Morristown, NJ, he was the son of Carl E. and Gladys J. Evans Dalrymple.  On November 26, 1955, in Wharton, NJ, he married Maria L. Peterson, who passed away on April 27, 2020.

Everett graduated from the University of Maine in 1954.  He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957.  He tested explosives as a Science Technician for the US Government at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway, NJ for 33 years, retiring on October 3, 1990.

While residing in Coneville, Everett attended Coudersport Alliance Church for 25 years.  He served on the Board of Directors for the Rathbone Cemetery in Coneville from 2000 to 2015.  He was an avid collector of milk bottles and cast iron doorstops.

He is survived by his daughter Sharon (James) Geleta; three granddaughters, Jamie (Joshua) Garretson, Katie DeOms, and Kacie (Brian) Spearman; and two great granddaughters, Lily Spearman and Riley Garretson; four nieces; and a nephew.

In addition to his parents, wife and sister, Everett was predeceased by his son, Stephen W. Dalrymple.

Family and friends may call from 10am to 11am on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Coudersport Alliance Church, 7 Alliance Avenue, Coudersport, where funeral services will follow at 11am with his pastor and friend, Kevin Cornish, officiating.  Burial will follow in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the church.

Everett entrusted his care 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 Everett, please visit

www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

At 2:33 PM on Monday, Lafayette Fire Rescue & Mt. Jewett Ambulance have been dispatched to Rt. 219 near Westline Road for a tractor-trailer in the ditch leaking fuel. Unknown if injuries.

Robert Andrew Otto, 51, of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2022.

He was the beloved son of the late Frank and Nancy (White) Otto.

He attended M J Ryan Elementary School and graduated from Garnet Valley High School.

He enjoyed spending time with his pets and his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed music, nature and watching the Phillies.

He was a devoted brother of Sandra March, Theodore (the late Susan) Otto, and Frederick (Brenda) Otto, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his niece, Jennifer (Otto) First.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11 AM at the Rogers Funeral Home, Inc., 1426-30 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 followed by his Funeral service at Noon. Interment will be at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the McKean County SPCA.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

At 12:31 PM on Monday, Cuba Fire & EMS have been dispatched ti I-86 Westbound MM 90-91 for a one vehicle rollover crash.

10/29/2022 Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

Mon Oct 31 2022 10:13:11 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Machias- The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating a motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 17 year old female on October 29, 2022 at 10:34 pm. on Roszyk Hill near N. Sisson Road in the Town of Machias. The vehicle had seven teenage occupants. The accident involved one vehicle that allegedly lost control at a sharp intersection, left the roadway, and struck a tree. 

One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, two other occupants are listed in critical condition and the remaining occupants received minor injuries.  There are no further details as the investigation is ongoing.  

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Julia Horton passed away tragically and unexpectedly late last night/early this morning way too early in life leaving a big hole in the many hearts of those who loved her. Please join us in helping her parents, Joshua and Katie Horton, raise money to pay for her funeral costs. All donations will go directly to Josh and Katie. Any amount you are willing and able to give will be a blessing to them.

A Go Fund Me has been established to help with funeral expenses. https://gofund.me/21d0b1c9

At 11:00 AM on Monday, Wellsboro Fire Dept. has been dispatched for a fire alarm at Wellsboro High School. Responder on scene reports smoke in the structure near the loading dock. Fire may possibly be on the roof.

Source was determined to be equipment in a janitor’s locker. Scene turned over to maintenance. Fire units returning to station.

On October 30, at 8:27 Pm. Millerton And Big Elm Fire Depts. were dispatched to 39 Pine Hill Drive for a structure fire. All units have been recalled