Martha Palumbo, of 30 Parkview Avenue, Bradford, PA passed July 25, 2023, after a two-year extended illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Shane E. Sampson, 60, of 1390 Olean Portville Road, Olean, NY, formerly of Bradford, passed away Monday, July 24, 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
Betty Jane Swineford, 97, formerly of Leonard Run, Limestone NY, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born June 29, 1926, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Odehl and Malvina (Hillard) Ekdahl.
Betty attended Mt. Alton schools, and graduated from Bradford High School.
Dr. Kurt Josef Laemmer, DMD, 59, of Bradford, PA, passed away on July 23, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.
Born October 3, 1963 in Franklin, PA, he was the son of Carolyn Hexammer Laemmer and Kurt Laemmer Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents and former spouse Karrie Laemmer. Surviving are Rolf Laemmer, 57, (Diane), of Franklin, PA, his daughters Kristen Laemmer, 24, of Pittsburgh, PA, and Juliah Laemmer, 23, of Pittsburgh, PA.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Westminster College in 1985, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1990. He was an active member of Delta Sigma Delta, where he formed lifelong friendships.
Dr. Laemmer was an esteemed member of the dental community, serving his patients in Bradford and later Smethport since 1990.
“beloved father, son, brother, uncle and husband”
Heath D. Setzer, 43, a lifelong resident of Austin, PA passed away in his home on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Born on Friday, January 25, 1980 in Coudersport, he was a son of Ronald Sr. and Victoria M. Lamer Setzer. On October 31, 2022 in Galeton, he married Amanda L. Pritt, who survives.
Heath attended Austin Area School. He was employed as a truck driver for Postlewait Trucking, Inc. in Turtlepoint.
Janet Lois Wilson HALE, 76, of Mansfield, PA, died Monday, July 24, 2023 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.
Born February 2, 1947, in Sayre, she was the daughter of Richard M. and Lois E. Buck Wilson. On June 8, 1968, in Bicester, England, she married Donald M. Hale, who predeceased her in August of 1992.
Darwin W. Dent, 55, of Ridgway, PA died Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home of natural causes.
Born November 16, 1967 in Coudersport, he was the son of the late Merl Dent, Jr. and Phyllis Brown Dent.
Phyllis Kay Cummings, age 75, of Bushkill, PA passed away on July 23, 2023 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono in East Stroudsburg, PA. Phyllis was born March 3, 1948 in Corning, NY and was a daughter to the late George and Freida (Cook) Musto.
She loved the beach and being in nature. She enjoyed watching the birds in her bird feeder and she collected plants. What she loved most of all was being around her two sons and grandchildren. Her sons and grandchildren were what she was most proud of. She was surrounded by so much family and loved ones who loved her unconditionally. Her memory will live on in all of her family’s hearts.
She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Elkland, PA alongside her parents.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Donna G. Pritchard, age 91, of Westfield, PA passed away at home on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Born August 23, 1931 in Westfield, she was the daughter of the late George and Maree (Leach) Greeley.
Donna was a ‘jack of all trades’, sewed her own clothes and instilled the love of music into her children and grandchildren.
Lori Ann McIlwain, age 60, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on July 20, 2023 at her home after a long battle with cancer.
Lori was born December 13, 1962 in Watkins Glenn, NY and was a daughter to Warren and Cecile (Manwaring) McIlwain.
She is survived by her loving spouse, Melissa Wilson; children, Melissa (Joshua) Rose and James (Andrea) Mays Jr.; grandsons, Langstin Rose and Russel Mays; granddaughters, Tatum and Payton Rose; her father; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother; and niece, Billie Jo.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com
Susan J. Kilpatrick, 67, of N. Open Brook Rd., Turtlepoint, PA passed away Sunday (July 23, 2023) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born July 22, 1956, in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of Chester R. and Loretta M. Boysha Hartman.
Susan had lived in Buffalo & Hinsdale, NY, Bradford, PA, and most recent, Turtlepoint, PA.
She was employed with Carlson’s General Store, Turtlepoint, before her retirement.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Smethport.
Surviving in addition to her longtime companion, Tim P. Elliott, with whom she lived, are two sons, William and Robert Elliott both of Smethport, PA; and a daughter, Heidi M. Elliott of Port Allegany; and a granddaughter, Sophia Benson.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
At Susan’s request, there will be no services.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be to: Tim Elliott, 1178 N. Open Brook Rd, Turtlepoint, PA 16750.
Guy E. Lucore, 65, of Pennsylvania Ave. in James City, PA passed away Saturday afternoon (July 22) at his residence. Born Nov. 20, 1957 in Kane, he is the son of the late Warren and June (Shaffer) Lucore.
Guy had worked at Kane Screen for several years and then he worked as a laborer for Highland Township.
Rowland Proashas, 94, of 72 Covert Rd., Kane, PA passed away Thursday (July 20) at his residence. Born Aug. 6, 1928 in Hamlin Township, he is the son of the late Harry and Leora (Pressler) Proashas. On June 28, 1952, in Chester, PA he married Beverly “Jill” Witherow, who preceded him in death.
Roland joined the Navy in June of 1946 and was a mechanic on planes in Pensacola, FL. He was honorably discharged in May of 1948. He worked as an auto mechanic for several years at local garages, then became the mechanic for the Kane Borough, where he later served as Borough Streets Supervisor for many years. He worked for the Borough from 1965 until 1990, after that he worked in his private auto repair shop until his retirement.
Linda R. “Nana” WEINREBER, 73, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, July 23, 2023 in F.F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua, surrounded by her family.
Born March 17, 1950, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Franklin A. and Florence V. Earl Skillman. A graduate of Wellsville High School, she earned a secretarial degree from Alfred State. She was employed by Carl Butler Insurance Agency and then was a stay-at-home mom. Linda’s interests included reading and playing Facebook games. She loved her cats, Buffy and Smokey, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are: two daughters, Heather (Melvin) Smith of Circleville, OH and Dawn (Kevin) Scott of Angelica; eight grandchildren, Lauren Smith, Chelsey Payne, Mackenzie Payne, Dylan Weinreber, Sarah Weinreber, Liam Smith, Hayley Smith, and Trenton Scott; three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Remington, and Bentley; four sisters, Sheila Greene of Wellsville, Sandra (Timothy) Aiken of Wellsville, Kathy (Dale) Mills of Port Edward, and Carol Skillman of Cobleskill; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Shane M. Weinreber; a brother, Frank Skillman; a sister, Marilyn Edwards; the father of her children, Mark Weinreber; and two brothers-in-law, William Greene and David Hullihen.
A gathering to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at the Dyke Street Fire Hall, 89 E. Hanover St., Wellsville on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with a service at 6:00 PM. Rev. Dennis Munro will officiate. Per Nana’s request, everyone is requested to wear leopard print to the service. Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory. Memorials may be made to Allegany County Office for the Aging, 6085 SR 19N, Belmont, NY 14813. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Anthony Thomas ROSSELLI, 63, of Houghton, NY, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born May 7, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of Anthony Guy and Diana Lourichella Rosselli.
Surviving are: two sisters, Gerri (Randy) Smallridge and Janet Cook; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Wolff. Services will be private.
Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory. Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Linda Whiteman Shick, 62, of Olean, N.Y., formerly of Bradford, died Tuesday July 25, 2023, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Joseph J. Wichensky, Sr., 85, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
He was born on December 6, 1937 in Bradford, the son of the late Harry and Ida Lewis Wichensky.
He attended Bradford Area Schools.
On February 22, 1957 in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bradford, he married Dolores A. Erickson; who survives.
He served in the U.S. Navy from March, 1955 until his honorable discharge in November, 1958.
He was employed by the Bradford City Police Department as a motorcycle officer for his whole career; finally retiring as a Lieutenant.
AUSTIN, Pa.—Heath D. Setzer, 43, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away in his home on Monday, July 24, 2023.
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.
Audrey was the wife of Morell (Tuffy) Wilt, for 63 years, who proceeded her in death. She was the mother to Donna Wilt Bamesberger (husband Neal), Nancy Wilt Grobbel, Elaine Wilt Bredengerd (husband Matt), Dennis Wilt and David Wilt. Audrey has 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Audrey is the eldest child of Kenneth C McGarry and Sarah Azman McGarry and she had 5 siblings. She is survived by her sister Linda McGarry Brown and her brother Peter McGarry.
Audrey will be remembered for her love of making crafts for the craft fairs, quilting and canning vegetables from their garden. Over the years she worked at Market Basket, Zippo, the Red Barn……….
The family will have a celebration of life for Audrey later when all the immediate family can be present.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
Gayle Leigh Johnson (Wetherbee) of Warren, PA passed away unexpectedly on July 21st after a valiant fight with leukemia.
Gayle was born in Corry, PA on June 5, 1949, and grew up on the family dairy farm as one of five sisters. She was the valedictorian of Sparta High School Class of 1967 and earned her RN degree from the Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing in 1969.
While serving as a nurse at the Warren State Hospital she met Charles (Chuck) Johnson. The two were married in March of 1970 and spent 48 loving years together.
Jerry M. “Bubba” Blum: Loving Son, Brother, Grandson, and Uncle
Jerry M. “Bubba” Blum, Jr., 27, of 3054 Budde Road, Franklinville, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Salamanca.
Born on December 16, 1995, in Olean, he was a son of Jerry M. Blum, Sr. and Sherry Homuth.
Jerry was a graduate of Ten Broeck Academy Class of 2015.
He had several jobs throughout the years, but especially enjoyed working on farms and being outdoors. He also was a substitute cleaner for Ten Broeck Academy.
Jerry loved hunting, fishing, and listening to classic country music. He always enjoyed wearing his cowboy hat.
He is survived by
His Mother and Stepfather Sherry (George) Blum-Trummer of Franklinville
His Father Jerry M. Blum, Sr. Kane, PA
2 Sisters Ashley (Brandon) Dearborn Port Allegany, PA
Jen Blum Franklinville
His maternal grandparents David (Luanna) Homuth Cuba
2 Nephews Elliott Cashmere and Jericho Dearborn
A Niece Daneliya Dearborn
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Gerald and Rosemarie Bailey.
Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Pastor Claudia Little, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Franklinville Conservation Club, Trap League, 3040 Bakerstand Road, Franklinville, NY 14737.
Lucille M. (Mitchell) Keck, 93, formerly of Wellsboro, PA passed away Friday July 21, 2023 at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scranton, PA.
She was born August 14, 1929, at home, in Morris Run, to William and Stella (Novitski) Mitchell.
She graduated from Morris Run High School, and on December 28, 1967, married Richard Keck, with whom she shared 53 wonderful years of marriage.
Terry C. Browning, age 64, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
He was born on April 5, 1959 in Justice, WV a son of the late George A. Browning and Lois M. (Wolford) Browning.
Terry served in the US Army and was married to the late Deborah L. (Rawson) Browning. He worked at the Tioga County Prison for over 35 years, retiring as the Prison Warden.
Robert J. Douglass Hannon, 21, of Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Rochester General, Rochester, Monroe County, NY.
Born January 6, 2002, in Hagerstown, MD, he was a son of Jeannie (Taylor) Hannon and Robert Hannon, Sr.
Doug was a 2020 graduate of Bradford High School, where he was Quarterback for the football team, wrestled, and played on the travel soccer team.
He enjoyed watching the New England Patriots and anything to do with Tom Brady. He also enjoyed his corgis, Lily and Lou.
Doug was employed as a General Laborer for Bernie Giest Builders.
Surviving are his mother Jeannie (Richard Kirtz) Hannon, his father Robert J. Hannon Sr., Doug’s fiancée, Haley Leet, whom he resided with, three sisters, Kat Newton, Jessica Hannon, and Aroura Distrola, two brothers, Kristopher Taylor, and Brodie Distrola, grandparents, Christine Douglass Hannon, Karen Newton Pennington, William Douglass, and Brenda and Derek Thorne, four aunts, Melissa Hannon, Kylie (Seth) McMcleary, Brittany Taylor, and Melissa (Josh Everly) Wright, three uncles, Joey (Bethany) Hannon, Bryan (Nichole) Taylor, and Caleb (Sam) Pennington, cousins, Abby (Aaron), Griffin, Jaden, Seth, Kody, Hailey, Wyatt, Donovan, Sam, Matt, and Braedon, and several great aunts and uncles, and many friends, including his best friend Ayron Hart.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph G. Hannon, great grandparents, Matthew and Beverly Hannon, Dayle and Jean Newton, Edith and Myron Taylor, and two cousins, Bryan Timothy Hannon and Hope Everly.
Family will receive friends on Thursday July 27, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Avenue, and again on Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home, followed by funeral services Father Jim Gutting, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Christine Hannon at 46 Calvin Court, Bradford PA to defray burial expenses.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Stephen J. Ackerman, II, 35, of Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Friends of Stephen J. Ackerman, 35, of Bradford, are invited to attend a Celebration of Stephen’s Life on Friday July 28, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Mystic Waters Resort, 620 Parkside Drive, Limestone NY, 14753. Please RSVP Robin at 814-598-9613.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
A Memorial Service for the late Alice L. Neilson Steis, will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the St. Marys Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys St., St. Marys, Pa 15857.
Anthony “Tony” E. Pierotti, 73, of Coudersport, PA passed away on July 21, 2023, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.
Tony was born on January 29, 1950, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late John Pierotti who died when Tony was 14 years old, and Angielina (Favorito) Pierotti who died when Tony was 18 years old. Tony has shared over 35 years with his companion, Bette Gates who survives.
Tony graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a bachelor’s degree in education. He worked as a Nurses Aid for Charles Cole Hospital for 25 years and prior, four years at the Sweden Valley Manor where he met Bette.
Born November 7, 1929 in Bradford, PA to the late Ruby (Shaner) and Archie Piper, she graduated from Bradford High School in 1947. She attended Lasell College before transferring to Penn State University, where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education in 1952.
Eugenia (Jean) Piper Nelson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 93. Her family was by her side at the Bradford Nursing Pavilion.
She was teaching in Warren, PA, when she met the love of her life, Arvid R. Nelson, Jr. They were married on August 28, 1954 and spent the next 58 years in a wonderfully happy marriage. Arvid proceeded her in death in 2011.
Jean smiled often, finding joy and comfort in the simple things in life. She loved to travel and explored abroad and throughout the USA with her family. On Sunday afternoons, she loved going on scenic drives, marveling at many beautiful sites in the area. Jean also enjoyed volunteering, reading, playing bridge, selling real estate and the companionship of many dogs throughout her life.
Jean loved her family and was blessed with wonderful relationships with her grandparents, parents, brother, and cousins that lasted a lifetime. She was most proud and devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jean never met a stranger she didn’t like. She had a wealth of stories and memories to share with all.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother and best friend Richard S. Piper. Jean was a loving mother to four children: Arvid (Angela) Nelson III, Carol (Patrick) Ryan, Stephen P. Nelson and Diane Nelson Ludwig, all of Bradford. Jean loved being part of the lives of her four grandchildren: Zara (Mark) Shick, Krystle (Chad) Dillaman, Ian Ivancic, and Brock Nelson; and six great-grandchildren: Taryn, Hailey, and Nora Shick, and Regan, Landon, and Alayna Dillaman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Women’s Literary Club, 41 Sullivan Rd., Bradford, PA 16701, the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington St., Bradford or the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. with a funeral service to immediately follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Brant Piper, officiating.
Private burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
James J. “Jim” Yust, 68, of Millport, PA passed away in his home with his dear friend and neighbor by his side on Saturday, July 22, 2023, after a period of declining health
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.
749 Summit Road, Bradford, PA 16749
Wallace is currently in Hamot Trauma ICU on life support. Wallace’s family has opted for the beautiful gift of organ donation, where not only can Wallace give the gift of life but parts of him can live on through others.
Wallace has a rare blood type, so please try to find comfort in knowing even in his end moments, he has found a way to continue loving and helping others.
There is not one person I know that doesn’t love Wallace. Whether he was family, a friend, a smiling passing by face, Wallace made an impact on everyone he met. Wallace deserves to have a beautiful celebration that will be held in Rew, PA next Saturday.
Wallace’s mom has requested that photos & stories of Wallace be sent in. I am going to be making a story book for the family. Please send any and all pictures & favorite memories you have. We still need a few people to help with food, if you are willing please reach out and I can forward you the menu you can choose something from. Please join us to celebrate the LIFE and love that Wallace had for everything and everyone.
