Debra Jeanne Robeson, of Russell, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA.
Debbie was born January 17, 1937, in Cleveland, OH to Ford and Margaret Baker Gibson. She married Earl S. “Sonny” Robeson on May 5, 1956. They left Cleveland in 1966, to move to a farm in Russell, PA.
Living in the country in a farmhouse was always her dream.
Debbie loved flower gardening, and at one point had 13 flower beds. She enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting, and creating/building dollhouses were all hobbies she loved. She filled her farmhouse with antiques and many collections.
She was a member of Cable Hollow Church, the Hill and Dale Garden Club for many years. Debbie will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Robert F. Kinney, 99, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Coudersport Pa.
Robert arrived on Christmas Day 1924, just as the noon train passed by, born a son to Fred and Esther (Seyler) Kinney, on the Portage Road Kinney Farm, Port Allegany PA. He had four siblings; John, Orton, and James Kinney and a sister Belle (Jack) Ball.
Bob remained and worked on the family farm until the age of eighteen at which time he enlisted in the Army and volunteered for the Ski Patrol. Following basic training at Camp Hale he left for Italy as a member of the io” Mountain Division Ski Troop. He was a very proud World War II Veteran who enjoyed sharing stories of his service years. Following the War he returned to Port Allegany and on November 20, 1948 married his sweetheart, Bernadine Thrash.
At a young age, Bob developed an interest in old automobiles that continued throughout his 99 years, including the acquisition and sale of old car parts, along with sharing his knowledge with other antique car buffs. One of his most treasured automobiles was rumored to have been originally purchased by notorious bank robber John Dillinger for his girlfriend Mary Longnecker.
His final working years before retirement were spent with the former North Penn Gas Company where he developed many long-lasting friendships.
A lover of animals he was rarely without a dog. In later years he could be found on many a summer day sitting on his front porch, with his dog, waiting for a passerby, looking forward to a visit.
Bob was a member of the AACA, Liberty Lodge # 505 Free and Accepted Masons and the Coudersport Consistory.
Beverly Johnson Check, 72, a resident of Lebanon, OH., and formerly of Warren, PA, died Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024, after an extended illness. Bev was born March 25, 1951, she was the daughter of Leonard Carl and Elaine Chiodo Johnson. She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Bev was a 1969 graduate of Warren Area High School and earned her registered nursing degree from University of Pittsburgh-Bradford. She was employed with the Warren State Hospital as a registered nurse.
Kathy L. Mesler: Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother
Kathy L. Mesler, 63, of 7934 Rte. 417W., Bolivar, NY passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Sisters Hospital, Buffalo, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 4, 1960, in Wellsville, she was a daughter of Kenneth M. and Margaret Nolan Gilliland. On June 6, 1981, in Obi, she married Michael M. Mesler who survives.
Kathy had worked for AVX and AMC in Olean until they closed. She then worked for Northern Lights in Wellsville until her retirement due to illness.
She loved snowmobiling, camping, and UTV riding. Kathy enjoyed crafting and going to antique stores. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Kathy was always up for an adventure.
Carol Ann Scott, 68, of Mount Juliet, TN, formerly of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her residence, with her sister and husband by her side.
Born July 1, 1955, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Pearl A. (Weaver) Sloan.
Carol attended Bradford Area school.
On April 3, 1976, in Aiken, she married Robert Scott who survives.
Carol was employed at Pepperell Braiding.
She enjoyed attending bingo, scrabble online, and watching son Matthew in Special Olympics.
Charlie T. Sitterson, 67, of Warren, PA, formerly of Orlando, FL, died on Tuesday March 5, 2024, in his home.
He was born March 9, 1956, in Norfolk, VA, he was the adopted son of Jimmie and Mariea Bunn. Charlie was raised in Pinellas Park, FL, moved to Warren, PA in 1980 until 1995, when he relocated Orlando, Flordia.
He worked as a laborer at United Refining in Warren and also worked in construction. Charlie enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, boating, fishing, and watching sports. In his younger years, Charlie excelled in baseball and later softball. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Falcons and the Little League World Series. He was a member of the Warren Eagles Club #313. In 2018, he returned to Warren to be closer to his family.
Daniel A. Reiff, 75, of Warren, PA, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Warren General Hospital after an extended illness. A complete obituary will be published when it’s available.
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Erwin R. Niles, 85, of Wellsboro, PA passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024, at UPMC Soldiers and Sailors. He was born March 12, 1938, in Wellsboro to Donald G. and Eva A. (Perry) Niles. Erwin was an accomplished cook, served in the National Guard, and worked at Papas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs, FL.
Port Allegany – Robert F. Kinney, 99, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Tuesday (March 5, 2024) at Cole Place, Coudersport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary
Gary E. Freer, 72, of Eldred, PA, passed away on March 4, 2024.
Beloved husband of the late Gail M. (Taylor) Freer; dearest father of Cynthia M. Cooney, Scott C. (Lori) Freer, Jason E. Freer and Kristen T. (Carl) English; grandfather of Shayna, Owen, Jasmine, Jacob, Taylor and Brooke; loving son of the late Gordon C. and Jeanie M. (Mix) Freer; brother of Roxanne (Donald) Curtis; also survived by nieces.
Gary graduated from Otto-Eldred Jr. Sr. High School in 1969. He worked at Ethan Allen Furniture as a sewing machine mechanic in Eldred, PA until the factory closed. Gary was an avid fisher, hunter, and loved to spend his time watching dirt track racing.
No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Karen L. Cowan, 64, of 130 Greeves St., Kane, PA passed away Sunday (March 3) at her residence. Born June 25, 1959 in Kane, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Jean (Plubell) Cowan.
Karen is a graduate of the Kane Area High School and spent the majority of her life providing as a caregiver for members of her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Linda Jean Ordway, 74, of Ridge Manor, Florida passed away on March 1, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1949, in Paterson, New Jersey to William and Jean Johnson.
She grew up with her sister: Gail Knauer. She married her late husband, Dana Ordway, on June 1, 1991, in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania and they enjoyed 14 beautiful years together. She was a graduate of Coudersport High School in Pennsylvania. She went on to work for Pure Carbon in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, and then to work with her husband. They worked well together in painting and pressure washing.
Linda was an excellent painter. She cared about environmental conservation. Linda enjoyed outdoor work, playing cards, and games with her friends. She was a volunteer at the Ridge Manor Community Center and Crime Watch.
Rosemarie Fowle, 78, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at UPMC Williamsport on March 3, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1945, to Louis and Antoinette (Grigoli) Grillo in Philadelphia, PA. On October 14, 1967, she married Richard Fowle.
Rosemarie was a member of Wellsboro Women’s Chorus and God’s Family Fellowship in which she hosted Thursday morning Bible Study. She was very involved in the churches that she attended including women’s groups and bible studies, and even making a mission trip to Maine. Rosemarie also enjoyed singing, cross-stitching, reading, baking, cooking, and especially playing games with her grandkids.
James D. Johns, 72, of Smethport, formerly of Coudersport, PA passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his home.
James was born on May 18, 1951, in Lancaster, the son of the late Brady and Miriam Johns. On December 12, 1970, he married the former Glory Winters and celebrated 48 years of marriage until her passing on June 23, 2019.
James was a truck driver and owned and operated Glory Trail Trucking Company with his wife. He later worked for Butler Transportation. James was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, the NRA, and a contributor to the Family Life Center. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.
Joan (Oviatt) Maynard, 84, passed away March 4, 2024, in Albemarle N.C., following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born October 4, 1939, in Port Allegany the daughter of Stella Virginia (Reddington) Oviatt.
She was raised in Port Allegany and Coudersport and graduated from Coudersport High School, Class of 1957. Joan and Thomas were married on October 11, 1957.
Beyond being devoted to raising her family, she was employed as a nurse’s aide, in retail, as a florist, and as a dental office receptionist. She was a longtime resident of Coudersport until moving to North Carolina in 2015.
Gerald Joseph “Joe” Barr, 83, of Emporium, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home.
Born in Buffalo, NY, on July 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Clair Lee and Christine Leona (Thomas) Barr, and the husband to Michele Rae Hall, who he married in 2010.
JoAnna (Jo) Ross, 58, passed away at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the presence of her loving family and beloved dog, following an unexpected cardiac event a few days earlier.
JoAnn was the daughter of Pauline Steinmeyer and stepdaughter of the late Charles Steinmeyer. She was a graduate of Eisenhower High School and attended Jamestown Business College. She built her career in sales starting in newspaper advertising at the Meadville Tribune. From there she worked as an account executive at several newspapers across the country including the Las Vegas Review-Journal (NV), the Manassas News & Messenger (VA) where she won the salesperson of the year award for the Northern Annual Virginia Region, and the York Dailey Record (PA).
JoAnn went on to work in digital media advertising at Auto Trader before becoming interested in real estate sales. JoAnn then went on to complete the specialized education, credentialing, and licensing required to become a licensed real estate agent. She initially worked for Keller-Williams Real Estate Agency before returning to Warren, where she worked for Berkshire Hathaway Regional Real Estate Agency, as a licensed real estate agent until her unexpected death.
All during her life she was an avid outdoors enthusiast and enjoyed four-wheeling, biking, kayaking, hiking, and bicycling and made many friends along her path in life.
Smethport – Donna M. Covert, 88, of Dickinson Manor, Smethport, PA passed away Friday (March 1, 2024) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.
She was born February 5, 1936 in Bradford, the daughter of Stewart E. and Della V. (Belser) Dixon . On October 15, 1954 in Lafayette, PA, she married Edward L. Covert, Jr., who died November 17, 2017.
Mrs. Covert was a resident of the area for most of her life. She worked at the Sears Store, Jaguar Manufacturing and Smethport Specialties all in Smethport. She was a secretary for the American Red Cross in Bradford for 13 years and worked for the Bradford Era for 3 years, from where she retired in 1998.
She loved camping and going to Florida in the winter. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and knitting baby hats for the Bradford Hospital.
Cuba- Michael J. Doyle passed away Saturday, Mar. 2 at home in his sleep.
Michael was born in Cuba to John and Mary Hites Doyle on Dec. 9, 1943. As a boy he loved all things social and mechanical. His paper route took a long time each day because he chatted with his customers. One customer, an inventor and writer for the Cuba Patriot, asked Michael what he wanted to be when he grew up. Mr. Gancher recounted in an editorial that young Michael answered simply, “A good man.” His wife, children, students, and his community will attest that he became exactly that: a good man.
Michael graduated from Cuba Central School in 1961. While exploring life and learning, he obtained a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State in 1971, a Master’s Degree in 1981, and a Doctorate degree from West Virginia University in 1991.
On Aug. 21, 1971 Michael married Connie Gifford and built her a house on a hill in Rushford where their five children grew and learned by the example of their dad.
He was a born learner, teacher, innovator, and leader. Michael taught at Wellsville Central School, Belmont BOCES, and Belfast Central School. He was a professor at the National Technology Transfer Center at Wheeling Jesuit University. Upon returning to Cuba, Michael became the Curriculum Coordinator of Math, Science, and Technology for Allegany-Cattaraugus BOCES until his retirement in 2010.
