Obituaries

John Henry Matha, 68, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.  has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

MaryKay R. Frye, 81, of Smethport, PA passed away Tuesday (April 18, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

She was born October 8, 1941 in Johnstown, PA the daughter of Thomas and Mary (McGee) Read. On June 13, 1962, in Elkton, Maryland, she married Donald P. Frye, who survives.

MaryKay graduated from Altoona Catholic High School.  She then went to nursing training school in Chestnut Hill, PA and from there, anesthesia school, graduating from Duke University in 1991.

Mrs. Frye was a registered nurse anesthetist.  Her last employment was at Williamsport Hospital, now UPMC-Williamsport, PA.

She was the love of my dad’s life and stood together with him in partnership and loyalty. They spent years traveling and going on cruises. She lived her life with a determination to succeed and offered loving support for her husband, child and grandchildren. She will be forever missed and remembered by our family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by:

One daughter:  Lisa Frye Mann (Glenn) of Wilmington, NC

Grandchildren:  Alexander Barnes and Hannah Barnes

Brothers:  Paul Alexander Read of Raleigh, NC, William “Bill” Read of Slidell, LA

Step Sisters:  Emily Frazier of Irwin, PA, Leora Miller of Hooversville, PA and Donna Jean Sambol

Step brother:  Phillip Read of Hooversville, PA

And several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one step brother.

In keeping with MaryKay’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.  Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

In lieu of flowers, please reach out and help a friend or neighbor in MaryKay’s memory.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Richard L. “Rick” Wright, 65, of 433 Derrick Road, Derrick City, passed away, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. 

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Thomas Ivan McKay, 80, passed away at home on Friday, April 14 2023, following a brief illness.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 30 years, Rebecca McKay, are five children, of whom he was so proud: Sam (Kim Hughes) McKay of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Marci (Jamie) Johnson of Bolivar; Riley (Angela) McKay of Bolivar; Denise (Randy Shayler) Auman of Wellsville; and Anthony (Erica) Auman of Eldred, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, Pete (Pat) McKay of Bolivar and Les (DeAnne) McKay of Smithfield, North Carolina.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service honoring Tom on Saturday, April 29, at 1PM at the Bolivar Country Club; visitation will immediately precede the service, beginning at 11AM. A dinner reception will follow the service at 2PM. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Tom McKay Memorial Fishing Tournament, Attn: Riley McKay, 1 Horse Run Road, Little Genesee, NY 14754.

To read Tom’s full obituary, please visit www.schaffnerfuneralhome.com.

Esther M. Miller, 91, formerly of Pear Road, St. Marys, PA passed away at Pinecrest Manor on April 13, 2023, following a brief illness.

She was born on April 1, 1932 in St. Marys, a Daughter of the late Louis and Rose Sarginger Krieg.

On June 28, 1975, she married Jack Miller, who preceded her in death on November 12, 2003. Together they shared more than 28 years of love and marriage.

Esther was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1950. She worked as nurse for many years, a job she took great pride in. Esther had resided in East Stroudsburg, PA, and Wildwood, FL before moving back to St. Marys in 2008. In her free time, Esther enjoyed putting jigsaw puzzles together and going to yard sales. Most of all she loved visiting with her family and friends.

She is survived by 3 siblings; Gary Krieg of Johnsonburg, Donna Yetzer of St. Marys and Carol Thomson of Pasadena, CA; by her 3 grandchildren; Kim, J’Mee, and Nikki; and by several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Esther was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Richard Krieg, Bill Krieg, Earl Krieg, and Howard Krieg.

Funeral Services for Esther M. Miller are being held privately and at the convenience of the family.

Burial will follow in the Middle Smithfield Cemetery in East Stroudsburg, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elk County Humane Society or a favorite charity.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

George E. Malburg, 78, of St. Marys, PA passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk after an illness over the past six months.

He was born August 10, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Edmund G. and Janet Bauer Malburg. 

He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1962.  George was a police officer for a few years, drove trucks for City Transfer, and worked for Innovative Sintered Metals where he retired.

He is survived by his loving companion, Elizabeth “Liz” Stebich; his children, Georgianne Proesl and Jeff Malburg, both of St. Marys; grandchildren; step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two brothers: Harry Malburg (Jeanette) of Indiana, PA and Jon Malburg of Clearwater, FL; and by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his sister, Katharine Steele.

George was fan of Penn State and rooted for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins.  He enjoyed his time on the road especially when he traveled with Liz.  George had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews.

Per George’s request, there will be no services.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, Elk County, 108R North Second Street, Clearfield, PA  16830.

The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com

George Malburg, 78, of St. Marys, PA passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.

Evelyn Marie Ivancic, 97, of 113 Spring Drive, Lewis Run, PA passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born October 31, 1925, in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Harbaugh) Probert.

On March 2, 1946, she married Andrew Ivancic who preceded her in death on November 4, 2015.

Evelyn worked as an interior designer for furniture stores in Johnstown and Orlando, FL. She and her husband resided in Orlando, FL, for over 25 years, returning to Pennsylvania in 2005. 

Surviving are two sons, Drew Ivancic, of Bradford, and Mark R. (Rebecca) Ivancic, of Marshburg, five grandchildren, Ian Ivancic, of Phoenix, AZ, Zara (Mark) Shick, of Maggie Valley, NC,  Brian (Jill) Nelson, of Ferndale MI, Katy (Todd Slater) Nelson, of Cincinnati, OH, and Colby (Reecie) Nelson, of Reston, VA, and five great grandchildren, Taryn Shick, Hailey Shick, Nora Shick, Brooke Slater, and Josefina Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Andrew of nearly 70 years, one sister, Gloria “Dukie” Niessner, and an infant brother, Thomas.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering, Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Boulevard Grill in Johnstown. Entombment will be in Richland Cemetery in Johnstown. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Walter F. “Wally” Walters, 90, formerly of 61 Gregory Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away, Thursday April 13, 2023, at the Pavilion at BRMC.

Born June 16, 1932, in Hamtramic, MI, he was a son of the late Walter and Nellie (Jesionowski) Walters. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland OH.

Wally was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

On May 5, 1951, in Cleveland OH, he married Dolores M. (Stiegelmeyer) Walters, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2022,

Wally was the Store Manager of Trustworthy Hardware for nearly 20 years.

He was a member of the Bradford Township Lions Club and volunteered his time at the Bradford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.

Surviving are three daughters, Diane (Ronald) Wood, of Hollywood FL, Kathleen Ann Walters, of Bradford, and Charlene (Giovanni) Totino, of St. Augustine FL, one son, Michael A. Walters, of Jasper, GA, two sisters, Emily Colonna, of Woodstock, GA, and Lori Noga, of Sterling Heights, MI, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

There will be no public services observed. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, OH.

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

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 60 East 42nd St. New York, NY 10165, or VFW Post 212, Bradford PA 16701

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Dr. Peter George Whelan, 71 of Bradford, PA passed away on April 14, 2023.

Born on July 4,1951 in Bradford, Peter was the son of the late Dr. Paul Joseph Whelan Sr. and Kathryn Mary (Mackowski).

He was a 1969 graduate of Bradford Area High School. After attaining a Bachelor of Science degree, Pete continued his education and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry in 1977 where he earned a degree of Doctor of Medical Dentistry.

Pete returned to Bradford to practice with his father and brother, Dr. Paul Whelan Jr. After his father’s retirement in 1987, Pete continued Whelan Dental Associates of Bradford, until 2022. In retirement he continued to provide dental care at the Marienville Prison.

He was an active member of the American Dental Society and St. Bernard Church.

Our beloved brother and uncle lived life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors. You could always find him riding his motorcycle, on his boat, swimming, fishing, playing basketball or just enjoying life. There isn’t a family member or friend that doesn’t have a great story to share about Pete “Doc”. He was kind, humble and had a gentle soul. We will remember and celebrate him, especially every year on the Fourth of July, Pete’s birthday. We know he will be there in spirit.

Words cannot begin to express what Pete meant to his family or to his many, many friends. Our hearts are broken, and our lives will never be the same without him.

Surviving are three brothers: William (Amelia) Whelan of Eagle, ID, David (Lois) Whelan of Bradford, and Thomas Whelan of Lewis Run, and seven sisters: Maureen (Michael) Goodman of Ashville, NY, Katherine (Peter) Casartelli of Penfield, NY, Anne Fair of Georgetown, TX, Denise (Stephen) Housler of Bradford, Joan (Robert) Carloni of Charleston WV, Susan (Thomas) Morris of Bradford, and Patricia (Thomas) Lorenzo of Fairport, NY. Pete was an amazing uncle to 31 nieces and nephews as well as 24 grandnieces and grandnephews. He had the gift of making all of them feel so special and loved; they cherished and adored their Uncle Pete.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, John J. Whelan, Dr. Paul Whelan Jr., and Francis J. Whelan. Our family is a testament to the life and love bestowed upon us by our amazing parents, Dr. Paul & Kathryn Whelan.

Family will receive friends on Sunday April 23, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Father Jim Gutting as celebrant. Christian Burial will be at St. Bernard Cemetery.

Donations may be made in honor of Dr. Peter Whelan to the Tuna Valley Trail Association, P.O. Box 1003, Bradford PA 16701, a place he loved to spend time.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Linda C. Troutman – Lovingly known to many as “Chickie”

September 1946-April 2023

Our Mother, Grandmother, friend had a difficult, sometimes confusing yet sometimes perfect relationship with each of us. In the end we knew her love for us was unconditional and real.

She was stubborn, yet kind- a very strong-willed person. She was the storm, yet the calm before the storm. Those that knew her well knew she was a true warrior as she battled and pushed through many illnesses right to the very end. She passed away peacefully and her suffering has come to an end. Through it all she kept her faith in God. 

A lifetime of memories, the good, the not so good, the crazy times, the laughs will always remain with us. From the sleepovers with pampering, cow milking, dancing and the fresh air fund to bring city children to experience country life to the way she loved her dogs and the many, many miles she taxied all of us around. She was so many things to so many people. She volunteered for multiple organizations that helped to make lives better. Her bond with her children, grandchildren and many friends were each uniquely special to her. She was proud of her four girls. From her eldest child to her youngest and every child in between, she loved each of them and their families. 

She was an avid dog lover and supported the local SPCA where she recently adopted her final love, Honey. In her younger years she was a phenomenal roller skater that led to her later passion for dancing. She had rhythm like no other and loved when her family would join her for local dances. She developed many close friends through her love for dance and loved her “dance family.”  She also had a passion for shopping and jewelry. She had a bond, that can only be described as “sisters”, with her lifelong best friend Barb Zamberlin, who was very special to her.  She had many close friends and family pass before her that she was a comfort to as she took to helping the elderly as she grew older herself. 

Her annual spaghetti dinner on the first day of deer season was something special that we all looked forward to. She always did her part in making Christmas, birthdays and every day special for her girls. She helped in providing us a lifetime of memories and things we will reminisce about for years to come. Each sister, family member and friend had special times and memories with her to pass along to future generations. Her journey has come full circle and may our Mother, Grandmother, and friend rest in peace. Until we meet again, we love you. 

Linda is survived by her daughters, (Vickie (Robert) Baker, Terri (Gregory) Seal, and Dana (Michael) Mollander) that she shares with Richard “Ben” Troutman, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents Lottie (Boyd) and Charles Howell, her in-laws Carolyn and Richard Troutman that were truly like parents to her, a cousin Norma Ryan, a very close friend Wesleah Blair and two companions. 

Family will receive friends and family from 5-7pm on Friday April 21st at the Mascho Funeral Home, 75 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.

Denise M. Splain, 64, of Gaines, PA, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, PA. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.

Eugene L. “Beaner” Peterson, 51, died Wednesday (April 12, 2023).

He was born July 25, 1972, to the late Donald W. Peterson Sr. and to Bertha A. See Hetrick of Ormsby.

He was formerly employed at Jamesway, Briar Patch and Crosby Saw Mill.

He leaves behind a partner of 25 years, Leanna R. Parks of Ormsby; his mother, Bertha A. See Hetrick of Ormsby; his brother, Donald W. Peterson Jr. of Bradford ; his sister Carla J. (Timothy Wright) MacClymont of Cyclone; his children, Samantha J. (Tylyne Shick) Peterson of Brookville, Joshua M. (Madeline Mackie) Howard of Emporium, Karlye A. (Dillan Skillman) Rifle of Emporium, Joseph W. Peterson of Ormsby, Justice A. (Ryan Sherwood) Peterson of Bradford and Jeanna A. Peterson of Ormsby; grandchildren, Amelia Peterson, Linkolnn Howard, Adelynn Skillman; as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald W. Peterson Sr., and stepfather, Ronald E. Hetrick

No services will be held.

Arrangements are by Mascho Funeral Home Inc.

LOCK HAVEN – Robert D. Suhr, 85, a former resident of Coudersport, PA passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 on his birthday at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born April 14, 1938 in Wausau, Nebraska he was a son of the late Carl H. and Lillie (Eck) Suhr.

He was married to Susan C. Welfling in 1991 and she died December 29, 2022.

Robert served in the Navy during the Korean War. His Naval career spanned over 20 years and he was an auto body mechanic in the Coudersport area.

He was a member of the American Legion in Coudersport and enjoyed motor cross racing.

Surviving are three sons; Robbie (Cynthia) Suhr of Pleasant Prairie, Wisc, Danny Suhr of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Nate (Sue) Suhr of Parker, Colo. Two brothers; Vernon Suhr of Lake Miltona, Minn. And Kenneth (Dee) Suhr of Cottonwood, AZ also two loving nieces Abigail Batterson and Katie (Tim) Hanna along with a great nephew Logan and two great nieces Eleanor and Sadie.

Along with his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Suhr.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Bonnie L. Huff, 81, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (April 17, 2023) at UPMC-Cole Place, Coudersport.

Arrangements will be announced in a full obituary by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport. 

Jayne E. Pritt, 78, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (April 17, 2023).

She was born October 10, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Adrian Schroll and Virginia (Winship) Schroll.

Jayne was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 1962.  She worked as a local cook for the majority of her life.  She cooked at Dalaba’s and lastly at the former Ron’s Diner for 21 years.

Jayne was a Red Hatter member in Port Allegany.  She was a lifetime mem of the Port Allegany Fire Dept. Auxillary as well as a member of the Roulette Fire Dept. Auxiliary.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany.  Jayne liked to fish earlier in her life, but her main love was spending time with her family and cooking for everyone.

She is survived by:

One daughter:  Jeanne (Daniel) Shavalier of Port Allegany

One son:  Joel (Julie) Schroll of Port Allegany

Grandchildren:  Adrian Schroll, Andrew (Cassie) Pritt, Bryan Pritt, Joel Schroll, Jr., and Serenity Schroll

Great Grandchildren:  Ashton Krouse, Ryder Pritt, Adi Ginkel, Andrew Ginkel, Brooklin Schroll, Montgomery Schroll and Azriel Schroll

One brother:  James (Linda) Schroll of Cleveland, OH

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, Jayne was preceded in death by two siblings:  Kenneth Schroll and Katherine Schroll.

There will be no services at this time.  A celebration of Jayne’s life will be held at a later date and time.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Port Allegany Fire Dept. Auxiliary, the Roulette Fire Dept. Auxiliary, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.  Any condolences that people would like to mail can be sent to Jeanne Pritt, 18 Sartwell Creek Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Merleen A. Schott, 78, of Youngsville, PA, passed away on Monday April 17, 2023, in Youngsville, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

Merleen was born in Bradford, PA on November 17, 1944, the daughter of the late Marie Angela Butler Wood and Howard Merle Wood. Merleen grew up in Bradford, graduated in 1962 from Bradford High School, after high school she attended the Art Institute in Pittsburgh. She was a Customer Service Representative at the Blair Corporation, retiring in 2005 after 31 years of service. Merleen was of the catholic faith. Merleen was an avid reader and enjoyed doing artwork, traveling and was up for any adventure that came her way.  She is remembered for having the best sense of humor.  Her family was the center of her life, and she was so proud of her children.  She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” Schott whom she married on May 5, 2001, in Frewsburg, New York.

 3 children Mike Nuhfer Jr. and wife Patty of Pittsburgh, PA, Jennifer Whiteman and partner Bob, of Russell, PA, and Amy Beth DeGolier of Bradford, PA; 4 stepchildren Darrin Schott and wife Renee, Brian Schott and wife Melody, Jason Schott and wife Angela, all of Warren, PA, and John Schott and wife Tonya of Erie, PA; 19 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and one brother Jeff Wood of Bradford, PA., several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Merleen was preceded in death by her brother Joe Wood, and a sister Bonnie Frantz.

Friend may call the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.         A Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Walter Venman, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA.,

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org. or American Heart Association,  www.heart.org P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 or Hospice of Warren County, hospiceofwarrencounty.org 1 Main Street, Warren, PA. 16365.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.

Jayne E. Pritt, 78, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (April 17, 2023).

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Thomas M. Spoon              “former Coudersport, Pa. Resident”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Thomas “Tom” Maxwell Spoon of Mission, Texas, formerly of Coudersport, Pa., passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, at the age of 79, in his home in Mission, Texas.

Tom was born and raised in Indiana and attended Carmel High School. After serving in the United Stated Air Force, he returned to Carmel to raise a family.

As a young man, he loved working on cars and being with his long time friends. He went to work as an electrical engineer for Bell Laboratories in the seventies and retired from there after many decades of service.

Tom, along with his wife Carole, resided in Coudersport for many years.  While living there, Tom attended Hebron Union Church and was a member of the Coudersport Golf Club.

He retired to Mission to enjoy the sunny weather, play golf and be an active member of the community.

Tom is survived by Carole, his loving wife of many years, his son Robert (Rene’) and daughter Robin.

Friends are invited to attend graveside burial services at 12 noon on Monday, April 24, 2023, in the Sweden Hill Cemetery, Coudersport.  Pastor Hank St. Amour of Hebron Union Church, will officiate.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Monday, April 24, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tom’s name may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Tom entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Tom, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Mary L. BROOKS, 76, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, April 14, 2023 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  

Born October 11, 1946, in Cowanesque, she was the daughter of Charles Patrick and Martha May Brown McLaughlin.  On August 28, 1971, in Wellsboro, she married Robert E. Brooks, who survives.  A 1964 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, she was employed by various insurance companies in Rochester, NY.  Returning to Pennsylvania, she was employed by Gridley Insurance in Westfield and Knoxville and last employed by First Citizens National Bank in Ulysses for many years.  Mary was a member of the Harrison Township Ladies Auxiliary and bowling leagues in Westfield.  

Surviving besides her husband, Bob, are:  four sisters, Sandra (Robert) Barriault of Conway, NH, Theresia (James) Franklin of Sayre, Cynthia McLaughlin of Cowanesque, and Susan (Joseph) Homill of Endicott, NY;  two brothers, John (Lynn) McLaughlin of Cheyenne, WY and Tom (Sonia) McLaughlin of Galveston, TX;  a sister-in-law, Carol McLaughlin of Shamokin Dam;  sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda and Bruce Matis of Elkland;  and many nieces and nephews.  

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, Rudy W. McLaughlin, Charles McLaughlin, and Frank McLaughlin.  

Friends may call Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes and Crematory, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM.  Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Westfield Public Library, 147 Maple Street, Westfield, PA 16950 or a charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Rex C. Wells, age 67, of Elmira, formerly of Osceola, PA passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Born January 24, 1956 in Osceola, he was the son of the late Charles and Neva (King) Wells.

Rex graduated from Elkland High School and earned his Associates Degree in mechanics from Williamsport Area Community College. He served in the National Guard, retired from Dominion as a compressor station operator and worked part time at the GCP Discount Liquors in Horseheads, NY.

Rex was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting and fishing, tinkering in his garage and was always willing to help others and neighbors. Most of all he was a family man and took great care of them.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda M. Wells; daughter, Tanya (Dan Miller) Wells of Elmira; son, Brion Michael Wells of Elmira; two sisters, Charlotte Bitler of Lawrenceville and Mary Brian of Osceola and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde K. Wells and nephew, Ricky S. Wells.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, April 21st from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 6:00 PM with his nephew, Rev. David Bitler officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Rex’s honor to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com. 

Sherry Lynn Monroe, age 64, of Westfield, PA passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at UPMC Wellsboro.

Born September 25, 1958 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Van C. and Ella M. (Schueltz) Grenolds.

Sherry worked for K Magnetics in Galeton for many years until their closing and was still working for the Electri-Cord in Westfield. She enjoyed shopping and decorating the house.

She is survived by her loving husband, Alan J. Monroe; daughter, Nickie (Todd) Putman of Westfield; step son, Robert J. Tombs of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jaxon Putman, Angela Tombs and McKenna Putman; a brother, Randy Grenolds of Painted Post, NY; four sisters, Judy Cady of Westfield, Barbara Schmidt of Westfield, Linda Hand of Gaines and Vickie Campbell of Carlisle; her longtime best friend Joanne Monroe; many nieces, nephews and cousins and her extended Monroe family.

Sherry was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sarah Tombs.

A celebration of life will be held at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St, Westfield on Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com

Collis A. Blend, age 79, of Elkland, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 13, 1943 in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore and Ella (Faulkner) Blend. He retired from Carbaugh Tool Company, Horseheads, NY after 34 years of service. Collis married Cynthia I. Nelson and they shared 57 years together.

He attended Tuscarora Baptist Church, was a member of the Senior Citizens Club, a member and former Fire Chief and President of the Osceola Fire Company and a member and former President of the Osceola Ambulance Association, and member of the C.V. Rod & Gun Club.

He enjoyed playing guitar, loved helping his neighbors out mowing lawns, wood working and his animals. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; daughter, Christine and David Dunn of Cranberry Twp., PA; son, Craig and Ann Blend of Street, MD; loving granddaughter, Samantha Dunn of Brooklyn, NY; three sisters, Ella Kipferl of Pine City, NY, Wanda Jankowski of Addison, NY and Wilma and Joe Hirschfeld of Addison, NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Collis was preceded in death by his brothers, Wellington, Samuel, Theodore and Martin Blend and his sisters, Edna Tunison, Vera Knowles, Dorothy Doland, Elma Hornbrook and Florence Edwards.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Monday, April 17th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 18th, 2:00 PM at the Tuscarora Baptist Church, Addison, NY with Pastor Jamey Miller officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Collis’ honor to the Tuscarora Baptist Church, 441 Cook Rd., Addison, NY 14801 or to the Osceola Fire Department, 7654 State Route 49, Osceola, PA 16942. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com

Mary Marie Ross Baker, age 70, of Harrison Valley, PA passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport.

Born July 7, 1952 in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford H. and Mabel M. (Counsil) Ross.

Mary graduated from Lock Haven High School. She married Keith L. Baker and they shared 50 years together until his passing on July 31, 2022.

Mary worked for Leather’s for many years, she worked at Knoxville Components and was the owner of Baker & Baker Appliance.

She played the guitar and sang in a band and led worship services at several area churches. Mary enjoyed the outdoors, cutting firewood, painting houses and stripping furniture but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.

She is survived by her children, Angela and Kelly Swede and Terry Baker of Harrison Valley; grandchildren, Steven Baker and Darian Swede; three great grandchildren, Roseallena Smith, Alexandra Baker and Drake Baker and a brother, David (Jean) Ross of State College.

Mary was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Karstetter, Emma Lou Rupert and Sylvia Johnson Lozier.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.

www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.

Philip J. Shefcyk, 73, of Kersey, PA passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness. 

He was born on October 5, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late Richard and Patricia McKay Shefcyk. 

On December 26, 1966, he married his lifelong best friend and one true love, M. Carol Shefcyk, who survives. Together they shared more than 56 years of love, laughter, and happiness.

Phil was a lifelong resident of Elk County and proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended college at Penn State DuBois. He retired from Airco Speer after many years of service and had also been employed at FireProof, PennDOT, and Molded Materials. He was a life member of the Ridgway American Legion and was also a member of the Ridgway Elks Club. 

In his younger years, Phil was a dedicated Boy Scout who also served as a Junior Ranger, fighting forest fires during his freshman year of high school. He was also known for his love of hunting rattlesnakes. An avid outdoorsman, he could often be found fishing and hunting. Most of all, he was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his kindness and big heart.

In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by 4 children; Penny (Dwayne) Titchner of St. Marys, Catherine “Kate” (Brent) Cousins of Kersey, Wendy (Jim) Rickard of Ridgway, and Robin (Steve) Eckl of Highland; by six grandsons; Devin, Jonathon, Melvin, Aric, Richard, and Philip, any by three great-grandsons; Zaven, Melvin, and Dennis. He is also survived by a brother; Sam (Cindy) Shefcyk, a sister; Sari Reed, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a brother-in-law; Steve (Sue) Gibbs, and by a sister-in-law; Patty Greene.

A Memorial Service for Philip J. Shefcyk will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Fox Township Burial Detail.

Family and friends will be received at the Krise Funeral Home on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Elk County Rides 4 Vets.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com

Grace M. LaBrozzi, 89, of Rich Valley Rd., Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Friday night (April 14, 2023) following a brief illness.

She was born February 2, 1934 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Dorman and Margaret Swoyer Moore. On July 25, 1953 in Shinglehouse she married Edward LaBrozzi, who survives.

Years ago Grace lived in Ohio and worked for Reliance Electric as an executive secretary and after moving back to Emporium she worked with her husband running LaBrozzi Construction. Grace enjoyed bingo, dog racing and going to the casinos. She loved traveling with her daughters. She kept her family entertained by playing the organ and accordion.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Margaret “Peggi” Yeager, Weedville and Cheri Schillinger (Jeff), Emporium; two sons, Edward LaBrozzi, Jr, (Vicki), Emporium and Chet LaBrozzi (Cindy), Rock Hill, SC; three grandchildren: Howard Uber, Jr., Michelle Tremar and Paul Schillinger along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Adam Schillinger and Cole LaBrozzi; three brothers, Cyril “Sonny”, Dorman “Rip”, and Robert Moore.

Services will be held Privately. There will be No Visitation.

Burial will be in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Susan Marie Renaud, 71, of 5962 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, PA passed away at her residence peacefully with her family by her side, on Thursday afternoon, April 13, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 2, 1951 in Ridgway a daughter to Veronica Gasbarre Burrs and the late James Burrs. On July 3, 1971 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married George A. Renaud and he survives.

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Susan was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed baking and traveling to the casino to play bingo.

Susan had worked for Allegheny Coatings for 18 years and had previously worked at Exotic Metals for 6 years.

In addition to her husband George Renaud at home and her mother Veronica Burrs of Johnsonburg, Susan is survived by a son Jerry Renaud and his wife Nicki of Ridgway and their children Riley and Brayden. She is also survived by a sister Jeanine Allegretto and her husband Lawrence of Wilcox, 2 brothers Jim Burrs of Keating Summit and John Burrs and his companion Lynn Heibach of Erie and numerous nieces and nephews

In addition to her father, Susan is predeceased by her twin sister Sally Wilson and nephews Eric and Jason Cook.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Susan M. Renaud will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be private. There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA.

Smethport – Bruce D. “Bruno” Fuller, 72, of Hazel Hurst, PA passed away Friday (April 14, 2023).

He was born February 19, 1951 in Port Allegany, the son of William and Delores (Walton) Fuller . In the summer of 1997, he married Margaret J. Silvis, who survives.

Bruce attended Kane area schools and was employed by Metric Construction of Louisiana.

He enjoyed fishing and working on all his neighbors cars when they needed a hand.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:

One son: Michael Causer of Hazel Hurst

Seven daughters:  Amy (John) Guras of James City, Angela (Larry) Dinger, Candy (Todd) Jackson and Sonja Hillyard, all of Mt Jewett, Holly Prati of Lewis Run, April (Tony) Ray and Sarah (Duane) Erway, both of Kane

Many grandchildren and several great grandchildren

One brother:  James Fuller of Kane

And several nieces and nephews, along with his furry companion, “Izzy” that he adored.

In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by a son, Mark Fuller, one brother, William Fuller and a sister, Paula Fuller.

At Bruce’s request, there will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA  16701.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Dawn E. (Brott) Bell, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023. 

She was born on October 5, 1938 in Elkland, PA, a daughter of the late Ernest W. and Nettie M. (Marcy) Brott and was married to the late Carvel P. Bell who passed away in 1993. 

Dawn was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, PA and was a teacher’s aide for many years.  She was a member of the Wellsboro Women’s Chorus, Women of the Moose, Wednesday Morning Musicales, Tioga County Historical Society, and the Red Hat Society. 

She founded Grief to Hope, was a county fair talent judge, loved working in her flower gardens, baking cookies with her grandchildren, and hosting tea parties and always told her grandchildren that she loved them bushels and pecks. 

Dawn is survived by a daughter: Denise Zaiss of Harleysville, PA, brother: Donald Brott of Tioga, PA, two grandchildren: Mitchell (Cara) Zaiss, Olivia (Josh) Wolf and a great grandson: William Wolf. 

She was predeceased by a son: Mark A. Bell in 2022. 

Friends may call on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.  Interment will be in the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tioga County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 534, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

Anna J. Anderson, 75, of Birch St. in Kane, PA passed away Friday (April 14) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.  Born June 2, 1947 in Kane, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Gregory) Niklas. On Nov. 18, 1963, she married Thomas Anderson, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Anderson and her late husband, owned and operated Anderson Sawmill in Kane.  In Annie’s spare time, she enjoyed reading, sitting on her porch, and playing card and dice games with her grandchildren, their friends and her children’s friends.

She is survived by one daughter, Mary (Rob) Bernhard of Kane; two sons, Thomas (Lori) Anderson and Hilding (Ann) Anderson, both of Kane; two sisters, Mary Ostrander of Port Allegany and Theresa Gustafson;  both of Kane; one brother Peter Niklas of James City; eight grandchildren, Dewey, Richie and John Anderson, Joey, Richie and Robbie Bernhard and Mia and Evan Anderson and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph and Richard Anderson; two sisters, Dorothy Thiry and Dody Johnson; five brothers, Pill, Slip, Jake, Jerry and Leo Niklas and one infant grandson Reed Anderson.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place on Thursday (April 20) at the Gathering Space at St. Callistus Church from 9:30-11:00 a.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately after at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant.  Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Friends’ Memorial Public Library, 230 Chase St. Kane, PA 16735.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.