Obituaries

Mary E. Graham, 97, formerly of 315 Seaward Ave, Bradford, PA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, where she had been a resident for six years.

Born in Bradford on June 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Cassels) Gontero. She graduated from Bradford Area High School with the Class of 1944. On October 21, 1950, in Bradford, Mary married Robert N. Graham who preceded her in death on June 4, 2017.

She worked many years for the National Supply Company in Bradford. She also worked in the family business, Graham’s Greenhouse, which was started 132 years ago and is now owned and operated by the fifth generation, William Graham and his sons, Ben and Fred.

Robert E. Walker, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with his family by his side.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Helen M. Salter, 83, of St. Marys, PA passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, with her loving family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on March 13, 1940 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Merle and Marcella Leightner Herbstritt.

On August 30, 1958, at the St. Marys Church, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Salter, who survives. Together they were blessed more than 65 years of marriage.

Helen was a member of St. Marys Church and retired from St. Marys Carbon after more than 30 years of service.

Brian P. “Fred” Sennett, 65, of Fairview Road, Kersey, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

He was born on January 17, 1958 in Ridgway, a son of the late George and Lucille Cooper Sennett. 

Fred was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1976. He retired from Keystone Powdered Metal after nearly 40 years of service. Fred was a member of the Fox Township Firemen’s Club, and years ago had been a volunteer firefighter. In his free time, he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He also had a special place in his heart for his dog, Arlo.

Cotton Michael Winston, 38, of Bradford, PA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.

Born February 16, 1985, in Bradford, he was a son of Nina J. (Bosworth) Dawley who survives, and the late Basil Winston. 

He attended Bradford area schools.

Cotton was employed at Pizza Hut in Bradford, and Erie Plastic Injection Molding. 

Lucille Ann “Lucy” Nelson, of Warren, PA, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 31, 2023, after an extended illness, at her residence, with her family at her bedside.

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

“beloved daughter, sister, and aunt”

TUJUNGA, California—-Erika S. Contant, 48, of Tujunga, California, formerly of Genesee, Pa. and Coudersport, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Born on Wednesday, May 7, 1975 in Allentown, Pa., she was a daughter of Gilles S. Contant and Linda J. Landis Contant.

Erika was a graduate of Northern Potter High School, Class of 1993, in Ulysses, Pa. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Erika was a US Army veteran having served honorably, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  While serving her country, Erika was an animal care specialist, a job that she so enjoyed due to her love of animals.

After her military service, Erika was employed in the veterinary field in California.  In 2023, Erika attained her Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy and at the time of her death was working as an assistant therapist in the Physical Therapy field.

Smethport–A memorial service for Kent K. Smith will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11 AM in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, with the Rev. Frank Eppley, officiating.

A full obituary was posted previously by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Kenneth E. Carlson, 96, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Charles Street, St. Marys, PA joined his wife in Heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023, following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 25, 1927 in Kane, a son of the late Wallace and Inga “Olive” Alexis Carlson.

On April 29, 1950, in Bradford, PA, he married Dorothy Michaels, who preceded him in death on September 6, 2023. Together they were blessed with more than 73 years of love, laughter, and happiness.

Christine Bagley, 73, of Windfall Road, St. Marys, PA passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

David C. Burton, 73, of 97 Marion Ave. Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the VFW, 94 Barbour Street. At 1:30 PM a Celebration of Life will be held with Pastor Richard Young officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Mausoleum.

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

Online condolences can be made at hollenbeckcahill.com

Susan Elenor (Nettrour) Mangel, 75, of Droney Road, Gifford, PA passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Friends are asked to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Bradford American Legion Post 108.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Donna J. Kline, 72, of Hogback Road, Kersey, PA passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Brian P. “Fred” Sennett, Sr., 65, of Fairview Road, Kersey, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Krise Funeral Home, Kersey.

Kenneth E. Carlson, 96, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Charles Street, St. Marys, PA passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Smethport – Sherry Ann Southard, 76, of Rixford, PA passed away Thursday (October 26, 2023) at UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

She was born December 12, 1946 in Olean, NY, the daughter of Victor and Ilene (Smith) Myers. On May 1, 1965, in Eldred, PA, she married Robert L. Southard, who died in 2006.

Sherry was a graduate of Otto Eldred High School and worked for Case Cutlery of Bradford.

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother

Carol Louise Dick, formerly of Richburg, New York residing at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wellsville since 2018, passed away Saturday, October 28^th 2023.

Carol was born September 9^th 1931 in Cuba, New York as the first and oldest of three daughters to Raymond and Reta (Middaugh) Cole.  She graduated high school from Richburg Central School and married her high school sweetheart, James (Jim) F. Dick November 5^th 1949 in the Richburg Parsonage. 

Carol and Jim founded Sunny Hill Campsite in Richburg, New York and for 47 years, owned and operated the private, family-owned business.  During those years, she was blessed with two sons, James Jr. and Steven Douglas.  Carol worked at the Richburg Central School as a librarian, and also later worked for Heary’s Furniture Store in Friendship.   She was able to meet many people in the community and build long-lasting friendships.

“beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt”

GOUVERNEUR, NY—Betty M. Kjelgaard Paul, 83, of Gouverneur, formerly of Galeton, Pa., passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Samaritan Hospital, Watertown, NY.

Born on Friday, May 17, 1940 in Waverly, NY, she was a daughter of Henry H. and Ruth L. Stout Kjelgaard.  On April 26, 1986 in Coudersport, she married Arthur “Sam” Paul, who survives.

Betty was a graduate of Athens High School in Athens, PA.  She was employed at various jobs throughout the years.  Her last job and the one she enjoyed the most was her position as a teacher’s aide at Gouverneur East Elementary School. 

Cotton M. Winston, 38, of Bradford, PA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Mary Jane Ayers who passed away on October 9, 2023, will have a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., W. Warren, with Fr. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating.

Friends will be received for one hour prior to mass in the church. The entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren.

Thomas S. “Tom” Hager, age 67, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, October 27, 2023. 

He was born on September 9, 1956 in Sellersville, PA a son of the late Lester L. Hager and Jean M (Bucher) Bitler.  Tom was married to Sheila A. (Boyce)

Hager and worked with Don and Betty Bauer at Wellsboro Plumbing and Heating.  He then was self-employed doing plumbing, heating and A/C for over 20 years.  He worked in the gas field industry for the last 10 years until his retirement. 

Smethport – Sherry Ann Southard, 76, of Rixford, PA passed away Thursday (October 26, 2023) at UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

Arrangements will be announced in a full obituary by Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Judith M. Glatt, 84, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 410 Washington Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.

She was born May 26, 1939 in the St. Joseph’s Convent in St. Marys, daughter of the late John “Jack” and Antoinette “Tony” Crawford Smith.  She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1957.

On August 13, 1960, in Sacred Heart Church, she married the late, Donald J. Glatt, who preceded her in death on February 27, 2017.

 “Beloved Father, Pop, Brother and more”

Ronald J. Thompson, age 73, from Floral City, Florida passed away after a lengthy illness at Citrus Memorial Hospital on 10/26/2023 with his close family at his side.

Born October 30, 1949 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ronald Thompson and Virginia Miles.

Ron married Jacqueline Hathaway on June 14, 1969, whom he loved and cherished for 46 years before her passing.

For 50 years he worked for St. Gobain Glass where he was a maintenance supervisor, and then retired to care for his sick wife.

Dayton Alan Brown, age 85, of Knoxville, PA passed away on October 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Born January 1, 1938 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son to the late Harold and Alice (White) Brown. Dayton married Joyce L. Coates on July 4, 1957 and they spent 66 loving years together before his passing. 

For 20 years Dayton was the Mayor of Elkland and he was always heavily involved in the community. He worked at Ingersoll-Rand for a handful of years where he was the president of the union. He later became an international union representative with Communications Workers of America Union (CWA) up until he retired. He enjoyed hunting and camping when he wasn’t traveling for work.

Sabrina May (Brown) Boyden, age 36, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Born November 9, 1986 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of John W. Brown and Susan L. (Foster) Johnson.

Sabrina enjoyed arts & crafts, adult coloring books, cooking & baking and shopping, always enjoyed new outfits. She loved candy, kids and babysitting. Most of all she enjoyed life.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Boyden of Mansfield; her four children, Isaiah M. Crider of Kansas, Jeremiah G. Crider of Wellsboro, Aeriona R. Maldonado of Wellsboro and Randy W. Boyden of Wellsboro; mother, Susan L. Johnson of Williamsport; siblings, Robert D. Brown of Trout Run, Richard W. Colon of Elizabethtown and Marissa J. Kio of Hawesville, KY; aunts, Vicky Brown of Nelson, Ginger Post of Williamsport, Penny Fuller of Austin, Kelly Kelly of Blossburg, and Ruth Hayward of Louisiana; uncles, David Foster of Westfield and Charlie (Debra) of Shinglehouse; grandfather, Harry Foster and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Tuesday, October 31st from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with her mother, Susan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W Main St., Elkland, PA 16920 to help the family with expenses. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.

Ruth M. Farren Lucanik, 57, formerly of Eddies Run Road, Emporium, PA passed away at DuBois Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 13, 1966 in Emporium, a daughter of the late Thomas and Vicki Lundin Farren.

Ruth was a lifelong resident of Emporium and was employed for many years by American Sintered Technologies in Emporium.

Smethport – Michael James Kellar, 57, of Crosby, PA passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday (October 24, 2023) at his residence.

He was born November 30, 1965 in Punxsutawney, the son of James R. and Carolyn (Lott) Kellar.

Mike was a 1984 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Mike was employed at Pittsburgh Corning of Port Allegany, PA.

Judith M. Glatt, 84, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 410 Washington Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Paula M. Smith, 59, of Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com