Barbara Ann DAVIS, 89, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Born January 20, 1935, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Emerald and Inez Kenyon Ordiway. On August 27, 1960, in Genesee, PA, she married Harold L. “Smoky” Rennells, who predeceased her on July 13, 1964. On February 6, 1977, in Wellsville, she married Alfred L. Davis, who predeceased her on April 27, 2006.
She attended Andover School and was a homemaker. Barbara attended the Genesis Bible Church in Scio.
Douglas G. “Doug” Little, 55, of Austin, passed away unexpectedly at his camp on Friday, July 5, 2024.
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.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Doug, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Deloris M. Metheney, 81, of Willow Street, Johnsonburg, and formerly of Meadville, PA, passed away early Friday morning, July 5, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA following a lengthy illness. Deloris was born on July 25, 1942, in Boyers, PA, a daughter to the late Victor and Louise McKean Craig. On February 25, 1962, in Grove City, PA she married Albert D. Metheney. He preceded her in death in January of 2015.
Deloris had lived the past 8 years in Johnsonburg, and had lived most of her life in Meadville. She was a 1960 graduate of Moniteau High School and had worked as a waitress at The Cottage and The Parkway Diner, both in Meadville.
Deloris was most at home with her family and grandchildren, she loved to garden and do puzzles.
Jerrold Lee NORTH, 90, of Barefoot Bay, FL, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in West Melbourne, FL.
Born April 13, 1934, in Grant, MI, he was the son of Clifford and Myrle North. A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably U.S. Army from 1954 – 1957 as a paratrooper. On November 4, 1954, in Parkton, MD, he married the former Irene M. Dill, who predeceased him on December 3, 2010.
He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY, Eberle Tanning Company and Westfield Tanning Company. Jerry was a member of the NRA.
Kym Marie Coolidge, 72, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at her home. Kym was born on December 22, 1951, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Earl and Helen (Webster) Coolidge.
Kym worked in the Tech Department for the State of Michigan for many years. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and knitting.
Diana Rose Reed-Brooks, 61, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Monday (July 1, 2024) afternoon following a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1963 in Lorraine, Ohio a daughter of the late John and Delores Niskey Bodnar. On December 8, 2009 in Coudersport she married the late Kevin Brooks.
Diana graduated from Marion Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio in the class of 1981. She moved to Emporium from Ohio years ago. She loved cats and took many stray cats into her home.
She is survived by her companion, Joe Clary, Emporium; brother, James R. Bodnar (Janice), Avon, OH;
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister, Karen Bodnar.
There will be no visitation and services will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Cameron County SPCA, 678 South Mountain Rd., Emporium, PA 15834
Donald Dean Steck, 85, formerly of Timbuck, a resident of Simpsonville, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Born March 8, 1939, in Degolia, he was the 13th child of the late Leonard and Louise (O’Neil) Steck. He was a graduate of St. Bernard School.
On July 22, 1967, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, he married Patricia Ann (Cardenas) Steck who preceded him in death on December 29, 2021.
A native and life-long resident of Bradford, Dean worked for over 30 years at the Kendall/Witco Oil Refinery. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Dean loved participating in and watching all sports, but especially rooting for the Buffalo Bills. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends.
Robin G. Formoso, 66, of Church St., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday (July 4, 2024) in her home.
Born April 28, 1958, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Lawrence M. and Phyllis E. Abel Brundage. In May 1999, she married Joseph M. Formoso, in Cincinnati, OH.
Robin was a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1976.
She had been employed with Ethan Allen Corp., Eldred, PA, for 20 years, and later with Judson Care Center, as a certified nurse’s aide, in Cincinnati, OH.
She attended the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Port Allegany. She was a member and president of the Port Allegany Senior Center. Robin loved her cross-stitching & puzzles, but most of all she loved her two cats, and planting flowers.
James Dorr Thomas, age 70, was a son of the late George and Doris (Lyon) Thomas of Westfield, PA and was born in Wellsboro on June 20, 1954.
James passed following a long illness on July 3, 2024 at his home in Lawrenceville, PA, with his best friend, Jason Black (of Addison, NY) by his side.
Vernon H. Stanley, age 79, of Osceola, PA passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Corning Hospital. Born September 23, 1944 in Osceola, he was the son of the late Harry and Pearl (Morseman) Stanley.
Vernon served in the 101st Airborne Army Division during the Vietnam War. He retired from Corning Inc, coached little league and volunteered at Hills Creek helping to make the trails. Vernon enjoyed hunting, fishing and his boat. He was a good husband, a good father and loved family.
Sarah J. Neilson, 95, of Powers Ave., Johnsonburg, PA passed away early Thursday morning, July 4, 2024, at Penn Highlands-Elk, St. Marys following a brief illness. She was born on June 1, 1929, in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Anthony C. and Gertrude Keenan Kriegel. On May 17, 1952, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Donald Neilson. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1998.
A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Sarah was a 1947 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and was a member of the Funeral Dinner Committee for many years. She was the treasurer for the East End Hose Co. Aux, for 28 years and was the longest living Auxiliary Member of the Johnsonburg Fire Dep’t. having joined in 1952. Sarah loved spending time with her family, camping, traveling, gardening and was known for her delicious pies.
Sarah had spent most of her life as a homemaker, but had worked at the Comet Supermarket, the A&P, and G.C. Murphy Co., all in Johnsonburg.
Dana A. Bunk: Loving Father, Grandfather, Son and Brother
Dana A. Bunk, 62, of 6739 Crabb Hollow Rd., Town of New Hudson, NY passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 28, 2024 at home.
Born on February 2, 1962, in Cuba, he was a son of William J. and Alice (Snyder) Bunk II.
Dana attended Cuba Central School. He was a General Laborer all of his career and was currently employed by Great Lakes Cheese of Cuba.
He enjoyed being outdoors, taking long walks in the woods with his dog Grizzly, collecting the perfect rocks for patios and was always setting himself up for future endeavors like buying a wood splitter to sell firewood and a saw mill to produce lumber. He aspired to always be independent.
Janice C. Freeman, 81, of Coudersport, PA passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at her home. Janice was born on November 22, 1942, in Arnaudville, LA the daughter of the late Elie and Agnes (Bourque) Marks. She married Thomas C. Freeman on December 27, 1997, and celebrated 14 years of marriage until his passing on September 8, 2012.
Janice retired from Adelphia and earlier in life, owned and operated the Pin Cushion, Coudersport. Janice was a very active member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport, and worked in the kitchen for all the fish dinners and all dinners at the church. She enjoyed sewing, alterations, and caring for her yard and garden. She was responsible for restoring the curtain at the Coudersport Theatre. She also volunteered at the Sweden Valley Manor and helped residence to the chapel for services.
John C. HINKLE, Jr., 76, of Cuba, NY, formerly of Scio, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Williamsville.
Born June 20, 1948, in Wellsville, he was the son of John C. and Ella F. Antes Hinkle. A graduate of Scio Central School, he was employed by Dresser Rand in Wellsville for many years and was also self-employed, owning Vandermark Garage in Scio and Keystone Garage in Olean.
He served honorably with the US Army. John was well known in the local auto industry including the demolition derby at the fair.
Michael E. “Mike” Jefferies: Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend
Michael E. “Mike” Jefferies, 69, of 9364 Bradley Ave., Cuba, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on March 2, 1955, in Olean, he was a son of Harold D. and Mary Jones Jefferies. On August 26, 1978, at Our Lady of Angels Church he married the former Kathryn E. “Kay” James who survives.
Mike was a graduate of Cuba Central School’s Class of 1974. While in school he attended BOCES for Automotive Collision Repair.
He worked for Lester Chevrolet in Wellsville and for several other body shops in the area, but in 1994 he opened Mike’s Body Shop in Cuba and was currently still working and repairing cars at the time of his passing.
Mike was a former member of the Cuba Ambulance Squad for several years. Active in the community he volunteered at the Cuba Dairy Days Car Show and the Cuba Garlic Festival. He was quite often the first person to show up and lend a helping hand to anyone in need, whether he was plowing snow for area businesses, using his excavator to help his friends, or helping to improve businesses in town. He could be found every morning having coffee in town with his friends.
He loved riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, camping with his family, restoring antique cars to add to his collection, and had mechanical skills that allowed him to fix anything.
In addition to his wife Kay, he leaves behind
His Children Jason Jefferies Cuba
Kelly (Christopher) Clayson Cuba
Colleen (Joshua) Bunk Cuba
Matthew (Jacy) Jefferies Cuba
His grandchildren Colston, Madison, Isabelle, and Watson.
Two Sisters Terry Toomey and Patsy Byers
Several Nieces and Nephews
In addition to his parents, He was predeceased by two brothers H. Dean Jefferies and Ronald Jefferies and a sister Judith Jefferies.
The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.
Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Cuba, New York.
Memorials in Mike’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
As a final tribute to Mike, his family requests those who have classic cars he has worked on to line Main Street in Cuba at 11:00 Monday, July 8, 2024, from the Fire Department headed east towards Friendship, for the funeral procession to pass.
William B. Kaiser, 86, of 334 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born September 18, 1937 in St. Marys, son of the late Adolph B. and Margaret Leithner Kaiser. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1955.
Bill is survived by his sister, Jean Starner and her husband Lawrence of Dover, TN; a nephew, David Starner; two grandnephews, Kaleb and Logan Starner, and two grandnieces, Kathryn and Olivia Starner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, William Starner.
Bill worked at the local G.C. Murphy store from 1955 until 1986. He worked his way up from a stockboy to the assistant manager. He loved jazz and exchanged music with friends in the United States, France, Britain, and Germany.
Harold W Lewis was born June 30, 1955, in Sellersville, PA. He was called home by his Heavenly Father on June 27, 2024, at the age of 68. He was surrounded by love as he was accepted into Jesus’ arms.
Graduating in 1973 from Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, PA. Harold happily joined the United State Air Force to serve his country. Harold was a lifelong entrepreneur and craftsman. He was known for his beautiful fiberglass and woodworking skills. He was a kind, carefree man, whose heart was as full as his lush greenhouse.
You would never find his home without a few ferns, a stacked bookshelf, and he never went too long without fish in his tank.
Harry enjoyed reading, sailing, boating, fishing, skiing, shooting, hunting and teaching his son his craft, truly living life to the fullest.
Of all the wonderful things Harry did, his proudest moment was becoming a father, only to be amplified by becoming a grandfather.
Jessica Dunkle, 31, of Dawson St., Kane, PA passed away Sunday (June 24) at her residence. She was born in Northridge, Ca. She moved to Kane with her family in 1993. She was a lifelong resident of Kane. She is the daughter of Connie Martin and the late Robert Dunkle. She is the granddaughter of Burton (Susan) Snyder of Santa Clarita, CA and the late Richard (Diane) Dunkle of Florida.
She was loyal to her family and friends to a fault. She was known to give others things even if she did not have enough for herself. She fought a lifelong battle with Marfans Syndrome but never let that stop her from getting what she wanted in life. Jessica had a heart of gold. She often believed the best in people even when others had given up. She was a huge fan of music. She enjoyed singing immensely. She would often share song choices with those she loved. A few days before she died, she shared the song Scratching the Surface (Mama’s song) by Kylie Morgan with her mother.
Jessica had two very special things that she held dear to her heart. One of those things is her niece, Ariella Mae Raff, age 5 of Kane. The other thing is her cat, Raven. She will be missed by them and all of her family and friends.
Loretta M. Howard-Summers “former Shinglehouse, PA resident”
NIAGARA FALLS, NY—Loretta M. Howard-Summers, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side, on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Born on Friday, November 5, 1926 in East Sharon, PA, she was a daughter of Wayne and Celestia Terrette Taylor. In April of 1944, she married Kenneth R. T. Howard who passed away on November 7, 1991. On June 10, 1995 in North Tonawanda, she married Robert A. “Bob” Summers, who survives.
Loretta attended Shinglehouse High School. Loretta and her first husband were the general managers of the KOA Campground on Grand Island.
She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Niagara Falls. She enjoyed camping, visiting with her family, and playing card games. She was a wonderful baker. Loretta loved her family and loved serving the Lord.
Robert F. “Bun” Marshall, 85, formerly of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 21, 2024 at his residence in Wadsworth, Ohio.
He was born August 26, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Vincent and Dolores (Kronenwetter) Marshall.
Bob married Patricia Cotter in October of 1964 in the Sacred Heart Church; she later passed away in 1989. They were blessed to have two sons, Jeffrey and Toby.
Bob remarried Sharen Benigni Heigel on July 5, 1996, who survives.
Bob was a graduate of St. Marys High School. After graduating, he went on to serve in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. He attended Williamsport Trade School and became an electrician. He gained employment at Sylvania in St. Marys until his retirement in 1996.
Bob enjoyed his cars especially the Corvettes. He took great joy in attending car shows and cruise ins with friends.
Elizabeth A. “Betty Ann” Conners, 85, of DuBois, PA passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born August 28, 1938, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Romandus “RL” Bauer and Dorothy Wells Bauer. Betty Ann was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956. She continued her education at Lock Haven University, where she was a top student majoring in English Literature. Following graduation, she went to California State University of PA for her student teaching.
Betty Ann married her high school sweetheart, John Thomas “Tom” Conners, also from the class of 1956. Together they lived in several homes, enjoyed traveling, and raised their daughter, Cathy.
She was a tremendous teacher and spent many years at St. Rose of Lima and Bishop Guilfoyle in Altoona teaching Public Speaking, Mock Trial, English, and Music. She was also an accomplished and dedicated piano teacher who took great pride in her many talented students and annual themed rehearsals in Wilton, CT and DuBois, PA.
John “Bruce” Bauer, 89, of Rightmeyer St., St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center St., St. Marys, PA, 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received at the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 10:15 AM until the time of the mass.
Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.
Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence.
Born November 22, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Dailey) Miketish. He was a 1964 graduate from Smethport High School.
On April 3, 1968, in Munich, Germany, Robert married Veronika (Aniol) Miketish, who preceeded him in death on April 13, 2019.
Robert was employed at Zippo for one year, Beatty Auto Parts, drove the gas truck for Jack Hermes, and worked at R.F. Snyder as a manager, before retiring. Robert enjoyed spending time with his wife and going to bingo and the casino together.
Surviving are two daughters, Rhonda (Mike Roller) Miketish, of Gifford, Natalie (Angelo Fuqua) Miketish-Brown, of Gifford, two sons Robert (Dawn) Miketish, of Gifford, Mark (Sarah Zawalsky) Miketish, of Olean, NY, a sister, Martha (Chet) Lindemuth, of VA, 13 grandchildren, Tyler (Sabrina), Codi, Nathan, Kyleigh, Robbie, Mason, Mark, Marina, Manoah, Mia, Jasiah, Nia, five great-grandchildren, Brysen, Kendyn, Emmett, McKenna, Bellamy, and several nieces and nephews.
Helen Joan Story Empey, “Joanie”, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024, at the age of 80.
Born in Tonawanda, NY, Joanie was the daughter of Helen Purcell Story and James Blaisdell Story. Joanie spent her childhood in Bradford, graduated from Bradford High School in 1962, and attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
After completing a course of study at Rochester Business Institute, Joanie was employed by Eastman Kodak. She resided in Rochester, NY until her 1966 marriage to Robert Empey, to whom she was married for 48 years.
