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.

A graveside committal service for Debra A. Kowalski, 61, will be conducted at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Johnsonburg, on Saturday June 3, 2023 at 10 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, officiating. Debra passed away unexpectedly in Michigan City on December 27, 2022.
 
Debbie was born on June 5, 1961 in Pennsylvania, a daughter to Stanley Kowalski and the late Sandra Calkins Kowalski, of Long Beach, IN. She is also survived by a daughter Amanda (Robert) Fries-Lee; a son Michael Fries; two grandchildren, Cecelia and Owen; two brothers, Mike (Rich Masterson) Kowalski and Steven Kowalski; and many loving friends. 
Debbie was a graduate of Marquette High School and loved to bake cookies and crochet. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Local arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PA. 

If desired, memorials may be made to the Michiana Humane Society, Inc. 772 IN-212, Michigan City, IN 46360 or to Stepping Stone Shelter for Women 601 Wabash St., Michigan City, IN 46360.

Ruth E. CLOSE, 81, of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville after a long illness.  Born October 13, 1941, in Seven Bridges, Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Donald Robert and Pruella Edith Toombs Dunn.  

On May 19, 1962, in Whitesville, she married Elwin James “Jim” Close, who predeceased her on April 17, 2022, just shy of their 60th wedding anniversary.  Ruth was a homemaker most of her life.  She and Jim owned and operated the Dill Pickle Restaurant in Wellsville for 33 years, retiring in 2008.  She was a hero to many and loved her family with her whole heart.  She was a sophisticated lady, compassionate, loving, patient, gentle, hard-working, brilliant businesswoman, painter, reader, seamstress, world traveler, and beach lover.  Ruth enjoyed making days special with spontaneous car rides and picnics.  She was a devoted woman of faith.  

Surviving are:  four children, Bradley Close of Wellsville, Lisa (Dean) Giopulos of Wellsville, Steven Close of Churchville, and Donald (Margaret) Close of Silver Creek;  eight grandchildren, Eric, Sarah, Jenna, Heather, Michael, Stephanie, Emily, and Jacob;  a great-granddaughter, Anelle;  five brothers, Donald I. (Marie) Dunn of Homer, Larry W. Dunn of Cortland, John P. (Honey) Dunn of Ulysses, PA, Robert S. Dunn of Ulysses, PA, and Roy J. (Rhonda) Dunn of Groton;  two sisters, Irene (Joseph) Brown of Culpeper, VA and Janet Button of Salt Lake City, UT;  sister-in-law, Joan Close of Warren, PA;  nieces and nephews. 

In addition to husband, she was predeceased by four sisters, Christine Dunn, Esther Vera Dunn, Carol Marie Tanner Babbitt, and Mary Evelyn Gardner;  and a brother-in-law, Donald Close. 

Funeral Services will be held privately at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kinney.  Memorials may be made to Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 E. State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Leo “JR” Grimone Jr., 86, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA early Wednesday morning (May 31, 2023). He was born December 15, 1936 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Leo and Ida Razey Grimone. He married the  late Francis Geelen Mix and later Elaine Talbott Barnett.

JR graduated from Emporium High School and then from Williamsport Technical School. He owned and operated Bucktail Broadcasting Corp. until 1992 he then owned and operated North Creek Farms along with Curt Fuenffinger.

He is survived by two daughters, Terri Grimone and Betty Grimone, both of Emporium; two sons, Leo Grimone, III (Jana), McKinney, TX and Robert Mix (Kim Hamilton), Boalsburg, PA; two step-sons, Eric Barnett, Bradford and Michael Barnett (Valerie), Treasure Lake; eight grandchildren; Kerri, Jamie, Kyle, Curtis, Ricky, Nathan, Jay, and Brett. Eight great grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Grimone (Nancy), Saranac Lake, NY and Michael Grimone (Carol), Chautauqua, NY; brother-in-law, David Cobbler, Essex Junction, VT; sister-in-law, Margaret Grimone, Emporium; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wives he was preceded in death by daughter, Margret Mix Summers; two sons, Richard and Donald Mix; grandson, Cole LaBrozzi; step son, Chris Barnett; brother, William Grimone and a sister, Patricia Cobbler,

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E 4th St., Emporium, PA on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday (June 3, 2023) at 10:00 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, 419 N. Broad St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Virginia J. “Joni” Main, 88, of Emporium, PA passed away at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA on Wednesday morning (May 31, 2023) She was born August 24, 1934 a daughter of the late Charles and Lula Maybelle Shaylor Nellis. She married the late Leo J. Main.

Joni graduated from Emporium High School and worked for many years at  Emporium Secondary. She enjoyed butterflies and spending time with her family

She is survived by daughter, Merri Burkhouse (Rob), Ridgway; son, Ronald Main (Lisa), Emporium; son, Brian Rodman (Jen), Olean, NY; daughter-in-law, Jean Main, Ridgway; numerous grandchildren; one great grandchild and a brother, Robert Nellis, Emporium.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Main; a son, Randy Main and a daughter, Judy Main Studer; grandchildren, Bradley Rodman & Ronnie Main; four sisters, Shirley Collins, Betty Gaenzele,  Annabelle Nellis and Joanne Austin, four brothers, Richard, Gary, Jim and Charles “Joe” Nellis.

There will be No Visitation. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA