Dorothy C. BLAIR, 57, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Coudersport, PA and Dover, DE, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in her home.  Born October 17, 1968, in Dover, DE, she was the daughter of Georgie and Dorothy Crouse Grace.  

Surviving are: her father, Georgie Grace; three daughters, Melissa Bowers, Nicole Gilbert, and LeAnna Gilbert; eight grandchildren; and her significant other of 14 years, Travis Kottwitz.  

She was predeceased by her mother.  The family will remember Dorothy privately.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Russell G. OUTMAN, 85, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2026 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  Born March 3, 1940, in Blossburg, he was the son of Russell L. and Marjorie S. Cook Outman.  In 1983, in Westfield, he married Dorothy Burdick, who survives.  

A 1958 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he was employed by Turbodyne in Wellsville, NY, Ingersoll-Rand in Painted-Post, NY, Outman Brothers Construction, owned and operated Seals in Westfield, and was a self-employed excavating contractor.  Russell coached baseball in Westfield for many years.  He was a member of International Benchrest Shooters.  

William S. “Bill” REED, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Elmira, NY.  Born October 11, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Arlington E. and Maude Cary Reed.  On September 4, 1971, in Harrison Valley, he married Louise D. Schmidt, who survives.  

A 1960 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1970.  He worked the family farm, was a maintenance foreman for Westfield Tanning Company for most of his career, and was a skilled welder, mechanic, and equipment operator.  He had a knack for solving complex problems with simple solutions.  Bill loved music and played the guitar in an Army band and local bands.  

Genevieve May Silvis, 97, of Coryville, passed away on Friday, February, 27, 2026 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

She was born on March 31, 1928 in Carrollton, NY; a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Mosher Mattocks.

She attended Olean, NY schools.

On January 22, 1949 in Olean; she married Clifford T. Silvis who preceded her in death on December 15, 2011.

She was a member of the Coryville Church of Faith and she was a volunteer with the Eldred World War 2 museum for many years.  When she was younger, she used to sell Avon, bowl at the former Smethport Bowling Lanes and volunteer for the former Home Extension.  She enjoyed going for walks, working in her flower bed and she loved visiting with people. 

Paul Edward Keller                            “celebration of life slated”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life for Paul E. Keller, 82, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Sweden Valley Grange, 129 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport.

Please join Dad/Papa’s family for an afternoon of a small luncheon, socializing, and sharing loved memories. Dad/Papa loved to sit and share his favorite memories with everyone. We would love to hear your memories of him.

Paul’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com

Eris L. Hogue, formerly of Bradford and Bradenton, FL, passed away, Monday March 2, 2026, while at her daughters home in Seneca where she had resided the last couple of years.

Born in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Eve (Daubenspeck) Latham. She was a 1941 graduate of Bradford High School.

On January 11, 1942, in Allegany, NY, she married Kenneth W. Hogue who died May 30, 2007.

For 28 years she worked at Corning Glass as an expediter.

Eris formerly attended the Derrick City United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Starlite Bowling League, a member of Bradford Women of the Moose and a member of the Red Hat Society. She had also been a Girl Scout Leader.

Surviving are three sons, Kenneth C. (Lynn) Hogue, Gregory L. (the late Deborah) Hogue and Jeffrey A. Hogue all of Bradford, one daughter, Karen L. (the late Sam) Smith of Seneca, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ken, three sisters, Jean Stiable, Josephine Latham and Erla D. Whitehill and one grandson, Todd M. Hogue.

Friends will be received on Friday, March 6, 2026, from noon  to 1:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, 33 South Avenue where funeral and committal services will be held at 1:00 pm, with Fr. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Brett A. Hilliard, 65, of West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.

Born August 30, 1960, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Ronald Lee and Donna J. (Hallock)  Hilliard Sr. Brett was a 1978 graduate of Bradford High School.

On September 7, 1985 in Bradford, he married Julie (Cobb) Hilliard who survives.

Brett was employed as a Rural Route Driver for the Bradford Era for over 35 years.

He was a member of Eagles Club, and a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed watching Western’s especially Gunsmoke, and John Wayne Movies.

Surviving is his wife Julie, they were together for over 50 years, one son, Brett A.Hilliard Jr., of Bradford, one granddaughter, Addison Hilliard, three sisters, Helen Hilliard, of Marienville, Shelley Hendryx, of Rew and Kathy Yehl, of Bandera, TX, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ronald Hilliard, and Gregory Hilliard.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to No Feline Left Behind P.O.Box 783, Bradford PA 16701, or the Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department.  

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com