Obituaries

Brenda L. Renko                 “beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and grandmother”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Brenda L. Renko, 62, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief illness.

Born on Thursday, October 13, 1960, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Merton A. James and Lila J. Williams James McLaughlin.  On April 10, 1982 in Coudersport, she married Joseph E. “Joe” Renko, who passed away in May 28, 2020.

Brenda was a graduate of Smethport High School, Class of 1979.  She was also a graduate of the former Olean Business Institute in 1980.  She was employed as a line worker at the former Potter Pak in Roulette and was also employed by the Coudersport American Legion where she served in many capacities.

It is with the heaviest, shattered heart and eyes full of tears that I write this

At 1:34pm today September 6, 2023, My son, warrior and bravest person I know Michael Joseph Pesco took his last breath and has been called home.

No more suffering, no more tubes, and no more long hospital stays.

He was surrounded by his sister Jessica Pesco , his dad Troy Roncaglione and myself.

Michael will be able to meet his sister Jennifer Lynn and his grandmother Marilyn whom he has never met ( my mom ).

A memorial service will be held here in Windber PA. 15963

Oct 7 , 2023. Michele Pesco

William Kisiel Funeral Home

1015 Graham Ave

Windber. PA. 15963

Service at 1pm and Celebration of life to follow

Joseph S. Knell, 79, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Monday (September 18, 2023) at his residence, Port Allegany.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Virginia (Genie) H. A. McFadden, of 307 Madison Avenue, Ridgway, died Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home.

She was born on March 28, 1929 in Ridgway, the daughter of Carl H. and Hedvig C. (Nordstrom) Olson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Virginia was a lifelong resident of both the Ridgway and Munderf areas, and graduated from Ridgway Centennial High School, Class of 1947.

On May 31, 1969, Virginia married Thomas P. McFadden at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway where she was an active member her entire life.

Howard N. LEWIS, 92, of Coudersport, PA, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.  

A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Helen Marie Pontzer, 98, of Ridgway, PA, died on September 3, 2023, at Regency Oaks Assisted Living in Clearwater, FL, after a brief illness. 

She was born on December 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Florence M. Steinlehner and Clifford W. Cuneo.

Helen grew up in Kersey, PA, and was a graduate of the Kersey High School Class of 1942. She attended Grace Martin Secretarial School in Pittsburgh, PA, and was employed as an executive secretary at Alcoa Aluminum in Pittsburgh.

On June 16, 1951, she married Dr. Herbert P. Pontzer of Kersey who was attending the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. She moved to Ridgway, PA, where Dr. Pontzer established his medical practice.

Roy “Bud” Reynolds, 83, of Warren, PA, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, AHN, Erie, PA. 

Bud was born November 17, 1939, in Warren, PA.  He was the son of Roy W. and Bessie Groves Reynolds, Sr.  Roy was a lifelong Warren area resident.  He was a 1957 graduate of Warren High School.  He had served with the U.S. Airforce as airman 3^rd class.

COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Brenda L. Renko, 62, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief 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.

Mark E. Lopus, 67, of Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Jeffery L. Cram, 60, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on September 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 13, 1963, in Laconia, NH, to Herbert and Bernice (Fields) Cram. He married Deborah Callahan on August 19, 2000. Jeffery greatly enjoyed gardening, painting, pottery, and music.

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

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Lois A. Anderson, 100, of Smethport, PA passed away Sunday (September 17, 2023) at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Bill was born January 30, 1963, in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Barbara Luff Boger of Warren, PA., and the late Dr. William L. Boger.

William E.”Bill” Boger, II, 60, of Youngsville, PA, passed away due to heart failure with family at his bedside on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA.

Bill was a resident of the Warren area for most of his life. He was a 1981 graduate of The Gow School in East Aurora, N.Y. and attended Westminster College. Bill also served in the US Navy and graduated from Erie Institute of Technology. He was previously employed in several roles within the wholesale food and automotive industries. He was an avid reader, a lover of music and film, and an ardent poet.

David L. Barger, 75, of 5701 Church Street, Limestone, NY, passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

“Bicycle Bob”
Robert W. Williams, 79, of Wellsville, New York passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family.

Born on July 3, 1944, in Olean, he was a son of Dorr O. and Violet Burrows Williams Sr. On June 10, 1980, in Obi, he married the former Cindy R. Brockel who predeceased him on May 26, 2004.

He had worked at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Mt. View Cemetery, and for Work and Silvas Construction Company. Bob was known for riding his bicycle all around Olean and Cuba and would collect pop cans wherever he went. During the winter months, he would shovel snow and with better weather would mow lawns and do landscaping work. He was well-known and loved.

At the age of 97, Rick peacefully passed away. He was a retired mechanical engineer. He is the son of the late Florence Lus Ring and James Ring. He was married to Brenda Ring.

Devoted father to Terrie Butts (Randy) and stepfather to Debra White (Thomas), Wayne Bradley (Krista), Ronald Bradley (Mary Beck), Kenneth Gable (Deborah), Pam Rocheford (Michael Camp).

Loving grandfather to Jesse Davis (Jayme), Susie Bailey (Kyle), Bob Butts (Alexandria), Kyle Butts (Shandi) and 11 step-grandchildren.

Adoring great-grandfather to Anthony Butts, Olivia Bailey, Rory Davis, Gavin Bailey, Nova Bailey, KJ Butts, Selena Butts, 12 step-great grandchildren and 7 step-great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by Patricia Ring (first wife) and Robert & Shirley Ring (brother & sister-in-law).

He was a member of Winter Haven Christian Church. He was an avid fisherman and always enjoyed a good fresh fish fry.

The burial will be at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Portville, NY.

For those who wish, the family requests donations to Shriners Hospital for Children, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation or Good Shepherd Hospice in his honor.

Jason Michael Gallik, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Robert Thomas Gallik and Robin Lynn (Pratt) Gallik.

Jason was very outgoing and quick to help anyone in need.  He loved to laugh and live life light-heartedly.  He was a ray of sunshine to everyone around him.  Jason graduated from Bradford High School, Class of 2006. 

He was an Assistant Manager at various Perkins restaurants, and loved being around people.

Stephen V. Morrison, 79, of Annin Creek Rd., Turtlepoint, PA passed away Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2023) in his home, after a lengthy illness.

     Born Mar. 23, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, Stephen (aka Red Beard) was the son of Stephen M. and Elizabeth A. Palmieri Morrison. He grew up in Ardmore, PA.

    He rode his Indian Flyer Motorcycle to Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, PA, where he graduated Jun. 6, 1962.  He eloped with his high school sweetheart, Patricia A. Johnson, March 1963-with whom he couldn’t live with and couldn’t live without. 

     He was a veteran, having served in the US Navy, during the Vietnam War.

O. June Kio, 93, of Chapel Ridge, Bradford, formerly of Eldred, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday (Sept. 13, 2023) in the Ecumenical Home in Bradford.

June was born on March 28, 1930, to George and Emma Nicklaus. 

Her parents owned a dairy farm on Sartwell Creek Road in Burtville. It was there that she met the love of her life Roland S. Kio. They married on April 17, 1949 in Port Allegany. They lived to be married 71 years.

Deborah Anne (Lukens) Schimpf passed away on September 5, 2023, in Troy, Pennsylvania, at the age of 76.  

She was born on October 13, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, and was raised in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, by her parents Robert and Dorothy (Green) Lukens, along with her younger sister Margaret.

She graduated from Abington High School and Geneva College. She was married to the late W. Scott Schimpf, for 43 years, living in Blue Bell, Harleysville, and Morris, Pennsylvania.  

Deborah helped her husband start his business, Guardian Fire Equipment and held several positions at the former US Healthcare (now Aetna Insurance). 

Glenda R. HANCOCK, 74, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in her home.

Born March 14, 1949, she was the daughter of Robert T. and Phyllis M. Burdick Hancock.  

A 1967 graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned an associate’s degree in human services from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.  

Glenda was employed by the Longhorn and Home Comfort Restaurants in Westfield, and CONCERN in Wellsboro.  

Edna S. BIESER, 94, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of North Bingham, PA, died Friday, September 15, 2023 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. 

 Born April 9, 1929, in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of Earl and Terza Benedict Smith.  

She was the last surviving member of Whitesville Central School, Class of 1947. On August 16, 1949, in Whitesville, she married Frederick C. “Fritz” Bieser, who predeceased her on January 3, 1996.  

Edna and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm in North Bingham for many years.  She served as secretary of the North Bingham Cemetery Association for 46 years.  

Mikayla S. PERKINS, 23, of Bolivar, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  

Due to the circumstances, there will be no services at this time.  

Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.  

Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Jack Halloran passed away on September 12, 2023 at the age of 82.

He was born on July 21, 1941 in Coudersport, PA, to Virginia (Mitchell) and Howard Halloran.

He excelled as an athlete at Coudersport High School. He graduated from Mansfield University in 1963 and embarked on a career in education. Jack taught high school in Ulysses, PA, before marrying Allyn Sue VonNieda Aug 5, 1967. They relocated to Fullerton, California, where he continued as a teacher.

In 1972, Jack returned to Coudersport and assumed the helm of the family’s hardware business. For three decades he ran Halloran’s Hardware, a Main Street fixture, leaving a lasting impression on countless hunters, visitors, and the community.

Joan “Jone” Doris Willson Mader, 93, formerly of Scotland, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, Bradford.

She was born in Philadelphia on November 29, 1929, the daughter of the late Judge Joseph Putnam Willson and Leonora (Sloan) Willson of Smethport.

Jone spent the first few years of her life in the care of her grandparents, The Rev. William J. Willson and his wife Wilhelmine Putnam Willson in Oakfield, N.Y. while her father finished law school in Philadelphia and her mother taught school in the same city.

In 1933, the family moved to Smethport, where Jone enjoyed attending school and spending time with friends.

Patricia Ann Tinklepaugh, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease this week.

Patty was a one-of-a-kind beautiful soul and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include one sister, Betty Pierce, two nieces, Victoria Carnegie, and Jeanne (Kris) Dominy, and grand nieces, and nephews, Alena Carnegie, Joseph, Annabelle, and Samuel Dominy.

Private service will be held for family at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

David C. Schell, 66, of Smethport, PA passed away Thursday (September 14, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Natasha Joella Largey, 47, of 333 East Main Street, Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center, after a lengthy illness.

She was born December 2, 1975, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Sharon M. Fazzio and Peter A. Largey, who survives of St. Marys. 

Natasha was a high school graduate of Journey Health System, formerly known as the Children’s Home of Bradford.

Paul E. “Gene” Westerburg, 95, of Kane, PA, formerly of Wilcox, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home.

He was born on June 18, 1928 in Kane, the son of the late Irving and Helen Mines Westerburg.

He attended the Wilcox area schools.

On September 2, 1950 in the St. Callistus Catholic Church Rectory, Kane, he married Elizabeth A. “Betty” Cuthbertson who preceded him in death on March 10, 2022.

Glendon “Glenda” Sue Jackson, 73, of Elkland, PA sadly left us on September 10, 2023 following a brief illness.

Glenda was born September 26, 1949 in Brownsville, WV to Maxine Jackson and Glendon Reed.

She is survived by several brothers and sisters in several states. Thelma Myers of Kingwood WV, Lisa Everson of Belington WV, Donna Jean Jackson, Judy Kay Jackson, James Franklin Jackson, Paul Edward Jackson, Dale Nueton Jackson, several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was Daisey Marie Lanham, Roger Lee Jackson, and Rodney Jackson. Glenda never had children nor been married but had friends like family. George and Lynnette Heckler were loved like her own.

Glenda’s request for cremation was honored.

To honor Glenda’s memory, we are holding a celebration and memorial service of her life at 2:00-4:00 pm on September 30th, 2023 at Osceola Fire Department, 7654 State Route 49. We invite anyone who knew her to attend and remember her wonderful life.

Even though a failing body took her away from this world, Glenda’s loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community.  Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.