Marian Smith-Weimar, 99, of Wellsboro, PA passed away November 19, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born at home in Shippen Township on March 18, 1923 to Milan and Helen (Ford) Butler.
Marian graduated from high school, and worked as a Materials Inspector at Corning Glass Works in Wellsboro. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Chapter of DAR and 1812, the Gaines Elk Council of Republican Women, BPW, and New England Women.
Marian is survived by her husband: Charles E. Weimar of Wellsboro, two children: Marlin D. (Beverly) of Asaph, Ardys Smith Boostrom of Asaph; four step-children: Karen (Terry) Niles of Carlisle, Randy C. (Laura) Weimar of New Milford, CT, Earl W. (Betsy) Weimar of Wellsboro, and Tammy L. (Phil) Marth of Boyertown; four grandchildren: Megan Converse of Asaph, Sarah Smith of Wellsboro, Robert Boostrom of Corpus Christi, TX, and Helen Boostrom of St. Louis, MO; nine step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two husbands: Frederick Smith in 1990, and Frank Clark in 1997, and a step-daughter: Cindy Youngs.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Marian’s life at a graveside service Friday November 25, 2022 at 1:00pm in Ansonia Cemetery with pastor Kristi Webster officiating.
Her arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA. To share a memory or condolence visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Elizabeth A. Ensanian, 99, of Edson Street, Eldred, PA passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 16th, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Professor Minas Ensanian.
She was born in Berlin, Germany, on October 16, 1923, and lived to be 99 years of age.
Elizabeth survived the Allied Bombing of Dresden and met her future husband after the war. She was the first German citizen granted permission by General Eisenhauer’s staff to marry a U.S. Army soldier. As Minas was a combat member of the 82nd Airborne Division, her wedding dress was made of parachute silk.
Elizabeth raised and is survived by 4 children. She has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday (November 22, 2022) at the Duke Center United Methodist Church from 1pm to 2pm at which time funeral services will be held, with Rev. Beth Rosler officiating. Burial will be in the Ensanian Family Cemetery, Eldred, Pa.
Donations may be made to the Duke Center United Methodist Church.
John Clark, age 76, passed away at Jones Memorial Hospital on November 12th after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family.
He was born August 21, 1946, in Kane, PA, the son of Gordon Clark and Rose Rossi Clark of Bolivar, NY. He graduated from Towson State in Baltimore, MD. John was an Airman First Class, U.S. Air Force Veteran serving from 1966-1969.
He was a longtime member of the Bolivar American Legion Post 772. He retired from Dresser Rand in Wellsville, NY and was a Teacher in Bolivar, NY years ago where he also coached baseball. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially football and golf, but had a passion for baseball and was an excellent baseball player.
He is survived by his son, Jared Clark of Bolivar, NY, daughter, Erin Clark of Bolivar, NY, granddaughter, Vedderlyn Lehman, who he adored, loving friend Cindy Dick, sister, Janet Morris of Lakeside, VA, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends who cared for him dearly.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Gorden Clark (Junior) and sister Janice Barton (Pickles).
Burial with military honors will be in Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bolivar NY on November 26, 2022 at 11:00 am, followed by a celebration of his life at the Bolivar American Legion, Bolivar, NY on November 26th at 12:00 pm.
Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Bolivar American Legion, 387 Main, Bolivar, NY 14715.
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Thomas A. “Frenchy” Reed, 67, of Christ the King Manor and formerly of 402 Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.
He was born November 27, 1954, son of Andrew and the late Rose Pusl Reed. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1973. Tom worked at Buhlers Lumber Factory shortly after graduating high school. On August 13, 1980, when Tom was 25 years old, he was struck by an automobile and suffered a TBI. He worked hard at physical therapy to live a normal life, and found peace in music, especially the Blues. Tom loved to spend countless hours listening to his records and he enjoyed cherry-tipped cigars. He had the most precious laugh you’ve ever heard and he loved his family and friends. His father, Andy, has fond memories of fishing with his son. Since Tom was five years of age, he could always beat his dad at fishing by catching the most fish.
Along with his caring father, he is survived by his sister, Michelle “Shelley” Shirey and her husband, Ed, of Ridgway; five nieces and nephews: Joshua (Amanda) Shirey of Washington, PA, Jeremy (Melissa) Shirey of Pearl City, HI, Brandi Aaron of Knoxville, TN, Kirstie Shirey of Washington, PA, and Kathryn Shirey of Gettysburg, PA; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; and an aunt, Norma Jean Snedden of Brandy Camp.
A Funeral Service for Tom will be celebrated in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 10:30 AM, with the Rev. Ann Foor, officiating.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, November 21, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the time of service.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave, DuBois, PA 15801.
Former Sheriff of Warren County, Larry E. Kopko, Sr., of Kent, Ohio, formerly of Warren, PA., died Thursday afternoon, November 18, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
George D. Arnett, 96, of Bradford, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Pavilion at BRMC.
He was born on November 8, 1926 in Bradford, a son of the late David and Gertrude Jones Arnett.
He was a 1944 graduate of the Bradford Senior High School.
On February 5, 1949 in the West Branch United Methodist Church; he married Betty L. Briney; who preceded him in death on January 20, 2014.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; serving stateside from June 1944 until his honorable discharge in July 1946.
He was employed as a mechanic for the former Owens-Illinois, Bradford; until his retirement in 1989.
He attended the West Branch United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going for walks in the woods, traveling and beagles.
He is survived by one son, David (Diane) Arnett of Bradford; one daughter, Laura Keesler of Gifford; one sister, Zella Kleisath of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by one brother, Herbert Arnett, and one daughter, Karen Churchill.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 11:00 in the funeral home with the Rev. Zoe Hatcher, pastor of the Open Arms Community Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions to be made to the Friendship Table, 21 East Corydon St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Donna M. Larkin, 72, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away Thursday (November 17, 2022) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born January 17, 1950 in Kane, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Pierce Parris. In 2012, in Smethport, PA, she married Carl G. Larkin, who survives.
Donna attended Smethport schools and was a housewife, tending to the needs of her family.
She enjoyed doing all kinds of puzzles, fishing, going out to eat, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Donna was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.
There will be no visitation or services at this time.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Louis R. “Puff” DeMonte, Sr., age 89 of Westfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his home with family by his side.
Born August 12, 1933 in Dagus Mines, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Alice (Betta) DeMonte.
Louie proudly served in the US Army from 1953 – 1955 and retired from Consolidated Gas Company.
He married Mary Johanna (Washkaw); sharing 66 years together and raising four children.
Louie was involved in many ventures; he drove truck for Westfield Township, helped with Jacobson’s maple syrup and at one time had a free range farm. He was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, cutting firewood and mowing his yard. In his younger days, he played baseball and was a wonderful catcher.
He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, River Valley Country Club and American Legion Post #978 in Weedville, PA.
Louie is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; children, Lisa Meachem, Louis and Katie DeMonte, Jr., Ernie and Maryjayne DeMonte and Joe and Deborah DeMonte; grandchildren, Dennis and Michelle Ackley, Tom Ackley, Danielle and Brendan McGaha, Brittney and Drew Cipolla, Emily, Jason, Melissa, Elizabeth, Halie, Kayla, Abigail, Angela, Joey and Desiree and Christian Hage; 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Beno DeMonte; sister, Elda Carpin and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Cleaver.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St. Westfield on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service with Military Honors will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Per family wishes, please send memorial donations in Louie’s honor to the Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice, 32-36 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Mary M. “Peggy” Pierce, 81, of 112 2nd Street, Bolivar, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at home with her family at her side following a lengthy illness.
Mary was born on July 13, 1941 in Olean, she was the Daughter of William and Cornelia Palmer Kelley. Mary married John Pierce on February 2, 1964 in Olean, Mr. Pierce survives.
Mary was a graduate of the Olean High School, class of 1959. Mary was a cashier for many years at the Uni Mart, Bolivar and the Market Basket Grocery Store later the Food Land and Shop and Save Grocery Store in Bolivar.
Surviving in addition to her husband are six children, Robert Pierce, Bolivar, Luann Pierce, Bolivar, Arlene (Ken) Austin, Bolivar, Jenny Pierce, Richburg, Tina (Rob) Farrell, Bolivar and Tim (Stephanie) Pierce, Richburg; twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother in infancy and one sister Mary Karen Landries.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar at 11 A.M. Pastor David Cook of the Obi Community will officiat
Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
James A. “Boo” Coder, Jr., 69, of 15 Lang Lane, Lewis Run, PA passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Born November 19, 1952, in Bradford, he was the son of the late James A. and Joanne (Cramer) Coder, Sr.
Boo was a graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School, class of 1971. He worked his way through the ranks as a Bradford City Fireman and was appointed Chief on December 18, 2007 and he served as chief until January 31, 2011. After retiring as a Bradford City Firefighter, he worked for Northern Industrial Insulation and the University of Pittsburgh of Bradford.
On September 2, 2006 on his parents back porch he married Carol (Kightlinger) Coder, who survives.
He excelled in sports in school, playing basketball and football. He was an avid sportsman,loved bowling, fishing, hunting, golf, and played shortstop in the Bradford Men’s Softball League. He was a member of the Gleason Golf League and the Italian Club. He was a Bradford Township Supervisor for many years and donated his time to help to stock fish in the area.
Surviving is his wife and longtime companion, Carol, one daughter, Krista Coder, four sisters, Sis Crappio, Annie Keller, Tessa Crosby, and Kelly Gainey, one brother, John H. Coder, two grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews, Buddy, Melissa, Katelyn, Garret, Jason, Jimmy, Dalton, Kara, Brianna, Christian, and Aaron, and our loyal companion our cats, Daisy and Annie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Michael P. Coder, and one son, Casey Coder.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Monday in St. Bernard Church, with Fr. Jim Gutting, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Janet Elizabeth Viglione, 94, a resident of Ridgmont and formerly of 402 Benedict Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Ridgmont.
She was born October 2, 1928, in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Hilding and Ruth Sayers Anderson. She has been a resident of St. Marys since 1958 and lived in Ridgway since she was eight years old where she graduated from Ridgway High School in 1947.
On June 21, 1947, in St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Janet married her sweetheart, Paul Michael Viglione, who preceded her in death on March 15, 1999. They were blessed to celebrate their Golden Anniversary in 1997.
She is survived by her son, Alan M. Viglione (Jean) of Championsgate, FL; three grandchildren: Christine Burkey (Robert) of Holidaysburg, Joseph Viglione (Hazel) of State College, and Therese Viglione of Bellefonte; six great-grandchildren: Michael, Jordyn, and Nicholas Burkey and Samuel, Owen, and Gemma Viglione; four sisters: Loretta Herzing of St. Marys, Karen Nero (George) of St. Marys, Junette Weisner of St. Marys, and Lyn Scrubb (Leo) of Missouri; and a sister-in-law, Kay Viglione of Ridgway.
In addition to her husband and parents, Janet was preceded in death by her sisters: Bonnie Lynd and Shirley Fabino; her step-mother, June Anderson Smith; a niece, Diane Lynd; a nephew, Richard Lynd, Jr.; and brothers-in-law: Archie Fabino, Richard Lynd, Sr., John Herzing, and Jim Weisner.
She worked at Quality Components for forty-two years and was in business with her husband at Paul Viglione Beauty Salon for over thirty-five years. She has been a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church since 1958 and was a committed member of the Elk County community. She loved traveling and spending time with all her family including her McDonald’s Family.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10:30 AM, with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Per Janet’s request, there will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 325 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Memorial Fund, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Maureen E. Brennan of Cuba, NY known to many as Mo, Grandma, Ging Ging and Aunt Ging, passed away Sunday (Nov. 13, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.
Born Sept. 14, 1939, in Olean, she was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy Rafferty Brennan.
Maureen was a graduate of Olean High School. She was a hard-working woman and had worked in the housekeeping department at St. Bonaventure University for over 30 years.
In 2008, she suffered a massive stroke, which left her partially paralyzed. After her stroke, she worked even harder to learn how to walk and regain the use of one of her arms.
In recent years, Maureen lived between her son and daughter’s homes and it enabled a unique and cherished relationship with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a kind, generous and loveable lady.
Maureen loved traveling to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, S.C. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, going fishing and going to the casino. Her routine of watching television shows, from the Price is Right to the Young and the Restless, will be missed.
Maureen is survived by two children, Dawn (Michael) Morris of Bolivar and Shawn (Debbie) Fowler of Cuba; six grandchildren, Luke (Kate) Campbell, Shane Campbell, Brittany Fowler, Tara (Chris Corder) Campbell, Emily Fowler and Katey Fowler; three step-grandsons, Joshua, Matthew and Kyle Morris; three great-grandchildren, Jeter, Ellis and Gabriella Campbell; one brother, Michael (Bonnie) Brennan of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including two special nieces and goddaughter, Allie Hartley and Chauncy Crowley; and a close nephew, Scott (Gretchen) Coppella.
She was predeceased by her longtime companion and soulmate, Allan Fowler Jr. of Eldred, Pa.; an infant son, Jonathan Fowler; two sisters, Patricia McGranigan and Nancy (John) Coppella; and one brother, Steven Brennan.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday (Nov. 19, 2022) at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Funeral services will begin at noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16N, Olean.
Jarrid L. MATTESON, 36, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born January 15, 1986, in Wellsville, he was the son of Brian and Tammy Waters Matteson.
A 2005 graduate of Wellsville High School, he attended Corning Community College for Fire EMS.
On October 22, 2016, in Wellsville, he married Katie L. Williams, who survives.
He was employed by Kmart, L.C. Whitford, Bokman of Wellsville, several local farms, Track Rescue, MTS, and as a painter at Concrete Mixer Supply of Olean.
Jarrid was a member of Wellsville Volunteer Fire Company, serving in numerous positions and currently the captain of the fire department, Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps where he served as chairman, and attended Crosstown Alliance Church. The fire department was a large part of Jarrid’s life.
He owned and operated Jarrid’s Woodworking.
Surviving besides his wife, Katie, are: two daughters, Mya and Gracie; his parents, Brian and Tammy Matteson of Wellsville; paternal grandparents, Marion and Mary Matteson of Wellsville; maternal grandfather, Paul Waters of Andover; a sister, Brianna (Eric) Jordan of Plymouth, MA; two brothers, Bret (Erica) Matteson of Whitesville and Scott (Wendy) Lanphier of Scio; his mother-in-law, Lora Williams of Wellsville; many aunts and uncles; a niece, Aubrey; three nephews, Holden, Landen, and Andrew; and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Sarah Waters; and three uncles, Alan Matteson, Scott Matteson, and Stanley Weinhauer.
Friends may call Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. A party for Jarrid will follow at the Willing Town Hall at 3:00 PM.
Walter R. Bowers, age 81 of Westfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his home.
Born December 27, 1940 in Westfield, he was the son of the late Ronald and Ethelyn (West) Bowers.
Walt retired from Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, where he was a machinist for many years.
He married Bonita M. (Swimley) in 1959 and they shared 61 years together until her passing on January 13, 2021. When their children we younger, they were active in the Westfield Youth Baseball and the Alleghany Mountain League. Walt enjoyed fishing, cooking and woodworking.
He is survived by his children, Rick Bowers of Troy, Cindy (Mike) Stevens of Elmira, Bud and Tina Bowers of Westfield and Timothy and Daphne Bowers of Watsontown; his grandchildren, Ryan and Mindy Stevens, Gabrielle and Mike Hess, Tyler, McKenzie, Garrett and Sidney Bowers four great grandchildren, Carter and Logan Stevens and Madelene and Claire Hess; two sisters, June Passmore and Kay Sweet and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Walt was preceded in death by his wife, Bonita; a granddaughter, Pamela Bowers and a brother, Roger Bowers.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Monday, Nov. 21st from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 12:00PM with Pastor Ed Rodarmel officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in Walt’s honor to the Westfield Youth Baseball, c/o Ryan Stevens, 125 Race St., Westfield, PA 16950. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Joseph “Joe” W. Stratton, age 69 of Lawrenceville, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Born on January 19, 1953 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son to the late Bernard and Beatrice (Phelps) Stratton. Joe married Lucinda “Cindy” J. Davis on July 11, 1974 and they spent 48 loving years together before his passing.
Once Joe graduated high school, he went into the Air Force for a handful of years during the Vietnam and Cold War era. After his military service Joe obtained a degree in Forestry from Williamsport Area College. Then Joe dairy farmed for 21 years, worked in various industries, and finished his working career with Repsol Oil and Gas.
During his retirement he continued to enjoy running his sawmill, farming, having long breakfasts with lots of people and coffee, playing and listening to music, entertaining people, and helping anyone with any project. Joe was very handy, a Jack of all trades: he was a plumber, electrician, woodworker, and mechanic. Joe loved to learn, teach, work with animals, and spend time with his family. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, NRA, and once was a fireman at the Nelson Fire Department.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Stratton of Lawrenceville, PA; children, Aaron (Tamy) Stratton of Woodhull, NY, Jennifer (Gregory) Hanaway of Russell, PA, Ryan (Jennifer) Stratton of Lawrenceville, PA, Christopher Stratton of Woodhull, NY, and Joe (Jennette) Farris of Osceola, PA, who is like another son. Brother, John (Fran) Stratton of Nelson, PA; 5 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded by his parents.
Family and Friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home – Elkland, PA on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. A funeral service with military honors will take place at 5:00 pm with Pastor Phillip Seely officiating. A private family burial will take place on a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Bradley B. Hackett Sr, age 83 of Elkland, PA passed away Sunday evening, November 13th, 2022 at his home.
Born on April 23,1939, in Osceola, PA he was the son of Frederick A. and Edith E. Hackett.
Brad was born and raised in the Osceola, Elkland, Nelson area and graduated from Elkland High School in 1959, where he was a multi-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball, and baseball. His skill in baseball led him to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies after a tryout at Dunn Field in Elmira, NY following graduation.
It was in high school that he met the great love of his life, Rosemary E (Bruce), whom he would marry in May of 1960. The two would spend the next 62 years together in Elkland, PA, raising three children, daughter Kelley (Hackett) Cevette, and sons Blaine and Bruce Hackett.
Brad was an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodsman for over 70 years, bagging his last whitetail buck in 2018 at age 79, before health issues limited his mobility. His passion of being in the woods culminated in his purchase of land on the PA/NY border in Tuscarora, NY where he would spend the bulk of his time in his retirement years, known among the family as “Hackett Hill”.
An avid fastpitch softball and baseball player in his earlier years, he was inducted into the Tioga County Sports Hall of Fame, the Cowanesque Valley Mens Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Elkland Softball Association Hall of Fame. He also spent many years coaching, where he had the uncanny ability to recognize overlooked talents in players and put them in the positions on the field where they could succeed. He passed on his love affair of sports to his children and later grandchildren, whom he coached and was a passionate supporter of each of their sports careers.
Brad was also an ardent fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, Penn State Football and Syracuse Orangemen basketball, avidly following each team as the seasons changed.
Brad was employed by Ingersoll/Dresser Rand for 38 years as a maintenance painter, retiring in 2001, where he met and made many of his lifelong friends.
He is survived by his wife Rosemary (Bruce) Hackett of Elkland, PA, daughter Kelley (Jeff) Cevette of Elkland, PA, son, Blaine (Jody) Hackett of Elkland, PA, son Bruce (Meshion) Hackett of Corning, NY, 6 grandchildren (Justin Cevette, Dan Cevette, Erin (Hackett) Cook, Taylor Hackett, Cecilia Hackett, Sophia Hackett) and 5 great grandchildren (Mason Cevette, Callen Cevette, Kenna Cevette, Caellum Cook, Micah Cook). He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon Jones, Terry (Joanne) Hackett, Carly (John Butch) McDivitt, William (Lois) Hackett, Debbie (Scott) Chilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick A. Hackett and Edith E. Hackett and brother Robert R. Hackett.
Calling hours will be Thursday, November 17th, from 11 AM – 1 PM at the United Church of Nelson (Nelson, PA) with services to follow. If you’re unable to attend in person, click here for the zoom link for Bradley’s funeral service. In lieu of donations, the Hackett Family asks you to play catch with someone you love and cherish the time you have with your loved ones. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Robert J. “Bob” Culver, 62, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away unexpectedly Monday (Nov. 7, 2022).
Born August 18, 1960, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Leroy J. Culver and Barbara J. (Arnot) Culver. On October 22, 2005, in Port Allegany, he married Karen Zessinger, who survives.
He grew up in the Port Allegany area and graduated from the Port Allegany High School, class of 1978.
Bob served with the US Air Force for 8 years, and worked as a paramedic for 10 years in Pennsylvania.
He was employed in the family business, the Culver Bus Garage, Port Allegany, for several years, and with the Martinsville School District in the technology department for 20 years, before his retirement.
Bob was well known for his ability to fix anything. He loved working on computers or anything mechanical. Bob could build anything and would do anything for anyone. He was very dependable and anytime someone needed help, he’d be there. Bob loved his animals, especially his dog and cat. In his younger years, he was always around animals and even helped train racehorses. Above all, Bob loved spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife Karen of Martinsville, IN, and mother, Barbara Culver of Port Allegany, is a daughter, Brianna (Trevor) Beck, stepson, Zachary Carey and stepdaughter, Amanda (Rob) Erwin all of Martinsville, IN; two brothers, David (Bev) Culver and James (Sharon) Culver both of Port Allegany; two sisters, Jacqueline Culver of Port Allegany, and Lisa (Jim) Rotello of Franklinton, NC; nieces and nephews: Pamela (Jason) Crants of Bellfonte, PA, William Postlewait of Austin, Megan (Chad) Saltsman of Port Allegany, Rebecca (Nick) Brandenburg of Pittsburgh, PA, Destiny Culver of Port Allegany and Anthony “TJ” Rotello of Anchorage, AL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Culver.
Friends will be received form 1-2 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 19, 2022) in the Veteran’s Memorial Home, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Port Allegany Honor Guard, immediately following the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to: LAM Foundation, 4520 Cooper Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH. 45242.
Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Karen Culver, 1709 Burton Lane, Martinsville, IN 46151; or Barbara Culver, 844 Comes Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Patrick Edward Acton, 80, of Lewis Run, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on October 22, 1942, in Charleroi, PA, Patrick was the son of the late Cornelius John and Pauline M. (Luke) Acton.
Pat was a 1960 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
He was employed at the USPS in Bradford, where he held various positions until his retirement.
He enjoyed life with his children, family, and friends. He loved to cook for a crowd, go camping and swimming, reading, crossword and brain teaser puzzles, watching old and new movies. He loved Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame Football, Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball, basketball, and watching various other sports teams.
Surviving are his four children and eight grandchildren, Stephanie Scranton (Jeffrey Fleegle) and two sons, Aidan Arthur Scranton and Alex Fleegle of Mt Airy, MD, Kimberly (Dale) Klamut and two sons, Hunter Patrick Klamut and Brett Michael Klamut of Ellicott City, MD, Patrick Thomas (Verna Ayong) Acton of Bradford and two sons, Zachary Thomas Acton of Golden Springs, CO, and Shane Nickolas Acton of Bradford. Todd Martin Acton of Indiana, and two children, Tyler Martin Acton of Hornell, NY, Rae Lynn Acton of San Antonio, TX, U.S. Navy. He is also survived by one sister, Myra Luke Cahill of Catonsville, MD, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius J. Acton, and Pauline M. Luke.
Family will receive friends on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 95 East Corydon Street, with Fr. Jim Gutting, Pastor, as celebrant. The burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to a favorite charity of your choice in the name of Patrick Edward Acton.
James L. Wilson, MD. of Wellsboro, PA left this earth on November 14th, 2022. Jim passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Son of Arthur Wilson and Dorothea Badman of Wellsboro, he graduated from Wellsboro High School and Mansfield University. It was at Mansfield he would meet his lifelong love, Joan Rogers. Jim and Joan married and he continued his education at Thomas Jefferson University Medical School. After graduating medical school, he completed a three-year tour of duty with the United States Air Force, followed by two years as chief flight surgeon at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.
After leaving the service he returned to Wellsboro and joined the practice of doctors Webster, Erway, and Bachman. Jim and Joan raised their three sons Scott, Jeff and Steve here, in Wellsboro, where they built their forever home. Jim was active in the community and a member of several service organizations. He also served as Tioga County Coroner for over 4 decades. An avid golfer, he also enjoyed hunting, both locally and throughout North America.
A lifelong resident of Tioga County, he practiced medicine for over fifty years serving the community he loved. He always considered himself as an “old time country doctor”, seeing patients, delivering babies, performing house calls at all hours and always willing to dispense medical advice, whether in his office, the local grocery store or even at the hunting camp. Jim loved being a physician and helping people. As he stated at his retirement banquet, “I never went to work a day in my life”.
It cannot go unsaid however, that the real passion of his life was his life-long love story with his wife Joan. After meeting in college, Jim quickly realized they were true soul mates and never looked back. They married shortly after and began raising a family as he finished his medical education. Jim and Joan travelled the world together and seldom were apart anytime he was not in the office or hospital. This included golfing and even hunting trips to the Canadian Rockies. They had many friends who would often join them on travels. Both enjoyed being grandparents and were frequently traversing the state to attend softball games, stage plays, and swim meets. In later years as Joan’s health began to fail, they continued to spend countless hours together sharing meals, binging television shows and loving each other in a way that even Hollywood cannot capture. Sadly, this included bedside vigils holding hands at his wife’s bedside as she suffered a series of debilitating strokes. Joan passed this past March at home in his loving embrace and despite his best efforts to go on without her, life could never be the same. Jim passed happy knowing that the next chapter of this classic love story was about to be written as he reunited with his beloved one and only.
He is survived by Sons: Scott, husband of Kristen, of Macungie; Jeff, husband of Diane, of Wellsboro; Steve of Wellsboro, and Graham White of Butler who was considered as a son. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren: Alexandra and husband Eric Zerkel, Matthew Wilson, Peyton Wilson, Trey Wilson and Troy Wilson; Brock and Kristie Driebelbies of Wellsboro and great-granddaughter Elliette Driebelbies. He is also survived by brother Gary Wilson, husband of Sandy, of Wellsboro, Sister-In-Law Judy Maring, wife of David, of Georgetown S.C. and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers Larue and Clifford.
A private service is being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wellsboro and in lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Jim’s memory to Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals.
Services are under the direction of Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home of Wellsboro, PA. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Mary A. Gullifer, 98, formerly of Flickerwood Road, Kane, PA passed away Saturday (November 12, 2022) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Born August 7, 1924, in Kane, she was a daughter of Joseph and Anna Fuksa Recny. On December 25, 1943, in Kane, she married Lorren C. Gullifer who preceded her in death on March 1, 2022.
Mary worked at Stackpole until its closing in Kane. She then went to cosmetology school and later worked as a nurses’ aide at the Lutheran Home at Kane for many years.
Surviving are four sons, C. Daniel Gullifer, Randy (Becky) Gullifer, Robert Gullifer and Paul (Tina) Gullifer, all of Kane; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Josie Peterson of Kane.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Eli Gullifer; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Gullifer; three sisters, Theresa Organski, Anne Rolick and Betty Recny; and a brother Nick Recny.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm and again on Thursday from 1:00-2:00 pm. Funeral services at the funeral home will follow at 2:00pm with the Rev. David Pflieger, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Drive, Kane, PA 16735.
Onalee R. Thurst, of 2575 Route 305, Cuba, , NY passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Olean General Hospital.
Born June 8, 1948, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Gilbert and Doris Welch Crum. She married Martin Thurst, who predeceased her.
Onalee was a waitress for many years at Spring Hill Restaurant and later she worked as a prep cook for Spragues.
She was a longtime member of Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and enjoyed crossword puzzles in her free time.
Onalee is survived by her mom, of Shinglehouse, Pa.; three children, Christina Foster of Cuba, Marcina Thurst of Cuba and Shane (Stefanie) Thurst of Olean; three grandchildren, Marrissa (Scott) Millea, Juliann Foster and Cameron Thurst; four great-grandchildren, Colton Millea, Guinevere Millea, Spencer Foster-Cook and Avalynn Moore; one sister, Rhonda Sheppard; three brothers, Tom (Carol) Crum, Doug (Donna) Crum and Merle (Darlene) Crum; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her dad; and one brother, Wayne “Skip” Crum.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorials, if desired, may be made at any Community Bank to the Town of Clarksville Playground Fund, “Play it Forward.”
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 51 S. Main St., Portville.
Rex Ranger HACKETT, 73, of Scio, NY, died Friday, November 11, 2022 in Canandaigua VA Medical Center.
Born August 12, 1949, in Olean, he was the son of Stanley and Bernice Singer Hackett.
A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army from 1967 – 1970.
Rex was employed as a security guard by Clow Valve Foundry in Oskaloosa, IA.
Surviving are: a brother, Stanley Singer of Caneadea; nieces, Rebecca Hackett of NC, Brenda Singer of KY, and Laurie Greeson of Little Genesee; and several cousins including, James R. (Lynda) Stuck of Bolivar and Ken (Carol) Stonemetz of Houghton.
He was predeceased by a brother, Randol E. Hackett.
A graveside service and military rites will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, 2022 in Bath National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to any veteran’s service organization.
Arrangements are entrusted to OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Sara R. “Sally” Burkett, 91, of Derrick City, PA peacefully passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
She was born on June 15, 1931in Bradford, a daughter of the late A.O. and Elinor Meachem Alexander.
She was a 1949 graduate of the Bradford Senior High School.
On April 3, 1954 in Reno, NV; she married Howard R. Burkett who preceded her in death on July 11, 2012.
Sally was a proud wife of an Air Force officer who loved taking care of her family and baking; she was especially famous for making her peanut butter cookies.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan D. (Dr. David) Godfrey of Bradford; two sons, Howard R. (Julie) Burkett of Brackney and Jeffrey O. (Nancy) Burkett of Hallstead; one brother, John Alexander of Bradford; one sister, Karen Calderwood of Bradford; four grandchildren, Howard D. Burkett, Michael B. Burkett, Jessica N. (Michael) Misciagno and Alexander D. (Kimberly) Burkett; seven great grandchildren, Michaela, Bailey, Peyton, Chloe and Samantha Burkett and Dominic and Erik Misciagno and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Mahlon “Fat” Alexander, James Alexander, Gerald “Meach” Alexander and Samuel Alexander and two sisters, Molly McAndrews and Elinor Wasden
A private celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Donald Edward Gosnell, 84, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Coudersport, passed away Friday November 11, 2022 at the Clifton House in Amelia Courthouse, VA.
He was born April 29, 1938 in Youngstown, OH to Kenneth and Mae (McDonald) Gosnell. He graduated from high school, and on June 6, 1959 he married Betty Ann Falk, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He owned and operated Gosnell’s Plumbing and Heating in Coudersport.
Donald liked to golf with his wife (each of them scored two holes in one), was a member and past president of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, a life member of Moose Lodge 460, and a 63 year member of the Masonic Lodge.
Donald is survived by his wife: Betty Ann Gosnell of Farmville, VA; a son: Donald K. (Ann) Gosnell of Farmville, VA; two grandsons: Jason (Shemeka) Daughenbaugh and William (Amanda) Gosnell; a granddaughter: Heather (James) Wilkins; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends and family are invited to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East Street, Coudersport, PA to pay tribute to Donald’s life from 10:00am – 11:00am Saturday November 19, 2022 with a funeral to follow in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. T
Anita D. Johnson, 90, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (November 14, 2022) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
She was born October 20, 1932 in Warren, PA, the daughter of Raymond Dickerson and Lorena (Schumann) Dickerson. On July 20, 1957, she married C. Russell Johnson, who passed away on May 27, 2016.
Anita graduated from Warren High School and attended Slippery Rock Teachers College with a health and physical education degree. She then received her Master’s Degree from St. Bonaventure University.
She taught health and physical education for the Smethport High School. She then moved on to being a guidance counselor at Smethport Area High School before her retirement.
Anita was faculty advisor for the “Varsity S” at Smethport High School, served on the Smethport School Board for 20 years, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Red Hats, was president of the Women’s Bowling Association in Smethport, was a member of the Republican Women of McKean County and was a committee person with the Republican Party of McKean County.
Anita is survived by:
One brother: Milton Dickerson of Jay, NY.
And many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and close friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Raymond, Lloyd, Paul, Robert and Herbert Dickerson, and three sisters: Lorena Dickerson, Joan Nosel and Sally Lampley.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10-12 noon at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where funeral and committal services will begin at noon with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library of Smethport. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Alfred Earl ANTHONY, 85, of Largo, FL, died Wednesday, May 23, 2022 in Largo Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born January 22, 1937, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of Alfred W. Anthony and Martha Hammond Anthony.
Alfred grew up in North Fork, PA. For his last years of school, he and his sister, Mary, went to live with relatives in Salamanca, where he graduated from Little Valley High School. After returning to his home in North Fork, he attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Harrison Valley. Here he was reacquainted with and married Elsie Potter, with whom he had four children.
He attended Nyack Missionary College in Nyack, NY. After college, he drove the Shortline Bus into Manhattan. This is where he met his second wife, Anne C. Dove. They had one daughter. They resided in Goshen, NY, during which he worked in Manhattan at First National City Bank in Escrow. When he left the bank in the 1970’s, he decided to change careers and became a chef and maître d’ and partnered with many restaurants in New York.
In 1984, he moved to Florida which would become his home for the rest of his life. He was known by his local friends as Tony. There he also worked as a chef and then owned a successful landscaping business for many years. Alfred was a man of many talents. He was an accomplished equestrian; he was in the Hunt Club with his wife, Anne, and rode his horse Peanuts in the Windy Hollow Hunt in Orange County, NY. He was an avid golfer and loved fishing. He was an expert gardener and was knowledgeable about plants, flowers, and palm trees. He was very musical; he played the piano and had a lovely voice. Most of all, Alfred was a philanthropist and a devout Christian. He spent most of his free time volunteering at the Bridgepoint Church and at Northside Christian School.
For the last ten years of his life, he lived at the Freedom Square Nursing Home.
Surviving are: five children, Alfred (Deborah) Anthony of Spencerport, NY, Deborah (Mark) Kinem, of Jamestown, NY, Gregory Anthony of Whitesville, NY, Jeffrey Anthony of Arab, AL, and Olivia Dove Anthony (Nicola Vaglini) of Cecina (LI) Italy; fifteen grandchildren, Amanda, Katelyn, Sean, Abigail, Joseph, Jared, Gabriel, Jason, Benjamin, Orin, Aurora, Kayla, Cherokee, Zachary, and Ian; six great-grandchildren, Madison, Gavin, Charlotte, Jax, Eleanor, and Judson; a sister, Mary Van Pelt of Harrison Valley, PA; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anne Anthony; four brothers, William Anthony, Richard E. Anthony, James N. Anthony, and David Anthony; and a sister, Ardath Snyder Judd.
Friends may call at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Harrison Valley, PA on Saturday November 26, 2022 from 12:30 – 1:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 1:00 PM. Rev. Kevin Cornish will officiate. Burial will be in Brookfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Penn-York Camp and Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948 or Northside Christian School, (for tuition assistance fund) 7777 62nd Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
