Travis L. Kinnicutt: Loving Father, Brother, and Companion
Travis L. Kinnicutt, 40, of 1120 Steam Valley Road, Olean, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Olean General Hospital.
Born on July 8, 1983, in Olean, he was a son of Lloyd B. and Theresa Auman Kinnicutt.
Travis went to Bolivar-Richburg Central School.
He was a twelve-year member of the Richburg Volunteer Fire Company and was currently serving as the First Assistant Chief. He always enjoyed the water sport competitions at the annual conventions and was currently undefeated.
Travis loved being a fireman, but also enjoyed hunting, riding UTV, and always went out of his way to help people. He loved spending time with his children and family and was a devoted father and stepfather.
PORT ALLEGANY- Dirk D. Kio, 73, of Two Mile Rd., passed away Wednesday (May 15, 2024) in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.
Born October 5, 1950 in Port Allegany, he was a son of Clifford L. and Gertrude Milgate Kio. On April 1, 1972, in Port Allegany, he married Crystal M. Walker, who survives. They were married 52 years.
Dirk was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1968.
He was employed with Laborer Union Local 603 of Erie Pa, and worked with IA Construction for 36 years, and retired with 40 years of service in 2008.
Dirk was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed playing horseshoes and hunting.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Crystal “Cris”, is a daughter, Melissa M. (Phillip Hinkle) Kio of Fayetteville, PA; a son, David S. (Emily) Kio of Smethport; four grandchildren: Jake Vicic, Hoyt Kio, Vic Kio, Alicia Henson; two brothers, Rex Kio of Columbia, PA, Track (Leslie) Kio of Port Allegany; two sisters, Gwen (John) Como of Moorisville, NC. Cori (Karl Grupp) Kio of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mark Kio, who died 7/24/79, and a sister-in-law, Celia Kio.
Friends will be received from 4-8 pm. Saturday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday (May 19, 2024) with Dallas Kio, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the Port Area Ambulance Service.
Condolences can be made to: Cris M. Kio, 18 Two Mile Rd., Port Allegany, PA 16743
Howard L. Stives, 74, of Wellsville, NY, passed away on May 17, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Howard was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the sport of stockcar racing. He worked for Mastel Ford in Olean as a mechanic for many years prior to his retirement.
He was the beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Bast) Stives. Dearest Father of Howard Stives Jr., Tracy (David) Kozlowski, and Jennifer (Arturo Ross) Stives and stepfather of Tonya Skiver. Loving grandfather of Madison and Michael Kozlowski, Torry Stives, and Damani, Trevor and Asia’na Crolle; Loving brother of Terry (Connie) Stives and brother-in-law to Leland Winchell Sr. Uncle to Leland, Jr. and Charles Winchell, Brandy and Danny (Jenny Dahill) Stives
Howard was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Betty Stives and sister Nancy Winchell.
There will be no services, a private interment will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
William E. “Bill” FLAMINI, 69, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in UPMC Soldiers & Sailors, Wellsboro.
Born May 30, 1954, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Victor and Anne Schrader Flamini. On June 14, 1980, in Ulysses, he married the former Valerie A. Young, who survives.
A graduate of Whitesville Central School, he attended BOCES for electrical. He was employed by Dick English Construction, SDS, Bi-Con, Wade’s Concrete, and Kibbe’s Concrete. Bill was an avid NASCAR and Buffalo Bills fan.
At family gatherings, Bill enjoyed food and fellowship. He was the first one at the table and the last one to leave. He loved cruises, ATV rides, card nights, and going to the casino.
Gilbert W Mitchell, 82, of Hazelwood, Missouri, formerly of Emporium, PA, passed away on Wednesday (May 1, 2024) at his home in Hazelwood. He was born December 23, 1941 in Newport, Perry County, PA a son of the late Gilbert and Harriet Leonard Mitchell.
Gilbert graduated from Cameron County High School in 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and went on to Boeing where he worked as an engineer for many years until his retirement. Gilbert enjoyed hunting, fishing, electronics, genealogy, and collecting model cars.
Sally R. Citro, 86, of Liberty Street, Warren, PA passed away Wednesday (May 15, 2024) at UPMC Hamot.
Born April 10, 1938, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Carlson Keneske. On September 26, 1960, in California, she married Alfred A. Citro who preceded her in death after 62 years of marriage.
Sally worked for Eastern Airlines from 1957-1959. She had been employed by Martin Marietta from 1959-1960 and later worked at Sperry Gyroscope. She was the president of Fuschicho Trading and B&D Enterprise until her retirement. Sally enjoyed gardening and painting.
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Delores M. “Dee” Broscious, 70, of Shinglehouse, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, with her loving family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
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.
Sharon L. FULLER, 73, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, December 29, 2023 in Boynton Beach. Born August 22, 1950, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Carl L. and Bernice Anne Gavitt Fuller.
A 1968 graduate of Wellsville High School, she studied criminal justice at Monroe Community College. In Wellsville, she married Rod Dodson, who survives.
She was employed as a deputy by the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Department in Boynton Beach.
Fayetteville, NC—Gloria Ann Press Nelson-Lamont passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at her home in Fayetteville, NC after a lengthy illness.
Born September 2nd, 1952 in Olean , New York, she was a daughter of Richard and Phyllis Coleman and John Press.
She was a 1970 graduate of Smethport Jr-Sr High School.
She went on to complete her LPN at St. Francis School of Nursing in Olean, New York in 1982 and received her Associates of Science in Nursing at JCC, Olean Campus in 1993.
Throughout her career, she worked OBGYN nurse, first at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital and after relocating, she worked at Highsmith Rainey in Fayetteville, NC.
Her career change took her to travel nursing where she worked in South Carolina and Womack Army Base. Her final change in career paths took her to work as Dialysis nurse for Fresenius in Acute Dialysis at Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville, NC. Gloria retired in 2017. She enjoyed pastimes of Diamond Art, crochet, reading and trips to the beach.
Eva Marlene Thompson, 92, formerly of 12 South 4th Street, Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Chapel Ridge.
Born November 30, 1931, in Crosby, she was a daughter of the late Orlin and Jennie (Huff) McClenehan. She was a 1950 graduate of Otto Eldred High School.
On June 2, 1953, in the Derrick City United Methodist Church, she married Robert L. Thompson, who preceded her in death on September 4, 2005. Mrs. Thompson was employed for many years as a cafeteria worker in the Bradford Area School District.
She was a member of Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, Community Outreach, 50 Plus Group, and the Bradford Ecumenical Home Auxiliary. When her daughters were young, she was a Leader for Girl Scouts.
Donald L. Stratton, age 87, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.
Born November 25, 1936 in Charleston Twp., he was the son of the late Louis and Hedwig (Anderson) Stratton. Don served in the US Army and retired in 1998 from Corning Glass, Inc. He married Roberta (Brennan) on July 2, 1976 and they shared 42 years together until her passing on Jan. 31, 2019.
Don was a member of the Vikings Lodge in Jamestown, NY and the Wellsboro and Elkland Moose Lodge, where he served as secretary for both and received his Pilgrims Degree in 1984. He loved reading, doing puzzles, being outside and mowing his lawn.
Rosemary M. Mattiuz, 85, of Hayes Road, Kersey, PA passed away peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 12, 2024 following complications of a stroke.
She was born on May 5, 1939 in Kersey, a daughter of the late Francis and Helen Dietz Gahr. On October 27, 1990, in St. Boniface Church, she married Ernest “Ernie” Mattiuz, who survives. Together they shared nearly 34 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Rosemary was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Church and was a beloved member of the Kersey community. She graduated from Kersey High School, class of 1957, and over the years worked at Stackpole Carbon Company and Thrift Drug. Throughout her life, Rosemary was very active and involved with the Elk County Farm Bureau, where she served for many years as the newsletter editor and county information director. She was the last original founding member of the Elk County Fair and had served as their secretary for more than 20 years. Some of her other accomplishments included the Fox Township Citizen of the Year Award, 1980 American Legion Meritorious Service Award, and Elk County Farmer of the Year Award in 2007.
Julianne Costanzo, 91, of 510 Fourth Ave., Johnsonburg, PA passed away late Monday night, May 13, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, following a brief illness. She was born August 17, 1932, in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Joseph and Rose Nicolazzo Costanzo.
Growing up in Johnsonburg, Julianne was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950. Julianne worked for Stackpole Corporation in Johnsonburg after high school and moved to Farmville, VA when the company moved operations there. She then moved to Raleigh, NC to work for Electroswitch, where she worked as the HR manager for 30 years, retiring in 2000 and returned home to Johnsonburg.
Julianne Costanzo, 91, of 510 Fourth Ave., Johnsonburg, passed away late Monday night, May 13, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, following a brief illness. She was born August 17, 1932, in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Joseph and Rose Nicolazzo Costanzo.
Growing up in Johnsonburg, Julianne was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950. Julianne worked for Stackpole Corporation in Johnsonburg after high school and moved to Farmville, VA when the company moved operations there. She then moved to Raleigh, NC to work for Electroswitch, where she worked as the HR manager for 30 years, retiring in 2000 and returned home to Johnsonburg.
Julianne was a member of Holy Rosary Church and the Johnsonburg Senior Center where she had been a volunteer to deliver Meals-On-Wheels. Julianne was a loving aunt to all her many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews and her cat Tommy. She was also an avid reader and loved to travel.
Julianne is survived by her nieces and nephews; Donna and Fran Dunworth, Michael and Jennifer Costanzo, Jeff and Jenny Costanzo, Lorraine Walley, Frank and Martha Condino, Dane and Vicki Condino, Linda Dietrick, James Parrish, Cassie and Bud Pitzer, Rosie and Hanz Bierwagon, Valerie and Ben Lepko and Amy Kline and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, Julianne is predeceased by her brothers Michael and Frank “Jolly” Costanzo and sisters Rose Condino and Mary Parrish and a nephew Joseph Costanzo.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Julianne Costanzo will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM with Fr. David Wilson, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Chapel on Saturday morning from 9 to 10 AM.
If desired, memorial contributions in her name should be made to Ridgway Animal Haven, 20 Rocky Top Rd., Ridgway, PA 15853 or to Holy Rosary Church, 606 Penn St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845.
Mary Margaret Webster, 80, of 15 Ash Drive, Derrick City, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at her son’s residence, with her family by her side.
Born November 14, 1943, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Asher Wesley and G. Elda (Ward) Webster.
Mary was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School. She attended Bryant Stratton Business College, graduating in 1964, with an Associates Degree in Accounting.
She worked six years in Buffalo before returning to Bradford. She began her career at Werzalit on May 7, 1968 and was the Assistant Controller until her retirement in 2011.
She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 50 Plus Group, Rosary Altar Society, Greater Bradford Senior Center where she ran the exercise and coloring groups. She was a Junior Olympics Wrestling Booster, she volunteered for the United Way, and served on the Board of the Dresser Credit Union.
Mary enjoyed bowling, playing cards with friends, reading, coloring, and spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Margaret F. “Peg” Confer, 87, of 44 Sanford Street, Bradford, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 8, 1936, in Corapolis, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (O’Rielly) Manion. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in McKees Rocks.
On June 16, 1954, in Corapolis, she married George E. Confer who preceded her in death on December 5, 2001.
Peg was employed at Bradford High School and worked in the cafeteria, and retired in 1994, after 30 years of service.
Steven A. Watts, 72, of 616 West Corydon Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born July 5, 1951, in Bradford, he was the only son of the late Dalph E. Watts and Jeanette M. (Walb) Watts, who resides at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Steve was a 1969 graduate of Bradford High School.
Steve had been employed at IBEW, as a journeyman electrician and retired in 2000.
He was a member of IBEW, He enjoyed feeding the birds.
Austin Michael Sayers, infant, of Bradford, PA passed away May 10, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
He was the son of Aaron M. Sayers and Angela F. Taylor.
Surviving in addition to his parents are four sisters, Kylie, Savanna, Elaina, and Sadie, and one brother Lucas. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Evan and Carter.
There will be no public services observed. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Shirley A. Corah, 75, of 351 Barnum Road, Eldred, PA passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at home with her loving husband by her side.
Shirley was born on July 7, 1948, in Rochester and was the daughter of Alfred and Myrtle Megan Hadley. On October 21, 1978, in their home in Eldred, she married Jeff E. Corah.
Shirley worked at Dal-Tile in Olean in various positions in the mounting department, finishing her career in special assembly.
Due to her wishes, there will be no services at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any children’s organization in memory of Shirley, as she loved children.
Marshall W. Harmon, 80, of Tioga, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, in the comfort of his home, after a long battle with cancer. Marshall was born on May 4, 1944, and was 80 years old upon his death.
Marshall was employed at Dresser Rand Co. in Wellsville New York for 52 years and was a member of LL1580 IAM Union from 1968 until he retired in 2020. He also served as a Pennsylvania Deputy Game Warden for many years and was a life member of both the NRA and the Potter County Anglers Club.
Shawn B. Krug, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
He was born on March 27, 1965 in St. Marys, a son of the late Joseph Krug and the late Roselyn Murray Bauer.
Shawn was a 1983 graduate of Elk County Christian High School and then attended Edinboro University. He worked for many years at Morgan AM & T, and had also worked for a number of years at Keystone. With a knack for computers, Shawn was always very talented at setting up and repairing computers. He was an avid Steelers fan and always enjoyed watching the games and cheering his team on. With a big heart and kind smile, Shawn will be missed by all who knew him.
Norman E. Eilers, 91, of 8117 SW 81St. Loop, Ocala, FL, and Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at E.W. & Lucille Cates House in Ocala FL.
Born on January 11, 1933, in Sterling, NE, he was a son of the late Edward G. and Lora (Happel) Eilers.
Norm grew up in Sterling, NE where he attended Sterling High School and played on the football team, lettering all 4 years. Upon graduation in 1951, he enlisted and served in the United States Navy for two years. After his enlistment he returned to Nebraska and married Joyce Marie (Garrigan) Eilers, on April 2, 1955, in Lincoln NE, he met Joyce while serving in the Navy. Joyce passed away on February 22, 1973. He later earned a degree from Erie Commercial College.
On July 26, 1974, in the St. Bernard Church, he married Donna M. (Roslinski) Eilers, who survives.
Norm worked for Witco for 31 Years, retiring as the Assistant Industrial Sales Manager.
Norm was a member of the Bradford Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees). He enjoyed singing as a member of the Bradford Barbershop Singers and was a charter member of the Seneca Highland Theater. He served as a Second Ward Cub Scout Master, was a member of the Bradford Area Golf Association at Pine Acres Golf Course and a member of the National Ski Patrol for 23 years of which he served four years as the Patrol Leader at Wing Hollow Ski Resort in Allegany, NY.
