Leonora C. “Lee” Irish          “beloved wife, mother and fur mom”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Leonora C. “Lee” Irish, 86, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.

Born on Tuesday, April 5, 1938 in Norwalk, Connecticut, she was a daughter of Charles R. II and Celia Barbarosa Pennington.  On October 15, 1960 in Norwalk, she married Ferd W. Irish, who passed away on January 9, 2018. 

Lee was a graduate of Norwalk High School in Norwalk, CT and was a graduate of Yale-New Haven Nursing School in New Haven, CT.  She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Alfred University. 

After her marriage and relocating to Coudersport,  Lee was employed as a private duty Registered Nurse taking care of Charles Cole at the former Potter County Hospital in Coudersport.  She then was employed at the hospital and after the completion of the “new hospital” was head nurse for many years in the Emergency Room.  She was then instrumental in writing the policies and procedures for the Short Procedure Unit (SPU) running that department for many years until her retirement at the hospital.  After her retirement from the hospital, she became Dr. Miller’s nurse at the Potter County Health Center until finally retiring from healthcare.  She had recently served as Sweden Township Auditor.  She, for many years, served as Judge of Elections on the election board in Sweden Township.  It goes without saying that as a potato farmer’s wife, she was there to help her beloved husband in any way possible on the farm. 

Lee was a member of the former St. Bibiana Catholic Church in Galeton and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Doyle 932 in Coudersport where she had previously served as treasurer.  She was a former member of Potter County Hospice where she also served on the Board of Directors.  She served on many volunteer associations’ Board of Directors, including the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum in Ulysses and also the Coudersport Public Library where she was active in their auctions.  She was a devoted wife, mother and fur mom.  Her compassion covered not only humans but animals of all kinds.  She had a love of all animals.  Lee was a voracious reader. At the age of 55, she proudly completed the NYC Marathon.

She was a woman of great faith, finding comfort and strength in her beliefs throughout her life.

Raymond J. Scalise

Raymond J. Scalise, 89, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Warren, PA, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from complications from Alzheimer’s.

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

 Wayne Edward Heck, 83, of Middlebury Center, PA passed away July 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born September 4, 1940, at home in Middlebury Center to Albert and Genevieve (Gaylord) Heck.  Wayne graduated from Wellsboro Area High School in the class of 1959. 

Wayne worked at Cornell Brothers for forty-nine years, Owlett’s Farm Store for three years, and Tops Markets for five years.  On May 6, 1967, he married Patricia McConnell. 

He served Middlebury Township in the Volunteer Fire Department for sixty-six years and was a life member and past chief of the department.  He was a member of the Elkland and Wellsboro Moose, and the American Legion.  Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who loved to garden, hunt, and fish.

Pauline “Polly” WEART LUCAS, 99, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her home at Eden Heights in Olean, NY, just a few months shy of her 100^thbirthday. 

Born at home in Farmersville, NY, on October 8, 1924, Polly was the eldest child of Herbert and Lura Wallace and older sister to Kenneth (June) Wallace.  She graduated from Ten Broeck Academy, Franklinville, NY in June 1942 and earned a BA in Music Education from Fredonia State Teachers College in 1946. Following her graduation, Polly worked as a teacher of vocal music for the Friendship and Cuba Central School Districts. Polly was a pioneer in the development of a vocational education program in Cuba and made multiple trips to Albany to work with the NYS Department of Education. From 1979-1992, Polly substitute taught at multiple Allegany County Schools. 

Eversyn Xavier Lee JONES, infant son of Sandra and Patrick Jones of Ulysses, PA, was born sleeping on Friday, July 26, 2024 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA.  

Surviving besides his parents are: maternal grandparents, Michael and Angel Wigman, Sr.; maternal great-grandmother, Lucy “Nanny” Heisler; paternal grandmother, Bessie Jones; eight siblings, Arianna Weaver, Cheyanne Jones, Patrick Jones, Jr., Erika Jones, Cayden Jones, Adalynne Jones, Raidyn Jones, and Brisyn Jones; aunts, uncles, and cousins.  

He was predeceased by his maternal great-grandfather, Alfred “Pappy” Heisler; and his paternal grandfather, David Jones, Sr.  

Service plans are incomplete at this time.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Dohn Hayes, 67, of Tionesta Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Thursday (July 25) at UPMC-Hamot.  Born April 30, 1957 in Ridgway, he is the son of the late Cecil and Evelyn (Hollabaugh) Hayes.  On Aug. 11, 1978, in Kane, he married Loretta Horam, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Hayes had worked as a machinist for SGL Carbon in St. Marys for many years. He was a member of the First Church of God, where he was currently serving on the board, and he was a long-time member of the U.S. National Guard.

Preston P. Prough, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Guthrie Corning Hospital following a brave battle against cancer.  Born October 27, 1965, in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of the late Marvin E. and Linda (Roland) Prough-Shuey.

After graduating from the Wellsboro Area High School, class of 1983, Preston enlisted in the US Air Force, and worked as a dental assistant.  With his honorable discharge complete, he returned to work in many fields, including Assistant Pro at the Tyoga Country Club (Wellsboro), Willow Creek Gold Course (Big Flats, NY), and The Tioga Golf Course (Nichols, NY).  Preston was considered one of the top golfers of the Northern Tier of PA, during his lifetime and was involved with the sport until his passing.  He was also an avid outdoorsman, with a passion for ice fishing for pan fish, and black powder deer hunting after Christmas.