Patricia E. “Patty” Eckert, 83, of Ridgway, PA died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence following a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Harold S. “Harv” Dowdle, 82, of 6434 Glen Hazel Road, Wilcox, PA passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday morning December 10, 2023.
Harv was born on June 9, 1941 in Cameron, TX a son to the late George and Josephine Slavik Dowdle. On June 10, 1966 at Camp Lejeune, NC he married Twyla J. Sidelinger and she survives.
Harv has lived in the Wilcox area since 1967 and graduated high school in Fairfax, VA. He was a member of the Wilcox Presbyterian Church and the Wilcox Fire Dep’t. Within the Fire Dept., Harv had been a past Assistant Chief and past Deputy Chief and was currently Captain of the Fire Police.
Gabriel Ann Cecile “Gabby” Kranock: Loving Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter and Friend
Gabriel Ann Cecile “Gabby” Kranock, 19, of 5564 Little Road, Cuba, NY received her angel wings on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Born on August 26, 2004 at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, she was a daughter of Denis P. and Lisa M. Ritter Kranock.
Gabby was a graduate of Cuba Rushford Central Schools Class of 2023. While in school she enjoyed being athletic excelling in basketball, track, softball, and gymnastics. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors kayaking, hiking, and camping. Spending time with family and friends and listening to music were also some of her favorite activities.
In addition to her parents, she leaves behind
2 Brothers Tyler (Melissa Ganz) Kemp Newburgh, NY
Jonathan (Samanthe Logue) Kemp Belmont
A Sister Cloey Kranock Cuba
Paternal Grandmother Martha Johnson Cuba
Maternal Grandmother Robin (Brian Eaton) Dando Cuba
A Niece Harper and a Nephew Waylon, and her beloved service dog Koda, who provided countless hours of love and companionship.
She was predeceased by Uncle James Lockwood and 2 great-grandmothers.
Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba, on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from Noon until 4:00 P.M. at which time Funeral Services will be held. Pastor Bill Beck, will officiate.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com
Paul Bishop, of Tiona, PA, passed away at his home on Monday evening, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 P.M.
He was born February 23, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Paul was employed with JMI Concrete in Kane, PA., as a diesel mechanic.
Clarence C. Buck, 93, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Sunday morning (December 10, 2023).
He was born December 8, 1930 in Beech Creek, PA a son of the late Clarence C. and Emma Hoover Buck. On May 14, 1955 in First United Methodist Church, Emporium, PA he married Ruth Goodrow Buck, who survives.
Mr. Buck had worked at the former A & P Grocery Store in Emporium for many years. After the store closed he worked at the former Goetz Hardware and Feed Store in St. Marys. He loved working there so much that he considered it a pleasure to go in each day. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was well known for his love of building rock retaining walls around his garden. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Port Allegany – Thomas Francis Edgreen, 75, of Eldred, PA passed away Sunday (December 10, 2023) at his home in Eldred.
He was born April 7, 1948 in Coudersport, PA, the son of Howard and Esther (Leete) Edgreen. On May 20, 2000 in Coryville, PA, he married Doris Bender, who survives.
Tom was a 1966 graduate of Port Allegany High School and attended Alfred University and received a degree in Ceramic Engineering. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967 and served until 1969, during Vietnam.
Mr. Edgreen was employed at St. Gobain, now Ardagh Group, of Port Allegany, as a member of the job change crew and was crew leader. Tom retired in 2005 after 38 years of service from the time it was Pierce Glass Co.
He was a member of the PA Farm Bureau, where he was formerly on the state board of directors, was a life member of the VFW of Eldred, a life member of the American Quarter Horse Association, and was Past Commandant of the Marine Corps League; Bob Swanson Detachment of Mt. Jewett.
David “Dave” Mancuso, Jr., 43, of Ridgway, PA died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home.
Born in St. Marys on February 9, 1980, he was the son of David Mancuso, Sr. and the late Sally Hanes.
He was a 1998 graduate of St. Marys Area High School and was employed as a chef by The Royal Inn in Ridgway.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Marys and enjoyed playing basketball and cooking.
Those surviving are his father and stepmother, David and Vonda Mancuso, Sr., his son, Xaiver Ellis; his daughters, Deziree Mancuso, Allisyn Mancuso and Madilyn Mancuso; his brother, Shawn Mancuso; his sisters, Melissa and Jennifer Mancuso; his grandchild, Lucas Taylor; his nieces and nephews, Tiana, Chloe, Trevor, Landon, and Carmine; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother and paternal grandparents, Sam and Dixie Mancuso.
Furlong Funeral Home, 50 Broad St., Summerville, Pa. has been entrusted with the final arrangements for Mr. Mancuso.
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Kersey, PA, 15846.
Memorial donations may be made to his daughters to help defray the cost of funeral expenses.
Friends and family may order flowers, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting http://www.furlongfuneralhome.com.
Dolores I. Hatch, 92, of 5872 Church Street, Limestone, NY, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born October 5, 1931, in Scio, OH, she was a daughter of the late Frederick F. and Iris M. (Mull) Speedy Sr. Dolores was a 1949 graduate at Limestone Union Free School.
On March 21, 1953, in Limestone United Methodist Church, she married Richard G. Hatch Sr., who preceded her in death on April 3, 1980.
Dolores worked at Case Cutlery before she joined the United States Army Women’s Army Corp., on April 5, 1951. During her time in the service, she worked as a clerk in the Pentagon until being honorably discharged on April 5, 1953. After her discharge she returned to work at Case Cutlery for over 40 years. During retirement, she worked part-time at K-Mart and as a clerk at the Zippo-Case Museum.
Elsie M. Klaiber, 96, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 122 Locust Road, St. Marys, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 15, 1926, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Mohr Schneider.
On November 18, 1950, she married the late Raymond W. Klaiber Jr., who preceded her in death on March 19. 2019. Together they shared 69 years of love and marriage.
Elsie grew up in St. Marys and was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1944. She worked at Pure Carbon for several years as a switchboard operator until the birth of her daughter, Carol, and then became a full-time homemaker, often volunteering at the St. Mary’s Catholic school cafeteria and then Queen of the World cafeteria.
Verna W. WILLIAMS, 89, of Harrison Valley, PA, formerly of Hudson, FL and Lenox, MA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born November 6, 1934, in Great Barrington, MA, she was the daughter of E. Frank and Ethel Stevens West. On July 9, 1955, in Sheffield, MA, she married Theodore Ryder Williams, Jr., who survives.
A graduate of Sheffield High School, she earned a degree in nursing from Hartford (CT) Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating from nursing school, she was employed by Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT, as a registered nurse in the ICU for 22 years and then by Hillcrest Hospital in Pittsfield, MA in the ER department for a short time.
Verna loved the Lord and serving Him, spending time with family, gardening, sewing, and traveling.
In their retirement, Ted and Verna became adventurous. They ditched the kids and set off sailing the ocean blue for two years. When they returned to land, their love for the Lord led them to join Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service (RVICS) for nine years, volunteering their time and talents for Christ.
Mary Virginia Devling, 101, of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Galeton. The Rev. Sherry Elliott will officiate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.
James J. “Jim” Schutz, Sr., 75, of Grant Road, Ridgway, PA died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on March 1, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late James G. and Marie Donachy Schutz.
Jim was a lifelong member of the area and graduate of St. Marys High School class of 1967. He served in the U.S Marines during the Vietnam War. Jim enjoyed his time gardening, hunting, and fishing.
Thomas T. Siegel, 66, of St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
He was born on May 9, 1957 in St. Marys, a son of the late Albert and Vera Dippold Siegel.
Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and had worked at Exotic Metals for many years and then at Cameron Diversified for nearly 15 years as a Class A Diesetter.
Tom had a passion for the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting and raising deer. He never turned down the chance to take his motorcycle for a ride, especially his trike. Tom will be remembered as a “Cool Papa” to his four granddaughters, whom he loved spending time with. He also looked forward to turning wrenches and sharing his mechanical inclinations with his son.
Alan M Dillenbeck, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 10, 2023 at the Lakeview Skilled Nursing Home, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Alan was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and Papa, who cared deeply for all of his family. He was so kind and always willing to help those in need. He was born Oct. 29, 1954 in Kane and was the son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Larson) Dillenbeck.
On June 30, 2001, in the Nebo Chapel in Mt. Jewett, he married Kristin (Edinger) Elliott, who survives. Alan was a 1972 graduate from Smethport High School and a 1974 graduate from Faith School of Theology in Maine. He worked at Kane Hardwood for 34 years, retiring in 2020. He had also worked at Ethan Allen , Pennzoil and he had pastored at two churches. He loved to share his love for Jesus Christ and the Word of God.
Debra L. Sherk, 70, of 23 Chamberlain Hollow, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born May 20, 1953, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William B. and Eva Lucille (Selner) Burkett. She attended Limestone Union Free School.
On April 11, 1970, at the East End Presbyterian Church, she married Gordon A. Sherk who survives.
Debbie formerly worked at Floyd C. Fretz in the cafeteria.
Robert J. Pesce, Sr., 85, formerly of 237 Madison Street, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Friday, December 8, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born March 13, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late Louis and Angeline Pirazzi Pesce.
On May 2, 1959 in Queen of the World Church, he married Janet L. Leithner, who survives. They were blessed to share 64 years of marriage together.
Bob was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1957. He was employed at Keystone, where he retired.
The family of Dennis J. Bechtel wants to extend our sincere gratitude and thanks to all those who have reached out with cards, food offerings and kind words during our time of grief.
A special thanks to The Daily Bread (Spot and Ginny) for providing the luncheon after the funeral services. May GOD Bless and Keep you all in HIS loving arms.
Sincerely,
The Bechtel Family
Ellen Patricia Hays
Ellen Hays passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years on the morning of Sunday, Dec 10th, 2023 in Gerry, NY.
Ellen was born in Manhattan, NY to Guy V. Wilber and Mary Butler-Shaw on Nov. 14th, 1934. On June 26, 1954 she married her loving husband of 49 years, Donald J. Hays who predeceased her November 23, 2003.
Ellen went to Allegany School and lived in several places including Shinglehouse, Allegany, Olean, and Bradford. She was employed throughout her lifetime as a waitress with her mother in Bradford, worked at Corning Glass, a company called Spears, and then Line Material/McGraw Edison/Cooper Power and retired from Cooper after 35 years in 1996.
Amongst many things that she loved to do were playing cards, spending time with her friends at Cranberry Court, spending time with family, and life with her dog Bandit.
Surviving are her remaining children, Cheryl Underwood, of Chico, CA, Michael (Remilee) Hays of Russell, PA, and Donald R. (Brenda) Hays, of Oswayo, PA. She had 9 grandchildren: Tonie Columbia of Frankfort, KY, Pete Cunningham of Frankfort, KY, Dustin Underwood of Phoenix, AZ, Mike Underwood, of Chico, CA, Shawna Rothery of Tully, NY, Matt Hays of Meadville, PA, Mikela Davis of Gold, PA, Alex Hays of Oswayo, PA, and Nicholas Flamini of Oswayo, PA, and 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Along with her loving husband, Donald, Ellen was predeceased by; her parents; her daughter Patricia J. Cunningham; her sister, Joan (Ayers) Firkel.
Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at which time a funeral service will be held. Deacon Matt Wenke will officiate. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. A memorial gathering in Ellen’s honor will be held at later date and time to be announced. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to any SPCA in her memory.
Jesse William Chaffee, age 91, of Elkland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
Born January 26, 1932 in Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bessie (Sabin) Chaffee.
Jesse was a proud worker for the WAG Railroad. He enjoyed puzzles, reading, tinkering and building things. He was a simple man who loved his family, his grandkids and his animals.
“loving husband, father and grandfather”
David “Dave” Amidon, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, December 8, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Born on Tuesday, June 2, 1942 in Wellsville, NY, he was a son of Lewis H. and Luella E. “Midge” Studer Amidon. On August 4, 1962 in Shinglehouse, he married Rachelann “Cookie” Bryant, who survives.
Dave was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He was employed as a traveling supervisor for the former Market Basket grocery chain. He then was employed for over 34 years as a scheduler for the former Dresser Rand in Olean, NY. He later worked for Wending Creek Farms in Coudersport for almost 18 years.
Darrell E. (Sonny) Henry, age 83, died on December 7, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Home.
Born April 15, 1940 in Blossburg, PA and raised in Charleston Township, he was the son of the late Wayne Henry and Anna (Wagner) Henry. Darrell was the very beloved husband and soulmate of Susan (Wetmore) Henry for 42 years.
Darrell graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1958. Then he went into heavy construction with his dad, eventually becoming a diesel mechanic, then Master mechanic and sometimes equipment superintendent. He worked construction all over the United States and for many years, Susan went with him. He always was passionate about his work and loved his bulldozers and tractors.
Port Allegany – Thomas Francis Edgreen, 75, of Eldred, PA passed away Sunday (December 10, 2023) at his home in Eldred.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Inc, Port Allegany.
Lydia G. Rich, 100, Warren, PA passed away on Thursday morning, December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Rome, Italy on April 26, 1923. She completed her education at the University of Rome. On March 1, 1945, she married her husband, Frank Rich. She arrived in the United States in March of 1946. She retired from IPSCO, a drilling company owned by UGI Corporation, where she was employed for many years as an accountant.
Patricia Lee (Beers) Brill, 74, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on December 9, 2023, at Valley View Nursing Center in Montoursville.
She was born in Jorhat, Assam in India to Richard and Ann Elizabeth (Baker) Beers on January 30, 1949. She married Donald Lee Brill on January 16, 1970, having shared more than 53 years together.
Patricia was an Elementary Crisis Counselor for The Phoenixville School District in Phoenixville, PA. She was a member of The American Baptist Women’s Ministry Program and The First Baptist Church of Wellsboro for many years, where she took on many roles within the church. Aside from founding The Sleighton School Chaplaincy Program, she was also a very active volunteer within her community having sung in numerous chorus and choirs over the years and enjoyed teaching Christian education.
Cheryl Anne “Baha” Zero, 72, of Russell, PA, formerly of Goodyear, AZ, passed away on Saturday, December 09, 2023, surrounded by her family in her home.
She was born in Lander, Wyoming, on October 3, 1951, the daughter of the late Robert Wilson and Joyce Parks. Cheryl was a graduate of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, AZ. She worked as a merchandiser, dental technician and loan officer, however her true passion in life was crafting. Cheryl spent her later years devoted to creating unique greeting cards that she not only shared with family and friends, but also donated to bring joy to those in need. Cheryl was a loving mother and grandmother who shared very special bonds with her children and grandchildren.
On January 17, 1987, she married Alan Zero in Tucson, AZ, and they enjoyed 36 years of blissful marriage.
Sandra L Taylor Holt, 72, of Knoxville, TN passed away at home on November 26, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 19, 1950 in Port Allegany, PA to the late Harold W. Taylor and Cinderella L. Taylor and grew up in Betula, PA.
She is survived by her children, Tina M. Knight (Mitchell Bentley) of Mascot, TN, Paul Knight of Mascot, TN and Richard Knight of Clifton, TN, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and her dear friend Paul Knight of Mascot, TN
James J. “Jim” Schutz, 75, of Ridgway, PA died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Cheryl A. “Baha” Zero, 72, of Russell, PA, passed on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in her home after an extended illness.
A complete obituary will be published when it’s available. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Thomas T. Siegel, 66, of St. Marys, PA passed away at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Elsie M. Klaiber, 96, of St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor on Saturday, December 9, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
