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.
Doris R. (Doremus) Wilson, age 90, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, December 23, 2022.
She was born on September 10, 1932 in Wayne, NJ, a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Doremus and was married for 46 years to Michael D. Wilson.
Doris was formerly employed at the Penn Wells Hotel and Motel, Wellsboro, PA.
She loved her cats and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gem collecting.
Doris is survived by her husband: Michael Wilson of Wellsboro, PA, two sons: Mark (Ruth) VanDuyne of Mexico, MO, Timothy (Wendy) VanDuyne of Lawrenceville, PA, three daughters: Becky (Brad) Sharp of Middlebury Center, PA, Debbie (Phillip) Gastrock of Wellsboro, PA, Sharon (Ben) Dewalt of Montgomery, PA, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two daughters: Linda VanDuyne and Ruth Migliore and a grandson: Daniel Sharp.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
William L “Roy” Besecker, 94, of Kane, PA peacefully passed away on Monday (Dec. 19, 2022) at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys.
Roy was a lifelong resident of Kane. Born June 6, 1928 in Kane, he was the first born child of the late Agnes Johnson Besecker and Ira L Besecker. On July 11, 1952, in Kane, he married Clara A. “Pudge” Johnston of Kane.
Roy graduated June 5, 1946 in Kane. He started with UNG, United Natural Gas, June 1951, which later became National Fuel Gas, retiring on Oct. 1, 1985. Roy was a Fraternal brother of Kane Masonic Lodge #566 for over 50 years, a 32 degree of Coudersport Consistory, Shriner, Zem Zem Temple, Kane VFW, United Methodist Church, and the Methodist Men of Kane.
Roy, after retirement, enjoyed traveling with his wife Pudge and later his girlfriend Rose. He loved woodworking and could find him in his workshop building something his entire life. Roy was a very active person always working on, tinkering with, or fixing anything you could imagine.
Roy is survived by his son, Roger L. Besecker of Oakland Park, Fla.; his brother Ralph Besecker of Melbourne, Fla.; sister-in-law Marianne Johnston of Kane; nephew Randal (Mary Jean) Besecker of Walnut Creek, Calif.; niece Melissa Besecker of Los Angeles, Calif.;, niece Kelle (Johnston) Bari of Kane, nephew Dan (Lauren) Johnston of Kane, nephew Todd (Karen) Johnston of Westerville, Ohio, and niece Ruth Ann (Ron) Hallberg of Kane.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son William L Besecker, Jr., brother Raymond “Ray” Besecker, brother Richard “Dick” Besecker, nephew Dean Besecker, and longtime girlfriend Rose Reigel.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Jan. 6, 2023 from 3 to 6 p.m. with a Masonic Service taking place at 5:45 p.m. The funeral ceremony will follow at 6 p.m., with the Rev. Calvin Cook, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the United Methodist Church, 112 Greeves St., Kane PA 16735, the Shriners, 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
Blaykelynn Mae BELL, infant daughter of Autumn Button and Brendon Bell, was stillborn Thursday, December 22, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.
Surviving besides her parents are: four brothers, Julius, Allaki, Dominic, and Huntley; two sisters, Letty and Aurorah; maternal grandparents, Matt and Holly Kio; paternal grandparents, Larry and Carol Bell; maternal great-grandparents, Duke and Sally Kio and Shirley and Jim Van Pelt; paternal great-grandfather, Tom Bell; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Dorothy S. Dart, 89, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (December 26, 2022) at her residence.
She was born February 22, 1933 in Smethport, the daughter of Claude and Luetta (Daley) Slade. She was married to Berlin G. Scott, who preceded her in death in 1981. She then married Gerald McGee, who passed away in 1992. She was then married to Lawrence Dart, who preceded her in death in 2007.
Dorothy was a Smethport High School graduate and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at Clarion University.
She was an elementary school teacher at the Cyclone Elementary School, the East Smethport Creative Center, and lastly at Smethport Elementary School until her retirement in 1992.
Dorothy was a life-long member of the Regular Baptist Church of Smethport, and a member of the McKean County Historical Society, PSEA, the Smethport Garden Club, the Red Hatters, and volunteered at Sena Kean Manor for many years.
She is survived by:
Three sons: Stanley T. (Debbie) Scott, Mitchell G. (Karen) Scott, both of Smethport, and Bradley A. Scott
A special “daughter in love”: Reletta (Lester) Lapp of Cyclone
Seven grandchildren: Meghan (Christopher) Hornberger, Randy (Lindsey) Scott, Brianna (Dalton) Mack, Bradley (Brandy) Scott, II, Ben Scott, Susan (Andy) Kipp and Cassandra Scott
Four great grandchildren: Zoey, Aaron, Madeline, Olivia (and more on the way)
At Dorothy’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Instead, the party she wished for family and friends is being planned for summer 2023 in a joyful celebration of her life and ever-present smile. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Regular Baptist Church of Smethport. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
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.
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.
A complete obituary will follow.
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.
Douglas A. Burge, 61, of Russell, PA, died Monday, December 19, 2022, of natural causes.
He was born June 22, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of the late Donald L. and Nancy C. Kramer Burge. He was a former resident of Lewis Run, PA., and has resided in Russell, PA., for the past 13 years.
Doug was employed with PennDOT as a truck driver. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing.
He is survived by his good friend, David R. Morrison of Warren, PA., 2 Brothers – Donald Burge and wife, Paula of St. Cloud, Minn., Erik Burge of Knoxville, TN., several nieces, and nephews.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has the honor of providing funeral arrangements.
ROULETTE, Pa.—Richard C. “Dick” Gustin, 86, of Roulette, PA passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 22, 2022, after a short illness.
Born on Thursday, November 5, 1936 in Westfield, he was a son of Merle D. and Glenola I. Avery Gustin. On April 23, 1960 in Hinsdale, N.Y., he married Barbara J. Scutt, who passed away on June 21, 2021.
Dick was a graduate of Roulette High School. He served in the US Army from 1956 to 1961, attaining the rank of SP4. He was employed in the gas and oil field industry by Gas Field Specialists in Millport as an equipment operator.
Dick was a former member of the Roulette Volunteer Fire Department and former a member of the Moose Lodge in Port Allegany. He enjoyed working with his hands..
Left to cherish his memory are three children, Janet D. (Clifford) Bennett of Frewsburg, N.Y., and James D. (Audrey) Gustin and Brian M. (Jean Reynolds) Gustin, both of Roulette; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Dick was predeceased by a brother, Merle D. Gustin, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to call from 12 noon to 1pm on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Riverside United Methodist Church, 39 River Street, Roulette, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 1pm with Pastor Matt Howe, officiating, Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roulette Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 172, Roulette, PA 16746.
Dick’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 Dick, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Burdette A. Woodkirk “beloved father, companion, and grandfather”
Burdette A. “Woody” Woodkirk, 84, of Hazle Township, formerly of Potter County, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton, after a brief illness.
Born on Thursday, March 10, 1938, in Cuba, N.Y., he was a son of Neil Woodkirk and Mary Trask Woodkirk Sewell.
Woody attended Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He was first employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Olean, N.Y., later was employed by Hanover Shoe Farms in Hanover, Pa., and was also employed as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry.
Woody was a social member of the Conyingham VFW along with numerous other veteran’s clubs. He also was a member of many rod and gun clubs. He raised harness racing horses for many years, spending much quality time with his children in this endeavor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting pool, and playing golf. He loved his dogs throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his longtime companion, Jacqueline “Bunny” Young, with whom he resided; five daughters, Melissa (Larry) Hunsberger of Emlenton, Melinda (William) Bowden of Foxfire, NC, Michelle (Don Kepple) Woodkirk of Sligo, Kimberly Woodkirk of McGrann, and Pamela (Joseph) Fletcher of Strattanville; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Jim) France, William Bowden III, Larissa (Carter) Flaherty, Austine Strominger, Wesley Hunsberger, Samuel Hunsberger, and Sierra Fletcher; four great-grandchildren, Madison France, Logan France, Mason France, and Elijah Strominger-Moffett; a great-grandson to be born in June 2023; several nieces and nephews, including Terry Gustin of the State of Washington, whom he considered a brother; a sister-in-law, Janice Woodkirk Pease of Shinglehouse; Bunny’s, daughter, Debbie (Steve) Golden of Nottingham; Bunny’s grandchildren, Stephanie, Abby, and Charlie; and his dog, Hoover.
In addition to his parents, Woody was predeceased by a son, Randy Woodkirk; five siblings, Neil Garth Woodkirk, Myeerah Gustin, Charles Woodkirk, Malcomb Woodkirk, and Connie Perry; a niece, Wanda Fuller, whom he considered a sister; and a son-in-law, Raymond L. Strominger.
Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Pastor Alan L. Mertsock of Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle, Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in Obi Cemetery, Obi, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Woody’s family entrusted his care 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 Woody, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Melody N. Green, of 620 Route 16 South, Olean, NY passed away Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2022) at ECMC, following injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.
Melody was born Oct. 1, 1962, in Olean, and was the daughter of Clifford Barrett and Clara Mabel Shoup Babb.
Melody formerly sang in a country music band. She enjoyed working as a volunteer EMT for the Town of Olean VFD and enjoyed taking care of children.
Melody is survived by her lifelong companion, Daniel Green of Little Genesee; three children, Chrystal G. Weber of Lyndon, Brandy L. Heiser and Gary E. (Heidi Casey) Shreve, both of Olean; a foster son, Elijah; seven grandchildren, Derick, Aubrianna, Avory, Iris, Hannah, Colin and Nadia; a great-granddaughter, Sophia; 12 siblings, Sandi Lee Crozier of Smithfield, Pa., Randy D. (Naomi) Babb of Olean, Ronald E. (Cheryl) Babb of Limestone, Dawn M. (Robert) Bean of Eldred, Pa., Jack B. (Carol) Babb of Olean, James A. (Janet) Babb of Portville, Clifford F. “Skip” (Shirleen) Babb of Arkansas, Joyce L. (Charles) Cwicklinski of Cheektowaga, Wayne A. (Diane) Babb of Olean, Linda P. (Shane) McGranaghan of Grand Valley, Pa., Brian J. (Alvena) Babb of Allegany and Brenda A. (Gary Miles) Cabisca of Olean; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jack and Joyce Aderman, Wendy, Tammy and family, Carol, Randy and Naomi and Natalie.
Melody was predeceased by her parents; and two brothers, Larry D. Babb and Robert T. Babb.
A memorial service will be held at a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ECMC, 462 Grider St., Suite G-1, Buffalo NY 14215.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.
Donna L. Lewis, age 81 of Westfield, PA passed away on Thursday December 22, 2022 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.
Born October 13, 1941 in Addison, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Gee) Avery. Donna married Paul G. Lewis on December 27, 1959 and they shared 62 years together.
She enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing, picking berries and playing games on her computer.
She is survived by her husband, Paul of Westfield; children, Deb and Don Kibbe of Harrison Valley and Paul and Lori Lewis, Jr. of Rathbone, NY: grandchildren, Charles and Tara Kibbe of North Fork, Sheri and Matt Slater of Mansfield, Terry Lewis of Alaska, Candi Hendrickson of Alaska and Roy Lewis of Ohio; great grandchildren, Dakota, Wyatt, Myah, Maleah and Chelsea and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Chuck Avery.
Private family services will be held at their convenience.
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, Pa.—Burdette A. “Woody” Woodkirk, 84, of Hazle Township, formerly of Potter County, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton, after a brief illness.
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.
