Joseph E. Geci, 72, of St. Marys, and formerly of Homestead, FL, passed away peacefully at the home of his cousin on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Bernice R. Welker Ralph, 85, formerly of Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home in Challis, Idaho, on Dec. 18, 2023.
Born May 12, 1938, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Marcellus and Rose Mueller Welker. On Dec. 26, 1959, in Distant, she married Ralph R. Ralph, who died Jan. 6, 2017. They were married for 57 years.
Bernice was a graduate of Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem. She earned Bachelor of Science degrees in elementary education and library science from Clarion State Teachers College, and later returned to Clarion University where she earned a master’s degree.
Mrs. Ralph taught at Port Allegany Elementary School at various grade levels from 1964 until her retirement. The following year she returned to the school as a volunteer in the Accelerated Reading program, a position she held until 2014. She had a lifelong passion for books and for helping children develop a love of reading, which led her to also support programs such as Story Hour at the Port Allegany public library.
During her teaching career, Mrs. Ralph was active in PSEA and served for many years as a union representative. After retirement, she continued working on behalf of public educators as an active member of PSEA-Retired and PASR.
Adeline A. Donahue, 99, formerly of Rasselas Road, Wilcox, PA, passed away at The Canopy at Warner Robins on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, following a brief illness.
She was born on March 8, 1924 in St. Marys PA, a daughter of the late John and Genevieve Benninger Smith
On May 4, 1946, she married the late James T. Donahue, who preceded her in death in 1995. Together they shared more than 49 years of marriage.
Adeline was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and Warren business college. She was employed at Stackpole Carbon Company until her retirement in 1986. She moved to Warner Robins, GA in 2013 where she enjoyed the sun, swimming and gardening.
Andrew Finch Bacon, age 87, of Westfield, PA passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.
Born November 22, 1936 in Delmar Township, he was the son of the late Otto and Myrtle (Finch) Bacon. Andy retired from the Dresser Rand in Painted Post.
He married Marlene (Staight) on October 5, 1963 and shared 60 years together. Andy was a member of the CV Anglers Association for 32 years and a member of the Ulysses American Legion. He enjoyed cutting and selling firewood, hunting, fishing and was devoted to his great-granddaughter.
Connie M. Osmond-Butler, age 79, of Elkland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Athens Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born May 4, 1944 in Elkland, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Gracann (Tracy) Kent, Sr.
Connie enjoyed reading and was active in the Elkland United Methodist Church.
Lillian A. Panew, of Bradford, formerly of Bordenton, NJ, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
James McLaughlin, 84, of Marshburg, PA passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Doris Lenox, 87, of 115 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on November 27, 1936 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Glatt Williamson. She was a lifelong resident of the area, attended St. Marys Parochial Schools, and managed Hour Glass Cleaners for 36 years.
On September 29, 1956 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she married the late Robert D. Lenox, who preceded her in death on May 15, 2002.
Evelyn P. “Lynn” GRANT, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, December 25, 2023 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.
Born July 11, 1944, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Morrow and Emily Lotte Perkins. On August 13, 1966, in Pittsburgh, she married George Robert “Mac” Grant, who survives.
A 1962 graduate of Shaler High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics and a master’s degree in elementary education from Mansfield University.
She was employed as a home economics teacher in the Galeton Area School District, home economist by North Penn Gas Company, Head Start teacher in Ulysses and Galeton, and I.U. #9 Title 1 math teacher in the Galeton Area School District and enrichment teacher in Potter county schools.
Glenn T. Gutgsell, 94, of Emporium, PA passed away at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Saturday morning, December 23, 2023.
He was born June 16, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI, a son of the late Norman and Frances DuQuette Gutgsell. On November 8, 1952 at St. Mark Catholic Church he married the late Alice Hornung.
Glenn graduated from Galeton High School in the class of 1947. After high school, he served with the U.S. Air Force for 6 years. He was stationed in Japan, during the Korean War and honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Glenn retired from Cameron Manufacturing as a machinist where he had worked for many years. He also drove school bus and was the weekend security guard at Sintered Metals for many years.
Glenn served as a past commander of the VFW Post 6221, was a past Exalted Ruler of the former Emporium Moose Lodge, and served as an officer in the Cameron County Bucktail Rod and Gun Club. Glenn also was a deputy game protector under Norm Erickson. He was a member of Potter County Historical Society and a life member of the Cameron County Historical Society. Glenn was an active member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
Phyllis A. Bell, 88, of 1328 East Main Street, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on October 7, 1935, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank T. and Genevieve (Cappozzelli) Palmer. She was a graduate of Olean High School.
On July 7, 1999, in St. Bernard Church, she married Charles G. Bell, who survives.
Phyllis was a member of St. Mary’s of the Angels in Olean and St. Bernard Church.
For many years she was the Bookkeeper at the Greater Bradford Senior Activities Center.
Sheila A. SPICER, nee McCullough, 71, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 in her home.
Born June 27, 1952, in Clymer Township, she was the daughter of Kenneth H. and Addie K. Hitchcock McCullough. She was married to Leland Spicer, who survives.
Sheila was a homemaker and lifelong area resident.
Audrey D. LOWREY, 83, of Dry Prong, LA, formerly of Gaines, PA, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in her home.
Born July 16, 1940, in Hector Township, PA, she was the daughter of Howard and Mayme B. Snay Stevens. On February 24, 1990, in Knoxville, she married Melvin L. Lowrey, who predeceased her on September 3, 2019.
She was employed by Cooper-Slide in Genesee, Electri-Cord in Westfield, and retired from Truck Lite in Wellsboro in 2003.
G. Mina Cooney, 86, a longtime resident of Austin, PA passed away on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023.
Born on Monday, September 20, 1937 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Walter N. and Pearl M. Uhl Plotts.
Mina grew up in the Austin and Coudersport areas and was a graduate of Coudersport High School.
On June 22, 1957 in Austin, she married John L. “Jack” Cooney who preceded her in death on March 25, 2012. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before his passing.
Phyllis R. O’Neill, 86, of Warren, PA, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare AHN-Erie, PA., after suffering a fall and fracturing her hip on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Phyllis was born May 5, 1937, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Horace and Lillian Swanson Gorton. Phyllis was a 1955, graduate of Warren High School. She was employed with Loranger’s, Bon Ton, and worked as a secretary at Boy Scouts of America Cornplanter Council, and Warren County Prothonotary office. She retired as secretary of Elk Township. She was owner and operator of the former Yarn Basket.
Phyllis was a member of First Methodist Church, their Quilters guild, Eastern Star and Order of the Amaranth. She had served as a Girl Scout Leader and served as a board member. She was a member of the Warren YMCA, Warren Bocce Group, and Pine Grove Lioness Club where she served as treasurer. Phyllis was an avid knitter. She is remembered by her family, as a woman with a great sense of humor, who loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother.
Jesse Allen Reid, 49, of St. Marys, PA, passed away suddenly early morning of December 23, 2023 at his home.
Born on April 18, 1974, in Coudersport, PA, Jesse was a loyal and beloved friend to many, a dedicated brother and a genuinely good (and sometimes complicated) person. Despite certain hurdles, Jesse persevered and always maintained a hopeful outlook.
Jesse is survived by his brothers: Fred (Patricia) Reid of Wilcox, PA; Norman (Penelope) Reid of Emporium (Beechwood), PA; Jody (Audra) Reid of Emporium, PA; Grant Reid of Emporium, PA; Theodore Reid of St. Marys, PA; and several beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Marshall Reid of Emporium (Beechwood), PA and his father, Richard Reid of Emporium (Beechwood), PA.
Nadene B. Howard, 91, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (December 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born May 28, 1932 in Roulette, the daughter of Harold F. and Doris (Wambold) Baker. On June 3, 1951 in Sartwell Creek E U B Church, she married LaVerne R. Howard, who died November 27, 2021.
Mrs. Howard was a homemaker tending to the needs of her family and assisting her husband Rev. LaVerne Howard in his ministry.
She is survived by a daughter: Lezlee (Fred Dean) Olson of Port Allegany, PA.
Three grandchildren: Kevin (Jodi) and Korry (Ashley) Lindemuth and Kym (James) Moore
Seven great-grandchildren: Jackson, Carter, Jade and Maddox Lindemuth, Aubrey and Gage Dinger, and Tristen Moore
One great-great grandchild: Emersyn Lindemuth
And several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Clayton R. Howard, one son Lee A. Howard, one grandson Zachary Olson, and one brother Dr. Norman F. C. Baker.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 12-2pm in the Sartwell Creek Union Church, where funeral services will follow at 2pm with the Rev. Allen Long, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Sartwell Creek Union Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials may be made to the Sartwell Creek Union Church. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
“former Dresser engineer”
CUBA, NY—David E. “Dave” Shemeld, 84, of Cuba, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Wellsville Manor.
Dave was born May 13, 1939, to Irving and Marguerite Shemeld in Upper Darby, PA who predeceased him. Dave married Mary Sue Rathbun in 1963 at the Methodist Church in Olean, NY who survives.
During his formative years his family moved to East Derry NH from Upper Darby, where Dave attended the local Pinkerton Academy High School in Derry Village. In 1961 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Penn State University in University Park, PA.
Donna J. SEYMOUR, 74, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Endwell, NY and Knoxville, PA, died Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Born May 12, 1949, in Elkland, PA, she was the daughter of Merle C. and Almira Libbey Beebe. She was married to David J. Seymour, who predeceased her on April 20, 2014.
A 1967 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School in Westfield, PA, she earned a degree in German from Mansfield University. Donna worked several administrative jobs throughout her life in Endwell, NY and Arlington, TX before retiring to be near her children in Colorado Springs.
AUSTIN, PA—Ralph M. Young, 80, of Austin, PA passed away in his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Born on Tuesday, June 1, 1943 in Plainfield, NJ, he was a son of Howard and Ruth Manning Young. He had been previously married to Jacqueline Piltz Young, Nadine Young, and Bonnie Yeaples Young.
Mr. Young proudly served as a Pennsylvania State Trooper for more than 25 years, retiring as a Corporal. Ralph later served as a Pennsylvania Constable. Prior to enlisting in the Pennsylvania State Police, he was a plumber.
While residing in Plainfield, he was a volunteer for Plainfield Search and Rescue. Ralph served on the Austin Area School Board and also served on the Seneca Highlands IU-9 Board. He was a member of Eulalia Lodge # 342 F. & A.M. in Coudersport. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and riding his side-by-side. In general, he enjoyed the outdoors.
Patricia A. Luzier Hunt, 64, of Hinsdale, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
She was born November 13, 1959 in Olean, NY, the daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie Corthell Luzier. In May of 1997, in Black Creek, she married David L. Hunt who survives.
She was a graduate of Cuba Central Schools Class of 1977.
Though she had many jobs during her life, she most recently was employed at the St Elizabeth Mother House in Allegany. This place held a special place in her heart and she adored working and caring for the sisters who lived there. She always took pride in her work and in everything she did.
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, N. Marks Byam peacefully passed away at the age of 82.
Marks was born October 26, 19 in Norwich, NY to Archer & Ellen Byam.
Marks was a United States Army Vietnam-era veteran, serving in active duty 1964-1966 and in the Army Reserves until 1970. He was an expert in pistol and rifle and received both an expert infantryman badge as well as a good conduct medal.
Residents of Wellsboro, Middlebury, and neighboring communities will remember Marks during his pivotal role in reshaping the small towns of Holiday and Nelson. Moving several of the homes and even a few churches, literally changing the face of those communities after the 1972 Agnes floods to make way for the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque dams.
Marks then enjoyed a career with the Tioga County Housing Authority as maintenance technician for the public housing projects in Westfield, Elkland and Lawrenceville. Marks loved hunting and was an expert marksman with both rifle and bow. His proficiency in mechanics served as a significant asset in both his professional endeavors and for his family. He skillfully tackled repairs ranging from household appliances like washers and dryers to heavy machinery such as bulldozers.
Adeline A. Donahue, 99, of Warner Robins, GA, and formerly of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Thomas G. Black, 88, of 7986 Rt. 59, Mt. Alton, PA passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.
Born on February 16, 1935, in Kane, he was a son of the late Vernie S. and Minnie A. (McCool) Black. Tom attended MJ Ryan School.
On September 10, 1955, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church with Fr. Kennedy officiating, he married Nancy L. (Schlopy) Black who survives.
Tom worked for Lafayette Township for 44 years and was a Working Supervisor for the last 24 years. During that time Tom was also self-employed, owning Tom Black’s Backhoe Service.
He was a member of St. Bernard Church, and served on the Bradford Area Wage Tax Board.
Daniel L. “Rat” Radaelli, 62, of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
He was born on March 25, 1961 in St. Marys, a son of the late Ronald and Anna Bella Johnson Radaelli.
Dan was married to the late Pamela Tucker, who preceded him in death in 1992. He was then preceded in death by his longtime fiance, Darlene Thomas.
Dan was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1980. He then attended DeVry Institute of Technology for Electronics. He worked for many years at the family business, Radaelli TV, alongside his dad and brothers.
Mary Armstrong, 85, previously of James City, PA passed away Thursday (Dec. 21) in Ridgway where she was currently residing with her daughter.
Born Oct 2, 1938 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Melvin and Jenny (Confer) Cook. On Nov. 26, 1955 she married Michael Armstrong, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Armstrong was a member of New Beginnings Assembly of God and also the Kane Revival Center. Prior to her retirement, she had worked 31 years in housecleaning at the Kane Community Hospital.
Nadene B. Howard, 91, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (December 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany, PA
David Allen Keach, 72, Bradford, PA passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 at OGH surrounded by his children. He was born on August 15, 1951.
He was a loving father who served in the Air Force, enjoyed reading, watching the stars, hanging out with friends at Bradford Legion, Riddle House, and had great sense of humor.
Roberta “Bobbi” A. Stephan, (73) of Olean, NY, passed away on December 19, 2023 following a brief illness.
Bobbi was born March 18, 1950, in Olean, NY and raised in Eldred, PA. She was the daughter of the late Fenton II and Carolyne McGonnell. She was formerly married to Phillip Stephan, Sr. of Allegany.
She is a 1968 graduate of Walsh High School and a 1972 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Following graduation, she was employed by the Olean YMCA as Women & Girls Director, 1972-1979. Thereafter she was employed by Cattaraugus County BOCES in the Olean School District as an Adaptive Physical Education teacher, retiring in 2008. She was the Olean High School Girls Swim Team coach for many years and later officiated Section 6 High School Swimming & Diving.
Bobbi was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Coudersport, PA
Steven E. Smoker, 48, of Old Portage Road, Emporium, PA died unexpectedly on December 19, 2023.
He was born September 23, 1975, the son of Robert E. and Veronica L. Haight Smoker.
A 1993 graduate of Cameron County High School he was an owner/operator of Smoker Logging Inc. in Emporium. Steven was a Christian and loved being with his children. He also loved the great outdoors: fishing, hiking, and logging, was a skilled craftsman making wooden furniture from trees and was also an antique collector.
