Obituaries

Robert C. Gnan Sr., 87, of S. Michael Road., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

He was born on December 22, 1936 in Saint Marys, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Helen Ott Gnan.

On November 8, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Donna Wolford, who preceded him in death on January 5, 2017. Together they shared more than 58 years of love, laughter, and marriage.

Bob was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and was a member of Queen of the World Church. He retired from Powdered Metal Products after more than 46 years of service.

In his free time, he loved going to camp and hunting. He enjoyed working around the house and tinkering with things. Whenever Bob would get a new car, he enjoyed adding all the bells and whistles to customize it the way he wanted. He will be remembered for the love and pride he had for his tractors. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Michael J. Rhoades, 68, of Gates Hollow, Bradford, passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Robert C. Ezzolo, 89, of Derrick City, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital, surrounded by his family. 

Born January 24, 1935, in Olean, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Helen (Dubetsky) Ezzolo.

He was a 1955 graduate of Otto Eldred High School where he was a star football and basketball player.

On May 23, 1959, in Bradford, he married Nancy E. (Merry) Ezzolo who survives. 

William Jay Merry, 83, of Bradford, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at The Pavilion at BRMC.

Born January 12, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Stanley H. and Elsie (Pyle) Merry. He was a 1959 graduate of Bradford High School.

On November 21 1997, in Limestone, he married Marie V. (McManigle) Himes Merry, who preceded him in death on September 23, 2020.

Dr. Bennett, known to friends and associates as Dave, passed away in Nazareth, PA, on September 16, 2024, after a long illness. His loving partner of seventeen years, Joanne Ponak, was at his side.

Dave was born and raised in Ridgway, PA. After completing high school, he left to further his education, obtaining a PhD degree in Applied Statistics, all the while pursuing a career and raising a family. Dave’s career started as a Biostatistician with multiple pharmaceutical companies, eventually becoming a successful Executive at Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s).

Phyllis E. Gleason                   

Phyllis Elaine Kio Gleason, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after a short illness.

Born on June 11, 1945 in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Bob O. Kio and Vera L. Clinton Kio.  On April 29, 1961 in the E.U.B. Church in Prouty, she married William “Bill” Gleason.  They celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing on April 10, 2012.

Alan R. LEWIS, 75, of Rexville, NY, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  Born September 26, 1949, in Hornell, he was the son of Robert F. and Doris Rogers Lewis.  

A 1968 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he studied forestry and conservation at BOCES from 1966 – 1968.  He was employed by Ro-La Farms, Inc.  Alan was always there for a good laugh.  If anyone ever wanted to go for a ride or take a walk, Alan was the guy to see.  He knew all the hidden gems in the area, especially Rock City in Olean.  Alan enjoyed shed hunting and collecting rocks.  

Denise A. “Denny” DEAN, 67, of Galeton, PA, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.  

Born June 11, 1957, in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Richmond and Evelyn Drake Dean.  A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed in the hotel industry and by Hamilton-Gibson Productions in Wellsboro.  Denny was a former member of the Galeton Area Chamber of Commerce, served on the Galeton Borough Council, and attended the Niles Valley United Methodist Church.  She was honored in 2022 with the creation of the Denny Dean Rose Garden next to the Galeton boro office.  

Marie L. “Dolly” Richardson           “memorial service slated”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Marie “Dolly” Richardson at 2pm on Saturday,  October 5, 2024, at North Eulalia Baptist Church, 683 State Route 49, Coudersport with Pastor Mike Reeves, officiating.

Dolly passed away on September 1, 2024.

Dolly’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Jeanne L. Pritt Shavalier, 53, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (September 26, 2024) at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born November 30, 1970 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Clarence and Jayne (Schroll) Pritt. She is married to Daniel Shavalier, who survives.                           

Mrs. Shavalier was a Health Aide, employed by CNA. She also worked as a cook and was affiliated with the EMS.              

Gail E. Bartas:  Loving Mother, Grandmother, Friend

Gail E. Bartas, 85, of Friendship, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on November 3, 1938, in Lackawanna, she was the daughter of Gordon B. and Betty G. (Taylor) Chilcott.

Gail was a graduate of Orchard Park Central School and Alfred State University where she received a degree in Animal Husbandry. 

She had been employed by Acme Electric in Cuba and later worked for Friendship Dairies as a Lab Technician prior to her retirement.

Julianne “Julie” Cogley, 68, of South St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

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

Thomas D. Vollmer, 64, of Jackson Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville. 

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

Robert A. Cheatle, 63, formerly of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly in Indiana County. 

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

Phyllis E. Gleason             

Phyllis E. Gleason, 79, of Austin passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

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.

Our mother, Nancy L. Engelberg sadly passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024. She was an amazing mother, wife, sister, nana, and friend.

She was born in St. Marys to Clarence and Catherine Wildnauer Distler on January 10, 1945.  She attended Central Catholic where she graduated in 1962.  During her life, Nancy was employed at Keystone Carbon Company, Northwest Savings Bank and Advanced Thermal Products.

On October 15, 1966 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nancy married the love of her life, Siegfried J. Engelberg, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2017.  Together they had two daughters, Mary (Anthony) Mattivi and Amy (Gary) Dietz. She had 5 grandchildren who adored her, Casey and Abby Mattivi and Josh (Marysia), Jonathan and Michael Dietz. 

Wayne G. Schauer, 87, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Fern Lane, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 following a brief illness. 

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

Carolyn M. Taylor, Loving wife, mother, and grandmother 

Carolyn Marie Taylor, of Shinglehouse, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 in her home, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carolyn was born in Shinglehouse, on April 24, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Alfred “Buck” and Ruby Hanson Kemp. On June 20, 1959 in the Ceres Methodist Church in Ceres, NY, she married Dorwin Taylor, who survives.

Lynn E. “Skip” Snyder             “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”

Lynn E. “Skip” Snyder, 77, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Saturday, November 2, 1946, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Harry E. and Cleo V. DeNio Snyder.  On April 23, 1966 in the Austin United Methodist Church, he married Judy A. Major, who survives.

Myrtle E. Kleiner, age 86 of Elkland, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Elmira, NY on December 22, 1937 and was a daughter to the late Clifford George and Eva Lorena (Harvey) Carpenter. Myrtle was also known by her family as “Sooky”, a childhood nickname that stuck around. 

Slavador S. Paneda, 70, of Peaceful Lane, passed away Sunday (Sept. 15, 2024) in the Bradford Manor, after a lengthy illness.

Born August 7, 1954, in Rosaio, Philippines, he was a son of Dominador and Fortunata Subala Paneda. He married Yvonne D. Doane, who died Dec. 9, 2012.

He was employed with Ethan Allen Co. of Eldred, and the former Pittsburgh Corning Co., Port Allegany, before his retirement.

Vera H. ROUNDS, 91, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Absolut Care, Painted Post, NY.  

Born May 7, 1933, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Herbert F. and Rhoda B. English Friske.  On May 28, 1953, in Harrison Valley, she married Harry G. Rounds, who predeceased her on October 23, 1997.  Vera was a member of the Harrison Township Ladies Auxiliary, Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company, and the Harrison Township Library Board.  

Betty L. Stebbins, 88, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (September 26, 2024)  at her home with her family by her side.

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

Jeanne L. Shavalier, 53, of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (September 26, 2024) at her home surrounded by her family..

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

Nancy L. Engelberg, 79, of Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away with her daughters by her side on Thursday, September 26, 2024. 

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

A Celebration of Life service for Donald D. Morey, Sr. will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport from 1-4PM.

Everyone that knew Don is welcome to attend and share time with his family. Don passed away on August 20, 2024 and his full obituary can be seen at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. 

Ronald M. COLEMAN, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, September 23, 2024 in UR Noyes Hospital, Dansville. Born November 27, 1951, in Dansville, he was the son of Max G. Jr. and Mildred R. VanDruff Coleman. On May 21, 1988, in Hallsport, he married the former Penelope J. “Penny” Carlin, who survives.