Robert “Bob” Bennett, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Green Home.

He was born in Nelson to Clair and Carolyn (Starkey) Bennett. Robert married Lana Sykora on January 16, 1965.

Bob was a diesel mechanic tech at Taynton Trucking for many years, drove truck for Baltzley Hardwoods and owned and operated his own excavating, contracting, and paving company. He was a teamster, a pilot who loved to fly, and he also had a great passion for hunting.  He was a member of Ossea Lodge #317 of Wellsboro, and a lifelong resident of the area.

Bob is survived by his 2 sons:  Wayne Bennett (Laura) of Galeton, and Randy Bennett (Kelley) of Sweden Valley; a daughter:  Shelly Cornell (Jeff) of Wellsboro; 7 grandchildren:  Kelsey Bennett, Melanie Blackwell, Ashley Autry, Aaron Burkhardt, Vanessa Davis, Marissa Duffee, and Shayna Painter; 8 great grandchildren; a brother:  Carlo Bennett of Latrobe; 2 sisters:  Carol Thompson (Bob) of Bethany Beach, DE, Patty Butler of Latrobe.

He is proceeded in death by his parents and his wife.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Bob’s life on Thursday May, 18 at 11am at the Tussey Mosher Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Bob’s name to be made to Wellsboro Shared Home Inc., 27 Bacon Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

His family has entrusted the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with his arrangements, to share a memory or condolence with his family, visit www.tusseymosher.com.

Richard L. Armagost, 90, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, with his daughters by his side.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Margaret A. “Peggy” Fedor, 80, of Washington Street, St. Marys, PA passed away following a brief illness Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born October 16, 1942, in Clairton, PA, daughter of the late Laslo and Ann Andrisko Fedor.  Peggy attended Clairton schools, lived in St. Marys for 45 years, and was a Class A Inspector for Powder Metal Products.

Peggy is survived by her caring nieces, Ann Fedor and Elizabeth Rodemsky (Edward), and her nephew, John Fedor.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Fedor, the love of her life, Donny Dippold, and a niece, Natalie Fedor.

Peggy had a great interest in learning about and collecting Native American artifacts.  An avid Steelers fan, she always looked forward to football season every year.  She enjoyed her friends and trips to the casino.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 8:30AM until 9:30AM.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10:00AM, with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,  Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Rosa M. Royer, 93, passed away Saturday (May 6) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.  

She was born on June 22, 1929 in Naples, Italy, the daughter of the late Luciano and Consentina Persico.

Rosa’s biggest joy was her family. She could not have been more proud, and loved to introduce them to everyone. When she wasn’t busy making her famous Sunday pasta dinners, she kept herself busy keeping her house spotless and tending to her numerous houseplants, with the green thumb she had. She also enjoyed raising many songbirds including canaries and parakeets.  Rosa was a social butterfly and her voice could always be heard by many as she loved to talk, play bingo, and shop while she was still able. She had a strong faith and will. Her friendliness and big heart will be remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Jack) Golden, Joanne (Joe) Proesl of Kane and Tina (Jeff) Biel of Wilcox; two sons, Lucian Drost of Union City and Daniel (Criss) Drost of Olean; nine grandchildren, Connor Drost, Jenna Golden, John Golden, Danielle Sporer, Kristi Eckstrom, Jackie Vecchiarella, Ryan Drost, Skylar Biel and Sailor Biel; three great-grandchildren, Gage Mullen, Jacob Bresnehan and Jude Golden and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Jacob Drost and Charles “Bud” Royer; one sister Vanna Persico and three brothers, Aldo and Enzo Persico and  Antonio Persico in infancy.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, which will take place on Monday (May 15) at 11:30 at the Cummings Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

Ronald L. Summerson, 78, lifelong resident of Sinnemahoning, PA, passed away on Thursday afternoon (May 11, 2023) at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, following a brief illness. 

He was born November 23, 1944 in Punxsutawney, PA, to Dalton “Dean” and Arlene “Jean” Bair Summerson. On September 3, 1966, he married Nancy Dexter in the Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church.

Ron retired as an Equipment Operator from Penn DOT, where he worked for over 35 years. “Ronnie,” as he was called by his friends, was known for his sense of humor and his passion for hunting and fishing. He loved to camp, canoe and ride motorcycles with family and friends. Ron was also an avid reader and enjoyed watching old westerns with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Kimberly Saline (Michael), Sinnemahoning and Diana Heeren (Cornelius), Texas; and a brother, Dennis Summerson, Emporium.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Sydney “Sid” Summerson, Sr.

There will be no visitation and services will be private.

Burial will be in the Gilmore Cemetery, Austin, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, c/o: Taylor Gillette, 174 Nickler Rd., Emporium, PA 15834 or the Cameron County SPCA, 678 South Mountain Rd., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Cheryl D. Card, 77, of Roulette, PA passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

Born on Monday, July 16, 1945, in Greenville, NC, she was the daughter of Harold “Hoy” E. and Beatrice M. Manning Hall.  On April 8, 1995, in Coudersport, Pa, she married Raymond E. “Ray” Card, who passed away on September 27, 2015.

She graduated from Vermilion High School in Vermilion, Ohio and attended Jamestown Community College later in life.

Cheryl played Trumpet in the high school band and the French Horn in High School Concert Band.  With her love of music, she sang in the High School and Church Choirs. 

Cheryl loved accounting and spent most of her career in accounting and management positions ranging from Burger King, a home development firm, and finishing her accounting career at Pierce Federal Credit Union in Port Allegany Pa.

She loved gardening, canning, sewing, crafting and collecting Fenton Glass and owls. Earlier in life she was a member of the VFW, Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Potter County Chapter of A.A.H.A

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Jennifer Sterrett Pinchock of Roulette, Pa. and Jacqueline Sterrett (Errick) Thomas of Turtlepoint, Pa.; a stepson, Raymond W Card of Port Allegany, Pa.; three stepdaughters, Tami Card Lapp of Roulette, Pa., Mona Card Teclaw of Port Allegany, Pa., and Paula Card Whitney of Port Allegany, Pa.

Cheryl cherished her precious Grandchildren.  Jason (Jennifer) Cornelius of Roulette, Pa., Tyler Cornelius of Denver, Colorado, Tanner Thomas of Turtlepoint, Pa., Barbara Pinchock (Steven Kanaley) of Highstown, New Jersey and Rebekah Pinchock of Warren, Pa.; and 3 Great Granddaughters, Jocelyn Cornelius, Alianna Cornelius and Hayden Reed. One brother, Mikel Hall of Leon, WV.  Two Nieces, Melissa Khoury of Cleveland, Ohio, Marry Ann Hall (David) Cousino of Radcliff, KY; and 1 nephew, Mikel Hall Jr. of Texas.

Also surviving are Cheryl’s lifelong friends, Carol Schmidt (Ron) Baske, Nancy Schmidt (Dave) Gastin.  and Brenda Grandin Milliron.

Cheryl was predeceased by her parents, her husband, sister Lola Lade and son Jason A Sterrett.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Cheryl’s honor on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Port Allegany Veterans Memorial Home, Route 155, Port Allegany, PA 16743.

Cheryl entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse. To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Cheryl, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page

Duke Center–Iva Louise Kimball, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister, a woman who loved well and was well-loved, sadly, passed peacefully surrounded by family at UPMC Cole of Coudersport on May 12, 2023. She fought a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was 61 years old.

Born December 22, 1961 in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of Iva (Dessi Hoffman) Green and the late Robert Green, Sr.

On June 16, 1979 in Duke Center, she married John Kimball, who survives. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and best friends. Together, the couple had two sons, Tim (Brandi) of Eldred PA, and Ted of Bradford PA, two daughters, Jennifer of Duke Center, PA and Vicki Neely (Jim) of Smethport, PA. The couple was also blessed with four Grandsons: Dayton & Devin Kimball of Eldred, PA and Dawson & Dallas Neely of Smethport, PA.

Iva, best known to friends as Ivy, was a gifted caregiver. She felt blessed to be trusted to care for so many children in her home. After 30+ years of caring for others’ children, she worked as a Paraeducator for the IU9 and as a craft coordinator for the YMCA after school program in Smethport, PA.

Outside of caregiving, Iva enjoyed camping and baking. She loved to share her baked goods with everyone, but her biggest enjoyment came from spending time with her family. Family was the focus of her life. She was the beloved matriarch for an extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a longtime member of the Eldred First Church of God.

In addition to her mother of Eldred, she is also survived by one brother, Jeff (Collene) Green of Eldred, PA; two sisters, Lisa Rura (Joe Yanik) of Gerry, New York and Wendy Vancise of Erie, PA.

She was preceded in death by her father, an infant son, John Robert, and her 3 brothers, Robert Jr., Joey, Kevin and a sister, Kimberly.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 20, from 10 AM to 12 Noon, at the Eldred First Church of God, where memorial services will begin at 12 Noon with the Rev. James Kazimer, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany, PA.

In lieu of flowers, Ivy would hope that you will do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for some poor unfortunate soul in her name. Monetary memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or

American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, Port Allegany.