Chester J. “Shay” Tanner, II, 74, of Smethport, passed away Tuesday (June 17, 2025) at his residence in Smethport.
He was born September 11, 1950 in Bradford, the son of Chester J., Sr. and Viola L. (Victor) Tanner. On January 16, 1971, in Coryville, PA, he married Sally A. Fowler, who survives.
Jeffrey M. GERTZEN, 64, of Mills, PA, died Monday, June 16, 2025 in his home. Born July 21, 1960, in Norristown, he was the son of Frank and Joan Seewagan Gertzen. On October 17, 1981, in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, he married Pamela J. Atwell, who survives.
Arlene H. GREELEY, 96, of Austin, PA, died Sunday, June 15, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA. Born December 6, 1928, in Mosgrove, she was the daughter of Vurnett and Anne Adaline Hoak Harrier.
On February 28, 1948, in the Austin Methodist Church, she married Barton M. Greeley, who predeceased her on January 18, 2024. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2023.
Naomi L. HANES, 91, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Sunday, June 15, 2025 in UPMC Wellsboro. Born August 3, 1933, in Potter County, she was the daughter of Edward E. and Nina Gigee Johnson. On June 5, 1951, in Sunderlinville, she married Herbert L. Hanes, who predeceased her on September 28, 2017.
Ruth A. Kessler
Ruth A. Kessler, 86, of Delevan, New York, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Absolut Care of Salamanca after a brief illness.
Born on August 26, 1938, in East Aurora, she was a daughter of John J. and Dorothy Sly Stangl. She was married to Ceylon Kessler.
Ruth was a longtime employee of Motorola in Arcade prior to her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, writing poems, and mowing her lawn.
Jeanne M. Hauser, 74, of Bradford, passed away, Monday, June 16, 2025, at The Pavilion @ BRMC.
Born May 14, 1951, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Eugene T. and Dorothy L. (Lewis) Wallin
On October 2, 1982, Jeanne married the late Deiter Hauser, who passed away March 31, 2007.
Jerry W. Dowell, 80, of Summit Road Bradford, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Olean General Hospital, Olean.
Born June 16, 1945, Bushkill, he was a son of the late Link and Pearl (Woodard) Dowell.
On September 18, 1965, in Bradford, he married Linda L. (Johnson) Dowell who survives.
Kathryn A. Distler, 90, of 335 Maple Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Diane M Buckner, 72, formerly of 1293 E Main St, Bradford, passed away on June 17, 2025, with her husband at her side as he always promised.
Born April 28, 1953, in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert James and Ruth Emma (Reed) Deppa. She graduated from Salamanca High School Class of 1971.
On December 27, 1985, in Allegany, NY, Diane married Gregory A. Buckner, who survives.
Richard D. Quinn, 71, of Portville, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, June 12, 2025.Born on Tuesday, July 28, 1953 in Philadelphia, he was a son of John W. and Mildred R. Hammeke Quinn.
Richard was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia and received two Bachelor’s Degrees from Alfred Ag Tech, in Wellsville. Prior to his retirement, Richard was employed by ARA Food Service in Allegany.
Richard was a former member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Shinglehouse. He was former member of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department and was formerly an EMT when he was a member of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association.
Stuart Alan ABBOTT, 76, of Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in his home. Born October 11, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of Leon G. and Lena G. Baldwin Abbott.
Betty Grennan Wight, 87, of 2 Stothard Drive, Hilton, NY, formerly of Bradford, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, in Rochester, NY, with her loving family by her side.
Born August 2, 1937, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Grace Sarah (Murray) Grennan. She was a 1955 graduate of Bradford High School.
On June 10, 1961, in Bradford, she married Jerry L. Wight who survives. They moved to Rochester, (Greece) NY in 1972.
Naomi L. HANES, 91, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Sunday, June 15, 2025 in UPMC Wellsboro.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com
Joyce A. Leviski, 89, formerly of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 3, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Caskey Seelye.
On August 28, 1954, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Eugene Leviski, who survives. Together they have been blessed with more than 70 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Steven L. “Moose” Pesce, 65, of Dagus Mines, PA passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.
He was born on July 6, 1959 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Louis Pesce and Joan Mintzer Pesce, who survives.
On May 11, 1991, in Kersey, PA, he married Heather Simbeck Pesce, who survives. Together they have shared more than 34 years of marriage.
Janet M. Meyers, 71, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, June 13, 2025, at her residence, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Janet was born February 8, 1954, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Robert L. and Della E. Brantly Meyers. She was a lifelong Warren area resident.
Richard G. Redfield, Jr., 60, of Warren, PA., died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 8, 1965, in Warren, PA. He was a resident of Warren for the past 18 years. He was employed with the Warren State Hospital as a Psychiatric Aide, retiring from there after many years employment.
Brian S. Robeson, 47, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C. and formerly of Russell, PA., died Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born October 12, 1977, in Warren, PA. Brian was the son of Kenneth A. and Donna J. McConnell Robeson. He was a 1996 graduate of Eisenhower High School where he graduated with honors and earned a master’s degree in physician assistant program from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. He had worked with numerous physician’s offices in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Thomas Lee SWEIGART, 56, of Cheswick, PA, died Friday, June 13, 2025 in Olean General Hospital after being stricken at his parents’ home in Port Allegany. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
William “Pee Wee” Quagliani, 88, of 104 Homestead Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born July 27, 1936 in Toby, PA, son of the late Anacleto and Edith Brochetti Quagliani.
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.
Cindy I. PENWORTH, 57, of Port Allegany, PA, formerly of Eldred, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born April 16, 1968, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of James A. and Irene Ruth Brooks Penworth. Cindy served as a caregiver to the many people in her life she loved. She was an animal lover.
Janet M. Meyers
Janet M. Meyers, 71, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, at her residence, June 13, 2025, after suffering an apparent heart attack. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA
Joyce A. Leviski, 89, formerly of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 3, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Caskey Seelye.
On August 28, 1954, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Eugene Leviski, who survives. Together they have been blessed with more than 70 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Lee Howard Stisser, 79, of Hornell, died on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. James Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 15, 1946, in Wellsville, the son of the late Howard and Ruth Ella (Ballerstein) Stisser. On December 2, 1967, in Bronx, NY, he married Christine E. Benda, who survives
Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Greg was born on February 10, 1949, in Olean, NY, to the late Charles and Anna (Burr) Bell. He graduated from Otto-Eldred Jr/Sr. High School before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education (physics). Post graduate work was completed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Simmons College in Boston where he studied physics and chemistry, respectively.
On June 26, 1972, after a brief delay due to Hurricane Agnes, Greg married his high school sweetheart Jane Ann Harris who survives. In the home that he built, they celebrated nearly 53 years of marriage and raised five children while welcoming nine grandchildren and their first great grandchild earlier this year.
Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, PA, passed away on June 11, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Ellwood D. Cosgrove
Ellwood D. Cosgrove, 91, of Coudersport, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Cole Manor, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Colin L. “Corky” Stillman
Colin L. “Corky” Stillman, 82, of Cuba, New York, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on April 26, 1943, in Cuba, he was a son of Lynn F. and Geraldine (Pettis) Stillman.
Corky was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1962. He worked for ACME Electric in Cuba for 30 years prior to his retirement.
He attended the Cuba First Baptist Church.
He enjoyed walking his dogs, volunteering at the SPCA, riding his bike and taking care of his lawn. He also enjoyed HAM radio and his call number was WA2KKF.
Richard Zydonik
Richard P. “Capt” Zydonik, 88, of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at Warren General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 1, 1936, in Altoona, PA. Richard was a Warren area resident since 1971, moving from Darien Center, New York. He attended Erie’s Academy High School. He served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a Sergeant 1956-1959. He was employed with Loranger International as a maintenance electrician, retiring from there after many years of employment. He had previously been employed as manager of the former Cole’s Landing Restaurant and purchased Wades Woods Campground in Scandia, PA which he operated successfully with his family for many years.
