John Raymond Stocum, age 70 of Elkland, PA passed away on July 29, 2025. He was born March 1, 1955 in Whitesville, NY and was a son to the late Ira and Mildred (Rhodes) Stocum. John enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and learning and collecting the history of Native Americans.
Linda M. Wilson, 70, of Bradford, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Donna F. LAMPMAN, 83, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, November 21, 2024. A gathering to celebrate Donna’s life will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses beginning at 3:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Rhoda T. Weimer
Rhoda T. Weimer, 72, a lifelong resident of Roulette, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Monday, July 28, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.
Born on Sunday, June 28, 1953, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Leonard and Ruth Thompson Treat. On October 22, 1972 in San Diego, California, she married Joseph L. “Joe” Weimer.
Claude O. SEELY, 83, Ulysses, PA, formerly of Coudersport, died Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born June 30, 1942, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Orlo F. and Marion Carter Seely.
Born June 30, 1942, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Orlo F. and Marion Carter Seely. On June 19, 1965, in the Ulysses United Methodist Church, he married Nancy Jane Bachman, who survives.
Howard E. BAKER, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, July 25, 2025 in UPMC Wellsboro. Born July 19, 1942, in Harrison Township, he was the son of Erba and Ruth Hurler Baker.
On December 1, 1962, in Brookfield, he married Brenda J. Porter, who survives. He was employed by Mapes Woodworking in Whitesville, Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, NY, and Consolidated Natural Gas for 28 years, retiring in 1997.
William Gibson of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, formerly from Youngstown, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on July 28, 2025 at Penn Highland DuBois after a short illness.
He would say that he was a day older than dirt, but he was really 76. Bill was born on October 4, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Francis and Sarah (McLaren) Gibson. Bill graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1966. He then joined the Navy serving as an airplane technician until honorably discharged in 1971. Bill went on to Youngstown State University, earning an Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Bill married Gloria (Bossick) Gibson on August 20, 1977 in Youngstown, Ohio, who survives.
Gene P. Cummiskey, 88, formerly of Burnside Avenue, Bradford, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at Bradford Manor.
Born January 9, 1937, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Mildred (Beck) Cummiskey.
Gene was a 1956 graduate of Bradford High School. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Marines. He was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged on November 27, 1959.
On May 16, 1964, at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church he married Frances (Zamberlan) Cummiskey who preceded him in death on October 20, 2011.
Rhoda T. Weimer
Rhoda T. Weimer, 72, a lifelong resident of Roulette, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Monday, July 28, 2025, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.
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.
David Lee Apple, 83, of Austin, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. He was born on February 2, 1942, in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Virginia (Guy) Apple. He is the husband of Isleta M. (Weaks) Apple.
In the quiet moments of July 25, 2025, Virginia peacefully departed from this world. Her spirit was embraced by the profound love of her husband, children, and grandchildren who surrounded her, along with the heartfelt prayers and beautiful thoughts of family and friends.
Connie J. Coe, 87, of Ceres, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Wellsville, NY. She was born November 13, 1937, in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Donald V. and Flora (Kyle) Hoyt. On February 16, 1957, she married Donald E. Coe, who predeceased her in 2021.
Connie was raised in Chaffee, graduating from Sardinia High School in 1955. She was the owner and operator of Connie’s Curling Corner in Sardinia while also raising her three children. In 1980, she and Don moved to Erie, PA, where she was the Banquet Coordinator for the Holiday Inn. She transitioned her employment to Pharmor Pharmacy working as a cashier. In 1995, Don retired, and they moved to Summerfield, FL. After Don’s passing, she moved to Alabama to be near her son Craig and would ‘snowbird’ between Alabama and her daughter Lisa’s home in New York; having stayed in New York the last year. She was a former member of Chaffee Baptist Church and the Chaffee Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. While in Florida, she was on the Orange Blossom Homeowner’s Association Board and the Red Hat Society.
Robert C. Keck
Robert C. “Bob” Keck, 92, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a brief illness.
Born on June 15, 1933 in Austin, he was the son of Charles E. and Marjorie V. Evans Keck. On October 22, 1951 in Coudersport, he married Avis A. Williams, who survives.
Robert graduated from Austin Area School. He had worked at GTE Sylvania, W. W. Kimmons Construction Company, and Emporium Specialties Company Inc. After 30 years of service, he retired from Emporium Specialties in 1995.
David C. Kronenwetter, 83, of 1239 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born September 13, 1941 in St. Marys, son of the late Roy and Salome “Lovey” Lion Kronenwetter. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1959. From his youth, David had a deep interest in electricity, leading to jobs with both Church & Murdock and Speers, later opening his own electrical contracting business, “Dave’s Repair”On November 9, 1968 in Sacred Heart Church, Dave married Rose Ann Sherry, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-six years of marriage.
Forest “Woody” McMeans, 80, of Sheffield, PA., was found peacefully sitting on his couch, Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his residence. Woody was born May 11, 1945, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Edison and Elizabeth Horrell McMeans. He lived most of his adult life in Sheffield, PA. Woody was owner/operator of Woody’s Sporting Goods Store and worked as a tool and diemaker with Osram/Sylvania for over 20 years, retiring from there.
Francis “Butch” B. Geitner, 92, of 243 Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, July 25, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born December 6, 1932 in St. Marys, son of the late Fred and Ann Manges Geitner, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1952, and spent the majority of his working career at Stackpole Carbon.
Emery A. Gallup, age 89, of Smethport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport.
Born on October 12, 1935, in Smethport, he was the son of Alfred and Mable (Wolf) Gallup. On June 15, 1963, he married Arvilla “Arlie” D. Griswold in Port Allegany, PA. She survives.
Leander “Lee” F. Stauffer, 83, of 918 Hickory Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, July 25, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Lee was born April 19, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Francis and Margaret Heser Stauffer. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960, and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. On June 17, 1967, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lee married Carol Distler, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-eight years of marriage.
Bernie Meyer, 85, of 1364 Rosely Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 25, 2025.
Bernie was born May 10, 1940 in St. Marys, son of the late Charles and Regina Young Meyer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools.
He was employed as a mechanic by the Ford garage for sixteen years and PennDot for twenty-eight years, where he retired in 2000. He also could be found in his garage until late at night working on family and friends’ cars.On August 26, 1961, in Queen of the World Church, Bernie married Mary Vollmer, who survives. They were blessed to share sixty-three years of marriage.
John W. Auman, 67, of 104 Auman Road in Kersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with his loving daughters by his side.
Born on June 28, 1958, in Ridgway, he was the son of the late Jerome and Genevieve (Copella) Auman. A lifelong resident of the area, John was a proud graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1976. He went on to earn a degree in Carpentry from Williamsport College of Technology — a craft he loved and enjoyed throughout his life.
Virginia Watt
Virginia Watt, of Erie, PA., and formerly of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, July 25, 2025 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
John W. Auman, 67, of 104 Auman Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
David C. Kronenwetter, 83, of 1239 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Timothy C. SCOTT, 64, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, July 18, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville, NY.
Born September 10, 1960, in Coudersport, he was the son of Ronald M. “Bud” and Fanny M. Shook Scott. On September 5, 1981, in the Genesee Methodist Church, he married Linda M. Payne, who survives.
Joyce R. Sunderland, 75, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away unexpectedly though peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Joyce was born on October 11, 1949 in Danville, PA, a daughter of Wilber Dale and Gladys E. (Thompson) Chittester. On June 15, 1974, in Clearfield, PA, she married James L. Sunderland.
Sharon L. Pontecorvo, 76, of Smethport, passed away Thursday (July 24, 2025) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
She was born February 21, 1949 in Kane, PA, the daughter of Stephen and Carol (Jenkins) Metro. She married Neil R. Pontecorvo, who survives.
Charlene L. Reitz Lane, 74, of Warren, PA. died peacefully Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born June 22, 1951, in St. Mary, PA. She was the daughter of William F. and Charlotte L. Smith Reitz, Sr. She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Char was a 1970 graduate of Warren Area High School.
Earl F. Onoratti, 89, of Warren, PA, died on Tuesday July 22, 2025, in the Warren General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc.
Wilbur V. Dunkle, 89, of Smethport, passed away Tuesday (July 22, 2025) at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
He was born November 20, 1935 in Betula, PA, the son of Arthur R. and Beatrice F. (Church) Dunkle. On December 18, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY, he married Helen R. Bevers, who died October 13, 2006.
Lucille A. Whitney, 81, of Wellsboro, passed away, Monday, July 21, 2025, at her home after an extended illness.
She was born on December 18, 1943, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Theodore and Doris (Williams) Sykora. She married Donald L. Whitney on December 19, 1964, and have celebrated over 60 years of marriage.
