Anne E. McCleary, 68, of Coudersport, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Anne was born on September 15, 1955, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Leo and Marjorie (Spencer) Constantine. She married Byron R. McCleary on October 18, 2003 and celebrated 18 years of marriage until his passing on January 2, 2022.
Anne is a graduate of Springville-Griffith Institute High School, Springville, NY, Class of 1973. She worked as a Circuit Designer 2 for Lumen Technologies and formerly with Level 3 and Adelphia Cable. Anne was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church and was a pianist for Christ Episcopal Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and occasionally for St. Eulalia Catholic Church. She was also very active with the North Country Voices. She was an avid reader and spent many hours reading at the Coudersport Public Library.
Georgann Glebes, 74, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born in Bethesda, MD, the daughter of Russell and Marian (Detzel) Alexander. She earned a BA in Mathematics from Dunbarton College in Washington, DC. On August 12, 1972, she married Leonard J. Glebes with whom she shared 51 years of marriage and raised three children.
Georgann devoted her life to her family, she enjoyed knitting and needlework, loved watching the birds at her home, and when her health allowed, had been very active in her church.
Rodney W. Burgess Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA.
Funeral services will follow at 4:00 pm in the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available
Kevin C. Allen, 69, of Irvine, PA, passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2024, in the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House.
Kevin was born January 28, 1955, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Claud and Marquerite (Brown) Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Michele Massa Allen, whom he married on July 10, 1976. He is also survived by his Son and daughter-in-law, Chad, and Sierra Allen and their two daughters, Ella, age 10, and Maggie, age 7. Kevin and Michele could always be seen together enjoying the same activities and making lasting, loving memories together.
Kevin had many in laws that were like siblings to him and shared so many memories with: Toni (Chuck) Loomis, Sam (Gayle) Massa, Pete (Laurie) Massa, Renee (Skip) Sperry, Anne (Martin) Rich and many nieces and nephews.
Kevin was employed with the National Forge and Ellwood National Forge for 43 years. He made some wonderful lifelong friends through work.
Port Allegany–Charles “Sonny” Nathanial Olmstead, 84, of Port Allegany, PA passed away on April 8, 2024, at Olean General Hospital, from a short illness.
Arrangements will be announced with a full obituary by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Alice L. (Hepler) Deter, age 91, of Wellsboro, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1932 in Ringgold, PA, a daughter of the late Carl and Aldine (Powell) Hepler and was the loving wife of Francis “Frank” Deter, Jr. for 65 years.
She was a retired manager for the Fairfax County Virginia Library Administration and was a member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. She enjoyed Fly Fishing with Frank and traveling with friends and family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She dearly loved her rural home near Wellsboro, PA.
Lennie J. “Red” BURROUS, 75, of Round O, SC, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Born October 7, 1948, in West Branch Township, Galeton, PA, he was the son of Lester Judson and Virginia M. Knickerbocker Burrous.
A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he attended National Hardwood Lumber Association Inspector Training School in Memphis, TN and was employed in the lumber business his entire working career.
Carl E. Wolf, 89, of Erie, PA, and formerly of North Warren, PA, died on Monday April 8, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Erie, PA, on November 22, 1934, the son of the late, Emil H. and Irene (Wagner) Wolf.
Carl attended St. John Elementary School, Cathedral Prep, and a graduate of Gannon University. He was drafted into the US Army in 1958 and served for two years.
Carl was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and volunteered with their soup kitchen. He was a CCD teacher, lector, and Eucharistic minister. He was a member of the North Warren Volunteer Fire Department, Warren County Historical Society, Warren County Art Museum, DANK (German American Society), and a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. Carl was also an avid photographer and enjoyed researching family genealogy.
CUBA, NY—William E. “Bill” Miller, 97, of Cuba, NY passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a short illness, in the care of his loving daughter, Kay Reynolds.
Born on Thursday, December 30, 1926 in Olean, Bill was the eldest son of Edwin and Beatrice Jordan Miller. He graduated from Portville High School.
On December 20, 1947, he married Nancy Wagner, who passed away on January 6, 2008. He was a talented storyteller with a larger-than-life personality. He was first a self-employed farmer, starting while he was still in high school and never completely gave up this occupation. He was employed by the former Gramco Feed Company and the former Line Material in Olean. He later sold insurance for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. He lastly was employed as a successful outside sales representative for Kraft Foods until he retired after 25 years of service.
During World War II, Bill was to be called to duty, but during a visit from the military it was decided that his time would better serve his country on the farm. He proudly helped all his children raise and sell their own herd of cattle to fund their further educations. Bill also hatched, raised, transported, and sold thousands of chickens in a partnership with his brother, Richard. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed taking family fishing vacations in Canada. He owned and piloted his own airplanes. He very much enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren compete in a variety of sports, and was a fan of the Buffalo Bills. He was a member of Portville Lodge #579 F. & A.M.
William J. “Willie” Boroch, age 68, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
He was born on July 28, 1955 in Wellsboro, PA a son of the late Joseph and Ann Marie (Banik) Boroch.
He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and trapping. He was the former owner of Smokey’s and the Redwood Inn of Wellsboro, PA where he was known as a great cook and carpenter.
He is survived by a sister: Jackie (Arnie) Werts of Lancaster, PA.
He was predeceased by a sister: JoAnn Boroch and a brother: Michael Boroch.
Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
CUBA, NY—William E. “Bill” Miller, 97, of Cuba, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a short illness, in the care of his loving daughter, Kay Reynolds.
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
Donald F. HALL, Jr., 73, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in his home.
Born March 8, 1951, in Wellsville, he was the son of Donald F. and Dorothy J. Rarick Hall. On August 21, 1982, in Alma, he married Debra S. Winans, who survives.
A 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School, he attended Breeden’s Welding School in Genesee, PA. He worked many masonry jobs in the area with Laborers Local #621. Don was also employed by L.C. Whitford, Pike, Otis Eastern, Air Preheater, and worked on offshore well drilling rigs.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering on equipment, and racoon hunting.
Robert S. Lathrop (Bob), of Wilmington, Delaware returned to his Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born on April 6, 1938 in Addison, NY. He grew up in Smethport, PA and graduated from Smethport High School in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Army from June 1960 until May 1963.
After his honorable discharge from the Army, Bob continued his education at Lock Haven State College, graduating in 1966, and further earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois in 1970.
Bob married his loving wife, Darlene Hess, on September 3,1960, and they moved to Delaware in 1966 where he taught physical education and drivers education at Brandywine High School until his retirement in 2000.
Bob loved the great outdoors and was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter. He enjoyed sharing his garden harvest with family and friends every year and teaching his children and grandchildren how to fish and hunt. Bob was a good friend and neighbor, as well as a gifted storyteller.
M. Kathleen “Kathy” Leman, 80, of Austin, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at UPMC-Cole Skilled Nursing., Coudersport. Kathy was born on October 28, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Nagy) Corrigan. She married Joseph Leman on July 4, 1964, who survives.
Kathy, along with her husband, was an avid Cleveland Browns and Guardians fan.
James H. Young, Jr. 87, of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 24, 1936, Jim was the son of the late James H. and Lillian S. Young. He grew up in Parkersburg, WV and Bradford, PA, graduating from Bradford High School in 1954. He attended Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA, then served for two years in the U.S. Navy, wherein he was a member of the Naval Cadet Choir. He married the love of his life, Mary Kay Young, on February 27, 1960. He pursued a career in banking, during which time he was employed by, among various other financial institutions, Northwest Savings & Loan and as Branch Manager of First Federal Savings & Loan in Warren. Jim was a member of First Lutheran Church for 50 years.
A very adept athlete, Jim could frequently be found golfing at the numerous courses around Warren. When his sons were growing up, he spent a great deal of time throwing the baseball, football, or hitting fly balls to the neighborhood boys. He could thread the eye of a needle with a football from 30 yards.
Jim was a kind and good man, who was honest to a fault and whose family always mattered most. His presence in this world will be sorely missed.
ULYSSES- Erroll H. Flynn, 70, of Old US Route 6, passed away Thursday (Apr. 4, 2024) in the Olean General Hospital.
Born Jan. 22, 1954, in Coudersport, he was a son of Claude R. and Elaine A. Jeffers Flynn.
Erroll was a longtime resident of Ulysses, and was employed with the Tioga Golf Course, Wellsboro, before having to retire.
He was an avid fisherman and NFL Cleveland Browns fan. He loved gardening, canning, completing puzzles with his mom, and camping, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Erroll also enjoyed horses, his dog Jacob, and his cat Silas.
Clinton Webb Weekley, of Emporium, PA, a decorated veteran, devoted husband, loving father, and adored Papa, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois. He was 81.
Born on September 20, 1942, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Clinton and Elizabeth Weekley (Wilkins), Clinton’s life was marked by courage, dedication, and service. At the tender age of 17, he enlisted with the United States Army, embarking on a remarkable journey defining his existence. He served with distinction as a tank commander during the Vietnam War and then as a drill sergeant, proudly preparing hundreds of new recruits for service and then promoting to train sergeants. He retired from service, having reached the rank of Sergeant Major, leaving a legacy of honor and sacrifice.
In 1988, Clinton relocated his family to Emporium, Pennsylvania, where he built a Main Street business and actively engaged in community and volunteer work. He was known for his entrepreneurial spirit, passion for his family, love of boating, cars, and antiques, and his encyclopedic knowledge of the Civil War. His generosity knew no bounds, and he was always willing to help those in need and support his favorite local organizations in their missions.
On September 17, 2007, Clinton married Judy Knapp, his beloved wife and steadfast companion, who survives. Their union was a source of profound love, strength, and companionship.
Theresa Ann Button, 71, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro, PA.
Born May 24, 1952 in Heidelburg, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Nora (Jordan) Rachiele. Theresa was a Graduate of Galeton High School. She was married to Gerald Button, who preceded her in death. She was employed at Smith Gloves in Galeton for many years and then owned and operated the Lakeside Inn in Galeton.
Carolyn Ferranto, 81, of Delaware Ave. in James City, PA passed away Wednesday (April 3) in the Lutheran Home at Kane. Born March 18, 1943 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Howard and Ellen (Anderson) Hannold. On June 14, 1961 she married Leo Ferranto, who preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2023.
Carolyn enjoyed being a wife and homemaker. Her greatest love was caring for her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and baker and an avid New York Yankees fan.
Jon W. Eilers, 63, formerly of Bradford, a resident of Atlanta, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
Born July 13, 1960, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Joyce Marie (Garrigan) Eilers and Norman Edward and Donna M. (Roslinski) Eilers who survive.
Jon was a 1978 graduate of Bradford Area High School and later attended The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
In the early 80’s, Jon worked in the Bradford oil fields for National Transit. He began his professional career as an Investment Broker for Inacom International in Denver, CO. After moving to Washington, D.C., he leveraged his passion and knowledge of Engineering to launch a career as a Solutions Engineer for Honeywell Federal Systems and eventually PDA Engineering selling high-end CAD software to the Federal Government and their major contractors. More specialized government work took him to Atlanta, GA, where he eventually transitioned away from the corporate arena to becoming his own Contractor.
Thomas H. Ford, Jr., 81, of Irene Lane, New Tazewell, TN (formally of Kersey, PA), died peacefully at his daughter’s residence in Tennessee on April 1, 2024, after a brief illness.
Tom was born November 28, 1942, in Ridgway, PA, son of the late Thomas Ford, Sr. and Flora (Van Camp) Ford. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Before retirement, he worked many years at Pure Carbon/Morgan Advanced Materials & Technologies in St. Marys, PA.
Tom prided himself on being a family man. He was a loyal husband and best friend to his late wife, Shirley, whom he married on June 25, 1965. He was a superhero father to his daughter, Sheri, whom he was sure to call every single day if they could not be together. He loved his grandsons, Joseph and Ben, dearly and had great love and appreciation for his son-in-law, Gary.
Eileen M. Dewey, 93, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at her home on April 4, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1930, the daughter of the late R. Arnold and Velma M. (Rose) Smith. She married Marion M. Dewey on July 10, 1949, and celebrated 67 years of marriage until his passing on May 16, 2017.
Eileen‘s life was devoted to family, agriculture, education, and community service. She retired from the U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture) Farm Service Agency (A.S.C.S) with 43 years of service. She was a graduate of Charleston High School, Class of 1948 and a graduate of Jean Summers Business College, Elmira, NY.
Eileen was a lifetime member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir and served on many church and parish committees. Eileen also served on the Wellsboro Area School Board for 16 years, the Charleston Township Municipal Authority for 25 years, Whitneyville Community Development Board, Pennsylvania Ag Awareness Foundation, Ag in the Classroom Workshop, Penn State University Ag Council, Pennsylvania Rural Development Committee, Pennsylvania Farm City Committee, Keystone Soil and Water Conservation Society, American Red Cross Volunteer, Tioga County Tourist Bureau Tour Guide, Council of Republican Women, and the Scarlet Sages of the Red Hat Society. She also enjoyed traveling, camping, needlework, reading, and jigsaw puzzles.
Francis A. Castano “former longtime Coudersport, PA dentist”
CENTENNIAL, WYOMING—Francis Anthony Castano of Centennial, Wyoming, formerly of Coudersport, PA, died at the age of 85 on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Hospice of Laramie in Laramie, Wyoming.
Francis was born March 30, 1938, in Coudersport, PA to Dominic Castano and Angeline (Gorfida) Castano. After graduating from Coudersport High School, Francis went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a DDS at University of Pennsylvania Dental School and an MBA from The Wharton School. As an undergraduate, Francis was a member of the ATO fraternity and Penn Glee Club. After graduating from Dental School, he served a Pediatric Dental Residency at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). With the completion of his residency, Francis entered the US Army as a Captain in the role of Pediatric Consultant to the Army in Europe, based in Nuremburg, Germany. Upon his return stateside, he joined the U Penn faculty as a full-time professor of Pediatric Dentistry.
In 1975, Francis returned to his hometown of Coudersport to establish a private practice in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. During this time, he also served as a HeadStart program reviewer and volunteered as a children’s dentist with the Indian Health Service. Even beyond his commitment to providing good dental care, Francis was dedicated to ensuring all patients felt welcome, understood and respected in his own practice and volunteer clinics, regardless of financial need or condition.
Francis valued conducting himself as a gentleman, making a positive impact on his community and serving others. He was particularly proud to be a co-founder of the Potter Players community theater group. He also sang in Barbershop Quartet, played clarinet in Community Bands and was a member of the Rotary Club. He was also a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Francis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Grant Castano, their children: Suzanne and Matt (Kelly), and grandchildren: Anthony (Gabi), Emma, Samantha, and Molly. He is also survived by his siblings, Teresa (Tom) Kisiel, David Castano and Linda Castano of Coudersport, PA.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, May 25, 2024 St. Eulalia Church, 6 Maple Street, Coudersport, PA, with the Very Reverend Leo J. Gallina, as celebrant. Francis will be buried at Honey Creek Burial Ground, Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Laramie, 1754 Centennial Drive, Laramie, WY 82070 or online at https://hospiceoflaramie.org
Local arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Francis, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Jerome G. “Jerry” Rosenhoover Sr., 77, of Spruce Street, Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness.
He was born on May 8, 1946, in St. Marys, the son of the late Jerome and Anna Sorge Rosenhoover.
On November 26, 1966, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Marie E. Gigliotti, who survives.
Jerry was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. For 55 years, he served as a member of the Ridgway Fire Department, holding the esteemed position of Rescue Captain for 24 years. He had a passion for hunting, shooting, and riding his Harley. He worked many years as the Street Supervisor for the Ridgway Borough and retired from Penn Dot after more than 20 years of service. Jerry’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He cherished moments shared with his loved ones.
Smethport–A memorial service for Paul and Marlene Conn will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Smethport, On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2 PM. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
