Udo “Mike” Zeller, of Gaines PA,
Udo “Mike” Zeller, of Gaines PA, passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Wellsville Manor, Wellsville, NY.
He was born in Nagold, Germany and came to the United States as a child. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam.
Matthew Joseph Gray, 63
Matthew Joseph Gray¹
September 9, 1961 – April 8, 2025
Matt was an artist, entrepreneur, trail blazer, great dancer, and a fun and caring individual. Matt grew up in Warren, PA, hanging with swim team friends, great cousins, family, and friends.
Matt participated in art competitions, painted sets for school plays, and – while still in high school – was selected to attend the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. After graduating Warren Area High School, Matt headed to Pittsburgh to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
NPRC and CNB Wagner Partner to Support CDL Classes in Forest County
TIONESTA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) and CNB Wagner Enterprise, LLC are partnering to help fulfill the need for more commercial driver’s licensed (CDL) drivers. Classes for CDL Class A licenses will be held at CNB Wagner’s range located in Forest County at 727 Route 36 in Tionesta. The cost of the program is estimated at $4,625.00, which includes the cost of the course fees. Additional costs will be associated with obtaining the Class A permit issued through PennDOT.
ELDRED AMERICAN LEGION POST 887
DATE: APRIL 26TH
TIME: 12PM – CLOSE
JOHN GRAY, ACOUSTIC WILL BE PLAYING FROM 2 – 6PM
DJ ROBBIE WILL BE PLAYING FROM 7 – 11PM
RAFFLES AND GIVE AWAYS!!!!!!!!!!
PennDOT – District 3 News Releases
Lane Restriction Next Week on Route 220 SB in Woodward Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction next week on Route 220 southbound in Woodward Township, Lycoming County, for a road maintenance project.
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be milling and patching Route 220 southbound between west of Northway Road and Dome Lane. Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Lorna J. Thornbury Memorial Scholarship Fund established at CRCF
The legacy of Lorna Thornbury, a devoted educator and lifelong advocate for children and families in the Olean community, will continue to shape young lives through the newly established Lorna J. Thornbury Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
The Lorna J. Thornbury Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by her family and loved ones to honor her extraordinary life, career and lasting contributions to early childhood education and the Olean community. The fund will provide an annual scholarship support to graduating seniors of Olean High School who plan to pursue higher education in fields aligned with Thornbury’s values and passions: education, healthcare and the social sciences.
William L. OTTO, Sr., 63, of Belmont, NY
William L. OTTO, Sr., 63, of Belmont, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in his home surrounded by friends and family.
Born September 14, 1961, in Olean, he was the son of James and Pauline Morris Otto. A graduate of Portville High School, he attended Alfred Technical College. He was a self-employed handyman and mechanic. Bill was a social member of Belmont American Legion Post #808 and a member of the Belmont Grange.
Matthew J. Gray, 63, of Warren, PA.
Matthew Gray
Matthew J. Gray, 63, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday afternoon, April 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Please run in the Friday, April 11, 2025 edition of the. Warren Times Observer. Thank you, Mike
Gretta Lee Olmstead, 77, of Shinglehouse
Gretta Lee Olmstead “beloved wife, mother and grandmother”
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Gretta Lee Olmstead, 77, of Shinglehouse, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a long illness.
John (Dick) Bair, 82
On April 10, 2025, John (Dick) Bair left these earthly bonds to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 6, 1942, to John Lincoln and Thelma Hixon Bair, in Bainbridge, PA, Dick was the beloved husband to Carolyn Bair, nee Dews, for 53 years, beloved father to Richard S. (Margo) Bair, Elizabethtown, grandfather to Jake (Laurel) Bair, Hershey, PA, and Jessica (Mike) Farnish, Mt. Joy, PA. He was the proud great grandfather to Eli and Sophia Farnish and Ramsey and Fletcher Bair.
Dick’s lifelong occupation was in major household appliance service. Retiring in Tioga County in 2007, he fulfilled his dream of living in the mountains and living on his Lazy B Ranch. An accomplished horseman, he lived out many decades of owning and training horses. Adding to his great love of the outdoors was hunting.
Herbert A. “Mike” Russell Sr., 89, formerly of Smethport, Pa.
REDMOND, Wash. — Herbert A. “Mike” Russell Sr., formerly of Smethport, Pa., passed away Monday (April 7, 2025) at Evergreen Health System in Kirkland.
He was born Jan. 24, 1936, in Farmers Valley, Pa., a son of Walter and Violet (Hibbard) Russell. On June 6, 2000, he married Virginia (Bayer) Russell, who survives.
Mike attended Smethport schools graduating in the class of 1954 and he was employed by the United States Postal Service in Smethport, from which he retired in 1992 after 25 years of service.
Mike was a veteran of the Armed Forces having completed two enlistments in the U.S. Air Force. Serving first as an airplane mechanic and later as a missile technician.
Robert Raymond Richard Sr, 71, of Coudersport, PA
Robert Raymond Richard Sr, 71, of Coudersport, PA passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at UPMC-Williamsport.
He was born July 21, 1953, in Reading PA, the son of the late Edwin J. and Geraldine D. (Becker) Richard, Sr. He married the former Susan G. Kern on July 6, 1974, and they have celebrated 50+ years of marriage. Robert graduated from Parkland High School, Orefield PA, class of 1970, and earned an electronic degree from Lincoln Technical Institution. He worked as an over the road and Shag Truck Driver. Robert was a Navy veteran and a member and Elder of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Coudersport PA. He was a member of the American Legion, Potter Post #192, and a former member, Elder, and Deacon of the Walnutport PA Seventh Day Adventist Church. Robert was the WVLH 106.7 FM Christian Lifestyle Radio Programmer out of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Coudersport, PA. He also managed the Church Attic, a non-profit organization supported by the church offering free clothing and household items.