SMETHPORT, Pa.—Linda K. Lewis, 72, a longtime resident of Smethport, PA passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care 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.
Leslie D. Field, 73, of 1995 Route 305, Cuba, NY passed away December 23, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.
Born April 14, 1949 in Olean, he was the son of Ray E. and Nellie Bly Field. He married Bonnie Powell, who survives.
Leslie was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as an NDT inspector for Walt Disney World as well as Dresser Rand in Olean and Wellsville.
He was a longtime member of the Southside Union Chapel, the Steel Workers Union, and the Christian Motorcycle Association. He also loved the Green Bay Packers, working on cars, riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar and writing music. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Leslie is survived by; two daughters, Misty (Michael) Vossler of Orlando, FL., and Michelle (Freeman) Bridge of Shinglehouse, PA; five grandchildren, Ashton, Julien, Levi, Luc, and Oliva Grace; one sister, Anna Catherine Howard; and many nieces and nephews.
He predeceased by; one daughter, Loriann Field; one grandson, Ethan Ray; and his siblings, Harold Jones, Helen Berard, and Linda Cook.
Friends will be a received at the Southside Union Chapel, 647 S. Union Street, Olean on Monday (January 2, 2023) from 10am-1pm. Funeral services will begin at 1pm. Burial will be at a later date, and at the convenience of the family.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Southside Union Chapel, 647 S. Union Street, Olean, NY 14760.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State Street, Olean. Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
Carol Lee Armagost, 68, of DuBois, PA died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
Born on January 4, 1954 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Ella V. (Milliron) Armagost.
Carol moved to DuBois in 2019 after living in Emporium, PA for 45 years.
She retired from GKN Sintered Metals in Emporium as a technician after 40 years of service.
Carol is survived by one brother, William L. Armagost and his wife Deanne and one sister, Nancy Jo Horak and her husband Edward both of DuBois, PA; two nieces, Tammy and Susan; and three nephews, Rich, Alex and Zack.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 10 – 11a.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.
Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.
Daemon J. Beck, 51, of 1496 Kent Rd., Ischua, NY passed away Sunday (December 25, 2022) after a recent diagnosis of cancer.
Born October 4, 1971 in Ft. Lee, NJ, he was the son of Robert Beck and Susan Gruzdis Shapiro. On October 17, 2015 in East Smethport United Christian Church, he married Randi L. Burton who survives.
Daemon was raised in New York City and graduated from the Culinary Institute in NYC in 2005. He worked for a period of time for the Plaza Hotel and Tavern on the Green, both in NYC. In the early 2000’s he moved to Portville. In 2014, he and Randi moved to Smethport. They returned to Ischua in June of this year, and he had been working for Go To Meals as well as Randy’s Fireside.
He enjoyed spending his time cooking and being with his family, especially his wife and children. He also loved his country and was a true patriot. He was a former member of the Portville Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Randi; his father of Queens; his mother of New Jersey; 8 children Rene Faulkner of Bradenton, FL, Tim Flanagan of Buffalo, Savannah Chiapuso of Portville, Isabelle Phearsdorf of Ischua, Nathan Beck of Portville, Gabriella Phearsdorf of Ischua, Ameline Beck of Portville, and Everly Beck of Ischua; 1 granddaughter Nevaeh House; an uncle and aunt Gary and Nancy Beck of NYC; and 1 cousin, Arla Fiorenzi of New Smyrna Beach, FL.
The family invites friends to a visitation on Tuesday (January 3, 2023) at the East Smethport United Christian Church from 11am until 1pm. A funeral service will begin at 1pm in the church with Pastor Allen Young to officiate. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Farmers Valley, Keating Township, PA.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the East Smethport United Christian Church, 18399 Route 6, E. Smethport, PA 16730, or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 666 Elm St., Buffalo, NY 14203.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.
Richard L. HRIBAR, 83, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born January 26, 1939, in New Castle, he was the son of Louis William and Jennie Meelich Hribar. On October 24, 1964, in Winchester, VA, he married the former Carol A. Jameson, who survives.
A graduate of Bessemer High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown University and a master’s degree in guidance counseling from St. Bonaventure University. He was employed by IU9 teaching special education at Coudersport High School for 30 years.
Dick was a member of Coudersport Alliance Church, Susquehannock Trail Club, and Trout Unlimited.
Surviving besides his wife, Carol, are: a daughter, Tammy (Timothy) Bennett of Coudersport; a granddaughter Traci (Kris) Bretz of Coudersport; two great-granddaughters, Gianna Allen and KarliJo Bretz, both of Coudersport; a sister, Carol (Ronald) Snyder of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and a nephew, Jeffrey Snyder of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Friends may call at Coudersport Alliance Church, 7 Alliance Ave., Coudersport on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Josh Dean will officiate.
Memorials may be made to God’s Country Chapter Trout Unlimited (memo line—Project Healing Waters), P.O. Box 72, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
David L. Bizzarro, loving father and grandfather, 73, of 23 River Street, Bradford, PA passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence.
Born October 5, 1949, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Michael and Lena (Martel) Bizzarro.
Dave was a 1967 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School and received an associate degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 1969.
He was employed for 25 years locally at Penzoil Company and moved to Midland, TX with Penzoil. He retired and returned to Bradford to work with his son Mel.
Dave enjoyed playing baseball and coaching Little League Baseball. He loved the NY Yankees. His greatest joy was being with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Bernard Church, and the Italian Club.
He is survived by two daughters, Joy (Shane) Harless, of Bradford, and Melissa (Kevin) Winter, of Prosper TX, several grandchildren including Cassandra Harless, Brodie Harless, twins, Codie and Blake Harless, Nathan Winter, Sofia Winter, Vinnie Bizzarro and Melanie Bizzarro, one brother, Robert M. (Lisa) Bizzarro, of Tonawanda NY, and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Melvin D. Bizzarro.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday January 3, 2023, from 10 am to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, at Noon funeral services will be held with Fr. Jim Gutting officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Alfred J. Brown, age 87, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on December 24, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.
Born August 2, 1935 in Bath, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred H. Brown and Frances (Quick) Brown Patterson. He married Rosalie Rumburger on November 23, 1957 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Al served three years in the US Marine Corps where he earned the rank SSgt. Al then worked as a machinist for Ingersoll Rand where he retired. In retirement, Al operated a cabinet shop where he built many pieces of heirloom furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets as well as custom restoration.
In addition to his wife, Al is survived by his children, Deborah and Ronald Chapel of Tioga and their son, Nicholas Chapel; Cherrie and Arthur Miller of Tioga and their children, Matt Soper, Jaime Soper, Tony Miller and Angie Miller and Brian and Desta Brown of Knoxville and their children, Yvonne Brown and Brian Brown; and six great grandchildren.
Per Al’s wishes there will be no services at this time.
Elizabeth Lillian Sallade, 89, Coudersport, PA passed away Monday December 26, 2022 at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born on August 23, 1933, daughter of the late Clayton and Wanda (Petrosewitz) Reed. She married her high school sweetheart, Frederick William Sallade, on June 16, 1951 and they were married over 33 years until his passing on May 14, 1985.
Betty was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1951. She retired from Morgan AM&T, formerly Pure Carbon, when she was in her mid 70’s after 47 years of service. She loved her job and her friends on the inspection line. Betty was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport.
Betty had a great sense of humor and was fiercely loyal to her family. She enjoyed life with family and friends and staying in touch with the people she loved. She enjoyed go out with her late husband to local places for dining and entertainment and she enjoyed travelling.
Earlier in life she loved working with her father outside, helping with chores on the farm. She continued this love for working outside with her husband and even later in life, after retiring, helping her son William with the outside chores.
Betty is survived by a son, William (Donna) Sallade of Coudersport; a daughter, Deborah (David) DeGroff of Florissant, MO; six grandchildren; Shannon Sallade, Megan Sallade, Jason Saler, Minelle Snay, Matthew Sallade, and Case DeGroff, 11 great grandchildren; Breanna, Corben, Liam, Sean, Lincoln, Finnen, Andrew, Emily, Lucas, Zoie, and Callum, a brother, Clayton Reed, Jr. of Coudersport; and a sister, Mary McCaigue of Coudersport.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at Sweden Hill Cemetery in the late spring. A date and time will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions in Betty’s name be made to the American Legion, Potter Post #192, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
The family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Barbara Breal (71) of Biloxi, Mississippi has gone to be with the Lord and Savior on 12/25/2022.
Barbara was born in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania on January 26,1951 to the late Dorothy (Stuck) and Paul Bennett of Eldred, PA.
She was a 1969 graduate of Otto-Eldred JR/SR High School. After graduating Barbara joined the United States Air Force where she served for 5 1/2 years.
In December of 1998, Barbara married Rickey Ficke Breal and had a wonderful family. Barbara was a long-time employee of Merit Health for 30 years.
Barbara is survived by her husband Rickey Breal, son Richard (Amanda) Lord of Pensacola, FL. Sisters Deborah Bird of Eldred, PA and Sarah (Phil) Hall of East Aurora, NY. Grandsons Carson Lord, Garrett Lord, Stepdaughter Kimberly Breal and step-granddaughter Dallas Graham. A very special cousin Stephen Bennett of Duke Center, PA and many nieces and nephews.
Barbara is preceded in death by her mother, father and sister Kelly Kvalkauskas
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29,2022 at First Baptist Church of Windsor Park, 6108 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS 39564 from 12pm-1pm and service to follow at 1pm. Burial will be held at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
Southern Mississippi Funeral Services is honored to service the Breal family
Joseph A. “Joe” “Joey” Lehosky, 63, of Eldred, PA passed away at home, suddenly and unexpectedly, on December 23, 2022.
Born October 15, 1959, in Olean, NY, he was the only child of the late Joseph P. Lehosky, and Joyce Sacco Lehosky of Bradford.
Joe was a 1977 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School. He earned a BA from St. Bonaventure University and an MBA from Penn State-Behrend.
His work history includes employment with the Otto Eldred Recreation Center during high school summers, and, after college, Joel Anderson, CPA, in Port Allegany, National Transit Company in Bradford, Pennzoil in Oil City, and, most recently, as co-owner of Cranberry Castrol 10-Minute Oil Change/Car Wash/Pet Wash in Cranberry. He retired in April 2021.
Joe enjoyed traveling, reading, fly fishing, and fly tying.
On May 24, 1986, Joe married Patricia Popiel Lehosky who survives.
Surviving is his wife Patty of 36 years, his mother Joyce, mother-in-law, Doris Popiel, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kevin and Molly Popiel Lindahl, Jon Popiel, and Joseph and Alice Popiel. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Jason and Heidi Popiel Worthington and their children, Cade and Paxton, plus Dan Popiel and Ashley Butters and their children, Natalee and Nicholas. Also, he is survived by special local friends, Mike and Lois Kervin, Joe Wade, and Carl and Jean Miskovich.
There will be no public funeral services. His cremains will be scattered by the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to Port Area Ambulance Service Inc., 22279 US-6, Port Allegany, PA 16743, or TLC EMS, 20 Grant St., Duke Center, PA 16729, or the Eldred Boro VFD, 4 Platt St., Eldred, PA 16731, or the Eldred Township VFD, 84 Windfall Rd., Eldred, PA 16731, or Keystone Fly Fishers, 1021 Bredinsburg Rd., Franklin, PA 16323 or Trout Unlimited, Oil Creek Chapter, PO Box 366, Franklin, PA 16323.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Timothy C. GIELOW, 68, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in his home.
Born September 13, 1954, in Buffalo, he was the son of Joseph James and Delores Yvonne Mills Gielow.
A graduate of Angelica High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1978 – 1980. He was employed on the bridge crew with the Department of Transportation.
His interests included fishing, ice fishing, woodworking, hunting, painting, and carpentry. Tim especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren.
Surviving are: his girlfriend of 22 years, Connie Morris; a daughter, Cassie (David) Guagliano of Buffalo; four granddaughters, Rochelle, Maddie, Carley, and Reese Morris; four great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; three step-sons, Anthony (Christie) Morris of Murfreesboro, TN, Scott (Patty) Morris of Eastaboga, AL, and Robbie Morris of Andover; a step-daughter, Christina (Chad) Allen of Filmore; a daughter-in-law, Melissa Niedermaier; a sister, Becky J. Gielow of Wellsville; a brother, Joseph J. Gielow, Jr. of Tonawanda; two step-sisters, Lauri (Dan) Lyon and Jeaneane (Chris) Finnemore, both of Angelica; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Kirk Douglas Gielow; and a sister, Tedde L. Swarthout.
A memorial gathering will be held on a later date. Memorials may be made to SPCA serving Allegany County, P.O. Box 381, Wellsville, NY 14895.
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.
Letha A. (Dickinson) Teed, 92, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born February 15, 1930, in Wellsboro, to Ezra and Alta (Patrick) Dickinson. On June 24, 1950 she married Ernest H. Teed, and together they raised three children and shared 69 years of marriage.
Letha worked outside the home cleaning houses and offices, and was an employee at Witts Nursing Home in Nauvoo, but she was happy to consider her vocation, that of a homemaker. She had been a member of the Oregon Hill Grace Chapel. Letha and Ernest maintained a camper at Petticoat Junction in Cedar Run for 40 years and loved their time there. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, gardening and canning, and was proud of her flower beds.
Letha is survived by her two sons: Larry Teed of Wellsboro and Scott Teed of Liberty; a daughter: Sandi (Victor) Johnson of Asheboro, NC; five grandchildren: Colin, Stephen, Todd, Karen, and Brittany; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law: LeRoy Teed of Oregon Hill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers: Larue and Don Dickinson, and a sister: Angie Fletcher.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Letha’s life from 11am-1pm Tuesday January 3, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, a funeral will follow at 1pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oregon Hill Cemetery.
John C. McLaren, 82, of Lindholm Road, Mount Jewett, PA passed away Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022) at his residence.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1940, in Johnstown. On Feb. 15, 1969, in Toledo, Ohio, he married Rose Switala, who survives.
John was a heavy equipment operator with the union in Toledo. John used to hunt in this area and he and Rose moved here after his retirement.
He was a life member of the Mount Jewett American Legion and the Mount Jewett VFW. He also was the Shriners, Zenobia Shrine, in Perrysburg, Ohio, the Free and Accepted Masons Harbor Light Lodge #746, the Mount Jewett Sportsman Club and the Wilcox Sportsman Club.
John had also served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mary “Suzie” Karalfa of Toledo, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gary and Dennis McLaren.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Thursday (Dec. 29) from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral ceremony will be conducted on Friday (Dec. 30) at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Pflieger, officiating. Burial and military honors will follow in Nebo Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Zenobia Shrine, 8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 or to the donor’s choice.
Scott A. Canfield, Jr., 40, of Bradford, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
He was born on December 14, 1982 in Bradford; a son of Scott Canfield Sr. and Carol Jackson Richardson of Bradford.
In addition to his mother; he is also survived by four children, Cole Canfield, Elijah Canfield, Kadence Canfield and Jaxon Canfield all of Bradford; two brothers, Ron Jackson of Bradford and Allen Canfield of Grand Prairie, TX; one sister, Tara Canfield of Grand Prairie, TX; one aunt, Kathy Witherell of Bradford; one uncle, Jim Jackson of Cowarts, AL and three nieces, Sierra and Kendra Jackson and Kaileigh Major.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Pauline A. Salvetto, 99, of Ridgway, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on March 11, 1923 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Fatubeno.
On July 28, 1951, she married the late James J. Salvetto, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2003. Together they shared more than 52 years of marriage.
Pauline was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of St. Leo’s Church. She loved to cook, and spent many years in the kitchen at the Royal. She also enjoyed crocheting, shopping, and trips to the casino. She was an avid Pirates and Steelers fan, always cheering on her teams. Most of all, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by 1 daughter; Donna Salvetto-Richardson and her husband James of Ridgway; and by her 2 beloved grandchildren; Richard Imhof, Jr., who helped care for her, and Corey Wehler, 2 great-grandchildren Caleb Imhof and Lindsay Imhof. She is also survived by three nieces; Mary Ann Elias, Angela Elias, and Edna Serafini.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son; Ronald Salvetto, two brothers; John and Herbert Fatubeno, and by three sisters; Mary White, Cecelia Jacobs, and Nardina Elias.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Pauline A. Salvetto will be celebrated on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 with Fr. Jeffery Noble as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Leo’s Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation.
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
Barbara A. “Bonnie” Wright, 76, of 1012 Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at UPMC Hamot.
Born August 3, 1946, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Marie “Patty” (Harrington) Wright.
Bonnie was a 1964 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
She was employed as a secretary at Jarrett Machine Shop for many years.
Bonnie was a golfer and member of Pine Acres Country Club. She was a member of the Eagles Club and an auxiliary member of the VFW and American Legion.
Surviving is her extended family Danielle and Jim Grady with whom she resided, and many dear friends.
Danielle and Jim will receive friends of Bonnie’s on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave. from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at 1:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. John Jacquel, pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or VFW, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford, PA 16701 or Boys Town, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010.
Marilyn J. Smith, 83, formerly of 668 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born October 25, 1939, at the Farrell Dairy Farm home, in Bradford she was a daughter of the late Walter L. and Mary R. (Hotelling) Farrell. She graduated from Bradford High School class of 1957.
On March 1, 1958, in Bradford, she married Gerald B. Smith who preceded her in death on July 26, 2009.
Marilyn was a homemaker and formally worked at Dresser Manufacturing.
Marilyn was a huge Buffalo Sabres fan as well as the Cleveland Browns.
Surviving is one daughter, Jennifer A. Smith, two sons, David M. (Debbie) Smith, of Bradford, and Steven A. (Andrea) Smith, of Piedmont SC, two sisters, Carol M. (the late Fred) Henke, and Janice E. (Charlie) Kaefer, both of Bradford, one brother, Walter J. (Connie) Farrell, of Tyrone, four grandchildren, Joseph Smith, Jennifer Moshier, Tristan Smith, and James Smith, two great grandchildren, Hunter and Haylee Moshier, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Roger Smith, who died on March 7, 2001, and one son-in-law, Irwin Joe Baker, who died January 6, 2005.
Family will receive friends Friday December 30, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., at 6:00 pm services will be held with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes retired Presbyterian minister officiating.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Patricia Faye Smith-McAnallen, 91, Smethport, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022, at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport surrounded by her family.
She was born November 8, 1931, daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Van Sickle) Smith. On December 26, 1951, in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smethport, she married John Arthur McAnallen, who passed away on August 31, 2022. They lived their entire lives in Smethport and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last year.
Patricia was a 1949 graduate of Smethport High School and prior to her first born, was employed at Smethport Market Basket.
She was an active and well-known member in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary community as a member of St. Elizabeth Rosary Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Chairperson for the church bazaar and member of St. Elizabeth’s Church Women’s Club. She was also a former member of the Memorial Recreation Center, the Smethport Garden Club, and Girl Scouts of America leader.
Patricia was a loving and devoted mother with world renowned patience, as she successfully raised seven children. She was surrounded by numerous families with stay-at-home mothers while living on King Street. It may have been the most populous area of town at the time, and it wasn’t uncommon for her children, and others, to be out of the house the entire day. She made lifelong friendships with those wonderful women and their families.
Patricia was immensely proud of her family and attended many sporting, choral and graduation events. She especially loved her role of Nana or Gram to her nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She supported them in their sacraments, school and sport fundraisers, and as a loving advisor.
She loved sewing, quilting, knitting, gardening, reading (she had numerous Kindles) and often spent hours on the phone with her family.
Patricia is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Kay James of Smethport, PA, Sandra Lee (Terry) Morris of Martin, GA, Mary Beth (Robert) Bidlack of Sayre, PA, and Polly Marie (Ronald) Fiegl of Chambersburg, PA; three sons, David Bruce McAnallen of Pittsburgh, PA, Phillip Stephen (Nancy) McAnallen of Lake Helen, FL, Charles McAnallen of Littleton, CO.
Grandchildren: Matthew Sicheri, Beth Marie Wilson, Lucas V. Rees, Ashley McAnallen, Alexandrea Bidlack, Jonathan Bidlack, Grace Fiegl, Jack Fiegl, Bryce Fiegl and great grandchildren Lily Wilson, Evelyn Rees, Olivia Rees, Jeffery Bonner.
One sister Phillis Jean Barnhart, one brother Michael L. Smith.
And several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marian (Van Sickle) Smith, one sister Barbara Smith, and brothers Robert Smith and Rodger Smith.
A memorial mass will be held January 28, at 10 AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smethport, with a luncheon and Celebration of Life to follow.
Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Building Fund or Smethport Food Bank. Please feel free to share your memories at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., of Smethport.
John J. Austin, 63, of Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born July 1, 1959, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Robert E. and Mary Oliver Austin. On Jan. 14, 2012, in Port Allegany, he married Terrie M. Milne, who survives.
A lifetime resident of the area, John was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, class of 1979.
He was employed with Ardagh Group, Port Allegany, as a machine operator, retiring in 2021, after 30 years of service.
John attended the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany.
He enjoyed his time as a stock car driver, driving at the Bradford Speedway. He was an avid snowmobiler, and member of the West End Snowmobile Club. He also did welding for others and had a snow plowing business in the winter. He was a very social person and enjoyed talking to everyone. He will be missed by many.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Terrie, are two sons, John M. (Misty) Austin of Emporium, Henry A. Troupe of Port Allegany; two daughters, Samantha J. (Jeff) Fry of Austin, PA, and Hannah M. Troupe of Port Allegany; four granddaughters, two grandsons; and a great granddaughter; a brother, Art Buck of Bradford; three sisters, Deb (Garry) Sherwood of Eldred, Marie (Russ Safran) Ober of Bradford, and Tina (Paul) Freer of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert E. Austin.
Friends will be received from 2-5 p.m. Friday (Dec. 30, 2022) in the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. with Rev. Dale Detweiler, pastor, officiating.
Memorials can be made to the Bradford Speedway, or choice of the donor.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Terrie M. Austin, 220 Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA 16743.
James “Dick” R. Armstrong, 85, of Kane, PA passed away Saturday evening, (December 24, 2022) at the Millcreek Community Hospital.
He was born on Dec. 4, 1937 in Brandy Camp, the son of the late Alvin and Dorothy Spare Armstrong. On Oct. 24, 1957, in Flaconer, N.Y., he married Sandra Nichols, who survives.
Mr. Armstrong was the plant manager at Kane Handle for many years. He also had worked as a station agent for Allegheny Airlines and in the tool room for Clarion Sintered Metals.
He had attended the First Baptist Church, was a member and past president of the Kane Rotary, was a member and chair for the Kane Community Hospital Board, a member of the Kane Chamber of Commerce, the Worshipful Master of the Kane Lodge #566 Free and Accepted Masons and the co-founder of the KAHS Alumni Memorial Award. He was passionate about helping others and volunteered many hours on behalf of the community.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lori Dupere, of Ocala, Fla. and one brother, Donald Armstrong of Erie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Charles Armstrong in infancy and Joseph Armstrong.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kane High School Alumni Memorial Award, P.O. Box 98, Kane, PA 16735.
Jack W. Wilson, 72, a lifelong resident of Hebron, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, April 18, 1950 in Coudersport, he was a son of James E. and Delores V. Gilbert Wilson. On March 22, 1974 in Coudersport, he married Sharon K. Wright, who survives.
Jack attended Coudersport High School, where he was an active member of the FFA.
Jack was a self-employed truck driver and had also worked in his family’s trucking business. He had also been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator and a heavy equipment operator instructor. After retiring from PennDOT, he was a Hebron Township supervisor.
He was member of Eulalia Lodge #342 F. & A.M. in Coudersport and a member of the Coudersport Consistory. Jack enjoyed spending time outdoors. His love for his land and equipment was evident. Everything he did, he did with passion. Jack spent countless hours mowing and excavating. He loved many family pets over the years and enjoyed feeding his goldfish in the pond he built. He loved many things, but his greatest love was his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years; two daughters, Crystal L. Wilson-Morales and Billie J. (Richard Jr.) Sheehy, both of Coudersport; five grandchildren, Derek, Brandon, Courtney, Keelin, and Wyatt; four great-grandchildren, Bryson, Paisleigh, Brynnlee, and Braylee; and three siblings, Thomas E. (Ruth) Wilson and Jess (Patty) Wilson, both of Coudersport, and James (Bonnie) Wilson of Shongo, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by a sister, Norma Jean Bagwell.
Family and friends may call from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Church, 13 E. Carley Hill Road, Roulette, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 6pm with Pastor Steve Hinton, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hebron Seventh Day Baptist Women’s Group, 13 E. Carley Hill Road, Roulette, PA 16746; to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915; or to the Christmas House, PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Jack’s family has entrusted his 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 Jack, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.