Shirleyan C. McINROY, 78, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 in her home.
Born August 14, 1945, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Walter O. and Meta E. Williams Zeaman. She was married to Stephen McInroy III, who predeceased her on April 1, 2001. She was employed by Galeton Production, Plaza Café, and was the manager of the Sweet Shop.
Margaret Ann (Schuster) Saporito, 90, of Warren Pa, formerly of Ludlow/Kane Pa went to meet the Lord on July 27, 2024. She was born December 9, 1933, daughter of the late Rose (Sterbank), and Joseph Schuster of Ludlow, PA.
She was preceded in death by her cherished husband Charles Saporito, 1988, and 3 sisters,1 brother: Delores Schuster, Frances (Dolly) Dujmovic, Rose (Fiji) Reigal, George (Sonny) Schuster.
She is survived by Patricia (Schuster) Damcott of Richmond, VA, and her 2 sons, Chris (Holly) Saporito of Mohnton, PA, Jamie (Dana) Saporito of Odenton, MD, her Grandson Daniel Saporito, and fiancé Rebecca Weaver, of Leola, PA.
Dorothy J. Wehler, 96, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 1011 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
She was born on April 18, 1928 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late James and Jeannette Donachy McAllister.
On June 16, 1945, she married Ivan A. Wehler, who survives. Together they have shared a lifetime of love, having recently celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary.
Dorothy was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of Queen of the World Church. Together with her husband and both gifted with a musical talent, Dorothy loved to play the accordion and piano, often entertaining the residents at the local nursing homes. Most of all, Dorothy was the essence of a wife and mother, having raised her family and cherished being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always delighted to hold a baby, and loved when her family would bring the grandbabies for her to hold and cuddle.
In addition to her husband of more than 79 years, Ivan Wehler, she is survived by seven children; Mary Lee (David) Struble of St. Marys, Karen (Jeff) Lapp of Mill Hall, Dora (Dan) Cunningham of St. Marys, Sandy (Roger) Schreiber of Export, Pat (Georgia) Wehler of St. Marys, Dawn (Roy) Erhard of St. Marys, and Sherri (Doug) Pistner of St. Marys; and by her 23 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 27 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Ivan Wehler, Jr.; one brother, Howard McAllister; one sister, Elizabeth McAllister; son-in-law, Jerome “Woody” Schaut; and by three grandsons; Matthew Schaut, Allan Schaut, and Bobby Wurm.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy J. Wehler will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant.
Visitation will be held privately.
Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home & 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
Shirleyan C. McINROY, 78, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 in her home.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Robert Joseph Zelko
West Clarksville- Robert Joseph Zelko, a longtime resident of West Clarksville, entered into eternal life on August 1, 2024 to be with his loving wife.
Born in Glassmere, PA., on July 31, 1930, he was the son of the late Peter and Francis Wesoloski Zelko. On October 10, 1964, in Olean, he married the love of his life, Annette Zelko.
Mr. Zelko graduated from Portville Central School in 1949. He served in the US Army in the United States, as well as in Germany. Bob grew up around dairy farming. He had been employed by Ed Hartnick, grinding feed for area farmers. He also worked at Valley Farms Dairy in Olean before going to work at Friendship Dairies, Inc., where he retired from 1992. He was also a life member of the West Clarksville Fire Department.
Jamestown- Michael Kevin Johnson “Loving Brother & Uncle”
Michael K. Johnson of 509 W. 6th Street, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at UPMC in Jamestown.
Michael was born October 28, 1959 in Olean and was the son of Phillip Edward and Barbara Louise Brenan Johnson Edwards.
Michael served in the US Airforce from March 2, 1978 to February 5, 1984. He worked for Fitzpatrick Security, formerly a part time Olean Police Department Dispatcher, bus driver and part of the Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Michael was an ordained minister. He taught HAM radio classes, was an advanced EMT at BOCES where he also taught classes. Michael was a former Eagle Scout.
Harold L. Hagman, 97, formerly of Kane, PA died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living in McMurray, PA.
He was born February 3, 1927 in Clermont, the son of Fred and Anna Anderson Hagman.
On November 21, 1952, he married Phyllis Smith, who preceded him in death in 2017.
Mr. Hagman retired from National Fuel Gas Company in 1989, after more than 40 years of employment. He served in the United States Army and was stationed with the 88th Division in northern Italy late in World War II. He was a member of Wilcox Lodge 571, F & AM.
Steven D. Houben “Loving Son, Brother & Uncle”
Steven D. Houben, 54, of 745 Gleason Hollow Road, Portville, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home.
Steven was born September 28, 1969, in Olean and was the son of Jack D. and Mary Kay Palumbo Houben.
Steven was a 1987 graduate of Olean High School. He was a hard dedicated worker throughout his life. Steven worked as a distributor for the Buffalo Newspaper for 28 years and was currently working at Dominos Pizza.
Steven enjoyed cars, stock cars, drag racing, and kayaking. He loved music, going to concerts and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. But most of all he loved taking care of his mother. He will be remembered as a super nice guy who always had your back and will help you out no matter what you need.
Leslie M. “Rabbit” Jensen, 71, of Carter Camp, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 23 2024, at home. Born November 9, 1952 in Annapolis, MD, she was a daughter of the late John Jensen and Mary (Blades) Jensen.
Rabbit was a graduate of Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, NJ and then attended Widener University in Chester, PA. She was then employed at Xerox as a repair tech and then at the Ford Motor Company and Visteon in electronics and as a quality control tech.
Rabbit was a member of the Galeton Public Library Board for many years, and greatly enjoyed reading and gaming. She was also a writer and edited newsletters for DVFFA and the Frosty Hollow Herb Guild. She put together and edited “A Woman’s Angle” and self-published it for DVFFA. This was a collection of stories from 10 years of the newsletter.
Paula D. Guffey, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on July 29, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was a resident of 20 Cassin Hill Rd, Garnet Valley, PA.
Paula had a grace about her that can’t be described, regal in her beauty. She was known for her incredible generosity and dedication to her family. She worked as a secretary at Ridgway Hospital, where she was valued for her kind nature. Despite living an adventurous life early on, including traveling on the Concorde before it was retired, residing in the heart of New York City, and even meeting Pope John Paul II. Paula will be most remembered for her later years, living the life she wanted with John. Embracing a simpler life that reflected her humble personality and her desire for simplicity and the love of home.
She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as doing crossword puzzles, reading books, watching the news with John, spending time with her family, and caring for her dogs, Joey and Jill. Paula was also known for her amazing decorating skills, creating beautiful homes that were a testament to her talent and attention to detail.
Paula’s incredible generosity, caring, kindness, and love for her family will forever be remembered and cherished. She was always there to care for her loved ones whenever they needed her, asking nothing in return. Our hearts will miss her more than words could ever express
Port Allegany – Richard D. Barber, 63, of Roulette, PA passed away Thursday (August 1, 2024) at UPMC Williamsport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Leon E. Cline, 91, of County Road 18, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 13, 1933, in Wellsville, the son of the late Leon S. and Esther M. (Willard) Cline.
Leon was raised in Allegany County and attended school in a Wellsville area one-room-schoolhouse. He was eventually awarded an honorary GED from the school district. With special permission from his parents, he enlisted at 16 with the United States Army and deployed at 17 to Korea with the 32nd infantry, proudly serving from 1950 to 1953. After his honorable discharge he travelled the United States, including spending time in Florida as a Tugboat Operator and in Arizona, working at his aunt’s bar.
John Alfred Mascioni, Jr., 59, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 22, 1965, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Gail Liane (Tice) Dunkle, of Bradford and John A. Mascioni, Sr., of Limestone.
He was a 1983 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
After high school he apprenticed at McCourt Label which led to a 20-year career there. He later worked in the Electronics Department at Walmart, until his health failed, and he was unable to be employed. John courageously battled significant health issues for years and was the recipient of a heart transplant. Over the course of his treatment, he became more than a patient to many of his providers – he also became a friend.
He formerly volunteered at the Bradford Regional Medical Center and at the SPCA where he also served on the board. He loved tinkering with electronics and computers.
Bruce E. DeWalt, 69, of Bradford, PA and a winter resident of Kissimmee, FL passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. in Bradford.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Sandra A. “Sandy” Klink, 74, of Cobb Street, Johnsonburg, PA passed away at her home surrounded by her family, Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Sandy was born on January 1, 1950, in St. Marys, a daughter to the late Robert “Soup” and Margaret “Annie” McCabe Stahli. On January 21, 1967, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Thomas Klink. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2024.
Sandy lived most of her life in Johnsonburg and attended Johnsonburg schools. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg Legion Post 501, the Prince of Piedmont Club and Central Hose where she had been a bartender for 12 years before her retirement in 2012.
Sandy loved spending time at home, sending greeting cards to everyone she knew for every occasion, good and bad, and even a ”Just Thinking Of You” card to keep in touch. She also loved feeding and watching the birds and sitting and visiting with family and friends.
Eli L. Schneider, 88, of Canfield Hollow passed away on Friday (July 19, 2024) at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 24, 1935 in Gaines he was the son of Charles Raymond and Matilda Olive May Gilbert Schneider. On May 10, 1958 in Eldred, he married Connie M. McDivitt who survives.
After growing up and graduating from Gaines (Pa) Highschool, Eli was a lifelong resident of Eldred. During high school, Eli moved back to Gaines to help his uncle operate his farm. He was then part of the construction crew that built Viko Furniture in Eldred, and then he went on to work there for many years. Finally, he worked for Hysol in Olean until his retirement, where he was a foreman in the chemical division.
He was an avid deer and rabbit hunter and loved to play Euchre. Eli also went to NASCAR and bowled for many years under several different leagues.
Rosenna Marie Pratt, age 73 passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Personal Care Home in Mainesburg.
Born October 20, 1950 in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Barbara (Colvin) Beard. Rosenna retired from Corning Inc. She enjoyed camping and traveling. She had a love for animals and always had a faithful furbaby companion by her side.
Rose M. Emerick, 82, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
On March 9, 1942, in Beloit, KS, she was born the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Agnes M. Gengler Hennes.
On February 8, 1964, she married Gary D. Emerick who survives.
Elaine H. CARLSSON, 83, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rocky Point, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hornell.
Born October 2, 1940, in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of Francis Joseph and Helen Hanlon Dacey. On November 3, 1962, in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, she married Tage G. Carlsson, who predeceased her on March 28, 2019.
A graduate of Port Jefferson High School, she was employed as a CNA by Sunrest Nursing Home in Port Jefferson for over 40 years. She loved thrifting and going to the casino.
Patricia N. “Pat” Olson, 94, formerly of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024.
She was born on October 19, 1929, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Eugene A. and Marie A. Kilhoffer Nelson.
In September of 1949, Pat married the late C.H. Arnold Olson, who preceded her in death on October 1, 1981. Together they shared 32 years of marriage.
Pat graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1948. She cared for her family for many years as a homemaker. Pat was a very involved member of St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, where she served with the team that counted the collection on the 4th Sunday of the month for many years. She was also a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Dino Roseto, 91, of Ash St., Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Pinecrest Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Nancy Watkins Dunham passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 81. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, kind and generous community leader, and beloved friend to many.
She was born on January 22, 1943, to Emily (Gross) and Forrest Watkins in Winfield, Kansas, where her father was stationed at Strother Army Airfield for pilot training during World War II. The family returned to Pennsylvania and eventually settled in Port Allegany, where her mother worked as a teacher and her father as the high school guidance counselor.
Nancy graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1960 and from Allegheny College in 1964 with a B.A. in Elementary Education. She loved her years at Allegheny and met lifelong friends there. While at Allegheny she participated in Singers, the college choir. It is through her participation in the choir that she met her husband John Dunham while attending a Singers reunion concert in Emporium, PA. They shared a love of music and continued to participate in college choir reunions together and support their college and the music program.
John and Nancy lived in Wellsboro where John worked for the family-owned business Dunham’s Department Store. They were married on Sunday, July 21, 1968, a day and date chosen because the store was closed on Sundays. Nancy had not planned to work at the family store but offered to work one day when an employee left unexpectedly, thus beginning an over 50-year career as a manager, buyer, and then owner of Dunham’s. She became a constant presence at the store, helping generations of shoppers pick out the perfect purchase while also managing other aspects of the business. Many remember visiting with Nancy and John at the store and in the coffee shop, where they connected with customers and spent time with friends.
Nancy dedicated her life’s work not only to the store, but also to Wellsboro as a whole, becoming active in a variety of civic and social organizations, including several foreign exchange student programs. Through these programs Nancy and John opened their home to many exchange students, creating lifelong bonds as some became like her own children.
Throughout her life Nancy loved to travel, easily making friends wherever she went and serving as a loyal ambassador for Wellsboro. Just this year she was able to attend her 60th college reunion and take an extended trip to visit family in Costa Rica. Most recently in June, Nancy joined her brother and sister-in-law Ed and Chris Watkins on a 4,400-mile road trip to visit and reconnect with dozens of friends and relatives whom she had not seen for many years. One stop on this trip was Nancy’s birthplace of Winfield, Kansas, where Ed and Nancy visited the historical society and helped identify an unmarked photo of their father in his aircraft taken at Strother Army Airfield during his training.
Nancy loved puzzles, reading, playing the piano, singing, and Broadway musicals. She delighted in family game night where she was nearly unbeatable in every word game. She remained steadfastly loyal to her birth state of Kansas, including a love of sunflowers and the Kansas University Jayhawks basketball team. The Christmas season held a special place in Nancy’s heart. She shared her love of the holiday by decorating every corner of her home, hosting Christmas parties, and taking her grandchildren Christmas shopping each year.
Donald Houser, 72, of Reigel Rd. in Kane, PA passed away on Sunday (July 28) at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA.
Born on January 23, 1952 in Kane, he was the son of the late Frank and Eleanor (Pearce) Houser. On June 18, 1976 in Kane, he married Peggy Van Straten, who preceded him in death.
After high school and technical school, Don took a year off to drive around the country with a friend. After seeing much of the country, he settled into a simple life that he enjoyed greatly. He loved spending time with friends and being outdoors gardening, fishing, and hunting. Don enjoyed the company of his pets. He also loved learning obscure facts and was very good at trivia.
Always a hard worker, Don put in the effort to do a job well. He had various jobs throughout his life starting as a newspaper carrier as a kid and culminating with retirement from Kane Hardwood. His favorite job, other than retirement, was as a heavy equipment operator at Kane Stone Co.
Leonora C. “Lee” Irish “beloved wife, mother and fur mom”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Leonora C. “Lee” Irish, 86, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Born on Tuesday, April 5, 1938 in Norwalk, Connecticut, she was a daughter of Charles R. II and Celia Barbarosa Pennington. On October 15, 1960 in Norwalk, she married Ferd W. Irish, who passed away on January 9, 2018.
Lee was a graduate of Norwalk High School in Norwalk, CT and was a graduate of Yale-New Haven Nursing School in New Haven, CT. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Alfred University.
After her marriage and relocating to Coudersport, Lee was employed as a private duty Registered Nurse taking care of Charles Cole at the former Potter County Hospital in Coudersport. She then was employed at the hospital and after the completion of the “new hospital” was head nurse for many years in the Emergency Room. She was then instrumental in writing the policies and procedures for the Short Procedure Unit (SPU) running that department for many years until her retirement at the hospital. After her retirement from the hospital, she became Dr. Miller’s nurse at the Potter County Health Center until finally retiring from healthcare. She had recently served as Sweden Township Auditor. She, for many years, served as Judge of Elections on the election board in Sweden Township. It goes without saying that as a potato farmer’s wife, she was there to help her beloved husband in any way possible on the farm.
Lee was a member of the former St. Bibiana Catholic Church in Galeton and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Doyle 932 in Coudersport where she had previously served as treasurer. She was a former member of Potter County Hospice where she also served on the Board of Directors. She served on many volunteer associations’ Board of Directors, including the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum in Ulysses and also the Coudersport Public Library where she was active in their auctions. She was a devoted wife, mother and fur mom. Her compassion covered not only humans but animals of all kinds. She had a love of all animals. Lee was a voracious reader. At the age of 55, she proudly completed the NYC Marathon.
She was a woman of great faith, finding comfort and strength in her beliefs throughout her life.
Raymond J. Scalise
Raymond J. Scalise, 89, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Warren, PA, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from complications from Alzheimer’s.
A complete obituary will be announced through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA.
Wayne Edward Heck, 83, of Middlebury Center, PA passed away July 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 4, 1940, at home in Middlebury Center to Albert and Genevieve (Gaylord) Heck. Wayne graduated from Wellsboro Area High School in the class of 1959.
Wayne worked at Cornell Brothers for forty-nine years, Owlett’s Farm Store for three years, and Tops Markets for five years. On May 6, 1967, he married Patricia McConnell.
He served Middlebury Township in the Volunteer Fire Department for sixty-six years and was a life member and past chief of the department. He was a member of the Elkland and Wellsboro Moose, and the American Legion. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who loved to garden, hunt, and fish.
Pauline “Polly” WEART LUCAS, 99, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her home at Eden Heights in Olean, NY, just a few months shy of her 100thbirthday.
Born at home in Farmersville, NY, on October 8, 1924, Polly was the eldest child of Herbert and Lura Wallace and older sister to Kenneth (June) Wallace. She graduated from Ten Broeck Academy, Franklinville, NY in June 1942 and earned a BA in Music Education from Fredonia State Teachers College in 1946. Following her graduation, Polly worked as a teacher of vocal music for the Friendship and Cuba Central School Districts. Polly was a pioneer in the development of a vocational education program in Cuba and made multiple trips to Albany to work with the NYS Department of Education. From 1979-1992, Polly substitute taught at multiple Allegany County Schools.
Eversyn Xavier Lee JONES, infant son of Sandra and Patrick Jones of Ulysses, PA, was born sleeping on Friday, July 26, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.
Surviving besides his parents are: maternal grandparents, Michael and Angel Wigman, Sr.; maternal great-grandmother, Lucy “Nanny” Heisler; paternal grandmother, Bessie Jones; eight siblings, Arianna Weaver, Cheyanne Jones, Patrick Jones, Jr., Erika Jones, Cayden Jones, Adalynne Jones, Raidyn Jones, and Brisyn Jones; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal great-grandfather, Alfred “Pappy” Heisler; and his paternal grandfather, David Jones, Sr.
Service plans are incomplete at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Dohn Hayes, 67, of Tionesta Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Thursday (July 25) at UPMC-Hamot. Born April 30, 1957 in Ridgway, he is the son of the late Cecil and Evelyn (Hollabaugh) Hayes. On Aug. 11, 1978, in Kane, he married Loretta Horam, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Hayes had worked as a machinist for SGL Carbon in St. Marys for many years. He was a member of the First Church of God, where he was currently serving on the board, and he was a long-time member of the U.S. National Guard.
