Sylvester Corey, 79, of Brockport, PA died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Christ The King Manor.
He was born on January 18, 1945, in Kane, the son of the late Joseph and Edith Farren Corey.
On March 11, 1967, he married Rebecca Shipe, who survives.
Sylvester led a fulfilling life; having worked at the Ridgway Ink Plant and later retiring from GKN in 2010. Notably, he had a profound love for dancing, bowling, and playing softball. Additionally, he found solace in the great outdoors, with hunting and fishing being among his favorite pastimes.
William H. Wagenmann, age 85 of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Corning Guthrie Hospital.
He was born on June 23, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA and was a son to the late Marie (McGlory) Wagenmann. Bill was a proud Army veteran, having served from 1961 to 1964. He enjoyed turkey and deer hunting, driving his tractor, listening to old country music and he loved his beer.
Bill was a member of the St. Thomas’ the Apostle Catholic Church for several years, long-term member of the Elkland Moose Lodge # 746 and he was a Freemason.
Judy Jean Shaffer, 79, of Warren, PA, formerly of Russell, PA, died on Monday June 24, 2024, in the Warren Manor after a brief illness.
She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on April 24, 1945, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Charlotte Mae Thompson. She was the owner and operator of Kinzua Field and Stream, and a press operator and quality control specialist for Loranger Manufacturing.
Judy loved time with her family and grandchildren, yearly beach vacations, holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, family camping trips, and picnics. Judy’s favorite holiday was Christmas when she could have all her family together to celebrate the holiday. She also enjoyed being in the sun, game shows, and her grandchildren’s events.
On July 18, 1962, in Geneva, Ohio she married Harvey D. Shaffer, and they spent 58 loving years together before he passed on September 6, 2020.
Judy is survived by her loving children, Laura Winslow and husband Andrew of Warren, Tammy Fiscus and husband Charles Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, Brenda Huntoon and husband Brian of Warren, Harvey L. Shaffer and wife Jillian of Scandia; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; sister, Jane Cutright and husband Larry of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Billy Thompson and wife Sandy of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Jimmy Thompson of Clarion, PA.
Gerald E. DECKER, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born March 11, 1944, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond E. and Mary C. Crandall Decker. He was a graduate of Belmont High School.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1963 – 1967 on the USS Kitty Hawk as an aircraft mechanic. He was employed by Current Control in Wellsville. Gerry enjoyed go kart racing, NASCAR, football, basketball, wrestling, and watching Westerns.
ROULETTE, PA—Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette, PA passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Monday, October 31, 1949 in Clay, she was a daughter of David H. and Carrie E. Hutchinson Haldeman. She was first married to Ray Elmer Unangst, who preceded her in death. She later married Roger Kagarise, who also preceded her in death.
Pat was a graduate of Ephrata High School. Before relocating to Roulette, Pat was employed as a school van driver for the IU13 Program in Ephrata. She and her late son, Steven, owned and operated Steve’s Farm Fresh Produce and Misty Maple Farm, both in Roulette.
While living downstate, Pat was a member of the Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Department in Clay Township, where she served in the Fire Police. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and watching birds. Her greatest love was her family.
Lewis Virgil Gillotti, 95, of 2 Greeves St, Kane, PA passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2024 in Erie. He was born September 16, 1928 in Kane to William and Zella Knapp Gillotti.
He was a 1946 graduate of Kane High School. On December 31, 1949 in Kane, he married Elaine Neale Gillotti, who preceded him in death in 2019. Elaine died 10 days before their 70th wedding anniversary.
He was proud of playing football for the Wolves, being nicknamed “Radar” for playing without his much-needed glasses.
Virgil was a corporal in the US Army, serving with the Reconstruction Force in Austria during the years of the Korean Conflict.
Virgil worked for 25 years for Spring Water Company and then Pennsylvania American Water Company, never missing a day’s work. When he retired in 1985, he and Elaine moved to Tavares, Florida for 30 years until health problems brought them back closer to their children. In Florida, they enjoyed mall-walking and beach-walking at Daytona.
Virgil was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Warren. He was known for his story-telling and his accurate recall of historical events, particularly Kane history. He was a well-known figure walking around Kane. He loved the Emeritus Reunion, which was held on the day of his death, and was still planning to attend the day before.
At age 88, Virgil decided he wanted to be a world traveler. He asked his daughter to accompany him. The first trip was to Austria to revisit the places he knew from his military service there. Amazingly, the Old City of Salzburg was still the same and he spent a wonderful week reliving memories. At 89, he did a bus tour of Italy. He especially wanted to see Pompeii, which he had visited on a military leave. He celebrated his 91st birthday in London as part of a bus tour of Ireland, Wales and England. When his children curtailed his overseas travel, he insisted on a family trip to Disney World at 93, riding all of his favorite rides.
Frederick J. “Fred” Mildrew, 80, formerly of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer at his residence at 957 Susquehanna TRL, Watsontown, PA 17777.
Fred was born June 19, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Frederick A. and Dorothy Faye (Reed) Mildrew. He was a lifelong resident of the area until he and his wife moved to be closer to family. He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1962, and worked in sales for Stackpole Carbon and Keystone Carbon. Following his employment at Keystone, Fred worked for Burkes Ace, where he retired in 2017.
On May 3, 1969, at Queen of the World Church, Fred married the love of his life, Constance “Connie” Krug, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-five years of marriage.
ROULETTE, PA—Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette, PA passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long 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.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Pat, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV, 15, of Belfast, NY, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024.
He was born January 4, 2009, in Buffalo. Ricky had just completed his freshman year at Belfast Central School and was a high honor roll student, a testament to his dedication to academics.
Described as loving and caring, Ricky had a vibrant personality and enjoyed making everyone laugh. He was known among his family and friends as a jokester who brought joy and levity to those around him. His hobbies included making Tik Toks and YouTube videos, playing basketball, riding bikes, and spending time with his siblings.
Brenda Sue MINGER, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Sebring, FL, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born October 20, 1960, in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of Robert Howard and Audrey June Morris Wooley.
She was employed by Winn Dixie and other grocery stores. Brenda loved animals, especially her dogs. She enjoyed playing solitaire and doing crossword puzzles.
Surviving are: her domestic partner of 13 years, Christopher Henry; three sons, Michael Shelly, Beau Shelly, and Race Minger; three grandchildren; and a brother, Duke Wooley.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husbands, Marvin Minger and Kenneth Ray Shelly; and a brother, Robert Wooley.
“LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRAND & GREAT GRANDMOTHER, AUNT & FRIEND”
PORTVILLE – Margaret Marie Sherburne Nix passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 23, 2024, at ECMC in Buffalo, NY.
Margaret graced us with her beauty, inside and out, for 88 years. Born March 18, 1936, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of George & Jennie (Larson) Sherburne. She was an only child.
We all have a story to tell, a book about ourselves…….a beginning……a dash…….and the end. Today, it’s with a heavy heart that the woman we were honored to call, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend ended her last chapter.
Ted Jay, 89, of 8 Limestone Street, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Olean General Hospital.
Born on August 6, 1934, in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Melvin Jay and Lillian (Wilton) Rossi. He was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On August 19, 1953, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Korea and was honorably discharged on October 10, 1957.
On May 2, 1959, at the St. Callistus Church in Kane, he married Blanche M. (McMahon) Jay who preceded him in death on March 7, 2016.
After the military, Ted worked as a painter, bartender, and in 1958, he started working at Kendall-Witco Refining Company, working as a heavy equipment operator, before retiring with 39 years of service.
Ted formerly coached football, baseball. He started the YMCA swim team and served as their coach. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge, and a Jaycees. He was also a member of VFW Post #212, American Legion Post #108, and the YMCA. Ted enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, hunting, fishing, golfing, corn hole, and playing euchre.
Gary N. Lundin, 83, of Ridgway, died at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 26, 1941, in Ridgway, a son of the late Arnold and Maxine Newell Lundin.
On September 30, 1961, he married Karen E. Stover who survives.
Gary was a 1959 graduate of Kersey High School, and went on to serve in the National Guard. He retired from Clarion Sintered Metals after many years of service. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, and could often be found hunting or fishing. He also enjoyed playing football and spending time at his camp. Gary cherished the time that he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Mary Lou Rich, 92, of Hemlock Ave., Kane, PA passed away Friday (June 21) at Olean General Hospital. Born Oct. 25, 1931 in Riterville, she was the daughter of the late William and M. Orpha (Black) Miller. On Aug. 20, 1952 in Bradford, she married William Rich, who preceded her in death.
Mary Lou was a long-time member of St. Callistus Catholic Church, where she served as an organist, funeral dinner worker, greeter and former member of the Church Council. She was also a member of CD of A Court Callistus #66. She was a former member of Kane’s Church Women United, Kane Art League, Warren Art League, Chatauqua Art League and was the first legacy member of Artworks on the Summit. She volunteered for many local organizations including Meals on Wheels, Cub Scouts and Friends Memorial Library. Mary Lou enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, doing crossword puzzles, playing bingo and continued to paint all of her life.
Galen C. Lester, 93, of Aiken, PA passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Galen’s Life at the Mt Jewett Legion on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 1 pm to 4 pm. At 1:30 pm in the Legion, Full Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Air Force.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
A Memorial Mass will be held for Elizabeth B. “Betty Ann” Conners in the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30AM with Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, celebrating.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Ann will be held at a future date to be announced.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Lloyd G. Swarner, Jr. age 78, of Sabinsville, PA passed away at home on Monday, June 17, 2024. Born January 30, 1946 in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Lloyd G. and Dorothy M. (White) Swarner, Sr.
Lloyd served in the US Army, where he received the purple heart in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong farmer and loved farming. He married Mary Beth Trego and they shared 43 years together until her passing on July 28, 2023.
He enjoyed going to the County Fair, socializing and having breakfast at Kim’s Country Store with the guys and was an avid Eagles fan. Most of all, he loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with family.
Lloyd is survived by his children, Michelle (Robert) Simon of Sabinsville, Cathy (Ryan) Krystoff of Westfield, Alan (Dana) Swarner of Sabinsville, Kelly Swarner of Sabinsville and Samantha (Daniel Wanner) Swarner of Sabinsville and his grandchildren, Zachary, Abigail and Lillian Krystoff, Elijah Bacon and Matthew Swarner.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Swarner and a sister, Betty Swarner.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Friday, June 21st from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM. Burial with Military Honors will be in Sabinsville Cemetery. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Kathryn L. “Kitty” Moore, age 77, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away at her home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born in Lancaster, PA on August 27, 1946 and was a daughter to the late Joseph and Frances (Bennett) Wolpert. On December 3, 1982 Robert D. “Doggy” Moore married Kathryn in Lancaster, PA and they spent almost 30 loving years together before Robert’s passing in 2011.
Kitty loved and enjoyed being outdoors, she’d spend countless hours watching, feeding and taking photographs of the local wildlife. She also enjoyed spending a lot of time with Robert at their cabin.
Audrey Margaret “Peggy” Loud Chilson, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
Audrey was born June 3, 1933 in Middlebush, New Jersey to Karl and Anne (Beggs) Loud.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Wynn Chilson; son, Jeffrey Chilson; siblings: Muriel, Doris, Daniel, Mary Ellen, Maureen, Alice, C. Everett, Carl Junior, and Warren Loud.
Candace Sue English, age 70, of Westfield, PA passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born October 3, 1953 in PA she was the daughter of Floyd A. and Marilyn L. (George) English.
Candie proudly served in the US Army, retiring from the recruiting battalion in Columbia, SC as Master Sargeant. She was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing, working in her garden, woodworking and taking care of her dogs.
She was the Westfield borough auditor, companion and caregiver to her dad, Floyd, travel buddy on bus trips and drs. appointments with her friends. She loved the casinos and was a social butterfly with her friends.
Daniel Robert Reuscher, 61, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born October 17, 1962, in St. Marys, son of the late Richard and Mary Lou Brody Reuscher. Dan was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1981, as well as a 1985 graduate of St. Bonaventure University. He was an employee of Amphenol Advanced Sensors.
Ronald C. MANNING, 83, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 in the Wellsville Full Gospel Church, 2221 Hanover Hill Road, Wellsville, NY. Rev. David Williams will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by members of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
LITTLE GENESEE, NY—Karen L. Koch, 69, of Little Genesee, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, after a long illness.
Born on Wednesday, January 26, 1955 in Buffalo, she was a daughter of Donald and Ethel Horton. On August 21,1974 in St. John’s Church in Alden, she married Jerome A. “Jerry” Koch, who passed away on May 26, 2019.
Karen was a graduate of West Seneca High School. She was a loving and caring wife and mother.
Born into life January 23, 1940 — Born into Eternal life June 19, 2024
Ruth, “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister” of Scio New York, sadly left our world on Wednesday (June 19, 2024) surrounded by family.
She was born on January 23,1940, in the town of Ward and was the daughter of Morris and Doris Goodridge Ward. On May 31, 1958, in Wellsville, she married the love of her life, Ralph R. Middaugh, who passed away in 2017.
Ruth retired from Cuba Memorial Hospital with 32 years of service, where she was known for her dedication and compassion in the housekeeping department. She loved cooking and canning, especially her famous sugar cookies, and bringing friends and family together to share a meal at her table. Above all, she cherished the moments spent with her children, grandchildren and friends. Ruth always had a kind word and a listening ear, and her unwavering support will be deeply missed. She instilled in those around her the importance of family, hard work, and living life to the fullest.
Susan L. Johnsen, 84, of Warren, PA, died on Monday June 17, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warren, after an extended illness.
She was born in Warren, PA, on September 8, 1939, the daughter of the late L. Edward and Alice Harrington Johnsen and resided in Warren her entire life. Susan was a graduate of Warren High School Class of 1957 and was a graduate of Jamestown Business College Class of 1963. She was employed with the Warren County School District as a receptionist- Switch Board Operator for 30 years retiring in January 2003. Susan was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Paws Along the River, Warren Senior Center, and the Warren Co. Historical Society.
Richard Lee Warner Sr., 89, of Sugar Grove, PA, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the Warren Manor, with his loving wife by his side, after an extended illness.
He was born in Warren, PA, on October 29, 1934, the son of the late Harley Collins and Maud Sly. Richard was adopted and raised by Max Warner and Margaret Gourley. He attended Sugar Grove School and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps., serving from 1957-1963. Richard worked for the National Forge as a crane operator and retired in 1996 after 30 years. He was a member of the AMVETS Post # 50 and the Sugar Grove American Legion Post 758. Richard was an avid woodworker, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was the former owner and operator of the Warner Service Station in Lander, PA.
On April 29, 1961, Richard married Phyllis R. Houghwot in the 1st Baptist Church in Frewsburg, NY, and they spent 63 loving years together.
