Obituaries

Thomas R. Bromeley, 92, of Derrick City, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his residence.

Born December 28, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Marian (Grow) Bromeley.

Mr. Bromeley was a 1948 graduate of Bradford Area Senior High School. He earned a BS with Honors in Physics and Mathematics from Otterbein College and a MS in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. In 1988, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science in Business Administration from Otterbein College.

On June 23, 1951, in Canton OH, he married Jean (Hostetler) Bromeley, who passed away May 29, 2019.

From 1953 to 1956, he served as a Supply Officer on a U.S. Navy Atlantic Mine Force repair and supply ship.

Mr. Bromeley was a business leader and philanthropist. He was a past director of Integra Banks, which later became National City Corporation. In addition to being the chairman of Allegheny Bradford Corporation, he was a lifelong investor, involved in newspaper publishing and radio broadcasting, including the Bradford Era and WESB, and numerous local businesses.

Danny A. Ball, 65, of Sinnamahoning, PA passed away at his home on Sunday evening following a lengthy illness (September 24, 2023).

He was born January 27, 1958 in Saint Marys a son of the late James and Enid Whiting Ball. On October 9, 1982 in the Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church he married Judy Snyder, who survives.

Danny graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1975. He later graduated from Penn State University with an engineering degree. He worked many years as an engineer at GKN in Emporium. He served for over 50 years in the Sinnamahoning Fire Department where he served multiple offices, including fire chief.

Vera J. Kohler, 77, of 25 Derrick Road, Bradford, PA passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Brendan A. Kealey, age 28, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  He was born on May 5, 1995 in Sharon Hill, PA, a son of Sheryl (Henkin) Kealey and the late Francis C. Kealey. 

He ran a small business as an IT consultant and enjoyed writing music, watching sports, spending time with his family, he loved his dog, Pearl, and was always taking things apart and reassembling them.

Richard C. Rounsville, 97, of Smethport, passed away Friday (September 22, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Kenneth C. Hultberg, 66, of 72 Rodgar Lane, Bradford, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 31, 2023, at his residence.

Born March 31, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Carl A. and Harriette L. (Hanson) Hultberg.

He was a 1975 graduate of Bradford High School. He attended Butler Community College where he played basketball. He majored in Oil Production at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and took classes at Penn State.

On June 14, 1980, in St. Bernard Church, he married Ann (Hajdu) Hultberg who survives.

Ken at the age of 12 worked for the Hanson Oil Company until 1993, a company owned by his grandfather. Over the years Ken tended wells for Carl Brown, and worked part-time for Cline Oil, McKean Excavating, and Kinzua Vending. Ken retired from ARG as an operator. He worked for Daryll Tree Service, taught the oil production class at Bradford Area High School for 13 years and taught the CETA program in the summers to adults interested in oil production. His class won the Alexander Graham Bell Vocation Award for high schools in the United States.

In retirement he and Ann spent winters in Naples, Fl. His heroes were Larry Bird, Cal Ripken Jr., and John Wayne, “all class acts”. Ken was a member for over 50 years of the YMCA. He was an avid Penn State and Buffalo Bills fan.

Kathleen L. Frost, age 77, of Elkland, PA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. 

Born July 15, 1946 in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Elouise (Smith) Shannon, Sr. 

Kathleen graduated from Bradford High School and attended Corning Community College.  She enjoyed square dancing in her younger years, gardening, bird watching, cake decorating and scratch-off tickets.  She was a supporter of the Parkhurst Presbyterian Church in Elkland. 

Barbara Jane (Sherman) Potter, age 84, of Elkland, PA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. 

Born June 26, 1939 to James Erwin Sherman and Blanche VanZile, she was the 9th of 13 children and a life-long resident of Elkland, living her entire life in the very home where she was born. 

Barbara was a wonderful soul inside and out, putting the care of everyone else first.  She served as Tax Collector for the borough of Elkland for many years and was well known to all. 

John D. “Buzzy” Morrison, 40, of Route 6, Kane, PA passed away in UPMC-Presbyterian after complications from a long-term illness.  

Born July 24, 1983 in Kane, he is the son of John and Beverly (Lundgren) Morrison.  

Buzzy enjoyed bicycling, drawing, gaming and photography.

Arthur E. “Art” Slike, Sr. passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.  

Born on June 4, 1940, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Katherine B. (Graybill)  Slike, Sr.

Art graduated from the Bradford High School, Class of 1958. After High School he attended JCC for accounting. He was drafted into the United States Army National Guard in 1962 and served honorably until his discharge in 1968. 

In 1966 he started working for Hounds and Hunting Publishing Company. He later became Co-Owner with his brother, Robert F. Slike, Jr., in 1976 and continued to be Secretary/Treasurer and traveling correspondent until 2011, when he retired.

Thomas R. Bromeley, 92, of Derrick City, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 21, 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

Rosalie C. Stanko, 76, of Tiona, PA, passed peacefully, on Thursday morning, September 21, 2023, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA., after an extended illness. 

Rosalie was born October 5, 1946, in Jamestown, N.Y.  She was the daughter of Louis and Sainty DeFrancesco Lombardo.  She was a Warren Co., resident most of her entire life. 

Rosalie was a 1964 graduate of Jamestown High School.  She was employed as a cook with Warren State Hospital, retiring in 2006, after 25 years of employment. 

Lauren B. Johnston, 70, of Pine Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Sept 19) at UPMC-Kane.  

Born Jan. 30, 1953 in Butler, she is the daughter of the late Jesse and Bettye (Wilkes) Fithian.  She married Dan Johnston, who survives, on Feb. 24, 1973, in Parker, PA.

Lauren had worked in many places throughout her life.  She was a teachers aide, had worked for Thompson Floor Covering and also J&P Casuals, Tops Market and Karlene Landscaping.  Her favorite job was when she owned the Kids Stuff store.

November 11, 1934 – September 20, 2023

Louise Mc Candlish Mangus was born in her maternal grandmother’s home in Wade Park, Cleveland Ohio on November 11, 1934. She was raised on the family farm in Shalersville, Ohio until the family moved to Garrettsville, Ohio where she graduated from Garfield High School in 1956.

She then attended Lake Erie College, graduated with a BS degree in biology in 1956 and was subsequently employed by Hood College in Frederick, Maryland where she taught biology labs. She also did research at the Chesapeake Biology Laboratory in Solomons Island on striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay

She met her future husband, John, who was stationed at nearby Fort Detrick and they exchanged marital vows at St. John’s church on June 14, 1958. They moved to State College, Pennsylvania for 3 years and then to Berwyn Heights, Maryland where they resided for thirty-two years.

Ellen M. Schloder, 72, of 172 Cross Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was born September 7, 1951, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Paul and Creta Jackson Manning.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.  Ellen was a manager of the former Ames, Uni-Mart, and most recently Fuel On.

On May 2, 1968, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellen married Theodore “Ted” Schloder, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2013.  They were blessed to share 44 years of marriage.

David A. Brown, 57, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA.

He was born in Warren, PA, on July 24, 1966, the son of the Late Clyde J. and Bettie L. Williams Brown. David was a graduate of Warren Area High School. He was a laborer for Berenfield Container. David loved cooking, stockcar racing, and all Pittsburgh Sports teams. He was also a member of the United Steelworkers Union.

Rosemarie K. Green, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after a brief illness. 

Rosemarie was born on May 27, 1949, in Philipsburg, PA. to the late Jack and Dorothy Kutruff.  She graduated from BCI High School in 1967, it was there she met her husband, John L. “Jack” Green.  Jack and Rosemarie moved to Warren, PA., in 1967. 

Rosemarie had a highly successful career, dedicated to public education.  She spent the early years as a substitute teacher, who was a favorite of all the children, before obtaining her Masters Degree and moving on to become an elementary school principal and finally, Director of State and Federal Programs for the Warren County School District.  In her work, she was a strong leader and a compassionate mentor, and became a lifelong friend to many of those who worked with her.

Rosalie Stanko, 76, passed away at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc.

Louise Mc Candlish Mangus, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at her residence with her family at her beside.

Family will receive friends at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA, on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 6 to 8 P.M.

A complete obituary will be announced when available.

Portville, NY—Timothy M. Wiles, 69, of 90 S. Main St., formerly of 23 Brooklyn St., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Tim was born on December 7, 1953 in Olean and was the son of Thomas M. and Tena A. Linn Wiles.

Timothy was a 1971 graduate of Portville Central School and graduated from Finger Lakes Community College in 1974.  Tim worked at Union Tools in Portville as a yardman retiring in 2004.   He also worked for the Department of Environmental Conservation, at the Cattaraugus County BOCES in Ellicottville, and West Penn Hardwoods.

David A. Brown, 57, of Warren, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA.

A complete obituary will be published when it’s available. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Susan Elenor (Nettrour) Mangel, 75, of Droney Road, Gifford, PA passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born July 15, 1948, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Byron F. and Emma E. (Hanshumaker) Nettrour.

Susan was a 1966 graduate of Pittsburgh’s North Hills High School, and she received her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in May of 1970.

On June 26, 1976, in Pittsburgh, she married Ronald L. Mangel, who survives.

Susan was employed for over 30 years as a Special Education Teacher for the various Wards in Bradford and worked for the Blaisdell Corporation as well as at the George G. Blaisdell Elementary School after its construction.

Arthur E. Slike, 83, of W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Sandra L. Clancy, 81, of 2 Wagner Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Bradford Manor.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

David “Bones” Calvin Schell, age 66, of Smethport, Pennsylvania, passed away quietly on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Sena Kean Manor.

Dave was born in McKean County on August 16, 1957, the second son of Dale and Anna Marie Schell. He was a lifelong resident of Smethport and continued his family’s presence within the community.

Dave was a dedicated custodian in the Smethport Area School District. He worked there from 1986 until 2018, when he entered retirement.

Edna S. BIESER, 94, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of North Bingham, PA, died Friday, September 15, 2023.  

A graveside service for family and friends will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in North Bingham Cemetery.  

Robert J. “Bob” Rezzelle, 77, of Clarendon, PA, formerly of Kane, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in his home after an apparent heart attack.

Bob was born in Erie, PA on October 9, 1945, the son of the late Peter A. and Leona Jagta. He was a graduate of Kane High School Class of 1963. After high school he enlisted with the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War.

On Oct 9, 2004, Bob married the former Mary Wilbur at the home in Clarendon.

Joseph S. Knell, 79, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (September 18, 2023) at his residence, Port Allegany.

He was born January 13, 1944 in Bradford, the son of Alfred and Mary (Sherwood) Knell. On June 1, 1966, in Roulette, PA, he married Juanita Cornelius, who survives.

Joe was a 1962 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He attended the State Police Academy.

Mr. Knell was a Police Officer, employed by Port Allegany Borough Police, from where he retired. He previously had worked at Pittsburgh Corning in Port Allegany.