Carol Ann SELVICK, 85, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Elkland, PA and Highland, CA, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 in her son’s home. Cremation was at Olney-Foust Crematory. Interment will be in California. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Smethport, PA–A Celebration of Life Service for Wayne E. Pearson, who passed away on April 7, 2023 at the age of 95, will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm graveside at Fairmount Cemetery in Farmers Valley (E. Valley Road). Pearson was a pillar in his community, and deeply loved and missed by family and friends.
Richard J. “Dick” KEATON, 76, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 in his home. Through his final days, Dick was able to be at home surrounded by his family and loved ones sharing memories and rejoicing and honoring his life. He was able to be with his dogs that he loved dearly.
He was known for the love, compassion, and companionship he had for his animals.
Born October 30, 1946, in Atchison, KS, he was the son of Arthur Leroy and Mary Elizabeth Shaver Keaton. On June 6, 1969, in Galeton, he married the former Janice I. Williams, who survives.
Dick was employed in construction and home improvement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Galeton.
Surviving besides his wife, Janice, are: three children, Scott (Lisa Kennedy) Keaton, Thomas Lee Casher, and Sherry (Jerry Morral) Casher; seven grandchildren, Derrick, Carson, Jonus, Jacinda, Dana, Morgan, and Macie; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carlyle (Pauline) Rucker and Arthur L. “Skeet” (Donna) Keaton, Jr.; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Richard J. “Dickie” Keaton, Jr., on July 10, 2015.
Services will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Memorials may be made to the Galeton Public Library, 5 Park Lane, Galeton, PA 16922. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Honey R. DUNN, of Ulysses, PA, reached her heavenly destination on June 6, 2023, in Greenville, NC. Her family was beside her throughout her journey, holding her hands with heavy hearts but comforted knowing she would be with the Lord and reunited with family and friends who went before her.
Honey is survived by her husband, John. They were married for 34 years and loved each other very much. There wasn’t much that Honey did without John by her side. They planned and worked hard for the Dunn and Rounds reunions and united those families in special times with memories made for years to come.
Honey was born in Harrison Valley, PA on July 30, 1933, and as the youngest of Walton and Myra (Thompson) Rounds’ seven children, she was everyone’s ”Honey” from that day on. She graduated from Harrison Valley High School and went on to fulfill her dream of motherhood with what she considered her 5 greatest accomplishments. Honey was a familiar face in the school cafeteria for many years taking great pride in serving food to all the children who passed through the lunch line over the years. At the age of 50, Honey went back to school to get her nursing license and found great satisfaction working with Dr. Davis caring for the community.
Allan V. Krotzer, 91, of Liberty, PA passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home in Liberty, PA, surrounded by by family. Born January 31, 1932, in Liberty, he was the son of Verus and Edythe (Snyder) Krotzer.
He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty.
Allan was the husband of the late Catherine Mathews and Mary Jane Horner Neinhueser.
Surviving are his 2 sons Gene of Somerset, Daryl (Susie) of Liberty; 2 daughters Darla of Cogan House, Connie (Randy) Black of Liberty; 2 stepdaughters Natalie (Donald) Hetzel of Wellsboro, Leigh (Ralph) Agnoni of Muncy and a stepson Ira F. Neinhueser Jr. of Ogdensburg. 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; 11 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren; 2 brothers in law and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his wives, Allan was predeceased by his parents, a daughter Victoria Steppe, a daughter in law Diane Yukalavich Krotzer and his sister Dorothy Broughton.
Services will be at the convenience of the family and funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. To share a memory or condolence visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Patricia S. Jordan, of Warren, PA, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA.
Patricia was born January 6, 1942, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Harry and Helen Huber Samuelson. She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Patricia was a 1959 graduate of Warren High School. She was employed for 26 years with Blair Corporation in their customer service department. She was always a woman of great faith.
She is survived by her granddaughter – Ariel Mickle and 1 Sister – Constance Haines, both of Warren, PA., 1 Brother – Gerald Samuelson and wife, Sandy of Florida.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Douglas Mickle in 1996, 2nd husband, Robert Jordan, her son, Bradley Mickle.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
The family and friends of Joseph R. Luchini, Jr. are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Kevin Holland, Pastor, officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the Fox Township Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the St. Boniface Church Gathering Space from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass.
Anna May Stickler, age 84, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on Friday, June 16, 2023.
She was born September 27, 1939 to Forest and Ethel (Newell) Corwin in Caton, NY.
She had one sibling Jack Corwin of Caton, NY, who passed away.
Anna lived a full event filled life enjoying spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed flowers, birds, butterflies, angels and caring for others.
She will be remembered by her loving children, Cindy Case, Betty Case, Earil (Deborah) Case, Sr., Tammy Case, Cathy Wright, Eleanor (Kevin) Holmes and Tina (Russ) West. She fully enjoyed her 18 grandkids, 20 great grandkids and 1 great great grandchild. She will be deeply missed.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
Timothy Paul Williams, 66 of Corning, NY passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2023 in the presence of his sisters Debbie and Jeannie.
Tim was born on November 18, 1956 in Corning to Kenneth and Myra Drew Williams.
He was a loving son, brother, father and friend to many, always ready to lend a helping hand with a smile.
Tim is survived by a son Shannon (Gretchen) Williams, brothers Robert (Ruby) Drew and Clifford Williams, sisters Donna Causer, Paula Paddock, Rebecca (John) Matsis, Deborah (Reed) Seeley, Naomi (Gerald) Semler, Jeanne Winfield and Ann Oliver.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Paul Williams and David Williams.
A celebration of life will be held on August 5, 2023. Location to be announced. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.
Linda L. Phillips, 81, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away at home with her loving children by her side on Saturday, June 17, 2023, after a long illness.
Born on Tuesday, March 24, 1942 in Cuba, N.Y., she was a daughter of Edward and June Kingsbury Lamb. On March 28, 1964 in the West Clarksville Baptist Church, she married Clifford “PeeWee” Phillips, who passed away on July 21, 2022.
Linda was a graduate of Richburg High School, Class of 1960, in Richburg, N.Y. She was first employed in Olean, N.Y. by the former Clark Brothers and later by McGraw Edison. In August of 1974, Linda and her husband moved to Florida, where Linda was employed as an administrative assistant for over 19 years by the City of Kissimmee and later for 12 years for the Osceola County Courthouse working in several different offices.
Snowbirds till 2015, Linda and PeeWee made their permanent home in Shinglehouse in 2016. While living in Florida, Linda was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Kissimmee where she loved playing the organ, piano, and singing in the choir. In Shinglehouse, she attended the Bell Run Union Church. She was a very faithful woman. In her early years, Linda enjoyed roller skating, spending time at the former Coliseum in Ceres, N.Y., where she met the love of her life, PeeWee. She also enjoyed bowling in her younger years. Her greatest loves were her family and the Lord.
Left to cherish her memory are a son, Tim E. Phillips of Shinglehouse; a daughter, Kimberly Phillips Udstad of Shinglehouse; three grandchildren, Norman A. (Josie) Udstad IV, Wyatt D. Udstad, and Faith A. (Phillip “QB”) Steinmetz; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Vaunda (Bill) Stagi of Kissimmee, FL; a sister-in-law, Beverly “Sue” (Joe) Riehle of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews
Linda was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband of 58 years.
There will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held in the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, with Pastor Chad E. Shaffer, of Bell Run Union Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Graveside burial services will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 South Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Linda’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Linda, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
AUSTIN, Pa.—Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Roxanne F. “Roxy” Boyd, 65, of Austin, from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Coudersport American Legion Buffalo Street, Coudersport.
Roxy passed away on May 22, 2023.
Roxy’s family entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
Marguerite E. “Peg” Smith, 87, of Smethport, PA passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side and joining her husband in heaven on Thursday (June 15, 2023) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.
She was born April 23, 1936 in Farmers Valley, the daughter of Roy and Verna (Ross) Miller. On March 9, 1957, in Farmers Valley, PA, she married Herbert A. Smith, who died March 24, 2015.
Peg was a graduate of Smethport Area High School and attended New Penn Beauty School, where she received her certification as a beautician.
Peg had several jobs over the years, but being a beautician was her mainstay. She worked at the courthouse for a brief period of time. She owned and operated her own shop as well as traveled to Sena Kean Manor and to her elder client’s homes to do their hair.
She attended the Free Christian Evangelical Church of Smethport and enjoyed indoor and outdoor plants, bird watching (especially hummingbirds), doing puzzles, watching figure skating and Polka Dancing. She loved listening to Gospel Music and old Country Music. Peg was always smiling and giving words of encouragement to friends and family.
She is survived by:
One son: James L. Smith of Smethport
One daughter: Naomi S. (Donald) Raught of Smethport
Grandchildren: Jessica Raught, Caleb Raught, Micah Raught, Jamie (Justin) Smith Swede, Jacob Raught, Collin Smith, Brittney Smith, Aaron Raught, Natalie Smith and Noah Raught
Five great grandchildren
One brother: Charles Miller of Farmers Valley
And many nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, Peg was preceded in death by four brothers: Frank, Robert William and infant Leonard Miller; four sisters: Gertrude Freeman, Jane Fillhart, infant Charlotte Miller and closest sister and best friend, Muriel Towner.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 11AM to noon at the Free Christian Evangelical Church of Smethport, where a memorial service will begin at noon with the Rev. B.J. Simms, pastor, officiating.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Free Christian Evangelical Church of Smethport or Potter County Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Katherine Marie Teed, 91, of Morris, PA, passed away June 17, 2023 at the Green Home. She was born July 28, 1931 in Pine Township, PA to John “Jack” and May (Minier) Teed, one of their 12 children. She graduated from high school and retired from Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Katherine loved to garden, fish, hunt and spend time with her family.
Katherine is survived by two siblings and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings.
Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Katherine’s life from 10-11am Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with a funeral to follow at 11am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oregon Hill Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Gordon R. “Dick” Johnson, 91, of 1984 Prentisvale Road, Eldred, PA passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence, with his wife by his side.
Born on December 26, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late, Gordon O. and Elva L. (Higley) Johnson.
He was a graduate of the Limestone Union Free School.
On September 6, 1952, he married Helen (Maben) Johnson, who preceded him in death on August 4, 1998. On October, 7, 2000, in the Bradford Alliance Church, he married Margaret A. “Peg” (Lowe) Vanscoter Johnson, who survives.
He worked as a mechanic for Browns Service and Milton Supply, Servomation as a cleaner, and for 30 years as a foreman at W.R. Case Cutlery, where he retired in 1992.
Dick was a member of the Bradford Alliance Church, and recently attended the Church of God in Eldred. He was a Limestone Volunteer Fireman for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife Peg of 22 years, and seven sons, James H. (Valarie) Johnson, of Great Mills, MD, Dennis L. (Bonnie) Johnson, of Limestone, NY, Roger A. (Merri) Johnson, of Bossier City, LA, Charles A. (Tiffany) Johnson, of Bradford, Paul (Cheryl) Vanscoter, of Eldred, Mike (Jamie Whiteman) Vanscoter, of Eldred, and Matthew (Tammy) Vanscoter, of Port Allegany, three daughters, Debra L. (Danny) Clark, of Limestone, NY, Faye A. Dickerson, of Andover NY, and Brenda (Jeff) Moyer, of Shinglehouse, one brother, Howard Johnson, of Bradford, one sister, Brenda L. (Bill) Carpenter of Olean, NY, 26 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Helen, brother Merle Johnson, twin sisters, Shirley Bremiller and Sharon Johnson.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Bradford Alliance Church, at 3:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Rob Jeffery, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Great Commission Fund at the Bradford Alliance Church, 240 Minard Run Road, Bradford PA 16701, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Nancy L. Lyon, 88, a resident of the Watson Memorial Home, Warren, PA, died Sunday morning, June 18, 2023, at Warren General Hospital. Nancy was born March 17, 1935, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Rodney C. and Wilma Emerson Zwald.
She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Nancy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, watching western movies and was a diehard Buffalo Bills fan.
Nancy is survived by her 6 children – Judy Stockhausen of Bear Lake, PA., Kathie Reed and husband, Allan of Pittsfield, PA., Carol Nuhfer and husband, James of Mechanicsburg, PA., Rebecca Bayne of Oil City, PA., Allen R. Lyon, Jr. and wife, Julie of Cochranton, PA., Michael Lyon and wife, Catherine, of Warren, PA., 1 Sister, Mary Carol Cartney of Titusville, PA., 18 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren, several Great-Great Grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Allen R. Lyon, Sr., who died January 23, 2014, whom she married December 13, 1952, in Warren, PA., 1 Granddaughter, Morgan Lyon, 1 Sister – Marilyn Jean Gustafson, her Son-in-law, Lewis H. Stockenhausen.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 6 to 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor J. Maier, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Watson Memorial Home, 1200 Conewango Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365.
William M. “Bill” Weisner, 76, of 116 Siecker Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness.
He was born September 26, 1946, in St. Marys, son of the late Harold “Slim” and Elaine Truesdale Weisner. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1964. In his earlier years, Bill worked for his father at Harold Weisner and Sons Construction and later was employed at Keystone Carbon Company, with over 30 years of service.
On August 9, 1969, in the Sacred Heart Church, Bill married Carolee Samick, who survives. They were blessed to share 53 years of marriage.
He is also survived by his daughter, Tricia Bauer (Jason) of St. Marys; four sons: Eric Weisner (Jennifer) of St. Marys; Brian Weisner (Sarah) of Lexington Park, MD; Mark Weisner (Kelly) of Davidsonville, MD; and Curtis Weisner (Emily) of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren: Brianna, Jenna, Gabby, Lanie, Ava, Maggie, Bryn, Ethan, Tristan, and Maddie Weisner; Josh, Jack, and Reagan Bauer; and Mason and Mya Floravit; four sisters: Patty Prechtl (Jerry) of St. Marys; Cathy Dippold of Seymour, IN; Margaret Carr of St. Marys; and Marie Weisner of St. Marys; and by his sister-in-law, Junette Weisner of St. Marys.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, James Weisner.
Bill was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He loved playing cards and spending time at the Old Schoolhouse Camp. More than anything, Bill loved his children and grandchildren, and found great joy in watching them play in their sporting events.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857; the Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh, The Plaza Building, 451 44th Street – Penthouse Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; or to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Jean E. Kondak, 87, of Warren, PA, died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2023, after an extended illness.
She was born October 9, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA. Jean was the daughter of George and Lucille Schmidt Mostert. Jean was a lifelong Warren area resident.
She was a 1953 graduate of Warren High School. She was employed as a secretary at Warren High School and quit to start raising her family. After her family was raised, she went to work to help her son and daughter-in-law, at Kondak Markets as a clerk, catering, and office worker. She had also worked with Bev Schuler at Bev’s Craft Shop.
Jean was an active member at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, where she was a religious education teacher, and eucharistic minister. Jean was an accomplished seamstress, sewing numerous wedding dresses. Her family remembers her as a woman, who loved being a wife, mother, grandmother-who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her family when they were younger and in retirement with her husband, Al.
Jean is survived by her 4 children – Lynn Reiling and husband, Ken, Daniel Kondak and his companion, Laurie Pahnke, all of Eugene, OR., Doug Kondak and wife, Margarida of Homer, Alaska, Kurt Kondak and wife, Beth of Cherry Grove, PA., 3 Siblings – Janice Bailey and husband, Bill of Sarasota, FL., Steve Mostert and husband, Jules of Philadelphia, PA., Jodi Sigmund and husband, Steve of Warren, PA., 8 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Albert T. Kondak, whom she married April 7, 1956, at Holy Redeemer Church, who died February 6, 2017, a grandson – Patrick Kondak, a brother – Bill Mostert.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday, June 23, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Church Center Building Fund. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Shannon L. Dunham, 62, of Clarendon, PA, died peacefully Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, at the home of his daughter in Youngsville, PA., after an extended illness.
He was born. July 27, 1960, in Warren, PA. Shannon was the son of Levi and Clara Littlefield Dunham. He was a lifelong Clarendon area resident.
Shannon was a 1979 graduate of Sheffield High School. He was employed for 33 years with Warren General Hospital in their maintenance department, retiring due to illness. He is remembered as a real people person, who had a great sense of humor and kind spirit.
He was a member of the Clarendon Veterans of Foreign War Club, Warren Eagles Aerie. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Shannon is survived by his 2 children – Karin L. Dunham and Levi Dunham both of Youngsville, PA., 3 siblings – Shane Dunham and wife, Becky, Melissa Wilson and husband, Mark all of Clarendon, PA., Tammy Crouse of Ludlow, PA., 2 Grandsons – Kirk and Garrett Dunham, several nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Shawn Dunham.
A private Celebration of Life service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA., with Rev. Nancy Schwanke, officiating.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Allegheny Valley Veterans Center, 100 N. Main Street, Clarendon, PA., 16365 or Hospice of Warren County, www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Martha R. (Ross) Einloth, age 94, of Smethport, PA, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, PA.
On Thursday, June 15, 2023; she passed peacefully at the Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville, OH; where she spent her last year.
Preceded in death by parents William and Grace (Brooks) Ross. Beloved wife for 50 years of the late Gerard Einloth; devoted mother of Cecilia (Peter) Ehni, Christopher (Denise), Matthew (Karen), Martin (Christine), Colette (Mark) Roberts, Carolyn Einloth and the late Stephen; also survived by brother Donald Ross, grandchildren; Tim (Alicia) Einloth, Kirsten(Jason)Wollberg, Amanda (Matt) Lyman, Colleen Roberts, Michelle Einloth, Jared (Autumn) Ehni, Alyssa Ehni; eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Marty graduated from Smethport High School, where she was valedictorian of her class. She went on to Penn State University for a degree in Education and then to Drexel University where she earned a Masters in Library Science.
She was a proofreader for the advertising agency BBDO in Pittsburgh prior to leaving the workforce to start a family. She later returned to work at Kaufmann’s department store, where she remained until retirement.
She returned to Smethport after spending over 40 years in Pittsburgh. In retirement, she spent a few years on the board of the local library and volunteered with the historical society. Additionally, she was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Smethport.
Marty was a voracious reader and especially enjoyed a good mystery. She was Jeopardy fan and everyone knew not to call during that timeframe. She played with various bridge clubs over the years, mostly because Jerry enjoyed playing. She also became an avid bingo player while at the Bluebird.
Friends will be received at Laughlin Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Friday June 23 from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to McKean County Historical Society, Hamlin Memorial Library or a charity of one’s choice.
Tina M. Mesler, 58, of Honeoye Street, Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Megan Mesler in Port Allegany, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Tina was born on April 22, 1965 in Olean and was the daughter of Lee I. and Donna Jean Maple Wyant. She was formerly married to Michael W. Mesler.
Tina was a 1983 graduate of Olean High School. She worked at her family’s restaurant (Donna’s Restaurant on Rock City in Olean), and then Shinglehouse American Legion, Anderson Tavern, Adelphia- Time Warner to Morgan AM&T. Tina was a Certified Medical Assistant working for UPMC Charles Cole in Coudersport for the past eight years.
Tina was a member of the Bradford Church of Nazarene. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Shinglehouse American Legion where she has been a member since 1997. Tina enjoyed playing cards, boating, motorcycle riding, and spending time with her family. She was known for baking cakes for many events.
Tina is survived by two children, Joshua Lee (Carly Daughenbaugh) Mesler of Shinglehouse, PA and Megan J. (Phil Viereck) Mesler of Port Allegany; one granddaughter, Raelynn Wixson; three siblings, Darla K. Corah of NC, Lisa (Daryl) Avin of SC and Sam Wyant of NC; her loving companion, Jim Croft and several nieces and nephews.
Tina was predeceased by her parents.
Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St. on Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at which time a funeral service will be held. The Rev. Joshua A. Haney, Pastor of the Bradford First Church of the Nazarene. condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to UPMC Hilman Cancer Center at UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Linda L. Phillips, 81, of Shinglehouse, passed away at home with her loving children by her side on Saturday, June 17, 2023, after a long illness.
There will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, with Pastor Chad E. Shaffer, of Bell Run Union Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Graveside burial services will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 South Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Linda’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Linda, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Rose Marie Johnson, 71, of Welsh St, Kane, PA passed away on Thursday, June 15, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 2, 1951 in Kane, she was the third of eight children born to the late John and Stephie (Kandare) Komidar.
Rose was a lifelong resident of Kane, graduating from Kane High School in 1969. On September 29, 1984, she married Ken Johnson, who survives.
Rose’s legacy is one of love, strength, selflessness, and resilience. She had a heart that overflowed with compassion and was always ready to lend a helping hand, even while she was facing her own challenging health struggles. Her genuine concern for others and her kindness left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Rose’s great joy in life was her family. As a wife, she was the epitome of love and support. Her unwavering devotion to her husband (and he to her) was evident in every aspect of their lives. As a mother, she poured her heart and soul into raising her son, Josh. She was his rock, his confidante, and his biggest cheerleader. Her unconditional love knew no bounds. As a grandmother, Rose adored her granddaughter, Elise, and shared with pride all of her accomplishments, especially in dance.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Josh (Ashley) Komidar and granddaughter Elise Komidar of Kane, three sisters, Linda (Satch) Wenner of St. Mary’s, Kathy (Bill) Pude of Bradford and Ginny (Craig) Carrow of Johnsonburg, two brothers John (Jackie) Komidar of Pittsburgh and Frank (Lisa) Komidar of Kane; two sisters-in-law, Janice Johnson of South Carolina and Amy (Bill Rook) Johnson of Kane, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, who all loved and adored her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and their spouses, Mary (Rich) Miller and Ann (Jim) Dobrin, her in-laws, Ed and Pat Johnson and a brother-in-law, Ed Johnson.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be conducted on Thursday (June 22) at 11:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Dam Inn, 3205 Glen Hazel Rd., Wilcox.
Memorial donations may be made to her granddaughter’s dance studio, Studio K, 204 Biddle St. Kane, PA 16735.
William G. “Bill” MacWhinney, age 77, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
He was born on October 4, 1945 and was married to Suzanne “Sue” (Albert) MacWhinney. Bill owned and worked on horse farms and was a Little League Baseball coach for many years.
Funeral services will be private and are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.
Michael W. Lancaster, 69, of Austin, PA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at UPMC Cole.
He was born September 2, 1953 in Lancaster, PA to Clarence Eugene and Eleanor Grace (Jenkins) Lancaster. He went to school in Elizabethtown and afterwards went to work in construction.
Michael loved building things, and was full of ideas about new things to build and new ways to build them. He enjoyed hunting and had traveled from Elizabethtown to Potter county to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.
When he had the opportunity he bought a cabin outside of Austin, and finished it so that he could live here year-round. Here he could enjoy working, hunting, riding his motorcycle, splitting his wood, and his cats.
Michael is survived by three daughters: Johnelle Reeser (Nathaniel) of Elizabethtown, Hope Brocious (Aaron) of Elizabethtown, and Lindsay Lancaster of Elizabethtown; 11 grandchildren; four brothers: Thomas Lancaster of Elizabethtown, Richard Lancaster (Jodi) of Elizabethtown, Daniel Lancaster (Deb) of Bainbridge, PA, and Randy Lancaster (Lou Ann) of Bainbridge, PA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son: Michael W. Lancaster, Jr.
His family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA with his arrangements, and in accordance with Michael’s wishes there will be no public services.
Friends will be received for Edward E. Vaughan, who died Saturday, April 29, 2023, on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 5 to 7 P.M. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA.
A Celebration of his life will be conducted with Rev. Don Wells, retired minister, presiding at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park, Warren, PA.
Ronald E. Morris, 65, of Derrick City, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home, which was his happy place.
He was born on December 24, 1957 in Bradford a son of Joan Anderson Stiver of Bradford and the late Thomas Stiver.
He was a 1976 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.
He was a United States Air Force veteran who served from 1977 until his honorable discharge in 1981.
On October 22, 1988 at the Kushequa Union Church; he married Sharon L. Simonds who survives.
Ron was known as a “fun loving” practical joker with a great sense of humor but he was also a giving person with a compassionate heart that was always willing to help others in their time of need. When he was younger; he was an avid coon hunter and he also loved to go antiquing with his wife.
After he was discharged from the Air Force; he was hired by the former Kendall Refinery where he worked until his retirement from the American Refining Group in 2002. While he worked at the refinery he also owned and operated the former Grounds and Gardens Landscaping with his wife.
In addition to his wife of 34 years, Sharon Morris of Derrick City, he is also survived by one son, Joshua Morris of Bradenton, FL; two sisters, Robin (Carmen) DeStevens of Olean, NY and Bunny Comilla of Bradford; one brother, James (Cheri) Stiver of Derrick City and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 3:00 to 5:00 PM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 5:00 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial and military honors provided by the American Legion Post 105 and the United States Air Force will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Leah Mae (Campbell) Seymour, 84, Westfield, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, after battling a long-term illness.
Leah is survived by her son and daughter in-law, Timothy (Sharon) Seymour, Wellsboro, PA; daughter and son in-law Tammie L. (John) Hamilton, Pine City, NY; grandchildren Machelle (Anthony) Suttiles, Wellsboro, PA, Kelli (John) Wills, Wellsboro, PA, and Derek Hamilton, Pine City, NY; five great-grandsons, Wellsboro, PA; sisters, Doris Spencer, Elmira Heights, NY and Betsy Campbell, Elmira, NY; sister-in-law Cheryl Grimes, Milan, PA; several nieces and nephews from the East Smithfield, PA, Ulster, PA, and Elmira, NY areas, whom she loved and missed dearly.
Leah was Preceded in Death, by her husband, Phillip D. Seymour; mother and father, Helen B. and Phelps (Carlton) Campbell, and brother, Gary Campbell.
Leah grew up in the East Smithfield and Big Pond, PA, areas, and she loved her hometowns; even though she moved to Westfield, PA, and that became her new home, she never forgot or lost her love for her original hometowns and the people who live(d) there.
Leah worked many years at the Martha Lloyd School, Troy, PA, the Bradford County Manor, Troy, PA and with the Sayre Area School District. Leah had many hobbies such as painting, reading, gardening, crocheting, writing crochet patterns, working with young children, and she never met a flower that she did not love.
Calling hours will be held at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield on June 28th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM, where Leah’s family would like to thank everyone who assisted Leah in the last few years, especially the Community Resources for Independence (CRI), Tioga County, PA, good friends, personal aides, and Hospice. A graveside service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery, Big Pond, PA, on June 30th at 11:00 AM.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.