Brenda J. TRIPLETT, 79, of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. Born May 27, 1946, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of Roy E. and Hazel E. Cleaveland Wertz. On April 6, 1963, in Cody, WY, she married Samuel Gordon Triplett, who predeceased her on June 25, 2003.
A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was a homemaker raising her children. Brenda was an artist and commissioned by many local people for her artwork. She was a member of Port Allegany Alliance Church.
Smethport – Thomas E. Burkett, 89, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (November 27, 2025) at his home in Smethport.
He was born August 20, 1936 in Bradford, the son of Harry W. and Wilma E. Burkett. On January 23, 1960, in Olean, NY, he married Laura M. Coast, who preceded him in death.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Burkett was employed by Case Cutlery of Bradford before retiring.
He enjoyed camping, going to the races, and spending time with his family. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loved to watch them play.
David W. KALASNIK, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 in his home.
Born August 14, 1949, in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of Walter and Ann Zachar Kalasnik.
He was married to Nola Empson Jonsson, who survives. A 1966 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Waterbury, CT, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War from 1966 – 1970. He served on the USS Ticonderoga.
Robert C. SHELLEY, Sr., 86, of Port Allegany, PA, died Friday, November 28, 2025 in Sena-Kean, Smethport, PA. Born November 26, 1939, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Max R. and Ruth Carl Shelley. On May 1, 1959, in Elizabeth City, NC, he married Julia Jones, who predeceased him on May 2, 2005.
A U.S. Navy Veteran, he served honorably from 1957 – 1960. He was employed as a supervisor by Port Allegany Borough. Bob was a member of the Canoe Place Fish and Game Club and was active in local bowling leagues. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed farming and riding his Harley Davidson. Bob cherished time with his family. He especially enjoyed dancing at the weddings of his grandchildren.
Jean E. Dunkelberger, 101, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys, PA, on Sunday night, November 30, 2025.
She was born August 9, 1924, in Emporium, PA, a daughter of the late John F. and Miriam Cooper McManigle. Jean was the granddaughter of the late James and Genevieve “Jennie” Flynn McManigle of Buffalo, NY. She attended Saint Theresa Catholic School and South Park High School in Buffalo. Shortly after graduation, in November 1943, she married her first husband, the late W. Merle DeLozier, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Buffalo. Following his passing, she later married the late Francis Quigley, and after his passing, she married the late Roy Dunkelberger.
Diane M. Guthrie, 69, of 20 Main Street, Lewis Run, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, after a brief stay at Bradford Manor.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Diane’s Life on Saturday December 6, 2025, from 2 pm to 6 pm in the Lewis Run Fire Department Social Center.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Patricia Ann Butler, 93, of Park Street, Lewis Run, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born April 26, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Florence N. (Barr) Zamberlan. She attended elementary school in Lewis Run and graduated from St. Bernard High School with the Class of 1950.
On July 24, 1954, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church she married Clair D. Butler who passed away on March 6, 2021.
Pat worked at The Bradford Hospital as a Lab technician. While raising her family she worked at the Twin Drive-In.
Pat was a lifetime member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, and a recent member of St. Bernard Church. She was a member of the American Legion Post 108 Auxiliary where she held numerous positions on the Board of Directors, a member of the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, The Bradford Senior Center and St Bernard School Alumni Association.
Donald H. Warner, 93, of 796 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Bradford Manor.
Family will receive friends on Saturday December 6, 2025, from 10 am to 11 am at the Asbury Global Methodist Church, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11 am with Rev. Ernie Perry, Pastor officiating. Following the service members of the United States Army and members of the Honor Guard of the Bradford American Legion Post 108 will accord Military Honors at the church. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Dave K. Lush, of Coudersport, died at his home on November 21, 2025, with his wife holding him, family and the Hospice Chaplin praying over him.
Dave married his beloved wife, Sue, on August 24, 1991.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 5-7pm at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1pm at the Park United Methodist Church, 15 East Third Street, Coudersport. The family suggests memorial contributions in Dave’s name be made to the Cole Foundation, 1001 East Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915, or to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Ln, Coudersport, PA 16915. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Mary Lou Ross, 97, of Lewis Run, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Bradford Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident at The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on March 28, 1928, in Gifford, PA, she was the daughter of the late David A. and Ethelyn Leola (Newton) Pytcher.
On October 16, 1948, she married Michael A. Ross, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help rectory in Custer City. They were married for 73 years.
Donna R. Nickeson “beloved mother and grandmother”
AUSTIN, PA—Donna R. Nickeson, born January 12, 1949, to Margaret Barr and Harold VanWhy, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Donna lived her life with strength, deep love, and unwavering resilience. She faced every hardship with fiery spirit, and her charm touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
James F. GOTSHALL, 91, of Port Allegany, PA, passed Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
A gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00 — 3:00 PM at the First Church of God, 142 South Main Street, Eldred, PA 16731. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA 16743. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Betty J. BAER, 74, of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport. Born May 7, 1951, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Harland W. and Leola K. Hardes Mericle.
A 1969 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed by Pittsburgh Corning Corp., Port Allegany. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary #6391, Port Allegany and Port Allegany Lodge #460, Loyal Order of the Moose. Betty enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, watching every game. Over the years, she enjoyed shooting darts, putting puzzles together, crosswords, collecting carousel horses, and seeing her friends at the Park Hotel. Betty was passionate about her care for others. She spent time in nursing school and later in life served as a caregiver for a family friend until his death. She cared deeply for those she loved.
Surviving are: two daughters, Sue (Mike) Speed and Millie (Chris) Knauer; six granddaughters, Desiree, Jessica, Shanna, Vanessa, Brooke, and Bryana; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Gay Mericle Glenn; nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Karen Walker. She was predeceased by a son, Kevin J. Baer; a sister, Bonnie L. Sheerer; and two brothers, David Mericle and William Mericle. A gathering to celebrate Betty’s life will be held on a later date. Memorials may be made to Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460, 35 Pearl Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Leon Paul Edmiston, 77, of Warren, PA., passed away on Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 1, 1948, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Foster and Dorothy Kemmer Edmiston.
Leon was the most honest man you’d ever meet. He never told a lie, even a tiny one. He believed in telling the truth no matter what. He was a very quiet man of few words; his favorite saying was “keep it simple stupid.” That often got him in trouble when someone thought he was calling them stupid! Leon attended Lincoln Elementary School, Beaty Jr. High School and was a 1966 graduate of Warren High School, Warren, PA.
Carolyn M. Stuckey, 77, of Emporium, PA, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on Thursday morning, November 27, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born October 14, 1948, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Frank D. and Kathryn Bierly Wolfanger.
Carolyn was a 1966 graduate of Cameron County High School. For most of her life she devoted herself to being a homemaker and babysitter, roles she treasured and fulfilled with great love and care. She was a member of the Vets Club and enjoyed creating wood crafts, crocheting, and spending time with the children she cared for over the years. Above all, Carolyn’s greatest joy was her family and the little ones whose lives she touched.
Allen Paul Faulstick, 73, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday November 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 23, 1952, in Stroudsburg, PA to Fred and Margaret (Williams) Faulstick.
On June 4, 1994, he married Linda Rodgers, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Allen was a mechanic and had worked at Kightlinger Motors and E&G locally. He was a member of the Sweden Valley United Methodist Church, and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and more than anything, he enjoyed his grandchildren.
Aecha “Eddy” Nicholson, 83 of Wellsboro, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Laurels in Wellsboro. Eddy grew up in Korea and moved to New Jersey with her husband Robert L. Nicholson.
She worked in housekeeping for the US military at Fort Dix, and enjoyed fishing and crabbing with her husband on their boat. Aecha was a resilient and hard-working woman who overcame significant difficulties throughout her life.
She moved into The Laurels in Wellsboro to be near her daughter, as she dealt with declining health, and built many relationships there with staff and other residents.
Aecha is survived by her daughter: Mona Golobek (Don) of Wellsboro; and three grandchildren: Christopher, Isabella, and Joseph Golobek of Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother.
Her family has entrusted her care to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901. To share a memory or condolence with her family, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Allen Paul Faulstick, 73, of Coudersport, passed away Tuesday November 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born November 23, 1952, in Stroudsburg, PA to Fred and Margaret (Williams) Faulstick. On June 4, 1994, he married Linda Rodgers, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.
Allen was a mechanic and had worked at Kightlinger Motors and E&G locally. He was a member of the Sweden Valley United Methodist Church, and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and more than anything, he enjoyed his grandchildren.
Beverly A Plowman, 84, of Lambert Drive, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with her family by her side at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born August 17, 1941, in Olean NY, she was a daughter of the late Earl W. and Laura E (Simmons) Anderson.
Bev was a 1959 graduate of Olean High School and a 1961 graduate of the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.
Patricia M. Morris of Iroquois Drive passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital.
Patricia was born June 26, 1969 in Erie, PA and was the daughter of Powell A. and Ruth J. Schlindwein Brown Sr.
Patricia loved reading and traveling but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and talking with them.
Patricia is survived by; 3 children, Kenneth Morris Jr., Michele (Kendra) Dewey-Wright, and Joshua (Katlyne) Morris; her expected grandson, Charlie Morris; 4 siblings, Alice (Paul) Niebaer, Cheryl (Tom Skarupski) Adams, Powell A. (Deborah) Brown, Jr., and Robert Brown; and many nieces and nephews.
Michael B. McCULLOCH, 73, of Wellsville, NY, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, November 23, 2025 with his loving wife at his side. Born May 28,1952, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Louis and Elizabeth Smith McCulloch. On October 12, 1996, in Wellsville, he married Kay Flurschutz Stuck, who survives.
A graduate of Liverpool High School and a 1972 graduate of Alfred State College, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1972 – 1974. He was employed by Kodak in Rochester for 25 years. After moving to Wellsville, he was employed by I.D. Booth for seven years. He was known locally as the “Dog Guy,” as he faithfully walked his Airedales throughout the community.
Daniel F. GLASSMIRE V, 73, of Coudersport, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 16, 2025.
Born December 3, 1951, in Pasco, WA, he was the son of Daniel F Glassmire, IV and Beatrice Lignian Glassmire. On March 3, 1979, in the Ulysses Free Methodist Church, he married Joy E. Hamilton, who survives.
Known for his keen intellect and dedication to his hometown, Dan graduated from Coudersport High School with the Class of 1969. He continued his academic pursuits at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a dual degree in mathematics and chemistry in 1973. He briefly began his professional life teaching chemistry at Oswayo Valley High School.
Elsie Valetta Robertson, 99, of Bradford, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born January 16, 1926, in Bradford, Elsie was the eldest child and only daughter of the late Arthur R. and Bertha I. (Munn) Hayes. She graduated from Bradford High School in 1944. She was a lifelong Bradford area resident.
On August 28, 1948, Elsie married Richard L. Robertson (Dick) at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Bradford. They shared over 67 years of marriage until Dick’s passing on March 27, 2015.
June E. PROUTY, 85, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport. Born July 1, 1940, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Merl A. and Pearl Z. Dailey Dent. On August 26, 1961, in West Pike, she married John R. Prouty, who survives.
June was a helpmate to her husband, John, who pastored Austinburg Baptist Church and West Pike Baptist Church. She was a member of West Pike Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for many years. June served on the Pike Township Board of Election.
Surviving besides her husband, John, are: a son, John (Joni) Prouty, Jr. of Ulysses; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael (Kay) Dent of Groveport, OH; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Venice “Jean” Blazejewski and Marrian A. Bart; and two brothers, Lyle Dent and Merl A. Dent, Jr.
Daniel P COOK, 67, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Cuba Memorial Hospital. Born August 19, 1958, in Wellsville, he was the son of Paul and Delores Post Cook. On January 18, 1998, in Belmont he married Lisa Kiefer, who survives.
Dan attended Wellsville Central School and worked in sheet metal and tin fabrication. He started with Wellsville Roofing & Sheet Metal and later worked with William C. McCombs of Rochester and MJ Mechanical of Olean. Dan was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed fishing. In his younger days, he played bass guitar in several rock and roll bands, including the band Runner. Dan was a member of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 702 in Wellsville.
Jerry L. Smith, formerly of 183 Shamrock Road in Rexville, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Elderwood in Hornell.
Born and raised in Whitesville, Jerry was a proud 1967 graduate of Whitesville Central School, where he competed in cross country, basketball, and baseball. After graduation, he returned home to take over the family’s dairy farm, beginning a lifelong devotion to Registered Holsteins. A respected member of the Holstein community, Jerry bred more than 30 Excellent cows during his career.
Elwood “Corky” Reynolds, of Warren PA, passed away on November 21st 2025, at 72 years old, in his home. His passage was in accordance with his wishes, at home in the caring company of loved ones, and in peace.
Corky was uniquely respected, appreciated, and adored by all who knew him. He was generous beyond words, brave, and a devoted father and family member who led his life in alignment with his clear and unwavering values. His thoughtful and caring nature was contagious, and inspired all those who had the unique privilege of knowing him.
