A Mass of Christian burial for Patricia F. McAnallen will be held on January 28, at 10 AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Smethport with a luncheon and Celebration of Life to follow. Pat passed away on December 19, 2022.
The full obituary can be found at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport, PA.
Geraldine R. Shepherd, 89, of Bradford, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at her home.
She was born on June 19, 1935 in Brockway to Orvetta Starr Miller.
She was the widow of Lee A. Shepherd who preceded her in death on November 6, 1991.
She is survived by five children, Patricia Coleman of Belmont, NY, Jack Peterson, Jr. of Bradford, Wendy (James) Gonzales of Erie, Sharon (Kevin) Pire of Bradford and Timothy (Kelly Holcomb) Peterson of Bradford; four stepchildren, Lee Allen Shepherd of Friendship, NY, Maryanne Shepherd of Houghton, NY, Philip Shepherd of Westfield and Frankie (Richard) Fredrick of DuBois; one sister, Joanne Hills of DuBois and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her mother and husband she was also preceded in death by one son, Brian Peterson, one son-in-law, John Coleman, one grandson, Simon Dowell, one sister and two brothers.
Private graveside services will be held at Willow Dale Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Barbara A. ECK, 66, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in her home.
Born January 28, 1956, in Olean, she was the daughter of Arvis and Dorothy James Bellamy. A graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse, PA, she was employed by Olean Tile Co., The Store in Scio, and retired from Steuben Trust Company in Wellsville. Barb enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are: her children, Christina (Anson) Beckwith of Bolivar, Clayton (Beth) Eck and Cory Eck, both of Wellsville; eight grandchildren, Adacyn, Quinton, Nathan, Greyson, Ari, Paige, Sommer, and Lennox; five siblings, Ann (Scott) Pequeen of OK, Bonnie (Dale) Bellamy of Hinsdale, Penny (Eric Wagner) Bellamy of Allegany, Jeffrey Bellamy of OK, and Arvis “Bud” Bellamy, Jr. of Hinsdale; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; and her former husband, Michael T. Eck. A memorial gathering will be held on a later date. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. 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.
Barbara J. Bernheisel, 79, of 2 South Avenue, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at The Pavilion.
Born March 13, 1943, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Herman E. and Lorraine Harriett (Sloppy) Black.
Barb was a 1962 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
She worked at Mister Donut, in Olean, and in housekeeping at St. Francis Hospital for many years and later worked at Walmart as a stock clerk.
Barb enjoyed spending time crocheting, baking, and was an avid bingo player.
Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Foster, of Bradford, three sons, John Bernheisel, of VA, Daniel (Laurie) Bernheisel, of Allegany, NY, and Michael (Shannon) Bernheisel, of Granite City, IL, one sister, Kathy Bryant, of Bradford, nine grandchildren, Jacob, Casey, Brittany, Caitlin, Alex, Anthony, Natasha, Nichole, and Makayla, three great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Caden, and Greyson.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Family will receive friends on Monday, January 30, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, at Noon funeral services will be held with Fr. Jim Gutting, of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th Street., Erie, PA 16508
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Sandra R. Wright RAMSEY, 82, of Belfast, NY, formerly of Scio, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born December 6, 1940, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Harms Grossman. In 1965, she married Clayton Wright, who predeceased her on January 3, 1993. On December 1, 2012, in Wellsville, she married Ernest H. Ramsey, who predeceased her on July 17, 2013. A graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed by Eastside Garage in Angelica and Belmont, numerous auto parts stores, including Tyler’s Yamaha in Caneadea and Fred Roberts Auto Parts. She retired from Alfred State in the automotive parts department. Sandy was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville, the Farm Bureau, Angelica Fair Board, past Belfast Town Clerk, and the Belfast Fire Auxiliary.
Surviving are: a son, Lew (Rebecca) Wright of Belfast; two step-sons, James Ramsey of Scio and John (Alissa) Ramsey of Wellsville; a grandson, Clayton “CJ” Wright of Belfast; a sister, Betty (Marvin) Wood of Wellsville; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a step-daughter, Jennette A. Ramsey; and two brothers, Carl Grossman and Robert Grossman.
Friends may call at First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 470 North Main Street, Wellsville, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 2:00 PM. The Rev. Dr. Eric Ash will officiate. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio.
Memorials may be made to First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 470 North Main Street, 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.
Helen M. “Coby” Keesler, 88, of Hazel Hurst, passed away Monday (January 23, 2023) at her residence.
She was born May 10, 1934 in Drummond, PA, the daughter of Robert and Marie Uhl Henry. On March 12, 1955, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mt. Jewett, she married Paul Richard “Dick” Keesler, who died December 28, 2021.
“Coby” worked earlier in life at several locations in the area. She was employed at The Colonial in Smethport for a period of time, then worked at The Old Kettle, and finally worked in the cafeteria of the Hazel Hurst Elementary School. She ultimately enjoyed being a homemaker for family, friends and anyone who would come through the door.
She was an avid bowler and enjoyed crosswords.
She is survived by:
One daughter: Debra L. Keesler of Hazel Hurst
Two sons: Robert L. Keesler of Hazel Hurst and Paul R. Keesler, Jr. of Kane
One granddaughter: Dawn Stoddard
One great granddaughter: Mya Stoddard
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, Coby was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
There will be no visitation or services.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Harold C. “Hank” Jones, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, January 23, 2023.
He was born on September 23, 2933 in Oswayo, PA. a son of the late John P. and Delma (Bettinger) Jones and was married for 35 years to Marsha (Ballinger) Jones.
Hank was a self employed logger for many years. He was a hard worker and enjoyed mowing lawn, cutting wood, and was an amazing carpenter making furniture and cabinets.
A family graveside service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Wells Cemetery, Oswayo, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
S. Jeanne Daley, 82, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Cheri L. Schreiber, 33, of New Port Richey, FL, and formerly of St. Marys, PA passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 following a year-long battle with cancer.
She was born on November 1, 1989 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of Robert and Patricia Scutella Haberberger, who survive of Palm Harbor, FL.
On July 7, 2017, she married Thomas “TJ” Schreiber, who survives of New Port Richey.
Together they were blessed with love, laughter, and their beautiful daughter, Wynter.
Cheri was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 2008, where she was also active with the Swim and Dive Team. She was a graduate of the Toni and Guy School of Cosmetology in Erie, and had worked the past years as a medical receptionist at the St. Marys hospital and at a medical office in New Port Richey. In her free time, she enjoyed arts, crafts, swimming, and spending time at the beach.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by her beloved daughter; Wynter Schreiber; by two sisters; Kelly (Michael) Doerfler and Suzanne (JD) Overturf, and by her in-laws; Benjamin and Diane Schreiber.
Cheri was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Anthony and Jane Scutella, and by her paternal grandparents; Robert and Dorothea Haberberger.
Funeral Services for Cheri L. Schreiber will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home with Ginger Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Wardvale Cemetery in Johnsonburg.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
H. LaVonne BLAIR, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born November 18, 1935, in Pitcairn, she was the daughter of Ellsworth C. “Pete” and Hazel R. Wilson Hysong. On January 29, 1955, in Winchester, VA, she married Robert E. Blair, who predeceased her on March 22, 2002.
A former resident of Irwin, PA, she resided in Genesee since 1971. She was employed by Galeton Production and at Ole Bull State Park for 15 years. LaVonne served as a volunteer at Cole Memorial Hospital and Sweden Valley Manor.
Surviving are: a daughter, Cheryl Young of Genesee; two granddaughters, Jaime (Robert) Stiles of Eldred, PA and Pamela (David) Seifert of Fredericksburg, VA; four great-grandchildren, Zachary Seifert, Caleb Seifert, Riley Stiles, and Ethan Stiles; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Michael Young; and two brothers, Earl Hysong and Ray Hysong.
Friends may call Friday, January 27, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Rev. Rob Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mills Union Church, P.O. Box 11, Mills, PA 16937. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Please join family and friends on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 12 noon to 3pm for a Celebration of Life for Maxine Parrish, 70, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, at the Coudersport American Legion. Lunch will be served by the Auxiliary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Maxine’s name to the Ladies Auxiliary of Potter Post 192, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Maxine’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
“beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and aunt”
Ruth N. Clark, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a short illness.
Born on Sunday, April 26, 1942 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Warren E. and Kathryn Thompson Bryington. On August 28, 1993 in Port Allegany, she married Richard A. “Dick” Clark, who passed away on October 23, 2004.
Ruth was a graduate of Coudersport High School. She held various positions throughout the years, her last one being a well tender in the field for Dominion Gas in Ellisburg, retiring after 17 years of service. Ruth loved her job, only retiring to spend time with her husband in his retirement.
She was instrumental in establishing the 4-H Club, the Rough Riders, in Coudersport with her best friend, Ruth Wilson of Coudersport, where they taught the members how to care for their horses. They also took members to ride in local parades and compete at various fairs. The “Ruths” also established the Double R Tack Shop so the members could get supplies for their horses. She enjoyed camping, boating, her flowers and plants, and gathering her family together. She also enjoyed hunting and was an excellent marksman. Ruth loved her horses. Her greatest love was her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kimberly S. “Kim” (George) Green of Roulette; her daughter-in-law, Lena M. Clark of Coudersport; six grandchildren, Stephanie Green, Travis (Nicole) Green, Kandice (Jason) Gross, Jessica (Travis) Paddison, Terry “Mason” (Megan) Clark, and Ashley K. Simar; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was predeceased by her son, Terry R. Clark, who passed away on November 26, 2022; two sisters, Olive Drabert and Virginia Ninkovich; two brothers, Robert “Bob” Bryington and infant Stanley Bryington.
In keeping with Ruth’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in the Ulysses Cemetery with her husband.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials in Ruth’s name may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 651, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Ruth’s family has entrusted her 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 Ruth, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Lee W. L. Finster, 79, of Coudersport, formerly of Roulette, PA passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Friday, October 15, 1943 in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a son of Joseph G. and Ernestine V. Hyde Finster. On October 12, 2002 in Shinglehouse, he married Georgia Ellen Shenberger, who passed away on July 5, 2020.
Lee graduated from Warren High School in Warren and had attended Erie Business School in Erie. He had been employed by the former Damascus Tannery in Coudersport and by the former Pittsburgh Corning Glass Plant in Port Allegany.
Lee was a former member of the Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed writing. He loved animals, traveling, and staying home to watch TV.
Surviving are two brothers, George A. (Tonya) Finster of Roulette and David M. Finster of Auburn, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Lee was predeceased by a brother, James Alan Finster; and a sister, Marie M. Russell.
In keeping with Lee’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Lee 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 Lee, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Joseph C. “Joe” Goetz, 82, of St. Marys, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, January 22, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 30, 1940 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Alphonse and Mary Hasselman Goetz. On November 8, 1959, in St. Marys Church, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Portzer Goetz, who survives. Together they were blessed with more than 63 years of marriage.
Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church. He was a talented Master Carpenter, having created many pieces of custom-made works of art over the years. Having built his home from the ground up, he spent his time filling it not only with love and compassion for his wife and family, but with many beautiful displays of cabinets, furniture, and keepsakes.
A kind, loving man of deep faith, he was a devoted father and husband who loved and appreciated his family and spent his days honoring his wife. He also had a passion for animals, and he delighted in spoiling his 2 cats, Lilly and Cutie.
In addition to his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Portzer Goetz, he is survived by 3 daughters; Denise “Dee” (Rick) Danner of Emporium, Tama (Joe) Foster of St. Marys, and Lynnette “Lynn” (Marty) Reuscher of Knoxville, TN; and by 3 beloved grandchildren; Joe, Alec, and Courtney. He is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren; Bently and Kaden as well as by a sister; Grace Cocoran of CA, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter; Kaylee Hostetlar, a brother; Theodore Goetz, a sister; Rita Kubaski, and by an aunt and uncle who helped raise him; Clarence Goetz and Martha Goetz.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph C. Goetz will be celebrated on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received at the St. Marys Church on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys Church or to the Elk County Humane Society.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Helen M. “Coby” Keesler, 88, of Hazel Hurst, PA passed away at her home on Monday, January 23, 2023.
A full obituary will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Patrick Weakland passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at home with family,
following a brief illness.
Pat was born on November 4, 1934 in Chest Springs, Pennsylvania, to Helen (Sherry) and Modestus Weakland, the oldest of their ten children.
On October 17, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Malvina Westrick, who passed away
in May of 2022. They were married for 68 years.
In the late 50’s they moved to Hamburg, New York, where they lived for over 40 years and raised six children. Pat worked as a professional landscaper for Turtle’s Nursery for over 25 years and later, retired after 20 years at the Ford Stamping Plant.
He was an avid hunter and a life long fan of the Buffalo Bills. He also loved classic John Deere tractors, woodworking, tinkering, classic country music and spoiling his canine friends.
Pat and Mally retired to Mount Jewett, PA in 1996 and lived there for 20 years before moving to Boerne, Texas.
Whether it was putting in a vegetable garden, tending to his flowers and shrubs, or helping out a neighbor, he never sat still long. He was generous with his time and talents, sharing them with his family, friends and his church.
In addition to his wife, Mally, he was a preceded in death by his son, Amandus, his brother, Roy and his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Brennan.
He is survived by five children: Karen (Del) Eulberg, Boerne, TX; Lucinda Weakland, Harrison Valley, PA; Wayne (Anna) Weakland, Petrolia, WV; Jeanette (Mark) Ernewein, Hamburg, NY; and Judi Kogler, Hamburg, NY; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by three brothers: Earl Weakland, Harvey Weakland and Robert Weakland, and four sisters: Edna Miller, Stella Kline, Verna Petrie, Dorothy Teribury.
A funeral mass / a celebration of life will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Smethport on March 25th at 11:00 a.m. preceded by a rosary at 10:00 a.m.
Ruth N. Clark, 80, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a short 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.
Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born December 29, 1928, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and Grace E. Nickerson Seeley. She was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.
Surviving are: three children, Donna Glover of Coudersport, Richard Seeley of Addison, NY, and Debbie Williams of Plymouth, VA; several grandchildren including Christina Glover of Coudersport; a brother, Franklin (Sharon) Seeley of Westfield; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Vanorden; a son, Matthew Smith; four brothers, Clayton Seeley, Floyd Seeley, Lawrence H. Seeley, and Dee Seeley; and four sisters, Evelyn Jadoski, Maryetta Ruth Seeley, Lula Causer, and Pauline Williams Buchholz.
Services will be private. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Herbert C. “Herbie” Nussbaum, Jr., 73, formerly of Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.
He was born on February 17, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the Herbert and Edna Thompson Nussbaum.
On April 19, 1973, at St. Marys, he married the late Sandra Kephart, who preceded him in death on February 16, 2021. Together they shared nearly 48 years of marriage.
Herbie was a lifelong resident of the area and was Catholic by faith. He worked for many years at the lumber mill. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his great-niece and great-nephew.
He is survived by a brother; Roger Nussbaum of Johnsonburg, and by a sister; Wanda Fulton of Johnsonburg, as well as by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a son; Herbert “Butch” Nussbaum in 2020, a daughter; Jean Marie Nussbaum in 1976, and by a brother; Lester Nussbaum.
A Memorial Service for Herbert C. “Herbie” Nussbaum will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Lynch-Green Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Penn Highlands Community Nurses.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Nellis, Jr., 49, of Brockway, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
He was born on August 8, 1973 in St. Marys, PA, a son of Thomas Nellis of Emporium and the late LouAnn Botera Nellis, who preceded him in death on July 19, 2021.
On August 10, 1994 in Emporium, he married Amy Burkey Nellis, who survives.
Tom was a member of Sacred Heart Church and spent many years working outdoors, always enjoying farming and logging. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of more than 28 years, Amy Burkey Nellis, he is survived by 2 children; Devin Thomas Nellis of Ridgway and Darien Heather (Brandon Martz) Nellis of Eldred; and by his 2 beloved grandchildren; Brentley and Moxson.
He is also survived by four siblings; Tammy (Lee) Pearsall, Fantasia (Frank) Dourado, Brittany McKelvey, and Nicholas (Heather) Nellis, as well as by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas C. Nellis, Jr. will be celebrated on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial Contributions may be made to American Behcet’s Disease Association or to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Cherie L. Schreiber, 33, of New Port Richey, FL, and formerly of St. Marys, PA died on Sunday, January 22, 2023 following a year long battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
H. LaVonne BLAIR, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Monday, January 23, 2023 in Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Marilyn J. Slagle, 96, of Mechanic Street, Eldred, PA passed away on Saturday (January 21, 2023) at the Sena Kean Manor in Smethport.
Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred. A complete obituary will follow.
Richard B Green, 80, of 33 Pioneer Rd., Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Sunday (January 22, 2023) afternoon following a lengthy illness. He was born October 24, 1942 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Bernard and Eleanor Herzing Green.
Richard graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1960. He then received a bachelor degree in business administration from Saint Bonaventure University in 1964. He retired after many years in the powdered metal industry having worked mostly at Elco Sintered Alloys in Kersey. He was a member of the Emporium Country Club where he was a past golf champion. He enjoyed going to the casino and playing cards with his friends. Dick will be remembered with a smile on his face and a gleam in his eye.
He is survived by a daughter, Wendy Goulding (Brian), Emporium; and his companion, Linda Andrews, Emporium; four grandchildren: Shawn, Vincent (Bethany), Kacie and Stephanie and two great grandchildren: Ava and Kyla.
He was preceded in death by his parents and late wife, Linda Green; son, Scott Green, and a brother, Robert Green.
There will be No Visitation. Arrangements will be at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Randall R. “Randy” Brown, 74, of 7480 Bowker Road, Friendship, NY passed away Saturday (Jan. 21, 2023) at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, following a lengthy illness.
Born March 23, 1948, in North Tonawanda, he was the son of Robert and Maude Bowker Brown.
Randy graduated from Tonawanda High School in 1968, then served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, including a tour in Thailand.
Upon discharge, he was employed at Harrison Radiator in Lockport. He returned to Friendship in 1975, where he worked as a truck driver for Frank C. Resch Distributing in Cuba, then finished his career with the Town of Wirt Highway Department.
Randy was a competitive fisherman, hunter and horse wrangler for the entirety of his life. In the later years, he loved vacationing at the lake with family and beating everyone at euchre.
Surviving are two daughters, Amber (Craig) Vaccaro of Lynnfield, Mass. and Jaimee K. (Kameron Austin) Brown of Friendship; and three grandchildren, Juliette Vaccaro of Lynnfield, Emerson Austin of Friendship and Edison Austin of Friendship.
He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Thomas, who died at birth.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2023) at the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship at which time funeral services will be held at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert Mackmer of Belfast will officiate and burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bolivar Fire Dept., 460 Main St., Bolivar, NY 14715, or online via venmo @Amber-Vaccaro, and it will be donated directly to the ambulance fund.
Online condolences may be made to www.treusdellfuneralhome.com.
Marion E. VANORDEN, 94, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com
Bernadean L. Neiger, 94, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.
She was born on April 3, 1928, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Helen F. Anderson Neiger.
Bernadean was the last of her immediate family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a lifelong friend, Doris Kelly, and a boyfriend, Frank Lyle.
Funeral Services for Bernadean L. Neiger will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, Pa 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino as celebrant.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Krise Funeral Home from 10:30 until the time of service.
Burial will follow at St. Leos Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
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
Josephine C. “Jo” Martin, 96, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
She was born on March 13, 1926 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Octavia and Carmella Trio Cornelio.
On August 7, 1948, she married the late Paul “Moe” Martin, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2004. Together they were blessed more than 56 years of marriage.
Jo was a member of Queen of the World Church. She retired from Sylvania in 1986 after many years of service, where she was also a member of the Quarter Century Club. She enjoyed playing Bingo and always looked forward to trips to the casino. Most of all, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by one son; Michael Martin and his wife Nancee of St. Marys; 2 grandchildren; Melissa Nicklas and Mallory Martin, and by two great-grandchildren; Rylee and Mason. She is also survived by one sister; Irene Hnath of St. Marys, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Jo was preceded in death by three brothers; Orester Cornelio, Antonio Cornelio, and Albert Cornelio, and by four sisters; Rose Garbic, Helen Cornelio, Theresa Feldbauer, and Mary Bauer.
A Memorial Service is being scheduled and will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pinecrest Manor Activities Fund.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
John Y. DICKINSON, 62, of Westfield, PA, passed away early Monday morning, January 16, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, with his daughters at his side.
Born October 31, 1960, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Franklin K. and Sharon M. Northup Dickinson. John was a loved dad, grandpa, brother, and friend to many. He enjoyed collecting bottles, camping with his nephews, fishing with his grandkids, hunting for ginseng, and spending time with his family.
Surviving are: his daughters, Mindy (Ryan) Stephens and Megan (David) Culkin; four grandchildren, Trinity Wimpelberg, Carter Stephens, Logan Stephens, and Sophia Culkin; a brother Stephen Dickinson; two sisters, Holly (Jeff) Musselman and Cindy Dickinson; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mary Jo Dickinson. Honoring John’s wishes, a gathering to celebrate his life will be held this summer. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN, Esq., 36, of Genesee, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the arms of her parents. In the months before her death, every effort was made to find help for Larkin’s deteriorating health which began with Covid. Her parents, brother Kris, and Aunt Sandy were sources of continual support in those final months. Broken hearts mourn the loss of a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend.
Born January 6, 1987, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Deborah Jo Rutkowski and Barry K. Hayman. As a child, she loved puffalumps and wore out the many her parents bought her.
Through Silver Bits 4-H Club, Pigs-R-Us 4-H Club, and Headwaters FFA, she was a Champion showman of her horses and production livestock animals. Her pursuits won six Pennsylvania State 4-H Championships, 18 District Champion and Reserve Championships, nine Potter County Fair Supreme Championships, 2003 ESMHA High Point Youth Pleasure Driving (undefeated), and numerous CVSC, KRA, NYSBA, ESMHA, and NYMHC High and Reserve Point awards in Halter, Showmanship, Equitation, and Pleasure. Love of animals and animal care were constants in Larkin’s home life. She especially loved her dogs, Coco and Keebler.
She was a 2005 graduate of Northern Potter High School, where she was active in track, softball, FFA, varsity club, ski club, yearbook, and served as president of National Honor Society. Through ski club, she had the opportunity to learn snowboarding, for which she had a natural agility and became a passionate practitioner of the sport. She listed it first in her yearbook list of likes.
A gifted artist, she was great at cartooning like her father and fabulous at ceramics. She won many art awards.
A 2009 graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. In 2013, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI. While living in Philadelphia, she helped neighborhood youth with their studies and did art projects such as decorating clay pots and planting pansies for Mother’s Day gifts. Larkin had a heart for helping youth.
Throughout her career, she was an advocate for the poor, disadvantaged, and abused, working with the Philadelphia Defender Association, A Way Out in Coudersport, and the Lycoming County Public Defender’s Office. She saw wrong and tried to right it.
Surviving are: her parents, Deborah Jo Rutkowski and Barry Hayman; a brother, Dr. Kristen P. Hayman; aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Ronald and Verna Hayman; and maternal grandparents, Eugene and Elizabeth Rutkowski.
Services will be private.
Memorials may be made to A Way Out, P.O. Box 447, Coudersport, PA 16915 or Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 208, 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.
