Thomas Allen Rosenquist passed away on Monday October 21, 2024, at St Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, PA. He was 81 years old.
Tom was born in Buffalo, New York to Paul and Pauline (Curro) Rosenquist.
He entered the Army in 1960 and was stationed in Germany
He was honorably discharged in 1964 when he met his future bride, Barbara Zaffino. It was love at first sight when he saw her cruising in a 1962 Chevy Impala convertible.
Kevin J. Lewandowski, 68, formerly of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Sean Kean Manor on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
He was born on May 28, 1956 in DuBois, PA, a son of the Antoni and Evelyn Cuneo Lewandowski.
Kevin was a man of pure heart, overcoming many challenges throughout his life as he navigated the world with several disabilities. He loved listening to music and sitting in his rocking chair. He delighted in spending time with others, and found comfort in carrying certain items that brought him solace. He loved the staff at Sena Kean Manor and they loved him, and he will be missed by the staff and residents.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Ronald L. Kelly, 90, of Warren, PA, died on Tuesday October 15, 2024, in Warren General Hospital after a short illness. A complete obituary will be published when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA.
Suzanne M. Lear-South, 74, of Cedar Street passed away Monday (Oct. 14, 2024) surrounded by her loving husband and sons at The Pavilion at BRMC.
Born Aug. 19, 1950, in Erie, she was a daughter of the late Neal G. and Tonette “Toni” F. (Curcio) Lear. She was a 1968 graduate of Bradford High School.
On Jan. 16, 1971, at St. Bernard Church, she married Robert A. South, who survives. After high school, Susie was employed at Case Cutlery in the shipping department. She also worked for Dan Ross at Colors Galore, and she was a private home decorator and did wallpapering. Susie also worked for Bradford Township as a cleaning contractor for 30 years, until retiring.
Susan M. Collins of 11 Collins Lane, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Bradford Pavilion.
Susan was born July 27, 1950 in Paterson, NJ and was the daughter of Harold H. and Helen A. Astrauskas Hoke Sr. On June 27, 1970 in the St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, she married her loving husband Richard Collins Jr. who survives.
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.
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. “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.
