Robert E. TORMEY, 88, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, September 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Daniel James O’Brien, a devoted family man and proud Navy Veteran, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born March 13, 1936, in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of James O’Brien and Margaret (McMahon) O’Brien. In his early days, Daniel played in a local softball league and showcased his skills on the high school basketball team, specializing in the two-hand set shot. His love for sports extended to skiing at his grandparents’ farm in Hinsdale during his childhood. He was a 1954 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
Daniel enlisted in the United States Navy in 1954 and served his country with honor aboard the USS Ranger. Daniel served in the Navy until 1958 when he was honorably discharged. He then settled in Bradford, to start a family with his beloved wife, Sandra.
Pamela M. Grady, 84, formerly of State Street, passed away Sunday (Sept. 21, 2025) at Heritage Springs Memory Care in Lewisburg.
Born Sept. 19, 1941, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rita Peters Smith.
She was a 1959 graduate at St. Bernard School. After high school she attended Mansfield State College, and graduated in 1963 with a degree in elementary education.
On Aug. 8, 1964, in St. Bernard Church, she married Thomas G. Grady, who preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 2017.
Helen J. “Zippy” Prechtl, 85, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on January 21, 1940, in Toby, the daughter of the late Oden and Christine Billotte Krise.
On June 23, 1955, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Brandy Camp, she married the late Merle Prechtl, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1990.
Francis Jay Gorton, 84, Bradford, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Elizabeth A. Lindemuth, 95, of Bradford, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Kathi M. Gibbs, 77, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, PA.
She was born January 20, 1948, in Port Allegany, PA, a daughter of the late Eugene and Kathryn E. Means Mullin. On November 28, 1969, in Farmers Valley, she married the late Joseph R. Gibbs, with whom she shared many years of love and devotion.
Joseph M. Rigard, 88, of 142 Rambler Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born July 12, 1937 in St. Marys, son of the late Francis and Alice Hannibal Rigard. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1955. Joe was proud of his service to his country with the United States Army and was employed at Keystone Carbon Company and GKN as a manager in the shipping department.
On August 29, 1959, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Joe married Jean Baldock, who survives. They were blessed to share sixty-six years of marriage after meeting on a blind date in England during Joe’s military service.
Christopher Michael PIAQUADIO, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in UPMC Williamsport. Born December 26, 1952, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Michael D. and Donna J. Vergason Piaquadio.
On July 21, 1989, in Coudersport, he married Michelle J. “Mickie” Mahon, who survives. A 1972 graduate of Galeton High School, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Chris was a member of the Galeton Moose and a social member of the VFW. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson.
Joseph M. Rigard, 89, of 142 Rambler Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Eden C. Bennett
Eden C. Bennett, 44, of Olean, passed away with her loving family and friends by her side on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Funeral arrangements, under the direction 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.
Londa L. Wilson “celebration of life slated”
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Londa L. Wilson, 61, of Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, at 1pm, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Assembly Park, South Oswayo Street, Shinglehouse. The Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, PA, will officiate.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Londa’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
Kevin James BAER, 53, of Port Allegany, PA, a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. A gathering to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial Home, 4743 Rte. 155, Port Allegany, PA 16743. All are welcome to attend and help celebrate the wonderful life Kevin lived. Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Daniel J. O’Brien, 89, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Linda Ann Valimont, 67, of Johnsonburg, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 1, 1958, in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Robert A. Nortum and late Beatrice M. Kemick.
Linda worked in health care, caring for the elderly. In her free time, Linda enjoyed sewing. She had a soft spot for animals and nature, especially birds and fish. Linda found great joy in feeding the chipmunks everyday. She always enjoyed celebrating birthdays with her family members and was known for being the family birthday planner. Overall, Linda loved helping people.
Linda is survived by her life partner of 30 years, Dave Allison of Johnsonburg. She is also survived by two brothers; Robert (Wonda) Nortum and Brad Nortum, three sisters; Karen (Michael) Smail, Kathy (Fred) Launer, and Patty (Dale) Cook, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Linda Ann Valimont are being held privately by the family.
Burial will be at Wilcox Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital or the ASPCA.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Patrick William Geary, 80, of Bradford, PA, who died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.
Patrick was born on October 2, 1944, at the Bradford Area Hospital to Jean Sloan Geary and Vincent Geary. On February 2, 1974, he married Christine Reid of Dublin, Ireland, at St. Bonaventure Parish in Allegany, NY. Together, they built a beautiful life and family over 51 years of marriage.
Troy A. Pease “celebration of life slated”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Troy A. Pease, 29, of Shinglehouse, at 1pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Crosstown Alliance Church, Honeoye Street, Shinglehouse, with Pastor Tim Taylor, officiating.
Troy passed away on August 29, 2025.
Troy’s family 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
Jerry Wayne Fankhouser was born in Hays, Kansas, to W.C. “Chet” and Lelia Fankhouser.
He graduated from El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Kansas, and went on to attend Butler County Community College before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University, Class of 1961. While at Kansas State, Jerry met the love of his life, Patricia L. Roby, whom he married in 1962.
Robert Howard “Bob” McAdams, 81, of Bradford, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Olean General Hospital.
Born January 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Donald B. and Jean L. (Xander) McAdams.
Bob was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School.
On April 8, 1967, he married Marcia Susan (Spencer) McAdams who survives.
Ralph E. “Tub” Rice, Jr., 78, of Morris, passed away Sunday September 14, 2025 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1947, in Wellsboro, to Ralph E. and Margaret “Peggy” (Cooney) Rice. Ralph graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1965, and served in the Army National Guard.
On August 19, 1967, he married Susan M. Briggs with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Ralph was a hard worker, in addition to a career as a Union Carpenter, he worked as a Notary Public, a PA Inspection Mechanic, and as a mechanic at WECo. Tub enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, motorcycles, and camping, but most of all he loved spending time with family and friends.
Londa L. Wilson “beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”
Londa L. Wilson, 61, of Olean, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away unexpectedly with her loving sons, grandbabies, sister and nephew by her side on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
Born on Wednesday, December 18, 1963 in Olean, she was a daughter of James L. Dingman and Joan Calhoun Dingman Richardson.
Londa was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was employed in the mail room at the Olean Times Herald in Olean for many years. She had also been employed as a CNA at the St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in Allegany. Londa and her former husband owned and operated the former A-1 Taxi Company in Olean.
Brandon Michael FULLER, 20, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, September 11, 2025 in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
Born April 24, 2005, in Hornell, he was the son of Michael D. Fuller and Jennifer Haynoski. Brandon attended Grand Island High School and was employed by Just One More in Shongo as a cook and waiter. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, journaling, and spending time with friends and family.
Barry A. GRIDLEY, 86, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, September 12, 2025 in Jones Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Born November 7, 1938, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of William A. and Marguerite G. Hitzel Gridley. On June 18, 1977, in Wellsville, he married Linda S. Ackley, who survives.
Marsha G. Hedlund, 73, of Bradford, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at UPMC Hamot, Erie.
She was born on April 8, 1952 in Bradford, a daughter of the late George “Dutch” and Maxine Pepe Glander.
She was a 1970 graduate of the former Bradford Central Christian.
On April 26, 1980 in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bradford, she married Richard W. Hedlund who preceded her in death on October 6, 1996.
Ronald H. KATILA, 86, of Milton, GA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA died Sunday, August 31, 2025 in Sullivan House Senior Living
Born September 9,1938, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Harvey Arnold Katila and Grace Prindle Katila.
On December 21,1963, in Columbus, OH, he married Carol Lee Wright, who predeceased him on June 25, 2016. Ron was Senior Counsel for Alcoa, Inc. in the Legal Department for 39 years.
Thomas F. Faust, 74, of Coudersport passed away Wednesday September 10, 2025, at UPMC Cole.
He was born at home October 4, 1950, in Perkiomenville PA to James William and Doris Ella (Hunter) Faust. On February 17, 1981 he married the love of his life Sharon Chapman whom he shared 44 years of devoted marriage. Thomas was a hard worker; a “jack of all trades”.
Port Allegany -A Celebration of Life for Gregory A. Koons, will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1PM at 16 Town Line Drive, Turtlepoint PA.
Please bring your chairs
Mary C. Major, 98, of Port Allegany, passed away Tuesday (September 9, 2025) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born June 13, 1927 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Kotchey) Meyers. On June 28, 1948, in Austin, PA, she married Donald H. Major, Sr., who died Sept 28, 2006.
Mary graduated from Austin High School. She had worked during WWII in Pittsburgh at a steel mill for a short period of time, before she located to Port Allegany and worked at the cafeteria at Port Allegany High School. She also had cleaned at the former Canoe Place Inn.
Stephen “Chunk” Kovalyak, 59, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on August 18, 1966, in Ridgway, the son of the late Michael S. and Veronica Cuneo Kovalyak.
He is survived by his fiancé of nearly 26 years, Laura Schlimm, whom Steve’s kids lovingly referred to as their “Favorite almost step-mom”.
