“beloved companion, uncle and friend”

Mantachie, Mississippi—William H. “Billy” Allen, 61, of Mantachie, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA passed away unexpectedly in his home with his loving companion by his side, on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Born on Monday, August 21, 1961 in Rahway, NJ, he was a son of Richard E. “Dick” Sr. and Irene Mesko Allen.

Billy was a graduate of Rahway (NJ) High School.  Billy was employed as a professional truck driver throughout his lifetime and was working for Summit Trucking in Dallas, Texas at the time of his death.  Billy was extremely proud of his 5 million plus miles that he drove during his career…he was working on his 10 million miles.

Billy enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He loved listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd, but his greatest love was spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his companion, Jeannie Olson of Mantachie; a nephew, Nicholas J. “Nick” (Tabby) Allen of Shinglehouse; a niece, Alexis N. (Brent Stiles) Allen of Shinglehouse; two grandnephews, Troy M. Allen and Theo M. Allen; a grandniece, Stella Rose Stiles; several nieces and nephews in Mississippi; a sister-in-law, Kari A. Allen of Shinglehouse; and a cousin, Guy Allen of Sebring, Florida.

In addition to his parents, Billy was predeceased by a brother, Richard E. “Richie” Allen, Jr.

In keeping with Billy’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.  He will be laid to rest in the Allen Family Cemetery alongside his parents and brother.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Billy’s family entrusted his 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, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Barbara A. Draper, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrenceville, PA on May 30, 2023.  Barbara was born on November 21, 1953 in Corning, NY to Wayne and Martha Doran. In 1971, Barbara married William Huggins in Elkland, PA. They had two children, Harlow and Wendy.  Later, she married Claude Draper and they lost a son at birth. 

Barbara worked for Corning Inc. from the early 70’s and retired on her 55th birthday in 2008. She will be remembered in so many wonderful ways by her family and friends. She had a big heart and was the first to share for those in need. She was never without a cat or dog, mostly both at the same time and often more than one of each! She loved gardening, reading, and having lunch with friends. Most importantly, she was so proud of her grandson Harlow. She loved taking Harlow to swimming lessons, wrestling, baseball practice and games and just spending time with him. She enjoyed watching him grow into a wonderful young man. 

Barbara is survived by her son Harlow Huggins; and grandson, Harlow Little of Lawrenceville, PA; sisters, Nora Arico of Exeter, NH and Maxine (Mickey) Smith of Seabrook, TX; and brother, Philip (Addie) Doran of Painted Post, NY. Nieces, Angela MacKinnon of Maine, Victoria Sfalanga of Miami, FL, Christine Hughes and Tara Villanueva of Seabrook, TX, and Catherine Allen, of Chesapeake, VA. Nephews; Frank Sfalanga Jr. of Ft. Meyers, FL, Philip Sfalanga of Texas, and Joshua Doran of South Elmira, NY; as well as many loving cousins.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, loss of a son at birth and her daughter; Wendy Renee’ Huggins. 

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations in Barbara’s memory to: Paradise Garden Animal Haven, 598 Kent Hill Rd., Woodhull, NY 14898. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Saturday, June 10th at her home. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Kenyon Funeral Home in Elkland, PA.

Theresa (Juliano) Bruzzi, 97, of Coudersport, PA passed away May 31, 2023 at Sweden Valley Manor. 

She was born June 20, 1925 in Warren, PA to August and Angela (Mancuso) Juliano.  She graduated from Warren High School in 1942 and on October 11, 1947, she married Frank A. Bruzzi, who had served with Theresa’s brother August, in the USMC during WWII.

Two days after their wedding, Theresa and Frank opened Bruzzi Cleaners where she worked until her retirement in 1987. 

Theresa was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church of Coudersport, a past member of the Sodality Society of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Warren PA, an executive board member of the Potter County Easter Seal Society for handicapped children and adults, member of the Coudersport Golf Course and past president of the Ladies Golf Association, past member of the Potter County Snowmobile Club, member and past president of Office Girls Club, past member Central Grange, Meals on Wheels volunteer, member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas and their Player’s Club and CDA Woman of the Year in 1998, member American Legion Auxiliary, volunteered at Sweden Valley Manor, and she served on Potter County Board of Elections.  In 1962 she received the Brace for Ace award for outstanding volunteer service for the cause of the handicap.

Theresa is survived by her two sons:  Scott D. Bruzzi and Mark T. Bruzzi; two grandchildren:  Frank A. Bruzzi II (Elissa), and Robert J. Bruzzi (Sara); five great-grandchildren:  Ellis Anne, Molly, Chase, Gia, and Adeline (Addie) Mae; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by:  her parents; husband; son:  James A. Bruzzi; grandson:  James A. Bruzzi, Jr.; six brothers:  Thomas I, James, August I, August II, Thomas II, and Arthur; and two sisters:  Julia Decker, and Elizabeth (Bettie) Richardson.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Theresa’s life from 10am-11am Saturday June 10, 2023 at St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am in the church.  Burial will be in St. Eulalia Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, family requested memorial contributions in Theresa’s name be made to the Coudersport Area School District general scholarship fund or the Coudersport Area School District Sports Boosters (698 Dwight Street; Coudersport, PA 16915). 

Theresa’s family have entrusted her arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA.  To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.thomasfickinger.com. 

Theresa received excellent compassionate care and dedicated attention from the staff at Cole Manor and Sweden Valley Manor, and her doctor Mark Shelley, and her family would like to recognize and thank them for their work.

Eugene C. Pondo Jr., age 82, husband of the late Mary M. (Sowizdral), passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Gene leaves behind his children Jeanmarie Pondo (Jack), Julia Meachem (Bill), Eugene Pondo lll (Roxanne), John Pondo (Stacy), Joshua Pondo (Marcie). He was the father of the late Judith Sherwood (David).

His legacy will live on in his grandchildren: Jeremy, Thomas, Carman, James, Samantha, Brittany, Christopher, Eugene lV, Kelsey, Mary Elizabeth, Curtis, Michael, Amelia, Marleen, Luke, Zachary, Megan, Nate and Katherine. His great-grandchildren: Laana, Christina, Aubrey, Morgan, Tristan, Logan, Damien, James, Gabby, C.J., Isabella, Carsyn H., Cohen, Emily, Carsyn J., Lilly-Ann and Charley.

He is also survived by his sisters: Barbara Klienguenther and Mary Jane Werkley . Sisters in law: Madeline Mullen (Mike) and Karen Pondo, numerous nieces and nephews and special cousins: Walt and Karen Koneski, Friends: CP, Sue and Donna. He will be missed by his dogs, Belle and Beau.

He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene Sr. and Mary J. (Zygmont), brother Kenneth Pondo and sister Karen Clarke.

Gene touched the hearts of many and will be missed dearly. He was known by some as “The Hillbilly from Philly”, but as a gentleman to all. His quick wit, unique musical interludes and smart rhymes will be remembered fondly. If you were to ever visit Gene, you’d either find him baking his favorite pound cake, at the barn with his “critters” or most likely reclining in his chair watching his favorite westerns shows. He’d offer you a Genny or a shot of brandy and enjoy your company. He was an accomplished Pinochle player and if you were up for a few hands that was an added bonus for him. He was an avid hunter, especially small game hunting- while only on foot.

He served in the U.S. Army- receiving commendations for his superior performance in individual weapons including small arms maintenance as an Armorer of Headquarters and Headquarters Company with 1st Medium Tank Battalion (Patton).

Gene retired from the Philadelphia School District as a Maintenance Foreman for more than 30 years. And that was Gene, a simple guy with a huge heart who knew what he wanted and did it. His family would like to extend thanks to all who provided assistance to Gene and Mary at any time that it was needed.

Family and Friends may call at St. Bibiana’s Catholic Church, Galeton PA on Tuesday June 6th from 10 am – 12pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 pm with Father Joseph Dougherty officiating. The family will have a private burial at a later date. A celebration of life will be in the church hall following mass.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to: The American Legion or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital- PO Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38101-2132.  Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.  www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.

Frank F. Krupa, of Warren, PA, died peacefully with his son at his side, on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Lebanon, N.H. Born November 8, 1929, to Joseph and Helen Gritzer Krupa in Johnstown Pennsylvania, Frank had an interesting childhood which he would tell us about often.

He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1948 and was employed by Bethlehem Steel until he wanted to enlist and serve his country during the Korean War. In 1949 he completed his training as an Aviation Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy.

Between 1949 and 1953 when he was honorably discharged, he worked on an aircraft carriers and repaired radios on planes. During that time, he traveled the world and returned with interesting stories of the beautiful places he saw and the tragedy that unfolded as the result of war.

After the war, he attended California University of Pennsylvania. It was during that time that he met Anna, his wife, and completed his studies to become a teacher.

He married Anna on August 2, 1958, at St. Joseph Church, Roscoe, PA, then moved to Warren, PA, and started his teaching career at the Warren Area County School District, teaching at the former Beaty Junior High School, grades 7-9 as an industrial arts teacher and shop teacher.

Every day of his 33-year career he wore a suit and tie to school. Both the teachers and students well-liked him. Thousands of students learned from him while residing in Warren. At some point, he even taught some former students’ children.

One of Frank’s favorite pastimes was fishing. During the summers, he spent his time fishing at both Chapman Dam and Kinzua Dam with his children and then later on with his grandchildren. He’d loved wearing his fishing gear and teaching the craft to another generation while just looking out at the water.

He also loved growing fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, and tomatoes. He enjoyed going outside and picking some fresh fruit to share.

Frank was an avid reader who loved to delve into novels and then discuss them with family. He also was interested in building model planes. Many days you would find him watching a classic western on TV. which were his favorites.

He loved all his family and enjoyed visiting or talking to them as often as possible.

During his lifetime he was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church in Warren.

He is survived by his 2 children – Karen Glas and husband, Richard, of Waxhaw NC, and Brian Krupa of West Dover VT, Edward and Jean Krupa, Johnstown, PA; Eugene and Ethel of St. Michael, PA; Patricia, Bob Alvarez, Sumter, SC and Mike Krupa of Johnstown. He has 3 grandchildren -– Dr. Jessica Boben and her husband Ken Boben of Monroe, NC, David Glas of Durham NC, and Sarah Glas of Chapel Hill, NC. He also has two great-grandchildren Kenny Boben and Finn Boben.

In addition to his parents Joseph and Helen (Gritzer) Krupa, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna D. Litavec Krupa Joseph Krupa, Stepmother, Anna, John Krupa, and Mary Ritchey.

Friends will be received at Holy Redeemer Church Gathering Space, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., from am on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with the Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Church Building Center Fund.

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

Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

John J. Bundy III, 53, of Moffit Ave. in Kane, PA passed away Monday at UPMC-Hamot.  He was born in Kane on Nov. 24, 1969, the son of Nancy (Zuchowski) McKinney and the late John Bundy Jr.

John held many titles in life with his favorite being that of father. He loved nothing more than spending time with his two sons. John fought a battle with kidney disease for 35 years. Because he endured so much, he truly appreciated the simple things, especially going for rides with Andy in his jeep and going to the casino with Derek.

In addition to his mother he is survived by two sons, Derek (Lauren) Bundy and Andrew Bundy both of Kane; one sister Jackie (Dennis Asel) Lindquist of Kane; one brother Adam (James Marshall) Bundy of Shelter Island, NY; two stepsisters, Kathy Wojcik and Tracy (Ira) Nearing; three stepbrothers, Samuel, James and Thomas McKinney and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, his stepmother Frankie Bundy; his paternal grandparents, John Bundy Sr. and Joyce Bundy and his maternal grandparents, Adam and Doris Zuchowski.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday (June 3) from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Heather Glogau officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

James E. Magnuson, 77, of Pine Ave., Kane, PA passed away Tuesday (May 30) at his residence.  He was born in Kane on Oct. 26, 1945, the son of the late David and Mary (Johnson) Magnuson.

He graduated from Kane High School in 1963 and then attended college for two years at Edinboro and Jamestown Community College.  In 1967 he joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam in 1968 as a psychological operations specialist.  During his tour he served on missions with units of the Third Marine Division, Special Forces, Fifth Mechanized Infantry Division, 101st Airborne and the First Cavalry.  He returned to Ft. Bragg in 1969 to serve the remainder of his enlistment.  During that time representatives of the fledgling Air Marshall Program attempted to recruit him but he declined their offers and returned to Kane in 1970.  From that time until his retirement, he worked in and around the Kane area as a self-employed carpenter/cabinet maker.  

He is survived by many cousins, both in Kane and throughout the U.S.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  His cremated remains will be buried at the family lot at Forest Lawn Cemetery, where he will join his maternal grandparents, parents and uncles.

Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. Bradford, PA 16701.

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

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.