MANSFIELD, PA—Norma Fern (Snyder) French, 91, formerly of Mansfield, PA passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor.
She was born July 6, 1932, in Coudersport, PA, to Otis and Vera (Toombs) Snyder. She was a member of the River of Life Fellowship. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, canning and was devoted to her family.
Randal P. HARRIS, 51, of Andover, NY, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in his home.
He was born February 28, 1972, in Hornell. Randy attended Wellsville High School and was previously employed by Bullfrog Construction in Hornell. Randy loved his dogs, NASCAR, and enjoyed riding motorcycles.
Mildred R. HANNIGAN, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 in her home surrounded by her daughters and her faithful little dog, Joey.
Born January 13, 1933, in Genesee, PA, she was the third daughter of Robert S. and Mildred H. Bartlett. Her family later moved to Wellsville, NY, where she attended school and where she learned to roller skate. She loved dancing on skates. She married Lawrence Hannigan on December 15, 1951, and they raised three daughters: Lucinda, Cheryl, and Kim.
P. Michael Schloder, 79, of 111 Villa Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk with his family by his side.
He was born, August 1, 1944 in St. Marys, son of the late Wilfred G. “Willie” and Dolores Hoffman Schloder.
Mike was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Sacred Heart Grade School, and was a member of the last graduating class at Central High School, Class of 1962. Mike was employed at Keystone from 1962 until 1997 and was President of Specialty Pressed Components from 1997 until 2007.
On September 19, 1964, in Queen of the World Church, Mike married Geraldine “Gerry” Meyer, who survives. They were blessed to share nearly 59 years of marriage.
Frankie J. Northup, age 52, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September, 5, 2023.
He was born on Saturday, December 20, 1970, in (Blossburg/Wellsboro) Pennsylvania to Frank and Elsie Northup (Saunders).
For education, Frank attended and graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School, Class of 1989.
He was a former employee of the Westfield Tannery in the late 90s, and a businessman for many years, owning the Frankie’s Second Hand shop in Westfield, which like many of his other adventures in life, included his greatest treasure in life, his children Lucas, Colton, and Frankielyn.
Carolyn J. Marsh, 85, formerly of Barden Brook Road, Eldred, PA passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born April 8, 1938, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Keith D. Marsh Sr. and Lucy (Harvey) Marsh.
Carolyn was a 1956 graduate of Smethport High School. She attended nurses training at Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing. She joined the United States Army in 1960 as a Sgt. later appointed 2nd Lt, and 1st Lt. She completed her bachelor’s degree as a Registered Nurses at Pacific Lutheran University. Upon graduating she was promoted to Major. She worked as an Operating Room Nurse and served six years and nine months of foreign service during Vietnam, and was promoted to Lt Col prior to her retirement in 1981. After her military career she worked as a School Nurse at St. Andrew’s Sewanee High School. She retired again and returned to the Eldred area in 2015.
Denise Ann “Holley” Cataldo, 66, of Pine Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Sept. 5) at her residence, surrounded by family and friends.
Born July 1, 1957 in Pontiac, MI, she is the daughter of the late Edward and Joanne (Reddeman) Holman. On July 8, 2006, in Dubois, she married Anthony “A.J.” Cataldo, who survives.
Susan Crawford Quirk, 69, passed away in State College, Pennsylvania on August 25, 2023.
Susie was the first child of the late Virgil and Gail Quirk of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by them and by her brother Alex.
She is survived by her sisters: Betsy (Tom) Wood of Timnath, Colorado, Caroline (Mark) Flacinski of St. Marys, Sally (Dan) Mills of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Nancy (Alan) Cameron of State College; along with 10 grandnieces and grandnephews; and six great-grandnephews and great grandnieces.
“Susie” was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 9, 1954. She was born with tuberous sclerosis and the effects left her with profound intellectual disabilities. The cause of her difficulties was never known until recent DNA testing. By the time she was six years of age, she required around-the-clock care and went to live at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson, PA.
Carolyn J. Marsh, 85, formerly of Barden Brook Road, Eldred, PA passed away, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. in Bradford.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Georgia Lynn Hoffman, 57, of Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Richard B. “Dick” Rossman, 83, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare Center, Erie, PA.
Richard was born on December 18, 1939, in Warren. He was the son of Harrison G. and Marie Schatzle Rossman. A lifelong Warren area resident, Dick graduated from Warren High School in 1958.
He served in the U.S. Navy, as a Radioman 3rd Class with an expert rating in morse code. While in the Navy, he was stationed in Japan, Hawaii, and Long Beach, CA.
He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a caring and friendly letter carrier in Warren, retiring in 1999 after 30 years employment. He was proud of his hard work and served as a mentor/trainer to new letter carriers. Shortly after retirement, he became a school bus driver, who safely transported students, as well as sports teams until the age of 80.
Rita R. Gahr, 92, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 398 Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born November 1, 1930, in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Solomon Santaniello. Rita was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Johnsonburg schools.
On June 2, 1951, in Holy Rosary Church, Rita married the late Edwin G. “Junie” Gahr, who preceded her in death on August 10, 2016.
Robert “Bud” Clyde Paul, 65, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born October 3, 1957, in Coudersport, PA, he was a son of the late Clyde H. and Virgina M. (Fowler) Paul. On July 29, 1983, in Galeton, he married the former Debra Dougherty, who survives.
Bud owned and operated Paul Family Farms with his brother and best friend, Tim Paul. Bud enjoyed hunting and taking hikes on his Mountain. He was also an avid reader and was a history buff. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Dorothy L. Carlson, 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Charles Street, St. Marys, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on February 10, 1931 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Walter and Lois Clark Michaels.
On April 29, 1950, in Bradford, PA, she married Kenneth Carlson, who survives. Together they shared more than 73 years of marriage.
Alicia Eve Cornell, 46, of South Brooklyn Avenue, Wellsville, NY died on Friday, September 1, 2023, in Hagerstown, MD. She was born in Wellsville on December 28, 1976, the daughter of Billy and Janet (Geffers) Cornell.
Alicia was a 1995 graduate of Andover Central School. She found her career at Dresser Rand/Siemen’s Energy, where she worked for the last 24 years.
Wesley S. Merrick, 55, of Fords Brook Road, Wellsville, NY died on Friday, September 1, 2023.
He was born on May 28, 1968, in Wellsville, the son of Deborah and William Merrick. On September 17, 2010, he married Carrie (Smith) Merrick, who survives.
Wes was a 1987 graduate of Andover Central School. He was an exceptional electrician throughout the surrounding communities and started his own business, Merrick Electric, which he successfully operated for the last 15 years, for the last 12 years his son Zac has been his apprentice.
Leroy E. Moser, 81, of Coudersport, formerly of Boyertown, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.
Leroy was born on July 24, 1942, in Boyertown, the son of the late Monroe K. and Catherine E. (Keller) Moser. Leroy married the former Pamela J. Harding on December 12, 2012.
Leroy was a second-generation self-employed logger, working in the field since he was 15 years old. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Lucinda D. “Cindie” Capito, of 665 Linwood Drive, Cuba, NY passed away Friday (Sept. 1, 2023) at her home, after a long illness.
Born Sept. 18, 1953, in Olean, she was the daughter of James and Roberta Cone Shields. On July 13, 1974, at the former Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Portville, she married Christopher Capito, who survives.
Cindie worked for many years for Olean General Hospital and later for the Southern Tier Anesthesiologist in Olean.
Josephine T. “Josie” Brubaker, 82, of Manheim, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Mastersonville, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Esther Sangrey Tyson. She was the loving wife of Glenn E. Brubaker.
Surviving in addition to her husband are five children: Duane husband of Melanie Brubaker of Whitesville, NY,
Richard B. Rossman, 83, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare Center, AHN, Erie, PA.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Our beloved father, Richard L. Coleman passed away peacefully at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 87.
His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Richard came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
He was born in Obi, NY on August 6, 1936, the son of Sheldon and Winifred (Glover) Coleman. On April 2, 1966, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Phyllis J. Canfield, who preceded him in death.
Richard was a graduate of Portville Central School. For 43 years, he worked at Ethan Allen Company in Eldred, PA, where in 1999, he retired as a foreman.
Elery Jon WALIZER, 74, of Pennsdale, PA, son of Elery H. and Carolyn Walizer of Ulysses, PA, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 in his home.
On July 8, 1972, in the First Baptist Church of Ulysses, he married Charlinda A. Chapman.
Surviving are: his wife of over 51 years, Charlinda A. Chapman Collins; a son, Joseph G. Collins, a daughter, Melissa A. Green; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
A graduate of Lock Haven University, he was a computer specialist by trade.
Alice M. Krieg, 90, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Taft Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 20, 1932 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Matilda Lecker Gerg.
On March 13, 1952, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Richard “Dick” Krieg, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2018.
Alice was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Central High School. She was a member of the St. Marys Church and worked for a number of years at Windfall Products and the Pure Lodge. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Floyd D. Williams, 78, formerly of 2544 Route 275, Richburg, NY passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Wellsville Manor Care Center after a lengthy illness.
Born on April 22, 1945, in Little Genesee, he was a son of Claude and Dorothy Emerson Williams.
Floyd had worked for various gas stations in the Bolivar area. He then worked in the disposal business for Cliff Gates, Brad Sexton, and Jim Barnes. He later worked for Neu Disposal and retired from SDS Disposal in Olean.
Dianne M. Hequembourg Emmons, 80, of Elma, and formerly of Lyndon and Cuba, NY passed away Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023) at Hospice of Buffalo, after a brave fight with ovarian cancer.
Born Sept. 25, 1942, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Lindsey A. and Helen M. Greene Gross. On Nov. 19, 1966, in the Cuba First Baptist Church, she married Donald E. Hequembourg, who predeceased her Jan. 23, 1995. She later married Sidney L. Emmons on Dec. 16, 2006, who survives.
Dianne was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1961.
Eloise M. Kelts, 100, of 1203 Boatman Road, Knoxville. PA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Eloise was born in Osceola, PA on June 2, 1923 to Nelson and Agnes (Starr) Brass. She was Miss Knoxville at one of the first Laurel Festivals in Wellsboro, PA and was a member in the Order of the Eastern Star for many years.
On December 7, 1942 in Knoxville she married Richard Kelts. They were married for nearly 78 years and lived together on the Boatman Road farm their entire lives.
In the mid-1960’s, Eloise went back to school at Mansfield College, graduated and became an elementary school librarian and 4th grade teacher until she retired 18 years later.
Mary Ellen Bushey, 72, of Bradford, formerly of Salamanca, NY, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at her home.
She was born on March 5, 1951 in Salamanca, a daughter of the late Donald and Mary McMullen Rupple.
She was a 1969 graduate of the Salamanca Central High School. She was a graduate of Fredonia University; where she earned her bachelor’s degree.
Lawrence A. Skillman, 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Sunday morning (September 3, 2023). He was born January 14, 1960 in Barnesboro, PA a son of the late Laverne and Violet Bartlebaugh Skillman.
Lawrence graduated from Cameron County High School. He worked for Elcam in St. Marys for many years. He loved to spend time outside in the woods especially hunting.
Frederick W. Keck, Jr. 80, of 961 High Street, Bradford, PA passed away, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was a man of few words but endless ways to solve a problem; his calming presence and illimitable wisdom will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.
Born September 29, 1942, in Coudersport, he was a son of the late Madeline (Dumahoski) Keck and Frederick William Keck Sr.
Fred was a 1961 graduate of Austin High School, and on March 19, 1963, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged on May 10, 1967. Serving his country was one of Fred’s proudest honors, second only to “being there for his girls.”
He married Ruth M. (Smith) Keck, who survives, on April 24, 1965, in Bradford, where the two raised their family.
Ruth M. Ackley, 96, formally of Pine St. in Kane, PA passed away Saturday, (Sept. 2) at the Warren Manor.
Born June 14, 1927 in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ella (Beckwith) McNeil. On March 28, 1947 in Kane, she married Dean Q. Ackley, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2002.
Ruth worked many years and retired from Houston Electronics. She had enjoyed rides with her late husband, crocheting and spending time with her family. She attended the First Baptist Church of Kane.
