Joan D. Armanini, 89, of 115 Fairview Road, Kersey and most recently 299 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Joan M. Holjencin, 88, of 251 Taft Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born August 28, 1936, in Rosebud, PA, daughter of the late Leo Cusick and Millie Lednik Cusick Myers. A vibrant soul with an infectious zest for life, Joan filled every moment with her radiant smile, joyful laughter, and profound faith. She lived a rich and fulfilling life, touching countless hearts with her warmth and devotion.On May 21, 1955, in St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Coalport, PA, Joan married the late Joseph J. Holjencin, who preceded her in death on January 22, 2016.
Daniel Martin Cukierski, 78, of Bradford, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on December 5, 1946 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Martin and Regina Polinski Cukierski.
On December 27, 1980 in Bradford, he married Mary Zetts who survives. They spent many years in Chicago before moving to Bradford in 2016.
He was a US Army Vietnam War era veteran; serving in Korea where he earned the rank of Captain. He served from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1975.
Elizabeth Wilson “Millport, PA native”
Elizabeth “Liz” Wilson, 96, of Raleigh, NC, formerly Millport, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh. NC.
Born on Monday, April 29, 1929 in Millport, PA, she was a daughter of John and Irene Ball Rathbun. On October 25, 1947 in Ceres, she married Richard “Dick” Wilson of Bolivar, NY, who passed away on September 29, 2015.
Gerald F. Ogden, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Borden) Ogden and was formerly employed by PA DOT.
Gerald liked watching western movies, playing music on his harmonica, singing, riding in parades, listening to country music, driving around the area looking at the beautiful scenery, telling jokes and socializing with his friends over a cup of coffee. He loved spending time with his fiancé and her children and grandchildren.
Gerald is survived by his fiancé: Barb Short of Wellsboro, PA, sister: Pauline (Perley) Simmons of Emporium, PA and many “step children” and “step grandchildren”. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1 to 2 pm at the Middlebury Fire Hall.
A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm. With a dinner and a dish to pass immediately following. Family has asked for no flowers. If anyone would like to make donations they can be sent to Carleton Funeral Home in Gerald’s name to help with his funeral arrangements.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Beverly A. Dutton: Loving Mother and Grandmother
Beverly A. Dutton, 82, formerly of Bishop Street, Cuba, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Cuba Memorial Hospitals Palliative Care Unit after a brief illness.
Born on May 25, 1943, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Hawley and Alice Boyd. On September 28, 1968, in Black Creek, she married Glenn O. Dutton, who predeceased her on September 21, 2020.
David S. Thompson “beloved father, Poppy, and friend”
David S. “Poppy” Thompson passed away on May 30, 2025, at his Bolivar home, in the presence of family. He was 80 years old. Dave spent most of his childhood in Rochester, New York, mainly raised by his grandmother.
He didn’t take up residency in Bolivar until he met Ruth Colley Thompson. She was attracted to him because of his smile and his dance moves. They married on February 6, 1970.
Dave was immediately cast into the role of stepfather to Ruth’s four children. The household was a lively one, to say the least.
Linda Lee POSTLEWAIT, 81, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 15, 1944, at the Mountain Clinic in Olean, NY, Linda was the beloved daughter of Wayne and Mary Kio Culver.
A proud member of the Port Allegany High School Class of 1961, she pursued her passion for education at Clarion University, earning her degree in 1965. On January 5, 1963, in Port Allegany, Linda married the love of her life, Malon Postlewait, who survives.
Grant Michael GRANT, 43, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, May 30, 2025 in his home. He was born December 4, 1981, in Montour Falls, NY.
He attended Northern Potter High School and studied cosmetology at BOCES. Michael was employed by BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ithaca. He enjoyed kayaking, camping, and bike riding.
Paul Lawrence ERWAY, 66, of Shelbyville, KY, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital following an extended illness. Born October 9, 1958, in Coudersport, he was the son of Eugene F. Erway and Dorothy Buck Erway.
Seth A. Neubert, 37, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Clearfield County
He was born August 13, 1987, a son of David Neubert and Shari Byers Spochacz, who survive.
Seth was a graduate of Ridgway Area High School. He worked as a chef for several restaurants over the years, where he met and made many friends, including Keystone Corner Lunch, where he was instrumental in the operation and growth of the business. He also worked as a chef for the Straub Tap Room and Duffer’s Tavern in Treasure Lake. He also recently worked for Art Heary and Sons Furniture. Seth was known for being extremely hardworking and an amazing chef.
David S. Thompson
David S. “Poppy” Thompson, 80, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Pamela A. Cooper
Pamela A. “Pam” Cooper, 70, of Eldred, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a long illness.
Born on Monday, May 31, 1954, in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of Charles and Mildred Jones Briggs. She was raised by her grandmother, Ruba Briggs, after the death of parents.
On July 14, 1998 in the First Church of God in Eldred, she married Thomas J. “Coop” Cooper, who passed away on May 21, 2015.
Robert “Bob” Froelich, 87, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport. Born September 23, 1937 in Fritztown, PA, he was a son of the late Edwin and Eva (Balthaser) Froelich.
Jordan Michael Long, 34, of Coudersport passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born July 10, 1990, in Coudersport, the son of the late David Allen Long and Ruthann (Lent) Long of Coudersport.
Jordan was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 2008. He currently worked for Easton Cooper Power Systems, Olean, NY. Jordan attended Sartwell Creek Union Church, Port Allegany, and was a member of Leadership Cattaraugus, Olean. Jordan loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and camping. He also loved riding his motorcycle and was a loving and devoted father.
Jamie A. SMITH, 54, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Born April 18, 1971, in Wellsville, he was the son of James and Darlene Smith.
A 1990 graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by New Enterprise in Alfred Station for 15 years. Jamie was a member of ABATE and a past member of the American Eagles Motorcycle Club.
Matilda R. “Tillie” Brady, 98, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Bradford Manor.
She was born on July 21, 1926 in Rankin.
She was a 1944 graduate of the Wilkinsburg High School.
On June 21, 1947 in Wilkinsburg; she married George F. Brady who preceded her in death on July 11, 2011.
She was a member of the Bradford Area Lions Club and she was affiliated with both Open Arms Community Church and Ignite Church of Lewis Run.
Thomas F. Dornisch, 88, of 534 Brusselles Street, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born July 12, 1936, in St. Marys, son of the late Alcuin J. “Doc” and Charlotte Myers Dornisch. Tom was a lifelong resident of St. Marys, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1955, and was employed at Stackpole Carbon Company and St. Marys Precision Homes. He was a self-taught draftsman and worked designing homes and various buildings up until the last day of his life.
On May 13, 1961, in St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD, Tom married Susan M. Bauer, who survives. They were blessed to share sixty-four years of marriage.
Helenanne Meyer, 91, of N. Ft. Myers, FL died peacefully Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Helenanne was born July 3, 1933, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frances G. Bohrman Fischer. After marrying Dale Meyer in 1956, Helenanne called Sussex, WI home. In 1970, the family moved to Warren, PA for many years. Helenanne worked at the New Process company, the Warren school district, and for her husband at Finley’s Sporting Goods. She would always describe her favorite job as mother and wife.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Deborah Lee (Gall) Quelet, 71, on May 25, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, in Coudersport.
Debbie was born on May 29, 1953 and was preceded in death by her parents, Violet Pearl (Grifith) and George Delemare Gall, and two older sisters, Fay and Marcia. Debbie was one of eight siblings and is survived by: George, Alice, Lucy, Sharon, and Bruce.
She was a loving and adored wife of Stephen Millard Quelet for 54 years, and a beloved mother to Lisa Anne (Quelet) Gandolfi, and a treasured grandmother to Douglas, Mathew, and Holly Widzins. She was born and raised in Baltimore County, MD, lived in Cinnaminson, NJ for 25 years, and Coudersport for 21 years. She became a “great” grandma to Rowen Matthew Widzins on May 9, 2025!
Ruthanne B. Lineman, 86, of Oxford Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.
Born July 9, 1939, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Raymond A. and Lucille E. (Jarrett) Burritt. She was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School.
On December 21, 1957, in the First Church of the Nazarene she married Edward D. Lineman who preceded her in death on July 23, 2014.
Brian W. Hodge “beloved brother and uncle; avid sports enthusiast”
Brian W. Hodge, 74, of Kennedy, NY, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, after a brief illness.
Born on Thursday, November 23, 1950 in Jamestown, NY, he was a son of Bernard E. and Gloria J. Hettenbaugh Hodge. He was married to Kathie Williams Hodge, who passed away in 2018.
Margery M. McCUTCHEON, 61, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, May 25, 2025 in UPMC Wellsboro. She was born April 5, 1964, in Wellsboro.
On March 30, 1985, in the Federated Church, Harrison Valley, she married Duane C. McCutcheon, who survives.
Richard T. Glover “services slated”
AUSTIN, PA—A celebration of life for Richard Glover, 77, of Austin, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church, 402 N. Main Street, Coudersport, with visitation from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by his funeral at 1PM, with Pastor Donald Caskey and Pastor Warren Cederholm, officiating. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend and share in remembering a life so well lived.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Murray K. McComas died peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born in Warren, PA on December 3, 1936, to Donald Emory and Edith Knabb McComas and grew up on Central Ave. in Warren. Murray was known to many for his eternal optimism, sly grin, bone-crushing handshakes, and his penchant for loud pants.
Roxanna L. Wright Marino, 73, of Warren, PA., died peacefully, Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, after an extended illness. She was born August 13, 1951, in Titusville, PA. Roxie was the daughter of Robert and Eleanor Johnson Wright, a native of Grand Valley, PA.
Roxie was a Warren area resident for the past 50 years. She was a 1969 Graduate of Youngsville High School and earned an associate degree in bookkeeping from Bryant and Stratton College of Buffalo, N.Y. Roxie was employed as office manager at the Conewango Club for 25 years and the past 5 years, she has worked at Northwest Bank. She was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church and was a church usher. She was a member of LiveStrong. Roxie was a loving and amazing wife, mother and grandmother, she loved visiting her granddaughter in North Carolina. She enjoyed gardening, especially her houseplants, she believed in and collected angels.
Elizabeth “Betty” Plotts
Elizabeth “Betty” Plotts of Coudersport (formerly of Port Allegany) passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, at Sweden Valley Manor.
Born on January 25, 1934, in Matoaca, Virginia, she was the daughter of Edwin E. and Marjorie Perkins Long. On November 27, 1952, she married Robert Klesa who passed away on July 19, 1954. On July 23, 1955, she married James Plotts who survives her.
Linda Yaras
Linda Yaras, 66, of Smethport, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, May 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda’s care and cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of 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 Linda, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Esther M. Auteri, 94, of Bradford, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at her home.
She was born on October 19, 1930 in Lewis Run; a daughter of the late Noey and Mary Zamberlan Franco.
She was a 1948 graduate of the former St. Bernard High School.
On April 11, 1959 in the former Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church she married Joseph Auteri who preceded her in death on January 10, 2018.
Karlie R. Hint: Loving Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister
Karlie R. Hint, 20, of Friendship, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Olean General Hospital after a long battle with cerebral palsy.
Born on September 15, 2004, in Olean, she was a daughter of Joshua Hint and Amber Blouvet Greene.
Karlie was a student of the Belmont BOCES program where she flourished and enjoyed spending time with her classmates and teachers. She loved music, bells, her stuffed Gator, snuggles with her mommy, and Harley Davidson motorcycles.
