Obituaries

James L. “Jim” Wendel, 87, of 112 Grandview Road in St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a brief illness.

Born May 8, 1938, in St. Marys, Jim was the son of the late Roman and Bertha Eckert Wendel of St. Marys.  On September 8, 1956, at Queen of the World Church, he married the love of his life, Judith Erich Wendel, who survives.  Together, they shared a lifetime of overcoming hardship, laughter, teamwork, and unwavering devotion.

Julie M. CONNER, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.  Born May 5, 1983, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Roger D. and Virginia L. “Ginger” Bailey Ballard.  

A 2001 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN degree in 2020 from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.  On May 10, 2002, in Ulysses, she married the love of her life, Raymond W. Conner, Jr., who survives.  She was employed by Reed’s Market in Genesee for ten years.  In nursing, she worked as a traveling nurse and was employed by Aveanna Healthcare doing home healthcare for the last two years.  

Pauline B. “Polly” MORLEY, 85, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Adamstown.  Born April 18, 1940, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick.  On July 2, 1960, in Ulysses, PA, she married the love of her life, Stephen B. Morley, who predeceased her on December 6, 2024.  

Diana B. ALLEN, 77, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  Born February 11, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Raymond R. and Mildred P. Conable Burdge.  On June 25, 1977, in Rochester, she married Curtis R. Allen, who survives. 

Diana was a graduate of Wellsville High School.  A cat lover, she would take in strays to give them a loving home.  

Surviving besides her husband, Curtis, are: two sisters, Rebecca Anthony of Lakeland, FL and Linda Stanzel of Rochester; a brother, Terry (Elizabeth) Burdge of Rochester; nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Larry R. Burdge. 

There will be no services.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

He was born on October 31, 1948 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Wilson and Julia Czekai McGonigal.

On August 11, 1973, he married Kathryn Manfroni McGonigal, who survives of Kersey. Together they shared more than 52 years of love and laughter.

Barbara C. OVERHOLT, 87, of Stannards, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville.  Born October 15, 1938, in Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of Samuel William Major and Margaret Enslin Cook.  On June 28, 1958, in Tonawanda, she married Harry B. “Dale” Overholt, who predeceased her on May 19, 2023.  

Port Allegany – Richard G. Lathrop, 87, of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (October 25, 2025) at his home in Port Allegany.

He was born December 19, 1937 in Crosby, PA, the son of Ellsworth and Anna (Weidert) Lathrop, Sr . On December 7, 1978, in Port Allegany, he married Darlene  F. Niles, who died August 12, 2024.

Mr. Lathrop attended Smethport High School and worked at Viko in Eldred  and later as a mechanic for Dexter-Henkel, retiring in 2000.  He also was a van driver for S.Wilson until 2020.

Donald “Don” McGonigal, 76, of Kersey, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Krise Funeral Home, Kersey., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

 Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Krise Funeral Home, Kersey.

Charles T. MESS, 66, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.  Born August 10, 1959, in North Hornell, he was the son of Robert Mess and Phylis Jean Biddle.  

He is survived by a daughter, Emily Mess; and a son, Tyler Mess.  He was predeceased by his parents.  

Jordan F. “Fuzzy” Ginther, 90, of Toby, died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.

He was born on October 16, 1935, in St. Marys, the son of the late Anthony and Julia Wolf Ginther.

On July 19, 1958, he married the late Mildred Anders, who preceded him in death in 2000.

Charles F. Eckl, 84, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Penn

Highlands DuBois.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski

Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Julie M. CONNER, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25,

2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY.  Arrangements

will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory,

Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed

at www.olneyfoust.com.  

John D. Erskine, Jr., 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence on Friday morning, October 24, 2025.

He was born October 6, 1962, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, a son of Ilvia (Robles) Spooner of Emporium and the late John Erskine, Sr.

John attended Cameron County High School and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for several years at Motor Coil Manufacturing in Emporium, PA, a bellhop at the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City and later a salesman, selling telecommunication devices. 

Christopher D. ANDERTON, 73, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.  Born May 6, 1952, in Oil City, PA, he was the son of Alfred D. and Joan M. Barclay Anderton.  

A 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1971 — 1974.  He graduated from Alfred State College in 1977.  Chris was employed by Air Preheater Company in Wellsville as an Aftermarket Sales Representative.  

Palm Coast, FL- Robert W. “Bob” Strong

Robert W. Strong formerly of Richburg and Bath NY passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the St. Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.

Bob was born July 8, 1941 in Ohio. In July of 1986 in Wellsville, NY he married Teresita R. Rabacal who survives.

Bob was a salesman for Harley products throughout the US. He enjoyed riding his Harley Motorcycle.

Along with his loving wife Teresita, Bob is survived by; his nieces and nephews.

Robert Dauer Stackpole, 79, a resident of Jefferson Manor in Brookville, passed away October 17, 2025.

He was born August 14, 1946, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Harrison Clinton and Murial Beatrice Dauer Stackpole.  Dauer was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh and pursued his post-graduate studies at Bucknell University.  Following his years of schooling, Dauer was employed in the marketing department of Stackpole Carbon Company from 1972-1982.

On April 11, 1987, in St. Agnes Episcopal Church, he married Lucy Geiger Irvin, who survives.  In addition to his wife, Dauer is survived by a daughter, Daisy Stackpole (Erik); a sister, Laurey Turner; and a brother, Scott Stackpole.

Gerald J. Berardi, 89, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, October 24, 2025, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA.  A complete obituary

will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Please run in the Saturday morning, October 25, 2025 edition of the Warren Times Observer.  Thank you, Mike

Karen Irene Hulings Davidson, 75, of Ludlow, PA, formerly of Warren, PA, died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in her home, after a courageous hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born in Bradford on January 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Samuel and Geraldine Hawes Stein. Karen was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School and received her bachelor’s degree in business from Houghton University. She worked for 25 years in the Human Resource Dept., at Warren General Hospital, and retired from Calvert-Pearson Insurance in 2022. In her earlier years, Karen taught Piyo classes in Warren and Sheffield. She enjoyed walking with her husband, Larry, cooking, baking, holidays, and most importantly, spending time with her loving family.

Robert C. Tingley, Sr., 79, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born on March 2, 1946 in Bradford; a son of the late Harold and Angeline Romano Tingley.

He was a 1964 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.

Bob was a longtime member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir.  He was a member of the Italian American Progressive Club and an avid bowler in his younger years.  Over a thirty-eight year period he donated over 28 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.

James F. GOTSHALL, 91, of Port Allegany, PA, passed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.  He was born November 21, 1933, in Buffalo, NY.  On February 25, 1967, in Smethport, he married Kathryn M. Earle Olmstead, who survives.  

A 1951 graduate of Port Allegany High School, he was employed by Ball-Foster Glass Container Co. in Port Allegany, retiring in 1999.  Jim was a member of the First Church of God in Eldred and served as an officer of Glass, Molders, & Plastics International Union Local #54 for 33 years.  

Valerie A. ABBOTT, 67, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  Born September 28, 1958, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Lioanel L., Jr. and Barbara Ann Burdick Abbott.  

A 1976 graduate of Wellsville High School, she was employed by AVX Corporation in Olean for 36 years.  Valerie enjoyed spending time with family, the family dogs, reading, and word puzzles.  

Joanne Gasper, 94, a resident of Brookdale Senior Living in Pittsburgh and formerly of St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side Tuesday, October 21, 2025 following a lengthy illness.

She was born November 22, 1930, in Emporium, daughter of the late George A. and Kathryn Davin Kinsler.  Joanne was a graduate of Emporium High School, Class of 1948, continued her education at the University of Buffalo and earned her Master’s of Education from Penn State University.  Joanne spent her working career as an elementary school teacher, where she touched countless young lives.  She retired from the St. Marys School District in 1992.