Mary Kay Sarnoski, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on July 18, 1944 in Blytheville, AR, a daughter of the late Eugene and Elva Fuller Hollobaugh.
On June 25, 1966, at St. Joseph’s Church in Force, she married Joseph Sarnoski, who survives. Together they were blessed more than 58 years of marriage.
Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of 103 Thunder Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness.
He was born March 23, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Thomas E. and Margaret Young Mitchell, Sr. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School, Class of 1961.
In his younger years, he worked with his father at Mitchell Trucking and later worked for multiple local trucking companies. On May 1, 1982, in the Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg, Tom married Dorothy A. “Dot” Simchick, who survives. They were blessed to share more than 42 years of marriage.
Marie T. AMOS, 93, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the Green Home, Wellsboro. Born February 12, 1932, in Abington hospital, she was the daughter of Arthur and Marie Windus Chapman.
On August 5, 1950, in Cheltenham, she married Merrald Sage “Bud” Amos, Jr., who predeceased her on August 12, 2011. In 2000, she and her husband retired to their mountain home in Potter County, which they had owned since 1965. Marie previously resided in Fox Chase, Cheltenham, Holland, and Buckingham.
Smethport – Linda C. Huntington, 74, of East Smethport, passed away Monday (April 14, 2025) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
She was born June 3, 1950 in Kane, PA, the daughter of Wesley and Katharine (Abbey) Eckstrom. On August 7, 1982, in Smethport, PA, she married Gary C. Huntington, who died November 7, 1999.
Marjorie J. “Marge” Wedge, 87, of 905 North Main St Limestone, NY, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at her residence.
Born May 1, 1937, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Owen V. and Winifred (Sherman) Hannon Sr.
On October, 10, 1961, in Olean, NY, she married William J. Wedge who preceded her in death on August 28, 1997.
She attended St. Bernard School and obtained her GED in 1980, the same year as her son Bill.
Marge was a homemaker and formerly volunteered for the Boy Scouts, she also was a chaperone for the Limestone children traveling to the Olean YMCA to Swim, and to skate.
Surviving are two daughters, Marge Updegrove, and Mary Ann (Donna) Schelb, five sons, Chuck (Patricia) Updegrove, Scott Updegrove, Joe (Mary) Wedge, Bill (Terri) Wedge, and David Wedge, 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, one sister, Jane Waterson, and several nieces and nephews.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son John Wedge, and one brother Owen V. Hannon Jr.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Marge’s Life on April, Saturday 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Limestone Fireman’s Community Center. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Limestone United Methodist Church, or the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department.
James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.
Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1943 in New Brighton, he was a son of James R. Sr. and Margaret V. Stoltz Edwards.
Jim attended Beaver Falls High School. He was employed for Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill in Ambridge, retiring after 20 years of service.
Kenneth J. Schaming, 96, of 3 Butternut Drive, Bradford, passed away, at home Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his children.
Born on September 21, 1928, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Bernard B. and Susan M. (Bauer) Schaming Sr. He was a 1946 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On June 17, 1950, in St. Bernard Church, he married Patricia (Carlson) Schaming, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2022.
Richard L. Wheeler, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, April 11, 2025.
He was born on July 11, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late John and Edith (Jelliff) Wheeler and served in the Army National Guard. Dick was employed for over 30 years by the Borough of Wellsboro as a police officer.
James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.
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.
Norman H. Steis, 81, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
He was born on January 12, 1944, in Ridgway, a son of the late Alfred and Alice Johnson Steis.
Norm retired from the Johnsonburg Paper Mill after many years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars and going to races. Norm was an avid sports fan, following the Pirates, Steelers, and Nascar. A devoted enthusiast of Lionel trains, he found joy in collecting and sharing his treasured models with family and friends.
Rosa L. Martin, 71, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg. She was born on June 23, 1953, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Norman K. and Filomena R. (Lagonia) Leete. Rosa married Michael N. Martin on September 2, 1978, and celebrated 35 years of marriage until his passing on March 10, 2014.
A memorial mass at St. Eulalia Catholic Church, 6 Maple St., Coudersport, will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 am with a visitation from 10-11 am at the church. The family suggest memorial contributions in Rosa’s name be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915.
Rosa’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas Fickinger Funeral Home 210 N. East Street Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Lisa Jean Outman “beloved sister, aunt, and friend”
Lisa Jean Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.
Born on Friday, August 2, 1963 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Paul F. and Mary Jean Madison Outman.
Lisa was a graduate of Northern Potter High School and was also a graduate of the former Olean Business Institute in Olean, NY.
Rhonda Kay (Ripple) Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Born on August 29, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Dixie L. (Stuckey) Ripple.
Family and friends of Linda V. Burks, 74, of Shinglehouse, may call from 11:30am to 12 noon on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Bell Run Union Church, 904 Taylor Brook Road, Shinglehouse where a celebration of life will follow at 12 noon with Pastor Chad E. Shaffer, officiating.
Brian W. McGrath, Sr., age 72, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1952 in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Brazenos) McGrath. Brian was an automotive painter for most of his life. He is survived by two sons: Brian McGrath, Jr. and Richard McGrath, both of FL. Funeral services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Barbara E. “Barb” Dauber, 89, of the Lutheran Home at Kane, and formerly of First Avenue, Johnsonburg, passed away Saturday evening, April 12, 2025 at the Lutheran Home. She was born January 16, 1936, in St. Marys, a daughter to the late Marlin and Vada Krise Mann. On May 7, 1955 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Gary S. Dauber. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2007.
Cathy Jo Mack, 61, of Emporium, PA, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys.
She was born March 28, 1964, in Spangler, PA, the beloved daughter of Russell and Kathleen Orner Mack of Emporium.
Cathy Jo was a 1982 graduate of Cameron County High School. For over 30 years, she was a dedicated employee at GKN in Emporium, where she built lasting friendships.
Sally A. Garman, 78, of Sinnemahoning, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence in Williamsport, surrounded by love.
Born in Altoona, on March 30, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Meryl and Dorothy (Barkley) Stiver. Sally was a woman of deep faith whose life was marked by kindness, devotion, and a steadfast love for her family.
On October 12, 1986, in Emporium, PA, she married the love of her life, the late Robert “Bob” Garman. Together, they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and shared values.
Terry A. “Geezer” WILLIAMS, Sr., 77, of Keating Summit, PA, died Friday, April 11, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born October 12, 1947, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Paul and Bernice Minard Williams. On April 2, 1966, in Port Allegany, he married the former Marie E. Cornelius, who predeceased him on January 11, 2015.
Lisa J. Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.
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.