Obituaries

Roberta Ann Myers, 70, of Bradford, PA passed away April 21, 2024, at the Bradford Manor, after a brief illness. 

Born on April 27,1953, in Bradford, the beloved first child of the late Robert Myers and Dolores (Rose) Myers.

Miss Myers, as she was known by her students at the St. Bernard School where she taught for over 40 years, and was a dedicated educator, committed to bringing out the best in each of her students. She felt blessed, in some cases, to have taught multiple generations of St. Bernard’s families.

Roberta was an avid reader, who loved watching movies, especially Science Fiction, and spending time with her devoted circle of friends and family. She will be missed by many.

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service for Roy D. Jackson, 82, of Shinglehouse, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 2PM at the Gospel Tabernacle Church, 420 US 6, Coudersport, PA, with the Rev. John Minor, pastor, officiating.

Roy went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024.

Roy’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Barbara Werner, 82, of E. Condot Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born July 19, 1941 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edwin and Ethel Woods Wittman.  She was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1959 and continued her education graduating from Lock Haven State Teachers College in 1963, where she earned her degree in Health and Physical Education.

Barbara enjoyed her years teaching in Johnsonburg, sports (especially golf), music, going to camp, and trips to the casino.  She would readily agree the two holes-in-one she made playing golf, one at the former St. Marys Country Club, the other at the Bavarian Hills, were just lucky shots.

On June 19, 1967, in Sacred Heart Church, she married the late Joseph F. Werner, who preceded her in death on March 16, 2009.

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Moyer, 95, of Kersey, PA went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

She was born on September 23, 1928, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Helen C. Verostek Izbinski.

On December 4, 1952, at St. Marys Presbyterian Church, she married the late Ralph L. Moyer, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2001.

Betty graduated from St. Leo’s School and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was an active member of the Toby United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the Toby United Methodist Women’s Society.  Betty was also very active in the Valley Grange and served in several positions over the year, this led to her years of volunteering at the Elk County Fair. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was willing to take care of not only her family but other children from the community.

Barbara W. Werner, 82, of E. Condot Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk. 

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

Jerome G. Rupprecht, 99 ½, passed away in his home on Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1924 in St. Mary’s, PA, the son of the late Alois and Mayme Gleixner Rupprecht.

Jerome truly lived the “American Dream.” He grew up in St. Mary’s and at the age of 18, he was drafted into the US Army serving his country during WW II. As a carpenter general in Iwo Jima, he built battlefield hospitals for the wounded soldiers and witnessed the historic raising of the American flag. Upon returning home, he married his high school sweetheart, Jane. In the early 50’s he and Jane built their home together where they raised their 4 children. A carpenter by trade, he built numerous homes as well as repaired the steeple at Sacred Heart Church. Later in life, he was employed as the office manager at the former Industrial Steel and Pipe Co. After retirement, he and Jane traveled to each of the 50 states as well as Mexico, Canada and Nova Scotia. They were fortunate to be able to spend their last few years together in their own home.

On August 28, 1948 Jerome married Jane Kronenwetter. His uncles, Fr. Jerome Rupprecht OSB, Fr. Norbert Rupprecht OSB and Fr. Melvin Rupprecht OSB offered a concelebrated wedding mass at the Sacred Heart Church where they remained lifetime members. Together they shared almost 75 years of love and happiness.

Jerome was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 70 years and was the oldest living member. He was also a member of the St. Joseph’s Society where he enjoyed monthly meetings with his friends. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed deer and rabbit hunting. However, his true passion was fishing. He fished the local trout streams and enjoyed his trips to Erie and Canada for salmon. He never missed an opening day! Playing cards was another one of his pastimes. He especially liked the game of “cinch.” He and Jane attended all the local tournaments and even taught his family how to play this fun card game. He looked forward to yearly camping trips and picnics at Twin Lakes with his grandchildren.

Jerome was a true family man; a loving husband, Dad, Pop-Pop and Great Pop-Pop. He was affectionately known as “Romie” to his family, “Whitey” to his friends and “Jitterbug” to his work family. He was a kind and gentle man, with a sharp mind and a great sense of humor.

Maynard F. “Butch” Sheley, 80, of 107 Pope Road, St. Marys, lost his battle to lung cancer Friday, April 19, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk with his family by his side.

He was born February 27, 1944 in Olean, NY, son of the late Maynard W. and Mercedes Haggerty Sheley.  He moved to the area in 1966 and provided his expertise to so many in the area as a carpenter, with a specialty in cabinetry. 

On April 25, 1987, in St. Marys, Butch married Gail (Hanes) Hanlin, who survives. 

Raymond P. Nearing, 75, of 2075 Horner Road, Wilcox, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  He was lovingly known as Ray-Ray and Eamo by his family and friends.

He was born on September 28, 1948 in Kane, PA to the late Linus and Margaret Pavlina Nearing.  He attended both Wilcox and Johnsonburg Area Schools, graduating from Johnsonburg High School in 1966.  Ray worked at Keystone Powdered Metals for over 40 years.  Ray was a member of the Kane Elks, Kane Country Club, and the Wilcox Sportsmen’s Club.  He enjoyed riding his Harley, bowling, reading, driving his classic cars, and golfing.

Randy M. Schneider, 52, of Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

He was born on September 16, 1971 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Kenneth Schneider and Judith Geci Schneider. 

On June 30, 2006, he married the love of his life, E’Dee Caskey Schneider, whom he continued to love and cherish for all of his days. 

Randy was a member of St. Boniface Church. He was a talented and passionate woodworker, creating beautiful works of art from a block of wood. Always enjoying the peace and tranquility of the outdoors, he never turned down the chance to go for a ride, especially to Hicks Run. He also loved hunting, fishing, and his puppy, Jake. One of life’s greatest joys for Randy was his boy, Tyler, of whom he was so proud and was a loving and devoted father.  Randy’s world revolved around E’Dee and Tyler, and a day never passed where he didn’t tell his family and show them how much he loved them. 

Tina Depalma Johnson, 67, of Haines St. in Kane, PA passed away Friday morning (April 19) in the Bradford Ecumenical Home.  Born Aug. 12, 1956 in Bradford, she is the daughter of the late Peter P. and Mary Catherine DePalma.  On Aug. 28, 2010, in Temecula, CA, she married Fred Johnson, who survives.

Tina was employed as an RN at UPMC Kane, prior to that she had worked as an EMT on the Kane Ambulance and had also been employed at the Lutheran Home of Kane.  She loved to walk, dance and laugh and could be seen walking around town almost every day.  She also loved her flowers and gardening.

Maynard F. “Butch” Sheley, 80, of 107 Pope Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk. 

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

Matthew J. Meholic, 33, of 182 Piece & Plenty Court, DuBois, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1990, in Ridgway, son of John “Smoke” Meholic of DuBois and Cathy (Meholic) Renwick of Kersey.  He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, Class of 2009, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

In addition to his loving parents, Matthew is survived by his siblings: Scott Meholic (Molly) of Venetia, PA and Jeffrey Meholic (Erin Montgomery) of Munhall, PA; maternal grandmother, Sarah “Sally” Lanzel of St. Marys; his nephews: Miles and Drew Meholic; and by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jerome G. Rupprecht, 99, of Russ Lane, St. Marys, PA died at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024, with his family by his side. 

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

Raymond P. Nearing, 75, of 2075 Horner Road, Wilcox, PA passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2024 at his residence. 

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

Smethport–Memorial services for Thomas P. Murphy, Sr., who passed away on March 7, 2024, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11AM at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor, officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Smethport Honor Guard.

Arrangements were under the direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Carl E. Vance, 74, of 2 McCourt Place, Bradford, PA passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family at his side.

Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Carl’s life on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the Bradford VFW Event Center.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Richard A. “Rick” Hoy, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born on January 24, 1965 in St. Marys, a son of the late Donal and Rosemary Weisner Hoy.

Rick was a lifelong resident of the area and worked at Rebco for many years, and most recently worked at Morgan AM & T. He was a member of the CMF and the PFL, where he served as the Treasurer for more than 14 years. Always enjoying the outdoors, Rick loved camping and sitting around the fire with his family and friends. He also enjoyed vacationing and listening to music.

                             Ellen J. Wozneak

Ellen J. Wozneak (Joan), 88, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2024, with her family by her side.  She was born September 23, 1935, in Albion, PA., to the late Marion Rossiter and Maurice Huston.  She attended one-room schools in her elementary years, graduating from Albion Area High School in 1953, now known as Northwestern. 

In 1956, she graduated from Hamot Hospital School of Nursing.  She was employed as a registered nurse in multiple medical facilities in Warren, PA., retiring from Warren State Hospital in 1995.  Prior to her nursing career, she lived with her grandmother, Nan Rossiter, working on the family farm, also caring for her great-grandfather and children fostered by her grandmother.

Ellen met and married her husband, Theodore (Ted) Wozneak in 1956.  They had 64 wonderful years together. 

Randy M. Schneider, 52, of Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Krise Funeral Home, 339 Main Street, Kersey, Pa 15846.

On April 17, 2024, Dean E. Wildrick, 86, passed away peacefully at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness. Lately living at Eden Heights in Olean, he was otherwise a lifelong resident of Cuba NY.

The beloved child of Harold E. and Hilda J. (Williams) Wildrick, Dean was born in Cuba Memorial Hospital on August 21, 1937. Dean graduated from Cuba Central School in 1955 and continued on to Rochester Institute of Technology, where he graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He attended Syracuse University for one year of a Master’s program but paused his studies to begin a career at ACME Electric as a mechanical engineer in Cuba NY.

After twenty years at ACME, he changed careers in 1981 to begin a new opportunity: teaching computer languages and computer aided design at SUNY Alfred, one of the cutting-edge programs in the country at the time. While at Alfred he completed his Masters Degree from Alfred University. He retired from Alfred State in 2000 with a rank of Associate Professor.

          Carol Turk

Carol Turk, 85, passed away, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, gently at home, surrounded by her family, after an extended battle with cancer. 

Carol was born in Guys Mills, PA., to Walter and Helen Smith.  She graduated from Titusville High School.  On October 26, 1962, Carol married her best friend, Glenn, during a blizzard. 

In 1974, Glenn and Carol moved to their beloved Tur-Crest Farm in Warren, where they worked side by side raising prized purebred Charolais cattle.  Carol’s favorite place, other than home was camping and volunteering at the Warren County Fair.  For 18 years, Carol was a floral designer at Ekey’s Florist. 

Richard A. “Rick” Hoy, 59, of Maple St., St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly at Penn Highlands DuBois.

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

Kris A. Wieder          “beloved brother, Patriot, and proud American”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Kris A. Wieder, 60, of Shinglehouse, PA went home to be with the Lord, his parents, family and friends, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on Tuesday, January 14, 1964, in Sellersville, he was a son of Kenneth W. and Kay F. Lesh Wieder.

He was a graduate of Hebron Center Christian School.  Kris was a proud US Marine veteran attaining the rank of Corporal. “Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.” Psalms 144:1.

He was a member of the American Legion.  Kris loved the outdoors and hunting. He played soccer in the Marines.  He was a good storyteller and a great jokester.  Kris was a die hard conservative Republican. 

John H. Young, 83, of 524 East Kaul Avenue, St. Marys, PA passed away Monday, April 15, 20234 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born May 20, 1940, in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph and Helen Johnston Young.  John was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1958.  He was formerly employed by the St. Marys Daily Press, Metaldyne, Osram Sylvania, and most recently at Lenze and Lenze apartments.

On May 5, 1962 in St. Boniface Church, John married Judy Himes, who survives.  They were blessed to share 61 years of marriage.

Carol Turk, of Warren, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 2024, with her family at her bedside.

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

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Moyer, 95, of Kersey, PA went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.

Darrell L. Wilt, 74, of 59 Limestone Street, Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Olean General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

Born June 20, 1949, in Clearfield, he was a son of the late James D. and Constance Faye (Langham) Wilt. He was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School. 

On July 2, 1969, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Expert M-16 Medal. He was honorably discharged on June 24, 1971.

On June 21, 2003, in Aiken, he married Lynn A. (Zumstein) Wilt, who died September 26, 2016. 

After the service Darrell worked as a deliveryman and salesman for Bradford News and later at Haliburton until 1992. In 1992 he opened and operated Darrell’s Service Center until he retired in June of 2021. 

He was a member of the American Legion, and VFW. Darrell enjoyed restoring Antique Cars, camping, hunting with his sons, and taking cruises on the Ocean.

                             Patricia Ann Oriole

Patricia Ann Oriole, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and formerly of Warren, PA., died Thursday, March 14, 2024, in West Palm Beach, FL. She was born to Mary A. Dillon and Anthony J. Oriole, in Warren, PA., on June 19, 1946.  She was a 1964 graduate of Warren Area High School.  Her love of horses remained a strong, enjoyable part of her life.  She also thoroughly enjoyed playing badminton and poker.  In West Palm Beach, she worked as the Office Manager in a Dental Practice.

Sandra M. Bosnik, 76, of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 15, 2024.

She was born on January 20, 1948 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank “Bunny” and Mary Rollick Bosnik.

Sandy was a lifelong resident of the area, and a 1965 graduate of Elk County Christian High School. She was a member of Queen of the World Church and retired from PNC Bank after many years of service. Sandy enjoyed gardening, antiquing, and going to lunch with her friends.