Josephine C. “Jo” Martin, 96, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023. 

She was born on March 13, 1926 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Octavia and Carmella Trio Cornelio.

On August 7, 1948, she married the late Paul “Moe” Martin, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2004. Together they were blessed more than 56 years of marriage.

Jo was a member of Queen of the World Church. She retired from Sylvania in 1986 after many years of service, where she was also a member of the Quarter Century Club. She enjoyed playing Bingo and always looked forward to trips to the casino. Most of all, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by one son; Michael Martin and his wife Nancee of St. Marys; 2 grandchildren; Melissa Nicklas and Mallory Martin, and by two great-grandchildren; Rylee and Mason. She is also survived by one sister; Irene Hnath of St. Marys, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Jo was preceded in death by three brothers; Orester Cornelio, Antonio Cornelio, and Albert Cornelio, and by four sisters; Rose Garbic, Helen Cornelio, Theresa Feldbauer, and Mary Bauer.

A Memorial Service is being scheduled and will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Pinecrest Manor Activities Fund.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

John Y. DICKINSON, 62, of Westfield, PA, passed away early Monday morning, January 16, 2023 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, with his daughters at his side.  

Born October 31, 1960, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Franklin K. and Sharon M. Northup Dickinson.  John was a loved dad, grandpa, brother, and friend to many.  He enjoyed collecting bottles, camping with his nephews, fishing with his grandkids, hunting for ginseng, and spending time with his family.  

Surviving are:  his daughters, Mindy (Ryan) Stephens and Megan (David) Culkin; four grandchildren, Trinity Wimpelberg, Carter Stephens, Logan Stephens, and Sophia Culkin;  a brother Stephen Dickinson; two sisters, Holly (Jeff) Musselman and Cindy Dickinson; nieces and nephews.  

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mary Jo Dickinson.  Honoring John’s wishes, a gathering to celebrate his life will be held this summer.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com. 

Larkin Elizabeth RUTKOWSKI HAYMAN, Esq., 36, of Genesee, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the arms of her parents.  In the months before her death, every effort was made to find help for Larkin’s deteriorating health which began with Covid.  Her parents, brother Kris, and Aunt Sandy were sources of continual support in those final months.  Broken hearts mourn the loss of a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend.  

Born January 6, 1987, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Deborah Jo Rutkowski and Barry K. Hayman.  As a child, she loved puffalumps and wore out the many her parents bought her.

Through Silver Bits 4-H Club, Pigs-R-Us 4-H Club, and Headwaters FFA, she was a Champion showman of her horses and production livestock animals.  Her pursuits won six Pennsylvania State 4-H Championships, 18 District Champion and Reserve Championships, nine Potter County Fair Supreme Championships, 2003 ESMHA High Point Youth Pleasure Driving (undefeated), and numerous CVSC, KRA, NYSBA, ESMHA, and NYMHC High and Reserve Point awards in Halter, Showmanship, Equitation, and Pleasure.  Love of animals and animal care were constants in Larkin’s home life.  She especially loved her dogs, Coco and Keebler.     

She was a 2005 graduate of Northern Potter High School, where she was active in track, softball, FFA, varsity club, ski club, yearbook, and served as president of National Honor Society.  Through ski club, she had the opportunity to learn snowboarding, for which she had a natural agility and became a passionate practitioner of the sport.  She listed it first in her yearbook list of likes.  

A gifted artist, she was great at cartooning like her father and fabulous at ceramics.  She won many art awards. 

A 2009 graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice.  In 2013, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI.  While living in Philadelphia, she helped neighborhood youth with their studies and did art projects such as decorating clay pots and planting pansies for Mother’s Day gifts.  Larkin had a heart for helping youth.

Throughout her career, she was an advocate for the poor, disadvantaged, and abused, working with the Philadelphia Defender Association, A Way Out in Coudersport, and the Lycoming County Public Defender’s Office.  She saw wrong and tried to right it.  

Surviving are: her parents, Deborah Jo Rutkowski and Barry Hayman; a brother, Dr. Kristen P. Hayman; aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Ronald and Verna Hayman; and maternal grandparents, Eugene and Elizabeth Rutkowski.  

Services will be private.  

Memorials may be made to A Way Out, P.O. Box 447, Coudersport, PA 16915 or Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 208, Coudersport, PA 16915.  

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

Lewis B. Cornelius, Jr., 55, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his son’s residence, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born August 1, 1967 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Lewis B. Cornelius Sr. and Rebecca (Butler) Simar. He attended schools in New York.

He was employed at Applebees Restaurant in Olean for 13 years, Perkins Restaurant for six years, and most recently as a baker at Tim Hortons. He had a passion for cooking and building and repairing computers. 

He was preceded in death by his companion of over 35 years Sue Ann Coy who died June 9, 2020. 

Surviving is one son, Stephen L. (Jessica) Cornelius, of Bradford, one daughter, Stephanie Menius, of Kannapolis NC, seven grandchildren, two sisters, his twin, Mindy Roberts, of Kannapolis NC, and Tanya Youngs, of Concord NC, two brothers, Gene Cornelius, of Bradford, and Philip Cornelius, of Concord NC, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his companion of over 35 years Sue Ann Coy who died June 9, 2020, two granddaughters, Emily Nicole Menius, and Aubrie Blum, and one sister, Della Teresa Johnson Dille.

There will be no public services. Private services will be held for family at a later date.

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

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Eileen D. Spence, 99, a resident of St. Marys, entered eternal life on Monday, January 16, 2023. 

She was born in Erie on June 5, 1923, daughter of the late Edward W. and Florence Hespelein Downing.  She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1941 and worked as a secretary/bookkeeper at Lake Shore Lumber in Erie until she met the love of her life, Ottomar (Ottie) C. Spence.  On May 31, 1948, they married at St. Ann’s Church in Erie.  The ceremony was officiated by her uncle, Reverend Joseph Downing.

After moving to St. Marys, Eileen developed many treasured friendships within the community.  She was a board member of the Christian Food Bank, serving as secretary for 26 years.  Eileen volunteered at Sacred Heart Church on the Social Committee’s bakery and funeral outreach programs and at The United Way.  She was also a lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of America.  Later in life she worked as a bookkeeper for Elk Building Materials and St. Marys Precision Homes.  She enjoyed card club, art class, and golfing with many of her dearest friends.

Eileen deeply loved her family and was loved a hundredfold in return.  Countless years were devoted to raising her six children who will greatly miss her. 

She is survived by four daughters: Marlene and her husband Bryan Lett of Wyomissing, PA, Ann Bly of Pembroke Pines, FL, Gail Crosbie of Davie, FL, and Mary and her husband David Palmer of Gibsonia, PA; two sons: Jeffrey of St. Marys and Richard of Somerset, PA; a brother, Dr. Charles Downing of San Antonio, TX; and two sisters-in-law: Rita “Sister” Downing of San Antonio, TX and Sandra Assalone of St. Marys.  Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Eileen was preceded in death by a brother Edward of San Antonio, TX; two daughters-in-law: Michele Spence of St. Marys and Karen Spence of Somerset; two sons-in-law: Larry Bly of Pembroke Pines, FL and Jimmy Crosbie of Davie, FL; two sisters-in-law: Alene Downing of San Antonio, TX and Mary Louise Francis of St. Marys; and two brothers-in-law: Joseph Francis and Thomas Assalone, both of St. Marys.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. 

Family and Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Jeffery J. Noble, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials if desired may be made to The Christian Food Bank, P.O. Box 1033, St. Marys, PA  15857, Sacred Heart Social Committee, 337 Center St, St. Marys, PA  15857 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com