Smethport – Ronald E. Appleby, 78, of Port Allegany, PA passed away Thursday (May 2, 2024) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.

He was born February 15, 1946 in Port Allegany, PA, the son of Herbert, Sr. and Alice (Stark) Appleby.

Mr. Appleby was a 1964 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.

He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  Ron was a furrier in the area of Turtlepoint and Eldred for many years.

Ron loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved digging Ginseng and buying it from his loyal customers. His favorite thing was just spending time at the Fur House. He also played softball for many years. He was a lifetime Dallas Cowboy fan.

He is survived by:

Caroline S. Smith, 58, of Smethport, PA passed away Thursday (May 2, 2024) at her residence.

On March 14, 1966, a Yankees fan was born, named Caroline Sakin to her parents Edna and Howard Sakin of Scarsdale, NY.  Her love for the Yankees permeated most every aspect of her life.  So, when Caroline met Kent W. Smith, while attending Mitchell College in New London, CT, it was only natural that one of their first dates was to see the Yankees play at Yankee Stadium.   On the way, they got lost, and ended up in the wrong section of the bleachers.  Suddenly, there was a great commotion and Caroline and Kent realized that a ball — a home run ball — was coming right their way!  It was Ricky Henderson’s 32nd lead-off home run ball and Kent picked it up as they made their way to their seat.  It was the beginning of a long and happy relationship.  They celebrated their 30th anniversary in March this year.

Caroline and Kent dated 9 years before marrying on 3/5/1994 in Scarsdale, NY.  They settled in Hillsdale, NJ, where they frequently had friends over for get together.  Caroline worked at a day care and later at Cherry Lawn Farmers Market.  They spent their evenings watching the Yankees every chance they could.  In 2008, Caroline fulfilled a dream by watching the World Series with Yogi Berra and meeting him in person.

Ted A. Mackey, 80, of 822 Bolivar Drive, Bradford, PA passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Pavillion @ BRMC, with his loving daughters by his side.

Born August 5, 1943, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Arthur H. and Lucy E. (Himes) Mackey. He was a 1962  graduate of Bradford High School.

Ted was employed as a machinist at Dresser Manufacturing in Bradford for over 37 years, he retired in 2012.

Alice J. “A.J.” Stiles              

COUDERSPORT, PA—Alice J. “A.J.” Stiles, 84, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.

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

Ruth E. Irwin, 100, a resident of the Lutheran Home at Kane and formerly of 959 Hickory Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Lutheran Home.

She was born July 8, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Gregory and Margaret Nissel Schlimm.  She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1941.  Ruth went on to earn her nursing degree and was a devoted nurse throughout her lifetime.

On September 19, 1970, in St. Catherine’s Church in Martinez, CA, Ruth married the late John J. Irwin, who preceded her in death on May 16, 2012.  She and John made their homes in Buffalo and California before moving back to St. Marys in 2002. 

David A. KINNICUTT, 62, of Wellsville, NY, died Monday, April 29, 2024 in his home.  

Born June 20, 1961, in Rome, he was the son of Donald and Cora Jackson Kinnicutt.  He was a graduate of Scio Central School and attended Alfred State College. 

He was employed as a truck driver by numerous companies.  David enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family.