Tonya Lynn Schmerbeck, 62, of Coudersport, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 3, 1961, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Murrel and Shirley (Sharp) Hurd. Tonya married John R. Schmerbeck on November 5, 1988, and celebrated 32 years of marriage until his passing on October 26, 2021.
Tonya was a waitress and bar tender for the Allegheny Club, Hollidaysburg and was a member of the American Legion, Potter Post 192, Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, and was a big NASCAR and Pittsburgh Steeler fan.
Robert A. Cheatle, 63, of Rossiter, PA and formerly of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Haverilla Personal Care Home.
Bobby was born July 23, 1961 in St. Marys, son of the late Francis B. and Rose Celin Cheatle. He was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1979, where he excelled in his studies.
He is survived by his caring aunts: Virginia “Ginna” Volovar, Catherine Olson, and Elizabeth “Betty” Cheatle, all of St. Marys and numerous cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Cheatle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Queen of the World Church on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00AM with Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating.
Bobby’s family will gather at the church at 9:00AM until time of service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com
Julianne “Julie” (Costanzo) Cogley, 68, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Julie was born on May 1, 1956 in Punxsutawney to her late parents Frank and Mildred Swarmer Costanzo. Julie attended Saints Cosmos and Damian elementary school, then moved to the public school system and graduated in May 1974. Julie was very active and popular in high school, as she was elected vice-president of student counsel and voted as basketball queen in her senior year.
Julie and her husband, Bob, started dating toward the end of their junior year in high school. They were wed on October 9, 1976, in Punxsutawney.Julie worked at Nay W. Shields Insurance Agency in Punxsutawney from 1973 until February 1985 when she, Bob, and their daughter Angela moved to Corry, PA upon Bob’s assignment with the Pennsylvania State Police. While living in Corry, Julie gave birth to their son, Brian.
In 1987, they moved to Saint Marys, PA. Julie started working at Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital in 1987 and retired from Penn Highlands Elk in May 2019.
Julie enjoyed her work and loved to read, cook, and bake. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and dear friends. Julie was known to bring love, joy, and positivity into everything she did.
Julie is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Cogley, her daughter Angela Wirick (Mike) of Gibsonia, PA, her son Brian (Kayla) Cogley of Cranberry Twp., PA, her sister Peg Henninger of Walston, PA, and her sister-in-law Barbara Costanzo of Dubois, PA. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and her grandchildren Caitlin Wirick, and Connor, Brock, Grant, and Callie Cogley.
In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Costanzo, her sister, Judy Giffin, and her grandson, Noah Wirick.
A celebration of life for Julie will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on October 12, 2024 from 10:00AM until 12:00PM. A funeral service will immediately follow with Rev. Thomas Curry, O.S.B., officiating.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the LGS Foundation (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Foundation) 6030 Santo Road, Suite 1, Unit 420878, San Diego, CA 92142 LGS Foundation or Community Nurses, Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Michael James “Dirt” Rhoades, 68, of Gates Hollow, Bradford, passed away at his home on September 29, 2024 surrounded by family.
Born on October 8, 1955, in Bradford, he was a son of Alberta (Smead) Cobb.
Mike lived in Willow Creek and Bradford throughout his life and was a 1974 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
He worked for Halliburton and Universal Well Services until his diagnosis of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in 1994.
Despite being quadriplegic, Mike was able to live his best life at home. He always had a positive outlook and inspired those around him with his strength and optimism. He was a loving father, grandfather, and husband who will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and love for the simple things in life. He enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, watching the birds, listening to his classic rock, talking with his friends from the oil fields, and enjoying the outdoors sitting under the apple tree. His simple life at home meant the world to him.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Beth Ann (Price) Rhoades, whom he married December 19, 1975, two children: Emily Rhoades (Jeremy Lingenfelter) and Katie Greene (Mike Greene), and two granddaughters Daisy Greene and Violet Greene, and one brother, Bill Good (Beth Soble).
Mike was predeceased by his mother, and four brothers, Stanley Rhoades, David Rhoades, Mark Rhoades, and Bruce Rhoades.
In keeping of the wishes of Mike, there will be no funeral services.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the National MS Society PO Box #91891 Washington, DC, 20090-1891 (In memory of Mike Rhoades, 72 Gates Hollow, Bradford, PA 16701) or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Eric J. LUCE, 38, of Genesee, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 28, 2024 at home.
Born November 13, 1985, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville NY, he was the son of Ricky Luce and Kathleen Farley Luce. A 2004 Graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville as a machinist for several years and Morgan AM&T in Coudersport for short time.
Robert C. Gnan Sr., 87, of S. Michael Road., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.
He was born on December 22, 1936 in Saint Marys, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Helen Ott Gnan.
On November 8, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Donna Wolford, who preceded him in death on January 5, 2017. Together they shared more than 58 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Bob was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and was a member of Queen of the World Church. He retired from Powdered Metal Products after more than 46 years of service.
In his free time, he loved going to camp and hunting. He enjoyed working around the house and tinkering with things. Whenever Bob would get a new car, he enjoyed adding all the bells and whistles to customize it the way he wanted. He will be remembered for the love and pride he had for his tractors. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Dr. Bennett, known to friends and associates as Dave, passed away in Nazareth, PA, on September 16, 2024, after a long illness. His loving partner of seventeen years, Joanne Ponak, was at his side.
Dave was born and raised in Ridgway, PA. After completing high school, he left to further his education, obtaining a PhD degree in Applied Statistics, all the while pursuing a career and raising a family. Dave’s career started as a Biostatistician with multiple pharmaceutical companies, eventually becoming a successful Executive at Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s).
Phyllis Elaine Kio Gleason, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after a short illness.
Born on June 11, 1945 in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Bob O. Kio and Vera L. Clinton Kio. On April 29, 1961 in the E.U.B. Church in Prouty, she married William “Bill” Gleason. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing on April 10, 2012.
Alan R. LEWIS, 75, of Rexville, NY, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born September 26, 1949, in Hornell, he was the son of Robert F. and Doris Rogers Lewis.
A 1968 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he studied forestry and conservation at BOCES from 1966 – 1968. He was employed by Ro-La Farms, Inc. Alan was always there for a good laugh. If anyone ever wanted to go for a ride or take a walk, Alan was the guy to see. He knew all the hidden gems in the area, especially Rock City in Olean. Alan enjoyed shed hunting and collecting rocks.
Denise A. “Denny” DEAN, 67, of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.
Born June 11, 1957, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Richmond and Evelyn Drake Dean. A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed in the hotel industry and by Hamilton-Gibson Productions in Wellsboro. Denny was a former member of the Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce, served on the Galeton Borough Council, and attended the Niles Valley United Methodist Church. She was honored in 2022 with the creation of the Denny Dean Rose Garden next to the Galeton boro office.
Marie L. “Dolly” Richardson “memorial service slated”
COUDERSPORT, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Marie “Dolly” Richardson at 2pm on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at North Eulalia Baptist Church, 683 State Route 49, Coudersport with Pastor Mike Reeves, officiating.
Dolly passed away on September 1, 2024.
Dolly’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Julianne “Julie” Cogley, 68, of South St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 29, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Thomas D. Vollmer, 64, of Jackson Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc
Phyllis E. Gleason, 79, of Austin passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
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.
The world lost a good guy and a great storyteller with the passing of husband, father, and friend, Gerald (Jerry) William Ullrich. With his family by his side, Jerry passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, after a brief illness.
The youngest of four children, Jerry was born August 4, 1952, in Bradford, PA to the late Arthur L. and Dorothy Korb Ullrich, Sr. When Jerry was young the family moved to Warren where he proudly spent the rest of his life. Jerry graduated from Warren High School in 1970 and shortly after graduation began working at Warren General Hospital where he met his wife, Jane. After leaving Warren General Hospital, Jerry worked various jobs before retiring from the Pennsylvania State Police after 24 years of service.
Lynda M. Church, 75, of Warren, PA, died on Monday September 23, 2024, in her home.
She was born in Kane, PA, on August 26, 1949, the daughter of the late John and Helen (McKenna) Espin Jr. Lynda was a graduate of Warren Area High School Class of 1967. She was of the catholic faith, and volunteered with the Jefferson DeFrees Family Center, Warren, PA.
She is survived by her siblings, Charles R. Espin of Hawaii, Greg Espin of Arizona, Colin Crawford of Wisconsin, and Sean Crawford of Ridgeway, PA; aunt, Joanie McKenna of Erie, PA; and cousins, Mark Espin and wife Lynn of Warren, PA, Stephanie Johnson of Florida and Michelle Palmer of Kane, PA.
Our mother, Nancy L. Engelberg sadly passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024. She was an amazing mother, wife, sister, nana, and friend.
She was born in St. Marys to Clarence and Catherine Wildnauer Distler on January 10, 1945. She attended Central Catholic where she graduated in 1962. During her life, Nancy was employed at Keystone Carbon Company, Northwest Savings Bank and Advanced Thermal Products.
On October 15, 1966 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nancy married the love of her life, Siegfried J. Engelberg, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2017. Together they had two daughters, Mary (Anthony) Mattivi and Amy (Gary) Dietz. She had 5 grandchildren who adored her, Casey and Abby Mattivi and Josh (Marysia), Jonathan and Michael Dietz.
Wayne G. Schauer, 87, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Fern Lane, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 following a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Carolyn M. Taylor, Loving wife, mother, and grandmother
Carolyn Marie Taylor, of Shinglehouse, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 in her home, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carolyn was born in Shinglehouse, on April 24, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Alfred “Buck” and Ruby Hanson Kemp. On June 20, 1959 in the Ceres Methodist Church in Ceres, NY, she married Dorwin Taylor, who survives.
Lynn E. “Skip” Snyder “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”
Lynn E. “Skip” Snyder, 77, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Saturday, November 2, 1946, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Harry E. and Cleo V. DeNio Snyder. On April 23, 1966 in the Austin United Methodist Church, he married Judy A. Major, who survives.
Myrtle E. Kleiner, age 86 of Elkland, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Elmira, NY on December 22, 1937 and was a daughter to the late Clifford George and Eva Lorena (Harvey) Carpenter. Myrtle was also known by her family as “Sooky”, a childhood nickname that stuck around.
