Eversyn Xavier Lee JONES, infant son of Sandra and Patrick Jones of Ulysses, PA, was born sleeping on Friday, July 26, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024 in the Gold Church, 2402 State Rte 49, Ulysses, PA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Derrick A. WILLETTS, 28, of Scio, NY, died Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born May 27, 1996, in Wellsville.
A 2015 graduate of Scio Central School, he worked with Job Corps for a few years. After Job Corps, he was employed by TPI in Arcade and recently by Saputo in Friendship as a forklift operator. Derrick enjoyed playing video games and hanging out with his family and friends.
Harold R. Cummings, 76, of Russell, PA., died peacefully Monday morning, August 26, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA., after an extended illness.
He was born the 11th child of Donald S. and Elsie Edna Marie Gheres Cummings. He was born on October 27, 1947, in Warren, PA. Harold was a lifelong Warren and Russell, PA., area resident. He was a 1966 graduate of Warren High School, where he was an accomplished wrestler, almost getting to the state finals, only to get hurt the match prior to going to states.
He went into the Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War, as a corporal. He was awarded the Purpleheart Medal, National Defense Service Medal Rifle-Marksman, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 star. While in the Marine Corp., Harold wrestled for the corp.
James A. Fuller, 68, of Smethport, passed away Monday (August 26, 2024) at UPMC-Kane.
He was born November 1, 1955 in Port Allegany, the son of William and Delores (Walton) Fuller. In July of 1981, he married Karen Bemus, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Fuller attended Kane schools and worked at the Resource Center of Jamestown, NY.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and William Fuller, along with a sister, Paula Fuller.
There will be no visitation or services.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Mt Jewett Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Elaine R. Meyers “former Bolivar, NY resident”
Elaine R. Meyers, 90, of Ulysses, formerly of Orchard Park, NY and Bolivar, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the Hart Comfort House, Wellsville, NY.
Born on Friday, November 3, 1933 in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of Gordon E. and Ruth B. Farley Visseau. On August 8, 1953 in Washington, DC, she married Roxie G. Meyers, who passed away on June 30, 2011.
Benjamin J. RANSOM, 40, of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Harold R. Cummings, 76, of Russell, PA., died peacefully, Monday morning, August 26, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA., after an extended illness.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. at Praise Fellowship of Russell, PA.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Coy E. FANTON, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born July 8, 1945, in Wellsville, he was the son of Everett and Juanita A. Wright Fanton. He was a 1964 graduate of Scio Central School. On April 3, 1966, he married the former Bonita J. Moline, who predeceased him on July 2, 2008. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 – 1969. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves from 1972 – 1992. Coy was employed by Otis Eastern for 40 years, retiring as a superintendent in 2015. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. On July 5, 2014, in Whitesville, he married the former MaryLynn Van Pelt, who survives.
Anthony W. Mancuso, Jr., 81, of 733 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born May 14, 1943 in Reynoldsville, son of the late Anthony W. and Elizabeth Puskas Mancuso, Sr. He was a graduate of Reynoldsville High School and served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his service, Tony moved to St. Marys and worked at Eagle Express, loving every minute of his work as a truck driver for them.
On January 31, 1967, in Maryland, he married the late Patricia A. Snyder, who preceded him in death on May 10, 2015.
David A. Schneider, 63, of 120 Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away August 23, 2024 at home peacefully, with family by his side.
He was born May 25, 1961 in Ridgway, PA, son of the late Gerald “Jerry” Schneider (2018) and Shirley Woelfel Schneider (2014). He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1979. He worked for Carbon/Graphite, Dippold Construction and Micale Construction. David also loved to build on his own and was very good at it.
Jack H. Peterson, 91, of Erie, passed away Thursday (August 22, 2024) at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie.
He was born February 15, 1933 in Bradford, the son of Floyd and Ethyle (Lovell) Peterson. On December 6, 1975, in Smethport, he married Lois M. Hicks, who died April 2, 2010.
Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
He was employed by Continental Can Company until they closed and then he worked for GAF in machine maintenance until his retirment.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and camping. He loved coming to his camp in McKean County.
Elaine R. Meyers, 90, of Ulysses, formerly of Bolivar, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the Hart Comfort House, Wellsville, NY.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced a complete obituary.
Charles W. Stewart, 91, of Rt. 59 Lewis Run, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
Born April 3, 1933, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Harry and Leona (Jacobs) Stewart. He attended Bradford High School.
Jackson J. “Jack” Taylor, 74, of Coudersport, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport. Jack was born on August 17, 1950, the son of the late Earl I. Taylor and Flossie E. (Pilon) Nichols, of Coudersport.
Jack was a member of the Coudersport Seventh Day Adventist Church. He also loved to fish and when younger, hunting. He also enjoyed vegetable gardening, music, and loved animals and his pets.
Gregory Winston, 59, of Welsh St. passed away Monday (Aug. 19) at his residence. Born Sept. 21, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA, he is the son of the late Basil and Evelyn (Hosmer) Winston. He married Hazel Shugars, who survives.
Greg had been a member of the National Guard. He was an electrician and had worked for Bill Jones for several years and had also worked for Bradford Electronics.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Brian Fortner of Bradford, Kevin Shugars of Bradford and Gregory (Tiffany) Winston II of Kane; two daughters, Penney Winston of Kane and Salena (Robert Vlach) Winston of Northfield, MA; ten grandchildren; one brother, Michael Winston of Bradford and one sister Penney Holsinger of Bradford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ellwood Schoonover and Basil Winston Jr.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crowd Funding account set up on the funeral home website to help the family with expenses.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.
Margaret I. Tauses, 100, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Friday night (August 23, 2024). She was born April 1, 1924 in Sykesville, PA a daughter of the late Patsy and Marie Christian Granater. On June 19, 1948 in Sykesville, PA she married the late Albert P. Tauses, Sr.
Mrs. Tauses graduated from Sykesville High School in the class of 1942. She worked at Sylvania for over 17 years. She was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church where she volunteered, as a cook, in the kitchen for the funeral luncheons. She was also a member of the C. D. of A. for over 60 years and served as president for 12 years in the Rosary Society where she was a member also for over 60 years (in 2008). She was a Curcillo member since 1982 and also a member of the VFW Auxillary.
She is survived by a son, Albert Tauses, Jr. and his wife Anne Marie, Tuscon, AZ; two grandchildren, Adrienne Tauses and Joshua Tauses along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albert P. Tauses, Sr. who died June 7, 1979, son, Gregory Tauses who died Sept. 27, 1958, two brothers, Michael and Pat Granater, six sisters, Catherine Kraft, June Delp, Rachel Dressler, Virginia Perry, Evelyn Urban and Rose Marusiak.
There will be no Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Friday (August 30, 2024) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, as Celebrant.
William C. Swanson, 92, passed away peacefully on 14 August 2024 in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born on 6 September 1931 in Kane, Pennsylvania to Clarence and Margaret Shortt Swanson. He graduated from Kane High School in 1949, and joined the US Navy the same year.
He did Navy basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, then was stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida, where he trained to be a jet engine mechanic. After his training, he transferred to Naval Air Station Quonset Point in Rhode Island. In 1952, through mutual friends, he met the love of his life, Phyllis Dearman. They married in 1953, beginning their more than seventy years together. After leaving military service, he decided to move his young family back to his home town. There Bill worked numerous places, including as a machinist at Stackpole Carbon Company, and later in maintenance at the Ceramagnet Division. But the job he retired from he loved the best, a Kane Area School District Middle School custodian.
Carl S. Burrous, age 93 of Westfield, PA passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Per Carl’s wishes no services are to be held. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
Thomas Eugene Dalton, 80, of Kane, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 21, 2024. May his legacy of dedication, love for family, and passion for teaching and coaching live in the hearts of those who knew him.
Thomas, better known as Tom, was born to Bertrand and Frances Gustafson Dalton on March 13, 1944, in Kane. He was the youngest of four children. Tom was a 1962 graduate of Kane Area High School. He was an outstanding Kane High Athlete, and his love for the game (Football, Basketball, and Baseball) was a part of him until the end. Tom had a remarkable baseball legion career with a hit off Sparky Lyle (who later pitched for the Yankees), which gave him a record-setting game-hitting streak. Those were some of his greatest moments and memories to retell. Tom’s love for sports carried on while His passion for athletics stayed with him throughout his career as a teacher and, more importantly, a coach to many of the Kane High Athletes.
Tom graduated from Clarion University with a master’s degree in education and became a brother of Sigma Tau Gamma. After entering the work force, he was a dedicated World Culture and American History teacher, a beloved Golf and Football Coach, and the Kane Area High School Ski Club founder. Throughout his career, he impacted the lives of many students and colleagues both on and off the field and in the classroom. Once retired from teaching, he went on to assist young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.
Tom’s greatest impact was his significant role in the lives of Madigan, Katie, and Rhys. He was present not only as “Grandpa” but also as their biggest fan, supporter, encourager, and male role model.
Outside work and after retirement, Tom enjoyed hobbies such as golf and pickleball, attending various sporting events, walking his dogs, and spending quality time with his family and friends. From time to time, you could find him volunteering at Bradford Regional Medical Center, visiting friends at Futures Rehabilitation Center and the Lutheran Home in Kane, socializing at Texas Hot with “the guys” on Saturday mornings, and enjoying gatherings at the Kane Senior Center. He was a long-time member of both St. Callistus Catholic Church (while living in Kane) and St. Bernards Catholic Church (while residing in Bradford) where he served as commentator, greeter, and a was a former member of Knights of Columbus. Tom was an avid member of Kane Country Club, a life member of Kane
Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #329. He found joy in staying busy, social and cherished shared moments with loved ones.
Tom fought quite the fight with Alzheimer’s, and ultimately, Liver/Kidney Failure took over that fight for him and won. Despite the issues and struggles with memory, Tom never lost sight of his all-time favorite football plays, his love for the game both on and off the field, the court, and the course. His sense of humor remained through all the ups and downs.
Surviving are daughters, Tricia Dalton of Bradford, PA; Julie (Brad) Butters of Maryville, TN; and Amy (Bryan) Ashcroft of Kane, PA; grandchildren Curtis (Michelle Meacham), Madigan (Justin Kieffer), Katie, and Rhys; two bonus grandsons, Mason and Kaden; sister Mary Ann (Pat) DeMarte of Okemos, MI; and five nephews and two nieces. Tom was predeceased by his Parents, Sisters Martha Jones and Joan Brown, Nephew Steve Jones, and Granddaughter Destiny.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Cummings Funeral Home, August 25 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 26 at11 :00 AM at St. Callistus Catholic Church, with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to one of the following: Kane Area All Sports Boosters, Elks Lodge 329’s “Building Fund,” or Kane Community Methodist Church’s “Drive-up Dinners” in memory of Tom.
“False pride is a bad thing, but real pride that stems from hard work and devotion is a fine thing” – Coach Robert C. King KHS
Online condolences can be given at www.cummingsfh.com.
Gordon Leary Vogt, Sr., 91, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA early Friday morning (August 23, 2024). He was born May 28, 1933 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Gordon Anthony and Genevieve Leary Vogt.
Gordon graduated from Emporium High School in 1951 and began his collegiate career at the US Naval Academy serving on the USS Wisconsin. He graduated from Clarion University in 1957.
Francis N. Peterson “beloved father, grandfather, and brother”
Francis N. “Pete” Peterson, 86, of Steamburg, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.
Born on Thursday, March 17, 1938 in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of Norman S. and Evelyn E. Franklin Peterson. On August 15, 1957 in Allegany, NY, he married Nancy J. Tyler, who passed away on April 6, 2013.
Pete was a graduate of Randolph (NY) Central School, Class of 1956. He was a US Navy veteran.
Pete was employed for many years at Bordens, which later became Alcoa, in Randolph, retiring in 2000.
He was a member of American Legion Post #0001. He enjoyed hunting. Pete was an accomplished musician, having played the bass guitar, the mandolin, and the Dobro, in many local bands. His greatest love was his family.
Left to cherish his memory are a son, Patrick M. “Pat” (Kim) Peterson of Lake Stevens, Washington; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Diane Peterson of Texas; two sisters, Norma J. Starnes of Portville, NY and Dawn L. (Rich) Demmon of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Pete was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey A. Peterson; a daughter, Jennifer Monica Peterson; and a brother, Gary D. Peterson.
Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Rebecca Ann Botens: Loving Wife and Mother
Rebecca Ann Botens, 75, of Lantana, Texas and a former Cuba New York native passed away at home Tuesday, August 20, 2024 after short illness.
Born on November 7, 1948, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Jerold C. and Ethlyn H. Muckey Warner. She was married to Thomas R. Botens.
Rebecca was a graduate of Cuba Central School. After high school she started working for Barbara’s Flowers and then opened Becky’s Flower Shop and owned and operated that business until she moved to Texas in 1978. While in Texas she worked for several local flower shops, but retired as the manager of the Lewisville Flower Shop in Lewisville, Texas. She received many awards during her career from FTD for her flower arrangements and design.
Once she retired, she bought a home in Lantana, Texas and enjoyed her time there. She also enjoyed artwork and drawing.
Edith M. Michielson, 96, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (August 22, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born February 8, 1928 in Bath, NY, the daughter of Paul and Mabel (Benjamin) Hess. She was first married to Ivan Bickford, then to George Clark, and lastly to Conrad Michielson. She was preceded in death by all three husbands.
Edith attended Farmers Valley and Smethport area schools. She had worked for Reed’s Jewelers in Olean, NY and retired from the McKean County Courthouse in the domestic relations department.
Adam S. Fields, 50, of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on May 25, 1974 in Kermit, WV, a son of Eloise Fields Leininger of Bradford and the late Herbert H. Leininger, Jr.
Adam was an avid sports fan and he loved spending time with his family.
He was employed for several years at the Zippo Manufacturing Company prior to his employment with Keystone Powdered Metal.
David A. Schneider, 63, of 120 Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his residence following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Anthony W. Mancuso, 81, of Hall Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Sally J. Crandall Vavala, 74, of Boone Mountain Road Kersey, PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born May 6, 1950 in Westfield, New York to Clyde and Lois (Wester) Crandall.
Sally graduated valedictorian of Sherman Central High School in 1968. She received her Bachelor’s degree (1972) in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego, her Masters Degree (1974) and Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies in 1982 from the Pennsylvania State University one week before giving birth to her third child.
Sally was an assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University, DuBois campus for 25 years. She was the faculty advisor for the HDFS club and the head of her department for many years and was also the pianist for the Penn State DuBois Choir. Sally was the organist for the Grace Episcopal Church, Ridgway, for over 30 years.
Shirley J. Fairman, age 95 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at The Fountains at DuBois.
Born on October 25, 1928 in Bitumen, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Cora Belle (Sommerson) Nesman
She married Ernest E. Fairman. He preceded her in death in 1982.
Shirley was a lifelong member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, first Tamarack and then in DuBois. She was very active in missionary work , both here and abroad. Shirley raised African violets, was an avid knitter, loved crocheting, and enjoyed working in her garden. Above all, she was a very loving mother who cared deeply for her family.
Shirley is survived by her children (Ernest “Pete” Fairman and Mark Fairman and his wife Debra, both of DuBois, PA, Brenda Grossman of Las Vegas, NV, and Carol Fairman of Columbia, SC), numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, and one step great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by three brothers (Harry, Herb, and Howard Nesman), and one sister (Betty Hayes).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2 – 4 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Ward officiating.
Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to DuBois Alliance Church, 1004 South Main Street, DuBois ,PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com
Edith M. Michielson, 96, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (August 22, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
Arrangements will be announced with a full obituary by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Carol J. VanHorn, 62, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her home.
She was born on October 29, 1961 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Work Moonan.
She is survived by two daughters, Christy Moonan of Reynoldsville, Cherra Richardson of Bradford; one son, Heath Moonan of Bradford; four sisters, Sherry Noll, Debbie Joichin, Joyce Woodruff and Teri Moonan; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
