Shirley D. Presher, 91, of 11 Sullivan Road, Bradford, PA went to be with her Lord, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, surrounded by her family at her residence.
Born February 14, 1932 in Carrollton NY, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Vera (Haigh) Spry. She attended school in Killbuck Salamanca, and Bradford.
On May 3, 1986, in Palatka FL, she married Willard J. “Willie” Presher Sr., who survives.
Shirley worked as a waitress at Johnson’s Restaurant for 25 years, and formerly worked at the Bradford Era, and Yum Yum’s Ice Cream Stand.
She was a 69-year member of Grace Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and prepared funeral dinners.
CAROL MARY CLOWER, died after a brief illness October 8, 2023 at Shady Grove Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 8, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Charles and Agnes (McAdams) Smutnik. She was residing in Montgomery Village, MD.
Carol graduated from Mastbaum High School, Philadelphia, Class of 1965. Following graduation, she worked for the Disabled American Veterans for almost 20 years. She raised her two older children in Levittown, PA.
After they had grown, she moved to Shinglehouse, PA where she continued to raise her youngest son and worked at Community Bank of Olean, NY.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Thomas and Charles.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Walmer, sons Thomas Walmer and his wife, Sandy, and Brian Clower and his wife, Amanda; six grandchildren: Alex, Argo, Danielle, Joa, Kinsley, and Keeleigh; one sister, Dolores McKay; many nieces and nephews.
A private service of remembrance was held with her family.
ALLENTOWN – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Paul Copley, a devoted husband, loving father, favorite uncle and cherished friend, who left us all too soon at the age of 45.
John was born June 12, 1978, and departed from this world Oct. 9, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with glioblastoma.
John was born in Kane, raised in Mount Jewett and attended college at Clarion University and University of Pittsburgh, where he met his wife, Kendra, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemical and petroleum engineering.
A man of unforgettable character, John was a dedicated husband to his wife, Kendra (Krutilla) Copley of Weirton, W.Va., and a fountain of unwavering love for his two young daughters, Makayla and Madelyn.
Richard Francis Black (January 14, 1956 – October 10, 2023)
Dr. Richard Black died on Tuesday, October 10th after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts in January of 1956, which, as he’d tell you, is not far from the birthplace of John Adams.
He got his bachelor’s degree, master’s in public health & dental degree from Harvard University, followed by his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Mount Sinai in New York City.
He dedicated his life to treating his patients with dignity and respect and providing the highest level of care. He devoted much of his free time to Rotary, the Wellsboro community, and humanitarian work.
He was a singular man. He had a focus and commitment that characterized not only his working life, but his personal life as well. He loved a joke, a quote, or a bon mot. And a bành mì for that matter. He would likely have written a better obituary than this one.
He is survived by his wife, three children and 5 siblings. He will be missed.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Dr. Black’s life at a Memorial Mass 11:00 am Saturday, October 28, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and a reception 11:00 am-3:00 pm Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Deane Center in Wellsboro.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Wellsboro Rotary Club, PO Box 961, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Bob (Robert) Allan Highhouse, 80, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family and his loyal companion, Bubba.
Bob was born on September 8, 1943, to James and Florence Ruhlman Highhouse in Warren, PA. He attended Warren Area High School and joined the US Navy in 1960. He served as an Aviation Boatswains Mate—Fuel Specialist. during Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bob spent much of his time in the Navy on the U.S.S. F.D. Rosevelt Aircraft Carrier cruising the Mediterranean.
Bob attended VALE Technical institute in Blairsville, PA, and specialized in mechanics. He worked at DORCON, Sylvania, and National Fuel Gas, where he worked as a mechanic and gas regulator and measurement specialist. Bob retired after 32 years in 1999.
Russell G. “Russ” Scott, 79, of 9840 Hardy’s Corners Road, Rushford, NY passed way Friday, October 13, 2023 at his daughter’s home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.
Born on March 10, 1944, in Friendship, he was a son of Floyd H. and Marie E. Vail Scott. On September 19, 1964, in Friendship, he married the former Sylvia S. Speta and together they spend the next 48 years making family and wonderful memories until her passing on August 15, 2013.
Russ was a graduate of Friendship Central School Class of 1962. He then went to Welding Technical School in Wellsville.
He worked at Air Preheater in Wellsville as a welder and traveled extensively for work. In 1984, he became the Superintendent of Building and Grounds at Rushford Central School retiring in 2004.
Doris E. Childs of County Route 5, Bolivar, NY passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Wellsville Manor following a brief illness.
Doris was born on February 6, 1934, in Olean and was the daughter of George L. and Mae V. Hamilton Collins. On August 24, 1952, at the Portville Methodist Church she married Leon Norwood Childs who predeceased her on November 11, 2004.
Doris was a 1952 graduate of Portville Central School. She worked at Portville Central School for over 25 years where she retired as a Cafeteria Manager after 12 years in the late 1990s.
Jane McDermit Hoare, 85, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Jane was born in Cresson, PA, on May 5, 1938 to the late James and Margaret Yahner McDermit. In 1950 her family moved to Knoxville, TN where she graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School, Class of 1956. She then went to St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Knoxville, earning her R.N. Degree in 1959. Her family moved back to Cresson, PA where she met and married Robert Hoare in 1960. They were blessed to share 59 ½ years of marriage together.
Ronald E. Thompson, 79, of 73 Rutherford Run, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport.
Ronald was born in Wellsville, NY on January 30, 1944, he was a son of the late Howard E. and Marjorie “Marge” J (Cook) Thompson. He was a 1962 graduate of Bradford Area High School, and a graduate of Williamsport Technical Institute, with a degree in Drafting.
On June 29, 1963, in West Branch Evangelical United Brethren Church, he married Gail Ann (Smith) Thompson who survives.
Ron was formerly employed at Witco Kendall and retired from Pitt Corning in Port Allegany.
He was a member of the Bradford Union Lodge 749 F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory, and loved to build things and was a jack of all trades.
Doris Wescott Toronski, age 99, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born December 5, 1923. On May 2, 1946 in St. Agnes Episcopal Church, she married Arthur H. Toronski who preceded her in death on April 6, 1995.
She was a lifelong Episcopalian and a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Ridgway. She graduated from St. Marys Public High School in 1941.
Donald R. Pistner, N3ELI, 86, of East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Born May 11, 1937, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Frances L. (Olewinski) and Bernard J. Pistner, Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Bradford High School.
He joined the United States Air Force on July 3, 1956, he achieved the rank of Airman Second Class. He was honorably discharged July 2, 1960.
On May 19, 1973, in Salamanca NY, he married Sandra L. (Coffey) Pistner, who survives.
Don worked for RCA Corp., Ventron Electronics. In 1973 he went to work for Dresser-Rand in Olean, NY and retired in 2002.
Don, N3ELI, was a member of St. Bernard Church, the McKean County Amateur Radio Club where he was the Trustee of the Clubs Call W3VV for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Kane Amateur Radio Operators Club.
Kevin M. Wyman, 70, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at UPMC Hamot, in Erie.
Born January 21, 1953, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Peggy (De Graff) Wyman.
Kevin was a 1971 graduate of Clarence High School in Clarence NY.
On July 23, 1976, at St. Bernard Church, he married Rosanne (Peroginelli) Wyman, who survives him along with his two children.
Kevin moved to Bradford after graduation and began working at Gallenkamp’s Shoe Store, where he met his future wife, Rosanne. He later worked at Bovairds and Glendorn, working in maintenance and later he worked security at Bradford Hospital. In retirement he worked part-time at Worth W. Smith.
Kevin enjoyed deer hunting and being outdoors, with an avid love of Harley motorcycles. He was a great provider to his family and will be remembered as a loving and dedicated grandfather to his three granddaughters.
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ruth Ann Girlando (née Matteson) passed peacefully at Kobacker House on October 6.
She was born to Anabelle and Horace Newton (“Newt”) Matteson of Long Island, New York, in 1938, the summer of the Great New England Hurricane, later known as the Long Island Express. Ruth attended Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, graduating in 1960. In 1962, she moved to Columbus and worked as a medical secretary, retiring in 1990.
Kevin Allen Kohn, 67, of Port Allegany, PA, a former longtime resident of Smethport, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport 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.
Ralph E. Bullers, 83, formerly of Bradford, PA passed away September 25, 2023.
Born on November 9, 1939, in Kane, he was a son of the late Byron and Esther Bullers. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1955.
Ralph served in the Air Force for four years and then moved with his family to Rochester, NY, where he was employed by Eastman Kodak as an electrician. He retired from Eastman Kodak in 1992.
Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family, and friends, volunteering at Church, traveling across America and playing golf. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
David J. Smith, 60, of Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 25, 1963, in St. Marys, a son of James and Marlene Konen Smith of Kane.
Dave was a member of the Hallton Church of Christ, and was a graduate of the St. Marys Area High School, class of 1981. He dedicated his career to the powdered metals industry, working as a Die Setter for many years at American Axle.
Stephen C, Michielson, 66, of Norfolk, VA passed away at his home with family by his side, on Oct 11, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
He was born on May 26, 1957 in Maryland. On Oct. 15, 1977, he married Brenda (Woodkirk) Michielson. After high school, he was employed by The Naval Supply Center, Naval Station Norfolk for 24 years.
Harry “Pete” McKay passed away after a brief illness on October 6, 2023, at the age of 86, with his loving wife by his side.
He was born September 19, 1937, to Ivan and Isabelle Mckay. He was raised in Bolivar, NY with his six brothers and sisters and as he would say “they were like most other families in the area at the time, lots of kids and poor, but we didn’t realize it because everybody else was poor too”.
After graduating High School, Pete chose to serve our country in the Airforce retiring after twenty years in 1975 as a Sr. Master Sergeant. He spent time in New York, Texas, Illinois, Vietnam, England and Alaska.
Upon receiving an honorable discharge, Pete came back to his hometown working for the Bolivar Cemetery and Pete-Za-Ria. Upon his move to Florida, he finished his career working at Eglin Air Force Base.
In September 1988, he married Patricia McKay. In their over thirty years together, they made their homes in New York and Florida. To avoid being homesick, they chose to split their time each year in both states.
Sharon Ann Clark, age 79 of Westfield, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at UPMC Wellsboro.
Born May 17, 1944 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Cole) Swesey. Sharon worked in the cafeteria for the Northern Tioga School District for many years, was a cook in the valley for numerous restaurants; Wagon Wheel, Home Comfort and Knoxville Fire Hall to name a few and was an Avon rep.
Charlotte “Charlie” Culver Cuccia, age 65, of Winter Park, Florida passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who came to know her. If you had an opportunity to take a seat on the back porch and laugh, then you weren’t just a friend, you were family.
Charlie was born June 26th, 1957 in Port Allegany Pennsylvania, youngest to Ralph and Betty Culver.
Mary Jane C. Martin, 86, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023, at Kinzua Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA, after an extended illness.
Mary Jane was born November 8, 1936, in Warren, PA, She was the daughter of Christopher and Pauline Maze Colvin. She was a lifelong Warren area resident.
Mary Jane graduated in 1954, from Warren High School. She was employed for 42 years, with Blair Corporation in the Collections-Credit Department. She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. She was an avid walker, and enjoyed walking with her sister, Donna. She is remembered as a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and who loved and tolerated her boys.
Charles M. Ditz, 86, of Warren, PA, and formerly of Fryburg, PA, died Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA.
Charles was born September 29, 1937, in Fryburg, Clarion Co., PA. He was the son of Charles P. and Leona E. Schill Ditz.
He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, Fryburg, PA, for 8 years. He graduated from Farmington High School, Class of 1955. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on April 24, 1957, as a Private First Class, and was stationed in Germany and Lebanon. He was honorably discharged on April 18, 1959.
Charles was employed with Warren Sand and Gravel for a year or so, and before that with the State of Pennsylvania. He was employed for 30 years with the former G.T.E. Sylvania as a laborer working in many different jobs, working his last in the wire plating department with gold solder…after his 8-hour day at Sylvania he would then work 4 hours at Whirley Car Wash, for 15 years.
Tamara Kathleen Meyer, 43, of 420 Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence.
She was born May 3, 1980 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Richard Meyer, who passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and the late Pauline Rollick Meyer, who preceded her in death on November 26, 2012.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1998. She was employed at Eastern Sintered Alloys as a Quality Control Technician for 24 years.
