Obituaries

Daniel P COOK, 67, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Cuba Memorial Hospital.  Born August 19, 1958, in Wellsville, he was the son of Paul and Delores Post Cook.  On January 18, 1998, in Belmont he married Lisa Kiefer, who survives.  

Dan attended Wellsville Central School and worked in sheet metal and tin fabrication.  He started with Wellsville Roofing & Sheet Metal and later worked with William C. McCombs of Rochester and MJ Mechanical of Olean.  Dan was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed fishing.  In his younger days, he played bass guitar in several rock and roll bands, including the band Runner.  Dan was a member of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 702 in Wellsville.  

October 31, 1949 — November 20, 2025

Whitesville

Whitesville- Jerry Lyle Smith

Jerry L. Smith, formerly of 183 Shamrock Road in Rexville, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Elderwood in Hornell.

Born and raised in Whitesville, Jerry was a proud 1967 graduate of Whitesville Central School, where he competed in cross country, basketball, and baseball. After graduation, he returned home to take over the family’s dairy farm, beginning a lifelong devotion to Registered Holsteins. A respected member of the Holstein community, Jerry bred more than 30 Excellent cows during his career.

Elwood R. ‘Corky” Reynolds

Elwood “Corky” Reynolds, of Warren PA, passed away on November 21st 2025, at 72 years old, in his home. His passage was in accordance with his wishes, at home in the caring company of loved ones, and in peace.

Corky was uniquely respected, appreciated, and adored by all who knew him. He was generous beyond words, brave, and a devoted father and family member who led his life in alignment with his clear and unwavering values. His thoughtful and caring nature was contagious, and inspired all those who had the unique privilege of knowing him.

Leonard J. Imperial III, 72, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, at home with his family after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Warren, PA, on November 4, 1953, the son of the late Leonard Jr, and Marcia (Holst) Imperial. Lenny was a lifelong resident of Warren and graduated from the Warren Area High School. After high school he served with the United States Marine Corp. from 1971-1975, serving during the Vietnam War. After his service he worked and retired from United Refining Co. after 37 years of employment.

Lennie had a love for being outdoors, he loved animals and was a very hard worker and would do anything for anyone. He was a man with a true ‘heart of gold’.

Hazel L. Shugars, 73, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, of Rew, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Olean General Hospital.

Hazel was born in Westline, on August 14, 1952, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Betty (Colvin) Shay. She attended M.J. Ryan Elementary School, and graduated from Bradford High School.

She was united in marriage to Robert L. Shugars on August 28, 1969, in Olean, NY, with Rev. Fred Moore officiating.

M. Karen Dougherty, 76, of 4486 Rehler Road, Allegany, NY passed away with her husband by her side, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at The Pines of Olean NY.

Born May 19, 1949, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Eugene R. and Jennie L. (Larson) Kalb.

Karen was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School. In 1969 she graduated from the Program Systems Institute, with a degree in Data Processing and Computer Programming.

On March 19, 1970, in St. Bernard Church she married James J. Dougherty, who survives.

Mary Lou Ross, 97, of Lewis Run, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Leonard J. Imperial III, 71, of Warren, PA, died early Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, in his home after an extended illness, with his loving family by his side. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA.

Sheldon J. Roupp, 76, of Liberty, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home.  He was born June 6, 1949, in Blossburg, the son of the late Ernest C. and Ann Louise (Bowers) Roupp.  He married the former Ellen Monson on August 28, 1971.

Sheldon graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1968, was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam war on the USS Kitty Hawk, he was a drag line operator for Jones& Bragg Mining Co, Tioga, and worked for Ward Manufacturing, Blossburg.

Sheldon was a member of the Bass Club of Tioga, and the Corey Creek Golf Club, Mansfield.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, wintering in Florida, and spending time with grandchildren & great grandchildren who he adored.

May 2, 1938 — November 20, 2025

Bruno D. Pelleschi, 87, of Bennett Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.
He was born on May 2, 1938 in Dagus Mines, PA, a son of the late Dennis and Ermida Agosti Pelleschi.

On June 14, 1958, he married Verna Wehler Pelleschi, who preceded him in death on January 28, 2022. Together they were blessed with more than 63 years of marriage.

Nancy A. Fire, 74, of Bradford, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her home.

She was born on February 22, 1951 in Bradford; the daughter of the late Frank and Christine Ross Fire.

She was a 1969 graduate of the former Bradford Central Christian High School.  She was a graduate of the Clarion University; where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. She had also earned her Master’s degree.

June E. PROUTY, 85, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 22, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport.  Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

James Anthony Nicholson, 91, of Plymouth Meeting, PA formerly of Ambler, PA, and Worcester, MA, died peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Lucille (Wilson) Nicholson. James was born in Baldwinville, MA, on February 2, 1934, to the late Patrick and Anne (MacPherson) Nicholson.

They were a family of modest means but an abundance of love, which carried him throughout his life. He attended Saint John’s High School in Worcester, MA, and graduated from Saint Francis Xavier in Nova Scotia in the top of his class with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He began his career as a Chemist with Merck, later transitioning to Rhone-Poulenc Rorer / Sanofi Aventis Pharmaceuticals, working as a Patent Agent in the Legal Department.

Gail Anita Harkness SCHROEDER, 81, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died September 7, 2025 in South Lake Hospital, Clermont.  

Born March 1, 1944, she was the daughter of Clyde and Clara Burgess Sherwood.  On September 12, 1998, in Wellsville, she married Michael Shroeder, who predeceased her in 2023.  

Luella E. KEAR, 96, of Whitesville, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in her home.  Born September 28, 1929, in Whitesville, she was the daughter of Edward Michael and Martha Elizabeth “Mattie” Buchholz Flynn.  On December 11, 1949, in Whitesville, she married Allan C. Kear, who predeceased her on October 26, 1999.  

She was employed by Mapes Woodworking in Whitesville, Whitesville Central School, and Wellsville Elementary School.  Luella was a member of 50-year member of the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Independence Gospel Fellowship Church, Red Hat Society, Wellsville Moose Club, and in August 2022, she was crowned Queen of Whitesville as the oldest living woman during the town’s bicentennial celebration.  

Alfred G. Hone, 87, of Warren, Pa, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on Wednesday November 19, 2025, in the Warren Manor after a brief illness. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Francis E. “Pappy” Cummings, 100, of Port Allegany, passed away Friday (November 21, 2025) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

He was born May 20, 1925 in Port Allegany, the son of Lee and Clara (Peterson) Cummings. On October 14, 1950, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Rosemarie Pritt, who passed away on November 1, 2017. They were married 67 years.

He was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and a proud survivor from engaging the enemy on Iwo Jima, serving from 1943 to  1946 as an Armored Amphibian Tractor Crewman.

Bonnie L. (Lewis) Pierce, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.  She was born on April 27, 1947, in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Duane D. Lewis and the late Christine (Clark) Cook, and was married to the late Gerald J. Pierce and was formerly employed by Wundies as a seamstress.  She attended the Mt. Zion Full Gospel Church, Wellsboro, PA, enjoyed sewing, couponing, doves and was a member of the Morris 55 Club and the Ornament Club.

 She is survived by a daughter: Tonya (Tim) Wilkinson of Wellsboro, PA, sons: G. Scott (Debra Lockett) Pierce of Wellsboro, PA, Brent (Ryan Bates) Pierce of Covington, PA, sisters: Debra (Rick Bloom) Losey of Knoxville, PA, Karen (Frank) Shutter of Honeoye, NY, brother: Robert (Lynne Steadman) Lewis of Elkland, PA, 10 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 12:30 to 2 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.  Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Tim Miller officiating.  Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Carman J. Drake, 82, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born on Wednesday, April 21, 1943 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Leon F. and Elizabeth Burrows Drake.

Carman was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was employed for many years at St. Bonaventure University in Food Services and later in Housekeeping until her retirement.

For several years, Carman attended the Bolivar 4-C’s senior center.

Left to cherish her memory are a brother, Denver D. (Sue) Drake of Shinglehouse; two sisters, Fawzia DeLong of Salem. WV and Rachel (Wayne) Bollinger of York; and her nieces and nephews.

Port Allegany, PA- Cynthia Ann Carinci “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister”

Cynthia A. Carinci, 71, of Route 155 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Cynthia was born October 31, 1954, in Olean and was the daughter of Byron Elwood and Anna Madelon Marvin Lawson. On November 2, 1974, in Derrick City, she married Mark J. Carinci who predeceased her on March 3, 2021.

Cynthia was a 1972 graduate of Allegany High School. She worked in a couple of places, including the Shop N Save deli in Port Allegany as a baker, and also for the Port Allegany School in the cafeteria until her retirement.

Frances I. STOREY, 94, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the arms of her husband at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Born December 14, 1930, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of James C. and Margaret E. Stanley Truax. 

 On June 2, 1962, in Coudersport, she married Arthur R. Storey, who survives.  She was employed by Motorola in Arcade, NY, Galeton Production, and “Park’s Ark” at Park United Methodist Church in Coudersport.  Fran was a member of the Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church and active in local bowling leagues.  

Surviving besides her husband, Art, are: two children, William (Linda) Kottwitz of St. Marys and Sharon (Ronald) Haskins of Coudersport; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Milford Truax of Byron, NY and Winston (Barb) Truax of Shongo, NY; nieces and nephews.  

Katherine A. “Kathi” HUNT, 61, of Wellsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family following a long battle with cancer.  Born on Christmas Day 1963, Kathi was the oldest daughter of Bruce Hunt and Betty (Eugene) Lewis, both of Wellsville. 

 A 1983 Graduate of Wellsville High School, Kathi spent many years as a home health caregiver and found great pride in her work.  Kathi had a special affinity for flower gardening, crafting, and event planning.  She shared her many talents with friends and family.  Spoiling every furry companion she had over the course of her life, Kathi was a big animal lover and encouraged everyone to “share their yogurt” with them.  In her free time, Kathi enjoyed time spent with Greg on “The Hill” cooking out and buggy riding with family and special friends, Jeannine and Art Newman, Mary and Mike Fisk, and Matt “Wildflower” Sturdevant.  Spending much of the warmer months on the back of Greg’s Harley, she enjoyed exploring their favorite routes.  

Janet H. Dippold, 90, of 105 Wilson Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born March 31, 1935, in St. Marys at her home on Ford Road, daughter of the late Romandus and Mary Nekuza Schreiber.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School.  She took great pride and joy in her work as cafeteria manager at St. Marys Parochial School, where she retired after thirty-two years.

On May 5, 1956, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Janet married Carl R. Dippold, who survives.  They were blessed to share sixty-nine years of marriage.

Margaret M. Floravit, 93, formerly of N. Saint Marys Road, passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in St. Marys, PA.

She was born on March 29, 1932, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late August and Magdalene Hoffman Werneth.

On October 25, 1952, she married Thomas Floravit, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2009. Together, they shared almost 57 years of marriage.

Robert E. “Bob” Neil, 78, of Brockport, passed away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 1, 1947, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Herbert and June Lockwood Neil.

On February 25, 1984, in St. Marys, he married Teri M. Meyer, with whom he shared a beautiful life for more than 41 years.

Patricia A. Esterbrook, 73, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday afternoon, November 18, 2025, at John & Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA.  She was born September 14, 1952, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Wayne and Nellie Schatzle Barhight.  Patricia was a life-long Warren area resident.  She was a 1970 graduate of Warren Area High School.  Patricia was employed with the former P.D.M. for 5 years, when they built the St. Louis Arch.  She also was employed for 44 years, at Betts Industries as an executive assistant to Richard Betts and was an export coordinator of foreign sales, retiring in 2019.  She was an active member at Grace United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed golfing, playing the piano and cello.

Mildred “Kathy” MATRONE, 82, of Port Allegany, PA, died Monday, November 17, 2025 in her home.  Born March 19, 1943, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Frank W. and Mildred B. Clark Roller.  On June 5, 1959, in Port Allegany, she married Louis J. “Nick” Matrone, who predeceased her on July 24, 2014.  Surviving are: a daughter, Louann M. (Jim) Barr of Port Allegany; a granddaughter, Jamie Payne of Port Allegany; her caregiver who was like a granddaughter to her, Jennifer Welder of Port Allegany; a sister, Lois M. Payne of Turtlepoint; nieces and nephews. 

William H. Grandin        “services slated”

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for William H. “Bill” Grandin, 87, a lifelong resident of Roulette, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Riverside United Methodist Church, 30 River Street, Roulette. A Masonic service will be held at 11 AM immediately followed by members of the Potter County Guard who will accord military honors. A memorial service will then be held with Pastor Jim Cannistraci, officiating. Lunch will follow at the church. Burial will be at Hill Cemetery, Roulette, with members of the Roulette Fire Department according Bill’s last call to service.

Bill’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Carman J. Drake

Carman J. Drake, 82, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

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.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Carman, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Robert L. “Bobby” Lindsey, 65, of Johnsonburg, PA, formerly of Emporium, passed away Tuesday morning (November 18, 2025) at DuBois Nursing Home in DuBois, PA. He was born November 27, 1959, in Cuba, New York, a son of the late Raymond and Velma Mosier Lindsey, Jr.

Bobby enjoyed tinkering, fixing things, and working on cars, and he especially loved taking on a challenging jigsaw puzzle. Years ago, he worked in maintenance, where his mechanical ability and willingness to help others were well appreciated.