Nancy Goode, 89, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.

Funeral arrangements are in complete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes.

Shirley J. Steudler, age 92, of Launer Drive, Johnsonburg, PA died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her daughter’s home in St. Marys. 

A daughter of the late William and Edith (Lundberg) Launer, she was born on September 15, 1930 in Johnsonburg.  On February 14, 1953 she married Charles Edward Steudler, who predeceased her on November 17, 2009.

Shirley is survived by: four children, Douglas (Mary Jean) Steudler of Frederick, MD, Cynthia (Byron Wolfe) Polaski of St. Marys, Thomas (Gina) Steudler of Johnsonburg and William (Michele) Steudler of State College; six grandchildren, Bill, Trista, Leigh, Alyssa, Marissa and Tony; seven great-grandchildren, Sadie, Quinn, Harper, Lincoln, Kailie, Gloria and Kennedy; and a sister, Charlotte “Chudgie” Knopic.

Besides her parents and her husband, Shirley was predeceased by: two sisters, Nancy Yates and Alice McGuinness.

Shirley graduated from Johnsonburg Schools in 1948.  She worked in the office of Johnsonburg Paper Mill for more than twenty years until her retirement.  She was a longstanding, active, member of St. John Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed crafts, sewing, making gifts, Sudoku, crosswords, gardening, driving until the age of 92, spending time with her family, and was especially thrilled at the birth of every great-grandchild.  She had lived all her life in Johnsonburg, until the past year with her daughter, in St. Marys.

At Shirley’s request, there will be no public visitation.

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Ubel Funeral Home of Johnsonburg.

Funeral Services will be held, 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Ubel Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorials to the St. John Lutheran Church, the Johnsonburg Senior Center or the Johnsonburg Community Center and will be accepting online condolences at the Ubel Funeral Home website(www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).

Bert Marovich Jr, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away May 9, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Bert made many lifelong friends during the years he lived in Bradford. His circle of friends extended to the men he met at the YMCA, the men he waterskied with on Kinzua Dam and those he snow skied with at Holiday Valley.

The water skiers and snow skiers were an awesome group of men and they made wonderful memories together. Bert passed his love of snow skiing on to his son and grandson. The Marovich men made a trip out west last winter that they hoped was to be the first of many to come. Todd and Todd Henry will ski this winter with the first run dedicated to Bert.

Surviving is his wife of 40 years Linda (Taylor) Marovich, one son Todd (Wendy) Marovich, one grandson, Todd Henry Marovich, one brother, Michael (Tammy) Behney, and their son, Collin Behney, one sister-in-law, Nancy (Taylor) Ellison, and her children, Justin and Lindsey Ellison, and several cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Bert Marovich Sr and Anne Behney, one brother-in-law Mark Ellison.

In lieu of memorials, the family requests you spend quality time with those you love and care about. Those memories will last a lifetime and will help you through any difficult times you may encounter. Quality time is never wasted.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Joseph Vincent Letko passed away on April 12, 2023. Joe was born on October 28, 1948, in Minersville, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Letko, he was the oldest of four siblings. Joe leaves behind the love of his life, Virginia Letko, and his two children, Joseph Letko (his wife, Beth) and Amy Letko (partner, Jason Peduzzi) and 6 grandchildren which were the twinkle in his eye; Joe, Josh, Ryan, and Mack Letko and Storm and Paris Sivak. Joe also leaves behind his sister, Mary Ellen DiRenzo of Pottsville, PA along with numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Letko and sister, Linda Duffy.

Joe loved being a pappy and enjoyed all stages of his grandchildren’s lives. He relished in the opportunity to watch his grandchildren explore and develop their own interests and always loved a good game of war in the back yard. Summers were always a time of exploration and discovery with pappy. The gang would play for hours and then meet by the fire to discuss the winning techniques. Eventually, through the cycle of life, he was more of a spectator and listener.

Joe was a beloved teacher and wrestling coach at Eisenhower High School for more than 30 years. He was truly passionate about teaching and coaching each one of his students, motivating and sculpting each student athlete to be the best they could be. He remembers each of his students he had during his teaching and coaching career and loved to run into them and talk about past memories. He had an unorthodox way of teaching and coaching that was ahead of his time that students will always remember.  His loud, booming voice will be heard in the gym and in the hallways of the school for many years.

Joe had a passion for literature. He read, recited, and memorized literary greats such as Wordsworth, Keats and Dickens. Daily quotations were an inspiration in the wrestling room and also family time around the dinner table. He always said, ‘To be happy is to be forever young!”

Joe was never one who liked to sit idle, so after retiring from EHS he started Letko’s Dam Water aulingHauling. …Hauling. Starting with a lime green 1976 firetruck, he was determined to enjoy his retirement, ultimately growing his hobby into a successful business that many people will remember for years to come. Joe loved to catch up with his regular customers and children often loved to come and watch him unload water with his trucks and hoses.

Joe will always be remembered for his positive attitude, his zest for life, outgoing personality, and favorite phrase (C’est La Vie), Such Is Life. Joe’s positive, go get ‘em attitude was infectious and inspiring to anyone who met him. He had the ability to make anyone feel welcome and comfortable. If you knew Joe Letko, you realized he was not a man that needed titles or past accomplishments to be remembered, Joe was simply your friend.

Friends may call on Tuesday May 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Memorial services will follow in the funeral home at 3:00 pm, with the Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, Pastor, officiating. A celebration of Joe’s life will immediately follow at the Letko residence on Rhine Run Road in Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren Cancer Center c/o Warren General Hospital or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.

Ethel Eva (Hargrave) Sipes, 100, formerly of Coudersport, PA, finished her earthly journey on May 9, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St Marys, PA.

Ethel was a “firecracker” and blazed her way into the world on July 4, 1922 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was the only daughter to Guy and Pearl (Smith) Hargrave, and the only sister to her beloved brothers; Earl, Hugh, Keith (Laman) and Jim (James).

Ethel had a happy childhood and was doted on by her father, mother and brothers. Her dear aunt Kizzy also helped to raise her. Ethel graduated from high school as valedictorian of her class and then went on to attend business school.

In 1945 she married Leonard Smith, and they had a son; Jon Smith. In 1954, in California, Ethel married John J Sipes, and they had 4 children together; Scott, Mark, Janet and Lori. They were a military family and moved across the country, from California to New York, making many fond memories along the way. In California, Ethel worked as a librarian. They eventually settled in Coudersport, PA, and made it their home.

In Coudersport, Ethel was part of the community, working at the tax assessment office and as a member of the Coudersport Alliance Church, where she was the church librarian and a dedicated nursery worker. In her retirement, she spent many years volunteering in the Long Term Care unit of Cole Memorial. She was always a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.

Ethel may be remembered most for her lifelong love of learning and her insatiable hunger for reading.  She was never afraid to try to learn something new; going from having remembered the first car ever driving into her town, to being an avid user of technology and even social media.  She read hundreds of books each year, and never felt like a cent spent on books was a wasted one. She will also be remembered for her unflappable strength, fierce loyalty and incredible stubbornness, but even more-so for her love of chocolate (and anyone who knew her knew it was the best and easiest way to her heart).

Ethel leaves behind her on this earth her children,   Jon Smith of Portland, Oregon, Scott (Mary) Sipes  of Belews Creek, N.C., Mark (Theresa) Sipes of Coudersport, PA, Janet Sipes of Emporium, PA, and Lori (James) Sipes Eastman of Emporium, PA, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She joined in heaven her parents, husband and brothers, as well her faithful feline companion, Sunny Boy.

A private graveside service will be held.  Family suggest memorial contributions in Ethel’s name be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Ave, Coudersport, PA 16915

Her care has been entrusted to Fickinger Funeral Home of Coudersport, PA.  To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.

Stephen M. Seachrist, 62, of Brookfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport. 

Born May 20, 1960 in Sellersville, PA, he was a son of the late Walter and Helen (Grossmyer) Seachrist.  Stephen was a Graduate of Pennridge High School and was married to the former Helen Temple, who survives.

He was a self-employed carpenter for many years and enjoyed riding his Harley and watching ice hockey. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan and loved animals and all living things.

In addition to his wife, Helen Seachrist, Stephen is survived by a stepson, Hans Mielke, Westfield, PA; two stepdaughters, Kristina Mielke, Knoxville, PA and Kimberly Mielke, Knoxville, PA; two brothers, Walter “Wally” (Jennifer) Seachrist, Telford, PA and Terry (Lisa) Seachrist, Argus, PA; a sister, Sue Lavelle, Pennsburg, PA; and several nieces and nephews. 

A Memorial Service will be held at the family’s convenience.

Memorial contributions may be made to an animal rescue of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton, PA.