Obituaries

Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Greg was born on February 10, 1949, in Olean, NY, to the late Charles and Anna (Burr) Bell. He graduated from Otto-Eldred Jr/Sr. High School before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education (physics).  Post graduate work was completed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Simmons College in Boston where he studied physics and chemistry, respectively.

On June 26, 1972, after a brief delay due to Hurricane Agnes, Greg married his high school sweetheart Jane Ann Harris who survives.  In the home that he built, they celebrated nearly 53 years of marriage and raised five children while welcoming nine grandchildren and their first great grandchild earlier this year.

Gregory Clare Bell, 76, of Eldred, PA, passed away on June 11, 2025.

Arrangements will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Ellwood D. Cosgrove

Ellwood D. Cosgrove, 91, of Coudersport, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Cole Manor, Coudersport, after a period of declining health.

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.

Colin L. “Corky” Stillman

Colin L. “Corky” Stillman, 82, of Cuba, New York, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on April 26, 1943, in Cuba, he was a son of Lynn F. and Geraldine (Pettis) Stillman.

Corky was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1962.  He worked for ACME Electric in Cuba for 30 years prior to his retirement.

He attended the Cuba First Baptist Church. 

He enjoyed walking his dogs, volunteering at the SPCA, riding his bike and taking care of his lawn.  He also enjoyed HAM radio and his call number was WA2KKF.

Richard Zydonik

Richard P. “Capt” Zydonik, 88, of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at Warren General Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born December 1, 1936, in Altoona, PA.  Richard was a Warren area resident since 1971, moving from Darien Center, New York.  He attended Erie’s Academy High School.  He served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a Sergeant 1956-1959.  He was employed with Loranger International as a maintenance electrician, retiring from there after many years of employment.  He had previously been employed as manager of the former Cole’s Landing Restaurant and purchased Wades Woods Campground in Scandia, PA which he operated successfully with his family for many years. 

Lucy M. Johnson, 85, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

She was born on September 18, 1939, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Patsy and Amelia Sorge Ritucci.

Lucy was a member of St. Leos Church and a graduate of St. Leos High School, class of 1957. Lucy could often be found in the kitchen cooking or baking something good. In her free time she enjoyed playing cards with her friends and spending time at Bear Creek Camp, and she always looked forward to Saturday morning coffee clutch. More than anything Lucy cherished the time she spent with her family.

Richard Allen Neal, 78, of Little Marsh, passed away at the VA hospital in Buffalo, NY Sunday June 1, 2025.

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.

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.

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.