Jessica Dunkle, 31, of Dawson St., Kane, PA passed away Sunday (June 24) at her residence. She was born in Northridge, Ca. She moved to Kane with her family in 1993.  She was a lifelong resident of Kane. She is the daughter of Connie Martin and the late Robert Dunkle. She is the granddaughter of Burton (Susan) Snyder of Santa Clarita, CA and the late Richard (Diane) Dunkle of Florida.

She was loyal to her family and friends to a fault. She was known to give others things even if she did not have enough for herself. She fought a lifelong battle with Marfans Syndrome but never let that stop her from getting what she wanted in life. Jessica had a heart of gold. She often believed the best in people even when others had given up. She was a huge fan of music. She enjoyed singing immensely. She would often share song choices with those she loved. A few days before she died, she shared the song Scratching the Surface (Mama’s song) by Kylie Morgan with her mother.

Jessica had two very special things that she held dear to her heart. One of those things is her niece, Ariella Mae Raff, age 5 of Kane. The other thing is her cat, Raven. She will be missed by them and all of her family and friends.

Loretta M. Howard-Summers          “former Shinglehouse, PA resident”

NIAGARA FALLS, NY—Loretta M. Howard-Summers, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side, on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Born on Friday, November 5, 1926 in East Sharon, PA, she was a daughter of Wayne and Celestia Terrette Taylor. In April of 1944, she married Kenneth R. T. Howard who passed away on November 7, 1991.  On June 10, 1995 in North Tonawanda, she married Robert A. “Bob” Summers, who survives.

Loretta attended Shinglehouse High School.  Loretta and her first husband were the general managers of the KOA Campground on Grand Island. 

She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Niagara Falls.  She enjoyed camping, visiting with her family, and playing card games.  She was a wonderful baker. Loretta loved her family and loved serving the Lord.

Robert F. “Bun” Marshall, 85, formerly of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 21, 2024 at his residence in Wadsworth, Ohio.

He was born August 26, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Vincent and Dolores (Kronenwetter) Marshall.

Bob married Patricia Cotter in October of 1964 in the Sacred Heart Church; she later passed away in 1989.  They were blessed to have two sons, Jeffrey and Toby.

Bob remarried Sharen Benigni Heigel on July 5, 1996, who survives.

Bob was a graduate of St. Marys High School.  After graduating, he went on to serve in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1964.  He attended Williamsport Trade School and became an electrician.  He gained employment at Sylvania in St. Marys until his retirement in 1996.

Bob enjoyed his cars especially the Corvettes.  He took great joy in attending car shows and cruise ins with friends.

Elizabeth A. “Betty Ann” Conners, 85, of DuBois, PA passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born August 28, 1938, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Romandus “RL” Bauer and Dorothy Wells Bauer.  Betty Ann was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956.  She continued her education at Lock Haven University, where she was a top student majoring in English Literature.  Following graduation, she went to California State University of PA for her student teaching.

Betty Ann married her high school sweetheart, John Thomas “Tom” Conners, also from the class of 1956.  Together they lived in several homes, enjoyed traveling, and raised their daughter, Cathy.

She was a tremendous teacher and spent many years at St. Rose of Lima and Bishop Guilfoyle in Altoona teaching Public Speaking, Mock Trial, English, and Music.  She was also an accomplished and dedicated piano teacher who took great pride in her many talented students and annual themed rehearsals in Wilton, CT and DuBois, PA.

John “Bruce” Bauer, 89, of Rightmeyer St., St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center St., St. Marys, PA, 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.

Family and friends will be received at the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 10:15 AM until the time of the mass.

Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.

Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence.

Born November 22, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Dailey) Miketish. He was a 1964 graduate from Smethport High School.

On April 3, 1968, in Munich, Germany, Robert married Veronika (Aniol) Miketish, who preceeded him in death on April 13, 2019.

Robert was employed at Zippo for one year, Beatty Auto Parts, drove the gas truck for Jack Hermes, and worked at R.F. Snyder as a manager, before retiring. Robert enjoyed spending time with his wife and going to bingo and the casino together.

Surviving are two daughters, Rhonda (Mike Roller) Miketish, of Gifford, Natalie (Angelo Fuqua) Miketish-Brown, of Gifford, two sons Robert (Dawn)  Miketish, of Gifford, Mark (Sarah Zawalsky) Miketish, of Olean, NY, a sister, Martha (Chet) Lindemuth, of VA, 13 grandchildren, Tyler (Sabrina), Codi, Nathan, Kyleigh, Robbie, Mason, Mark, Marina, Manoah, Mia, Jasiah, Nia, five great-grandchildren, Brysen, Kendyn, Emmett, McKenna, Bellamy, and several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn H. Coast, 87, of 48 Bedford Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Born August 19, 1936, in Red Cross, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Bohner) Hoch.

Evelyn was a 1958 graduate of Bradford High School.

On October 24, 1958 she enlisted in the United States Army and she served at Ft. McClellan in AL. She was Honorably discharge on February 13, 1961.

Evelyn was a Home Health Care Aide since 1978. She was always loving and was dedicated to her patients. She enjoyed painting, baking, and puzzling. 

Helen Joan Story Empey, “Joanie”, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024, at the age of 80. 

Born in Tonawanda, NY, Joanie was the daughter of Helen Purcell Story and James Blaisdell Story. Joanie spent her childhood in Bradford, graduated from Bradford High School in 1962, and attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. 

After completing a course of study at Rochester Business Institute, Joanie was employed by Eastman Kodak.  She resided in Rochester, NY until her 1966 marriage to Robert Empey, to whom she was married for 48 years. 

Dorothy L. Maholic, 91, of 122 Minard Run Road, Bradford, PA passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by family members at her residence.

Friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Dorothy’s Life on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Mt. Jewett Sportsman’s Club.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Robert D. Miketish, 77, of 17 Aqua Drive, Gifford, PA passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence.

Born November 22, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Dailey) Miketish. He was a 1964 graduate from Smethport High School.

On April 3, 1968, in Munich, Germany, Robert married Veronika (Aniol) Miketish, who preceded him in death on April 13, 2019.

Robert was employed at Zippo for one year, Beatty Auto Parts, drove the gas truck for Jack Hermes, and worked at R.F. Snyder as a manager, before retiring. Robert enjoyed spending time with his wife and going to bingo and the casino together.

James E. “Big Jim” VanAlstine, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born on September 12, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Earl and Pearl Rice VanAlstine.

On June 14, 1952, in Portville, NY, he married the late Inez Hoak VanAlstine, who preceded him in death in 1995. Together they shared more than 43 years of marriage.

Jim was Methodist by faith and retired from Pure Carbon after more than 40 years of dedicated service. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, where he had also served as Worshipful Master for 2 years.

He was also a faithful volunteer for the Crystal Fire Department for more than 25 years.

Always enjoying the outdoors, Jim loved hunting, going to camp, and riding his 4-wheeler. Throughout the years, Jim came to be somewhat of an expert when it came to the lost Dent’s Run gold, after having spent more than 50 years researching its whereabouts and looking for it when time allowed. In his earlier years, he was one of the founders of the Mountain Rangers Emergency CB Club, one of the first communication radios in the area for the local police and search and rescue organizations. A carpenter by secondary trade, Jim put on many roofs in the area to help support his family, and loved nothing more than spending time with his family.

Kimberley A. Hoak              “phoenix rising”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Kimberley A. Hoak, 69, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Born on Saturday, February 12, 1955 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Donald A. and Phyllis J. Warner Hoak.

Kim was a graduate of Coudersport High School.  She was employed in the legal field for most of her working career.  Her last position was as a reporter for the Potter-Leader Enterprise in Coudersport.

In her early years, she was an avid hunter.  She loved her flower gardens. Kim was an advocate for the underdog.  Her greatest love was her family.

Edward T. Morgan, 86, of Campbelltown Rd., Mt. Jewett, PA passed away Thursday (June 27) at Penn Highlands Elk. Born May 30, 1938 in Halsey, he is the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Rendosh) Morgan.  On April 4, 1964, in Mt. Jewett, he married Jennifer Caldwell, who survives.

Ed owned Morgan Drilling for many years, after which he went to work and retired from the Mt. Jewett Particleboard Plant.  He was a member of the Wilcox Sportsman Club, the Mt. Jewett Sportsman Club, the NRA and the Sons of the American Legion.

Loretta M. Howard-Summers          “former Shinglehouse, PA resident”

NIAGARA FALLS, NY—Loretta M. Howard-Summers, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side, on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Loretta, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.