Obituaries

Sheree Lynn Mills-Dixon, 67, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, of Limestone, NY, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Bradford Manor. 

Born on August 16, 1957, in Limestone, MA, she was a daughter of the late David R. and Patsy Junell (Stevenson) Mills. She attended Limestone Union Free High School.

On August 9, 2008, in Limestone, NY, she married the love of her life, Eugene E. Dixon, who survives.

Sheree enjoyed quilting, knitting, sewing and making clothes and dresses. She loved to play pull tabs and spending time in her flower beds and gardening, and spending time with her dogs, Charlie and Buddy.

Shirley F. Hillebrand, 90, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 11, 2025.

She was born on July 20, 1934 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Herbert and Alice Probst Fledderman.

On May 21, 1966, at St. Marys Church, she married the love of her life, Otto A. Hillebrand, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2010. Together they were blessed with more than 44 years of marriage.

Marilyn A. (Murphy) Volchko, 91, of Bradford, passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 17, 1934, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Frederick F. and Helen L. (Benning) Murphy Shurilla. 

She is a 1952 graduate of Bradford Area High School. Marilyn then attended The Pennsylvania State University for one year.

On November 25, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Marilyn married John J. Volchko who preceded her in death on June 12, 1994.

Joanne L. Guild:  Loving Mother and Grandmother

Joanne L. Guild, 86, formerly of Cuba, New York, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Field of Dreams Senior Living, in Allegany, after a lengthy illness.

Born on March 3, 1939, in Olean, she was a daughter of Charles and Ruth Rutledge Rose.  On July 26, 1956 she married Samuel H. Guild who passed away on August 31, 2014.

Joanne was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1956.  She also earned a Teaching Assistant Certificate from The University of the State of New York in 1973.

Beverly A. “Bev” Stroup Dittman, 89, of Emporium, PA, formerly of Bradford, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Emporium. 

Born March 22, 1936, in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Francis and Viola Walter Stroup. She graduated from Bradford High School with the Class of 1954. On February 1, 1985, in Friendship, NY, she married the late F. Ronald Dittman. 

Bev received her LPN license in 1969 and her RN in 1983 and was dedicated to nursing until she retired in 2004. Through the years, she loved to go camping and snowmobiling and spend time with her family and cherished pets. 

Jerry Stuart

Jerry R. Stuart, 70, of Warren, PA., died peacefully Thursday morning, July 10, 2025, at his residence in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer. 

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Ardis L. Hayes, 95, of Ogden, Arkansas, formerly of Bradford, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on July 7, 2025, surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of those who loved her most.

Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on March 8, 1930, to Marian and Harold Foster, Ardis carried a lifelong devotion to faith, family, and quiet acts of kindness. In Bradford she met John “Bud” Hayes. Both were born in the same hospital just three days apart from each other, and together they shared 34 years of marriage. Their greatest joy was raising their four children: Mila, Robert “Bob,” Edward “Ed,” and Patricia “Patti.” After the family moved to Richardson, Texas, Ardis created a welcoming home where her children completed grade school and countless friends found warmth. 

Howard R. Edgreen, 85, of Jamestown, NY, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Tuesday (July 8, 2025) at UPMC-Chautauqua, Jamestown, NY.

He was born September 19, 1939 in Port Allegany, the son of Bruce and Naomi Blanchard Edgreen. On June 25, 1960, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Georgia Ann Lilly, who died August 30, 2021. They were married 61 years.

Mr. Edgreen was a 1958 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He went to work out of high school for the Pierce Glass Company in Port Allegany and retired from work when it was under the Ball Foster ownership after 40 years of employment.

Dennis Edwin Scheerer October 14, 1962 – June 30, 2025 Dennis Edwin Scheerer, born October 14, 1962, in Chula Vista, California, passed away on June 30, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.

He is survived by his mother, Susan Larson Scheerer, his stepfather Zeal “Sonny” Hinkle, his brother Daniel Scheerer (Michelle Janssen-Scheerer), step brother Beau Hinkle (Tiffany Hinkle).

He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Scheerer, and his brother, Brad Scheerer. Dennis was a proud and loving father to Erin Rumsey, Stormie Scheerer, Blue Reisinger, and Daisy Scheerer.

Darlene M. Donohue                  “beloved mother, grandmother, and companion”

Darlene M. Donohue, 68, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Friendship, NY, was called to be with the Lord, unexpectedly in her home on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Born on Saturday, March 16, 1957 in Lackawanna, NY, she was a daughter of Gerald and Virginia Fuller Rauber.  On March 22, 1975 in Lockport, NY, she married David E. Donohue, who passed away on January 2, 2009.  She was the companion of Robert Wylie for many years.

George J. Pascarella, 86, of Bradford, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

He was born on September 27, 1938 in Bradford, a son of the late Carmen and Elvira “Georgie” Alviti Pascarella.

He was a 1956 graduate of the former St. Bernard School.

On February 28, 1963 in the St. Bernard Catholic Church, he married Patricia Fox who survives.

Dana C. ERNST, 60, of Culpeper, VA, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Culpeper Medical Center.  

Born January 30, 1965, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of Fred Wilson and Claire Marie McBurney Ernst, Jr.  On July 3, 2004, in Culpeper, she married James Sawyer, who survives.  A graduate of Port Allegany High School, she earned a degree in agriculture from Penn State University.  She was employed by USDA and Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Dana was a member of Virginia Draft Horse and Mule Association and Virginia Forage and Grassland Council.  

Surviving besides her husband, Jim, are: her mother, Claire Ernst of Port Allegany; two brothers, Fred (Ginger) Ernst, III of Port Allegany and David Clifford (Myra) Ernst of Littleport, Cambridgeshire, UK; nieces and nephews; and two step-children, Zachary Sawyer and Elleanor Sawyer.  

She was predeceased by her father.  

A gathering to celebrate Dana’s life will be held Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 1:00 – 6:00 PM at the Katie Ernst Whittle residence, 510 Coleman Mills Road, Port Allegany, PA 16743.  The family is being assisted by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany.  

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

Robert F. Carnagie Jr., 75, of Bradford, passed away,Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

Born on February 3, 1950, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Dorothy M. (Smith) Carnegie, Sr.

He was a graduate of Bradford Area Schools

In September of 1986, in his mother-in-law’s home in Ormsny, he married Diana F. (Johnson) Carnegie who survives

Robert D. Spong, age 66, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 

He was born on March 10, 1959 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Herman E. and Ellamae (Henry) Spong.  Bob was formerly employed by Southworth’s Upholstery, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed watching old TV shows and spending time with his companion: Vicky Anderson and her granddaughter Naomi. 

Bob is survived by his companion and her granddaughter: Vicky Anderson and Naomi, sons: Robert J Spong of Wellsboro, PA, Jeffrey Spong of NC, brother: Lawrence (Juvy) Spong of San Diego, CA. 

Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Sue Kay Kriner, 85, of Eldred, passed away Tuesday (July 1, 2025) at her home in Eldred.

She was born March 29, 1940 in Eldred, the daughter of Francis and Gladys (Stacy) Hopkins. On August 15, 1959 in Eldred, PA, she married Paul  J. Kriner, who died October 28, 2018.

Sue embraced the role of a stay at home mother. She was the former treasurer of Lamphier Cemetery and was a past member of the Eldred Fire Department auxiliary. 

Elwyn L. Taynton, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on June 14, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at Hills Creek State Park, Sugarbush Pavilion # 2 with Steve Weeks officiating. 

Military honors will follow the service. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. ww.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Sally Ann Drake, 83, wife of William E. Hopkins, resident of Bloxom, VA, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. Sally was born in Rochester, NY, and grew up in Webster, NY. She was truly a sweet and caring person who did not have a mean bone in her body.  She will be remembered by her family and friends as a lover of animals of all kinds. Horses and dogs were at the top of her list. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan who loved golf and running. Sally had a long career at Xerox in Rochester, NY, before moving to Genesee, PA, to begin a second career in social services in Potter Co, PA.