Karen A. Tussey, 71, of Wellsboro, PA passed away early Sunday November 6, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born January 13, 1951, the daughter of William H. and Beverly (Johnson) Tussey.
She graduated from Wellsboro Area High School. Karen was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wellsboro, and enjoyed embroidery and word search puzzles.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and brother: Jay Tussey.
Her arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Services will be private, she will be interred in the Wellsboro Cemetery.
Joye M. Singer, 83, of Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, PA died on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a lengthy illness.
She was born on August 5, 1939, in Kersey, a daughter of the late John and Frances Stenta Anderson.
On May 6, 1961, at Maria Lutheran Church, she married Michael Singer, who survives of Kersey.
Joye was a lifelong resident of Kersey and a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1957. She spent her time reading books and playing with her cats. Joye spent many summers planting and growing her garden with Mike.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, Mike, she is survived by 2 sons: Robin Singer and his wife Virginia of Kersey, Dale Singer and his wife Sherry of Goldendale, Washington, a daughter, Michele Singer of Kersey, and 4 grandchildren; Eric Singer, Jeremy Heater, Brittney Higgins, and Zachary Heater.
Funeral Service and visitation will be held privately by the family.
Burial will follow at Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Fox Township Ambulance.
Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolence may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com.
Joseph W. Proske, 86, of Stonehedge Meadows Drive, Ridgway, PA passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 following a brief illness.
He was born on October 11, 1936 in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Wallace and Victoria Samanka Proske.
On June 4, 1966, he married Anne Werner Proske, who survives of Ridgway. Together they shared more than 56 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
Joe was a graduate of Luthersburg High School and then earned his undergrad, Master’s Degree, and PhD in Metallurgy from Penn State University. He retired from Kane Magnetics, and had also worked at Stackpole a number of years ago. He was a longtime board member of First Commonwealth Bank and also sat on the board of Symmco, Inc.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Joe loved spending time outdoors. He found solace on a walk through the woods, and also loved to shoot trap and skeet. For many years, he and his friends would charter a boat and spend the day fishing and reminiscing.
Most of all, he was a dedicated and kind husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family and loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Anne, he is survived by 2 children; Michael Proske and his wife Jennifer of Olney, MD, Nicole Proske and her husband Dana Wolfe of St. Marys; and by his 4 beloved grandchildren; Alexander and Rachael Wolfe and Olivia and William Proske.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a brother; James Wolfe.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph W. Proske will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street with Fr. Justin Pino, Pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Krise Funeral Home in Ridgway on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Leo’s Church or School.
Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
David E. GREEN, Sr., 54, of Andover, NY, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
He was born February 4, 1968, in Wellsville.
Dave was employed by General Roofing in Wellsville. He was a member of numerous bands in the area over the years.
Surviving are: six children, David E. (Nikkie) Green, Jr. of Andover, Douglas (Heather) Cook of Scio, Dustin Green of Alfred, Daemon Barrett of Albany, Vernon Green of Scio, and Bre Green of Scio; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd (Michele) Campbell, Jr. of Wellsville and Laramy E. (Tiffany) Cornelius of Friendship; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Yvonne Cornelius.
Friends may call at Crosstown Alliance Church, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Jon Schink will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Wellsville’s Music on the Lawn.
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.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.—-Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass for Sharon L. Baker, 78, of Shinglehouse, at 11am on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in St. Theresa Catholic Church, Puritan Street, Shinglehouse, with the Rev. Thomas Brown, as celebrant.
Sharon passed away on October 19, 2022.
Sharon’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Stephen Delano Heffner, age 73, of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Born on June 21, 1949 in Tioga, PA, he was a son to the late Benjamin and Lillian (Deats) Heffner. Stephen married his long-term partner, Mazie E. Thompson, on October 26, 2022 after having spent many loving years together.
He was a Williamson Jr./Sr. High School graduate and he worked at Corning Inc. for 40 years before retiring. Stephen was said to be the “Supervisor” for many projects that he and his family worked on together. He enjoyed hunting, being a jokester, watching western shows and spending time with his family and friends.
He was a member of the Elkland Moose Lodge #746 and a member of the United Steelworkers of America.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Mazie Heffner; children, Max (Tammy Doan) Green, Stephen Delos Heffner, Alycia (Shawn) Kilburn, Amy (Jay Neally) Heffner and Tyler (Liza) Heffner; grandchildren, Mitchell (Lori) Green, Derrick Green, Kirsten Green, Kyle (Adriana) Heffner, Garrett Heffner, Sasha Phelps, David (Hope) Hatch Jr., Matthew Hatch, Ariane Kilburn, Cauy Kilburn, Andrea Causer, Meagan Neally, Nicholas Neally, Bradley Bond, Madison Agerton and Kristena; great-grandchildren, Isabella Heffner, Raiden Gorg, Orin Gorg, Rhylie Gardner, Isabella, Lilyan, Hayen and Archer Hatch; and special friend Mariee O’Dell, “Ma”.
He was preceded in death by both his parents; great -granddaughter, Ava Gorg; brothers, Durwood, Franklin, Nolan, Kevin, and Phillip Heffer; and sisters, Patricia VanOrder and Joanne Losinger.
Family and Friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home – Elkland, PA on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. On Monday, November 7, 2022 calling hours are held 12:00-1:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 1:00pm with Reverend Larry O’Dell officiating. Burial will take place at Nelson Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Patricia “Pat” Raymondo, 79, of 2 Greeves St. in Kane, PA passed away Thursday evening (Nov 3) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
She was born on April 22, 1943 in Liverpool, England, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Isabella Carrigg. On Nov. 29, 1969, in Liverpool, England, she married Anthony Raymondo, who survives.
Pat had worked as a phlebotomist at the Kane Community Hospital for over 30 years. She was also a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Anne (Hilding) Anderson of Kane and Jennifer Kinslow of Pittsburgh; one son, Steve (Brooke) Raymondo of Kane; eight grandchildren; one brother, Dennis (Doris) Carrigg of Liverlpool, England and one sister Joan Jarvie of Warwick, RI.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rose Hancox.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Wednesday (November 9) at the Gather Space at St. Callistus from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.. A memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. William O’Brien, as celebrant. Entombment will be in the St. Callistus mausoleum.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Neva, D. Pence, 82, of Highland Rd. in Kane, PA passed away Thursday (Nov 3)after a lengthily illness and was at the Snyder Memorial Health Care in Marienville.
She was born on Dec. 20, 1939 in Mayburg, PA, the daughter of the late Merle and Katherine (McClelland) Dashner. On July 1, 1957, in Winchester, VA, she married James Pence, who survives. They were married for 65 years.
Mrs. Pence had worked at Stackpole for many years. She then became a stay at home wife and the master woodfinisher for J&N Cabinets. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion in Endeavor and she attended the East Kane United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons James (Lisa) Pence of James City, Alan (Sheryl) Pence of Lamont, four grandchildren, Marla, Heather, Steven and Emily; nine great-grandchildren, Vincent, Riley, Kennadi, Ellie, Peyton, Hailie, Mira, Ilah, and Mavrik; three brothers, Milton (Denise) Dashner of East Hickory, Robert (Marilyn) Dashner of Murraysville and Glenn (Dee) Dashner of Loveland, CO; and one sister Lori Carter of FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Vicky Pence Morgan and one brother, Donald Dashner.
Neva was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to travel, having visited all 50 states. Arizona was her most favorite and they spent many winters there as snowbirds. She was an excellent cook and her husband says she made the best dumplings. Neva was also known for her orange whipped jello with mandarin oranges. She never missed her favorite programs The Price is Right, Judge Judy, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy were just a few. Neva also enjoyed cross-stitch, tabloid magazines, search a word puzzles, and junk books. She was old school and loved to buy from the many mail order catalogues she received.
Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Tuesday (Nov 8) at the Cummings Funeral Home, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will immediately follow, with the Rev. Calvin Cook, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Memorial donation may be made to the East Kane United Methodist Church, 6703 Rte 321, Kane, PA 16735.
Lola Della Moore, age 71, of Williamsport, PA died on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at UPMC Williamsport.
She was born on July 30, 1951, in Blossburg, PA a daughter of Charles Clarence and Eva Luella (Tompkins) Douglas.
Lola had worked as a home health care provider.
Lola is survived by a son, Benjamin B. Moore of Galeton, PA; a daughter, Robin Moore of Jamestown, NY; her siblings, Linda (Richard) Ingerick of Wellsboro, PA, Lewis (Phyllis) Douglas of Middlebury, PA, Carol (Donald) Benelli of Wellsboro, PA, Irene (William) Appel of Middlebury, PA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. Moore, parents and two brothers Frederick Earl Douglas and Thomas Clarence Douglas.
A private a family graveside service will be held at Whitneyville Cemetery with pastor Harry Colegrove officiating.
Services are under the direction of the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 673 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
Beverly D. Holmes, 87, of Riley Road Apartments, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her friends.
Born February 11, 1935, in New York, she was a daughter of the late John and Pearl (Waters) Sebring.
Bev was formerly employed as a private nanny for families in the communities she had formerly lived.
She was a member of St. Francis Church, and the 50 Plus Group at church.
Surviving are two nieces, Sheryl Hayes, and Caryl Wodicka, both of Hilliard OH, one brother, Thomas Sebring, of Lompac CA, several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, and several close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Keith Magee and John Holmes, and one sister Ardell Hayes who died.
Friends may call on Monday November 7, 2022, from 11:00 am to Noon at St. Francis of Assisi Church, at 11 am a Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Fr. Jim Gutting, as celebrant. Burial will be in Weiler Cemetery in Warren.
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.
Dorothy L. Kimmel, 73, of Warren, PA, formerly of Marienville, passed away on Thursday November 3, 2022, in her home.
She was born in Brookville, Jefferson County on May 16, 1949, the daughter of the late Harry B. and Charlotte Davis Ishman. Dorothy worked as a clerk at Howe’s True Value in Warren for 23 years. She also was an avid reader and loved reading a good book.
Dorothy married Howard R. Kimmel, in Tionesta in 1988 and he preceded her in death in 2013.
She is survived by her loving children James Cochran and wife Laurie of Irvine, PA., Joseph Cochran and wife Sue of Marienville, PA., Tim Kimmel of Clarendon, PA., Cheryl Durlin of Florida, Beth Gisselbrecht and husband Chuck of Foxburg, PA.; siblings Floyd Ishman and Bob of Ohio, Robert Ishman and wife Connie of Punxsutawney, PA., Donald Ishman and wife Genny of Brookville, PA., Ronald Ishman of Brookville, PA., Kenneth Ishman of Florida, and Betty Walter and husband Mike of Gifford, PA.,; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her stepdaughter Mary Wagner, siblings Jim Ishman, Harry Ishman, and Linda McClelland
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in North Forest Cemetery, Marienville.
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St. Warren, PA, 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
