Alexandra “Addie” Cummins Strawbridge Smith

COUDERSPORT, PA–Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1937, Alexandra Smith, affectionately known to her family and friends as, Addie, passed gently from this earth surrounded by her family and the kind staff at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport, Pennsylvania on December 11, 2024.

Addie leaves behind a lasting legacy of seven children, twenty grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. Addie, with her husband, “Smitty”, and 7 children in tow moved to Coudersport from the Philadelphia area in 1972. She worked as a mother, grandmother, Registered Nurse, and animal rescue services volunteer, benefactor, and advocate for the next 52 years. Addie was an avid reader, and loved a good conversation about religion and politics, among many other philosophical and historical topics.

Addie will be remembered and honored as the Matriarch of a large, loving family of God-fearing children. She will be deeply missed until the family reunites on a future date known only to God.

Shirley A. HOSMER, 88, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in her home.  Born January 5, 1936, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Charles Burwell and Eva Cornwell Pressler.  She was married to Charles Edward Hosmer, who predeceased her on March 31, 2014. 

Shirley was employed in housekeeping by Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville for 21 years.  She was a member of Riverside Assembly of God. 

Stephen B. MORLEY, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  Born December 2, 1935, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Calvin and Gladys Neff Morley.  

On July 2, 1960, in Ulysses, PA, he married the love of his life, Pauline “Polly” Burdick, who survives.  They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this past July.  

A graduate of Ulysses High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in history and mathematics education from Lock Haven University and a master’s degree in school administration from Alfred University.  Stephen began his teaching career at Campbell Central School as a classroom teacher.  Over his 41 years with the district, he served as a guidance counselor, high school principal, and finally, the district superintendent.  He was devoted to the school and the Campbell community; both were a source of great pride.  He thought of the students as well as the people he worked with as an extension of his family.  Stephen was also a 33rd degree Mason.  He was committed to the Masons because of the positive impact they made on the community.  

Thomas J. Curtin, 82, formerly of Clarendon, Pa, died on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at the Lutheran Home at Kane, PA., after a brief illness. He was born in Warren, Pa, on July 16, 1942, the son of the late Donald Joseph and Helen Ann Ronan Curtin. Tom was a Sheffield and Clarendon resident most of his life. He was a graduate of Sheffield High School Class of 1960. 

He was an Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 35 of Coudersport and Troop 36 Explorer Post, he also was member of Order of the Arrow, served as Vice Chief. Tom then graduated from Baldwin Wallace University and Clarion University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree of Education and a master’s degree in history and government. While in college, Tom was involved with the Public Relations Department and School Newspaper as their photographer.

Donald L. Serkleski                     “services slated”

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Donald L. “Don” Serkleski, from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Millport Community Church, Canada Hollow Road, Millport, PA, where a Celebration of Don’s life will follow at 2pm, with Howard Wheeler of Jamestown, NY, Don’s brother-in-law, officiating.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the Millport Community Church.

Don’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

Maynard “Flip” Gleason, age 73, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, December 6, 2024. 

He was born on April 26, 1951 in Sayre, PA, a son of the late Raymond W. Gleason, Sr. and Lilah L. (Southard) Gleason and was married to the late Terry L. (Cummings) Gleason. 

Flip was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army and had worked at Truck-Lite, Wellsboro, PA. 

A family graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.

Dennis R. Bartlett, 65, of 9 Sleepy Hollow, Bradford, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his residence. 

Born September 28, 1959, in Bradford, he was a son of the late L. Wayne “Slick” and Patricia A. (Schadt) Bartlett.

He was a 1977 graduate of Bradford Area High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford 

Dennis had been employed at Dresser Rand for 15 years and worked as a motorcycle mechanic for Race Honda.

He enjoyed fishing.

Patricia L. Dawley, 90, of Smethport, went to be with her Lord on Monday (December 9, 2024).

She was born August 8, 1934 in Richburg, NY the daughter of Charles W. and Maude C. (Edmiston) Billsborough . On August 14, 1954, in Rixford, PA, she married Kenneth R. Dawley, who died August 26, 2013. They were married for 69 years.

Betty J. Miller, 98, formerly of Chapel Ridge, in Bradford, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com

Shirley A. Miller, 90, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.  She was born August 1, 1934, in Runnemede, NJ, to Lawrence and Alice (Martin) Jones.  On November 28, 1958, she married Robert E. Miller with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.  Shirley owned and operated the Yellow Basket Shop for many years.  She enjoyed crafts and participated in craft fairs, and often worked food concessions at the Morris Snake Hunt.

Patricia “Pat” Long, 84, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (December 8, 2024) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

She was born January 18, 1940 in Kane, PA, the daughter of James Milton and Margaret DiCapua (Button) Barr.

She was an Allied Security Guard employed by the Quaker State Refinery of Farmers Valley, an accountant, bar tender at the Maple’s Inn, server in multiple restaurants and other jobs she worked with pride and dignity, knowing she was providing an example of work ethics to her family.

She was a member of The Smethport Garden club, the Order of the Eastern Star #15, The King St. Discussion Group, Den Mother to Cub Scouts, supporter of Hamlin Memorial Library, and Author of “Inside the Fence”.

Patricia L. Dawley, 90, of Smethport, passed away Monday (December 9, 2024) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.

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

Daniel J. Butchello, Jr. “Loving Brother & Uncle” 

Daniel J. Butchello, Jr. of 140 ½ S. Clinton Street passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. 

D.J. came into the world with a bang on July 4, 1960, in Olean and was the son of Daniel J. and Stephanie A. (Rieger) Butchello.

D.J. was a 1978 graduate of Olean High School where he was a gifted student. He attended Cornell University and later received his Bachelors of Business Administration degree in Finance from St. Bonaventure University in 1992. D.J. also excelled in athletics and was an especially fearsome competitor on the football field. He was a member of the undefeated 1977 Olean High School Football team that was ranked #1 in New York State and was named to the Big 30 All-Star Teams in both football and baseball.

Richard R. Steadman “Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother” 

 Richard R. Steadman of Portville Olean Road passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, following an illness. 

 Richard was born on July 18, 1949, in Buffalo and was the son of Frederick R. and Elizabeth L. Robinson Steadman. He was formerly married to Nancy Marton. On June 14, 1993, at the Good News Chapel in Lewiston, Maine he married Linda A. MacDonald, who predeceased him on May 8, 2019. 

Jean T. Turney, 94, of Creekside Suites, Bradford, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her residence. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Richard A. Murray (Genie Masters), 66, of Olean, formerly of Smethport, Pa., passed away Monday (Dec. 2, 2024) at ECMC in Buffalo, after battling cancer.

Born Sept. 7, 1958, in Olean, he was a son of Irvine and Sarah Ingalls Murray. Richard was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1976, in Shinglehouse, Pa.
Richard loved music and played in several bands through the years. He could pick up almost any instrument and learn to play it without lessons. His primary profession was as a mechanic, and he was known to many as the guy who could fix almost anything.

Susan J. Davido, 80, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on June 15, 1944, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late John D. and Mary Jane Lipsey Hrusth.

On October 15, 1966, at St. Leo Church, she married Ronald Davido, who survives.

Ashley Nicole HUTCHINSON, 30, of Scio, NY, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  Born July 12, 1994, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Mark Hutchinson and Donna Perla.  

She was a graduate of North Penn High School in Blossburg, PA.  Ashley was known for her love of nature.  She had a passion for photography and loved taking pictures of her friends and family.  She enjoyed walking in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, and its scenery inspired her beautiful photographs.  Ashley was an avid music lover and attended concerts whenever possible.  

Stephen B. MORLEY, 89, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, died Friday, December 6, 2024.  

Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Judith E. METCALF BACKER, ­­­­78, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.  

Born August 4, 1946, in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of Leland A. “Pete” and Willa M. Parsons Cary.  On July 3, 1968, in Mills, she married John R. Metcalf, who predeceased her on March 4, 2003.  On February 22, 2020, in Potter Brook, she married Donald L. Backer, who survives.  

A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned an associate degree in operating room technician at Robert Packer School of Nursing in Sayre.  Judy was a member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook, Order of the Eastern Star #95 in Ulysses, and served on the Hector Township Board of Election as majority inspector.  

Ivan F. Smith, Jr.

Ivan F. Smith, Jr., of Russell, PA., died Thursday evening, December 5, 2024, at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA

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

Veronica F. Albaugh, 87, of Clarendon, Pa., died Sunday morning, December 1, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.

She was born March 1, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of Francis Henry and Jennie McMeley Anderson. She has resided the past 60 years in the Clarendon, PA. area. She was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Veronica enjoyed embroidering and crocheting.

She is survived by her children – Shawn A. Albaugh of Clarendon, PA., Charlene Eakin and husband, Robert, Christine Rose all of Waterford, PA., 1 Sister – Margaret Drayger, 1 Brother – Albert Anderson all of Philadelphia, PA., 1 Grandson, Michael Shellito, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ronald Albaugh, who died January 31, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell St., Warren, PA. on Wednesday December 11^th, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor of St. Joseph R.C. Church, officiating. Friends and family will be received in the church gathering space one hour prior to Mass. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Warren County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 752, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com . The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.