Julian F. “Bud” Asti, 82, of 120 Edward Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. Bud was born at home in Johnsonburg on July 27, 1942.
He was the son of the late Anthony “Tony” and Mildred Aiello Asti. He was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Johnsonburg schools. Following high school, Bud started working at Pure Carbon until he furthered his education at the Educational Institute of Pittsburgh, where he earned his diploma in Design and Engineering Drafting.
Toby Bernard Lent, a cherished person known for his kind, loving, caring and vibrant personality, left us on October 7, 2024. Born on January 21, 1971, Toby lived a life of tremendous passion and service towards others. Toby was 53.
Lois E. BALCOM, 82, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 in her home.
Born April 27, 1942, in Dansville, she was the daughter of Ruth I. George. On September 26, 1959, in Scottsburg, she married James E. Balcom, who predeceased her on August 16, 2003. She was employed as an office manager by various companies through the years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, spending time with her family, and vacationing when she could. She had a deep love for her pets.
Alan LITTELL, novelist and travel journalist, dies at age 95.
Alan LITTELL, a Western New York author and journalist best known for his evocative articles on travel that appeared widely in newspapers and magazines in this country and in Europe, died October 13, 2024 at Hart Comfort House, in Wellsville, N.Y. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. He was 95 years old and lived in Alfred, N.Y.
The cause was a stroke, his family said.
For more than 40 years Mr. Littell, writing as a freelance, reported on travel for publications ranging from The New York Times and Travel & Leisure Magazine to The Athens (Greece) News. He contributed articles on voyaging and nautical history to Ocean Navigator, a national yachting publication.
In Western New York his work appeared regularly in The Buffalo News, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and The Olean Times Herald, and for 10 years he served as travel editor of The Hornell Sunday Spectator.
Julian F. “Bud” Asti, 82, of Edward Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Janet M. Buck, 76, of Montoursville, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at The Williamsport Home in Williamsport. She was born April 23, 1948, in Wellsboro to John and Betty (Barnhart) Winters. She was married to the love of her life, Edward A. Buck, for 59 years. Janet was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend to many, but her most cherished titles were Wife and Mother.
Carole R. (Howarth) Miller, 86, of Little Marsh, passed away October 11, 2024 at UPMC Cole in Coudersport, PA. She was born August 5, 1938, in Philadelphia to James and Gladys (Specketer) Howarth. On November 28, 1969, she married Russell A. Miller with whom she shared nearly 55 years of marriage.
Linda B. Neal, age 71, of Little Marsh, PA, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
She was born on March 10, 1953 in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late James and Ruby (Quailes) Brooks and was married to George E. Neal. Linda was formerly employed by Patterson Farms as the office manager for 30+ years.
Olean- Rodney R. “Rod” Edwards “Loving Brother, Uncle, & Friend”
Rodney R. Edwards of South 2nd Street Olean, formerly of Cuba and Belfast, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at home following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Rod was born on November 11, 1965, in Cuba and was the son of Richard H. and Beverly Mills Edwards.
James J. Macfarlane, 62, of Rew, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home, with his wife Sandy by his side.
Born April 23, 1962, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert M. and Olga M. (Pelino) and Macfarlane, Sr.
Jim was a 1980 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School. He later earned an Associate’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology in 1982, and a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985 in Petroleum Geology both from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Catherine M. Cuneo, 76, of Buffalo and formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.
She was born April 21, 1948 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Victor E. and Mary Margaret Henkel Marconi. Cathy was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired office manager for PennDOT.
On August 14, 1976 in the Sacred Heart Church, Cathy married the late Charles J. Cuneo, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2013.
Bruce E. DeWalt, 69, of Bradford and winter resident of Kissimmee, FL passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
Born February 26, 1955, in Spring Valley, IL, he was a son of the late Merlin and Dorothy (Landers) DeWalt. His family relocated to Phoenix AZ when Bruce was very young. He attended schools in Arizona.
Sherry M. Davidson, 67, of Curtis Rd. in Ludlow, passed away Thursday (Oct. 3) at UPMC-Hamot. Born May 23, 1957 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Gerald and Ruth (Beane) Holmes. On Sept. 3, 1977 in Kane she married Daniel Davidson, who preceded her in death.
Sherry had worked in home health care. She had several nieces, nephews,grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved each and every one of them. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She would always put others needs before her own.
Jay B. Alexander, 67, of 433 High Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 19, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Gerald M. and Gwendolyn L. (Thrush) Alexander. He was a 1975 graduate from Bradford High.
On August 29, 1992, in Bradford, he married Wendy M. (Tyger) Alexander, who survives.
Jay worked for Lloyd-Smith, drilling water wells for 37 years. He worked in the oil industry for Cline Oil and Philips & Dart and was employed as a custodian at Bradford Area School District working at Fretz Middle School.
He was an avid Steelers fan, loved to hunt, fish, camp, dig leeks, watch Mash and Gunsmoke, and spend time with his dog Jasmine.
In addition to his wife of 32 years, he is survived by three children, Jocylen (Michael) Bombasay of Bradford, Jason (Katie) Alexander of Bradford, and Justin (Jenn) Alexander of Hawaii, four grandchildren, Joey Alexander, Hadley Alexander, Isaac Alexander, Johnny Alexander, two sisters, Jayne (Tate) Ingram of Dawsonville GA, Jan S Alexander of Dawsonville GA, three brothers, Gerald (Deanna) Alexander Jr. of Erie, Jack (Denise) S. Alexander of Olean, NY, Jim (Mary) Alexander, of Savannah GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a Celebration of Life held in the summer of 2025 that will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford PA 16701, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
James J. Macfarlane, 62, of Rew, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home, with his wife Sandy by his side.
Born April 23, 1962, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert M. and Olga M. (Pelino) and Macfarlane, Sr.
Jim was a 1980 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School. He later earned an Associate’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology in 1982, and a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985 in Petroleum Geology both from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
On November 9, 1985, in Elmira, NY, he married Sandra Jean (Curren) Macfarlane who survives.
Julius J. “Butch” Hepner, age 87, of Russell, PA (formerly of Fairport Harbor, Ohio), died peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home in Russell, PA.He was born on May 26, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Julius and Magdalene (Hartman) Hepner.
At the age of 10, his family moved to Fairport Harbor, Ohio where he resided until 2021 when he moved to Russell, PA to be near his daughter.
Marilyn I. “Molly” Malone: Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister
Marilyn I. “Molly” Malone, 88 of 9400 Laidlaw Rd, Franklinville, and formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a short illness
Born on November 21, 1935, in Farmersville, New York she was a daughter of Jay and Ethelyn (Chamberlain) Brown. In 1958, she married John P. Malone who predeceased her on February 26, 2024.
Marilyn was a graduate of Hinsdale Central School Class of 1954 and three years later graduate as a Registered Nurse from the Buffalo School of Nursing.
She began her nursing career at Cuba Memorial Hospital before going to work at Olean General Hospital from where she retired after 30 years.
When her children were young, she was an active Girl Scout Leader and horse show mom always looking forward to when her girls would show horses at the Cattaraugus County Fair. At home she enjoyed gardening, watching the wildlife, baking, and raising cats and dogs throughout the years.
Beverly Joan Retzer, 92, formerly of South Avenue and Congress Street Apartments, Bradford, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born April 24, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Horace W. and Bernice Elvira (Davis) Mines.
She graduated from Wilcox High School in 1950 and was a graduate of Jamestown Business College as a Medical Secretary. She worked for Samuel A. Dispenza, M.D. in Jamestown. Later, she worked at the Child Guidance Clinic, Social Services, and Cerebral Palsy Clinic at Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Beverly retired in 1993 after working 23 years as secretary to Widad E. Bazzoui, M.D., Medical Director of the Guidance Center.
On April 4, 1953, in the Presbyterian Church in Wilcox with Rev. T. Lambert officiating, she married Ernest N. Retzer who preceded her in death on November 19, 2014.
Catherine M. Cuneo, 76, of Buffalo and formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.
She was born April 21, 1948 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Victor E. and Mary Margaret Henkel Marconi. Cathy was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired office manager for PennDOT.
On August 14, 1976 in the Sacred Heart Church, Cathy married the late Charles J. Cuneo, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2013.
Shirley J. Stuck, 89, of Looker Mountain Trail, Rixford, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord, surrounded by her loving family Friday, July 19, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at Country Chapel Baptist Church, 109 Indian Creek Road, Eldred, at 11 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 12, 2024) with a luncheon to follow.
Beverly Joan Retzer, 92, formerly of South Avenue and Congress Street Apartments, Bradford, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill FUneral Homes Inc.
Donald Wade Garland “beloved father, grandfather and brother”
Donald Wade Garland, 81, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after a long illness.
Born on Thursday, February 4, 1943 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of Donald Link and Arvilla M. Gossard Garland. On December 23, 1966 in Conemaugh Grace Brethren Church in Conemaugh, PA, he married Jacqueline D. “Jacqui” Jones, who passed away on September 20, 2013.
Robert H. Carroll “B.O.B.”, 95, of Smethport, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
He was born on October 27, 1928, in Mapleton Depot, he was a son of the late James H. Carroll and Vera Flo (Corbin) Carroll.
He was a 1946 graduate of Jeannette High School, received a Bachelor of Science from Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, and earned a Master of Arts at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.
On June 22, 1956, he married Shirley Woodle, who passed away on June 8, 1999.
Paula K. (Mikolajczyk) Givan, 75, of Olean, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on June 23, 1949, in Olean she was a daughter of Stanley and Catherine (Ruby) Mikolaczyk.
She leaves behind her children, Christina Smith; Robert Givan, Jr., and Shelli (Scott) Givan-Baker all of Olean; Four grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 3 Sisters and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Private Services will be held by the family.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
Donald Wade Garland, 81, of Shinglehouse, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Family and friends may call from 4pm to 7pm on Friday at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse and from 10am to 11am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Portville Baptist Church, Temple Street, Portville, NY, where funeral services will follow at 11am.
A complete obituary will follow.
Wade entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Michael J. GILLIGAN, 77, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Sunday, October 6, 2024 in his home. Born June 7, 1947, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John Francis and Maria Regina O’Hanlan Gilligan. On May 29, 1967, in Warren County, NC, he married the former Barbara L. Beideman, who survives.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1965 – 1969. He was employed by Morris Iron and Steel Co. in Philadelphia, WW Disposal in Harrison Valley, and Northern Light Candles in Wellsville, NY. Mike was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Westfield, Teamsters Union, American Legion Post #831 in Campbelltown, and served as a Scoutmaster for Troop #463 in Philadelphia.
Deborah L. SCHULTZ, 62, of Whitesville, NY, passed away August 25, 2024 in her home after a lengthy illness.
A gathering to celebrate Deb’s life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Whitesville Rod & Gun Club beginning at 11:00 AM.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
