A Celebration of life for William E. “Bill” Boger, II, 60, of Youngsville, PA., who died September 10, 2023, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church, 119 W. Third Avenue, Warren, PA.., with Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, Pastor, officiating.
Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the church. Arrangements are being handled through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.
Crosby–A memorial service for Jane L. Cogan will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at 11AM in the Crosby Community Church.
Jane passed away on Sept. 1, 2023 and a full obituary was printed in a previous edition.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Judith Ann (Simson) DeVantier, age 80, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
She was born on February 10, 1943 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Emmett and Arlene (Byer) Simson and was married for 60 years to Pastor Peter A. DeVantier.
Judy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, PA, a LPN for 40 years working in western New York and Wellsboro, PA, a camp worker at Camp Pioneer, Angola, NY and a cook at the Trinity Lutheran School both for 10 years.
Donald J. Sain, 82, of Terrace Road, St. Marys, PA passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 12, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late John and Magdalene Detsch Sain.
On July 5, 1973, he married Leah Dowie, who survives. Together they shared more than 50 years of love and laughter.
Donny was a member of St. Marys Church and was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1958. He retired from St. Marys Steel in 2006 and then worked part-time at Printing Plus in his retirement years, enjoying the friends he met along the way.
Gayla Jo Baker, 64, of Coudersport, PA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023.
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.
Port Allegany – Lee Allen Howard, 61, of Jamestown, NY, passed away Sunday (November 12, 2023) at his residence in Jamestown.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, PA
Anna Mae Parmigiani, 91, of Kersey, PA passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born October 6, 1932, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Krellner) Dietz. Anna Mae was a 1950 graduate of Kersey High School.
She worked for A&P Grocery Store, Enterprise Printing, and Speer Resistor until she married Paul Parmigiani, on August 27, 1955 at St. Boniface Church.
Travis M. Wehler, 37, of Winchester, VA, and formerly of St. Marys, PA, passed away at the home of his parents on Friday, November 10, 2023 following a brief illness.
Born April 9, 1986, in DuBois, PA, Travis was the son of Richard and Lori Rae Radaelli Wehler, who survive of St. Marys.
Having overcome some obstacles in his younger years, Travis lived in Winchester, VA, for the last 13 years, where he worked as a Project Manager for Fiber Network Services, Inc.
Michael L. Emmick Sr., 68, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro.
Michael was born March 7, 1955, in Wellsboro, a son of Samuel and Patricia (Freeman) Emmick.
He was a race car driver at Woodhull Raceway in Woodhull, N.Y., and enjoyed fishing, hunting, darts, the Buffalo Bills, parties, his dog, Jim, and spending time with his family.
Sandra A. Tucker, 78, of 1050 Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her residence, with her family by her side.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Christopher (Chris) Cashimere, 62, of 2649 McCann Hollow Road, Olean, NY passed away on November 9, 2023, at the Buffalo VA after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born September 19, 1962, in Olean, he was the son of Paul and Margaret (Peggy) Cashimere, also of Olean. He was married to Mary Jo (Robak) Cashimere for 42 years, who survives.
Chris was a 1981 graduate of Archbishop Walsh High School and shortly after married the love of his life, Mary Jo. He joined the United States Air Force in March of 1982 and served as a fuel system maintenance mechanic for over 12 years. After the service he worked privately as a military mechanic in Saudi Arabia for almost 3 years.
In 1997, he returned to his hometown of Olean, and worked for Mazza Sheet Metal, then purchased Business Interiors which he ran, along with his own countertop business, until 2023. He had a steady business with many local clients and was known for his work ethic, dependability, reliability and honesty. And he was ready and willing to help his extended family with their carpentry needs, too.
Lisa S. Shaffer, 46, of Clay St. in Kane, PA passed away Friday morning (Nov.10) at her residence, following a lengthy, hard fought battle with Breast Cancer.
Born May 17, in Havre de Grace, MD, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (Stephens) Ashford. On Aug. 15, 2015, she married Raymond (RC) Shaffer, who survives.
Lisa had worked as a dental assistant at the Kane Dental Center. She was a member and former Bartender of the Wilcox Sportsman Club and loved hanging out with her family and pets and also spending time outdoors.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters Marissa McKinney and Miranda Shaffer; one son Myles Shaffer, along with her two fur babies Riggs and Zoey and many brothers and sisters.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Michael Avenali, 94, of Route 6, Kane, PA passed away Friday morning (Nov. 11) at the Buffalo Regional Medical Center.
Born May 18, 1929 in Kane, he is the son of the late Peter and Josephine (Lorenzo) Avenali. On Feb. 25, 1950 in Ridgway, he married Alfreda Weatherbee, who preceded him in death.
Mike served in the US Army and was a WWII veteran. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to his large family. He worked at Domtar for 49 years and also owned Avenali’s Yamaha motorcycle shop for 14 years. He was a member of the Mt. Jewett American Legion, the Kane Fish and Game Club and the NRA.
Anna Mae Parmigiani, 91 of Kersey, PA passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Phyllis A. Cook, 94, of 502 Church Street, St. Marys, PA passed away in her sleep Monday, November 6, 2023 at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA.
She was born May 5, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, daughter of the late Walter and Helen Brandenburger Stuck at the outset of the Great Depression. Their family farm raised turkeys, milked cows, cultured Honey Bees, and grew corn to survive when it was still possible to have an active farm inside the city limits of Indianapolis.
She earned her teaching degree from Indiana Central University and additionally trained at Indiana University. Phyllis taught 1st and 4th Grade many years in the St. Marys Public Schools.
Phyllis met her future husband Harold E. Cook, Jr. while he served in the U.S. Navy Engineering Department at Purdue University. They were married at Holy Rosary Church and Hal preceded her in death on December 4, 2004.
After a courageous battle with cancer, Edwin A. Archer Jr. passed away at the age of 72 on November 11th, 2023. He was surrounded by family at UPMC Cole, where he received end of life care by a compassionate staff.
He was born on June 4, 1951, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania to Edwin A. Archer Sr. and Genevieve Lewis. He grew up in Keating Summit as the oldest of five children. He attended Austin and Port Allegany School Districts and achieved a GED.
His biggest achievement was becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.
He married Linda Nace on July 30th, 1988 and they were married for 35 years at the time of his death.
Mary Virginia Devling, 101, of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 27, 1921, in Galeton, she was a daughter of the late Clyde A. and Emma (Schramm) Devling. She was a graduate of the Galeton High School and Penn State University.
Mary was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Egypt during WWII. She then worked for the First National Bank in Galeton until retiring.
She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Galeton, serving as a teacher and as the treasurer in the Sunday School Department, a member of the American Legion and a member of Friend X.
Donald J. Sain, 82, of Terrace Road, St. Marys, PA passed at Hamot Hospital in Erie on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch Green Funeral Home.
Travis M. Wehler, 37, of Winchester, VA, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the home of his parents in St. Marys.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch Green Funeral Home.
Nancy L. Sposato, 81, of 33 Brennan Street, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born July 30, 1942, in Bradford, PA, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Mary M. (Chohrach) Manning. She was a 1960 graduate at St. Bernard School.
On May 11, 1963, at St. Bernard Church, she married Richard L. Sposato, who survives.
Nancy formerly worked at the DFS Finance Company, and she worked part time at Bradford Central Christian High School in the cafeteria.
James Sewell, 80, of 29 Ave B, Bradford, PA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by family.
Born on October 14, 1943, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John C. and Elizabeth R. (Spencer) Sewell. He attended Bradford Area High School.
On November 17, 1969, in Allegany NY, he married Nicholene (Volliet) Sewell who survives.
Jim formerly ran his own construction company, worked for PennDot, the City of Bradford Roadway Department, KOA Speers, Boise Cascade, and the Children’s Home.
A Celebration of life for William E. “Bill” Boger, II, 60, of Youngsville, PA, who died September 10, 2023, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church, 119 W. Third Avenue, Warren, PA.., with Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, Pastor, officiating.
Arrangements are being handled through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.
Shirley May Campbell, age 76, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Corning Hospital.
She was born July 18, 1947 in Osceola, PA and was a daughter to the late Austin “Dutch” and Gladys (Mortimer) Heitzenrater.
Shirley worked at a few different jobs throughout her life; she started at her parent’s store – Dress Factory, went to Electric-Cord for a while, then she was a cook at Cuda’s Restaurant, following that she cleaned at the Penn York Hotel and lastly she was a cook at Prestons Market.
Steven A. Buck, 72, of Ridgway, PA passed away at his residence, Ridgway, PA on Thursday, November 9, 2023 morning following a lengthy illness.
He was born September 26, 1951 in Ridgway, PA a son of Alice Marie “Allie” Lindgren Buck, Ridgway and the late Teddy Buck. On April 16, 1982 in St. Leo Catholic Church he married Marjorie A. Kennedy, who survives.
Steve graduated from Ridgway Area High School in 1969 and served with the US Army from 1971 through 1973. He worked for the B & O Railroad several years, Allegany Color over 22 years and at the age of 56 he graduated from Pitt at Bradford with an associate degree in nursing. He worked for 11 years at Warren State Hospital before retiring. After retirement, he was a bus driver for Ridgway School District. Steve enjoyed golfing and fishing and loved spending time with his family.
William F. “Bill” Hetrick, 70, of 110 Mason Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor.
He was born March 8, 1953 in St. Marys, son of the late Charles “Charlie” and Monica Weisner Hetrick. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1971, and was a former owner of The Wizard as well as Bill’s Auto Body, where he truly enjoyed working on cars and the customers in which he considered his friends.
Peggy Lou Manning Maynard, 91, of Park Ave., Eldred, PA passed away on Tuesday (November 7th, 2023) at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on December 22, 1931 she was the daughter of Benjamin and Vivian Weaver Manning. On August 17, 1952 in West Clarksville, N.Y., she married Orton E. Maynard who preceded her in death on May 14, 2023.
Peggy was a graduate of Olean High School. Before retiring, she was formerly employed at the Otto Eldred Elementary School in the cafeteria.
Branden David “B” LAMPMAN, 36, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, November 3, 2023.
Born June 11, 1987, in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of Steven L. Lampman and Stacey Clark Lampman Van Treese.
Branden was employed in the construction industry for several years and most recently by Osmose Utility Services.
Branden was interested in music, history, horror movies, and sports, particularly softball and golf. Loyal, kind, patient, loving, generous, he would drop everything to help someone in need.
Lorraine Wagner McMackin, of 640 Vine Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by her family at the age of 97, just shy of her 98th birthday.
Lorraine was born here in St. Mary’s on December 23, 1925. Her parents were the late George and Marcella Hanes Wagner. Lorraine spent her early years with her nine siblings in a home full of humor and love.
Lorraine was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1943. Lorraine also was a member of the Hi-Jinx Club in high school. These girls remained lifelong friends and met for monthly luncheons in their golden years. After high school Lorraine went to work at Sylvania, where she eventually met Michael “Mickey” McMackin (a moment she described as “like magic.”) They wed on June 5, 1948.
Vonnie S. Schimp, 74, of Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Born on April 21, 1949, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Virginia (Eschrich) Sprester.
Vonnie attended M. J. Ryan School and graduated from Bradford Area High School in 1967.
On August 5, 1967, in the Lafayette Evangelical Church, she married Gerald G. “Jerry” Schimp who survives.
Sara Dinani Connelly, 49, of Bradford, PA passed away on November 7, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital.
She was born on September 7, 1974 in Bradford, the daughter of the late Suzanne Cattoni Ferro.
Sara graduated from Bradford Central Christian High School in 1992 and then received her LPN from the Upper Cape Cod Technical School in 2018; she then worked in Massachusetts.
