Gloria M. Wright, 80, of Warren, Pa., died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
She was born June 15, 1943, in Dunkirk, New York. She was the daughter of Murray R. Cain and Edward and Mildred Cain Wysocki.
She has been a Warren Co. resident since 1976 and formerly lived in Russell, PA. Gloria was a 1961 graduate of Dunkirk High School. She was employed with the Irvine Distribution Center for New Process Company, retiring from there after 25 years of employment.
Eldred- Alex and Xander Rixford, infant twin boys of Justin Rixford and Brittany Ray, passed away before birth on Saturday (December 16, 2023) at UPMC Cole.
Surviving is one brother; Jacob Ray, two sisters; Lakin Ray and Aurora Rixford, Paternal grandparents Michael Rixford of Eldred, and Bobbie Brawley of Eldred, Maternal grandmother Diane Simar of Emporium, three Aunts; Shannon Rixford, Brandi Rixford and Tiffany Simar.
Memorial contributions may be made to Justin Rixford and Brittany Ray 12 Stateline Rd Ext., Eldred, Pa 16731.
Steven L. “Cookie” Cook, 70, of 7557 Emerson Road, Wirt, NY passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Olean General Hospital.
Born on December 29, 1952, in Olean, he was a son of Lawrence C. and Donna J. Peck Cook, Sr. On October 13, 2001, in Richburg, he married the former Marie A. Dunmire who survives.
He was a graduate of Richburg Central School Class of 1970. He then enlisted in the United States Army from August 8, 1972 until being honorably discharged on August 8, 1975. He received the National Defense Service Medal and Marksman Medal for both hand grenades and rifles.
Cookie worked at Dresser Rand with his father for a short period of time, but was a well-known in the logging industry, owning his own business Cooks Logging until his passing.
He was an excellent athlete and was extremely competitive. He still held several high school records. He was an avid golfer and played on the town softball league for many years. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all his family was the most important to him.
Steve was inducted in the Allegany County Sports Hall of Fame and bowled the first 300 game and first 800 series at Good Times in Olean. He also had 10/300 games in his bowling career.
Pamela Johnson Hankison, 73, of 1587 Spreading Oak Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, and formerly of Toby Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 following a brief illness.
Arrangements for a private funeral are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Joanne E. Garbic, 77, formerly of Green Valley, AZ and Hickory Road, St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the Casey House in Rockville, MD.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Bernice R. Welker Ralph, 85, formerly of Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home in Challis, Idaho, on Dec. 18, 2023.
Born May 12, 1938, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Marcellus and Rose Mueller Welker. On Dec. 26, 1959, in Distant, she married Ralph R. Ralph, who died Jan. 6, 2017. They were married for 57 years.
Bernice was a graduate of Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem. She earned Bachelor of Science degrees in elementary education and library science from Clarion State Teachers College, and later returned to Clarion University where she earned a master’s degree.
Mrs. Ralph taught at Port Allegany Elementary School at various grade levels from 1964 until her retirement. The following year she returned to the school as a volunteer in the Accelerated Reading program, a position she held until 2014. She had a lifelong passion for books and for helping children develop a love of reading, which led her to also support programs such as Story Hour at the Port Allegany public library.
During her teaching career, Mrs. Ralph was active in PSEA and served for many years as a union representative. After retirement, she continued working on behalf of public educators as an active member of PSEA-Retired and PASR.
Adeline A. Donahue, 99, formerly of Rasselas Road, Wilcox, PA, passed away at The Canopy at Warner Robins on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, following a brief illness.
She was born on March 8, 1924 in St. Marys PA, a daughter of the late John and Genevieve Benninger Smith
On May 4, 1946, she married the late James T. Donahue, who preceded her in death in 1995. Together they shared more than 49 years of marriage.
Adeline was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and Warren business college. She was employed at Stackpole Carbon Company until her retirement in 1986. She moved to Warner Robins, GA in 2013 where she enjoyed the sun, swimming and gardening.
Andrew Finch Bacon, age 87, of Westfield, PA passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.
Born November 22, 1936 in Delmar Township, he was the son of the late Otto and Myrtle (Finch) Bacon. Andy retired from the Dresser Rand in Painted Post.
He married Marlene (Staight) on October 5, 1963 and shared 60 years together. Andy was a member of the CV Anglers Association for 32 years and a member of the Ulysses American Legion. He enjoyed cutting and selling firewood, hunting, fishing and was devoted to his great-granddaughter.
Doris Lenox, 87, of 115 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on November 27, 1936 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Glatt Williamson. She was a lifelong resident of the area, attended St. Marys Parochial Schools, and managed Hour Glass Cleaners for 36 years.
On September 29, 1956 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she married the late Robert D. Lenox, who preceded her in death on May 15, 2002.
Evelyn P. “Lynn” GRANT, 79, of Ulysses, PA, died Monday, December 25, 2023 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.
Born July 11, 1944, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Morrow and Emily Lotte Perkins. On August 13, 1966, in Pittsburgh, she married George Robert “Mac” Grant, who survives.
A 1962 graduate of Shaler High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics and a master’s degree in elementary education from Mansfield University.
She was employed as a home economics teacher in the Galeton Area School District, home economist by North Penn Gas Company, Head Start teacher in Ulysses and Galeton, and I.U. #9 Title 1 math teacher in the Galeton Area School District and enrichment teacher in Potter county schools.
Glenn T. Gutgsell, 94, of Emporium, PA passed away at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA on Saturday morning, December 23, 2023.
He was born June 16, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI, a son of the late Norman and Frances DuQuette Gutgsell. On November 8, 1952 at St. Mark Catholic Church he married the late Alice Hornung.
Glenn graduated from Galeton High School in the class of 1947. After high school, he served with the U.S. Air Force for 6 years. He was stationed in Japan, during the Korean War and honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Glenn retired from Cameron Manufacturing as a machinist where he had worked for many years. He also drove school bus and was the weekend security guard at Sintered Metals for many years.
Glenn served as a past commander of the VFW Post 6221, was a past Exalted Ruler of the former Emporium Moose Lodge, and served as an officer in the Cameron County Bucktail Rod and Gun Club. Glenn also was a deputy game protector under Norm Erickson. He was a member of Potter County Historical Society and a life member of the Cameron County Historical Society. Glenn was an active member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
Phyllis A. Bell, 88, of 1328 East Main Street, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on October 7, 1935, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank T. and Genevieve (Cappozzelli) Palmer. She was a graduate of Olean High School.
On July 7, 1999, in St. Bernard Church, she married Charles G. Bell, who survives.
Phyllis was a member of St. Mary’s of the Angels in Olean and St. Bernard Church.
For many years she was the Bookkeeper at the Greater Bradford Senior Activities Center.
Sheila A. SPICER, nee McCullough, 71, of Whitesville, NY, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 in her home.
Born June 27, 1952, in Clymer Township, she was the daughter of Kenneth H. and Addie K. Hitchcock McCullough. She was married to Leland Spicer, who survives.
Sheila was a homemaker and lifelong area resident.
Audrey D. LOWREY, 83, of Dry Prong, LA, formerly of Gaines, PA, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in her home.
Born July 16, 1940, in Hector Township, PA, she was the daughter of Howard and Mayme B. Snay Stevens. On February 24, 1990, in Knoxville, she married Melvin L. Lowrey, who predeceased her on September 3, 2019.
She was employed by Cooper-Slide in Genesee, Electri-Cord in Westfield, and retired from Truck Lite in Wellsboro in 2003.
G. Mina Cooney, 86, a longtime resident of Austin, PA passed away on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023.
Born on Monday, September 20, 1937 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Walter N. and Pearl M. Uhl Plotts.
Mina grew up in the Austin and Coudersport areas and was a graduate of Coudersport High School.
On June 22, 1957 in Austin, she married John L. “Jack” Cooney who preceded her in death on March 25, 2012. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before his passing.
Phyllis R. O’Neill, 86, of Warren, PA, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare AHN-Erie, PA., after suffering a fall and fracturing her hip on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Phyllis was born May 5, 1937, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Horace and Lillian Swanson Gorton. Phyllis was a 1955, graduate of Warren High School. She was employed with Loranger’s, Bon Ton, and worked as a secretary at Boy Scouts of America Cornplanter Council, and Warren County Prothonotary office. She retired as secretary of Elk Township. She was owner and operator of the former Yarn Basket.
Phyllis was a member of First Methodist Church, their Quilters guild, Eastern Star and Order of the Amaranth. She had served as a Girl Scout Leader and served as a board member. She was a member of the Warren YMCA, Warren Bocce Group, and Pine Grove Lioness Club where she served as treasurer. Phyllis was an avid knitter. She is remembered by her family, as a woman with a great sense of humor, who loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother.
Jesse Allen Reid, 49, of St. Marys, PA, passed away suddenly early morning of December 23, 2023 at his home.
Born on April 18, 1974, in Coudersport, PA, Jesse was a loyal and beloved friend to many, a dedicated brother and a genuinely good (and sometimes complicated) person. Despite certain hurdles, Jesse persevered and always maintained a hopeful outlook.
Jesse is survived by his brothers: Fred (Patricia) Reid of Wilcox, PA; Norman (Penelope) Reid of Emporium (Beechwood), PA; Jody (Audra) Reid of Emporium, PA; Grant Reid of Emporium, PA; Theodore Reid of St. Marys, PA; and several beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Marshall Reid of Emporium (Beechwood), PA and his father, Richard Reid of Emporium (Beechwood), PA.
Nadene B. Howard, 91, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (December 22, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born May 28, 1932 in Roulette, the daughter of Harold F. and Doris (Wambold) Baker. On June 3, 1951 in Sartwell Creek E U B Church, she married LaVerne R. Howard, who died November 27, 2021.
Mrs. Howard was a homemaker tending to the needs of her family and assisting her husband Rev. LaVerne Howard in his ministry.
She is survived by a daughter: Lezlee (Fred Dean) Olson of Port Allegany, PA.
Three grandchildren: Kevin (Jodi) and Korry (Ashley) Lindemuth and Kym (James) Moore
Seven great-grandchildren: Jackson, Carter, Jade and Maddox Lindemuth, Aubrey and Gage Dinger, and Tristen Moore
One great-great grandchild: Emersyn Lindemuth
And several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Clayton R. Howard, one son Lee A. Howard, one grandson Zachary Olson, and one brother Dr. Norman F. C. Baker.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 12-2pm in the Sartwell Creek Union Church, where funeral services will follow at 2pm with the Rev. Allen Long, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Sartwell Creek Union Cemetery, Port Allegany.
CUBA, NY—David E. “Dave” Shemeld, 84, of Cuba, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Wellsville Manor.
Dave was born May 13, 1939, to Irving and Marguerite Shemeld in Upper Darby, PA who predeceased him. Dave married Mary Sue Rathbun in 1963 at the Methodist Church in Olean, NY who survives.
During his formative years his family moved to East Derry NH from Upper Darby, where Dave attended the local Pinkerton Academy High School in Derry Village. In 1961 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Penn State University in University Park, PA.
Donna J. SEYMOUR, 74, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Endwell, NY and Knoxville, PA, died Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Born May 12, 1949, in Elkland, PA, she was the daughter of Merle C. and Almira Libbey Beebe. She was married to David J. Seymour, who predeceased her on April 20, 2014.
A 1967 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School in Westfield, PA, she earned a degree in German from Mansfield University. Donna worked several administrative jobs throughout her life in Endwell, NY and Arlington, TX before retiring to be near her children in Colorado Springs.
AUSTIN, PA—Ralph M. Young, 80, of Austin, PA passed away in his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Born on Tuesday, June 1, 1943 in Plainfield, NJ, he was a son of Howard and Ruth Manning Young. He had been previously married to Jacqueline Piltz Young, Nadine Young, and Bonnie Yeaples Young.
Mr. Young proudly served as a Pennsylvania State Trooper for more than 25 years, retiring as a Corporal. Ralph later served as a Pennsylvania Constable. Prior to enlisting in the Pennsylvania State Police, he was a plumber.
While residing in Plainfield, he was a volunteer for Plainfield Search and Rescue. Ralph served on the Austin Area School Board and also served on the Seneca Highlands IU-9 Board. He was a member of Eulalia Lodge # 342 F. & A.M. in Coudersport. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and riding his side-by-side. In general, he enjoyed the outdoors.
Patricia A. Luzier Hunt, 64, of Hinsdale, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
She was born November 13, 1959 in Olean, NY, the daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie Corthell Luzier. In May of 1997, in Black Creek, she married David L. Hunt who survives.
She was a graduate of Cuba Central Schools Class of 1977.
Though she had many jobs during her life, she most recently was employed at the St Elizabeth Mother House in Allegany. This place held a special place in her heart and she adored working and caring for the sisters who lived there. She always took pride in her work and in everything she did.
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, N. Marks Byam peacefully passed away at the age of 82.
Marks was born October 26, 19 in Norwich, NY to Archer & Ellen Byam.
Marks was a United States Army Vietnam-era veteran, serving in active duty 1964-1966 and in the Army Reserves until 1970. He was an expert in pistol and rifle and received both an expert infantryman badge as well as a good conduct medal.
Residents of Wellsboro, Middlebury, and neighboring communities will remember Marks during his pivotal role in reshaping the small towns of Holiday and Nelson. Moving several of the homes and even a few churches, literally changing the face of those communities after the 1972 Agnes floods to make way for the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque dams.
Marks then enjoyed a career with the Tioga County Housing Authority as maintenance technician for the public housing projects in Westfield, Elkland and Lawrenceville. Marks loved hunting and was an expert marksman with both rifle and bow. His proficiency in mechanics served as a significant asset in both his professional endeavors and for his family. He skillfully tackled repairs ranging from household appliances like washers and dryers to heavy machinery such as bulldozers.
Thomas G. Black, 88, of 7986 Rt. 59, Mt. Alton, PA passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.
Born on February 16, 1935, in Kane, he was a son of the late Vernie S. and Minnie A. (McCool) Black. Tom attended MJ Ryan School.
On September 10, 1955, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church with Fr. Kennedy officiating, he married Nancy L. (Schlopy) Black who survives.
Tom worked for Lafayette Township for 44 years and was a Working Supervisor for the last 24 years. During that time Tom was also self-employed, owning Tom Black’s Backhoe Service.
He was a member of St. Bernard Church, and served on the Bradford Area Wage Tax Board.
