Arthur Lee Yeager, 84, of Smethport, passed away Friday (October 3, 2025) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
He was born November 27, 1940 in Kane, PA, the son of John and Mary (Slocum) Yeager. In 1960, in Bradford, PA, he married Carol A. Campbell, who died September 22, 2022.
Art was a 1959 graduate of Smethport High School and a graduate of Williamsport Tech trade school.
He worked as a supervisor at American Refining Group in Bradford, PA before his retirement.
Carol A. Predmore “loving wife, mother, and grandmother”
Carol A. Predmore, 85, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.
Born on Thursday, October 19, 1939 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Francis and Frances Kolat Shalkowski. On August 26, 1961 in St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport, she married Gary A. Predmore, who passed away on May 26, 1998. They were married for 36 years.
Margy R. Greenwalt, 77, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (October 2, 2025) at Bradford Manor, Bradford, PA.
She was born August 9, 1948 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Wallace and Margaret (Jones) Spade. On March 26, 1971, in Smethport, PA, she married Gary Richard Greenwalt, who died April 8, 2016.
Larry M. Anderson, 85, of Summerfield, Florida and formerly of Warren, PA., died September 26, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice, Villages, Florida, after an extended illness.
Larry was born January 15, 1940, in Lander, PA. He was the son of Albert J. and Jennie R. Anderson. He had served with the U.S. Army and prior to moving to Florida, he owned and operated a garage where he was a mechanic for many years.
Robert L. Evan, III, 52, of East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Bradford Manor surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 2, 1973, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert L. Evan II and Sharon George of Yuma Arizona.
He was a 1991 graduate from Bradford Area High School and went on to the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute to pursue his love of cooking.
Rob worked for his grandparents at Evan Rollerdrome in his early years. He moved to Utah and worked as a bartender and server for 16 years. He returned to Bradford nine years ago and owned and operated Evan’s Texas Hots and then Evan’s Texas Grille.
Janet L. Vinelli, 90, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Pavilion @ BRMC.
Born February 1, 1935, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Carmen and Dorothy (Sloppy) Rizzo. She was a 1953 graduate from Bradford High School.
On December 1, 1962, in Bradford, she married Michael A. Vinelli Sr., who preceded her in death on June 25, 1995.
Janet was employed at Reserve Loan Company where she met her future husband Mike. After raising her family she worked as a Pharmacist Technician at Bradford Hospital for 10 years.
Mary Jane BRUNO, 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro. Born August 10, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Edward Kenneth and Shirley Jane Lattimer Yaeger.
A graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School in Westfield, she earned a degree in criminal justice and was employed as a therapist with a police department in Florida. Mary Jane enjoyed playing bingo, euchre, and dancing.
Surviving are: two children, Jenny Painter of Wellsboro and Stephen Bruno of Lancaster, NY; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and friend, Gloria (Gary) Wolfe of Middlebury Center.
She was predeceased by a son, Richard P. Bruno; a granddaughter, Madelyn Bruno; and four sisters, Cheryl Stewart, Marilyn Dibble, Carol Fuller, and Joyce Quackenbush.
A Memorial Service will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Ronald L. SOULE, Sr., 81, of Mills, PA, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born March 17, 1944, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Basil L. and Minnie Aretta Michel Soule.
He served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1962 – 1965. He was employed as a supervisor by Pure Carbon in Coudersport. Ron and his wife owned and operated Sharon’s Family Restaurant in Westfield and he retired from a machine shop in Covington. Ron and Sharon played and sang in country bands for over 30 years.
Surviving besides his loving wife of 48 years, Sharon, are: eight children, Robin (Marty) Davis of Tioga, Ronald “Chip” (Christy) Soule of Genesee, Carrie (Michael) Sewell of Sabinsville, Robert (Yvonne) Briggs of Port Allegany, Bradley Soule of Genesee, Frederick (Amy) Briggs of Kansas, Anthony “Tony” (Nicole) Soule of Mills, and Amy (Benji) Putman of Knoxville; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Gary Soule of Galeton; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents.
A gathering to celebrate Ron’s life will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Harrison Township Community Building beginning at 3:00 PM. Military Rites will be accorded by member of the Potter County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Mary G. Blanchard, 86, of Aliquippa, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away peacefully in her home to meet Jesus, with her loving family by her side, on Monday, September 29, 2025, after a short battle with aggressive gastric cancer.
Born on Sunday, February 26, 1939 in Bradford, she was a daughter of Philip and Alta L. Kelly Wood. On April 23, 1955 in Millport, she married Richard D. “Dick” Blanchard, who passed away on December 3, 1996.
Michael D. “Mike” Cadwell, 61, of Oswayo, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.
Arrangements, under the direction 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.
Gary A. Sorg, 68, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after an illness of the past 5 months.
Gary was born on December 25, 1956 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Charles and Mabel Rollick Sorg.
He attended St Marys Area Schools and graduated from SMAHS, class of 1975. From his youth, Gary loved sports and was an exceptional athlete playing local knothole, All Star and Legion Baseball. During high school he played football, competing in the “Big 30” game in NY. Gary was a fanatical Pittsburgh Steelers fan and could be found at his son Chuck’s home, donned in his Steelers garb, having a feast while watching every Steelers game.
Randall C. CHASE, 71, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in his home. Born July 9, 1954, in Wellsville, he was the son of Frank L. and Joyce Langdon Chase.
A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed by Dresser-Rand until his retirement. Randy’s dogs were his world.
Jeffrey R. TRACY, 74, of Knoxville, PA, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Born January 3, 1951, in Corning, NY, he was the son of Robert and Laverna Davis Tracy. On November 8, 1975, in Westfield, he married the former Annette “Toni” Beebe, who predeceased him on January 11, 2017.
Diane L. FISHER, 62, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Seaford, DE, died Friday, September 26, 2025 in Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport. Born July 26, 1963, in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of George Stewart and Phyllis C. Russum Hanna, Jr.
A graduate of Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville, DE, she was employed as a waitress and horse trainer.
“Mousie” Phyllis Jane Perkins Norton “services slated”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a bonfire, burial, and a celebration of life for “Mousie” Phyllis Jane Perkins Norton, 81, of Shinglehouse, at Norton’s Campground, 2185 SR 44 South, Shinglehouse, at 5pm on Friday, October 3, 2025, with remarks by Pastor Clint Pearsall.
Mousie passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Mousie’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Keith A. Reichard, Sr., 70, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, following a brief illness.
He was born December 31, 1954, in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late James Reichard and James “Lefty”and Irene Thomas Lewis.
He was an avid WWE fan and enjoyed watching his beloved Buffalo Bills every Sunday. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all that knew him.
James Brown, 90, of 129 Fourth Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born May 22, 1935 in Johnsonburg, son of the late James B. and Rachel Winters Brown. Jim attended Johnsonburg schools and was employed at Stackpole Carbon Company. He enjoyed being an assistant coach for the little league baseball teams which his sons played.
On September 19, 1952, Jim married Elaine Fitch, who survives. They were blessed to share seventy-three years of marriage together.
Howard H. “Sonny” Peterson, 84, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2025, in Ridgway, PA.
He was born on April 15, 1941 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late George K. and Pearl M. Steis Peterson.
On August 6, 1971, in Alexandria, VA, he married Carolyn Peterson, who survives. Together they shared more than 54 years of marriage.
A lifelong resident of Ridgway, a proud graduate of St. Leo’s High School, and devoted member of St. Leo Magnus Church, where he was known for his warm spirit and commitment to his community. Sonny was one of the founding members of Clarion Sintered Metals in 1984, where he built lasting relationships with both his employees and colleagues.
Sonny cherished his time spent in Florida, where he forged deep friendships and created memories. His greatest joy came from being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, whom he adored.
Port Allegany – Jean E. Martin, 80, of Roulette, passed away Thursday (September 25, 2025) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born May 28, 1945 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Albert and Betty (Empson) Dates.On September 10, 1966, in Roulette, PA, she married George E. Martin, who survives. Jean and George had just celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Jean was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1963. She baby sat for families and cleaned houses for many years.
James A. Soyke, 89, of High Street, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Bradford Manor.
Born on January 22, 1936, in Johnstown, he was a son of the late Alexander and Dorothy M. (McQuay) Soyke.
He was a 1954 graduate of Homestead High School.
Jim enlisted in the United States Navy on August 26, 1954 and served on the USS Kearsarge, USS Oriskany, until his honorable discharge on July 16, 1958.
Gertrude R. Trimble “loving mother, grandmother, and sister”
Gertrude R. “Gert” Trimble, 85, of Oswayo, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born on Monday, June 3, 1940 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Calvin G. and Ruth M. Thompson Bell. On December 17, 1983 in Hebron Township, she married Paul F. Trimble, who passed away on April 7, 2017.
William M. Deahl, 83, of West Theresia Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 6, 1941, in Punxsutawney, the son of the late Jonas and Helen Timblin Deahl.
On April 7, 1962, he married Carol Neal Deahl, who survives. Together they shared more than 63 years of marriage.
William was employed at Pure Carbon for 38 years. In his free time, William found joy in hunting and fishing. He most enjoyed spending time with his family.
