Emily Y. CARY, 84, Westfield, PA, died Monday, August 7, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Peggy Jamison, 71, of Route 321, East Kane, PA passed away Sunday (Aug. 6) at UPMC-Kane. Born May 14, 1952 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Stakley) Ahlberg, On Aug. 6, 1971 in Kane, she married Gerald Jamison, who survives.
Clyde T. Walters, 99, formerly of Horner Rd. in Wilcox, PA passed away Saturday (Aug. 5) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born Sept. 26, 1923 in Kane, he is the son of the late Thomas and Mary Anna (Hulings) Walters Sr. On July 3, 1942, he married Bette Whippo, who preceded him in death.
Clyde was a member of the Wilcox Sportsman Club, the Wilcox American Legion post 467, The Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #566, and the Rolfe Beagle Club, where he had served as president. He was an avid Beaglar and loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He had been employed at the Tannery in Wilcox, the Sergeant Glass Plant and then retired from Penn Tech in Johnsonburg.
Lt. Jeffrey L. Shade, 62, a dedicated member of the Bradford Township Police Department, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 4, 2023, while on duty.
He was the loving husband of Janet M. Shade, who he had shared his life with for the past 38 years, a devoted dad to their three girls, and adoring papa to his granddaughter.
Born on April 3, 1961, to Ellsworth and Joanne (Benedict) Shade, Jeff grew up in Bradford and graduated from Bradford Area High School in 1979.
He worked at Tops Markets from 1979 to 1991, utilizing his work ethic to work his way to management.
Jeff graduated from Mercyhurst Police Academy on August 3, 1990 and began his employment with the Bradford Township Police Department on January 2, 1991. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on June 12, 2012. During his time as a law enforcement officer, Jeff also served the Foster Township Police Department, Corydon Township Police Department, Attorney General’s Municipal Drug Task Force, and McKean County Drug Task Force. During his law enforcement career, Jeff was certified in On-Scene Collision Investigation, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Child Passenger Safety, DUID Case Law, Death and Homicide Investigations Training, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instruction, FEMA incident command Systems, Narcotic Identification, Police Labor Seminars, and Water Rescue & Emergency Response, among others.
Jeff received numerous Police Sharpshooter and Police Expert awards for his weapons proficiency and many other certifications.
Jeff served as President of the William Hanley Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #67 for many years. He was involved in the National Wild Turkey Federation and was a member of the Lions Club where he served as treasurer and was awarded Lion of the Year. He coached for Bradford Little League and was a hunter safety course instructor.
Jeff was the pillar of his family. Seeming to always have the answers, his girls relied on him for his constant wisdom, support, and advice. An avid outdoorsman, Jeff treasured his time hunting, fishing, and hiking, as well as time with his beloved golden retrievers. He enjoyed Shade Boy weekends with his brothers and sitting by the fire with family and friends. He was an enthusiastic Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Janet, his three daughters, Ashley M. Shade (Josh Britton) of Bradford, Courtney N. Shade (Bret “Ralph” McVay) of Pittsburgh, and Morgan O. Shade (Quentin Woods), of Pittsburgh; his granddaughter, Cadence Lilo Britton; his mother, Joanne M. Shade, of Anaheim, CA; his siblings, Diana Kreydt (Neil) of DuBois, Greg Shade (Amanda Turner) of Lewisberry, Mark Shade (Laura) of Drums, Julie Hickey (Mark) of Pittsburgh, and Scott Shade (Guadalupe) of Visalia, CA; his nieces and nephews, Joe Kreydt, Brenna Arrias, Trisha Kreydt, Alexa Shade, Callie Shade, Steffan
Shade, Andre Shade, Lauren Shade, Erin Shade, Zach Shade, Jake Hickey, Justin Hickey, Drew Shade, Kiersten Shade, and Caleb Shade; and several aunts and uncles. He will also be sorely missed by his golden retrievers, Wyatt, Ruger, and Winnie, and his grand-dogs.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ellsworth Shade, his paternal grandparents, Forest and Nettie Shade, his maternal grandparents, Frank and Virginia Benedict, his nephew, Nathaniel Shade, and several aunts and uncles.
Family will receive friends on Thursday August 10, 2023, in the Bradford Area High School Auditorium from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church as celebrant. The public is asked to use the auditorium entrance both days.
Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the National Law Enforcement Officers Fund, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Patricia A. Bollinger “beloved mother and sister”
Patricia A. “Pat” Bollinger, 76, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly with her loving son by her side on Monday, August 7, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born on Saturday, May 17, 1947 in Blossburg, she was a daughter of Jay M. and Ella Irene Buckingham Low. She was married to Ronald D. Bollinger, who predeceased her.
Pat was a member of Crosstown Alliance Church in Shinglehouse. She enjoyed working in her flower garden. She loved to knit and working on jigsaw puzzles. She most especially loved spending time with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Jeffrey M. Bollinger of Shinglehouse and Ronald D. Bollinger, Jr. of Virginia; five siblings, Pearl Faulkner of Wellsboro, Donald (Anita) Low of Shinglehouse, Carol (Dennis) Voorhees of Pen Argyl, Gene Low of Shinglehouse, and Ethel (Roy) Phillips III of Shinglehouse; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Pat was predeceased by three brothers, Earl Low, Ray Low, and Jim Low.
In keeping with Pat’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crosstown Alliance Church, 450 N. Highland Avenue, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Pat’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Pat, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Carrie L. Hildersheim, 36, of Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at her home.
She was born on August 6, 1986 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of John and Sandy Uber Miller, who survive of Kersey.
On July 30, 2011, in Toby Methodist Church, she married Charles “Chuck” Hildersheim, who survives.
Carrie was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 2004. She worked as the Brockway Veterinary Clinic for a number of years, and also worked part-time at Goodwill and TDK in Kersey. Carrie had a great love for all animals, especially horses. One of her greatest passions was horse riding and training, and she loved nothing more than sharing her knowledge with young kids who were learning to ride. She was active in 4-H for many years, and was also a volunteer for Cub Scouts. Carrie was a loving daughter, wife, and mother who will be remembered for her kindness, being a friend to all, and for her smile that lit up a room.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her beloved son; Leland Hildersheim.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; John and Janet Miller, and her maternal grandparents; Robert and Hazel Uber.
Funeral Services for Carrie L. Hildersheim will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA.
Visitation will be at the Krise Funeral Home in Kersey on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 9:00 AM until the time of the services.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Stride for Stride 4-H Riding Club.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Joel T. BLASS, 68, of Santa Barbara, CA, died Monday, November 7, 2022 in his home. Born May 22, 1954, in West Reading, PA, he was the son of Lowell R. and Emilie Verone Holtzman Blass. Joel loved riding the electric bike he built every single day. Most often, he went to the beach to read his books. He also loved building and working with computers, spending most all his working years in information technology. All his life he enjoyed being outside in beautiful environments.
Surviving are: a brother, Jeffery Blass of Parksville, MO; a sister, Betsy Haley of Dover, NH; cousins; a niece; and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother David J. Blass; and his step-mother, Elaine J. Blass.
A graveside service for Joel T. Blass will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Yochum Hill Cemetery, Carter Camp, PA. Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Rosalind Jean Hupp, 91, of Warren, PA., died, Monday, August 7, 2023 at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.
W. Elaine FLEWELLYN, 97, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, August 7, 2023 Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Allen D. BERFIELD, 75, of Coudersport, PA, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport.
Born April 4, 1948, in Conneaut, OH, he was the son of Cecil A. and Virginia B. Hall Berfield. On June 19, 1971, in Coudersport, he married Carolyn A. Potocek, who predeceased him on April 8, 2017.
A graduate of Coudersport High School, he attended Mansfield University for three years, majoring in biology. In high school, he was a member of the Coudersport rock ‘n roll band, Ollie and the Go Gos, with Larry Herbstritt, Carl Butler, Dennis Barnett, Charlie Cole, Tom Boyd, and David Anderson. Allen was a natural engineer.
Jacklyn S. Fearn, age 73, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Corning Hospital.
Born May 28, 1950 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Donna (Waite) Fearn.
Jacklyn was a Foster Grandmother at the R.B. Walters School in Elkland for several years, enjoyed doing crafts and was very dedicated to the Lawrenceville Library. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristi (Jonathan Jr.) Gleason of Lawrenceville; her two grandsons, Allan and Michael Gleason; two sisters, Gaye Paquet of GA and Robin Carrillo of CA; a brother, Earl Fearn of VA; her beloved parrot of 45 years, Hector and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bruce Fearn.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Georgiann Holly, 83, of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on Sunday morning (August 6, 2023) following a lengthy illness.
She was born October 9, 1939 in Greensboro, PA a daughter of the late George and Ruth Barnhart Dusenberry. On June 30, 1990 in First United Methodist Church she married Walter Holly, who survives. She spent many years together with her first husband, Earl Barhart.
Georgiann graduated from Mapletown High School in the class of 1957. She worked several years at Sylvania until the Tube Plant closed in 1981. Being in partnership with Kautz & Barnhart Plumbing & Heating, you could always find Georgie working the front office and warehouse when help was needed. She was also a former administrator of the Grove House, kindly helping all with her knowledge and a smile. She retired from full-time employment by 1990 and turned her efforts to volunteer work.
Thomas E. Parana, 68, of Rasselas Road in Wilcox, PA passed away Friday (August 4, 2023) at UPMC-Kane.
Born December 6, 1954, in Kane, he was a son of the late Andrew “Rip” and Juanita Mendat Parana. He was married to Mary (Kazmierski) Parana who survives.
Tom graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. He was a self-employed flooring mechanic and carpenter before he retired. He was a member of the Kane Fish & Game Club; the Kinzua Fish & Wildlife Association; and the NRA.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Mary, are his daughter Andi Parana; and two cousins, Jake and Joe Fedus.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Kane Community Hospital Foundation, % Lisa Keck, 4372 Rte. 6, Kane, PA 16735.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Stella Zaffino Wenzel, 88, of Warren, PA, died Saturday August 5, 2023, in Absolut Care Nursing Home, Westfield, NY, after a brief illness.
She was born in Morrison, PA, on April 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Bruno J. and Carmella Valenti Zaffino. Stella had resided in Warren most of her life. She had been employed with the former Comet Markets for 15 years, working in the bakery and was manager of the Deli Dept. She was a salesclerk for Bon Ton Department Store for 10 years retiring from there in 1995. As a child she attended St. Joseph School and was a member of St. Joseph Church. Stella was involved in church banquets and luncheons. She had served as a eucharistic minister and recited the rosary with patients at Kinzua Healthcare. She was also a member of the Warren Senior Center. Stella was an avid cook and enjoyed baking and enjoyed home interior decorating.
Barbara E. Haskell, 80, of 622 Vermont Road, St. Marys, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor, following a lengthy illness, with her husband and children by her side.
She was born May 29, 1943, in Brookville, daughter of the late Mont and Laura Dykes Stahlman. Barb was born and raised in Brookville, where she graduated Brookville High School, Class of 1961. She continued her education and earned her Bachelor Degree in Special Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1965. She would later earn her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Gannon University. Barb was dedicated to her profession, teaching at a few institutions before she and her husband moved to their lifelong home in St. Marys in 1969.
Barbara met her husband, Dr. Charles R. Haskell, in the seventh grade. They were married in the Brookville Methodist Church on July 1, 1967 and were blessed to share 56 years of marriage and a friendship that spanned their entire lives.
In addition to her loving husband, Barbara is survived by her daughter, Laura Johnston and her husband Cliff of Scottsdale, Arizona; her son, Charles “CR” Haskell of Youngstown, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Hannah and Cliff Johnston.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by two sisters, Jayne Dickey and Sue Sietz; and one brother, Ronald Stahlman. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Barb was committed to her family, her faith, her profession, and her community. She was an active participant in every facet of her life. She was a Cub Scout den mother, a bible school teacher, a deacon elder for the Shiloh Presbyterian Church, an avid reader, and an enthusiastic artist. She designed and created several projects for the charity ball and murals at the church. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends and was competitive at Bridge and other card games. She had a sense for style and seemed to always have a smile for anyone in which she came in contact. There was nothing more important to Barb than her husband and her immediate family. She will be missed by all.
There will be no visitation.
Funeral services will be held in the Shiloh Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Scott Wiest officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Carrie A. Hildersheim, 36, of Kersey, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Krise Funeral Home, Kersey.
Philip G. “Flip” Geyer, Jr., 66, of 431 W. Mill Street, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 4, 2023 at “The Garage” on Trout Run Road.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
John Goerlich
A celebration of life for John Goerlich, who died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Chapman Dam State Park, Clarendon, PA., at pavilion #4, A picnic will be held afterwards at 1:30 P.M. Swimwear and hiking shoes are encouraged.
Doris M. Crum, 96, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Family and friends may call from 9am to 11am on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 11am with the Rev. Russell J. Horning of Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville.
Doris entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
A complete obituary will follow.
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. – Dr. Richard Morse Darling, 92, of McHarrie Pointe, formerly of North Chili, NY passed away peacefully Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2023) after a brief illness.
Richard was the youngest of three sons born to Eugene David and Sarah Grace Morse Darling, on May 5, 1931, in Norwich. Richard was a 1949 graduate of Norwich High School where he excelled in academics and sports, particularly tennis. He was proud to be a member of the tennis team during his junior year when he led the Norwich Purple Tornadoes in an undefeated season and later was inducted into the NHS Sports Hall of Fame (2018).
He developed an interest in medicine from his mother, a nurse, who provided short- and long-term care in their Norwich home. He attended Roberts Wesleyan College and then transferred to Alfred State College, graduating in 1953. While at Roberts he met the love of his life, Lila Jean Robson of Eldred. They married June 12, 1954.
Vera Y. Smith, 84, of Route 46, Smethport, PA passed away Tuesday (Aug. 1, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, N.Y.
Born Dec. 20, 1938, she was a daughter of Floyd and Florence Canfield. On March 31, 1999, she married Larry D. Smith, who survives.
Wayland – Kevin W. Sharp, 64 years of age, passed away early Saturday morning, July 29, 2023 at his home in Wayland, after a 15 month battle with cancer.
Kevin was born August 16, 1958 in Blossburg, PA to Richard G. and Roxie L. (Houghtaling) Sharp and grew up in Mills, PA. Kevin married Cindy Palmatier on April 11, 1981 in Coudersport, PA and they have celebrated over 42 years together. Kevin and Cindy raised their family in Brookland, PA and moved to Wayland, NY in 2019 to remain close to their son and grandchildren.
Kevin was employed at Morgan AM & T in Coudersport for almost 42 years, before retiring in December 2020.
A celebration of life for John Goerlich, who died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Chapman Dam State Park, Clarendon, PA., at pavilion #4, A picnic will be held afterwards at 1:30 P.M. Swimwear and hiking shoes are encouraged.
Ronald Joseph Petruzzi, of Barden Brook Road, Eldred, PA passed away on Friday (Aug. 4, 2023) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital.
Born Oct. 7, 1937, he was the son of Elmer and Angeline Marrone-Petruzzi. On June 15, 1963, he married Frances Guro. They had a loving marriage for over 60 years and were blessed with four children.
Ron graduated from Eldred High School Class of 1955 and Bloomsburg University Class of 1963.
Ron loved his hometown of Eldred. In 1968, he built a home for his growing family on Barden Brook Road, where he spent time gardening, cross-country skiing, golfing and hunting. Ron attended St. Raphael’s Church in Eldred and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Ron was a business math teacher in the Portville (N.Y.) school system for 15 years. In 1970, he founded Petruzzi Insurance in Eldred, later expanding to Smethport. In 1995, Ron and his son John opened an office in Olean, then expanded to Salamanca. Even after his “retirement,” Ron spent almost every day talking to customers and friends in the Eldred office.
Patricia M. Hain of N 19th Street, Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on August 3, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital with her loving husband by her side, following an illness.
Patricia was born on December 12, 1941, in Richland, PA and was the daughter of Lee J. and Dorothy E. Noll Gingrich. On June 10, 1961, in Lebanon, PA she married her loving husband, Roger N. Hain who survives.
Patricia was a 1959 graduate of Northern Lebanon High School. She lived in the Lebanon area until her husband became ordained and became the pastor of a church in Reading, PA where they lived for 3 years. Together they moved to Harrisburg for 2 years before moving to Shinglehouse where her husband pastored at Bell Run Union Church then started Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church where she was the church secretary for about 7 years.
Joseph Tominez, 90, of Birch Street, Bradford, PA passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 3, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born April 24, 1933, in Bradford, the youngest of nine to the late Frank and Eva (Katzuna) Tominez.
Joe was a 1952 graduate of Bradford Area High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
On April 15, 1961, in Our Mother Perpetual Help Church, he married Jane Ann (Kervin) Tominez, who preceded him in death on August 22, 1994.
Monica Mae Himes, 78, peacefully enter into God’s Kingdom on Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after complications from Parkinson’s.
She was born on December 15, 1944, in, a daughter to the late Paul “Poik” and Isabell Dippold Streich. She was the youngest of three children, a sister Pauline Hooven and a brother, Winston Streich.
On August 19, 1961, she married the love of her life, Sylvester Himes who preceded in death in 2011. She went on to have 2 children, Deb Himes and John Himes.
In addition to her daughter, Deb, she is survived by grandchild, Jessica Miller, and 4 great grandchildren: Andrew, Honey, Gemma, and Dom.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded death by her sister and brother, a son, John Himes, and a grandson, Steven Gnan.
Monica was employed at Johnson’s egg farm, Alpha Sintered, and as a people greeter at Walmart. She loved church and loved sharing the love and warmth of Jesus Christ.
A Memorial Services for Monica Mae Himes will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM at New Hope in Christ Church, 10 Gillis Ave., Ridgway, PA 15853.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope in Christ.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Daniel R. Tucker, 75, of 588 Ketner Rd., Glen Hazel, PA passed away Thursday morning, August 3, 2023 at LECOM at Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center, Erie following a brief illness.
He was born on February 1, 1948 in St. Marys, a son to the late Joseph and Virginia Field Tucker. Daniel grew up in St. Marys and attended Elk County Christian High School. On September 8, 1984 in Ridgway, he married Mary Ann Field and she survives.
SHINGLEHOUSE – A celebration of Paul Whitman’s life will be held at The State King in Olean, NY, today, Friday, August 4th, 2023, commencing at 3 pm. Family and friends are warmly welcome to attend this event and pay their respects to a remarkable man who touched the lives of many with his culinary talents, love for the outdoors, and unwavering dedication to his family.
Paul’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Phillip W. Richardson, 62, of Bradford, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on August 20, 1960 in Bradford, the son of the late Doris G. Sheridan McMillen.
Phillip was a hardworking father who dearly loved his family and his girlfriend, Mellany.
He is survived by five children, Jeremy Richardson, Jill Richardson, Christy Moonan, Cherra Richardson and Heath Moonan; two sisters, Darlene Anderson and Marlene Buchanan; girlfriend, Mellany Silvis and twenty-two grandchildren.
A private celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
