Richard A. JENKINS, 74, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, June 9, 2025, in UR Jones Memorial Hospital.
Born August 27, 1950, in Hornell, he was the son of Rubel Hemphill and Phyllis Elaine Thomas Jenkins.
On January 1, 2010, in Wellsville, he married Ann A. Mericle Baldwin, who survives.
Joy C. KLIMEK, 68, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Dale R. MYERS, 72, of Troupsburg, NY, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in his home and surrounded by his loving family.
He often said, “it’s not goodbye, it’s I’ll see you later.” Born May 27, 1953, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Reuben D. and Marian F. Barr Myers. On May 14, 1977, in Washingtonville, PA, he married Patricia L. “Trish” Pulsifer, who survives.
Dale owned and operated a dairy farm in Milton, PA in partnership with his father and brother. He later owned and operated a dairy farm with his wife in Woodhull, NY and was a self-employed logger. He owned and raced Sulky racehorses at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was employed by Turbotville Block Company, Winston Modular Homes in Danville, PA, Agri-King in Potter County, PA, Carl Emery Logging in Mifflinburg, PA, Trathon Logging in York, PA, and Moretrench with Operating Engineers Local #158, retiring in 2019. Dale was a member of JSM Ministries in Louisiana and a former member of West Union Mennonite Church. Dale had a special love for his hunting dogs and work horses. He spent countless hours hunting for coon, bear, coyote, turkey, and deer with trusted dogs by his side, including his best buddy, Jim Bob.
June Aurelia King Buckler of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a three-year battle with congestive heart failure.
June was born on June 21, 1935, in Sante Fe, New Mexico to George and Marjorie King. She was the oldest of three children. Right after June graduated high school, the King family moved to Miami, Florida. June attended nursing school in Florida and earned a nursing diploma. Her diploma required a practicum, which June completed in a mental health hospital while living with her aunt in Baltimore, Maryland. While living in Baltimore, June met her husband, the late John H. Buckler at church one Sunday morning. John was just home from serving in Korea in the U.S. Marines. His parents and June’s aunt attended the same church, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, in Baltimore. Upon completion of her practicum, June moved back to Miami to complete her nursing degree. She and John maintained a long distance relationship by daily writing letters to one another and became engaged during that time.
On May 12, 1957, June married John Henry Buckler, Jr. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Baltimore, and they lived in Baltimore for the first nine years of their marriage. John completed an apprenticeship for stone masonry and was a bricklayer and stone mason for various construction companies in the Baltimore area. While in Baltimore, they had three children: John Daniel Buckler (Tammy), June Diane Buckler Breznik, and James David Buckler (Annette).
Richard Zydonik
Richard P. “Captain” Zydonik, 88, of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, after a brief illness. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald. E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Please run in the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 edition of the Warren Times Observer. Thank you, Mike
Raymond D. “Darel” Miller, 89, of 271 Derrick Road, Bradford, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh.
Born May 16, 1936, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Alfred R. and Verna E. (Frantz) Miller. He graduated from Bradford High School.
On January 25, 1958, in the Derrick City United Methodist Church, he married Kathryn (Morey) Miller, who passed October 20, 1989. In October of 1991, he married Lillian (McCauley) Miller who passed away July 13, 2020.
Carol Lynn Wagner Davis, 88, formerly of Holliday, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Letort Spring Nursing & Rehab in Carlisle, PA.
Carol was born on March 25, 1937 to Charles & Elizabeth (Elsenheimer) Wagner at their home in Holliday. She is a graduate of the Wellsboro Area School District Class of 1956.
She married the love of her life, Eugene Lewis Davis of Shortsville, PA on January 1, 1960 in the home where she was raised. They were blessed to celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary together this year.
Robert Brooks Lavelle, 80, of Barbour Street, Bradford, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements incomplete and are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Mary Sue Shemeld “beloved mother”
Mary Sue “Sue” Shemeld, 86, a longtime resident of Cuba Lake, Cuba, NY, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.
Sue was born July 26, 1938, to Ernest and Margaret (Hull) Rathbun in Wellsville, NY who predeceased her. Sue married David E. Shemeld in 1963 at the Methodist Church in Olean, NY. In late 2023, Sue was widowed after 60 years of marriage.
Rosemary E. Hannold, 84, of Gifford, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born May 5, 1941, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Hansen) Rinfrette. She was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On June 4, 1960, in Gifford, she married James E. Hannold, who passed away April 30, 2023.
Joan M. (Francis) Lewis, 87, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 16, 1937, in Wellsboro, to Harold and Margaret (Keck) Francis. She graduated from high school, and on April 15, 1956, she married Donald E. Lewis, with whom she shared sixty-nine years of marriage. She and Don owned and operated Lewis Homes.
Robert T. Brooks “humble, hardworking, loving father and grandfather”
Robert T. “Bob” Brooks, 80, of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home with his loving daughter by his side on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after a long illness.
Born on Monday, October 2, 1944 in Shinglehouse, he was a son of Alfred and Mildred Plants Brooks.
Bob attended Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He was employed by the former Clark Brothers (which was later Dresser-Rand) in Olean, NY. During his working years and after his retirement, Bob was an accomplished locksmith.
Bob was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Shinglehouse. He was a member of the Local 4601 USWA, Olean, NY and as a youngster he was a member of 4-H. He enjoyed woodworking and the wildlife surrounding his home. His greatest love was his family.
Charles S. Hutwagner “devoted and beloved husband”
Charles S. “Chick” Hutwagner, 83, of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Born on Wednesday, April 1, 1942 in Philadelphia, he was a son of Charles J. and Josephine R. Scheier Hutwagner. On November 28, 1964 in Corpus Christi Church in Philadelphia, he married Maryann T. Crowley, who survives.
Jack W. Dunkle, Jr., 72, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 15, 1952, in Kane, the son of the late Jack and May Yeagle Dunkle.
Jack was a lifelong resident of the area and loved to spend his time with his friends in Bennetts Valley. A dedicated welder, Jack was known for his strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. Jack was an avid NASCAR fan, often found cheering for his favorite drivers on race day.
Darlene S. Sherry, 73, of Sinnamahoning, PA passed away following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer at Penn Highlands DuBois on Sunday (June 1, 2025) afternoon with her family by her side.
She was born April 3, 1952, in Sinnamahoning, PA a daughter of the late Alvy and Reva Fiscus Johnson.
Janet L. Kelley, 67, of Eldred, passed away Sunday (June 1, 2025) at Sena Kean Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
She was born August 12, 1957 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Benjamin D. and Mary (Austin) Bickford.
Jan was a graduate of Smethport Area High School Class of 1975 and worked at several different jobs over the years. Her last occupation was at Northeastern Industrial in Bradford, PA.
She was a member of the Eldred American Legion and the Eldred Vets Club.
Mary L. Foster, 79, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 124 Lafayette Street, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born March 8, 1946, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Clarence and Beatrice Guth Simbeck. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1964.
Kathy D. McCulla, 71, of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully on Friday morning (May 30, 2025).Kathy (Louise) Dill McCulla was born on Father’s Day, June 21, 1953, to Robert and Thora (Wheeler) Dill of Sterling Run. In her childhood Kathy attended the two-room schoolhouse across the road from her house, before transitioning to the schools in Emporium. Kathy enjoyed growing up with her sister and brother in Sterling Run, and they have all spent years recounting fond and funny memories. Many remembered moments came from times traveling the country and visiting family, spending time with their aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Joan D. Armanini, 89, of 115 Fairview Road, Kersey and most recently 299 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
Joan M. Holjencin, 88, of 251 Taft Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born August 28, 1936, in Rosebud, PA, daughter of the late Leo Cusick and Millie Lednik Cusick Myers. A vibrant soul with an infectious zest for life, Joan filled every moment with her radiant smile, joyful laughter, and profound faith. She lived a rich and fulfilling life, touching countless hearts with her warmth and devotion.On May 21, 1955, in St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Coalport, PA, Joan married the late Joseph J. Holjencin, who preceded her in death on January 22, 2016.
Daniel Martin Cukierski, 78, of Bradford, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
He was born on December 5, 1946 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Martin and Regina Polinski Cukierski.
On December 27, 1980 in Bradford, he married Mary Zetts who survives. They spent many years in Chicago before moving to Bradford in 2016.
He was a US Army Vietnam War era veteran; serving in Korea where he earned the rank of Captain. He served from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1975.
Elizabeth Wilson “Millport, PA native”
Elizabeth “Liz” Wilson, 96, of Raleigh, NC, formerly Millport, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh. NC.
Born on Monday, April 29, 1929 in Millport, PA, she was a daughter of John and Irene Ball Rathbun. On October 25, 1947 in Ceres, she married Richard “Dick” Wilson of Bolivar, NY, who passed away on September 29, 2015.
Gerald F. Ogden, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Borden) Ogden and was formerly employed by PA DOT.
Gerald liked watching western movies, playing music on his harmonica, singing, riding in parades, listening to country music, driving around the area looking at the beautiful scenery, telling jokes and socializing with his friends over a cup of coffee. He loved spending time with his fiancé and her children and grandchildren.
Gerald is survived by his fiancé: Barb Short of Wellsboro, PA, sister: Pauline (Perley) Simmons of Emporium, PA and many “step children” and “step grandchildren”. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1 to 2 pm at the Middlebury Fire Hall.
A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm. With a dinner and a dish to pass immediately following. Family has asked for no flowers. If anyone would like to make donations they can be sent to Carleton Funeral Home in Gerald’s name to help with his funeral arrangements.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Beverly A. Dutton: Loving Mother and Grandmother
Beverly A. Dutton, 82, formerly of Bishop Street, Cuba, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Cuba Memorial Hospitals Palliative Care Unit after a brief illness.
Born on May 25, 1943, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Hawley and Alice Boyd. On September 28, 1968, in Black Creek, she married Glenn O. Dutton, who predeceased her on September 21, 2020.
David S. Thompson “beloved father, Poppy, and friend”
David S. “Poppy” Thompson passed away on May 30, 2025, at his Bolivar home, in the presence of family. He was 80 years old. Dave spent most of his childhood in Rochester, New York, mainly raised by his grandmother.
He didn’t take up residency in Bolivar until he met Ruth Colley Thompson. She was attracted to him because of his smile and his dance moves. They married on February 6, 1970.
Dave was immediately cast into the role of stepfather to Ruth’s four children. The household was a lively one, to say the least.
Linda Lee POSTLEWAIT, 81, of Port Allegany, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 15, 1944, at the Mountain Clinic in Olean, NY, Linda was the beloved daughter of Wayne and Mary Kio Culver.
A proud member of the Port Allegany High School Class of 1961, she pursued her passion for education at Clarion University, earning her degree in 1965. On January 5, 1963, in Port Allegany, Linda married the love of her life, Malon Postlewait, who survives.
Grant Michael GRANT, 43, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, May 30, 2025 in his home. He was born December 4, 1981, in Montour Falls, NY.
He attended Northern Potter High School and studied cosmetology at BOCES. Michael was employed by BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ithaca. He enjoyed kayaking, camping, and bike riding.
Paul Lawrence ERWAY, 66, of Shelbyville, KY, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025 at the University of Louisville Hospital following an extended illness. Born October 9, 1958, in Coudersport, he was the son of Eugene F. Erway and Dorothy Buck Erway.
Seth A. Neubert, 37, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Clearfield County
He was born August 13, 1987, a son of David Neubert and Shari Byers Spochacz, who survive.
Seth was a graduate of Ridgway Area High School. He worked as a chef for several restaurants over the years, where he met and made many friends, including Keystone Corner Lunch, where he was instrumental in the operation and growth of the business. He also worked as a chef for the Straub Tap Room and Duffer’s Tavern in Treasure Lake. He also recently worked for Art Heary and Sons Furniture. Seth was known for being extremely hardworking and an amazing chef.
David S. Thompson
David S. “Poppy” Thompson, 80, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side on Friday, May 30, 2025.
