Nancy “Nana” Ruth Brown, 90, of Emporium, PA passed away at Magee-Women’s Hospital-UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday evening (June 13, 2024) following a brief illness. She was born July 8, 1933 in Prestonville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Frank Poland and Ruth Chapman Poland. Ruth passed away when Nancy was 2 years old, so Nancy and her four siblings were raised by her Aunt Mary Francis Chapman in Carrollton, KY. Nancy graduated from Carroll County High School in 1951. While working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH she met Wendall Henry Brown whom she married on February 21, 1953 at the First Baptist Church of Carrollton, Kentucky.

Nana relocated to Emporium, PA in June of 1972 with her family. She worked for many years as an office clerk at the Big “G” Department Store and Coppersmith Furniture until her retirement. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church where she sang in the Choir and played the Piano for over 40 years. She shared her faith and unconditional love with everyone who passed through those doors. Although originally from Kentucky, Nancy was a dedicated fan to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins. 

George E. Kemmer, 84, of 709 Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk. 

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

Ronald E. DAILEY, 59, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Jersey Shore, PA, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in his home.  

Born January 30, 1965, in Williamsport, he was the son of Thomas Bernard and Patricia Forsman Dailey.  On February 6, 1998, he married Christina Orndorf, who survives.  

Ron was a jack of all trades.  Better known as Phoenix to most, he was employed by C&E Containers in Jersey Shore.  He also worked a side job at New Horizon Bakery in Jersey Shore and did odd jobs for people around town.  Ron helped place gas lights on Main Street in Jersey Shore.  He enjoyed working on and collecting lawn mowers.  In his younger years, he liked partying.  

Ron took great delight in being outdoors and attending pow-wows with family and friends.  His interests included older cars, WWE, and Johnny Cash music.  When crossing his path, it was an honor and a gift to know his true spirit.  His stories, jokes, and sense of humor were a trademark.  

Ron was a member of the Cherokee tribe and proud of his native American heritage.  He wasn’t just a loving husband, father, grandfather, or friend, he was the truest spirit the ancestors have ever sent to earth and with his teachings and lessons his presence will never be forgotten.  Rise again Phoenix.  

Michael James Dunlavey             “beloved father and brother”

Michael James “Mike” Dunlavey, 61, a longtime resident of Coudersport, PA passed away in his home on Monday, June 10, 2024, after a vigilant battle with cancer.

Born on Monday, March 18, 1963 in Bristol, PA, he was a son of Patrick E. and Rita Dutton Dunlavey.

Mike was a graduate of Pennsbury High School in Yardley, PA.  He attended Bucks County Tech School for Diesel Mechanics.  He became a diesel and locomotive mechanic at McCrossen in Langhorne.  He was a Pennsylvania-licensed inspection mechanic.  In 2002 he moved to Potter County and began working for Street Machines in Coudersport and later became a self-employed mechanic, lovingly known as the “town gearhead”.

Mike was a social member of the Coudersport American Legion Post 192.  He enjoyed hunting, working on his 1957 Chevy, rebuilding motors and spending time with his special friends, Angela and John Petroski, who later became his beloved caretakers. 

Sarah L. Fiske

Sarah L. Fiske, 57, of Little Genesee, NY passed away with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in the Olean General Hospital,  Olean, after a short illness.

Celebration of Life 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.

Stephen W. Fiske

Stephen W. Fiske, 59, of Little Genesee, NY passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, in the Buffalo Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Buffalo, after a long illness.

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.