John E. Dingman, age 69, of Gaines, PA, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
He was born on November 4, 1953 in Presque Isle, ME, a son of the late Ormonde R. Dingman and Jo Anne M (Grass) Dingman and was married to Heidi L. (Terry) Dingman.
John was a Gaines Township Road master and township supervisor and enjoyed hunting and running equipment.
He is survived by his mother: JoAnne M. Dingman of Gaines, PA, wife: Heidi Dingman of Gaines, PA, son: Dylan Dingman of Gaines, PA, six daughters: Reese (Mike) Hildreth of Milford, ME, Jenna (Joe) Bass of Vancouver, WA, Cassandra Swartz of Phoenix, AZ, Aleasa (Lenny) Quiroz of Tempe, AZ, Sheena (David) Canez of Mesa, AZ, Rachiel (Bobby) Soto of Knoxville, TN, two sisters: Rae-Ann Dingman of Gaines, PA, Karen Dingman of Mesa, AZ, 13 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at the family home at 120 Dingman Rd., Gaines, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Allen C. Snyder II, 42, of W. Scribner Ave. in Dubois and previously of Kane, PA passed away Sunday (Feb. 26) from injuries received in a traffic accident. He was born Nov. 16, 1980, in Kane, the son of Allen and Kathy (Anderson) Snyder Sr.
Allen had been a truck driver for several years and was currently employed by Dart Express. He enjoyed being with his friends, singing Karaoke and his dog Zena.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Vincent (Karen) Snyder of Johnsonburg, PA; his life partner Kenny Johnson of Dubois, an aunt, Melinda (Keith) Reigel of Kane and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents, two aunts, Cathy O’Rourke and Nancy Thomas and one uncle Clayton Snyder.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on March 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. which will take place at the First Baptist Church of Kane, with the Rev. Bruce Kumher officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.
Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Carolyn Moran, 85, of San Diego, CA died peacefully on Feb 12, 2023. Carolyn was born on 3-7-1937 in Coudersport, PA to Kenneth and Clara Scott. She graduated from Coudersport High School in 1955. Her sister Barbara Fickinger remained in Coudersport and was well known to just about everyone. Though a long time San Diego resident, she always considered Coudersport home.
Carolyn will be remembered for her quick wit, big personality and love for family and friends. You could find her at the bridge table where she achieved the rank of Life Master, cooking something fancy, or doing the daily crossword puzzle.
She is survived by her sons David (Glide, OR.) and Michael (San Clemente, CA.), and grandchildren Dr. Joshua Moran, Emmitt Moran and Dolly Moran and great grandchildren Matthew Moran and Abigail Moran.
Bobbie Ann Lingenfelter, 38, of Ridgway, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, while at her home in Ridgway.
Bobbie was born on March 13, 1984, to Catherine “Cathy” (Lingenfelter) Strimple in DuBois, PA.
She attended Shawnee Heights High School in Kansas. After she moved to the Reynoldsville area, she worked as a bartender at the Bear Claw for 15 years. She also worked at Goodwill Industries. Bobbie loved Scooby Doo, dolphins, and the color blue. She enjoyed playing pool and was part of a pool league at the Bear Claw. Bobbie took pride in her long, healthy nails that everyone believed were fake. She also enjoyed sitting by the campfire and fishing. Above all else, Bobbie was a loving mother, daughter, and animal lover to her dog, Tiny, and her daughter’s cat, Coppur. Bobbie loved everyone and will be missed by anyone who knew her.
In addition to her mother, Bobbie is survived by three daughters: Camile Cole and her father; John Cole; Alaina Kraus and Jazmin Kraus and their father; Blaine Kraus; four siblings: Christopher Strimple; Nickolas Strimple; Amanda Jackson and Diana Beck. She is also survived by her dad: Robert Strimple; maternal grandmother: Emily Lingenfelter; her paternal grandparents; Chuck and Kathleen Myers; a grandson on the way; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bobbie was preceded in passing by her maternal grandfather: Harry Lingenfelter; aunt: Anita Myers; father-in-law: Howard Cox; and second cousin: Bailee Ryland Bell.
Family and friends will be received on March 10, 2023, from 4-8 p.m. at the Snyder -d’Argy Funeral Home, 206 E. Main Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.
Glenn E. Cunningham, 84, of Smethport, passed away Friday (March 3, 2023) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
He was born July 23, 1938 in Olean, NY, the son of Alex and Anna (Acierno) Cunningham. On February 7, 1959, in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, PA, he married Evelyn Kay Huey, who died January 12, 2018.
Mr. Cunningham was a 1957 graduate of Smethport High School. He was employed at Petrowax, now International Wax of Farmers Valley, PA before his retirement.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth Church of Smethport, a life member of the Smethport Fire Department, a member of the NRA, was an EMT of Smethport Ambulance, coach for East Smethport and Smethport Area High School Baseball and Legion Baseball, PIAA Referee of football for over 50 years, earning a 50 year watch with the Sam Bennett Chapter of the PIAA, he was an official umpire for many years, and he had his own maple syrup business.
He is survived by:
One son: Gene E. (JoAnn) Cunningham of Smethport
One daughter: Casey L. (Tim) Raught of Smethport
Three grandchildren: Dustin Raught, Daniel (Melanie) Cunningham, and Alyssa (Bob Billyard) Cunningham
Three great grandsons: RuBen, Levi and Emmett
Two great granddaughters: Kaylyn and Trinitee
One sister: Ruth Hair of Fayetteville, NC
Two brothers: Gary Cunningham of Marshburg and John Cunningham of Henrietta, NY
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents and wife, Glenn was preceded in death by two sisters, infant Shirley Cunningham and Johanna Korb, along with one brother, Wilford “Willy” Cunningham.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 6 at 1:30 pm at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, with the Rev. Vincent P. Cieslewicz, pastor of St. Elizabeth Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Lakeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Willow St., Smethport, PA 16749 or to St. Elizabeth Church, 307 Franklin St., Smethport, PA 16749. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
James V. “Lumpy” Lombardo, 68, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Born November 15, 1954, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Vincent J. and Virginia A. (Keller) Lombardo.
Jim was a 1972 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
After graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy on May 24, 1973 and served until being honorably discharged May 9,1975.
Jim was employed for 30 years at Cutco Cutlery in Olean, where he was also a Union Representative of the United SteelWorkers Union Local 5429.
He was an avid Steelers fan, and lifetime member of the Wanderers MotorCycle Club.
Surviving is one son, James V. Lombardo II, of Pittsburgh, one sister, Toni Lewis, of Bradford, his companion Robin Rodgers with whom he resided, and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Thursday March 9, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street.,Funeral service will be held at 1 pm with Dan Butcher, Pastor of the Little Valley Wesleyan Church, officiating. Committal services and full Military Honors will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery by members of the United States Navy and the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill FUneral Homes Inc.
Brandon Michael Zurkan, 31, of Warren, PA., who died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in the town of Canidaigua, N.Y.
He was born August 24, 1991, at Warren, PA. Brandon was a lifelong Warren area resident. He was a 2009 graduate of Warren Area High School and graduated from Erie School of Technology as an electrician. He had been employed with the former National Forge Company of Irvine, PA., Elwood National Forge in Corry, PA., Blair Corp., and with North Warren Lowe’s Lumber. His very first job was DJing weddings with his grandfather, Earl Keeny, Jr. He would do whatever it took to learn something, he was very gifted in learning new things. Brandon was a self-made musician, teaching himself to play the piano and organ. He played guitar, drums, and keyboards. His love of music was very prominent in his life. Some of his favorite artists were the Beatles, Johnny Cash and Grateful Dead. He also played in a band with is grandfather, Earl Keeny, Jr. He enjoyed woodworking, making many pieces of furniture for his family to enjoy. He also enjoyed gardening, and baking, he especially loved desserts, of which his family would have to hide from him, if they wanted to have any of the dessert. He was an avid bodybuilder, enjoying working out, and bike riding. He was a true believer in herbs and supplements. Brandon loved trying homeopathic remedies. He was frequently trying to cure his family with his herbal concoctions. He enjoyed shooting trap. Brandon loved his family birthday dinners, where he enjoyed being surrounded by his family members, especially his brother and sister where he could teach them new things.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Lisa Keeney Siliano of Warren, PA., Michael James Zurkan of Sugar Grove, PA., 1 Sister – Brooke Siliano and 1 Brother – Rocco Siliano, Maternal Grandparents – Earl and Thalia A. Evans Kenney, Paternal Grandparents – Michael and Karen Westfall Zurkan, Jr., Maternal Great Grandfather, Earl J. Keeney, Sr., all of Warren, PA., several aunts, uncles, cousins also survive.
He was preceded in death by his Maternal Great Grandmother – Dorothy Kenney.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 1 to 3 P.M and 6 to 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Pleasant Community Church, 673 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA. with Rev. James Swanson, Pastor, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph Church Soup Kitchen, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Youngsville, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
David E. “Curley” Walters, 100, of Chapel Ridge, and formerly of 25 South 2nd Street, Bradford, PA passed away, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born February 28, 1923, in Grove City, he was a son of the late James B. and Edna I. (Monjar) Walters.
On January 20, 1946, he married the late Mary “Polly” E. (Taylor) Walters, who passed away, September 10, 2014.
Curley was a 1942 graduate of Bradford Area High School and attended Thiel College.
David joined the Union Lodge #334 in 1951, in 1953 he became a member of the Valley of Coudersport Consistory, in 1962 joined the Orak Gratto, Charter member of McKean County Roadrunners, Ft. Myers Beach Shriners Club, Clarion Co. Shriners Club, the American Legion, the Bradford Club and Ph. D. member of the Ismallia Shriners of Olean, the Bradford Senior Center, a 60 year member of ZemZem Shriners and McKean Co. Shriners, was a past member of the Bradford Royal Arch Chapter 260, Knights Temple and Trinity Commander #4.
In his free time he enjoyed helping older people and children with special needs. He also enjoyed cooking and playing poker.
David served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a pilot from 1942 to 1947. After the service, he worked in the oil fields and at Zippo Mfg. In 1952 he formed Walters & Sons Excavating Business, along with Smethport Excavating for 60 plus years. He was an independent Oil & Gas producer in Venango and McKean Counties. He plowed snowed at Tops Market for 41 years and owned DewMar Trailer Sales, Walter Leasing & Rental and Bradford Leasing. In 1960 he worked on the Kinzua Dam construction.
Surviving is one son, James (Nancy) Walters, of Lewis Run, and one granddaughter, Shelby (Terry) Fuqua, of Bradford.
Curley was preceded in death by his parents, wife, an infant daughter, Denese, and infant son, Ernest and one brother, Robert L. Walters.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 4pm to 5pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 E. Main St., followed by funeral services at 5pm with Rev. Jay Tennies, Pastor of the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children PO Box 616 Bradford, PA 16701 or Shriner’s Crippled Children Hospital 1645 8th St. Erie, PA 16505, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Albert A. Prechtl “Al”, 91, of 759 St. Joseph Road, St. Marys, PA, peacefully passed away at his daughter Christine’s home in Florida on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Albert entered into eternal life surrounded by his family. Albert was born on March 18, 1931 to the late Frederick and Viola Krieg Prechtl of Daguscahonda, PA. Albert proudly attended the Daguscahonda Schoolhouse in Daguscahonda. He then continued his education at the Winslow farm in Benezette, PA, where he got an education from Mr. and Mrs. Winslow; he enjoyed learning all aspects of life and farming.
With $10.00 in his pocket, received from his father, and lots of love and determination, he married the love of his life, Cecilia M. Nicklas, on December 15, 1951 at the Sacred Heart Church in St. Marys. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage until her passing in July 2014.
In 1961, Albert and Cecilia started Elk Cameron Bus Lines, transporting local students to and from St. Marys schools and local factory office workers to and from their homes for their lunch hour breaks. In addition, they offered shopping trips to New York City and patrol boy trips to Washington, D.C.
In 1963, Al and Cecilia founded St. Marys Equipment Company lnc., an International Harvester Dealer, selling and servicing all International Harvester lines along with a Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge Dealership.
In 1983, due to the local carbon factories’ demand for hauling, Al and Cecilia started Eagle Express Trucking Company, lnc., to assist in many local transportation needs. He retired after 48 years of owning and operating several successful businesses. AI had a strong work ethic that he shared with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. To ensure his family was well cared for, he’d work seven days a week to provide for them. His proudest moment was being a father of his five children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and entertaining family and friends at their second residence on East Branch Dam. Al and Cecilia also enjoyed traveling a great deal
Albert was a member of the Sacred Heart Church.
Albert is survived by his five children: Christine Prechtl of Floral City, FL, Wayne Prechtl (Rita) of St. Marys, Edwin Prechtl and his companion, Amy, of Nobelton, FL, Louis Prechtl of St. Marys, and Jacqueline Pearsall (Michael) of St. Marys.
Albert is also survived by five grandchildren: Shari Walton (John), Dana Prechtl, Andrea Hanes (Jason), Savannah Pearsall, and Michael Pearsall, Jr.
He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren: Corey and Tre’von Walton, Brandon, Gracie, Julian, and Ethan Prechtl, Willow and Meadow Hanes; and one great-great-grandchild, Jayvien Walton.
He is survived by two brothers: Fred Prechtl (Mary Ann) and Thomas Prechtl (Margaret); by three sisters: Mary Samick, Helen Lenox, and Margaret Gerg (Babe); a sister-in-law, Cindy Prechtl; a brother-in-law, Ed Saline; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and wife, Albert was preceded in death by two brothers: Richard “Dickey” Prechtl and Kenneth Prechtl; three sisters: Freda Cassels, Carolyn Saline, and Shirley in infancy; his father and mother-in-law, Jerome and Dorothy Nicklas; sisters-in-law: Marie (Thomas) Walker, Francis (Richard) Zimmerman; and brother-in-law, Paul (Patricia) Nicklas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 12:00PM with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 10:00AM until 11:30AM.
Four of Albert’s great-grandsons, Corey Walton, Brandon, Julian, and Ethan Prechtl, a grandson, Michael Pearsall and great-grandnephew, Rylan Zimmerman, will be Pallbearers. A hymn will be sung by John Walton.
Rose L. Szymanski, 81, of Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 31, 1942 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Oralio Dallasen and Rose Bertolasio Agosti.
Rose was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Queen of the World Church. She worked for Sylvania for many years and following her retirement, she worked at Walmart. She dearly loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She also enjoyed reading, playing cards, and visiting with the Red Hatters. She also enjoyed traveling, especially her trip to Italy.
She is survived by one son; Thomas Szymanski and his wife Christine of St. Marys; and by her three beloved grandchildren; Bradley, Christian, and Ty. She is also survived by three siblings; Theodore (Janet) Dallasen of St. Marys, Connie Dallasen of Brockport, and Patty Garrett of SC, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral and Committal Services for Rose L. Szymanski are being held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to 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
Harold E. Nolt, 72, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born on Wednesday, September 13, 1950 in Lancaster County, he was a son Roy and Emma Nolt.
Harold was a hard worker. He hauled milk and worked on the Irish Farms in Coudersport. He, along with Jean, split and sold tons of firewood, mowed lawns, and plowed snow.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, snowmobiling, riding 4-wheelers, and having a good beer. He loved his animals.
Surviving are a daughter, Whenonah M. Nolt of Drifting; a son, Joshua D. Nolt of York; a grandson, Kalieb Tanner Foehlinger; a granddaughter, Nova Autumn Foehlinger; his companion of 29 years, Jean Ditzler of Coudersport; a brother, Glen (Pauline) Nolt of Lancaster; a niece; and two nephews.
In addition to his parents, Harold was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Hoover.
In keeping with Harold’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. His ashes will be spread on “his hill” he so loved in Coudersport.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Harold’s final arrangements have been entrusted 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 Harold, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Ellen A. Ruffolo, 87, of Warren, PA died at Hospice House on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, after an extended illness.
She was born August 20, 1935, in Burlington, VT. Ellen was the daughter of Harold George and Emma Douglas Austin. She had resided in Warren since 1980.
Ellen was a graduate of Burlington High School and the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Ellen was employed with the Mental Health Clinic in Warren County, Warren General Hospital from 1983 and retired from Hospice of Warren County in 2014.
Her life was devoted to her community; she served on the boards of Hospice of Warren County, the Transit Authority of Warren County, the League of Women Voters, and other bodies. She volunteered at the Warren Library, the Crary Gallery, and in many other civic groups as well.
She is survived by 3 children and their spouses, 2 brothers, 1 granddaughter, several nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert.
She will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at the family’s convenience.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA., 16365 or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org Warren, PA. 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA., has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Mary “Mert” Dillon, 66, of Emporium, PA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Penn Highlands Elk Hospital on Monday, February 28, 2023 following a brief illness.
Mert was born October 21, 1956, in Saint Marys to the late Jack and Anna “Nunny” (Gennocro) Guisto. She graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1974, and married Dennis Dillon on May 5, 1990. They made their home on Spring Street in the Emporium Borough.
For years, she managed the Crescent Hotel, the family business, and later the Cameron County Vets Club until her retirement in 2011.
Mert was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was well-loved by her large family and numerous friends. She will be greatly missed by many people in the community. She enjoyed playing cards with her sisters and taking trips to the casino. Most recently, she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Anna.
Mert is survived by her husband, Dennis, her daughters, Justine (Kristine Hughes) Dillon, of Jamestown, New York, and Denise Dillon, and granddaughter, Annalise Dillon of Bradford, PA; sisters Connie (Dick) Jones, of Sanborn, New York, Bev (Joe) Jones, of Emporium, Sandy (Tom) Kossman, of Emporium, Deb (John) Cummings, of Emporium, Mitzi (Scott) Austin, of Emporium, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Anna and Jack Guisto, and two brothers, Jack Guisto and Larry Harlan.
Services will be held March 4, 2023, at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium from 2-4 pm followed by a luncheon at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department from 4-6 pm. Mert’s ashes will be spread at her family homestead in Rich Valley at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to the Cameron County SPCA at 678 South Mountain Road, Emporium, PA.
Ruth E. “Boodie” Burfield, 101, of Ridgway, PA died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a brief illness.
On September 7, 1921, in Ridgway, she was born a daughter to the late Charles H. and Emma Prowbst Sherwood.
In 1942, she married the late Donald R. Burfield, who preceded her in death in 1973.
Boodie was a lifelong resident and a member of Faith United Church of Christ. She was well traveled and loved taking trips with her son. Boodie enjoyed sitting on her porch feeding the birds.
Ruth is survived by 4 nieces: Beverly Jescheling of AZ(and daughter Diane Jenkins of TX),Cathy Marczewski of WI, Nancy Daily and her husband Pat of WI, and Linda Stather and her husband Doug of FL, 2 nephews: Don Sherwood and his wife Gina of Ridgway and Bob Sherwood and his wife Nancy of MI.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert G. Burfield, and 3 brothers: Charles, Ralph, and George Sherwood.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ridgway Ambulance.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Bessie D. Dougherty, 83, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA.
Born December 10, 1939, in Westfield, PA, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Bessie (Dailey) Carlin. On December 30, 1967 in Fulton, NY, she married Peter Dougherty, who survives.
Bessie was an LPN and worked in the Healthcare industry for many years. Bessie enjoyed collecting stamps and coins.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Peter Dougherty, are one daughter Michelle (Kevin) Galton, Nunda, NY; two grandchildren; a sister, Faith Piraino, Dansville, NY; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bessie was predeceased by three brothers, Duane, Glenn and Dale Carlin and four sisters, Grace Button, Sally Kludt, Loris Dixon and Avis Fry.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00am at the Lighthouse Community Church in Galeton. The Rev. Brent Baker will officiate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton.
Shawn D. Whitsell, 51, of Slack Hollow, Eldred, PA passed away on Sunday (Feb. 26, 2023) at the Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital.
Born on Jan. 4th, 1972, he was the son of Robert and Bonnie Smith Whitsell. On June 02, 2018, at the Duke Center United Methodist Church, he married his wife Marsha Blessing Whitsell, who survives.
Shawn was a 1990 graduate of the Otto-Eldred High School, and then went on to become a mechanic and handyman, he could fix anything. He loved hunting fishing, boating, driving race cars, working in the garage and fixing things for his friends and family. Shawn loved spending time with his wife and his many pets, and he especially loved his favorite dog Ms. Magoo.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his parents, Robert and Bonnie Whitsell of Eldred; one son, Christopher Maluchnik; one daughter, Heidi (Ronnie Ohlsson) Elliot; two brothers, Jason (Jhel) Whitsell, and Robin (Rachel) Whitsell; one granddaughter, Sophia Benson; two nephews, TJ and John, and one niece, Morgan.
Preceding him in death is one son, Edward Maluchnik in 2019.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation held on Thursday (March 2, 2023) at the Duke Center United Methodist Church from 4 to 6 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held immediately following at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Beth Rossler, pastor of the church, officiating.
Robert Charles Bair, MD, 103, of Wellsboro, PA passed away early Tuesday February 28, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born January 14, 1920, in New Hope, PA, to Walter G. and Hazel (Horn) Bair. Dr. Bair graduated from New Hope High School in a class of 14 in 1938 from Franklin and Marshall College in 1947 and Jefferson Medical College in 1950.
His education was interrupted in 1942 when he served in the US Army during WWII in the South Pacific. This service included assaults on multiple islands.
Following his graduation from medical college, Dr. Bair married Grace Conrad, and they shared 45 years of marriage until her death in 1995. Together they raised five children. Dr. Bair was very generous in his community and served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Tier Children’s Home, Board of Directors of Human Services Agency, President of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association, President of the Wednesday Morning Musicales (briefly), and was the Chief of Surgery at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial hospital until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1955 and had been very faithful serving as an elder, and singing in the choir. He was deeply proud of his family and he enjoyed staying close with the generations as they matured. Dr. Bair and his wife mentored and encouraged youth in the community often helping them obtain a college education.
Dr. Bair is survived by two sons: Robert C. (Sharon) Bair, Jr. of Wellsboro, and William E. (Kim) Bair of Cambridge, MD; three daughters: Susan Grace (Karl) Korbett of Acworth, GA, Sally (Laurent) Pillard of Ponthierry, France, and Nancy Bair of Wellsboro; 14 grandchildren: Steven (Callie), Nathan (Sarah), Evan, Kristen, Amanda, Alexia, and Collin Bair, Kelsey, Caleb (Kelsey), and Nevin Korbett, Emma, Dorian, Anne and William Pillard; a great-grandchild: Cade Korbett; two sisters-in-law: Marion Bair of Pennsburg, PA, and Eleanor Conrad of Reading, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Walter and Earl Bair, and a sister: June Minschwaner.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Dr. Bair’s life from 2-4pm and 7-9pm Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA and from 1-2pm Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with a funeral to follow in church at 2pm. Burial will be in the Wellsboro Cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, the Wellsboro Area Food Pantry, 36 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, or Santa’s Caravan Heritage Presbyterian Church, 5323 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth, GA 30102. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
John Curtis Bloomquist, 77, passed away Monday (February 27, 2023) at the Lutheran Home in Kane, where he was a resident for nearly 17 years.
John was a well-known artist throughout the area and a retired elementary art teacher. He taught at the South Street Elementary School in St. Mary’s for 34 years. John graduated from Kane Area High School in 1963. He then graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the Pennsylvania State University (MA).
For nearly 40 years, John operated Bloomquist Studio in Kane where he could be found making pottery or paintings on a daily basis. Over the years, many people would find their way to his studio to watch him work. This included school groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, as well as, many of his friends. Often, inspiring young artists would spend time at his studio refining their craft, as would dozens of neighborhood children whose mothers would surely rather their children make a mess in John’s clay room than their living room. The more visitors the merrier for John. He loved the company and loved to entertain.
John would take his artwork to art shows throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York. Over the years John won hundreds of awards and many “Best of Show” awards for his pottery, paintings, and sculptures. John was an inspiration for many local artists who he in turn admired for their artwork. While a resident in the Lutheran Home, John was a committee member for the annual Art in the Wilds art show held every year in Evergreen Park. In 2014, the Pennsylvania Senate awarded John with a Lifetime Achievement award as a master potter, art teacher, and advocate of artists.
Over the years, John was a member of community groups, such as the Kiwanis and the Kane Players. John was also a lifetime member of the Kane Elks Lodge.
In 1967, John helped prove the theory opposites attract when he married Cheryl Ann Holt, who survives. Cheri could be seen almost every day sitting by John’s side at the Lutheran Home. John was a loving husband and even a better father to his two kids, Jody (Libby) Bloomquist of Kane and Karin (Jason) Dickens of Greensboro, NC, who both survive. John was not only a great dad, but his kids had many friends who also enjoyed spending time with John throughout the years. At most events, even in his years at the Luther Home, John was known to be the life of the party.
John was preceded in death by his parents Seth and Catherine “Babe” Bloomquist who owned Bloomquist Grocery in Kane, where John learned his work ethic. John is survived by his brother Seth (Mary) Bloomquist of Kane, and sister Cathy Lebed of San Luis Obispo, CA. Also surviving are grandchildren Karson and Kylie Dickens, as well as, nine nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will take place at Cummings Funeral Home on Saturday (March 4) at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.
Timothy D. Snyder, 64, of Shawmut Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence.
On November 16, 1958, he was born the son of the late Harold and Amelia Walker Snyder.
Timothy was a loving and caring brother, uncle, and friend to many. He enjoyed spending his time talking on the phone and keeping up with every ones life.
Timothy is survived by 3 brothers: Donald and his wife Sherrie of Freeport, Delmar Snyder of Brockport, and Terry Snyder and his wife Yvette of Brackenridge, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Joyce Bowser, Loraine Cousins, Arlene Detsch, and Donna in infancy.
Services will be held privately by the family.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Kersey, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Dr. Wm David Close, 77, of Bradford, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his home.
David taught school in Southampton, NY, New York City and Brockport, NY. He also did substitute teaching in the Bradford School District. He taught several subjects; including history, physical education, developmental reading and special education. David also coached basketball, soccer and baseball.
While teaching in New York City, David coached with Bill Polian, who is now in the football hall of fame. David played rugby and semi-pro basketball while living in New York City. While in high school, David played several sports and was named to the district nine first team and the Big Thirty All Star team in basketball. David earned a Bachelor of Science at West Virginia University, a Master of Science at St. Bonaventure University and a Doctorate of Science in Cognitive Studies. He has also written several books including: Deadly Woods I, Deadly Woods II, Between Classes, Three Reading Plays for Children and several books of poetry, the latest being Provoking Pathways. David also created a local sports paper in Bradford called, “Around the Horn”.
David belonged to several clubs in Bradford and enjoyed reading, writing, walking, playing golf and having beers with his friends.
He is survived by one son, Arick (Erika) Close of Bradford; one daughter, Corrine Close of Greensboro, NC; one sister, Penny (Ron) Filler of Vero Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Mason and Alyson Close and Teagan Johnson and two nephews, Matt and Mark Filler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and June Close and his long-time companion, Joanie Lyons.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Klouw, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery, Limestone, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made to the Lt. John C. Roche Post 212 VFW, 94 Barbour St., Bradford, PA 16701 or the American Legion Post 108, 210 West Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Harold E. Nolt, 72, of a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Harold’s final arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary. His family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Stanley E. Kephart was born May 1st, 1929, to William & Bessie Kephart in Emporium, PA.
In 1949, he married Elvira Hollett and together their raised their family of five children in Tillamook, OR. Stan was a hard worker and to support his family he founded what’s now known as Kephart’s Painting.
Stan had many hobbies such as fishing and hunting, throwing horseshoes, playing cards, and working in his bountiful garden which he was very proud of. You were always able to find fresh fruit, vegetables, and dahlias which he was more than happy to share.
Stan passed away in McMinnville, OR on February 21, 2023, with family by his side.
Stan was preceded in death by his wife, Elvira Kephart, and son, Jim Kephart. Stan leaves behind to honor his life his sister Mary Gersch. His children, William Kephart and wife Sandy, Daniel Kephart and wife Jennifer, Timothy Kephart and wife Tami, Sherry Weir and husband Mark, and Daughter-in-law Bonnie Kephart, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Waud’s Funeral Home on Saturday March 11th, 2023, at 1:00 PM. followed by a Celebration of Life Potluck at the Alderbrook Hall immediately after.
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Stan was preceded in death by his parents, William Kephart and Bessie Eileen Clark Kephart; and his brothers, Chuck, Fran, Howard, and Don and sister Betty Kephart Cowley, all originally from Emporium, PA.
Ruth E. “Boodie” Burfield, 101, of Ridgway, died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a brief illness.
On September 7, 1921, in Ridgway, she was born a daughter to the late Charles H. and Emma Prowbst Sherwood.
In 1942, she married the late Donald R. Burfield, who preceded her in death in 1973.
Boodie was a lifelong resident and a member of Faith United Church of Christ. She was well traveled and loved taking trips with her son. Boodie enjoyed sitting on her porch feeding the birds.
Ruth is survived by 4 nieces: Beverly Jescheling of AZ, Cathy Marczewski of WI, Nancy Daily and her husband Pat of WI, and Linda Stather and her husband Doug of FL, 2 nephews: Don Sherwood and his wife Gina of Ridgway and Bob Sherwood and his wife Nancy of MI.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert G. Burfield, and 3 brothers: Charles, Ralph, and George Sherwood.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ridgway Ambulance.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Angela Mary Tegzes, 58, of Brooklyn House, Mary Lloyd Services in Mansfield, passed away Monday February 27, 2023 in the Troy Community Hospital. She was born August 4, 1964 in Pittsburgh, PA to George and Katherine (Paulin) Tegzes, Jr. She attended the Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children, and worked for Highland Chocolates and Partners in Progress. Angela was very involved in Special Olympics, and loved music and dancing.
Angela is survived by two brothers: George Tegzes of Panama City, Panama, and Jeffery (Abbe) Tegzes of LeNoir City TN; and four sisters: Katherine Hughes of Gibsonia, PA, Barbara (Allan) Urbanic of El Sabrante, CA, Anne Peters of Midway, KY, and Elizabeth (Don) Hummel of Wellsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Mary Susan Batchelor.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Angela’s life from 9:00-10:45am Monday March 6, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA, and her funeral Mass at 11:00am Monday March 6, 2023 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro. Donations in her memory may be made to Tioga County Special Olympics PO Box 534, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Partners in Progress 332 S Main St, Mansfield, PA 16933, or Martha Lloyd Community Services 117 N Main St, Mansfield, PA 16933. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Jeanette “Jean” D. Weber, 80, of Smethport, passed away Wednesday (February 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born December 4, 1942 in Bronx, NY, the only child of Wilhelm Weber and Lydia Werner Weber Gross. Jean would go onto inherit her father’s sweet tooth as he was a professional baker and often times would arrive home with a bag of sweet confections as Jeannie was getting ready for school.
As an only child, Jeannie was left to entertain herself. She made friends easily as both a youth and an adult. Her light hearted demeanor and lust of entertaining others came very naturally. She could spend endless time and money at the ‘dollar day’ buying toys and other trinkets that made Jean giggle.
After High School Jean worked a variety of jobs including taxi cab driver and bartender to name a few. She then put herself through night school and graduated from Hunter College in New York City. Her degree would lead her to a career in teaching. She worked in New York, Massachusetts and finally Florida. Her final tenure of teaching was one she truly enjoyed, working with vocational students in the Sarasota Public Schools.
Jeannie had two great loves in life; opera and her partner Shirley Ostrander. Her love of opera began early on and she was a regular at the MET. She not only enjoyed listening to many opera greats, but often could be found backstage after a performance. Her natural talent of the written word would lead to many articles about operas and the artists to be published throughout the years. This would lead to ‘letters to the editors’ in her later years, as Jean always had an opinion on matters.
Life took Jean from the east coast, then she drove her puke green VW Beatle to the west coast and lived there for several years to ultimately land in Florida. This is where she would meet the love of her life, Shirley Ostrander in 2000. Shirley & Jean were a pair like none other, full of love and laughter. Shirley predeceased Jean in December 2022, only to have Jean join her the day before her birthday. Celebrations surely ensued.
Jean is survived by a small chosen family; Mary and John VanMarter, Ed Vicic, Amber Nelson, Denise Bowers and Deb Nelson. And of course, not to be forgotten, one of her four beloved puppies, “Panda Soleil”.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving companion, Shirley Ostrander on December 12, 2022. Along with three of her fur babies; “Bernard”, “Bijou” and her most special “Byron”.
There will be no visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Hamlin Memorial Library, 123 Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749 or to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Mary Lorena Groover, age 74, passed away February 27, 2023, at her home in Westfield, PA.
Born August 24, 1948, in Wellsboro, PA she is the daughter of Robert and Janet Slocum. Susie, as everyone knows her, married her husband Kenny on July 3, 1970, and together they joined their families.
Susie graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School and worked at Electric Cord Manufacturing for many years. Together Susie and Ken owned K & S Custom Butchering in Westfield, PA.
In her younger years you would have seen Susie roller skating or riding a motorcycle. She enjoyed bowling with her Electric Cord coworkers, hosting gambling trips to Atlantic City, having bonfires with her family, and hosting Halloween parties for her grandchildren. For years she coordinated the Cathead Reunion for her home community of Sabinsville, PA.
Susie loved spending time with her close friends going to lunch and hearing the good gossip. Susie also loved going to the races to watch her favorite drivers, son-in-law Billy Van Pelt and grandson Dillon Groover. Susie was an incredibly selfless spirit and keeper of animals both domestic and wild. Additionally, Susie was the most amazing Chauffer for wine tastings around the lake, she sure had patience. She will be particularly remembered for her witty one-liners; her sense of humor was infectious.
Those in heaven waiting for her are her husband Ken, parents Robert and Janet, grandson Justin Ruhf and brother-in-law Pete Van Druff. Those remaining to remember her resilient spirt and love are her fur companions; Buddy, Callie and Tippy, her siblings; sister Carol Van Druff of Hallsport, NY and brother Robert (Cindy) Slocum of Wellsville, NY, her children; Duane and Sally (Sally Bell) Groover of Beaver Dams, NY, Steven and Nancy McNett of Huntsville, AL, Tammy and Chris Ruhf of Montrose, PA, Kim and Louie Marzo of Osceola, PA and Susan and Billy Van Pelt of Westfield, PA. Susie has seven grandchildren and one grand pup; Khristina Groover of Syracuse, NY, Dillon Groover of Corning, NY, Amber Halverson of Pensacola, FL, Cortney McNett of Huntsville, AL, Cassie Belcher of LeRaysville, PA, Kristyn Ruhf of Noxen, PA, Sierra and Kendra Marzo of Elkland, PA and Great Dane Grandpup Tank. The family has been blessed with five spirited great grandchildren. Additionally, Susie has supportive and kind in-laws and nieces and nephews. Additional love and support has been provided by Luan Kowalski and Bobbi Jo Williams.
Celebration of Life will occur March 11th at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA from 10:30 -11:30 AM with service immediately after. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, 735 Gee Rd. Tioga, PA 16946 or via their website www.secondchanceas.org.
