Obituaries

Amy M. Carlson, 57, of Warren, PA, died on Tuesday April 15, 2025, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, PA.

A complete obituary will be published when it’s available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc.

Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of 103 Thunder Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness. 

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

Kazuko “Kay” Wells, 93, of 16 Lincolndale Rd, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born March 3, 1932, in Naha, Okinawa. She was a daughter of the late Kenkei Taba and Makato (Nagamine) Taba.

She worked for JC Penny’s Department Store and retired from housekeeping at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Kay enjoyed crocheting, cooking her famous sukiyaki, and all family gatherings.

Marjorie J. “Marge” Wedge, 87, of 905 North Main St Limestone, NY, passed away  Monday, April 14, 2025, at her residence. 

Born May 1, 1937, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Owen V. and Winifred (Sherman) Hannon Sr.

On October, 10, 1961, in Olean, NY, she married William J. Wedge who preceded her in death on August 28, 1997.

She attended St. Bernard School and obtained her GED in 1980, the same year as her son Bill.

Marge was a homemaker and formerly volunteered for the Boy Scouts, she also was a chaperone for the Limestone children traveling to the Olean YMCA to Swim, and to skate.

Surviving are two daughters, Marge Updegrove, and Mary Ann (Donna) Schelb, five sons, Chuck (Patricia) Updegrove, Scott Updegrove, Joe (Mary) Wedge, Bill (Terri) Wedge, and David Wedge, 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, one sister, Jane Waterson, and several nieces and nephews.
 
Marge was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son John Wedge, and one brother Owen V. Hannon Jr.

Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Marge’s Life on April, Saturday 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Limestone Fireman’s Community Center. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Limestone United Methodist Church, or the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

James E. Sunderland, 76 of, Port Allegany, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home.

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

James R. Edwards, Jr.

“loving father and grandfather”

James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.

Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1943 in New Brighton, he was a son of James R. Sr. and Margaret V. Stoltz Edwards.

Jim attended Beaver Falls High School. He was employed for Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill in Ambridge, retiring after 20 years of service.

Robert Joseph Luchini, of Kersey, Pennsylvania, passed away at home and with his family by his side on April 11, 2025, at the age of 71.

Born on October 2, 1953, in Fort Hood, Texas, Robert was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Zernell) Luchini.

On March 13, 1976, he married Brenda Lavella at St. Boniface Church. Together, they shared a devoted and loving marriage of 49 years.

Marjorie J. Wedge, 87, of Limestone NY, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Kenneth J. Schaming, 96, of 3 Butternut Drive, Bradford, passed away, at home Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his children.

Born on September 21, 1928, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Bernard B. and Susan M. (Bauer) Schaming Sr. He was a 1946 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On June 17, 1950, in St. Bernard Church, he married Patricia (Carlson) Schaming, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2022.

Richard L. Wheeler, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, April 11, 2025.

He was born on July 11, 1946 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late John and Edith (Jelliff) Wheeler and served in the Army National Guard. Dick was employed for over 30 years by the Borough of Wellsboro as a police officer.

James R. Edwards, Jr.

James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.

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.

Joyce O. (Beiling) Zelinski, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

She was born on November 9, 1940 in Galeton, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Haner) Beiling and was married to the late Robert Zelinski.

Norman H. Steis, 81, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

He was born on January 12, 1944, in Ridgway, a son of the late Alfred and Alice Johnson Steis.

Norm retired from the Johnsonburg Paper Mill after many years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars and going to races. Norm was an avid sports fan, following the Pirates, Steelers, and Nascar. A devoted enthusiast of Lionel trains, he found joy in collecting and sharing his treasured models with family and friends.

Rosa L. Martin, 71, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg.  She was born on June 23, 1953, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Norman K. and Filomena R. (Lagonia) Leete.  Rosa married Michael N. Martin on September 2, 1978, and celebrated 35 years of marriage until his passing on March 10, 2014.  

A memorial mass at St. Eulalia Catholic Church, 6 Maple St., Coudersport, will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 am with a visitation from 10-11 am at the church.  The family suggest memorial contributions in Rosa’s name be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915. 

Rosa’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas Fickinger Funeral Home 210 N. East Street Coudersport.  To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.

Lisa Jean Outman                 “beloved sister, aunt, and friend”

Lisa Jean Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.

Born on Friday, August 2, 1963 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Paul F. and Mary Jean Madison Outman.

Lisa was a graduate of Northern Potter High School and was also a graduate of the former Olean Business Institute in Olean, NY.

Walter B. “Bucky” Russell, Jr., 83, of Limestone, NY, passed away Saturday (April 12, 2025) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

He was born May 4, 1941 in Farmers Valley, the son of Walter, Sr. and Violet (Hibbard) Russell.

Rhonda K. Valenti

August 29, 1960 – April 12, 2025

Rhonda Kay (Ripple) Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Born on August 29, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Dixie L. (Stuckey) Ripple.

Linda V. Burks

“celebration of life slated”

Family and friends of Linda V. Burks, 74, of Shinglehouse, may call from 11:30am to 12 noon on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Bell Run Union Church, 904 Taylor Brook Road, Shinglehouse where a celebration of life will follow at 12 noon with Pastor Chad E. Shaffer, officiating.

Marie T. AMOS, 93, of Sunderlinville, PA, died Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the Green Home, Wellsboro.  

Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Robert Joseph Luchini, of Kersey, Pennsylvania, passed away at home and with his family by his side on April 11, 2025, at the age of 71.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.

Cathy Jo Mack, 61, of Emporium, PA, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys.

She was born March 28, 1964, in Spangler, PA, the beloved daughter of Russell and Kathleen Orner Mack of Emporium.

Cathy Jo was a 1982 graduate of Cameron County High School. For over 30 years, she was a dedicated employee at GKN in Emporium, where she built lasting friendships.

Sally A. Garman, 78, of Sinnemahoning, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence in Williamsport, surrounded by love.

Born in Altoona, on March 30, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Meryl and Dorothy (Barkley) Stiver. Sally was a woman of deep faith whose life was marked by kindness, devotion, and a steadfast love for her family.

On October 12, 1986, in Emporium, PA, she married the love of her life, the late Robert “Bob” Garman. Together, they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and shared values.

Lisa J. Outman

Lisa J. Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.

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.

Rhonda K. Valenti

Rhonda Kay Ripple Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care 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.

Connie W. Fannin, 81, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025, at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born on September 23, 1942, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Gerald and J. Nadine Bullers Wilson.

On July 16, 1982, she married the late Raymond A. Fannin, who preceded in death on November 24, 2021.

Robert B. Swanson Jr., 66, of Jo Jo Road, passed away Wednesday (April 2) in UPMC-Shadyside.  Born July 8, 1958 in Warren, he is the son of the late Robert and Gayle (Frontera) Swanson Sr.  He married Selene VanHorn, who survives.

Bob drove truck for several years as well as working in various other jobs.  He was in the Air Force and he loved playing his guitar and performing.  He played in two different church bands as well as another band called Dark Rhythm.  He was a member of the Living Waters Free Methodist Church.