Alice M. Krieg, 90, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Taft Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 20, 1932 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Matilda Lecker Gerg.
On March 13, 1952, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Richard “Dick” Krieg, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2018.
Alice was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Central High School. She was a member of the St. Marys Church and worked for a number of years at Windfall Products and the Pure Lodge. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Floyd D. Williams, 78, formerly of 2544 Route 275, Richburg, NY passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Wellsville Manor Care Center after a lengthy illness.
Born on April 22, 1945, in Little Genesee, he was a son of Claude and Dorothy Emerson Williams.
Floyd had worked for various gas stations in the Bolivar area. He then worked in the disposal business for Cliff Gates, Brad Sexton, and Jim Barnes. He later worked for Neu Disposal and retired from SDS Disposal in Olean.
Dianne M. Hequembourg Emmons, 80, of Elma, and formerly of Lyndon and Cuba, NY passed away Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023) at Hospice of Buffalo, after a brave fight with ovarian cancer.
Born Sept. 25, 1942, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Lindsey A. and Helen M. Greene Gross. On Nov. 19, 1966, in the Cuba First Baptist Church, she married Donald E. Hequembourg, who predeceased her Jan. 23, 1995. She later married Sidney L. Emmons on Dec. 16, 2006, who survives.
Dianne was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1961.
Eloise M. Kelts, 100, of 1203 Boatman Road, Knoxville. PA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Eloise was born in Osceola, PA on June 2, 1923 to Nelson and Agnes (Starr) Brass. She was Miss Knoxville at one of the first Laurel Festivals in Wellsboro, PA and was a member in the Order of the Eastern Star for many years.
On December 7, 1942 in Knoxville she married Richard Kelts. They were married for nearly 78 years and lived together on the Boatman Road farm their entire lives.
In the mid-1960’s, Eloise went back to school at Mansfield College, graduated and became an elementary school librarian and 4th grade teacher until she retired 18 years later.
Lawrence A. Skillman, 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Sunday morning (September 3, 2023). He was born January 14, 1960 in Barnesboro, PA a son of the late Laverne and Violet Bartlebaugh Skillman.
Lawrence graduated from Cameron County High School. He worked for Elcam in St. Marys for many years. He loved to spend time outside in the woods especially hunting.
Frederick W. Keck, Jr. 80, of 961 High Street, Bradford, PA passed away, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Pavilion @ BRMC, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was a man of few words but endless ways to solve a problem; his calming presence and illimitable wisdom will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.
Born September 29, 1942, in Coudersport, he was a son of the late Madeline (Dumahoski) Keck and Frederick William Keck Sr.
Fred was a 1961 graduate of Austin High School, and on March 19, 1963, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged on May 10, 1967. Serving his country was one of Fred’s proudest honors, second only to “being there for his girls.”
He married Ruth M. (Smith) Keck, who survives, on April 24, 1965, in Bradford, where the two raised their family.
Ruth M. Ackley, 96, formally of Pine St. in Kane, PA passed away Saturday, (Sept. 2) at the Warren Manor.
Born June 14, 1927 in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ella (Beckwith) McNeil. On March 28, 1947 in Kane, she married Dean Q. Ackley, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2002.
Ruth worked many years and retired from Houston Electronics. She had enjoyed rides with her late husband, crocheting and spending time with her family. She attended the First Baptist Church of Kane.
Jane L. Cogan, 80, of Crosby, passed away peacefully Friday (September 1, 2023) at Penn Highlands Hospital, Dubois.
She was born July 12, 1943 in Kane, the daughter of Clinton and Alva (Anderson) Silfies. On Sept. 4, 1971, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Smethport, she married Kenneth E. Cogan, who passed away Feb. 18, 2018.
Jane was a Smethport High School Class of 1961 graduate. She worked at Sena Kean Manor for many years where she retired as the supervisor of house keeping and laundry. She then worked part-time as the Post Mistress at the East Smethport U.S. Post Office.
Jane was a member of the Crosby Community Church. She was a very active member in the church and in her community as a volunteer for several organizations over the years.
She is survived by:
One son: Gregg E. (Rita) Cogan of Latrobe, PA
Seven daughters: Denise L. (Haile) Cogan-Blackman of Pasedena, CA; Karen A. (Jeff) Borneman of Souderton, PA; Debra M. (John) Walker of Hazel Hurst, PA; Laurie K. Dufford of Bradford; Christina R. Platko of Charlotte, NC; Deanna L. Cogan of Sierra Madre, CA; and Amy L. (Kevin) Shaw of Slippery Rock, PA
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren
Her best friend and companion, Keith Wright of Smethport
One sister: Ellen Herzog of Bradford
And several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husband, Jane was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth A. Cogan; a son-in-law, David M. Platko; and two brothers: John and William “Bill” Silfies.
Services for Jane will be private. Burial will be in the Clermont Cemetery, Clermont.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Crosby Community Church or the Norwich Township Fire Department, Crosby, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Jean A. Johnson, 82, of Warren, PA, died on Friday September 1, 2023, in Warren General Hospital.
She was born in Titusville, PA, on February 15, 1941, the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Pearl A. Littlefield Grubbs. Jean was a graduate of Youngsville High School. She was a homemaker for many years raising her seven children, after her children were grown, Jean worked numerous jobs in the area.
Elery Jon WALIZER, 74, of Pennsdale, PA, died Friday, September 1, 2023 in his home. Arrangements will be announced by OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Betty S. Witherell, 88, of Wetmore Trail in Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (Aug. 29) at her residence.
Born May 13, 1935 in Wilcox, she is the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Platt) Silvis. On Feb. 14, 1964, in Franklin, PA, she married Willard “Bill” Witherell, who preceded her in death.
Betty worked at the Carbon Co. Resistor division at Stackpole as a department group leader and as a quality control inspector for 30 years. She also worked as a geriatric nursing assistant at the Lutheran Home , a short order cook at Bob’s Trading Post and as a RSVP volunteer at the Salvation Army and Head Start. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, working in her flower gardens, singing and playing the organ and she loved spending time with her family, decorating for the holidays and going for car rides.
Daniel J. Heitz, 61, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence in Emporium on Monday (August 28, 2023) night following a lengthy illness. He was born September 15, 1961 in Darby, PA a son of the late Leroy and Elizabeth Gracey Heitz.
Dan graduated and after High School he served with the US Navy and worked as a Biomedical Equipment technician. He loved living in Cameron County.
Elizabeth Jean Schoonover, known by many as Jean, age 87, of Elkland, PA passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Green Home in Wellsboro following a heart attack.
Born October 5, 1935 in Roaring Branch, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lillian (Frederick) Kohler.
Jean enjoyed socializing with anyone, watching softball games, playing cards (especially euchre), going out with friends, subs with her niece Alice, being outside and mowing her lawn.
She is survived by her son, Gordon Duff of Elkland and several special nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Donald Anthony Corey passed away with his wife by his side early Thursday morning, August 31, 2023, after a more than five and one half year courageous battle with esophageal and stomach cancer. He never gave up trying to beat it.
Don was born in Warren, PA, on November 11, 1950 (Veterans’ Day), to Edwin Corey and Ann Graziano Corey. Don was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1968; a Sergeant E-5, U.S. Army, Vietnam; graduated from JCC and attended Kennedy Western University.
He was a past member of the Five County Consortium; Career Center Advisory Board; Warren Forest High Ed Council; Crimestoppers, Exchange Club; State Trustee BPOE. He worked at National Forge Company; Lorangers in Warren and Hungary; Torpedo Wire; Dalcor Associates which he founded; Sancor in Budapest Hungary; and Commonwealth of PA Department of Corrections, SCI-Cambridge Springs from which he retired as Director of Human Resources.
Daryl R. Richardson, 49, of Emporium, PA passed away at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday (August 30, 2023) afternoon following a lengthy illness.
He was born April 9, 1974 in Johnstown, PA a son of Patricia McCloskey Richardson, Windber, PA and the late Doran Richardson. On September 2, 2005 in Emporium, PA he married Tracy Szemes, who survives.
Daryl graduated from Forest Hills High School in a class of 1992 and then went on to serve for four years with the US Marine Corps. Daryl was employed in the telecommunications industry- Adelphia Communications, Time Warner Cable, and Charter Communications.
Most recently he was employed with the Cameron County School District as the director of technology.
Patricia L. Vecellio, 92, of Bradford, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
She was born on November 30, 1930; a daughter of the late Wesley and Lelah Burgess Arnett.
She was the widow of the late Emelio A. “Junior” Vecellio who preceded her in death on January 24, 2002.
She was a member of the Bradford Area Senior Center and she attended the former Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She also enjoyed playing Bingo in her spare time.
She is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.
In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by several siblings.
At her request there will be no visitation or funeral services.
Private burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Robert Thomas “Tink” OLNEY, 86, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Born October 12, 1936, in Benezette, he was the son of Dee Harold and Almira Libbey Olney. He was raised by his mother in Elkland. When he was a pre-teen, his mother married Merle Beebe who became his father and they moved to Academy Corners.
A 1954 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he enlisted in the US Navy at age 17 and served honorably from 1954 – 1957.
On September 4, 1959, in Potter Brook, he married the former Barbara Joy Houghtaling, who predeceased him on March 31, 1985. On May 28, 1988, in Potter Brook, he married the former Dianne R. Connolly Graves, who survives.
He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser-Rand in Painted Post, NY for over 40 years and owned and operated the Robert T. Olney Insurance Agency.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.—Tammy Marie Broshar-Paddock, 63, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Olean, NY and Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Born on Friday, October 9, 1959 in Arlington, Texas, she was a daughter of Robert E. and Alice M. Howell Broshar. On October 7, 2001 in Geneva, N.Y., she married Jonathan S. Paddock, who survives.
Tammy was self-employed as a furniture painter, owning Alice’s Wonderland in Wellsville, N.Y., where she offered handmade products, such as soaps and candles. Tammy served as the Dog Control officer in Wellsville for several years.
Dorothy M. Abbott, 73, formerly of N. Main St., Port Allegany, PA passed away Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2023) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born March 18, 1950, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Robert E. and Elizabeth M. McElwee Corah.
Dorothy was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1968. After high school, she drove school bus for Cox Busing, Port Allegany, and later was employed with Saint-Gobain Container Co., Port Allegany, retiring with 30 plus years of service.
Thomas L. Jashurek, 73, of Oak St., Kane, PA passed away Friday (Aug. 25) at UPMC-Kane. Born April 26, 1950 in Kane, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Rogers) Jashurek.
Tom worked as a janitor for the Kane Area School District. He was a member of the Kane VFW Lodge #1132 and the Kane Revival Center and he enjoyed gardening. He had also served in the U.S. Marines Corp. during the Vietnam War.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.—Tammy Marie Broshar-Paddock, 63, of Shinglehouse, PA, formerly of Olean, NY and Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday, August 28, 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.
Robert Thomas “Tink” OLNEY, 86, of Potter Brook, Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Friends may call at People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 16950 on Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM.
A complete obituary will be announced by OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Rose M. Bowen, 64, a resident of St. Marys, PA passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 5, 1959 in Kane, PA, a daughter of the late Pete Bowen and Marie Morris Bowen, who survives of Highland.
Rose was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kane High School. She worked at Burger King for a number of years. She loved sitting and watching the birds, and loved her cat, Max. She could often be found watching tv or spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by 3 children; Tiffany Hadfield of St. Marys, Nichole (Patrick Steele) Hadfield of St. Marys, and Chris (Kira Reed) Hadfield of Treasure Lake; and by seven grandchildren; Alicia, Austin, Mia, Niko, Little Chris, Isabella, and Ryanne. She is also survived by numerous siblings, including Betty (Roy) Stillman of Kane, by numerous nieces and nephews, and by the father of her children; Donald Hadfield of Erie.
In addition to her father, Rose was preceded in death by a brother and one sibling in infancy. Rose M. Bowen, 64, a resident of St. Marys, PA
Funeral and Committal Services for Rose M. Bowen will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Robert Joseph Wilhelm, 77, of Coudersport, passed away on July 12, 2023, at his home. Robert was born on February 1, 1946, in New London, OH, the son of the late Milton and Helen (Wideman) Wilhelm. He was the husband of the former Patricia Lee Ringwalt who preceded him in death on October 18, 2019.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Gospel Tabernacle, 420 US 6, Coudersport. A private committal was held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions in Robert’s name be made to the Gospel Tabernacle, 420 US 6, Coudersport, PA 16915. The family has entrusted Robert’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.
Robert V. Howard, 80, of 110 Wehler Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marienville, after an illness of the past year.
Bob was born May 3, 1943, in Kane, son of the late Leonard and Wilna Hitchcock Howard. He was a graduate of Kane High School, Class of 1961, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, earning his Metallurgy Degree, and continued his studies with Penn State University.
Bob was instrumental in the growth of the powdered metal industry in the region. In 1972, he founded Exotic Metals and served as President until the early 1990s. He earned the Distinguished Service to Powdered Metallurgy by the Powdered Metal Industry Federation in 2005.
Bob served multiple terms as mayor for both the Borough of Ridgway and the City of St. Marys. Among other accomplishments, Bob led the effort to have the Boot Jack by-pass built after numerous tractor trailer accidents in Ridgway. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Elk County Underwater Recovery and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed both fishing and hunting, as well as an avid Penn State University football fan.
On May 28, 1989, in Hawaii, Bob married Margaret A. “Peggy” Jackson, who survives. They were blessed to share 34 years of marriage.
He is also survived by his son, Dean S. Howard (Chrissy) of Greensburg; three step-daughters: Jennifer Myers (Dave) of Union City, Amy Provenzo (Curt) of Fairport, NY, and Anne Jackson (Shawn Anthony) of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren: Maggie Howard, Lauren Howard, Cameron Howard, Alec Myers, Brooke Myers, Claire Provenzo, Jackson Provenzo, Michael Provenzo, Carter Redmond, and Landyn Anthony; one great-grandson, Sullivan Howard; two nephews; and by two sisters-in-law: Mary Kay Votano of Houston, TX and Betsy Olmstead of Smethport.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Donald Howard, and by his brother, Fred Howard.
A funeral service will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home at a later date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, 156 Snyder Memorial Road, Marienville, PA 16239.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Margaret M. Groll, 91, of 129 Sara Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born March 18, 1932, in St. Marys, daughter of the late John and Isabella Raffeinner Buerk. She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and was instrumental in the family business at Groll’s Disposal.
On August 2, 1950, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she married the late, Alexander M. “Doc” Groll, who preceded her in death on March 13, 2020. They shared their lives together for close to 70 years in marriage.
Margaret is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Ford of St. Marys; a son, James Groll (Anita) of St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Mary Groll-Clelland (Scott) of St. Marys; eight grandchildren: Jeanette Groll-Leckey, Eric Groll (Jeanie), Allan Groll (Erin), Kevin Groll (Jessie), Ronald Ford (Shari), Lisa Hill (Brandon), Steven Groll, and Sierra Groll (Cody); 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters: Monica Ludwig, Rita Hice, and Gloria Cummings; a brother, Philip Erich; by numerous nieces, nephews, and longtime family friend, Sam Shefcyk of St. Marys.
In addition to her husband and parents, Margaret was preceded in death by three sons: Steven, David, and in infancy, Larry Groll; two grandsons: Martin Alexander Ford and Shawn Leckey; a son-in-law, Ronald Ford; seven sisters: Theresa Poland, Carol Erich, Agnes Cataldo, Dorothy Leonberg, Sabina Kidd, Genevieve Ruehl, and Sarah Daniels; and four brothers: Erhard Buerk, Gilbert Buerk, Joseph Buerk, and James Erich.
Margaret was a parishioner of Queen of the World Church. She enjoyed Bingo, gambling at the casino, and loved to travel especially with her husband, Doc. She enjoyed baking pies and everyone always loved her coconut cream pies. Above everything else, she cherished her time spent with her family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM, celebrated by Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com
