Edgar Herbert Smith, 93, of Sabinsville, PA passed away Thursday December 15, 2022 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport.
He was born November 18, 1929 to Herbert Edgar, and Harriet (Steinbach) Smith in Calvert, PA. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, and served in the US Navy. On September 8, 1956, he married Joanne Niklaus with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.
Edgar worked for New Holland and Butler Manufacturing – Jamesway Division where he designed farm equipment and earned several patents. Later he earned his Securities License and worked as a Certified Financial Planner. He was an avid Penn State and Green Bay Packers football fan, and he enjoyed flying as a private pilot.
Edgar is survived by his son: Jeffrey S. Smith of Wisconsin, daughter: Tanya L. Smith of Sabinsville, and a sister: Joanne Strouble of Williamsport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Joanne Smith, a brother: Dale L. Smith, and a sister: Nancy Doorman.
His life will be celebrated in a memorial service at a later date and he will be interred in Bath National Cemetery.
Miranda N. “Blondie” Gardner, 38, of Ridgway, PA died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on April 22, 1984, in Jellico, TN, a daughter of Lynda Lineberger.
On September 11, 2015, she married Jody Gardner, who survives.
Miranda was a die-hard L.A Rams fan. She enjoyed going for walks and looking at the stars. Miranda had a special bond with her children and often took them fishing.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by 3 sons: Damen Smith, Thor Gardner, and Jody Gardner Jr., an aunt, Karen Morgan, an uncle, Wayne Linebarger, and a niece, Casey Morgan.
Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.
Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences can be made at www.krisefuneralhome.com
Tana Vaganos Root Deery was born in Wellsboro to Leon A. and Katharine C. (Vaganos) Root on November 30, 1950. She was the mother of two sons, Kaleb and Anthony and adopted daughter, SanBee Blair Coolidge (Nathan). Both of her sons pre-deceased her. She leaves behind her husband Phillip Deery, two sisters, Katherine Mignano (Joe), Lisa Dodge (Gary) and brother Lee Root (Diana). Many nieces and nephews all of whom knew of her devotion to them. Her beloved dog Wolf and two cats. With her marriage to Phillip, she gained an extended family: daughters, Chemaine (Greg Wheeler), Julie (Tom Fields), grandchildren: Dane Bailey (Tayla), Kelsey Bailey, Jessica Osterbind, great grandchildren: Zoey Osterbind and Bruin Bailey.
She attended Williamsport Community College and was a roving reporter for two newspapers, through this she developed a love of photography. After the birth of her sons she opened “Tana’s Daycare” for several years, and to the present time, many of the children returned as adults to continue the relationship she enjoyed with them as toddlers. Around 1984, “Three Sisters”, a Greek-American take-out was opened in her house in partnership with two generations of three sisters, 1st generation:Katharine, Rita and Ellen and 2nd generation: Lisa, Tana and Kathy. This business re-opened under the auspices of brother Lee for a short run on Main St. several years ago. Tana began an exercise class tailored to heart disease patients in a clinic in Blossburg, this led to a class in Wellsboro which continued for 35 years known as “Tana’s Jumpstart”, this was one of the loves of her life, again because of the beautiful relationships forged. Tana was an incredible artist, Reiki healer and selfless in her approach to others.
Below is an excerpt from Blaine Ramsey:
…genuinely sweet, caring woman that never said a mean word to a soul, would be the first to compliment anyone, trying your damnedest to brighten another’s day. When you came to the hospital after Corinne was born, your hand shot up to your mouth and you had actual tears of joy in your eyes as you looked at me with the warmest smile and said “my goodness Blaine, she’s absolutely perfect.” I believed you truly thought that. It took me a while to understand your particular brand of affection, but when I did, I knew it was not fake or contrived. Your greatest gift of all was your ability to make Uncle Phil happy again, and truth be told, in time, you made us all happy again. I hope you left this earth knowing that you were loved, you were appreciated, and you will be so missed. Some days you just need an Aunt Tana to tell you absolutely everything that is good and worthy about you as a person. That was your specialty. You were good and kind, and loving, and your loss will leave a hole in this family. Rest in heaven with our Lord and Savior, he’s gained yet another Deery Angel. Love Always, Blaine
If you are so moved, donations in her memory may be sent to Second Chance Animal Sanctuary or the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Tana’s life from 12noon to 2pm Friday January 6, 2023 at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with a memorial service to follow in the funeral home at 2pm officiated by the Rev. Edward Erb. To share a memory or condolence with her family, visit www.tusseymoshercom.
Celia Joan Piper, 95, wife of the late Duane J. Piper and a resident of Oyster, VA, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Nassawadox Rehabilitation and Nursing in Nassawadox, VA. A native of Rixford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald Charles Matson and the late Ernestine Zoe Hurd Matson. She was a retired Registered Nurse and member of West Branch Evangelical United Brethren Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Candy Shannon of Huntingtown, MD, and Duanna Lawson and her husband, Les, of Oyster; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, James Matson Piper and Mitchell Charles Piper; a grandson, Dusty J. Lawson; and a son-in-law, Walter Shannon.
A private graveside service will be conducted at McKean Memorial Park in Lewis Run, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SPCA Eastern Shore Inc., P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418.
Maxine F. Parrish, 70, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, PA passed away unexpectedly in her home after suffering an apparent heart attack, on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Born on Wednesday, February20, 1952, in Olean, N.Y., she was a daughter of Jack and Dolly Haxton Jones. She was married to David E. Parrish, who passed away on December 31, 2003.
Maxine was a graduate of Coudersport High School. She was employed by Potter County ATA as a bus driver and also was employed by Cole Manor in Coudersport. She also helped to run the family produce stand, Jones’ Produce in Coudersport.
Maxine was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Coudersport. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Potter Post 192 in Coudersport. Maxine and her son, Shawn, were very active members of the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, serving as volunteers. She enjoyed crocheting. Her greatest love was her family.
Surviving are two sons, William J. (Victoria Gustafson) Parrish of Port Allegany and Shawn D. Parrish of Coudersport; three grandchildren, Haley M Parrish, Morgan E. Parrish, and Brie L. Gustafson; a sister, Marcia (Joseph) Lagrua of Coudersport; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Maxine was predeceased by a brother, James A. Jones, who passed away on November 22, 2021.
In keeping with Maxine’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Private services will be held by the family. Burial will be held in the family cemetery in Coudersport.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Maxine’s name to the Ladies Auxiliary of Potter Post 192, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Maxine’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements 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 Maxine, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Snowden Leroy Goff, 59, a lifelong resident of Emporium, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 10, 2022, with his loving family by his side in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born on Thursday, June 20, 1963 in Bradford, he was a son of Roy V. and Alice Preko Goff. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Snowden and Stella Goff.
He was a graduate of Cameron County High School in Emporium.
Leroy, along with his uncle, Denver “Denny” Goff, was employed for many years by Myers Amusement Company, traveling throughout the country until retiring five years ago. After retiring from the amusement company, Leroy was employed as a maintenance man for St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church in Emporium.
Leroy was an avid bicyclist, often riding his bike between 15 to 20 miles a day.
Left to cherish his memory are a paternal aunt, Ellen Travis of Emporium; a paternal uncle, Charles (Hattie) Goff of St. Marys; a maternal aunt, Nancy Andres of Florida; a brother, Richard Goff of Pittsburgh; a sister, Kathy Brogan of Ohio; and many cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, Leroy was predeceased by his two uncles, Denver “Denny” Goff and Paul Travis, Sr.; and a brother and a sister.
A memorial service will be held in the Emporium Alliance Church, 1284 Sizerville Road, Emporium, on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Leroy’s family has 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 Leroy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Helen J. Herzing, 93, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022 with her children by her side.
She was born on July 8, 1929 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Rocco and Elvira DeSantis Petrilli.
On May 30, 1953, in Sacred Heart Church, she married the late Thomas G. Herzing, who preceded her in death on November 2, 2017. Together they were blessed with more than 64 years of marriage.
Helen was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Sacred Heart Church. In her earlier years, she worked at Stackpole Carbon and then enjoyed volunteering at the Sacred Heart school cafeteria when her children and grandchildren attended. She always enjoyed sitting down for a game of Skat with her family or working a word search puzzle. She loved being a homemaker, cooking and baking her famous rigatoni and meatballs for dinners with her beloved family. She made the best drop fudge, which was a family staple at the holidays. Each spring, she spent her time gardening and tending to her flowers. Helen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family more than anything. She was the last surviving member of the Petrilli family.
She is survived by 2 children; Diane Scutella and her husband Joe and Thomas Herzing and his wife Colette, both of St. Marys; by her 2 beloved grandchildren; Travis (Mandy) Herzing and Ashley (Tim Buresh) Herzing, as well as by 3 step-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by six siblings; John Petrilli, Herman Petrilli, Joseph Petrilli, Lena Galati, Angeline Calla, Caroline Hoffman and by one sister in infancy; Connie.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Helen J. Herzing will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Creek Activity Fund or to the St. Marys Boys and Girls Club.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Edith J. Cortina, 89, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, and formerly of 142 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Elk Haven, after a lengthy illness.
She was born June 2, 1933, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Zolferino and Mary Rose Nart Marconi. Edith was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the St. Marys Area School District and was a caterer for many years.
On August 24, 1957, in the Queen of the World Church, Edith married Silvio D. Cortina, who preceded her in death on March 26, 2017. They shared more than 59 years of marriage.
Edith is survived by two daughters: Kim Cortina and Sharon Moore (Jeff), both of St. Marys; two sons: Michael Cortina (Kathy) and Raymond Cortina (Aimee), both of St. Marys; five grandsons: Alex Moore, Jeffrey Moore, Jake Cortina (Jolene), Ben Cortina, and Anthony Cortina; two step-grandchildren: Kyle Gaton and Kaitlyn Gaton; and by two brothers: Alfred “Corky” Marconi (Marilys) of St. Marys and Andrew “Ike” Marconi of California.
In addition to her husband and parents, Edith was preceded in death by two sisters: Marguerite Schaut and Louise Mattiuz; and by three brothers: Victor, Aurelius, and Charles Marconi.
Edith was a member of the Queen of the World Church, donating much of her time doing sympathy cards for the church. She enjoyed cooking and found great joy babysitting her grandchildren in their younger years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 10:00AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 8:30AM until 9:30AM.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Edith J. Cortina, 89, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, and formerly of 142 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Elk Haven, after a lengthy illness.
She was born June 2, 1933, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Zolferino and Mary Rose Nart Marconi. Edith was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the St. Marys Area School District and was a caterer for many years.
On August 24, 1957, in the Queen of the World Church, Edith married Silvio D. Cortina, who preceded her in death on March 26, 2017. They shared more than 59 years of marriage.
Edith is survived by two daughters: Kim Cortina and Sharon Moore (Jeff), both of St. Marys; two sons: Michael Cortina (Kathy) and Raymond Cortina (Aimee), both of St. Marys; five grandsons: Alex Moore, Jeffrey Moore, Jake Cortina (Jolene), Ben Cortina, and Anthony Cortina; two step-grandchildren: Kyle Gaton and Kaitlyn Gaton; and by two brothers: Alfred “Corky” Marconi (Marilys) of St. Marys and Andrew “Ike” Marconi of Philadelphia.
In addition to her husband and parents, Edith was preceded in death by two sisters: Marguerite Schaut and Louise Mattiuz; and by three brothers: Victor, Aurelius, and Charles Marconi.
Edith was a member of the Queen of the World Church, donating much of her time doing sympathy cards for the church. She enjoyed cooking and found great joy babysitting her grandchildren in their younger years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 10:00AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 8:30AM until 9:30AM.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Marian J. Butler, 76, died on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Broad Acres Nursing home in Wellsboro. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oliver P. Butler.
Marian was the daughter of Abe and Christine Brugger of Westfield, and was the youngest of 3 girls. She is survived by her 3 children: Scott and Linda Butler of Ellicottville, NY, Amanda and Christopher Bradley of Dillsburg; and Jason and Coleen Butler of Wellsboro; her two sisters: Velma Malecki of Cleveland, OH and Ester Ansell of Wellsboro; and her 7 grandchildren: Brooke and Bryce Butler; Jake and Sarah Bradley; Case, Cole and Violet Butler.
Marian was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School. She received her BS in Home Economics from Penn State University. She married Oliver on August 21, 1965.
Marian was a dairy farmer and owner of Pag-Omar Farms Market. It is her salad recipes that have become the hallmark of the market. Her passion for farming was evident when she became the 1st female board member of the DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) in Tioga County and then served at the state level as a board member for DHIA. She was the County Auditor for several years, a member of the Red Hat Society and a member of The Canyon Dreamers investment club. She loved to quilt, put together puzzles, do the daily crossword and watch the birds at her feeders. Her family was always in her heart and she was happiest when she was with her family playing board games.
A memorial celebration will be held at the convenience of the family.
If desired, memorials in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home Ltd. Wellsboro, PA. To share a memory or condolence with her family, visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Anthony S. Guido, 88, of DuBois, PA died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois hospital.
Born on May 27, 1934 in Tyler, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Nancy (Cataldi) Guido.
On September 30, 1961, he married his wife of 61 years, Margaret A. (DeLullo) Guido. She survives.
Tony was a veteran of the United States Army.
He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with honors and went on to graduate from the Dickinson School of Law with honors.
Tony was an attorney for over 60 years. He was a partner in the Law Firm of Hanak, Taladay and Guido. Prior to that, he was in private practice.
He was a member of the State of Pennsylvania Bar Association as well as the Bar in Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk Counties. Tony was the former Campaign Chairman and President of the DuBois Area United Way, former Board Member and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the DuBois Hospital, former Advisory Board Member of Vines Country Club, Fort Myers, FL, former member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Dubois Country Club and a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion.
Along with his wife, Tony is survived by four children; John A. Guido and his wife Kelly of Flint Hill, VA, James P. Guido and his wife Dianne of Jupiter, FL, Mary Meredith and her husband Paul of DuBois, PA, and Margie Guido and her husband John Hawkins of Alexandria, VA, five grandchildren; Hannah, Weston, Liam, Erin and Renee and one sister Joann Segalla of Weedville, PA.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10 a.m. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.
Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.
Although flowers are appreciated, the family strongly suggests that memorial contributions be kept locally and made to a charity of the donor’s choice in the DuBois area.
Helen J. Herzing, 93, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Theodore Gundlah, 85, of Chestnut St. in Kane, PA passed away Wednesday morning (Dec. 14) at the Lutheran Home at Kane. He was born on April 16, 1937 in Hackensack, NJ, the son of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Brower) Gundlah.
Mr. Gundlah attended Union College and received his graduate degree at George Washington University. He served in the US Army as second lieutenant and completed the Officer Candidate School at Ft. Sill, OK.
Mr. Gundlah held the position of Hospital Administrator/CEO at the Olean General Hospital for over 30 years and in his retirement worked with the OGH Foundation. The Gundlah Dental Center at the Olean General Hospital was named after him.
He was a professor at the University of Tampa and served on the Olean Chamber of Commerce and the Smethport School Board as well as volunteered for the American Legion and other charitable groups.
He is survived by his life partner, Sandy Johnson of Kane; one daughter, Melissa (David) Hintz of Granger, IA; one son Christopher (Deanna) Gundlah of Strongsville, OH and four grandchildren, Adam and Lindsay Gundlah and Sara and Spencer Hintz; a sister-in-law, Carol Gundlah, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sonja Covert; one sister, Florence Keating and two brothers, Robert and James Gundlah.
Friends may attend a memorial service, which will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Eppley and the Rev. Heather Glogau, officiating. Interment will take place in the Fairmont Cemetery in Smethport.
Memorial donations may be made or the Olean General Hospital Foundation, 515 Main St., Olean, NY 14760 or to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701
Cleo P. Mascho, 92, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, NY passed away under comfort care on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family in the Cuba Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Cuba, after a long illness.
Born on Thursday, March 27, 1930 in Portville, he was a son of Harry L. and Josephine Curtin Mascho. On September 24, 1951 in Winchester, Virginia, he married Leona Jean Sherwood, who survives.
Cleo attended school in Bolivar. He was self-employed, owning and operating Mascho Contracting in Bolivar. He was also employed as a heavy equipment operator in the shipping department for the former Clark Brothers in Olean.
Cleo was a former member of Macedonia Lodge #258 F. & A.M. in Bolivar. In his early years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing and repairing guitars. With his love of music, Cleo was a member of the former Happy Tom and Country Way Band. His greatest love was his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 71 years; five children, Terry D. (Donna) Mascho of Bolivar, David C. (Melinda) Mascho of Bolivar, Daniel L. “Dan” Mascho of Westons Mills, Vicki L. (Randy) Rossman of Olean, and Timothy A. (Michelle) Mascho of Friendship; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Cleo was predeceased by a grandson, Bryan Timothy Mascho; three brothers; and five sisters.
In keeping with Cleo’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services. Cleo will be laid to rest in the Wells Cemetery, Little Genesee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a chapter of the American Cancer Society of the donor’s choice or to the Cuba Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 140 West Main Street, Cuba, NY 14727.
Cleo entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Cleo, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Donna M. Cribbs, 83, of 1400 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born February 16, 1939 in her home in Kersey, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Raffeinner Resch. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1956.
On July 21, 1962, in St. Boniface Church, she married the late, Donald L. Cribbs, who preceded her in death on February 19, 2012.
Donna is survived by three sons: Mike Cribbs (Amy) of St. Marys, John Cribbs of Kersey, and Dan Cribbs (Lynn Young) of St. Marys; six grandchildren: Cody Cribbs (Alyssa), Abbey Barber (Scott), Tyler Cribbs, Rikki Cribbs, Daniel “Ian” Cribbs, and Maddie Cribbs; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Margaret Resch of Kersey, Dolores Resch of Kersey, and Janet Resch of St. Marys; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband and parents, Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Wennin; and three brothers: Joseph, Donald, and Glenn Resch. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a member of the St. Boniface Church. Donna took great joy crocheting and loved all flowers and plants. She was a long-time participant in the farmer’s markets downtown where people would line up to buy her baked goods, especially her pies. She was proud of her family and loved them very much, especially her grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the St. Boniface Church with the Rev. Kevin Holland, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Memorial Fund,757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Amelia Gail Crowley, 78, of 1550 W. Eldred Road, Eldred, PA passed away Tuesday (Dec. 13, 2022) at her home.
Born March 5, 1944, in Abemarle, N.C.,, she was the daughter of the late George Ernest and Hazel Irene Hatley Rogers. Having just moved here from Jacksonville, Fla., she married Jack Stephen Crowley on Aug. 7, 1965, and they have lived in the Eldred area since 1968.
For most of her life, Gail was a homemaker. The last 19 years before retirement she worked as a home health aide for HomeCare and Hospice in Olean, N.Y. She enjoyed sewing and giving these various gifts to family and friends. Gail also loved to share her cooking and baking; her pies will especially be missed.
Gail was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Olean for many years. She served as a deaconess and a fellowship committee member for several years, and donated many of her silk floral arrangements for the church’s use.
Gail is survived by her husband and is the loving mother of four children; Stephen K. (Cindy) Crowley of Warner Robins, Ga., David P. Crowley of Eldred, Alisa L. (Jeff) Schmidt of Phoenix, Ariz., and Bradley M. (Stacy) Crowley of Smethport; grandmother to five grandsons and five granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and an aunt to two nieces and two nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Friends will be received at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State Street, Olean, on Monday (Dec. 19, 2022) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be private. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, N.Y.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to HomeCare and Hospice, 1225 W. State Street, Olean, First Baptist Church, 133 S. Union Street, Olean, or to the Genesis House, 107 S. Barry Street, Olean.
PALMVIEW, Texas—Thomas M. “Tom” Spoon, 79, of Palmview, formerly of Coudersport, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, Texas.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa., are incomplete and will be announced with full obituary.
Cleo P. Mascho, 92, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, N.Y., after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.., are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Ellen N. Lyon, 97, passed away quietly on Sunday morning (Dec. 11, 2022) in the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA with her son Paul and daughter-in-law, Sue, and her faithful caregivers sitting by her side. This sweet, sweet woman is now with her Lord and Savior.
Ellen Grace Nickler was born in Emporium on Nov. 3, 1925, to Adam and Ellen Nell Metz Nickler.
Ellen grew up in Oil City, where she lived until her sophomore year of high school, when the family moved back to Emporium and bought the farm that Paul and Sue now own. Ellen worked in the school office before graduation and then at Sylvania Electric in Emporium where she met the love of her life, Lyle Lyon, who worked there after returning from World War II.
Ellen and Lyle were married on June 15, 1946. In 1950, they purchased their home on Poplar Street where they lived and raised their family until Ellen moved to the Guy and Mary Felt Manor in January of this year. They had four children, Paul (Sue) of Emporium, Margie (Larry Kelly) of Allentown, Ray (Kathy) of Indiana, Pa., and David (Mollie) of Hermitage. They had eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Ellen has many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly and of course her sister-in-law, Twila Lyon
Grimm, who loved her like a true sister. In addition to her parents, and her husband Lyle in 2016, she was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Cavenaugh, one brother, Donald Nickler, and one granddaughter, Christine Medley.
Ellen loved to bake and to sit on her front porch and wave at her neighbors. She was famous for her fudge, her egg custard, and her cinnamon rolls and lately for her colorful socks. She retired from Sears and Roebuck in Emporium where she was employed as the teletypist for many years. She was a life member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporium where she served as the church treasurer for many, many years. Ellen was also a life member of the Ladies Firemen’s Auxiliary. She belonged to the Order of Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron twice and as District Deputy Grand Matron. She and Lyle were members of the Campers and Hikers in Emporium and enjoyed years of camping and traveling the country in their Air Stream trailer.
A life well lived. Rest in peace, Ellen, your memory and legacy lives on. Friends may call at the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home in Emporium on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at which time an Eastern Star Service will be held. There will also be a visitation in the First United Methodist Church one hour prior to Funeral & Committal services which will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 with Rev. Dr. Andrew Spore, pastor, officiating.
Rose M. Scutella, 94, of Pinecrest Manor, formerly of Ridgway, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born September 20, 1928 in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Migliazzo) Avenali. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kane High School. She was a dedicated employee of Sylvania for close to 40 years, where she retired.
On May 10, 1947, in St. Callistus Church, she married the late, Pasquale “Pat” Scutella, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 28, 2014.
Rose is survived by her son, John Scutella and his wife, Lori, of St. Marys; two grandchildren: Brandon Scutella (Shauna) of St. Marys and Daniel Scutella (Jilissa) of Curwensville; and five great-grandchildren: Aiden, Isaac, Wrett, Mack, and Kolby Scutella.
Along with her husband and parents, Rose was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; two sisters: Angie Gabriel and Jenny Polinski; and a brother, John Migliazzo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a member of the St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Rose was a hard worker and enjoyed her work but she also found time to enjoy her flower and vegetable gardens and her years spent in Florida with her husband during retirement. She was a kind-hearted person who made time for anyone and befriended many during her years at Pinecrest Manor. Rose was a tremendous cook and loved to bake. Nothing brought her more joy than her family, especially her grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Pinecrest Manor Activity Department, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Rose M. Scutella, 94, of Pinecrest Manor, formerly of Ridgway, PA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born September 20, 1928 in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Migliazzo) Avenali. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kane High School. She was a dedicated employee of Sylvania for close to 40 years, where she retired.
On May 10, 1947, in St. Callistus Church, she married the late, Pasquale “Pat” Scutella, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 28, 2014.
Rose is survived by her son, John Scutella and his wife, Lori, of St. Marys; two grandchildren: Brandon Scutella (Shauna) of St. Marys and Daniel Scutella (Jilissa) of Curwensville; and five great-grandchildren: Aiden, Isaac, Wrett, Mack, and Kolby Scutella.
Along with her husband and parents, Rose was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; two sisters: Angie Gabriel and Jenny Polinski; and a brother, John Migliazzo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a member of the St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Rose was a hard worker and enjoyed her work but she also found time to enjoy her flower and vegetable gardens and her years spent in Florida with her husband during retirement. She was a kind-hearted person who made time for anyone and befriended many during her years at Pinecrest Manor. Rose was a tremendous cook and loved to bake. Nothing brought her more joy than her family, especially her grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Pinecrest Manor Activity Department, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
William R. “Bill” Heitzenrater, age 74, of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home.
Born on July 3, 1948 in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late H. Vaughn and J. Ethel (Bodenhorn) Heitzenrater.
On April 20, 1968 he married Judith “Judy” (Leksell) Heitzenrater. She survives.
Bill was a 1966 graduate of Punxsutawney High School. Upon graduating from Penn State University, DuBois with an Electrical and Electronic Technology Associate Degree, he went to work for Bell of PA in Harrisburg, working 13 years in the Engineering Circuit Layout Bureau. In 1981 he transferred to Outside Facilities Engineering in DuBois until his retirement in 2002.
Bill served for six years with the United States Army Reserve, 316th Station Hospital as a medical corpsman, achieving the rank of SP5. He was also an adult leader with the Boy Scouts of America for 18 years.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by two children; Christina (Mike) Delp of Coudersport, PA and Richard Heitzenrater of Corpus Cristi, TX, three grandchildren; Noah and Nash Delp and Kylie Heitzenrater, one sister Yvonne (Laverne) Thompson of Big Run, PA and one brother Charles Heitzenrater of Erie, PA.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; Gene, Bob and Paul Heitzenrater and one sister; Wanda Freas.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 1 PM from Sabula United Methodist Church with Pastor Butch Brunner officiating.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Avenue or Sabula United Methodist Church, 259 Kilmer Road both in DuBois, PA 15801.
Judith E. “Judy” Chamberlin, 77, of Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away on Monday evening, December 12, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.
She was born on June 21, 1945 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Seelye Sarginger.
On June 26, 1965, at Queen of the World Church, she married William Chamberlin, who survives. Together they shared more than 57 years of love, laughter, and happiness.
Judith was a graduate of St. Marys High School and was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed puzzle books and baking. She was a talented quilter who also enjoyed embroidering, always delighting in making beautiful items for her family. Together with her husband, Judy loved going for a nice, quiet country ride, taking in the scenery and wildlife. She also loved looking at Mountain Laurel and picnics at Parker Dam.
In addition to her husband of more than 57 years, William Chamberlin, she is survived by 5 children; Van (Tami) Chamberlin of Wilcox, Ron (Carol) Chamberlin of Kersey, Donna (Andy) Rettger of Yamhill, OR, Melissa (Michael) Himes of Brockport, and Glenda (Scott Mawn) Chamberlin of St. Marys; and by 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by six siblings; JoAnn (Mark) Dawson of TX, Nancie (David) Anderson of Johnsonburg, Dave (Carol) Sarginger of VA, Dorothy (Jim) Harkenrider of NY, Debbie (Jim) Assalone of Weedville, and Gloria Sarginger of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by a sister; Margaret Sarginger.
A Memorial Service for Judith E. Chamberlin will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will be received at the Krise Funeral Home-Kersey on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a local Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troop.
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
Gertrude Arlene Yaple, wife, mother, and longtime volunteer for faith-based organizations in Warren, died in her sleep on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Warren Manor Nursing Home. She was 87.
She was born July 8, 1935, the second youngest of 11 children of Ruth (Williams) Green and Elwyn Green. She was raised in Erie, Pa., and was a 1953 graduate of Harbor creek High School. In 1961 she married James J. Yaple in Erie, and they moved to Lancaster in 1963 and to York, Pa., two years later. She has lived in Warren since 1972, where she had served as a Welcome Wagon volunteer and was involved with her husband in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She was also deeply involved with Praise Fellowship Church from its inception when services were held in a home to construction of the church in Russell, Pa.
Gertrude was active many years ago in A.A., where she ultimately supported others in Warren area through the 12-step program. She later used those skills when she became a “house mom” volunteering at the House of Hope women’s shelter in Warren. She lived full-time at the House of Hope from 2016 to 2022, helping to monitor and support the residents who were transitioning a return to society after incarceration.
Gertrude leaves a daughter, Marie A. Yaple of Erie; three sons, David C. Yaple of Danielsville, Ga., Michael S. Yaple of Newtown, Pa., and Craig E. Yaple of Warren; a daughter in law, Diane Yaple of Newtown; four grandchildren, Clover Reber of Erie, Leif Yaple of Athens, Ga., Jesse Yaple of Gainesville, Ga., and Ava Yaple of Newtown; and three great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, James; three sisters, Dolores Ward, Elsie Lemke, and Ethel Nachman-Schuman; and seven brothers, Charles Green, Elwyn Green Jr., Harley Green, Norman Green, Robert Green, Theodore Green, and Walter green; and a grandson, Nathan Yaple of Warren.
Memorial services will be held at a future date and location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gertrude’s name to the House of Hope, 316 Hazel St., Warren, Pa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Shirley M. Kenyon, age 81, of Tioga, PA passed away at her daughter’s home in Washington, PA on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Born February 15, 1941 in Farmington Twp., she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lucy (Rude) Davis.
Shirley is a retired decorator from Corning, Inc. World Kitchen. She loved knitting, craft shows, gardening, birds and enjoying nature. She was always helping out a neighbor or friend.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Carol and Bill Bissinger of Bloomsburg, Bobbi Jo and David Cain of Lawrenceville and Joy Kenyon and her fiance, Justin Benack of Washington, PA; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Kenyon; her daughter, Deborah Draper; her son, William Joseph Kenyon; three sisters, Marion Fish, Pauline Boom and Alta May Smith and a brother, Howard Davis.
Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 11:00am – 1:00pm and 3:00pm – 5:00pm. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 5:00pm.
Mary L. Brooks, age 87 of Elkland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.
Born in Blossburg, PA on January 14, 1935, she was a daughter to the late Wilber and Georgia (Saunders) Buck. In 1950, Mary married LaVern Brooks and they spent many loving years together until his passing on September 6, 1998.
Mary enjoyed working, sewing, cooking, gardening and canning her fresh vegetables. She also loved going to the lake with her family where they would kayak, fish or go boating.
Mary is survived by her children; Arnold (Joanne) Brooks of Corning, NY, Faron Brooks of Mansfield, PA, LaVon Jones of Bath, NY, Mary (Timothy) Hopkins of Caneadea, NY and Collette (Brian) Smith of Lindley, NY; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by both her parents; her loving husband, LaVern; two sons, Pat Allen Brooks and Sheldon LaVern Brooks; and grandson, Shawn Brooks.
There will be no services held per Mary’s wishes.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W Main St., Elkland, PA. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Erie, Pa—Donald D. Kelley, 74, of Wolverine Ave., passed away on Monday (December 12th, 2022) at home surrounded by his family.
Born January 18th, 1948 in Olean he was a son of Ivan D. and Imogene Phipps Kelley.
Mr. Kelley was a 1965 graduate of Otto-Eldred Highschool. He was a veteran, having served with the US Army from 1967 to 1969 as a military policeman.
Following his military service he was employed for over 36 years by Bell of Pennsylvania, which later became Verizon, as an install and repair technician prior to his retirement in 2002.
Donald was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and had enjoyed rollerblading and bicycling, as well as doing crafts and crossword puzzles.
Surviving are 2 sons, Brian (Ashley) Kelley of Bradford, and Kevin (Tiffany) Kelley of Wilton, NY; five grandchildren, Brendon and Brett, Timothy and Ryenn, and Jackson; and one brother, Robert Kelley of Farmers Valley; and one sister, Debra Kelley of Eldred; and a great grand daughter Leighanne.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Ann Rice, and a brother in law, Roger Rice; and a sister in law, Kelly Backus Kelley.
Friends may call on Sunday (December 18th, 2022) at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm, at which time funeral services will be held. Burial will follow in Lamphier Cemetery, Eldred.
Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 887 of Eldred Honor Guard following the funeral service on Sunday.
Helen V. Edgreen, 100, of Fairport, NY, formerly of Port Allegany, PA passed away Sunday (Dec. 11, 2022) in Crest Manor Nursing Home, Fairport, NY.
She was born September 6, 1922, a daughter of Maude “Mae” Groom Gaines. On January 11, 1941, in Olean, NY, she married Walter “Squawk” Edgreen, who died June 24, 2000.
Helen was a resident of the area for many years, graduating from Olean High School, Class of 1940. She worked at K-Bar Knives and later was a bus driver for Bowen Bus Co., Port Allegany, before she retired.
She was an avid reader who enjoyed sewing and knitting. She also loved to bake.
Surviving is a daughter, Venetta M. “Vee” (Daniel) Nelson of Rochester, NY; a son, Steven W. Edgreen of Norfolk, VA; five grandchildren: Craig (Diane) Nelson, Kirk (Christine) Nelson, Kristin (William) MacDonald, Kimberly Edgreen, and Mathew Edgreen; five great-grandchildren: Collin and Cassidy Nelson, Larissa, Lily, and Liam MacDonald.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter, and a baby son, Leslie W. Edgreen.
Friends will be received from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 18, 2022) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Garen Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the Port Area Ambulance or S.W. Smith Library.
Condolences can be made to: Venetta Nelson, 2500 East Ave., Apt K6, Rochester, NY. 14610
