“friend to all”

Dennis E. Estes, 54, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, PA passed away with his brother, Doug, and his friend, Bob, by his side on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, after a long illness.

Born on Friday, July 5, 1968 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Richard R. “Dick” and Barbara M. Loudenslager Estes.

He was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1986, in Shinglehouse.  Dennis served honorably in the US Army.  During his lifetime he was employed as a logger, owned and operated a construction business, and also was a truck driver until he became ill.

Dennis was an extremely social person.  He was the life of the party, always having a story and a joke to tell.

Surviving are a son, Mason R. (Britany Matz) Estes of Concordia, Kansas; a daughter, Taylor M. Hurrle of Eldred; two brothers, Douglas R. (Bonita) Estes of Shinglehouse and Daniel A. (Sabrina) Estes of Rincon, Georgia; several nieces and nephews; and many friends, including Robert “Bob” Austin of Shinglehouse, who helped care for Dennis in his failing health.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by two brothers, David E. Estes and Donald R. “Donny” Estes.

In keeping with Dennis’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 475, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 or to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.

Dennis’s family has 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 memory of Dennis, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Vivon L. “Wimp” Wenner, 89, of Medina, NY, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Born on January 23, 1934 in Tioga, County, PA, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Grace (Shephardson) Wenner.

Wimp graduated from Smethport High School, PA in 1951 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, having sailed the Seven Seas. On returning he moved to the Medina area with his late wife, the former Lettie G. (Moore) Wenner, who passed in 2002. He was employed as a welder with Harrison Radiator for 42 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Middleport Methodist Church and enjoyed his retirement years.

Wimp is survived by his three children, Donald Wenner of Batavia, NY, Vivian (Kevin) Callahan of LeRoy, NY, Vivon (Jean) Wenner II of Medina, NY, 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are eight siblings, Shelba Roselli of Georgia, Barba (Danny) Paget of Johnsonburg, PA, Betty (Dave) DeGray of Arizona, Velva Norlin of Johnsonburg, PA, Beverly Wenner of Florida, Donald (Linda) Wenner of Johnsonburg, PA, Bobby Wenner of Mount Jewett, PA, Sandy (Dave) Thorwart of Johnsonburg, PA and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, Vivon is predeceased by a daughter, Vicky Richards and four siblings, Shirley Priest, John Wenner, Linda Kilhoffer and Darwin Wenner.

As per Vivon’s wishes. There are no calling hours or service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Vivon;s name to the American Heart Association 25 Circle St, Rochester, NY 14607.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103.

Please light a candle or share a memory of Vivon at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

Howard W. JACKSON, 88, of Wellsville, NY, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wellsville, after a short illness. 

Born August 13, 1934, in Wellsville, he was the son of Millard D. and Viola E. Sanford Jackson.  On December 26, 1954, in Alfred, he married the former Virginia E. “Ginny” Fagner, who predeceased him on April 29, 2013. 

A graduate of Wellsville High School, he was employed by Dresser-Rand in Wellsville as a machinist and then worked in the maintenance department.  After retiring from Dresser, he worked for Lehman’s Lawn Care.  Howard was a former member of the Genesee Valley Beagle Club and Dyke Street Hose Co.  He loved hunting, fishing, camping, going to stock car races, playing bingo, picking wild berries, and gardening.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He made lots of friends while he was at Highland Park.  

Surviving are:  his daughter, Joan (Leslie) DaHill of Friendship;  four grandchildren, Cathy Lewis, Jeffrey (Ashley) DaHill, Jennifer (Dan Stives) DaHill, and Tina (Travis) Fadjo;  nine great-grandchildren, Natalie, Blake, Bryce, Rylee, Kayla, Claire, Maya, Soul, and Eli;  three great-great-grandchildren, Liam, Jaxon, and Harper;  a sister, Claudia Ackley of Andover;  two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jackson and Sandra Jackson;  nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents and his wife, Virginia, he was predeceased by a daughter, Janet Jackson;  three sisters, Carol Clayson, Barbara Morrison, and Martha Hall;  and four brothers, Royce Jackson, Mildred Jackson, Jr., Jerrold “Jerry” Jackson, and Alan Jackson.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church.  Rev. Carl Kemp will officiate.  Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 160 Seneca St., Wellsville, NY 14895.  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.

Christine Brown, 78, of Galeton, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Reading, PA surrounded by her family.

Born March 8, 1944 in Reisterstown, MD, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Millie Sue (Roake) Cornett.  She was married to Harry Brown, Sr. who preceded her in death.

Christine was a homemaker and enjoyed riding snowmobiles, gardening, going for rides in the mountains and spending time with her family.

Surviving are three sons, Harry Brown, III, Ulysses, PA, Charles (Marnie) Brown, Gold, PA and Joseph (Cathi Hershey) Brown, Galeton; two daughters, Cathy (Joy Shaner) Brown, Gaines, PA and Josey (Michael) Gillis, Reading; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a brother, Dudly Cornett, Washington State; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Christine was predeceased by a daughter, Christine Brown; four brothers, Leroy, Richard, Joseph and Jimmy Cornett; and longtime companion, Franklyn Hitzel.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 11:00am at the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton. Rev. Frank Billman will officiate. Interment will be made in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.

Sheryl L. Sirianni, 74, of Highland Rd., Kane, PA passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.  

She was born July 11, 1948 in Kane, daughter of the late John and Alice (Irons) Chubon.  She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Chubon-Hall, son-in-law, Kenneth VanGiesen, and her beloved dachshund, Buddy.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Frank and their four children; Alison Sirianni of Berea, OH, Matthew (Aimee) Sirianni of Kane, Erin Sirianni of Erie and Jeanna (Adam) Blint of Portersville.  She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Derek, Andy, Claire, Colin, Camden, Jackson and Nora.

She was a Kane High graduate of the Class of 1966.  She married her high school sweetheart in 1967 and began a 20-year Air Force journey which took them all over the world.  They started their family with the birth of Alison in San Antonio, TX, followed by the birth of Matthew in Montgomery, AL. Erin was then born in Tampa, FL and Jeanna was born in Plattsburgh, NY.

Sherry was a two-time kidney transplant recipient, with her first transplanted kidney at the age of 22 donated by her mother, Alice.  That kidney lasted over 40 years.  Her second transplanted kidney was donated by family friend, Ron Duffley.

She was a proud stay at home mother.  In her years, she held various jobs around Kane, such as, Quality Markets, IU9, Head Start, Roma Gardens and running an in-home day care.  She was the owner of the Ivy Cottage and loved holding craft classes and selling at craft shows.  She was active with her daughters in Girl Scouts, a member of the Beta Sigma Phi, and the local Red Hats Society.

In her retirement years, she and Frank enjoyed traveling the United States and Canada in their RV, visiting all but two states in the US.  Sherry had a love for Mexican food and loved stopping for a meal whenever she had the chance.

Special thanks to the Warren DaVita Dialysis team and the doctors and nurses at UPMC Hamot.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Cummings Funeral Home on Monday (Feb. 6) from 4:00-7:00 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Callistus Catholic Church, with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant.  Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Sherry’s name.