Darryl E. Jackson      “beloved husband, father, grandpa and brother”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Darryl E. Jackson, 58, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Sunday, May 23, 1965 in Elkton, Maryland, he was a son of Charles “Chick” Boughner and Virginia Passwaters Thompson.  On June 8, 2002 in Coudersport, he married Deborah S. “Debby” Yentzer, who survives.

Darryl’s greatest love was his family.  He provided a loving home for his wife and family for 32 years.  He loved gardening and his dogs, and was the Dallas Cowboys’ greatest fan. 

Randall E. “Randy” STEBBINS, 60, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville. 

Born June 14, 1963, in Wellsville, he was the son of Harvey E. and Susan A. Schrader Stebbins.  A 1982 graduate of Whitesville Central School, he was employed as a truck driver by Gallman’s in Angelica and Southern Tier Express in Andover.  He also delivered papers for the Wellsville Daily Reporter for 20 years. 

Randy was a member of Willing Volunteer Hose Company, serving as fire police for many years and was a life member of Wellsville Moose Lodge.  He enjoyed hunting, bowling, working on cars, and spending time with his family.  

David W. “Dave” VanSlander, 77, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Daguscahonda, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 with his loving family by his side following a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 5, 1946 in St. Marys, a son of the late William and Bernetta Haberberger VanSlander.

Dave was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Quality Components for many years and then retired from Arete. Dave enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He also enjoyed taking trips to camp and riding atv’s. He could often be found watching Gunsmoke or a Steelers game. Never sitting still, he was always building or tinkering with something, earning his title of “Mr. Gadget”. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball with his friends, who knew him better as “Catfish”.
Dave loved nothing more than spending time with his family and forever had a joke to tell, always putting a smile on the faces of his family and friends.

He is survived by his four daughters; Lisa (Dave) Starr of Kersey, Tami (Dave) Vakiener of Ridgway, Kari (Jeff) Smith of Ridgway, and Rhonda (Chuck) Krobot of Daguscahonda, and by one son; DJ (Cindy) VanSlander of St. Marys; and by his 13 beloved grandchildren, including his little Andie-pie; and by 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 brothers; Bill VanSlander, Jr. of Force, and John VanSlander of Rasselas, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend and former wife; Sandra VanSlander of Daguscahonda.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by a brother; William B. VanSlander Jr., and by a sister; Sue Ellen VanSlander.

A Memorial Service for David W. VanSlander will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreeenfuneralhome.com

Daniel P. Thorwart, 79, of 114 Capri Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his residence.

He was born November 8, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Adam and Marie Young Thorwart.  Dan was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1962, and was employed at St. Marys Carbon for 47 years before retiring in 2009.  He promptly returned and continued part-time until last week.

On March 2, 1965, in the Sacred Heart Church, Dan married Lois A. Schreiber, who preceded him in death on February 13, 2023.  They were blessed with nearly 58 years of marriage.

Rosemary LEHMAN, 94, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center.  

Born March 6, 1930, in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Herbert R. and Frances Minnie Gee LaRoy.  On October 20, 1946, in Brookland, PA, she married Claude M. Lehman, who predeceased her on May 26, 1994.  

She was employed by the Blass family at Coolridge Potato Farms.  Rosemary was an excellent cook and baker.  She loved to shop and enjoyed flowers.  She was a devoted Christian and her family was always her priority.  

Gary O. Rathbun, 92, of Friendship, NY, passed away on March 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on May 16, 1931 in the small hamlet of South Bay, New York, he was the third son of the late Clarence H. Rathbun and Lucinda B. Maranville Rathbun.

In 1945, he came to the Olean area to visit a friend who he served in the Army with.  There he met Beverly M. Eaton of Olean whom he married on March 30, 1955, and who predeceased him on March 16, 2023.

Gary graduated from Fort Ann Central School in 1948 and never lost his love for the Adirondack State Park and the beautiful mountains and lakes that exist there.  In 1951, he was invited by Uncle Sam to join the Army, where he spent 33 months in the Military Police. From March 1955 to October 1979, he was employed in Engineering and Sales at Acme Electric, Cuba, NY. From 1979 to 1986 he was co-owner of B-B Electric and Systems in Bradford, PA. After retiring he worked part-time for Norton Electric in Eldred, PA.

Gary and Beverly were members of the Friendship Methodist United Church since 1960. Gary served on the Friendship Village and Town Boards for six years, was Town Justice for seven years and served on the Friendship School Board for five years. He was a member of the Cuba-Friendship Lodge #306 F&AM, and during that time, he was a Past District Deputy from 1990 – 1991, and served on several Grand Lodge Committees. He was also a member of the Corning and Rochester Consistory, Damascus Shrine, Court 3 Royal Order of Jesters, Allegany County Shrine Club, New Smyrna Beach, FL Shrine Club, New York State Magistrates Association, the Friendship American Legion Post 1168 and the Friendship Rotary.

After retiring, Gary and Bev traveled extensively in the USA and Canada, and for several years spent the winters in New Smyrna Beach Florida. His hobbies were woodworking, hunting and traveling. He loved to travel around the county in his Shay replica of a 1929 Model A Roadster.

Gregory G. Patterson, 57, of Bradford, PA passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the Olean General Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Bradford American Legion Post 108.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Christena L. Pistner, 77, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Olean General Hospital.

Born on November 22, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lowell and Rowena Barber.

She was a 1964 graduate of Olean High School.

On February 14, 1973, in Bradford, she married Rupert C. Pistner, who survives.

Chris was very involved in Boy Scouts for many years. She was a Boy Scouts Leader, Den Mother, Pack Leader, Council Activities Chairman, Summer Camp staffer, and more. She not only helped her two sons both earn their Eagle Scout Award, but several other local boys as well. She was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1995. She volunteered at the Elk Lick Scout Reserve and worked at Calumet International Camporee from the early 1990s until the camp’s closing 2022. She loved woodcarving and fishing.

Linda Leahy, 70, of Ridgway, PA died on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.

David VanSlander, 77, formerly of Daguscahonda, PA died peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor with his family by his side.

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

Susan A. Mahovlich, 68, of Jackson Road, St. Marys, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home.

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