Obituaries

Winifred Louise Edinger, 90, passed away on October 18, 2024 at the Sean- Kean Manor in Smethport, PA.  

The daughter of the late Hartley and Emma (Winner) Adair, she was born on March 25, 1934. She attended Kane Area High School graduating in 1952. On November 19, 1955 she married Donald Edinger in Mount Jewett, PA who passed away April 5, 1990.

Upon graduation she was employed at Dresser Manufacturing Division in Bradford, PA.

She was a member of the Light on the Hill Community Church where she served as church secretary for many years, a former member of the Mt. Jewett Borough Council, the Mt. Jewett Library, Mt. Jewett American Legion Auxiliary, Mt. Jewett Sewer Authority, the Ambulance Association and the prior Mt. Jewett High School Alumni Association.

Joel Bishop, 69, a lifelong resident of Duke Center, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Olean General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

Born on March 1, 1955 he was the son of C. Fred and Betty (Blauser) Bishop 

Joel was an active member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunts with his brother Dan Bishop (Dee), his nephew, Eric Bishop (Rachel), his lifelong friend John Green, as well as countless others. He began working for Dresser-Rand, at the age of 18, and remained with the company until his retirement in 2011.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Tammy Stoddard of Duke Center, and Kristy Bishop of Mansfield , Texas; his grandchildren, Cody (Stephanie) Stoddard, Chloe Fain, Jaedon Fain and Andrew Pearson, as well as his two beloved great grandchildren, Jett and Mayvis Stoddard.

He adored sharing daily activities with Tammy, Stephanie, “Jetterbug” and “May May” as they were an absolute delight to him!  He will be missed dearly. 

Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com

Ernest D. Robinson, Jr.

Ernest D. Robinson, Jr., 64, of 214 Olive Street, Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 23, 1960, in Wellsville, he was a son of Ernest D. Robinson, Sr. and Nancy Beck Wilbur.  On May 31, 1998, in Bolivar he married the former Gail Wilson who predeceased him on May 15, 2020.

Ernest was employed as a welder for Alstom Preheater in Wellsville, prior to his retirement.

Thomas M. “Tom” Pedine, 71, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Lewis Run, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his home.

Born August 21, 1953, in Bradford, he was the son of Shirley Ann Vinca Pedine, who survives and the late Julio Joseph Pedine. Tom was a 1971 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School. He attended the University of Notre Dame, and then immediately began his lifelong, successful career in business before retiring as the Business Unit Manager for the Tennessee Region at RockTenn.

Thomas Rosenquist

Thomas A. Rosenquist, 81, of Warren, PA., died Monday morning, October 21, 2024, after an extended illness. 

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

Betty Lou Stebbins, 88, of Upper Grimes Rd. Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (September 26, 2024) at her home with her daughter by her side.

She was born September 17, 1936 in Port Allegany, the daughter of the late Leslie and Marie (Cummings) Crowe. 

She was a 1955 graduate of Port Allegany. While in high school she loved to go to the dances held at the local hall.  She was a true Gator fan always in the stands cheering them on.  After her children were grown, she would still follow the Gators in the local sports newspaper. After her children were all raised, she took some classes for cake decorating, flower arrangement, crafts, photography, computer, and sign language. 

On January 28, 1956, in Port Allegany, she married her only true love Milton O. Stebbins.   In 2016 they celebrated their 80th birthdays and their 60th Anniversary with their loving family and friends.  Her husband passed away March 23, 2018 on their son Mark’s birthday, who had passed away in 1999.   

Margery “Margie” M. Auman, 98, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 310 George Street, St. Marys was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She ended her journey with us peacefully Monday, October 21, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.

She was born November 3, 1925 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Wolfel Dippold.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and was the last surviving member of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 1943.

On June 16, 1951, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Margery married the late Robert P. Auman, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2012.

Donna J. Blose, 80, of Turtlepoint, passed away Thursday (October 17, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

She was born February 16, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Clare and Marie (Cummings) Crowe. In November of 1992, in Smethport, PA, she married John  D. Blose.

She attended Port Allegany Schools and worked in quality control at Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, Port Allegany, retiring in 2000 after 26 years.

Patti L. Gougler “beloved mother and grandmother”

Patti L. Gougler, 66, of Shinglehouse, entered into rest on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Penn Highlands Dubois, after a long illness.

Born on Saturday, April 12, 1958 in Pottstown, she was a daughter of Clarence and Esther M. Favinger Gougler.Patti was a stay at home Mom, dedicating her life to raising her daughter, Amber.

Linda L. Havens, 72, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

Dixie L. Martino, 75, of St. Marys, formally of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on June 18, 1949, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Harry and Betty Woodward Gardner.

Ronald L. Kelly, 90, of Warren, PA, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Warren General Hospital after a brief illness.

Ron was born in Kane, PA, on September 10, 1934, to the late Fred and Hazel (Boggs) Kelly. He was educated in Kane schools and served in the U.S. Army in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. He spent his working life as a car salesman for dealerships in the Warren and Sheffield area having spent most of his time with Jones Chevrolet. After retirement and for a number of years, Ron and Shirley often drove dealer traded cars for Jones’. Ron was a devout member of the First Methodist Church of Warren. He, along with his wife Shirley, often helped secure communion bread for the early weekly service for a number of years.

Ruth J. GERNER, 90, of Coudersport, PA, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

Born February 16, 1934, in Bruin, she was the daughter of Thomas W. and Sara Snow Rodgers.  On November 24, 1951, in Woodstock, VA, she married Charles J. Gerner, who predeceased her on November 16, 2016.  Ruth and her husband owned and operated Gerner Electric and Coudersport Precast for many years.  She served as an EMT with the Coudersport Ambulance Association.  Ruth was a member of Park United Methodist Church.  

Patti L. Gougler

Patti L. Gougler, 66, of Shinglehouse, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Penn Highlands Dubois.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Jeffrey T. Olmstead                  “celebration of life slated”

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Jeffrey T. “Jeff” Olmstead, 56, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, from 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Richburg Fireman’s Clubhouse, Griffin Street, Richburg.

Jeff’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Jeanne B. LEONARD, 81, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Honey Brook, PA, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  Born February 21, 1943 in Berwyn, she was the daughter of Rudolph and Lydia Hayworth Bowman.  

On November 20, 1995, in Elkton, MD, she married Charles J. Leonard, who survives.  A 1961 graduate of Conestoga High School, she was employed as an accounting supervisor by several manufacturing companies.  

Barbara S. Snyder, 64, of 1214 High Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born on June 22, 1960, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Snyder and Janice J. (Crattie) Snyder. She was a 1978 graduate from Bradford High School.

Christine L. Perkins, 71, of 59 Harding Avenue, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 20024, at The Pavilion @ BRMC. 

Born December 28, 1952, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Katherine (Ledden) Ray. 
She was a 1970 graduate of Bradford High School. She also was on the Rifle Team that won the Nation Championship. She later received an associate’s degree in business from the New Castle Business College.

On May 7, 1977, in St. Francis Church she married Mike Perkins, who survives. 

Donna J. Blose, 80, of Turtlepoint, passed away Thursday (October 17, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

and will be announced with a full obituary.

Alton Everett Hollebeke Jr. (79), better known as “Buddy” or “Bud”, is now resting after a hard fight against a cancer diagnosis. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family when God called him home on October 12, 2024.

Born in El Paso, Texas, on April 7, 1945, Buddy was the first-born son to Alton E. Hollebeke Sr. and Florence Margaret (Gilmore) Hollebeke. True grit was ingrained in him from the beginning, as he was raised at Hollebeke Stables, the family horse ranch in El Paso, TX.

He graduated with the class of 1963 from Ysleta High School. He grew up doing things only a cowboy would do…things like arrowhead hunting and catching rattlesnakes in the desert, coyote and jackrabbit hunting, rodeos, and driving fast cars.

Thanks to his baby sister Bussie arranging a get-together, Buddy met Sharon Lee (Alviti) Hollebeke in 1978. Little did he know, that day he was introduced to his soulmate, his light, and love of his life. Soon enough, he was calling her “Sugar”, and became her husband on November 17, 1979 in Kermit, TX.

Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Farrell, 83, of St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Kathy was born July 19, 1941, in Norfolk, VA, daughter of the late George and Bernadette Kosco.  Her father was a Captain in the Navy and part of her childhood was spent in Alaska which prepared her for the western PA winters.  She was a graduate of Maryknoll High School in Hawaii, Class of 1958 and continued her studies at Rosemont College where she met many of her lifelong friends who she graduated with in 1962.

Clarence P. Cook, 88, of Kane passed away on September 18, 2024 at UPMC Cole.

Born on November 8, 1936 in James City, Pa. he was the son of Melvin James Cook and Jennie Elizabeth Confer.  On May 21, 1956 he married Irene Marie Roush, where they had many children together; Marlene, Janet, Jane, Joe Sr., and William.  Irene Marie Roush preceded him in death on December 5, 1996.  He then remarried Ida Sidelinger on July 19, 2005 and she preceded him in death on December 03, 2021.

Gerald E. Blumer age 93 of Brownsville TX, formerly of Coudersport Pa passed away October 16, 2024.

He was married to the former Katherine Eleanor Walter and on October 24th, they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Gerald is survived by his wife Katherine,  2 sons David (Janice) Blumer of Bakersfield CA and Jon (Jana) Blumer of Coudersport PA,  4 Grandchildren Haakon, Calli, Hunter and Skyler Blumer, and 5 great-grandchildren.

In keeping with Geralds wishes, there will be no services.

Edwin H. Fichtner                “former Eldred, PA resident”

Edwin H. “Ed” Fichtner, 88, of Webster, a former longtime resident of Eldred, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa.

Born on Friday, September 18, 1936 in Salamanca, NY, he was a son of Charles M. and Violet M. Lamberson Fichtner.

During his grade school years, Ed resided in Turtlepoint.  He entered the US Air Force at the age of 18 and honorably served his country.  After discharge from active duty, he served in the Army Reserves.

Steven P. Hathaway           “beloved companion, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend”

Steven P. “Steve” Hathaway, 75, a longtime resident of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Friday, January 7, 1949 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Alfred L. and Theo Schoonover Hathaway.  He was the beloved companion of Linda Clayton.

Sandra “Sandy” Reese, 78, of 14 Cornen Street, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born September 29, 1946, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Mildred Barrile. Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Limestone High School.

On March 1, 1992, she married Charles E. Reese at Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, he preceded her in death on February 10, 2016. 

Sandy was employed at and retired from The Pavilion @ BRMC. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Sandy was strong in her faith and loved flea markets and being with her family.  

Surviving are two sons, Jim (Sean) Fetterman of Farmington, MN, Jeff Fetterman of Bradford, one daughter, Jenni (Dave Hart) Fetterman of Asheville, NC, one sister, Melissa Dixon of Limestone, NY and one brother, Michael Barrile of Sheboygan, WI, two grandchildren, Devyn Hart (Roman Alvarado) and Jeffery Fetterman (Caitlin Williams), and eight great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one granddaughter Kelsi Hart.

Private graveside services will be held for the family at Willow Dale Cemetery with Rev. Barry J. Keurulainen, Interim Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Bradford. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.