David C. Burton, 73, of 97 Marion Ave. Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.

Born on April 18, 1950, in Kane, he was a son of the late Edward D. and Dorothy (Humes) Burton.

On December 18, 1981, he married Toni Marie (Bizzaro) Burton, who preceded him in death on December 8, 2020.

Karen S. Ostrum, 77, of 7 Nelson Avenue, Bradford, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital. 

Born on October 27, 1945, in New Kensington, she was a daughter of the late John and Gertrude L. (Olbeter) Defassio.

On March 29, 1968, in New Kensington, she married Raymond D. Ostrum who survives. 

Karen was a graduate of New Kensington High School. She earned her Bachelors in Education from Clarion University in 1967, and went on to earn a Masters in Reading from St. Bonaventure University. 

She taught in the Bradford Area School District for over 37 years, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, and the Bradford Children’s Home.

Karen was a member of the Red Hats, Penn York Doll Club, Literary Club, and PSEA. 

On March 20, 1961 Debbie Lynn was born to Bill and Phyllis (Potter) Gaberseck and was destined to be full of life. A baby girl, with golden hair, she joined older brother, Billy Gaberseck, and then later younger brother, Larry (Mona) Gaberseck, and younger sister, Patty (Jess) Wilson.

Debbie graduated from Coudersport High School in 1979, which was the same year her son, Robert (Abbi) Rossman was born and 5 years later her son Jason (Liz) Rossman added to her family.

On October 22, 1988 she married the love her life, Geoff Mahaley. Together they built their business now known as Mahaley’s Outdoor Power Equipment. In June of 1989 she had her youngest son John (Maureen) Mahaley. Debbie and Geoff enjoyed many years together until November of 2016 when Geoff was called home.

Geraldine M. McDonald, 87, of 37 Fairview Heights, Bradford, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. 

Born May 17, 1936, in Newark NY, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Nellie (Wilover) Baker. She was a graduate of Gowanda High School.

On May 26, 1956, she married Glenn C. McDonald who preceded her in death on August 7, 1986.

Gerrie was employed at Loblaws Grocery Store. She was a member of the Greater Bradford Senior Center. 

Adam D. Ginther, 51, of 132 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport.

He was born March 22, 1972, in Olean, NY, son of the late David F. and Marie Gradl Ginther.  He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1990 and earned his degree in criminal justice from Edinboro University.

John S. Sheldon Johnson (Magoo), 60, of Warren, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Warren General Hospital, after an apparent heart attack.

He was born on January 18, 1963, in Martinez, California, the son of the late John W. and Sandra Treadwell Johnson.  In 1989 John moved to Warren, PA and has resided here since. John married Michelle (Wood) Johnson in Russell, PA on June 27, 1998.

He worked as a diesel mechanic for Regal Trucking, in Ripley, NY.

“Beloved Daughter, Feral Sister, Wild Auntie, and Truest Friend”

Makena Lee “Kenna” Austin, 22, of Shinglehouse, PA tragically passed away with her whole loving family and most prized friends by her side on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on Thursday, March 15, 2001 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Douglas R. and Hellen J. Limrick Ryan.

She was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 2019, Shinglehouse.  An accomplished artist and photographer, Kenna was accepted into the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts juried High School Art Exhibits at St. Bonaventure University when she was a senior in high school. She also made honors in the choir in high school as an alto singer.

After graduation, Kenna worked with her father at XPO Transportation in Olean, NY.  At the time of her passing, she was employed as a machine operator at Morgan AMT in Coudersport.

Edwin F. “Pike” Wittman, 87, of 607 Virginia Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born August 30, 1936, in St. Marys, son of the late Edwin and Ethel Woods Wittman. 

Pike was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1954, as well as a 1958 graduate of Villanova University.  Pike joined GTE Sylvania after graduation where he served as Plant Controller until retirement. In addition, he taught accounting at Penn State DuBois for several years.   Following retirement, Pike and his brother entered the powdered metal industry by opening Elk Metals. 

On August 17, 1957, in the Sacred Heart Church, Pike married Sallie A. Fox, who survives.