Robert Anderson, 57, of Indiana, PA and previously of Kane, passed away Sunday (June 11) in Reading, PA, while visiting his daughter and her family.  He was born in Kane on March 9,1966.  On June 22, 1984 in Kane, he married Jennifer Hearst, who survives.

Rob had served in the US Air Force.  He was currently the Chief Engineer at the Ramada Inn in Indiana, PA.  Rob was musically gifted and loved playing his guitar.  He had played in many bands for years.  He very much enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren and was expecting his sixth very soon.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his father, Larry (Peg) Anderson; three brothers, Mike (Joyce) Anderson, Jay (Cathy) Anderson and Jeff (Julie) Anderson, all of Kane; one son, Zach (Kristen) Anderson of Indiana; one daughter Trista (Andrew) Keen of Reading; three granddaughters, Lucy and Abbey Anderson and Sadie Keen; two grandsons, Hogan and Levi Keen; his mother-in-law, Linda Hearst of Kane; one sister-in-law, Robynn (Bob) Boyer of Kane and one brother-in-law Robert (Nikki) Hearst of Kane; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Anderson.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation which will take place Saturday (June 17) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow at 3:00 with the Rev. Calvin Cook officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to any charity which benefits veterans .

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

Patricia A. “Patty” Field, 76, of 5492 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, PA passed away Friday evening, June 9, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born on March 17, 1947 in Ridgway, a daughter to the late Patrick G. Condon, Sr. and Mildred Bullers Condon. On November 5, 1966 in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Raymond W. Field and he survives. 

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Patty was a 1965 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. A stay-at-home mom, she raised her 6 children as a loving mother. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and was a Girl Scout Leader for over 20 years. Patty loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed crafting, especially quilting.

 Patty is survived by her husband Ray at home, her children Seth A. Field and his wife Sarah of St. Marys, Keith Field at home, Dottie, Mrs. Paul Peterson of Union City, Stacey Field and her longtime companion Paul of Kinsale, VA and Glenna, Mrs. Jessie Haight, of Brookville, her grandchildren Derek and Nate Field, Bella and Andrew Field, Elizabeth, Mrs. Kris Karkoski, Morgan, Mrs. Roger Kostreba, Ryan Peterson and Alayna, Lucas and Sydney Haight. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, a brother Earl Condon, sisters Rebecca and Leah Condon all of Ridgway, a sister-in-law Linda Facchine of Ridgway and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Patty is predeceased by a son Raymond P. Field and twin brothers Michael and Patrick Condon.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia A. “Patty” Field will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg at a later date and time and will be announced by the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg. Interment will be private. There will be no visitation.

If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the American Kidney Fund at kidneyfund.org or American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852

Terry Lee DAVIS, 78, of New Port Richey, FL, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her family.  

Born June 18, 1944, in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of George J. and Edith Morley Davis.  

A graduate of Goshen High School, Goshen, NY, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY New Paltz and a master’s in education degree in reading from Bloomsburg University.  She also studied at Lancaster School of Theology and Evangelical School of Theology.  Terry taught secondary English and was a reading specialist.  

She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mohnton, PA.  Her family remembers her as fun-loving, caring, kind, smart, a writer, an artist, a teacher, a musician, and a very giving person.  She loved her friends and family dearly and in return was so very loved back.  

Surviving are:  three daughters, Anne (William) Kenworthy of Charlottesville, VA, Julie (Glenn) Milliard of Bloomsburg, PA, and Kelly Powell of Spring Hill, FL;  a son, Brett (Hollee) Kolk of Mount Joy, PA;  ten grandchildren;  nine great-grandchildren;  a sister, Cheryl (Glyn) Lovely of Presque Isle, ME;  a nephew, David (Valerie) Lovely of Wells, ME;  an aunt, Maude Morley of Ulysses;  and many cousins.  

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarrior.org or ASPCA at www.aspca.org.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

Melanie Kemp, age 63, of Osceola, PA passed away at her home on Monday, June 12, 2023. 

Born September 26, 1959 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Zinck) Fry.  Melanie loved gambling, watching her favorite TV shows and taking care of her family. 

She is survived by her husband, Wallace Kemp; two daughters, Teresa (Lee) Wood of Osceola and Charity (Paul Hurler) VanOrsdale of Elkland; step children, Kim and Sam Kemp; grandchildren, Hayley Wilbur, Travis Flynn, Cameron Logan, Kasey Gardner and Danika Gardner; step grandchildren, Andy, Shelby and Nicholas Kemp, Quinton Wood and Victoria Rose; brothers, Jim (Nancy) Bennett and Alan Bennett and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie; step son, Shawn Kemp and son in law, Joe VanOrsdale. 

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Thursday, June 15th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 PM with Rev. Larry O’Dell officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help the family with expenses.  www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.  

Carolyn Mae Smith, age 93, of Knoxville, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Wellsboro. 

Born January 2, 1930 in Rome, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Vera (Reniff) Brown.  Carolyn married Carl Smith on May 16, 1954, they raised six children on their small farm in Westmoreland, NY and shared 56 years together until his passing in 2010.  She enjoyed crafts, gardening, canning and reading.  She was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church. 

Carolyn is survived by her children; Alan and Lisa Smith of Arlington, MA, Elaine and Bill O’Neil of Knoxville, PA, Eileen and Michael Adragna of Cheyenne, WY, Jeanette Laurens of Knoxville, PA, Joyce and Robert Arbaut of Corsage, France and Paul and Oana Smith of Dryden, NY; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. 

She was preceded by her husband, Carl; son in law, Alain Laurens, two sisters and one brother. 

A memorial service will be held at the Butler Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, June 24th at 2:00 PM with her son in law, Rev. William O’Neil officiating.  Graveside service and burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rome, NY on September 30th. 

Memorial donations may be made in Carolyn’s honor to the Daily Bread Ministries, PO Box 2222, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222 or to the Delta Lake Camp, 6420 Pillmore Drive, Rome, NY 13440. 

Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.

On June 7, 2023 the community of Bradford, in particular the children of Bradford, lost a champion. Elizabeth M Costello, Betsy joined her beloved father Patrick J Costello Jr. and cherished brother Danial J Costello in the last stop in the journey of life. 

Betsy began her vocation of working with children very young in life.  At the age of 7 her youngest sister Marie A Costello was born.  Betsy later introduced her as “My first baby that I taught to speak.”   Her babysitting career started at the age of 12.  She was highly sought after during her high school years at Bradford Central Christian.  So, by 1973 when Betsy graduated, she knew what she wanted to do, Speech Pathology with children.  Off to Owensboro Kentucky to attend Brescia College where Betsy graduated Cum Laude.  Leaving the heat of the South, Betsy then set her sights in the North and attended The University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. Betsy achieved her Masters of Communication Disorders and Sciences.                       . 

Back in Bradford Betsy opened a preschool and began working with both adults and children as a traveling speech pathologist in Elk, Cameron and McKean Counties.  Betsy later started her career at the Visiting Nurses of McKean County under the umbrella of Bradford Hospital. She began as a therapist and ended her career as the Executive Director.  Once again, her true self heard the calling to go back to her first love, helping children. 

Betsy left the VNA and started her business contract with Early Intervention to work with Birth to 3-year-olds.  Her kids, as they were lovingly referred to, cover 3 counties. She spent countless hours with thousands of children and their families.  Using a wholistic approach Betsy got everyone involved on the sessions.  Whether they were baking cookies, going to the duck pond or counting blocks the family were there, involved, learning.  She offered support, guidance and love to Her Parents, especially Her Mothers.

Family meant everything to Betsy and she loved her nieces and nephews.  It was one of her greatest pleasures in life to watch their families grow.  Her niece Alliyson Feldmann, her husband Andy and their children Ysabella and Drew were extremely close to Aunt Betsy. They were given the gift of time with her as Betsy would stay with them for weeks at a time during the year.

Service was Betsy’s legacy which she inspired in everyone she touched.  She served many years on the United Way of the Bradford Area Board of Directors including serving as Vice President, and then President.  You can thank Betsy for their annual Pig Roast Clam Bake. She not only Chaired the event she was The Chef for 20 years.  One of the many reasons she was the 2006 Red Feather recipient.  Her work continued as she became very active through her practice with CARE for Children an she received the Making The Difference Award in 2010.  Betsy’s last great act of service for our community was being one of the founders of the Save our Hospital movement.  She will be watching over us to make sure we accomplish our mission.

As much as Betsy loved her home she loved to travel.  She made it to 47 states and several countries, but her favorite trip was returning to our father’s roots; County Mayo, Ireland.  Betsy grew our family ties with our cousins. They communicated on a weekly basis.  It is because of this we are holding an Irish Wake for Betsy from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday June 17, 2023 in the Community Room at Grace Lutheran Church on Mechanic Street.  This is a celebration of her life.  Be prepared to share a story.  We hope to meet some of Her Kids there.

Donations may be made to:  Growing with Grace Christian Preschool, The Learning Center, The Childrens Program at Bradford Area Public Library, McKean County Special Olympics.

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

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

Michael John DeStefano, 81, of 31 Metoxet Street, Ridgway, PA died on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side after a long illness.

He was born on April 29, 1942, a son of the late Michael Paul and Helen Del Pozzo DeStefano. He was the fifth of six children born to the DeStefano family.

In 1963, in Dayton, OH, he married Mary Lee Swift. In 1964, his first son Michael Lee arrived, and his second son, Christopher Adam was born in 1968.

Michael attended St. Leo’s School all 12 grades and was in the last class to graduate before the went to just 8^th grade. He then obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton, OH and a master’s degree of social work from the University of Pittsburgh in 1966.

Michael came back to his hometown in 1966 and went to work for Ridgway Psychiatric Center, later named Dickinson Mental Health, where he worked happily for 46 years. He received the Sis Simon award in 2002 for excellence of service and in 2008; he received the NASW Northwest PA Social Worker of the year award in Edinboro, PA with many social workers from the area in attendance. Michael was a member of the social workers board of PA for 8 years and President for 2 years. Michael loved his work and was dedicated to the people of Elk County.

Michael and Mary Lee were happily married for 58 years. They loved traveling to the Caribbean and entertaining their family and friends. Michael was one of the first members of the Footlighters and performed in several shows before and after his return to Ridgway. He had a unique sense of humor and was a clever conversationalist. He was also a great piano player and he and Mary Lee enjoyed playing and singing at social gatherings. Michael was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed watching the games with his sons.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lee, 2 sons; Mike and his wife Julie DeStefano of Troy, OH, and Chris DeStefano and his partner Cheryl Oknefski of Lake City, PA, 2 granddaughters; Jessica (Luke) Sideras of Huber Heights, OH, and Ashlynn Pettit of Huber Heights, OH. He is also survived by 3 sisters: Sister Lucille of the sisters of St. Joseph of Erie, Angela DeStefano of Ridgway, and Loretta Olson and her husband Bob of Hollidaysburg, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Susan DeStefano and Mary Jo Stephenson.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael John DeStefano will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Fr. Justin P. Pino officiating.

Burial will follow at St. Leo Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 14, at Krise Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until 4:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dickinson Mental Health or Penn Highlands Hospice.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com

Judy E. Hanes, 77, passed away on unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on July 21, 1945 in DuBois, a daughter of the late George and Anna Hauck Reasinger.
On October 30, 1982, in Emporium, she married Richard “Coco” Hanes, who survives. Together they shared more than 41 years of marriage.

Judy was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of DuBois High School. She enjoyed watching Nascar, and was always a fan of Bill Elliott. She also loved visiting Rosie’s Hilltop Diner for meals with her husband.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children; Lisa Fuenffinger of St. Marys, Todd (Chris) Reasinger of CA, Dan (Lisa) Cuneo of OH, Melissa (Jim) McAninch of DuBois; as well as by numerous grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by a grandson; Justin Anthony Hanes and by numerous siblings.

A Memorial Service for Judy E. Hanes will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com

Edward John MURPHY, 64, of Coudersport, PA, died Friday, June 9, 2023 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  

Born August 8, 1958, in Bristol, he was the son of Joseph M. and Lorna M. Holland Murphy, Sr.  He was employed by a blacktop company in Bensalem, a safe moving company in New Jersey, and most recently as a custodian by American Legion Potter Post #192 in Coudersport.  Ed was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Coudersport.  

Surviving are:  his wife, Darlene A. Murphy;  six children including, Jennifer A. Post and Edward J. Post, both of St. Marys;  five grandchildren;  two sisters, Catherine “Kay” J. (George C.) Lee of Genesee and Lorna M. Robinson of Coudersport;  two brothers, Michael T. (Sharon) Murphy of Oakford and Joseph M. (Peggy) Murphy, Jr. of Conneautville;  nieces and nephews.  

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, James P. Murphy;  a nephew, George J. Lee;  and a brother-in-law, Jack L. Robinson.  

Services will be private.  

Memorials may be made to American Legion Potter Post #192, Coudersport, PA 16915.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.

William Howard Wilson, Jr., 71, of Tioga, PA passed away Sunday June 11, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg. 

He was born August 27, 1951, in Blossburg, PA, to William Howard and Ruth Marie (Casher) Wilson.  He graduated from Wellsboro Senior High School and served his country in the US Navy.  Following his military service, William returned to the area and worked as an electrician at Corning Glass. 

After retiring from Corning Glass, William enrolled in Mansfield University and earned a bachelor’s degree in finance.  William was a member of the Mansfield Library Libraries Book of the Month Club, he loved to garden, was an avid reader and was devoted to his pets:  his dog “Queenie” and his cat “Garfield”.

William is survived by his five brothers:  Larry Wayne Wilson (Faye) of Elmira, NY, Roger Erwin Wilson (Billie) of Tioga, Ronald Lee Wilson (Elizabeth) of Waterford, PA, James M. Wilson of Tioga, Robert A. Wilson (Tammie) of Tioga; a sister:  Sheila J. Dean (Roger) of Tioga; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother:  Frederick Reed Wilson.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to William’s life from 3:00pm-4:30pm Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, with a funeral to follow, in the funeral home, at 4:30pm. 

To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.