Brett F. Grimm, 61, of Emporium, PA formerly of Moore Hill passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Monday afternoon (April 1, 2024). He was born May 6, 1962 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Homer F. and Alora Wilson Grimm.

Brett graduated from Cameron County High School and served in the US Navy from 1980 through Feb. 1986. During his Naval career, he served the War in Lebanon earning honors in Naval Expedition and Sea Service. He worked as an inspector with the PA Department of Labor and Industry for many years. Brett also served his community as the Cameron County Dog Warden and Auditor. He was a life member of the VFW and the May Hollow Sportsman Club. He also volunteered his time doing lawn maintenance for the Moore Hill Methodist Church. 

At 7:30 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance to Ridgerunner Lane for a man ill.

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Brendel, 77, of 1973 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, PA went to her eternal rest in Heaven on April 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. 

Born on November 30, 1946, in Ridgway, Sandy was the daughter of the late Rosella (Moline) Streich and Freddie J. Streich.  Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Ridgway Area High School.  On September 9, 1967, Sandy married the love of her life, Ben Brendel, at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church. 

Sandy worked part-time through the years at the former Ridgway Market Basket and the former St. Mary’s Eckerd Drug, retiring in 1997 to become a full-time homemaker. She was a religious education teacher for many years at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church of Ridgway, was past president of the TOPS Club of St. Mary’s, and was a member of St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church and First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ridgway. 

Sandy loved shopping, telephone conversations with family and friends, watching “Westerns” on television, as well as reading mystery books and World War II love stories.  But above all, Sandy especially loved her family. Sandy was devoted to her husband, Ben of 56 ½ years; her children, Darrin and Julie; and her grandchildren, Mitchell and Vanessa. Her grandchildren, whom she referred to as her “sunbeams”, were the light of her life, bringing her an incredible amount of happiness. Sandy experienced great joy visiting her children and grandchildren in San Diego, California and even greater joy when they came to visit her. 

Howard A. Razey, 77, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (April 1, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born September 1, 1946 in Port Allegany, the son of William and Mary (Barker) Razey. On July 7, 1989, in Smethport, he married Sara J. Rose, who survives.

Howard worked hard for many years at Mallory’s Lumber, but his passion was driving truck. He drove for several different companies, but enjoyed his years with Taylor & Armstrong in Eldred, until he retired at age 62 to care for his mother.

He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness of Bradford, PA.

In addition to his wife, Sara, he is survived by:

Ramona A. (Akey) Winters, age 68, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, March 29, 2024. 

She was born on January 10, 1956 in Blossburg, PA a daughter of the late Elwynn and Beverly (Cook) Akey and was married to the late Dennis Winters who passed away in 2021. 

Ramona was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wellsboro, PA and was formerly employed as an LPN at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, listening to music and reading her Bible. 

She is survived by four daughters: Brandy Winters of Leola, PA, Danielle (Brian) Decker of Wellsboro, PA, Noel (Jason Heck) Winters of Wellsboro, PA, Brittany (Matt Russell) Winters of Liberty, PA, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. 

Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.  Funeral service will follow with Rev. Joseph Weatherell officiating.  Interment will be in the Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, PA.

Gary Lee HUGGLER, 62, of Galeton, PA, died Monday, April 1, 2024 in his home.  

Born March 1, 1962, in Coudersport, he was the son of Gary L. and Barbara A. Hill Huggler.  

An auto mechanic, logger, and sawyer, Gary was employed by Chalmer’s Lumber, Campbell Trucking, and Bosek & Rankin Motors.  When he was young, he enjoyed logging, hunting, and being in the woods with his father.  He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren sitting by the fire, riding four-wheelers and snowmobiles, hunting, and cutting wood.  

He enjoyed rebuilding cars and chainsaws and fixing or tinkering with anything mechanical.  There wasn’t a machine that Gary couldn’t fix.  

John J. Rogosienski “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather”

 John J. Rogosienski of 613 West Green Street, Olean, NY passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, of a chronic illness at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with his wife by his side.

 John was born November 18, 1952, in Olean to Walter and Cecelia Kukulka Rogosienski. On October 19, 1972, he married Terry Previglian.

 John graduated from Olean High School in 1971. He was employed by a few construction companies and then became a self-employed carpenter. From 1973-2017, John was employed by Siemen’s, formerly known as Dresser Rand and Clark Brothers. Hunting. fishing, gardening, and enjoying nature were some of John’s favorite hobbies as well as helping his wife with preserving his harvest. He was especially known for his canned hot peppers. Every year those around him looked forward to John’s generosity in sharing his harvest.  You could always find John in his garage, as he was known for fixing things no one else could!

 John loved to help others with his handyman skills. He was always there for immediate and extended family, friends, and neighbors in need. He was most happy and proud to help his grandson, Ryan, work on many projects for school and fun. They also enjoyed many afternoons of fishing.