Obituaries

Dolores J. Hoyt      “beloved companion, mother, grandmother, sister and friend”

Dolores J. “Dee” Hoyt, 60, of Coudersport, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Sunday, November 17, 1963, in Lebanon, NH, she was a daughter of William Canney and Althea Valia Canney Cilley.  On July 4, 1998 in Peterborough, NH, she married William F. Hoyt, Sr, who passed away on July 4, 2009.  She was the loving companion of David “Dave” Hoover.

Dolores J. Hoyt     

Dolores J. “Dee” Hoyt, 60, of Coudersport, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

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.

Janice L. RUPPERT, 63, of Friendship, NY, died Monday, August 12, 2024 in her home. 

Born August 2, 1961, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Richard and Eleanor M. Cady Heckman.  A 1980 graduate of Jefferson High School in Rochester, she was employed by Delphi on the assembly line.  Jan was a strong, caring, and warm-hearted person.  She was a very supportive mother to her children.  

George E. Rought:  Loving Father and Grandfather

George E. Rought, 89, of 2282 State Route 305, Town of Clarksville, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness.

Born on May 30, 1935, in Sayre, PA, he was a son of Harry and Nina Woodruff Rought.  On July 20, 1954, in Montrose, PA he married the former June A. Crain who predeceased him on December 6, 2019.

George worked for LC Whitford Construction as a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years. He then went to work for the Town of Clarksville Highway Department prior to his retirement. 

He was a member of the Local Teamsters Union, the Cuba VFW Post 2721, Cuba American Legion Post 655, and the Shawn M. Clemens Memorial AmVets Post 1 in Cuba. 

Gregory L. Cannon, 67, of 500 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Urma R. Rinker:  Loving Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.

Urma R. Rinker, 81, of 4338 State Route 305 South, Cuba, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2024 at home.   

Born on September 11, 1942, Wellsville, New York she was a daughter of Lawrence W. and Helen C. Walter Harmon. 

Urma was a graduate of Richburg Central School.  She had been employed by Acme Electric Corp. of Cuba for many years prior to her retirement.

She like to read, pink and purple were her favorite colors, the rose was her favorite flower and spending time her family and friends brought her endless joy.  She looked forward to the monthly Acme retirement luncheons and connecting with her past coworkers, riding through the country and watching the wildlife from her front porch.  Throughout her life she was a true animal lover and raised many cats that brought her great joy.     

William A. “Bill” Tillotson, age 71, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, August 12, 2024. 

He was born on June 14, 1953 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Robert and Doris (Smith) Tillotson and was married to Sandy L. (Clark) Tillotson.  Bill was formerly employed by Dietrich’s Milk Products, Middlebury Center, PA.  He was a member of the REMF, the MCH hunting club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on farms and was a football and baseball fan. 

He is survived by his wife: Sandy Tillotson of Wellsboro, PA, stepsons: Tom (Beverly) Cleveland, Kevin Cleveland, both of Wellsboro, PA, step-daughter: Tammie (George) Hill of Wellsboro, PA, brother: Robert (Ursula) Tillotson of Germany, sister: Sherry Brooks of Wellsboro, PA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by sisters: Viola Gorda, Roberta Dixon and a brother: Paul Tillotson. 

A private family service will be held at a later date. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Edith J. (Greener) Metarko, age 91, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024. 

She was born on September 6, 1932 in Philadelphia (Germantown), PA, a daughter of the late Raymond R. Greener and Helen E. (Riday) Franck.  She was married for 67 years to Robert P. “Bob” Metarko and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Darlene F. Lathrop, 79, of Port Allegany, passed away on Monday (August 12, 2024) at her home in Port Allegany, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 24, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Clarence R, “Bob” and Dorothy (Hobbs) Niles.On December 7, 1978 in Port Allegany she married Richard G. Lathrop, who survives.

Mrs. Lathrop graduated form Port Allegany High School in 1962 and Bradford Nursing School in 1963.

Linda L. Schwabenbauer, 69, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

She was born on June 6, 1955 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Earl and Clara Ferris VanAlstine.

Susan Marie Geist Bailey, age 65 of Westfield passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.

Born April 15, 1959 in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael P. and Florence M. (Tustin) Phillips. Susan retired from Viant and enjoyed gardening, crafting (especially with gourds), cooking and entertaining. She loved spending time with her family.

Harold J. OUTMAN, Sr., 82, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.  Born April 29, 1942, in Coudersport, he was the son of Hubert and Nettie Button Outman. 

He was employed by a dairy farm in Geneva, NY. 

Darlene F. Lathrop, 79, of Port Allegany, passed away on Monday (August 12, 2024) at her home in Port Allegany, surrounded by her family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany. Are incomplete and will be announced.

Berdina M. Dunn       “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

Berdina M. Dunn, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

Born on Wednesday, December 9, 1953 in Cuba, NY, she was a daughter of Malcolm and Marjorie Burch Woodkirk.  On December 16, 1979 in the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church, she married Arthur M. Dunn, who survives.

Berdina was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse.  She was first employed at Galeton Production in Galeton and later by the former Market Basket in Shinglehouse.  She retired from Northwest in Shinglehouse where she served as a bank teller for almost 30 years.

Richard Alden Killingstad (March 21, 1940 – August 5, 2024)

Richard Alden Killingstad, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at the age 84 on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Spring Grove, MN on March 21, 1940, to Harry and Johanna (Klegseth) Killingstad. Richard was the youngest of five children: Gordon, Harry, Jerome, and Joan (Nichols), all of whom predeceased him.

Richard spent his childhood residing in both Spring Grove and Winona, Minnesota, graduating from Winona High School in 1958. He had fond memories and often spoke of his time in Spring Grove – specifically working/living on the Kolsrud family farm. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Navy, serving until 1965, where he received specialized training in the electronics field. During his deployment in Virginia Beach, VA, Richard met and later married Dianne Webster of Wellsboro, PA on July 6, 1963. They were married for almost 58 years until her death on April 8, 2021. 

Kathryn Deyarmin

A celebration of life for Kathryn A. Deyarmin who died on May 30, 2024, will be held this Saturday August 17, 2024, at 5:30 pm in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Warren Chapel, 15360 US-6, Clarendon, PA 16313.

Geraldine C. “Gerry” Schloder, 78, of 111 Villa Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her residence, with her family by her side, after an illness of the past three years.

She was born September 17, 1945 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy Frey Meyer.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of the first graduating class of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1963.  Gerry worked as a seamstress for over 50 years and was the owner of Gerry’s Bridal and Dress Shop from 1993 to 2000. 

On September 19, 1964, in Queen of the World Church, Gerry married the late Paul Michael Schloder, who preceded her in death on September 8, 2023. 

Berdina M. Dunn       “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

Berdina M. Dunn, 70, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

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.

Beatrice I. “Bea” West, 92, of Millport, left this earthly journey and entered her heavenly rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

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.

Lena Iannucci Kittilson, 84, of Coudersport, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (August 10, 2024) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

She was born July 31, 1940 in East Meadow, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Minnie Belle (Roper) Iannucci.

Mrs. Kittilson was a graduate of Port Allegany High School 1977. She worked for the Canoe Place Inn for many years along side her mother. She enjoyed scrapebooking and crafts, photography and traveling. She loved to cook and spend time with friends and family, and she loved her animals.

William Eugene McCafferty, 90, of 956 Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born September 3, 1933 in a lumber camp in Sheffield, PA, the son of the late William A. and Mary Dogostine McCafferty.  He was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1951 and continued his studies at Penn State University where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Forestry.  His work life included work in forestry and survey consultation as well as a long career at Airco Speer Carbon.

On October 18, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, he married, Ann Justine Garbic, who survives.  They were blessed to share 65 years of marriage.

Wayne O. Hagan, 85, of 198 Madison Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at Christ the King Manor.

He was born September 21, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Owen and Rosemary Largey Hagan.  He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956 and furthered his education at Washington and Jefferson College.  Wayne worked as an aeronautical engineer for NASA at Edwards Air Force Base in California and at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.  During his tenure at Edwards Air Force Base, Wayne was proud of his responsibilities on the X-15 Project, working alongside Neil Armstrong and Joe Walker.

Phyllis E. (Dearman) Swanson, 90, passed away peacefully on 6 August 2024 in Lawrence, Kansas with family at her side. She was born on 16 January 1934 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the youngest child of Earl and Maud Dearman. She graduated from Pawtucket East High School in 1951, having skipped a grade, moving ahead by a year. While still in school, she took employment with William H. Haskell Manufacturing and upon graduation, became a full time secretary and payroll manager.

In 1952, she met a young sailor named Bill, and after their marriage in 1953, never left his side. Daughter Laurel was born in 1954 and soon after, they moved back to Bill’s hometown in Kane, Pennsylvania. As a self-proclaimed city girl, she worked hard to adjust to her new home in the forests of northwestern Pennsylvania, including losing her New England accent. After raising their children, Phyllis became a teachers’ aide in the Kane Area School district. She spent nearly 30 years overseeing generations of elementary school children, a job she thoroughly loved.

William Eugene McCafferty, 90, of 956 Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Grace Hamonee Ward, a radiant soul whose kindness touched everyone she met, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on July 10, 2003, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Gregg L Ward and Sherry N. Alger Ward, (her mom and best friend). Grace’s life was a testament to love, care, and selflessness.

Grace graduated in 2021 from Portville Central High School with honors in Portville, NY, and attended West Virginia University. Grace and her mom’s heartwarming and loving bond will last forever and her mom will eternally miss her. She was a makeup artist, liked music, and was a pretty good little plant keeper. She was a fashionista and a good friend.

Jack W. Hanson, 83, of 1104 West Washington St., Bradford, passed away, August 6, 2024, at the Bradford Manor.

Born on May 7, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Marjorie (Peterson) Hanson. He was a 1960 graduate from Bradford High School.

On June 29, 1963, at the First Presbyterian Church he married Gloria (Bond) Hanson who survives.

Linda Schwabenbauer, 69, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Christina L. Hansen, 52, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 13, 1971 in Greensburg; a daughter of Gordon Graham of Greensburg and the late Eleanor Muto.

She was a 1990 graduate of the Hempfield High School, Greensburg.  In 1994 she earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown and later she earned her Master’s degree in student affairs from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

On May 27, 2017 in the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Bradford, she married Kenneth F. Hansen who survives.

June Rose Bend, 73, of Coudersport, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.   June was born on June 19, 1951, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Peter & Rita (Messick) Bend. 

June is survived by sons: Joesph and Joshua Bend, daughters: Shannon Bend and Dawn Marie, a granddaughter, Anastasia, brothers: Gene, Larry, James Bend, nieces: Diane Redcay, Karen Bickel, Angela Morris, Danielle Fernandez, Barbara Bend, Beverly Lavigne, Kim Smolinski, and nephews: Gene Bend, Jr., Joseph Andrews, Phillip Morris, Christopher Bend, Jesse Bend, and Tyler Bend.

At June’s and the family’s request, there will be no visitation or service. 

June’s arrangements are in the care of the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.