Georgia Lynn Hoffman, 57, of Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Richard B. “Dick” Rossman, 83, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare Center, Erie, PA.
Richard was born on December 18, 1939, in Warren. He was the son of Harrison G. and Marie Schatzle Rossman. A lifelong Warren area resident, Dick graduated from Warren High School in 1958.
He served in the U.S. Navy, as a Radioman 3rd Class with an expert rating in morse code. While in the Navy, he was stationed in Japan, Hawaii, and Long Beach, CA.
He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a caring and friendly letter carrier in Warren, retiring in 1999 after 30 years employment. He was proud of his hard work and served as a mentor/trainer to new letter carriers. Shortly after retirement, he became a school bus driver, who safely transported students, as well as sports teams until the age of 80.
Rita R. Gahr, 92, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 398 Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born November 1, 1930, in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Solomon Santaniello. Rita was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Johnsonburg schools.
On June 2, 1951, in Holy Rosary Church, Rita married the late Edwin G. “Junie” Gahr, who preceded her in death on August 10, 2016.
Robert “Bud” Clyde Paul, 65, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born October 3, 1957, in Coudersport, PA, he was a son of the late Clyde H. and Virgina M. (Fowler) Paul. On July 29, 1983, in Galeton, he married the former Debra Dougherty, who survives.
Bud owned and operated Paul Family Farms with his brother and best friend, Tim Paul. Bud enjoyed hunting and taking hikes on his Mountain. He was also an avid reader and was a history buff. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Dorothy L. Carlson, 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Charles Street, St. Marys, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on February 10, 1931 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Walter and Lois Clark Michaels.
On April 29, 1950, in Bradford, PA, she married Kenneth Carlson, who survives. Together they shared more than 73 years of marriage.
Alicia Eve Cornell, 46, of South Brooklyn Avenue, Wellsville, NY died on Friday, September 1, 2023, in Hagerstown, MD. She was born in Wellsville on December 28, 1976, the daughter of Billy and Janet (Geffers) Cornell.
Alicia was a 1995 graduate of Andover Central School. She found her career at Dresser Rand/Siemen’s Energy, where she worked for the last 24 years.
Wesley S. Merrick, 55, of Fords Brook Road, Wellsville, NY died on Friday, September 1, 2023.
He was born on May 28, 1968, in Wellsville, the son of Deborah and William Merrick. On September 17, 2010, he married Carrie (Smith) Merrick, who survives.
Wes was a 1987 graduate of Andover Central School. He was an exceptional electrician throughout the surrounding communities and started his own business, Merrick Electric, which he successfully operated for the last 15 years, for the last 12 years his son Zac has been his apprentice.
Leroy E. Moser, 81, of Coudersport, formerly of Boyertown, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.
Leroy was born on July 24, 1942, in Boyertown, the son of the late Monroe K. and Catherine E. (Keller) Moser. Leroy married the former Pamela J. Harding on December 12, 2012.
Leroy was a second-generation self-employed logger, working in the field since he was 15 years old. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Lucinda D. “Cindie” Capito, of 665 Linwood Drive, Cuba, NY passed away Friday (Sept. 1, 2023) at her home, after a long illness.
Born Sept. 18, 1953, in Olean, she was the daughter of James and Roberta Cone Shields. On July 13, 1974, at the former Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Portville, she married Christopher Capito, who survives.
Cindie worked for many years for Olean General Hospital and later for the Southern Tier Anesthesiologist in Olean.
Josephine T. “Josie” Brubaker, 82, of Manheim, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Mastersonville, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Esther Sangrey Tyson. She was the loving wife of Glenn E. Brubaker.
Surviving in addition to her husband are five children: Duane husband of Melanie Brubaker of Whitesville, NY,
Richard B. Rossman, 83, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare Center, AHN, Erie, PA.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Our beloved father, Richard L. Coleman passed away peacefully at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 87.
His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Richard came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
He was born in Obi, NY on August 6, 1936, the son of Sheldon and Winifred (Glover) Coleman. On April 2, 1966, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Phyllis J. Canfield, who preceded him in death.
Richard was a graduate of Portville Central School. For 43 years, he worked at Ethan Allen Company in Eldred, PA, where in 1999, he retired as a foreman.
Elery Jon WALIZER, 74, of Pennsdale, PA, son of Elery H. and Carolyn Walizer of Ulysses, PA, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 in his home.
On July 8, 1972, in the First Baptist Church of Ulysses, he married Charlinda A. Chapman.
Surviving are: his wife of over 51 years, Charlinda A. Chapman Collins; a son, Joseph G. Collins, a daughter, Melissa A. Green; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
A graduate of Lock Haven University, he was a computer specialist by trade.
Alice M. Krieg, 90, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Taft Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 20, 1932 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Matilda Lecker Gerg.
On March 13, 1952, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Richard “Dick” Krieg, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2018.
Alice was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Central High School. She was a member of the St. Marys Church and worked for a number of years at Windfall Products and the Pure Lodge. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Floyd D. Williams, 78, formerly of 2544 Route 275, Richburg, NY passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Wellsville Manor Care Center after a lengthy illness.
Born on April 22, 1945, in Little Genesee, he was a son of Claude and Dorothy Emerson Williams.
Floyd had worked for various gas stations in the Bolivar area. He then worked in the disposal business for Cliff Gates, Brad Sexton, and Jim Barnes. He later worked for Neu Disposal and retired from SDS Disposal in Olean.
Dianne M. Hequembourg Emmons, 80, of Elma, and formerly of Lyndon and Cuba, NY passed away Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023) at Hospice of Buffalo, after a brave fight with ovarian cancer.
Born Sept. 25, 1942, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Lindsey A. and Helen M. Greene Gross. On Nov. 19, 1966, in the Cuba First Baptist Church, she married Donald E. Hequembourg, who predeceased her Jan. 23, 1995. She later married Sidney L. Emmons on Dec. 16, 2006, who survives.
Dianne was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1961.
Eloise M. Kelts, 100, of 1203 Boatman Road, Knoxville. PA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Eloise was born in Osceola, PA on June 2, 1923 to Nelson and Agnes (Starr) Brass. She was Miss Knoxville at one of the first Laurel Festivals in Wellsboro, PA and was a member in the Order of the Eastern Star for many years.
On December 7, 1942 in Knoxville she married Richard Kelts. They were married for nearly 78 years and lived together on the Boatman Road farm their entire lives.
In the mid-1960’s, Eloise went back to school at Mansfield College, graduated and became an elementary school librarian and 4th grade teacher until she retired 18 years later.
Mary Ellen Bushey, 72, of Bradford, formerly of Salamanca, NY, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at her home.
She was born on March 5, 1951 in Salamanca, a daughter of the late Donald and Mary McMullen Rupple.
She was a 1969 graduate of the Salamanca Central High School. She was a graduate of Fredonia University; where she earned her bachelor’s degree.
Lawrence A. Skillman, 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Sunday morning (September 3, 2023). He was born January 14, 1960 in Barnesboro, PA a son of the late Laverne and Violet Bartlebaugh Skillman.
Lawrence graduated from Cameron County High School. He worked for Elcam in St. Marys for many years. He loved to spend time outside in the woods especially hunting.
Frederick W. Keck, Jr. 80, of 961 High Street, Bradford, PA passed away, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was a man of few words but endless ways to solve a problem; his calming presence and illimitable wisdom will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.
Born September 29, 1942, in Coudersport, he was a son of the late Madeline (Dumahoski) Keck and Frederick William Keck Sr.
Fred was a 1961 graduate of Austin High School, and on March 19, 1963, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged on May 10, 1967. Serving his country was one of Fred’s proudest honors, second only to “being there for his girls.”
He married Ruth M. (Smith) Keck, who survives, on April 24, 1965, in Bradford, where the two raised their family.
Ruth M. Ackley, 96, formally of Pine St. in Kane, PA passed away Saturday, (Sept. 2) at the Warren Manor.
Born June 14, 1927 in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ella (Beckwith) McNeil. On March 28, 1947 in Kane, she married Dean Q. Ackley, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2002.
Ruth worked many years and retired from Houston Electronics. She had enjoyed rides with her late husband, crocheting and spending time with her family. She attended the First Baptist Church of Kane.
Jane L. Cogan, 80, of Crosby, passed away peacefully Friday (September 1, 2023) at Penn Highlands Hospital, Dubois.
She was born July 12, 1943 in Kane, the daughter of Clinton and Alva (Anderson) Silfies. On Sept. 4, 1971, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Smethport, she married Kenneth E. Cogan, who passed away Feb. 18, 2018.
Jane was a Smethport High School Class of 1961 graduate. She worked at Sena Kean Manor for many years where she retired as the supervisor of house keeping and laundry. She then worked part-time as the Post Mistress at the East Smethport U.S. Post Office.
Jane was a member of the Crosby Community Church. She was a very active member in the church and in her community as a volunteer for several organizations over the years.
She is survived by:
One son: Gregg E. (Rita) Cogan of Latrobe, PA
Seven daughters: Denise L. (Haile) Cogan-Blackman of Pasedena, CA; Karen A. (Jeff) Borneman of Souderton, PA; Debra M. (John) Walker of Hazel Hurst, PA; Laurie K. Dufford of Bradford; Christina R. Platko of Charlotte, NC; Deanna L. Cogan of Sierra Madre, CA; and Amy L. (Kevin) Shaw of Slippery Rock, PA
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren
Her best friend and companion, Keith Wright of Smethport
One sister: Ellen Herzog of Bradford
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, Jane was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth A. Cogan; a son-in-law, David M. Platko; and two brothers: John and William “Bill” Silfies.
Services for Jane will be private. Burial will be in the Clermont Cemetery, Clermont.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Crosby Community Church or the Norwich Township Fire Department, Crosby, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Jean A. Johnson, 82, of Warren, PA, died on Friday September 1, 2023, in Warren General Hospital.
She was born in Titusville, PA, on February 15, 1941, the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Pearl A. Littlefield Grubbs. Jean was a graduate of Youngsville High School. She was a homemaker for many years raising her seven children, after her children were grown, Jean worked numerous jobs in the area.
Elery Jon WALIZER, 74, of Pennsdale, PA, died Friday, September 1, 2023 in his home. Arrangements will be announced by OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Betty S. Witherell, 88, of Wetmore Trail in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Aug. 29) at her residence.
Born May 13, 1935 in Wilcox, she is the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Platt) Silvis. On Feb. 14, 1964, in Franklin, PA, she married Willard “Bill” Witherell, who preceded her in death.
Betty worked at the Carbon Co. Resistor division at Stackpole as a department group leader and as a quality control inspector for 30 years. She also worked as a geriatric nursing assistant at the Lutheran Home , a short order cook at Bob’s Trading Post and as a RSVP volunteer at the Salvation Army and Head Start. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, working in her flower gardens, singing and playing the organ and she loved spending time with her family, decorating for the holidays and going for car rides.
Jone W. Mader, 93, formerly of Scotland, PA, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
There will be no public services. A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Daniel J. Heitz, 61, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence in Emporium on Monday (August 28, 2023) night following a lengthy illness. He was born September 15, 1961 in Darby, PA a son of the late Leroy and Elizabeth Gracey Heitz.
Dan graduated and after High School he served with the US Navy and worked as a Biomedical Equipment technician. He loved living in Cameron County.
Elizabeth Jean Schoonover, known by many as Jean, age 87, of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Green Home in Wellsboro following a heart attack.
Born October 5, 1935 in Roaring Branch, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lillian (Frederick) Kohler.
Jean enjoyed socializing with anyone, watching softball games, playing cards (especially euchre), going out with friends, subs with her niece Alice, being outside and mowing her lawn.
She is survived by her son, Gordon Duff of Elkland and several special nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Donald Anthony Corey passed away with his wife by his side early Thursday morning, August 31, 2023, after a more than five and one half year courageous battle with esophageal and stomach cancer. He never gave up trying to beat it.
Don was born in Warren, PA, on November 11, 1950 (Veterans’ Day), to Edwin Corey and Ann Graziano Corey. Don was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1968; a Sergeant E-5, U.S. Army, Vietnam; graduated from JCC and attended Kennedy Western University.
He was a past member of the Five County Consortium; Career Center Advisory Board; Warren Forest High Ed Council; Crimestoppers, Exchange Club; State Trustee BPOE. He worked at National Forge Company; Lorangers in Warren and Hungary; Torpedo Wire; Dalcor Associates which he founded; Sancor in Budapest Hungary; and Commonwealth of PA Department of Corrections, SCI-Cambridge Springs from which he retired as Director of Human Resources.
Daryl R. Richardson, 49, of Emporium, PA passed away at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday (August 30, 2023) afternoon following a lengthy illness.
He was born April 9, 1974 in Johnstown, PA a son of Patricia McCloskey Richardson, Windber, PA and the late Doran Richardson. On September 2, 2005 in Emporium, PA he married Tracy Szemes, who survives.
Daryl graduated from Forest Hills High School in a class of 1992 and then went on to serve for four years with the US Marine Corps. Daryl was employed in the telecommunications industry- Adelphia Communications, Time Warner Cable, and Charter Communications.
Most recently he was employed with the Cameron County School District as the director of technology.
