Raymond W. Burgess, 91, of Patterson Lane, formerly of Langmaid Lane, Bradford, went peacefully to his heavenly home and his loving wife Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Born on November 19, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Rodney F. Burgess Sr. and Nettie LaBelle (Melzer) Burgess.

He was a 1949 Bradford Area High School graduate. He enlisted in the United States Navy on March 1, 1951, and served on the USS Daly until his honorable discharge on February 21, 1955. He was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal (European Clasp), Korean Service Medal (one star), United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

He began his career in 1950 for Bovaird & Seyfang as a tool grinder. After returning from the Navy he returned to Bovaird & Seyfang as a draftsmen in the Methods department. Bovaird & Seyfang later became Dresser Rand.  There he was a draftsman and the drafting supervisor for the Engineering department until his retirement after 40 years. During his time at Dresser Rand, he had two patents filed. His patent for an Automatic Seal Depressurization System was patented on January 25, 1994, and his patent for a Labyrinth Seal Assembly and Method was patented on December 14, 1999.

On August 20, 1955, he married the love of his life Joyce Walter at St. Francis Church in Bradford. They remained together until her passing in 2013.

COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Ila Arlene Saulter, known to her family and friends as Arlene (aka Harley-Arley), departed her loving family on Monday, October 2, 2023. 

Arlene was born in Roulette on July 9, 1933 to Dorothy and Wayne Knowlton.  Arlene was the last survivor of seven siblings.

Arlene married George E. Saulter in 1948 and was mother to four children, whom she raised in Coudersport with love, devotion, and many a stern look. 

Michael C. Burgett, 48, passed away at his home in Derrick City, PA on September 30, 2023, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.  

He is survived by his parents Amy and Leo, his brother Charles, his sister Nancy, his niece Allison, and his brother-in-law Sunny. Additionally, Michael has aunts, uncles and cousins in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and several other states.

Michael’s life journey started in Minnesota and took him to New Jersey, Virginia, New York, Colorado, Florida, and finally to Pennsylvania where he moved to be closer to his family. 

Raymond W. Burgess, 91, of Patterson Lane, formerly of Langmaid Lane, Bradford, PA passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his son’s residence.

Born on November 19, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Rodney F. and Nettie LaBella (Melzer) Sr.

He was a 1949 Bradford Area High School graduate.  He enlisted in the United States Navy on March 1, 1951 and served on the USS Daly until his honorable discharge on February 21, 1955. He was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal (European Clasp), Korean Service Medal (one star) United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

He began his career for Boviard & Seafang, Clark Brothers, which later became Dresser-Rand.  There he was the supervisor of the drafting department until his retirement after 40 years.

John H. Kroah, 69, of 27 Euclid Avenue, Bradford, PA passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, peacefully with his family by his side.

Born November 20, 1953, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Robert H. Kroah and Mary Knight (Starkey).

On January 12, 1980, in Eldred, he married Marjorie A. (Lechiara) Kroah, who survives..

John was employed at Dresser Manufacturing for over forty years. He was also an active member of the Marche Club, the American Legion, and the Eagles club. John loved to do Suduko puzzles, watching the Buffalo Bills and going to the races.

Linda C. TUBBS, 74, of Ulysses, PA, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  

Born May 29, 1949, in Blossburg, she was the daughter of Edwin Cole and Florence P. West Cole.  On June 24, 1978, in Harrison Valley, she married Charles M. “Spood” Tubbs, who predeceased her on November 27, 2022.  

She was employed by Electri-Cord in Westfield, Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, K&W Medical Supplies in Westfield for 17 years, and was also a licensed cosmetologist.  

Mildred R. HANNIGAN, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 in her home.

Friends may call at OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY on Saturday, October  7, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM.  Rev. Robin George will officiate.  Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery.  Cremation was at OLNEY-FOUST Private Crematory.  

Memorials may be made to SPCA serving Allegany County. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.