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.
Gustave W. “Gus” Wolf, 86, formerly of St. Marys and Allison Park, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Gibsonia, PA, following an illness of the past few months He was born on March 21, 1938 in St. Marys, a son of the late Gustave J. and Helen E. Valentine Wolf.
Gus was a graduate of St. Vincent College and received his Master’s degree from Penn State University. He worked at St. Marys Area High School and St. Francis College as a German teacher and later worked as a Special Needs Counselor for the Allegheny County Intermediate Unit 5. He was a member of the St. Marys Elks Club. He also worked for Allegheny County as a Nursing Home Ombudsman. In his free time, Gus enjoyed golfing, bowling, cooking and beach vacations.
Bert Michael Obleski, 94, of Roulette, PA, entered eternal rest Friday (October 4, 2024). His death at 94 years young culminates an industrious and joyous life of devotion and service as a dedicated father to his family and small town community.
Bert was born September 19, 1930 to Michael and Mary (Prochko) Obleski in Laninger Creek, Roulette Twp., Potter County, PA.
He was a student of Roulette Schools and High School. Following school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1946 and proudly served as a Seaman 1st Class and was honorably discharged from the Navy on the 26th day of December, 1949.
Evelyn C. Green, 77, of Wake Forest, NC and formerly of Berwind Street, St. Marys, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC.
She was born October 23, 1946 in Ridgway, daughter of the late William F. and Sara Mitchell Platt. She was a lifelong resident of the area before moving to North Carolina to be closer with her son, Keith. Evelyn was a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1964. She was employed at Keystone Carbon and later retired from Penn Highlands Elk after twenty nine years with the hospital.
On August 7, 1971, in St. Marys, she married the late Eugene “Tiger” H. Green, who preceded her in death on August 31, 2019.
C. Louise McLaughlin, 89, of Custer City, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 31, 1934, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Esther L. (Wolfgang) Coy. She was a 1952 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On September 23, 1978 in Limestone NY, she married Patrick H. McLaughlin who preceded her in death on November 25, 2017.
Daniel J. Cowburn, 56, of Coudersport, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Olean General Hospital. Dan was born on June 1, 1968, in Wellsboro, the son of the late Katherine (Matteson) “Mimi” MacCartney and his father figure Richard “Poppy” Matteson.
Dan was a graduate of Coudersport High School and an Army veteran. He worked for many years in the natural gas industry as an inspector. He was a star athlete and enjoyed: athletics, music, golfing, fly fishing, the outdoors, and spending time with his family. Dan was a foodie and an avid Notre Dame fan.
Deborah Cable Suppa, 70, of Warren, PA., died Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family, after a long-fought battle with cancer. She was born July 28, 1954, in Warren, PA. Debbie was the daughter of Paul W. and Delores Buerkle Cable.
She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Debbie was a 1972 graduate of Warren Area High School and Seneca School of Nursing, where she graduated as a license practical nurse. She was employed at Warren General Hospital, W.C.A. Hospital of Jamestown, N.Y. and Dr. Vogus’s office.
