Michael R. SUCHOCKI, 80, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Boyertown and Gilbertsville, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Roswell Park, Buffalo, NY.  

Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.  Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.  

Born October 7, 1943, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John and Catherine Ruskie Suchocki.  On September 22, 2008, in Wellsboro, he married Joan M. KappensteinYoung, who survives.  A graduate of Mount Carmel High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961 – 1965 during the Vietnam War.  He was employed as a prison guard at SCI Graterford and the Potter County Jail. 

Rochelle Huet Laird, 57, of St. Marys and formerly of the Philippines, passed away peacefully at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport on Friday, February 16, 2024.

She was born June 8, 1966 in Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines, daughter of the late Artemio and Sophia Magante Huet. On September 24, 1988 in Cherry Point, NC, she married William T. Laird, who survives.

Gerald I. Fiske II              

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Gerald I. “Fuzzy” Fiske II, 39, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on February 6, 2024.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the 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 L. HOCKENBERRY, 81, of Scio, NY, died Monday, February 19, 2024, in Jones Memorial Hospital.  

Born July 7, 1942, in Altoona, he was the son of David and Margaret Harris Hockenberry.  On April 2, 1977, in Lewiston, he married the former Eileen J. Young, who predeceased him on February 14, 2021.  He was employed by the Youngstown School District as a janitor.  

Debra L. Caskey, 62, of Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. 

Born on May 22, 1961, in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Mary E. (Lindy) Crattie.

She was a 1979 graduate at Bradford High School. She then attended the University of Pitt-Bradford, and later main campus, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in English.

On July 3, 1993, in the First Presbyterian Church, she married Steve R. Caskey, who survives. 

Deb worked for Morgan Optical, Seneca Optical, and retired as an Optician at Gateway Ophthalmology. 

She was a member of the American Legion Post 108 Auxiliary, and the Pine Acres Country Club. Deb loved to spend time with her family and attend her children’s activities. 

Al Mack Van Orden, Jr., 77, of 28 Hall Road, Derrick City, PA passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Pavilion at BRMC.

Born October 27, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Al Mack and E. Jeanne (Schoolmaster) Van Orden, Sr. He was a 1964 graduate of Bradford High School.

He married the love of his life, Diana C. (Campbell) VanOrden on February 14, 1998. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2021.

He was a member of the Foster Township Police Department from 1976 to 1980. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Pratt County KS. from 1980 to 1985. He also drove truck for many years locally and over the road. He was a Briggs and Stratton Master Mechanic last working for Burt Young Sales. 

He loved to hunt, fish, and attended Foster Township meetings. He was a life member of the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department.

Irene C. “Cookie” Nussbaum, 79, of 258 West Creek Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk, with her family by her side. 

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

Robert M. Buckheit, 78, of Port Allegany, PA died Sunday (February 18, 2024) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary

Robert J. Dean:  Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

Robert J. Dean, 89, of 7796 Rte. 417, Bolivar, NY passed away peacefully Monday, February 19, 2024 at home with family by his side.

Born on August 20, 1934, in Alma, he was the son of the late James and Mildred Cline Dean.  On September 27, 1953, in Oswayo, he married the former Frances A. Sturdevant and together they shared the next 70 years together.

Bob was a graduate of Allentown High School.  He served in the United States Army and also served in the United States Army Reserves.

He owned and operated Bob’s Auto Body Shop in Bolivar for fifty years from 1970 until his retirement in 2020.

Bob was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church, Macedonia Lodge 258 F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory, the Ismailia Shriners, and the Empire State Towing and Recovery Association.  He had served on the Advisory Board at Alfred State College for the Auto body/Automotive Technical Program, and had served as President of the Southern tier Auto Body Association in the 1970’s.

Donald E. Richardson                      “Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Hero”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA — Donald E. Richardson, 76, of Shinglehouse, PA, but a nomad at heart, went home to be with the Lord with his loving family by his side in his home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Thursday, March 6, 1947, in Bozeman, Montana, a son of Harold E. and Kathleen Lutes Richardson. In July of 1978, in Kalispell, Montana, he married Catherine S. “Scottie” Lightner, who survives.

Don was a graduate of Belgrade High School in Belgrade, Montana, and was a graduate of The College of Santa Fe, New Mexico, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Education. He also received his pilot’s license at age 17.

Don was a US Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War for 19 months. During his military career, Don was awarded two Air Medals, which are the equivalent of Bronze Stars. He flew just under 1,000 combat hours as a crew chief. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. After the war, he joined the US Army Special Forces (Airborne) and later served in the US National Guard.

After 20 plus years working in accounting, Don changed careers to pursue his passion and became a history teacher. He taught social studies for 18 years in New Mexico and North Carolina. He retired from teaching at Southern Lee High School in Sanford, NC in 2014.

Don was a member of Crosstown Alliance Church in Shinglehouse. He enjoyed history, writing, and traveling. Don’s greatest love was his family.

Pauline Virginia Barner

Pauline V. Barner, 103, of Warren, PA died on Saturday February 17, 2024, in her home at the Rouse Suites, Youngsville, PA.

She was born in Tiona, PA on October 12, 1920, the daughter of the late William McClellan and Pearl Duchaine. Pauline was a lifelong resident of Warren and worked as a teacher’s aide for Warren County School District and at Sylvania Electric Wire Division. She also was a nanny for many local families of the Warren area.  Pauline was former member of Tiona United Methodist Church and the First Methodist Church in Warren.

On December 23, 1940, she married Raymond R. Barner in Warren, he passed on August 9, 1979.