Obituaries

Clayton C. Abbott, 91, of Port Allegany, died Wednesday (August 10, 2011) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

He was born Oct 19, 1919 in Sergeant, a son of Fred and Sadie McDowell Abbott. On May 29, 1971, in Portville, NY, he married Betty L. Young, who survives.

Mr. Abbott attended Kane schools and was a TEC 4 in the U.S. Army, serving with the Timber Wolves during WWII from 1942 to 1945.

After returning from the service, he went to Barber School in Pittsburgh, PA. He worked as a Barber in Port Allegany for Mr. John McLaughlin in the Butler Hotel, and later opened his own shop, Abbott's Barber Shop, in Port Allegany, from which he retired in 2010.

He was a member of Port Allegany Moose Lodge #460, and the American Legion; Frank Burt Post of Port Allegany.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by
one brother: Kenneth (Virginia) Abbott of Port Allegany, PA
One Niece Sherri Kinney and one Nephew Ralph Abbott both of Port Allegany
and several other nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 sister.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA. Funeral and committal services will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 am, in the funeral home, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor of the Sartwell Creek Union Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sartwell Creek Union Church. Online condolences can be left at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Elsie I. Cleaveland, 76, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Port Allegany, died Wednesday (August 3, 2011) in the Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers.

She was born Oct 16, 1934 in Machias, ME a daughter of Everett and Myrtle Johnson Marston, on December 4, 1957 in South Portland, Maine; she married Roland C. Cleaveland, who survives.

Mrs. Cleaveland was a home maker and enjoyed spending time with her family

In addition to her husband, she is survived by
One daughter: Florence Powell of Tucson, AZ
Two sons: George Cleaveland of Emporium PA and Roland E. Cleaveland of North Port, FL
Four Grandchildren and two great grandchildren
One sister Elizabeth Crocker Roberts South Portland, Maine

There will be no visitation

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011at 11:00 am in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Inc, 105 Main St. Port Allegany with the Rev. Randall Headley, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, PA

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Inc., Port Allegany.
Online may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

George E. Petrisek, 75, of Genesee, Pa., formerly of Port Allegany, Pa., died unexpectedly at home on August 5, 2011.

Born March 13, 1936, in Bentleyville, Pa., he was the son of George E. and Estella Lanik Petrisek.

He attended Bentleyville public schools and graduated from Bentleyville High School. He served honorably with the US Army in the 1950's. In 1958 George graduated with a degree in secondary education from California State Teachers College in California, Pa., and he attended graduate school at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

He began teaching in the English Department at Port Allegany Jr./Sr. High School in 1962. In addition to teaching English, he taught classes in journalism, was an active advisor for many student organizations, and was the long-time drama club coordinator. He retired from teaching in 1995.

George volunteered for the Star Hose Fire Company in Port Allegany, served as a Port Allegany police officer for many years, and was a long-time reporter and photographer for both the Bradford Era and the Port Allegany Reporter-Argus. As a journalist he covered local events and wrote much-anticipated weekly columns for both papers. He also wrote freelance articles for the Potter Leader-Enterprise and the Kane Republican.

On May 2, 2004, George married Wanda R. Shirk, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Chris (Jennifer) Petrisek of Murrysville, Pa., Mary (Randy) Cooper of O'Fallon, Mo., Susan (Michael) Lee of State College, Pa., their mother Patricia Petrisek of Port Allegany, Pa., and a sister, Terri (Bill) Narby of Hammondsport, NY. "Poppa" will also be greatly missed by his eight grandchildren, in whom he found much joy.

George spent much of his life as a prominent and well-known member of the Port Allegany community. Those who knew him, either directly or through his newspaper column, will remember his quick and acerbic wit, his somewhat irreverent take on the human condition, and his embrace of the philosophy that with age comes the right to allow one’s inner curmudgeon rise to the surface. With quotes such as “you win some, you lose more” and “I’d prefer a one cubic foot brownie,” George reminded us not to take ourselves or the world around us more seriously than we should and that a little perspective can go a long way in life. Whether he was writing about his disgust with politics as usual in Washington or his delight in a local bridge finally being repaired, he always reminded us what was most important by ending his newspaper columns with the word “shanti,” which means “peace.”

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2011, in Port Allegany at a time and location to be announced.

In addition to photography and writing, George had a passion for reading, and his family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Samuel W. Smith Memorial Public Library, 22 Church St., Port Allegany, PA 16743.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.

Betty J. Culver, 81, of Comes Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday (Aug. 3, 2011) in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

She was born February 27, 1930, in Port Allegany, a daughter of Frank and Mildred Weagraff Puhl. On June 20, 1952, in Reno, NV, she married Ralph A. Culver, who died Nov. 18, 2010.

Mrs. Culver was lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, Class of 1947, and Grove City College.

She was an accountant for the former Port Allegany Community Hospital and Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, before her retirement.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, where she was a past member of the church choir and former Sunday school teacher. She was a member of Belles & Beaus Square Dancing Club and was an avid bowler.

Surviving are a son, Rev. Michael R. (Angie) Culver of Port Allegany, two daughters, Dianna L. Batchelor of Orlando, FL, Charlotte E. Cuccia of Winter Park, FL; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Isherwood of Amarillo, TX. Frances Wilcox of Cleveland, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ralph, a brother, George Puhl, and three sisters, Mary Pearson, Alice Monroe, and Rhea Kohn.

There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 6, 2011) in the United Methodist Church, with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor, officiating.

Memorials can be made to the United Methodist Church or the Port Area Ambulance Association.

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

Della L. Johnson, 87, formerly of Route 446, and Port Allegany, passed away Tuesday (Aug. 2, 2011) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born Aug. 21, 1923, in Farmers Valley, PA, she was a daughter of George and Elenora Martin Young. On Jan. 20, 1973, in Smethport, she married Roy B. Johnson, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Johnson had worked for Ethan Allen Furniture Co., Eldred, before her retirement.

She was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Smethport High School, Class of 1942.

She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Smethport; and former member of the Smethport Women’s Bowling League.

She is survived by two sons, Harry G. (Joyce) Fischer of Feasterville, PA, Charles M. (Pamela) Fischer, Sr. of Port Allegany; a stepson, Steve Johnson of Emporium; 7 grandchildren, Noelle (Brian) Fischer, Melissa Fischer, Meredith (Tim) Gober, Charles M. (Charlene) Fischer, Jr., Cathleen Y. (Jerry) Bosworth, Alexis E. (Matthew) Reed, Kacie L. (Jered) Fischer-Lindsey, two step-grandchildren, Danielle Johnson and Amanda Johnson; 13 great-grandchildren, Madelyn Fischer, Zackary Fischer, Marilyn Hawkins, Meadow Gober, James M. Bosworth, Matthew G. Bosworth, Amber R. Fischer, Sasha P. Fischer, Farrah M. Fischer, Leah M. Fischer, Makayla A. Alcorn, Lillianne E. Reed, Christian L. Reed; a sister, Louise Austin of Farmers Valley; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; a great-grandson, Mason D. Fischer-Lindsey; and a brother, George W. Young.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 4, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials can be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, Smethport or Sena-Kean Manor Activities Fund, Smethport.

Bryce Alexavier DeBockler, 4, of Port Allegany died Saturday, July 30, in Wellsboro.

Bryce was born April 15, 2007, in Coudersport, a son of Nathan and Tara Giebel DeBockler.

Surviving are his parents; brothers, Ethan and Isaiah DeBockler, both of Port Allegany; sister, Audrina DeBockler of Port Allegany; grandparents, Patricia and Robert Giebel of Roulette, Mary DeBockler (Todd) of Wellsboro, Chris Howe (Connie) of Middlebury Center; great-grandparents, Mary Grinnell of Wellsboro, Charlie and Shirley DeBockler of Tioga, Sandra and Ron Cleveland of Middlebury Center; great-great-grandmother, Cora Howe of Tioga; aunts and uncles, Robert Giebel, Jr. (Jessica) of Coudersport, Dawn Beckman (Jeff) of Wellsboro, Chris and Donna DeBockler of Arnot, Zack DeBockler of Wellsboro, Samantha DeBockler of Wellsboro, Rachel DeBockler of Wellsboro, Devin Howe of Middlebury Center; and several cousins.

Friends and family are invited to Bryce's Life Celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, a "Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will follow at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette.

If desired, memorials may be made in his memory to St. Jude's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-3678. To share your fondest memories of Bryce, visit www.lifecelebration.com.

Thelma Mae Cermak, 94, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, passed away July 23, 2011.

Survived by her daughter, Gail Weimer; grandchildren, Alice Weimer and William (Elizabeth) Weimer; great-grandchildren, Emma and Matthew Weimer; and sister, Alida Prewitt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Cermak and brother, Fred Gossen.

The previous owner of the Lindy Motel in Coudersport, PA, she spent her retirement babysitting for children and families she truly loved. She touched the lives of so many and will be greatly missed.

Per Thelma’s request, no visitation or funeral service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Thelma’s memory. Arrangements are by the Dwayne R. Spencer Funeral Home and Crematory, Pickerington, OH, 43147. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com

Mary E. Backus, 64, of Coudersport, formerly of Port Allegany, died Tuesday (July 26, 2011) in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

She was born May 5, 1947 in Coudersport, a daughter of Earl A. and Virginia A Bryington Thompson, on Nov. 3 1979 in Coudersport, PA; she married Gary A. Backus, who died Nov. 12, 2003.

Mrs. Backus was a 1965 graduate of Port Allegany High School and worked for Ball Incon before her retirement.

She is survived by
One daughter: Yvonne Jackson of Johnstown, NY
2 grandchildren: Lacey Riale of Port Allegany and Cameron Russell of Johnstown, NY
Three sisters: Joanne M. Jaros of Port Allegany, PA, Joyce Robertson of CA, Catherine Bowers of Coudersport, PA
One brother: Ernest Thompson of Elizabethtown, PA

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

There will be no visitation.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday August 5, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, Port Allegany with the Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Port Allegany officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Port Allegany.

Jeremiah G. "Jerry" Leapal, 77, of Philadelphia formally of Port Allegany, died Thursday (July 21, 2011) in Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse in Philadelphia.

Mr. Leapal was born on April 1, 1941 in Port Allegany the son of Albert and Stella Dzinski Leapal

Mr. Leapal was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, attended Widener University, formally Pennsylvania Military College from 1952 till1956 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1965 with a bachelor of Architecture.

He was a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1962.

Mr. Leapal work for Hercules Inc, of Wilmington DE for 34 years retiring in 1999. He then worked as a special investigator for the Environmental Protection Agency retiring in 2009.

Mr. Leapal is survived by one sister Marjory Rowton of Hattiesburg, Ms. and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday August 18, 2011 at 11:00am in St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Port Allegany, with the Rev. James Campbell as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Gabriel's Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, PA

Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Marjorie J. Benson, 80, formerly of Barden Brook Road, Eldred, passed away Tuesday (July 5, 2011) at the Sena-Kean Manor following a long illness.

Born July 2, 1931, in Port Allegany, she was the daughter of Levi and Alta Hosmer Redington. On July 18, 1952, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Coudersport, she married Richard H. Benson, who passed away in 2005.

Mrs. Benson graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1951 as class valedictorian. She later graduated from St. Francis Nursing School in Olean with honors.

She resided on Smith Road in Eldred before moving to Barden Brook Road in 1964.

Marjorie worked for North Penn Gas Co. in Port Allegany for several years as a secretary. She was later employed as a licensed practical nurse in Hewitt Manor in Shinglehouse before her retirement.

She was a former member of the Eldred United Methodist Church and a past democratic committee woman for McKean County. She loved painting, drawing, knitting and cooking.

Surviving are one son, Richard Benson of Lockport, N.Y.; five daughters, Lorna (Dock) Sloan of Gettysburg, Barbara (Robert) MacPherson of Eldred, Ellie (Eugene) McMartin of Thermopolis, Wyo., Melanie (William) Sampson of Stafford, Va., and Becky (Jesse) Cliff of Eldred; as well as 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, James (Betty) Redington of Randolph; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Brenton H. Benson in 2009; a daughter-in-law, Delorise McKean Benson, in 2002; as well as two sisters and two brothers.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Frame Funeral Home in Eldred, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday (July 10, 2011) with the Rev. Paula Roulette, pastor of the Portville Bethel Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial and committal services will follow in the Benson's Brenton and Vincent Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benson's Brenton and Vincent Memorial Cemetery, care of Barb MacPherson, 699 Barden Brook Road, Eldred, PA 16731.

Randy E. Stuckey, 56, of Newell Creek Road passed away Thursday (June 30, 2011) at the Bradford Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born March 18, 1955 in Port Allegany, he was a son of Truman and Treva Butner Stuckey.

Mr. Stuckley had resided in Manassas, Va., for several years before moving back to Newell Creek.

He attended Port Allegany Schools and was employed as a construction laborer. He loved being in the woods and enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, and being in the nature.

Surviving besides his mother are a brother, Larry Stuckey of Eldred; four sisters, Peggy (Paul) Maynard of Eldred, Janet Stuckey of Lewis Run, Lisa Hannahs of Eldred and Vicki (Gary) Butler of Roulette; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Stuckey in 1991.

Friends may call at the Frame Funeral Home in Eldred on Saturday (July 2, 2011) from noon to 2 p.m., at which time funeral and committal services will be held, with the Rev. Glenn Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Portville, NY.

Florence M. Sherwood, 94, passed away Tuesday (Jun. 14, 2011) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born May 15, 1917, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Claude H. and Berth Vandermark Sherwood. On Nov. 16, 1938, in Burtville, PA, she married Albert E. Tripp, who died Sept. 23, 1968. On Jun. 12, 1973, in Smethport, she married Paul F. Sherwood, who died July 20, 1976.

Mrs. Sherwood had worked for the Sylvania Co. formerly of Emporium, and also with the Viko Furniture Co. of Eldred, PA.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and was a member of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church of Port Allegany.

She enjoyed cooking & gardening, crocheting, playing cards and bowling; and later puzzles and word searches, cowboy movies and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are a son, Paul J. Tripp of Port Allegany; five grandchildren: Stephen P. (Renee) Tripp of Valparaiso, IN, Rodger E. (Lana) Tripp and Jeffrey W. (Wendy) Tripp both of Eldred, Cindy S. (Frank) Heslop of Poland, OH, and Lorrie A. Achar of Port Allegany; 13 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren; five stepdaughters, Pauline Fuller, Pat Thompson, and Jan (Denny) Bloss all of Port Allegany, Gloria (Ronald) Ours of Eldred, and Debra Thompson of Gulfport, Miss., and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a baby daughter, Mary Tripp, three brothers, Lewellyn “Jake” Sherwood, Victor Sherwood, Wallace Sherwood; and three sisters, Minnie Jankowski, Ida Warfle, Fronie Norton; and a stepdaughter, Katherine Nichols.

Friends will be received from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (Jun. 17, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Glenna Geraldine Larkin, 83, of Port Allegany, died Monday (June 13, 2011) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

She was born Dec 6, 1927 in Roulette, a daughter of Glenn and Dorothy Kinney Causer. On December 15, 1945, in Olean, NY, she married Ralph W. Larkin, who died October 12, 1974.

A lifelong resident of the area Mrs. Larkin was a housewife and loved to play bingo and playing cards with her family and friends.

6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren

At Mrs. Larkin’s request there will be no visitation and funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Olean, NY

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc. Port Allegany.

Michael A. Donovan, 48, passed away Sunday (Jun. 12, 2011) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport, surrounded by his family.

Born January 14, 1963, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Larry H. and Ella F. Jackson Donovan.

Mr. Donovan was employed by Pittsburgh Corning Co. of Port Allegany, before having to retire.

He was a lifetime resident of the area and attended the Smethport Calvary Academy.

He was a member of the Port Allegany Christian Missionary Alliance Church.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Ella, are two daughters, Kylie J. Donovan of Port Allegany, and Gracee N. Donovan of Smethport; two sisters, Mary F. (James) Campbell of Smethport, and N. Ruth Thompson of Coudersport; a brother, Larry F. Donovan of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Kevin A. Donovan.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Jun. 15, 2011) with Rev. Joseph Beckley of the Port Allegany Christian Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials can be made to the Port Allegany Christian Missionary Alliance Church.

Roger Lee Herzog, 51, of Port Allegany, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (June 9, 2011), after passing away at his home in Port Allegany, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Dec 13, 1959 in Port Allegany, a son of Minnie Fay Dunkle Herzog and John Ritchie of Port Allegany, and Gilbert Wayne Herzog of Betula.

Mr. Herzog was a 1979 graduate of Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit. He enjoyed drawing, going out to eat, and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by:

One brother: Scott (Shelly Smithmeyer) Herzog of Port Allegany

Two sisters: Donna (Jerry) Simons of Betula, PA and Paula (Mark Williams) Lannager of Shinglehouse, PA, several nieces, nephews, Aunts and Uncles.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald A. Herzog.

There will be no visitation. Private services will be held with the family at the Faith Charity Church in Grimes District.

Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Kevin A. Huss, 48, of Turtlepoint, passed away Thursday (Jun. 2, 2011) unexpectedly at his home.

Born May 24, 1963, in Port Clinton, OH, he was a son of Robert D. and Audrey M. Gross Huss.

Mr. Huss was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, Class of 1981.

He had managed the former Gateway Lanes, Smethport, for a few years and was also a farmer.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Audrey of Turtlepoint, are a son, Devin A. Huss of Turtlepoint; two daughters, Jessica L. Huss McManus and Krista L. Huss McManus both of Coudersport; a brother, Kenneth R. Huss of Turtlepoint; and three sisters, Sharon A. Huss of Deltona, FL, Rebecca S. Neaus of Harrisburg, PA, and Rhonda M. Butler of Roulette; and several nieces and nephews.

Private visitation and funeral services will be held Monday (Jun. 6, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with Rev. John Lapp, officiating. Burial will be in Annin Creek Cemetery, Turtlepoint.

Kenneth D. Stake, 76, of Oak Hill, FL, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Monday (May 23, 2011) in Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Born February 28, 1935, in Tullytown, PA, he was a son of Norris F. and Ruth Gabler Stake. On Apr. 27, 1957, in Newportville, PA, he married Esther M. Crawford, who survives.

Mr. Stake had worked as a foreman for the Paterson Parchment Paper Co., Tullytown, PA, for 16 years, and later with Quaker State Refinery, Farmer Valley, PA, until his retirement. He was also an avid wood worker making furniture and children’s toys for his grandsons.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Esther, are a son, Kenneth D. “Chip” (Lorie) Stake, Jr., of Dillsburg, PA; two grandsons, Noah and Ryan Stake both of Dillsburg, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Thomas Stake, Wayne Stake, Glenn Stake, Theodore Stake; and three sisters, Ethel Rodgers, Thelma Smith, and Anna Mae Kohler.

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

Theodore H. Higley, 95, passed away Sunday (May 15, 2011) in Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.

Born July 10, 1915, in Ashford, NY, he was a son of Theodore and Anna Berholtz Higley. On September 2, 1937, in Port Allegany he married Vesta M. Hardes, who died July 11, 1983. In 1984, he married Nevada Higley, who survives.

Mr. Higley retired from Pittsburgh Corning Co., Port Allegany, as a machinist, after 30 years of service. He also was a self-employed farmer for many years.

He was a lifetime resident of the area and active in several local churches. He was an elder and Sunday school superintendent with the former Evangelical United Brethren Church, of Port Allegany. He was instrumental in formation of the Turtlepoint Evangelical Church, and was recently attending the East Smethport United Christian Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Nevada of Duke Center, PA, are a daughter, Rose M. (Paul) Tubbs of Port Allegany; a son, Stanton R. (Nancy) Higley of Cyclone, PA, 9 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward (Beverly) Higley of Coryville, PA; several nieces and nephews; and several step children and step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, John H. Higley; four brothers, Robert Higley, Lyle Higley, Leo Higley, Richard Higley; and four sisters, Lillian Gee, Melvina Skinner, Excelta Nunn, and a baby girl Higley.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday (May 18, 2011) with Rev. Allen Young, pastor of the East Smethport United Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Vivian P. “Biddy” Bashline, 90, of 22 S. Pine St., Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (May 12, 2011) in Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born September 10, 1920, in Austin, she was a daughter of Ray and Jeanette McLeod Blanchard. On Dec. 3, 1952, in Eldred, she married Thomas N. Bashline, who died Feb. 13, 2009.

Mrs. Bashline was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of the Austin Area High School. She worked many years as a cook and bartender for Dominic’s Restaurant and later the Ideal Restaurant, before her retirement.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany; and also the American Association of Retired Persons.

Surviving are two sons, Gerald F. (Bonnie) Kilcoin and Ronnie G. (Delores) Kilcoin both of Port Allegany; six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Amy Sherwood, who looked after her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas, and a brother, Kenneth Blanchard, and two sisters, Olline “Squeak” Robinson and Naomi Edgreen.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Garen Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Donald E. Kupper, 89, of Port Allegany, died Monday (May 9, 2011) in the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

He was born March 17, 1922 in Pittsburgh, a son of August and Anna Keifner Kupper.

Mr. Kupper was a 1940 graduate of Port Allegany High School.

He was a Sgt. in the U.S. Army, serving during WWII from 1942 to 1945.

Mr. Kupper was a tank operator employed by Pittsburgh Corning of Port Allegany, PA for 40 years, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of VFW Post #6391, Port Allegany, and the American Legion Frank Burt Post #258, Port Allegany.

He is survived by
One nephew, Martin E. Painter of Port Allegany, 3 nieces, Sandra M. Hammed of Olean, NY; Cheryl E. O'Brien of Clarksville, TN; Edna M. Painter of Perry, NY.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 -11am at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal services will be held at 11 A.M. with the Rev. John Baney, pastor of the Keating Summit Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Portage Valley Cemetery, Wrights. Military Honors will be accorded by the Port Allegany Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the Veterans Memorial Home, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Tommy G. Starr, 66, of, Port Allegany, died Thursday (May 5, 2011) at his home in Port Allegany surrounded by his family.

He was born Apr 30, 1945 in Buffalo, a son of Carl and Lois Ostrander Starr, On October 26, 1965 in Port Allegany; he married Patricia A. Kelly, who survives.

Mr. Starr was a graduate of Port Allegany High School and attended classes for law enforcement.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War.

He was a member of Port Allegany Star Hose Co. No 1, Port Allegany and the Port Allegany Fire Police.

Mr. Starr worked for North Penn Gas and then for Pierce Glass Co of Port Allegany until his retirement do to ill health. Mr. Starr was a part time Police Officer for the Borough of Port Allegany.

Tommy enjoyed hunting, fishing, yard work, and going to yard sales. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren

In addition to his wife, he is survived by
Two daughters: Mary Kay (Tim) Kinney of Hazel Hurst, Brenda (Dean) Goodwill of Smethport, PA,
5 grand daughter, Tiffany Kinney, Lynette Kinney, Kristy Kinney, Olivia Goodwill, and Chloe Goodwill
4 great grandchildren

Mr. Starr was preceded in death by his parents

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011 from 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, with Thomas Shatto, Potter County Hospice Chaplin officiating. Burial will be in the Grimes Cemetery, Liberty Twp.

Memorials may be made to Port Allegany Ambulance Association, Port Allegany, PA 16743. Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Bette A. Ryan, 89, of Farmington, NY, formerly of Catlin Ave., Port Allegany, passed away Tuesday (May 3, 2011) in the Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs, NY.

Born January 15, 1922, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Albin and Laura Russell Anderson. On Oct. 10, 1941, in Port Allegany, she married Bernard F. “Pete” Ryan, who died Nov. 20, 1992.

A lifelong resident of the area, she moved to Farmington, NY, in 2008, to be close to her daughter.

She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Port Allegany, where she had been church organist for several years. She had played for many area churches and also for the Switzer Funeral Home for over 40 years. She was a devoted musician.

Surviving are a daughter, Calee R. (Cyril) Bowser of Farmington, NY; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Bardrick of Farmington, NY; two daughter-in-laws, Joyce Ryan of Bath, NY, and Donna Ryan of Ridgeway, PA; and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, “Pete”, two sons, Thomas R. Ryan and Joseph D. Ryan; a grandson, Ryan Bowser; a brother, Russell Anderson, and a sister, Wava Phillips.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10:30-12 noon Saturday (May 7, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Evangelical Covenant Church, Port Allegany, with Rev. Jon Meyer, pastor of the Scandia Covenant Church, Russell, PA, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Dolores A. Morris, 79, of Smethport, formerly of Port Allegany, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Friday, April 29, 2011, after a lengthy illness.

She was born Jan 12, 1932 in Kersey, a daughter of William A. and Daisy E. Nelson Chelgreen. Mrs. Morris attended Kersey Area schools.

She was employed as a school bus driver by Bowen’s Bus Garage of Port Allegany and was a courier for Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

She was a past member of the Port Allegany Alliance Church. She enjoyed watching T.V., doing word puzzles, music, and ran a prayer chain for many years.

She is survived by
two daughters: Johna J. Simar of Smethport, and Debbie F. Carpenter of Port Allegany one son: Rodney L. (Nancy) Simar of Port Allegany
4 grandchildren: Shelley R. Carpenter, Cody J. Kisko, Ashley N. (David) Bartlett, and Bryan L. Simar 3 Great Granddaughters and 1 Great Grandson, and 1 niece and 2 nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William J. Chelgreen, and a sister, Betty Jane Anderson, and one nephew.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10-11 A.M. at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany. A memorial service will begin at 11 A.M. in the funeral home after visitation, with the Rev. John Lapp, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1128 State St., Ste. 301, Erie, PA 16501. Online condolences can be left at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Rita E. Bean, 89, of Maple St., Port Allegany passed away Sunday (Apr. 24, 2011) at her home unexpectedly.

Born February 20, 1922, in Keating Township, PA, she was a daughter of William G. and Elberta Marsh Alcock. On Dec. 24, 1941, in Smethport, she married Everett M. Bean, who died Nov. 24, 2001.

Mrs. Bean had worked over 20 years for Pierce Glass Co. (formerly Ball Corporation) of Port Allegany, before her retirement.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a former member of OES Myrtle Chapter of Port Allegany, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 258, Port Allegany, where she was a past president.

Surviving is a daughter, Terri J. (William) Owens of Port Allegany; a son, Roger E. (Lynnette) Bean of Shelbyville, MI; 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson; a sister, Doris Austin of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Everett, and a brother, Robert Alcock.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. with Rev. Evon McJunkin, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

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

Dorothy V. Niles, 86, of Port Allegany, died Wednesday (April 13, 2011) at her home in Port Allegany with her family at her side.

She was born Feb 24, 1925 in Wellsburg, WV a daughter of Albert P. and Hazel Hall Hobbs. In 1943 in Port Allegany she married Clarence R. (Bob) Niles, who died January 9, 2001.

Mrs. Niles moved to Port Allegany in 1942. She was employed in the housekeeping department of the Port Allegany Hospital for thirteen years and then worked as a cook for Maple Manor in Port Allegany for 3 years. She served on the Liberty Township Board of Election for more than 20 years

She is survived by
Two daughters: Darlene (Richard) Lathrop and Nancy (Randy) Andreano both of Port Allegany, PA
Three sons: Carl (Betty) Niles; Mark Niles; and Kenneth Niles all of Port Allegany, PA
Two brothers: Norman (Betty) Hobbs and Gerald (Marie) Hobbs both of Port Allegany, PA
Nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews
Mrs. Niles was preceded in death by her parents, her husband a daughter Rita Niles Brewer and a grandson Ronnie Brewer Jr. one brother, Albert Hobbs, Jr. and one sister Frances Smith

At Mrs. Niles request there will be no visitation.

A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Lewis Hill Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Ralph C. Leonard, 84, of Port Allegany, died Thursday (April 7, 2011) in the Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport.

He was born Oct 16, 1926 in Bradford, a son of Evan J. and Marinda Storms Leonard. On August 9, 1947 in Olean, NY, he married Dorothy C. Bowers, who survives.

He was a private in the U.S. Army, serving from 1946 to 1947.

Mr. Leonard was a Machine Repairman, employed by Pierce Glass Co. retiring in July of 1982 after 33 years of service

He was a member of Port Allegany Senior Center. He enjoyed playing horse shoes, being outside doing yard work, and traveling to Florida and Chautauqua Lake.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by
Two daughters: Cheryl L. (Richard) Eicher of Penfield, NY and Dian L. (Wayne) Parish of Port Allegany, PA
Two sons: Dana S. (Judy) Leonard of Boalsburg, PA, and David R. Leonard of Port Allegany, PA
One sister: Gertrude Burr of Henrietta, NY
9 Grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

There will be no visitation.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 10, at 1:00 pm at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany, with the Rev Randall Headley, officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Port Allegany Ambulance Service or Sena-Kean Manor Activities Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Inc., Port Allegany.

Wanda Lucille McGuire, 64, of Smethport, died Friday (April 1, 2011) in the Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.

She was born Aug. 7, 1946 in Port Allegany, a daughter of Robert L. and Vera Lucille Austin Cochran. On August 21, 1965, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Smethport, she married James R. McGuire, who survives. They were high school sweethearts and were happily married for 45 years.

Mrs. McGuire was a 1964 graduate of Smethport Area High School and was a secretary for Bill Lake Real Estate of Smethport, PA.

She was very active in the Smethport Sports Booster Club for many years and was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Smethport. She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was involved in all of her children's and grandchildren's lives and enjoyed her family immensely.

In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by:
one daughter: Wendi Kay (Todd) Higley of Smethport, PA
three sons: Scott James McGuire of Smethport, PA, Brian Allen (Allison) McGuire of Palmyra, VA, Kevin Michael (Amy) McGuire of Cross Junction, VA
five grandchildren: Alyssah, Brandon, Colin, Emily, and Alaynah
one brother: Robert E. (Kathy) Cochran of Smethport, PA

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 11 AM, from the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, with the Rev. Thomas Beam and the Rev. Max Simms, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240 or American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852, the University of Virginia Baseball Team, Charlottesville, VA, or the Hamlin Memorial Library, Smethport. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.

Catherine N. Edminster, 81, formerly of Church St., passed away Wednesday (Mar. 30, 2011) in Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville, PA.

Born January 2, 1930, in Brookville, PA, she was a daughter of Alfred P. and Erma E. Ford Mapes. On Oct. 12, 1957, in Titusville, PA, she married Junior Dale “Ed” Edminster, who died Feb. 5, 1977.

She was a graduate of the Titusville High School, Class of 1948.

Mrs. Edminster had been employed as a fiscal assistant for Active Aging, Inc. of Meadville, and also worked part time with the Community Nurses Support Services, before her retirement.
She was a resident of the area since 1995 coming from Cambridge Springs and Meadville, PA.

She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, where she was active in Covenant Women, Women’s Bible Study, Sunday school teaching, and church choir. She also was involved with the Port Allegany Senior Center, she enjoyed traveling, and she visited Israel in 1998.

Surviving are three daughters; Nancy A. (George) Hinkley of Bainbridge, NY; Norma J. (Keith) Koehler of Port Allegany; Lori L. (Dr. Donald) Kineston of San Diego, CA; 8 grandchildren; a brother, J. Perry (Joyce) Haupt of Bellwood, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Junior Dale “Ed” Edminster.

Friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, (Apr. 3, 2011), in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, and from 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the Evangelical Covenant Church, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will held at 8 p.m. with Rev. Jon Meyer, pastor of Scandia Covenant Church, Russell, PA, and Rev. J.T. Madison, pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church, co-officiating.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Monday (Apr. 4, 2011) in the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, Cambridge Springs, PA. Burial will be in Rootville Cemetery, Athens Township in Crawford County, PA.

Memorials can be made to the Evangelical Covenant Church, Church St., Port Allegany.

Maxine “Peg” (Holden) Tenglund, 90, passed away Tuesday (Mar. 29, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born December 22, 1920, in Altoona, PA, she was a daughter of Elton and Alzine Green Holden. On April 3, 1941, at the Little Church around the corner in New York City, NY, she married Menfred L. Tenglund, who died May 12, 2010.

She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1940.

She worked several years as secretary and treasurer and was former co-owner with her late husband, of the Olson-Tenglund Auto Parts, Port Allegany.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and member of the church choir. She was a member of the Port Allegany Women’s Club, American Legion Auxiliary and Women of the Moose, both of Port Allegany, and also the 500 and Bridge card clubs. She enjoyed playing cards, singing, dancing, and her puzzles.

She is survived by a son, John Roger Tenglund of Mayville, NY; a daughter, Nancy A. Tenglund of Port Allegany; six grandchildren, Lisa (Joe) Garner of Westerville, OH, Amy Tenglund of Addison, TX, John (Jen) Tenglund of Wildwood, MO, Debra (Ed) Hayden of Bradford, Chad (Christi) Tenglund of Brambleton, VA. Gregory Bee of Port Allegany; seven great-grandchildren, Devon, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Ainsley, Beckham, Ella, and Bradley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Menfred, and a brother, Jackson R. Holden.

Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Friday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (Apr. 2, 2011) with Rev. Garen Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials can be made to the Port Area Ambulance Service or the Bradford Ecumenical Home Activities Fund.

James R. Buford, Jr., 87, of Amherst, OH, dies Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Golden Acres Nursing Home in Amherst. He Was born March 28, 1923, in Richmond, VA, son of the late James Robert and Marian Buchanan (nee Moffat) Buford.

He had lived in Amherst since 1992. He attended Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, VA, and graduated from Port Allegany High School, Class of 1941. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce from Grove City College in 1949, received his Masters degree in Cinematography from Syracuse University in New York in 1950; and continued his studies at UCLA Los Angeles, CA. with graduate level classes.

Mr. Buford served in the U. S. Army as a First Sergeant with 670^th Tank Destroyers Battalion during World War II. He received the American Theater Ribbon, Asiantic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory Metal and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a retired accountant, working with Arthur Anderson Co., North American Gas Co., and a number of other companies across the U. S. He was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church-USA. He was also a member of the National Association of Accountants, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Clan Moffat USA, United Scottish Societies of Los Angeles, CA, and the Scottish Games society of North East Ohio. He enjoyed stamp collecting, hiking mountain climbing, model railroading, the producing and critiquing of operas, and classic arts, and researching Confederate War History. His major recent interest was good movies on TMC and WCLV classical music.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judith Ann (Silvers) Buford; daughter Jennifer Ann (Chad A.) Brothers of Springhill, TN.; a son Rev. J. Robert (Elizabeth) Buford III of Ashland; grandchildren, Andrew James Buford, Jonathan David Buford, Sarah Ann Brothers and Rachel Louise Brothers; and a brother, retired US Army Lt. Col M. Donald Buford of Newport Beach, CA.

Graveside services will be private. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Amherst Township with Rev. Malcolm Peel, interim co-pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church officiating. Full military burial honors will be provided jointly by the American Legion Post #30 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.

William Tauscher, 88, of Port Allegany, PA, died Saturday (March 26, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.

He was born May 4, 1922 in Port Allegany, a son of William and Sue Conrad Tauscher. On March 20, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, he married Harriett Smith, who died Sept. 21, 1986.

Mr. Tauscher was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. He was a TEC 3 in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, serving during WWII from 1942 to 1946.

Mr. Tauscher worked as a foreman at Pittsburg Corning in Port Allegany retiring after 44 yrs of service. He was an excellent gun smith for most of his life.

He was a member of the American Legion Frank Burt Post #258, and a life member of the VFW Post #6391, both of Port Allegany.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal services will be held on Wednesday, at 11 AM, with the Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Lewis Hill Cemetery, Port Allegany. Military Honors will be accorded by the Port Allegany Honor Guard.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Caroline C. Cox, 80, of Comes Creek Road, Port Allegany, died on Friday, January 28, 2011, in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport. She was born on March 5, 1930, in Coudersport a daughter of Charles and Ella Harris Hill. On Oct. 15, 1949, in Roulette, she married Waldo Cox, who survives.

Mrs. Cox was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Roulette High School, Class of 1947. She was co-owner of Cox Busing, where she and her husband drove bus for many years, before retiring. She loved to crochet, to do word puzzles, and to observe the wild life local to the area.

She is survived by her husband, Waldo; two daughters, Jean E. (Steve) Stamilio of Charlotte, NC and Martha J. Cox of Port Allegany; three sons, Thomas D. Cox of St. Marys, Charles M. (Lynn) Cox of Port Allegany and Timothy J. Cox of Alfred, NY; two grandsons, Anthony and Stephen Stamilio both of Charlotte, NC and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Monday, January 31, 2011, with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home.

Wilda M. (Raymer) Prushnok Pfeil, 83, of Indiana died on Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Indiana Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 30, 1028, in Emeigh, a daughter of Frank and Hazel Raymer.

Wilda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a dedicated Christian and servant of the Lord. She had many friends and enjoyed corresponding with them frequently.

An accomplished world traveler, Wilda also loved flower gardening and arrangement; amateur oil painting; decorating; paino’ classical music and hymns.

Most important to her was sharing the company of her friends and family. Wilda had touched numerous lives through her acts of Christian kindness and her philanthropic deeds.

Wilda’s family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1958, where she completed her education and joined the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She returned with her family to Pennsylvania in 1968. Since 1974, Winda maintained various winter homes in Florida.

She is survived by her children, Kathy M. Burba and husband Chet of Indiana; Christian R. Kelly of Indiana; John Prushnok and wife Patricia of Punxsutawney; G. Daniel Prushnok and wife Kinberly of Indiana; David M. Prushnok of Indiana; stepdaughter Connie O’Brien and husband Dennis of Punxsutawney; and Wilda’s husband, Robert Pfeil of Indiana and his daughter, Dawn Keiger of Celebration, FL.

Wilda’s surviving grandchildren are Lisa M. Iseman; Kara K. Romance and husband David; Jonathan M. Burba; Ryan D. Burba; Melia R. Prushnok; Raymond J. Prushnok and wife Amy; David Michael Prushnok; Richard Bianco and wife Jennifer; Ivan A. Prushnok; Ava D. Prushnok; Kayla Bash; Melissia Smith and husband Jeremy; Bethany R. Prushnok; David J. Prushnok; Sean O’Brien, MD and wife Lynn and Erin Smochek and husband P.J.

Her great-grandchildren, Lauren K. and Alexander D. Ideman; Anna K., Callad D., and Joel D. Romance; Alyssa A. and Gabriel C. Bianco; Laken Riley Smith; Merrit and Porter O’Brien and Casaday and Delaney Smochek, all of whom will greatly miss their beloved “Gigi”. Wilda is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Wilda was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Raymond John Pushnok; her parents; and her three siblings, Oren Raymer; Marie Cain and Rhoda Bowser.

Friends were received at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd., Hillsdale, PA on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Funeral services were celebrated on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Indiana, PA. Interment is in the Rowley Cemetery in Hillsday, PA.

Memorial contributions in Wilda’s name may be forwarded to ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) International, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Springs, MD 20904 or via phone by (800) 424-2372.

Cory O. Pritt, 18, of Keating Summit Rd., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (March 22, 2011) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

Born January 12, 1993, in Coudersport, PA, he was a son of Clarence “Sonny” O. and Kristie J. Page Pritt.

A lifetime resident of the area, he was a senior at the Austin High School, graduating class of 2011.

Surviving in addition to his parents are paternal grandmother, Alma Madge Pritt of Scarbro, WV, and maternal grandfather, Harold L. Page of Coudersport, PA; are four brothers, Lawrence “Joe” Pritt of Kerrville, TX, Thomas W. Pritt of Center Point, TX, Matthew T. Pritt of Keating Summit, Shawn M. Pritt of Shinglehouse; two sisters, Jeanne L. (Daniel) Shavalier of Port Allegany, Amanda L. Pritt of Keating Summit; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday (Mar. 26, 2011) in the Keating Summit Methodist Church with Rev. John Baney, pastor, officiating.

Memorials can be made to the Keating Summit Methodist Church or Austin Fire Department.

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

Marjorie S. (Strait) Amell, 79, of Annin Creek Rd., died Saturday (Mar. 19, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born September 15, 1931, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Gaylord A. and Elizabeth Knapp Strait. On May 30, 1953, in Port Allegany, she married Albert A. Amell, who died in 1972.

Mrs. Amell was a lifetime resident of the area. She enjoyed watching television and listening to music, and was an avid shopper.

Surviving are two sons, Michael W. Amell and Hubert E. Amell both of Turtlepoint; a brother, Robert D. (Dorothy) Strait of Turtlepoint; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Earl G. Strait, a sister, Doris Watkins and a sister-in-law, Nancy A. Strait of Turtlepoint.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Switzer Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Mar. 23, 2011) with Rev. John Lapp, officiating. Burial will be in Annin Creek Cemetery, Turtlepoint.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or the S.W. Smith Library.

Dorothy R. Barlet, 95, formerly of Eldred and Port Allegany, was called to our Lord's kingdom on Monday (March 14, 2011) at Sena-Kean Manor in Smethport.

Born Feb. 14, 1916, in Warren, she was a daughter of John J. and Ruth J. Traub Casses. On Nov. 9, 1934, in Warren, she married J. Tod Barlet, who passed away Dec. 25, 1997, after 63 years of marriage.

Mrs. Barlet was a 1934 graduate of Warren High School. In 1939, she moved to Eldred where she lived for 41 years. In 1980, she and her husband retired to DeBary, FL. She moved to Port Allegany in 1999.

Mrs. Barlet was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Eldred, where she was a past president of the Altar Rosary Society and a member of Catholic Daughters of America. She was also a past president of the VFW Post 2092 Ladies Auxiliary of Eldred.

During her years in Florida, she was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and an officer of St. Anne's Guild.

Surviving are a son, James (Martha) Barlet of Eldred; a daughter, Diane (Pete) Haskins of Turtlepoint; a granddaughter, Aimee (Lance) Horta; a grandson, Shane Haskins; and five great-grandchildren, Garrett Horta, Tod Chaffee, Serah Chaffee-Parr, Kaden and Melody Haskins.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, John Casses Jr. and Norbert Casses; a nephew, Douglas Casses; and three grandsons, Scott Chaffee, Tod Chaffee and James "Jaime" Haskins.

At Mrs. Barlet's request there will be no visitation. Private services will be held in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Raphael Church or Port Allegany Ambulance Service.

Arrangements are under direction of the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred.

Frank C. Glase, 85, of N. Brooklynside Rd. passed away Monday (Mar. 7, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born December 18, 1925, in Holland, NY, he was a son of Charles S. and Hazel I. Cooper Glase. On July 3, 1947, in Port Allegany, he married M. Olive Harrison, who survives.

He was employed with Pittsburgh Corning Co., Port Allegany, as a foreman in the foam glass department, before his retirement.

Mr. Glase was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Army.

He was a member of Frank Burt Post 258, American Legion of Port Allegany, where he was Adjutant for many years. He was also an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

Surviving in addition to his wife, M. Olive, and stepmother, Elizabeth Glase of Port Allegany, are two daughters, Bonnie J. (Thomas) Brown of Farmers Valley, Carol J. Glase of Port Allegany; two sons, M. Dennis Glase of Olean, NY, Ralph C. (Sandy) Glase of Port Allegany; 8 Grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Linda (Norm) Clark of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Danny R. Glase in 1969, a granddaughter, Greta Brown, a brother, Clyde D. Glase, and half-brother, Robert Glase; and three sisters, Marian Woodruff, Dorothy Hill, and Iva Jackson.

Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. Thursday (Mar. 10, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Samuel Slocum, pastor of St. Francis Catholic Church, Bradford, officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.

A military service will be conducted by the Port Allegany Honor Guard at the funeral home, immediately following the funeral.

Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Star Hose Fire Department, Port Allegany.

Sherrin L. Mead, 46, of Route 155, passed away Saturday (Mar. 5,

2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born April 13, 1964, in Newfane, NY, she was a daughter of Erwin and Nancy O'Donnell Austin. On Jan. 28, 1983, in Port Allegany, she married Todd L. Mead, who survives.

Mrs. Mead was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of 1982 Otto-Eldred High School, and Olean BOCES where she received a LPN Nursing degree. She was employed with Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, as a nurse and care giver.

She was vice president of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 112th INF, Family Readiness Group, and AFSCME Union, Sena Kean Manor. She was a volunteer nurse with Camp JJ, very active with Relay for Life, McKean Co. chapter; volunteered with the McKean County Fair Assoc. and Bradford Speedway.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Todd, are a son, Ryan T. (Kayla) Mead of Turtlepoint; two daughters, Ashley J. Mead and Megan R. (Joshua Crum) Mead both of Turtlepoint; two granddaughters, Shealeigh Crum and Bailey A. Mead both of Turtlepoint; three brothers, David L. (Bea) Austin of Erie, PA, Charles L. (Lori) Austin and Kenneth P. Austin both of Eldred; eight sisters, Anita J. Mead of Eldred, Cynthia S. (Dennis) Cribbs and Denise E. (George) Rawding both of Kane, PA, Gladys A. (Carl) Wilkinson of Cleveland, OH, Martha G. Conte of Dover, DE, Sarah D. (Cliff) Shinnaver of Toledo, OH, Ronnie J. Coover-Ortiz of Warner Robbins, GA, Alice E. Coover of Media, NY; best friend, Amy Smiley of Johnsonburg, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous "adopted" children.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Mickey Coover, and a sister, Tracey L. Davis.

There will be no visitation. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 112th INF, Family Readiness Group, c/o Bradford Armory.

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

Albert L. "Al" Weimer, 93, of Richburg passed away Sunday (Feb. 20, 2011) at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, PA.

Born April 5, 1917, in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of Willis and Coral Knapp Weimer. While on a Christmas leave, on Dec. 20, 1941, in Bolivar, he married the former Margaret Dick, who survives.

Mr. Weimer was a graduate of the Port Allegany High School and Westbrook Academy in Olean. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the Signal Corps in the Pacific Theater of Operations and attaining the rank of captain.

Al worked at the Weimer Dairy before starting his career in business. He worked for M.C. Bascom & Co. of Bolivar as an accountant. Following World War II, he worked for other companies including Dunn & Bradstreet before joining CE Air Preheater in Wellsville, where he retired in 1982 as director of purchasing and traffic after 30 years of service.

Al was a member of Macedonia Lodge 258 F&AM of Bolivar and the Coudersport (PA) Consistory for over 70 years, was a member and past president of the Richburg Central School Board of Education, a member of three square dance clubs, member and officer of both the Richburg-Wirt Historical Society and Richburg Cemetery Association and a driving force in the gym/building addition to the Richburg First Day Baptist Church in 1983. He attended the Allentown United Methodist Church.

Surviving besides his wife of 69 years are two children, Joan (C.D. "Tom") Tucker of Scio and Alyn (Joyce) Weimer of Allentown; four grandchildren, Troy (Rhonda) Tucker of Danielsville, PA, Tanya (Doug) Scholla of Scio, Tricia (Richard) Herritt of Andover and Ryan (Mary) Weimer of Scio; 10 great-grandchildren; a niece and several nephews, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc., Bolivar. Private family funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Wellsville.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221; or to the Allentown United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Allentown, NY 14707.

John H. Austin, 50, of West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011, at his residence unexpectedly. He was born on February 8, 1961, in Ridgewood, NJ, a son of Neil and Eunice Brown Austin.

He was a resident of the area for 10 years, coming from San Francisco, CA., and Port Allegany.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bradford, and volunteered at the Bradford soup kitchen. He enjoyed working on computers, was very artistic, and enjoyed photography.

He is survived by his father, Neil Austin, of Trenton, NJ; 2 brothers, Neil (Marsha) Austin of Coudersport and Peter Austin of Illinois; and two sisters, Debra S. (Willard) Bussard of North Rose, NY; twin sister, Christine T. (Andrew) Conway of Wolcott, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where services were held with the Rev. Leon Canfield, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial is in Hill Cemetery, Roulette.

Virginia M. McElwee, 91, formerly of Emerald Isle, Smethport, passed away Sunday (Feb. 20, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born May 9, 1919, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Elias Leslie and Grace Bliss Huey. On July 5, 1958, in Port Allegany, she married Clarence W. McElwee, who died Aug. 17, 1989.

Mrs. McElwee had worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co. in both Alaska and Georgia; the Sylvania Co. formerly of Emporium, and later with Viko Furniture Co. of Eldred, before her retirement.

She is survived by a sister, Jan (George) Sheerer of Eldred; two brothers, Gerald (Carol) Huey of Ocala, FL, and Norman (Gloria) Huey of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clarence, a sister, Evelyn Huey; and 6 brothers, Leroy Huey, Harold Huey, Chester Huey, Ronald Huey, Robert Huey, and Kenneth Huey.

Friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating, Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Kathleen Gillen Hart, 61, of Antioch, TN, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (Feb. 17, 2011), at her home with her family by her side.

Born Sept. 25, 1949, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Joseph and Doris Fitzsimmons Gillen.

She grew up in Port Allegany and graduated from the Port Allegany High School, class of 1967, and from Elon College with a bachelor of science, class of 2001.

She was a legal secretary and worked for Smith, Cashion & Orr Law Firm of Nashville, TN.

She was a former member of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Port Allegany.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph M. (Tracy) Hart of North Port, FL, and Timothy R. Hart of Antioch, TN; five grandchildren; two sisters, Joan (Marvin) Smith of Antioch, TN, and Nancy (William) Feldman of Crossville, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 Monday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 22, 2011) in St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, with Rev. James Campbell, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Port Allegany.

A scriptural wake service will be held at 1:40 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the St. Gabriel’s Church Memorial Fund or St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.

William H. Cutting, 59, of 275 South Ave., Bradford, passed away Wednesday (Feb. 16, 2011) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a lengthy illness.

Born October 18, 1951, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Robert A. and Helen L. Hurd Cutting. On June 25, 1988, in Bradford, he married Mary “Betsy” Remick, who survives.

Mr. Cutting was a lifelong resident of the area and worked in area oil fields as a self-employed contractor, before his illness.

He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Smethport.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Mary, are three daughters, Trista Jones, Tiffany (Kevin) Miller, and Tawnya (Daniel) Slater all of Bradford; two grandchildren, Talon and Rykan Miller of Bradford; a brother, Robert A. Cutting, Jr. of Bronx, NY; and a sister, Linda (Sam) McMeekin of Bound Brook, NJ.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 19, 2011) in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Smethport, with The Rev. William Crittenden, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials can be made to the: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Western PA Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or the Red Cross, Bradford Chapter.

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

Wava G. Johnson, 89, of Port Allegany, died Thursday (February 17, 2011) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

She was born Dec 7, 1921 in Port Allegany, a daughter of Gerald L. and Tina D. Meacham Strang. On April 29, 1945 in Port Allegany, she married Roy M. Johnson, who died May 25, 1995.

Mrs. Johnson was a 1940 graduate of Port Allegany High School.

Mrs. Johnson was a secretary employed by Port Allegany High School from 1955 until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and was an avid bowler.

She is survived by
Two sons: Ronald W. (Debbie) Johnson of Port Allegany, PA, and Keith L. (Jan) Johnson of Cuba, NY
One brother: Earl F. Strang of Hagerstown, MD, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 5 brothers and 2 sisters

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 21, 2011 with the Pastor Gregory Miller officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to S.W. Smith Library, Church St., Port Allegany, PA 16743 or Port Allegany Ambulance Association, Port Allegany, PA 16743

Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, Port Allegany.

Geraldine P Sabin, 87, of, Smethport PA, formerly of Sartwell Creek Road, died Wednesday (February 2, 2011) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

She was born Apr 17, 1923 in Mills, PA, a daughter of Ernest B. and Pearl E. Morley Pride. On June 23 1942 in Coudersport, PA, she married Edson F. Sabin, who died May 22, 2000.

Mrs. Sabin was a 1941 graduate of Harrison Valley High School, and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother

Mrs. Sabin is survived by

One son: Harold (Carla) Sabin of North Fort Myers, FL

Two daughters: Suzanne (Robert) Roys and Shirley (Thomas) Johnson both of Port Allegany, PA

8 grand children; Lisa Stanicar, Daniel (Lori) Roys, Frederick (Melissa) Roys, Terance (Wendy) Roys, Michael (Katie) Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Andrew Johnson, and Alex Johnson.

9 great grand children

Mrs. Sabin was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be held on Friday February 4, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA where funeral and committal service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 11:00AM with the Rev LaVerne Howard, pastor of the Sartwell Creek Union Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Sartwell Creek Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Sartwell Creek Union Church, Roulette Ambulance Association, Roulette, PA 16746 or the Star Hose Co/ Port Allegany Fire Dept, Port Allegany, PA 16743

Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, Port Allegany.

Helen L. Strait, 92, of Harrison Street, died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, in the Bradford Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Wrights, daughter of Charles and Ione Nelson Caskey. On Jan. 20, 1946, in Port Allegany, she married Harland W. Strait, who died Nov. 26, 1966.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1936, and Philadelphia Beauty School. She had been employed by Sylvania Co. of Emporium, Bell Telephone Co., Port Allegany off ice as an operator, was a bus driver for the Bowen Bus Service; and most recently a nurse’s aide for Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, before her retirement.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, Royal Neighbors of America, and had volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Port Allegany.

She is survived by two daughters, Julie R. (James) Lent of Smethport, Debbie K. (Stan) Weiss of Syracuse, NY; four grandchildren, James (Shannon) Lent, Jason (Jen) Lent, Joel (Karla) Lent all of Smethport, and Nicole Caskey-Weiss of Syracuse, NY; seven great-grandchildren; special niece, Penny (Ed) Stewart, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harland, three brothers, Kenneth Caskey, Clair Caskey, and Ray Caskey; and a sister, Doris Hudak.

Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Sunday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. Funeral services were held at 11:00am, Monday January 24, 2011, in the United Methodist Church, with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Annin Creek Cemetery, Turtlepoint.

Jean E. Holcomb, 89, of Harmony, formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, in the Evergreen Nursing Center, Harmony. She was born on Dec. 14, 1921, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Selden Lemoyne Rice. On Dec. 24, 1960, she married Percy Holcomb, who died July 12, 1971.

She was a graduate of Kentucky Mountain Bible Institute, Eastern Nazarene College, and Pennsylvania State University. She had been a pastor with the Church of the Nazarene in Bunola and Port Allegany. Later she taught in the Otto-Eldred School District for 28 years. After retirement, she became active in the Bradford Senior Activities Center. She was a former member of the Church of the Nazarene, Bradford, and later the Butler Church of the Nazarene, Butler.

She is survived by a stepson, Reggie L. Holcomb of Fredonia, KS; and long time friend Barry Mohney, of Butler.

Friends were received from 1 to 2pm on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. Services were held at 2:00pm, in the funeral home, with the Rev. Barry Mohney, officiating. Burial will be in the Annin Creek Cemetery, Turtlepoint.

Memorials can be made to the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Rd., Butler, PA 16001, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Carolyn Jane Parris, 63, of, Smethport, died Thursday January 13, 2011 in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

She was born July 8, 1947 in St. Mary’s, a daughter of Kenneth C. and Betty Wertz Dudley, On August 21, 1965 in Port Allegany; she married Thomas Parris, who died June26, 1990.

Mrs. Parris was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, and was employed by Ethan Allen in Eldred

She is survived by:

five sons: William Parris of Bradford, PA, Thomas Parris, Jr. of Smethport, PA, Scott Parris of Smethport, PA, Damin Parris of Smethport, PA, Michael Carpenter of Smethport, PA

Step mother Cleda Dudley of Port Allegany and 8 grandchildren

2 step brothers Edward (Cherryl) Fink of McAllen, Texas, Lloyd (Barbara) Fink of Port Allegany

2 step sisters Leona (Duane) Ostrum of Emporium and Vera Stuckey of McAllen TX and several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her sister Donna Dudley

Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 from 11-1pm in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc 105 N Main St., Port Allegany where funeral and committal service will be held at 1:00 PM with the Rev Michael Culver, pastor First Baptist Church of Port Allegany officiating.

Burial will be at in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Po Box 67, Bradford, PA 16701: online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Inc., Port Allegany.

Robert D. “Bob” Hill, 79, of Port Allegany, formerly of Coudersport, died Saturday, January 8, 2011at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport.

Born on May 7, 1931 in Indiana, PA he was the son of Everett and Ellen Rumbel Hill. On July 23, 1960 in Bradford, PA he married Loretta P. McLaughlin who survives.

Mr. Hill and his wife had lived in Coudersport for 45 years, having moved to Port Allegany just a year ago. Mr. Hill was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U. S. Navy. He had worked for 33 years as a truck driver with the Thomas Oil Company and later retired with Witter Gas and Oil Company. In his later years he had worked part-time for Dale Anderson at Anderson’s Garage in Coudersport.

Mr. Hill was a member of the American Legion Potter Post 192 in Coudersport and the Allegany Mountain Old-Tyme Music Association.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Coleen Murray of Wheeling, WV, Robin (Robert) Nortum of Roulette, PA, Eva Marie Hill of Port Allegany, PA, one son, Robert T. (Angel) Hill of Port Allegany, PA, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, Bernice Patrick of Clearfield, PA, and Virginia McCellend of Pottsville, PA, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, David Allen Hill, who died in 1968.

Friends may call from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Fickinger Funeral Home, Coudersport, where funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday. Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery in Coudersport.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Intensive Care Unit of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, 1001 E. Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Doreen I. Elder, 74, of, Smethport, died Monday (January 3, 2011) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

She was born Mar 25, 1936 in Allison Park, a daughter of James Henry and Ruth Ryan Geisler, In 1957 in Winchester, VA, she married Laverne Elder.

Mrs. Elder attended Mars Area Schools and was a graduate of Port Allegany High School.

Mrs. Elder was a Home Health Aide employed by several local agencies.

She was a member of Women of the Moose #205, Port Allegany,

Port Allegany Star Hose Co. No 1, Ladies Auxiliary, Port Allegany, Roulette Fire Dept. Women's Auxiliary and the Thursday Morning Bowling League.

She is survived by

five sons: David (Tina) Elder of Smethport, PA, James Henri Elder of Waynesboro, VA, Robert Elder of Albuquerque, NM, Timothy (Tammy) Elder of Cody, WY, Daniel J. (Amanda) Elder of Charlotte, NC

9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

5 sisters: Coreen (Roy) Marshall of Valencia, PA, Doris Stone of Butler, PA, Adele (Michael) Dignin of Indianapolis, Martha Blystone of Tidioute, PA, Jacqulin (William) Reay of Butler, PA

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, E.J. Geisler and her long time companion Richard Klawuhn

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 from 4-6pm at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA. Funeral service will follow visitation at 6:00 pm with the Rev Allen Young, pastor of the East Smethport Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorial may be made to Bank for Life Breast Cancer Awareness Fund 64 Main St. PO Box 99 Port Allegany, PA 16743. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Valorie S. Safford, 37, of Port Allegany, died Wednesday (December 29, 2010) in the Select Specialty Hospital, Erie.

She was born Sept. 1, 1973 in Coudersport, a daughter of Victor C. and Susan A. Brewer Safford.

Miss Safford was a 1991 graduate of Port Allegany High School and attended the Seneca Highlands Area Vocational Technical School.

Miss Safford had worked as a clerk for the former Widman's Store and also for Sheetz of Port Allegany.
Miss Safford enjoyed playing games of all kinds, crossword puzzle books and spending time on the computer.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by
one brother: Victor R. Safford of Port Allegany, PA
Maternal Grandfather, Robert Brewer of Shinglehouse, PA.
And several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal services will be held on Monday, Jan. 3, at 11:00 am, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Grimes Cemetery, Liberty Twp.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Megan Marie Crum-Orlowski, 22, of, Port Allegany died Friday (December 17, 2010) due to injuries sustained in a automobile accident.

She was born Jun 25, 1988 in Coudersport, a daughter of Steve Crum and Anne Coons Kontz Free. On August 21, 2010 in Port Allegany, she married Edward Orlowski, who survives.

Megan was a 2006 graduate of Hinsdale High School and was a loving and devoted wife and mother.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother Anne Free of Cuba, NY and her father Steven Crum of Port Allegany

One daughter: Justina Crum of Port Allegany, PA

Two sons: Karter Orlowski and Logan Orlowski both of Port Allegany, PA

One sister: Amanda Crum of Port Allegany, PA

four brothers: Steven Knapp of Bradford, PA, Russell Free, Jr. of Canisteo, NY: Derek Crum and Darrin Crum both of Port Allegany, PA

Maternal Grandmother, Charlotte Bundy of Hazel Hurst, PA; Paternal Grandparents, James W and Madeline Crum of Turtlepoint, PA.

Visitation will be held on Monday December 20, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal service will be held on Tuesday December 21, 2010 at 11:00 am with the Rev. Roger Laktash officiating. Burial will be in the St Gabriel’s Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials may be made to the Family.

Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Inc Port Allegany.

Leo J. Chimenz, 91, of Port Allegany, died Friday (December 17, 2010) in the Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.

He was born Apr 26, 1919 in New York, a son of John and Tillie Simmons Chimenz. On May 24 1970 in Maryland, he married Joan M. Stoker, who survives.

He was a Veteran the U.S. Army serving during World War II.

Leo was a Construction Representative for US Government

He was a member of St Gabriel's Church and the Disabled American Veterans McKean County Chapter #72.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by

One daughters: Carol Cognato of Smithtown (Long Island), NY,

Two step daughters Joellen Wykoff of Port Allegany, PA, and Barbara Smoker of Sarasota, FL

Two step sons: Stephen Smoker and Robert Smoker both of Port Allegany, PA

one sister: Mildred Trepeta of Clearwater, FL

2 Grandchildren, 2 Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Leroy Chimenz.

Following Mr. Chimenz wishes there will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 20, 2010 at11:00am in St Gabriel's Catholic Church with the Rev. James Campbell, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in the St Gabriel’s Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Memorials may be made to St Gabriel’s Church. Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Kim I. Miller, 58, died November 24, 2010 at his home in Homestead, FL. Kim was born in Bradford, PA on April 30, 1952 to Gerald (Jerry) M. Miller and Gwen E. Miller (Grove). He was a 1970 graduate of Port Allegany High School.

As a youth Kim enjoyed many outdoor activities; swimming, cycling, canoeing, camping, fishing, hiking, and hunting; many done with the local Boy Scout troop of which Kim was an active member, achieving the goal of Eagle Scout. As a young man Kim became a motorcycle enthusiast, traveling with family, friends, and often on his own around the beautiful USA.

Following graduation Kim worked locally until his enlistment in the military. Kim served honorably in the US Navy for six years, aboard ship and nuclear submarine. While serving his country Kim had the opportunity to visit countries abroad and thrilled his younger sisters with postcards and letters of his many foreign adventures. But nothing thrilled them more than the anticipation of his returning stateside, especially for the Holidays. Following his Naval Service Kim transitioned to employment in the Nuclear Power Industry for several years. He later found his niche as a boat and auto mechanic, working most recently for Dade County in Florida. The warm climate and his acquired love of scuba diving drew him to settle in Florida where he had resided for the past 20 years.

Kim had a passion for history and physics; engaging conversation and debate with people of all ages to share his knowledge. He was a natural comedian with a flair for impersonations and was able to entertain by word and song with his beautiful baritone voice. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Kim is survived by his Mother, Gwen Miller, 4 sisters; Kris Nulph, Jan Maree Treat, Hedy Hopewell and spouse Curtis, and Holly Miller, 2 extended siblings; Kevin Hanley and spouse Kathy, and Sue Yanuzzi, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Gerald Miller; infant brother, Gregory Miller; sister, Jill Miller Kio and life partner, Lora Steinberg.

The family has chosen a private memorial service. Memorials in remembrance of Kim can be given to Port Allegany First Presbyterian Church, Camp JJ, PO Box 446 Bradford PA 16701, or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc. Port Allegany.

Allene M. Mowery, 95, of Route 155N, passed away peacefully Friday (Dec. 3, 2010) with her

family by her side, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born June 1, 1915, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Jesse and Sadie Freer Bowers. On May 19, 1934, in Port Allegany, she married Thomas W. Mowery, who died Mar. 18, 1989.

Mrs. Mowery had worked for the Cameo Doll Factory and had been a waitress at several area restaurants in Port Allegany. She also was a self-employed seamstress for many years.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1933.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany. She loved many kinds of music, country and blues her favorites. She also enjoyed playing piano. She traveled with several senior groups and visited many places.

Surviving are three grandchildren; Bruce J. Mowery of Port Allegany, Debora A. (Chris) Johnson of Olean, NY, and John T. (Mary Jo) Mowery of Great Valley, NY; 11 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy (Ralph) Leonard of Port Allegany, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas, a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry T. and Janice Young Mowery, a great-great-grandson, and a brother, Clyde J. Bowers.

Friends were received Monday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Joan Carol Hosmer, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, 74, passed away Monday (December 6, 2010), at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Feb 27, 1936 in Port Allegany, a daughter of Leroy and Esther Lily Huey. On Oct. 24, 1981, in Eldred, PA, she married Leonard "Hoby" Hosmer, who survives.

Mrs. Hosmer was a 1954 graduate of Eldred High School and was a devoted housewife to her family. She had worked for a short time at Ball Incon, now St. Gobain, of Port Allegany. She retired due to ill health.

Joan loved camping, fishing, and riding her four wheeler in the summer, playing cards and going to the casino. She also enjoyed going to Florida for the winter.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by
three daughters: Joyce (Jim) Dodge and Kelly (Bob) Dixon, both of Smethport, and Colleen Duffy of Lewis Run
three sons: Leroy (Carol) Duffy, James “Chum” (Ronda) Duffy, and Michael (Wanda) Duffy all of Smethport
four Step children: Larry Hosmer of Johnstown, PA, David (Sharon) Hosmer of Dunkirk, NY, Rick Hosmer of Portville, NY, and Deborah (Chris) Pagano of Middletown, PA.
18 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren
two sisters: Alberta (Ray) Kleisath and Evelyn (Glenn) Cunningham, both of Smethport
and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Rose.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 10 at 11A.M. from the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials may be made to Priority Care Ambulance, Smethport, PA or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Charlotte E. Seefeldt, 86, of, Port Allegany, died Sunday

(December 5, 2010) in the Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

She was born Sept 10, 1924 in Blomnath, Germany, a daughter of Wilhelm and Anna Wulf Dose, On Nov. 30, 1945 in Seedorf, Germany; she married Hellmut Seefeldt, who died Nov. 17, 1986.

Charlotte, affectionately known as "Lottie" to her friends and "Grossie" to her grandchildren, worked as a secretary in Germany. Lottie came to America in June of 1952.

She lived in Long Hollow and worked on G. L. Carlson's Farms for 35 years. In 1983, she and her husband Hellmut retired and moved into Port Allegany. Lottie was a member of the Gethsemane Lutheran Church, the Women of the Moose, the Port Allegany Senior Center and the Friends of the Library Card Group.

From 2 children and two suitcases when she came to America, she leaves behind a legion of family and friends who loved her and will sadly miss her generosity, companionship and good counsel.

Her gracious and good heart gained her the love and respect of her many friends. Her family will mourn the loss of her listening ear and guiding words of wisdom.

She is survived by

Two daughters: Marianne (Paul) Bozzo of Mansfield, PA, Jody (John) Maxwell of Hingham, MA
Two sons: Juergen (Kate) Seefeldt of Mifflinburg, PA, Gary (Becky) Seefeldt of Port Allegany, PA
One sister: Helga Polkehn of Dorf Berlin, Germany
One brother: Hans Dose of Heidmoor, Germany
Grandchildren Sue Bozzo, Nate and Lindsay Bozzo, Anne and Bill Pletcher, Stephen and Willow Seefeldt, Alexis and Patrick Davis, Brett Williams, Jordan and Marianna Seefeldt, Wilhelm and Arlo Maxwell.

Great grandchildren Corey, Lana and Sophia Bozzo, Anatole, Patrick and Colin Seefeldt.

One special “son” James Keagle

Lottie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 205 Arnold Ave. Port Allegany with the Rev Thomas Beam, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials if desired may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1700 Peach Street, Ste #210, Erie, PA 16501 Attention Marianna’s March. Online Condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Port Allegany.

Lawrence E. Kelley, 24, of East Mill Street, passed away Monday

(Nov. 29, 2010) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born Nov. 4, 1986, in Coudersport, he was a son of John M. and Mary E. Dinch Kelley. On June 27, 2008, in Coudersport he married Janelle E. Franklin, who survives.

Staff Sergeant Lawrence Kelley was a U.S. Army National Guard Recruiter, serving with the Company C- 1-112th INF (SBCT). He served one tour in Iraq.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, Class of 2005, where he was active on the wrestling and football teams. He also attended Seneca Highlands Area Vocational Technical School, Port Allegany, 2002-2005, for heavy equipment.

He was a member of the Roulette Fire Department and Roulette Alumni Association.

Surviving in addition to his parents, John and Mary Kelley; maternal grandmother, Betty J. Gideon of New Caney, Texas; and wife Janelle; are a son, Nathaniel A. Pelton, and daughter Ariana E. Kelley, both of Port Allegany; two brothers, Jeffrey S. (Cindy) Kelley of Bradford, and John M. (Erika) Kelley of Turtlepoint; four sisters, Brenda L. Haggard of Roulette, Kristi E. (Allan) Moore of Mesa, Ariz., Amanda J. (Karl) Renner and Carrie L. Kelley of Roulette; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with Chaplin Richard J. Allen officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

A military service will be conducted at the graveside following the funeral, by Company C- 1-112th INF (SBCT).

Memorials can be made to the Roulette Fire Department

Angela R. Loncosky of School St., formerly of Port Allegany,

passed away Monday (Nov. 29, 2010) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born January 20, 1980, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Michael E. and Kathleen A. McNealis Loncosky.

Ms. Loncosky was a customer service representative for Time Warner in Olean, NY.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1998, where she was a co-captain on the cheerleading squad, and member of the school choir, marching band, and concert band. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, Who’s Who among High School Students, a Tandy Technology Scholar, and Big 30 Cheerleader.

She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 6391, Port Allegany.

Surviving in addition to her mother, Kathleen and father, Michael, are her maternal grandparents, Jean (Larry Coughlin) Hopkins; two sisters, Amanda M. Loncosky of Olean, NY, and Tina Loncosky of Erie, PA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 4, 2010) in the First Baptist Church of Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor, officiating.

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.

Francis J. Fabish, 55, of Port Allegany, died unexpectedly, Sunday (November 28, 2010) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

He was born Jan 30, 1955 in Johnstown, the son of Frank J. and Helen T. Sadosky Fabish. On Aug. 20 1983 in Port Allegany, PA, he married Patricia L. Kehler, who survives.

Fran was a graduate of Johnstown High School and worked as a flagman out of the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 603.

He was a member of Sons of the American Legion Post 258; Canoe Place Fish and Gun Club and Laborers International Union of North America.

In addition to his wife and step mother Katherine Fabish of Johnstown, PA, he is survived by

One son: Christopher J. Fabish of Port Allegany, PA
Two sisters: Pamela (William) Allison of Lititz, PA, Marsha (Kenneth) Sanders of Smithfield, VA
Several nieces and nephews

Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 1, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA where funeral and committal service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 am, with the Rev James Campbell, pastor of St. Gabriel's Church and the Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the Port Allegany United Methodist, officiating. Burial will be in the Grimes Cemetery, Liberty Twp.

Memorials if desired may be made to Port Allegany Veterans Memorial Home or the Canoe Place Fish and Gun Club. Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Neva C. Grimes, 95, of Lower Grimes Rd., passed away Tuesday (Nov. 23, 2010) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born January 30, 1915, in Shinglehouse, PA, she was a daughter of Arthur and Cora Gross McNeil. In August 1933, she married Clifford Grimes, who died Dec. 5, 1958.

Mrs. Grimes had worked at the Cameo Doll Factory in Port Allegany, and later with the Sylvania Electronic Co. of Emporium, PA (now GTE) retiring in 1974.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Port Allegany High School, class of 1933.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany, Royal Neighbors of America, and was an avid bowler.

She was known for her Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls which she made for many years.

Surviving are a son, Edward L. Grimes of Port Allegany; three daughters, Norma J. DeHaven and Shirley McDowell both of Port Allegany, and Mary Lou Higley of Turtlepoint; a daughter-in-law, Ruth C. Grimes of Turtlepoint; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clifford, a son, Gerry C. Grimes, a grandson and a granddaughter; five brothers, Claude McNeil, Clair McNeil, Clifford McNeil, Clyde McNeil, Carl McNeil; and four sisters, Fay Lindsey and May Windsor who were twin sisters, Theo Kester and Nina McNeil.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 27, 2010) with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.

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

Ralph A. Culver, 82, of Comes Creek Rd., passed away Thursday (Nov. 18, 2010) in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born March 12, 1928, in Coudersport, PA, he was a son of Robert and Iva Abbott Culver. On June 20, 1952, in Reno, NV, he married Betty J. Puhl, who survives.

Mr. Culver had worked for Viko Furniture Co., Eldred, Pierce Glass Co., Port Allegany, and many years with North Penn Gas Co., Port Allegany, retiring in 1990.

He was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1947.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Navy for 9 years.
He was a member of United Methodist Church of Port Allegany, and retired member of local union 2799, United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. They enjoyed many years with the Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Betty, are a son, Rev. Michael R. (Angie) Culver of Port Allegany; two daughters, Dianna L. Batchelor of Orlando, FL, Charlotte E. Cuccia of Winter Park, FL; 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack (Jean) Culver and Leroy (Felicia) Culver both of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 24, 2010) in the First Baptist Church of Port Allegany, with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor, and Rev. Randy Headley, of the United Methodist Church, co-officiating.

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

A military service will be conducted by the Port Allegany Honor Guard, following the service at the church.

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

Shane Ellsworth Lathrop, 39, of Port Allegany, died unexpectedly Monday (November 22, 2010) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

He was born Oct 12, 1971 in Olean, NY, a son of Andrew (Anne) and Ellie Berg Lathrop. On July 3, 2004, in Niagara Falls, NY, he married Kelly Flint, who survives.

Mr. Lathrop was a 1989 graduate of Smethport Area Jr./Sr. High School and had worked as a quality manager at PSM Brownco of Emporium, PA.

He was a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Port Allegany, the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, and was social member of the VFW #212 of Bradford, PA.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by

four sons: Andrew, Blaine, and Sean Lathrop, all of Emporium, PA, and Jack Lathrop of Port Allegany one brother: Sean (Laurie) Lathrop of Port Allegany

2 step brothers: Frank (Sandy) Mason of Eldred and Greg (Stephanie) Mason of Statesville, NC

5 nieces: Rebecca, Allison, and Hannah Lathrop, Lila and Gillian Ruff and one nephew Grayson Ruff

one sister in law: Tonya (Eric) Ruff of Buffalo, NY

2 brother in laws: Anthony and Craig Flint of Charlotte, NC

Father and Mother in law: Martin A. “Tony” and Susan Flint of Port Allegany.

Shane was preceded in death by one step brother, Todd Mason.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Saturday, at 10 A.M., at St. Mary’s Sartwell with the Rev. Charles R. Schmitt as celebrant. Committal will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Sartwell.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Port Allegany Ambulance Association, PO Box 223, Port Allegany S.W. Smith Library building fund, 22 Church St, Port Allegany, and the Epilepsy Foundation, 1501 Reedsdale St. #3002 Pittsburgh, PA 15233-2310.

Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

CPO, Robert S. Weimer, USN (Ret.), 74, of East Flat Rock, NC, former Port Allegany resident, left this life Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at the Elizabeth House.

A prior resident of Reno, NV, he had been a resident of Henderson County, NC, for the past 5 ½ years. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the Unites States Navy in 1975 after 20 years, having been involved with the National Security Department encrypting radio messages. Following his service to his country, he was employed with MGM Grand Security for 16 years and Lifestyle Homes up until his retirement in 1999.

Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Erlene Weimer; one son, Michael S. Weimer and his wife, Lavon, of Wamego, KS; one daughter, Kim D. Woods and her husband, Wayne, of New Berlin, WI; one brother, Harry Weimer and his wife, Cindy, of Hendersonville, NC; two grandchildren, Robert S. Weimer of Seattle, WA and Michelle M. Weimer of Manhattan, KS.

A funeral service was held at 2:00PM on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Western Carolina State Veteran Cemetery. Burial will follow in the Veteran Cemetery. Thomas Sheperd Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Eileen R. Flint, 85, of, Port Allegany, died Thursday (November 18, 2010) at her residence.

She was born Apr 13, 1925 in Buffalo, daughter of Stephen H. and Anne Rettig Crowley. On May 24, 1952 in St. Mary's Church, Sartwell; she married Martin A. Flint, who died May 1982.

Eileen was a 1943 graduate of Port Allegany High School and worked as the chief operator, employed by Bell Telephone in Port Allegany. Eileen was a member of both St Gabriel’s and St Mary’s Churches

She is survived by

Two daughters: Catherine (Patrick) Anne Foley of Corning, NY, Patricia Anne Burdick of Smethport, PA

Two sons: Martin (Susan) Anthony Flint of Port Allegany, PA, Joseph Michael Flint of Port Allegany, PA

Ten grandchildren: Tonya (Eric) Ruff, Buffalo, NY, Kelly (Shane) Lathrop, Port Allegany, Anthony Flint, Charlotte, NC, Craig Flint, Charlotte, NC, B. Flint Foley, Charlotte, NC,

Carissa Foley, Los Angeles, CA, Melissa Flint, West Chester, PA, Amber (James) Berlin, Smethport, PA, Ashlee (Cliff) Fillhart, Smethport, PA and Alisha ( Kyle) Bachman, Port Allegany, PA

Ten great grand-children

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 3 brothers, Peter Francis Crowley, Daniel Crowley, and Charles E. Crowley.

Two sisters, Margaret Mary Gilluly and Winifred T. Causer.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 6-8 PM and on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM at St Mary's Church, Sartwell with the Rev. Charles R. Schmitt as celebrant.

A Christian wake service will be held 7:30PM Sunday in the funeral home

Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Sartwell.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery, Sartwell, PA,
St. Gabriel's Church, Port Allegany or the Potter County Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc. Port Allegany.

Susan L. Haskins, 58, of, Port Allegany, died Thursday (November 11, 2010) in the Hamot Medical Center, Erie.

She was born May 27, 1952 in Olean, a daughter of Roland and Ruth MacNamee Johnson.

Ms. Haskins was a 1970 graduate of Otto Eldred High School and attended Olean Business Institute.

Ms. Haskins was employed by Ball Incon, Port Allegany as a packer for 22years retiring due to ill health

She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Ms. Haskins was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed life to the fullest.

She is survived by
Two sons: Jason Haskins of Roulette, PA, and Brinton (Alicia) Haskins of Ft. Riley, KS

Three sisters: Joann Tustin of Pittsburgh, PA, Sandra Wilson and Carol Steck both of Bradford, PA

Four grandchildren; Jameson Haskins, Karli Haskins, Zachary Haskins and Abigail Haskins

One step grandchild, Taylor McCuechon.

There will be no visitation.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:00 am from the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, Port Allegany with the Rev H.D. Youngblood officiating

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 67, Bradford, PA 16701
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-9856
Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneraslhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc. Port Allegany.

Priscilla P. Irons, 90, of Smethport, formally of Duke Center died Monday (November 1, 2010) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

She was born May 11, 1920 in Port Allegany, a daughter of Floyd and Anna Miller StClair. On Sept. 5, 1942 in Rixford, PA, she married Gilbert W. Irons, Sr., who survives.

Mrs. Irons attended Port Allegany schools until 6th grade. Her grandfather owned the StClair House Hotel in Port Allegany. She then moved to Duke Center in 7th grade, and was a member the first graduating class from Otto High School 1937. Her nickname in High School was "Red", and she was a Forward on Otto's first Girl's Basketball team.

Mrs., Irons was a telephone operator for the Otto Phone Co. which later became the Armstrong Phone Co. where she retired from. Mrs. Irons has the distinction of being the last manual switchboard operator in the state of PA. She was a member of Past member of the Order of the Eastern Star Keystone Chapter #2 of Duke Center.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by:

Three daughters: Kimberly Ann (Stanley) Skowron of Johnston, PA, Pamela K. (John) Todd of Port Allegany, PA and Toni Lee (Dana) Twigg of Sayre, PA

Grandchildren: A.G. (Michelle) Irons, Andrea (Mike) Defilippi, Douglas (Paula) Todd, Thomas Todd, Nicholas Todd, Jeffrey Skowran, Jessica Skowran, Kerri (Chris) Bair, Tiffany (Justin) Mayer, and Ashlee (James) Terwilliger

Great Grandchildren: Abigail Irons, Ella Irons, Eliza Irons, Blake Defilippi, Isabella Todd, Christopher Todd, Madeline Mayer

Mrs. Irons was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers David StClair and Floyd StClair, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8pm in Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St. Port Allegany. Funeral and committal services will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at 12 Noon with the Rev. Randall Headley, Pastor of the Port Allegany Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sena Kean Manor Activity Fund, at 17083 Rt. 6 Smethport, PA 16749 Or the Grimes Cemetery Association at PO Box 383 Port Allegany, PA 16743. Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneraslhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, Port Allegany

Benjamin L. Keech, 36, of Roulette, died Thursday (September 23, 2010) in Port Allegany.

He was born Nov 9, 1973 in Du Bois, PA, the son of LaVerne and Judy Ann Keech. On April 12, 2008, in Port Allegany, he married Jami Lynn Nellis, who survives.

Keech was a truck driver for Nellis Trucking and worked as a machine operator for GKN in Emporium

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents

1 son: Braiden Josiah Scott Keech
3 step sons: Ryan Jacob Scott Pelchy, Alex Jacob Scott Pelchy and James Donald Scott Nellis
2 step daughters: Kendra Lea-Lynn Pelchy and Trisha Ann Marie Pelchy
2 brothers: Stephen Keech of Kersey and Jamie Keech of Brockway
1 sister: Betsy Niel of Kentucky

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Port Allegany United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, with the Rev Randall Headley, pastor, officiating

Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Willard J. “Jay” Babcock, Jr., 63, of Port Allegany, died Sunday (October 31, 2010) in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.

He was born Jan 17, 1947 in Port Allegany, a son of Willard J. and Marjorie M. Buck Babcock, Sr., On July 18, 1998, in Bradford, PA, he married Nancy A. Homell, who survives.

Mr. Babcock was a graduate of Smethport Area High School.

Mr. Babcock was employed at Dresser Manufacturing of Bradford, was a Deputy Sheriff for the McKean County Sheriff’s office for 28 years. He also worked part time for the Potter County Sheriff’s office, was a security guard at University of Pitt., Bradford, and drove for ATA.

He was a past member of the Free Masons.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by
One daughter: Tammy (Dale) Luff of Smethport, PA;
Three sons: Brent M. (Tracey) Babcock of Lebanon, PA, Paul Allen (Barbara) Babcock of Indiana, PA, Bobby Church of Smethport, PA;
One brother: James E. (Kay) Babcock of Port Allegany, PA;
Step Son, Scott Daugherty of Port Allegany, PA; step daughter, Kellie (Bob Guilds) Daugherty of Port Allegany, PA; step daughter, Dawn Peangatelli of Rixford, PA.; 10 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Bernice L. Smith.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 -11am at the First Baptist Church, Port Allegany, PA, where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00 am, with the Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the Port Allegany Baptist Church, officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Port Allegany Ambulance Service. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

Leo Joseph Herzing, 74, of Port Allegany, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday October 30th at 3:20 pm.

He was born August 14th, 1936 in St. Marys, PA to George & Margaret (Hirschberger) Herzing. He married Jean Ardelle Shafer September 20, 1960 in St. Marys, PA, she survives.

He served in the United States Army from August 1957 to August 1961. He worked at Stackpole in St. Marys until he retired in 2006.

Leo was an avid member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Coudersport and he dedicated his life to giving and always helping others in need.

Additional survivors are two Sons, George Herzing, Austin, PA., Gary, Seagoville, TX., three Daughters, Julie Neefe, Newville, PA., Joeleen Stanard, Greenwood Village, IL., and Bonnie Riffel, Ash Grove, MO. Two Brothers Thomas and William Herzing and one Sister Rose Belsole all of St. Marys. Along with several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held on November 6th at 1:00 pm at the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Coudersport, PA.

Janet Swick, 70, of Bradford, died Tuesday (October 26, 2010) in the Bradford Manor, Bradford.

She was born Aug 5, 1940 in, Port Allegany a daughter of Glenn and Dorothy Kinney Causer, In 1960 in Olean, NY, she married Ronald J. Swick, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Swick was a graduate of Olean High School and worker at the Salamanca Elementary School as a secretary and also worked for the Texas Hot in Salamanca

She is survived by two sons: Robert Swick of Bradford, PA, Ronald Swick of Jamestown, NY, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, three sisters: Glena Larkin of Port Allegany, PA, Carol Trainer of MN, Joanie Sherwood of FL, one brother: Richard Causer of KS

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband a daughter Kim Wright in 1999, a son Michael Swick in 2008, 4 sisters and 3 brothers

Visitation will be held on Saturday Oct 30, 2010 from 10AM to 11 AM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA where funeral service will be held at 11:00 am with the Rev Randall Headley, Pastor of the Port Allegany Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette Twp.

Memorial may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Ralph W. Baker, 83, of Oakwood Dr., passed away Wednesday (Oct. 20, 2010) in the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.

Born February 19, 1927, in Cranberry Township, Venango County, PA, he was a son of I. Ralph and Dora Irwin Baker. On Oct. 15, 1955, in Bradford, PA, he married Phyllis A. Anderson, who survives.

Mr. Baker first worked for Hertz Rental Car Co. at the Bradford Airport, later with Pierce Glass Co. of Port Allegany, and also was self-employed and owner of Bakers Body Shop, Port Allegany.

He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Air Force.

He was a member of St. Eulalia Catholic Church, Coudersport, Allegany Valley Regional Antique Car Club, and VFW Post 6391, Port Allegany.

Surviving are two sons, Ted A. (Karen) Baker of Olean, NY, and Steve R. Baker of Birmingham, AL; four daughters, Suzie M. Baker of Blythewood, SC, Chris A. (Dick) Weimer and Theresa A. Bicek both of Roulette, Barbara J. (Mike) Lindsey of Port Allegany; 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul E. Baker and a sister Freda O'Neil both of Oil City, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Arthur Baker.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 23, 2010) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Campbell, pastor of St. Eulalia Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials can be made to St. Eulalia Catholic Church Memorial Fund.

Carl E. Mowery, 75, of, Marienville, PA formally of Port Allegany and Bradford died Friday (October 1, 2010) in the Warren General Hospital, Warren. He was born Jan 7, 1935 in Port Allegany, a son of Bertram L. and Kathryn P. Barnett Mowery.

Mr. Mowery attended Port Allegany High School. He is survived by two sisters: Letha M. Thomas of Bradford, PA and Shirley Coleman of Lakeland, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Thomas Mowery and Robert Mowery.

There will be no visitation. Funeral and committal services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany, PA. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany. Online condolence may be made at: www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Jules Charles, Jr., 95, of Route 155 North, Port Allegany, died Monday, September 27, 2010 in the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Born June 18, 1915, he married Margaret Polosky, who died February 6, 2007.

Friends were received Thursday at the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. Memorials can be made to St. Gabriel's Building Fund.