Cindy L. Nollinger, 69, of Warren, PA, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare Center-AHN, Erie, PA., after an illness of the past 2 weeks.
She was born May 20, 1954, in Warren, PA. Cindy was the daughter of Eugene Reynolds and Jean Lackey Mangine.
She was employed with North American Phillips, Lorangers and G.T.E. Sylvania.
Rachel Holly Spencer Roberts, 108, formerly of Bradford
Living niece, Sandy Postlewait, great niece, Pam Redmond, and great nephew, Mike Postlewait and their families of Port Allegany
Monday morning June 19, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law died peacefully in her sleep at care center Maria Oord in Vinkeveen, The Netherlands. She had been living nearby in Abcoude with her daughter Sally Montoya for several years.
Rachel was born December 30,1914, in Bradford, PA, the second youngest of seven children of Edwin and Susie Belle (Washburn) Holly.
In her 108 years, Rachel was witness to many historic events. One of her first memories was of her father waking her up to watch the fireworks at the end of World War I. She watched how proudly her mother dressed in her Sunday best to vote for the very first time after the 19th amendment was passed in 1920. She also claimed to have seen the very first Zippo lighter when its inventor wandered into her workplace in Bradford, PA to show off his windproof lighter.
Betty Alexander Hill, 83 of Warren, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her residence, Watson Memorial Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.
She was born June 1, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret Beckenbach Alexander. She had resided in Cleveland, MS for 26 years before moving back to Warren and was a former resident of Gouverneur, NY for 9 years.
She was a 1958 honor graduate of Warren High School and attended SUNY at Buffalo and Delta State University at Cleveland, MS.
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Jacob R. “Jake” Snyder, 86, a longtime resident of Austin, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Saturday, September 19, 1936 in Scottdale, he was a son of Earl and Mae Snyder. On December 27, 1957 in Normalville, he married Shelvadean “Deanie” Richter, who passed away on March 25, 2013.
Jake attended school in Scottdale. He was employed as an equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Austin.
George A. Heigel, 80, of Main Street, Kersey, PA died on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Dubois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on January 23, 1943, in Kersey, a son of the late James and Frances Eckard Heigel.
On June 21, 1969, in Ridgway, he married the late Linda Johnston Heigel, who preceded him in death on March 21, 2021. Together they were blessed with nearly 52 years of marriage.
Dale B. Buboltz, 77, of Hutchinson, Minnesota and formerly of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Waconia, MN following a brief battle with cancer.
On April 9, 1975, in Kent, OH, Dale married the love of his life, Kathleen Dougherty Buboltz, who preceded him in death on November 6, 2020. Together they shared more than 35 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
Dale graduated from Stewart High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 – 1970, having served in Vietnam. After returning from the service, he attended Hennepin County Technical School for powder metal engineering. After graduating, he moved to Kent, Ohio and joined a powdered metal company, where he met his future bride, Kathleen.
Rodney E. Tierson of Brooklyn Street, Portville, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home.
Friends will be received on Saturday, August 23, 2023 in the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at which time a funeral service will be held. Burial will be in Veterans Field of Honor Mount View Cemetery, Olean.
Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
Laura K. Ladlee, 73, of Smethport, PA passed away Saturday (August 12, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after battling with cancer.
She was born June 26, 1950 in Olean, NY, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Dufton) Bridge. On June 17, 1968, in Portville, NY, she married Roland James Ladlee, who survives.
Laura was a 1968 graduate of Port Allegany High School. She worked at Pittsburgh-Corning in Port Allegany for many years, where she was a quality control inspector.
Laura was the union secretary while working at Pittsburgh-Corning. She enjoyed spending time camping and tending to her family.
William “Poke” Poole, 63, of Lewis Run, PA passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Jacob R. “Jake” Snyder, 86, a longtime resident of Austin, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
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.
Thomas L. Martin, 59, of Coudersport, PA passed away on August 10, 2023.
Tom was born on August 17, 1963, in Coudersport, the son of the late E. Dale and Arbella Martin.
Tom was a graduate of Clarion Limestone high School, Class of 1981. He owned and operated Tom’s Tree Service, Coudersport. Tom enjoyed music and played guitar at many local events including the Maple Festival and the Falling Leaves Festival.
Betty Alexander Hill, 83, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Tentative arrangements are that friends will be received on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the parlors of First Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA. A Memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Cindy Nollinger, 69, of Warren, PA, died Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare AHN, Erie, PA., after a 2 week illness.
A complete obituary will be announced through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
William A. Blum, 89, of Warren, PA, died Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023, at Kinzua Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Bonnie L. Hoffman, 76, of Bear Creek Road, Ridgway, PA passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from a long battle with dementia and a short battle with cancer.
She was born on November 23, 1946, in Ridgway, a daughter to the late J. Arthur and Mary Clark Johnson. On October 15, 1994, she married the love of her life, Wayne Hoffman.
Bonnie was a 1964 graduate of Ridgway Area High School. She was employed by several places throughout her life including Grant’s Department Store, Exotic Metals, Clarion Sintered Metals, The Thoughtfulness Shop, USA Today, Goodwill, Sheetz, The Ridgway Record, and Allegheny Coatings.
Phyllis Hamler, of Warren, PA, died peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023 at her residence.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Leona “Onie” M. Dalton, 93, previously of Clay St. in Kane and Elk Haven Nursing Home in St Marys, passed away Aug. 18, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk
Born Aug. 28, 1929, in Kane, she is the daughter of the late William and Marie (Schmader) O’Donnell. On Sept. 5, 1949, in Kane, she married Clair “Cano” Dalton, who preceded her in death in 2006.
Onie worked as a cook at the Kane Middle School cafeteria for over twenty years.
Patrick M. Ekas, 71, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at his home.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 26th at the Grace Lutheran Church with visitation to be held from 10:30 to 11:30 in the church. A small luncheon will follow the funeral service.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Angela M. Morelli, 90, of Ridgway, PA died on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.
She was born on October 23, 1932, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores Schiano Ambrosia.
On June 20, 1953, she married the late Victor Morelli, who preceded her in death in January 2012.
Christopher Danias, 71, of Bradford, PA passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
He was born Nov. 11, 1951, a son of the late James K. and Frances H. Danias.
He was a 1969 graduate of Bradford Senior High School.
Chris’s love of playing the drums began in his teens. ……
The most active and successful band Chris played with was Railway Express, which was active from 1973 to 1977, playing five to six nights a week. The band toured Western and Upstate New York, all of Pennsylvania, and multiple cities in Ohio. He also had fond memories of playing with the bands West, John David’s Mood and the Hartle Brothers.
Chris inherited his love of cooking from his parents, whose diner The Famous Lunch was a Mechanic Street staple in Bradford for decades and known for its Greek hot dog sauce.
Smethport – Ronald G. Silvis, 71, of Eldred, PA entered heaven Monday (August 21, 2023) at UPMC Williamsport.
He was born May 31, 1952 in Olean, NY, the son of Edward and Mary (Acre) Silvis . On December 26, 1970, in Coryville, PA, he married the love of his life, Katherine G. Austin, who survives. They were married 52 years.
Mr. Silvis was a graduate of Otto- Eldred High School and served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Mt. Whitney from 1970 to 1974.
Ron held several jobs over the years, but ultimately worked as a corrections officer at the McKean County Jail before retiring due to health issues.
Sylvia B. Herzog, 93, of Smethport, PA passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at Lakeview Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
Born on October 18, 1929 in Burlington, VT, she was the daughter of the late Frank H. and Elizabeth (Hitchcock) Blakeslee.
She attended the Day School in New Haven, CT, the Grier School in Birmingham, PA and graduated from Goucher College in 1952.
On June 14, 1952 at the Edgewood Congregational Church in New Haven, CT, she married James R. Herzog, who preceded her in death on September 29, 2021.
She taught in the Smethport School as a gym teacher.
Douglas H. Green, 42, of Ash St., Kane, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Aug. 19) at his residence.
Born June 30, 1981 in Port Allegany, he is the son of Philip and Harvetta (Gummo) Green Sr.
Doug did small engine repair work and when he wasn’t doing that he enjoyed riding on his four wheeler. He was a true Jack of All Trades.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Noah Green of Kane; five sisters, Marie Nunley of OK, Carla Sherwood of Smethport, Elaine (Jeff) Ostrander of Port Allegany, Melisa Green and Jean Green both of Kane and one brother Philip (Jill) Green Jr. of Kane.
James H. DAY, 61, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Born February 7, 1962, in North Hornell, he was the son of C. Harold and Janice L. Baldwin Day. On May 9, 1987, he married the former Barbara Jean Bryan, who predeceased him on January 25, 2022.
Jim attended Andover High School. He was employed by Skibeck Pipeline Construction, Wilkins RV, and L.C. Whitford as yard manager.
Kevin L. BABB, 50, of Bolivar, NY, formerly of Hinsdale, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in his home.
Born January 24, 1973, in Olean, he was the son of Malcom Davison and Karen Allen. On July 16, 2022, in Bolivar, he married the former Jessica L. Button, who survives.
He attended Hinsdale Central School and was employed by Southeastern Transmission in Olean for over 20 years and Supreme Auto Parts in Olean.
Raymond F. “Ray” Kreckel, 70, of 613 Third Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Saturday morning, August 19, 2023 at his home following an illness of the past year. He was born in Johnsonburg on July 8, 1953, a son to the late Edward and Virginia Williams Kreckel. On October 28, 1983 in St. Marys, he married Anna Nortum and she survives.
Ray was a lifelong resident of Johnsonburg and was a 1971 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. Ray was a homebody who loved animals, especially his cat Misty, cooking and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In 2005, Ray retired from Weyerhaeuser, Johnsonburg Mill after 33 years of service. He then retired from AccuGrind in 2016 after 11 years of service.
Smethport – Ronald G. Silvis, 71, of Eldred, PA passed away Monday (August 21, 2023) at UPMC Williamsport.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Judson R. Duell, II, 82, of Knotts Island, NC, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 16, 2023. He was a wise and generous man, a caring father and grandfather, and the most devoted and loving husband.
Judson was born on December 18,1940, in Coudersport, PA, and was the son of Judson and Mary Elizabeth (Sallade) Duell. Judson graduated from Coudersport High School in June 1958 and enlisted in the army one month later, with him beginning his first overseas tour in March 1959. He met the love of his life while in Germany, and they were married September 9, 1960.
Margaret A Anderson, 96, of Kane, PA passed away on August 18, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of Kane in Kane, PA.
She was born on August 19, 1926 in Ludlow, to the late George and Anna (Baronak) Kisko. She attended grade school in Curwensville, PA and graduated from Ludlow High School in 1944.
On August 18, 1950 she married Sherwood Anderson, who preceded her in death, at the St. Callistus Church.
Edna M. Kamats, 88, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Plank Road Hollow, Emporium, PA passed away peaceful at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, PA on Sunday evening (August 20, 2023).
She was born May 23, 1935 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Orlan and Edna English Devling. On July 10, 1953 in Hagerstown, MD she married the late Paul J. Kamats.
Edna worked at Cameron Manufacturing and then for the Guy and Mary Felt Manor and later in Home Health Care from where she retired. She was active in the Emporium Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and as a fire police. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
