Obituaries

Mona Kay Sullivan, 85, of Lewis Run, passed away peacefully after a long illness, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born on May 22, 1939, in Custer City, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Ida D. (Breese) Torrey. She was a 1957 graduate of Bradford Area High School. 

On March 22, 1961, at St. Mary’s of the Angels Church in Olean, she married James F. “Jim” Sullivan, who preceded her in death on January 4, 2022. 

Kay was employed at McCourt Label, later as the Tax Collector for Lewis Run, Secretary for Lewis Run Boro, and at School Street Elementary in the Latch Key before and after school program. She retired in 2020.  

Mary Louise Burns

Mary Louise Burns passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1935, in Sheffield, PA.

She was the daughter of Roy and Mary Sversko Blum. She was a lifelong resident of the Brookston/Sheffield area and was a graduate of Sheffield High School. She loved her family and always thought of others and put everyone’s needs above her own. She made it a point to keep in touch with many friends and family members throughout her life. Mary will be greatly missed by her husband, Larry, whom she married on August 24, 1957, son, Robert Burns, daughters, Linda Young (Jeff), and Cindy Wargo (Dave), three grandchildren, Sara Pittock, Andrew Wargo (Elizabeth), Kathryn Karney (Louis Haas), three great grandchildren, Ryan Wargo, Robert Wargo, Iris Haas, nephew, Christopher Blum, brother-in-law, Fred Burns (Lewelyn), several nieces, nephews, cousins.

Ward Dennis Llewellyn, 66, of 35 Onofrio Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born on July 9, 1958, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Jack D. and Henrietta (Herbstritt) Llewellyn. Ward attended school in Ohio.

Ward started dating PJ in 1984, then on July 16, 1994, in Limestone, he married Phyllis Jean (Moore) Lewellyn, who survives.

David Dangelo

David M. “Delco” Dangelo, 63, of Pittsfield, PA., died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at AHN-St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA., after an extended illness. He was born October 7, 1961, in Warren, PA.  He was the son of the late Joseph J. and Catherine V. Babcock Dangelo.  David was a lifelong Warren Co. resident.  He was a 1979 graduate of Warren Area High School.  He was a self-employed auto mechanic. He enjoyed karaoke, going to car shows, riding his four-wheeler.  He was a real animal lover.

Susan A. Valentine

Susan A. Valentine, longtime educator, friend, and beloved sister and aunt, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after her battle with cancer.

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.

Earl L. Knight, 61, of 68 Main Street, Mt. Jewett, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at his residence.

Born April 30, 1963, in Bradford, he is a son of Anne M. (Perrott) Knight of Bradford and the late Carl A. Knight, Sr. who died in 1976.

Earl attended and graduated from Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and from Johnstown College with a degree in food preparation.

Earl had been employed at John Williams Bakery, and Bob’s Big Boy.

Michael A. Singer, 85, of Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

He was born on March 3, 1939, in Kersey, PA, a son of the late Merle and Ramona Buttano Singer.

On May 6, 1961, at Maria Lutheran Church, he married the late Joye Anderson Singer, who preceded him in death on November 2, 2022. Together they shared more than 61 years of marriage.

David G. Murray, 77, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Dorothy Culbertson

Dorothy Tannler Culbertson, 100, of Warren, PA., died peacefully Thursday morning, January 23, 2025, at the Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA.

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Mark R. Cunningham, 74, of Middleport, NY, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 26, 2024.

Born February 10, 1950, in Wellsville, NY, he was a son of the late John and Mary Frances (Ryan) Cunningham.

He was a 1968 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He received his BS Degree in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh and later earned his degree in nursing from the Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing.

Charlene J. Blose, 59, of Roulette, passed away Sunday (January 19, 2025) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

She was born January 1, 1966 in North Tonawanda, the daughter of John and Sandra (Hicks) Blose .

Charlene was a 1984 graduate of Port Allegany High School and was a U.S. Army veteran having served from 1986 to 1994.

William “Bill” Robert Campbell, 73, of Blackwell, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025, in his home. 

He was born June 14, 1951, in Wellsboro, to Roderick Douglas and Betty Jane (Spencer) Campbell.  Bill graduated from Wellsboro Area High Schol in the class of “1969”.  He played small fry and varsity football, was a member of the wrestling team and the track team where he ran the 100 yard dash, the 440, and the mile relay team.  He was proud to have earned his varsity letter in all three sports.  After high school, Bill served his country in the US Coast Guard, stationed in Mobile, Alabama.  In 1978, William graduated from Alfred Agriculture and Technical College in Alfred, NY where he had been a member of the VA club, a stage hand with the play Godspell, and a projectionist on movie night.  Later he ran the projector at the Arcadia and Y Drive In in Wellsboro.

Bill chose baking as a career, working in numerous bakeries in management and as head baker.  His niece and nephew (Keely and Ty Gambler) famously said:  “It’s not just bread, it’s Uncle Bill’s bread”.

Gary C. Lewis, born November 13, 1949 in the Bronx, NY to Kenneth Lewis and Rita Thurley Lewis, passed away on January 19, 2025.

On February 21, 1987 he married Susan Bayzik, who survives.  They have two children together, Nicholas and Colleen (Zach).

Gary also has two daughters from his first marriage; Heather (Eric) and Michelle, as well as three grandchildren, Casey, Morgan and Briddie.

Also surviving are his beloved sister, Diane as well as many nephews and nieces.

In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby and one sister, Helen Jean.

A proud Marine veteran, Gary enjoyed fishing, grilling in the state park, amateur radio and catching a baseball game.  He also had a deep love of listening to music; especially rock music.

Gary always took the time to greet others with a friendly hello and he practiced small gestures of kindness in his daily life.

A family celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date.

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

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

Ted E. CROWELL, 92, of Wellsville, NY, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Murrells Inlet, SC.  

Born December 25, 1932, in Rushford, he was the son of Gerald D. and Hazel Tefft Crowell.  On June 17, 1961, in Angelica, he married the former Marjorie Cameron, who survives.  A graduate of Rushford High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse, he served honorably with the US Army in graves registration during the Korean War.  Ted earned his New York State funeral director’s license in 1954.  He began his funeral service career at Wolcott Funeral Home in Angelica, moving to Wellsville in 1961 to manage Mulholland Funeral Home prior to purchasing it.  Ted owned and operated Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville until his retirement in 2018.  He was active in numerous civic and community organizations, including Grace United Church, Wellsville Ambulance Service, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, serving as past treasurer, Shriners, Wellsville Rotary Club, serving as past president, Morrison B. Hayes American Legion Post #702, Wellsville Exchange Club, and David A. Howe Library Club.  He was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Wellsville Rotary Club.  Ted was the longest serving and most active Allegany County Coroner in county history.  He was elected in 1979 and served until the end of 2019.  

Marlene M. Fessenden, age 80, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025. 

She was born on July 14, 1944 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Conte. 

She is survived by two children and 8 grandchildren. 

Services will be private. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Jean Marie Van Hart Sacks (nee Ennis), 71 passed away on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Jean Marie was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Susan Ennis Sr.

Jean Marie is survived by her husband Terry and was a devoted mother, Mom Mom, and Great Mom Mom of Jennifer (Brian) Vanat, Christina (Kalub) Hanchett, and Merle-Lynn (Matthew) Grabbitt, 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and sister Margaret Fath.

Jean Marie was a nurse for 50 years. Jean Marie loved to travel, read, and spend time with her family. She enjoyed the friendships created through her migraine support group.

Jean Marie was preceded in her death by her brother James (Diane) J. Ennis.

Jean Marie is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date to honor and remember Jean Marie.

Charlene J. Blose, 59, of Roulette, passed away Sunday (January 19, 2025) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced.

Dean Andrew Scott, age 61 of Galeton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Born April 4, 1963 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Walter and Carol (Bates) Scott. Dean served in the US Army under Choppin Charlie 3-187 infantry Rakkasans 101st Airborne Division. Dean was retired from Wireless Horizon and currently was the co-owner of Brown’s Produce in Wellsboro with his best friend, Matt. He was a member of the Turkey Federation and Galeton VFW. Dean enjoyed fishing, hunting, fly-tying, and raising puppies but most of all he enjoyed helping people, doing so without hesitation. Dean encouraged kids to experience the activities of nature, always giving tips, encouragement, and even lures to those he encountered. He was a great storyteller, handyman, and master of all trades. Dean was the most kind-hearted and caring man people have met, making friends with anyone he talked with.