Donald “Dude” METCALF, 55, of Westfield, PA, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home.
Born January 14, 1969, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Wayne R. “Tiny” and Connie L. Schoonover Metcalf. On July 4, 1989, in Westfield, he married Mistie L. Proctor, who survives. A 1987 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed as a truck driver for 11 years and was last employed by PennDOT as a heavy equipment operator. An outdoorsman, Dude enjoyed hunting, archery, fishing, four-wheeling, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Peter G. Frederick, 71, of 1434 Summit Road, Rew, passed away Saturday November 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born April 18, 1953, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Leonard Frederick and Eva Mae (Platko) Burns.
Pete was a 1971 graduate of Bradford Area High School. After graduation he would go on to work for Coca Cola in Bradford. He owned and operated Pete’s T&A for many years. Over the years he also worked at Case Cutlery, Miles Bradford, Snap-On, Universal Well Services. His last 15 years he owned and operated HandyMan Services in the Bradford and surrounding area.
Pete was a proud member of the NRA, a blood donor, and Vice President of the Rew Water Association. He also loved racing stock cars, attending racetracks, hunting, and spending time with his children.
Leigh Hart, 75, of 14 Poplin Avenue, Bradford, passed away comfortably, Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born April 19, 1949, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Stanley A. Spetz and Lula (Haight) Hensley. She was a graduate of Jamestown School for Girls.
On April 30, 1969, in Bradford, she married Victor Hart who preceded her in death on March 9, 2013.
Leigh had been employed over 40 years at KOA Speer Electronics.
Walter R. Lane, age 89, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on May 12, 1935 in Oaklyn, NJ, a son of the late Wells and Jenny (Chapman) Lane and was married for 55 years to the late Verna S. (Hollenbach) Lane who passed away in 2017.
He was a Korean War Veteran serving with the US Marine Corps. Walter was retired from Dresser Industries, Wellsboro, PA and was an avid hunter, gardener, and a huge Pittsburgh Pirates fan as well as a Penn State Football fan.
He is survived by a son: Michael (Lori) Lane of Wellsboro, PA, and three grandchildren: Steve Lane, Katie Lane and Sean Lane.
He was predeceased by a son: Robert Lane in 2007.
Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Richard Armstrong McWilliams, 85, a resident of the Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA., and formerly of Warren, PA., died Sunday evening, December 1, 2024, after an extended illness. Richard was born November 22, 1939, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Robert and Addie Armstrong McWilliams. He was a lifelong Warren area resident. Richard was employed as a policeman with Mead Township Police Department, retiring a Chief. He loved to restore antiques, and work on older objects.
He was a member of First Methodist Church, and Pennsylvania Police Association.
Richard has no known survivors.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Oakland Cemetery, Warren, PA., with Rev. Dr. Mark Hecht, Pastor, officiating. Those wishing to email condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Corinne K. Wilson, 72, a resident of Chapel Ridge for 15 years, passed away, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her residence.
Born September 9, 1952, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Dick Dwight and Beverly Jean (Mesler) Wilson. She was a 1970 graduate of Bradford High School.
She loved her family and her Chapel Ridge family.
Surviving are two daughters, Nicole St. Louis, of New York, and Natalie O’Brien, of New Jersey, two sisters, Carol (William) Huber, of Bradford, and Connie (the late Walter) Farrell, of Tyrone, six nieces and nephews, Michele (Bob) Chapman, Shawn (Stephanie) Huber, Rob (Lori) Huber, Andrea (Jeff) Gallup, Stephanie Farrell, and Melissa (James) Schneider, 10 grandnieces and grandnephews, Olivia Stafford-Chapman, Amelia Chapman Palmer, Seth Huber, Alexis Huber, Kate Huber, Mia Huber, Grace Gallup, George Gallop, Jacob Schneider, and Jonathon Schneider.
Family will receive friends on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Chapel in the Bradford Ecumenical Home, at 11:00 am funeral services will be held with Rev. Edward Walk, Associate Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. She will be laid to rest with her parents in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Chapel Ridge, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Wayne J. Converse, 68, of Wellsboro, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. He was born July 26, 1956, in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Vernie House and Louise Onalee (Whitaker) Converse. He married the former Patricia Marie Stidfole on February 15, 1988 and celebrated 44 years of marriage until her passing in 2022.
Wayne was a truck driver for over 30 years and a veteran of the Army. He enjoyed fishing, model cars, and watching NASCAR.
Kelly L. Wieder, 62, of Shinglehouse, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA, after a long illness.
Born on Wednesday, January 17, 1962 in Sellersville, she was a daughter of Kenneth W. “Ken” and Kay F. Lesh Wieder.
Kelly was a graduate of Upper Bucks Christian School in Bucks County, PA. At the time of her death, Kelly was the financial advisor of the Edward Jones Investments Office, Buffalo Street, Coudersport.
She was a member of Grace Bible Independent Baptist Church in Shinglehouse where she was active in the J.A.M. Club, Prayer Pals and the Seedline Ministry through the church. Kelly was the president of Volunteers That Care in Coudersport. She met with the “June Bugs”. She loved animals of all kinds. She also loved traveling with her best friend, Tina Ferrell and had gone on worldwide mission trips.
Diane L. Kirk, 78, Limestone, NY, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Bradford Manor.
Born on January 9, 1946, in Wooster OH, she was a daughter of the late Charles Jackson and Pauline Marie (Hull) Kirk Sr. She was a 1965 graduate from Limestone High School.
Veronica F. Albaugh, 87, of Clarendon, PA., died Sunday morning, December 2, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Stanley Zimbicki, Jr. died Saturday, November 30, 2024, after an apparent heart attack, after shooting his deer on opening day of Pennsylvania Deer Season.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
EllaMae “Ellie” Bockus, 74, of Middlebury Center, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Guthrie Corning Hospital. She was born on May 9, 1950, in Blossburg, daughter of the late Charles E. Haner and Florence (Crawford) Gleason. She married James Roland Bockus on August 2, 1969, and has celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Ellie graduated from Corning West High School, Class of 1969. She worked at the Sherwood Motel and in the cafeteria for the Wellsboro School District. Ellie was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro. She enjoyed working with small children, gardening, nature and bird watching, riding motorcycles with her husband, and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Ellie is survived by a son: James M. (Lisa) Bockus of Erin, NY; a daughter: Jennifer L. (Jimmie) Leach of Wellsboro; a sister, Annie Monroe of Elmira, NY; an aunt, Jean Pier of Wellsboro; grandchildren: Samantha, Joey, Parker, and Hailie, step-granddaughter, Lauren Russen, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Ellie was preceded in death by a brother, Charles E. Haner, a stepbrother, Pat Collins, and nephews, Chuck and Mike.
At Ellie and her family’s request, the services and burial will be private.
The family suggest memorial contributions in Ellie’s name be made to the Guthrie Corning Cancer Center, 2 Guthrie Dr., Corning, NY 14830.
Ellie’s arrangements are in the care of the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. To share a memory or condolence visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Betty L. Crouse, 94, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
She was born on January 29, 1930 in Bradford, the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruth Abbey Stromberg.
She was a 1947 graduate of the Bradford Senior High School. She earned her nursing certificate from the former Bradford Hospital School of Nursing in 1950.
Linda L. Howard, 81, of Russell, Pa, formerly of Neiltown, Pa, died on Saturday November 23, 2024, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, Pa.
She was born in Pleasantville, on December 21, 1942, the daughter of the late Maxwell and Eva (Stone) Dunham. Linda was a graduate of West Forest High School and attended nursing school in Oil City.
John F. Captoni, 81, of Wellsboro, passed away peacefully, Thursday November 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 25, 1942, in Paterson, NJ to John and Amanda (Woessner) Captoni. He graduated from high school and in August of 1961 entered into service of his country by joining the US Navy.
Karin R. “Gina” Black, 63, of 104 Erie Ave., St. Marys, and formerly of Ridgway and Johnsonburg, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA following a brief illness. She was born February 16, 1961, in Enkirch, Germany, a daughter to the late Erich and Meta Ketterman.
William L. “Bill” Elmquist, 82, of McKinley Health Care Center at Laurelbrooke Manor, Brookeville, PA and formerly of VFW Rd., Johnsonburg, passed away late Sunday night, November 24, 2024, at McKinley. He was born on January 24, 1942, in Ridgway, a son to the late William H. and Myrtle E. Overbeck Elmquist. On January 13, 1968, in the Johnsonburg United Methodist Church, he married Sonya L. Swanson, and she survives.
A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Bill was a 1960 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. He was a member of the Johnsonburg United Methodist Church. Bill loved to play guitar, travel and was a civil war enthusiast.
Bill was a Vietnam Era Navy Vet, serving as Radarman Petty Officer, Second Class, aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
Bill had retired from Weyerhaeuser, Johnsonburg Mill in 2004 after 12 years of service. He had also worked at Keystone in St. Marys for many years.
In addition to his wife Sonya at home, Bill is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Elmquist (Tammy) of Johnsonburg and William J. Elmquist (Jeanny) of Fernandina Beach, FL, grandchildren Sterling Elmquist, Donna Wonderling, Anthony Wilson and Luke and Victoria Elmquist and great-grandchildren Kyla, Raven and Kyndalyn.
Bill is also survived by brothers Philip Elmquist (Barb Berger) of Johnsonburg, Joel Elmquist (Cindy) of Johnsonburg, Mark Elmquist (Debbie) of St. Marys, Bridget Markert (Forrest) of Wilcox and Dale Elmquist (Linda) of Johnsonburg. And numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by a sister Karen Polaski.
Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service for William L. “Bill” Elmquist to be conducted at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg on Monday December 2, 2024, at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin Schafer from St. John Lutheran Church, Johnsonburg, as celebrant. There will be no visitation.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg-Ridgway Servicemen’s Detail. Detail members are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Monday morning at 10:30 AM.
If desired, memorial contributions in Bill’s memory should be made to McKinley Health Care,133 Laurelbrooke Dr., Brookville, PA 15825.
David E. Ross (1940-2024) of Pittsburgh, late of Mechanicsburg, cast off the restraints of his mortal body and triumphantly entered into the heavenly realms on November 25, 2024.
Words cannot adequately express the impact he made on the world. He lived several lifetime’s worth of career and personal experiences. Truck driver, landscaper, Director of Child Welfare, Director of Planning at Williamsport Hospital, founder of Ross Associates, management consultant to large hospital systems, attorney, friend, and father.
Mary Lou Seelye, 91, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.
She was born on August 5, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Urban and Leah Henry Wehler. Mary Lou was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School. class of 1951. She was a faithful member of the Queen of the World Church, where she was also a member of the Rosary Altar Society. Mary Lou worked for many years at the Trout Run and Pure Lodges, and enjoyed the many friendships she formed over the years.
Gloria Jean McDowell, age 75, of Freedom, PA, (formerly of Port Allegany, PA) passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late William H. & Irene V.(Kotula) Clark, Gloria was born on February 27, 1949, in St. Mary’s, PA. She graduated from Cameron County High School in 1967. On May 11, 1968, she married the love of her life, Philip G.“Squeak” McDowell at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Emporium, PA.
Gloria is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, son Scott (Jennifer) McDowell of Pittsburgh,PA and daughter Marcie (Troy) Shall of Clarion, PA; a brother, William (Debbie) Clark of Coudersport, PA along with several nieces and nephews. Though Gloria loved her yard sales, thrift store shopping, and being a social butterfly, her favorite role was being Grammie to her four grandchildren Riley, Cooper, Zachary and Andrew. She treasured her time with them and was their biggest supporter and cheerleader. Her grandkids always knew she was in the stands with her famous “whoop-whoop!”
Gloria was a waitress for Ron’s Place in Port Allegany, PA for 16 years. She always welcomed the customers with a smile and made many lifelong friends. In 1994, she joined Adelphia Cable in Coudersport, PA, as a telemarketer, where she could put her gift of gab to the test. She finished out her “working years” at the Hong Kong Dollar in Port Allegany.
Robert A. Curcio, 71, of 21 Kloss Lane, Bradford, passed away surrounded by his wife, and loving family, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Bradford Manor.
Born on November 12, 1953, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John “Buster” and Ruth (Williams) Curcio. He was a 1972 graduate of Bradford High School.
On June 11, 1988, he married Constance L. (Smith) Curcio, who survives.
Janice K. Hamilton, of 28 Bedford Street, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, peacefully at her residence.
Born in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Max M. and Virginia (Haynes) Cross. Jan was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On June 14, 1997 at their residence she married Roy Hamilton who survives. . Jan was formerly employed at PennDOT, and Internal Revenue Service. In 1975, she became the Executive Director of the Bradford Housing Authority. She retired after 25 years. The park at the corner of Barbour Street and Campus Drive was dedicated and named Janice Hamilton Park upon her retirement in her honor.
She was a former member of the East End Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, painting, traveling, gardening and her grandchildren. She was affectionately called “Grammy B.” and “Gramcracker” by her grandchildren.
Freya Rose Lopus, 45, of Bradford passed away Oct. 21, 2024, at her home.
She was born May 8, 1979, in Bradford, a daughter of Cheryl R. Lopus and Terry D. Lopus. On Sept. 13, 2008, she married her childhood friend and the love of her life, Jordan Cercone. The couple were married on Prospect Hill in Smethport.
Freya graduated from Bradford High School in June 1997. Following many years of participation in youth softball and the YMCA Barracuda swim team where she set records in the butterfly and individual medley, she went on to earn Varsity Letters at Bradford High School in swimming and cross country. As a member of the outstanding Bradford High girls swim team of the mid- to late 1990s she was a member of accomplished team then referenced as the “Fabulous Freshman Four” and later “Fab Four.” She was a member of the school-record-setting Medley Relay team swimming the butterfly leg as well as the 400 Free Relay team achieving first team All-District for their relay team as well as earning second team All-District for the 100-yard butterfly.
Freya attended Clarion University and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in April 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. As Freya loved to write; she once received an award for her short story entry in Bailey’s Beads.
Karen J. (Karns) Blackwell, age 69, of Morris, PA, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
She was born on April 8, 1955 in Geneva, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rachael (English) Karns and was married to Norman W. Blackwell. Karen was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed camping, riding horses and doing crafts.
She is survived by her husband: Norman Blackwell of Morris, PA, son: Anthony (Sarah) Blackwell of Montgomery, PA, daughters: Desaray O’Conners and Aliaray Blackwell, both of Morris, PA, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Stuart Joseph Myers, 80, of Hazel Hurst, passed away Monday (November 25, 2024) at his residence.
He was born September 26, 1944 in Port Allegany, the son of Claude and Winifred (Campbell) Myers. On February 12, 1966, in Hazel Hurst, PA, he married Sally E. Peterson, who died July 10, 2019.
Stuart was a graduate of Smethport High School and worked as a self employed truck driver for his career.
He enjoyed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, riding his side-by-side, and thoroughly loved his mini Dobermans “Sam” and “Moe”.
Judith A. Rifle, 81, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Wednesday morning (November 27, 2024). She was born October 4, 1943, in Montpelier, Vermont a daughter of the late Reginald A. and Doris Clark Merrifield. On October 9, 1976, she married William Rifle, who survives. Judy was a nurse’s aide for over 35 years working at Seana-Kean Manor, Guy and Mary Felt Manor and also with the Community Nurses.
Richard “Dick” Zimmerman, 84, of Russell, PA., died peacefully, Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA, following a brief illness and a long and courageous battle with dementia. Dick was born November 16, 1940, in Battle Creek, MI. His family moved to Titusville in 1945. He was the son of Frank Porter and Ethel Mae Vaughan Zimmerman Bennett.
Dick has resided in the Warren area since 1967. He moved here after completing his training as an agent for All State Insurance Company and was then assigned to Sears, Roebuck and Co., Market Steet Plaza, Warren. His next job was at Northwest Savings. He started the final employment of his life at Blair Corporation in 1971, working his way up the ladder from salesman in the clothing store to the Payroll Department to the Vice President of Personnel. He worked for Blair Corp. for 26 years, retiring in 1997, at the age of 57, to pursue his love of hunting.
He was a graduate of Titusville High School Class of 1959.
