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Shirley L. Collins, 89, of Meadow Rd., Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Saturday morning (April 8, 2023). She was born July 3, 1933, a daughter of the late Charles and Lula Maybelle Shaylor Nellis.
Shirley worked at Sylvania years ago and then was a stay at home homemaker most of her life. She was a very private person who loved spending time with her animals and her family.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen Higgs, Emporium; two sons, Clifton Collins, Emporium and Gary Collins, Homer, AK; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren; brother, Robert Nellis and a sister, Virginia Main both of Emporium.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mark Collins, sisters, Betty Gaenzle, Annabelle Nellis and Joanne Austin; brothers, Richard, Gary, Jim and Charles “Joe” Nellis.
Services will be private with the family. There will be no visitation.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Harriett Neil, formerly of Bradford, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, at the age of 88 after a life well lived.
Join us for a celebration of life for Harriett at 2:00 pm Saturday April 15, 2023, at the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church. Committal services will follow in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Leo John Lenze, of Titusville, Florida and formerly of Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, passed on Easter Morning (April 9, 2023). The son of Leo Andrew Lenze and Beulah Evelyn Lenze, Leo was born on October 19, 1936; he was 86.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, M. Ellen Lenze; their six married children Andrew & Sharon Lenze, Elizabeth & Edwin Seiler, David & Lisa Lenze, James & Sylvia Lenze, Donald & Janet Lenze, and Leo & Leann Lenze; 23 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
Leo graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and earned a graduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University. After graduating from IUP, he taught school for two years in Ulysses, Pennsylvania before returning to Saint Marys to teach in the public high school for the remainder of his teaching career. At various times during his 36 years of teaching, he also taught night classes at the DuBois Business College, tutored children unable to attend school in residence, coached basketball, taught swimming, and co-managed the Memorial (Community) Pool. Leo and Ellen also owned and operated Johnson’s Grocery Store for many years until they sold it in 1989. Upon Leo’s retirement from Saint Marys Area High School in 1993, he served two terms as Elk County Auditor and spent time exploring the country with Ellen in their RV.
In his later years, Leo and Ellen sold their RV and purchased a modest retirement home in the Willow Lakes Resort outside of Titusville, Florida. They followed the seasons moving back and forth between Florida and Pennsylvania until 2020, when they sold their home in Saint Marys and became full-time Florida residents.
Leo will be laid to rest in the Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday,
April 14, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, celebrating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be added to a Penn State Scholarship fund that was created in honor of Leo and Ellen’s commitment to education at: raise.psu.edu/FREEDOMscholarship. Alternatively, checks payable to “Penn State” with “SXQFY-Lenze FREEDOM scholarship” on the memo line may be mailed to: Attn: DONOR AND MEMBER SERVICES, Penn State University, 2583 Gateway Drive, Bristol Place One, Suite 130, State College, PA 16801.
David R. Zettle, 79, of Montmorenci Road, died on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Wexford following a brief illness.
He was born on July 17, 1943, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clarence and Evelyn Vasbinder Zettle.
On October 15, 1966, he married the late Charlotte Anderson Zettle, who preceded him in death on July 1, 2019.
David was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and resident of the area for many years. He served in the U.S. Army making his rank to Master Sergeant and retired in 1987. David was a tool and die maker by trade and retired from Exotic Metals in 2003. He was a member of The Ridgway Elks. He spent his free time having coffee with his friends at Joey’s Bakery, going to Ridgway basketball games, and watching Johnsonburg Rams baseball.
He is survived by 1 son, Jon Zettle and his wife Toni of St. Marys, 1 daughter, Dana Jordan and her husband Chris of Ridgway, 4 grandchildren; Robert, MyKenna, Campbell, Jason, and his beloved dog, Pete.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Zettle.
A Memorial Service for David R. Zettle will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853, with Pastor Erik Hart officiating.
Burial will follow at Maria Lutheran Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received at Krise Funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of services.
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
Darryl R. LEWIS, 75, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born March 8, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Dorr F. and Loretta A. Hunt Lewis.
He was a 1966 graduate of Whitesville Central School. A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army from 1969 – 1971. He was employed by National Fuel as an operator. Darryl was a member of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702 in Wellsville, a life member of the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department and a charter member of the Independence Rescue Squad.
Surviving are: his life partner of 41 years, Ilene “Punky” Jacobs Ordway of Whitesville; a son, Chris (Serena) Ordway of Versailles, KY; three grandchildren, Jillian, Kristyn, and Savannah; a sister, Diane Osgood of Wellsville; two brothers, Dean (Maureen) Lewis and Duane Lewis, both of Whitesville; nieces and nephews, Monica (Scott) Acomb, Jaime Lewis, Kris Osgood, and Kerri (Greg) Taylor.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Carl Osgood.
A private graveside service will be held in Whitesville Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Jan Talbett for the Whitesville Veteran Memorial. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Dennis J. Kohler, 67, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Smethport, PA, passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a brief illness April 6, 2023.
Dennis was born July 18, 1955 to Earl and Virginia Kohler in Buffalo, NY. Both parents preceded him in death.
Dennis lived in the Buffalo area for most of his childhood. He moved to Smethport to live with his grandmother, Agnes P. Vickers, for his junior and senior years of high school. He graduated from Smethport High School in 1973. He went on to receive his degree in Environmental Science from Lehigh University.
After graduation he moved to Charleston and worked as an environmental scientist in both the mining and waste management industries. He also worked as a staff scientist for an environmental consulting firm until his retirement.
On November 4, 1994, he married Lois Bailey, who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife Lois, is former spouse Debra Rollyson Kohler with whom Dennis had a son, Brad (Christina) Kohler of Charleston. Dennis is also survived by a stepdaughter, Jennifer (Russ) Simpson of Charleston, his brother Bill (Sharon) Kohler of Smethport, sister Melanie Durkee, also of Smethport, grandchildren Bailey Kohler, Jacob Hively, Kendall Hardman, Danni Dolin, and Skylor Simpson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by oldest brother Roger Kohler, nephew Michael Zaehringer, and brother-in-law Michael Durkee.
Dennis was a strong supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Each year he was passionate in his desire to raise money to help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. He was an avid Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. He enjoyed spending his time cutting firewood, doing yard work, painting, scrapping metal, and helping friends out when they needed a hand.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to JDRF.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Donald A. Dippold, 92, of 627 Sunset Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born November 14, 1930, in St. Marys, son of the late Herbert and Mary Woelfel Dippold. Donald was a lifelong resident of the area, attended St. Marys Schools, and proudly served his country in the United States Army.
On June 18, 1955, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, he married the late Mary J. Simbeck who preceded him in death on November 23, 2019. They were blessed to share 64 years of marriage together.
He is survived by two sons, Mark J. Dippold and his wife Marcy and Michael J. Dippold and his wife Anne, both of St. Marys; six grandchildren: Melissa Quagliani (Mark), Eric Dippold, Michael Dippold, Victoria Dippold, Matthew Dippold, and Thomas Dippold; two great-granddaughters, Gianna and Sophia Quagliani; three sisters: Marjorie Auman of St. Marys, Sr. Mary James, OSB of Bakerstown, and Jeanne Gaskill of St. Marys; a brother, John Dippold (Carol) of St. Marys; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Auman and two brothers, Thomas Dippold and Raymond Dippold in infancy.
Donald’s faith was very important to him, and he was a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church his entire life. He dedicated his time to serving masses as an altar boy, acting as a custodian maintaining the original school building, and attending to any task and needs of the Sisters at the convent. He was very proud to be the person who pulled the ropes in the bell tower that rang the church bells at the appointed times. Don retired from Stackpole in 1991 after 44 years working as a pipe fitter. His family was of utmost importance to Don; the family enjoyed years of traveling the country in their camper. Don’s camp was special to him, a place where he and his family spent countless hours together. Don and Mary were inseparable even in the enjoyment they experienced as motorcycle enthusiasts. They were members of the Brick Collector’s Association; in fact, the bricks on the camp’s property are the results of several years of collecting during their many trips together.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 10:15 AM.
Memorials if desired may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Leo J. Lenze, 86, of Payne Stewart Drive, Titusville, FL and formerly of Robson Street, St. Marys, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Betty Jane Gerow Hazlett, 91, of Elkland PA has passed away at her home on April 7, 2023.
She is survived by her children: Sylvia (Henry) Wood and Paula Jefferson. Additional survivors include her grandchildren: Brennan Wood (Milissa) and Tori Geer (Robert). Two great-grandchildren; Levi and Zoe, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and her beloved cat, Layla survive her.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, L. Mack Gerow and Ada B. Gerow Baumgarten.
The fifth of five children, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Kathryn (Loveland), Richard, Leon, and Eleanor (Croft). She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Hazlett in October 2017.
Betty was born on the family farm (Merrick Rd) Knoxville, PA on November 20, 1931. She was a gifted player of keyboard instruments. While playing with a local dance band, she met Bob Hazlett; in 1953, they married. Sylvia and Paula were born in 1954 and 1961, respectively.
Betty enjoyed a 30-year career at Corning Glass Works where she worked in accounting. She enjoyed traveling, card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes, and outdoor sports. A trip to Sweden in 1974 was a family travel highlight.
After retirement, Betty and Bob enjoyed time in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. They loved planning big road trips and keeping journals of their travel adventures. She was a member of the Knoxville Baptist Church and a part of the Senior Citizens Group in Elkland. Betty maintained relationships with many friends and relatives. Her school classmates were life-long friends. Neighbors from Knoxville, Merrick Road, and Elkland became family.
Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA on Tuesday, April 11 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ed Rodarmel officiating. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery following the service.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society by clicking here or to the Knoxville Yoked Church, 110 Alba St, Knoxville, PA. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Tara A. Simmons, age 49, of Sabinsville, PA passed away on April 6, 2023 at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.
Born on December 6, 1973 in Wellsboro, PA she was a daughter to Chip Hauber and Carol Kenderdine (Simmons).
Tara enjoyed any and all crafts, riding her side-by-side, and spending time with her family, son; Devin Hallett and 3 dogs; Remington, Shiba and Foxie.
She was a member of the Potter County ATV club and a social member of the Knoxville VFW.
She spent several loving years with her significant other, Alan Abbott until her passing.
Tara is survived by her mother, Carol Kenderdine of Knoxville, PA; son, Devin Hallett of Sabinsville, PA; significant other, Alan Abbott of Sabinsville; sister, Karrie Kenderdine of Knoxville, PA; 2 brothers, Jason and Bob Hauber; and nephew, Kollin Gardner of Knoxville, PA.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chip Hauber; grandparents, Raymond and Clara Simmons; and uncle, Roger Simmons.
No services are to be held at this time.
Memorial donations can be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary by clicking here or to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland PA. Arrangements by Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Lois C. VanWhy, 90, a longtime resident of Austin, from 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Austin United Methodist Church, Turner Street, Austin, where a memorial service will follow at 6pm with Pastor Todd Lamer, officiating.
Lois’ family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Wayne E. Pearson, 95, of Smethport, PA, passed away on April 7, 2023. Born January 17, 1928 in Royersford, Pa., he was the son of John Wanner Pearson and Wilhelmina Ettinger Pearson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Lee Smith Hamilton Pearson.
A 1946 graduate of Royersford High School, Wayne graduated from Ursinus College in 1950 with a BS in chemistry and from the University of Delaware in 1951 with an M.S. degree in physical chemistry. Following his graduation, Wayne joined E.I. DuPont du Nemours in Wilmington, De., eventually rising to Director of Marketing for DuPont’s worldwide polyethylene polymer business.
For 10 years following his retirement from DuPont, Wayne served as Executive Director of the Plastics Recycling Foundation. He became a worldwide spokesperson for the Foundation and published several chapters in books on plastics recycling and solid waste management.
Wayne and his wife Mary Lee eventually retired in Smethport on the Smith family homestead. He was active in church and community organizations and events including: Board Member, Plastics Recycling Division, Society of Plastics Engineers; President of the Unitarian Church, Wilmington; Chair of Smethport’s Sesquicentennial Committee; Chair, Smethport Heritage Committee; Board Member, Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau; President, Amherst Dance Club, Buffalo, NY; President, Ball and Chain Dance Club, Bradford; and President of the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce. Wayne has written letters to editor in the Bradford Era and the Olean Times Herald.
In addition to his wife, Mary Lee, he is survived by his two sons, Steven W. Pearson, M.D., (Susan) and Eric A. Pearson, both of Santa Barbara, Ca., and daughter Carol P. Schadelbauer (Richard) of Arlington, Va.; two stepsons, David Hamilton of Severna Park, Md., and John Hamilton (Lois), of Portsmouth, RI.; grandchildren Brian Pearson (Caitlin), Lyndsay Pearson Beall (Ryan), Kara Pearson, Christine Pearson, Alec Schadelbauer and Evan Schadelbauer; step grandchildren Julianne Hamilton (Michael), Southworth Hamilton, Alyssa Hamilton and Elizabeth Hamilton; and great grandchildren Avery and Charlotte Beall.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Joyce Ziegler Pearson, M.D., and his brothers John Wanner Pearson and James Willard Pearson.
A memorial is planned at a later date and will be announced.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Hannah Jo Johnson, 36, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on January 9, 1987, in Ridgway, the daughter of Phillip Clover and Renee Johnson.
Hannah was a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 2005 and was working on her Masters Degree in Psychology. She was always quick witted and made everyone laugh. Hannah had a contagious smile that would brighten any room. Hannah was always looking to go for a ride and try new adventures. Hannah had a very large family who loved her unconditionally and will continue to share the amazing memories we have of her.
In addition to her mother, Renee and her boyfriend Jerry Rosenhoover of Ridgway, she is survived by a daughter, Callie Jo Shreffler of Ridgway, a sister, Ann Horner and her husband Anthony of Ridgway, maternal grandmother, Mary Gardner of Ridgway, maternal grandfather, Melvin Johnson and his wife Millie of Ridgway, a niece, Guilianna, 2 nephews; Hayden and Brody, 3 life long friends, Sarah Sullivan, Nikki Sullivan, and Ashley Burrs. She is also survived by 5 aunts and uncles; Marybeth Dill and her husband Rick, and Karen Clover, Denise Hershberger and her husband Brian, by her boyfriend, Mike Milford, a close cousin, Bret Dill and his girlfriend Lindsey Benevich, and numerous other cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Florence Clover, and a cousin, Louie Dill.
Funeral Services for Hannah Jo Johnson will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Church of Christ, 225 Ash Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Rev. Ron Burkett officiating.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Krise Funeral Home from 5:00PM until 8:00PM.
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
Alan D. Eicher, 80, of Queensbury, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home.
Born October 13, 1942 in Coudersport, PA, the son of the late James and Marian (Anderson) Eicher.
He was a 1960 graduate of Port Allegany High School in Pennsylvania and then went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University in 1964.
In 1964, Alan started his accounting career as a CPA at Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, CPA. He was with them for four years before going to Sandy Hill Corporation for two years. In 1970, he became a Founding Partner with Robert Snow, starting the accounting firm Snow & Eicher CPA’s in Glens Falls (now SEFCO, CPAs).
On July 6, 1968, he married Janice Carpenter. They have enjoyed 54 years of loving marriage and raised three wonderful children.
Alan was a past member of American Institute of CPAs, past member of NY State Society of CPA’s and a past member of the Queensbury Lions Club. When he was not working, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling but his greatest enjoyment was the time spent with his family.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Richard Eicher, predeceased him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Janice, of Queensbury; his children: Robin (J. Blaine) Blackburn, of Tomball, TX, Todd (Michele) Eicher, of Queensbury and Jared Eicher, of Scotia; his granddaughter, Allyson Eicher; grandsons: Caleb Blackburn and Grayson Blackburn; and his sister, Karen (Clyde) Bowers of Port Allegany, PA, also survive him.
Family and friends may call from 4–6 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.
Funeral services and burial will be held privately at Pine View Cemetery, Quaker Road, Queensbury.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Darci Gaiotti-Grubbs and staff and High Peaks Hospice for all the care and compassion given to Alan and his family at this difficult time.
Donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to the High Peaks Hospice (https://highpeakshospice.org/donate/).
Those who wish may make online condolences by visiting our website at sbfuneralhome.com.
Connie Rose, age 60, passed away on Friday (March 31, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital.
She was born in North Hornell on October 6, 1962 the daughter of Edwin J. Mighells Jr. and Mary Lou Hanchett Mighells. In 1993, she married Dwayne Rose, and for many years she had a beauty shop on Main Street in Almond. Anybody that knew Connie might also remember she was the life of the party and had a huge heart. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Survived by her husband Dwayne of Angelica, her daughter Niomi Mighells of Angelica, her granddaughter Breeze, her sister Mary (Tiger) Feldbauer of Ulysses, PA, her 2 brothers Ed (Velvet) Mighells of Angelica, Jim (Paula) Mighells of Angelica, and several nieces and nephews.
A jovial celebration of life and happiness will be held at the American House & Hotel in Angelica on April 16, 2023 at 2:00pm.
Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Angelica.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @brownpowersfh, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wendy K. Williams Gallagher of Westfield, Pennsylvania, born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her father Terry James Williams; and her mother-in-law MaryBeth Gallagher.
She is survived by : her husband Frank T. Gallagher; her mother Ruth Ann Williams (Yilek) of Westfield, PA; her sister Michele Shimmin (Robert) of Hermitage, PA; her nieces and nephews, Jordan Shimmin of Pittsburgh, PA, Kaylin Shimmin of Sharon, PA, Justin Gallagher of Pottstown, PA, Chase Gallagher of Chester Springs, PA, Alex Ciaravino of Vorhees, NJ and Sophia Ciaravino, MD of Venice, FL.; her father-in-law Gene Gallagher of Sugarloaf, PA; and her siblings-in-law, John Gallagher, Gene Gallagher (Nadia) of Vorhees, NJ and Molly Panzarella (Joseph) of Milton, DE..
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 11th 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, April 12th 2023 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, April 12th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the St. Isidore Catholic Church (2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951).
For those desiring, contributions may be made in her memory to the Indian Valley Education Foundation at http://www.indianvalleyef.org, or to Grand View Health Foundation at http://www.gvh.org.
Josephine C. LENTOLA, 98, of Andover, NY, died Friday, April 7, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville.
Born September 16, 1924, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Zellonis Kosis. She was married to Richard R. Lentola, who predeceased her on June 23, 2016.
She and her husband previously resided in Mt. Pocono, PA and Buffalo, NY. She was employed in many service-oriented jobs. Josephine loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are: sons, Anthony (Sun Lee) Lentola of Salado, TX and James (Lori Russell) Lentola of Moira, NY; five grandchildren, Richard (Alice) Lentola, Michelle (Jerry) Ishman, Christopher Lentola, Harley (Shannon) Lentola, and Chetreva (Neil Hall) Lentola; five great-grandchildren, Joselyn Lentola, Ozzy Lentola, Christy Rae Lentola, Isabella Lentola, and Preston Lentola; three great-great-grandchildren, Haizen, Krinlin, and Mason; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband of 62 years, she was predeceased by seven siblings, Madeleine, Ann, Jean, Connie, Bud, John, and Tim.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Monday, April 10, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville. Rev. James Hartwell will be the Celebrant. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Mary Ann Lanzel, 91, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 154 Wilson Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a lengthy illness with her family by her side.
She was born April 5, 1932, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Gerber Sporner. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951.
On June 23, 1956, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she married Harold C. “Bud” Lanzel, who survives. They were blessed to share 66 years of marriage together.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Stephen J. Lanzel and his wife Carol of St. Marys and two daughters, Susan M. Lanzel of Erie, PA, and Cynthia R. Pasi and her husband Alan, of St. Marys.
Also surviving are five grandchildren: Eric Lanzel, Amy Schutz, Victoria and Matthew Sandstrom, and Tanner Pasi; five great grandchildren: Brynlee, Ashlynn, and Nora Schutz, Johnny and Max Lanzel.
In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Frey in 2020.
Mary Ann was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on the April 12, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 9:30 AM.
Memorials if desired may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857, or to Pinecrest Manor, 763 Johnsonburg, Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Richard A. Ford, 79, of Second Street, Roulette, PA passed away Friday (April 7, 2023) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born July 19, 1943, in Fort Pierce, Fla., he was the son of Azel R. and Adroncia J. Fischer Ford. On July 22, 1967, in Coleville, he married Jane M. Barber, who survives. They were married 55 years.
Richard was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of the Smethport Area High School, class of 1962.
He was employed with Bell Telephone Co., and most recently with the Department of Environmental Protection Agency, as a state inspector for oil & gas, retiring in 2004.
He was a member of the Riverside United Methodist Church, Roulette, and a former member of F.& A.M. Lodge 342, Coudersport, and Coudersport Consistory.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Jane, is a stepson, Mark A. (Trecia) Meacham of Sinclairsville, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Maxine M. (Terry) Morey of Roulette, Dawn M. Homell of Duke Center; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly J. (Lester) Long of Richmond, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald R. and David W. Ford.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday (April 10, 2023) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Matt Howe, pastor of the Riverside United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the Riverside Methodist Church, Roulette.
Rose M. “Bing” Muroski, 82, of 119 Grove St., Johnsonburg, PA died early Friday morning, April 7, 2023 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport, following a brief illness. She was born in Brockway, on September 19, 1940 a daughter to the late Frank and Rose Yale Sereno. On June 26, 1959 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg she married Phil C. Muroski and he survives.
Rose lived most of her life in Johnsonburg and was a 1958 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She had worked at Stackpole in Johnsonburg and later Powdered Metal Products in St. Marys from where she retired in 2002 after 32 years of service. Bing was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She loved spending time with her family and going to the casino to play bingo.
In addition to her husband Phil at home, Rose is survived by her son Phil Muroski and his wife Jan of Johnsonburg, her daughter Deb Williamson, her grandson Matt Muroski and his fiancé Alicia Holley and her granddaughter Ava Rose Muroski. She is also survived by a sister Donna “Dolly” Anzinger of Willow Hill, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Rose is predeceased by sisters Charlotte “Sharkey” Muroski and Victoria Graves and a son-in-law Scott Williamson.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Rose M. Muroski to be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Wednesday April 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Johnsonburg. Visitation will be private.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA
If desired, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Holy Roasry Church, 606 Penn St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845 or to the Johnsonburg Public Library, 520 Market St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845.
Patricia A. “Pat” Christy, of Warren, PA., died Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2023, at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA., after a brief illness. She was born August 23, 1949, in Titusville, PA.
Pat was the daughter of Russell and Bernice Martin Hunter. She was a longtime resident of Warren for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Tidioute High School and had worked as a secretary at Penn State University for 2 year and worked at New Process Company for 2 years. Pat was an active member at St. Joseph R.C. Church where she was involved with the building and grounds committee, banquet, and funeral luncheon committees. She had served numerous times as President of the Warren Garden Club where she also held different titles. While she was president of the garden club, they were recognized for a Statewide Award-Winning Garden Book. She was a member of the Warren Antique Club. She was awarded a blue ribbon for her apple pies at the Warren County Fair and was stopped by competing in the State Fair due to an ice storm. She is lovingly remembered by her children, as a woman who came from the small town of Tidioute, but made sure her children were taken to Los Angeles, CA, and Canada where she did curling, and other foreign countries. All in the interests of exposing her children to different ways of life.
Patricia is survived by her 3 children – Mary Riisen and husband, Robert– Downington, PA., Dr. Patrick Christy and husband, Marc Sambula of Rosslyn Farms, PA., Mark Christy and wife, Jennifer of Warren, PA., 2 Sisters – Mary Sampson and husband, Charles of Grand Valley, PA., Sarah McLaughlin of Tidioute, PA.,
6 Grandchildren – Connor, Taylor, Amanda, Cooper Riisen, Rachel Christy and Dominic Caprino, several nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph T. Christy who died March 31, 2022, her sister, Ruth Miller, and brother, William Hunter.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 6 to 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren Garden Club, warrengardenclub@gmail.com E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Hannah Marie CLARK WU, 40, of Exton, PA, formerly of Whitesville, NY, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Friends are invited to join the family in a memorial celebration of life on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Clark-Welch home, 530 Main Street, Whitesville, NY. This will be a casual event, held rain or shine under a tent. Come dressed for the weather and enjoy time to reconnect and share precious memories with friends.
Friends are welcome to bring a story to share, a photo for the photo board, and an appetite for snacks.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to any SPCA, the Independence Emergency Squad, PO Box 309 Whitesville, NY 14897, or the Campership Fund at Penn-York Camp, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Duane A. Tarr, 88, of Bradford, PA passed away, April 4, 2023, at the Bradford Manor.
Born on September 23, 1934, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Norman Ellsworth and Laura Claire (Field) Tarr.
He was a graduate from Brantford Collegate College in Ontario.
On March 18, 1957, in Arlington, VA, he married Mary Joanna (Mesler) Tarr, who preceded him in death on May 7, 1976.
He was a member of the Church of the Ascension.
Duane worked as a window display designer in CA, AZ, and DC from 1954 to 1971. He was a self-employed furniture refinisher in Gifford from 1972 to 1989 and was a Long-Distance Driver for J.B. Hunt from 1990 to 1995. He also did volunteer work at Sena Kean Manor and for individuals in the community.
Surviving is one niece, Lesley Woodhouse.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Hyde, and one brother, Norman Tarr.
Private services and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Robin M. Woods, 68, of 110 S. Broad St., Emporium, PA formerly of Sinnemahoning passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Thursday morning following a lengthy illness. (April 6, 2023). She was born August 1, 1954 in Driftwood, PA a daughter of the late George and Barbara Saxton McIsaac, Sr. She married Edward Woods in Driftwood, PA.
Robin was very active at Saint Mark Church. She was a catechism and RCIA teacher for many years. She was a member of the Saint Mark Choir, the Rosary Society, was a Eucharistic minister and a prayer partner for the Care & Concern Committee. She loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Justin Young, Rock Hill, SC; Jeremiah Woods, St. Marys and a daughter, Heather Woods, North Pole, AK; two Grandchildren: Anna and David; two great grandchildren: Piper and David; two sisters, Inez Good and Izola Winston and a brother, Neil McIsaac (Gloria).
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, George “Buddy”, Gaylord and Thomas McIsaac, three sisters, Danette McIsaac, Martha Miller and Georgeanne Work.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E 4th St., Emporium, PA on Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Wednesday (April 12, 2023) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Driftwood, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834
Elizabeth M. (English) Frank, 99, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023, at Shelia’s Care Home.
She was born March 25, 1924, at home in Delmar Township, to Elmer and Mildred (Fisher) English. She graduated from high school, earned a nursing degree in California and later in life graduated from Ringling Brothers Clown College in Sarasota Florida.
She was an accomplished business woman, she and her husband ran English and Reed’s Hardware, Reed’s Cable T.V., and the first laundromat in Wellsboro. When she moved to Florida, she was a successful Real Estate Agent. After Betty retired, she stayed active, loved to travel and dance, and was intent on helping people. She was a member of the united Methodist Church of Wellsboro, and the Clearwater United Methodist Church.
Betty is survived by her daughter: June Cooper of Wellsboro; five grandchildren: Warren Schnibbe of Oregon, Rhonda Radford of California, Kathy Rivera of Florida, Heather Covert of Wellsboro, and Nathaniel Cooper of Wellsboro; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and special cousins: Matt and Joan Haslett of Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Walter Frank, her daughter: Sandra K. Schnibbe; and a favorite aunt: Florence Bradley.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Betty’s life from 10-11 am on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with her funeral to follow in the funeral home, burial will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery.
Mary Ann Lanzel, 91, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 154 Wilson Road, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side, Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Cecil G. “Gordon” Crofutt, Jr., 75, of Old Portage Rd., Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Wednesday morning (April 5, 2023).
He was born July 1, 1947 in Mill Run, PA a son of the late Cecil G. and Ellen Schaffer Crofutt, Sr. On July 18, 1971 in First Baptist Church, Emporium he married R. Sue Alden, who survives.
Gordon was a member and Deacon of the Faith Baptist Church, Bucktail Rod and Gun Club, American Legion Olkosky-Jessop Post 194, Emporium and past member of Camp Knox Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. He liked to hunt and fish.
In addition to his wife Sue he is survived by his mother-in-law, Twila Alden, Emporium.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, John F. and George Crofutt
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Friday (April 14, 2023) at 12:00 PM with Pastor Richard Bennett, officiating where a Military Funeral will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail. Visitation will be on Friday one hour prior to the Service.
Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834
