Calvin P. Cochran, 89, of Turtlepoint, passed away Wednesday (December 25, 2024) at Cole Place, Coudersport.
He was born February 24, 1935 in Portage Twp., the son of Henry and Nora (Rhodes) Cochran .
Mr. Cochran was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1959.
Calvin worked at Pittsburgh Corning of Port Allegany.
He was a member of the Eldred American Legion.
Patsy J. Scutella, 94, of 217 Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Smethport – Donna Mae Payne, 85, of Rixford, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) at her residence.
She was born April 20, 1939 in Aiken, PA, the daughter of Samuel and Hattie (Dickie) Neely. On Sept. 6, 1958, in Bradford, PA, she married Richard E. Payne, who survives.
C. Louise McLaughlin, 89, of Custer City, passed away October 2, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at the Bradford Eagles Club.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Olean- Thomas William Frank “Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather”
Thomas W. Frank of 2nd Ave passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cuba Memorial Hospital
Tom was born on June 2, 1940, and was the son of James and Helen Ann Ehart Frank. On July 29, 1989, at the Old Library in Olean, he married Shirley Jean Knapp, who survives.
Olean- Jacqueline C. Bergstrom
Jacqueline C. Bergstrom of Queen Street passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Pines of Olean.
Jacqueline was born on November 1, 1933, in Olean, she was the daughter of Raymond and Ellen O’Brien McLaughlin. On December 23, 1950, she married Arthur E. Bergstrom, who predeceased her on November 8, 2010.
Martha Lucille PERKINS, 77, of Friendship, NY, formerly of Cody, WY, died peacefully Monday, December 23, 2024 in her home. Born June 12, 1947, in Cody, she was the daughter of Inor and Ruth J. Nichols Nielsen. In 1994, in Cody, she married Steven A. Lewis, who predeceased her on September 8, 2022.
Anna May OLSON, 95, of Galeton, PA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in her home. Born August 5, 1929, in Greece, NY, she was daughter of Jesse S. and Iva E. Long Loucks.
Paulette A. Little of Bradford passed away at the Bradford Ecumenical Home on December 24, 2024, at the age of 81 after a lengthy illness. Paulette was born in Bradford on December 10, 1943, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Jane Bednar Platko. She was raised in Custer City and graduated from St. Bernard High School in 1961. Paulette grew up with two siblings: Patricia Ann and Paul Andrew.
Evelyn M. KELLOGG, 79, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Rexville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Born December 9, 1945, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Henry D. and Laura G. Niver Harrington.
Mary E. Marinik, 96, of New Hartford, NY, formerly of Smethport, died Tuesday (December 24, 2024) at Presbyterian Homes & Services, New Harford, NY.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Donna M. Payne, 85, of Rixford, PA, passed away Tuesday (December 24, 2024) at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Calvin P. Cochran, 89, of Turtlepoint, passed away on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) at Cole Place, Coudersport.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Kenneth G. GEISER, 82, of Coudersport, PA, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Jay Reed, of Daguscahonda, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday December 24, 2024.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Edward J. Zelt, 94, of 724 Vine Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Monday, December 23, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born June 25, 1930 in St. Marys, son of the late Jacob and Clara Lanzel Zelt. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Ed graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948 and continued his studies in Washington D.C. at the Bliss Electrical School.
W. Hervey HAND, 83, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Monday, December 23, 2024 in his home.
Born May 12, 1941, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Derward and Gladys Garner Hand. On July 4, 1961, in Potter Brook, he married the former Patricia A. Dean, who predeceased him on October 7, 2021. A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1960 – 1963. He was employed by Corning, Inc. for 32 years. Hervey was a member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses, Elkland Moose, and was active in the Harrison Valley Softball League.
Thomas Gearhart, 70, of 5th Lane, Kane, passed away Sunday (Dec. 22) at his residence. Born July 7, 1954 in Reading,PA, he is the son of the late William and Maria (Lang) Gearhart. On Oct. 31, 1972 in Leesport, he married Maggie McDonald, who survives.
Rolena F. Mason, 87, of Loney Hollow, Limestone, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Born May 23, 1937, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Don D. and Celia A. (Frank) Farrell. She was a 1956 graduate from Bradford High School.
On September 30, 1961, in Bradford, she married Hobert L. Mason who preceded her in death on February 3, 1996.
Rolena was a Rural Route Carrier for the United States Post Office from 1970 until 1999, when she retired.
She Never Met A Stranger
Desarae J. CURRIER, 28, of Friendship, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Born September 17, 1996, she was the daughter of Bert Currier and Darcy Geffers. Those who knew her cherished her immensely, as her love for family and friends was boundless. Desarae had a remarkable ability to connect with people and was known for her friendly nature and engaging conversations, much like her father. A 2015 graduate of Wellsville High School, Desarae was passionate about volleyball and continued to seek opportunities for the sport beyond her high school years. Professionally, she worked as a home healthcare aide and at Allegany ARC, where she demonstrated exceptional skills in assisting and caring for individuals in need. Additionally, Desarae was an avid fishing enthusiast and could often be found enjoying the tranquility of fishing by the water’s edge.
Leon A. SNYDER, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Thursday,
December 19, 2024 in his home. Born July 21, 1941, in Coudersport, he was the son of Leon J. and Helen Brown Snyder. He was employed as a carpenter by Al Pagano Construction in Galeton and worked as a self-employed logger. Leon served as a forest fire warden.
Kathleen Marie (Kennedy) Hancock, 74, of Middlebury passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024, at The Green Home in Wellsboro. She was born in Wellsboro on March 1, 1950, to Mahlon and Wanda (Bockus) Kennedy. She married Billy Hancock on March 30, 1970.
She was a Case Worker at the Tioga County Assistance Office, A member of the First Baptist Church of Wellsboro, member of Pioneer Club chaperoned mission trips and made four mission trips to the Dominican Republic, and she was an avid bowler.
Donna M. Whitford, 85, formerly of East Avenue and Constitution Avenue, went to be with her Lord in heaven, Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Pavilion at BRMC.
Born January 30, 1939, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late John M. Chartreau and Clara (Cicerello) Dibler. Donna was a 1954 graduate of Bradford High School.
On April 16, 1955, in St. Bernard Church, she married her soulmate James N. Whitford who preceded her in death on February 15, 2005.
Donna worked at Bradford Hospital for 12 years then began working at W.R. Case Cutlery until her retirement after 38 years of service.
Donna attended St. Bernard Church. She was a life member and Past President of the Francis Sherman Auxiliary, Life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, the Women of the Moose where she served as Senior Pilgrim, and College of Regents, Fireflies, Cootiette Club, Chief Greyback, Range Greyback, and Past Grand President three times of the Pennsylvania State Greybacks. She enjoyed bowling and volunteering at the United Way, Bradford Hospital, the American Red Cross and was a generous blood donor where she donated over 75 times for nearly 10 gallons of blood.
Dorothy M. Wilson, 86, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (December 22, 2024) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.
She was born November 13, 1938 in Angelica, NY, a daughter of Gertrude Welch. In September of 1966, in Olean, NY, she married Richard L. Wilson, who died August 22, 2014.
Dorothy was an Olean High School graduate and worked for Hounds & Hunting Magazine when it was in Bradford, PA.
She was a member of the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport Auxiliary and the Smethport VFW Post #2497 Auxiliary. Her true passion, however, was playing Bingo.
Barbara L. Scacchi, 85, of Main Street, Limestone, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born May 2, 1939, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Marvin B. and Edythe L. (Pfouts) Kessel. Barb was a 1957 graduate of Limestone Union Free High School.
On August 1, 1959, in Portville NY, she married Donald E. Scacchi who survives.
After her marriage she traveled the country while her husband served in the Navy. Don retired in 1976, and they returned to Limestone. She formerly worked as the Limestone Village Clerk and was the Town Justice for the Town of Carrollton for many years, retiring in 2004.
Karen Sue Beck, 70, of, Mt. Jewett, PA, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at UPMC Kane.
Karen was born August 18, 1954, in Oil City, PA, the daughter of the late Donald B. and Alice E. (Morrison) Umstead. She was employed in Custodial services at many places. Karen was a volunteer at the Mt. Jewett Library and went to the Mt. Jewett Senior Center. She enjoyed thrift shopping, scratch off tickets, walking, playing cards, and coloring games. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
Ann M. Wehler, 83, of 160 Margaret Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born May 30, 1941 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve Rigard Weichman. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and took great pride in her work at Pinecrest Manor, where she was a cook.
On March 18, 1988, in St. Marys, Ann married the late James Wehler, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1996.
William Bloom, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away on Thursday December 19, 2024, at The Green Home. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Boalsburg, PA. William’s parents were Charles and Frances (Beck) Bloom. Frances, his adopted mother, passed away when he was very young in which he was then raised by Charles and Olive Bloom. He married the late Janet (Coppinger) Bloom on June 16, 1963.
William was a motorcycle enthusiast, having raced them until he was 83yrs old. During this time, he was not only Elvis Presley’s motorcycle mechanic but also one of the original White Plate Flat Trackers (noted on a monument in Sturgis, SD). He even managed to race on every NASCAR track in the eastern US. William served in the US Army and was a member of Stony Fork Baptist Church.
Diana R. Hadden
“Celebration of Lifeslated”
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Diana R. Hadden, 73, of Ceres, NY, from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Shinglehouse American Legion, Route 44S, Shinglehouse, PA.
Diana passed away on December 10, 2024.Diana’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Mark E. Skinner, 59, of Russell, PA., died Friday morning, December 20, 2024, at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA., after a brief illness.
He was born September 25, 1965, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Edson T. and June Johnson Skinner. He was a lifelong resident of Russell, PA. Mark was employed with Superior Tire, working there the past 19 years. He enjoyed the annual poker game with his friends, during the Superbowl.
