Lewis B. Cornelius, Jr., 55, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his son’s residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 1, 1967 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Lewis B. Cornelius Sr. and Rebecca (Butler) Simar. He attended schools in New York.
He was employed at Applebees Restaurant in Olean for 13 years, Perkins Restaurant for six years, and most recently as a baker at Tim Hortons. He had a passion for cooking and building and repairing computers.
He was preceded in death by his companion of over 35 years Sue Ann Coy who died June 9, 2020.
Surviving is one son, Stephen L. (Jessica) Cornelius, of Bradford, one daughter, Stephanie Menius, of Kannapolis NC, seven grandchildren, two sisters, his twin, Mindy Roberts, of Kannapolis NC, and Tanya Youngs, of Concord NC, two brothers, Gene Cornelius, of Bradford, and Philip Cornelius, of Concord NC, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his companion of over 35 years Sue Ann Coy who died June 9, 2020, two granddaughters, Emily Nicole Menius, and Aubrie Blum, and one sister, Della Teresa Johnson Dille.
There will be no public services. Private services will be held for family at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Eileen D. Spence, 99, a resident of St. Marys, entered eternal life on Monday, January 16, 2023.
She was born in Erie on June 5, 1923, daughter of the late Edward W. and Florence Hespelein Downing. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1941 and worked as a secretary/bookkeeper at Lake Shore Lumber in Erie until she met the love of her life, Ottomar (Ottie) C. Spence. On May 31, 1948, they married at St. Ann’s Church in Erie. The ceremony was officiated by her uncle, Reverend Joseph Downing.
After moving to St. Marys, Eileen developed many treasured friendships within the community. She was a board member of the Christian Food Bank, serving as secretary for 26 years. Eileen volunteered at Sacred Heart Church on the Social Committee’s bakery and funeral outreach programs and at The United Way. She was also a lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Later in life she worked as a bookkeeper for Elk Building Materials and St. Marys Precision Homes. She enjoyed card club, art class, and golfing with many of her dearest friends.
Eileen deeply loved her family and was loved a hundredfold in return. Countless years were devoted to raising her six children who will greatly miss her.
She is survived by four daughters: Marlene and her husband Bryan Lett of Wyomissing, PA, Ann Bly of Pembroke Pines, FL, Gail Crosbie of Davie, FL, and Mary and her husband David Palmer of Gibsonia, PA; two sons: Jeffrey of St. Marys and Richard of Somerset, PA; a brother, Dr. Charles Downing of San Antonio, TX; and two sisters-in-law: Rita “Sister” Downing of San Antonio, TX and Sandra Assalone of St. Marys. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Eileen was preceded in death by a brother Edward of San Antonio, TX; two daughters-in-law: Michele Spence of St. Marys and Karen Spence of Somerset; two sons-in-law: Larry Bly of Pembroke Pines, FL and Jimmy Crosbie of Davie, FL; two sisters-in-law: Alene Downing of San Antonio, TX and Mary Louise Francis of St. Marys; and two brothers-in-law: Joseph Francis and Thomas Assalone, both of St. Marys.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Jeffery J. Noble, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials if desired may be made to The Christian Food Bank, P.O. Box 1033, St. Marys, PA 15857, Sacred Heart Social Committee, 337 Center St, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Lee W. L. Finster, 79, of Coudersport, formerly of Roulette, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long 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.
Mark E. Zameroski, 65, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Penn Highland Elk.
He was born on October 6, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth J. Bullers Zameroski.
Mark was a lifelong resident of the Ridgway and a graduate of Ridgway High School class of 1975. He worked many years a Clarion Sintered Metals and retired in 2022. Mark had a love for the outdoor and being at his camp. He spent his free time hunting, fishing, and cheering on the Steelers.
Mark is survived by 3 siblings; Jane Cappiello of Washington DC, Richard Zameroski and his wife Edith of Ridgway, James Zameroski and his wife Lawanda of Ridgway, a sister in law, Kay Zameroski of Ridgway, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Zameroski.
A Memorial Service for Mark E. Zameroski will be announced at a later date.
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
Glenna A. McLean, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
She was born on January 4, 1945 in Rockville Center, NY a daughter of the late William and Glenna (Danz) McLean and was a high school teacher. Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Grace M. Tamburlin, 82, of 302 Oak Street, Kersey, PA passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a brief illness.
She was born November 18, 1940, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Charles and Clara Wickett Stauffer. Grace was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1958.
On July 11, 1970, Grace married the late, Frank V. Tamburlin, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2018. Shortly after their wedding, Grace and Frank moved to Erie where they shared most of their lives together.
Grace is survived by three sisters: Shirley Lodes, Judy Stebich (Dennis), and Mary Ann Maholtz, all of St. Marys; her sister-in-law, Sandee Pichler (Gary) of Kersey; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents Grace was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Stauffer, PhD.
She was a member of the St. Boniface Church. Grace absolutely loved to bowl and golf and was a member of the Lawrence Park Country Club in Erie. She enjoyed her family and her many circles of friends both in Erie and Elk County.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2023 with the Rev. Kevin Holland, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Fox Township Ambulance Association, 432 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Muriel M. “Shorty” Tanner, of Rock Run, Turtlepoint, PA passed away on Monday, (Jan. 16, 2023) at Lakeview Senior Care, Smethport.
Born on May 10, 1929 she was the daughter of Victor and Stella Smith Bickford. On July 27, 1946 in Coryville, she married Sylvester O. “Sy” Tanner who preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 2003.
Muriel was a life-long resident of the area. She was a homemaker and helped operate and run the family farm.
Surviving is one son, Sylvester J. “Sy” Tanner of Rock Run; one daughter, Rose McNeil of Spotsylvania, Va.; two sisters, June Mason and Joanne Limrick; one brother, David Bickford; two grandchildren, Mark (Christine Eschrich) McNeil and Andy (Shannon) McNeil; six great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Ryan, Shawn, Ashley, Kristen and A.J. McNeil; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death, including her husband is one daughter, Linda Tanner in 1956; three sisters, Stasha Magel, Joyce Milliron and Patricia McClain; and two brothers, Donald Bickford and Jack Bickford.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Alveila “Sis” J Cullen, 91, of Waterville, Maine went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Sis was born in Cyclone, PA and was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Bertha Thomas, her husband Charles Cullen and her brothers. She is survived by her daughter, son-in-law, two grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Graduating from Bradford Area High School in 1949, Sis worked various jobs in the Bradford area, eventually going to Producers Bank & Trust. She spent a few years in Ohio and around 1982 moved to Maine where she became the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Cianbro Corporation in Pittsfield. Upon retirement she lived in Florida for 25 years and was a member of the Belleview United Methodist Church. To be closer to family she came back to Maine.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, PA. At her request, the interment service will be held privately with her immediate family.
Christopher N. JONES, 49, of Rochester, NY, died Monday, January 9, 2023 in his home.
Born April 23, 1973, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of Theodore Michael and Donna Monroe Jones.
Surviving are: his mother, Donna Jones of Macedon; three siblings, Wayne Monroe, Dawn Conner, and Nicole Jones; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Pauline A. “Pam” LAMPMAN, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, January 16, 2023 in Lakeview Senior Care, Smethport.
Born November 20, 1943, in Harlingen, TX, she was the daughter of Joseph and Audrey Reynolds McDoel. On July 8, 1995, in Woodhull, NY, she married Charles F. Lampman, who predeceased her on July 31, 2012.
She was employed by Certified Traffic Controllers, Andover, NY for 11 years and Westfield Tanning Company, Westfield, PA for ten years, retiring in 2005. Pam was a member of Bingham Center Bible Church.
Surviving are: a step-son, Timmy D. (Dolores) Lampman of Little Marsh; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Daniel E. Lampman of Harrison Valley. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a great-grandson, Kiel Lampman.
Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 5:00 PM. Pastor Harold Kiel will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.
Memorials may be made to Ulysses Library, P.O. Box 316, Ulysses, PA 16948. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Joseph Clyde Orchowski, Sr., age 72, of Elkland, PA passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home shortly after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Wellsboro, PA on August 31, 1950, along with his twin brother, John Orchowski. He was the son of Stanley & Caroline (Heitzenrater) Orchowski. Joe was born and raised in Elkland, PA and graduated from Elkland High School in 1969, where he was a multi-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball and baseball. His skill in soccer led him to a college scholarship but he decided to enter the United States Air Force in 1969, serving for 4 years.
Kathy J. Davis, age 70, of Osceola, PA passed away at her home with family by her side on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Born September 4, 1952 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Wilma (Fuller) Nagy. Kathy enjoyed drinking coffee, visiting with friends, watching Judge Judy and loved canning and baking.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Carlton “Butch” Davis; her daughter, Sherri (Mike) Blackwell of Elkland; two sons, Jason (Charlotte) McCallum of Borden, NY and Joseph McCallum of Osceola; step son, Andrew Davis of NC; grandchildren, Charissa McFall, Abagail McCallum, Maddie McFall, Ayden McCallum, Emily McCallum, Elizabeth Blackwell and Michaela Blackwell; great granddaughter, Isabella Herrington; special nieces and nephew, Helen Futrell of Odessa, TX, Christopher Deboy of Odessa, TX and Desra Ann Layman of VA and several other nieces and nephews.
Private family services will be held at their convenience.
Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 5000 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
George F. “Sac” Green, 71, of 351 Main Street, Bolivar, NY passed away on Sunday January 15, 2023 in the F.F. Thompson Hospital Canandaigua following a lengthy illness. Born on September 16, 1951 in Olean, he was the son of George A. and Frances White Green.
Sac was a graduate of the Bolivar Central School class of 1969. He was employed by Hahn & Schaffner Inc., Bolivar as a machinist and truck driver for many years prior to his retirement. Sac was a life member of the Bolivar Fire Department. He was an avid Buffalo Bills and New York Yankee Fan..
Sac enjoyed working with puzzles and many of them were framed. Many of the framed puzzles are hanging in places the public can enjoy, such as the Bolivar Manor, Highland Health Care Center in Wellsville and others.
Surviving are one sister, Romaine (Gerald) Bonney Bolivar; two children, Sebrina Brownell Olean and Chad Brownell Bolivar and loving companion Patricia Williams Bolivar; eight grandchildren; one niece Deborah Scholla and one nephew Jeff (Deann) Bonney; one grandniece and two grandnephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two daughters, Ashley and Devon Brownell..
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 12 Noon- 2 P.M. Funeral services will follow visitation with Rev. David Herne of the Heritage AFlame Ministries, Bolivar, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar.
Memorials may be made to Bolivar Free Library, 390 Main St., Bolivar.
Mary May (Kriner) Gottschall, of Morris, PA, passed away at home on January 16, 2023.
Mary was born July 8, 1936 in Morris Pennsylvania, to Leon and Marion (Guy) Kriner. She married Floyd Gottschall on July 6, 1950.
Mary and Floyd owned and operated the Gottschall Hotel for 52 years. Mary was a homemaker after the hotel closed, and enjoyed reading, puzzles, cross-stitch, spending time with her grandchild and great grandchildren. Mary also enjoyed hosting her Eggnog, Fourth of July parties and fireworks.
Mary had 4 daughters and one son. Jean (Scott) Christman, Susan (Todd) Streeter, Rose (Roger) Heckrote, Dorothy Seeley, who all survive; and Floyd “Bobby” (Karla) Gottschall who predeceased her. She had several grandchildren who survive: Robby (Halsey) Gottschall, Brandie Pearson, Jason Pearson, Bridget (Matt) Reed, Andrew (Cassy) Adams, Julie (Thomas Costello), Jeremy Seeley; 17 great grandchildren; and sister, Carol Phillips. Mary was predeceased by grandchildren; Ashley Seeley, Ronnie Seeley, Tracy Gottschall-Bryant; Brother Dale Kriner, her parents and husband.
Per Mary’s wishes, there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, you may send donations in her honor to the Morris Twp. Fire Company or Morris Fireman’s Ambulance: PO Box 95, Morris, PA 16938. Her family has entrusted the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 with her arrangements. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Luanne E. Larson, 66, of Hemlock Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Saturday (Jan. 14) at the Lutheran Home at Kane. She was born on Aug. 31, 1956 in Clarion, the daughter of the late Maxine (Heasley) Alabaugh. On Oct. 19, 1990, in Kane, she married Robert Larson, who survives.
Luanne most recently worked as the receptionist at Dr. Gary Anderson’s office. Prior to that she had also worked for Dr. Linda Rettger, the Kane Community Hospital and had done home healthcare.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son Philip (Kira) Heasley of Kane; four brothers, Steve (Helen) Heasley of Kane, Greg (Tricia) Alabaugh of Sheffield, Ken (Chris) Alabaugh of Russell and Ted (Sandy) Alabaugh of Kane and two grandsons Russell Heasley and Noah Green.
She was preceded in death by her mother, one sister Kathy Wilson and her stepfather Jack Alabaugh.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Cummings Funeral Home on Wednesday evening (Jan. 18) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday (Jan. 19) from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kane Historic Preservation Society, P.O Box 525, Kane, PA 16735.
Karen A. Lecker, 64, formerly of Kersey, PA passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023, in Cheswick, PA, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 1, 1958 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of Ronald Lenox of Kersey and Helen Prechtl Lenox of St. Marys.
Karen was a 1976 graduate of St. Marys High School and worked for many years at Carbon City Products. She then relocated to the Pittsburgh area, where she worked various jobs. In her free time, she enjoyed painting ceramics and spending time in the kitchen, cooking and baking. She also loved the outdoors, never turning down a chance to go camping or fishing.
In addition to her mother; Helen Prechtl Lenox and her father; Ronald (Pierina) Lenox, she is survived by one son; Joshua Lecker and his wife Maureen of Kersey; and by her beloved grandchildren; James and Troy Lecker. She is also survived by one brother; Mark (Brenda) Lenox of Kersey, her companion; Pat McMurray of Tarentum, her longtime best friend; Sharon Rieder, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother; Paul Lenox.
Funeral Services and Visitation is being held privately with the family at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home. Burial will be in Earlyville Cemetery in Kersey. Memorial Contributions, if desired, may be made to a favorite charity.
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
Michael J. Polaski, Jr., 90, of 405 Third Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA died early Monday morning, January 16, 2023 at Penn Highlands-Elk, St. Marys. He was born May 9, 1932 in in Johnsonburg a son to the late Michael J. Polaski, Sr. and Ida Kriegish Polaski. On October 8, 1955 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, he married Anna M. Cherry and she survives.
Mike was a lifelong resident of Johnsonburg and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School. In 1994 he retired from the Johnsonburg Paper Mill after 40 years of service. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church and had been a member of the Johnsonburg Shamrocks Semi-Pro Football Team. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and trap. He loved to work in his garden and go berry picking and loved canning his harvests, and he enjoyed making homemade wine. Mike especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mike was a Korean Era Army Vet serving overseas as a Private First Class munitions hander with A Company, 22nd Infantry Regt., 4th Division.
Mike is survived by his wife Annie at home, 2 sons; Geno (Cindy) Polaski of Johnsonburg, Pat (Pam) Polaski of Wilcox, 3 daughters; Mary Long (Paul) and Ida Padasak (Pete) all of Johnsonburg and Michelle Cherry (Dick) of Wilcox and 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers; Jake Polaski of Johnsonburg and Dave (Jean) Polaski of St. Marys and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mike is predecease by sisters Shirley “Anne” Novasat and Mary Iorfida and a brother Donald Polaski.
Funeral Services for Michael J. “Mike” Polaski, Jr. will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Interment will be private in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Johnsonburg.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made in his name to Holy Rosary Church, 606 Penn St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Faye I. Herzog, 94, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
She was born on December 30, 1928 in Duke Center, a daughter of the late Delbert and Bessie Piper Schwab.
She was a 1946 graduate of the former Otto High School, Duke Center and a 1949 graduate of the former Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.
She was employed by the Bradford Hospital for many years as a registered nurse until her retirement in 1990.
She is survived by two sons, Neil (Betty) Herzog, Jr. of Kissimmee, FL and Bruce (Diane) Herzog of Bradford; three grandchildren, Greg Herzog, Lauren Herzog and Andrea France; one great grandson, Jacob France and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents; she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Schwab and Virgil Schwab and one sister, Doris Bhe.
At her request there will be no visitation or funeral services.
Private burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Pauline A. “Pam” LAMPMAN, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, January 16, 2023 in Lakeview Senior Care, Smethport. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Mr. Snowden Leroy Goff, 59, a lifelong resident of Emporium, from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Emporium Alliance Church, 1284 Sizerville Road, Emporium.
Leroy passed away on December 10, 2022.
Leroy’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
John W. Wells, II, age 80 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Christ the King Manor.
Born on March 23, 1942 in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of the late Honorable Walter P. Wells and Anne E. Mulligan Wells.
John was a graduate of Coudersport High School and Canisus College in Buffalo, NY.
On April 9, 1994 he married Donna (O’Neill) Wells. She survives.
John was a veteran of the United States Army.
He had been employed by the Marine Midland Bank in Buffalo, NY and retired from the Internal Revenue Service after many years of service.
John was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior and was a member of the DuBois Shrine Club. He was a 58 year member of the Eulalia Lodge #342 Free and Accepted Masons where he had served as Past Worshipful Master. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and was a Past Commander in Chief and Secretary of the Valley of Coudersport. In 2000, John was awarded the Illustrious 33rd Degree and in2018 he received the Meritorious Service award from the Coudersport Consistory.
John is survived by one brother; Christopher Wells & his wife Denise of Cleveland, OH, one sister; Tricia Kapteina & her husband Al of Louisville, KY, two nephews; Walter, II and Ryan, seven nieces; Sarah, Rachel, Allison, Stefanie, Amanda, Rebecca, and Addison, a great nephew, Thomas, a great niece, Esme, two sisters in law (Mitzi Kear & her husband Dale, and Wendy Componation & her husband Bryan, both of DuBois, PA, and a brother-in-law; Bradley Sperling and his wife Eva of Frisco, TX.
John was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Wells.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A masonic service will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. from the funeral home.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the Episcopal Church of Our Savior with Fr. Tim Kroh officiating.
Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery
Memorial donations may be made to The Masonic Children’s Home, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, and/or Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Ave, DuBois, PA 15801, and/or Shriners Children’s Hospital, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
Daniel S. Burdick age 51 of Albion, NY formally of Port Allegany, PA passed away on Jan. 12,2023 at the Cleveland Clinic with family by his side. He was born Aug. 19, 1971, in Port Allegany PA. He was the son of the late Karl Burdick.
Dan is survived by his mother, Muriel Buongiorne, his wife Kelly (Haskins) Burdick of Albion, 4 Daughters, Megan Kotarski (Robert), Lindsey Kotarski (Andrew) of Albion, NY, Karey-Ann (Rigo) Torruco-Pina of East Dublin, GA, Dhannilynnie Burdick (Scotty) of Charlotte, NC. 10 grandchildren, Jayden Plummer, Izabell Torruco-Pina, Eli Patten, Owen Pulaski, Parker Stymus, Salomon Torruco-Pina, Mariela Torruco-Pina, 3 Step grandchildren Skyler Wilson, Kicker Wilson and Julianna Wilson along with a future grandchild. Mother in-law Mikell Haskins of Coudersport, and Aunt Beverly Potter (Ell) of NV. Dan was also survived by 2 brothers Timothy Burdick (Kelly) of Coudersport, PA and Jonathan Burdick (Celia) of Albion, NY as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins and several sister in-laws and brother in-laws. He was also proceeded in death by his Father in-law Paul Haskins and Sister in-law April Burdick of Coudersport.
Dan enjoyed life to the fullest after receiving a double lung transplant in 2018. He was given a second chance to enjoy his grandchildren and family and encouraged everyone to become an organ donor. Not only did he receive a set of lungs, in his passing he donated his organs to help many, many people in need of transplants.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to: Second Chance Trust Fund
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
In his memory, please consider becoming an organ donor.
Eileen D. Spence, 99, of St. Marys, entered eternal life on Monday, January 16, 2023. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Bonnie S. Buccolini, 79, of 84 Bates Road, Bradford, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Bradford Manor.
Born in Bradford on September 1, 1943. She was the daughter of Charles and Jane Schuman. On July 2, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Patrick Joseph Buccolini at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
She was a 1961 graduate of Bradford Area High School and received her BS in Early Childhood Education and in Elementary Education in June 1965 from Lock Haven University. She worked toward her master’s degree attending St. Bonaventure University, Penn State University, and Edinboro University. She taught in the Bradford Schools for 31 years retiring in June of 2000.
After graduating in 1966, she taught kindergarten at Third Ward School for seven years. She left the district in 1971 to give birth to her son, Daniel. and had her daughter, Rebecca born in 1974. In 1979, she returned to teaching Fifth Grade at West Branch School and when George G. Blaisdell opened in 1980, she was asked to leave West Branch to teach Second Grade at the new school. She taught Second and Third Grade at Blaisdell for 20 years, retiring in 2000.
During the summer of 2000, she opened her home to teach Creative Writing to children ages 9 to 11. She continued tutoring children, individually, in her home for three more years and taught at Crook Farm Schoolhouse as well. Mrs. B., which she was most often called, loved seeing her students and their parents. She kept up with many of them on Facebook. On National Teacher’s Appreciation Day in 2015, several of them mentioned Mrs. Bucccolini saying, ” I have had many good teachers, but none that changed my life as much as Mrs. Buccolini. I cannot imagine how many children’s lives were forever changed after being in her 3rd. grade class. Mrs. B was an amazing teacher, my absolute favorite. She will never leave my heart.
Mrs. Buccolini belonged to two teacher organizations Delta Kappa Gamma and PSAR. She taught Religious Education for St. Francis and St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church. She was very active in the Women’s Bradford Women’s Connection for many years serving as treasurer, Bible Study Coordinator and Chair of the group. She also began three Bible study groups. She taught two of them in her home.
Early in her married life she was a member of Bradford Jaycetts and later she and her husband grew active in the Street Dreams Car Club. Her work with Special Olympics, Futures, and Evergreen Elm were closest to her heart.
In their years of marriage, Pat and Bonnie spent much time traveling. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by traveling to the Southern Caribbean. They traveled by Via Rail across Canada to Vancouver and then by Amtrac across the United States stopping at many places during their trips. They went on an Alaskan Cruise. They traveled up the Mississippi River on a riverboat from New Orleans. LA to Memphis,Tennessee stopping at several Civil War sights. They visited important places in the lives of Martin Luther King and Elvis Presley. Seeing parts of Europe and meeting family members in Italy turned out to be the very best trip ever. Bonnie Facebooked with two of their cousins in Rome and one cousin in Sarnano which was the Buccolini’s hometown four hours North of Rome.
Bonnie and Pat were but older children when they met and fell in love. They always felt blessed that love has lasted a lifetime. They shared that love with their children, Daniel, Darlene, and Rebecca. Their granddaughter, Marissa, was the light of their lives. She worked hard giving the best of herself to her children. And so left the world a better place than she found it.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 3-5 and 7-9 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10:00 am in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting, as celebrant. Entombment will follow at the St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Futures Rehabilitation, Inc. 1 Future’s Way Bradford, PA 16701, or Evergreen Elm 50 Main Street., Bradford PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Sandra J. SEELEY, 70, of Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her daughters.
Born August 10, 1952, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Donald and N. Marie Tubbs Madison. On December 14, 1969, in Ulysses, she married Alwin L. Seeley, who survives. She was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for over 40 years and by Buchanan’s Pharmacy in Westfield in retirement. Sandie devoted her life to her family.
Surviving besides her husband, Al, are: four daughters, Bethany Chapman, Stephany (Bryan) Hurler, Mindy (Tony) Bump, and Shelly (Cody) Perry; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; her step-father who was like a father, Al Plank; and her niece, Katrina “Chunk” Stiles. Friends may call Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM. Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville at www.rmhdanville.org or American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Norma Lois Whipple went to her eternal home on January 15th, 2023, at the age of 90.
Lois, the daughter of Randolph M. Gregg and Ethel E. (Mathias) Gregg, was born October 31st,1932 outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the second youngest of 9 children. Her family moved to the Rexford/Ansonia area of Pennsylvania to what is now known as Whipple Hill when she was in Grade 9. While on a church-sponsored trip, Lois met the love of her life, Lynn Whipple, who she learned was born in her parent’s home.
Lois married Lynn on July 15th, 1952 in the backyard of Whipple hill. Military Service moved the couple to Washington, DC where they had their son, Paxton. They returned to the Pine Creek Valley area and had their daughter Pamela.
After the death of her mother, Lois moved her young family to Whipple Hill to care for her blind father for 12 years. She was an active member of her church community, participating as a Sunday School Teacher, and a Bible School teacher, and serving on multiple groups and committees. Lois also attended the Galeton Senior Center and enjoyed renewing friendships as well as making new ones. She chaired the Angel Food Committee and loved giving food and other items from her home.
Lois had a deep appreciation for the fine arts, especially music, art, and theatrical performances. She was a wood carver and loved to paint and craft. She wrote over a hundred poems and verses. She said that God’s nature was often the inspiration of her own art; she loved reading about the birds and wild animals on her property and sharing information about the animals’ habits and habitats with her visitors.
Lois’s faith and the love of the Lord was closest to her heart. She was a passionate reader and researcher of bible scriptures. Lois was an avid computer user and over the past decade, Facebook became a platform for her to share God’s love; she would share messages of encouragement, verses, and scripture readings to family members and friends daily.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn; her granddaughter, Lorelle; her brothers, Nelson and Glenn; and her sisters, Betty, Ruth, Dorothy, Alice, Gladys, and June. She was the last surviving member of her original family.
Lois is survived by her two children, Pax (Kirsten) Whipple and Pamela (Jim) Vaiana; her grandchildren, Lynette (Richard) Sly, Cody (Amanda) Whipple, Curtis (Whitney) Whipple, Maribeth (Scott) Fura, Joseph (Crystal) Vaiana and Anthony Vaiana; and her great-grandchildren, Sara, Elliot, and Cassie Holcomb, Eliza, Theo, and Sylvie Fura, Madison Whipple, and counting.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church, Gaines, from 10:00-11:00am with a Funeral Service following at 11:00am. The Rev. Frank Billman will officiate. Because Lois loved her Church and all of her Church family, please send donations in her memory: Pine Creek Valley United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2, Galeton, PA 16922.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
On January 11, 2023 Marlin D. Smith, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at age 76 with his family by his side. Marlin was born on a beautiful May 19, 1946, in Wellsboro, PA to Frederick M. and Marian B. Smith.
He grew up in Wellsboro/Asaph enjoying all that the small town had to offer. He helped his grandfather on the farm, hunted, fishing, played football, and graduated from Wellsboro High school in 1964. He wanted to be a farmer, but wasn’t able to accomplish that due to the early death of his grandfather. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1968, and graduated from Washington University School of Law in 1971 with his Doctorate of Law. We all heard how proud he was of his Alma mater. His move to Alaska in 1971 started an adventure like none other. It was 32 years of new experiences, one around every corner. He now had the opportunity to practice law in the frozen north. After his move to Alaska, he practiced law in Fairbanks for a short time, then was transferred to Barrow (Utquagvik), Alaska. It being one of the northernmost cities and towns in the world, and northernmost in the United State being located 360 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It gave him the true Alaskan experience. Hunting and fishing.
We so enjoyed hearing him share with the family many a story of the cold north. His law career continued in Fairbanks, Alaska’s golden heart city, where he met his love, Beverly Lorz. They married in September of 1982. In 1988 they welcomed their first bundle of joy, Megan, to the family. Their second amazing daughter, Sara, followed in 1990. The Fairbanks community enjoyed seeing Marlin each year with the Kiwanis Christmas tree fundraiser. We’d see the sparkle in his eye as families scored their holiday trees. Marlin was a very active member of the Kiwanis Club of Fairbanks for a number of years. He loved the community and people. He could talk to everyone and anyone. 2003 became time to return to PA. He packed up house and family and moved back to the family farm in Asaph, building their now home where he loved to garden and mow huge expanses of lawn. After moving back to Wellsboro/Asaph Marlin substituted as a teacher and is remembered by young people for that. His passions were his wife, children, grandchildren, reading, gardening, animals and the farm.
Survived by his wife, Beverly Smith of 40 years, two daughters (Megan G. Pope, and Sara K. Smith) four grandchildren (Leland and Darian Thompson, and Lukas Converse and Zoey Pope), and a sister (Dr. Ardys Boostrom).He was preceeded in death by his father and mother (Frederick M. Smith and Marian B. Smith, and a brother (Marvin Smith). Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, February 4, 2023, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Tx 77030. Malin’s family has entrusted the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901 with his arrangements. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
John Dickinson, 62, of Westfield, PA, passed away early Monday morning, January 16th at Strong Memorial Hospital with his daughters at his side.
John was born on October 31, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA. He was son of former Franklin and Sharon 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.
John is survived by his daughters Mindy (Ryan) Stephens and Megan (David) Culkins. Grandchildren Trinity Wimpelberg, Carter Stephens, Logan Stephens and Sophia Culkins. Brother Stephen Dickinson. Sisters Holly (Jeff) Musselman and Cindy Dickinson. He is preceeded in death by his sister Mary Jo Dickinson.
John wished to have a celebration of his life in lieu of a funeral. The family will be holding the celebration this summer.
Margaret Elizabeth “Peg” Griffin, 71, of 620 Penn Street, Johnsonburg, PA passed away Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2023 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. She was born June 20, 1951 in St. Marys a daughter to the late Charles F. and Mary Withington Griffin.
A Lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Peg was a 1970 graduate of Elk County Christian High School. She was a 1974 graduate of Edinboro University with a BS Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education.
She was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg where she was a Eucharistic Minister and was the Director of Religious Education for 28 years. Peg dedicated her life bringing children closer to God through teaching them the Sacraments. She had worked with the Girl Scouts of America, had been the Elk County director of the GED program and had been the co-chairperson of the Holy Rosary Festival for many years.
Peg had worked tirelessly at Holy Rosary School in Johnsonburg as a fourth grade teacher for many years as well as teaching Sunday School for many years. After the closing of Holy Rosary School, she worked at Elk Haven Nursing Home in the dietary dept. until her retirement in 2017.
Peg is survived by two sisters; Mary Ellen Muroski and her husband Tom and Patricia Gilmore and her husband Tom all of Johnsonburg. In addition, she was a loving aunt to nine nieces and nephews; Amy Imbrogno (Edward) of Raleigh, NC, Mary Lee Barwin (John) of Dauphin, PA, Donna Miller (Danny) of Johnsonburg, Thomas Muroski (Dara) of Coatsville, PA, Rosemary Aiello (Frank) of St. Marys, Kathleen Rice (Duey) of Masury, OH, David Gilmore (Erin), Charles Gilmore (Chris) and Thomas Gilmore (Rachel) all of Ridgway. Nineteen great-nieces and nephews and their parents will miss Peg deeply.
In addition to her parents Peg is predeceased by a dear friend of the family Jane Judice.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret E. “Peg” Griffin will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Friday January 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA. If desired, memorial contributions should be made in her name to the Holy Rosary Religious Education Program, 606 Penn St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845
