Judy J. Reynolds, 58, a loving and devoted wife, mom, and grandmother, of 38 West Corydon St., Bradford, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her family at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born May 10, 1967, in Ridgway, she was a daughter of the late Gary L. Herbstritt Sr., and Diana (Lupold) Johnson. She attended Bradford Area Schools.
On September 24, 1987, in Bradford, she married Richard E. “Rick” Reynolds Jr., who survives.
Matthew Jon Ekas, 48 of Rixford, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence.
Born January 1, 1977, in Bradford, he was the son of Jon Richard Ekas and Pattie (Frederick) Newton, who survive.
Matt was a 1995 graduate of Otto Eldred High School and received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 1999.
During high school he played football and was on the track team. He played organized baseball, both youth and senior league in Eldred. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking, and spending time outdoors. He loved walking his dog Charlie.
After graduating from college, he worked for Adelphia Cable and later Times Warner Cable as a Technical Support Specialist.
Surviving is his father, Jon Richard Ekas of Bradford, his mother and step father, Pattie and Steven Newton of Rixford, his maternal grandmother Colyn Frederick, of Bradford, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Frederick, paternal grandparents Richard V. and Virginia Ekas.
Friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Life at a later date to be announced.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Jeanette N. MILLER, 79, of Ulysses, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born October 11, 1946, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Daniel P. and Pauline Heller Nauman. On October 22, 1966, in Yorks Corners, NY, she married Donald N. Miller, who survives.
She was a 1965 graduate of Northern Potter High School. Jeanette found joy in sewing, cooking, and canning, and in sharing her talents to bless others. She was loved by all who met her, and her kindness and generosity touched every life she encountered. Above all, she treasured her family, whom she deeply loved. Jeanette’s deep faith in Jesus Christ guided every part of her life. She lived with gratitude for His grace and sought to reflect His love through her words and actions. Her steadfast trust in the Lord was an inspiration to all who knew her, and her quiet strength and joyful spirit were a testimony to her faith.
Dakota M. JONES, 28, of Wellsville, NY, died unexpectedly Monday, October 27, 2025 in his home. Born July 29, 1997, in Wellsville, he was the son of Rolland Brian Jones and Shelly Jo Bastian. He was employed as a general contractor for several years. Dakota was a former member of the Dyke St. Engine Co. #2.
Donald H. Warner, 93, of 796 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Bradford Manor.
Born March 18, 1932, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Clifford H. and Marion L. (Zeeder) Warner Sr.
Don was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School. In 1986 he enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1990.
Patrick T. O’Donnell, 79, of 322 Russ Lane, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Rebecca Residence in Pittsburgh, PA.
Pat was born May 7, 1946 in St. Marys, son of the late Edward M. and Rose “POE” Wehler O’Donnell. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1965. He furthered his education at St. Vincent College, where he earned a degree in Political Science, graduating in 1969. Pat spent his working career as a rehabilitation counselor for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He spent his career helping people with disabilities find work and independence.
Beverly JoAnn Troberg, 98, of 645 Sherry Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
She was born September 28, 1927, in Delmar, DE, daughter of the late Harry J. and Hazel V. Baer Hoffman. She was a graduate of Delmar Senior High School and continued her education at the University of Delaware and earned her Master’s Degree of Education from Penn State University, where she met her late husband, Lars Oskar Troberg. They were married on January 14, 1953, in Helsinki, Finland. The two of them traveled the world together dancing the nights away and cherished the fifty-nine years of marriage before Lars passed on August 19, 2012.
Betty Gene SPRINGER, 77, of Port Allegany, PA, died Monday, October 27, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born August 9, 1948, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Eugene V. and Elizabeth Z. Hoffman Sherwood. A 1966 graduate of Port Allegany High School, she was employed as a nurse’s aide at several area nursing homes. She was married to Paul A. Springer, who predeceased her on July 20, 1995.
Celia E. “Betty” Agosti, 85, of 122 Kyler Corner Road and formerly of Upper Cherry Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 28, 2025 following a brief illness.
She was born June 15, 1940 in Benezette, daughter of the late Robert and Louise Sexton Glatt.Betty attended school in Benezette and worked twenty-seven years at Stackpole Carbon Company and later at Glatt’s Inn and Keystone Carbon.
On July 2, 1960, in St. Boniface Church, Betty married the late Donald J. “Dumpty” Agosti, who preceded her in death on December 28, 2002.
James L. “Jim” Wendel, 87, of 112 Grandview Road in St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a brief illness.
Born May 8, 1938, in St. Marys, Jim was the son of the late Roman and Bertha Eckert Wendel of St. Marys. On September 8, 1956, at Queen of the World Church, he married the love of his life, Judith Erich Wendel, who survives. Together, they shared a lifetime of overcoming hardship, laughter, teamwork, and unwavering devotion.
Julie M. CONNER, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. Born May 5, 1983, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Roger D. and Virginia L. “Ginger” Bailey Ballard.
A 2001 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned her LPN degree in 2020 from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. On May 10, 2002, in Ulysses, she married the love of her life, Raymond W. Conner, Jr., who survives. She was employed by Reed’s Market in Genesee for ten years. In nursing, she worked as a traveling nurse and was employed by Aveanna Healthcare doing home healthcare for the last two years.
Pauline B. “Polly” MORLEY, 85, of Adamstown, MD, formerly of Campbell, NY, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Adamstown. Born April 18, 1940, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Leonard DeForest and Maude E. Williamson Burdick. On July 2, 1960, in Ulysses, PA, she married the love of her life, Stephen B. Morley, who predeceased her on December 6, 2024.
Diana B. ALLEN, 77, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born February 11, 1948, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Raymond R. and Mildred P. Conable Burdge. On June 25, 1977, in Rochester, she married Curtis R. Allen, who survives.
Diana was a graduate of Wellsville High School. A cat lover, she would take in strays to give them a loving home.
Surviving besides her husband, Curtis, are: two sisters, Rebecca Anthony of Lakeland, FL and Linda Stanzel of Rochester; a brother, Terry (Elizabeth) Burdge of Rochester; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Larry R. Burdge.
There will be no services.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Minni LaPolt, 73, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Emporium, passed away at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 morning.
She was born January 7, 1952, in Olean, New York, a daughter of the late James D. and Arlene D. Freer Atwater. In Franklinville, New York, she married the late Albert L. LaPolt, Sr.
Minni was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed couponing and crafting and was an avid reader, especially fond of romance novels.
James L. “Jim” Wendel, 87, of 112 Grandview Road in St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Sunday,October 26, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements areincomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
He was born on October 31, 1948 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Wilson and Julia Czekai McGonigal.
On August 11, 1973, he married Kathryn Manfroni McGonigal, who survives of Kersey. Together they shared more than 52 years of love and laughter.
Barbara C. OVERHOLT, 87, of Stannards, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville. Born October 15, 1938, in Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of Samuel William Major and Margaret Enslin Cook. On June 28, 1958, in Tonawanda, she married Harry B. “Dale” Overholt, who predeceased her on May 19, 2023.
Antonia M. “Toni” GRANT, 75 of Sunderlinville, PA, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Charles F. “Chuck” Eckl, 84, of 144 Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born October 19, 1941, in his home in Daguscahonda, son of the late Benedict and Helen Marie Fulmer Eckl.
He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1959, and formerly employed at Pure Carbon Company and Sylvania as a mechanic.On May 21, 1960, in Sacred Heart Church, Chuck married Carol VanDerlin, who survives. They were blessed to share sixty-five years of marriage.
Port Allegany – Richard G. Lathrop, 87, of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (October 25, 2025) at his home in Port Allegany.
He was born December 19, 1937 in Crosby, PA, the son of Ellsworth and Anna (Weidert) Lathrop, Sr . On December 7, 1978, in Port Allegany, he married Darlene F. Niles, who died August 12, 2024.
Mr. Lathrop attended Smethport High School and worked at Viko in Eldred and later as a mechanic for Dexter-Henkel, retiring in 2000. He also was a van driver for S.Wilson until 2020.
Gerald J. Berardi, 89, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, October 24, 2025, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA.
Jerry was born in Warren PA, on February 23, 1936. He was the son of Samuel and Phyllis Barone Berardi. He was a lifelong Warren area resident. Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School. He was employed with Blair Corporation in the mailing department at the Irvine Distribution Center, for 44 years, retiring in 1998.
Donald “Don” McGonigal, 76, of Kersey, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Krise Funeral Home, Kersey., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Krise Funeral Home, Kersey.
Charles T. MESS, 66, of Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville. Born August 10, 1959, in North Hornell, he was the son of Robert Mess and Phylis Jean Biddle.
He is survived by a daughter, Emily Mess; and a son, Tyler Mess. He was predeceased by his parents.
Jordan F. “Fuzzy” Ginther, 90, of Toby, died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.
He was born on October 16, 1935, in St. Marys, the son of the late Anthony and Julia Wolf Ginther.
On July 19, 1958, he married the late Mildred Anders, who preceded him in death in 2000.
Charles F. Eckl, 84, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Penn
Highlands DuBois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Julie M. CONNER, 42, of Genesee, PA, died Saturday, October 25,
2025 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, NY. Arrangements
will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory,
Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed
John D. Erskine, Jr., 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence on Friday morning, October 24, 2025.
He was born October 6, 1962, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, a son of Ilvia (Robles) Spooner of Emporium and the late John Erskine, Sr.
John attended Cameron County High School and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for several years at Motor Coil Manufacturing in Emporium, PA, a bellhop at the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City and later a salesman, selling telecommunication devices.
Christopher D. ANDERTON, 73, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Born May 6, 1952, in Oil City, PA, he was the son of Alfred D. and Joan M. Barclay Anderton.
A 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1971 — 1974. He graduated from Alfred State College in 1977. Chris was employed by Air Preheater Company in Wellsville as an Aftermarket Sales Representative.
Palm Coast, FL- Robert W. “Bob” Strong
Robert W. Strong formerly of Richburg and Bath NY passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the St. Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
Bob was born July 8, 1941 in Ohio. In July of 1986 in Wellsville, NY he married Teresita R. Rabacal who survives.
Bob was a salesman for Harley products throughout the US. He enjoyed riding his Harley Motorcycle.
Along with his loving wife Teresita, Bob is survived by; his nieces and nephews.
Robert Dauer Stackpole, 79, a resident of Jefferson Manor in Brookville, passed away October 17, 2025.
He was born August 14, 1946, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Harrison Clinton and Murial Beatrice Dauer Stackpole. Dauer was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh and pursued his post-graduate studies at Bucknell University. Following his years of schooling, Dauer was employed in the marketing department of Stackpole Carbon Company from 1972-1982.
On April 11, 1987, in St. Agnes Episcopal Church, he married Lucy Geiger Irvin, who survives. In addition to his wife, Dauer is survived by a daughter, Daisy Stackpole (Erik); a sister, Laurey Turner; and a brother, Scott Stackpole.
