SWEDEN HILL, PA—James C. “Jamie” Loy II, 43, a lifelong resident of Sweden Hill, passed away with his loving mother by his side on Friday, December 1, 2023, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a short illness.

Jamie’s mother entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

A complete obituary will follow.

Julia Joanne Fishkin, 85, of 12 Valleybrook Dr., Bradford, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 2, 2023; surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 8, 1938 in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Amy Kathryn Cardy DeMuro.

She was a 1956 graduate of the Jamestown High School.

On November 17, 1956 she married Richard J. Fishkin; they later divorced in 2003.

Michael S. PROCTOR, 57, of Galeton, PA, died Friday, December 1, 2023 in his daughter’s home in Coudersport.  

Born July 5, 1966, in Coudersport, he was the son of Richard and Cindy Lou Huggler Proctor.  A graduate of Galeton Area High School, he was employed by Patterson Lumber for many years.  Mike was known for being a hard worker and a caring person.  His family was his pride and joy.  He loved being with family and friends.  

Steven Eugene Cochran of Hopewell, Va. was promoted to heaven on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in his home with family around him.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra J. Cochran; his sons, Steven J. Cochran and Tony E. Cochran (Johnie); his daughters, Kera M. Kellogg and Anna J. Garst (Casey); his grandchildren, Natasha Cochran, Joseph Flahart, Madison Hoyt, Travion Cochran, Braedyn Gilormini and Haven Garst; his brothers, Thomas Cochran (Karen), Frederick Cochran (Tracy) and Joseph Cochran (Angela); and his sister, Jean Mealy (Clayton).

Steven was preceded in death by his brother, Duncan Cochran; parents Frederick Cochran (Mabel) and his adopted son, William Beason.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 6 at the VFW Post 637 Banquet room in Hopewell, Va and the Kelley Reunion.

Nancy L. Mckee, 81, of Warren, PA went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House, Warren, PA.

She was born on April 21, 1942, in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of the late Harry Kellogg and Isabella (Arnold) Kellogg. Nancy had resided in Warren, PA since 1983 and lived in Sugar Grove, PA, before.

Nancy was raised by her aunt and uncle, Irvin “Bucky” and Cecil Chandler. She was a graduate of Youngsville High School, Class of 1960. Nancy was a graduate of Nursing from Jamestown Community College, and she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Fredonia.

Nancy was employed with Warren General Hospital, then with First American Healthcare as an administrator, and retired from Warren State Hospital in 2004.

July 25, 1936 – Nov. 28, 2023 JEFFERSON, IA — Dean G. Scalfaro, 87, recently of Grand Junction, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, IA. A visitation was held Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, with a Celebration of Life planned for a later date.

Dean was born July 25, 1936 in Olean NY the son of Philip “Pat” and Beulah (Hatch) Scalfaro. Dean was influenced by and especially close to his grandfather Dominick “Grandpa Nick” Scalfaro and his grandmother Lena “Grandma Lena” Martin. All preceded him in passing.

He was a 1955 graduate of Otto Eldred High School, Eldred PA. Dean began working as a welder for Dresser Clark in Olean NY in 1956. He had a keen interest in utilizing his self-taught mechanical skills and expanding his career with Dresser and after several years was recruited by the Service Department to become an Erecting Superintendent, traveling both domestically and the world overseeing the installation of complex reciprocating engine compressors as well as centrifugal compressors and complimentary equipment. Dean was eventually promoted to lead the Franklin Park IL mid-west service office and went on to oversee service operations in Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia for the company. Dean was instrumental in developing the highly successful Contract Maintenance Group and retired from Dresser Rand, a joint venture formed by Dresser Clark and Ingersoll Rand, after 50+ dedicated years of service. Dean instilled his exemplary work ethic in all his children.

John H. Bixler, Jr., 84, of Emporium, PA passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, PA on Thursday evening (November 30, 2023).

He was born January 6, 1939 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late John H. and Dorothy McDonald Bixler.

John graduated from Cameron County High School. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. After serving in the Army he graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, PA where he earned a teaching degree. He went on to teach music at Union School District in Rimersburg for over 30 years. Years ago he enjoyed playing tennis, baseball and target shooting as he was a sharpshooter. He liked animals, especially his cats and dogs.