Obituaries

Robert “Jerry” Gabel, 76, of 1289 High Street, Bradford, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born May 5, 1948, in Meadville, he was a son of the late Rex and Inez (Winima) Gabel. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School.

Jerry worked for Bradford Pipe and Supply, then 17 years as Production Supervisor at Graham Packaging until his retirement in 2010. He later did landscaping with Dom Piganelli “Always Green” Landscaping.

Linda V. Burks        

Linda V. Burks, 74, of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a long illness.

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.

John M. Van Marter, 80, of Port Allegany, passed away on Tuesday (April 1, 2025) at his home in Port Allegany, surrounded by his family.

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

Allen T. “Butzie” Klaiber, 91, of 602 Virginia Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his residence. 

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

Clinton J. BIRDSALL, 75, of Westfield, PA, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in his home.  

Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  

Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com

Carol Jane ENGLISH, 83, of Wellsville, NY, a free spirit with a heart full of adventure and a knack for making life a little more magical, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother, a cherished friend, and an eternal explorer and optimist.

Born on November 3, 1941, in Wellsville, Carol remained deeply rooted in her hometown, though her curiosity carried her far and wide. She took great pride and interest in her lineage, tracing her mother Ethel’s ancestry back to 16th-century England and her father Ervin’s to 17th-century Germany.

Grace M. Yentzer

“beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother”

Grace M. Yentzer, 97, of Port Allegany passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after a long illness.

Born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928, in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of Fred and Hazel Wheeler Osborne. On May 10, 1961 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, she married Eugene A. Yentzer, who survives.

Penny A. Greene:  Beloved Sister, Aunt, Friend

Penny A. Greene, 65, of 401 Fourth Ave., Olean, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 after a lengthy illness.

Born on May 25, 1959, in Cuba, she was a daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Jerolds) Greene. 

She was a graduate of Cuba Central School and the BOCES nursing program.  She later received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Penny spent her life caring for others for over 30 years as a nurse.  She was a cat lover and was always outgoing.  She liked to crochet and knit.    

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cuba.

Genevieve R. “Gen” Aikens, 82, of Emporium, PA passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA on Monday morning (March 31, 2025). She was born July 24, 1942 in Barnesboro, PA a daughter of the late W. Russell and Velma “Betty” Cressley Orner. On September 2, 1961 in Barnesboro, PA she married the late Albert Aikens, Sr. 

She retired from GKN where she had worked for many years. She was a lifetime member of the Emporium Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Dennis J. Furman

“celebration of life slated”

AUSTIN, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Dennis Jay Furman, 63, of Austin, from 10am to 11am on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, where a celebration of life will follow at 11am with Pastor John Minor, officiating.Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors at the church on Saturday.For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Darlene E. MacDonald, 78, formerly of 65 Patterson Lane, Bradford, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at The Bradford Pavilion.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 9am to 10am at St. Bernard Church in Bradford.  Funeral services will be held immediately following at 10am, with Fr. Ed Walk, as Celebrant officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to The McKean County SPCA or a charity of the donors choice.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Dr. Anita J. Herbert, 87, of Bradford, passed away, Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Friends will be received on Saturday April 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the library at the First Presbyterian Church, followed by funeral services in the Sanctuary at 11:00. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Alice Mae Sayers, 97, of Bradford, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church, 1447 South Avenue, Lewis Run, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12pm. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery in Frogtown.

David J. “Bimp” Malone

David J. “Bimp” Malone, 81, of Warren, PA, died early Sunday morning March 30, 2025, at the Warren Manor after a brief illness.

Bimp was born in Warren, PA on December 18, 1943, the son of the late Wallace B. and Dora Troutman Malone. He attended Warren Area High School and graduated in 1962.

Beverly A. Feldbauer, 72, of St. Marys, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, following a brave battle with cancer. 

She was born on December 11, 1952 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Alvin and Alberta Schneider Wolfe. 

On July 19, 1997, she married Thomas Feldbauer, who survives. Together, they shared more than 27 years of love, laughter, and marriage. 

George D. Coppersmith, 94, of Emporium, PA formerly of East Allegany Ave. passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Saturday evening (March 29, 2025).

He was born June 10, 1930 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late L. Neil and Ophelia Dodson Coppersmith. On May 1, 1949 at the First United Methodist Church he married Wilda Ober Coppersmith, who survives. They spent over 75 wonderful years together.

Grace M. Yentzer

Grace M. Yentzer, 97, of Port Allegany, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

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.

Debra Ann (Wilson) Burzynski, 67, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday March 28, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport.  She was born July 10, 1957, in Wellsboro to Ivan and Ann (Hippensteel) Wilson.  She graduated from Wellsboro High School and Mansfield University, and on November 15, 1991, she married Mark Burzynski.  Debra had attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wellsboro, she loved nature, spring, and her family.  She was a devoted mother and wife.

Louis F. Monti, 89, formerly of 1216 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Brevillier Village in Harborcreek.

Born on September 20, 1935, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rena (Zandi) Monti. Lou was a 1954 graduate from Bradford High School.

On January 14, 1955, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in January of 1955, he served 11 months overseas and was honorably discharged on December 1, 1958, with the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Constance E. Stone             “beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”

CLARA, PA—Constance E. “Connie” Stone,  91, of Clara, passed away in her home with her loving daughter by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a short illness.

Born on Sunday, February 4, 1934 in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of Ronald A. and Gertrude E. Stilson Pierce.  On April 26, 1953 in the Genesee United Methodist Church, she married Robert E. “Bob” Stone, who passed away on March 16, 2017.

Connie was a graduate of Genesee (PA) High School.  She was a member of the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and had also been a youth leader.  Connie was an avid reader.  She loved to cook and bake for her family.

Mary E. (Henneberger) Antoniw, 88, of Wellsboro, passed away early Friday March 28, 2025, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born November 11, 1936, in North Tonawanda, NY, to Joseph and Anna (O’Donnell) Henneberger. She married Nykola Antoniw, and earned her Bachelor of Science from Elmira College. Mary was a long-time member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wellsboro and served as a member of the Carmelites Third Order.

Joseph M. Wiltrout, 93, of Coudersport passed away on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 8, 1931, in Smock, Pennsylvania to the late Carl B. and Mildred M. (Crossland) Wiltrout. He married Beverly (Wiles) Wiltrout on April 16, 1955, and they had three children Kimberly, Kevin (Shelley), Kathy (PJ).

Joseph graduated from South Union H.S and served four years in the U.S. Navy, he was employed by Bell of PA and retired from AT&T corp. He served on Coudersport Boro Council, Board of directors of Coudersport Golf Club and many boards at the United Methodist Church in Coudersport.

Stephen Baldoni

Stephen Baldoni, 74, of Edson St. passed away on Wednesday (February19th, 2024) at the St. Vincent Medical Center in Erie following a brief illness.

Born July 21st, 1950 to the late Gino and Jane (Renehan) Baldoni.  Steve graduated from Archbishop Walsh High School Class of 1968.  After High School Steve enlisted in the US Navy where served during the Vietnam War.  When Steve Returned to the area he worked at PetroWax in Farmers Valley as a security guard for many years.  

Dianne Rogers

Dianne L. Rogers, 78, of. Warren, PA., died Thursday morning, March 27, 2025, after an extended illness.

Dianne was born November 22, 1946, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Richard James and Carmen Carter Drum. She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Diane was a 1964 graduate of Warren High School. She earned her LPN license through the Seneca School of Nursing, Warren, PA., and her Registered Nurses Degree from Jamestown Community College. She also earned her Paralegal Degree with High Honors.

Brandy L. Mason, 50, of Driftwood, PA passed away at UPMC Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, PA on Wednesday morning (March 26, 2025) with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born December 24, 1974 in Coudersport, PA a daughter of Rickey Copp, Sr. (Pam), and Lucille Graves Copp, Emporium. On July 7, 2018 she married the love of her life and soulmate Scott Mason, who survives.

Brandy was a lifetime Cameron County resident and graduated from Cameron County High School. She shared a wonderful life alongside her loving husband and daughter Skylar Stevens. Together they ran a hobby farm and S’mores and More Rental. Brandy‘s passions were her beautiful family, her animals, (her beloved Fanta), fishing and friends. 

Dianne Rogers

Dianne L. Rogers, 78, of Warren, PA., died Thursday morning, March 27, 2025, after an extended illness. 

Visitation hours will be held Sunday, March 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 P.M. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. 

A complete obituary will be announced when available.

Leslie D. “Pete” Prentice:  Father, Grandfather

Leslie D. “Pete” Prentice, 94, of 8988 County Road 20, Cuba, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Bath after a short illness.

Born on July 2, 1930, in Ischua, he was a son of Leslie M. and Edna A. Robinson Prentice.  On October 31, 1953, in Belfast, he married the former Betty Ann Mead who predeceased him on January 16, 2017. 

Leslie served in the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean War from 1948 until 1952.  He received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal for his service.  After 28 years he retired from Friendship Dairies.

Ralph L. Challingsworth, 86, of 101 Robin Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his residence. 

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

Constance E. Stone             “beloved mother, grandmother, and sister”

Constance E. “Connie” Stone,  91, of Clara, passed away in her home with her loving daughter by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a short illness.

Born on Sunday, February 4, 1934 in Wellsville, NY, she was a daughter of Ronald A. and Gertrude E. Stilson Pierce.  On April 26, 1953 in the Genesee United Methodist Church, she married Robert E. “Bob” Stone, who passed away on March 16, 2017.

Connie was a graduate of Genesee (PA) High School.  She was a member of the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and had also been a youth leader.  Connie was an avid reader.  She loved to cook and bake for her family.

John F. Laktash, 79, of Salamanca, passed away Sunday (March 23, 2025) at Olean General Hospital, Olean.

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