Anthony A. “Tony” Young, 93, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Penn Road, St. Marys, PA passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 with his family by his side following a brief illness.

He was born on February 20, 1931, a son of the late Nicholas and Matilda Smithbauer Young.
On May 26, 1962, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Jane Rigard, who survives. Together they were blessed with nearly 62 years of marriage.

Tony was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Central High School, class of 1949. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954, and then went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Penn State DuBois in Drafting and Design Technology. He retired from Keystone Powdered Metal Company after more than 36 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Sacred Heart Church, where he also very active as a volunteer over the years.

Roy De Filippis, 94, of Fort Pierce, FL passed from this earth to be with our Lord on April 19, 2024 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
 
 Roy was born on August 22, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey the son of Arcangelo (Archie) and Lavinia (Brune) De Filippis. who predeceased him. He grew up in West Orange, New Jersey before moving to Florida in the 60’s with Swift and Company. In 1981, he moved to Delaware with his company where he met his wife Ramona. He retired in 1989 from Swift Independent Packing Company as Vice President of Branch House Development after spending several years moving around the country.

Daniel Ray Costley, age 61 of Knoxville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 27, 1962 in Blossburg, PA, he was a son to Ronald and Julia (Button) Costley. Daniel spent 30 loving years together with Elizabeth “Betty” Twist and then on July 28, 2018 they decided to marry.

Dan was a dedicated, hardworking farmer having spent his life building his dream farm; Costley Dairy Farm, where he loved spending time with his cows and packaging and selling raw cow milk. Before he was a full time farmer, Dan worked for Gehman’s and then later went on to work at Stackpole in Knoxville, PA which became Kane Magnetic in Galeton, PA.

He enjoyed going on road trips to buy farming equipment, rebuilding vehicles and spending time with his 3 dogs – Ellie May, Josie and Buck. Dan was an all-around handyman, he loved tinkering on things, building new projects and helping his family with anything they needed. It was said that Dan was a proud, humble man and the “family mechanic”. He also was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church and he enjoyed spending time with his church family.

In loving memory of William “Willie” Van Zanten, who passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 74.

William, known as “Willie”, was born on November 2, 1948, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to his beloved parents Paul Van Zanten and Dorothy Horstman Van Zanten.

After losing his father at the age of thirteen, his formative years were spent in Mooseheart, Illinois, where he attended Mooseheart High School, graduating in 1966.  At Mooseheart, Willie worked at a dairy farm where Dell Klussendorf, mentored him and he discovered a passion for the trade.  After graduation, he worked at a dairy farm in Brookville, Pennsylvania. Later, he found his place as a laborer in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, where he established his home and community ties. 

Willie had a passion for bluegrass music, spending countless hours enjoying its melodies. He found solace and joy in nature, often retreating to his camp and embarking on memorable travels.

He is survived by brothers: Robert, Jack, and Warren Van Zanten; a sister, Jeanette Van Zanten-Stump; a sister-in-law, and friend, Dottie Spohn-Van Zanten.

In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Thomas and brother, Paul Van Zanten. 

At Willie’s request, there will be no service.

Rest in peace, Willie.   

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

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com

Anthony A. “Tony” Young, 93, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Penn Road, St. Marys, PA passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor with his family by his side.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Carl L. Smith, 96, of Wellsboro, passed away Friday April 26, 2024, at Carleton Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was born May 25, 1927, in Montoursville, PA to Kenneth E. and Myrtle (Turk) Smith. 

After graduating from high school, he was enlisted in the US Army and served in WWII.  On August 19, 1950 he married Dorothy Krause with whom he shared 73 years of marriage.  Carl was a dairy farmer, the owner and operator of Smith Piano and Organs, Smith’s RVs and the local Radio Shack for forty-five+ years.  He was a member of the Coolidge Hollow Community (United Methodist) Church, Ossea Lodge #317 F&AM of Wellsboro and the Coudersport Consistory.

Carl is survived by his wife:  Dorothy K. Smith of Wellsboro; a son:  Thomas (Sandy) Smith of Wellsboro; a daughter:  Judy (Ed) Smithgall of Wellsboro; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law:  Vivian Roby of Wellsboro.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother:  Donald Smith.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Carl’s life from 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Wednesday May 1, 2024, at the Coolidge Hollow Community Church with a memorial service to follow in church at 5:30 pm.  Burial will be in the Shumway Hill Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carl’s memory may be made to the Coolidge Hollow Community Church at 5926 Route 287, Wellsboro, PA 16901.  To share a memory or condolence with Carl’s family visit www.tusseymosher.com.