Kathryn Eloise Coast, 102, of Smethport, formerly of Cyclone, passed away Saturday (April 27, 2024) at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Smethport.

She was born March 14, 1922 in Edenburg, PA, the daughter of Orlo and Martha (Cobler) Best. On September 27, 1939, she married Thomas E. Gorrell, who preceded her in death.  She then married Darel E. Raught on December 28, 1985. After his passing, she married Harry E. Coast on September 21, 1991.  He preceded her in death as well.

Kathryn attended Cyclone Elementary School and Smethport High School. 

She worked for Herzog Toy Factory, Corning Glass Works, and for many households in the area wall papering, painting and cleaning.

She was a member of the Bradford and Smethport Senior Centers. She attended several local community churches over the years. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Cyclone and later held membership in the Farmers Valley Mission Church. Her last attendance was at East Smethport United Christian Church. When Kathryn was no longer able to attend, she was a participant in Bible Study at Dickinson Manor, Smethport.  She loved fishing, hunting and camping. She had many stories to tell. She also raised and sold Chihuahuas for many years. She was a lover of all family dogs. She also loved ice cream.

Carol S. Kuntz, 86, of Church Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Carol was born on October 12, 1937 in St. Marys, daughter of the late John and Priscilla Rigard Sterbank.  Carol was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956.

On May 5, 1962 in Queen of the World Church, Carol married Edward H. Kuntz, who survives.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her loving husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends.  Carol and her husband, Ed, loved to travel throughout North America.  Carol always had a smile and was there with a willing hand to help others.  She had a beautiful spirit.  Her kind words and actions touched many people.  Carol was very artistic and loved to paint with oil and watercolors.

Carol was active in the local community and held several positions.  She was the former President and Director of Elite Metal Products.  She was a board member of Elcam.  She also was a chairperson of Andrew Kaul Hospital Auxiliary Charity Ball.  Carol assisted with keuchel and bake sales at the local churches.  She was a Cub Scout leader and helped with various activities with her children.  Carol sent letters to the elderly people of Elk County and also military overseas personnel during military engagements.

Guy E. Moscato, 92, of Sylvan Heights, Emporium, PA passed away Saturday morning, April 27 after a brief stay at Guy and Mary Felt Manor.  He was born in DuBois on December 30, 1931. 

His life can be defined by an unwavering commitment to family and a love for life that included a multitude of interests. Beginning at an early age and aided by his grandfather was a love for animals, especially his ever present and faithful collies having nine in total over his adult life. 

Guy moved with his family to Emporium in 1939 where his father operated Moscato’s shoe repair and he and his mother ran a pet shop. He graduated from Emporium High School in 1950 and the Pennsylvania State University in 1955 with a degree in chemistry. He was employed by Hooker Chemical and then Occidental Petroleum in Niagara Fall, NY until his retirement in 1989. Despite the distance he made it a priority to drive home every weekend to enjoy time with family, his dogs and his hobbies. 

Claire E. Myers, 36, of 330 Main St., Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly after her long battle with addiction, on Friday, April 26, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1987, in DuBois, a daughter to the late Timothy A. “Red” Myers and Jessica Jakuboski Myers.  Claire had lived in Kersey for the past 5 years and had lived in the Valley for several years and previously spent most of her life in Rasselas. 

Claire was a 2006 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. Claire will be remembered for her smile, for her laugh, her silliness and her wit. She loved her boys and being a mother. She was so compassionate, but never got to fulfill her true calling of becoming a nurse. 

She is now at peace after years of battling her demons and is with her dad, whom she loved dearly.