Christine “Chris” “Critter” Marie (Kamin) Tasa, age 64, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away surrounded by friends and family in her home on Friday, November 3, 2023. 

She was born on January 27, 1959 in Ames, IA daughter of George J. Kamin and Shirley Ann (Daleski) Jordan.

She and her family moved to Wellsboro in 1972 where she participated in cheerleading and was elected prom queen in 1977. After graduating High School Chris moved to Colorado where she worked as a waitress- she believed this was a job everyone should do at least once- and at several factories.

At one of these, she met Steven Tasa. They married on September 16, 1988 and moved back to Wellsboro in 1993 where she gave birth to her daughter Courtney.

George Michael Masisak passed away October 29th, 2023.

He was born in Bradford, PA. in August 1966 to Raymond and Miranda Masisak. He grew up playing football, hockey and cheering for the Buffalo Bills.

George attended Bradford High School before studying Mechanical Engineering at Penn College. Upon graduating he moved to Va. Beach where he worked for M & G Electronics before starting his own company, Crane and Rigging Camera Systems LLC and Global Vision Products.

R. Scott Miller, 71, affectionately known as “Frog,” passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, November 3, 2023.  He was born, June 21, 1952, to Raymond and Ruth (McJunkin) Miller.

Scott was an avid outdoorsman, a veteran, and a Licensed Forester.  He graduated from Jamestown High School in June of 1970, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army.  He was a Vietnam-era veteran who served as an MP, earning several medals and awards before his Honorable Discharge.  He considered it an honor and a privilege to have served his country.

He then attended JCC and graduated in June of 1977.  He went on to attend the University of Maine, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry.  He was a member of ACF and SAF.

For many years he worked alongside his father and his brother, David, where they created Allegheny Forestry Inc. 

After his father’s retirement, he continued his father’s legacy with his brother until he retired at the end of 2022. 

Phyllis A. Cook, 94, of Valley View Retirement Community and formerly of 502 Church Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA. 

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

Arthur “Art” R. Moate, 72, of Driftwood, PA formerly of Austin, PA passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday (November 6, 2023) following a lengthy illness.

He was born June 11, 1951, in Driftwood, a son of the late Arthur M. and Edna Smith Moate. On March 14, 1986, at the First Baptist Church in Emporium, he married Sarah J. “Sally” Lentz.

After attending Cameron County High School, Arthur enlisted in the Army where he served as an E5 in Okinawa during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged in 1974, he returned to Driftwood where he began and operated his own logging business for several years.

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Wurm Johnston, born April 2, 1950, to the late Leroy and Dorothy (Luchs) Wurm, has passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 5th.

She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, cherished mother, and doting grandmother. Jackie was united in marriage with the love of her life, Michael ‘Mike’ Johnston, who preceded her in death, on July 6, 1968.

    Jackie’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, and she always turned to God for guidance during challenging times. Her strong sense of humor brought joy to those around her, and she continued to share laughter and jokes until her final moments. 

James E. “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Ridgway, PA died on November 4, 2023, at Bradford Manor after a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 16, 1946, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lyle “Tug” Wilson.

On August 7, 1976, he married Kathlene Miller who survives.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He spent his time working on the Wilson farm and working as a machinist at GKN. Jim enjoyed hunting, star trek, and westerns.

“beloved son and brother”

LIVERPOOL, NY—Gregory L. “Greg” Lawton, 58, of Liverpool, formerly of Bolivar, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home from an apparent stroke on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Born on Tuesday, October 5, 1965 in Olean, he was a son of Lynn R. and Nada J. Burger Lawton.

Greg was a graduate of Bolivar High School and later attained his Associate’s Degree in carpentry from Alfred Ag Tech in Wellsville.

Greg was employed as a cabinet maker by One Source Millwork in East Syracuse.