Phyllis Kay Cummings, age 75, of Bushkill, PA passed away on July 23, 2023 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono in East Stroudsburg, PA. Phyllis was born March 3, 1948 in Corning, NY and was a daughter to the late George and Freida (Cook) Musto. 

She loved the beach and being in nature. She enjoyed watching the birds in her bird feeder and she collected plants. What she loved most of all was being around her two sons and grandchildren. Her sons and grandchildren were what she was most proud of. She was surrounded by so much family and loved ones who loved her unconditionally. Her memory will live on in all of her family’s hearts. 

She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Elkland, PA alongside her parents.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com

Donna G. Pritchard, age 91, of Westfield, PA passed away at home on Saturday, July 22, 2023. 

Born August 23, 1931 in Westfield, she was the daughter of the late George and Maree (Leach) Greeley. 

Donna was a ‘jack of all trades’, sewed her own clothes and instilled the love of music into her children and grandchildren. 

Lori Ann McIlwain, age 60, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away on July 20, 2023 at her home after a long battle with cancer.

Lori was born December 13, 1962 in Watkins Glenn, NY and was a daughter to Warren and Cecile (Manwaring) McIlwain.

She is survived by her loving spouse, Melissa Wilson; children, Melissa (Joshua) Rose and James (Andrea) Mays Jr.; grandsons, Langstin Rose and Russel Mays; granddaughters, Tatum and Payton Rose; her father; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and niece, Billie Jo.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com

Susan J. Kilpatrick, 67, of N. Open Brook Rd., Turtlepoint, PA passed away Sunday (July 23, 2023) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. 

     Born July 22, 1956, in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of Chester R. and Loretta M. Boysha Hartman.

     Susan had lived in Buffalo & Hinsdale, NY, Bradford, PA, and most recent, Turtlepoint, PA.  

     She was employed with Carlson’s General Store, Turtlepoint, before her retirement.

     She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Smethport.

     Surviving in addition to her longtime companion, Tim P. Elliott, with whom she lived, are two sons, William and Robert Elliott both of Smethport, PA; and a daughter, Heidi M. Elliott of Port Allegany; and a granddaughter, Sophia Benson.

      She was preceded in death by her parents.

      At Susan’s request, there will be no services. 

      Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

      Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.

     Condolences can be to:  Tim Elliott, 1178 N. Open Brook Rd,  Turtlepoint, PA 16750.

Guy E. Lucore, 65, of Pennsylvania Ave. in James City, PA passed away Saturday afternoon (July 22) at his residence.  Born Nov. 20, 1957 in Kane, he is the son of the late Warren and June (Shaffer) Lucore.

Guy had worked at Kane Screen for several years and then he worked as a laborer for Highland Township.

Rowland Proashas, 94, of 72 Covert Rd., Kane, PA passed away Thursday (July 20) at his residence.  Born Aug. 6, 1928 in Hamlin Township, he is the son of the late Harry and Leora (Pressler) Proashas.  On June 28, 1952, in Chester, PA he married Beverly “Jill” Witherow, who preceded him in death.

Roland joined the Navy in June of 1946 and was a mechanic on planes in Pensacola, FL. He was honorably discharged in May of 1948.  He worked as an auto mechanic for several years at local garages, then became the mechanic for the Kane Borough, where he later served as Borough Streets Supervisor for many years. He worked for the Borough from 1965 until 1990, after that he worked in his private auto repair shop until his retirement.

Linda R. “Nana” WEINREBER, 73, of Belmont, NY, died Sunday, July 23, 2023 in F.F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua, surrounded by her family. 

Born March 17, 1950, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Franklin A. and Florence V. Earl Skillman.  A graduate of Wellsville High School, she earned a secretarial degree from Alfred State.  She was employed by Carl Butler Insurance Agency and then was a stay-at-home mom.  Linda’s interests included reading and playing Facebook games.  She loved her cats, Buffy and Smokey, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Surviving are:  two daughters, Heather (Melvin) Smith of Circleville, OH and Dawn (Kevin) Scott of Angelica; eight grandchildren, Lauren Smith, Chelsey Payne, Mackenzie Payne, Dylan Weinreber, Sarah Weinreber, Liam Smith, Hayley Smith, and Trenton Scott;  three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Remington, and Bentley;  four sisters, Sheila Greene of Wellsville, Sandra (Timothy) Aiken of Wellsville, Kathy (Dale) Mills of Port Edward, and Carol Skillman of Cobleskill;  nieces, nephews, and many friends. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Shane M. Weinreber;  a brother, Frank Skillman;  a sister, Marilyn Edwards;  the father of her children, Mark Weinreber;  and two brothers-in-law, William Greene and David Hullihen.  

A gathering to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at the Dyke Street Fire Hall, 89 E. Hanover St., Wellsville on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with a service at 6:00 PM.  Rev. Dennis Munro will officiate.  Per Nana’s request, everyone is requested to wear leopard print to the service.  Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory.  Memorials may be made to Allegany County Office for the Aging, 6085 SR 19N, Belmont, NY 14813.  Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Anthony Thomas ROSSELLI, 63, of Houghton, NY, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Born May 7, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of Anthony Guy and Diana Lourichella Rosselli. 

Surviving are:  two sisters, Gerri (Randy) Smallridge and Janet Cook;  nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Wolff.  Services will be private.  

Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory.  Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Linda Whiteman Shick, 62, of Olean, N.Y., formerly of Bradford, died Tuesday July 25, 2023, in Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Joseph J. Wichensky, Sr., 85, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 6, 1937 in Bradford, the son of the late Harry and Ida Lewis Wichensky.

He attended Bradford Area Schools.

On February 22, 1957 in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bradford, he married Dolores A. Erickson; who survives.

He served in the U.S. Navy from March, 1955 until his honorable discharge in November, 1958.

He was employed by the Bradford City Police Department as a motorcycle officer for his whole career; finally retiring as a Lieutenant.

AUSTIN, Pa.—Heath D. Setzer, 43, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away in his home on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.

Audrey was the wife of Morell (Tuffy) Wilt, for 63 years, who proceeded her in death.  She was the mother to Donna Wilt Bamesberger (husband Neal), Nancy Wilt Grobbel, Elaine Wilt Bredengerd (husband Matt), Dennis Wilt and David Wilt.  Audrey has 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Audrey is the eldest child of Kenneth C McGarry and Sarah Azman McGarry and she had 5 siblings. She is survived by her sister Linda McGarry Brown and her brother Peter McGarry.  

Audrey will be remembered for her love of making crafts for the craft fairs, quilting and canning vegetables from their garden.  Over the years she worked at Market Basket, Zippo, the Red Barn……….   

The family will have a celebration of life for Audrey later when all the immediate family can be present.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.

Gayle Leigh Johnson (Wetherbee) of Warren, PA passed away unexpectedly on July 21st after a valiant fight with leukemia.

Gayle was born in Corry, PA on June 5, 1949, and grew up on the family dairy farm as one of five sisters. She was the valedictorian of Sparta High School Class of 1967 and earned her RN degree from the Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing in 1969.

While serving as a nurse at the Warren State Hospital she met Charles (Chuck) Johnson. The two were married in March of 1970 and spent 48 loving years together.