Larry W. Safford

PORT ALLEGANY- Larry W. Safford, 76, of Wildwood Dr., passed away Friday (Mar.1, 2024) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

      Born September 4, 1947, he was a son of Victor C. and Joyce M. Lilly Safford.

      Larry was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, class of 1967.

      He was employed with Verallia Co. (formerly Pierce Glass Co.) of Port Allegany, retiring Jan. 11, 2011, after 40 years of service.  

       Larry was a veteran, having served with the US Army, during the Vietnam War. 

Kirt W. Smithmyer

   ROULETTE- Kirt W. Smithmyer, 61, of Lanninger Creek Rd., passed away unexpectedly, Monday (Mar. 4, 2024) in his home.

      Born Nov. 30, 1962, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Leo G. and Delores J. Hesser Smithmyer.  He had married Michelle Causer. 

      Kirt was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1980.

      He was a self-employed flooring specialist who installed flooring throughout the area for many years.

       Kirt was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting & fishing, as well as foraging for ginseng. He also enjoyed shooting darts and pool.

Debra Robeson, 87, of Russell, PA, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. 

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.

Charlie T. Sitterson, 67, of Warren, PA, died at his residence, Wednesday morning, March 5, 2024. 

A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.

Michelle C. Laughner, 42, of Punxsutawney, PA died unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, March 4, 2024.

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

Linda Jean Ordway, 74, of Ridge Manor, Florida passed away on March 1, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1949, in Paterson, New Jersey to William and Jean Johnson.

She grew up with her sister: Gail Knauer. She married her late husband, Dana Ordway, on June 1, 1991, in Sweden Valley, Pennsylvania and they enjoyed 14 beautiful years together. She was a graduate of Coudersport High School in Pennsylvania. She went on to work for Pure Carbon in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, and then to work with her husband. They worked well together in painting and pressure washing.

Linda was an excellent painter. She cared about environmental conservation. Linda enjoyed outdoor work, playing cards, and games with her friends.  She was a volunteer at the Ridge Manor Community Center and Crime Watch.

Rosemarie Fowle, 78, of Wellsboro, PA passed away at UPMC Williamsport on March 3, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1945, to Louis and Antoinette (Grigoli) Grillo in Philadelphia, PA. On October 14, 1967, she married Richard Fowle.

Rosemarie was a member of Wellsboro Women’s Chorus and God’s Family Fellowship in which she hosted Thursday morning Bible Study. She was very involved in the churches that she attended including women’s groups and bible studies, and even making a mission trip to Maine. Rosemarie also enjoyed singing, cross-stitching, reading, baking, cooking, and especially playing games with her grandkids.

James D. Johns, 72, of Smethport, formerly of Coudersport, PA passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his home.

James was born on May 18, 1951, in Lancaster, the son of the late Brady and Miriam Johns.  On December 12, 1970, he married the former Glory Winters and celebrated 48 years of marriage until her passing on June 23, 2019.

James was a truck driver and owned and operated Glory Trail Trucking Company with his wife.  He later worked for Butler Transportation.  James was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, the NRA, and a contributor to the Family Life Center.  He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.

Joan (Oviatt) Maynard, 84, passed away March 4, 2024, in Albemarle N.C., following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born October 4, 1939, in Port Allegany the daughter of Stella Virginia (Reddington) Oviatt.

She was raised in Port Allegany and Coudersport and graduated from Coudersport High School, Class of 1957.
Joan and Thomas were married on October 11, 1957.

Beyond being devoted to raising her family, she was employed as a nurse’s aide, in retail, as a florist, and as a dental office receptionist. She was a longtime resident of Coudersport until moving to North Carolina in 2015.

Gerald Joseph “Joe” Barr, 83, of Emporium, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home.

Born in Buffalo, NY, on July 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Clair Lee and Christine Leona (Thomas) Barr, and the husband to Michele Rae Hall, who he married in 2010.