ROULETTE, PA—Patricia L. “Pat” Kagarise, 74, of Roulette, PA passed away with her loving family by her side, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.
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 Pat, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page
Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV, 15, of Belfast, NY, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024.
He was born January 4, 2009, in Buffalo. Ricky had just completed his freshman year at Belfast Central School and was a high honor roll student, a testament to his dedication to academics.
Described as loving and caring, Ricky had a vibrant personality and enjoyed making everyone laugh. He was known among his family and friends as a jokester who brought joy and levity to those around him. His hobbies included making Tik Toks and YouTube videos, playing basketball, riding bikes, and spending time with his siblings.
Brenda Sue MINGER, 63, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Sebring, FL, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born October 20, 1960, in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of Robert Howard and Audrey June Morris Wooley.
She was employed by Winn Dixie and other grocery stores. Brenda loved animals, especially her dogs. She enjoyed playing solitaire and doing crossword puzzles.
Surviving are: her domestic partner of 13 years, Christopher Henry; three sons, Michael Shelly, Beau Shelly, and Race Minger; three grandchildren; and a brother, Duke Wooley.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husbands, Marvin Minger and Kenneth Ray Shelly; and a brother, Robert Wooley.
“LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRAND & GREAT GRANDMOTHER, AUNT & FRIEND”
PORTVILLE – Margaret Marie Sherburne Nix passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 23, 2024, at ECMC in Buffalo, NY.
Margaret graced us with her beauty, inside and out, for 88 years. Born March 18, 1936, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of George & Jennie (Larson) Sherburne. She was an only child.
We all have a story to tell, a book about ourselves…….a beginning……a dash…….and the end. Today, it’s with a heavy heart that the woman we were honored to call, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend ended her last chapter.
Ted Jay, 89, of 8 Limestone Street, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Olean General Hospital.
Born on August 6, 1934, in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Melvin Jay and Lillian (Wilton) Rossi. He was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On August 19, 1953, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Korea and was honorably discharged on October 10, 1957.
On May 2, 1959, at the St. Callistus Church in Kane, he married Blanche M. (McMahon) Jay who preceded him in death on March 7, 2016.
After the military, Ted worked as a painter, bartender, and in 1958, he started working at Kendall-Witco Refining Company, working as a heavy equipment operator, before retiring with 39 years of service.
Ted formerly coached football, baseball. He started the YMCA swim team and served as their coach. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge, and a Jaycees. He was also a member of VFW Post #212, American Legion Post #108, and the YMCA. Ted enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, hunting, fishing, golfing, corn hole, and playing euchre.
Gary N. Lundin, 83, of Ridgway, died at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 26, 1941, in Ridgway, a son of the late Arnold and Maxine Newell Lundin.
On September 30, 1961, he married Karen E. Stover who survives.
Gary was a 1959 graduate of Kersey High School, and went on to serve in the National Guard. He retired from Clarion Sintered Metals after many years of service. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, and could often be found hunting or fishing. He also enjoyed playing football and spending time at his camp. Gary cherished the time that he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Mary Lou Rich, 92, of Hemlock Ave., Kane, PA passed away Friday (June 21) at Olean General Hospital. Born Oct. 25, 1931 in Riterville, she was the daughter of the late William and M. Orpha (Black) Miller. On Aug. 20, 1952 in Bradford, she married William Rich, who preceded her in death.
Mary Lou was a long-time member of St. Callistus Catholic Church, where she served as an organist, funeral dinner worker, greeter and former member of the Church Council. She was also a member of CD of A Court Callistus #66. She was a former member of Kane’s Church Women United, Kane Art League, Warren Art League, Chatauqua Art League and was the first legacy member of Artworks on the Summit. She volunteered for many local organizations including Meals on Wheels, Cub Scouts and Friends Memorial Library. Mary Lou enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, doing crossword puzzles, playing bingo and continued to paint all of her life.
Galen C. Lester, 93, of Aiken, PA passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Galen’s Life at the Mt Jewett Legion on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 1 pm to 4 pm. At 1:30 pm in the Legion, Full Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Air Force.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
A Memorial Mass will be held for Elizabeth B. “Betty Ann” Conners in the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30AM with Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, celebrating.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Ann will be held at a future date to be announced.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Lloyd G. Swarner, Jr. age 78, of Sabinsville, PA passed away at home on Monday, June 17, 2024. Born January 30, 1946 in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Lloyd G. and Dorothy M. (White) Swarner, Sr.
Lloyd served in the US Army, where he received the purple heart in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong farmer and loved farming. He married Mary Beth Trego and they shared 43 years together until her passing on July 28, 2023.
He enjoyed going to the County Fair, socializing and having breakfast at Kim’s Country Store with the guys and was an avid Eagles fan. Most of all, he loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with family.
Lloyd is survived by his children, Michelle (Robert) Simon of Sabinsville, Cathy (Ryan) Krystoff of Westfield, Alan (Dana) Swarner of Sabinsville, Kelly Swarner of Sabinsville and Samantha (Daniel Wanner) Swarner of Sabinsville and his grandchildren, Zachary, Abigail and Lillian Krystoff, Elijah Bacon and Matthew Swarner.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Swarner and a sister, Betty Swarner.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on Friday, June 21st from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM. Burial with Military Honors will be in Sabinsville Cemetery. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.
Kathryn L. “Kitty” Moore, age 77, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away at her home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born in Lancaster, PA on August 27, 1946 and was a daughter to the late Joseph and Frances (Bennett) Wolpert. On December 3, 1982 Robert D. “Doggy” Moore married Kathryn in Lancaster, PA and they spent almost 30 loving years together before Robert’s passing in 2011.
Kitty loved and enjoyed being outdoors, she’d spend countless hours watching, feeding and taking photographs of the local wildlife. She also enjoyed spending a lot of time with Robert at their cabin.
Audrey Margaret “Peggy” Loud Chilson, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
Audrey was born June 3, 1933 in Middlebush, New Jersey to Karl and Anne (Beggs) Loud.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Wynn Chilson; son, Jeffrey Chilson; siblings: Muriel, Doris, Daniel, Mary Ellen, Maureen, Alice, C. Everett, Carl Junior, and Warren Loud.
Candace Sue English, age 70, of Westfield, PA passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Born October 3, 1953 in PA she was the daughter of Floyd A. and Marilyn L. (George) English.
Candie proudly served in the US Army, retiring from the recruiting battalion in Columbia, SC as Master Sargeant. She was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing, working in her garden, woodworking and taking care of her dogs.
She was the Westfield borough auditor, companion and caregiver to her dad, Floyd, travel buddy on bus trips and drs. appointments with her friends. She loved the casinos and was a social butterfly with her friends.
Daniel Robert Reuscher, 61, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born October 17, 1962, in St. Marys, son of the late Richard and Mary Lou Brody Reuscher. Dan was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1981, as well as a 1985 graduate of St. Bonaventure University. He was an employee of Amphenol Advanced Sensors.
Ronald C. MANNING, 83, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 in the Wellsville Full Gospel Church, 2221 Hanover Hill Road, Wellsville, NY. Rev. David Williams will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by members of Morrison Hayes American Legion Post #702.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
LITTLE GENESEE, NY—Karen L. Koch, 69, of Little Genesee, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, after a long illness.
Born on Wednesday, January 26, 1955 in Buffalo, she was a daughter of Donald and Ethel Horton. On August 21,1974 in St. John’s Church in Alden, she married Jerome A. “Jerry” Koch, who passed away on May 26, 2019.
Karen was a graduate of West Seneca High School. She was a loving and caring wife and mother.
Born into life January 23, 1940 — Born into Eternal life June 19, 2024
Ruth, “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister” of Scio New York, sadly left our world on Wednesday (June 19, 2024) surrounded by family.
She was born on January 23,1940, in the town of Ward and was the daughter of Morris and Doris Goodridge Ward. On May 31, 1958, in Wellsville, she married the love of her life, Ralph R. Middaugh, who passed away in 2017.
Ruth retired from Cuba Memorial Hospital with 32 years of service, where she was known for her dedication and compassion in the housekeeping department. She loved cooking and canning, especially her famous sugar cookies, and bringing friends and family together to share a meal at her table. Above all, she cherished the moments spent with her children, grandchildren and friends. Ruth always had a kind word and a listening ear, and her unwavering support will be deeply missed. She instilled in those around her the importance of family, hard work, and living life to the fullest.
Susan L. Johnsen, 84, of Warren, PA, died on Monday June 17, 2024, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warren, after an extended illness.
She was born in Warren, PA, on September 8, 1939, the daughter of the late L. Edward and Alice Harrington Johnsen and resided in Warren her entire life. Susan was a graduate of Warren High School Class of 1957 and was a graduate of Jamestown Business College Class of 1963. She was employed with the Warren County School District as a receptionist- Switch Board Operator for 30 years retiring in January 2003. Susan was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Paws Along the River, Warren Senior Center, and the Warren Co. Historical Society.
Richard Lee Warner Sr., 89, of Sugar Grove, PA, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the Warren Manor, with his loving wife by his side, after an extended illness.
He was born in Warren, PA, on October 29, 1934, the son of the late Harley Collins and Maud Sly. Richard was adopted and raised by Max Warner and Margaret Gourley. He attended Sugar Grove School and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps., serving from 1957-1963. Richard worked for the National Forge as a crane operator and retired in 1996 after 30 years. He was a member of the AMVETS Post # 50 and the Sugar Grove American Legion Post 758. Richard was an avid woodworker, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was the former owner and operator of the Warner Service Station in Lander, PA.
On April 29, 1961, Richard married Phyllis R. Houghwot in the 1st Baptist Church in Frewsburg, NY, and they spent 63 loving years together.
Phyllis W. BECKHORN, 87, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in her home. Born March 1, 1937, in Harrison Valley, she was the daughter of Paul M. and Elva A. Van Pelt Walter. On June 29, 1957, in Mills, she married Virgil E. Beckhorn, who predeceased her on May 7, 1991.
A 1955 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she studied at Hornell Business School from 1955 – 1957. She was employed as a secretary by the Northern Potter School District for 41 years. Phyllis was a member of the Ellisburg Union Wesleyan Church.
Glenda D. Gerg, 63, of St. Marys, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 2, 1960 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Merle “Banana” and Adrienne Boyd Baumgratz.
On October 16, 1992, she married Timothy Gerg, who survives. Together they shared more than 30 years of love, laughter and marriage.
Glenda was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1978. She was a member of Queen of the World Church and worked at Morgan for more than 32 years. A very talented crafter, Glenda could often be found in her craft room making t-shirts or bedazzling her latest creation. After the holidays, Glenda would gather with her family around the kitchen table where they would work together on crafts and enjoy one another’s company. Glenda’s craft room in her home was one to be desired, and she loved to go shopping and find new items to add to it.
Michael A. Causer, 74, of Dewey Ave. in Hazel Hurst, PA passed away Friday (June 14) at his residence. Born Nov. 23, 1949 in Smethport, he is the son of the late Claude E. and Jennie (Cornelius) Causer Sr..
Michael had worked for many years at Futures Rehabilitation in Bradford, retiring in 2015. He loved fishing.
M. Susanne Zampogna (born Mary Susanne Shadman), 76, of 304 Walnut Street, Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (June 11, 2024) at her home.
Born October 12, 1947, at Kane Summitt Hospital in Kane, PA. She was the daughter of Winfield McClellan Shadman and Margaret Jane Cartwright Shadman.
Susanne was a graduate of Kane Area High School, class of 1966. On October 21, 1967 she married Joseph Zampogna who survives. Susanne lived in Kansas City, KS with her parents for a period of time as her husband served in active Army duty in Vietnam. Upon completion of Joseph’s army duty, they returned to Kane, PA where they raised their family. Susanne worked as a medical office secretary for Dr. Valdes for 17 years and as a library director at Friends Memorial Library for a number of years until she retired in 2011.
Susanne was an active member at St. Callistus Church and served as a CCD aid. She volunteered at both Clay Street and Chestnut Street elementary schools as a PTA member, a homeroom mother, & assisted the school nurse. She co-chaired both project graduation and the block parent program in Kane.
She truly loved the outdoors as shown by her activities in girl scouts; as a scout leader and a recipient of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for scouting in Erie, PA. She enjoyed camping with her family, fishing, and being in the sun by the water. Other hobbies included bowling, reading, and word games such as scrabble & crossword puzzles.
Port Allegany – Ricky L. Lawton, 68, of Smethport, formerly of Roulette and Coudersport, PA, passed away Wednesday (June 19, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
He was born July 12, 1955 in Coudersport, the son of Robert and Louise (Nichols) Lawton.
Mr. Lawton worked for the Borough of Coudersport for many years and in many different capacities including the streets department, water department and sewer department.
He is survived by two sons; Steve Lawton and Ricky L. Lawton, Jr., both of Coudersport, and one daughter; Elaine Eudy in Oklahoma.
Nine grandchildren and one sister
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers
There will be no visitation or services at this time.
LITTLE GENESEE, NY—Karen L. Koch, 69, of Little Genesee, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Wellsville Manor Care Center, Wellsville, after a long illness.
Arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA., are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Everett C. Shaver, Sr., of Route 6, Port Allegany, PA passed away Friday (Jun. 14, 2024) in the Olean General Hospital.
Born May 15, 1939, in Coal Center, PA, he was a son of Daniel and Hazel G. Collins Shaver. On Feb. 2, 1963, in Elkton, MD. He married Carol M. Muller, who died July 1, 2010. They were married 47 years.
Everett was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the US Navy.
He was a resident of the area for 20 years, coming from Lancaster County, PA.
Everett was employed with Philip’s Ford of Manheim, PA, as an auto mechanic, before his retirement.
He enjoyed working on cars.
Surviving are three sons, Everett C. Shaver, Jr. of Port Allegany, Michael W. (Diane) Shave of Rossville, PA, Bryan D. (Cindy) Shaver of Southern Ohio; a daughter, Theresa A. (Ron) Crouse of Reinhold, PA; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Shaver of Evansville, IN, Randolph Shaver of Ephrata, PA; a sister, Carrie Hartman of Lititz, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Wayne and Steven Shaver; and two sisters, Norma Knabel and Eleanor Richards.
At Everett’s request, there will be no local services.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Everett C. Shaver, Jr., 24469 Route 6, Port Allegany, PA 16743.
