Joyce A. Leviski, 89, formerly of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 3, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Caskey Seelye.
On August 28, 1954, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Eugene Leviski, who survives. Together they have been blessed with more than 70 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Steven L. “Moose” Pesce, 65, of Dagus Mines, PA passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.
He was born on July 6, 1959 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Louis Pesce and Joan Mintzer Pesce, who survives.
On May 11, 1991, in Kersey, PA, he married Heather Simbeck Pesce, who survives. Together they have shared more than 34 years of marriage.
Janet M. Meyers, 71, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, June 13, 2025, at her residence, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Janet was born February 8, 1954, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Robert L. and Della E. Brantly Meyers. She was a lifelong Warren area resident.
Richard G. Redfield, Jr., 60, of Warren, PA., died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 8, 1965, in Warren, PA. He was a resident of Warren for the past 18 years. He was employed with the Warren State Hospital as a Psychiatric Aide, retiring from there after many years employment.
Brian S. Robeson, 47, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C. and formerly of Russell, PA., died Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born October 12, 1977, in Warren, PA. Brian was the son of Kenneth A. and Donna J. McConnell Robeson. He was a 1996 graduate of Eisenhower High School where he graduated with honors and earned a master’s degree in physician assistant program from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. He had worked with numerous physician’s offices in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Thomas Lee SWEIGART, 56, of Cheswick, PA, died Friday, June 13, 2025 in Olean General Hospital after being stricken at his parents’ home in Port Allegany. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
William “Pee Wee” Quagliani, 88, of 104 Homestead Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born July 27, 1936 in Toby, PA, son of the late Anacleto and Edith Brochetti Quagliani.
Ruthanne B. Lineman, 86, of Oxford Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.
Born July 9, 1939, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Raymond A. and Lucille E. (Jarrett) Burritt. She was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School.
Cindy I. PENWORTH, 57, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Eldred, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born April 16, 1968, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of James A. and Irene Ruth Brooks Penworth. Cindy served as a caregiver to the many people in her life she loved. She was an animal lover.
Janet M. Meyers
Janet M. Meyers, 71, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, at her residence, June 13, 2025, after suffering an apparent heart attack. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA
Joyce A. Leviski, 89, formerly of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 3, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Caskey Seelye.
On August 28, 1954, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Eugene Leviski, who survives. Together they have been blessed with more than 70 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Lee Howard Stisser, 79, of Hornell, died on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. James Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 15, 1946, in Wellsville, the son of the late Howard and Ruth Ella (Ballerstein) Stisser. On December 2, 1967, in Bronx, NY, he married Christine E. Benda, who survives
Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Greg was born on February 10, 1949, in Olean, NY, to the late Charles and Anna (Burr) Bell. He graduated from Otto-Eldred Jr/Sr. High School before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education (physics). Post graduate work was completed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Simmons College in Boston where he studied physics and chemistry, respectively.
On June 26, 1972, after a brief delay due to Hurricane Agnes, Greg married his high school sweetheart Jane Ann Harris who survives. In the home that he built, they celebrated nearly 53 years of marriage and raised five children while welcoming nine grandchildren and their first great grandchild earlier this year.
Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, PA, passed away on June 11, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Ellwood D. Cosgrove
Ellwood D. Cosgrove, 91, of Coudersport, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Cole Manor, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.
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.
Colin L. “Corky” Stillman
Colin L. “Corky” Stillman, 82, of Cuba, New York, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on April 26, 1943, in Cuba, he was a son of Lynn F. and Geraldine (Pettis) Stillman.
Corky was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1962. He worked for ACME Electric in Cuba for 30 years prior to his retirement.
He attended the Cuba First Baptist Church.
He enjoyed walking his dogs, volunteering at the SPCA, riding his bike and taking care of his lawn. He also enjoyed HAM radio and his call number was WA2KKF.
Richard Zydonik
Richard P. “Capt” Zydonik, 88, of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at Warren General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 1, 1936, in Altoona, PA. Richard was a Warren area resident since 1971, moving from Darien Center, New York. He attended Erie’s Academy High School. He served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a Sergeant 1956-1959. He was employed with Loranger International as a maintenance electrician, retiring from there after many years of employment. He had previously been employed as manager of the former Cole’s Landing Restaurant and purchased Wades Woods Campground in Scandia, PA which he operated successfully with his family for many years.
Lucy M. Johnson, 85, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
She was born on September 18, 1939, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Patsy and Amelia Sorge Ritucci.
Lucy was a member of St. Leos Church and a graduate of St. Leos High School, class of 1957. Lucy could often be found in the kitchen cooking or baking something good. In her free time she enjoyed playing cards with her friends and spending time at Bear Creek Camp, and she always looked forward to Saturday morning coffee clutch. More than anything Lucy cherished the time she spent with her family.
Olean- Jennifer Lynne Peck “Beloved Mother & Gigi”
Jennifer L. Peck of 350 Front Street, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home.
Jen was born July 5, 1975 in Rochester and was the daughter of Wayne and Linda Sue DePerez Boss.
Jen worked at Alley Catt Taxi where she was a dedicated employee for 20 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Jen is survived by; 2 children, Anthony M. “Tony” Weezorak of Limestone and Lindsay M. Lucier of Olean; 7 grandchildren, Christopher, Brylen, Arizaina, Emberlee, Kathleen, Anthony Jr., and Sataevah; a brother, Dave Sharon.
Jen was predeceased by; her parents; a half-brother, Sean Boss and the love of her life, Chris Anderson.
Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., for a memorial gathering on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
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Richard Allen Neal, 78, of Little Marsh, passed away at the VA hospital in Buffalo, NY Sunday June 1, 2025.
Richard A. JENKINS, 74, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, June 9, 2025, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born August 27, 1950, in Hornell, he was the son of Rubel Hemphill and Phyllis Elaine Thomas Jenkins.
On January 1, 2010, in Wellsville, he married Ann A. Mericle Baldwin, who survives.
Joy C. KLIMEK, 68, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Dale R. MYERS, 72, of Troupsburg, NY, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in his home and surrounded by his loving family.
He often said, “it’s not goodbye, it’s I’ll see you later.” Born May 27, 1953, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Reuben D. and Marian F. Barr Myers. On May 14, 1977, in Washingtonville, PA, he married Patricia L. “Trish” Pulsifer, who survives.
Dale owned and operated a dairy farm in Milton, PA in partnership with his father and brother. He later owned and operated a dairy farm with his wife in Woodhull, NY and was a self-employed logger. He owned and raced Sulky racehorses at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was employed by Turbotville Block Company, Winston Modular Homes in Danville, PA, Agri-King in Potter County, PA, Carl Emery Logging in Mifflinburg, PA, Trathon Logging in York, PA, and Moretrench with Operating Engineers Local #158, retiring in 2019. Dale was a member of JSM Ministries in Louisiana and a former member of West Union Mennonite Church. Dale had a special love for his hunting dogs and work horses. He spent countless hours hunting for coon, bear, coyote, turkey, and deer with trusted dogs by his side, including his best buddy, Jim Bob.
June Aurelia King Buckler of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a three-year battle with congestive heart failure.
June was born on June 21, 1935, in Sante Fe, New Mexico to George and Marjorie King. She was the oldest of three children. Right after June graduated high school, the King family moved to Miami, Florida. June attended nursing school in Florida and earned a nursing diploma. Her diploma required a practicum, which June completed in a mental health hospital while living with her aunt in Baltimore, Maryland. While living in Baltimore, June met her husband, the late John H. Buckler at church one Sunday morning. John was just home from serving in Korea in the U.S. Marines. His parents and June’s aunt attended the same church, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, in Baltimore. Upon completion of her practicum, June moved back to Miami to complete her nursing degree. She and John maintained a long distance relationship by daily writing letters to one another and became engaged during that time.
On May 12, 1957, June married John Henry Buckler, Jr. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Baltimore, and they lived in Baltimore for the first nine years of their marriage. John completed an apprenticeship for stone masonry and was a bricklayer and stone mason for various construction companies in the Baltimore area. While in Baltimore, they had three children: John Daniel Buckler (Tammy), June Diane Buckler Breznik, and James David Buckler (Annette).
Richard Zydonik
Richard P. “Captain” Zydonik, 88, of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, after a brief illness. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald. E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Please run in the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 edition of the Warren Times Observer. Thank you, Mike
Raymond D. “Darel” Miller, 89, of 271 Derrick Road, Bradford, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh.
Born May 16, 1936, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Alfred R. and Verna E. (Frantz) Miller. He graduated from Bradford High School.
On January 25, 1958, in the Derrick City United Methodist Church, he married Kathryn (Morey) Miller, who passed October 20, 1989. In October of 1991, he married Lillian (McCauley) Miller who passed away July 13, 2020.
Carol Lynn Wagner Davis, 88, formerly of Holliday, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Letort Spring Nursing & Rehab in Carlisle, PA.
Carol was born on March 25, 1937 to Charles & Elizabeth (Elsenheimer) Wagner at their home in Holliday. She is a graduate of the Wellsboro Area School District Class of 1956.
She married the love of her life, Eugene Lewis Davis of Shortsville, PA on January 1, 1960 in the home where she was raised. They were blessed to celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary together this year.
Robert Brooks Lavelle, 80, of Barbour Street, Bradford, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements incomplete and are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Mary Sue Shemeld “beloved mother”
Mary Sue “Sue” Shemeld, 86, a longtime resident of Cuba Lake, Cuba, NY, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.
Sue was born July 26, 1938, to Ernest and Margaret (Hull) Rathbun in Wellsville, NY who predeceased her. Sue married David E. Shemeld in 1963 at the Methodist Church in Olean, NY. In late 2023, Sue was widowed after 60 years of marriage.
Rosemary E. Hannold, 84, of Gifford, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born May 5, 1941, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Hansen) Rinfrette. She was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On June 4, 1960, in Gifford, she married James E. Hannold, who passed away April 30, 2023.
