Joan “Jennie” Viglione Morelli, 89, of Alpine Street, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, following a brief illness.

She was born on February 22, 1935, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Viglione.

Jennie’s love for God and family was extraordinary, she was known for her smile and love of laughter, the best medicine, Livio often said how her smile lights up the darkest room. Her smile was the brightest when her family were all together for Sunday dinner. She loved playing cards at The Elks Club with her girlfriends, also playing cinch after Sunday dinner with her granddaughters.

Michael A. Kamandulis, 75, of 101 Browns Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born October 11, 1949 in Brockton, MA, son of the late Joseph A. and Mathilda Miller Kamandulis.  Michael graduated from Technical Memorial High School, Class of 1967.  He furthered his education, earning his undergraduate degree from Edinboro University and master’s degree from Millersville University.  Mike had a passion for learning and teaching, starting his career as a teacher Middletown High School.  He eventually moved to the area to teach at Johnsonburg Area High School, where he was affectionately known as “Mr. K”.  Following retirement, Mr. K taught at Penn State DuBois and continued his lifelong passion for learning and teaching. 

Ellen L. MATTESON, 76, of Whitesville, NY, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.  

Born May 9, 1948, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of Robert E. and Beatrice Walker Ostrander.  She was married to Eddy Joe Matteson, who predeceased her on August 12, 2002.  A graduate of Eden Central School, she was employed by the Beef Haus in Wellsville for many years.  Ellen leaves behind her forever faithful and loyal fur baby, Ryleigh Ann.  

H.B. Von Hause, 69, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois in DuBois, PA on Wednesday night (January 29, 2025). Von was born February 4, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of the late Harry and Nora Howlett Hause. On June 3, 1978 at Square Timber Vista on Ridge Road he married Sandra George, who survives.

Von attended Cameron County High School where he played football and other sports. He was employed for many years as a Lumber Township Supervisor, where he served as chairman and roadmaster of Lumber Township. He served as president of the Cameron County Township Officials and was on various committees of Pennsylvania State Association of Township Officials. He served as president of the Cameron County Solid Waste Management Bureau, and on other various local committees. 

Von had been the chairman of the Cameron County Democratic Committee and served on the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee and other offices over the years. He was especially proud of four generations of his family who served as chairman of the Cameron County Democratic Committee, including his grandmother, Margaret Moate, his father, Harry Hause and his son, Zachary Hause. 

Michael A. Kamandulis, 75, of 101 Browns Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Marcia R. Burrell, 77, of 10 Wagner Ave Bradford, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

Born on January 1, 1948, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Robert Emery and Eugenia (Bell) Gorton Sr. She was a 1964 graduate of Smethport High School.

In 1964, in Limestone NY, she married Larry R. Hamilton, who preceded her in death on December 16, 1978. Then on November 5, 1982, in Bradford, she married Martin L. Burrell, who preceded her in death on October 20, 2004. 

Marcia worked at Zippo for 42 years until her retirement on November 1, 2008. 

Deacon Joseph A. Lucia, Jr.

Deacon Joseph A. Lucia, Jr., 80, of Warren, PA., died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025.  He was born February 7, 1944, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Joseph A. and Rose Fazio Lucia, Sr.  Joe was a lifelong Warren area resident.  He was a 1962 graduate of Warren High School and earned his teaching degree from the former Edinboro State Teachers College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in education.  He taught school in Shinglehouse, Oswego Valley Central School and retired from Falconer Central High School where he taught Math and Calculus, retiring after 29 years of teaching. Joe had a great love of music; he served as music director at St. Joseph Church and served as their organist.