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The Potter-Tioga Maple weekend is celebrating their 21st year of hosting the art of maple syrup creation. There are 17 participating farms and educational experiences throughout the two counties on March 15 and 16 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Photo by Andy Lychalk, Jr.
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Sherry Ann CORNEBY, 73, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in her home after a two-year battle with severe diabetes and kidney disease.
Born October 30, 1949, in Reading, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Dorris M. Dinkle Steinmetz.
A 1967 graduate of Governor Mifflin Senior High School in Shillington, she earned a bachelor’s degree in German and secondary education from Mansfield University in 1971, and later earned a master’s degree while teaching at Whitesville Central School.
Philip Zinck 72, of Wellsboro, PA passed away on October 24, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born on September 11, 1951, in Blossburg to Oliver and Margaret (Hackett) Zinck.
Philip was a tank operator for Osram, a regular at Harland’s restaurant, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid fan of both the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Carol E. Fritz, 81, of 336 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born July 6, 1942 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Weber Herbstritt. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960, and instrumental in the family business at Asmac, Inc.
On April 28, 1962 in Queen of the World Church, Carol married Donald A. Fritz, who survives. They were blessed to share 61 years of marriage.
Amy L. Lehman of 3140 Madison Hill, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Amy was born on November 2, 1966 in Hornell and was the daughter of Herman “Sonny” D. and Sylvia J. Clark Lehman.
Amy was a 1984 graduate of Scio Central School. She continued her education at Fredonia State University where she was a 1988 graduate with her bachelors degree in Elementary Education. Amy was a substitute teacher in Scio for many years.
For the past 20 years she worked at the Accord Corporation in Belmont where she was currently a Training & Technical Specialist.
Karen S. Ostrum, 77, of 7 Nelson Avenue, Bradford, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital.
Born on October 27, 1945, in New Kensington, she was a daughter of the late John and Gertrude L. (Olbeter) Defassio.
On March 29, 1968, in New Kensington, she married Raymond D. Ostrum who survives.
Karen was a graduate of New Kensington High School. She earned her Bachelors in Education from Clarion University in 1967, and went on to earn a Masters in Reading from St. Bonaventure University.
She taught in the Bradford Area School District for over 37 years, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, and the Bradford Children’s Home.
Karen was a member of the Red Hats, Penn York Doll Club, Literary Club, and PSEA.
On March 20, 1961 Debbie Lynn was born to Bill and Phyllis (Potter) Gaberseck and was destined to be full of life. A baby girl, with golden hair, she joined older brother, Billy Gaberseck, and then later younger brother, Larry (Mona) Gaberseck, and younger sister, Patty (Jess) Wilson.
Debbie graduated from Coudersport High School in 1979, which was the same year her son, Robert (Abbi) Rossman was born and 5 years later her son Jason (Liz) Rossman added to her family.
On October 22, 1988 she married the love her life, Geoff Mahaley. Together they built their business now known as Mahaley’s Outdoor Power Equipment. In June of 1989 she had her youngest son John (Maureen) Mahaley. Debbie and Geoff enjoyed many years together until November of 2016 when Geoff was called home.
Adam D. Ginther, 51, of 132 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport.
He was born March 22, 1972, in Olean, NY, son of the late David F. and Marie Gradl Ginther. He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1990 and earned his degree in criminal justice from Edinboro University.
John S. Sheldon Johnson (Magoo), 60, of Warren, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Warren General Hospital, after an apparent heart attack.
He was born on January 18, 1963, in Martinez, California, the son of the late John W. and Sandra Treadwell Johnson. In 1989 John moved to Warren, PA and has resided here since. John married Michelle (Wood) Johnson in Russell, PA on June 27, 1998.
He worked as a diesel mechanic for Regal Trucking, in Ripley, NY.
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Makena Lee “Kenna” Austin, 22, of Shinglehouse, PA tragically passed away with her whole loving family and most prized friends by her side on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on Thursday, March 15, 2001 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Douglas R. and Hellen J. Limrick Ryan.
She was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 2019, Shinglehouse. An accomplished artist and photographer, Kenna was accepted into the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts juried High School Art Exhibits at St. Bonaventure University when she was a senior in high school. She also made honors in the choir in high school as an alto singer.
After graduation, Kenna worked with her father at XPO Transportation in Olean, NY. At the time of her passing, she was employed as a machine operator at Morgan AMT in Coudersport.
Edwin F. “Pike” Wittman, 87, of 607 Virginia Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.
He was born August 30, 1936, in St. Marys, son of the late Edwin and Ethel Woods Wittman.
Pike was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1954, as well as a 1958 graduate of Villanova University. Pike joined GTE Sylvania after graduation where he served as Plant Controller until retirement. In addition, he taught accounting at Penn State DuBois for several years. Following retirement, Pike and his brother entered the powdered metal industry by opening Elk Metals.
On August 17, 1957, in the Sacred Heart Church, Pike married Sallie A. Fox, who survives.
Smethport – Beatrice D. Banks, 78, of Rew, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday (October 21, 2023) at at her residence.
She was born October 31, 1944 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Lyle Rees and Martha (Raymer) Rees. On July 16, 1965, in the Bolivar Run Baptist Church, she married Ralph A. Banks, who survives.
She was a graduate of Smethport High School and was a homemaker, tending to the needs of her family.
David J. Smith, 60, of Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
A Memorial Service David Smith will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM at Hallton Bible Training Center, 657 Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853.
Susan O. MOYER, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, October 20, 2023 in Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hornell, NY.
Born April 9, 1953, in Germantown, she was the daughter of Paul and Mary Geovjian Okoorian. On June 26, 1980, in Cheltenham, she married William N. “Bill” Moyer, who predeceased her on August 12, 2021.
A 1972 graduate of Bensalem High School, she earned a degree in urban planning from Penn State University in 1976. She was employed by Potter County Human Services as a school mentor in the Austin Area School District. She was also a facilitator for the Big Brother Big Sister program in various schools prior to working at Human Services.
Susan served as Genesee Township Secretary for several years.
Adam D. Ginther, 51, of 132 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
Stuart L. LAMPMAN, 72, of Macedon, NY, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, October 20, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
Born August 8, 1951, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Truman K. and Audrey L. Hand Lampman. On January 24, 1981, in Mills Union Church, Mills, PA, he married the former Sherrel A. Kotvis, who survives.
Stuart logged with his father for five years and was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield for 22 years and Metamora in Elkland for 11 years.
Makena Lee “Kenna” Austin, 22, of Shinglehouse, PA tragically passed away with her entire loving family and her most prized friends by her side on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
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.
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Mona W. Pettit, 85, of 9367 Watts Road, Cuba, NY passed away with her loving husband and family by her side on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Cuba Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Born on September 9, 1938, in Knights Creek, she was a daughter of Gerald and Ernestine Cornish Walden. On February 11, 1957, in High Point, North Carolina, she married her husband of 66 years, Robert C. Pettit, who survives.
Mona was the Valedictorian of Rushford Central Schools Class of 1957. She had worked at Whites Flower Shop in Cuba, Cuba Cylinder Gas Company, and later purchased the Cuba Dress Shop selling clothing until its closing in 1982. She then worked for Unscolinen & Co., but retired in 2001 from the Cuba Pennysaver.
John P. DUNN, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Heritage Springs Memory Care, Muncy.
Born March 18, 1947, in Seven Bridges, Coudersport, he was the son of Donald Robert and Pruella Edith Toombs Dunn. He was married to the former Honey Rounds Scott, who predeceased him on June 6, 2023.
He was a 1966 graduate of Northern Potter High School. A Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968. He was employed by the Northern Potter School District for 20 years and by National Fuel for 25 years.
John was a member of the Ulysses Free Methodist Church, Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963, and the Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company.
Susan O. MOYER, 70, of Genesee, PA, died Friday, October 20, 2023 in Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hornell, NY.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Church, Genesee, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 AM.
A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Harlan R. Lindsay, 91, of Annin Creek Road, Turtlepoint, PA passed away Thursday (Oct. 19, 2023) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
He was born Oct. 21, 1931, in Wellsville, N.Y., a son of Gernell F. and Fay D. McNeil Lindsay. On Dec. 24, 1953, in Port Allegany, he married Cynthia M. Reese, who survives. They were married 69 years.
Harlan was a longtime self-employed dairy farmer, had worked for Annin Township for 15 years, and most recently, employed with G.L. Carlson Inc., Turtlepoint, before his retirement.
Alice “Dolly” Lepold Burgett, 82, born February 13, 1941, in Buffalo, NY passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023.
She was the daughter of Edna B. (Austin) and Henry A. Lepold. She married Dana Burgett in July 1961.
Alice Retired from Motor Coil in Emporium, PA. She was a member of Austin VFW and The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club. Her greatest love in life was riding the Harley with her husband and spoiling her grandkids and great-great-granddaughter.
COUDERSPORT, Pa.—In loving memory of Barbara J. (McCloud) Neefe, who was born in Port Allegany on June 24, 1950, to Carl D. and Sarah E. Houpt McCloud. She was a remarkable soul who graced this world until to her final moments on October 18, 2023. Barb’s life was a beautiful tapestry of love, laughter, and the joy she spread among those lucky enough to know her.
On December 26,1970, she married the hunk next door, Richard C. Neefe III, her devoted husband of nearly 53 years. She was a lifelong Coudersport resident, where she raised her family and ran her business.
Barb was a devoted mother to her three children, Amber, Kristin, and Richard. Her love for them knew no bounds, and she took immense pride in watching them grow and succeed. She was not just a mother; she was their biggest cheerleader, confidante, and a source of unwavering support. Some of her favorite Mimom moments were picking up seashells, “butts in the air”, with Carson and Madison along the beach.
For over 30 years, Barb was the proud owner of a beloved beauty shoppe, where she touched the lives of countless clients, not just with her scissors, but with her kindness and compassion.
Jerry L. Garmong, 69, of 16 High Street, Friendship, NY passed away October 18, 2023 at home after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 14, 1954, in Cuba, he was a son of George and Florence Hull Garmong.
Jerry was a graduate of Friendship Central School, Class of 1972. While in high school, he enjoyed playing soccer, basketball, and baseball. He later graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.
For 31 years, he worked for Allegany County in the Employment and Training Department, the last 11 of which he served as the Executive Director.
Stuart L. LAMPMAN, 72, of Ontario, NY, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, October 20, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
