William C. Hendrickson, 75, of Driftwood, PA passed away at his residence on Wednesday (January 24, 2024) morning following a lengthy illness.

He was born September 15, 1948 in Altoona, PA a son of the late Charles and Jean Fredrick Hendrickson. On June 22, 1991 in Emporium Country Club he married Marsha Jeffrey, who survives.

Bill graduated from Cameron County High School in 1966. He received a bachelors degree in education from Penn State, and was a lifelong Penn State football fan. He served two years in the US Army during the Viet Nam War

He retired from the Postal Service in 2010. He loved birding, traveling, hunting, fishing, the family land in Nebraska, and cats.

George L. Lewis, 76, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Monday morning (January 22, 2024) following a lengthy illness. He was born April 8, 1947 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Lawrence and Mary Hornung Lewis.

George graduated from Cameron County High School and served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed trapping and being with his family.

David W. Herzing, 82, of 733 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. 

Specific visitation information for Friday and service information for Saturday will be announced in the full obituary.  

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

Albert L. Reist, 94, of Warren, PA, died Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA., after an extended illness. 

He was born August 27, 1929 in Warren, PA., to the late Charles and Mina Stoddard Reist.  Albert was a lifelong Warren area resident.  Albert had served with the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. He was a self-employed contractor building numerous homes in the Warren County area.  He was a member of the Youngsville American Legion.

He is survived by his 5 children – Sherry Smith of Youngsville, PA., Robert (Bob) Reist and wife, Joan of Warren, PA., Tim Reist of Youngsville, PA., Linda Kasaback of Ludlow, PA., Cathy Yeskey of Youngsville, PA., 1 Sister – Mary Chapel, of Warren, PA., 8 Grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy L. Berlin Reist who died June 5, 2021, whom he married January 16, 1954, at Whig Hill, Forest Co., PA., 2 Brothers – Robert and Richard Reist, 2 Sisters – Rose Reist, Barbara Cook 1 Granddaughter – Casey Reist. 

A private service will be conducted at the convenience of the family.  E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with final arrangements.

“beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother”

Linea L. Simons, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Wednesday, September 16, 1953 in Lackawanna, NY, she was a daughter of Vergil S. and Alyene O. Karr Smith.  On November 25, 1972 in Shinglehouse, she married Howard P. “Scuff” Simons, who survives.

Linea was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1971 in Shinglehouse. She later attended Williamsport Community College and later the University of Pittsburgh in Bradford.

Linea was employed by the former Olean American Tile Plant in Olean, NY, AVX Corporation in Olean, Cutco Corporation in Olean where she was a line worker, and by the former Dr. Clark’s Veterinary Office in Portville, NY.  She was later employed in the Mental Health Unit at the former St. Francis Hospital in Olean and lastly as a waitress at Perkins Restaurant and Friendly’s Restaurant, both in Olean. Linea also babysat many local children in town, they all loved her!!

Linea was a former member of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department and a life member of the former Shinglehouse Volunteer Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary.  She loved riding her Honda trike with her husband, Scuff.  She also loved scrapbooking and traveling, the most memorable being their trip to the redwoods in California and all points in between.  Her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially with her great-grandchildren.

Linea L. Simons, 70, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Arrangements, entrusted to the compassionate care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Donald R. “Bear” Dalrymple, 65, of Coudersport, PA passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at UPMC-Cole. 

Bear was born on July 19, 1958, in San Mateo, CA, the son of the late Linda Dalrymple.

Bear worked many years for Level 3 as a computer programmer and later worked for Ithaca College.  Bear was a member of Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport and enjoyed playing guitar and riding his motorcycle.  Bear was also a Pastor in Texas and helped at various churches in the Coudersport area. 

Bear is survived by a brother, David Hickey of Lathrop, CA; and close friends; Pastor Joe Gerhart of Karthaus; Roxanne Bencardino of Austin; and Pastor John and Gina Minor of Coudersport.

A celebration of Bear’s life will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm, at the Gospel Tabernacle, 420 Route 6 West, Coudersport, with Pastor John Minor, officiating.

The family has entrusted Bear’s arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.