Obituaries

Louise M. Goodman, 69, of 442 Kansas Branch Road, Duke Center, PA passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her residence with her husband by her side after a long struggle with Alzheimer disease. 

Born June 16, 1954, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Marvin J. and Donna M. (Berlin) Uhl. 

Louise was a 1972 graduate of Bradford High School. 

On December 11, 1976, in the Sawyer United Methodist Church, she married Ronald A. Goodman who survives.  

James H. Master, Sr., 81, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (September 11, 2023) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 21, 1941 in Coudersport, the son of Harold and Gladys (Hayes) Master. On June 11, 1960, in Indiana, PA, he married Donna J. Berg, who survives.

Jim worked for Quaker State up through their buyout by International Waxes in Farmers Valley.

Smethport – Gail M. Wilson, 73, of Mount Jewett, PA passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday (September 9, 2023) at her home.

She was born December 6, 1949 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of Ralph and Madelyn (Buck) Graham.  She has been together with Richard Anderson, Jr. of Mt. Jewett for many years.

Gail was a graduate of Clearfield Area Schools and was the sleep lab coordinator at Bradford Regional Medical Center in Bradford, PA.

Marie M. Barnard, 69, of 53 W. Corydon Street, Bradford, PA passed away, peacefully, Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Born on January 28, 1954, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Robert O. and Ellen “Mary” (Hopkins) Barnard. She was a 1972 graduate of Bradford High School.

Marie worked as a Residential Program Worker at Evergreen Elm, and prior to that at Woolworth Department Store for 20 years.

Constance Elizabeth BUYSER, 75, of Friendship, NY, formerly of Gloucester County, NJ, died Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born September 26, 1947, in Glassboro, NJ, she was the daughter of Harry J. and Elizabeth Mack Stevenson.  She was married to John R. Buyser, who predeceased her in 1995. 

She was employed as a home health aide for 20 years.  Constance was a fan-fiction writer and an astrologer, having her own radio show in Delaware.  She made lots of friends and touched the lives of many, no matter where she lived. 

Joan Harrison, 83, of Lake Worth, Florida and formerly of Warren, PA, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at her residence with her brother at her side.

She was born May 28, 1940, in Warren, PA.  Joan was the daughter of Richard W. and Barbara Morrison Harrison.  She was a 1958 graduate of Warren High School.

She was employed with Penelec as head dispatcher for many years retiring from there.  She had previously been employed with Gaughn’s Drug Store as a clerk.

“beloved husband and father”

ULYSSES, Pa.—Mr. Kari P. “Finn” Karhio, 66, of Ulysses, PA passed away following a motor vehicle accident in Mills, on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Born on Saturday, April 20, 1957 in Pori, Finland, he was a son of Olli P. Karhio and Sinikka L. Orvokki Karhio Condon.  Having been together since September 15, 2001, Finn married Yolonda J. “Lonnie” Somogyi on March 5, 2011 in Ulysses.

John L. Pontzer, 92, a resident of St. Martha’s Villa, Downingtown, PA, and formerly of St. Marys, PA, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Martha’s Villa. 

He was born February 20, 1931, in St. Marys, son of the late Raymond and Helen Victoria Smith Pontzer, Sr.  

He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School, Class of 1949.  John spent most of his working career as an employee and officer of the family business, Corbett Cabinet Company.

Richard L. Townsend, Jr., age 47 of Painted Post, NY passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. 

Born August 5, 1976 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Virginia (Watkins) Townsend, Sr. 

He is survived by his children, Kameron and Kielee Townsend of Lawrenceville and two grandchildren, Elaina and Grayson. 

Private family services will be held at their convenience. 

Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  

Phyllis M. (Youmans) Taylor, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, September 8, 2023. 

She was born on February 12, 1937 in Mansfield, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Eileen (Grinnell) Youmans and was married for 63 years to the late William “Bill” Taylor. 

Phyllis attended the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro and loved playing dominoes, taking care of others and loved to laugh and joke. 

William Boger, 60, of Warren, PA, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2023 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA.

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

John L. Pontzer, 92, a resident of St. Martha’s Villa, Downingtown, PA, and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Martha’s Villa. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.

KERSEY, PA–Michael J. Curley, 54, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on September 1, 1969 in St. Marys, a son of the Richard and Dorothy Boring Curley.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Kersey and attended St. Marys Area Schools. He worked at Eastern Sintered Alloys for more than 30 years.

ST. MARYS, PA–Christina “Tina” Sette (Herbstritt), 57, of 960 Windfall Road, St. Marys, PA died on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer.

She was born on April, 25, 1966, in St. Marys, a daughter of Nancy and Robert Caskey.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1984.

On August 12, 2017 in the Chapel at Las Vegas, she married Nick Sette, who survives. 

Joan Harrison, 83, of Lake Worth, Florida and formerly of Warren, PA, died at her residence, on Sunday morning, September 10, 2023. 

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

WELLSVILLE, NY–Carl Lee FULLER, 94, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville. 

Born November 28, 1928, in Andover, he was the son of Burrell Carl and Florence Grace Chapman Fuller.  On September 17, 1947, in Austin, PA, he married the love of his life, Bernice Anne Gavitt, who predeceased him on June 29, 2009. 

He was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School.  Carl worked several jobs which included Andover Historic Preservation Corp., HUD, Wellsville Central School, and Bulk-Tainer Corp.  He found his career early on with Air Preheater as an engineer, welder, inspector, supervisor manager, and fill-in section manager. He retired from Air Preheater after 33 years of service at age 57.  

PAINTED POST, NY–Richard L. Townsend, Jr., age 47 of Painted Post, NY passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. 

Born August 5, 1976 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Virginia (Watkins) Townsend, Sr. 

He is survived by his children, Kameron and Kielee Townsend of Lawrenceville and two grandchildren, Elaina and Grayson. 

Private family services will be held at their convenience. 

Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.  

SMETHPORT, PA– Gail M. Wilson, 73, of Mount Jewett, PA passed away on Saturday (September 9, 2023) at her home.

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

BRADFORD, PA–With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William (Bill) A. Looker, 67, of 67 North Center Street, Bradford, PA formally of 283 South Kendall Avenue.

He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and a cherished friend of many. He departed from this world on Wednesday, September 7, 2023, at Olean General Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.

Born July 9, 1956, he was a son of the late Francis W. And Mary D. (Bagnato) Looker. He was a 1974 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

After graduation, he embarked on a journey, with his father, running Bill’s Bike Shop, a business that became a cornerstone of Bradford. Together, they shared countless stories, helping fellow cycling enthusiasts discover the joy of two-wheeled freedom.

Loving Partner, Mother, Grandmother
FRIENDSHIP, NY–Tracy Wilson, 51, of 4307 Steenrod Road, Friendship, NY passed away, Monday, September 4, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on April 18, 1972, in Wellsville, she was a daughter of Rodney and Kathryn Hildebrand Williams. In 1998, she met her Lifelong Partner Raymond Hadsell who survives.

Tracy was a graduate of Andover Central School Class of 1989.

She had worked at Bryne Dairies in Wellsville, was a manager for the Allegany County ARC, and last was employed by Cuba Cheese prior to retiring due to illness in 2012.

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother

OLEAN, NY–Phyllis M. Brady, 88, of Olean, NY passed away comfortably at home with her children by her side on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from complications of scleroderma.

She was born on April 30, 1935, in Buffalo and was the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Patrzyk Stachewicz. Phyllis was a graduate of East High School in Buffalo.

She was a proud member of the CYO, softball team, and was the Buffalo area ping-pong champion. After graduation she worked for City Memorials in Buffalo and was the Secretary to the owner of Dzienik Polish Newspaper.

On August 4, 1956, she married James A. Brady who predeceased her on June 21, 2013. She then became a stay-at-home mom living in Buffalo and Minnesota before moving to Olean in 1965.

When the children were older Phyllis worked at Oakleaf’s in downtown Olean then became a sales associate at Morgan Stanley where she retired.

MANSFIELD, PA—Norma Fern (Snyder) French, 91, formerly of Mansfield, PA passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Sweden Valley Manor. 

She was born July 6, 1932, in Coudersport, PA, to Otis and Vera (Toombs) Snyder.  She was a member of the River of Life Fellowship. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, canning and was devoted to her family.

Randal P. HARRIS, 51, of Andover, NY, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in his home. 

He was born February 28, 1972, in Hornell.  Randy attended Wellsville High School and was previously employed by Bullfrog Construction in Hornell.  Randy loved his dogs, NASCAR, and enjoyed riding motorcycles.  

Mildred R. HANNIGAN, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 in her home surrounded by her daughters and her faithful little dog, Joey. 

Born January 13, 1933, in Genesee, PA, she was the third daughter of Robert S. and Mildred H. Bartlett.  Her family later moved to Wellsville, NY, where she attended school and where she learned to roller skate. She loved dancing on skates. She married Lawrence Hannigan on December 15, 1951, and they raised three daughters: Lucinda, Cheryl, and Kim. 

P. Michael Schloder, 79, of 111 Villa Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk with his family by his side.

He was born, August 1, 1944 in St. Marys, son of the late Wilfred G. “Willie” and Dolores Hoffman Schloder. 

Mike was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Sacred Heart Grade School, and was a member of the last graduating class at Central High School, Class of 1962.  Mike was employed at Keystone from 1962 until 1997 and was President of Specialty Pressed Components from 1997 until 2007.

On September 19, 1964, in Queen of the World Church, Mike married Geraldine “Gerry” Meyer, who survives.  They were blessed to share nearly 59 years of marriage.

Frankie J. Northup, age 52, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September, 5, 2023.

He was born on Saturday, December 20, 1970, in (Blossburg/Wellsboro) Pennsylvania to Frank and Elsie Northup (Saunders).

For education, Frank attended and graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School, Class of 1989.

He was a former employee of the Westfield Tannery in the late 90s, and a businessman for many years, owning the Frankie’s Second Hand shop in Westfield, which like many of his other adventures in life, included his greatest treasure in life, his children Lucas, Colton, and Frankielyn.

Carolyn  J. Marsh, 85, formerly of Barden Brook Road, Eldred, PA passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born April 8, 1938, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Keith D. Marsh Sr. and Lucy (Harvey) Marsh.

Carolyn was a 1956 graduate of Smethport High School. She attended nurses training at Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing. She joined the United States Army in 1960 as a Sgt. later appointed 2nd Lt, and 1st Lt. She completed her bachelor’s degree as a Registered Nurses at Pacific Lutheran University. Upon graduating she was promoted to Major. She worked as an Operating Room Nurse and served six years and nine months of foreign service during Vietnam, and was  promoted to Lt Col prior to her retirement in 1981. After her military career she worked as a School Nurse at St. Andrew’s Sewanee High School. She retired again and returned to the Eldred area in 2015.

Denise Ann “Holley” Cataldo, 66, of Pine Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Sept. 5) at her residence, surrounded by family and friends.

Born July 1, 1957 in Pontiac, MI, she is the daughter of the late Edward and Joanne (Reddeman) Holman.  On July 8, 2006, in Dubois, she married Anthony “A.J.” Cataldo, who survives.

Susan Crawford Quirk, 69, passed away in State College, Pennsylvania on August 25, 2023.

Susie was the first child of the late Virgil and Gail Quirk of St. Marys.  She was preceded in death by them and by her brother Alex.

She is survived by her sisters: Betsy (Tom) Wood of Timnath, Colorado, Caroline (Mark) Flacinski of St. Marys, Sally (Dan) Mills of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Nancy (Alan) Cameron of State College; along with 10 grandnieces and grandnephews; and six great-grandnephews and great grandnieces.

“Susie” was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 9, 1954.  She was born with tuberous sclerosis and the effects left her with profound intellectual disabilities.  The cause of her difficulties was never known until recent DNA testing.  By the time she was six years of age, she required around-the-clock care and went to live at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson, PA. 

Carolyn J. Marsh, 85, formerly of Barden Brook Road, Eldred, PA passed away, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com