Robert J. Way
Robert J. Way, 82, of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, February 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born July 24, 1941, in Clearfield, PA. He was the son of Robert J. and Rose Matsock Way, Jr. Bob was a resident of Warren, most of his entire life. He was employed with the U.S. Forest Service and A Safe Place. Bob enjoyed collecting coins.
David M. Dunmire: Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother
David M. Dunmire, 80, of 7557 Emerson Road, Town of Wirt, NY passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 3, 1943, in Belmont he was a son of Charles M. and Thelma Witten Dunmire. In 1967, in Salamanca, he married Mary Anne Tompsick, who predeceased him in death in 1994. In 1998, in Cuba, he married Lyvonne Whitford, who predeceased him in death on January 17, 2006.
David was a graduate of Richburg Central Schools Class of 1963. He then served in the United States Navy from May 19, 1964 until August 16, 1968.
While living in Kalkaska, Michigan he was employed by the Midwest Forge Co. He then returned to New York and began working as a machinist for Dresser Rand in Wellsville retiring after thirteen years.
Shirley J. Milchuck, 83, formerly of Ridgway, PA died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Pinecrest Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Smethport – Ronald J. Mye, 77, of Warren, PA died Friday (February 23, 2024) at Kinzua Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren.
He was born July 29, 1946. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, at 9AM Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Donald E. Richardson “services slated”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA — To pay respects to Donald Richardson, 76, of Shinglehouse, and his family, calling hours will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Crosstown Alliance Church, 120 E. Honeoye Street, Shinglehouse, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 2 pm.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the church.
Don passed away on February 17, 2024.
Don entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Hannah Rose Pistner, 9, of 376 Flower Valley Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 24, 2024, at UPMC Children’s Hospital, with her family by her side.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Charles “Randy” Johnson, age 60 of Tioga, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born November 22, 1963 in Wellsboro, PA to Charles F. and Sandra A. (VanDusen) Johnson.
Randy was an Elkland High School graduate of class 1981 and graduated from Corning Community College in 1999 after achieving his engineering degree. He was an Alumni of Elkland’s high school band, the Farmington Township Supervisor and was on the Tioga County Fair Board for several years.
On May 28, 1993 Randy married Janet Waina and they spent 30 loving years together before his passing.
Randy was said to be reliable, he was always the man you called if help was needed. He enjoyed the outdoors; like taking care of his lawn, grilling, raising chickens and tapping 30-plus maple trees. Randy was known as the mechanic of the family; he rebuilt his tractor a few years ago and was always tinkering away on a new project. He loved woodworking, blues music, driving his truck and spending time with his beloved dog best friend – Griffin. Randy loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.
Betty J. Sturdevant “beloved”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Betty J. Sturdevant, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.
Born on Friday, September 27, 1929 in Bingham Township, she was a daughter of Frank J. and Alice R. Ahearn Shutt. On June 26, 1952 in Galeton, she married Francis M. “Fran” Sturdevant, who survives.
Betty was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1949. Betty worked with her husband, Fran, at F.M. Sturdevant Used Cars in Shinglehouse, from 1975 until their retirement in 2002.
Betty was a life member of the former Shinglehouse Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary and was a former member of Eureka Chapter #52 OES in Shinglehouse. She was also a member of the former Holiday Rambler Camper Club and a member of the Harley Davidson Dresser Association. Betty was a former volunteer at the Oswayo Valley Senior in Shinglehouse. She loved traveling, riding motorcycles, crafting, reading, her computer, jigsaw puzzles, and cardinals. Her greatest love was her family.
BUFFALO — Bonnie J. Young of 307 Porter Avenue, passed away on Monday (February 19, 2024) following an illness and overall decline in health.
Bonnie was born December 8, 1939, in Port Allegany, PA and was the daughter of Maynard and Evelyn Blanchard Painter.
Bonnie graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1957. She went on to study at a SUNY school in Buffalo, obtaining her degree as a registered nurse. Her career as a nurse allowed her to work in multiple settings with many types of patients who benefited from her care and compassion. Bonnie had a passion for caring for the elderly with the majority of her career spent working in skilled nursing settings in Olean, Allegany, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
Michael Hamer, 76, of Bradford, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
C. Dennis Alward, 83, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on May 14, 1940, in Ridgewood, NJ, a son of the late Thilander and Beulah Hood Alward.
On July 26, 1975, in Allendale, NJ, he married Diane E. Hartman who preceded him in death on May 11, 2017.
He was a truck driver for the former NBS Trucking and Kightlinger Trucking until his retirement.
Cora Helen Miller, 96, of Hamburg, New York, formerly of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning (February 23, 2024). She was born April 16, 1927 in Sinnamahoning, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Louella Swank Goss. On June 26, 1948 in Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church she married the late Lloyd Miller who preceded her in death on December 30, 2017.
Mrs. Miller graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1944. She was a longtime volunteer with Salvation Army and the Food Pantry in Emporium.
Delores “Dee” Greville, 96, of Highland Rd. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Feb. 20) in the Lutheran Home at Kane. Born March 3, 1927 in Nansen, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Barner) Weaver. In 1947 at the St. Callistus, she married James Greville, who preceded her in death.
Dee graduated from Kane Area High School in 1945. She was a past president of the P.T.A for both St. Callistus and Erickson Schools. She was the Chairman of Mothers March of Dimes in Kane from 1969-1970 and also was the hostess for the Kane Welcome Wagon for 19 years. She was the owner and manager of the Winsor Hotel and Bar and the Birdcage for 18 years.
Dee served on the United Way board of directors for six years and was a former member of the Kane Elks Club, the VFW, the Kane Eagles, the Kane Senior Center and St. Callistus Catholic Church. She prepared the meals for the Kane Rotary for years and in honor of her commitment, she was awarded the Paul Harris Award, which is Rotary’s highest honor. Dee also was a Can Can Dancer for the March of Dimes and also for the Church Women United.
A Celebration of Life for Frank J. Raffaele Jr., will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:30 pm at the North Warren Community House, 3 Church St., North Warren PA, 16365.
Marjorie “Jean” Clawson Quiggle Hackett passed away Sunday, January 14 at Warren General Hospital at the age of 99 just shy of her 100th birthday.
Jean was born March 5, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert J. and Hannah A. (Shuster) Clawson. Jean worked several jobs in the Cleveland area including a time at the Rations Board during the Great Depression where she would routinely slip extra ration coupons into the hands of parents needing shoes for their children.
Her family moved to Corydon, PA where her grandparents owned and operated the Clawson General Store. She graduated from Kinzua High School where she was the standout woman’s basketball player and captain of her team and was voted most popular of her graduating class. Jean worked for many years at the Blair Corporation and the Warren County School District as a Library Aid at Beaty Junior High School and Warren Area High School.
Jean was a devout Catholic and a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and St Joseph’s Catholic Church during her lifetime. Determined to remain active well into her 90’s, Jean could be seen walking her neighborhood and greeting everyone on her front porch most days. Jean also enjoyed boating at Kinzua for many years with her family and her brothers’ family each summer enjoying the many fun-loving antics of the nieces and nephews.
Smethport – James R. McDowell, 89, of Crosby, PA passed away Thursday (February 22, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
He was born March 29, 1934 in Smethport, the son of James and Golda (Eberly) McDowell. On January 29, 1955, in Farmers Valley, PA, he married Anita L. Russell, who survives.
Jim attended Smethport Area Schools and had worked at Emporium Hardwoods and then for his own business, McDowell’s Welding in Crosby.
Jim was a member of the McKean Lodge #388 F&AM of Smethport and the John Berg Post #976 of Crosby as a social member.
Jim enjoyed the outdoors, vegetable gardening and working with wood. He was a master craftsman who built his house and several hope chests for family and friends. He was a self-taught welder/mechanic who could fix or build anything. For many years, he enjoyed working side by side with his son, Doug. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren/great-grandchildren play sports and hosting and attending hot dog roasts with family and friends. Jim also loved going to local stock car races and watching NASCAR on TV. His skill and friendship will be missed by many friends and family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Betty J. Sturdevant
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Betty J. Sturdevant, 94, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
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.
Smethport – James R. McDowell, 89, of Crosby, PA passed away Thursday (February 22, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Smethport – Raymond G. Bigley, 71, of Smethport, PA passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (February 20, 2024) at his residence.
He was born November 22, 1952 in Elk County, the son of Robert and Marjorie (Lushbaugh) Bigley. In 1981, in Eldred, PA, he married Gloria J. Bennett, who survives.
Ray was a graduate of Smethport Area High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1976.
He worked as a contractor for Wayne & Johnson Roofing, Dick Feile Construction and lastly for Hammer & Nail Construction of Smethport.
Ray was a member of the American Legion, loved to hunt, go to estate sales, collect tools and knives, and “puttering” around his garage.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Smethport – Kara Jo Towner, 40, of Smethport, PA passed away Tuesday (February 20, 2024) at her residence.
She was born June 26, 1983 in Bradford, the daughter of Kent J. and Sharon (Shaffer) Towner.
Kara was a graduate of Smethport Area High School Class of 2001 and she loved dolphins, enjoyed gardening, art and playing jokes on people.
Joy L. Bolling “beloved mother and grandmother”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Joy L. Bolling, 51, of Coudersport, formerly of Roulette, passed away with her loving sons by her side on Monday, February 19, 2024, in UPMC Cole, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, October 17, 1972 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Dean and Charlene Grandin Meacham.
Joy was a 1991 graduate of Port Allegany High School. She was employed for many years by Helpmates in Coudersport and at the time of her passing was employed by Dickinson Center Inc. in Coudersport.
Joy was a member of the Bradford Vets Club. She enjoyed art, reading, and crocheting. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Smethport – Raymond G. Bigley, 71, of Smethport, PA passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (February 20, 2024) at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Doris Ann BORCHERT, 88, of Wellsville, NY, a long-time seminary professor and great-grandmother, passed away on January 30, 2024, leaving behind her husband of sixty-four years, Dr. Gerald Leo Borchert, 91, a New Testament scholar.
Jack M. HAMILTON, 72, of Coudersport, PA, died Monday, February 19, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born July 25, 1951, in Coudersport, he was the son of Marshall and Kathleen June Haskins Hamilton. On September 3, 1983, in Coudersport, he married the former Linda L. Trott, who survives.
A 1969 graduate of Coudersport High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1970 – 1973, stationed in Korea at the DMZ. He was employed by various companies in the pipeline industry as a radiographer, worked in the nuclear industry as a quality control inspector, employed by Tri-County, and retired from Dominion as an Instrumentation Technician.
Jack was a member of Coudersport Golf Club.
Buffalo- Steven Kyle Sanderson
Steven Kyle Sanderson (November 18, 1986), 37, passed away suddenly on February 18 2024 at home in Buffalo leaving his family devastated.
He’s a 2004 graduate of Hinsdale Central School. He briefly attended University of Pittsburgh before moving to San Diego, CA and eventually settling in Buffalo, NY.
His passing leaves his family and friends grieving, yet they find comfort in the fond memories of his great sense of humor, creativity, and unwavering affection for his family and friends.
Marvin L. “Husky” Schatz, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk with his family by his side.
He was born on July 21, 1937 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Charles and Loretta Nissel Schatz.
On July 1, 1961, at Queen of the World Church, he married Marilyn Vollmer Schatz, who survives. With a love story that began nearly 63 years ago, they’ve been together hand in hand ever since.
Husky was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from the former Stackpole FireProof after many years of service. With a great love for motorcycles, Husky enjoyed going for rides, never turning down the chance to go for a spin with one of his kids. With an interest in just about everything, one of his hobbies included building and flying RC airplanes. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. He loved learning about and going for rides on steam trains, and always looked forward to taking a ride on the various trains throughout Pennsylvania. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and spending time at the family camp in Flower Valley.
Jeffrey L. FINCH, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born July 9, 1955, in Salamanca, he was the son of Donald Claude and Irene Nettie Mastin Finch. On May 1, 2005, in Olean, he married Sarah N. Brown, who predeceased him. He was employed by Highland Park in Wellsville. Jeffrey loved oldies music and animals, especially his cats. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Mildred M. Hale “beloved mother”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Mildred M. Hale, 98, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Born on Friday, October 9, 1925, in Berks County, she was a daughter of John B. and Lydia Bean Miley. On October 24, 1954, in Norfolk, VA, she married Tommy D. Hale, who passed away on July 3, 2004.
Mrs. Hale was a seamstress in San Diego, California and later at Diane Manufacturing in Lebanon.
Port Allegany – Edna B. Mahon, 100, of Roulette, PA died Monday (February 19, 2024) at UPMC Williamsport, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Mahon was born April 20, 1923 in, Keating Summit, PA, the daughter of Herman and Alice (Butler) Austin. On March 5, 1947, in Niagara Falls, NY, she married Leonard C. Mahon, who died on April 16, 2015.
Mrs. Mahon was a lifelong resident of Austin and Roulette and was known by many as “Gram” because of her boundless and endless love not just for her family but for anyone who came into her life. She made everyone feel special and cherished. She also had a profound love for animals who also had a place in her home. Edna was a remarkable woman of faith, strength, and resilience as she forged through many life issues. Edna also had a spunky and sassy side and would set anyone straight that she felt needed it. She has changed and touched many lives and will be forever remembered by her favorite quote “One Day at a Time”.
She is survived by: two daughters: Cheryl Shall of Neptune Beach, FL, and Kristine (Eric) Landes of Roulette, four sons: Terry (Sue) Lepold of Nottingham, PA, Leo Lepold of Texas, Donald (Rita) Mahon of Roulette, and Butch (Colleen) DeBoer of Roulette. 39 Grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren, 66 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild and a special family member, Rhonda Bressan and a grandson, Kegan Mahon, who lived with “Gram” for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four sons; Leonard “Tuffy” Mahon, Richard Lepold, Rocky & Gerald Mahon; two daughters, Rosanne Sherwood and Alice Burgett, along with five grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the Coudersport Fire Hall from 2-3 PM, with services beginning at 3 PM.
Memorials may be made to the Roulette Fire Department or Teacher’s Pet Rescue of Coudersport, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Marsha Ellen Lamont, 80, of Emporium, PA, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, following a short illness. She was born on December 27, 1943, in Spangler, PA; a daughter of the late John and Alverta Fletcher Polites. On June 22, 1963, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bakerton, PA; she married Edward P. Lamont, who survives. They were happily married for sixty years.
Marsha graduated from the first graduating class of Cambria Heights High School in Patton, PA; the Class of 1961. Throughout her life, Marsha embraced the roles of homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with love and grace. Marsha was known by so many for her remarkable talent as a pizza maker. Her famous pizzas will always be remembered by the countless individuals who found it impossible to stop at just one slice.
