Stephen M. Colburn, 76, of Cuba Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a short illness.
Born on June 17, 1948, in Cuba, he was a son of Alfred L. and Isabel E. Moore Colburn. On November 11, 1978, in Lackawanna, he married the former Paula L. Pozder who survives.
Angeline F. Colwell, 97, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Monday afternoon (September 16, 2024) surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1927 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Domenico and Giovanna “Jenny” Fragale Fapore. On September 20, 1947 in Emporium, PA she married the late Robert B. Colwell.
She graduated from Emporium High School. She retired from the Port Allegany School District where she was a secretary for many years. Following her retirement she worked as a secretary/receptionist for Dr. Richard Kunkle DDS for several years. She was a member of the Port Allegany Women’s Club, McKean County Republican Women’s Club, Saint Gabriel’s Catholic Women’s Club and Religious Education Program, Smethport Traveling Golf Club and she had been a member of Saint Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Port Allegany, and most recently a member of Saint Mark Catholic Church in Emporium.
Thomas A. SPICER, 56, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Whitesville, NY, died Monday, September 16, 2024 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. Born September 21, 1967, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Richard Loren and Vira D. Witter Spicer.
On March 12, 1988, in Genesee, he married the former Michelle R. Buchholz, who survives. A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed as a truck driver by Hess Trucking Company and SFI Trucking. Tom was a member of Teamsters Local #776 and Thousand Trails Bike Club. He loved camping and riding his Harley-Davidson.
Janice L. Kowell, 85, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Tuesday afternoon (September 17, 2024). She was born December 19, 1938 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Hess Broker. On January 3, 1960 in Emporium, PA she married the late Austin “Augie” Kowell.
Janice graduated from Cameron County High School. She worked several years at Sylvania before opening the Kowell Family Restaurant with her husband, Augie. She also worked as a housekeeper at various businesses and for several people in Emporium. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and crocheting and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived bya son, Daniel Kowell, Arizona; daughter, Jackie Kowell, Emporium; son-in-law, David “Bucket” Hallowell, Emporium; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Hallowell, two brothers, Donald and Paul Gene Broker.
The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA on Monday (September 23, 2024) from 2-4 PM followed by a service at 4:00 PM with Rev. James Eastman, Pastor, Deeper Waters Ministries, officiating.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Timothy D. “Tim” Clymer, 67, of Marsh Creek, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 in Billings, Montana while on a motorcycle trip with his son and friends. He was born August 12, 1957, in Wellsboro to Raymond and Regina June (Clark) Clymer. He graduated from Wellsboro High School, and on September 1, 1979 married Tracy A. Taylor with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Tim owned and operated Tim’s Auto Repair (now Clymer Auto Repair). He loved to work, at the shop, around his house, helping others, in service to his church, Tim was always happiest making himself productive.
Virginia A. “Ginger” Donachy, 72, of Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 22, 1951 in Brookville, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Plyer Becker.
On February 5, 1972, she married Lawrence Donachy, who survives of St. Marys. Together they shared more than 52 years of marriage.
Alberta M. “Tootie” Crocco, 99, formerly of Mertz Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born on April 23, 1925, in St. Marys,, a daughter of the late Edward and Carrie Friedl Wittman.
On October 19, 1946, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Biagio “Bill” Crocco, who preceded her in death on December 8, 1996. Together they shared nearly 50 years of marriage.
Angeline F. Colwell, 97, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Monday afternoon (September 16, 2024) surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1927 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Domenico and Giovanna “Jenny” Fragale Fapore. On September 20, 1947 in Emporium, PA she married the late Robert B. Colwell.
BARBARA JEAN WALT KOZMA: Mother, Grandmother, Sister
BARBARA JEAN WALT KOZMA, 68, of 611 Martha Ave., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.
Barb was born in Springville, NY on January 3, 1956. Daughter of the late Clyde & Dorothy Walt of Fillmore, NY.
She graduated from Fillmore Central School in 1974 and later graduated from Jamestown Community College, Olean Campus in 1994 with an Associate’s Degree in Human Resource Management. Barb was a former Domestic Violence Task Force Board member for Allegany County.
Kay E. (Winters) VanWhy, of Tioga, passed away September 14, 2024 at The Green Home. She was born March 25, 1957, in East Stroudsburg, PA to Paul and Agnes (Leap) Winters.
After graduating from high school, Kay worked as a cashier at Shop Rite, and then as a camp cook for Christian Herald Camp in Bushkill. She married Howard VanWhy. Kay was a lifelong servant of the Lord, and she was a member of the Stony Fork Baptist Church. She loved to cook and enjoyed crocheting and making afghan blankets.
Mary Lou Fourness, 77, of Odin, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long battle with cancer.
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.
Teryl W. Scalise, peacefully passed away on Friday September 13, 2024, at his home in Olathe, KS at the age of 76.
He was born in Warren, PA on June 26, 1948. Teryl joined the United States Marine Corps in 1971. After 20 years of service, he retired in 1991 as a LtCol and settled in Olathe, KS.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ann Marie Scalise; two children; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren, PA. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Lana S. Creal, 80. a resident of Warren, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House after beating breast cancer and living for over five years with stage four pancreatic cancer.
Lana was born in Jamestown, NY, on November 10, 1943, to the late Edward and Hazel A. Shield. She was a lifelong Warren resident and the valedictorian of the 1961 Warren Area High School class. She graduated from Allegheny College in 1965 with a degree in Mathematics and from Penn State University with a Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics in 1969.
Anthony P. “Tony” Vinelli, 91, formerly of 521 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away, Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born April 9, 1933, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph and Philomena (Placentino) Vinelli. He was a 1951 graduate from Bradford High School.
Tony was employed at Bovaird & Sefang, Airco Speer and Corning Glass and later Bradford Electronics.
He was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Church, the LaStella Lodge, the Mutual Aid Society in Lewis Run and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Surviving is one sister-in-law, Janet Vinelli of Bradford, several nieces and nephews including Joseph Meabon (Jill) of Burgaw, NC, Tina Lewis (Gary) of Burgaw, NC, Teresa Wagoner (Ken) of Castle Hayne, NC, Joseph Vinelli of Bradford, Michael Vinelli (Tina) of Bradford, Fred Buccolini of CA, several great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Michael A. Vinelli, Sr., three sisters, Rose V. Meabon, Dolores M. Vinelli, and Josephine V. Buccolini; one half-brother, John J. Vinelli, Sr., and two half-sisters, Mary Vinelli, and Mary Frances Vinelli.
Family will receive friends on Thursday September 19, 2024, from 10 am to 11 am in St. Francis Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Jean M. Crosby, a resident of Austin, PA, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport, PA following a lengthy battle with COPD.
Jean was born August 12, 1938 in Emporium, PA to the late Robert Tilburg and Jennie Haynes Ludwig. Jean attended Cameron County Schools in Emporium, PA. On August 6, 1955 in Manassas, VA, she married Hugh C. Crosby who preceded her in death on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Jean was caring, crafty and creative. Her talents lead her to numerous hobbies throughout her life. She crocheted countless items including holiday ornaments and decor and hundreds of afghans (many that she donated for fundraisers and baby afghans which she gave as gifts). In her earlier years she enjoyed drawing, cutting out and painting wood yard ornaments including donkey carts for flower arrangements, Christmas ornaments, and more. She loved going to bingo and enjoyed taking her grandchildren. She also had a love for camping and traveling for many years with her husband.
Virginia A. “Ginger” Donachy, 73, of Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois following the lengthy illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Stephanie L. Lion, 43, of 144 Martin Road, St. Marys, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.
She was born October 21, 1980, in St. Marys daughter of Elizabeth A. Swanson Lion and the late Richard C. Lion, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1999. Following graduation she attended Penn State University where she graduated with a degree in Family Behavioral Science. She was employed at Penn Highlands Elk for 20 years before she retired to care for her father, Dick.
Robert Frank Stampee, 82, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Friday morning (September 13, 2024). He was born April 2, 1942 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Frank and Bridgett Rydesky Stampee.
He graduated from Cameron County High School and served with the US Air Force for 4 years. He retired from General Motors where he worked for many years. He was a member of the Bucktail Rod & Gun Club and the National Beekeepers Association.
He is survived by brother-in-law Roland (Bobbi) Maki, Rochester, Michigan and many cousins and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joan Stampee Maki
There will be no visitation and services will be private.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Mary Jo (Weber) Green, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 14, 2024, following a short illness.
She was born June 15, 1937 in St Mary’s, PA to Luke and Laura Wehler Weber.
On January 23, 1965 she married the late Robert Lamar Green, who preceded her in death on May 14, 2018.
She is survived by two daughters; Mary Kelly (Dale) Elder of Mt. Lebabon and Mary Marsan (Kevin) O’Leary of St. Marys, by her four beloved grandchildren- Montana, Bryce, Grace and Sydney. She is also survived by one brother; Anthony (Eileen) Weber of Delaware, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley A. Sherwood, 86, of Turtlepoint, passed away Saturday (September 14, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born November 14, 1937 in Indiana County, PA the daughter of Ben and Eva (Stuck) Galentine. On Jult 24, 1954, in Pike, NY , she married James Sherwood, who survives.
Mrs. Sherwood worked as a cook at the former Fireside Inn and the Canoe Place Inn, but ultimately was a homemaker tending to the needs of her family.
She was a member of the Birch Grove Menonnite Church of Port Allegany and enjoyed spending time with her family.
The Emporium Community has lost a life-long dedicated Christ and community servant with the passing of Kenneth L. Ostrum, on September 12, 2024.
Ken was born January 26, 1932 at his family home on the Old West Creek Road, son of John Fred and Violet (Barr) Ostrum.
On Feb 23, 1952, he married Mary Jane Kinley at the First Baptist Church in Emporium and then celebrated 53 years together. Ken graduated from Emporium High School in1950. He received his Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering from ICS of Scranton, PA He was employed for 37 years at Sylvania Electric (GTE, Philips Electronics), first as a production worker, then in Electrical Design. Ken worked internationally at design jobs in Canada, Mexico, Belgium and France.
Wellsville- Deloris B. Peterson “Loving Mother & Grandmother”
Deloris B. Peterson formerly of Cuba passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Highland Park in Wellsville.
Deloris was born December 22, 1931 in Franklinville and was the daughter of Donald and Beatrice Benjamin Woodruff. She married Robert J. Peterson who predeceased her on January 9, 2014.
Ellie Mae Caya, the infant daughter of Aaron Caya and Emily Lowry, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
Ellie Mae was born on May 10, 2024, while completely heartbroken her family finds peace knowing she is no longer in pain or suffering. Holding her in their hearts for only four short months was a gift they are grateful for, but her love and memories will be held in their hearts forever.
Thomas G. Durkin, 74, of Port Allegany, formerly East Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on September 11, 2024, following a courageous fight with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas R. Durkin and Lois L. (McDavitt) Durkin. Tom was born during a time when physically handicapped and mentally challenged individuals were often excluded from schools, social settings, and the work force. However, his parents, especially his mom, were determined for him to have a full life.
Bernice Helen Clark, 82, of Wellsboro, passed away on September 13, 2024, surrounded by family.
She was born to Clarence and Florence (Shink) Hodder on February 23, 1942. She was one of eleven children. Bernice and Harold “Roy” Clark were married for 49 years. Bernice served in the United States Navy at the Naval Station in Norfolk, VA.
She worked at the Super Duper, and later Bi-Lo and Tops as head bookkeeper/cashier for over 20 years and enjoyed Sewing, Quilting and Swedish weaving.