John Patrick Malone:  Husband, Father, Grandfather

John Patrick Malone, 88, of 9400 Laidlaw Rd, Franklinville, and formerly of Hinsdale, NY passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Cuba Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Born on December 13, 1935, in Olean, he was a son of William and Pauline Moore Malone.  In 1958, he married the former Marilyn M. Brown who survives.

John was a graduate of Allegany Central School.  He then served in the United State Army from 1958-60.

He had worked at Acme Electric Corp. and owned his own construction business.  Last he was a self-employed plumber installing water pumps and plumbing on area farms in the Hinsdale area until his retirement.

He was a member of the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 and the Cuba American Legion Post 655.  John enjoyed gardening, reading Western Novels and had read all the Louis L’Amour books.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by

Gene Vandusen

Gene M. Vandusen, 60, of Pleasant Twp., Warren, PA, died Tuesday morning, February 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, after an extended illness. 

He was born March 3, 1963, in Arlington, Delaware.  He was the son of George and Jean Wast Vandusen.  Gene has resided in Warren, PA., since 2000.  He was a graduate of Kingsford High School, Kingsford, Michigan and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Skidmore College. 

He served for 22 years with the U.S. Navy, as a Chief Petty Officer, retiring in April of 2000.  He was employed with the former G.T.E. Sylvania and was an operator of the Seneca Power Plant, retiring from there after 18 years employment. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, ice fishing, bowling, and traveling.

BRADENTON, FL- Patricia L. “Patty” Sweet “Loving mother, grandmother, and sister”

Patty L. Sweet passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home in Florida, surrounded by her friends, family, and dog after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Patty was born December 7, 1941, in Olean, NY, the daughter of Pascal and Lucy Aurino.  She was a lifelong resident of Olean, in later years, splitting her time between her home on York Street and winters in Florida.  

Patty graduated from Olean High School in 1959, where she lettered four years in varsity basketball and cheerleading.  She enjoyed athletics throughout her life as an avid skier and golfer.  Patty was the Bartlett Country Club Women’s Champion ten times.  Even after her diagnosis, she continued to stay as active as she could and through sheer willpower, lived on her own terms until the end.

Patty spent most of her life as a homemaker and wonderful mother.  She took great pride in her home, her sons, and her grandchildren.  She enjoyed the simple pleasures of planting flowers, the natural beauty surrounding her home, watching the sunset on Anna Maria Island and her beloved dogs. 

Heather Lynn Youndt                     “beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Heather Lynn Youndt, 48, of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Tuesday, September 30, 1975 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of John K. and Melanie L. “Mel” Lunn Volz.  On July 20, 2013 in Shinglehouse, she married Kevin William Youndt, who survives.

Heather was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse and also graduated from the former Olean Business Institute in Olean, NY.  Heather was employed for several years at the former Olean Tile Plant, then was employed as a CNA at the St. Elizabeth Mother House in Allegany, NY.   She then was employed as manager at the former Blockbuster Video Store in both Olean, NY and Wellsville, NY.  She then relocated to Georgia where she was employed for Holiday Inn.  After moving back to Potter County, Heather worked for Adelphia in Coudersport and later for the former K-Mart in Olean.  Prior to becoming ill, she was employed as a CNA for UPMC Cole in Coudersport.

Heather was a member of the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse.  She enjoyed crocheting and crafts of all kinds.  Her greatest love was her family.

Margaret M. Visseau                      “beloved mother, grandmother, and GG”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Margaret M. “Margie” Visseau, 97, of Shinglehouse, a former longtime resident of Little Genesee, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness.

Born on Tuesday, October 5, 1926 in Shinglehouse, she was a daughter of William G. and Clara A Garneret Sutherland.  On February 18, 1950 in Bolivar, NY, she married Robert G. “Bob” Visseau, who passed away on March 31, 2006.

She was a graduate of Bolivar High School, Bolivar, NY.  Margie was employed at the former Dexter-Hysol Company in Olean, NY for 20 years, retiring on October 1, 1987.

She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Shinglehouse and was a member of the 4Cs Senior Citizens Club in Bolivar.  Margie enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, and horseback riding.

Her greatest love was spending time with her family.

Heather Lynn Youndt                   

Heather Lynn Youndt, 48, of Coudersport, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a courageous battle with cancer.

To pay respects to Heather and her family, calling hours will be held from 1pm to 7pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will be held at 3:30pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024, with Pastor Clint Pearsall of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, and the Rev. Russell J. Horning of Shinglehouse, co-officiating. 

Heather entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Heather, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

A complete obituary will follow.