Obituaries

David James “Jimmy” Geci, 80, of Austin, PA, formerly of Emporium and St. Marys, passed away on the morning of June 4, 2024, at UPMC Cole in Coudersport, PA, following a brief illness. David lived a full and vibrant life, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories.

David had a deep passion for the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and found great joy in working outside, especially when it came to pulling dandelions. His connection with nature was profound, and he took pride in maintaining and nurturing the environment around him.

David attended St. Mary’s Schools and then served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He married the late Sharon Gennocro Geci in Emporium, sharing many loving years together.

David was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. His warmth, kindness, and unwavering support were felt by all who knew him. His presence will forever be missed, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Alberta G. Dunbar:  Mother, Grandmother

Alberta G. Dunbar, 97, formerly of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born on November 8, 1926, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, she was a daughter of John E. and Gladys Livingston Somers.  On February 14, 1943, in West Barnet, Vermont, she married Kenneth Dunbar who predeceased her on August 23, 2004. 

She had been employed by Evergreen Dairy of Bolivar from 1965-1980 and also owned and operated Kenny’s Friendly Gas Station with her husband, Kenneth and sons until 1979.  In addition, she wallpapered, caned chairs, and made Christmas wreaths and garland.

Alberta was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church, Allegany County Senior Citizens, the exercise class, the Little Genesee Quilting Club, and Heritage Aflame Ladies prayer group.

She will be remembered for her beautiful handmade quilts, delicious fudge, and divinity.

She is survived by

Smethport–Family will hold a picnic-style celebration of life for Blaine A. Puller on Sunday, June 16th from 1 pm – 4 pm at the Crosby Ball Field (Norwich Twp. Fire Hall in case of rain). 

Hot dogs will be provided.  Friends are encouraged to bring their own beverage and a dish to share.  A brief written story of Blaine and/or picture to share with the family would be appreciated.

Blaine passed away May 28, 2024.

Arrangements were under the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Candy Lee Buzzelli, 53, of Bradford, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (June 4, 2024) at Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.

She was born January 24, 1971 in Coudersport, the daughter of Tim Elliott and the late Linda (Davis) Miller.  

Candy was a graduate of Smethport Area High School and had last worked as a Nurse Aide when she resided in Virginia.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Cheryl A. Daugherty, 76, a resident of McKinley Health Center in Brookville, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

“Wait until your Father gets home!”  While this phrase was meant to stop the antics of his misbehaving children, sadly, it now holds a different meaning.  On June 4, 2024, Dennis “Denny” Dale Baldwin went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle.  His time here with us was far too short, as he had several more jokes to tell and stories to share.

Denny never met a stranger.  He could, and did, talk to anyone.  His quick wit was unparalleled, and he never passed up the opportunity to help someone.

Born June 13, 1948, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Roger Dale and Phyllis Ann (Norton) Baldwin.  He was their middle son.  He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford Area High School.  Denny was known for his fast cars, as the residents of West Branch and Hedgehog Lane during his high school years could attest to.

Charles F. Bigelow, 78, of Warren, PA, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA after a brief illness.

He was born in Warren, PA on November 5, 1945, the son of the late Benjamin and Vera (Munch) Bigelow. Charles was a graduate of Warren Area High School and lived in Warren his entire life.

Charles enjoyed Printing, Carpentry, Reading, and loved to research almost anything. He had a passion for guns and enjoyed collecting, tinkering, and shooting of all guns, and was a past president of the American Gun Owners Association. Charles was a member of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Warren, Pa

In 1968, he married the former Cynthia Dunham in Warren, and she passed in 2005.

S. Arlene Hathaway, 86, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Tuesday morning  (June 4, 2024). She was born April 3, 1938 in Brookville, PA a daughter of the late Irwin and Geraldine Mottern Smith. In the Keating Summit Methodist Church she married the late John H. Hathaway, Jr.

Arlene graduated from Port Allegany High School. She worked in the Cameron County prothonotary’s office for over 20 years and had served as a deputy prothonotary. She was a member of the eastern star where she served as past matron and was a golden star member. She enjoyed reading, loved animals especially her cats and dogs. She was also a big fan of John Wayne.

Ronald L. Tubbs, 81, of Miramar, FL, formerly of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Miami, FL. 

Born February 3, 1943 in North Tonawanda, NY, he was a son of the late Paul and Eleanor (VanEtten) Tubbs.  He was a 1961 graduate of Galeton High School and earned a 4 year degree from Baptist Bible Seminary.

Ron was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He retired as a Financial Advisor from IBM and then later retired from Lockheed Martin. He greatly enjoyed travelling and playing the piano and keyboard.

Robert James Kalacinski, “Bob”, age 44, of Gaines, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2024. 

Born May 27, 1980 in Wellsboro, he was the son of Robert A. Kalacinski and Kimberly (King) VanGorder. 

Bob graduated from Galeton High School and served in the US Air Force. He subsequently achieved numerous advanced professional certifications and was the Vice President of Data Management Professional for Genesis Global, being one of five in the country with his expertise, Commander of the Galeton VFW, a Brother Free Mason, member of Galeton Moose Lodge and American Legion. 

Bob was a locally loved, self-taught Pit Master, wanna be sushi chef, avid fisherman and outdoorsman, professional procrastinator, he was loved by all as a husband, father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Bob would light up a room with his “Woo!” the moment he walked in. He could start a friendly conversation with anyone. He is cherished by friends, family and coworkers.

Bonny E. Oaks, 86, of Bradford, PA entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

She was born on February 23, 1938 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Albert and Luella Keys Troutman.

She attended Bradford Area Schools.

On April 28, 1967 in Limestone, NY, she married Marvin W. Oaks who preceded her in death on May 29, 2006.

Helmuth VanHarte

Helmuth VanHarte, 80, of Warren, PA, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Warren General Hospital after a fall.

He was born on January 25, 1944, in The Hague, Netherlands, and was the son of the late Henricus Wilhemas Marinus and Anna Viktoria Zarzetzki.

Helmuth served with the Dutch Army and was a medic. In 1966, he moved from the Netherlands to the United States and was very proud of his American Citizenship which he received on Aug 6, 1999. Helmuth was a beloved beautician and the owner and operator of Casa Bella Boutique. He was an accomplished Figure Skater, and a lifeguard in the North Sea. Helmuth had a passion for life and loved celebrating it, he never met anyone who wasn’t his friend. Helmuth was an avid world traveler, visiting every continent and, numerous countries. He loved all animals, and those animals sensed it. Helmuth was very active with volunteer work with the WGH, receiving a 2000-hour pin, and also volunteered with Hospice of Warren County.our pin with Hospice of warren county

Smethport – Candy L. Buzzelli, 53, of Bradford, PA died Tuesday (June 4, 2024) at Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Charles F. Bigelow

Charles F. Bigelow, 78, of Warren, PA, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA.

A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA.

Richard Martin “Rich” Hannon, 74, of Congress Street, Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Bradford Regional 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

Dennis D. Baldwin, 75, of Windsor OH, formerly of Bradford and Rixford, passed away, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his residence in Windsor OH.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Patrick Joseph Black

Patrick Joseph Black, 78, of Russell, PA and formerly of Sugar Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice Residence, Warren, PA. 

Born March 30, 1946, in Warren, PA, the son of Lester and Mary Taydus Black, he graduated from Youngsville High School in 1964, Edinboro State College with a B.S Education in 1968, and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1971, with a M. Ed.  He resided in the Youngsville area until college graduation.  He married Susan Rockwell Black on June 11, 1966, and they moved to Sugar Grove in 1968, where they raised their family together.  He moved to Russell in 2010.

Pat was a former member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, Youngsville American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Warren and Knights of Columbus in Youngsville.  He was a member of St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church in Youngsville, where he served as a member and past president of the pastoral council, taught religious education and served on other committees.  He enjoyed many years of playing in softball, bowling and golf leagues. 

Pat was proud to be a mathematics teacher at Eisenhower High School from 1969 through 2001, spending his entire 32-year teaching career there.  After retirement, he continued to tutor students for many years.  While at Eisenhower he was Senior Class Advisor, Student Council Advisor and Math Department Chairman.  He also served on many committees for the Warren County School District.  In addition to the classroom and academics, he was a dedicated and successful coach, winning several league titles.  He coached Girls Basketball for 16 years, Girls Softball for 14 years, starting the team in 1972, and also coached Boys and Girls Bowling at Sugar Bowl Lanes in Sugar Grove.  He was a PIAA softball umpire for many years after coaching softball.

Born August 6, 1955 in Bradford, PA., he was the son of Glen “Tad” Hartzell and Carol (Moore) Greeley. He was a 1973 graduate of Otto-Eldred Jr-Sr High School.

Mike was a long time resident of Beaver Falls, PA. He had been employed for many years as the Vice President of Land for Atlas America Inc. and was the Land Representative for Chevron. In 2016, he retired to Jamestown, TN.

In his passing Mike leaves behind his Mother, Carol Greeley of Duke Center; his wife Sarah and her two sons, Aaron and Cole; a daughter Tarrah Hartzell of Greenville, PA; a grandson Robert; two brothers Steven Hartzell of Rixford and Tom (Donna) Hartzell of Duke Center; a sister Sharon (Joe) Schwab of Eldred, PA, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Glen (Tad) Hartzell; Step-father Garry Greeley, and a brother Rich Hartzell.

Please join us on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Otto Twp. Fire Hall in Duke Center, PA from 11-1 for a Celebration of Mike’s Life.

George H. Edwards, 95, of Delmar Township, PA passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born June 2, 1929, in Galax, VA to Dewey and Mattie (Crouse) Edwards.  He married Betty L. Alexander, who preceded him in death. 

George was a member of the Stony Fork Baptist Church for more than thirty years and worked at Ingersoll Rand for more than forty years.  He enjoyed camping and loved country and bluegrass music. He enjoyed attending music festivals. 

Maria E. Wolcott, 77, of Derrick City, PA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, NY.

Friends are reminded they are invited to attend a Celebration of Maria’s Life from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Model T Restaurant.

The complete obituary is available at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Judith (Wentworth) Marble, a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt, formerly of Limestone NY, passed away March 9, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her family in Wooster OH.

Born December 20, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Blanche (Lucco) Wentworth.

Judy was a 1968 graduate of Limestone Union Free School, and a 1972 graduate of Spencer School of Nursing in Meadville.

She returned to the Bradford area and worked at Bradford Hospital and the Bradford Nursing Pavilion. In 1981, she married Dale Marble, and they moved to Ohio. She was employed at several health care facilities including Cleveland Clinic.

When Judy was old enough to help care for her younger siblings, her mother returned to work. Judy was an instrumental part of raising them. She was fondly referred to as “Mama Jude”. She will be remembered for her heart-warming nature. Judy’s favorite memories were spending time with her family in Ohio, Bradford, and her favorite place was Chautauqua Lake where she would sit on the dock for hours.

Dorothy L. Maholic, 91, of 122 Minard Run Road, Bradford, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by family members at her residence.

Born at home on October 11, 1932, in Cyclone, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth A. (Powers) Swartzfager. She was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School.

On September 26, 1953, in St. Elizabeth Church in Smethport, she married William E. Maholic, who passed away June 4, 2005.

Dorothy’s life revolved around her family, she enjoyed raising her six children, cooking wonderful meals, and going camping. She enjoyed the next chapter in her life, spoiling her grandchildren and attending the events in their lives. She and Bill enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Texas.

Patrick Black

Patrick Black, 78, of Russell, PA., and formerly of Sugar Grove, PA., died Monday afternoon, June 3, 2024, at the John and Orphan Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA.

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

Bonita Lawton, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024. 

She was born on March 12, 1938 in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Harvey and Rosamond (Bailey) Meadows.  Bonnie was retired from Corning Glass, Wellsboro, PA and had worked as a waitress at the Penn Wells Hotel, Wellsboro, PA for many years. 

Friends may call on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 10 to 11 am at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.  A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Kristi A. Webster officiating.  Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA. 

John M. Minard, 82, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Saturday (June 1, 2024) morning following a period of declining health. He was born July 7, 1941 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Martin and Mary Dolan Minard. On August 14, 1965 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Mary Grace Normanly.

John graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1959 and continued his education at Mansfield State Teachers College and then from Saint Bonaventure University from which he received a master’s degree. He retired from Cameron County School District where he taught for 36 years. John also was a basketball coach for 25 years and also was an advisor of the forestry club for several years, sharing his love for the outdoors with his students. His exceptional contribution to local sports was recognized in 2021 when he was inducted into the Cameron County Sports Hall of Fame, an honor reflecting his significant impact on the community and its young athletes. John loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An avid golfer, he especially enjoyed being on the links with his friends and lest we forget rooting on the Cleveland Browns, never wavering in his support despite the ups and downs of the team. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but for the love and kindness he shared with his family and friends. He leaves behind—a legacy of love, learning, and an unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of others.

Jennifer Lynn Tucker

Jennifer Lynn Tucker, 43, of Parklane Dr., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Jun. 1, 2024) in her home. 

     Born February 19, 1981, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Jeffrey A. and Carey L. Davenport Tucker.

    Jennifer was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1999. She resided in North Carolina and Texas before returning to the area.

    She was employed with Zito Media for 10 years, and most recently with Frontier Communications, as an in-bound sales agent.

    Jennifer was a member of the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, where she had been active in the Youth group, and later as a Sunday school teacher.

     She loved her family and friends, especially her children and pets. Her vibrant personality, laughter and light touched many lives.

     She was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She especially enjoyed sunflowers and  frogs.

Kathryn Deyarmin

Kathryn Agnes Deyarmin, 80, of Warren, PA, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in her daughter’s home, after an extended illness.

She was born in Dubois, PA on August 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph Terrace and Pauline Mae Galentine Rafferty. Kathy grew up in Ohio, Clearfield County, and Punxsutawney, PA, she moved to Warren County in 2003.  She was a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Warren.

Kathryn was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and spending time with family around the holidays. She was always willing to help anyone in need.  Kathryn married Richard Wayne Deyarmin in November 1964 in Ohio, and he passed away in 2012.

William Corey

William “Bill” Corey, of Warren, PA, died Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA., after an extended illness. 

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

Ruth A. Shawl:  Loving Mother and Grandmother

Ruth A. Shawl, 79, of 4430 Route 275, Friendship, NY passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on June 2, 1944, in Wellsville, she was a daughter of Kenneth W. and Gladys M. Lobdell Water.  On June 30, 1962, in Andover she married Raymond G. “Ted” Shawl who predeceased her on February 19, 2019.

She was a graduate of Andover Central School.  While her children were young, she worked in the cafeteria at Friendship Central School.  In 1978, she went to work at Cuba Memorial Hospital working in the Operating Room, Radiology Department, at one time was the Activities Director and finished her 40-year career in the Medical Records Department.

Ruth attended the Friendship United Methodist Church and was a member of McKee Tristar Chapter 242 Order of the Eastern Star.  She loved shopping, baking, cooking and gardening both flowers and vegetables.  She was able to start a conversation with anyone she met and always enjoyed sharing stories with them.  Ruth attended her children’s sporting events, concerts and activities, and made it a point to continue that same tradition with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was also a special caregiver to her son-in-law John and always kept a strong connection with her nieces and nephews and their families.

She leaves behind

A Celebration of Life Service for Louis J. and Saundra Salerno, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. 

The family would like to request that attendees avoid wearing black as we are celebrating their rich and colorful lives.