Marlene H. Agosti, 86, of 448 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 following a brief illness at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born November 29, 1935, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Erwin and Hedwig Kraft Laird, Sr.  Marlene was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.  She was a nurse’s aide at Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital and worked at Sylvania.

On June 1, 1957, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marlene married the late Louis J. Agosti, who preceded her in death on July 28, 2015.

She is survived by her son, Steven Agosti and his wife, Judy of St. Marys; her granddaughter, Chelsea Gregory and her husband Ben of St. Marys; and by her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Evans; and by her brother, Erwin Laird, Jr.  She was the last member of her immediate family.

She enjoyed gardening and all flowers, loved to color, and she took great joy in watching professional wrestling.  Marlene absolutely loved her family and cherished each moment she shared with them.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Ann Foor officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Patricia Louise Van Cise, 89, of Warren, PA., died on Thursday November 10, 2022, in her home after an extended illness. 

She was born May 8, 1933, in Warren, PA. Patricia was the daughter of Edwin Miller and Vera Jean Hall Miller Holmberg.  She has been a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1951 graduate of Warren High School.  She had been employed with the former S.S. Kresge Company. 

She enjoyed cooking and baking, loved farming, canning, square dancing, roller skating, bicycle riding, horseback riding, and married her high school sweetheart.

She is survived by her 4 children – Steven Van Cise and wife, Pat of Russell, PA., James E. Van Cise and wife, Nancy Maze of Cheyenne, WY., Sherry Lynn Klark and husband, Michael and

Susan L. Knapp and husband, Chanc all of Warren, PA. 8 grandchildren, Michael Rowan (Rhonda), Kelly Van Cise (Patty), Andrew Rowan (Julie), Carrie Zeigler (Kevin), Kristina Miles, April Chisholm (Mark), Brittany Reed (Kurtis), and Ben Hagberg; 11 great grandchildren, Brandon (Destiny), Abigail (Darin), Ashley (Steven), Matthew, Michael Jr., Camron, Alex, Jordan, Aiden, Micah, and Abel; four great grandchildren, Harper, Eloise, Alex, Jacob; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William G. Van Cise whom she married November 18, 1951, at Calvary Baptist Church, Warren, PA., who died February 3, 2004; three sisters, Yvonne Lee, Phyllis Maze, and Claudia Holmberg.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday November 17, 2022,  from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held there at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor, Jon M. Swart, retired minister, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. 

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through, The Alzheimer Association at www.alz.org/donate. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Alfred A. Citro, 88, of Warren, PA, formerly of Wayne, New Jersey, passed away on Friday November 11, 2022, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab Center in Warren.

He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on April 26, 1934, the son of the late Anthony A. and Margaret Martin Citro. Alfred graduated from Pompton Lakes High School Class of 1952. After high school, Alfred enlisted with the U.S. Army serving from 1952-1956 during the Korean War, he worked as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Strategic Air Command. After his time in the service Alfred worked for NASA, and later owned and operated B&D Enterprises, in Warren from 1974 to his retirement. Alfred married Sally R. Keneske on Sept 26^th, 1960, in California and they spent 62 wonderful years raising a family together.

Alfred was a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Warren. He loved garage sales, spending time with his family and friends, and had a love for cars especially Porsches.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sally R. Citro; two children, Cary C. Citro of Warren, and Amy Lehman of Wayne, NJ; four grandchildren, Anthony Citro of Arlington, VA, Cecilia Citro of Warren, PA, Steffan Peterson and Sophia Peterson of Wayne, NJ.

In addition to his parents Alfred was preceded in death by his sister Marjorie “Babe” Citro.

Friends may call the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East Street Warren, PA, on Monday November 14, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 15, 2022, at 11:00 am in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 Pleasant Dr. Warren, PA, with the Rev. Jeff Ewing, pastor, officiating. Burial and military honors will be held in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Kane.

E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com

Ronald Joseph Massa, 93, of Warren, PA, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022, in the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House after a brief illness.

He was born in Warren, PA, on November 1, 1929, the son of the late Samuel and Alberta Pochey Massa. Ronald was a Warren area resident his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. Ronald worked for Osram Sylvania and retired from the Warren State Hospital.

He is survived by his loving daughter Amy Adamski of Edinboro, PA; siblings, Dolores Grogan of Charlotte, NC, Toni Jo Loomis and husband Chuck of Warren, Sam Massa and wife Gayle of Warren, Michele Allen and husband Kevin of Irvine, Renee Sperry and husband Skip of Russell, Peter Massa and wife Laurie of Omaha, Nebraska, and Anne Rich and husband Martin of Jamestown, NY; two grandchildren, Samuel Adamski and Maggie Adamski; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Miller, and Joan Cornelius.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Those wishing to place memorial may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren PA, 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com 

Born: Phyllis Ann Coyle, December 10, 1922 in Alma, NY
Died: November 7, 2022 in St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, FL
Daughter of: Philip J. and Lulu (Cook) Coyle, Bolivar, NY

Sr. John Francis entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on February 2, 1945; was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1945; and professed her final vows on August 16, 1952. She joyfully lived the Mission and Charism of the Franciscan Sisters for over 77 years.

Phyllis attended elementary and high school in the Bolivar School System from 1928 – 1940. Following her high school graduation, she studied at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo, NY receiving her RN in Nursing in 1944. Sister pursued studies at Barry College, Miami, FL and Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where she received her BS in Nursing. She continued her education at Catholic University of America and received her Master’s in Administration in Nursing Education in 1958.

Her initial ministry was at St. Francis Hospital in Miami Beach, FL as Head Nurse for 13 years. In 1959, she became the Director of Nursing at St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Brighton, MA. Five years later, she was transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital School of Nursing in Camden, NJ where she made her impact for 38 years, first as Director followed by the position as Dean. She was known as a firm but outstanding Nursing Director. Graduates from “Lourdes” had the reputation as excellent RN’s due to her commitment to her ministry.
In 2002, Sister retired to St. Elizabeth Convent, Tampa, FL, following a brief period of time caring for her ill sister, Theresa. She was an avid reader and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, so she took advantage of the free time that was now hers. One of her main delights was baking apple pies for the enjoyment of others.

Sr. John Francis is predeceased by her parents, Philip J and Lulu (Cook) Coyle; her brothers, John and Francis; and her sisters Lucille, Theresa and Agnes. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A wake service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of St. Elizabeth Motherhouse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 9:30 AM in the chapel of St. Elizabeth Motherhouse. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 East State Street, Olean, New York. For condolences, please visit www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.