Jane Marie Williams, 90, of Hyde Ave., Ridgway, PA died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at McKinley Health Center.

She was born on January 21, 1933, in Rasselas, a daughter of the late Stephen and Agatha Szymanski Preshak.

On August 16, 1952, at Holy Cross Church, she married the late Alvin E. Williams, who preceded in death on July 15, 2006.

Jane was a graduate of Wilcox High School and a member of St. Leo’s Church. She spent many years singing in the choir, being part of the preschool religious program, and envelope money counter volunteer. Jane enjoyed knitting, sewing, and bird-watching. She was an avid walker and jeopardy enthusiast. Jane worked as a secretary for Erie Insurance and spent time volunteering for Meals on Wheels.

Samuel L. Kinkead, 91, of German Settlement Road, Ridgway, PA died on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on July 27, 1932, in Ridgway, a son of the late William and Ada Brocklehurst Kinkead.

On July 29, 1955, he married the former Kathryn “Kay” Harbridge, who preceded him in death on January 12, 2023.

Sam was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where he was an usher for over 60 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed at National Fuel Gas Company for 47 years but became his happiest after retirement. During retirement he was a faithful caregiver for the Ridgway Cemeteries and a member of the Ridgway Cemetery Association.

Port Allegany – Ruth C. Grimes, 84, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away Monday (December 18, 2023) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 5-7 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21 at 11am from the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany. Burial will be in the Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.

A full obituary and arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Sandra L. Fuller, 84, formerly of Chapel Ridge, Bradford, PA passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born January 13, 1939, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ivy (Dickey) Fuller. She was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School.

Sandy was employed as an accountant for Fairway Ford for over 43 years.

She was a member of the Desk and Derrick Club, and she served as secretary and treasurer for the 1957 Bradford High School Class Alumni Association.

Thomas J. Chohrach, Sr., 83, of 254 Constitution Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Salamanca, NY. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Marguerite “Marge” Joan Chambers, age 96, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Peter Norton and Louise C. (Grieger) Norton.

Marguerite devoted her life to her family. She is the proud mother of two daughters, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her loving husband of 74 years Robert William Chambers passed away in April. She had remained close with her cousins and the neighbors she had befriended over the years. Every holiday was an event and special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays were celebrated lavishly. Everyone who knew her, loved her for her warm personality and contagious sense of humor. She was frequently referred to as the mother everyone wanted to have. She was lovingly referred to by those who knew her best as “Sas” the nickname given to her by her first grandchild Michael.

Marguerite was a devoted Catholic and a member of the St. Peters Catholic Church of Wellsboro.