John Clark, age 76, passed away at Jones Memorial Hospital on November 12th after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 21, 1946, in Kane, PA, the son of Gordon Clark and Rose Rossi Clark of Bolivar, NY. He graduated from Towson State in Baltimore, MD. John was an Airman First Class, U.S. Air Force Veteran serving from 1966-1969.

He was a longtime member of the Bolivar American Legion Post 772. He retired from Dresser Rand in Wellsville, NY and was a Teacher in Bolivar, NY years ago where he also coached baseball. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially football and golf, but had a passion for baseball and was an excellent baseball player.

He is survived by his son, Jared Clark of Bolivar, NY, daughter, Erin Clark of Bolivar, NY, granddaughter, Vedderlyn Lehman, who he adored, loving friend Cindy Dick, sister, Janet Morris of Lakeside, VA, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends who cared for him dearly.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Gorden Clark (Junior) and sister Janice Barton (Pickles).

Burial with military honors will be in Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bolivar NY on November 26, 2022 at 11:00 am, followed by a celebration of his life at the Bolivar American Legion, Bolivar, NY on November 26th at 12:00 pm.

Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Bolivar American Legion, 387 Main, Bolivar, NY 14715.

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Thomas A. “Frenchy” Reed, 67, of Christ the King Manor and formerly of 402 Main Street, Kersey, PA passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

He was born November 27, 1954, son of Andrew and the late Rose Pusl Reed.  Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1973.  Tom worked at Buhlers Lumber Factory shortly after graduating high school.  On August 13, 1980, when Tom was 25 years old, he was struck by an automobile and suffered a TBI.  He worked hard at physical therapy to live a normal life, and found peace in music, especially the Blues.  Tom loved to spend countless hours listening to his records and he enjoyed cherry-tipped cigars.  He had the most precious laugh you’ve ever heard and he loved his family and friends.  His father, Andy, has fond memories of fishing with his son.  Since Tom was five years of age, he could always beat his dad at fishing by catching the most fish.

Along with his caring father, he is survived by his sister, Michelle “Shelley” Shirey and her husband, Ed, of Ridgway; five nieces and nephews: Joshua (Amanda) Shirey of Washington, PA, Jeremy (Melissa) Shirey of Pearl City, HI, Brandi Aaron of Knoxville, TN, Kirstie Shirey of Washington, PA, and Kathryn Shirey of Gettysburg, PA; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; and an aunt, Norma Jean Snedden of Brandy Camp.

A Funeral Service for Tom will be celebrated in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 10:30 AM, with the Rev. Ann Foor, officiating. 

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, November 21, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave, DuBois, PA  15801.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

Gary David Hughes, 63, of Clarendon, PA passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Former Sheriff of Warren County, Larry E. Kopko, Sr., of Kent, Ohio, formerly of Warren, PA., died Thursday afternoon, November 18, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio.

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.

George D. Arnett, 96, of Bradford, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Pavilion at BRMC.

He was born on November 8, 1926 in Bradford, a son of the late David and Gertrude Jones Arnett.

He was a 1944 graduate of the Bradford Senior High School.

On February 5, 1949 in the West Branch United Methodist Church; he married Betty L. Briney; who preceded him in death on January 20, 2014.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; serving stateside from June 1944 until his honorable discharge in July 1946.

He was employed as a mechanic for the former Owens-Illinois, Bradford; until his retirement in 1989.

He attended the West Branch United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going for walks in the woods, traveling and beagles.

He is survived by one son, David (Diane) Arnett of Bradford; one daughter, Laura Keesler of Gifford; one sister, Zella Kleisath of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife he was also preceded in death by one brother, Herbert Arnett, and one daughter, Karen Churchill.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 11:00 in the funeral home with the Rev. Zoe Hatcher, pastor of the Open Arms Community Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions to be made to the Friendship Table, 21 East Corydon St., Bradford, PA  16701.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.   

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.

Donna M. Larkin, 72, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away Thursday (November 17, 2022) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

She was born January 17, 1950 in Kane, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Pierce Parris. In 2012, in Smethport, PA, she married Carl G. Larkin, who survives.

Donna attended Smethport schools and was a housewife, tending to the needs of her family.

She enjoyed doing all kinds of puzzles, fishing, going out to eat, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Donna was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.

There will be no visitation or services at this time.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Louis R. “Puff” DeMonte, Sr., age 89 of Westfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his home with family by his side.

Born August 12, 1933 in Dagus Mines, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Alice (Betta) DeMonte.

Louie proudly served in the US Army from 1953 – 1955 and retired from Consolidated Gas Company.

He married Mary Johanna (Washkaw); sharing 66 years together and raising four children.

Louie was involved in many ventures; he drove truck for Westfield Township, helped with Jacobson’s maple syrup and at one time had a free range farm. He was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, cutting firewood and mowing his yard. In his younger days, he played baseball and was a wonderful catcher.

He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, River Valley Country Club and American Legion Post #978 in Weedville, PA.

Louie is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; children, Lisa Meachem, Louis and Katie DeMonte, Jr., Ernie and Maryjayne DeMonte and Joe and Deborah DeMonte; grandchildren, Dennis and Michelle Ackley, Tom Ackley, Danielle and Brendan McGaha, Brittney and Drew Cipolla, Emily, Jason, Melissa, Elizabeth, Halie, Kayla, Abigail, Angela, Joey and Desiree and Christian Hage; 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Beno DeMonte; sister, Elda Carpin and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Cleaver.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St. Westfield on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. A funeral service with Military Honors will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Per family wishes, please send memorial donations in Louie’s honor to the Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice, 32-36 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.

Mary M. “Peggy” Pierce, 81, of 112 2nd Street, Bolivar, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at home with her family at her side following a lengthy illness.

Mary was born on July 13, 1941 in Olean, she was the Daughter of William and Cornelia Palmer Kelley. Mary married John Pierce on February 2, 1964 in Olean, Mr. Pierce survives.

Mary was a graduate of the Olean High School, class of 1959. Mary was a cashier for many years at the Uni Mart, Bolivar and the Market Basket Grocery Store later the Food Land and Shop and Save Grocery Store in Bolivar.

Surviving in addition to her husband are six children, Robert Pierce, Bolivar, Luann Pierce, Bolivar, Arlene (Ken) Austin, Bolivar, Jenny Pierce, Richburg, Tina (Rob) Farrell, Bolivar and Tim (Stephanie) Pierce, Richburg; twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother in infancy and one sister Mary Karen Landries.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar at 11 A.M. Pastor David Cook of the Obi Community will officiat

Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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