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.

Mary Jo Sheldon

Mary Jo Sheldon, 66, of Warren, PA., died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at ST. Vincent Health Care, AHN, Erie, PA.  She was born November 6, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was the daughter of Joanne M. D’Ercole Kantner and Harry E. Kantner, Sr. She was formerly of Lorain County, Ohio, moving to Warren in 1986. 

Mary Jo was a graduate of Midview High School, Grafton, OH.

She was employed with the PA Department of Human Services as a drop in worker for 10 years.  She volunteered with the Warren Chapter of the American Red Cross and Warren Special Olympics.  She was a great cook, enjoyed reading, listening to music from the 60, 70, and 80’s.  She enjoyed walking, especially spending time with family, laughing and enjoying life.  She loved animals, watching television programs such as the Little Rascals, Mash, George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg and Who’s Line is it anyway?  She was a diehard Cleveland Browns and Indians fan.

With sincerity and sorrow of heart, we offer the news of the passing of Jacqueline “Jackie, Jack” Granger Ward. aged 89 years old. 

On April 16, 1935, our beautiful mother was born and raised in West Seneca, NY. until 1947 her family moved to Belfast, NY.  Parents Gerald Floyd Granger Sr. and Dorothy Wilhelmina Elsaesser and her treasured siblings. Jackie graduated from Belfast Central School in 1947.  

Mom married our father, Lawrence William Ward (Larry) on 10/23/1954 in Belfast, NY where they lived until 1956. Mom and dad then made a home in Friendship, Ny. First they found their home on Moss Brook Rd in Friendship until 02/15/1964 then they moved to Pennsylvania avenue, Jackie’s dream home. She presided here for her remaining years. 

Jackie wore many hats throughout her life. She enjoyed knowing and helping her community. 

She became a professional seamstress and upholsterer while still in High School. She also had many hobbies to include painting, drawing, stained glass, photography, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, gardening, furniture refinishing and upholstery, carpentry! and stonework! 

Charley E. BOOM, 86, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, January 27, 2025 in his home.  

He was born May 19, 1938, in Blossburg.  A 1957 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served honorably with the US Marine Corps from 1957 – 1960 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, the Philippines, and Korea.  On April 9, 1961, in the Westfield United Methodist Church, he married the former Sherell A. Dibble, who survives.  A graduate of auctioneer school in Fort Smith, AR, he operated Col. Boom’s Auction Service.  Charley and his wife owned and operated a dairy farm for many years and he was last employed as a NY State grape inspector.  He attended the Cowanesque United Methodist Church and previously served as a Westfield Township Supervisor.  

Robert H. MOON, Sr., 88, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 in his home.  

Born October 13, 1936, in Potter Brook, he was the son of Lynn H. and Violet Casey Moon.  A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he served honorably from 1954 – 1959.  On December 28, 1957, in Freeman, NY, he married the former Naomia F. Knickerbocker, who survives.  Bob was employed by Eberle/Westfield Tanning Co., Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, NY, and the Borough of Elkland.  He was a member of the American Legion.  

Scott Walter Kane, 57, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his parents’ home in Wellsboro Monday January 27, 2025. 

He was born January 29, 1967, in Wellsboro, to Walter “Bud” and Marquene “Markie” (Thomas) Kane.  He graduated from Wellsboro Area High School, and earned his associate’s degree from Penn Technical College in Williamsport.  He served in the US Air Force, and on February 10, 2001, he married Wendy Hayes.  Scott was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed hunting and was an avid golfer.  He had recently been enjoying making an effort to get back in touch with his military friends.

It is with great sadness, that her family announces the passing of Dexie Turner, at age 79.

Dexie was born in Meridian, Mississippi and moved north at 13, to Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, where she met and eventually married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Turner. Ray and Dexie moved to Averill Park as newlyweds in 1967. Dexie taught reading at Poestenkill Elementary for five years, before leaving to raise her children. She began working part-time as an aerobics instructor and ended up creating her own business as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. She adored her classes and her students for 35 years. Dexie was a passionate gardener, walker, and a self-taught gourmet cook. She was also the most kind, supportive, and non-judgmental friend, wife, and mother a person could have. 

Robert L. Leslie, 98, of Stone Ave., Bradford, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Olean General Hospital. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

John F. Pontzer, 79, formally of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.